The Coast News, March 13, 2026

Circus in town

Circus Vargas brings its Victorian-themed production “Masquerade” to the big top at Mershops North County Mall in Escondido from March 13 through April 6, featuring motorcycle stunts, high-wire acts, aerialists and international circus performers. Story on 8.

Suspect wanted in Brixton theft

By Christopher Bacon

ENCINITAS — Authorities are searching for a man who smashed a window at an Encinitas clothing store with a rock and stole merchandise last month.

Deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office responded after the agency’s communications center received a report at about 10:37 p.m. on Feb. 14 that a rock had been thrown through a window at the Brixton storefront at 670 S. Coast Highway 101, Suite 120, next to the First Street Bar.

According to the sheriff’s North Coastal Station in Encinitas, a man described as between 45 and 55 years old, with short brown hair and a goatee, threw a

rock through a side window of the business.

The suspect, who was wearing a gray tank top and blue jeans, then reached through the broken window and took a piece of Brixton merchandise before leaving the area, authorities said.

Officials said the incident, captured on surveillance video, was reported to law enforcement roughly 30 minutes after the window was broken.

The store window has since been repaired, and the business has resumed normal operations, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

The theft and property damage are estimated at approximately $3,100.

The incident remains under investigation.

Bluff collapse

A bluff collapsed near a popular beach area in Del Mar on Wednesday, but no injuries were reported, authorities said.

State park officials notified deputies at about 6 a.m. about a collapsing bluff near Del Mar Dog Beach, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.

About 40 minutes later, the sheriff’s office reported the area was under control.

No further details were immediately available.

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Issa bows from packed 48th race

Longtime congressman won’t seek reelection, backs Supervisor Jim Desmond. 5

County sues over Otay visit Immigration

Feds blocked health inspection at facility

By City News Service

REGION —

The County of San Diego filed a federal lawsuit March 10 against the Trump administration after federal officials last month blocked a public health inspection of the Otay Mesa Detention Center.

The suit names the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and private prison operator CoreCivic. County leaders allege the administration failed to respond to a request to conduct a public health inspection at the facility.

The county is seeking both a preliminary and permanent injunction requiring a full inspection while the case proceeds in court.

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was initially named in preliminary documents but has since been replaced in the role by Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin.

“There is too much at stake with hundreds of people detained at Otay, so we want this to go through the legal system quickly,” said San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Terra Lawson-Remer, who was blocked from inspecting the facility in February along with Board Chair Pro Tem Paloma Aguirre despite initially being cleared by the local ICE office. “Once again, this is about the rule of law.”

County officials said detainees have reported freezing temperatures, untreated medical conditions and food unfit for human

Encinitas planners OK permits for new brewery

By Cameron Adams ENCINITAS —

What could become the second brewery east of Interstate 5 in Encinitas received key approvals as it moves closer to its first pour.

The Encinitas Planning Commission approved a series of permits for Encinitas Brewing Company to occupy the vacant space at 1588 Leucadia Blvd. in the Plaza at Encinitas Ranch shopping center, taking over the former Islands Restaurant location.

The proposed business would fill a 5,500-squarefoot space next to REI’s former home and share a parking lot with a Walmart Supercenter, Starbucks and other nearby businesses.

Commissioners also recommended adding three bike racks capable of securing six bicycles.

Brian McBride, a partner in the brewery, said the name — though “kind of misleading in a sense; we’re a restaurant first” — was significant to the ownership group and its intentions for the business.

“There is something about having the city’s name in the name of the business that creates a little bit more of a desire to treat it well,” McBride said. “Encinitas has a broad amount of things that they do well already and we can add to that.”

The commission approved a major use permit modification to change the alcohol licensing from an Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 47 license to ABC Type 23 and Type 74 licenses — a small beer manufacturer and craft distiller, respectively — to support an on-site brewery and tasting room, according to city documents. The modification also includes changes to the interior layout.

If approved, it would join Fox Point Brewing Company as the only other business in Encinitas with an ABC Type 23 license that is not located on or within close proximity to South Coast Highway, according to the state agency.

The project also required a design review permit covering facade changes and an expansion of the outdoor dining patio from 517 to 1,240 square feet, along with a new 325-square-foot patio, a net increase of 1,048 square feet.

Exterior improvements would include vertical wood

at the northeast corner of South Juniper Street and East Fourth Avenue, according to city documents.

The proposal sits in a mixed-use neighborhood, with nearby commercial and other nonresidential buildings and multifamily housing to the east. City requirements call for 40 offstreet parking spaces, while the project proposes 45.

siding, a metal canopy, repainting of existing stone veneer, retractable floorto-ceiling glass doors, patio fencing and new exterior lighting.

The proposed layout includes 106 seats indoors, 72 seats on the larger outdoor patio and another 16 seats in the additional patio area. Plans also describe a tap room, bar area, restaurant dining room, cellar, brewhouse, cold storage room, kitchen and restrooms.

Raffi Mangassarian, a planner with the city, said all grain storage and brewing operations would take place indoors, with no outdoor silo or other storage containers permitted.

“All the grain, all the manufacturing would take place indoors,” Mangassarian said.

McBride agreed, saying everything would be conducted inside the building.

The business would operate from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, with alcohol service ending at 11 p.m., according to planning documents. No live entertainment is proposed, though ambient music would be played through an internal sound system.

According to the city, the brewery is consistent with the site’s land-use designation (Specific Plan 3) and zoning (ER-C, or commercial), which allows retail, restaurant and service uses in a location that “is auto-oriented with large surface parking lots adjacent to ‘big box’ stores and strip commercial centers.”

City code requires commercial centers larger than 100,000 square feet to provide one parking space for every 200 square feet of floor area. The existing center’s nearly 147,000 square feet requires 736 spaces, according to the city.

The site currently provides 610 parking spaces, short of the required minimum.

Due to the shortage, a parking study was required to ensure the patio expansion would not create parking demand that could not be accommodated on-site, per municipal code.

LLG Engineers submitted the parking study to the city in December 2025. The study found that during peak hours on the days data was collected, the parking lot was 44% full. The parking study also projected that, assuming no vacant tenant spaces in the center, peak demand would reach 69% of the site’s existing parking supply.

The city approved the modification, which is expected to increase parking demand by six spaces.

McBride said he had never seen the lot more than 30% full when he had driven by.

“That center is a little weird, but I think it works great for what we’re trying to do and parking is amazing,” he said.

Commissioner Robert Prendergast asked whether parking estimates consid-

ered what he described as a “rumor going around that there might be a grocer going into the site next door, where the REI was.”

“Whether it’s a retail store like REI or a grocer, it doesn’t matter,” Mangassarian said. “It’s the same count.”

Commissioner Bridget Kimball said she believed a brewery would be a positive addition to the space.

“That shopping center has been somewhat desolate for a while,” she said. “So I think it is attractive.”

Kimball also raised the issue of bicycle parking, noting that as the city tries to become “more bike friendly,” bicycles left on walkways could create conflicts for pedestrians.

“I do share the sentiments that the bike racks should be well placed and abundant,” Commissioner William Whitteker said. “Instead of a parking plan, we should have a bicycling plan.”

McBride said he believed some bike racks already existed on the property but that his team would “be happy to make sure that piece is set up.”

City staff said the near-

est residences are about 1,000 feet away across El Camino Real and that outreach for the project generated no public opposition.

According to the staff report, no members of the public attended the applicant’s Aug. 18, 2025, neighborhood meeting and no comments were submitted.

Commission Chair Stephen Dalton said he supported the proposed location and appreciated the owners’ ties to the community, including the brewery’s name.

“Congratulations,” Dalton said. “I hope you’re one step closer to opening.”

Escondido OKs Juniper conversion

A housing project that would recycle an existing structure three blocks from Grand Avenue in downtown Escondido has received City Council approval.

The project would repurpose an existing 20,378-square-foot office building into 32 studio and one-bedroom units. The building was constructed in 1971 on a 0.67-acre site

The Escondido City Council unanimously voted on March 4 to approve a suite of items, including the master plan, design review, and density bonus requests, to facilitate the project. The Planning Commission supported the plan in February.

Plans submitted by Darshan Patel, who is managing the project, show that the exterior structure would be retained while the interior would be converted from offices into 24 market-rate studio units and eight deed-restricted, low-income, one-bedroom units. The apartments would average about 500 square feet.

“As you know, we are on a mission to take vacant office buildings that are open to theft, fraud, vagrants and other disastrous types of actions that are being taken by having an open building of that sort and turning them into apartments,” Patel said. “I think the more supply that we have in housing allows us to have lower rents.”

Patel said the South Juniper Street property has been “completely vacant” since a small business lease expired Feb. 15.

Since then, the building has been used by the community, Patel said, adding that police officers have conducted drills and training there free of charge.

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By Paula M. Izvernari

Public health policy works best when it speaks with one clear voice.

However, when it comes to mercury, the federal government sends an alarming and confusing dual message.

To

By Olivia Sampson

Ihave been hiking Double Peak regularly for the past several months. And every single time I do, I find peace.

At the top, overlooking the valley, everything opens up. Homes and neighborhoods give way to rolling hills, and the soft layering of North County stretches out in every direction. The view feels expansive and quiet in a way that has become increasingly rare in modern life.

Standing there, the noise of daily life seems to fall away.

Starting my day this way creates a stillness inside of me. A sense of perspective. A reset.

Life in North County is beautiful, but it is also full. Schedules. Work. School. Kids. Sports. Friends. Text messages. Expectations. Movement. Even the good things can feel loud sometimes. The pace of modern life rarely slows down long enough for us to hear ourselves think.

But on that trail, it is just me and the rhythm of my breath.

There is something powerful about having an anchor that is not a person, not a role and not a title. Just a place where you can return to yourself. A place that asks nothing of you except presence.

Double Peak has quietly become that place for me.

Some mornings I let my mind wander. Other mornings, I let it sit still. I think about my goals, my daughters and the kind of life I want to build here in North County. My dream is to teach in this community one day, to contribute to the place that has already given

Radio-controlled smart cameras, directional antennas, vehicle and pedestrian scanners, and roving private guards — these define the new and “improved” Oceanside, now with more horizon-blocking hotels, tourists and police overreach than ever.

Watching Oceanside

my family so much.

Sometimes the trail becomes a space for reflection. Other times it becomes something even simpler — a moment to breathe deeply and notice the way the morning light stretches across the valley. The way the air feels is different at the top. The way quiet has its own kind of presence. And sometimes I think about nothing at all.

Just gratitude.

Grateful that I get to walk this trail. Grateful to live here. Grateful that something so simple can feel so steady.

The beauty of places like Double Peak is that they remind us that peace does not always come from grand gestures or dramatic life changes. Sometimes it is found in repetition — in returning to the same place again and again, in walking a familiar path until it becomes a space where the mind can finally slow down.

A repeated path.

A familiar incline.

A view you have seen before, yet somehow it still humbles you.

In a culture that often celebrates constant productivity, it can feel almost counterintuitive to pause. To step away. To create space for reflection. But those pauses are often where clarity lives.

Places like Double Peak quietly serve that purpose for our community. Early in the morning, you see neighbors walking dogs, runners greeting each other as they pass, and hikers pausing at the overlook just long enough to take in the view. In those small moments, the trail becomes more than a destination. It becomes part of the shared rhythm of the

community.

Maybe your anchor is not a trail.

Maybe it is the ocean. A morning cup of coffee before the house wakes up. A quiet drive through familiar streets. A church pew. A journal. A bench at the park.

Whatever it is, it matters.

Ask yourself what brings you calm. What grounds you when everything else feels in motion? What place or practice allows you to come back to yourself?

And if you have already found it, hold on to it. Protect it. Return to it often.

But if you have not found that place yet, perhaps it is worth looking for. Sometimes the most meaningful resets are closer than we think. They might be tucked into a trail you have driven past a hundred times or waiting at the top of a hill that simply asks you to climb it.

That is part of the beauty of living here.

In North County, places like Double Peak remind us that perspective is sometimes just a short hike away.

And if you ever find yourself standing at the top of that hill, looking out across the valley as the wind moves quietly through the landscape, you might understand what I mean.

In a world that moves quickly, finding your anchor is not indulgent.

It is essential.

For me, it just happens to be at the top of Double Peak, overlooking the valley, breathing in the kind of quiet that reminds me who I am.

Olivia Sampson is a resident of San Marcos.

The Environmental Protection Agency rightly classified this heavy metal as hazardous and subjected it to strict regulation due to its well-documented neurological and developmental risks. In stark contrast, the Food & Drug Administration continues to endorse mercury-based dental amalgam as safe and effective for use in patients’ mouths.

This inconsistency carries real and profound consequences — particularly in California, where the presence of this toxic substance is widespread. When one federal agency seeks to limit mercury’s dangers while another permits its routine use in health care, public confidence erodes.

At this point, people are left grappling with the troubling notion that if mercury poses a significant threat to our environment, it must have no place in dental fillings either. As a practicing dentist, I have witnessed the risks this regulatory gap creates and support aligning dental policy with modern science and public safety.

The World Health Organization identified mercury as a neurotoxin capable of damaging the nervous system, particularly in developing fetuses and children.

In the United States, one of the major sources of mercury exposure is its use in dentistry, specifically dental amalgams.

For more than a century, these materials have been the go-to choice for numerous dental professionals because of their durability, cost-effectiveness, and ease of application, accounting for an estimated 75% of restorative treatments nationwide today.

Unfortunately, many patients remain unaware that these fillings contain roughly 50% elemental mercury, which can slowly release vapor into the human body.

National data indicate that dental offices in California and throughout the

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slowly turn into a large resort town with the dubious consent of its residents warms my heart. Every visible Yagi antenna used to relay my position, my face and the way I walk reminds me that my vote to upend the town really made a difference. Actually, I don’t remem-

ber giving the police the power to automatically scan my car and my body.

I don’t remember asking for Executive Outcomes-lite patrols rolling through alleys and harassing people. And I don’t remember voting to allow outsiders to build massive hotels and storage facilities in my town

so they can profit from my environment. But I suppose the “Community Safety Cameras In Use” signs give police the authority to do whatever the hell they want. And I should be thrilled that local high school students will have the opportunity to work for people from Carlsbad, En-

country often discharge an estimated 5.1 tons of mercury annually into publicly owned sewage treatment plants.

Recognizing the persistent risks that dental mercury poses to wastewater systems, the EPA requires clinics that discharge to publicly owned treatment works to install amalgam separators to capture the majority of mercury solids before they enter sewer lines.

These devices have significantly reduced mercury discharges, but they do not eliminate all releases.

Reset at Double Peak Mercury is still inside our mouths

California’s history shows that mercury pollution lingers for generations. Measurable mercury levels in fish have triggered consumption advisories in waterways, including those in San Diego County, evidence that contamination remains an ongoing challenge.

Critics of phasing out dental mercury often cite its strength, affordability, and the FDA’s position that it remains safe for most patients.

Yet they overlook the growing availability of safer alternatives — including composite resins, porcelain, gold, and glass ionomer fillings — which provide equivalent function, aesthetics, and safety.

This ongoing policy divide has already created a clear public health dilemma — a substance recognized as hazardous to the environment and human health is still legally placed in patients’ mouths. Addressing such an issue requires decisive and coordinated action.

Federal policy should end FDA approval of mercury dental fillings, mandate full disclosure of associated risks, and prioritize protections for vulnerable individuals, including children and pregnant women.

These steps would close a dangerous policy gap and guarantee that patient safety is no longer an afterthought. After all, if mercury is too hazardous in our rivers and lakes, then it should not be placed in anyone’s mouth.

Dr. Paula Izvernari is a licensed dentist, former associate professor at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and the owner of Montclair Double A Dental Group.

cinitas and elsewhere without ever having to set foot in South Oceanside. The future of Oceanside lies with Brixton-clad yuppies sipping $8 cold brews at the newest cashless co-op — and I couldn’t be happier.

Edward Petersen Oceanside

Issa won’t seek re-election in 48th District race

By Leo Place

REGION

— Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Bonsall, announced that he will not seek re-election to California’s 48th District and is instead endorsing San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond, who surprised many by filing to run for the seat last week after previously campaigning for another district.

“Today, I’m announcing my enthusiastic endorsement of Supervisor Jim Desmond for Congress to represent California’s new 48th District,’’ Issa said March 6. “Jim is not only a personal friend, but he’s also a true patriot, a Navy veteran, a successful businessman, and has a 20-year record of public service. He understands this community, was born and raised here, and will make a terrific congressman.”

Issa, who has served nearly 24 years in Congress, said the decision had been on his mind for a while and that he did not make it lightly.

“First, we built the right campaign infrastructure, support has been overwhelming — including from President Trump — and our polling was unmistakable: We would win this race. But after a quarter-century in Congress — and before that, a quarter-century in business — it’s the right time for a new chapter and new challenges,” Issa said.

The 48th District is one

of five districts in California that was redrawn following the passage of Proposition 50. It now includes the cities of Escondido, Temecula, Vista, San Marcos, Hemet, Palm Springs, Oceanside, and Indian Wells, as well as some unincorporated areas in San Diego and Riverside counties.

Desmond, 69, a Republican, previously campaigned in the 49th District against Rep. Mike Levin (D-Dana Point). However, he confirmed last week that he will join the crowded 48th race, where several Democrats in San Diego and Riverside counties had

lined up to challenge Issa.

The District 5 county supervisor said he has strong ties to the redrawn 48th District.

“They drew me into the district, but the truth is, I’ve been serving this community for years. I was the mayor of San Marcos. I raised my family here,” said Desmond. “I know what’s keeping families up at night: the cost of living, public safety, and a government that too often gets in the way instead of getting things done.”

Candidates include San Diego City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert, former U.S. Labor Department offi-

cial Ammar Campa-Najjar, Vista City Councilmember Corinna Contreras, Palm Springs bartender Marc Iannarino, Nuevo school board member Abel Chavez, Coachella Valley entrepreneur Brandon Riker, Palm Springs business owner Ferguson Porter and San Diego corporate executive Jerlilia Ryans.

Von Wilpert said, “Adios, Issa!” in a social media post and said she is ready to take on Desmond.

“Republicans think they can fool voters by swapping one MAGA politician for another. They can’t. CA-48 is ready to flip blue. I’ve beaten Republicans, the gun lobby, and Big Pharma before — and I’m ready to flip this Congressional District and take the fight to Donald Trump,” von Wilpert said.

Campa-Najjar, who previously ran against Issa and lost in 2020, also said he welcomes Issa’s departure from the race.

“While I’m glad Darrell Issa will no longer represent #CA48, we cannot exchange one MAGA rubber stamp for another this November. As a Navy officer and longtime fighter for this district, I’m ready to complete the mission and flip this seat for Democrats,” Campa-Najjar said.

As a result of no incumbent running for the 48th seat, the filing deadline for candidates was extended until 5 p.m. Wednesday. The

California Primary Election will take place June 2.

“There is still work to be done throughout 2026 both in Washington and my beloved current 48th District,” Issa said. “And as many days that remain, I’ll dedicate each one of them to the people I serve and the indispensable nation I have sworn to protect as a soldier in the Army and as a proud and grateful member of the people’s House of Representatives.”

County aims to help cover cuts

County officials and leaders of the San Diego Foundation on Tuesday announced the Partnership to Protect San Diegans, an initiative intended to protect safety-net programs serving local families as federal changes impact services.

San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors approved the partnership in November as the Trump administration threatened to slash funding for Medicare, Medicaid, food benefits and other programs.

“The county is working to stretch every dollar by getting creative and partnering with our community in new ways. When Washington’s dysfunction puts working families at risk, San Diego steps up,”

Board of Supervisors Chair Terra Lawson-Remer said in a statement. “This partnership protects food assistance, housing stability and health care for tens of thousands of our neighbors — while doubling the impact of every public dollar.”

Nearly 400,000 San Diegans — including 125,000 children and 100,000 seniors — have lost or are at risk of losing food assistance due to federal funding changes and eligibility restrictions, according to county figures.

To try to offset lost funding, the public-philanthropic partnership includes two major components.

The first is the Matching Stabilization Fund run by the San Diego Foundation, which will “preserve up to $16 million in county-contracted nonprofit programs this fiscal year that may otherwise be affected by federal funding changes and budget cuts,” according to a statement from Lawson-Remer’s office.

The second portion of the Partnership to Protect San Diegans involves the county investing up to $4 million in the San Diego Unity Fund, created by the San Diego Foundation in response to federal funding cuts. The foundation will match the government funding to provide up to $8 million.

— City News Service

SDUHSD unveils electric buses

Dieguito Believes in the Power of Community

ENCINITAS — The San Dieguito Union High School District has added its first four electric buses to its transportation fleet, with nine more electric buses coming online by the end

Officials celebrated the arrival of the buses with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 5 at the district’s transportation yard in Encinitas. The buses, built in Lancaster by electric transit company RIDE, utilize lithium iron phosphate batter-

at 2026 State of the City

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The district’s fleet currently contains 54 diesel vehicles. For each new electric bus, one diesel bus will be retired and taken out of service.

the 2026 State of the City

facing coastal communities

priorities and vision for the

“Getting and maintain

“By the end of this summer, we expect to be at nearly 25% electric, and by 2029, nearly 40% of our fleet will be EV,” said Antonio Perez, San Dieguito Union High School District director of transportation. “This is an exciting step forward for our district, and we are proud to be moving forward in this

District leaders said the buses were obtained at very low cost thanks to several grants, including the Volkswagen Mitigation Trust, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program, the state Zero Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) program, and California’s Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.

ebrate the community spir it that makes Encinitas so special.

While Mayor Ehlers promises a few surprises in this year’s presentation, he shared that the overall theme will focus on accomplishments.

Over the past year, the city has made strides on several important initiatives that impact daily life for residents, including improvements to basic infrastructure, including increased street paving, efforts to mitigate flooding in Leucadia, increased traffic enforcement, reducing impacts related to homelessness and completing temporary Fire Station 1.

Looking ahead, Mayor Ehlers says, “Key priorities include continuing infrastructure improvements, inspecting and repairing aging storm drains, mov-

State of the City, the mayor keeps it simple: come for the conversation, stay for the community.

The event brings together residents, local leaders and businesses for an engaging evening celebrating Encinitas — complete with delicious light bites from beloved local establishments including Le Papagayo, Pacific Coast Grill, Chick & Hawk, Ernie’s Deli and Wine, Pastaria Vivi, Ki’s Restaurant, Broad Street Dough Co., Jenni’s Ice Creams, Blank Slate and Fox Point Farms coffee and food sourced from their two-acre farm. Wine and Fox Point Farms beer will be available for purchase. Join us! Sponsorships are still available, and tickets are on sale now at $75 ($65 for Chamber members). https://encinitaschamber. com/state-of-the-city/

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“These are very complex grants that take a long time,” said district Superintendent of Business Services Stephen Dickinson.

The majority of the district’s bus routes serve special education students, with some general education routes as well. Outside of transportation to and from school, the buses are heavily used for athletics transportation and school field trips, Perez said.

Elected officials in the school district said the new buses reflect San Dieguito’s commitment to thoughtful investment of district resources.

“I’m so pleased to be with you here today as we

receive our first four electric buses in the district,” said Trustee Jane Lea Smith. “These buses are the result of collaboration and careful consideration of both immediate and long-term needs.”

Influencer arrested at LCC school campus

A social media influencer was arrested last week after entering the campus of La Costa Canyon High School during a morning break and gathering with students while promoting a petition to mandate more outdoor time in schools.

The individual, identified online as Brendan Ruh, content creator and founder of Santa Cruz Paleo, a health and wellness brand that sells supplements and wellness products, was arrested by Carlsbad police on suspicion of trespassing and unauthorized entry onto school grounds.

The incident occurred on March 4 during the school’s morning nutrition break, according to school officials.

In a message to families, La Costa Canyon High School Principal Justin Conn said students notified

school staff about an unauthorized adult on campus interacting with a large group of students, prompting staff to alert administrators and campus supervisors, who then contacted law enforcement.

“This individual is a social media influencer who was intercepted by law enforcement within minutes and later arrested for trespassing and entering a closed campus,” Conn said in a message to the school community.

According to the Carlsbad Police Department, Ruh was attempting to gather signatures via QR code for a petition advocating longer outdoor breaks at California schools.

Police confirmed Ruh was arrested on suspicion of trespassing and entering a school campus without authorization.

Shortly after the incident, videos of the encounter began circulating on social media. In a statement posted online after the arrest, Ruh, a podcast host with 864,000 Instagram followers, said he had been filming a campaign video near the school for his petition.

In previous interviews, Ruh said he wants longer periods of outdoor time mandated for youth of all grade levels statewide. The online petition for the initiative currently has 3,640 signatures.

“As soon as we were near this high school, I was recognized, and a swarm of

stoked students gathered,” Ruh wrote about the incident. “I was then placed under arrest for trespassing and ‘disrupting school.’” Ruh apologized for the disruption and said he would avoid bringing his campaign near schools in the future.

“I have immense respect for the police who are doing a very difficult job,” he wrote. “The mission continues but I will not be raising awareness for this initiative near schools anymore as to not cause disruption.”

The Coast News attempted to contact Ruh for comment and will update the story with a response.

School officials emphasized that La Costa Canyon operates as a closed campus, meaning visitors must check in through the front office and follow district policies governing campus access.

Under district policy, all visitors are considered “outsiders” and must comply with Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 1250, which requires authorization before entering campus.

Conn said the district worked closely with the Carlsbad Police Department during the incident and credited students and staff for their quick response.

“The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority,” Conn said. No injuries were reported during the incident.

— Jordan P. Ingram

Police, school district investigate juvenile fight

By Jordan P. Ingram CARLSBAD — Police

and school officials are investigating a physical altercation between juveniles at Poinsettia Park after a video of the incident circulated widely on social media.

The Carlsbad Police Department and Carlsbad Unified School District said they became aware of the incident and began reviewing the circumstances with school officials and the families of the juveniles involved.

Cellphone video of the

Transit housing unveiled

By City News Service

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The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and Affirmed Housing today opened SkyLINE, a seven-story, mixed-use, transit-oriented affordable housing community built on a former parking lot at the Rancho Bernardo Transit Station.

SkyLINE includes 99 affordable rental apartments for households earning 30% to 55% of the San Diego Area Median Income, or between $49,600 and $90,950 per year for a family of four. The property also includes one unrestricted manager’s unit.

The apartments consist of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, along with shared amenities including laundry rooms, a community room with a learning center, furnished outdoor space for resident gatherings and a tot-lot play area.

“What we are doing today is creating more homes that are affordable to local San Diegans and giving them the opportunity to change their lives in a very positive way,” San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said.

San Diego County awarded the project a $2 million loan through its Innovative Housing Trust Fund.

The San Diego Housing Commission awarded 30 federal rental housing vouchers to the development to help pay rent for residents with the lowest income, or 30% of AMI.

The vouchers are tied directly to the development. When a household moves out, the voucher helps another low-income household pay rent at SkyLINE, according to a statement from the developers.

ConAm Management Corporation will manage the property.

The development was constructed under a Project Labor Agreement with San Diego Building Trades, making it the first 100% affordable housing development in the region to be built under a PLA.

encounter appears to show several juveniles surrounding a girl on an electric bicycle in the park. In the footage, two individuals appear to block the girl from leaving, and one says, “This feels really … racist right now. We’re all ganging up on a Black girl.”

Another kid can be heard saying, “Just slap her.”

After several minutes, the girl on the e-bike tries to leave, and the situation escalates into a physical altercation before the video ends.

While it’s not immediately clear when the incident occurred, police said a report has been taken, and detectives are working with school officials and the juveniles’ parents as part of an ongoing investigation.

In a social media post, an individual claiming to be a parent of two of the minor individuals depicted in the video said the incident took place “several weeks ago” and that the matter had been resolved, with all parties involved making

“amends.”

Authorities said they take accusations of bullying, harassment and discriminatory language seriously, including incidents that could potentially be considered hate crimes.

Because those involved are juveniles, officials said additional details cannot be released due to privacy laws.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 619-235-8477.

... In San Marcos, a ju-

Escondido adopts sidewalk vendor rules

By Leo Place

ESCONDIDO — The City Council adopted an ordinance last week regulating sidewalk vending in the city, which will take effect early next year after the city completes outreach to vendors and finalizes details, such as permit costs.

Escondido officials began pursuing a sidewalk vending ordinance in 2022, after a former council member asked staff to develop regulations in response to local complaints. A draft ordinance was presented to the Economic Development Subcommittee in 2023, but it was stalled while the city prioritized other matters.

Efforts resumed in 2025, with another draft ordinance presented to the subcommittee in January.

At a Wednesday meeting, the City Council reviewed that ordinance and approved it in a 3-2 vote, with council members Joe Garcia and Consuelo Martinez opposed.

The new ordinance establishes a sidewalk vendor permit program. In order to obtain a permit, vendors must have a state seller’s permit, business license, and, if selling food, a valid county health permit and food handler’s or manager’s food safety card.

City leaders said the cost of the sidewalk vendor permit still needs to be finalized this year as part of the city’s larger fee schedule. The ordinance does not

require vendors to carry insurance, making it less strict than that of neighboring cities.

“On one hand, you've got people who just want street vending banned entirely, and on the other hand, there's a decent amount of people who think it should just be the Wild West, but I think that this lands kind of in the sweet spot,” said Mayor Dane White. “If you compare this proposed ordinance to some of the other cities, I think we're quite a bit less restrictive, in particular with the insurance part of that.”

Enforcement of the ordinance is expected to begin in early 2027. Until then, city staff will engage with and educate vendors on the regulations, so there are no surprises when it goes into effect.

If the city identifies a major issue with a part of the ordinance during these discussions, the ordinance can be brought back to the council for adjustments, staff said.

“So far we only estimate about 15 vendors that are operating in the city right now, but because there's no permits for the vendors, we don't have an official number,” said Director of Economic Development Jennifer Schoenek.

White and city staff said the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting on the ordinance was well-attended, and that the

venile suspect was taken into custody last week after deputies discovered an unregistered “ghost gun” during a traffic stop.

Deputies from the San Marcos Gang Enforcement Team conducted the stop around 2 p.m. March 6 for a vehicle violation near Autumn Drive and Tiger Way, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Four juveniles were inside the vehicle, and one had an unregistered loaded pistol in their waistband. The

department described the weapon as a “ghost gun,” assembled from kits and lacking a serial number, making it difficult to trace.

During the investigation, deputies also discovered illegal substances and a large amount of cash.

The juvenile suspect was arrested and booked on suspicion of carrying a loaded firearm in a public place and possession of a firearm without a serial number.

— City News Service

Sheriff reacts to ICE presence

By Jordan P. Ingram ENCINITAS

— The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office said federal immigration agents seen March 6 in the parking lot of the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station were not operating with the agency’s knowledge or assistance, after social media images prompted questions and criticism from some community members.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the North Coastal station began receiving inquiries last Friday about a social media post showing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the station’s publicly accessible front parking lot at 175 N. El Camino Real.

iff’s Station does not know the circumstances regarding why federal agents were present in the station’s public parking lot.”

The Sheriff’s Office said it continues to comply with Senate Bill 54, also known as the California Values Act, which limits cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

Under the law, the department said it does not use its facilities, resources or personnel to assist federal agencies with immigration enforcement.

city has been able to engage with vendors and their representatives about the proposed ordinance.

However, Martinez expressed concerns that the city had not received sufficient input from vendors on the proposed rules. She argued that the ordinance should only be approved as a draft and then come back for a final vote at a later date, after city staff have engaged more with vendors and ironed out additional details.

“I figured we would have community engagement sessions outside of the subcommittee structure to get input from sidewalk vendors and just, you know, the residents and business community, because a lot of times, it's hard to know about these subcommittee meetings and people don't know that they can attend them,” Martinez said.

In addition to a business license and vendor permit, the ordinance will require each sidewalk vendor to have a city-issued ID to verify that the person selling is part of a permitted and licensed sidewalk vending business.

City staff said this is necessary because, unlike brick-and-mortar businesses, sidewalk vendors don’t have a stationary location.

“The sales permit is going to have a photograph, and it's going to be based

Online activist and content creator Arturo Gonzalez shared photos of the agents on social media, urging community members to “call the Encinitas sheriff and ask why they’re allowing ICE multiple times to stage here.”

Brad Lefkowits, a District 4 candidate for the Encinitas City Council, also criticized what he described as a lack of communication from city leadership.

“I’m pretty pissed off today,” Lefkowits said in a video posted to his Instagram account. “Like a lot of you, I woke up to reports of ICE being back in town today. And I’m personally sick and tired of getting these updates on group chats and not hearing from the people we elected to let us know what’s going on in our city.”

Sheriff’s officials reviewed surveillance footage showing ICE vehicles arriving in the public parking lot around 7:22 a.m. Friday and leaving minutes later before the station opened. The presence of federal agents was not coordinated with the department, and ICE did not access any facilities, officials said.

“Any federal agency participating in immigration-related operations in Encinitas have done so without prior knowledge or assistance from the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station.

The incident highlighted on social media is an example of just that,” the department said in a statement. “The North Coastal Sher-

Mayor Bruce Ehlers said the city contacted federal officials after learning about the reports Friday morning. Immigration and Customs Enforcement later confirmed that officers with Enforcement and Removal Operations briefly stopped in the parking lot but did not conduct any enforcement activity in Encinitas.

While the city maintains communication with federal authorities, Ehlers said local officials cannot direct their actions.

“We cannot cooperate with ICE, and we cannot interfere with them,” Ehlers said.

The city has an understanding with federal agencies that they will notify local officials when operations are planned in the area, Ehlers said, though that notification did not occur in this instance.

Deputy Mayor Jim O’Hara said the issue of ICE operations shouldn’t be politicized for campaign purposes, noting that Encinitas officials have faced similar situations in the recent past involving reports of ICE activity.

“The City Council has responded with the full extent of actions under its purview and is continuing to address any situations that arise by all available means, while sharing information and actions with the public,” O’Hara said. “This response is identical to neighboring cities like Carlsbad.”

Concerns about immigration enforcement activity in Encinitas have intensified over the past year following several ICE operations and arrests in the city that drew protests from residents.

Circus Vargas returns to North County Mall

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STREET CLEANUP

Volunteers led by the Escondido Street Stewards and the Rotary Club of Escondido picked up 110 bags of trash over the course of two events held in February.

The first get together, on Feb. 7, featured an estimated 134 volunteers cleaning up alleys and parking lots in downtown Escondido, including picking up five

pounds of recyclables and around 420 cigarette butts and filters, which were recycled through TerraCycle. The Feb. 14 event gathered two bags of recyclables.

The groups are having another cleaning event planned for Saturday, March 14, meeting at the parking lot on the other side of Auto Park Way from the ballfields at Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences.

ESCO EDUCATOR HONORS

The Escondido Union High School District recognized Heather Weiner as EUHSD Teacher of the Year and Celeste Vera as EUHSD Classified Employee of the Year.

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“For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.”

By Staff

ESCONDIDO — Circus Vargas will bring its 2026 production, “Masquerade,” to Mershops North County Mall from March 13 through April 6, featuring a lineup of international circus acts under the big top.

The traveling circus’ newest show is billed as a Victorian-themed spectacle combining aerial artistry, daredevil stunts, comedy and music in an animal-free, one-ring European-style production.

Performances are host-

ated Student Body Director and a work experience teacher at Escondido High School. She coordinates with students on a wide range of initiatives, leadership activities and school activities.

Vera is the Alternative Education Administrative Secretary at Valley High School, where she contributes her broad skillset and deep institutional knowledge to help all manner of daily operations run smoothly.

CARDIFF EDUCATOR HONORS

The Cardiff School District recognized Amy Price as 2026 Teacher of the Year and Kim Morris as 2026 Classified Employee of the Year.

Price has 20 years of experience in the district and contributes to its Personalized Learning, Math and Writing committees. She strives to develop a learning environment that both supports and challenges students.

Morris is an instructional aide trained in Orton-Gillingham literacy methods, ADHD support and strategies for crisis

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consumption at the facility, prompting requests for elected officials and public health personnel to inspect the prison.

However, the county’s public health officer was given only limited approval to view the facility last month, while a group of elected officials, including U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., along with Lawson-Remer and

ed by ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson, a professional singer and former Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ringmaster.

Featured acts include the Globe of Death, in which motorcycle riders perform high-speed stunts inside a steel sphere; the Mesa Highwire Troupe of Colombia performing elevated tightrope routines; and the Ukrainian balancing duo Art of Freedom showcasing hand-balancing feats.

Other performers include Martti and Liina in an archery act, Vlastia with

deescalation. She has 29 years of experience between the Cardiff School and Ada Harris Schools.

“Cardiff Schools are great because of people like Ms. Price and Ms. Kim,” said Jill Vinson, Superintendent of Cardiff School District. “They quietly show up for students every day with care, patience, and belief in their potential. Ms. Price and Ms. Kim represent the very best of that spirit — they help children feel seen, capable, and excited to learn, and that influence lasts far beyond the classroom.”

SEA LION RETURNS TO OCEAN

The SeaWorld San Diego Rescue Team rescued a female sea lion on Dec. 27 from a tide pool in Solana Beach after receiving a tip that she looked lethargic and had a large wound on her neck. The team confirmed the wound was a cookie cutter shark bite and began a rehabilitation at the SeaWorld Rescue Area and Hospital that included medication for the wound. After almost two months, the sea lion returned to the ocean, her native, wild home.

A NEW HOME

Willis Allen Real Estate announced it would relocate its Rancho Santa Fe office to the Flecha House compound. Founded in 1914 by Frederick Brown before being purchased by Willis Allen in 1942, the firm has op-

Aguirre, was denied entry.

“San Diego County has a legal and moral responsibility to protect the health of everyone within our borders, regardless of who operates the facility or who is held inside,” Aguirre said at a news conference. “By blocking a legitimate public health inspection, federal officials and CoreCivic are choosing secrecy over safety.”

The Otay Mesa Detention Center is operated by

a hula-hoop performance, the quick-change duo Emelin and Dasha, and the Faltyny Family, known for juggling and unicycle routines.

Additional aerial and acrobatic performances, along with clowning, singing and dancing, round out the show. Circus Vargas also emphasizes an interactive atmosphere in which performers often greet guests.

The circus opens at 7:30 p.m. March 13 at Mershops North County Mall, 272 E. Via Rancho Parkway in Escondido.

erated in the Rancho Santa Fe community for almost 75 years.

CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED

The United Way of San Diego County launched a 31-day campaign — called “Live United. Give United.” — through the month of March, hoping to raise $50,000 to support ongoing efforts. As part of the campaign, Swami’s Cafe will round up purchases throughout the month at all but downtown locations. Businesses and individuals can participate in the effort.

FARMERS MARKET TURNS 3

The Cardiff Farmers Market will celebrate its third anniversary this Saturday, March 14, with live music, The Curiosity Cube, Steve and Kate’s Camp, face painting, balloons and commemorative tote bags for the first 50 attendees. Launched in 2023, the Cardiff Farmers Market has become a popular gathering place for the community and fans of local farmers, artisans and food.

FINANCIAL REPORTING KUDOS

The City of Encinitas’ Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year that ended in June 2024 was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.

CoreCivic under a federal contract worth roughly $269 million over the past year, according to the county. The company collects about $217 per detainee per day from taxpayers.

“Time is of the essence. The complaint makes clear that the county’s inability to complete this inspection is causing ongoing and irreparable harm to the county and its residents,” said Damon Brown, San Diego County counsel.

Pets of the Week

SUNNY BOO BOO is the Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s pet of the week. She is a 3-year-old, 57-pound boxer mix.

Sunny Boo Boo loves to carbonate her world. She’s bright, bubbly and goofy and would thrive in a home that is comfortable and a bit rowdy.

The $145 adoption fee includes a medical exam, spay, up-to-date vaccinations, registered microchip and a one-year license if the new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services.

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

FOREST is the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s pet of the week. He is a 4-year-old brown tabby cat.

Forest is considering a career as a professional lap cat. He enjoys human affection and cuddles, and is at his finest curled up in someone’s lap. He will purr approval whenever he gets to share time using someone as a couch.

All pets adopted from HWAC are altered, up-todate on vaccinations and micro-chipped for identification.

Visit HWAC at 6523 Helen Woodward Way in Rancho Santa Fe. Kennels are open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (by appointment only).

Information: call 858-756-4117, option #1 or visit animalcenter.org.

RAIDEN is the San Diego Humane Society’s pet of the week. He is a 6-year-old, 70-pound, American pit bull terrier mix.

A big time follows Raiden wherever he goes. He is joyous and full of energy. Raiden plays to the second balcony. He welcomes about-to-be friends with a wagging tail, basks in human attention and enjoys running around with his animal pals too.

Raiden is at the Escondido campus and has an adoption fee of $165. Fees include spay/neuter services, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, an incentive for pet insurance and a license for residence in the city limits of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Oceanside, San Diego, San Marcos, Solana Beach and Vista. Information: visit sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619-299-7012.

San Marcos parks get $5M boost

State legislator secures funding for six city parks

By Leo Place

SAN MARCOS — City leaders and community members accepted a $5 million check from Assemblymember Darshana Patel last week that will go toward improvements at six city parks.

Patel (D-Poway), who represents the 76th Assembly District encompassing Escondido, San Marcos, and northern San Diego, presented the check at an event at Connors Park, next door to San Marcos Elementary School.

The funds will go toward energy-efficient LED lighting at Connors Park and other parks, installing a new irrigation well at Walnut Grove Park, and general park upgrades throughout the city.

“Even in one of the most challenging times in the state of California’s budget cycles, I’ve worked closely with Assembly leadership to return taxpayer funding back to District 76 for projects that matter to our community,” said Patel.

Implementing energy-efficient lighting is expected to save taxpayers around $1 million annually and ensure that youth have access to activities at local sports fields.

The new irrigation well is expected to save around 7 million gallons of drinking water per year and $100,000 in taxpayer costs per year.

Mayor Rebecca Jones thanked Patel for her work to secure funding to im-

In loving memory of JoAnne

According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, the male victim was walking along Smilax Road on Dec. 19 when a vehicle containing four occupants stopped alongside him and began confronting him about a possible gang affiliation.

When the victim fled to a nearby apartment complex, police said, three individuals exited the vehicle and chased him on foot. One of the individuals stabbed him twice, causing non-life-threatening injuries to his back and elbow.

prove Connors Park and other parks in the city. She noted that ongoing funding is needed to ensure the city’s parks remain functional and clean.

“I remember when we first opened this park back in 2014, my own daughter actually played soccer on the fields here, so to have the lighting upgraded is so important to our kids, our community,” Jones said.

Patel noted that it was never a guarantee that San Marcos would receive this money, and commended the city for having shovel-ready projects that streamlined the process.

“It’s helpful when State Assembly members have solid relationships with our city and local officials, so that when this unexpected amount of money comes, we know exactly where to use it and how to best serve the public,” Patel said. “If you wait, the money can go to somebody else.”

The funding is part of a $10 million package secured by Patel, which will also fund wildfire prevention and strengthen com-

munity spaces in District 76.

Teen stabbing suspect arrested in San Marcos

Law enforcement has arrested a suspect believed to be connected with a stabbing that took place in December in San Marcos.

On Feb. 17, Yael Garcia, 18, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and promoting/ assisting a criminal street gang and booked into the Vista Detention Facility.

Sheriff’s officials said they were able to identify Garcia’s vehicle using Safe Streets camera footage and then track it down using the Flock license plate reader system.

“As a result of this technology and the thorough investigation by detectives from the Sheriff’s Narcotics and Gangs Division, the stabbing suspect was identified,” the San Marcos Sheriff’s Station said in a press release.

travel, explore new places, and experience the finer things in life.

She was passionate about cooking and delighted in sharing meals, recipes, and conversation with the people she cared about.

A gifted hostess, JoAnne was known for her warmth, attention to detail, and ability to make every gathering special.

JoAnne Mosher passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on February 12, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her daughter by her side.

JoAnne was born and raised in Rochester, NY.

She later married, and after the birth of their first child, the family relocated to San Diego, where she was a dedicated mother to her two children.

JoAnne loved to

She was often the life of the party, bringing joy, laughter, and connection wherever she went.

In 2018, JoAnne moved from San Marcos to Las Vegas, where she spent her final years.

She is survived by her daughter and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son.

An informal celebration of life will be held at Oceanside Pier at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

The suspects fled in their vehicle afterward, and the victim later contacted deputies and was transported to the hospital.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the San Marcos Sheriff’s Station at (760) 510-5200.

— Leo Place

Four arrested in federal EBT theft case

Four people accused of stealing public assistance benefits from low-income California families have been arrested and face federal prosecution in San Diego, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.

Prosecutors say the defendants are part of a broader spike in thefts involving compromised electronic benefit transfer, or EBT, accounts.

More than 52 people have been charged in San Diego since 2023 for steal-

Heidi Ancheta Sison Oceanside February 21, 2026

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4S Ranch student wins spelling bee

By City News Service

4S RANCH — Benjamin Reinhard, an eighth-grader from Maranatha Christian School in 4S Ranch, won the San Diego County Scripps Regional Spelling Bee on March 5, correctly spelling “kenosis” in the 23rd round.

Reinhard will represent San Diego County at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in the Washington, D.C., area in late May.

The competition began with 78 spellers in the crowded gymnasium at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA in San Diego. By the end of round two, 36 spellers remained. At the end of round three, just 17 competitors were left.

“Our brave Spelling Bee competitors showed their determination, skill and love of literacy at the competition today,” said Gloria E. Ciriza, San Diego County superintendent of schools.

“The County Office of Education is so proud to support this incredible event and cheer on each student who won at their schools.”

The final two competitors faced off for 13 rounds. Alyssa Meulemans, an eighth-grader from Saint Columba School, finished as the alternate in case Reinhard cannot compete at the national level.

The San Diego County Scripps Regional Spelling Bee celebrates school-site spelling bee winners in grades 6 through 8 from public, parochial and independent schools throughout the county. This was the second year the regional bee included a vocabulary round in which students had to identify the definition of a word on their turn.

San Diego’s representative at the Scripps National Spelling Bee last year, Duaa Ouznali, then a 13-yearold eighth-grader at Bright Horizon Academy in San Diego, was eliminated in the fifth round on a vocabulary question.

San Diego County has produced two national spelling bee champions — Anurag Kashyap in 2005 and Snigdha Nandipati in 2012.

VALLECITOS WATER DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 233

AN ORDINANCE OF THE VALLECITOS WATER DISTRICT

IMPLEMENTING CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 1572 PROHIBITING THE USE OF POTABLE WATER FOR THE IRRIGATION OF NONFUNCTIONAL TURF

WHEREAS, Water Code section 31027 authorizes the District to adopt ordinance regarding the restrictions, prohibitions, and exclusions of water use;

WHEREAS, California Assembly Bill 1572 (AB 1572), as codi ed in the California Water Code sections 110 and 10608.14, declares the use of potable water to irrigate non-functional turf as wasteful and prohibits its use for the irrigation of nonfunctional turf at commercial, industrial, and institutional properties, other than a cemetery, and on properties of homeowners’ associations, common interest developments, and community service organizations or similar entities, with certain limited exceptions;

WHEREAS, AB 1572 requires the District revise or adopt an ordinance to enforce the state-mandated prohibitions under Water Code section 10608.14;

WHEREAS, the San Diego region is subject to recurring drought conditions and limited imported water supplies, making long-term water use e ciency critical to the health, safety, and welfare of the District’s customers; and

WHEREAS, implementing AB 1572 locally ensures compliance with State law, conserves water, and provides clear guidance for District customers.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Directors of the VALLECITOS Water District as follows:

SECTION 1. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS

The Recitals set forth above are incorporated herein, are made ndings and determination of the Board of Directors, and are an operative part of this Ordinance.

SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Ordinance, the following de nitions shall apply:

“Common area” means that portion of a common interest development or of a property owned or managed by a HOA or a community service organization or similar entity not assigned or allocated to the exclusive use of the occupants of an individual dwelling unit within the property.

“Commercial property” means any real property, or portion of real property, used or occupied primarily for commercial purposes, including the provision or distribution of a product or service, whether for pro t or not for pro t, and whether or not open to the general public.

“Common interest development” means a community apartment project, condominium project, a planned development or stock cooperative.

“Community service organization or similar entity” means a nonpro t entity, other than an association, organized to provide services to residents of the common interest development or to the public in addition to the residents, to the extent community common area or facilities are available to the public. It does not include an entity organized solely to raise moneys and contribute to other nonpro t organizations quali ed as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and that provide housing or housing assistance.

“Community space” means an area designated by a property owner or a governmental agency to accommodate human foot tra c for civic, ceremonial, or other community events or social gatherings.

“Disadvantaged community” means a community with an annual median household income less than 80 percent of the statewide annual median household income.

“Homeowners’ Association” or “HOA” means a nonpro t corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development.

“Industrial Property” means any real property, or portion of real property, used or occupied primarily by a manufacturer or processor of materials within North American Industry Classi cation System (NAICS) sectors 31 to 33, inclusive; or an entity primarily engaged in research and development.

“Institutional Property” means any real property, or portion of real property, used or occupied primarily for public service purposes, including, without limitation, higher education institutions, schools, courts, churches, hospitals, government facilities, and nonpro t research institutions.

“Non-functional turf” means any turf that is not functional turf.

“Functional turf” means a ground cover surface of turf located in a recreational use area or community space.

“Potable water” means water suitable for human consumption supplied by the District’s domestic water system.

“Recreational use area” means an area designated by a property owner or a governmental agency to accommodate human foot tra c for recreation, including, but not limited to, sports elds, golf courses, playgrounds, picnic grounds, or pet exercise areas. This recreation may be either formal or informal.

“Turf” means a living ground cover surface of mowed grass.

SECTION 3. RESPONSIBILITY

The customer of the District whose name is on the account shall be responsible for compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. EXISTING RULES AND REGULATIONS

This Ordinance is supplemental to and does not repeal or replace any other current District rule or regulation concerning water conservation or restrictions, unless explicitly stated. The requirements herein do not a ect any other limits on watering hours, responsibilities to x leaks or breaks, or any other activities in which water may be used within the District.

SECTION 5. PROHIBITION

A. The use of potable water for the irrigation of nonfunctional turf located on commercial, industrial, and institutional properties, other than a cemetery, and on properties of homeowners’ associations, common interest developments, and community service organizations or similar entities is prohibited as follows:

1. All properties owned by the Department of General Services, beginning January 1, 2027;

2. All properties owned by local governments, local or regional public agencies, and public water systems, except those speci ed in paragraph (5), beginning January 1, 2027;

3. All other institutional properties and all commercial and industrial properties, beginning January 1, 2028;

4. All common areas of properties of homeowners’ associations, common interest developments, and community service organizations or similar entities, beginning January 1, 2029; and

5. All properties owned by local governments, local public agencies, and public water systems in a disadvantaged community, beginning January 1, 2031, or the date upon which a state funding source is made available to fund conversion of nonfunctional turf on these properties to climate-appropriate landscapes, whichever is later.

B. Non-functional turf includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Turf located within street rights-of-way and parking lots;

2. Turf on narrow strips (10 ft wide or less) next to sidewalks, fences, or buildings;

3. Turf that is purely ornamental;

4. Turf at entries, signage areas, or gateways;

5. Turf on steep slopes at a 25% grade or more;

6. Common areas of homeowners’ associations, common interest developments, and community service organizations or similar entities not otherwise designated as a recreational use area or community space;

7. Turf which is enclosed by fencing or other barriers to permanently preclude human access for recreation or assembly.

SECTION 6. EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

The restrictions on potable water use in the section above do not apply to:

A. Residential properties; residential customers may continue to irrigate turf subject to the District’s water conservation ordinance;

B. Cemeteries;

C. Community spaces;

D. Recreational use areas; and

E. Irrigation necessary to ensure the health of trees and other perennial non-turf vegetation, or to the extent necessary to address an immediate health and safety need.

SECTION 7. CERTIFICATION FOR LARGE COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL PROPERTIES

A. Pursuant to Water Code section 10608.14(e)(1), customers having more than 5,000 square feet of irrigated area in commercial, industrial, or institutional property shall certify their compliance to the State Water Resources Control Board, commencing June 30, 2030, and every three years thereafter through 2039.

B. Pursuant to Water Code section 10608.14(e)(2), customers having more than 5,000 square feet of irrigated common area that is a homeowners’ association, common interest development, or community service organization or similar entity shall certify their compliance to the State Water Resources Control Board, commencing June 30, 2031, and every three years thereafter through 2040.

C. Proof of certi cation shall be provided to the District in a manner prescribed by the General Manager, or designee.

SECTION 8. ENFORCEMENT

A The General Manager, or designee, shall administer and enforce this Ordinance.

B. Enforcement actions are cumulative and may include one or more of the following:

1. Written notice of non-compliance or Notice of Violation;

2. Installation of a ow-restricting device in the meter at customer’s expense; or

3. Pursuant to the District’s authority under Water Code section 377, nes:

a. One hundred dollars ($100.00) for a rst violation;

b. Two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation of any provision of this ordinance within one year of the prior violation; and c. Five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional violation of this ordinance within one year of the prior violation.

SECTION 9. APPEALS

Any customer subject to enforcement action under this Ordinance may le an appeal with the District within thirty (30) days of receiving a Notice of Violation. Appeals shall be considered by the Board of Directors, whose decision shall be nal.

SECTION 10. CEQA COMPLIANCE

Based upon the whole of the administrative record before it, the Board of Directors hereby nds that adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Pub. Res. Code, § 21000 et seq.) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.) sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5).

SECTION 11. SEVERABILITY

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not a ect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 12. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Ordinance shall become e ective immediately upon adoption, subject to the e ective date set forth in Section 5.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Vallecitos Water District on this 4th day of March 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Directors Kerschbaum, Elitharp, Hernandez, Pennock, and Brown

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

Jennifer Kerschbaum, Board President

ATTEST: Vallecitos Water District

Kirsten Peraino, Board Secretary Vallecitos Water District

I, Kirsten Peraino, Board Secretary of the Vallecitos Water District in San Marcos, California, and o cial custodian of the District’s records and seal, HEREBY

CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true, correct, and complete copy of Ordinance No. 233, as compared with the original document in my possession.

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CITY OF DEL MAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, the 25th day of March, 2026, at 6 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing on the following: Application: DRB25-015, CDP25-015

APN: 300-060-20-00 Location: 1335 Crest Road

Owner/Applicant: Nicole and Ari Gesher Revocable Trust

Applicant Representative: Marcos Vanorden De Assis, Matrix Design Studio Zone: R1-40

Overlay Zone: Blu Slope Canyon, WUI

Environmental Status: Exempt Sta Contact: Monique Gil, Associate Planner, 858-7043653 or mgil@delmar.ca.us

Description: A request for a Design Review Permit to construct a 273 square foot detached single-car garage with an attached 78 square foot covered porch, and associated six-foot-tall fencing on the north side yard.

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

Written Comments: Members of the public can participate in the meeting by submitting a written red dot comment via email to planning@delmar.ca.us. The deadline to submit written comments is 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting and the subject line of your email should clearly state the agenda item you are commenting on. Under California Government Code 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. Notice Posted and Mailed on March 12, 2026

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CITY OF DEL MAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, the 25th day of March, 2026, at 6 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing on the following: Application: DRB25-003

APN: 299-280-28-00

Location: 462 15th Street

Owner/Applicant: Bryan Crino, K&L Western Property LLC

Applicant Representative: Steven Florman, Florman Architects Inc.

Zone: R1-10

Environmental Status: Exempt Sta Contact: Monique Gil, Associate Planner, 858-7043653 or mgil@delmar.ca.us

Description: A request for Design Review Permit to enlarge an existing, elevated deck by 75 square feet at the rear of an

glass safety railing.

Public Testimony: Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item will be given an opportunity to do so by participating in Design Review Board meetings by addressing the Design Review Board for up to three minutes or by submitting a written comment.

Please submit a completed “Speaker Slip”, including the item number you wish to speak on, to the Planning Sta prior to the announcement of the agenda item. The forms are located near the door at the rear of the Meeting Room. When called to speak, please approach the podium and state your name for the record.

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

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

Notice Posted and Mailed on March 12, 2026

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CITY OF DEL MAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, the 25th day of March, 2026, at 6 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing on the following: Application: DRB25-010, CDP25-011, LC25-007

APN: 299-066-13-00 and 299-066-12-00

Location: 157 26th Street

Owner/Applicant:

Daniel and Audrey Dornier Zone: R1-5B

Overlay Zone: Floodplain and Coastal Appeals Environmental Status: Exempt Sta Contact: Jean Crutch eld, Associate Planner, 858-7043647 or jcrutch eld@delmar.ca.us

Description: A request for Design Review, Coastal Development, and Land Conservation Permits to demolish an existing twostory single dwelling unit and construct a new two-story single dwelling unit residence with attached garages and perform associated grading, landscape and site improvements on property located in the Floodplain Overlay Zone. Note: This project is located in the Coastal Commission’s Appeals Jurisdiction.

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

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

CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

160 CALLE MAGDALENA

ENCINITAS, CA 92024-3633

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

CITYWIDE ABATEMENT SERVICES PW-RFP-26-02

The City of Encinitas is requesting contract services to provide maintenance and right-ofway abatement including, but not limited to: erosion control and rut repair, trimming and pruning to maintain right-of-way, weed control, clearing of accumulated debris, sweeping, trash collection, litter pick up, herbicide and rodenticide application, and all other maintenance required to maintain the areas included in this contract in a safe, attractive and usable condition.

It is the intent of the City to award a contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to the selected rm. State of California Class “A” General Engineering or General Building Contractor B and/or Specialty State California C-27 Landscaping Contractors may bid on this project.

COMPLETE RFP / CONTACT INFORMATION:

The website for this advertisement and related documents is: PlanetBids (http://www.encinitasca.gov/bids). All proposal documents and project correspondence will be posted on the PlanetBids website. It is the responsibility of Proposers to check the website regularly for information updates and Proposal clari cations, as well as any addenda. To submit a proposal, a bidder must register as a vendor (planholder) and download the contract documents from the City of Encinitas Website at http://www.encinitasca.gov/bids. Proposals must be submitted electronically no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026 via the PlanetBids website.

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CITY OF VISTA

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROPOSED 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Vista is scheduling a Public Hearing and opening a 30-day public comment period to receive testimony on March 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City of Vista Council Chambers, to review the proposed 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, obtain citizen comments, and respond to questions regarding the Annual Action Plan.

After considering public comments, a second meeting will be held on April 28, 2026, at 5:30 pm, at which time the City Council will consider approval of the nal Plan. The Annual Action Plan identi es proposed uses for the City’s anticipated allocation of $976,361 of CDBG funds in 2026-2027. The activities for FY 2026-2027 CDBG funds will meet the following priorities set in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan: Increase access to a ordable housing and housing services to prevent and reduce homelessness, improve housing stability, and support the long-term well-being of residents with low to moderate incomes, enhance public infrastructure and facilities to create safe, vibrant, and inclusive communities and promote accessibility, sustainability, and a high quality of life for residents and expand public services to address the needs of vulnerable populations, including families and children with low to moderate incomes, seniors, and individuals experiencing food insecurity.

Copies of the City’s proposed 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan will be made available on the City’s website, vista.gov as of March 10, 2026.

The City invites comments regarding the proposed activities. Comments should be received by April 28, 2026, email PublicComments@citvofvista.com and write the item number and/or title of the item in the subject line. Oral comments will also be accepted by leaving a message at 760-643-2815. Please include your name and the spelling, as well as the item number or title of the item you wish to speak about.

All comments received by 2:00 pm will be emailed (voice messages will be summarized) to the City Council members and included as an “ Add to Packet” on the City’ s website prior to the meeting. Please note, comments will not be read at the meeting.

Kathy Valdez, City Clerk

of the meeting and the subject line of your email should clearly state the agenda item you are commenting on. Under California Government Code 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. Notice Posted and Mailed on March 12, 2026

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CITY OF DEL MAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, the 25th day of March, 2026, at 6 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing on the following: Application: DRB25-017, LC26-002 APN: 301-033-11-00 Location: 495 Ocean View Avenue

Owner/Applicant:

John and Pauline Freedman

Applicant Representative:

Kim Grant Design Zone: CVPP

Environmental Status: Exempt Sta Contact: Jennifer Gavin, Associate Planner, 858-7936148 or jgavin@delmar.ca.us

Description: A request for a Design Review Permit (DRB25017) and Land Conservation Permit (LC26-002) for the exterior renovation of an existing residence to include an increase in the height of the roof by approximately 17 inches maximum, to construct FAR exempt storage areas on the east side of the residence, to enclose a portion of the covered entry courtyard, and to make modi cations to decking, doors, windows, skylights, siding, exterior lighting, fences, walls, hardscape and landscape including minor grading.

Public Testimony: Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item will be given an opportunity to do so by participating in Design Review Board meetings by addressing the Design Review Board for up to three minutes or by submitting a written comment.

Please submit a completed “Speaker Slip”, including the item number you wish to speak on, to the Planning Sta prior to the announcement of the agenda item. The forms are located near the door at the rear

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of the Meeting Room. When called to speak, please approach the podium and state your name for the record.

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

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

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CITY OF SAN MARCOS INVITATION FOR BID (IFB CONBID 26-01) SAN MARCOS BOULEVARD RECONSTRUCTION

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San

CITY OF ENCINITAS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (03/20, 04/03, etc.) 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

1. PROJECT NAME: Fulvia SFR; CASE NUMBER: MULTI-008365-2025, DR-008366-2025, and CDP-008038-2025; FILING DATE: 4/10/2025; APPLICANT: Kelly Allison; LOCATION: 340 Fulvia Street (APN: 254-331-37); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Request for a coastal development permit and design review permit to construct a new two-story single-family dwelling with an attached three garage, and grading to exceed four feet of ll on a vacant property, inclusive of grading and other site improvements; ZONING/OVERLAY: R3 (Coastal Overlay Zone); ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt per CEQA Section 15303(a) – new construction of a single-family residence with a garage in a residential zone. The project meets this criterion. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply, and no historic resources are a ected by the proposed project. STAFF CONTACT: Ra Mangassarian, Senior Planner: (760) 633-2703 or rmangassarian@encinitasca.gov

2. PROJECT NAME: Swiley Residence CDP; CASE NUMBER: CDP-0084492025; FILING DATE: October 17, 2025; APPLICANT: Scott Wiley; LOCATION: 459 Arroyo Drive (APN: 256-420-27); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Coastal Development Permit for a new 2-story single-family residence and detached accessory dwelling unit on a vacant lot; ZONING/OVERLAY: R3, Coastal Zone, Special Study Overlay Zone and Scenic/Visual Corridor Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Section 15303 exempts the construction of a single-family residence and accessory dwelling unit. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply, and no historic resources are a ected by the proposed project.

STAFF CONTACT: Grant Yamamoto, Contract Assistant Planner: (760) 6332785 or gyamamoto@encinitasca.gov

3. PROJECT NAME: Time Extension – Carlson Residence; CASE NUMBER: MULTI-008628-2026, EXT-008647-2026, CDPNF-008648-2026; FILING DATE: January 16, 2026; APPLICANT: Michael Carlson; LOCATION: 188 Phoebe Street (APN: 254-230-39); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Time Extension for coastal development permit for the previously approved Carlson Residence Project that proposes a new 2-story home with detached garage and accessory dwelling unit (ADU); ZONING/OVERLAY: R11 and Special Study and Coastal Overlay Zones; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt per CEQA Section 15303(a) – new construction of a single-family residence, second dwelling unit and accessory structure including a garage in a residential zone. The project meets this criterion. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply, and no historic resources are a ected by the proposed project.

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

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026 ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

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

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

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

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Marcos, hereinafter referred to as Agency or City, invites bids for the above stated Project and will be available online via PlanetBids. Bids are due up to the hour of 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026

PRE-BID MEETING None.

WORK DESCRIPTION Work will include asphalt pavement removal and replacement, median curb removal and reconstruction, signage and striping improvements, and landscape and irrigation. A detailed Scope of Work can be found in the IFB Documents.

LOCATION OF WORK The work to be constructed at San Marcos Blvd. between Knights Realm and Rancho Santa Fe Rd. ESTIMATED BUDGET The estimated overall budget is $451,349.00.

TERM Forty (40) Working Days.

CONTRACTORS LICENSE

The Contractor shall possess at the time the contract is awarded, a California Contractors Type A General Engineering License

or California Contractors Type B General Building Contractor License.

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

AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS

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

com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=39481

GENERAL The company to whom the Contract is awarded, and any subcontractor under such company, shall hereby ensure that minority and women business enterprises will be a orded full opportunity to submit bids for subcontracts. Further, there shall be no discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age, or sex. 03/13/2026 CN 32015

CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL

PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers, Civic Center 505 South Vulcan Avenue Encinitas, CA 92024

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

It is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, the 25th day of March 2026, at 6 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, by the Encinitas City Council to discuss the following hearing item of the City of Encinitas:

PROJECT NAME: 449 She eld Summary Vacation; CASE NUMBER: SUB-0080742025; FILING DATE: May 5, 2025; APPLICANT: Jim Frisbee; LOCATION: 449 Shefeld Ave., Cardi CA 92007 (APNs 260-282-20 & 260-282-24); PROJECT DESCRIP-

TION: Public Hearing to consider a summary vacation of the northerly 8.00 feet of Lot 4 and the northerly 10.00 feet of Lot 5 in Block 103 of Cardi Vista per irrevocable o ers of dedication (IOD) granted to the County of San Diego on January 2, 1980 and on April 28, 1982.; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential (R-8) Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the common sense exemption in Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that the activity will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. The project is also exempt under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), as it involves only minor administrative action related to existing facilities and does not include any expansion of use or physical modi cation.

STAFF CONTACT: Jaylee McDowell, Senior Engineer: (760) 943-2109 or jmcdowell@ encinitasca.gov

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

For further information, or to review the application prior to the hearing, please contact sta or contact the Development Services Department, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 at (760) 633-2706 or by email at developmenteng@encinitasca.gov

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CITY OF VISTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

AMENDING CHAPTER 8.78 OF THE VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SIDEWALK VENDING AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at the Vista Civic Center, at 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, California, on Tuesday, March 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to obtain citizen views and respond to questions regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 8.78 of the Vista Municipal Code related to sidewalk vending and aligning the city’s current application requirements with State law .

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED to attend said hearing and express opinions on the matter outlined above.

QUESTIONS regarding the above should be directed to the Assistant to the City Manager Joshua Sino Cruz by telephoning (760) 643-5208; questions and written comments may also be submitted by email to jsinocruz@vista.gov

Kathy Valdez, City Clerk

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City of Del Mar

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the City of Del Mar (City) has completed a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the San Dieguito Lagoon Levee, Habitat Enhancement, and Trail Project (Project).

Project Name: San Dieguito Lagoon Levee, Habitat Enhancement, and Trail Project

Project Location: The Project is located along the riverbanks of the San Dieguito River within the City of Del Mar, west of the Jimmy Durante Boulevard Bridge, and between the Del Mar Fairgrounds and the City’s Public Works Facility.

Project Description: The Project consists of three reaches of the shoreline: North Riverbank, Southeast Riverbank, and Southwest Riverbank. The Project would involve incorporation of living levee design concepts to improve resilience to sea level rise (SLR), provide ood protection, meet FEMA’s No Rise certi cation standard for the oodplain, improve local water quality, improve public access, and enhance biodiversity. Additionally, the Project includes removal of an existing Public Works Facility structure out from the FEMA oodway, and ood protection. A new Public Works Facility structure (i.e., prefabricated, mobile structure) would be located on the southwestern side of the existing Public Works Facility property, beyond the limits of the oodway, in compliance with FEMA’s oodplain standards.

Findings: The Draft MND identi es potentially signi cant impacts with respect to biological resources, cultural resources, noise, and tribal cultural resources.

CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (3/20, 4/3 etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

PROJECT NAME: Selander ADU; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-008424-2025; FILING

DATE: September 18, 2025; APPLICANT: Logan Anderson; LOCATION: 1439 Kings Cross Drive (APN: 260-730-11); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A coastal development permit for the construction of a new attached 525-square-foot accessory dwelling unit; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 8 (R8) Zone, Special Study Overlay Zone, Scenic/Visual Corridor Overlay Zone, and Coastal Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303(a), which exempts the construction of a new accessory dwelling unit. The project meets this criterion. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply, and no historic resources are a ected by the proposed project.

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

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

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

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

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

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on Wednesday, April 01, 2026.

WORK DESCRIPTION

The work generally consists of as-needed sports eld renovation services. A detailed Scope of Work can be found in the IFB Documents.

LOCATION OF WORK Work will take place at various park locations throughout the City of San Marcos.

ESTIMATED BUDGET

The estimated overall budget is $500,000.00.

TERM

Maximum of ve (5) years. CONTRACTORS LICENSE

The Contractor must possess a valid California C-27 Landscape Contractor license at the time of contract award.

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

AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS

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Mitigation measures have been incorporated into the Project that either avoid or reduce Project impacts to less-thansigni cant levels.

Public Review: Printed copies of the Draft MND are on le and are available for public review at: City of Del Mar, Community Planning and Community Development, 1050 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, California 92014. Written comments will be accepted from March 18, 2026 to April 17, 2026. Any person wishing to comment on the adequacy of these documents must submit comments in writing at the address below or via email to LeveeTrailCIP@delmar.ca.us

City of Del Mar

Attention: Amanda Lee, Principal Planner 1050 Camino Del Mar Del Mar, CA 92014

Public Hearings: All written comments received by April 17, 2026 will be responded to in the Final IS/MND that is presented to the Planning Commission in a noticed public hearing for review and recommendation

to the City Council. The City Council will consider the Final IS/MND for adoption at a future noticed public hearing. Separate public hearing notices will be made available prior to each meeting.

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Ciudad de San Marcos Aviso de Audiencias Públicas y Período de Revisión Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) Plan de Acción Anual 2026-2027 y Enmienda Sustancial

POR LA PRESENTE SE

NOTIFICA que la Ciudad de San Marcos llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el martes 24 de marzo de 2026 a las 6:00 PM durante la reunión del Concejo Municipal, que se llevará a cabo en el Ayuntamiento de San Marcos, ubicado en 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069, para recibir comentarios sobre las necesidades de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario y los usos propuestos de los fondos CDBG para el Año Fiscal 20262027. Los fondos CDBG son fondos federales que deben utilizarse principalmente para actividades que bene cien a residentes y vecindarios de ingresos bajos y moderados, incluyendo asistencia de vivienda, mejoras de vecindarios y servicios públicos.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que el Borrador del Plan de Acción Anual 2026-2027 incluyendo Enmiendas Sustanciales propuestas a los Planes de Acción Anuales de los Años Fiscales 2025-2026 y 20232024, estará disponible para revisión pública y comentarios por escrito desde el 20 de marzo de 2026 hasta el 22 de abril de 2026. Los documentos estarán disponibles en www.sanmarcosca.gov/CDBG y en el Ayuntamiento durante el horario normal de atención.

Los comentarios por escrito pueden enviarse por correo electrónico a cdbg@sanmarcosca.gov o entregarse en persona en el Ayuntamiento. Todos los comentarios recibidos durante

el período de revisión y todo testimonio oral o escrito presentado en la audiencia pública del 28 de abril de 2026 serán considerados antes de la acción nal.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que el Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el martes 28 de abril de 2026, a las 6:00 PM en el Ayuntamiento, para considerar la adopción del Plan de Acción Anual 2026-2027 y las Enmiendas Sustanciales a los Planes de Acción Anuales de los Años Fiscales 2025-2026 y 20232024.

Las reuniones del Concejo Municipal son accesibles para personas con discapacidades. Para solicitar adaptaciones, llame al (760) 744-1050 al menos 72 horas antes de la audiencia.

Para más información, comuníquese con Housing & Neighborhood Services al cdbg@sanmarcosca.gov o al (760) 744-1050 x4517.

03/13/2026 CN 31995

City of San Marcos Notice of Public Hearings and Public Review Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the City of San Marcos will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM during the City Council meeting, located at San Marcos City Hall at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069, to receive input on housing and community development needs and proposed uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. CDBG funds are federal funds that must be used primarily for activities that bene t low- and moderate-income residents and neighborhoods, including housing assistance, neighborhood improvements, and public services.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that the Draft FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, including proposed Substantial Amendments to the FY 2025-2026 and FY 20232024 Annual Action Plans, will be available for public review and written comment from March 20, 2026, through April 22, 2026. Documents will be available at www.sanmarcosca.gov/CDBG and at City Hall during normal business hours.

Written comments may be submitted by email to cdbg@sanmarcosca.gov or delivered in person at City Hall. All written comments received during the review period and all oral and written testimony received during the public hearing on April 28, 2026, will be considered prior to nal action.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM at City Hall to consider adoption of the FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendments to the FY 2025-2026 and FY 20232024 Annual Action Plans.

City Council meetings are accessible to persons with disabilities; however, if you require special accommodation, please contact the City Clerk department via phone at (760) 744-1050 at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing date.

For additional information, contact Housing & Neighborhood Services at cdbg@sanmarcosca.gov or (760) 744-1050 x4517.

03/13/2026 CN 31994

CITY OF SAN MARCOS INVITATION FOR BIDS (PW IFB 26-01) AS-NEEDED SPORTS FIELD RENOVATION SERVICES

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Marcos, hereinafter referred to as Agency or City, invites bids for the above stated Project and will be available online via PlanetBids. Bids are due up to the hour of 2:00 p.m.

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

GENERAL The company to whom the Contract is awarded, and any subcontractor under such company, shall hereby ensure that minority and women business enterprises will be a orded full opportunity to submit bids for subcontracts. Further, there shall be no discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age, or sex. 03/13/2026 CN 31990

BATCH: AFC-4076, 4054, 4072 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED AS 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. CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Executed by: AS SHOWN BELOW, as Trustor, AS SHOWN BELOW, as Bene ciary, recorded on AS SHOWN BELOW as Instrument No. AS SHOWN BELOW of O cial Records of the County Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell there under recorded on AS SHOWN BELOW as Instrument No. AS SHOWN BELOW of said O cial Records. WILL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH On 4/2/2026 at 10:00 AM, AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY (FIDELITY NATIONAL TIMESHARE) 16835 W. BERNARDO DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92127 (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), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described as more fully described on said Deed of Trust. 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: 6400 SURFSIDE LANE, CARLSBAD, CA, 92009 TS#, CUSTOMER REF#, ICN#, Unit/Interval/Week, APN#, Trustors, Bene ciary, DOT Dated, DOT Recorded, DOT Instrument No., NOD Recorded, NOD Instrument No., Estimated Sales Amount 110114 B0548215H

MCS22052DZ 220 EVERY 52

214-010-94-00 HAROLD W ALEXANDER AND DENISE

E HILLIS ALEXANDER HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP.

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 11/21/2022

12/08/2022 2022-0462239

3/24/2025 2025-0073889

$31607.37 110115 B0552695S

MCS11219AZ 112 EVERY 19

214-010-94-00 HOLLYMARIE BRITT AND LAWRENCE JAMES PROKUP WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP.

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 01/27/2023

03/16/2023 2023-0066884

3/24/2025 2025-0073889

$33941.00 110118 B0542735S

MCS22249BZ 222 EVERY

49 214-010-94-00 NAILAH

SHARON DENISE HUBBARD

A SINGLE WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND

PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP.

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 05/18/2022

06/09/2022 2022-0242222

3/24/2025 2025-0073889

$23719.41 110119 B0552085P

MCS12323CZ 123 EVERY

23 214-010-94-00 ZEEMAN

JENNINGS AND CAROL

JENNINGS HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS

GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD

LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 02/06/2023

03/09/2023 2023-0060361

3/24/2025 2025-0073889

$32682.64 110120 B0552875S

MCS23134DZ 231 EVERY 34

214-010-94-00 SHELDON MITCHELL AN UNMARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD

LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 02/17/2023

03/16/2023 2023-0066960

3/24/2025 2025-0073889

$37157.74 110122 B0451225H

MCS11032BZ 110 EVERY 32

214-010-94-00 NANCY L.

SPEER A(N) UNMARRIED WOMAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD

LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 08/11/2015

08/27/2015 2015-0454005

3/24/2025 2025-0073889

$13245.57 110123 B0532715H

MCS10139AZ 101 EVERY 39

214-010-94-00 BANKOLE FELIX TEMI-FAROMOJU AND TEMITOPE A. TEMIFAROMOJU HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS

GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD

LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 11/07/2020 11/25/2020 2020-0749850

3/24/2025 2025-0073889

$26445.40 111317 B0507445H

MCS10616AE 106 BIENNIAL EVEN 16 214-010-94-00

TORI FOSDICK BURFORD

A(N) UNMARRIED WOMAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 07/13/2018

08/02/2018 2018-0315512

9/12/2025 2025-0253646

$19859.35 111318 B0506485H

CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

160 CALLE MAGDALENA

ENCINITAS, CA 92024-3633

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

SIGNS AND SIGN MATERIALS PW-RFP-26-01

The City of Encinitas is requesting contract services for the purchase and delivery of various signs and sign hardware. Goods shall be provided in accordance with city terms, conditions and this scope of work. Contractor shall supply City with various signs and hardware on an “as-needed” basis for the entire contract term.

It is the intent of the City to award a contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to the selected rm.

COMPLETE RFP / CONTACT INFORMATION:

The website for this advertisement and related documents is: PlanetBids (http://www.encinitasca.gov/bids). All proposal documents and project correspondence will be posted on the PlanetBids website. It is the responsibility of Proposers to check the website regularly for information updates and Proposal clari cations, as well as any addenda. To submit a proposal, a bidder must register as a vendor (planholder) and download the contract documents from the City of Encinitas Website at http://www.encinitasca.gov/bids. Proposals must be submitted electronically no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026 via the PlanetBids website.

03/06/2026, 03/13/2026 CN 31956

MCS30511BO 305 BIENNIAL ODD 11 214-010-94-00

THOMAS G. CASSIDA AND LISA M. CASSIDA HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 06/25/2018 07/12/2018 2018-0283262 9/12/2025 2025-0253646 $16553.82 111320 B0558935C MCS11029BZ 110 ANNUAL 29 214-010-94-00 MICHAEL LANE A SINGLE MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP.

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 07/09/2023 07/20/2023 2023-0190657 9/12/2025 2025-0253646

$39756.32 111321 B0547785P MCS31846AZ 318 ANNUAL

46 214-010-94-00 JEFFREY LANE AND PHUONG LANE HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP.

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 10/31/2022

11/17/2022 2022-0439965 9/12/2025 2025-0253646

$29094.89 111322 B0530265H MCS21321AZ 213 ANNUAL

21 214-010-94-00 PAUL M. NUFER AND MICHELE M. NUFER HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 02/18/2020 03/05/2020 2020-0114472

9/12/2025 2025-0253646 $30122.08 111324 B0576415S MCS11152CO 111 BIENNIAL ODD 52 214-010-94-00

TERESA E. TAYLOR A SINGLE WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 02/19/2025 03/06/2025 2025-0056849

9/12/2025 2025-0253646 $18748.49 111668 B0575165H MSC10221BZ 102 EVERY

21 214-010-94-00 RUSSEL HARVEY BOWLING AND MARGARET LYN BOWLING HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 12/14/2024 02/06/2025 2025-0030304 12/4/2025 2025-0342328

$15858.82 111669 B0538015C MCS32107CZ 321 EVERY 07 214-010-94-00 PILAR

G. MARTIN A WIDOWED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD

LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 10/01/2021

10/14/2021 2021-0715552

12/4/2025 2025-0342328

$25100.74

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession,

or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit is estimated at AS SHOWN ABOVE Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, may increase this gure prior to sale. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election 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 the number shown below in BOLD, using the REF 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, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. IN ORDER TO BRING YOUR ACCOUNT CURRENT, PLEASE CONTACT ADVANCED FINANCIAL COMPANY AT PHONE NO. 800-234-6222 EXT 189

DATE: 3/5/2026 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 03/13/2026, 03/20/2026, 03/27/2026 CN 31996

BATCH: AFC-4074 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED AS 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. CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Executed by: AS SHOWN BELOW, as Trustor, AS SHOWN BELOW, as Bene ciary, recorded on AS SHOWN BELOW as Instrument No. AS SHOWN BELOW of O cial Records of the County Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell there under recorded on AS SHOWN BELOW as Instrument No. AS SHOWN BELOW of said O cial Records. WILL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH

On 4/2/2026 at 10:00 AM, AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO FIDELITY NATIONAL TIMESHARE 16835 W. BERNARDO DRIVE, SAN DIEGO CA 92127

(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

CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE - UNSCHEDULED VACANCIES ON THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION, SENIOR COMMISSION, and URBAN FOREST ADVISORY COMMITTEE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Encinitas is accepting applications to ll one unscheduled vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term ending March 1, 2027; one unscheduled vacancy on the Public Health and Safety Commission with a term ending March 1, 2029; one unscheduled vacancy on the Senior Commission with a term ending March 1, 2027; and one unscheduled vacancy on the Urban Forest Advisory Committee with a term ending March 1, 2029. Application forms must be completed online from the City’s website. The deadline for applications is Monday, March 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

All applicants must be registered voters of the City of Encinitas.

Applicants may be asked to attend a City Council meeting to brie y discuss (2 to 3 minutes) their quali cations and interest in serving on the commission. Term of o ce for the unscheduled vacancy will begin upon appointment.

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: One (1) appointment to be made to ll one unscheduled vacancy with a term ending March 1, 2027.

• Commissioner Bridget Kimball appointed February 19, 2025, resigned e ective February 11, 2026 (successful appointment to Planning Commission on February 11, 2026). Term expires March 1, 2027.

The Parks and Recreation Commission shall conduct public hearings and prepare recommendations to the City Council on matters regarding public parks, recreational facilities, and community services to include, without limitation: policies and plans for the acquisition, development, improvement, and utilization of parks, playgrounds and other recreational facilities; policies and plans for the development and operations of community service programs for the bene t of the residents of the City; policies and plans for developing community service programs in cooperation with other public and private agencies to include school districts; and such matters that may be referred to the Commission by the City Council.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION: One (1) appointment to be made to ll one unscheduled vacancy with a term ending March 1, 2027.

• Commissioner Donnette Poole appointed February 11, 2026, resigned e ective February 19, 2026. Term expires March 1, 2029.

The Public Health and Safety Commission shall consist of seven members who are registered voters of the City and persons appointed serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council, the City departments, and the City’s law enforcement services provider (San Diego Sheri ’s Department), and mental and social services providers by performing the following responsibilities on a continuing basis:

A. Communicate and cooperate with City departments and the City’s law enforcement services provider (San Diego Sheri ’s Department), individual citizens, and community groups in identifying public health and safety concerns and recommend solutions to the City Council for consideration.

B. Promote cooperation and encourage coordination between the Commission, the Fire Department, and the City’s law enforcement services provider, and other entities, public and private, who are involved with community safety activities and e orts.

C. Prepare an annual report to the City Council and to the community on the activities of the Commission.

SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION: One (1) appointment to be made to ll one unscheduled vacancy with a term ending March 1, 2027.

• Commissioner Stuart Gaiber appointed April 10, 2024, resigned e ective February 17, 2026. Term expires March 1, 2027.

The Senior Citizen Commission shall conduct public hearings to gather information and thereafter make recommendations to the City Council on matters regarding services for Senior Citizens which include, without limitation: Policies and plans for the development and operation of programs and services for the bene t of Senior Citizens within the City; policies and plans for developing programs and services in cooperation with other public and private agencies which would bene t Senior Citizens; and such matters that may be referred to the Commission by the City Council.

URBAN FOREST ADVISORY COMMITTEE: One (1) appointment to be made to ll one unscheduled vacancy with a term ending March 1, 2029.

• Commissioner Elena Thompson appointed February 11, 2026, resigned e ective February 26, 2026. Term expires March 1, 2029.

The UFAC is composed of members of the community with interest and expertise in urban forestry. This group advises and works together with the City Arborist to review and provide comments on City plans and policies related to urban forestry, including updates to the various aspects of the City’s Urban Forest Management Program and Administrative Manual, and, shall among other things:

A. Review and provide comments on Tree Plans prior to consideration by the City Council.

B. Review and provide comments on the Approved Tree Species Master List prior to consideration by the City Council.

C. Review and provide comments to the City Arborist on proposed City Tree removals except in the case of emergency removals.

D. Advise City Sta regarding programs of public outreach and education in order to promote public understanding of the City’s urban forest, including programs to celebrate and promote Arbor Day.

E. Review and consider Heritage Tree applications in consultation with the City Arborist, and shall make recommendations to the Planning Commission.

F. Review and provide comments to the City Arborist on proposed changes to the City’s Urban Forest Management Program.

The UFAC meetings are open to the public and are held on the fourth Thursday of the month with the exception of November and December.

For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Department at cityclerk@encinitasca.gov. 03/06/2026, 03/13/2026 CN 31962

state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described as more fully described on said Deed of Trust. 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: 1594 MARBRISA CIRCLE, CARLSBAD, CA, 92008 TS#, CUSTOMER REF#,

ICN#, Unit/Interval/Week, APN#, Trustors, Bene ciary, DOT Dated, DOT Recorded, DOT Instrument No., NOD Recorded, NOD Instrument No., Estimated Sales Amount 111537 B0521375S GMP691404D1Z 6914 Annual 4 211-131-13-00 ROBERTO A. ACEVEDO A(N) UNMARRIED MAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 05/15/2019 05/30/2019 2019-0206740 12/4/2025 2025-0342354 $15264.52 111538 B0574295H

GMP582233B1Z 5822 Annual 33 211-131-11-00 FRANK BUMP AND MICHELLE BUMP HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 04/10/2024 01/02/2025 2025-0001066 12/4/2025 2025-0342354

rook digital

AI search changing the game digital 101

By Rich Henrich

For more than two decades, businesses focused on one primary digital goal: ranking on the first page of Google. Traditional search engine optimization (SEO) centered on keywords, backlinks and website authority.

But a major shift is underway. The rise of AI-powered search and AI Overviews (AIO) is changing how consumers discover businesses online.

AI search refers to experiences powered by artificial intelligence that summarize information rather than simply list links. Platforms such as AI assistants and new search interfaces increasingly provide direct answers, recommendations and summaries.

Instead of scrolling through 10 blue links, users now receive synthesized responses highlighting the most relevant businesses, products or services.

Google’s AI Overviews are a major example of this shift, generating short explanations or recommendations compiled from trusted online sources, often with citations and insights pulled from websites, reviews and articles.

For businesses, this means visibility is no longer just about ranking first. The new goal is being referenced by AI systems as a trusted source.

So how can businesses adapt? First, credibility matters more than ever. AI systems prioritize information from authoritative publications, recognized experts and well-established websites. Being featured in media outlets, industry publications and credible directories increases the likelihood that AI will reference your business.

Second, clear, well-structured information helps AI understand your brand. Updated websites, accurate business listings and consistent messaging across platforms make it easier for AI systems to identify and recommend your company. Finally, quality content remains essential. Articles, guides and thought leadership pieces signal expertise and help AI systems determine which businesses provide reliable information.

The bottom line: the future of search isn’t just about ranking — it’s about being recognized by AI as a trusted authority worth recommending.

Tips for writing columns readers will finish

When asked how to get a column like this, I report that editors require category experts who write well, present their knowledge in an interesting manner and meet regular, ongoing deadlines.

Reading builds your vocabulary, but Americans’ reading is down 40% since 2003. This typically translates into lackluster writing and an inability to impart ideas succinctly. Therefore, as a public service I offer these thoughts for keeping readers’ attention.

• Select a single topic to focus on. Making one per-

Odd Files

Gov’t in Action

Call in to the Washington state Department of Licensing, and you’ll have the option for Spanish language communication. At least that’s what you’d expect. But instead, the Associated Press reported, an automated AI voice just speaks English with a strong Spanish accent. Maya Edwards, whose husband pressed 2 for Spanish, said, “It was hilarious to us in the moment because it was so absurd. But at the same time, it has real accessibility issues for people who ... need to speak in a different language.”

The DOL apologized and said the glitch had been fixed as of Feb. 27, but calls to the service still resulted in the accented voice and using Spanish words only for numbers, as in, “Your estimated wait time is less than tres minutes.” Buena suerte! [AP, 2/27/2026]

Wait, What?

After being reported missing on Feb. 14, a 36-year-old Florida man was found on Feb. 26 up to his neck in mud, WCJB-TV reported. Andrew Giddens, who friends said had been depressed after a recent breakup, was found near the Vulcan Sand Plant in Melrose.

A Vulcan employee discovered him and called authorities. Rescue crews from three counties spent more than two hours using ropes, ladders and other supplies to free him from the mud. After 12 days in the elements, without food or water, he was in critical condition at a local hospital. [WCJB, 2/26/2026]

Fine Points of Law

Mob boss John Gotti’s grandson, Carmine Agnello, 39, is headed to prison after pleading guilty to fraud in 2024, the New York Post reported. As his sentencing date, March 13, approaches, Agnello is hoping the federal judge will give him a break because he’s donating a kidney to his mom, Victo -

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suasive argument in 400 words can be challenging.

• Anticipate questions so readers feel satisfied when they finish your story.

• Write like you speak. And yes, I really do sound like this, including bad jokes. Just ask my bride.

• Get to the point quickly. Wander too long and readers’ eyes will glaze over.

ria Gotti.

But the Eastern District of New York isn’t having it: “Being a kidney donor does not ... constitute extraordinary family circumstances and warrant a below guidelines sentence,” the office wrote. They also argued that the Bureau of Prisons is more than equipped to care for Agnello after his kidney donation. Nice try. [NY Post, 3/1/2026]

Passing Parade

On Feb. 28 in Thailand’s Prakhon Chai district, 37-year-old Duangduan Ketsaro made headlines when, in the same ceremony, she married two Austrian men, the Times of India reported. Ketsaro met Roman, a retired police officer, five years ago, and then had flings with his friend, Macky, also a police officer.

The three had settled into an open relationship, but they put a ring on it in a traditional Thai wedding. “Marry one, nobody remembers,” Ketsaro said. “Marry two, they’ll never forget!” [Times of India, 3/3/2026]

But Why?

Scientists in China have used gene editing technology to create a new tomato variety that smells like buttered popcorn, The Independent reported on Feb. 26. The project was conceived to address the problem of tomatoes losing some aroma and flavor during transport and storage.

Peng Zheng, an author of the study, compared the alteration to creating varieties of fragrant rice. But why buttered popcorn?

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Why couldn’t they smell like ... tomatoes? [The Independent, 2/26/2026]

Rule Doesn’t Apply

Layne Featherngill, 58, took matters into his own hands on Feb. 26 in Sykes Creek, Florida, WFTV reported. An ambulance on a call had parked in a way that blocked Featherngill from moving his car, so he got into the ambulance and started to move it out of the way.

Brevard County Fire Rescue crew members were working on a patient in the back when they felt the truck begin to roll. When one of the first responders got out and confronted Featherngill, he jumped out of the ambulance and into his own car, then struck a paramedic in the leg as he drove away.

Deputies tracked him down and arrested him for grand theft of a motor vehicle and burglary of an occupied conveyance. [WFTV, 2/28/2026]

Field Report

Shoppers at The Market Place antique store in East Durham, New York, came across a cute little item on the shelves on Feb. 21, the Associated Press reported.

There, tucked in next to a ceramic chicken cookie jar, was a sleepy eastern screech owl. The state’s Department of Environmental Conservation was called in, and officers carefully cradled the sleeping owl and removed it from the store, then released it in a nearby woods. [AP, 2/27/2026]

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fly through Tampa International Airport anytime soon, better put on your best duds.

The airport announced on X on Feb. 26 that pajamas would no longer be tolerated at the facility, Fox News reported. “We’ve seen enough. We’ve had enough. It’s time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport,” the post read.

As it turned out, however, Tampa was just kidding (or maybe testing the water?). An airport statement said they “regularly share lighthearted, satirical social media content” and called the post “another playful nod to dayof-travel fashion debates.” Mmm-hmmm. [Fox News, 2/26/2026]

• This one’s no joke: United Airlines updated its policy on Feb. 27 to prohibit travelers who watch videos or play games without using headphones, Fox News reported. Under United’s “refusal of transport” rules, passengers who refuse to use headphones may be denied boarding or removed from a flight. Including the rule in the contract of carriage gives crews more ability to enforce it. [Fox News, 3/4/2026]

Bright Idea

On Feb. 22, drivers on China’s congested highways encountered a determined fellow traveler, the South China Morning Post reported. Tan, 26, was headed to his girlfriend’s hometown 580 miles away from his home with a singular mission: to propose marriage.

As such, he posted a sign on his car’s back window that read: “Brothers, let me go first. I am heading to Guizhou to propose to the love of my life.” His girlfriend had returned home for Chinese New Year, during which roadways become crowded with travelers.

“At first, the journey felt endless, but the closer I got, the more excited I became,” he said. “The kindness I received made my happiness even greater.” Tan said his betrothed was surprised to see him after his 12 1/2-hour trip, and she happily accepted his proposal. [SCMP, 3/3/2026]

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Koester guilty in Oregon

By City News Service CARLSBAD — A

photographer previously sentenced in San Diego County for sexually assaulting teenage girls during modeling sessions at a rented Carlsbad residence pleaded guilty Tuesday in Oregon to federal charges of producing child sexual abuse material.

Robert Koester, who was sentenced by a Vista judge in 2019 to 25 years in state prison, pleaded guilty to eight counts in two separate federal cases — one concerning crimes in his home state of Oregon and another related to crimes in San Diego County. A plea agreement dated last December states he also intended to plead guilty in two separate state cases in Oregon’s Yamhill County, where he faced charges of rape and causing another person to ingest a controlled substance.

Koester was sentenced last month to 50 years in state prison in those cases, which involved sexual assaults against seven models. He was arrested in Carlsbad in late 2018. In his San Diego County case, he pleaded guilty to nearly two dozen felony counts related to raping and inappropriately touching the victims — some of whom were drugged and unconscious during the abuse — as well as creating child sexual abuse material involving the girls.

His plea agreement in the federal cases states that after his arrest, a search of devices found in his Carlsbad apartment uncovered child sexual abuse material involving two victims.

A subsequent search of his home and photo studio in Carlton, Oregon, revealed “sexually explicit images and videos of the minor victims,” such as videos of Koester engaging in sex acts with victims who appeared to be unconscious.

Carlsbad awards $39M contract for Veterans Park

Site will feature play areas, pump track and trails

By Cameron Adams CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad

City Council awarded nearly $39 million to a landscape development company to build much of what will become the city’s largest park.

The council finalized a bid for work on Veterans Memorial Park to BrightView Landscape Development — a nationwide firm with offices in Carlsbad and Vista that also serves as Major League Baseball’s official field consultant — as part of its consent calendar Feb. 24.

The planned 93.7-acre park, located near the intersection of Cannon Road and Faraday Avenue, will feature a multi-tiered design with a series of amenities, according to city documents. Connecting the hubs and the three playgrounds will be a network of accessible pathways and multi-use trails.

The northern hub of the project will feature the Memorial Plaza and a work of art called “The Ring,” which will frame a view of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon.

The southern hub will surround a pump track for cyclists and include community gathering spaces, restrooms and pathways.

Of the total 93.7-acre property, 38.8 acres will be

developed with amenities, while the remaining 54.9 acres will be designated as habitat preserve areas.

Around the time staff advertised for bids for the project in October 2025, Mayor Pro Tem Priya Bhat-Patel said she appreciated that aspect of the design.

“I think our community values having the ability — even within suburbia — to feel like you’re out in nature,” Bhat-Patel said.

Construction is planned to coincide with the addition of two left-turn lanes at each entrance on Faraday Avenue, along with new road striping and bike lane enhancements. Construction costs are estimated at about $630,000, including $430,000 to BrightView and about $200,000 for construction contingencies,

staff management and inspection.

Funding for the work will come from the General Capital Construction Fund, according to city documents.

The City Council approved a master plan for the park in 2022.

City staff advertised a request for contractors to prequalify for the project in June 2025 and received eight prequalification requests by the July 22 deadline.

Of those, five contractors were determined to be prequalified and eligible to submit bids, with BrightView identified as the “lowest responsive and responsible bidder,” according to city documents.

So far, the city has appropriated nearly $57.2

million for the project, including $5 million from the California Natural Resources Agency and a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, according to the documents.

City staff anticipates work on the project will begin in spring 2026, with construction expected to take between 22 and 24 months to complete.

Waitlists open for housing in North County

The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego opened waitlists on Monday for project-based vouchers at two new housing devel-

opments in North County, located in San Marcos and Fallbrook.

Residents can sign up for the waitlists until March 20 at 11:59 p.m. For both projects, voucher recipients will be selected through a lottery system.

Project-based vouchers are a type of Section 8 voucher tied to a specific unit in a property, requiring the individual to live in that unit to receive rental assistance.

Villa Serena Phase II — San Marcos: The 63unit Villa Serena Phase II development at 339 Marcos Street will have 15 project-based voucher (PBV) units, and 10 of these vouchers will be filled through the waitlist.

The multifamily project is open to low-income families and includes two residential buildings, with apartment units ranging from one to three bedrooms.

Services for PBV residents will be coordinated by project developer National Community Renaissance, also known as National CORE.

National CORE will assist with social services, including financial education, workforce development, community engagement, and health and wellness programs, all offered on a voluntary basis.

The development is expected to be complete in 2026.

Mirasol Meadows —

Fallbrook: The Mirasol Meadows development at 528 E. Alvarado Street is filling 47 project-based voucher units through the waitlist.

The project is part of a new affordable housing development offering one- and two-bedroom apartments for seniors ages 62 and older.

Mirasol Meadows will offer a supportive environment focused on encouraging independence and aging in place, with an on-site coordinator assisting tenants with referrals, advocacy, and connections to local providers, offered on a voluntary basis.

For both developments, applicants must meet income limits and other County Housing Choice Voucher Program eligibility requirements to join the waitlist.

More information about eligibility is available online at sdhcd.org.

Residents can apply for the waitlists for both projects by visiting www.sdhcd. org and selecting Rental Assistance.

They can also apply by calling (858) 694-4801 or visiting the county office in person at 3989 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA 92123.

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Clean, satisfying eating at Healthy Creations Cafe

When I first discovered Nectarine Grove in Leucadia a few years back, it took me a while to warm up to it, but since then it’s become a weekly stop for their wide range of culinary delights.

It’s now my go-to for my “gluten aware” mantra that I try to adhere to at breakfast and lunch during the week. But I could never give up gluten entirely, as it gives me to much pleasure in the form of bagels, pizza and other gluten-laden delights.

Healthy leaning, delicious and feeling good after is a perfect way to describe the food at Healthy Creations Cafe and Nectarine Grove.

All that said, I was unaware until recently that prior to Nectarine Grove, owner Rhiana Glor had opened Healthy Creations Cafe on El Camino Real in Encinitas way back in 2007.

and soon Dana Point. And while there is some crossover of menu items between Healthy Creations and Nectarine Grove, I’m going to focus on Healthy Creations to help spread the word to folks like me who were unaware of it and who may want to stop in when a healthy breakfast or lunch would hit the spot. I’ll start with the coffee options at Healthy Cre

mocha, cocoa, butter coffee, bone broth and more. At some point I will drink my way through all of them, but anything I’ve sampled has been delicious with healthy ingredients. Kombucha is represented as well with my favorite, Bambucha Kombucha Blueberry Tart. Smoothies are also well represented with seven healthy options and an acai bowl that would fit loosely

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• Soups made fresh, daily Catering for gatherings,

Rhiana grew up in Santa Cruz, but her foodie leanings did not take shape until she moved to Melbourne, where the melting pot of cuisine expanded her horizons, planting a seed in her mind that a culinary venture could be in her future.

After a stint as an esthetician and at age 26, her dream became a reality when she opened Healthy Creations. It started as a simple sandwich spot, but eventually evolved into what it’s become today. She works alongside her husband, Johnnie, who handles general maintenance for their multiple locations that now includes Del Mar

ga Burrito, Tuscan Sunset Sandwich, Wild Tuna, Tuna Melt, BLTAE (bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, egg), and Herbed Turkey and Avocado. These are offered as sandwiches or wraps with paleo baguette, focaccia and sourdough options.

So back to my headline that reads “clean and satisfying eating”: I’d like to elaborate on that as they are unique and complementary attributes. Both Healthy Creations and Nectarine Grove are 100% gluten-free, but with something for everyone, including paleo, vegan and vegetarian options.

Trust me, having been Licking the Plate at restaurants for 20-plus years, I am more jaded than most when it comes to restaurants making those claims. I really love both of these joints and would eat at both daily if possible and not tire

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Galacticoaster launches at new Lego Galaxy land

Indoor coaster headlines $90M space expansion

By Cameron Adams CARLSBAD — Lego-

land California’s Galacticoaster, a newly unveiled space-themed attraction, has some giddy up.

In accordance with Sir Isaac Newton’s First Law, an object at rest — the passenger — sinks into the seat as the object in motion — the roller coaster — blasts off on an interstellar thrill ride.

Gizelle Berry said her son Gian, 3, “loved it and wants to go again,” while her daughter Ryley, 6, was “a little scared but thought it was thrilling.”

Galacticoaster is the first indoor roller coaster at Legoland and the theme park's first roller coaster of any kind in more than two decades.

Digital and interactive storytelling elements create a narrative that puts riders in their seats before the physical ride’s launch completes the experience.

The ride is one part of Lego Galaxy, a $90 million, 2.4-acre space-themed land at the Carlsbad park. Other attractions include the spinning G-Force Test Facility, which simulates astronaut training, and DUPLO Launch and Land, a helicopter-style ride designed for younger children.

There are also several interactive experiences, such as the Rocket Assembly Bay, where guests can build and scan LEGO rockets, and the Junior Astronaut Training Zone for toddlers, along with spacethemed dining at the U.F.O. (Ultimate Food Outlet) and merchandise at the Orbital Outpost.

Berry and her children arrived at the March 5 preview event wearing last year’s Halloween costumes — space suits — saying the event was a can’t-miss because her kids have a deep interest in outer space and “they love everything Legoland.”

Portia Gorman said her children share those passions. She added that among toys and experiences, Legos have been a family favorite for Blake, 11, Bryce, 10, and Brielle, 6.

“It’s the one thing I don’t

mind spending good money on because it develops that good engineering brain,” Gorman said.

Similar to the Berrys, the Gormans dressed in matching NASA spacesuits.

“It’s going to a whole other galaxy,” Gorman said. “We thought we’d have a little fun with it and soar into space. We love a good theme.”

She added that Blake had recently attended AstroCamp in Idyllwild and has many times put together complicated Lego sets in a single sitting.

Blake said he enjoys working with the bricks and finds the projects “really fun and interesting.”

Before riding the Galacticoaster for the first time, he knew what he was hoping to get out of the experience.

“I’m hoping that it’s going to be really fast,” Blake said.

Del Mar undergrounding costs trend downward

By Leo Place

DEL MAR — Projected costs for utility undergrounding in Del Mar are continuing to go down by millions of dollars, and the projected timeline for the project has decreased by around a decade, staff shared in a financial update to the City Council last week.

At the March 4 City Council meeting, city staff shared an updated cash flow report for the undergrounding program, which is moving power lines throughout the city underground. It is funded by the city’s one-cent Measure Q sales tax, passed in 2016.

The city has completed two phases of work — Tewa Court/10th Street in 2023 and 1A/Stratford Court South last year — and is currently working on District X1A, covering the area of Crest Canyon.

After seeing a spike in project costs in 2024, the city has seen a decrease in overall anticipated costs for the Undergrounding Program. The estimated total project cost has dropped from $105.6 million in November 2024 to $82.7 million in 2026.

Along with lower-than-projected inflation, cost savings are partly due to reduced estimates from San Diego Gas & Electric for their portion of the work. For X1A/Crest Canyon, SDG&E’s estimates started at $4.9 million in

2024 and dropped to $2.8 million as of September.

The city has also received more construction bids for additional undergrounding phases since 2024, which has helped to form cost projections for future phases.

“At the time [in 2024], we were working with a lot less bid information than we are now,” Principal Engineer Martin Boyd said.

Because of this positive trend, the City Council also decided to pursue a smaller amount of debt financing to cover the project. In September, rather than a planned $11 million loan from the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, or IBank, the council approved a $5 million loan.

X1A/Crest Canyon

will include the removal of 12,250 linear feet of overhead utility lines and 77 poles along portions of San Dieguito Drive, Oribia Road, and Crest Road. Construction, including work by San Diego Gas & Electric, is expected to finish in early 2027.

All undergrounding phases are also expected to be completed by 2049, 10 years earlier than previously estimated.

The next phase of work will be District 1B/Stratford Court North, with estimated costs decreasing from $5.9 million to $4.6 million, followed by District 2/ Beach Colony.

At the council meeting, city leaders also discussed the best way to plan the upcoming phases in order to start construction sooner,

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The council — minus Mayor Tracy Martinez, who was recused from the discussion about District 2/ Beach Colony due to living in close proximity to the district — agreed on the second option to split it into two phases.

They also directed staff to consider phased construction for future undergrounding districts and to update the finance-asyou-go cash flow analysis to consider additional financing options.

Tuesday’s meeting because it was not included as part of the agenda. However, she said the council could choose to go this route in the future.

Councilmember John Spelich said that while trends may look good now, things could take a downturn and the city could see costs rise again.

achieve the greatest cost savings, and remain flexible to any changes.

For District 2/Beach Colony, staff presented two scenarios to the council — beginning design of a small section along 25th Street as a standalone project first and then designing the entirety of District 2; or grouping them together and then breaking District 2 into two construction phases.

The second scenario would allow the city to start work on 25th Street and in District 2 at the same time, beginning construction in the area much sooner. It would also save the city around $400,000 in reduced inflation for the project, staff said.

The combined cost for 25th Street and District 2 is

“I’m really glad that we’re where we are today,” said Councilmember Terry Gaasterland. “I see a huge amount of great gain by looking at phased construction.”

Councilmember Dan Quirk asked whether the council could approve a third scenario in which the city completes District 2 as a single non-phased project and does not rely on financing. He argued that based on his own modeling of financial trends, the city will likely not need to use any of the $5 million IBank loan for future phases.

“I don’t think we’re going to have to borrow anything, or it’s going to be a very small amount,” Quirk said.

Assistant City Attorney Christina Cameron said the council could not consider this scenario as an option at

“To me, these are things that I think, we need to hold two thoughts in our head at one time. Yeah, the modeling looks good … Dan has suggested that it’s gonna get better. It could, but boy, it could get a whole lot worse,” Spelich said.

The next step is for the Undergrounding Program Advisory Committee, or UPAC, and the Finance Committee to consider a framework for financing guidelines for undergrounding.

Quirk recommended that the committees also discuss the city’s maximum debt service capacity for funding undergrounding projects, stating that the city could be borrowing far more.

Martinez said the intent is for the committees to make recommendations to the council, not for the council to tell the committees what to recommend.

“You’re telling them what they should be voting on and that’s not appropriate. You wait until they come back with a recommendation,” Martinez said.

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Warriors claim first DIII crown since 2013

By Noah Perkins

CARLSBAD — The last couple of weeks have been busy for Army-Navy Academy boys basketball coach Terry Ryan.

On Friday, Feb. 27, at Mira Mesa High School, the Warriors defeated Ramona 53-37 to capture the CIF San Diego Section Division III championship — the program’s first since 2013 after finishing 3-21 just three seasons ago.

Less than 24 hours later came a light celebratory practice and film session. The following Tuesday, March 3, Ryan attended his daughter’s wedding before driving to Chatsworth for the Warriors’ opening-round victory in the Division IV Southern California regional playoffs.

“Monday, we immediately started focusing on winning on Tuesday,” Ryan told The Coast News. “We watched film on the other team and watched film of our game, pointing out areas we needed to improve — breaking the press, because we knew Chatsworth was going to press us, and taking care of the ball.

“Then we just got mentally ready, visualizing the win and how we were going to defend them.”

In the section championship, Army-Navy’s defense held Ramona to just 13 of 51 shooting from the field. A strength all season, the Warriors also limited the Bulldogs to 6 of 27 from three-point range. Army-Navy jumped out to a 23-6 lead before Ramona narrowed the gap to 27-20.

The Warriors opened the second half with a 16-7 run and never looked back.

“We get more 35-second shot-clock violations than anybody,” Ryan said. “It happens more than once a game because our defense is so good. One of the unique

City SC wins SoCal State Cup

By Noah Perkins CARLSBAD — City SC

Carlsbad’s U14 Gold team captured the prestigious SoCal State Cup on Feb. 28, defeating Irvine Slammers 2-1 in a dramatic final at Silverlakes Sports Complex in Norco.

The month-long tournament featured more than 30 of Southern California’s top youth teams, marking the first State Cup victory for a boys’ team from the club in nearly a decade.

“It’s really tough at this age, with all the traveling and staying consistent,” head coach Tapiwa Manhungo said. “But I have a unique group of boys — driven, motivated, and tight-knit. They’ve made six finals this year, and even on days off, they train together on their own. They’re not just good players, they’re good kids and good human beings as well.”

Over the course of the club tournament season, U14 Gold (players born in 2014, competing in the U12 age group) won five tournament championships. At the State Cup, they competed in the Super Cup, the highest level. From Jan. 28 through Feb. 28, the team

went undefeated, winning six games and drawing one.

In the championship, Carlsbad controlled much of the first half and opened the scoring when Evan Escobedo netted a long-range goal, assisted by Peter Allen.

The Slammers responded in the second half, equalizing on a counterattack after winning the ball in the middle third and capitalizing on the chance inside the box. With 15 minutes remaining, Caleb Lion scored off a corner kick to secure the 2-1 victory.

Goalkeeper Yusuf Tabet was instrumental in getting the team to the final, saving three penalties in the semi-final shootout against Borussia. In the previous three games combined, Carlsbad only allowed one goal.

For Manhungo, the championship was especially sweet, serving as his final tournament with the U12 age group after several years, as he transitions to coaching an older cohort at City SC Carlsbad.

“It was a good way to finish off together, having coached this age group for four years,” Manhungo said.

things about our team is that we play strong defense for the full 35 seconds. Even teams that normally play good defense start to break down after about 20 seconds.”

“We watched a lot of their footage and knew they had strong offensive plays and a record that reflected it,” added junior point guard Skyler Dawson. “While we pride ourselves on having the best defense in San Diego, we knew we had to step it up defensively to stop them and win the game.”

Coastal Pacific League champions, Army-Navy (24-10), entered the section

championship game riding a six-game winning streak.

“We scheduled a really tough schedule for our-

against Division I teams, which was better than I expected. Late in the season, we played Torrey Pines and lost a three-point game with a minute to go. At that moment, we knew if we could play that close with them, we could beat anybody.”

Six-foot-7 senior standout Ivan Marchenko, a na-

It’s been a great season, and we are really proud of what we have accomplished.”

Skyler Dawson Guard, Army-Navy Academy

selves, playing eight Division I teams in the area to get ready for the season,” Ryan said. “We went 3-5

tive of Ukraine, poured in a game-high 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Sophomore Ernest Donkoh, a

6-foot-8 perimeter threat, contributed 13 points and nine rebounds.

“Ivan’s really tough and really strong, and finishes well around the basket,” Ryan said. “They had two tall players and seemed to think that would be enough to stop him. We talked about it before and after the game and said this was going to be an Ivan-type game.”

Army-Navy opened the Southern California regionals with a 57-48 win over Chatsworth before ending the season with a second-round loss to Granada Hills Charter, 57-43, on March 5.

“It has been a great season, and we are really proud of what we have accomplished,” Dawson said. “We went into the season with the main goal to win CIF.”

Shootout heartbreak for Knights

By Noah Perkins

SAN MARCOS — Going into the Feb. 28 Open Division Section championship, the San Marcos High girls soccer team had beaten Mt. Carmel four straight times, dating back to last season.

The fifth meeting proved the exception.

“I’ll be honest — we’ve pretty much dominated them,” San Marcos head coach Alex Ramirez said. “A lot of those scorelines look close, but usually we jump out to a three-goal lead, I clear my bench a bit, and they get a couple late goals to make it interesting. So we

went into the game super confident. We know their playmakers; they know our playmakers.”

The championship battle remained scoreless through regulation and overtime before Mt. Carmel claimed the title with a 5-4 edge in penalty kicks.

Ellery Muren converted in the fifth round of the shootout to give the Sundevils the advantage, and goalkeeper Nina Hinchman sealed the win with a decisive save moments later.

Mt. Carmel’s defensive effort also kept San Marcos’ potent scoring duo of Josie Willis — the reigning CIF

San Diego Section Player of the Year — and Emerson Obrist off the scoresheet. Willis entered the match averaging more than a goal per game.

“PKs are PKs,” Ramirez said. “They didn’t beat us in regulation and they didn’t beat us in overtime, so you have to tip your hat to them for making it happen when it counted. It’s really a coin flip. For our shooters, I just told them to pick their spot, be confident and don’t hesitate. At that point you take a deep breath, stay calm and see what happens. Whatever the result, I told the girls I was proud of them.”

San Marcos generated several quality scoring chances throughout regulation but couldn’t find the back of the net. In overtime, the Knights controlled much of the possession, creating opportunities, but yet again came up empty. “In eight minutes of overtime, we were peppering their goal,” Ramirez said.

San Marcos (15-6-4) entered the game with a chance to become only the second team in the Open Division era to repeat as Section champions, having defeated Bonita Vista in last season’s title match.

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The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit is estimated at AS SHOWN ABOVE Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, may increase this gure prior to sale. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election 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 the number shown below in BOLD, using the REF 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, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. IN ORDER TO BRING YOUR

ACCOUNT CURRENT, PLEASE CONTACT ADVANCED FINANCIAL COMPANY AT PHONE NO. 800-234-6222 EXT 189 DATE: 3/5/2026 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 03/13/2026, 03/20/2026, 03/27/2026 CN 31993

T.S. No. 141962-CA APN: 214-353-18-46 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/26/2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 4/6/2026 at 10:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/15/2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0364951 of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: BERNADINE SIPIN, UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 874 HOLLYHOCK COURT, CARLSBAD, CA 92011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $449,344.85 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property

is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 141962-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: E ective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 141962-CA to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 3133319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 STOX 958107_141962CA 03/13/2026, 03/20/2026, 03/27/2026 CN 31991

BATCH: AFC-4073

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 CORONADO BEACH RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT MUTUAL 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 4/9/2026 at 10:00 AM

LOCATION: AT THE FRONT LOCATION OF CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY (FIDELITY NATIONAL TIMESHARE) 16835 W. BERNARDO DR. #214 SAN DIEGO, CA 92127 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 111523 31036Z 310AZ36 310 EACH 36 537-570-69-36 EDNA WEAVER A WIDOW 10/8/2025 10/24/2025 20250299100 12/2/2025 20250339640 $4391.54 111524 11426E CBR11426CE 114 EACH EVEN 26 537-572-3426 DONALD C. CONDIE AND LOUELLA J. CONDIE (OR THEIR SUCCESSORS) AS TRUSTEE OF THE CONDIE REVOCABLE TRUST DATED MARCH __ 2004 10/8/2025 10/24/2025 2025-0299100 12/2/2025 2025-0339640 $3514.11 111525 31719Z 317BZ19 317 EACH 19 537-570-75-19 ROBERT GEORGE WENDELL KAPPEL TRUSTEE OR HIS SUCCESSORS IN TRUST UNDER THE KAPPEL TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 21 2005 AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO AND ANY SUBTRUSTS THEREOF 10/8/2025 10/24/2025 2025-0299100 12/2/2025 2025-0339640 $5913.47 111526 31317Z 313CZ17 313 EACH 17 537-57072-17 E. JOYCE GARRISON A WIDOW AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

10/8/2025 10/24/2025 20250299100 12/2/2025 20250339640 $6160.33 111527 31720Z 317BZ20 317 EACH 20 537-570-75-20 KERN E. KENYON AND JULIE KENTON TRUSTEES OF THE KENYON FAMILY TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 2 1992 10/8/2025 10/24/2025 2025-0299100 12/2/2025 2025-0339640 $5417.64 111528 31512Z 315BZ12 315 EACH 12 537-570-74-

12 LEONARD HALPERN TRUSTEE AND FRANCES HALPERN TRUSTEE ... OF THE HALPERN TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 6 1978 10/8/2025 10/24/2025 2025-0299100 12/2/2025 2025-0339640 $6931.20 111529 31518Z HCO31518BZ 315 EACH 18 537-570-74-18 JERROLD RAY DENCHFIELD AND ROSEZEPHA C. DENCHFIELD HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 10/8/2025 10/24/2025 2025-0299100 12/2/2025 2025-0339640 $5503.60 111530 20512Z CBR20512AZ 205 EACH 12 537-570-45-12 ROBERT C. VAUGHN AND JOYCE M. VAUGHN HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 10/8/2025 10/24/2025 20250299100 12/2/2025 20250339640 $4791.82 111531 21252Z 212BZ52 212 EACH 52 537-570-52-52 JOHN D. MILLER AND NADINE MILLER HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 10/8/2025 10/24/2025 20250299100 12/2/2025 20250339640 $4090.23 111532 30749Z 304AZ49 307 EACH 49 537-570-66-49 FRANKLIN D. HARRISON AND BRENDA F. HARRISON HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 10/8/2025 10/24/2025 20250299100 12/2/2025 20250339640 $5757.58 111533 31513Z 315BZ13 315 EACH 13 537-570-74-13 CHRISTOPHER J. ROUIN A SINGLE MAN AND DARLEEN A. HOUSE A WIDOW AS JOINT TENANTS

10/8/2025 10/24/2025 20250299100 12/2/2025 20250339640 $5250.70 111534 21722Z 217BZ22 217 EACH 22 537-570-56-22 CHARLES E. HAWKINS AND DELMA J. HAWKINS HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 10/8/2025 10/24/2025 20250299100 12/2/2025 20250339640 $5063.14 111535 10713Z 107AZ13 107 EACH 13 537-570-28-13 JOHN F. JAKWAY AND CAROL A. JAKWAY HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 10/8/2025 10/24/2025 20250299100 12/2/2025 20250339640 $4322.17 111536 11545Z HCO11545BZ 115 EACH 45 537-570-35-45 JOHN F. JAKWAY AND CAROL ANN JAKWAY HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 10/8/2025 10/24/2025 20250299100 12/2/2025 20250339640 $4168.27 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1415 ORANGE AVENUE, CORONADO, CA, 92118 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) 2346222 EXT 189 Date: 3/3/2026

CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, As Trustee, 16835 W. BERNARDO DR. #214 SAN DIEGO, CA, 92127 PHONE NO. (858) 207-0646 By LORI R. FLEMINGS, as Authorized Signor.

03/13/2026, 03/20/2026, 03/27/2026 CN 31989

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

T.S. No. 25-03098-RM-CA Title No. RTSG2510-CA-3951512 APN. 260-671-52-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/31/2023. 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: Susan Diane Sigmund, Trustee of The Susan Diane Sigmund Living Trust, dated July 12, 2018 Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 02/06/2023 as Instrument No. 2023-0029468 (or Book, Page) of the O cial Records of San Diego County, California. Date of Sale; : 04/13/2026 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: $299,898.74 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1383 Evergreen Dr, Cardi By The Sea, CA 92007 A.PN.: 260671-52-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 25-03098-RM-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 25-03098-RM-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. *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: 02/23/2026 National Default Servicing Corporation ¢/o Ti any & 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 Sales Representative A-4866988 03/06/2026, 03/13/2026, 03/20/2026 CN 31970

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S

SALE TS No. CA-251029650-BF Order No.: 250646048-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/19/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, or cash equivalent if deemed acceptable to the trustee, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The

sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MARTIN DURON ARCOS AND MARIA A. DURON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 1/21/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0045004 of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California; Date of Sale: 4/17/2026 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Entrance of the East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $27,757.22 The purported property address is: 6150 PASEO PICADOR, CARLSBAD, CA 92009

Assessor’s Parcel No. : 221-87001-33 All bidders, at the date, time, and place of the scheduled sale, will be required to show satisfactory support to the auctioneer of their ability to pay the amount they intend to bid, unless arrangements have been made with the trustee prior to the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-2802832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA25-1029650-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after

the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 619-645-7711, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA25-1029650-BF to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as de ned in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required a davit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE OVER BIDDERS: For postsale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use le number CA-25-1029650-BF and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www.qualityloan. com. The above statutorily mandated notices to Tenant, Prospective Owner-Occupant, and Prospective Post-Sale Over Bidders are brief summaries of what may be required under Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. Compliance with all relevant provisions will be required. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Bene ciary, the Bene ciary’s Agent, or the Bene ciary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payo Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-25-1029650-BF

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Title Order No.: LTTSG2501102

Trustee Sale No.: 88546 Loan No.: 399546423 APN: 143-20208-01 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/27/2024 . UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 3/23/2026 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/1/2024 as Instrument No. 2024-0264215 in book ////, page //// of o cial records in the O ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by: MARINA VISTA VILLAS, LLC, A WYOMING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY , as Trustor BEST LENDING FUND I, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY , as Bene ciary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speci ed in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE – continued all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: See Exhibit “A” Attached Hereto And Made A Part Hereof. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 812 N. CLEVELAND STREET #A OCEANSIDE, CA 92054. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $2,324,212.62 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this gure prior to sale. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election of Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

DATE: 2/18/2026

CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE, as Trustee 8190 EAST KAISER BLVD., ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92808 PHONE: 714-283-2180 FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION LOG ON TO: www.stoxposting.com CALL: 844-477-7869

PATRICIO S. INCE’, VICE PRESIDENT

CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALIST IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. “NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid on a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of the outstanding lien that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. “Please be advised that the trustee may require entity or trust bidders at this trustee’s sale to provide Information, documentation and/or certi cation of the vesting instructions and the data required to be reported pursuant to FinCEN regulations e ective for transfers of residential real property to covered transferees on or after March 1, 2026. The required information must be provided to the trustee before a trustee’s deed upon sale will be issued for covered transfer. Additional information regarding these regulations and the required transferee Information and certi cations can be found at https://www.federalregister. gov/ documents/2024/08/29/2024 -19198/anti-money-launderingregulations-for-residential-realestate-transfers and https:// www. ncen.gov/rre-faqs#d 5 NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 844-4777869, or visit this internet Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the le number assigned to this case T.S.# 88546. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.” For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able

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to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (844) 477-7869, or visit this internet website www. STOXPOSTING.com, using the le number assigned to this case 88546 to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid; by remitting the funds and a davit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code; so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Disclosure In compliance with CA civil code 2924f(F), the opening bid for the foreclosure sale is based on a valuation provided t the trustee by the lender of the lender’s representative. The trustee does not determine, verify, or opine on the accuracy of this valuation and makes no representation regarding the market value of the property subject to foreclosures (the “Property”). The trustee’s compliance or noncompliance with CA civil code 2924f(f) shall not be construed as an opinion, warranty, or representation regarding (i) the priority of the deed of trust being foreclosed, (ii) the condition of title to the Property, or (iii) any other matters a ecting the Property, Including the value of the Property. The trustee relies solely on the trustee’s sale guaranty and/or Information provided by the lender regarding the lien priority and title condition and does not Independently verify such Information. All bidders are solely responsible for conducting their own Independent due diligence regarding the loan, the Property, its value, the lien priority of the deed of trust being foreclosed, and the condition of the title to the Property. The trustee assumes no liability for the accuracy or completeness of any information provided by third parties, including the lender. The valuation used to determine the minimum opening bid applies only to the Initially scheduled sale date. Any postponement or continuation of the sale does not obligate the trustee to obtain or rely upon a new valuation, nor does It alter the trustee’s limited role in the process.   EXHIBIT

“A” Legal Description For APN/ Parcel ID(s): 143-202-08-01 THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A Condominium comprised of: Parcel A: An undivided 1/3 interest in the Common Area as tenants in common in and to Parcel 1 of Marina Vista Villas, in the City of Oceanside, County of San Diego, State of California, according to Parcel Map thereof No. 21981, led in the o ce of the County Recorder, of San Diego County, December 13, 2022 as File No. 2022-7000638 of O cial Records, as shown on that certain “Condominium Plan for Marina Vista Villas” recorded December 15, 2023 as Instrument No. 2023-0345911 of O cial Records covering the Condominium (“Condominium Plan”), and as described in that certain “Declaration of Marina Vista Villas Homeowners Association” recorded December 20, 2023 as Instrument No. 2023-0349583 of O cial Records of said County, collectively the “Common Area”. Parcel B: Unit A (“Unit”), as shown on the Condominium Plan. Parcel C: Those certain Exclusive Use Easement Areas as set forth in the Condominium Plan which are assigned to grantee, which Exclusive Use Easement Areas will be appurtenant to Parcel B. STOX 957999_88546 02/27/2026, 03/06/2026, 03/13/2026 CN 31922

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000010467892 Title Order No.: 250278146 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/09/2021. 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 08/13/2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0579577 of o cial records in the o ce of the County Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: NADINE M. JETT, A SINGLE WOMAN, 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: 03/25/2026 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: 14898 OAK CREEK, VALLEY CENTER, CALIFORNIA 92082 APN#: 133-370-18-00 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 $594,372.40. 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 00000010467892. 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 00000010467892 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 Dated: 02/17/2026 A-4866134 02/27/2026, 03/06/2026, 03/13/2026 CN 31921

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE

(Division 6 of the Commercial Code)

Escrow No. 330-100082-CP

(1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described.

(2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: Jonpaul Alfred, Assets of Peace Pies, 133 Daphne Street, Encinitas, CA 92024; Peace Pies 4230 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA

92107

(3) The location in California of the chief executive o ce of the Seller is: 1049 Cypress Drive, Vista, CA 92084

(4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are:

Jhonatan Velazquez and Armando Martin Del Campo, AND/OR ASSIGNEE, 5820 Oberlin Drive, Ste. 105 San Diego, CA 92121

(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are the furniture, xtures and equipment, lease and leasehold improvements of

that certain business located at: Assets of Peace Pies, 133 Daphne Street, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is April 1, 2026 at the o ce of Glen Oaks Escrow, 2550 Fifth Avenue, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92103, Escrow No. 330-100082-CP, Escrow

O cer: Christopher Portillo.

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

(9) The last date for ling claims is March 30, 2026.

(10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

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

BUYER(S):

By: /s/ Jhonatan Velazquez

By: /s/ Armando Martin Del Campo

3/13/26 CNS-4021125# CNS 32014

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU012093N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Joseph Miguel Paez led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Joseph Miguel Paez change to proposed name: Avery Ines Paez 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 May 01, 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: 03/04/2026 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32013

Storage Lien Sale

This sale is being conducted pursuant to the California Self Storage Lien Act due to unpaid rent and charges, leading to the enforcement of a Lien on personal property within the storage units.

Tenants have the right to redeem their property by paying the outstanding lien amount and associated expenses before the sale.

The personal property from the listed storage units will be sold through online competitive bidding at www.storagetreasures.com

All Storage Encinitas 860 Regal Road Encinitas CA 92024 760-436-2338

Auction Date: 03/20/2026

Auction Time: ending at 9:00am Tenant Unit and Name: CU232 Carolina Montes EU036 Joyce DuJour CU200 Rachael Hammond 3/13/2026 CN 32006

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EDWARD H. GEGAX

Case # 37-2020-00024537PR-PL-CTL

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

A Petition for Probate has been led by Kristi Gegax in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Kristi Gegax 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: March 23, 2026; Time: 11:00 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.

Petitioner:

Kristi Gegax 11906 Indianhead Dr. Austin TX 78753

Telephone: 760.877.6774

03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31988

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice SecureSpace Self Storage Vista located at 220 Hu St Vista CA 92083 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 3/25/2026 at 2:30 PM. Kirsten Olson; Kirsten Olson; Delilah West; Christopher Russell; Tom Corelis; Julie Langford; Rosa Ramos; Sergio Merino; Shannon Conley. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31958

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GERALD E. RIGGS Case # 26PE000437C To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Gerald E. Riggs

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

The Petition for Probate requests that Jennifer Benowitz 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: April 01, 2026; Time: 8:45 a.m.; in Dept.: 504. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh)

Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Olivia Olsen Hansen 11622 El Camino Real, Ste 100 San Diego CA 92130

Telephone: 858.461.4191

03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31957

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RICHARD T. JOHNSON aka RICHARD THEODORE

JOHNSON aka R.T.

Case# 26PE000454C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors,

84D02 2512 DN 9883

and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Richard T. Johnson; Richard Theodore Johnson; R.T.

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

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 24, 2026; Time: 10:00 AM; in Dept.: 501, Remote Hearing. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh)

Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Gregory J. Belnap, Esq.; Heather N. Phillips, Esq.; Brent S. McDonald, Esq. THOMPSON & BELNAP

400 S Melrose Dr., Ste 111 Vista, CA 92081

Telephone: 760.705.1334

02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31952

STATE OF INDIANA VIGO CIRCUIT COURT

DIVISION TWO TERM 2026

CAUSE NO:

IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF ETHAN A. MANNING and SAMANTHA MANNING

ORDER Court receives notice that Petitioner/Husband has been unable to serve Respondent/ Wife with the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage by mail as it has been returned. Petitioner needs to have Respondent served by publication and submit the A davit of Publication if he wishes to move forward with the divorce.

SO ORDERED ON 02/06/2026

s/s Lakshmi Reedy, Judge PUBLICATION

YOU ARE HEREBY

NOTIFIED that on the 18th day of February 2026, Ethan A. Manning led in the O ce of the Clerk of Vigo County, State of Indiana, a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against Samantha Manning.

YOU ARE FURTHER

NOTIFIED that unless you respond within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice of this action, said Petition will be heard and determined by the Court.

Filed: 02/18/2026

s/s LeAna Moore Clerk of the Circuit Court

Vigo Superior Court Vigo County, Indiana 33 S Third St Terre Haute, IN 47807

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual. 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31949

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU008528N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Isabella Franceschetti led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Isabella Franceschetti change to proposed name: Isabella Foschini

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 April 03, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division.

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

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

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

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed

copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.

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

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

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

A RESPONDENT

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

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

Filed Date: 02/18/2026

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31943

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU009677N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Chantelle Baroni and Josh Baroni led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Chantelle Baroni change to proposed name: Chantelle Paiton b. Present name: Donovan Christian Baroni change to proposed name: Donovan Christian Paiton

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 April 10, 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: 02/23/2026 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31936

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE #: 25CU024291N NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JASON SHEPPARD, individually and doing business as COAST AUTO CARE; and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÀ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): CLINTON CROSSER, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to le a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plainti . A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can nd these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the ling fee, ask the

court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not le your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot a ord an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonpro t legal services program. You can locate these nonpro t groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil. case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin nes de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin nes de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte. ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de

abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): San Diego Superior Court North County 325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista CA 92081

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

Law O ces of Robert L. Hill, APC 5055 Avenida Encinas Ste 100 Carlsbad CA 92008

Telephone: 760.448.4425

Date: (Fecha), 05/12/2025

Clerk by (Secretario), M. Cruz Deputy (Adjunto)

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual.

02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31935

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES MICHAEL SULLIVAN Case # 26PE000433C

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

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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: April 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: John Park, Esq. and Cammy Ha, Esq 4900 Hopyard Road, Ste 100 Pleasanton CA 94588

Telephone: 925.320.7077

02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026

CN 31930

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU901301N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Cynthia Gonzalez led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

a. Present name: Cynthia Gonzalez change to proposed name: Cynthia G Esparza THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On March 27, 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: 02/13/2026

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 02/20, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31890

SUMMONS (Family Law)

CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar)

CASE # (NUMERO DE CASO) 25PSFL01290

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: AVISO AL DEMANDADO:

Brendan Jules Morris

You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page. Lo han demandado. Lea la información a continuación y en la página siguiente. Petitioner’s Name is: Nombre del demandante: Jacqueline Garcia Morris

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to le a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not le your Response on time, the court may make orders a ecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help nding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

Tiene 30 días de calendario después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca. org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE—RESTRAINING

ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2:

These restraining orders are e ective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement o cer who has received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN SE

ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden público que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the ling fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte.

The name and address of the court are (El nombre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Court East District 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona CA 91766

The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Jacqueline Garcia Morris 1515 Valcaros Ave. Rowland Heights, CA 91748

Date (Fecha): 08/21/2025 David W. Slayton, Clerk, by (Secretario, por), M.L. Firmalino, Deputy (Asistente) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant. 02/20, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31889

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9004945

Filed: Mar 04, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Court Wise Moms. Located at: 44989 Bell ower Ln., Temecula CA 92592 Riverside. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Ariel Gebhard, 44989 Bell ower Ln., Temecula CA 92592. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/31/2026 S/Ariel Gebhard, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32034

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9005545 Filed: Mar 10, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Surf Fishing in So Cal. Located at: 649 Aster St., Escondido CA 92027 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Surf Fishing in So Cal LLC, 649 Aster St., Escondido CA 92027. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/10/2026 S/Nicholas Heid, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32033

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004799

Filed: Mar 03, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Fit4Fire-12. Located at: 2027 Elevada St., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Christina Ortega, 2027 Elevada St., Oceanside CA 92054; 2. Eric Ortega, 2027 Elevada St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Christina Ortega, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32032

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004404

Filed: Feb 25, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Dad’s Pizza. Located at: 342 Euclid Ave. #404, San Diego CA 92114 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. A & A Food 2026 Inc., 342 Euclid Ave. #404, San Diego CA 92114. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Sandro Isaac, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32031

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004293 Filed: Feb 24, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Napa Auto Parts. Located at: 560 W. Mission Rd., San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Genuine Parts Company, 2999 Wildwood Pkwy, Atlanta GA 30339. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Sean Sobczak, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32020

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004625 Filed: Feb 27, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Rampart Garage Doors; B. Rampart Doors; C. Rampart Garage Door: D. Rampart Door; E. Rampart Garage; R. Rampart Garages. Located at: 4950 Overlook Dr., Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Thomas Arnold Hannah III, 4950 Overlook Dr., Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2016 S/Thomas A. Hannah III, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32019

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004987 Filed: Mar 04, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. A-1 Self Storage. Located at: 3040 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 4579 Mission Gorge Pl. #A, San Diego CA 92120. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Caster Family Enterprises Inc., 4579 Mission Gorge Pl. #A, San Diego CA 92120. This business is conducted by: A Limited Partnership. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/01/1987 S/Brian R. Caster, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32018

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9005349 Filed: Mar 09, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Krak Boba. Located at: 4121 Oceanside Blvd. #201, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 3603 Mira Flores Ct., Oceanside CA 92056. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Oceanside Boulevard Investors LLC, 3603 Mira Flores Ct., 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: Not Yet Started S/Tom Ratowski, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32017

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002316

Filed: Jan 30, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Zion Healing San Diego. Located at: 1207 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Neural Reboot, Inc. 1207 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 08/22/2024 S/Ryan Huck, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32016

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9005061 Filed: Mar 05, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. WellBecoming. Located at: 1991 Village Park Way #2H, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 270 N. El Camino Real #F504, Encinitas CA 92024. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lawrence J Miller Software Services Inc., 270 N. El Camino Real #F504, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Lawrence J. Miller, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32012

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003304

Filed: Feb 13, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. McDearmon Family Management Company. Located at: 1554 Crest Dr., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Amiee Marie McDearmon, 1554 Crest Dr., Encinitas CA 92024 This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Amiee Marie McDearmon, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32011

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9005264

Filed: Mar 06, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Semper Genesis. Located at: 4815 Contour Ct., Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Elissa Noel Duggan, 4815 Contour Ct., Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/28/2024 S/Elissa Noel Duggan, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32010

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004532 Filed: Feb 26, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Soulful Sage. Located at: 7525 Jerez Ct. #L, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Christine Duncan, 7525 Jerez Ct. #L, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/05/2026 S/Christine Duncan, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32009

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9005140 Filed: Mar 05, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Healthy Creations Cafe. Located at: 376 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Healthy Creations Cafe Inc., 376 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/04/2007 S/Rhiana Glor, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32008

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004049 Filed: Feb 23, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Seven Suns. Located at: 1413 Higgins St., Oceanside CA 92058 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Sara Leckman, 1413 Higgins St., Oceanside CA 92058. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Sara Leckman, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32007

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004910 Filed: Mar 03, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Painting with Rita. Located at: 2883 Demler Dr., Escondido CA 92029 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Rita Maria Sta ord, 2883 Demler Dr., Escondido CA 92029. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/08/2022 S/Rita Maria Sta ord, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32005

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004952 Filed: Mar 04, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Tess Reaume Hair. Located at: 705 N. Vulcan Ave., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Tessandra Marie Powers, 705 N. Vulcan Ave., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/15/2024 S/Tessandra Marie Powers, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32003

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004619 Filed: Feb 27, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Sol Y

Mar Collective. Located at: 153 S. Sierra Ave. #3, Solana Beach CA 92075 San Diego. Business

Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Norma

Alicia McConnell, 153 S Sierra Ave. #3, Solana Beach CA 92075. This business is conducted by:

An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Norma Alicia McConnell, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32001

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9004816

Filed: Mar 03, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Leodan Services. Located at: 306 S. Meadowbrook Dr. #H, San Diego CA 92114 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Leodan Pavon Ricardo, 306 S. Meadowbrook Dr. #H, San Diego CA 92114. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of:

03/03/2026 S/Leodan Pavon Ricardo, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 32000

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9005013

Filed: Mar 04, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Kelari Party Rentals. Located at: 5674 El Camino Real #M-2, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address:

1. Kelly Lynn Wells, 5674 El Camino Real #M-2, Carlsbad CA 92008; 2. Arianna Leticia Johnson, 5674 El Camino Real #M-2, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: Joint Venture. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Kelly Lynn Wells, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 31999

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004695

Filed: Mar 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Golden Lynx Jewelry; B. Golden Lynx. Located at: 2801 Santa Fe Vista Ct., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Leolani Espaniola, 2801 Santa Fe Vista Ct., 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/Leolani Espaniola, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 31998

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9005004

Filed: Mar 04, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Jonas Victor Consulting. Located at: 7705 Highwood Ave., La Mesa CA 91941 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jonas B. Victor Sr., 7705 Highwood Ave., La Mesa CA 91941. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business

Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/04/2026 S/Jonas B. Victor Sr., 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 31997

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004873

Filed: Mar 03, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Aces Pool and Leak.

Located at: 1884 Palisades Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Aaron Bryan, 1884 Palisades Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Aaron Bryan, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026 CN 31992

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002965 Filed: Feb 09, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Bornemann Theatre. Located at: 555 Deer Springs Rd. Bldg 5, San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. T.E.R.I., Inc., 251 Airport Rd., Oceanside CA 92058. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/04/2024 S/William Mara, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27/2026 CN 31987

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003792 Filed: Feb 19, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Bella Lux Entertainment. Located at: 825 S. Vulcan Ave., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Ashley Maerafat Akhavan, 825 S. Vulcan Ave., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/17/2025 S/Ashley Maerafat Akhavan, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27/2026 CN 31985

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004676 Filed: Feb 27, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Cardi Baking Company. Located at: 1820 Lahoud Dr., Cardi CA 92007 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Stock Provisions LLC, 1820 Lahoud Dr., Cardi CA 92007. 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/Jennifer Ottow, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27/2026 CN 31980

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003720 Filed: Feb 19, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. New World Productions. Located at: 2848 Je erson St. #110, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Justin Graham Tonnesen, 2848 Je erson St. #110, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/19/2026 S/Justin Graham Tonnesen, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27/2026 CN 31975

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9003719

Filed: Feb 19, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Photograph Your Real Estate. Located at: 2848 Je erson St. #110, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Justin Graham Tonnesen, 2848 Je erson ST. #110, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/19/2026 S/Justin Graham Tonnesen, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27/2026 CN 31974

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004445

Filed: Feb 25, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Seaworthy Therapy. Located at: 128 S. Darien Dr., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Megan Ann Koraly, 128 S. Darien Dr., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Megan Ann Koraly, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27/2026 CN 31973

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003422

Filed: Feb 17, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Blu side Living. Located at: 3033 India St. #8, San Diego CA 92103 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Blu s Management LLC, 3033 India St. #8, San Diego CA 92103. 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/Michael Cullen, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27/2026 CN 31972

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004723

Filed: Mar 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Casa Vintage & More. Located at: 1237 University Ave., San Diego CA 92103 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 3468 Camino Valencia, Carlsbad CA 92009. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Casa Consignment & Estate Sale Services LLC, 3468 Camino Valenica, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Stephen H. Fantus, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27/2026 CN 31971

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004712

Filed: Mar 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. ACRE Management. Located at: 1153 Crest Dr., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 288, Cardi CA 92007. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. CVS Investments, PO Box 288, Cardi CA 92007. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/20/2020 S/Craig V. Stewart, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27/2026 CN 31969

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004587

Filed: Feb 27, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. She’s Not Sorry. Located at: 6880 Shearwaters Dr., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 7040 Avenida Encinas #386, Carlsbad CA 92011. Registrant Name and

Business Mailing Address: 1. INCANDERE LLC, 7040 Avenida Encinas #386, Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2026 S/Julie Sano, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27/2026 CN 31968

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003592 Filed: Feb 18, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. SciThera Bio. Located at: 9880 Campus Point Dr. #430, San Diego CA 92121 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Scithera, Inc., 9880 Campus Point Dr #430, San Diego CA 92121. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/23/2026 S/Brendan Eckelman, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27/2026 CN 31967

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002674 Filed: Feb 05, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Forbidden Waxing Co. Located at: 528 S. Coast Hwy #204, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Paper and Skin LLC, 528 S. Coast Hwy #204, 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/Jonathan Jackson, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27/2026 CN 31966

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004567

Filed: Feb 26, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Happy Deck and Siding. Located at: 3905 Marvin St., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Benigno Suarez, 3905 Marvin St., Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/26/2026 S/Benigno Suarez, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27/2026 CN 31965

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name #2026-9003484 Filed: Feb 17, 2026 with San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s) To Be Abandoned: A. Tailored Stylist. Located at: 4111 Isle Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above was Filed in San Diego County on: 07/01/2024 and assigned File # 2024-9013601. Fictitious Business Name is being Abandoned By: 1. Freshwater Group LLC, 4111 Isle Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008. The Business is Conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. S/Kevin Ann Jordan, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31955

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004310

Filed: Feb 24, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Sola Jay. Located at: 1651 S. Juniper St. #45, Escondido CA 92025 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Jennifer Labban, 1651 S. Juniper St. #45, Escondido CA 92025. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Jennifer Labban, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31954

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002397

Filed: Feb 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Encinitas Coast Highway Flowers. Located at: 1163 S. Coast Hwy, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Maria Bazan, 1163 S. Coast Hwy, 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/Maria Bazan, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31953

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001866 Filed: Jan 26, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. La Costa Wine Co. Located at: 7750 El Camino Real #L, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. La Costa Wine Company, Inc., 6671 Titanite Pl., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/16/2025 S/Triana Hinchey, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31950

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003254 Filed: Feb 11, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Kristen Guy Copywriting. Located at: 1551 Madrid Dr., Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Kristen Michele Guy, 1551 Madrid Dr., Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2026 S/Kristen Michele Guy, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31947

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004179

Filed: Feb 23, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Timber Sweet; B. Timber Sweet Communications; C. Timber Sweet Enterprises. Located at: 5431 Avenida Encinas #I, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1732 Burgundy Rd., Encinitas CA 92024. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Timber Sweet Consulting LLC, 5431 Avenida Encinas #I, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/17/2026 S/Jon E. Stearn, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31946

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9004163

Filed: Feb 23, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Zavala Builds. Located at: 262 Plumosa Ave., Vista CA 92083 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 262 Plumosa, Vista CA 92083. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Andrew Zavala, 262 Plumosa Ave., Vista CA 92083. This

business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/13/2026 S/Andrew Zavala, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31945

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003526

Filed: Feb 17, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Grateful Dog Grooming. Located at: 345 S. Coast Hwy 101 #F, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Emersons Ru LLC, 345 S. Coast Hwy 101 #F, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/01/2026 S/Carly Pok, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31944

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003013 Filed: Feb 10, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. 188 Marine. Located at: 14194 Minorca Cove, Del Mar CA 92014 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Paci c Wave Marine LLC, 14194 Minorca Cove, Del Mar CA 92014. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/12/2026 S/Greg Viehmann, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31941

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003542 Filed: Feb 17, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Coastal Gem Works. Located at: 4059 Carmel View Rd. #34, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Dylan Sean Stoecker, 4059 Carmel View Rd. #34, San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by:

An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Dylan Sean Stoecker, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31940

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003143 Filed: Feb 11, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Anabadaus. Located at: 15077 Palomino Mesa Rd., San Diego CA 92127 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Codegen Studio LLC, 15077 Palomino Mesa Rd., San Diego CA 92127. This business is conducted by: A

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Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Wei Cui, 8502 Summerdale Rd. #01, San Diego CA 92126. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not

Yet Started S/Wei Cui, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31932

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003912

Filed: Feb 20, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. WeHangChristmasLights.com.

Located at: 2834 Luciernaga St., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Alexis Pliego Castro, 2834 Luciernaga St., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not

Yet Started S/Alexis Pliego Castro, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31931

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003446

Filed: Feb 17, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Surfside Skincare.

Located at: 2890 Pio Pico Dr. #104A, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 5010 Golondrina Way #63, Oceanside CA 92057. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jennifer Lori

Box-Kicinski, 5010 Golondrina Way #63, Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2020 S/Jennifer Lori Box-Kicinski, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31929

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003764

Filed: Feb 19, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. The Snake Wranglers. Located at: 7087 Via Candrejo, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Bruce Ireland, 7087 Via Candrejo, Carlsbad CA 92009; 2. Holly Ireland, 7087 Via Candrejo, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 09/18/2019 S/Bruce Ireland, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31928

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003767 Filed: Feb 19, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. CV Energy Studios. Located at: 14798 Caminito Porte Alegre, Del Mar CA 92014 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Chandni Valiathan, 14798 Caminito Porto Alegre, Del Mar CA 92014. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Chandni Valiathan, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31927

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name #2026-9003740 Filed: Feb 19, 2026 with San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s) To Be Abandoned: A. USA Tungsten. Located at: 9920 Paci c Heights Blvd. #150, San Diego CA 92121 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above was Filed in San Diego County on: 04/08/2025 and assigned File # 2025-9007000. Fictitious Business Name is being Abandoned By: 1. O Innovations LLC, 9920 Paci c Heights Blvd. #150, San Diego CA 92121. The Business is Conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. S/Oscar Fernando Cruz Sierra, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31926

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003478 Filed: Feb 17, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County

Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Behind the Couch; B. Behind thee Couch. Located at: 1515 S. Melrose Dr. #93, Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Helga V. Flores, 1515 S. Melrose Dr. #93, Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/17/2026 S/Helga V. Flores, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31925

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003679

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

Name(s): A. MDF International. Located at: 5731 Palmer Way #E, Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. MDF Technologies Inc., 5731 Palmer Way #E, Carlsbad CA 92010. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/01/2012 S/Jacques Dallery, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31918

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002331

Filed: Feb 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Copper Penny Co ee. Located at: 4670 Woodstock St., Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Ivey Lichelle Hart, 4670 Woodstock 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/Ivey Lichelle Hart, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31917

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003594 Filed: Feb 18, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Skate Juice. Located at: 1012 S. Coast Hwy #F, Oceanside CA 92054

San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Brent Monroe Hyden, 1012 S. Coast Hwy #F, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/02/2021 S/Brent Monroe Hyden, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31916

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003583 Filed: Feb 18, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. VF25 Studio; B. Midnight Veil Studio. Located at: 1012 S. Coast Hwy #F, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Brent Monroe Hyden, 1012 S. Coast Hwy #F, 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/Brent Monroe Hyden, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31915

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003228

Filed: Feb 11, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Edda Books. Located at: 1139 California St., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Gilman Enterprises, LLC, 1139 California St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Lars Gilman, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31914

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9003520

Filed: Feb 17, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Gold Money Exchange. Located at: 4228 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego CA 92105 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Artaj Corporation, 607 S. Hill St. #505, Los Angeles CA 90014. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/ Mohammad Alkhawaja, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2026 CN 31913

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9003433

Filed: Feb 17, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Blue Coast Masonry. Located at: 1147 Eucalyptus Ave., Vista CA 92084 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Samuel Orton Knutson, 1147 Eucalyptus Ave, Vista CA 92084. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Samuel Orton Knutson, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31911

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9002631

Filed: Feb 04, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Slowpoke & Co.

Located at: 201 E. Grand Ave. #2A, Escondido CA 92025 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. ENJ Enterprises, Inc., 210 E. Grand Ave. #2A,

Escondido CA 92025. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/04/2025 S/Noor Mostafa, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31910

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002025 Filed: Jan 28, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Tickle Atelier Skincare LLC. Located at: 604 Hillhaven Dr., San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Tickler Atelier Skincare LLC, 604 Hillhaven Dr., 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: Not Yet Started S/Anthony Tickle, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31909

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003360 Filed: Feb 13, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Kendall Grace Collective. Located at: 6049 Paseo Salinero, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Laura Ann Jillson, 6049 Paseo Salinero, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2026 S/Laura Ann Jillson, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31908

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003493 Filed: Feb 17, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Garcia Auto Wholesale. Located at: 5200 Beachside Ln. #116, San Diego CA 92154 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Mauricio Garcia, 5200 Beachside Ln. #116, San Diego CA 92154. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/17/2025 S/Mauricio Garcia, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31905

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003230 Filed: Feb 11, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. RegeneX Med Management LLC. Located at: 741 Garden View Ct. #101, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. RegeneX Med Management LLC, 741 Garden View Ct. #101, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/01/2026 S/Gordon Merkle, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31899

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003229

Filed: Feb 11, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Chang Encinitas Medical PC. Located at: 741 Garden View Ct. #101, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Chang Encinitas Medical PC, 741 Garden View Ct. #101, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First

Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/01/2026 S/Jamie Chang, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31898

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002673 Filed: Feb 05, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Forbidden Fiction Bookshop. Located at: 528 S. Coast Hwy #204, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Paper and Skin LLC, 528 S. Coast Hwy #204, 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/Jonathan Jackson, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31897

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003310 Filed: Feb 13, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. ATS Productions. Located at: 1817 Calle Las Palmas, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Salena Metreger, 1817 Calle Las Palmas, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Salena Metreger, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31896

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003343

Filed: Feb 13, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Five Star World Travel. Located at: 4318 Mirage Ln., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1700 Aviara Pkwy #131091, Carlsbad CA 92013. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Laila Marie Matarwe, 1700 Aviara Pkwy #131091, Carlsbad CA 92013. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/01/1984 S/Laila Marie Matarwe, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31895

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002118

Filed: Jan 28, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. High Thai. Located at: 807 Santa Paula St., Oceanside CA 92058 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Froggy Bazaar LLC, 807 Santa Paula St., Oceanside CA 92058. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/28/2026 S/Joshua England, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31894

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003259

Filed: Feb 13, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Legacy Equity Advisors. Located at: 1790 Blackbird Cir., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Theodore Aaron Lange Sr., 1790 Blackbird Cir., 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/Theodore Aaron Lange Sr., 02/20, 02/27,

03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31892

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002531 Filed: Feb 03, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Hodge Holistic Health. Located at: 112 Monroe St., Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jesse Camuel Hodge, 112 Monroe St., Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Jesse Camuel Hodge, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31887

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002530 Filed: Feb 03, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. SoCal Information Services. Located at: 112 Monroe St., Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Joseph John Peterson, 112 Monroe St., Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Joseph John Peterson, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31886

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003117 Filed: Feb 10, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Timothy K. McDaniel LLC. Located at: 418 3rd St., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Major Groove Advisors, LLC, 418 3rd St., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/21/2026 S/Timothy Keith McDaniel, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31882

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9003222 Filed: Feb 11, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Grant IVP, JV. Located at: 1545 Faraday Ave. #101, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. J.E. Grant General Contractors, Inc.,1545 Faraday Ave. #101, Carlsbad CA 92008; 2. Inland Valley Pipeline, LLC, 33020 Howard Way, Menifee CA 92584. This business is conducted by: Joint Venture. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/10/2026 S/James E. Grant, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31881

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000721 Filed: Jan 12, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Professional Junk Removal. Located at: 546 Sweet Fennel Rd., San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Nicholas Henry LaFond, 546 Sweet Fennel Rd., San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Nicholas Henry LaFond, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2026 CN 31880

Escondido OKs townhome project

By Cameron Adams ESCONDIDO

— The Escondido City Council advanced a residential townhome project, which it also complimented for addressing an underserved group in the housing market.

At the Feb. 25 meeting, the City Council unanimously approved a suite of actions — including several permits that move the project forward — to advance Parkview Townhomes, a 70-unit housing development on 4.8 acres between Escondido High School and the onramp to Interstate 15 from West El Norte Parkway.

The proposal features a mix of two- and three-bedroom units, as well as 124 trees, when only 87 were required, according to the city. The plan also calls for 165 off-street parking spaces, more than the 150 required under the municipal

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on the application of the vendor. Part of that was to ensure that when the code compliance officer is talking to somebody, they know who they’re talking to, and that the citation can properly identify the person that is potentially in violation,” said City Attorney Michael McGuinness

The council had a lengthy discussion about this part of the ordinance. Martinez said the requirement for an additional ID appeared to single out sidewalk vendors, and asked to remove it from the ordinance, but did not have the support of the council majority.

“It seems like there is kind of an underlying assumption that there’s going to be dishonest business owners, and so we have to prove they are who they are. I don’t think that that’s the case, and we don’t ask that for other businesses,” Martinez said.

She also questioned whether vendor businesses with multiple employees would need to obtain a city vendor ID for each employee.

City staff said that if they encounter multiple situations in which vendors have several employees, they will determine the best way to ensure each employee has a vendor ID.

Councilmember Christian Garcia said that if vendors have these IDs on hand, it’s a streamlined way for the

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ing CalWORKS benefits, resulting in losses of at least $4 million from hundreds of California victims, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Authorities say the thefts typically involve card skimmers that capture victims’ EBT account information.

The data is then re-encoded onto “cloned” cards, allowing suspects to withdraw funds from ATMs —

code.

Councilmember Judy Fitzgerald, who represents the district where the development will be located, said that along the spectrum of housing options available to residents of Escondido, the “missing middle” has come up often in subcommittee discussions as a source of need, particularly for the workforce.

“This is something that really just fits so nicely into that,” Fitzgerald said. “It could be somebody’s starter home or somebody’s forever home, so I’m really excited to see this come to our community.”

She added that the project will be near a school, a grocery store, and other places families frequently visit.

Part of the action taken by the City Council changed the site's zoning from Professional Commercial to

city to verify they’re permitted in the system. It also prevents city code enforcement officials from having to ask for a government-issued ID, which could cause fear for vendors who may be undocumented.

“I just don’t understand how we would enforce it if there’s no way to have identification. I mean, who are we providing the violation to? Who are we speaking with? And I would rather have something that they have on hand as opposed to asking for another type of ID or start interrogating,” Garcia said.

Regulations

Cities that adopt their own regulations for sidewalk vending must comply with the 2018 state Safe Sidewalk Vending Act, which was adopted to promote and support sidewalk vending in low-income and immigrant communities.

Cities are allowed to regulate the time, place and manner in which vendors operate, including requirements to maintain proper sanitation and comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

However, they cannot restrict vendors to certain parts of the public rightof-way unless it relates to objective health and safety concerns.

Escondido’s ordinance prohibits sidewalk vendors from selling:

• To individuals in moving cars,

• In areas that block pedestrian or vehicle access

often in the early morning hours before benefits are distributed by the state.

Last week, Razvan Balu, Juan Trandafir, Hassib Baraekzay and Veronica Ochoa were arrested in connection with the alleged scheme.

Prosecutors say Balu attempted to take $196,650 from victims’ accounts and successfully withdrew $159,990.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Balu obtained account information from 210 victims living in San Diego,

High Multiple-Family Residential.

Ivan Flores, a city planner, said that, as part of the 2012 General Plan, the area was earmarked for a business park with industrial uses. However, he said those plans had to change to “reflect the broader trend resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, which has impacted the retail office market.”

Flores added that the plan is consistent with the city’s codes regarding setbacks, building heights and landscaping.

In response to a resident’s concerns about traffic, Flores said that one way to minimize impacts will be for the developer to extend the median on West El Norte Parkway so residents leaving the site will not be able to make a left turn.

Fitzgerald said she appreciated the number of

or obstruct traffic signals or signage,

• In areas that inhibit access to entry points for public facilities,

• On painted traffic islands or medians,

• On bike paths,

• Within 18 inches of the curb edge,

• Within 50 feet of another sidewalk vendor,

• Within 50 feet of a bus stop.

Vendors also cannot be within 100 feet of the entrance to a fire station, police department, hospital, or an event that has been issued a special event or temporary use permit by the city, such as a farmers market or street fair.

Originally, staff proposed prohibiting vendors within 500 feet of a school. The City Council voted to reduce the distance to 100 feet, with the requirement that no school entrances be blocked.

Vendors may operate in recreational areas, such as parks, only during their hours of operation, along sidewalks and pedestrian paths.

The City Council also changed the timeframe within which roaming sidewalk vendors can operate in residential areas. Instead of 8 a.m. to sunset, the council set a timeframe of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

When it comes to equipment, vendors must maintain at least four feet of open space on the sidewalk. All food and merchandise must be at least 28 inches off the ground, and equipment can-

Fresno, Los Angeles, Kern, Kings and Tulare counties and used the stolen data to withdraw funds from ATMs in Los Angeles County.

Trandafir allegedly stole $145,250 and attempted to take $169,670 from 181 victims.

Per the complaint, he conducted fraudulent EBT withdrawals at ATMs throughout San Diego County, including in San Diego, Chula Vista, Lemon Grove, Fallbrook, Oceanside, San Marcos and Escondido.

Baraekzay is accused of

units included in the proposal.

“I like that there weren’t more squeezed in because you want that space,” she said.

Developers have received requests for more flexible designs or green and open spaces “to keep their cost down because everybody is super price conscious right now in the marketplace," said Kerry Garza, a representative of developer and project applicant Touchstone Communities.

Mayor Dane White said he liked the project and was comfortable with the recreation space being either grass or a pool, depending on future needs.

“I love the fact that you’re bringing us starter homes,” White said. “I wish starter homes were a little bigger nowadays, but I totally understand what the issue is.”

not be left unattended.

Sidewalk vendors also cannot operate along super prime arterial, prime arterial, super major, and major roads, defined as multi-lane thoroughfares where curbside parking is prohibited.

Some examples would be Valley Center Road north of Midway, Valley Parkway from Auto Parkway to Tulip Street, and Center City Parkway at Mission Avenue.

The ordinance also sets a schedule of fines for violations, starting with a warning for the first violation. For vendors with a permit, fines for each subsequent violation would climb to $100, $200, and $500.

Fines are much higher for vendors without a permit, starting at $250 for the first violation, followed by $500 and $1,000.

Vendors also have the right to appeal a citation or a permit denial and to go through a hearing process with the city.

If a vendor cannot afford to pay a citation fine, the city manager’s office can make an ability-to-pay determination and waive a portion of the fine.

“I want to say good job on … the fine schedule, because we did discuss at the subcommittee that it seemed very steep, but you came up with just a really good ability for them to be able to pay or a way around it by providing the hearings,” said Councilmember Judy Fitzgerald.

No residents provided public comment about the proposed ordinance.

taking more than $25,000 from 43 victims by fraudulently withdrawing funds from ATMs in San Diego County, while Ochoa allegedly withdrew more than $22,000 from 27 victims using stolen account information at local ATMs.

“These criminals target people living one paycheck away from crisis,” U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon said in a statement. “Exploiting that vulnerability is as cruel as it is criminal.” — City News Service

TSharing my silver exit plan silver outlook

his is my personal view as someone influenced by Austrian economics. It is intended as commentary and not investment advice. I’m not a financial advisor, and nothing here should be taken as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any asset. Everyone’s situation is different, and readers should consult qualified professionals before making financial decisions.

In the Austrian school — think Mises, Hayek, Rothbard — fiat money is generally viewed as government-issued currency that loses purchasing power over time through inflation. Central banks can create it to fund deficits and influence the economy. Because of this, many people turn to hard assets like silver and gold. These metals aren’t “investments” in the usual sense; they’re often viewed as forms of money that cannot be printed at will. Silver, especially, has served as everyday money for thousands of years—easy to carry, divide, and historically trusted when paper systems fail.

But the point isn’t to hoard metal forever. Stacking is a temporary defense against currency debasement. My personal exit strategy is simple and strict: I would only sell silver (or gold) to buy a real, income-producing business.

This comes straight from Austrian ideas about capital. Precious metals represent saved effort — your past labor preserved in a form that can survive inflation. Spending that capital on consumer goods, vacations, or speculative assets just eats your future productivity. The smarter move, in my view, is to turn it into higher-order capital: something that produces goods or services people actually want and generates ongoing cash flow. When someone sells silver to purchase a small business — examples might include a car wash, a local repair shop, a service company, or other operating enterprise — they’re engaging in real entrepreneurship. You convert a defensive hedge into an active producer of wealth. The business becomes your new “hard asset,” one that can help fight inflation by generating real income month after month, creating jobs, and adding value to society. Compare that to main-

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MARCH 13

CIRCUS VARGAS

Circus Vargas proudly unveils its dynamic, new and highly anticipated “Masquerade!” Step into a world of wonder as mystery meets mastery, under the Big Top where every act pushes the limits and every moment captivates and ignites your imagination. Get your tickets at CircusVargas. com. $25-$90, March 13 to April 6 at Mershops North County Mall, 272 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido.

‘ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY’

This explosive play body slams its way into the world of professional wrestling, where larger-than-life personas and real-world politics collide. “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity” is a high-octane, thought-provoking satire that leaves everything on the mat, delivering a powerful punch of humor, courage, and social commentary. $20-$60, March 13-29 at Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Highway, Oceanside.

DESPERATE ELECTRIC

Hailing from the mountains of Montana, Desperate Electric is a blissful matrimony of futuristic R&B and retro dance grooves, their idiosyncratic approach to songwriting and production has garnered them national acclaim. Free, 7:30 p.m. March 13 at 1st Street Bar, 656 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas.

REBEL STAR

Prepare for lift-off as

Rebel Star brings the electrifying music and spirit of David Bowie to the Bornemann. Founded in San Diego in 2017 by Amanda Dickson, Rebel Star is California’s only female-led Bowie tribute band, delivering a bold, high-energy journey through Bowie’s many iconic eras. $30, March 13 at The Bornemann Theatre on TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.

‘MALTESE FALCON’

The search for the legendary black bird takes a comedic twist in this world premiere adaptation at North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach. Matthew Salazar-Thompson’s ingenious new version of Dashiell Hammett’s noir masterpiece features five versatile performers transforming between roles to bring 1920s San Francisco’s underbelly to hilarious life. $73.50-$78.50, through March 29 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D.

1965: A MUSIC REVOLUTION

In 1965, the world lived under a shadow — the threat of nuclear war, the iron grip of governments. But in the midst of fear, a different kind of revolution was born. It wasn’t fought with weapons — it was fought with songs. With electric guitars, pounding drums, and voices that refused to be silenced. A new generation unleashed a revolution of the human spirit. The music of 1965: It wasn’t just the soundtrack of a movement — it was the

movement. $37-$78, 7:30 p.m. on March 13 and 4 p.m. on March 14 at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway.

‘CINDERELLA’

Dust off your glass slippers and get ready for a magical night at the ball at MiraCosta. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” puts a fresh, funny spin on the classic fairytale, complete with charming princes, feisty fairy godmothers, and a pumpkin carriage with flair. $21-$24, through March 15 at MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive Bldg. 2000, Oceanside.

EDNA VAZQUEZ

Edna Vazquez is a fearless singer, songwriter and guitarist whose powerful voice and spell-binding musical talent transcend the boundaries of language to engage and uplift her audience. Edna’s passion for music and performance originated in her homeland of Jalisco, Mexico, and has been nurtured into a bi-cultural melting pot of folk, rock, R&B, and Mexican heritage, deeply rooted in universal human emotion. $30-40, 8 p.m. on March 13 at UC San Diego, Price Center West, Ballroom B, San Diego.

FEY

Fey, born María Fernanda Blázquez Gil in Mexico City, is a Latin pop icon known for hits like “Media Naranja” and “Azúcar Amargo.” With over 10 million records sold and a Latin Grammy nomination, she blends dance-pop and electropop. $55-$207, 8 p.m. on March 13 at The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar.

FLEATWOOD MAC

A double show featuring nationally touring acts of Fleatwood Mac and Meet Loaf is coming to The Grand Ritz. The Meet Loaf tribute show emphasizes the Meat Loaf experience in a look-alike and sound-a-like, event that leaves audiences awestruck. $37.42-$84.83, 7-10 p.m. on March 13 at The Ritz Theater, 301 E. Grand Avenue, Escondido.

side down with razor-sharp humor. When God descends to Earth — alongside two long-suffering angels — to set the record straight, sacred truths collide with modern skepticism, politics, and pop culture. $35-$45, through March 29 (Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.) at Scripps Ranch Theatre, 9783 Avenue of Nations, San Diego.

ANTHONY GOMES

in honor of the celebration of the seasonal St. Patrick’s Day holiday. $10-$25, 3 p.m. March 15 at The Ritz Theater, 301 E Grand Avenue, Escondido.

JAZZ EVENSONG

JONO ZALAY

Jono Zalay began his standup career in Boston, while simultaneously earning his doctorate in neuroscience. Since dropping his science hobby to pursue comedy full time, Jono has been named one of Comedy Central’s “Comics to Watch,” and earned international press for his pranks on the DMV. Jono now lives in Los Angeles where he has written comedy for Fox, Amazon, and Comedy Central. $7-$10, 7:30 p.m. on March 13 at Inzane Brewing Co., 236 Main St, Vista.

MARGO PRICE

Margo Price is currently on her “Wild At Heart Tour,” supporting her acclaimed album “Hard Headed Woman.” $30-$35, 9 p.m. on March 13 at Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach.

MARCH 14

CRACOW DUO

A dazzling display of world-tour virtuosity, blending piano and strings into an electrifying classical crossover experience. Free, 4:30 p.m. on March 14 at the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad.

‘CROSS CURRENTS’

Join us for the opening reception of “Cross Currents,” a contemporary group exhibition bringing together artists from across the globe. Curated by Thumbprint Gallery and presented in Distinction Gallery’s main exhibition space, the show features painting, drawing, and mixed media., Free, 6-10 p.m. on March 14 at Distinction Gallery, 317 East Grand Avenue, Escondido.

ADULT/TEEN CRAFT

Each month Debbie creates unique and creative crafts to make and take home. Free, 11 a.m. March 14 at Rancho Santa Fe Library, 17040 Avenida De Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe.

‘AN ACT OF GOD’

Witty, irreverent, and unexpectedly profound, “An Act of God” flips faith, power, and humanity up-

Anthony Gomes, the Canadian vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and producer, wails with all the force of a hurricane in the Mississippi Delta and enough fret-burning fireworks to leave his strings in flames. Over the years, he’s toppled the Billboard Blues Chart at No. 1, earned the endorsement of legends such as B.B. King, tallied tens of millions of streams, and packed shows on multiple continents. $28, 7 p.m. on March 14 at Ramona Mainstage, 626 Main Street, Ramona.

SOUL SEEKERS

The Soul Seekers are a North County San Diego-based band rooted in the soft classic rock of the late 1960s and 1970s, performing an eclectic blend of classic rock, pop, R&B, and contemporary Christian music. $25, 7-9 p.m. March 14 at The Bornemann Theatre on TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.

CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS

Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn. Led by the enigmatic and energetic frontman, Lech Wierzynski, and percussionist Benjamin Malament, the group navigates through a vast repertoire of original songs and timeless classics. $84-$95, 8 p.m. March 14 at The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar.

MARCH 15

HALF MARATHON

Celebrate St. Patrick’s at this year’s 4th annual Moonlight Beach Half Marathon. All runners will receive a finisher bling, race t-shirt, chip timing, and an unforgettable experience. Cash prizes for the best St. Patrick’s-themed costumes and top finishers. $94.15$148.65, 7:30 a.m. March 15 at Moonlight State Beach, 400 B Street, Encinitas.

AN IRISH SPRING

The Center Chorale and Pacific Coast Chorale will perform Music of the Heart in the Irish tradition of storytelling through song. Choirs will perform with the City Ballet Orchestra ensemble folk, classic, and contemporary ballads both familiar and unusual

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 March 15 at St. Michael’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

MOTOWN

“Motown: The Groove that Changed America” returns. The D. Ben-Jamin’ Orchestra and an incredible group of vocalists will have you on your feet with the music of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes and so many more. This ultimate celebration of Motown music is unlike any other. $28-$88, 7:30 p.m. on March 14 and 2 p.m. on March 15 at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 North Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

NEXT OF KIN

Next of Kin is comprised of brother-sister team Paul Geasland and Nikki Green and features guitar phenom Arnie Vilches. The project was born from a desire to form a high energy acoustic rock group that really gets the crowd going. Free, 5 p.m. on March 15 at The Coyote Bar & Grill, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad.

REMEMBER STEVE WHITE

Leucadia resident Steve White was a beloved singer, songwriter and blues guitarist who passed away in April 2011 at age 61. Steve developed his own style as a oneman band, playing baritone guitar in non-standard tuning with a percussive hand technique and pinky slide, along with an amplified footboard and killer blues harp. $20-$25, 4 p.m. on March 15 at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2020 Chestnut Avenue, Carlsbad.

SOCKERS VS. COMETS

Watch the San Diego Sockers take on the Kansas City Comets or an exciting afternoon of fast-paced indoor soccer. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Night

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1. MUSIC: Who composed the opera “The Magic Flute”?

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3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which sport uses a shuttlecock?

2. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Wuthering Heights”?

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5. GEOGRAPHY: Where is Pearl Harbor located?

3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which sport uses a shuttlecock?

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Ignoring a bill from the IRS is very different from ignoring other bills. Unlike a missed utility payment, the Internal Revenue Service has legal power to enforce collection. Through penalties, interest, liens, levies and wage garnishment, the IRS can take aggressive action to recover unpaid taxes. Responding early can help protect your finances and assets.

The First Step: IRS Notices~ Most IRS collection cases begin with a Notice of Amount Due. This letter explains what you owe, when it is due, and what interest or penalties have been added. Many taxpayers feel overwhelmed and put the notice aside but delay usually makes the problem worse.

If the balance remains unpaid, the IRS will send additional notices showing rising penalties and interest. These letters give taxpayers a chance to resolve the issue voluntarily. Paying the balance, disputing an error, or arranging a payment plan early can often stop the matter from escalating.

Liens and Levies ~ If the IRS receives no response, it may file a federal tax lien. A lien is a legal claim against your property and financial assets that can make it difficult to sell, refinance, or transfer property, including your home.

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with vibrant performances, cultural honors, and can’tmiss game-day energy. First 1000 fans will receive a Sockers Lucha Libre Mask. $15-$90, 4 p.m. March 15 at Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Drive, Oceanside.

MOTORS4MUSIC CAR SHOW

Enjoy the talents of the San Marcos High School band students as you take in amazing show vehicles from all over San Diego County and beyond at the Motors4Music 11th annual Car Show Fundraiser. This year we will continue our tradition of donuts and coffee, live music, local food trucks, sponsor alley, vendor market and custom trophies. All proceeds directly benefit the San Marcos High School Bands and Color Guard. Free, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 15 at San Marcos High School, Student Parking Lot, 1615 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos.

MARCH 16

SON LITTLE

Aaron Earl Livingston, also known by his stage name Son Little, is an American R&B musician from Philadelphia perform-

THROUGH PENALTIES, interest, liens, levies and wage garnishment, the IRS can take aggressive action to recover unpaid taxes. Stock photo

In more serious cases, the IRS may issue a levy, allowing the government to seize assets to satisfy the debt. This can include bank accounts, vehicles, and other property.

Wage Garnishment and Income Seizure ~ The IRS may also garnish wages, sending part of your paycheck directly to the government. It may intercept tax refunds or levy funds from bank accounts and certain investments. While some income sources may be protected, assets such as savings accounts, retirement funds, and other financial resources may still be vulnerable.

Options May Be Available ~ Taxpayers facing IRS collection actions often still

ing on his “CityFolk Tour” with Tonina. Ages 21 and up only. $32-$55, 8 p.m. on March 16 at Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach.

MARCH 17

HIGHLAND WAY

Highland Way brings a lively performance of “Scirish” (Scotland and Ireland’s) song, mixed with rapid-fire-fiddling, guitar, accordion, bass, percussion, and humor. Scotsman Brian Caldwell, from Glasgow and now Escondido, leads the 6-piece band in songs of work and play, conflict, love, and the gathering of friends. Ages 21 and up only. $55$77, 7-9 p.m. on March 17 at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 North Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

VOICE ROCK

Voices Rock California is a non-audition adult rock choir welcoming adults from across North Countyto come sing together this spring. Rehearsals begin March 17, and no experience is required. The goal is simple: bring people together, make some noise, and leave feeling more connected than when you arrived. Free, 6:30 p.m. on March 17 at King of Kings Lutheran Church,

have options. The IRS may allow installment agreements that spread payments over time. Some taxpayers may qualify for penalty relief or an Offer in Compromise, which may allow settlement for less than the full amount owed.

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MARCH 18

MICHAEL MCINTYRE

Michael McIntyre is crossing the pond for his first ever U.S. tour “Hello America!” Having previously sold out Radio City Music Hall and the Beacon Theatre in New York, he’s now bringing his comedy coast to coast. $88-$113, 8 p.m. on March 18 at Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Drive, Oceanside.

SCALES FOURCHESTRA

The power trio of electric bass, drums (Maison Guidry), and steel pans (Jonathan Scales) combines elements of jazz, classical, and progressive rock, peppered with Latin rhythms and soulful outbursts of funk. $10, 7:30 p.m. on March 18 at Mission Vista High School, 1306 Melrose Drive, Oceanside.

MARCH 19

CORB LUND

Corb Lund is an alt-country singer-songwriter from Alberta, Canada. Lund’s distinct blend of Americana-meets-rootsmeets-alt-country has attracted accolades from crit-

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ics in Canada and the U.S., who have called him one of the “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know.” $25, 7 p.m. on March 19 at Ramona Mainstage, 626 Main Street, Ramona.

UPCOMING

‘MATT & BEN’

Written by one of our best living comedians, Mindy Kaling, along with Brenda Withers, “Matt & Ben” is a hysterical comedy that takes an unconventional look at two of Hollywood’s golden boys: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. When the script for the film “Good Will Hunting” mysteriously drops from the heavens, what will they do? $30-$60, March 27 to April 26 at New Village Arts, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad.

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stream suggestions: trading metals for stocks, crypto, or heavily debt-financed real estate. Those arenas are often swollen with the same cheap credit and bubbles that Austrians warn can cause booms and busts. Swapping silver for more fiat-linked assets doesn’t always make sense from that

TERI Common Grounds Cafe in San Marcos has brewed something new – a partnership with Ignite Coffee Company in Oceanside, uniting two mission-driven local businesses with a shared goal: to give back to the community and spread joy. The collaboration brings Ignite’s thoughtfully sourced, expertly roasted coffee to TERI’s Cafe, inviting guests to enjoy exceptional flavor while supporting programs that change lives throughout San Diego County and beyond.

Located on Mission Avenue, Ignite Coffee Company has built a loyal following for its home-roasted, community-first philosophy. Founded on the belief that coffee can be a force for good, Ignite focuses on ethically sourced beans and intentional roasting. Their name reflects their purpose: to spark connection, creativity, and positive impact—one cup at a time.

That mission aligns seamlessly with TERI Common Grounds Cafe, a social enterprise of TERI Campus of Life. Profits from TERI’s café help to fund a wide range of quality programs and services for individuals with special needs and their families. Every visit to the cafe directly contributes to TERI’s ability to serve children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, empowering them to lead fuller, more independent lives.

“As a local business, it’s important to us to sup-

perspective. For me, every ounce of silver is serious capital. It only leaves my possession when a clear, profitable business opportunity appears—one where the expected returns justify giving up sound money. Until then, I hold. When the right deal comes, I deploy. Anything less wastes the whole point of owning hard assets in the first place.

port organizations that are truly making a difference,” said Tyler Whitehead, Ignite Coffee founder and an Oceanside native himself. “Partnering with TERI allows us to do what we love— share great coffee—while giving back to a nonprofit that’s improving the lives of families.”

TERI Common Grounds Cafe will feature two Ignite Coffee favorites. Guests can enjoy Ignite’s Honduras roast, a smooth, balanced medium blend designed to satisfy a wide range of palates. For espresso lovers, Ignite’s Kickstarter dark roast will power TERI café’s lattes, espressos, monthly drink specials, and more, delivering rich flavor and depth in every sip.

“At TERI, creating moments of happiness is at the heart of everything we do,” said Matt Parsons, Chief Business Officer for TERI Campus of Life. “Working with Ignite allows us to serve an exceptional product while strengthening our connections to the community that we’re so proud to serve.”

The result is a partnership that blends purpose with flavor—inviting residents near and far to savor a great cup of coffee and be part of something bigger. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or a first-time visitor, TERI Common Grounds Cafe offers a warm welcome, an inspiring mission, and now, an even better brew. Visit www. tericommongroundscafe. com for more information.

In a world of monetary disorder, this isn’t about timing tops or bottoms. It’s about moving from preservation to genuine production—one sound business at a time.

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