The Coast News, October 17, 2025

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Encinitas youth of Scout Troop 2000 are bringing spooky fun and local history to life as they celebrate 25 years of haunting the historic Germania Hotel with their annual Olivenhain Haunted Hotel fundraiser. Story on 17.

The Shoppes at Carlsbad sold for $71.5M

By Cameron Adams CARLSBAD

— Two Southern California investment firms, in a joint venture, have acquired The Shoppes at Carlsbad for $71.5 million from Toronto-based Brookfield Asset Management, according to a news release.

The 1.1 million-square-foot shopping mall, bordered by Buena Vista Creek and located near the intersection of El Camino Real and state Route 78, features entertainment venues such as Regal Cinemas and Dave & Buster’s; retailers including JCPenney, Hot Topic, Vans, Victoria’s Secret and H&M; and restaurants like Yard House, Panera Bread and The Cheesecake Factory.

The purchase was a joint effort between Steerpoint Capital, based in Los Angeles, and SteelWave, which has offices in Costa Mesa.

and the community,” Steger said in the release.

The firms cited the mall’s 2017 renovation and its prime location near major freeways as key factors for optimism about the project.

“Acquiring The Shoppes at Carlsbad represents a unique opportunity to invest in a property that combines strong fundamentals with a prime location in one of Southern California’s most desirable communities,” said Bo Okoroji, founder and CEO of Steerpoint Capital.

Polo Fields

Surf Park land deed rift rages

San Diego may remove limits on property use

By Leo Place

SAN

DIEGO

—

The City Council

will soon consider whether to remove land-use restrictions at Surf Sports Park outlined in a historic grant deed, in an attempt to sidestep a lawsuit accusing the city of failing to enforce terms of the deed, as well as alter its lease with youth soccer organizer Surf Cup Sports.

The council is planning to discuss amendments to the 40-year-old grant deed and the lease at its Oct. 27 meeting, according to Council President Joe LaCava’s office, although the agenda for the meeting still needs to be confirmed.

The proposal has drawn fierce opposition from residents neighboring the sports park along Via de la Valle, as well as several planning and environmental groups, and support from Surf Cup Sports.

The 1983 grant deed was adopted when Watts Industries/San Diego deeded 80 acres of land along Via de la Valle to the city of San Diego, previously known as the polo fields. It includes a section called Exhibit B that sets restrictions on land uses, including a requirement to preserve it as open space with “passive non-commercial recreational uses.”

In 2023, the Fairbanks Polo Club Homeowners Association sued the city, alleging that it had allowed Surf Cup to violate the terms of the grant deed since its lease of the fields began in 2016. The suit says the city failed to enforce restrictions on the number of events per year, vehicles and traffic, commercial activity, and building of structures.

A spokesperson for both companies could not be reached by phone for comment.

Jack Steger, director of investment and development at Steerpoint Capital, said in the release that the acquisition

It is the second transaction between the two firms, according to the release.

represented a high-quality asset purchased at a good price with “undeniable strength.”

“The Shoppes at Carlsbad combines irreplaceable real estate with powerful demographics, and we see tremendous opportunity to drive longterm value for both our tenants

In 2014, the decades-old former Westfield mall, underwent a $100 million overhaul, including an added workout facility, movie theater and restaurants.

Two years later, Brookfield bought The Shoppes as part of a $2.8-billion national portfolio acquisition from Rouse Properties Inc.

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Many residents became outraged in June, when the city revealed in court filings that it planned to alter the grant deed by removing the entirety of Exhibit B, and with it, all the conditions and restrictions on the land’s use. This would essentially render the lawsuit moot.

“This is not letting the court opine on what this deed means. This is purely political,” said Coast Law Group attorney Livia Borak, a representative for the Fairbanks Polo Club residents.

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Halloween in the Village

Fall is o cially here and that means pumpkin spice, a crisp in the air, and time to get ready for Halloween in the Village! Save the date for a skele-ton of fun events that will be sure to keep your jack-o-lantern full. On Saturday, October 25, 2025, there will be a wide variety of activities throughout the Village that will ensure a smashing day for the whole family. Plan to spend the day in the Village, as there’s a little bit of something for everyone.

Crafts at the Carlsbad Village Association - Start your afternoon at 2:00pm with safe business-to-business trick-or-treating, complete with complimentary Halloween canvas bags for the rst 200 costumed kiddos, courtesy of the Carlsbad Village Association. Stop by 2697 State Street where craft tables will be set up to jumpstart the day of fun.

Safe Trick-Or-Treating In Carlsbad - Then, head out to visit participating candy stop businesses, all throughout the Village, who will be sporting a brightly colored candy corn icon in their window. Keep in mind that many businesses downtown will be handing out treats, so be sure to also keep an eye out for generous candy bowls. The Carlsbad Village Association will host a mobile walking map on its website to help trick-or-treaters locate candy stops.

Carnival Games & Bounce House - From 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, the Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad Village (3115 Roosevelt St.), will be hosting carnival games of all kinds, both indoors and out. Come have some fun in their bounce house and grab some candy corn and popcorn. No entry fee.

The Costume Contest - Visit the Village Faire Shopping Center (300 Carlsbad Village Dr.) for lots of business-to-business trick-or-treating, great photo opportunities, and live music. Starting at 4:00pm get ready for their fantastic costume contest for kids of all ages with great prizes. Costume categories include Spookiest and Most Creative for toddlers, kids, teens, and families or groups.

Sensory & Allergy Friendly Opportunities – Lily Field Realty (2965 Roosevelt St.) will be hosting free games and activities with non-food treats to ensure those avoiding candy will have a way to join in the fun, along with a sensory-friendly calm zone for anyone needing a break from the excitement. Handled Pottery (390 Oak Ave.) will be hosting a Halloween Sensory Crafting Zone where children can enjoy a craft zone with puppet paper crafts and more, along with a festive photo booth. Treats will be available for all.

Through the collaboration of ve downtown businesses creating memorable activity zones, and countless businesses serving as generous candy stops, Carlsbad Village is the place to be for a sweet community event like no other.

Please join us! For the latest times, details, and updates, visit www.carlsbad-village.com/halloween.

State orders

Mountain View gates removed

By Leo Place CARLSBAD —

The California Coastal Commission has unanimously fined a Carlsbad homeowner $1.4 million for several violations and ordered him to remove long-locked gates near his property that officials said blocked public access to North Beach and the Buena Vista Lagoon.

The hearing centered on violations of John Levy’s 1998 coastal development permit, which was issued for the construction of his home along the Buena Vista Lagoon near the Carlsbad-Oceanside border.

Known as Levyland, the property drew public scrutiny in the 2010s when Levy began renting it for weddings. For several years, he lived in New Zealand and was unaware of everything that happened on the property during that time, according to Levy.

At an Oct. 9 meeting, commission staff said they have been in regular contact with Levy for eight years to try to address multiple violations on his property, including unpermitted development of a chain link fence along the lagoon, a parking area, and a pickleball court, in addition to locked gates.

Staff also stated that Levy has failed to meet certain conditions of his coastal development permit (CDP) by failing to restore lagoon habitat and maintain wetland buffers. Commissioners said the implementation of fines is a last resort after multiple attempts at settlement talks.

“I’m quite frankly troubled by what I see as a brazen disregard and deliberate lack of cooperation, which I feel is a direct affront to the people of California and the direct mission of this Coastal Commission,” said Commissioner Raymond Jackson.

Levy has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, claiming the Coastal Commission has targeted him in what he says amounts to extortion. He maintains that he is not required to open the gates on his property.

“The bottom line is that I’m in full compliance with my [Coastal Development Permit] 27 years ago, and I’m not blocking public access,” Levy told The Coast News, noting that as a longtime surfer, he understands the importance of coastal access and protection.

The city of Carlsbad has also publicly disagreed with some of the commission staff’s claims about alleged violations at Levyland, stating in August that Levy is not blocking public access and is in compliance with all but one of his CDP conditions, which has since been addressed.

While the fine is hefty, the commission said it is far below the maximum they could impose. The state allows fines of more than

$11,000 per day for each violation that goes unaddressed, which they said amounts to tens of millions of dollars in Levy’s case.

Mountain View gate

Most of the discussion focused on a vehicle access gate along Mountain View Drive, which leads to a paved road headed down to Levy’s home, as well as the larger North Beach and lagoon area.

The road forks at the base of the hill, with one path heading to Levy’s home — protected by another gate — and another headed west toward a public beach access area with a trail that follows along the mouth of the lagoon to North Beach.

Levy was officially ordered on Thursday to open and remove the Mountain View Drive gate to provide public vehicle and pedestrian access to the natural area, with the threat of further fines if he fails to do so.

Commission staff said the road has a public beach access easement accepted by the city of Carlsbad in 2005, which requires the gate to be opened to the public so they can access the natural area below.

However, Levy’s gate has remained locked to the public and is accessible only by code, with the city granted entry for North Beach Trail maintenance and emergency access to the beach.

The nearest public access to the beach is a set of stairs located down the street from the Mountain View Drive gate at Rue de Chateaux. Commission staff said these stairs are not accessible to people with disabilities and that the road at Mountain View Drive provides better public access.

“As a result of the violations, persons who cannot use the steep 45 stairway … are unable to access North Beach and the mouth of the lagoon, while Mr. Levy and his paying guests get to enjoy the nice road,” said commission attorney Rob Moddelmog. “These violations disproportionately impact people with disabilities.”

Levy argued that although he installed the gate, it is not technically on his property because it sits on land owned by The Beach HOA— the lone entity with authority to remove it.

“I cannot grant access over somebody else’s property. It’s impossible,” Levy said. Commissioners countered by saying that the Beach HOA supports opening the gate, which Levy said was news to him. Representatives for the HOA were not present at the hearing.

Levy and Carlsbad city officials also stated that he is not required to open the gate because, back in 1998,

a commission staff report declined to address the legality of the Mountain View gate, noting that it would not change the existing public beach access availability.

Commission staff at the time also did not state specific times that the gate was required to be open.

However, commissioners today say it was always assumed that the gate would be opened once the city accepted the public beach access easement.

“The intent for this commission, even back then, was to create public access,” said Commissioner Christopher Lopez.

Lagoon access gate

The cease and desist order approved by the commission also requires Levy to remove another locked gate along the lagoon at the north end of the main North Beach trail area, within a 100-foot wetland buffer west of the Levyland house.

When the commission approved Levy’s CDP, he was required to implement a 300-foot public lagoon trail that would be accessi-

ble from dawn to dusk via a gate.

A gate was installed, but it has remained locked and closed to the public. The vegetation behind the gate has become overgrown due to a lack of maintenance.

Levy insists he is not obligated to open the gate because the city has never accepted the dedication offer for the trail, which he was required to make. Carlsbad officials also confirmed this in an Oct. 3 letter to the commission.

“Should the envisioned trail segment be improved, and should the IOD [irrevocable offer of dedication] be formally accepted by the city, the city would manage the trail as it does the adjacent trail segments, including the enforcement of the gate’s specific hours of operation,” wrote Carlsbad Community Development Director Jeff Murphy. The commission has argued that the city has, in fact, accepted the dedication, noting that the trail segment is featured on the

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California faces healthcare reckoning

By Jerome Stocks

When Medicaid expansion was announced, many of us argued that the states were setting themselves up for being on a very expensive hook down the road.

But short-sighted California lawmakers took the bait — and now they’re panicking as federal healthcare subsidies may expire or be reduced. They blame President Donald Trump for not keeping the dollars flowing, but the real blame lies with local, county, and state officials who have spent years mismanaging billions of dollars and allowing California’s financial problems to snowball.

The silver lining is that the implosion of the state’s healthcare marketplace will also expose decades of malfeasance at all levels and — I hope — give taxpayers a reason to change course.

I’ve seen California’s penchant for mismanagement firsthand. Serving as mayor and councilman for the city of Encinitas in San Diego County, I reviewed emergency budgets and response times while serving on the San Dieguito Ambulance District (CSA-17) Board of Directors.

During my tenure, ambulance transports for our residents were covered by a nominal property tax fee approved by voters.

currently contracts emergency transports to American Medical Response (AMR), a private company that operates through government agencies, making it eligible for federal Medicaid reimbursements and Intergovernmental Transfers (IGT).

In San Diego, Mayor Todd Gloria (D) knows the IGT game well. He has diverted $17.3 million of profits generated by his “Alliance Model” to cover the shortfalls in other City Departments.

In any other state, Gloria’s actions would stand out. But compared to Governor Gavin Newsom, he’s a flea. Newsom expanded Medicaid coverage to illegal immigrants, dramatically increasing the state’s healthcare outlays. Like Gloria, he covered it up with a supersized version of that same federal funding loophole.

The IGT loophole allows states like California to submit inflated bills to request larger Medicaid reimbursements from the federal government, which governors then use to pay for unrelated spending and budget deficits.

But not for every ambulance ride. Only for those with government-nepotism blessings, leaving private ambulance providers in the financial dust at lower rates. And the state pockets the difference.

These aren’t small taxpayer dollars. And President Joe Biden thought so well of it that his administration approved California’s State Plan Amendment (SPA) to extend this financial padding through 2024.

Governor Newsom — the governor who famously issues driver’s licenses and free health insurance to people illegally in our country, and gives in-state college tuition to undocumented students from other countries but not American students from other states — seriously wants (and likely expects) an extension of the same bloated Medicaid/Medi-Cal reimbursements approved by Biden.

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Community Op-Ed

Indecent proposal

By Garvin Walsh

In the 1993 film “Indecent Proposal,” a couple accepts a million dollars for a single night that destroys their marriage. California’s Proposition 50 offers a similar bargain: surrender your constitutional right to independent redistricting, and in return, you will “get Trump.”

This is not reform but seduction — a cynical invitation to trade principle for passion, to exchange what is permanent and fair for what is fleeting and vengeful. The deal is as indecent as the title suggests: an appeal to anger over integrity, wrapped in the false allure of a nakedly partisan ploy. By elevating disdain for Donald Trump above the rights of political minorities, Proposition 50 asks Californians to forsake the very fairness their constitution was written to protect.

When Californians approved Propositions 11 and 20 in 2008 and 2010, they created a strong defense against gerrymandering.

The Citizens Redistricting Commission removed map-drawing from politicians and gave it to ordinary citizens—Democrats, Republicans and independents working together in public.

Proposition 50 would erase that achievement. It would scrap the commission and substitute maps devised in Washington by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

The result: lines that splinter communities of interest, carve up rural counties, and tilt the playing field toward one party and its favored incumbents.

heard. The DCCC-drafted maps slice through farming regions into fragments of urban-centered districts where votes will be diluted. Urban power brokers drew the lines in private, three thousand miles away, assuming rural Californians are too few to matter and too far to fight back.

But they are fighting back. County boards of supervisors in Siskiyou, Shasta, Kern and Fresno have formally opposed Proposition 50. Mendocino’s board refused to endorse it. These are not partisan extremists but thoughtful people alarmed by losing their community’s voice.

They know that once D.C.-based map-drawing is normalized, it will not stop at congressional districts. County lines, school boards and water districts could be redrawn to serve party goals.

Law enforcement sees the danger too. Thirty district attorneys and thirty-seven county sheriffs across California have publicly opposed Proposition 50.

In a joint statement they warned that it “destroys transparency, silences voters and dismantles one of the few truly nonpartisan institutions in our state.” When prosecutors and sheriffs agree a measure threatens accountability, voters should take note.

Independent voters are the real victims here. They helped create the Citizens Redistricting Commission. Proposition 50 attacks that achievement. To no-party-preference voters: do not become accessories to this corrupt bargain.

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But later, CSA-17 boards adopted staff recommendations and changed the system, charging more than $1,000 annually in addition to the approved fees. That number recently became $3,000 on top of the standard fees – all of it without a public vote.

The staff and its consultants justified the added costs by citing budget shortfalls, but it was actually milking the “public-private partnership” like a cash cow. The CSA-17

How it works in California is that the state received permission from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to increase the reimbursement of emergency ambulance transports by nearly 500%, from $339 to $1,600.

If denied, he will no doubt blame Trump, as he does for everything else. Trump should reject them and force California to (finally) get honest and make some hard choices — rather than continuing to seek other taxpayers’ largess to find a way out of the financial hole into which it has leapt.

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

The architects of Proposition 50 do not hide their intent. Their pitch is blunt: help stop Donald Trump by changing who controls the map. It is a bribe, not a policy argument. They are gambling that California’s antipathy toward Trump — he lost the state to Kamala Harris by twenty percentage points in 2024 — will lead voters to abandon fair districts. Californians are being asked to discard a reform earned through decades of civic effort.

That is what makes this measure indecent. It exploits the polarization the commission was meant to mitigate. It motivates voters who oppose a single man while forfeiting a safeguard against political corruption that protects everyone.

The ballot question is not whether one likes or loathes Trump; it is whether California will remain a state where voters choose their representatives or return to an era when politicians choose their voters.

The damage would fall hardest on rural counties already struggling to be

The right to independent redistricting is your shield against both parties’ excesses. If you surrender it today because it is convenient, you may never get it back when power shifts.

The moral of “Indecent Proposal” is simple: some offers, no matter how tempting, are not worth the cost. Proposition 50 is one of them. It tempts Californians to exchange integrity for vengeance, transparency for power, independence for obedience. The price is the end of fair representation in a state that once led the nation in redistricting reform.

The choice before voters is not about Trump or the next election. It is about whether California remains an honest, citizen-controlled republic. Proposition 50 asks you to give that up — for politics, for spite, for nothing. Decline the offer.

Keep your vote, your maps, and your dignity.

Garvin Walsh is a resident of Cardiff-by-the-Sea and an elected member of the San Diego County Republican Central Committee.

Truck plows into Encinitas gelato shop, injures boy

By Leo Place ENCINITAS

— A child was rescued from underneath a truck on Oct. 8 after the vehicle crashed into a gelato shop at the intersection of Coast Highway 101 and D Street in Encinitas.

A Chevy Silverado, driven by 64-year-old Edward De La Torre, was traveling northbound on South Coast Highway 101 when it rear-ended a Prius and then veered off the roadway. The truck drove onto the patio of the Gelato 101 business at 480 S. Coast Hwy 101 and collided with the building.

A 9-year-old boy, River Smith, who was inside the building at the time of the crash, was struck and trapped under the truck but was freed shortly after by first responders. He was transported to Rady Children’s Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

River suffered a broken arm and collarbone in the crash, according to his mother, Betsy Smith, and is recovering at home with his family.

De La Torre was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

The occupants of the Prius did not appear to be injured, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

As of Monday, the Chevy Silverado was still at the site of the collision.

Gelato 101 owner Da-

vid Arato said they are still awaiting information on the full extent of the damage, but the most important thing is that the boy survived.

“I want to say that the boy who got hit is going to be fine, miraculously,” Arato said last week. “We’re still waiting for the police to come to assess the damage, but it’s looking pretty bad. We’re just going to have to pick up the pieces.”

Heather Revens of Dana Point was driving southbound along Coast Highway 101 at the time of the crash and witnessed the

incident. She said the truck “plowed” into the Prius before jumping the curb and going straight into the gelato shop.

“This truck did not stop. There were no brakes,” Revens said. “It was the most shattering, crazy sound.”

Revens said the area was very busy with pedestrians at the time, and that multiple people immediately ran to the scene to help.

“It was Encinitas at 6 p.m., so it was packed,” she said.

Maurizio Carbone, owner of Maurizio’s Tratto-

ria Italiana across the street from Gelato 101, said it’s lucky that this didn’t happen during the summer or on a weekend, when there are even more kids at the gelato shop.

“A crash, it happens, because the intersection is really bad. But this one, I never seen something like that,” Carbone said.

Officials said the truck would stay inside the shop until a structural engineer evaluates the building’s condition and determines whether it’s safe.

On Oct. 13, Delatorre pleaded not guilty to driv-

ing under the influence and causing bodily injury during his arraignment in Vista Superior Court.

Delatorre made $100,000 bail over the weekend and has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor. He is facing a maximum of six years in prison — three for the felony charge of DUI causing injury, and another three for an enhancement for inflicting great bodily injury, according to a criminal complaint.

His next court hearing will be Oct. 21 at 8:30 a.m.

Hundreds of commu-

nity members have stepped up to support River and his family, with donations to cover hospital bills and a meal train.

On social media, Betsy Smith said her son is in good spirits and thanked the community for all its support.

“We are floored, there are no words to say how much this means to us,” she wrote.

Community members have also started a GoFundMe to support Gelato 101 as it rebuilds following the crash, with thousands of dollars already raised.

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OUSD continues rebuild push

Projects funded by $350M in voter backed bonds

Yardley reflected. “Small

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

— Several buildings across the Oceanside Unified School District are undergoing significant renovations and reconstruction over the next few years, including multiple campuses, the district office and an upcoming operations center project.

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lenging years, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Despite facing incredibly challenging times, we not only stabilized but grew — revitalizing events, expanding partnerships, and increasing visibility. I’m proud that the Chamber has become a more strategic and collaborative force in our community.”

Yardley leaves behind a Chamber that has evolved from a primarily event-driven organization to a strategic partner in local economic development, tourism and workforce readiness. Programs such as Rising Star, which honors outstanding high school seniors, and Visit Encinitas, which promotes tourism and community engagement, continue to expand the Chamber’s reach and impact.

“The Chamber’s great-

Carol Knight, a sea background in community another and with nonprof its in the area,” said Knight. “It’s creating meaningful partnerships that strengthen our entire community.”

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Knight’s priorities include growing membership, enhancing collaboration with local businesses, the City of Encinitas and the 101 Mainstreet organizations, and positioning Visit Encinitas as a true welcome center for residents and visitors alike.

“Encinitas is defined by its creative, surf, and wellness communities — that’s what makes us unique,” Knight said. “My vision is to celebrate that spirit while also investing in the next generation of leaders through programs like Young Professionals and Rising Star. Our future depends on empowering the businesses and people who make Encinitas thrive.”

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Work is underway at Pablo Tac School of the Arts, with completion expected by the end of October. The campus has undergone extensive modernization at the former San Luis Rey Elementary School site, following the relocation of students from Garrison Elementary there when that school closed in 2019.

Surfside Academy, formerly Ditmar School, and Jefferson Middle School are also in full modernization phases involving complete teardowns and rebuilds.

New structures are being built on vacant areas of both campuses while students remain in existing classrooms, which will be demolished once the new facilities are ready. At Surfside, the first phase — including the administration building and eight classrooms — is slated for completion this spring, according to district officials.

Both the Surfside and Jefferson projects are expected to finish in 2027.

The district is also planning a full rebuild of North

The school projects are funded by voter-approved Proposition H and Measure W bonds.

Approved in 2008, Proposition H authorized up to $195 million in general obligation bonds for school facility upgrades, allowing the district to continue work started under Proposition G. Measure W, passed in 2020, added up to $160 million for additional facility and grounds improvements.

Developer impact fees and property sale revenues are funding reconstruction of the district office, a $25 million project, and the operations center, estimated at $30 million.

Work on the new two-story district office, located on the same parcel as the existing one, is expected to wrap up early next year, with move-in anticipated in March. The current building will be demolished to make way for parking.

The district also submitted plans to rebuild its operations center across Mission Avenue and has been coordinating with city staff to advance the project.

“We’ve had a couple of meetings with the engineering department to go over the plans,” said Associate Superintendent of Business Services Todd McAteer. “They were able to give us city codes and requirements for permitting, and what they’d like to see in the final build. We worked with the architect, going back and forth with proposals, and will have a formal, final submission in December.”

The operations center houses maintenance and operations, transportation,

warehouse, nutrition and educational support services in a “smattering of buildings” on the 7.7-acre site, which also includes a print shop. According to a city application submitted in September, the current facility “no longer meets the capacity, safety, or operational standards required to effectively serve district schools,” and is “outdated and undersized, limiting the district’s ability to deliver essential services efficiently and reliably.”

Existing buildings range from post-World War II-era quonset huts to structures built in the 1970s and 1990s.

The new complex will consolidate operations into four buildings, reducing its footprint. The educational support services department will move into the new district office.

The project calls for a 26-foot-tall, one-story, 7,288-square-foot maintenance and operations building with workshops and offices; a 20-foot-tall, one-story, 7,893-squarefoot building with offices, a training room, print shop and support spaces; a 34-foot-tall, one-story, 14,475-square-foot warehouse with racking and cold storage; and a 32-foot-tall, one-story, 8,615-squarefoot transportation building with dispatch, driver facilities, maintenance bays and support areas.

Additional site work will include new parking, loading docks, pedestrian walkways, fencing, landscaping, utilities, photovoltaic structures, trash enclosures, biofiltration basins and lighting.

Like the district office project, construction will take place on a separate por-

tion of the property while existing buildings remain in use. Once complete, staff will relocate, and the old structures will be demolished.

McAteer said both projects will improve efficiency and save the district money over time.

The upgrades will also benefit employees and enhance the city’s appearance, he said.

“We’re excited to modernize workspaces for a lot of our employees,” McAteer said. “At the same time, it’s also a beautification for the city. These are going to be architecturally well-designed buildings. We’re also doing landscaping work, so the full projects are going to look very nice all around the city.”

OUSD Director of Communications Donald Bendz said the district prioritized its school sites first.

“All of our campuses will be updated and modernized in some way,” he said.

Bendz added that district staff also deserve better working environments.

“Many of our employees who have been here for decades – some who even went to school here – deserve these modern spaces,” he said.

Pedestrian hit, killed by car on I-15 in Bonsall

A predawn hit-and-run on Interstate 15 in northern San Diego County left a pedestrian dead Wednesday. The man was struck by a vehicle on the northbound side of the freeway near Old Highway 395 in Bonsall at about 12:30 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

Following the fatal impact, the motorist continued driving and left the area, the CHP reported. Investigators believe that the involved vehicle might have been a Mazda that was left with damage to its front end and undercarriage. The victim’s name was not released. Authorities urged anyone with information to call the CHP Oceanside office at 760643-3400.

Pets rescued in Vista

By City News Service

VISTA — The San Diego Humane Society and law enforcement officials conducted a days-long rescue operation at an abandoned Vista apartment last week, rescuing 11 dogs and two cats from hoarding conditions, according to authorities.

Animal workers and sheriff’s deputies responded to the two-bedroom apartment on Oct. 1 after the landlord, who had not seen the tenants for several weeks, called for help. The four-day rescue operation concluded Oct. 4.

According to SDHS personnel on the scene, the rescue was extremely challenging due to the amount of trash and debris filling the apartment. The dogs had created tunnels to move around inside the unit, which was stacked floor-to-ceiling with household items, they said.

The multi-day effort required additional staff, large dumpsters and deep cleaning, according to Humane Society officials.

The small dogs, including Pomeranians and Chihuahuas, were frightened and in poor condition, with fleas, skin issues and overgrown nails, authorities said.

They were receiving medical care at the SDHS’ Oceanside campus and have been placed under emergency boarding status as Humane Society officers continue to investigate the case. The team also plans to continue using traps and cameras to ensure all animals have been rescued from the property.

“This is a heartbreaking case, but we are grateful these animals are finally safe,” SDHS Chief of Humane Law Enforcement Jace Huggins said. “Sadly, situations like this happen when pet owners become overwhelmed or face personal challenges. If you or someone you know is struggling to care for pets, please reach out for help before it gets out of control.”

The mass intake comes at a time when the Humane Society is already at record levels of dog capacity, officials said. With the addition of the Vista rescue, the organization is now caring for 792 dogs.

Donations are accepted at sdhumane.org/.

City OKs ‘Ring’ design

to anchor Veterans Memorial Park

By Cameron Adams CARLSBAD —

The Carlsbad City Council has unanimously approved the design of a large circular sculpture that will anchor Veterans Memorial Park and serve as a space for reflection and meditation.

“The Ring,” designed by Gordon Huether Studios, will be a 16-foot-tall, 20-foot-wide metal structure that widens at the base. The art piece will be installed on the northwest corner of the park, angled so the opening faces west toward Agua Hedionda Lagoon.

Veterans Memorial Park is a 93.7-acre site currently under development, bordered by Faraday Avenue to the south and west and portions of Whitman Way to the north.

The undeveloped land includes steep slopes and natural habitat areas near the Pacific View Apartments and The Crossings at Carlsbad golf course.

Craddock Stropes, the city’s cultural arts manager, said “The Ring” is meant to provide a “contemplative space” and “a symbolic portal that frames the horizon and invites stillness, introspection and connection with beautiful sweeping views of our lagoon and Carlsbad beyond.”

Stropes said the piece is designed to honor veterans’ service and reflect “a commitment to duty, unity and remembrance” through its continuous form.

“It offers a sacred moment of pause where past,

present and future are held in quiet reverence,” she said.

The interior of the sculpture will feature three metal strips on each side — a subtle reference to the military branches and a deterrent to skateboarding or biking inside “The Ring.”

Councilmember Kevin Shin, who represents the district where the park is located and is a Marine Corps veteran and former defense contractor, said the artwork symbolizes closure.

“When you come back, you don’t feel like you ever have closure,” Shin said.

The design process began in 2018 and included multiple rounds of public input. Nearly 600 people with ties to Carlsbad provided feedback between April 24 and June 4, according to city records.

Nick Stupin, the city’s parks planning manager, said the park will include northern and southern sections connected by trails and an inclusive playground. The southern section will feature a rustic bike trail and other amenities.

The northern section, which will house “The Ring,” will center around Memorial Plaza. Plans include memorial panels dedicated to each of the six military branches, bronze inlays with their slogans, ADA-accessible parking — “more than is standard,” Stupin said — and a prominent American flag.

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Bonsall honors life of child ‘hero’

By Samantha Nelson BONSALL

— The Bonsall Elementary School community is mourning the loss of a young student while honoring his legacy as a local hero.

all the field trips,” Kurner-Yonker wrote.

Raiden is survived by his parents, Ruby-Ann and Michael Soriano, and his sister, Arianna.

anie Burkholder said she hoped the flag would be “as big as this building,” referring to City Hall.

Huether, a Napa-based artist and former Napa City Planning Commission member, was unable to attend Tuesday’s meeting because he was in New York for another unveiling.

In August, he told the Arts Commission that Memorial Plaza would “not only honor our veterans, but also give a place to gather for all kinds of activities.”

“What I was really trying to do was frame a really beautiful, contemplative view that you just want to stop and sit and enjoy — maybe even meditate a little bit,” Huether said.

The Arts Commission unanimously approved the design in August.

Next steps include detailed design drawings and installation to coincide with the park’s opening.

Stupin said the city’s Parks and Recreation Department will collaborate with Huether’s team on landscape design and ADA accessibility around the sculpture.

Councilmember Teresa Acosta said the artwork reminded her of the framed view of the Mediterranean Sea from the home of surrealist artist Salvador Dalí in Port Lligat, Spain.

“Our view is going to be better from our Ring,” Acosta said. “Just really contemplative — looking out over the ocean and Carlsbad.”

Born March 10, 2017, Raiden James Soriano was an 8-year-old student at Bonsall Elementary who had just begun his third-grade year in August. He was proud to be left-handed and to have two dimples — both unique traits — and enjoyed Roblox and Naruto.

About a month into the new school year, Raiden suffered an unexpected medical emergency. For several weeks, his family, friends and classmates held out hope that he would recover.

Although he died on Sept. 27, he left behind what his family and community consider a heroic legacy through the gift of organ donation.

According to a GoFundMe page organized by Charlotte Kurner-Yonker, a parent of one of Raiden’s classmates, his left kidney and liver were donated to an 8-year-old girl in Southern California, his right kidney and pancreas to a 40-year-old man in Wisconsin, and his heart to a 4-year-old girl in Colorado.

Raiden is remembered for being “funny, kind and genuine.”

“My son was thrilled to be in his class again this year, and I was thrilled to know his parents would be there for volunteering and

“Ruby-Ann and Michael are truly incredible and without a doubt have raised two amazing children, who would give the shirts off their back,” Kurner-Yonker added.

In a recent school newsletter, Bonsall Elementary Principal Allison Fortney thanked the school community for supporting the Soriano family through their grief.

“This has been an incredibly difficult time for our community, yet in the midst of sorrow, I am reminded of the true meaning of community — coming together in compassion, strength and support for one another,” Fortney wrote.

Victim ID’d in fatal traffic crash

Authorities this week publicly identified a woman killed when a pickup truck struck her and a male companion as they were walking at night in Ramona.

The westbound 1997 Toyota T100 hit Ashley Dietze, 35, and the 42-yearold man as they were crossing a dimly lit stretch of roadway in the 700 block of Main Street shortly before 9:30 p.m. Oct. 11, according to the county.

Dietze died at the scene and the man was taken to Palomar Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. The 19-year-old driver of the truck and a 17-yearold boy riding in it were uninjured, according to CHP.

Historical society highlights ‘invisible’ services

By Staff ENCINITAS

— If anything can illustrate the concept of public goods, an Encinitas Historical Society board member said, it’s the sewer system.

With that introduction, General Manager Mike Thornton of the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority on Oct. 4 recounted the decades-long evolution of wastewater treatment in Encinitas and Solana Beach.

Thornton’s talk in the 1883 Schoolhouse provided a vivid example for the society’s Public Goods Initiative, which seeks to “make the invisible visible” by identifying essential services and amenities created

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through collective action and shared investment.

Before the 1950s, Thornton said, wastewater management for local residents and businesses was largely an individual responsibility — typically handled by septic tanks or, in some cases, with discharges directly into creeks, lagoons and the ocean. As the region’s population grew, so did public health concerns about these methods.

For Cardiff-by-the-Sea, the first publicly owned treatment plant was built in 1957. The plant employed basic processes before discharging effluent into the San Elijo Lagoon. Around

the same time, Solana Beach constructed a similar facility on the lagoon’s southern shoreline.

In the early ’60s, to keep wastewater out of the lagoon, local communities pooled resources to build a facility outside the tidal reach and equipped with an ocean outfall pipeline extending 4,000 feet offshore. The San Elijo Water Pollution Control Facility opened on Manchester Avenue in 1965.

During the 1970s, population growth and new clean water laws spurred major upgrades to increase capacity and improve treatment standards as collaboration expanded to inland

communities.

In 1986, with the incorporation of Encinitas and Solana Beach, the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority formed with two City Councilmembers from each of the two cities serving on its Board of Directors. The local leadership brought a renewed focus on resource recovery, sustainability and system reliability.

After continued treatment upgrades during the 1990s, the San Elijo JPA in 2000 opened its recycled water utility. Today, the system produces more than 500 million gallons per year of drought-resistant, recycled water for irrigation and industrial uses in Encinitas,

Solana Beach, Del Mar and parts of Rancho Santa Fe.

The system reduces reliance on imported water while minimizing ocean discharges — a milestone in local sustainability, Thornton said.

Some historical society board members said they recalled the days of outhouses and septic tanks.

“Your program and facilities are working so well, you don’t even think about them,” said Chairman Jim Filanc.

“Sewer systems may be hidden,” said Public Goods Initiative Manager Susan Sage, “but they show us something vital about public goods.”

Pets of the Week

COLLEGE GRADUATES

The following students graduated over the summer from their respective universities: Nicholas MacDonald of Carlsbad and Sachitt Arora, Nian Liu and Shlok Rajyaguru of San Diego from the Georgia Institute of Technology; and Lisa Dinh of San Diego from James Madison University in Virginia.

Business news and special achievements for North San Diego County. Send information via email to community@ coastnewsgroup.com. DR. XIN JIN of Scripps Research will receive up to $8.6 mil-

HONOR SOCIETY

Simon Graff Zivin of Del Mar was recently elected into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at the University of Southern California.

LIGHTHOUSE AWARDS

The Escondido Union High School District recently awarded its 2025 Lighthouse Award to the following employees who go above and beyond in their work: Lauren Dobbs, school counselor at Del Lago Academy; Joanna Sanchez, administrative assistant at the District Service Center; Gerardo

Ochoa Arteaga, clerk at the Escondido Adult School; Jess McCutchen, social science teacher at Escondido High School; Jason Jacobs, principal at Escondido High School; Rita Guerra, school counselor at Orange Glen High School; Jennifer Franey, English teacher and literacy and project-based learning teach on special assignment at San Pasqual High School; Tracey Greer, college and career readiness teacher at San Pasqual High School; and Travis Ratliff, physical education teacher and ASSETS coordinator at Valley High School.

CHAMBER CEO

The Encinitas Cham-

ber of Commerce has appointed Carol Knight as its new chief executive officer of both the Encinitas Chamber and Visit Encinitas as of Nov. 1. She succeeds Sherry Yardley, who will continue supporting the organization in an advisory role through the end of the year.

PEACE CORPS

Cortland Fry of Solana Beach was recently sworn in as an official volunteer in the Community Economic Development sector of Peace Corps Costa Rica. He graduated from Torrey Pines High School in 2016 where he played rugby, then served a two-year Spanish-speaking mission in Jacksonville, Florida with

the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He received his bachelor’s degree in finance from Utah Valley University in 2024, then served as a research analyst fellow in the Utah Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget until May of this year. He spent the last three months in San Jose, Costa Rica, in an intensive pre-service training program. He will serve the next two years in his new role there.

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access for their employees.

SCRIPPS RESEARCHER

Astrophysicist Mansi Kasliwal has been appointed as the new director of the Palomar Observatory. She is the first woman to lead the facility, which is located on Palomar Mountain in North County. Her priorities include supporting staff and embracing emerging technologies in the field. Celebrating its 77th anniversary this year, the observatory is open to the public and offers a museum and guided tours of its facility.

CALSAVERS CHAMPION

Escondido-based Wicker Law Group has been recognized by the California State Treasurer’s Office as a “CalSavers Champion” for taking early action to expand retirement savings

Scripps Research Associate Professor Dr. Xin Jin has been named one of just 30 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Freeman Hrabowski Scholars, a national recognition that honors excellence in biomedical research and commitment to mentoring the next generation of scientists. Jin will receive up to $8.6 million over 10 years to advance her groundbreaking work using genomic tools to map how genetic variation shapes the brain, which could pave the way for new therapies for neurological conditions.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Solana Beach Community Connections, a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to helping seniors age safely in their homes, is seeking new volunteers to expand its programs and strengthen community support. Programs include book clubs, monthly game days, educational workshops on topics like emergency preparedness and Medicare changes, and seasonal outreach including holiday baskets for isolated seniors. Flexible scheduling allows community members of all ages to participate, and no prior experience is required. For more information, visit www.SolanaBeachCC.org, call 858284-6619, or email info@ solanabeachcc.org.

GOBBLEDYGOOK is pet of the Week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He is a 5-year-old, 17-pound, male Chihuahua mix. He was adopted but returned after three days. The adopter says that Gobbledygook was very sweet. He slept in bed with her and her elderly poodle all night. He enjoyed it when she petted him. He appeared to be house trained, and he let the adopter know when he needed to go out. He is a sensitive, medium-energy dog who loves toys. His $145 adoption fee includes a medical exam, neuter, up-to-date vaccinations, registered microchip and a one-year license. For more information, stop by RCHS at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call 760-753-6413 or visit SDpets.org.

PEANUT is the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s pet of the week. He is a 6-month-old, male hound-shepherd blend with a white, brown and black coat.

Peanut can be a bit shy when you first meet him, but underneath his timid exterior is a loving and playful pup looking for a trustworthy teammate to share his life.

Peanut’s adoption fee is $399 plus a $36 microchipping fee. All pets adopted from HWAC are altered and up-to-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped for identification.

Visit HWAC at 6523 Helen Woodward Way in Rancho Santa Fe. Kennels are open Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (by appointment only). For more information, call 858-756-4117, option #1 or visit animalcenter.org.

RUPERT is the San Diego Humane Society’s pet of the week. He is a 2-yearold, 75-pound male Siberian husky mix with a white coat. Rupert is an active and energetic pup with a zest for life that he is waiting to share with a new family. He is working on managing his excitement and will benefit from adopters who can continue his positive reinforcement training and provide plenty of exercise and mental enrichment. He has a good history of living with children and will do best with kids over 8 due to his high energy levels.

Rupert’s adoption fee is $150. He is at the Escondido campus. Fees include spay/ neuter services, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, an incentive for pet insurance and a license for residence. For questions, visit sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619-299-7012.

Carlsbad OKs park turf upgrade

Council opts for artificial surfaces over natural grass

By Cameron Adams CARLSBAD —

The city will move forward with replacing the synthetic turf multi-purpose field at Poinsettia Community Park with another artificial surface, despite objections from local environmental advocates.

The park, located near Pacific Rim Elementary School and accessible from Hidden Valley Road, first switched from natural grass to synthetic turf in 2004. That surface was replaced in 2015.

After 11 years of heavy use, “that turf is nearing the end of its useful life,” said Parks and Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster.

Lancaster said field users generally prefer synthetic turf, noting that those fields are booked first and that demand often exceeds availability.

“Frankly, we have a greater demand than we have supply of athletic fields,” Lancaster said.

According to city estimates, a natural grass field would be playable only about 80% of the time compared with synthetic turf, due to rainfall and maintenance schedules.

Environmental advocates urged the city to return to natural grass, arguing that synthetic turf contributes to microplastic pollution, generates more heat and poses safety risks. They also said reclaimed water could reduce the need for grass irrigation.

“Safe Healthy Playing Fields is asking for you to pivot away from plastic,” said Dianne Woelke, a retired nurse and board member of the organization. “There is nothing eco-friendly about plastic.”

Woelke said synthetic fields shed microblades of polymer grass over time through regular use, with those plastics eventually entering sewers and waterways, causing significant downstream effects.

Mayor Keith Blackburn thanked environmental advocates for supporting natural grass, but said he disagreed with their position.

“I just don’t see eye to eye on this particular is-

Vista unveils new Wíivay Park

City, tribe honor Luiseño heritage, Indigenous people

By Leo Place

VISTA — City and tribal leaders celebrated the opening of a new pocket park along the Vista Conservancy Trail on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, offering visitors a chance to enjoy recreational features, natural landscape, and cultural education.

sue,” Blackburn said.

Mayor Pro Tem Priya Bhat-Patel said she was initially inclined toward natural grass but was persuaded by the water requirements.

“Hearing that it’s 3 million gallons is a lot of water, specifically for our region and where we’re at with regards to a drought,” Bhat-Patel said.

The City Council voted 4-1 to approve replacing the turf with a new product manufactured by TenCate, based in the Netherlands, and to seek installation bids.

Councilmember Teresa Acosta thanked staff for their presentation and preparedness, but voted against the measure.

“These are really important values to me, they always have been,” Acosta said. “I know that it’s not sustainable to add more plastic to our environment. Plastic is an unnatural substance.”

City estimates showed similar 24-year costs for both options — $4.24 million for the TenCate surface versus $4.25 million for natural grass.

The selected turf, TenCate Pivot, contains no added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS, or “forever chemicals”) and no infill materials such as crumb rubber or walnut shells. City testing found no PFAS in the water passing through the material.

Nick Stupin, the city’s parks planning manager, said the lack of those components “greatly reduces the health concerns and environmental impacts to the project.”

The surface is made of a low-density, porous material that helps reduce heat and features single-polymer blades designed for durability and recyclability. The turf comes with a 12year warranty, compared to the previous surface’s 8-year lifespan.

The same product is used at Santee Sportsplex and Leo Carrillo Elementary School.

According to Parks Services Manager Todd Reece, installation will take about two months, with completion expected by winter 2026.

The project’s $2.2 million cost is already budgeted through the city’s Infrastructure Replacement Fund, according to city documents.

The park is located on the former site of a Luiseño village, once known as Wíivay, or a Luiseño Place. The Luiseño people are the Indigenous people of what is now Southern California, who refer to themselves as the Payómkawichum, or People of the West.

Wíivay Park is located along the Vista Conservancy Trail, which starts at Brengle Terrace Park and follows along Buena Vista Creek to Wildwood Park.

During the park’s development, the city discovered cultural artifacts onsite, including milling stones used by people in the past to grind food and other materials.

The San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians was heavily involved in creating the park to ensure the protection of sensitive cultural artifacts.

The park features a small loop trail, exercise stations including yoga pads, seating areas, and various markers and placards identifying native vegetation and the contributions of the Luiseño people.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday included members of the Vista City

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Council and the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, who spoke about the park’s importance in highlighting the cultural legacy of Indigenous people who call North County their ancestral home.

In addition to the San Luis Rey, North County was historically home to six other tribes, including the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians, the Pala Band of Mission Indians, the Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians, the Pechanga Band of Indians, and the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians.

Other attendees to the event included representatives for the Buena Vista Audubon Society, the Vista Unified School District, the Vista Chamber of Commerce, and various city departments, including the Vista Fire Department, the City Manager’s Office, and the Sheriff’s Office.

The project was partly funded by Proposition 68, the 2018 state parks and water bond.

Wíivay Park is located at 740 Paseo Buena Vista, near the intersection of East Vista Way and Townsite Drive.

NCTD suspends coastal service

The North County Transit District will suspend all coastal rail service to perform routine railroad maintenance and major infrastructure work next weekend, it was announced this week.

The suspension will take place on Oct. 25 and 26 for Coaster service between San Diego and Oceanside. Regularly scheduled service will resume the morning after the closure, according to NCTD officials.

“Weekend closures occur periodically throughout the year on a pre- determined schedule to provide construction crews the opportunity to work safely on and along the rail line to complete preventative maintenance improvements and advance major railroad construction projects,’’ the NCTD said in a statement.

Work will occur in the following locations:

• Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Phase 5;

• Track Maintenance - Santa Fe Depot and between Sorrento Valley and Rose Canyon;

• Signal OptimizationCarlsbad and;

• San Diego LOSSAN Rail Realignment ProjectLos Penasquitos Lagoon. More information on weekend closures can be found at GoNCTD.com Alerts.

Joseph Lee Ogilvie Carlsbad October 5, 2025

Beatriz M. Esparza Escondido October 4, 2025

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CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (10/17, 10/31 etc.) 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

PROJECT NAME: 973 Saxony Temporary Trailer CDP; CASE NUMBER: CDP-0081842025; FILING DATE: July 15, 2025; APPLICANT: Sam Wilson; LOCATION: 973 Saxony Road (APN: 254-361-05); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A coastal development permit for allowing the temporary use of a recreation vehicle on property to support renovation of existing residence; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 3 Zone (R3) and Coastal Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a signi cant e ect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a signi cant e ect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.

STAFF CONTACT: Grant Yamamoto, Contract Assistant Planner: (760) 633-2815 or gyamamoto@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

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

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

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

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Title Order No. : LTTSG2500140 Trustee Sale No. : 88241 Loan No. : 399511983 APN : 181-20133-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/10/2024 . 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 11/10/2025 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 4/18/2024 as Instrument No. 2024-0095982 in book N/A, page N/A of o cial records in the O ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by: RICHARD M. ALVAREZ AND LINDA LOPEZ-ALVAREZ, TRUSTEES, OF THE ALVAREZ FAMILY TRUST DATED MAY 15, 2001 , as Trustor SEE ATTACHED

EXHIBIT “B” , 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: 650 SUNRISE DR E VISTA, CA 92084. 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: $1,035,163.29 (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: 10/9/2025

CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE, as Trustee 8190 EAST KAISER BLVD., ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92808 PHONE: 714-283-2180 FOR TRUSTEE SALE

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CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALIST IS A DEBT COLLECTOR

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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.

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 (10/17, 10/31 etc.) 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

PROJECT NAME: Iyengar/Leal Residence Attached ADU; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-007964-2025; FILING DATE: March 10, 2025; APPLICANT: Srinivas S. Iyengar, Trustee of the Iyengar Revocable Trust; LOCATION: 2137 Cambridge Avenue (APN: 260411-50); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A coastal development permit for an attached accessory dwelling unit; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 11 Zone (R11), Hillside/Inland Blu Overlay Zone, Special Study 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 these criteria. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply and no historical resources will be impacted by the proposed development.

STAFF CONTACT: Grant Yamamoto, Contract Assistant Planner: (760) 633-2815 or gyamamoto@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025, 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.

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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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. 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.# 88241. 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 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 88241 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): 181-201-33-00 THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA IN COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28 AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 11 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL 4 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 3045, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1974; THENCE ALONG THE PROLONGATION OF THE WEST LINE THEREOF NORTH 00°20’01” WEST, 138.03 FEET (RECORD, NORTH 00°25’02” WEST, 138.29 FEET), TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SUNRISE LINE OF SUNRISE DRIVE, SHOWN ON MAP NO. 2171 OF AVOCADO HEIGHTS; THENCE, ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE, NORTH 30°07’47” EAST, 6.77 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE NORTHWESTERLY WITH A RADIUS OF 120.00 FEET; THENCE, NORTHERLY, ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 30°30’00”, 63.88 FEET; THENCE, NORTH 00°22’13” WEST, 67.04 FEET, TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE, CONCAVE EASTERLY WITH A RADIUS OF 417.41 FEET; THENCE, NORTHERLY, ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 03°04’02”, 22.35

FEET, TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF SUNRISE DRIVE, AS SHOWN ON SAID MAP NO. 2171 AND THE NORTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 9957, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, APRIL 24, 1980; THENCE, ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 9957, SOUTH 89°39’09” EAST, 378.59 FEET, TO AN EXTENDED LINE PARALLEL WITH AND 20.00 FEET WESTERLY, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM THE WESTERLY LINE OF PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 3045, SAID WESTERLY LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 00°10’16” EAST; THENCE, SOUTH 00°10’16” EAST, ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE, 195.17 FEET; THENCE, NORTH 85°32’41” EAST, 20.06 FEET, TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 9957, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SAID PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 3045; THENCE SOUTH 00°10’16” EAST, TO AND ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF PARCEL 2 OF SAID PARCEL MAP NO. 3045, 101.63 FEET, TO AN ANGLE POINT THEREIN; THENCE, ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCELS 2 AND 4 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 3045, NORTH 89°33’10” WEST, 418.31 FEET (RECORD NORTH 89°35’16” WEST, 419.81 FEET), TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Legal description is Pursuant to Parcel A of Certi cate of Compliance recorded December 3, 2004 as Instrument No. 2004-1142252 of O cial Records.   Exhibit “B” LENDER LISTING At tenants in common Lender Name Fractional Owneship As Tenants in Common Michael Gorenberg, an unmarried man $460,000.00/$920,000.00ths Scott Roger Gordon, Trustee of The Jana Lyn Gordon and Scott Roger Gordon Revocable Trust Dated 02/11/13 $360,000.00/$920,000.00ths Siva Uppalapati and Padma Uppalapati, as CO-Trustees of the Uppasana22 Family Trust, U/A dated November 8, 2022 $50,000.00/$920,000.00ths Twin Rivers Capital, a California Corporation $50,000.00/$920,000.00ths $0.00/$920,000.00ths STOX 955225_88241 10/17/2025, 10/24/2025, 10/31/2025 CN 31295

T.S. No. 25-74997 APN: 218-102-12-63 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/10/2021. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a 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 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, 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: ROBERT A. MOORE, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS LAW, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 9/9/2021, as Instrument No. 2021-0637135, of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, Date of Sale: 11/14/2025 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Entrance of the East County Regional Center, East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $293,650.39 Note: Because the Bene ciary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N #.: 218102-12-63 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. 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) 976-3916 or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the 25-74997. 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

CITY OF VISTA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE EXISTENCE OF PUBLIC NUISANCE

Notice is hereby given that on 28th day of October, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. the City Council of Vista will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers of the Vista City Council, located at 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, California, to ascertain whether certain premises situated in the City of Vista, State of California, known and designated as 1820 E Vista Way (APN 171-232-09-00), constitutes a public nuisance subject to abatement by the rehabilitation of such premises or by the repair or demolition of buildings or structures situated thereon. If said premises, in whole or in part, are found to constitute a public nuisance as de ned by Section 1001.1 of the Uniform Housing Code and Section 16.12.010 of the Vista Development Code, and if the same are not promptly abated by the owner, such nuisances may be abated by municipal authorities and the rehabilitation, repair or demolition will be assessed upon such premises and such cost will constitute a lien upon such land until paid.

Said alleged violations consist of the following:

1. Electrical service removed due to immediate life-safety hazards.

2. Multiple exposed energized conductors on the interior and exterior of the dwelling and garage.

3. Exposed and unprotected wiring throughout the structure.

4. Improper plumbing connections, including a shower not properly tied into the sewer main line.

5. Missing exterior siding, insulation, and interior drywall with damaged framing members.

6. Exposed energized jumpers installed to bypass the electric meter.

7. Main entrance door barricaded shut with a steel bar from the interior.

8. Broken windows resulting in inadequate weather protection.

9. Exterior egress door lacking a proper landing.

10. Unpermitted room addition at the main entrance.

11. Exterior footing failure and failing structural components on load-bearing walls.

Said methods of abatement available are: Prior to re-occupancy or reconnection of electrical power, the above-listed violations must be corrected under proper building permits issued by the City of Vista. The owner shall, within 30 days, have a licensed engineer evaluate the dwelling to determine whether the structure can be repaired or must be demolished. If the engineer determines the structure is unsafe to repair, demolition of the dwelling will be required under permit.

All persons having any objection to, or interest in said matters are hereby noti ed to attend a meeting of the City Council of the City of Vista to be held on October 28, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. when testimony and evidence will be heard and given due consideration.

Kathy Valdez, City Clerk

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) 976-3916, or visit this internet website tracker. auction.com/sb1079, using the 25-74997 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.

Dated: 10/6/2025 ZBS LAW, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920For Sale Information: (855) 9763916 www.auction.com Ryan Bradford, Trustee Sale O cer This o ce is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 45450 Pub dates 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31291

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-22910466-NJ Order No.: 220116416-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/15/2015. 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): GARY HOOD AND NANCY HOOD, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP

Recorded: 4/17/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0186043 of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California; Date of Sale: 11/24/2025 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the statue, located at 250 E. Main St., El Cajon, CA 92020

Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $387,409.98 The purported property address is: 5422 KIPLING LANE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008

Assessor’s Parcel No. : 212-10237-00 All bidders, at the date, time, and place of the scheduled sale, will be required to show satisfactory support to the auctioneer of their ability to pay the amount they intend to bid, unless arrangements have been made with the trustee prior to the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you

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should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA22-910466-NJ. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the

CITY OF CARLSBAD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you, because your interest may be a ected, that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, to consider approving a CEQA Exemption Determination and a Coastal Development Permit Amendment, Conditional Use Permit, and Planned Development Permit to allow for the conversion of an existing three-story, 98-guest room hotel into a 98-unit multi-family dwelling. The project site includes 123 uncovered surface parking spaces. The existing swimming pool and spa will remain on site for future residences, and new active community recreation spaces, including a dog run and pickleball courts, are proposed. The applicant is seeking to qualify the project under Government Code §65915 et seq., the State Density Bonus Law, which would entitle the developer to increase the density of the project in return for designating at least 5% of the base dwelling units (7 units of 98 units) a ordable to very low-income households. The project has proposed 7 very low-income units, 5 low-income units and 3 moderate-income units, which satis es both the State Density Bonus Law and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance requirements. The developer has chosen to convert the existing 98 guest rooms into 98 residential units, rather than the 150 units allowed under State law. The project is also proposing 4 density bonus waivers. The 2.7-acre project site is located at 5010 Avenida Encinas, within the Mello II Segment of the city’s Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 3 and more particularly described as: THAT PORTION OF LOT H OF RANCHO AQUA HEDIONDA, IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 823, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, NOV. 16, 1896.

Whereas, on Aug. 20, 2025, the City of Carlsbad Planning Commission voted unanimously with the six commissioners present to recommend approval of the CEQA Exemption Determination and a Coastal Development Permit Amendment, Conditional Use Permit, and Planned Development Permit.

Environmental Action: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an exemption determination is recommended for adoption in compliance with CEQA 15332, Class 32, In-Fill Development Projects.

Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public hearing. Copies of the sta report will be available on and after Friday Oct. 24, 2025, on the city’s website at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas. If you have any questions, please contact Senior Planner Lauren Yzaguirre in the Planning Division at (442)339-2634 or lauren.yzaguirre@carlsbadca.gov. The meeting can be viewed online at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas or on the city’s cable channel. In addition, written comments may be submitted to the City Council at or prior to the hearing via U.S. Mail to the attention of O ce of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or via email to clerk@carlsbadca.gov.

If you challenge the Coastal Development Permit Amendment, Conditional Use Permit, and Planned Development Permit in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad, Attn: City Clerk’s O ce, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, at or prior to the public hearing.

CASE FILE: AMEND 2024-0008 / CUP 2024-0009 / PUD 2024-0009 / DEV99017

CASE NAME: INNS OF AMERICA

PUBLISH: FRIDAY, OCT. 17, 2025 CITY OF CARLSBAD | CITY COUNCIL

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: CA22-910466-NJ to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE

OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as de ned in Section 2924m of the

California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required a davit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day

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following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below

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Nitrous DUIs on the rise

By City News Service REGION

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There has been a recent increase in DUI cases involving drivers under the influence of nitrous oxide — commonly referred to as “whippets’’ — including three fatality cases in San Diego County over the past year, authorities said.

While nitrous oxide is legal for a variety of purposes ranging from medical to culinary, California has criminalized the recreational use of the drug, which involves inhaling the gas.

Statewide, possession of nitrous oxide for recreational purposes or being under the influence of the drug for recreational purposes is a misdemeanor offense.

But prosecutors say charging nitrous oxide-related DUI cases presents unique challenges, as toxicology tests might not detect the drug because it leaves the user’s system so quickly.

Since October of last year, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Crime Lab has received 29 cases for inhalant testing regarding drivers suspected of operating vehicles while under the influence of nitrous oxide. Eight of those cases led to felony charges, while 18 involved crashes.

Three of those felony cases included DUI homicide-related charges, while the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office says it did not file any charges for fatality cases involving the suspected use of nitrous oxide during the previous year.

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said, “The increase we’re seeing of drivers abusing this drug is extremely concerning, and it’s important that we curb this trend before it gets worse. We’re currently prosecuting three cases that include evidence of DUI drivers believed to have done ‘whippets’ before the separate crashes that killed or seriously injured their passengers or other drivers.

“People need to know that possessing these nitrous oxide canisters with the intention of abusing them is against the law.’’

Some California cities and counties have also enacted local bans and restrictions on its recreational use or sale for such purposes, though the D.A.’s Office said no such ordinance is in place in San Diego.

Officials also say among the obstacles to curbing the drug’s use are retailers and online influencers who promote nitrous oxide products to young people.

Escondido officials debate fireworks, traffic, cannabis

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO —

The City Council took a proactive approach to addressing traffic and fireworks issues while proceeding more cautiously on expanding Measure I investments and implementing cannabis policy during a workshop with staff last month.

In March, council members outlined their priorities for the year. When they reconvened for a second workshop on Sept. 24, they added items that included tackling traffic issues, curbing illegal fireworks, developing a formal plan for sister city relationships, and finding ways to help more people experiencing homelessness get off the streets.

Deputy Mayor Consuelo Martinez said traffic and pedestrian safety have long been problems in Escondido.

“It breaks my heart that we have so many pedestrian fatalities,” Martinez said.

“It’s a huge issue in Escondido and has been for a long time.”

Martinez, who represents District 1, said state Route 78 runs through her district and clogs several arterial streets, including Lincoln Avenue. She also raised concerns about bicycle safety, noting many riders do not wear helmets, and warned of a growing e-bike presence.

“We haven’t had an issue with e-bikes like the coast has, but it’s coming,” she said.

Fireworks were also a major concern for Martinez.

“I feel like we’re lagging on firework safety,” she said.

Councilmember Joe Garcia echoed concerns about traffic, fireworks and homelessness.

Councilmember Christian Garcia said that while the city has addressed several homeless “hot spots,” the problem appears to be spreading and becoming more visible.

Thanks to Measure I — the voter-approved 1-cent sales tax initiative — the city has been working to fill staff vacancies that previously limited project progress.

City Manager Sean McGlynn said he hopes to hire a new development services director by next month so Deputy City Manager Chris McKinney can return to the city manager’s office.

“I need to restore capacity not just in other parts of the organization but back in the city manager’s office so we can really start to track these things long term,” McGlynn said.

McGlynn said the council will need to have more policy discussions about traffic, fireworks and drone enforcement in the future.

Council members also discussed adding new homeless shelter beds and other ways to help people off the streets. Both staff and council members noted that the city has invested heavily in homelessness initiatives — such as expanding the COPPS team for outreach and clearing encampments — but public perception still calls for visible results.

“I think people would be blown away if they saw the real cost of this issue in the city,” Mayor Dane White said. “I don’t think people take into consideration the whole scope of it. What we’re being judged on is: are we seeing more or fewer people on the streets, and I think we need to make the changes to reflect that.”

McGlynn also sought more direction from the

council on how Measure I funds should be spent. He said he has treated the sales tax as restricted for public safety purposes, but legally, it can be used for any general government function.

“Legally, you can do anything with this funding source. There is no legal restriction on the council,” he said.

One possibility is allocating funds to community events.

Christian Garcia said Measure I funds should stay focused on the initiative’s original priorities — public safety, infrastructure and homelessness — though some event funding could align with those goals.

McGlynn noted that the city has shifted essential services from the general fund to Measure I, but since it’s a temporary 20year tax, the city must plan for how to sustain those services once the tax expires.

Ultimately, the council agreed to focus on balancing the general fund — which continues to face a deficit — before making any changes to Measure I allocations.

As for cannabis, discussion of placing a business tax measure on the 2026 ballot stalled due to insufficient support. Three council members — White, Martinez and Christian Garcia — backed the idea, while Joe Garcia and Councilmember Judy Fitzgerald opposed it.

Fitzgerald said allowing cannabis businesses could invite “seedy” activity and increase robberies.

“I don’t want a cannabis sign hanging next to the Mercedes-Benz sign,” she said. “I just don’t think this is good overall — it’s a quick buck.”

Arrest made in thefts

By City News Service

CARLSBAD — A

65-year-old woman who was arrested last week faces at least 10 felony charges for a series of alleged thefts amounting to nearly $100,000 in merchandise from an Under Armour outlet store in Carlsbad.

For five months, detectives partnered with the security team at the Under Armour store to track down Yvonne Tran, who was arrested on Oct. 1 in connection with more than 40 separate thefts from the retailer, according to the Carlsbad Police Department.

Police said they discovered Under Armour merchandise at Tran’s home that matched the description and approximate amount after serving a search warrant.

Tran was booked into jail on suspicion of at least 10 counts of grand theft.

A description of the merchandise was not immediately available, but the investigation remained ongoing.

Councilmember Joe Garcia said his experience in Las Vegas shaped his opposition.

“I couldn’t walk down the street without the smell,” he said, adding that dispensaries seemed to be everywhere.

Garcia said Las Vegas no longer feels family-friendly because of cannabis use and described residents using marijuana at his mobile home community’s pool, though he did not report them.

Both Fitzgerald and Garcia said cannabis could encourage youth use.

White countered that legal dispensaries operate differently from illicit ones, citing Vista’s 11 legal shops.

“Children do not buy cannabis from a dispensary,” White said. “It’s nearly impossible.”

White said he found no reports of robberies or sales to minors at Vista’s licensed dispensaries and noted Vista Mayor Joe Franklin’s positive reassessment of legalization.

“There’s an argument to be made that if you’re doing it the correct way, you’re actually doing more to protect children,” White said. “We’re not preventing anybody from getting it now by ignoring it.”

White said Escondido should take control of the issue and draft its own cannabis business tax before a citizen-led initiative forces the matter, as happened in Vista and Encinitas.

For now, the mayor plans to assemble a subcommittee to explore options for a potential 2026 cannabis ballot measure.

The council would need four members to place a cannabis business tax before voters.

Authorities urged anyone with information regarding the thefts to call the CPD.

Ballena fire measures lifted

A wildfire sparked by a traffic accident just east of Ramona continued to burn through the night, but no structural damage or injuries were reported last Friday as crews halted its spread.

The blaze, named the Rancho Fire, erupted about 1 p.m. on Oct. 9 when a vehicle veered off state Route 78 near Casner Road in the Ballena area, overturned, caught fire and ignited roadside vegetation, according to Cal Fire.

As of 7:10 a.m. Oct. 10, the blaze was reported at 105 acres, with containment at 85%.

Fire officials said the forward rate of spread has been stopped, and the fire was burning in medium brush and annual grasses.

An evacuation order, warnings and road closures were in place due to the Rancho Fire, but have been lifted due to improved containment, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.

A temporary shelter for the displaced was operating on the grounds of Ramona Rodeo on Aqua Lane.

“Firefighters are focusing on building and improving on containment lines as well as searching for and extinguishing hot spots within the perimeter,’’ the agency said in a statement.

Encinitas road safety ‘ongoing in perpetuity’

By Cameron Adams ENCINITAS — The

city of Encinitas continues to roll out both active and passive measures to improve traffic safety amid growing concern from residents.

Following City Council directives, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office has stepped up enforcement of traffic laws. The agency is also exploring ways to better deploy resources by using analysts, engaging with the public and coordinating with deputies across the county on maximum enforcement days.

City staff have worked to passively enhance safety through ongoing projects. Encinitas currently has 15 projects in various stages of design or construction, according to city documents. The initiatives aim to improve visibility, reduce conflicts between road users and make streets safer overall.

Traffic safety has become a major issue for residents. On Oct. 9, a child had to be rescued after a driver crashed his truck into Gelato 101 on Coast Highway 101. Many have since called for the city to declare a state of emergency over road safety. In the first four months of the year, four pedestrians were killed in traffic collisions.

One of those victims was 12-year-old Emery Chalekian, a sixth grader at Park Dale Lane Elementary School. Her death prompted calls for safer streets and led to yellow “Emery” stickers appearing around town as reminders.

The Cardiff Kook statue was decorated on Oct. 9 to mark what would have been Chalekian’s 13th birthday.

and expanding bicycle infrastructure on Leucadia Boulevard.

Following Assembly Bill 43, the city lowered speed limits by 5 mph on major roads, including El Camino Real, North Vulcan Avenue, Rancho Santa Fe Road, Coast Highway 101 and Leucadia Boulevard, according to city records.

“We look at three different categories,” Nutter said. “Our pedestrians –which are the most highly vulnerable users on a road. Then we look at our bicyclists, who are the second most vulnerable user, and then we also look at our vehicles, which are still users, but they are the least vulnerable. We have to ensure that we’re taking all three of those classes into account.”

Other design tools, such as radar feedback and changeable message signs, also help ensure “drivers have a good understanding of what the expectation is” on local roads, he said.

Mayor Bruce Ehlers told The Coast News he has asked staff to find consistent ways to guide the flow of vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic across the city in line with neighboring municipalities. While many standards are dictated by the state, Ehlers said he hopes the city can fill gaps left in state code.

“Consistency in signage, consistency in everything is key to safety,” he said. “It’s key to getting drivers to follow the rules.”

Ehlers said that while infrastructure changes can help specific areas, the larger problem lies elsewhere.

design or enforcement — should be data-driven.

“We have to be very careful that we look at the data properly and that the fixes don’t make the problems worse,” he said, recalling an engineering maxim: “In God we trust, all others bring data.”

Ehlers praised the sheriff’s “traffic blitzes,” or full enforcement days, calling them “absolutely fantastic.”

Sgt. Kristy Trampus, with the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station Traffic Division, told the city’s Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission that Encinitas receives support from agencies across San Diego County.

On Sept. 10, roughly 40 officers “saturated the city” and issued more than 300 citations in a single day, Trampus said. Overall, the Sheriff’s Office issued 644 citations in September, including 90 for speeding, 60 for cellphone use and 48 for stop sign or red-light violations.

Ten people were arrested on suspicion of DUI.

Mobility and Traffic Safety Commissioner Glen Johnson, who said he drives “at a speed that would work for leading a parade,” thanked Trampus and her team for their enforcement efforts.

“We appreciate this and I think all of the law-abiding citizens in town appreciate this,” Johnson said. “I’m not sure that the speeders appreciate it.”

“You never are able to stop trying to progress your safety initiatives,” Nutter said. “There never is a stance where we feel as though the job is done.”

Several city projects target pedestrian safety. High-visibility crosswalk striping is being added at

Dan Nutter, assistant director of Encinitas, told The Coast News that while traffic safety has a “heightened focus now,” related initiatives are “ongoing in perpetuity.”

intersections across the city, and new crosswalks are being designed at Clark Avenue and Puebla Street, and at Saxony Road and Puebla Street.

Additional crosswalk improvements are planned along Park Dale Lane, featuring new ADA-compliant curb ramps and high-visibility crosswalks at the

Willowspring and Countryhaven intersections and additional street lighting at Glen Arbor.

Nutter said the new striping “really helps parents and children be visible in the crosswalk when they’re crossing the road.”

The city is also designing protected bike lanes along Encinitas Boulevard

“Fundamentally I believe we have a driver behavior problem,” he said.

He noted that speeding and distracted driving routinely top the list of violations.

“To me, that is just as big a safety concern as speeding,” Ehlers said. “I see it happening everywhere.”

Ehlers said any solutions — whether through

Trampus said her department continues to monitor where tickets are issued, where speeding occurs and what residents report to better target enforcement. Her team works with analysts to maximize the use of that data.

Ehlers said it would cost tens of millions of dollars to rebuild all city streets to fully calm traffic, which is why he supported budgeting for two new traffic deputies — the first in 15 years.

“It was past due to up the enforcement,” he said.

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A wrinkle and workaround for authors Google changes this fall

Regular readers know I help authors go from Idea to Manuscript to Marketplace™. An essential piece of that process is getting onto Amazon.

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Most authors want physical copies of their book to sell or give away. To accommodate this, Amazon sells its own books at wholesale prices.

By Phil Hudson

If you run a service business in San Diego — plumbing in Escondido, HVAC in Oceanside — Google Local Services Ads (LSAs) are the pay-per-lead ads that sit above normal search ads. This fall, Google is making the program more straightforward — but you’ll need to prep.

What’s changing?

One badge to rule them all: On Oct. 20, 2025, Google will replace “Google Guaranteed,” “Google Screened,” and other labels with a single Google Verified badge. The old money-back guarantee tied to “Guaranteed” is being retired.

Reviews move under your Business Profile: As of July 11, 2025, LSA reviews are managed through Google Business Profile (GBP) and are moderated in accordance with Google Maps policies. Expect some old LSA-only reviews to be re-checked or removed.

A verified GBP is now table stakes: If your LSA account isn’t linked to a public, verified GBP, your ads can be paused. This requirement began rolling out late 2024 and continues.

Booking from the ad: Google can pull your booking link from GBP and display it directly in your LSA, reducing clicks between search and appointment.

Your 4-step checklist: Verify your GBP. Log in, confirm name, address/ service area, hours, and phone. If you don’t pass verification, LSAs suffer or stop. Pass screening & keep documents current. Upload licenses, insurance, and background checks where required. Set calendar reminders before anything expires.

Tune reviews for the new system. Ask recent customers for reviews on GBP (not LSA). Reply to every review. Expect stricter moderation than before.

Connect scheduling. Add a working booking link in GBP or a supported partner so it appears on your LSA. Test it on mobile.

Bottom line: This fall is about trust signals and less friction. Get verified, keep proof up to date, move your review process to GBP, and let customers book from the ad. Make sure your Local Services Ads are ready for the next busy season.

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Only novice authors should know that Amazon’s offer to sell you up to 999 copies at the author’s cost IS NOT TRUE!

Say you’re looking to keep a couple of dozen copies in your car trunk. You go

Sign of the Times

Ohio state Rep. Thaddeus Claggett, of Licking County, introduced a bill in the state house in late September that would declare AI systems “nonsentient entities” and ban them from gaining legal personhood. WCMH-TV reported that the bill seeks to prohibit people (or other AI systems) from marrying AI. Claggett said the legislation would prevent AI from holding power of attorney or making decisions on another’s behalf. He said Ohio is “attempting to put some guardrails in place so that we always have a human in charge of the technology, not the other way around.” [WCMH, 10/9/2025]

Least Competent

Dude, don’t confess your crimes to ChatGPT.

In Springfield, Missouri, 19-year-old Ryan Schaefer went on a crime spree on Sept. 28 in a Missouri State University parking lot, The Smoking Gun reported. The college sophomore allegedly shattered car windows, ripped off side mirrors, dented hoods and broke windshield wipers.

When Springfield police officers visited him at his apartment the next day, Schaefer admitted that the person on surveillance video did bear a “resemblance” to him and turned his phone over as evidence.

Investigators found a conversation between Schaefer and ChatGPT, which included questions such as “what if I smashed the ... outta multiple cars” and “is there any way they could know it was me.” Schaefer went on to make vague threatening statements to the AI tool; he was charged with felony property damage. [The Smoking Gun, 10/1/2025]

Hair Today, Gone

If you haven’t made it to Leila’s Hair Museum in Independence, Missouri, time is running out. Huff Post reported on Oct. 9 that the 30-year-old museum is re-homing its displays after the death of founder Leila Cohoon last December at 92.

Museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Museum of Funeral History are collecting items from

to your Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) account, order 24 copies, provide your credit card and shipping information, and get your order rejected.

This has absolutely nothing to do with your credit card, your book files, or your shipping address. It’s because you’re an individual.

Nobody at Amazon will tell you on the record that you must be a business to order 999 copies of your book. Individual authors can’t access this feature. Period.

Furthermore, this faceless corporation makes it extremely difficult to communicate with a person, which is why you might want to scream into your pillow with frustration. Been there, done that. Ask about this issue and you’re told to order your copies individually. Want 24 copies? Place the order 24 times.

If that’s not a ridiculous solution, it’ll do until the

Odd Files

Ozzy Osbourne, Marilyn Monroe and, reportedly, Jesus. Cohoon’s granddaughter, Lindsay Evans, said the process of finding new homes for the collection is helping her grieve: “Every time I come here, I feel her here.”

Cohoon concentrated on finding items from the 19th and 20th centuries, when people kept hair of the dead in jewelry or coiled it into wreaths. She worked with antique dealers all across the country to locate the pieces. “If it had hair, she got it,” said Evans. “When this is empty, it’ll break my heart a little bit.” [Huff Post, 10/9/2025]

News You Can Use

The El Cortez Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has a sure bet for you: Casino.org is offering $5,000 to one person to spend a full weekend in the hotel, trying to scare up ghosts.

The New York Post reported that the 84-yearold hotel, located on the “old strip,” reportedly has in the basement the cremated remains of former employees who died without family, among other creepy features. The lucky winner will be furnished with “ghost-hunting gear” including EMF meters, EVP recorders and thermal sensors, and the ghost hunter will be expected to take photos and videos for evidence. [NY Post, 10/6/2025]

Awesome!

On Sept. 25, when an 86-year-old Oskaloosa, Florida, woman took her granddog for a walk, she didn’t return after 10 to 15 minutes, as she generally does, her husband said. He called 911 and reported her missing, ABC News reported, and a sheriff’s deputy set out to look for her.

Deputy Devon Miller soon came upon Eeyore the dog, standing in the middle of the road. The dog “practically dragged” Miller to where the woman had fallen, and help was summoned. Recovering from her hospital bed, the woman was amazed that Eeyore had saved the day. “You’re

real thing comes along. And isn’t it a fantastic coincidence that Amazon makes significantly more money on shipping and handling with all those individual orders?

We won’t even mention the additional waste generated by the extra packaging of those multiple-unit sales.

Several of my clients have run into this situation. That’s how I determined that any author can order 10 copies of their book at one time. Not 11, mind you, but 10. It’s not an elegant solution, but ordering three batches of 8 for your trunk has to be better than ordering 24 copies of one.

Admittedly, there are alternatives to publishing with Amazon. However, the reality is that they own this part of the marketplace. And assuming lots of authors are encountering this frustration, I’m doing what my mother always taught me to do: I’m sharing. Because some businesses forget they need to solve customer problems rather than be the source of them. Amazon, apparently, is one of them. With that said, I wish you a week of successful writing.

Get more free book advice at www.writeawaybooks.com.

such a good boy. Grandma loves you,” she said. [ABC News, 10/8/2025]

Don’t Eat That!

An elderly woman named Zhang in Hangzhou, China, heard a rumor that swallowing live frogs could alleviate back pain, Oddity Central reported on Oct. 8. She asked relatives to capture some frogs for her (without explaining why) and consumed five in one day, and three the next. When her stomach pain became unbearable, her family rushed her to the hospital, and doctors determined that “Swallowing live frogs damaged the patient’s digestive system and allowed parasites to enter her system,” one physician announced. She was suffering from a Sparganum tapeworm. Zhang recovered and was discharged after two weeks. [Oddity Central, 10/8/2025]

• Nathan Rimington, 33, a truck driver from Yorkshire, England, got a craving for gummy candies and went all in, ordering a 6.6-pound bag of Haribo cola bottle sweets, the Manchester Evening News reported on Oct. 1. Then Rimington went all in on eating them, finishing off the bag in three evenings -all 10,461 calories.

A couple of days later, terrible stomach cramps sent him to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with diverticulitis caused by the gelatin in the candies. After six days of IV fluids, he went home and hasn’t touched a gummy since. “It was my own stupid fault, I’ve not eaten a cola bottle since,” he said. [Manchester Evening News, 10/1/2025]

Repeat Offender

A business in Greenmount, Maryland, has been victimized three times by the same burglar, the owner, Tia Hamilton, believes. According to WMAR2TV, Hamilton’s store, DiGi Business Center, was broken into on Feb. 6, Sept. 30 and Oct. 2. “I noticed my register is gone; it’s the same MO, he’s not destroying anything,” she said. “There are bars on the win-

dow, so you have to be super skinny to fit through those bars.” Baltimore police are investigating, but the perp wears gloves and a face covering during the intrusions. “It’s a violation to me when you steal,” Hamilton said. [WMAR2, 10/6/2025]

The Aristocrats

As if the idea of toddlers driving motor vehicles wasn’t breathtaking enough, now you can purchase a luxury car for your wee one, Oddity Central reported on Oct. 1. For the low, low price of $49,000, your tot can proudly sport around in a Russian-made scaled-down Mercedes-Benz SL300 with a top speed of 28 mph.

The model, popular in the 1950s and ‘60s, features adjustable leather seats, functional lights and a subwoofer, for the kids’ refined listening tastes. Happy motoring! [Oddity Central, 10/1/2025]

Bright Idea

Stephan Marcum of Stanton, Kentucky, is in hot water for his choice of Halloween decorations, LEX18-TV reported. Police were called to Marcum’s residence on Oct. 4, where they found five “bodies” in trash bags with labels on them.

The labels were “district judge,” “mayor,” “SIS,” “C.A.” and “zoning mgr.” Marcum has reportedly had an ongoing dispute with the city over failing to hook up legal water, sewer and electrical services.

The threatening decorations were erected sometime after a Sept. 30 court hearing about those violations. Marcum was charged with intimidating a witness in the legal process and third-degree terroristic threatening. [LEX18, 10/8/2025]

What’s in a

Name?

Avon and Somerset Police in England are hunting for Morgan Freeman, the Somerset County Gazette reported on Oct. 8 -- no, not THAT Morgan Freeman. This fugitive is 27 years old, white, 5-feet-4 and has light brown hair.

“He is wanted on recall to prison after failing to comply with license conditions,” police said. Maybe he’s on the beach with Andy Dufresne. [Somerset County Gazette, 10/8/2025]

Rider killed in crash

By City News Service

JULIAN — A 49-year-old motorcyclist was killed over the weekend in a head-on crash in the eastern San Diego County highlands, authorities reported this week.

The Jamul man was heading north on state Route 79 near KQ Ranch Road in Julian at about 4:45 p.m. Sunday when his 2006 Yamaha R6 veered to the left over a set of double yellow lines and collided with an oncoming 2025 Chevrolet Silverado with a travel trailer attached, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The motorcyclist died at the scene of the accident, CHP public-affairs Officer Jasmine Lopez said. His name was withheld pending family notification.

The driver of the pickup, a 37-year-old San Diego man, was uninjured. Intoxication is not believed to have been a factor in the crash, Lopez said Monday.

Pedestrian hit, killed in Ramona

A female pedestrian died Oct. 11 after she and another pedestrian were struck by a vehicle in Ramona.

The crash was reported about 9:25 p.m. Saturday at Main and Seventh streets, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Someone performed CPR on the female pedestrian before she was pronounced dead at the scene, and the call went out for the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s office.

Her name and age were not disclosed.

The condition of the other pedestrian was unavailable.

All lanes were blocked as the CHP tended to the injured and preserved the scene for investigation.

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Local scouts raise spirits, funds at spooky hotel

Haunted Hotel back for 25th year of Halloween fun

By Cameron Adams OLIVENHAIN —

Eleven-year-old Gavin Cosca remembered both enjoying and being spooked by the Olivenhain Haunted Hotel as a Cub Scout.

“Someone jumped out and scared me,” said Cosca, now a Scout with Scouting America. “I’m really jumpy.”

While helping set up for the annual Halloween tradition’s opening on Friday, Gosca told The Coast News that he was excited to play a bigger role in this year's event.

“We got the basics and then went from there,” Cosca said of decorating the rooms in the Haunted Hotel. “We made it our way.”

This year marks the 25th edition of the Haunted Hotel at the historic Germania Hotel near the Olivenhain Meeting Hall. The Germania Hotel was built in 1884 for Herman Baecht and his family of 12, who were early settlers in the area, and moved to its current site in 1982, according to colony records.

The family initially occupied only the kitchen while completing the 1,600-square-foot, two-story structure. Over time, the building fell into

disrepair until local residents, including historians Richard and Twink Bumann, led a decades-long restoration effort. During the renovation, a 19th-century business card labeled “Germania Hotel” was found, confirming the home’s original use.

The building was moved to its current site near the Olivenhain Meeting Hall in 1982.

The Olivenhain Haunted Hotel serves as a major fundraiser for Scout Troop 2000, the coed Encinitas-based troop that operates it. Lily Yau, communi-

ty service chair for the troop, said the event draws more than 3,000 attendees over three weekends and generates about $30,000 to fund projects and other expenses throughout the year.

Yau said Cub Scout Pack 772, a local Girl Scout troop, and area schools also contribute to the effort. The Olivenhain Town Council sponsors the event.

“All these people, all these community organizations, they all come to help,” she said.

The Haunted House serves as the main attraction and offers both high-

and low-scare options to accommodate all visitors.

The Halloween event runs Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 9:30 p.m. for three weekends in October — Oct. 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25. Along with the haunted hotel, there’s a carnival, mystery trail and live music. Both featured bands — “Gate 5” on Fridays and “Slop Club” on Saturdays — include musicians who are also scouts.

Mike Tryon, committee chair for Troop 2000, said he enjoys watching how the Haunted House’s various scenes come to -

gether with the Scouts’ performances.

“It's really great seeing the kids all having so much fun, but I like the creative end of it too — all of the stuff that leads up to this event is creating this haunted hotel and all the rooms,” Tryon said.

When asked what they looked forward to most, Scouts Caleb Huddleston, 11, and Samantha Lai, 11, both said “acting.” Lai said she has performed in the Haunted Hotel before, and both have acted in school plays.

Sarah Lai, 11, a member of Troop 2000, will help with the Candy Mystery Trail, where guests try to solve who broke into the candy store.

Casey Wright leads the carnival, which features games such as smashing

carrots with a hammer, a candy coffin and the toilet paper toss.

Wright said there are also craft stations where children can create sand art and bracelets, encouraging “kids being artistic to use their imaginations.”

Eric Melvin, assistant scoutmaster and expected incoming scoutmaster, said the Haunted House operates under Scouting America’s “patrol method.”

Scouts running a room or serving as “terror master” report to other scouts in a hierarchy that encourages accountability and leadership.

“It’s great to see,” Melvin said. “As soon as they feel like they’re doing a job and the only person they’re accountable to is another youth, they just take off and fly.”

Lost Abbey takes over on Keystone Way in Vista

There are only a handful of brewers whose very names ring as icons. Tomme Arthur, co-founder of Lost Abbey, is one of those. An astonishing number of people I’ve interviewed over the last six years have credited Arthur for their own success, for pushing the envelope of San Diego brewing, and for making excellent beers year after year. For me, this legend has been a bit elusive. From pandemic interruptions, to missed appointments, to stars that wouldn’t quite align, I have missed my chance to interview him time and time again. I saw the opening of the new venue as a chance to finally get that seat at the bar with him. Despite the heat and a pressing schedule, Arthur was just as gracious a host and a wealth of San Diego beer knowledge as I had imagined he’d be.

At the new Lost Abbey location at 1347 Keystone Way in Vista, and over a

lineup of new and vintage Lost Abbey beers, we got to talking.

ILB: You’re not comfortable with the term icon, are you?

Arthur: You use the word icon, I use the word old.

ILB: Well, you’ve been at this a while, that’s true. How long has your journey in beer been?

Arthur: If we should be lucky enough to celebrate next year, it will be our 20th year in business and my 30th year in the industry.

ILB: The way you said that, ‘If we are lucky enough,’ says a lot about the beer industry right now.

Arthur: It’s not a foregone conclusion. Tomorrow is not given. We have a lot of work to do, but that’s what’s so exciting about this new space. This Keystone location gives us a real path to some cool stuff, and I’m pretty excited about that.

ILB: I see the Lost Abbey aesthetic is starting to come together here.

Arthur: We are working on it. It doesn’t scream

Lost Abbey just yet, but we’re sprinkling in some of our stuff as you can see.

ILB: I’ve been waiting a long time to hear the Lost Abbey origin story from you.

Arthur: It’s a two-part story. My partner, Vince (Marsaglia, co-founder of Pizza Port), came up with the name. It was Lost Abbey because there were no real monks, no church, and no real abbey associated with it. That name sort of struck me. I grew up Catholic, and I just really fell in love with the idea of having a Belgian-inspired brewery and using the stories of the Bible to create a narrative.

ILB: The Belgian style, for those that find their way

to it, is something special, isn’t it?

Arthur: I distinctly remember the first ones (Belgian ales) that I tried. Every single one of them was different. It was just, Wow! These are the most interesting beers on the shelf. I fell in love with them every time I had one.

ILB: What does this new venue allow?

Arthur: At our old San Marcos location, we could host cool parties and events. This gets us back to that kind of vibe. But it’s nicer and much more hospitable. We have some things to move around, and we will color the walls the way we want. We’re going to lean heavily into this space

to align with our heritage. ILB: Besides the look, what will that mean for beers?

Arthur: That’s going to involve a lot of cellar beers and special things coming out to make this a destination mecca.

ILB: What are the beers here you’ve poured for me?

Arthur: Noble Tendencies, our Czech-style pilsner; then Unseen Things, a rye IPA; then Carnival, which is our current seasonal, a dry-hop Brett saison. And we have our Duck Duck Goose 2025.

(Duck Duck Goose 2025 is a blend of one-, two- and three-year-old beers. An homage to the Gose style. It is amazing.)

ILB: So Belgians are the specialty, but there’s everything here at Lost Abbey.

Arthur: Yes, absolutely. Noble Tendencies, the Czech pils, was a beer for which our former head brewer, Steve Burchill, wrote the recipe. It became a shift beer, a brewer’s beer. Originally, it was never designed to go to market. But we had it on tap, and as more people started drinking and liking it, we went to market with it. Now, it’s our flagship lager.

Two more visits to Lost Abbey to closely inspect the rest of the beer lineup left me even more impressed with what Arthur and his team are brewing. I highly recommend Taco Tuesdays for great food and $6 pints.

Jeff Spanier is the co-host of I Like Beer the Podcast. Follow Spanier’s adventures on Instagram @ilikebeerthepodcast.

Burtech Family Vineyard: A North County jewel

Every so often, you visit a winery where the experience transcends the tasting notes, a place where passion, hospitality and family seamlessly converge.

That was the case when Frank and I visited Burtech Family Vineyard in Vista, where we were treated like royalty during a leisurely tasting of 11 wines paired with three delicious pizzas, a salad and their irresistible smash burger.

The Burtech name has long been known in North County, from Burtech Pipeline to their Caballos Del Mar equestrian ranch in Encinitas. The family’s newest legacy unfolds in the world of wine. Their Encinitas vineyard, a scenic 3.5 acres planted with pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, syrah, and chardonnay, sits on their 12-acre property that captures coastal breezes and golden sunsets.

In Vista, 300 petite sirah vines encircle the winery, 40 at the entrance and 260 wrapping the building, creating a beautiful frame for the property.

Opened in August 2022, the Vista location serves as Burtech’s production hub and tasting room. Under the leadership of winemaker Drew Damskey and assistant winemaker Bryn Wilson, the team blends education, artistry and science.

Damskey began with his family’s own winery before consulting for and eventually joining Burtech. Wilson, who studied viticulture at UC Davis, brings refined precision and a deep respect for terroir.

In addition to fruit from their Encinitas vineyard and trusted Sonoma growers, Burtech replanted most of their 9.5-acre estate in Sonoma this year. Initially all merlot, 90% of the vineyard has been replaced with grenache, cabernet sauvignon, mourvèdre, tempranillo, cabernet franc, syrah and sauvignon blanc on existing merlot rootstock. The first wines from these new plantings are expected next year, with full yields in 2028.

The Burtechs converted part of the warehouse, initially a piping warehouse, into a winery production facility. The other interior space was completely reimagined into a contemporary tasting haven. Today, guests can enjoy indoor and outdoor seating, a dog-friendly environment, and live music every Saturday, plus alternating Fridays and Sundays.

Frank and I began with three whites that immedi-

ately showed the winery’s finesse and versatility. The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc from Redwood Valley was bright and zesty, delivering a crisp mix of passion fruit, green apple and Meyer lemon.

The 2022 Julie Chardonnay (named for co-owner Julie Burtech), sourced with Sangiacomo Vineyard fruit from Carneros, showcased elegance with pear, lychee and baked apple pie aromas that carry into the tasting notes.

The 2021 Maile Rosé, dedicated to the Burtechs’ daughter and inspired by the family’s Hawaiian heritage, charmed with watermelon, stone fruit and delicate floral notes.

As we transitioned to reds, the culinary pairings began arriving, starting with the Harvest Salad, a vibrant mix of spring greens,

apples, dried cranberries, goat cheese, nuts and Julie’s balsamic vinaigrette.

Alongside came the Blanca Pizza, a white-sauce beauty with ricotta, mozzarella, lemon, olive oil, herbs, truffle oil and hot honey, enhanced by Dominic’s suggestion to add sausage.

It was the perfect bridge to the 2022 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, which melded raspberry, incense and cherry on the nose, and juicy red fruits with notes of hibiscus, strawberry and sweet spices, complemented by forest floor and blood orange peel on the palate.

The 2022 Tempranillo (Russian River Valley) surprised us — light-bodied yet deceptively rich, with pomegranate, violets and warm spice. Next up was the 2022 Cabernet Franc, layered with cassis, tobacco

Alexander Valley. This field blend of zinfandel, muscat, and palomino delivered spice, lavender and berry brightness and is based on the Burtech family’s preferences. Shortly after, The Buddy pizza, named after the Burtechs’ bulldog, with bacon, onion, mushroom, mozzarella and tomato sauce, landed on our table.

We closed our culinary crescendo with Chef Horacio Rodriguez’s double-patty smash burger, stacked high with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion and Julie’s secret sauce. Rich and juicy, it harmonized with the final trio: the 2020 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020 Sonoma Valley Merlot and the powerhouse 2023 Dry Creek Petite Sirah.

Bryn Wilson, and wine host Logan MacKenzie made us feel like family, ensuring every pour and plate was perfectly timed. Throughout our visit, owner Dominic Burtech stopped by to chat and check in, an authentic touch that embodied the warmth of this family-run winery.

At Burtech Family Vineyard, you don’t just taste wine, you taste passion, community and craftsmanship rooted in North County San Diego pride. With their eye on the future and hearts firmly grounded in family, Dominic and Julie Burtech have created more than a winery. They have built a destination where great wine meets genuine connection.

and graphite, followed by the 2019 Bordeaux Blend from Sonoma Mountain, one of my faves of the day. Dominated by merlot, the Bordeaux offered lush dark fruit, clove and caramel on the palate with silky tannins.

Then came the piledhigh The Papa B pizza, Dominic’s own creation featuring tomato sauce, mozzarella, fontina, pepperoni, jalapeños and onions, an ideal match for the 2022 Old Vine Zinfandel from

The Cabernet Sauvignon delivered layers of dark cherry and blackberry accented by hints of cocoa and spice, finishing smooth and refined. The Merlot offered supple plum and blueberry flavors wrapped in soft tannins and balanced acidity. The Petite Sirah, bold yet balanced, wrapped the experience in dark fruit, licorice and violet — a fitting finale to an extraordinary afternoon.

From the moment we arrived, special events coordinator Sara Swerdlin,

Burtech Family Vineyard is open for tastings, light bites and live music. Reservations are recommended for weekends.

Their BFV Club offers additional perks for members, such as a 15% discount on all wines, one complimentary glass for the member and a guest each week, and priority access to new releases and estate wines. Details about the club and more info on BFV can be found at burtechfamilyvineyard.com.

— Story by Rico Cassoni

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Put a squash on your table this holiday season

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Can you eat your Halloween pumpkins? Why not? Instead of throwing your orange treasure in the compost or recycling bin, why not make a pie or pumpkin bread.

If your family is determined to buy the biggest pumpkin in the pumpkin patch, snatch up few of the smallest versions as well. The miniature ones are called sugar pie pumpkins, and when cooked, they have a sweet, nutty flavor.

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I had the pleasure this week to watch a truly informative video about "squash tasting," and the presenter was the most industrious farmer I have ever had the pleasure to watch. Chelsea Nicole and her husband live on a homestead property in British Columbia and share their vegetable farming success on their website, www. littlemountainranch.com.

Her videos are not only informative, but they encourage all of us who are vegetable growers to try something new. In her squash tasting video, she

baked and taste-tested 20 squash and pumpkins. Here are just a few of her recommendations from Little Mountain Ranch. All of Chelsea’s squash and pumpkins were cut in half, with seeds removed, and baked face down at 400 degrees until soft for the tasting experience.

• Butternut — This tall, bulbous-looking golden squash can grow up to 12 inches long and is perfect for baking. The taste is sweet, which makes it perfect for a holiday side dish.

• Delicata — This tiny

gem measure only 6 inches high but can be cooked by simply cutting off the stem portion, baking it in the oven and serving as individual portions.

• Kabocha — This dark green, round squash looks like a pumpkin but isn’t! When baked it can be added to vegetable soups or is often used in Asian cooking as a thickener for miso soup, since it is not a sweet variety.

• Sugar pie pumpkins — Any pumpkin called pie pumpkin should have a dense, bright orange flesh. After baking in the oven,

simply strain the pulp through a fine mesh colander and proceed with your traditional canned pie recipe. You might be pleasantly surprised at the final result.

HOW TO FIND THE UNUSUAL SQUASH

If you shop at a high-quality market and can locate the produce manager, they just might be able to identify the unusual varieties of squash. Or you could trust your handy Google images for identification. Try visiting local farmers markets and farm stands

for unusual local varieties of squash and pumpkins.

Our favorite squash, which we have grown for four years at the Carlsbad Senior Center community garden is the Waltham butternut squash. Try to find the tallest one, with deep yellow color, avoiding those that are still green. I make my grandmother’s butternut squash recipe as a side dish for all the holidays.

THANKSGIVING IN WISCONSIN

My favorite preparation for butternut squash comes from my paternal grandmother, Edna VanDenBerg. She insisted on hosting Thanksgiving in her tiny Milwaukee bungalow, even though she had no formal dining room. A 6-foot folding table was placed in the living room, and the grownups piled onto her huge red velvet couch and additional folding chairs.

The kids table was a small card table with folding chairs placed in the bedroom. It was great fun for my brother and me since we got to get to know our cousins, and no one could tell us what to eat!

GRAMA VANDENBERG’S BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Ingredients

• 1 large butternut squash, cut in half with seeds removed

• 3 tart apples, sliced

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• ½ cup raisins

• ½ stick butter

• Cinnamon and nutmeg to taste

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Place squash face down on foil lined baking sheet with sides. Add a few drops of water to pan, prick skin with a fork. Bake for 20 minutes and turn squash over. Add sliced apples, maple syrup, butter and spices. Bake an additional 15 minutes until apples are tender. Serve squash whole, and serve at the table.

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Jano Nightingale is a Master Gardener and horticulturist who teaches vegetable gardening at the Carlsbad Senior Center community garden. Contact her at janosgarden@gmail. com for garden consultations and upcoming classes.

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The menehune are mythical little people known in Hawaii for their mischievous ways. Think warm-climate, surfing leprechauns. The name menehune was borrowed by the Windansea Surf Club in 1965. Next, the club chose La Jolla Shores as the venue, and surfers from up and down the California coast, and from as far away as Hawaii, showed up to complete.

The event, which currently invites all surfers under the age of 16 to compete at the Shores, was initially open only to surfers under 12.

The Menehune Contest is not only a fun, family event, but a predictor of future legends. This became evident from the first year, in 1965, when 11-year-old La Jolla local Margo Godfrey (now Oberg) prevailed over both sexes.

Proving her victory was no fluke, Margo returned the following year to again take top honors. A decade later, when women’s professional surfing was first established, Margo forged her legend with five Women’s World Surfing titles.

By 1967, Chris Picciolo of Santa Monica was top dog (or puppy). The following year, however, La Jolla reclaimed the title when Kyle Bakken took down every gremmie in sight.

By 1970, Hawaii’s Michael Ho occupied the catbird seat, showing great promise by winning the Menehune Contest in small waves. That may have been Ho’s first rodeo, but it was not his last, and, after ending a brilliant pro career, he continues, in his mid-60s, to surf Pipeline better than most surfers a third his age.

On Saturday, Oct. 4, I moved past the scaffolding and tents filled with prizes to the shore where a solid 4to 5-foot swell was snapping on the sandbar. The waves were far from perfect, but the surfers on hand were carving their initials onto

every available face. Snaps under the lip, and high-flying aerials and flyaway kickouts were the order of the day, with an occasional “pay per view” closed-out tube being pulled into.

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At this, the 32nd Menehune event, young surfers traveled from up, down and inland California, Hawaii, England, Texas and Mexico. The youngest surfer this year was 4-year-old Callum Dugan of La Jolla.

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— Ilsa Villanueva, Imperial Beach

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1 draft of an agreement between the city and Ocean Industries (the successor to Watts Industries) to terminate Exhibit B, which would remove all conditions and restrictions on the use of the land.

Eliminating these safeguards would free the city from having to oversee the grant deed and make sure it’s being followed, the draft termination agreement states.

“The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is made for valuable consideration and will mutually benefit their interests by alleviating any ongoing administrative burden or cost to monitor or enforce compliance with the Grant Deed Covenants,” the Oct. 1 draft reads.

San Diego and the original grantor, Watts Industries, can only agree to terminate the land use restrictions if Watts or its successors still own property within the benefited land area, which includes 18 parcels in the Fairbanks Ranch area.

City officials began formalizing an agreement to amend the deed after discovering that Ocean, the successor, owns land in the benefited area.

The city will also consider proposed amendments to its lease with Surf Cup for its use of the fields. Under the proposed lease changes, also dated Oct. 1, large events at Surf Sports Park will be limited to no more than 40 days per year. According to residents, this would be up from the current annual limit of 25 days.

“Large events” are defined in the draft lease as those using at least 18 of the 24 soccer fields on the property for soccer events, or those with at least 2,000 attendees for non-sporting events such as the Del Mar Wine and Food Festival.

Surf Cup said the amendments provide need-

city’s website.

Coastal Commissioner Jose Preciado also questioned why the city would have put in a condition requiring that Levy dedicate the trail, only not to accept it.

“I’m concerned that the city of Carlsbad may not be acting in good faith … if it processes a permit, conditions it to meet the standard of the Coastal Commission law, and then it can inadvertently — through the city attorney —claim that they don't accept it because it may be a liability risk,” Preciado said.

Commission staff also said they were “confused” by the city’s position on this issue, but added that the gate must be opened from dawn until dusk regardless.

After the commission hearing, a city representative declined to comment on the Coastal Commission discussion or whether the city will accept respon-

ed clarification on what uses are permitted at the site.

“Surf Sports is a vital member of the San Diego community, having developed local youth athletes and benefitted the regional economy for nearly 50 years. We are proud of our longstanding practice of using Surf Sports Park in a manner that complies with our lease and respects our neighbors. We believe the City’s proposal is a commonsense solution that provides clear parameters on allowed uses and ensures the community can continue benefitting from our programs for years to come,” said Surf CEO Brian Enge. Surf also denies that they are subject to a 25 day annual limit for events.

“The grant deed for Surf Sports Park does not include a numerical cap on the number of large events that can take place at the property each year. We disagree with any assertion to the contrary. However, the City’s proposed solution is expected to include a numerical cap, which for the first time will provide everyone with clear and certain terms regarding allowable uses of

the property,” Enge said.

The lease is also amended to say that Surf must obtain written approval from the city to implement any improvements, defined as “storage sheds, portable offices, shipping containers,” and any other permanent or temporary structures.

The proposed lease language states that termination of the grand deed restrictions does not automatically mean Surf can increase the intensity of large events, and that allowed uses will still include preser-

access. Residents

Pacific Ocean. Photos by Leo Place

sibility for maintenance and operation of the lagoon trail now that the gate has been opened.

“The decision was between the Coastal Commission and the individual property owners. We were not party to the violation and cannot comment on any impact to the city,” said city spokesperson Amy Ventetuolo.

Levy also described the short lagoon trail as a “trail to nowhere,” since it is essentially a 300-foot out-and-back walkway.

Commissioner Mike Wilson pushed back against this description.

“I think this is actually a very highly-valued access point,” Wilson said.

Environmental advocates at San Diego Surfrid-

The proposed lease amendments do not include changes to the fees Surf Cup pays to the city; however, an increase in events would likely mean more revenue for the city. Surf pays a quarterly base rent of $60,000 plus 10% of the gross revenues.

Public feedback

While waiting for the City Council hearing date over the past few months, many residents and local groups have submitted letters and public comments to San Diego leaders.

Several local jurisdictions, planning groups, neighborhood associations, and environmental groups have shared their opposition to terminating the grant deed. These include the city of Del Mar, San Dieguito and Carmel Valley planning groups, the Rancho Santa Fe Association, and more.

The city of Del Mar said they have “serious concerns” about the city terminating the open space deed restrictions due to impacts on the San Dieguito Riverpark and lagoon wetlands.

“The deed restrictions thoughtfully considered and placed on this property play an important role in protecting sensitive environmental habitat and public recreational resources,” Del Mar Mayor Terry Gaasterland said in an August letter from the city.

this action. To do otherwise would be to disregard the legitimate concerns of your neighbors and the commitments made to protect this shared region’s rural integrity and livability,” association president David Gamboa said in a September letter.

Whispering Palms resident Polly Wheatley has already shown up to speak at three San Diego city meetings in opposition. She said she hopes the City Council will actually listen. “Really, they don’t have to make this decision,” Wheatley said. “They can do it before the courts.”

Surf Cup has also been rallying its own supporters, urging them to contact the city to encourage the removal of the land-use restrictions. A petition signed by over 1,000 people states that the council’s vote will solidify their long-term presence at the park and ensure players can continue benefiting from their programs.

Name dispute

Fairbanks Polo Club residents also say the changes to the grant deed violate their rights as the land grantor, noting that they legally have a say in what happens at the fields.

vation of natural open space and outdoor recreational uses.

However, Borak said the city is creating a situation in which the fate of the fields is at the whim of Surf Cup and whoever is on the current City Council.

“I know the city thinks this is hyperbole, but if you put in language to be agreed to by Surf, then it’s to Surf’s benefit, clearly, to go along with this … It could change again in four years, and open up even more options,” Borak said.

The Rancho Santa Fe Association, the governing body for the Rancho Santa Fe community, said that while it supports the positive role Surf Cup Sports plays in youth sports, it strongly opposes the removal of the deed restrictions.

RSFA said the use of the polo fields has significantly intensified over the years, and driving along Via de la Valle poses extreme challenges for residents due to traffic from soccer tournaments. This also raises concerns about evacuation routes in the case of a fire.

“We urge you, in the strongest terms, to oppose

In 2018, Ocean Industries assigned all rights as the land grantor to the Fairbanks Polo Club Homeowners Association, giving the residents the right to, without limitation, “approve all discretionary uses” for the land requested by the city of San Diego.

However, the city of San Diego and Surf Cup Sports have argued in court filings that this assignment of rights to the residents is invalid because the group’s correct name is not Fairbanks Polo Club Homeowners Association but Fairbanks Polo Club Homes. The residents have since filed a separate lawsuit against Ocean Industries, seeking to correct the 2018 assignment of the grantor’s rights to state their correct name.

Following the hearing, Levy said in a written statement to The Coast News that the commission’s ruling was a “miscarriage of justice.” He said the commission did not provide sufficient time for him and his representatives to review over 1,000 pages of exhibits and staff report, and denied his request for a onemonth continuance.

er Foundation, Preserve Calavera, and Buena Vista Audubon Society have repeatedly pushed for the city and Coastal Commission to compel Levy to open his gates.

During the public comment portion of the hearing, several advocates emphasized the importance of public access to the lagoon and North Beach.

“The gate is a significant obstacle to access for our birding community,”

Natalie Shapiro, executive director of the Buena Vista Audubon Society, said of the Mountain View gate. “The gate needs to be opened to the public, the parking lot removed, and the damaged wetlands need to be restored and protected.”

“The outcome of the Oct. 9 hearing was not the result of an impartial review, but rather a predetermined enforcement,” Levy wrote. He also shared concerns about increased homelessness activity once the gates are opened. Disputes regarding the property go back decades. After the city approved Levy’s CDP in 1998, two commissioners appealed the decision due to concerns about impacts to the lagoon.

However, the Coastal Commission denied the appeal and approved the project, subject to a long list of conditions.

Lancers find winning formula

By Noah Perkins

CARLSBAD — In its first year of girls’ flag football, Carlsbad went 15-101, won three playoff games and reached the Division II San Diego Section championship, falling to Westview 39-24.

A year later, the Lancers look even stronger. Sitting at 18-5 heading into the final two games of the regular season, Carlsbad head coach Lance Thomas described the team as having “no weak links.”

Thomas pointed to a 13-6 win over Avocado League rival Poway on Sept. 29 to make his point, noting that the Lancers grinded out the victory even with two starters missing the game to attend a concert.

“We had two girls step right in during a tough game against Poway, and we handled our business — no drop-off whatsoever,” Thomas told The Coast News. “We’re super talented. We don’t have a lot of depth — we had about 16 girls, while most teams carry around 20 — but we decided to keep it tight, knowing that if somebody went down, someone else could step in and get the job done.”

Coming off a 26-0 shutout win over Cathedral Catholic on Oct. 8, Carlsbad enters the home stretch with its eyes on a first-round playoff bye, awarded to the top four-ranked teams in the section.

“We lost a couple of close ones — tight games to Torrey Pines and Westview,” Thomas said. “We felt like we were the better team, we just weren’t that day, unfortunately. The coaches are pumped, and the girls are super excited about how things are going. We’re really trying to lock in.”

The offense has been powered by a dynamic sophomore-junior connection, with Courtney Clemons (sophomore) at quarterback and Georgia Hawk (junior) at wide receiver.

“Courtney came in last year and was a standout as a freshman,” Thomas said. “She’s got a great arm and showed a lot of positives, even though there were a lot of interceptions early on—some of which I probably contributed to. But that’s something she’s really improved on.”

the cool thing,” Thomas said. He also singled out offensive coordinator Jeremy Clemons.

“I don’t know if there are other flag football staffs with football junkies like us. Our offensive coordinator — we call him ‘the Professor’— he’s a poker player, and he just sees things before they happen. He loves strategizing and really understands how to read the game.”

Clippers roll in O’side exhibition

By Noah Perkins OCEANSIDE —

World B. Free — the San Diego Clippers’ most unapologetic volume scorer from the baby-blue era — didn’t make an appearance, but the Los Angeles Clippers still poured in plenty of points, rolling to a 142-95 win Oct. 9 over the Guangzhou Loong Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association at Frontwave Arena.

Last week’s game was the Clippers’ first of a four-game preseason slate and part of the Loong Lions’ three-game U.S. tour, which also included matchups against the San Antonio Spurs on Oct. 6 and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 13.

“It feels good to change venues a little bit, get outside our comfort zone of Intuit, and just come here, and have the kids here and be able to enjoy it, so it’s just a good feeling,” Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said.

Led by SDSU alum and North County resident Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers — with an average age of 33 years and two months — head into the regular season as the oldest team in NBA history. Leonard played nearly 18 minutes — all in the first half — and poured in a teamhigh 18 points, hitting five three-pointers.

“It’s chill,” Leonard said after the win, reflecting on living in Rancho Santa Fe. “Everybody shows love. It’s not a lot of high-profile stuff going on. Everybody’s pretty much chill, no matter who you are. They let you live a little bit. And that’s great.”

This season, she has caught 88 passes for 1,436 yards and 26 touchdowns.

“She was our MVP last year as a sophomore,” Thomas said. “She’s got phenomenal hands — she’s a hooper — with really good

On the year, Clemons has thrown for 3,888 yards, connecting on 59 touchdowns against 14 interceptions. The bulk of the damage has gone to Hawk, who also plays as a 5-foot-11 small forward on the basketball team and has brought over the same physicality that helped her average 15 points per game last season on the hardwood.

speed. She’s an awesome talent and will definitely go on to do something in college. She’s having a great year. She scores a lot and picks up huge yardage on first downs, catches the ball in traffic, just going up, boxing people out, and making the play.”

With Hawk dominating, the Lancers also rely on junior Reese Bowman— nicknamed “Bowie” by the team and also a basketball player — as their second option at receiver.

“We just have so many players on offense — that’s

The defense has been equally dominant, turning in 10 shutouts so far this season. Sophomore linebacker Teegan Thomas, who doubles as the head coach’s daughter, and sophomore defensive back Brooke Johnson lead the team in flag pulls, with sophomore linebacker Analeigha Cavaluzzi earning last season’s defensive MVP honors.

“The defense has been a staple for sure,” Thomas said. “We’ve had a lot of shutouts. I try to keep it simple and let them play. I don’t want them thinking about their assignments; I want them reacting. Our defense has always been aggressive, reading the ball and swarming the play.”

The game was tight at halftime, with the Clippers leading 69-64, but a decisive third quarter — in which the Loong Lions were outscored 42-8 — broke the game open. Clippers veteran point guard Chris Paul notched 15 points, six rebounds and four assists in 17 minutes in the preseason opener.

With only one player taller than 6-foot-7, Guangzhou faced a notable size disadvantage.

“We could have went to [center Ivica Zubac] Zu every time down the floor, they were so small, but we didn’t want to do that,” Lue said. “We kind of wanted to work on some things. If this had been a regular game, we’d post Zu 40 times tonight.”

Across the court, the Loong Lions received contributions from former NBA players Frank Kaminsky, Tim Frazier, Justin Holiday, Deonte Burton, George King, and, most notably, Victor Oladipo, who signed a short-

“Early on in the first half, I just thought we went through the motions,” Lue said. “I didn’t think we really locked in and had that defensive mindset to start the game. They ran around too free, got whatever shot they wanted. We didn’t really take them seriously. So, I just told the guys, we’re working on ourselves. We’re not working on playing against them. We have to get better, have that mindset every night. In the first half, I didn’t think we did that.”

Shildt announces retirement after 2 years as Padres manager

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SAN DIEGO — San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt announced his retirement on Monday, after leading the team to the playoffs in both of his seasons at the helm.

“The grind of the baseball season has taken a severe toll on me mentally, physically and emotionally,” Shildt said in a statement.

“While it has always been about serving others, it’s time I take care of myself and exit on my terms.”

Shildt was a coach for the Padres for two seasons before being named manager before the 2024 season.

“We would like to congratulate Mike on a successful career and thank him for his significant contributions to the Padres and the San

Diego community over the last four years, including consecutive 90-win seasons and two postseason appearances as manager,” said A.J. Preller, the Padres’ president of baseball operations and general manager.

“His dedication and passion for the game of baseball will leave an impact on our organization, and we wish him the best in his next chapter.

“The search for a new manager of the Padres will begin immediately with the goal of winning a World Series championship in 2026.”

Before managing the Padres, Shildt served the same roles with the St. Louis Cardinals from 2017 to 2021, including earning National League Manager of the Year in 2019.

He is the only MLB Manager of the Year to have never played professionally.

On Nov. 6, 2024, Shildt and the Padres agreed to a two-year contract extension that runs through the 2027 season.

In his first year as manager for the Friars in 2024, Shildt helped guide the club to a postseason berth and 93 wins — second-most in fran-

chise history behind only the 98 games won by the 1998 team. Shildt’s two seasons marked the first time in franchise history that the Padres won 90 or more games in consecutive seasons. The 2025 Padres won 90 games before being elminated in the National League Wild Card Series this month by the Chicago Cubs.

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CITY OF ENCINITAS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (ENG RFP 25-09)

SOLICITATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN, ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE, AND CALTRANS HBP GRANT ADMINISTRATION FOR REHABILITATION OF THE S COAST HWY 101 SAN ELIJO LAGOON BRIDGE (CS23F)

Date Issued: October 6, 2025

Questions Due: October 24, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. PDT

Proposals Due: October 31, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. PDT

The City of Encinitas (City) invites quali ed engineering consultants to submit proposals for the design and permitting of the Rehabilitation of the S Coast Hwy 101 San Elijo Lagoon Bridge Project (CS23F). The consultant will be required to develop plans, speci cations and estimates (PS&E) for the project in conformance with Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), adhering to Chapter 11 (Design Standards) and Chapter 12 (Plans Speci cations and Estimates) speci cally. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Goal for this contract is 14.70%.

The project will be separated into two (2) segments of work, identi ed as Phase 1 and Phase 2. Phase 1 includes preliminary engineering and Phase 2 includes nal engineering, environmental and regulatory permitting, and ROW-real property services (if applicable). Phases will be awarded separately. Phase 2 will be negotiated and awarded later, contingent on the completion of Phase 1 and authorization of remaining HBP PE funding by Caltrans. Award of one (1) phase does not guarantee the award of any additional phase.

The PlanetBids website for this RFP and related documents is http://www.encinitasca.gov/ bids. All project correspondence will be posted on the PlanetBids website. It is the responsibility of Proposers to check the website regularly for information updates and RFP clari cations, as well as any RFP addenda. To submit a proposal, a Proposer must be registered with the City of Encinitas as a vendor. To register as a vendor, go to http://www.encinitasca.gov/bids, and then proceed to the “New Vendor Registration” link. All addenda will be available on the PlanetBids website.

All questions regarding the RFP documents shall be submitted through PlanetBids by October 24, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. All project correspondence will be posted on the PlanetBids website. It is the responsibility of the Respondents to check the website regularly for information, updates, clari cation, and addenda.

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CITY OF ENCINITAS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (ENG RFQ 25-02)

SOLICITATION FOR QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FIRMS TO PROVIDE AS-NEEDED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & INSPECTION (CM&I) SERVICES

Date Issued: October 2, 2025

Questions Due: October 22, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. PDT

Proposals Due: October 29, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. PDT

The City of Encinitas (City) invites quali ed professional service rms for as-needed professional consulting services. The City desires to engage up to ve (5) rms to provide professional services in construction management and inspection. The general duties of the selected rm(s) will be to provide as-needed/on-call construction management and inspection services for various capital and maintenance projects including but not limited to streets, transportation, underground, building construction, and heavy construction.

The PlanetBids website for this RFQ and related documents is http://www.encinitasca.gov/ bids. All project correspondence will be posted on the PlanetBids website. It is the responsibility of Proposers to check the website regularly for information updates and RFQ clari cations, as well as any RFQ addenda. To submit a proposal, a Proposer must be registered with the City of Encinitas as a vendor. To register as a vendor, go to http://www.encinitasca.gov/bids, and then proceed to the “New Vendor Registration” link. All addenda will be available on the PlanetBids website.

All questions regarding the RFQ documents shall be submitted through PlanetBids by October 22, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. All project correspondence will be posted on the PlanetBids website. It is the responsibility of the Respondents to check the website regularly for information, updates, clari cation, and addenda.

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County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020

Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges:

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-22-910466-NJ and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www.qualityloan. com. The above statutorily mandated notices to Tenant, Prospective Owner-Occupant, and Prospective Post-Sale Over Bidders are brief summaries of what may be required under Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. Compliance with all relevant provisions will be required. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall

be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Bene ciary, the Bene ciary’s Agent, or the Bene ciary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payo Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-22-910466-NJ IDSPub #0250608 10/10/2025 10/17/2025 10/24/2025 CN 31245

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 25-01656-QQ-CA Title No. 250349413-CA-VOI A.P.N. 157-813-31-00 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED

SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/12/2018. 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: Paul E Kisner, a married man as his sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 11/15/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0475505 (or Book, Page) of the O cial Records of San Diego County, California. Date of Sale: 10/31/2025 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Entrance of the East County Regional Center, East

$466,450.89 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 19 Kern Court, Oceanside, CA 92057 A.P.N.: 157-813-31-00 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 800-280-2832 or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the le number assigned to this case 25-01656-QQ-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 25-01656-QQ-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.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 25-01634-LD-CA Title No. 250340592-CA-VOI APN. 218-230-30-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/03/2023. 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.

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Date: 09/29/2025 National Default Servicing Corporation c/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 800-280-2832; Sales Website: www.ndscorp. com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sale Representative A-4854380 10/03/2025, 10/10/2025, 10/17/2025 CN 31237

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Fredrick Gunnison, a married man, as his sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 01/10/2023 as Instrument No. 2023-0005888 (or Book, Page) of the O cial Records of San Diego County, California. Date of Sale: : 12/03/2025 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: $922,607.90 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 593 Prado Verde, San Marcos, CA 92069 A.P.N.: 218-230-3000 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 25-01634-LD-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 25-01634-LD-CA to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the

Ocean Kamp project advances

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE —

The developer behind a major mixed-use project is moving forward with plans to build hundreds of homes next to state Route 76 and the municipal airport.

Last month, the city received an application from the Ocean Kamp developer to construct 511 market-rate multifamily units and 60 affordable units on the northern and eastern parcels of the 92-acre site.

Located at 3460 Mission Avenue and 3436 San Luis Rey Road, the site was once home to a drivein movie theater and the Oceanside swap meet.

The San Luis Rey River borders the project to the north, Oceanside Municipal Airport to the west, single-family homes to the east, and SR-76 to the south.

“The site is a prime location for residential development, adjacent to the future commercial development within Ocean Kamp, as well as other community facilities, such as shopping centers with regional appeal due to the site’s excellent visibility and access from the major northerly east-west corridors of state Route 76 and Mission Avenue,” the

term deal with the team for the exhibition tour.

Oladipo, 33, who hasn’t played in an NBA game since 2023 and boasts a career average of 16.9 points per game over nine seasons, led Guangzhou with 24 points on an efficient 8-of-12 shooting night, even showing flashes of his former self on a fast-break alley-oop in the first half.

“Honestly, if we [were] in a practice gym or in the back of a dump truck, it don’t matter,” Oladipo said after the game. “As long as there’s a rectangle and people there competing, I’m going to play at the highest level I can. The NBA is where I’m supposed to be at. And if the opportunity presents itself, I’m going to be ready.”

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project description states. “The size of the property enables the scale of development necessary to provide a variety of multi-family products, such as single-family detached condos, duplex condos, townhomes and an apartment building to support affordable housing.”

When the project was first approved by the City Council three years ago, Ocean Kamp was slated to include up to 700 homes, a 300-room hotel, retail shops and a wave lagoon.

After settling a lawsuit filed by Preserve Calavera, a local environmental nonprofit, the project reduced the maximum number of homes to 667. The settlement also required affordable units and all-electric appliances.

The project also proposes private open-space amenities, including a dog park, a recreation area, a trail network, and two mobility hubs.

According to the application, the development is compatible with nearby land uses and will include a buffer with two key features: a 100-foot open-space corridor along the eastern property line closest to existing homes, which are an-

other 100 feet from the project boundary, and a solid wall serving as a visual and acoustic barrier.

Access points will be located at Foussat Road/Loop Road, Street B, Alex Road and Ocean Pointe Road, two of which are signalized. One existing signalized access connects Mission Avenue and Ocean Pointe Road, and the other links SR-76 and Foussat Road.

The project will also include two roundabouts at Foussat and Alex Road, and at Loop Road and Private Street A, which will provide access to the north residential parcel. Street B will connect the north and east residential areas.

According to the developer, the project will not interfere with airport operations and will be pedestrian-friendly within its boundaries.

The latest application covers only the residential portion of the overall Ocean Kamp development. No formal applications for the hotel, retail or wave lagoon components have been submitted.

“There have been no formal applications for the commercial areas submitted to-date; therefore, the

Newsom signs controversial bill

Law allows more housing density near transit stops

Staff and wire reports REGION — Despite objections from Los Angeles city leaders who deemed it an infringement on local development control, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 10 signed state legislation allowing more rapid — and more dense — housing projects near major public transit stops.

the state’s affordable-housing crisis. “In California, we talk a lot about where we don’t want to build homes, but rarely about where we do — until now,” he said in a statement.

ated games, aging American expats lighting up the scoreboard like Wilt Chamberlain, archaic training routines, and a Loong Lions suspension in January af-

ter a player tried to smuggle a companion into the team dormitory (exposed via social media), the CBA sometimes feels more like the ‘Crazy Basketball Asso-

project consists of what was approved/entitled by the City Council,” said Darlene Nicandro, the city’s development services director, via email. “The city and the developer are discussing options for construction of the wave lagoon portion.”

Construction crews began grading the site as early as 2019 and have continued earthwork on the property. During the first phase of grading, crews unearthed shards of Native American artifacts and some human remains.

Jon Corn, CEO of N4FL Worldwide, the site’s developer, previously told The Coast News the items were “carefully and meticulously sorted, identified, and stored” in cooperation with the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians.

Corn also said the project has not received any stop-work orders or formal delays, noting that periodic pauses are due to the timing of clean fill dirt deliveries.

The Coast News has reached out to Corn with additional questions about the project.

Corn told The San Diego Union-Tribune the goal is to be under construction by April or May.

ciation.’

“Smh it was a crazy year playing in China! Shanghai Sharks by far worst organization l’ve ever been a part of…Very unprofessional. They still owe me my playoff bonus from 21/22 season. They also still owe me the remaining balance of my salary for 23-24,” former NBA player Noah Vonleh posted on social media in 2024.

The Clippers wrap up their preseason with games against the Denver Nuggets, Sacramento Kings, and Golden State Warriors before opening the regular season on the road against the Utah Jazz on Oct. 22.

The NBA G League’s San Diego Clippers, based at Frontwave Arena, open their season in Stockton on Nov. 9 before hosting the Salt Lake City Stars for their home opener on Nov. 14.

Senate Bill 79, introduced earlier this year by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, overrides local zoning standards, allowing taller and more dense housing near specific transit stops in eight counties across the state — Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Santa Clara, Alameda, Sacramento, San Francisco and San Mateo.

The bill was originally intended to be enacted statewide, but it was narrowed through a series of amendments as it wound through the Legislature, limiting it to the eight counties and applying only to major transit stops — such as subway and light rail stations and heavily used stops on major bus lines.

“All Californians deserve an affordable place to live — close to jobs, schools, and opportunity,” Newsom said in a statement announcing his decision to sign the bill. “Housing near transit means shorter commutes, lower costs, and more time with family.”

Wiener called Newsom’s signature a “historic step’’ toward addressing

The legislation will allow for multi-family developments as high as nine stories directly adjacent to major transit hubs, with the height restrictions scaling downward to five stories depending on distance from the stations. It also streamlines the permitting process for projects within a half-mile of major public transit stops and allows local transit agencies such as Metro to develop greater density on properties they own.

Before Newsom signed the bill, North County officials had urged a veto over concerns that it eroded local authority.

“It’s bad policy,” said Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner. “I think it’s over the top, because it obliterates the planning that we have done.”

Heebner said such drastic measures should be in place only for cities with out-of-compliance Housing Elements.

Encinitas leaders also requested that Newsom veto the bill.

“SB 79 doubles down on the recent trend of the state overriding its own mandated local housing elements. This latest overreaching effort forces cities to approve transit-oriented development projects near specified transit without regard to the community’s needs, environmental review, or public input,” Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers wrote in a Sept. 18 letter.

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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: 09/25/2025 National Default Servicing Corporation

c/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-4854160 10/03/2025, 10/10/2025, 10/17/2025 CN 31219

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 184533 Title No. 95531664-12 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/10/2022. 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 10/31/2025 at 9:00 AM, PRIME RECON LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/15/2022, as Instrument No. 20220114942, in book xx, page xx, of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, State of California, executed by TONYA MASIS BARRETT, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), ENTRANCE OF THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER, EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER, 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: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE

DEED OF TRUST. APN 298211-71-47 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 591 S SIERRA AVE UNIT 47, SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075 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 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: $514,317.45 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 written Notice of Default and Flection to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 9/24/2025 Prime Recon LLC By: Kristen Mazzara, Authorized Signer Prime Recon LLC 27368 Via Industria, Ste 201 Temecula, CA 92590 (888) 725-4142 Prime Recon LLC may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (844) 901-0998 OR VIEW OUR WEBSITE: https://salesinformation. prime-recon.com 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 (844) 9010998 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - https:// salesinformation.prime-recon. com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the le number assigned to this case: TS#184533. 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 (844) 9010998 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this internet website https:// salesinformation.prime-recon. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the le number assigned to this case TS#184533 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.

A-FN4854050 10/03/2025, 10/10/2025, 10/17/2025 CN 31211

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE

(Division 6 of the Commercial Code)

Escrow No. 64179DJ

(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:

James David Preston and Cheryl Ann Jackson, 2380 Camino Vida Roble, Suite F, Carlsbad, CA 92011-1507

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

(4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: J & M Trophies, Inc., 2380 Camino Vida Robles, Suite F, Carlsbad, CA 92011

(5) The location and general

description of the assets to be sold are Inventory, Furniture and Fixtures, Goodwill, Equipment, and Covenant not to Compete of that certain business located at: 2380 Camino Vida Roble, Suite F, Carlsbad, CA 92011-1507.

(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is: T-Shirt Factory.

(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 11/04/25 at the o ce of Seright Escrow, Inc., 215 North Marengo Avenue, Suite 130 Pasadena, CA 91101, Escrow No. 64179DJ, Escrow O cer: Jenna Seright & Diane Welch.

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

(9) The last date for ling claims is 11/3/25.

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

(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: “NONE”

Dated: October 8, 2025

Transferees:

J & M Trophies, Inc.

S/ Steven Barros aka Steve Barros, CEO, CFO, Secretary By: Jenna Seright, as Agent

10/17/25 CNS-3976011# CN 31292

STORAGE TREASURES AUCTION

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

372 W Aviation Rd Fallbrook Ca 92028

Auction Date: November 4, 2025, at 10:00am mario tomas

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

10/17/25 CNS-3973576# CN 31290

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU053591N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Martha Reyes led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

a. Present name: Martha Reyes change to proposed name: Martha Trigveros Armenta

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 November 21, 2025 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-c ourt. 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: 10/06/2025

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07/2025 CN 31289

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contents of the following storage units will be o ered for sale at public auction for enforcement of storage lien. The Online Auction will be held Friday, October 24, 2025, per below auction times. Location of Online Auction: www.storagetreasures.com.

Storage address: 1566 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92027. Terms are CASH ONLY! Valley Rose Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel the auction. The following units may include, but not limited to electronic items, furniture, & household items, unless otherwise stated.

Jennifer Zepeda –BBS303 at 1:00 PM

Julia Sousa - C106 at 1:15 PM Julia Souse - F219 at 1:30 PM 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31275

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF NINA LESLIE CHERNICHEN, aka NINA

L. CHERNICHEN, aka NINA CHERNICHEN

Case # 25PE001001C

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

A Petition for Probate has been led by Travis Joseph Chernichen in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Travis Joseph Chernichen 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: November 6, 2025; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 503. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh) Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Kimberly T. Lee, Esq. Desert Law Group 74-916 Highway 111 Indian Wells, CA 92210

Telephone: 760.776.9977

10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2025 CN 31267

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE #: 24CU023943N NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): DAVID C. THOMAS; NAOMI S. THOMAS; SOUTH PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; SAN DIEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES; VIVINT SOLAR DEVELOPER, LLC; SUNRUN INC.; DOES 1 THROUGH 20, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÀ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 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): Superior Court of California County of San Diego 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):

Casper J. Rankin 3333 Camino del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego CA 92108

Telephone: 858.750.7605

Date: (Fecha), 11/20/2024 Clerk by (Secretario), I. Ledesma Deputy (Adjunto)

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual.

10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 STOX 955098 CN 31252

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU051934N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Laura Lynn Drury led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Laura Lynn Drury change to proposed name: Lauralynn Drury Stein 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 November 14, 2025 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: 09/29/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31248

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU052611N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Konica Mitra led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

a. Present name: Konica Mitra change to proposed name: Konica Mitra Jacobsen 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 November 14, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-025 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: 10/01/2025

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31246

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GERDA CORCOVELOS aka GERDA HARVEY Case# 25PE001153C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Gerda Corcovelos aka Gerda Harvey A Petition for Probate has been led by Veronica Embry in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Peter Harvey 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: Nov 04, 2025; Time: 10:15 AM; in Dept.: 504 Room: Daniel S Belsky; 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: Veronica Embry 1401 El Norte Parkway Spc 208 San Marcos CA 92069

Telephone: 951.505.0977

10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31221

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

CASE #: 25CU037308N NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO):

Melanie Goetz, an individual; and DOES 1-100, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÀ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):

Robert Alvarez, 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):

Superior Court of California County of San Diego 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):

Jasmine Motazedi

JM Law Firm, APC 23586 Calabasas Rd., Ste 204 Calabasas CA 91302

Telephone: 818.574.8186

Date: (Fecha), 07/16/2025

Clerk by (Secretario), J. Centeno Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual. 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31188

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018727

Filed: Sep 30, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. No Ledge Books. Located at: 1726 Calle Platico, Oceanside CA 92056-6920 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant

Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. David Dean Cree, 1726 Calle Platico, Oceanside CA 92056-6920. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/04/2019 S/David Dean Cree, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07/2025 CN 31304

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019413

Filed: Oct 09, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Manifesting My Future. Located at: 1718 Lake Dr., Cardi by the Sea CA 92007 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Dana George Gray, 1718 Lake Dr., Cardi by the Sea CA 92007. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Dana George Gray, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07/2025 CN 31300

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018738 Filed: Sep 30, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. DL Design Studio. Located at: 2186 Coast Ave., San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Doreen Dawn Laraway, 2186 Coast Ave., San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First

Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/17/2016 S/Doreen Dawn Laraway, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07/2025 CN 31299

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019511 Filed: Oct 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Erin Henson. Located at: 2054 Cambridge Ave. #B, Cardi CA 92007 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Vivo Creative LLC, 2054 Cambridge Ave. #B, 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: 10/10/2019 S/Sean Marshall, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07/2025 CN 31298

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019545 Filed: Oct 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Clover Healing Collective San Diego Therapists. Located at: 6265 Greenwich Dr. #230, San Diego CA 92122 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Clover Healing Collective A Marriage and Family Therapy Corporation, 6265 Greenwich Dr. #230, San Diego CA 92122. This business is conducted by: A

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Name(s): A. Swell Speech

Therapy. Located at: 8037 Avenida Secreto, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Carlie Kelly Lepore, 8037 Avenida Secreto, 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/Carlie Kelly Lepore, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07/2025 CN 31293

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9016659

Filed: Aug 28, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Jerry’s Welding & Machine. Located at: 5305 Grant St., San Diego CA 92110 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 5319 Grant St., San Diego CA 92110. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Morena Welding, Inc., 5319 Grant St., San Diego CA 92110. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of:

08/01/2025 S/Mehmed Mick Dapcevic, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07/2025 CN 31288

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019289

Filed: Oct 08, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County

Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Real Estate FU; B. Real Estate For You. Located at: 808 River Run Cir., San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Troy Huerta, 808 River Run Cir., San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 09/25/2025 S/Troy Huerta, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07/2025 CN 31287

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019250 Filed: Oct 07, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. First Things First Ministries; B. First Things First. Located at: 2100 Green eld Dr., El Cajon CA 92019 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd. #102, Los Angeles CA 90045. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Grant Todd Ministries, 8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd. #102, Los Angeles CA 90045. This business is conducted by: A

Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/06/2025 S/Taylor Todd, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07/2025 CN 31286

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018889 Filed: Oct 01, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Dons Market. Located at: 30250 CA-79, Ramona CA 92065 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 11717 Bernardo Plaza Ct. #200, San Diego CA 92128. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. A and M Market LLC, 11717 Bernardo Plaza Ct. #200, San Diego CA 92128. 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/Robert Martin, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31285

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019261 Filed: Oct 07, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Investors Only Builders. Located at: 4901 Morena Blvd. #812, San Diego CA 92117 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 4231 Balboa Ave. PMB 1066, San Diego CA 92117. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Paci c Boat Rentals, Inc. 4231 Balboa Ave. PMB 1066, San Diego CA 92117. This business is conducted by: A. Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/07/2025 S/Brandon Baril, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31284

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019195 Filed: Oct 07, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. All Clear Window Cleaning. Located at: 1509 Calle Pensamientos, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. All Clear Home Services, 1509 Calle Pensamientos, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2017 S/Andrew Braciszewski, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31283

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018856 Filed: Oct 01, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Neuronsource; B. Neuronsource Consulting. Located at: 433 Village Run E.,

Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Dale Je rey Wood, 433 Village Run E., Encinitas CA 92024; 2. Robert Eric Mayers, 7803 Calle Lomas, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: General Partnership. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Dale Wood, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31282

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019086 Filed: Oct 03, 2025 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. Lars Gilman, 1139 California St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Lars Gilman, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31278

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018661 Filed: Sep 29, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Carlsbad International Film Festival; B. Carlsbad Film Festival. Located at: 4008 Layang Layang Cir. #E, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Bradley Wentzel, 4008 Layang Layang Cir. #E, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 09/26/2025 S/Bradley Wentzel, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31277

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018658

Filed: Sep 29, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Heart Centered Therapy. Located at: 2358 University Ave. #2039, San Diego CA 92104 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 2850 El Cerro Ct. #309, Carlsbad CA 92010. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Heart Centered Marriage and Family Therapy Inc., 2358 University Ave. #2039, San Diego CA 92104. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Melody Nazari, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31275

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019118

Filed: Oct 06, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Lanna’s Cookie. Located at: 1649 Waterlily Way, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lanna Cookie LLC, 1649 Waterlily Way, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Lanna Thi Ha, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31271

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019104 Filed: Oct 06, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Kind Dog Training. Located at: 4001 Pala Rd.,

Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Swetlana Xenia Falke, 4001 Pala Rd., 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/Swetlana Xenia Falke, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31270

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018977

Filed: Oct 02, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Futuro Business Park. Located at: 1547 Jayken Way, Chula Vista CA 91911 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 33011, San Diego CA 921632011. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Futuro Properties LLC, PO Box 33011, San Diego CA 92163. 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/Georgina C. Figueroa, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31269

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019074 Filed: Oct 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Momias GTO Auto Detailing. Located at: 14367 Ava Ln., Valley Center CA 92082 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Omar López Valadez, 14367 Ava Ln., Valley Center CA 92082. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/ Omar López Valadez, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31266

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9017598

Filed: Sep 12, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Hyperworld. Located at: 4899 Sevilla Way, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jerel Drew Robison, 4899 Sevilla Way, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 09/04/2025 S/Jerel Drew Robison, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31264

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9018616

Filed: Sep 26, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Parallel 33 Public Relations. Located at: 1150 Garden View Rd. #230824, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Parallel 33 Entertainment, 1150 Garden View Rd. #230824, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2013 S/Carina Sammartino, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31263

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9018609

Filed: Sep 26, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Studio 33 Books. Located at: 1150 Garden View Rd. #230824, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and

Business Mailing Address: 1.

Parallel 33 Entertainment, 1150 Garden View Rd. #230824, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/01/2025 S/Carina Sammartino, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31262

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019081 Filed: Oct 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Tiny Otter; B. Zann Pointe Co. Located at: 2244 Faraday Ave. #124, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Suzanne Carolyn Hammond, 2244 Faraday Ave. #124, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/01/2025 S/Suzanne Carolyn Hammond, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31261

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019075 Filed: Oct 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. M Squared Consulting. Located at: 4855 Belvista Ct., San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Mary Mohamadi, PO Box 683, Del Mar CA 92014. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/01/2025 S/Mary Mohamadi, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31258

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018647

Filed: Sep 29, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Coleman Consulting. Located at: 5614 Willowmere Ln., San Diego Ca 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Snaggo LLC, 5614 Willowmere Ln., San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 08/01/2025 S/Michael Coleman, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31257

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019010 Filed: Oct 02, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Kruzic Woodworks. Located at: 2741 Reynard Way, San Diego CA 92103 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jason Robert Kruzic, 2741 Reynard Way, San Diego CA 92103. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/01/2025 S/Jason Kruzic, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31256

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018903

Filed: Oct 01, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Any Means Creative LLC. Located at: 6353 Corte del Abeto #B100, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Any Means Creative LLC, 6353 Corte del Abeto #B100, Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is

conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/01/2025 S/Timothy McGovern, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31255

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018939

Filed: Oct 02, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Shoreline Skin Clinic. Located at: 100 Chester eld Dr. #D, Cardi by the Sea CA 92007 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Anna Ginsberg Nursing Corporation PC, 100 Chester eld Dr. #D, Cardi by the Sea CA 92007. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/02/2025 S/Anna Ginsberg, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31254

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018058 Filed: Sep 19, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Wheel Man. Located at: 2020 Aura Cir., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 52, Oceanside CA 92049. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Matthew Brownell, 2020 Aura Cir., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 09/19/2025 S/Matthew Brownell, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31253

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018445 Filed: Sep 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Halo and Hive Salon. Located at: 9932 Mercy Rd. #107, San Diego CA 92129 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 9933 Caminito Chirimolla, San Diego CA 92131. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Barber by the Beach LLC, 9933 Caminito Chirimolla, San Diego CA 92131. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 08/08/2025 S/Devin Jacanin, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31250

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9017889

Filed: Sep 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Socratix. Located at: 711 Center Dr #105, San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Daniel Christopher Aglugub, 711 Center Dr. #105, San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Daniel Christopher Aglugub, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31247

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018829 Filed: Oct 01, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Child Molesters Behind Bars Keeping Children Safe. Located at: 2240 Encinitas Blvd. #D4, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. The Innocent Justice Foundation, 2240 Encinitas Blvd. #D4, Encinitas CA 92024.

This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 08/30/2010 S/Jill Collins, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2025 CN 31244

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018390 Filed: Sep 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Drip Love; B. Drip. Located at: 8070 Camino Montego, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 4764 E. Sunrise Dr. #475, Tucson AZ 85718. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Maktub 8 Inc., 4764 E. Sunrise Dr #475, Tucson AZ 85718. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/01/2025 S/Ryan Owen, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2025 CN 31243

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018247 Filed: Sep 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Glow and Behold; B. Glow and Behold Lotion. Located at: 2145 Pleasant Grove Rd., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Glow and Behold, LLC, 2145 Pleasant Grove Rd., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Kelli Noonan, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2025 CN 31242

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018751 Filed: Sep 30, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. COASTALVIEW DENTAL. Located at: 1293 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 16917 Rendezvous Cir., San Diego CA 92127. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Dr H A f DDS Dentistry Professional Corporation, 16917 Rendezvous Cir., San Diego CA 92127. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Hammad A f, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2025 CN 31241

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018725 Filed: Sep 30, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. SerenCutz Barber. Located at: 1022 N. El Camino Real #106, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 748 Sugar Pine St., Oceanside CA 92058. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Esmeralda Rivera, 748 Sugar Pine 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/Esmeralda Rivera, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2025 CN 31238

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018705 Filed: Sep 29, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. SD Probate Group. Located at: 10620 Treena St. #230, San Diego CA 92131 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 125 Hillcrest Dr. #1, Encinitas CA 92024. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Curtis McDaniel, 125 Hillcrest Dr #1, 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/Curtis McDaniel, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2025 CN 31235

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9017579

Filed: Sep 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious

Business Name(s): A. Club Z ! In-Home Tutoring Services. Located at: 6634 Towhee Ln., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Cave2Crib, Inc., 6634 Towhee Ln., Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/02/2009 S/Deborah Ku, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2025 CN 31227

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9017923

Filed: Sep 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Taza De Fe. Located at: 1927 Westinghouse St., San Diego CA 92111 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Yemina Ayala, 1927 Westinghouse St., San Diego CA 92111. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Yemina Ayala, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2025 CN 31226

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9018604

Filed: Sep 26, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Escalona Renewables. Located at: 4962 Verona St., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1895 Avenida del Oro #4022, Oceanside CA 92056. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jorge Hebert Escalona, 1895 Avenida del Oro #4022, 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/Jorge Hebert Escalona, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2025 CN 31223

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9016409 Filed: Aug 26, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Summit to Sand Bookkeeping Services. Located at: 2161 Via Sonora, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. David Je rey Aldama, 2161 Via Sonora, 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/David Je rey Aldama, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2025 CN 31218

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9017905

Filed: Sep 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Body20 Del Mar. Located at: 2321 Altisma Way, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. 5K Fitness LLC, 2321 Altisma Way, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A

Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/12/2025 S/Kaleigh S. Kellner, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2025 CN 31212

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018246 Filed: Sep 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Pupperidge Farm. Located at: 1037 Olive Crest Dr., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Nanci Mettler Williams, 1037 Olive 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/Nanci Mettler Williams, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31206

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9016699

Filed: Aug 29, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Townsend Renovation and Design. Located at: 1075 Chinquapin Ave., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jason Townsend, 1075 Chinquapin Ave., Carlsbad CA 92008; 2. David Haglund, 4128 Gamma St., San Diego CA 92113. This business is conducted by: Joint Venture. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Jason Townsend, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31203

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9017670 Filed: Sep 15, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Garrett Electric. Located at: 7700 Rocio St., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. AJLMG, Inc., 7700 Rocio St., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/01/1987 S/Lisa Garrett, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31202

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9015677 Filed: Aug 14, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Doctors Express of Oceanside; B. 828 Urgent Care. Located at: 4171 Oceanside Blvd. #109, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 5210 Milton Rd., Carlsbad CA 92008. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Next Step Medical Inc., 5210 Milton Rd, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/27/2011 S/Kari Knowles, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31199

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018221 Filed: Sep 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. NetRev Digital. Located at: 117 Rosebay Dr. #14, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Connor Gerald Trippet, 117 Rosebay Dr. #14, 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/Connor Gerald Trippet, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31197

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9016987

Filed: Sep 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. BTS

Consulting Services. Located at: 3828 Centraloma Dr., San Diego CA 92107 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Barbara Barrett Lowell, 3828 Centraloma Dr., San Diego CA 92107; 2. Je rey Owens Lowell, 3828 Centraloma Dr., Ocean Beach CA 92107. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/04/1911 S/Barbara Barrett Lowell, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31196

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018193

Filed: Sep 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. SoCal Junkman. Located at: 24831 Georgia Sue, Laguna Hills CA 92653 Orange. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. George W. Carter II, 1726 S. Clementine St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 09/22/2025 S/George W. Carter II, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31195

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9017414

Filed: Sep 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Tidal Babes Scuba Co. Located at: 3841 Camino Lindo, San Diego CA 92122 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant

Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Tidal Babes Scuba Co LLC, 3841 Camino Lindo, San Diego CA 92122. 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/Rebecca Ingram, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31194

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9017081

Filed: Sep 05, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Transformed To Sell, Inc. Located at: 1619 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. #D, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Tori Prince, 1929 Cassia Rd. #203, Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/03/2017 S/Tori Prince, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31193

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9017478

Filed: Sep 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Casago San Diego; B. Casago SD. Located at: 1559 Parkview Dr., Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 825 College Blvd. #102-301, Oceanside CA 92057. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. ELEVAT3 Inc., 825 College Blvd #102301, Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 09/06/2025 S/David Carter, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31192

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9017525 Filed: Sep 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Arts Attack. Located at: 3445 Corte Viejo, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Arts Attack LLC, 3445 Corte Viejo, 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: 09/11/2025 S/Sara

Osterink, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31191

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9017459 Filed: Sep 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Baon Vending. Located at: 2930 Norman Strasse #111, San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 3025 NE 205t St., Lake Forest Park WA 98155. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Baon LLC, 3025 NE 205th St., Lake Forest Park WA 98155. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/31/2025 S/Taylor Sather, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31186

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9016335

Filed: Aug 26, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Citrus Garden Residential Care. Located at: 704 Via Ladera, Escondido CA 92029 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Annie Allen, 704 Via Ladera, Escondido CA 92029. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/25/2016 S/Annie Allen, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31184

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9017190

Filed: Sep 08, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Eclectic Co ee. Located at: 4236 50th St., San Diego CA 92115 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Amy Adilene Hernandez, 4236 50th St., San Diego CA 92115; 2. Elizabeth Ramos, 4236 50th St., San Diego CA 92115. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Elizabeth Ramos, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31182

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9017875

Filed: Sep 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Oceanside Art Collective. Located at: 427 S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1066 Gallery Dr., Oceanside CA 92057. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Moline LLC, 1066 Gallery Dr., Oceanside CA 92057. 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/Elya Moline, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31181

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9017874

Filed: Sep 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Elya Moline Creations. Located at: 1066 Gallery Dr., Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Moline LLC, 1066 Gallery Dr., Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/22/2024 S/Elya Moline, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31180

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9017860

Filed: Sep 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Journey Golf Rental. Located at: 904 Melaleuca Ave. #L, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Ascent Ally LLC, 904 Melaleuca Ave. #L, 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: 09/16/2025 S/Jonathan Ramirez, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31179

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9017815 Filed: Sep 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Jitters Co ee Pub. Located at: 510 N. Coast Hwy #D, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Friendly Co ee Inc., 510 N. Coast Hwy #D, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/01/2025 S/Vallie Gilley, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17/2025 CN 31178

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9017828 Filed: Sep 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Booxkeeping San Diego North. Located at: 5423 Lake Murray Blvd. #13, La Mesa CA 91942 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 2712 Loker Ave. West #1052, Carlsbad CA 92010. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

EVENTS CALENDAR

OCT.

17

HAUNTED CORN MAZE

Looking for a spooky adventure this Halloween season? Our haunted maze is just the place for you. We team up with Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation to create the perfect thrilling experience that you and your family will talk about for days. Only open on Fridays and Saturdays. Volunteers 16+ needed. $25-$45, 7-10 p.m. through Nov. 1 at Carlsbad Strawberry Company, 1050 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad.

GEM FAIRE IN DEL MAR

Gem Faire is a marketplace for jewelry, crystals, and more. Free-$7, Oct. 1719 at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

FARMERS MARKET

The beautiful open-air San Marcos Farmers Market features a collection of amazing vendors offering local fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, fresh cut flowers, local honey, bread, eggs, yogurt, Kombucha, artisan packaged foods and specialty prepared hot foods. Free, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 17 at North City San Marcos, 251 North City Dr, San Marcos.

TASTE OF ART

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. $50$65, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

HAUNTED HOTEL

We are back with spooky and scary attractions, carnival games, food court, and fun hosted by Boy Scout Troop 2000 and the Olivenhain Town Council. $8, 6-9:30 p.m. Oct. 17, 18, 24, and 25 at Olivenhain Meeting Hall, 423 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas.

SINNERS

Fall into suspense with Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” — Michael B. Jordan stars in a gripping tale of twin brothers facing dark forces in their hometown. Rated R. $7-$10, 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

A LIFE IN PHOTOGRAPHY

The Photographer’s Eye Gallery will present “Susan A Life in Photography,” a retrospective covering five decades of the artist’s work. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 17 to Nov. 1 at The Photographer’s Eye Gallery , 326 E Grand Ave, Escondido.

OCT. 18

ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW

Join us for a fall festival that has something for everyone. Our October Fall Tractor Show features our traditional vintage tractors with tractor rides, wagon rides and a Parade of Power.

Free-$10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N Santa Fe Ave., Vista.

LESLIE JOHANSEN NACK

In her new memoir “Nineteen,” author Leslie Johansen Nack navigates her teenage years in a dysfunctional, abusive, broken home. Free, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 18 at Barnes & Noble, 1040 N El Camino Real, Encinitas.

WALK4ALZ

Join thousands of San Diegans at Balboa Park for Walk4ALZ, the region’s largest annual fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care and research, hosted by Alzheimer’s San Diego. Every dollar stays in San Diego County for local Alzheimer’s support and research. Free, 6:30 a.m. at Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego.

THE GREAT FALL CRAWL

Batiquitos Lagoon docents will lead “The Great Fall Crawl” nature walk that will focus on spiders and tarantulas in the lagoon. Wear hats and sunscreen, and bring water. For all ages. Free, 10 a.m. at Batiquitos Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad.

BIRD HOUSE, ART AUCTION

Come bid on bird houses, and nature-themed art while enjoying live music, food, and friendship. $20, 4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Buena Vista Nature Center, 2202 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

STITCHED

Discover the possibilities of mixed media art combining the softness of watercolor with the tactile richness of hand embroidery. Participants will explore watercolor techniques on paper combined with delicate embellishments of simple embroidery stitching to create a distinctive work of art with depth and texture. All ages. Free, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.

COASTAL CONCERT BAND

The Coastal Communities Concert Band will perform tunes from “Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Misérables,” “Chicago” and more. $15-$20, 2 p.m. at Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St, Carlsbad.

HISTORIC WALKING TOUR

The Encinitas Historical Society offers a fun educational walking tour of downtown Encinitas on the third Saturday of every month. Free, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Oct. 18 at Encinitas Historical Society, 390 W F St, Encinitas.

DNA INTEREST GROUP

The DNA Interest Group, sponsored by the North San Diego County Genealogical Society, will hear Daniel Horowitz present “DNA Match Technology

on My Heritage” via Zoom. Free, 1 p.m. at Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad.

VISTA KIDS MARKET

Vista Farmers Market hosts the 11th annual Kids, Tweens and Teens Market at the Vista County Courthouse, 8 a.m.-noon. Ages 7-17; must be pre-approved by contacting mark@vistafarmersmarket.com. Items may be homemade or resale items. Free parking; 325 Melrose Drive, Vista.

AAUW MEETING

The American Association of University Woman - Carlsbad Oceanside Vista branch will discuss Tech Trek, a STEM program for seventh grade girls, at its October general meeting. Free, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Oct. 18 at Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding St, Carlsbad.

PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT

Join Oceanside Museum of Art’s Artist Alliance for some outdoor painting fun at Heritage Park and All Saints Church and Cemetery. Hosted by Lorraine Cote. Register online at meetup.com/painter-86/. Free, 2-5 p.m. Oct. 18 at Heritage Village Park, 219 Peyri Dr, Oceanside.

TRICK-OR-TONE

The Wellness at the Lake series, presented by Club Pilates, is hosting Trick-or-Tone. Get into the Sculpt-ober spirit with a spooky sunset Pilates session. Costumes encouraged. Each ticket includes a pool day pass at Lakehouse Resort and discount at Brickmans. $45, 5 p.m. at Lakehouse Hotel & Resort, 1105 La Bonita Dr, San Marcos.

MIRACOSTA SYMPHONY

The MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra would like to invite you to join us for an evening with the symphony. Featuring the virtuosic fireworks of the Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat major featuring MiraCosta’s beloved faculty member and performing artist Dr. Wan-Chin Chang, and iconic Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique.” $8-$10, 7:30-

ECHOES THROUGH TIME

North Coast Symphony presents “Echoes Through Time,” a concert of timeless classics and contemporary works. $15-$18, 2:30 p.m. at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas.

L.O.S.T

Five centuries apart, two companion pieces engage in dialogue across centuries. Sacra/Profana, San Diego’s premier professional choral ensemble presents L.O.S.T. $15-$40, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas.

in October, sponsored by Faith in Action. Free, 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 890 Balour Dr, Encinitas.

JAZZ EVENSONG

Jazz Evensong offers a blend of jazz rooted in the context of Anglican meditation and prayer. Free, 4 p.m. at St. Michael’s-by-theSea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

OCT. 20

MEDICARE ENROLLMENT

10 p.m. Oct. 18 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

THOSE WITCHES BE CRAZY Witchin’ fun daytime bar crawl along Coast Highway 101 for a cause. Buy ticket online. Specific event details will be emailed to you before event. $99, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at N. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas.

O’ARTS GRANTS

The Oceanside Public Library in partnership with the Arts Commission and Cultural District hosts the O’Arts Grants Celebration and special Oceanside Art Walk. A total of $150,000 in grantswill be awarded to local artists and arts organizations. Free, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 18 at Oceanside Civic Center Library, 330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

EASY DOES IT 5K

The 2nd annual Easy Does It 5K Walk-Run. The Women’s First Step House of North County walk-run 5k is a women, men, kids and dog friendly course. $35, 8:30-11 a.m. Oct. 18 at Roadrunner Sports Solana Beach, 211 N Highway 101, Solana Beach.

NATIVE PLANT SALE

The San Diego Chapter of the California Native Plant Society invites the community to its annual Fall Native Plant Sale at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead in Escondido. Free, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at Sikes Adobe, 12655 Sunset Dr, Escondido.

ANTHONY CULLINS

Anthony Cullins & AllStar Live featuring Johnny Vernazza, Earl Thomas and opener Topeka Clementine. $20-$25, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 18 at Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

DRUMATIX

Get ready for electrifying fusion of tap, drumming, body-percussion, comedy and found-object instruments — performed by an award-winning percussion and dance troupe. $30-$50, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 18 at The Bornemann Theatre on TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.

OCT. 19

BILBO BAGGINS FESTIVAL

Celebrate the birthday of Bilbo Baggins. This magical, family-friendly gathering invites guests of all ages to dress in their finest Middle-earth attire — Hobbits, Elves, Dwarves, and Wizards welcome. $5, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 19 at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista.

HARVEST FAIRE

Join the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce for its annual Harvest Faire, featuring local artisan craft vendors, beer and wine garden, pony rides, pie baking contest, pumpkin and costume contests, and more. Free, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at Downtown Fallbrook, S Main Ave, Fallbrook.

GRAND AVENUE FESTIVAL

Join the Escondido Chamber of Commerce for its 30-year-old Grand Avenue Fall Street Festival, featuring live music, a beer and wine garden, Art in the Garden, shops and more. Free, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19 at Grand Ave in Historic Downtown Escondido, 145 W Grand Ave, Escondido.

BONSAI WORKSHOP

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees. $85, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 19 at Local Roots Kombucha, 1430 Vantage Ct, Vista.

MIRACOSTA SYMPHONY

The MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra invites you to join us for an evening with the symphony. $8-$10, 3-5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

FALL FESTIVAL

Get ready for an exciting and family-friendly Fall Festival of adventure and discovery. Free, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 19 at San Dieguito County Park, 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Del Mar.

UNTIL WE’RE ALL HOME

“Until we’re all Home,” a film series about solving homelessness is being held

Each year, Medicare opens enrollment for seniors to change or retain their existing plans. Angie Gange of Centerpiece Insurance Group will inform seniors on how to weigh their options. Free, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 20 at La Colonia Community Park, 715 Valley Ave, Solana Beach.

VETART GOLF TOURNEY

VetArt’s annual golf tournament raises funds to support military connected community. All funds raised will go directly to VetArt programming. Featuring longest drive and putting contests. Win $10,000 for hitting a hole in one. $175, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at Shadowridge Golf Club, 1980 Gateway Dr, Vista.

OCT. 21

CALIFORNIA’S PROP 50

Friends of Solana Beach Library presents Dr. Thad Kousser, UC San Diego professor of political science, who will focus on the historical background of redistricting in California. Free, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Oct. 21 at La Colonia Community Park, 715 Valley Ave, Solana Beach.

OCT. 22

DEL MAR GOP WOMEN

The Del Mar Republican Women welcome San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones and candidate for Board of Supervisors District 5 seat, and Kristie Bruce-Lane, candidate for State Senate District 40. $38-$45, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, 1505 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach.

‘EISENHOWER’

Experience the intimate, gripping portrayal of America’s esteemed World War II general and 34th president, Dwight Eisenhower. $58.50, Oct. 22 to Nov. 16 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach.

ALZHEIMER’S IN WOMEN

Dr. Sarah Banks, a leading Alzheimer’s disease researcher, will lead a presentation and community dinner on how Alzheimer’s affects women. $30, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 22 at St Peter’s Episcopal Church, Parrish Ln, Del Mar.

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1. GEOGRAPHY: Which U.S. state is the only one that borders on two oceans?

1. GEOGRAPHY: Which U.S. state is the only one that borders on two oceans?

2. LITERATURE: Which famous author used the pseudonym Richard Bachman early in his career?

3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the national animal of France?

2. LITERATURE: Which famous author used the pseudonym Richard Bachman early in his career?

4. MATH: What is the sum of the interior angles in a triangle?

1. GEOGRAPHY: Which U.S. state is the only one that borders on two oceans?

2. LITERATURE: Which famous author used the pseudonym Richard Bachman early in his career?

3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the national animal of France?

4. MATH: What is the sum of the interior angles in a triangle?

5. HISTORY: Who was the first American president to win a Nobel Peace Prize?

6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?

7. ACRONYMS: What does the computing acronym API stand for?

8. MOVIES: What is the name of Elle Woods’ Chihuahua in “Legally Blonde”?

9. MUSIC: Which musical instrument has 88 keys?

10. TELEVISION: Which television sitcom character is famous for saying, “Did I do that?”?

Answers

1. Alaska: Pacific Ocean and Arctic Ocean.

3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the national animal of France?

5. HISTORY: Who was the first American president to win a Nobel Peace Prize?

2. Stephen King.

3. The Gallic rooster.

4. MATH: What is the sum of the interior angles in a triangle?

6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?

7. ACRONYMS: What does the computing acronym API stand

5. HISTORY: Who was the first American president to win a Nobel Peace Prize?

6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?

7. ACRONYMS: What does the computing acronym API stand for?

8. MOVIES: What is the name of Elle Woods’ Chihuahua in “Legally Blonde”?

9. MUSIC: Which musical instrument has 88 keys?

10. TELEVISION: Which television sitcom character is famous for saying, “Did I do that?”?

Answers

1. Alaska: Pacific Ocean and Arctic Ocean.

2. Stephen King.

3. The Gallic rooster.

4. 180 degrees.

5. Theodore Roosevelt.

6. Incan.

7. Application Programming Interface.

8. Bruiser. 9. Piano.

10. Steve Urkel.

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4. 180 degrees.

5. Theodore Roosevelt.

6. Incan.

7. Application Programming Interface.

8. Bruiser.

Piano. 10. Steve Urkel.

Internet job offer scams coming at us fast

The Instagram ad looked real: A popular cosmetics brand was having a (rare) sale with discounts too good to pass up. This should have been the first clue that something wasn’t right but the response is primal.

The scam website— same logo, same branding, same images, and even the same customer reviews— was a doppelgänger for the real thing. But it wasn’t the real thing. The sale didn’t exist.

The ubiquitous brand impersonation scams can make a person feel foolish, but there’s another thread that’s causing even more damage: fake job postings designed to lure in people searching for work.

‘WE ARE HIRING!’

Job offer scams are on the rise and “opportunities” are coming directly to a phone near you. Job seekers are particularly vulnerable given the difficult job market; even the most savvy generations are susceptible to fraud.

According to the Cox Business 2025 Workplace Technology Survey, a majority of Generation Z (86%) and Millennial (88%) employees say they feel confident adopting new technology at the workplace. And while 60% feel good about the growing role of AI at work, 50% of Gen Z workers worry their jobs could be replaced by AI, and 51% of Millennials are worried

about personal data security. Furthermore, 63% of workers in these groups occasionally or frequently use personal tools or software for work, creating possible vulnerabilities. Just because they’re comfortable with technology doesn’t make them immune to fraud, and scammers play to these blind spots.

They build convincing recruiter profiles on LinkedIn, send polished emails, and text colorful fliers to entice would-be employees to “join our professional team.” All you have to do if you’re interested in this “positioy” (more on this in a moment) is reply YES, and you could be earning $100–$600 for only 1–2 hours of work each day. The scams are…creative: Some involve fake checks for “equipment purchases.” Others convince job seekers to set up crypto

wallets that will be used for “training.”

In Phoenix last year, one woman lost more than $110,000 in a single week after responding to a job offer that promised to pay her for watching movie trailers. The scammers began by sending her small payouts to gain her trust and later convinced her to deposit increasingly large sums of money into a fraudulent crypto account. By the time she realized it was a scam, her money was gone. Whether it’s a consumer product or the consumer is the product, even people who consider themselves careful can be deceived, because current scams are designed to look legitimate.

WHAT’S AT STAKE

• For individuals: Victims of scams may lose money, have their personal data stolen, or succumb to identi-

ty theft. And that doesn’t account for the emotional toll. Job seekers may only realize they’ve been duped weeks after celebrating the new job they landed never actually existed.

• For businesses: Scammers impersonating real companies cause damage to real companies’ reputations. This can be especially devastating for small businesses, which may lose customer trust. Employers also waste resources untangling fraudulent applications and trying to win back lost customers.

• For everyone: Trust in platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and hiring websites erodes when scams are allowed to go unchecked, creating a riskier economy.

For all of these reasons, it’s important to be aware and protect yourself during cybersecurity month and beyond.

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

Even seasoned professionals are vulnerable to scams, but there are some precautions that can help:

• Verify before acting. If a recruiter or an offer comes out of nowhere, do your own sleuthing. Don’t click any links. Don’t offer any personal information. Don’t show up for an interview. Visit the company’s official website or call HR directly.

• Pump the breaks when you feel pressured. Be skeptical of urgency and any “act now” language. Scammers thrive on your FOMO. Don’t let them.

• Scrutinize details. Keep an eye out for typos. If a job offer includes a “positioy” (an actual typo in an actual scam job offer text received by an actual person), delete and block. Double-check a sender’s email address and look for slight differences in a brand’s logo. All of these are red flags.

• Beware of platform shifts. Any recruiter who wants to move you away from LinkedIn and onto WhatsApp or Telegram is likely a scammer.

• Never pay upfront. Real employers don’t ask you to buy equipment or transfer funds.

• Use safe payments. When shopping online, stick to credit cards or trusted platforms that offer fraud protection.

• Report and share. Before delete/block, forward

scam texts to 7726 in the US, and flag suspicious accounts on social platforms. Letting folks in your network know about scams helps everyone.

COX’S TIPS TO STAY SAFE FROM SCAMS A leader in the telecommunications industry, Cox Communications offers top tier security for its business and residential customers alike. In addition to the actions above, the following tips can help people protect themselves:

• Strengthen your passwords: Use strong, unique passwords for every account, and consider using a password manager to keep them secure.

• Turn on two-factor authentication: Like a housefly, 2FA can be annoying. But not as annoying as getting scammed out of thousands of dollars or having to repair credit after identity theft. Make the scammers cry.

• Keep your devices and WiFi secure: Update your router and device software regularly. Encrypt your home network. Use a firewall.

• Breathe before you click: Phishing emails, texts, or fake job offers can look very real and tend to play on a sense of urgency. Before you click through on anything, slow down, take a breath, and ask yourself if this seems legit. If it seems too good to be true…

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Stellar Solar named authorized contractor — again

For San Diego homeowners ready to take control of their energy costs, there’s good news: Stellar Solar, one of the region’s most trusted names in solar and battery storage, has once again been approved as an authorized contractor for the San Diego Community Power Solar Battery Savings Program.

This marks the second consecutive year Stellar Solar has earned this distinction, helping local homeowners access battery rebates of up to $10,000 while reducing their reliance on expensive utility power.

The program, offered through Community Power, is designed to make clean energy more affordable and to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, self-powered future.

POWER, PROTECTION AND BIG SAVINGS

Through the Community Power Program, qualifying homeowners can receive rebates of up to $10,000 toward the purchase and installation of a solar battery system.

Stellar Solar offers three of the most trusted battery options for the rebate program including En-

QUALIFYING HOMEOWNERS can receive rebates of up to $10,000 toward the purchase and installation of a solar battery system. Courtesy photo

phase, FranklineWH and the Tesla Powerwall 3.

TIMING COULDN’T BE BETTER

With San Diego electricity rates among the highest in the nation, the timing of this program couldn’t be better. Energy costs have risen sharply in recent

years, and many families are looking for ways to protect themselves from future rate increases.

According to Kent Harle, CEO and co-founder of Stellar Solar, battery storage is the solution many homeowners have been waiting for.

“The second round of

this program could not have come at a better time for San Diego homeowners concerned about paying among the highest electricity rates in the country,” Harle said. “These battery rebates now enable homeowners to power and protect their homes at some of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen.

not have come at a

San

“We’ve been installing residential batteries longer than anyone in San Diego, and that experience allows us to guide homeowners through the rebate process from start to finish — and make sure they actually get their check.”

Harle’s enthusiasm is backed by decades of experience. He was one of the region’s earliest advocates for residential and commercial battery installations and has long envisioned a future where homeowners could manage their own clean energy on-site — affordably and reliably.

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

The Community Power Program is available to qualifying homeowners within San Diego, Encinitas, Chula Vista, National City, La Mesa and Lemon Grove.

Stellar Solar can guide homeowners in those areas that are not signed up through the process.

Once approved, participants receive a rebate of up to $10,000 toward a qualifying battery installation with an authorized contractor like Stellar Solar. The rebate can dramatically reduce the upfront cost of battery storage, making it more accessible than ever.

“Last year’s rebates were very popular,” Harle noted. “We expect even greater demand this year as homeowners look to stabilize their energy costs and prepare for the future. Acting early is key.”

READY TO POWER YOUR HOME & SAVE?

Homeowners interested in taking advantage of these rebates can schedule a free virtual quote. Learn more at:

www.stellarsolar.net

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