On May 5th, 2023, at 9:43 PM the Escondido Police Department received a report of a subject down, bleeding in the middle of the street at the intersection of North Escondido Blvd and West Lincoln Avenue. Responding Officers to the scene determined a vehicle versus pedestrian collision had occurred after a disturbance in the roadway. The pedestrian, a 31-year-old resident of Escondido, sustained major injuries and was transported by Escondido Fire Paramedics to Palomar Medical Center where he remains hospitalized. The driver of the vehicle involved; a non-sworn civilian employee of the Escondido Police Department; remained at the scene. The employee was not driving a city vehicle, nor working at the time.
It is yet to be determined to what extent alcohol may have been a factor.
In the interest of transparency, Chief Varso has requested the California Highway Patrol (Border Division) assume this investigation. All documents and evidence related to this case will be turned over to the CHP Investigator(s) assigned.
Anyone with inquiries about this incident, or anyone who may have witnessed this incident is encouraged to contact CHP Oceanside Area Office at 760-643-3400.
Please follow the Escondido Police Department on social media @EscondidoPolice. To report any suspicious activities in your neighborhood, you may contact the Police Department directly, or you may make an unidentified call on our “Anonymous Tip Line”
at 760-743-TIPS (8477) or via our Web site at police.escondido.org
Escondido Police Department Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Collision
Big Wave Guardians: First Responders of the Sea
BIG WEDNESDAYS celebrating surf culture – It’s Big Wednesday on a Friday!
Hawaii’s North Shore is the world’s most dangerous 7-mile stretch of beach. Massive swells, life-and-death rescues, and “the best job in the world” — yet often the most hazardous one — is the compelling drama of Hawaii’s big wave guardians. As surfers push the limits and crowds increase, a small group of heroes have reinvented water safety on a parallel track to the rising dangers. Addicting thrills vs. inherent peril — they are caught up in both. Surfing’s elite watermen risk their lives to save their friends while challenging a realm beyond. From Academy Award Nominated MacGillivray Freeman Films, Big Wave Guardians is the new epic surf film that is the most honest, behind-the-scenes look at how the lifeguard profession began, and where it is today.
This documentary explores the dramatic stories of Hawaii’s big wave guardians, some of the world’s best athletes, lifeguards, and surfers, who risk their lives in the world’s most dangerous waves while inventing innovative water safety techniques previously unimagined.
“We’ve put together this all-star team of storytellers to bring to life one of the most unheralded group of first responders in the world,” says Marty Hoffman, the film’s executive producer.
The film’s production team features executive producers Greg and Shaun MacGillivray of MacGillivray Freeman Films, Scott Bradfield, along with Marty Hoffman. The movie is produced by Mark Collins, directed and edited by Luke Stirtz, and written by Jim Kempton. Director of photography is Chris Zamoscianyk, with second unit producer Daniel Russo, and archival producer Wyatt Daily.
Run time: 90 minutes
Film Screening: Big Wave Guardians: First Responders of the Sea
Friday, May 12
Doors open at 6pm
$15 general admission
$10 current CSM members
Seating is limited. Call 760-721-6876 to buy your ticket in advance to reserve your seat.
312 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
760-721-6876
csm@surfmuseum.org
California West Enters 55+ Active Adult Living Market with Launch of New Haddington Brand
The privately held company will build homes with its same focus on sustainability, quality, and craftsmanship to growing demands of 55+ buyers in San Diego market; Haddington at Côta Vera, the first-ever for-sale 55+ community in Chula Vista, is now underway.
California West, one of the largest privately-held homebuilders on the West Coast, announced its entrance into 55+ active adult living with the launch of its new brand of age-qualified communities called Haddington. California West, which has built more than 40 communities in San Diego County over the past three decades, will introduce its Haddington line of homes at Côta Vera at Otay Ranch in Chula Vista where construction is underway on a collection of 127 for-sale homes. Haddington at Côta Vera is the first-ever 55+ community in Chula Vista and will afford its residents the peace-of-mind of aging in place in a location close to friends and family in an intergenerational living environment.
With Haddington, Cal West will build homes with the same focus on sustainability, quality and craftsmanship that has earned it the trust of thousands of homebuyers in San Diego County for more than 30 years. The introduction of Haddington comes at a time of growth in the 55+ segment. According to ResearchandMarkets.com, the U.S. active adult (55+) community market size is estimated to reach $805 billion by 2030, expanding at a compounded annual growth rate of 4.01% from now until then.
“We’ve been considering an entrance into the 55+ arena for several years and when the opportunity to build Chula Vista’s first for-sale community for active adults came our way, we seized it as the ideal time to unveil the Haddington brand,” said Matthew Thorne, Partner and Chief Operating Officer of Cal West. “We recognize that a maintenance-free lifestyle, structured activities, socialization, and a sense of community are the major factors driving the 55+ market. This is why every Haddington community, starting at Côta Vera, will feature both thoughtfully designed homes and first-rate recreational amenities ideal for empty nesters or intergenerational families.”
At the southern end of Côta Vera, Haddington is taking shape within a gated neighborhood. Conceived to provide a high level of social vibrancy and ease of living for its residents, Haddington’s single-family homes and paired residences will be infused with European charm and feature coveted single-level living as well as a two-story design with contemporary Spanish, Cotswold Cottage, and Farmhouse-style architecture. Homes at Haddington will range from two to three bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and approximately 1,453 to 2,226 square feet of living space with two-car garages, private yards, and select views.
Haddington’s homeowners will enjoy exclusive access to a private recreational facility designed for 55+ residents wanting to embrace an active lifestyle. This Haddington-exclusive amenity will include a recreation center, an outdoor pool with sundeck and cabanas, and a clubhouse with spaces for homeowners to foster community through socializing. Residents will also have access to Côta Vera’s community amenities which includes a pool and fire pit.
Designed with multiple lifestyles in mind, Côta Vera’s Central District features art walks, shops, playgrounds, a dog park, and a large lawn for year-round events like yoga classes, movie nights, outdoor concerts, and a multitude of workouts.
Sales for Haddington at Côta Vera are expected to commence in late summer 2023 with anticipated pricing from the high $600,000s.
“Homebuilding is a local business, and for us, local is San Diego County,” said Thorne. “We really have our pulse on the market here, so before we begin a project, we know what the architecture should be and what the buyers want in a specific location. In Chula Vista, the 55+ market has never been catered to, so we are excited to turn Haddington at Côta Vera into a thriving community. From there, we look forward to bringing the Haddington brand to additional growth areas in Southern California.”
For more information on Cal West and to join the Haddington interest list, please visit HaddingtonCotaVera.com.
2nd Annual Mother’s Day Brunch: Moms & Mimosas
Mother’s Day will be here soon and if you haven’t found the right gift or planned your celebration, we have a perfect idea. Celebrate all the moms in your life on Saturday, May 13, with a delicious brunch and live music! Treat them to a Mimosa and enjoy the beautiful Spring weather on our patio.
About the event
Live music by Nelly Ake from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and Adrienne Nims accompanied by her percussionist from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.
$28 for adults and $15 for children. Reservations not required.
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Food menu
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Eleanor by Mark St. Germain at Vista’s Broadway Theater
Playwright Mark St. Germain brings to life Eleanor Roosevelt, the most influential First Lady the world has ever seen. From her “Ugly Duckling” upbringing to her unorthodox marriage to Franklin. Eleanor puts her controversial life, loves and passions on the stage.
“Brilliant and emotionally resonant”.
Eleanor tells the story of the tumultuous relationship between her and Freankline Delano Roosevelt. Along the way she shares bittersweet memories of romance, politics and infidelity. Often funny…often shocking…always entertaining. Starring San Diego’s own Deborah Wenck as Eleanor
Box Office is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily (760 728-1002 or order online at www.broadwayvista.biz.
Get your tickets early because the show is starting to fill up!
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MzVal – My Live Story Through Music! at Broadway Vista Theater
Come experience jazzy vocal melodies sprinkled with light hearted comedy. Celebrate MzVal as she tells her story of being a musical theater actor, to traveling internationally as a Raelette with Ray Charles.
June 9, 10 @ 7:30PM, June 11 @ 2:00PM
Box Office is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily (760 728-1002 or order online at www.broadwayvista.biz.
Tickets to MzVal are $15.00.
Get your tickets early because the show is starting to fill up!
Coming Up
August 4th through 20th – Eleanor by Mark St. Germain. Tickets to Eleanor are $27.00
The Davies Dispatch! Relevant News for the 74th
There’s a lot going on in Sacramento and your 74th Assembly District. Watch for my electronic dispatch sent out each week highlighting specific, key items in order to keep you informed.
Vista Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Hears from San Diego County Assessor Jordan Marks VIDEO
By TR Robertson
The May Vista Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee meeting heard a detailed presentation from Jordan Marks, San Diego County Assessor, Recorder and County Clerk. Mr. Marks detailed the services provided by his office members in the five County offices. These County offices are in San Diego (Main Office), East County, Chula Vista, Kearny Mesa, and the closest North County Office in San Marcos. The San Marcos Office is located at 141 E Carmel St. in San Marcos. Marks said he is proud to say the offices provide top financial stewardship, have a high customer service rating, offer reduced fees, and have more online service, using less paper with quick customer service. They record over 1,000 documents a day. During the Pandemic they established an outdoor marriage hut as well as offering Saturday weddings and walk-up weddings. Marks gave an extensive presentation of Prop 13, the benefits to homeowners and a detail of how the Proposition helps protect homeowners. He also discussed the various Propositions that have passed regarding the sale or inheritance of property by families. These included Prop 58 – Parent to Child Transfer, Prop 193 – Grandparent to Grandchildren transfer, Prop 60 & 90 – Senior Exclusion from Reassessment and Prop 19 – Family Farms. Some of the Hot Topics the County Assessor said they are looking at include the number of Prop 8 applications for tax reductions, The Rise of Insurance Rates, and the Restaurant Parklets Possessory Interest Tax. Marks said one success they have had is the assistance given to disabled veterans with the Disabled Veterans Exemption. Over 14,000 disabled veterans in San Diego County are getting the exemption. It was pointed out that the COVID Impact 2020 Commercial Property Tax Relief can still be filed for homeowner relief. Marks also recommended anyone owning property or a home should go to www.sdarcc.gov to protect your property from real estate from fraud. This is a free notification service provided by the County of San Diego Assessor’s Office. For more information or question go to www.arcc.fgg.sdcounty.ca.gov or call 619-236-3771 for Assessor Office, 619-237-0502 for Recorder/Clerk Office. Jordan Marks contact is 619-531-5507 or go to Jordan.marks@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Governmental Updates
Fernando Hernandez from California Senator Catherine Blakespear’s Office – The State Senator will be meeting in a subcommittee on May 15th concerning transportation on the rail corridor, safety, and the bluff erosion. May 12th will be the final Policy Committee meetings. By the end of the month, they will be working on getting any bills out of the Senate and the Assembly working on getting bills out of the Assembly before the last day of the month.
Ryan Ewart from Assembly Member Laurie Davies Office – Monday will mark the opening of the Assembly Member’s North County Office. The Assembly Member co-authored a bill to assist in reducing veteran suicide. A few bills passed to assist with the fight against the rise in fentanyl trafficking, fines, and distribution – AB 33, AB 474, AB 675, and AB 701. A handout was passed out detailing a few other bills the Assembly Member has co-authored in the areas of Public Safety Legislation, Environmental Legislation, Education Legislation, Consumer Protection Legislation and Revenue Legislation.
From Kristal Jabara in Supervisor Jim Desmond’s Office – On May 20th from 9-11 in Guajome Park there will be a Pet Emergency Kit Distribution and Pet Chipping. In an update on the Nathan Fletcher situation, the Supervisors voted to support a special election on August 15 in his district to replace the Supervisor. The Supervisor brought forth the establishment of rules for nonprofit organizations holding public events on county property.
City of Vista Update – The City Council voted to establish a Safe Parking area for homeless individuals and families on Eucalyptus at Civic Center. It would be open each day at 5:30 P.M. and all individuals would have to leave by 7:00 A.M. The area would be cleaned every day. There were questions surrounding security for the area. Two new ambulances have been purchased for the Fire Department. The city has also advertised hiring a new EMT position. Moonlight opens next Wednesday for the start of the Summer Season of musicals. The first musical will be “Jesus Christ Superstar”.
Rachel Beld, Vista Chamber of Commerce CEO – The Meet the Leaders was a successful event at Shadowridge County Club.( Vista Chamber Meet the Leaders Features Presentations from Local, County, State and Congressional Leaders) The Chamber is in the process of putting together the Internship program. The 17 Rising Stars Scholarship winners will be announced next week. The Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday May 28th. People are encouraged to ride shuttles to the Downtown Historic Vista area.
Peter Kuchinsky from the Vista Irrigation District – Award winners announced for the VID Scholarship – $2,000 awarded to Naia Riggenbach from Pacific Ridge High School and Riley Robbins from Rancho Buena Vista High School. $1,500 awarded to Monica Lozada from San Marcos High School and Colin Gastauer, Sarai Rojas, and Samantha Harris from Vista High School. Winners for the 31st Water Awareness Poster Contest Award were 1st Place of $100 to Belinda Chacon of Grapevine Elementary, 2nd Place of $50.00 to Olivia Rye of St. Francis School, and 3rd Place of $25.00 to Caroline Noesgaard of Castia Center. There were 189 entries. It was also reported that water is up in reservoirs, but we still need to be water wise. Lake Mead should rise 25+ feet and Lake Powell 50+ feet.
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New Community Mural to be Unveiled at Mission Branch Library May 13
You are invited to take part in the unveiling of a new community-driven, indoor mural at the Oceanside Public Library’s Mission Branch, located at 3861 Mission Ave. on Saturday, May 13 at 2:00 p.m. The Library will host a reception with the muralist, members of the San Luis Rey Band of Luiseño Mission Indians, and the public to celebrate the mural. This past March, a series of workshops highlighted traditional Luiseño stories, and teaching artists worked with the Oceanside community to visually represent the stories. These visual representations informed the final piece created by muralist Gibran Isaias Lopez, and will be on view for the first time on May 13.
Oceanside is on the traditional territory of the Payómkawichum people, also known as Luiseño. The San Luis Rey Band of Luiseño Mission Indians has kept its identity as a people within local communities that now exist on ancestral tribal lands, in the immediate areas surrounding the Mission San Luis Rey. Today the San Luis Rey Band of Luiseño Indians faces challenges in saving and preserving what remains of their cultural past, and in creating and sharing its heritage with future generations to come. This project is meant to honor their past and future.
Muralist Gibran Isaias Lopez is a Southern California muralist, currently living in North County San Diego. He is a speaker, author and workshop facilitator on the subjects of introspection, personal development, spiritual well-being, creativity, and team building. He is an intuitive artist that uses art to heal and grow. He is a teaching artist with the Library’s Art for Older Adults program and has created murals throughout the US and locally, including at Jefferson Middle School in Oceanside and at the Cross-Cultural Center at Cal State University San Marcos. He creates his murals by working with the community that will experience the space and incorporates their ideas into the work.
Support for this program is provided by The Oceanside Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Oceanside Public Library. The Oceanside Public Library aims to empower the community by promoting literacy, information access, civic engagement, cultural inclusiveness and openness to new ideas. Visit www.oceansidepubliclibrary.org for more info about Library programs and services or www.oceansidelibraryfoundation.org to find out more about the Foundation.
It’s Official – TGIF Concerts are Among the Nation’s Best- Dates and Locations for this Year’s Concerts:
It’s official – TGIF Concerts are among the nation’s best
Big news! The City of Carlsbad’s TGIF Concerts in the Parks has been officially recognized as one of the Top 10 outdoor concert series in the country! In fact, we finished fourth in the Best Outdoor Concert Series category in the USA Today’s 10Best’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Thank you to everyone who voted for us and helped tell the world what we already know – that our city puts on an amazing community event each summer. TGIF Concerts in the Parks is San Diego County’s longest-running free outdoor concert series presented by a city and it’s one of Carlsbad’s favorite summer traditions.
Here are the dates and locations for this year’s concerts:
Stagecoach Community Park – July 7 & 14
Poinsettia Community Park – July 21
Calavera Hills Community Park – July 28
Alga Norte Community Park – Aug. 4 & 11
Information about the band lineup will be announced soon.
Also, if you know of anyone looking for a summer job, the city is currently hiring crew members to support the concerts. View the city’s job listings for more details.
