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County health director issues vaccine mandate for health care workers

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Council Celebrating 93 years of tradition City receives on and community at Pioneer Day update Highway 46 East overcrossing project and collision data

Supervisors reject resolution declaring support for Israel

Council discusses plan to expand housing opportunities in Uptown/Town Center Specific Plan

By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@atascaderonews.com

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — After hearing pleas from the public during the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting, District 1 Supervisor John Peschong made a motion to condemn the recent terrorist Hamas attacks on Israel. However, the motion failed by a 3-2 vote, with Supervisors Jimmy Paulding, Dawn Ortiz-Legg, and Bruce Gibson dissenting.

Paulding said that while he also condemns the actions, the current situation in Israel and Palestine is fluid, and the resolution may not be timely enough. He requested the supervisors’ public information officers collect statements from each supervisor for a press release. Peschong’s motion was voted down, and Paulding made a new motion for the statement press release, which passed unanimously.

Supervisor Debbie Arnold, however, did argue that she would rather see a formal resolution on the record.

“We can all make statements on the website, but I am in favor of a resolution in favor of Israel,” Arnold said.

During public comment of the same Tuesday, Oct. 17, meeting, residents issued concerns of a mandate recently issued by SLO County Public Health Director Dr. Penny Borenstein. The mandate came in a letter sent to health care workers on Sept. 21 and titled “Mandatory Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Workers in San Luis Obispo County.”

Many of the residents spoke against the mandate order which reads: Pursuant to Health Off icer authority (CA Health & Safety Code §120175), I hereby order all healthcare facilities/organizations to adopt and implement a policy to require that all HCWs receive the annual influenza vaccine and remain up-to-date on COVID19 vaccination (receive at least one dose of an updated 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine) OR sign a written declination and wear a surgical mask or higher-level respirator (e.g., N95, KN95, KF94) with good fit while on duty during respiratory illness season.

Duration of Order Unless and until rescinded, this Order applies during each influenza season, defined as November 1 to April 30 of the following year. If surveillance data in a particular year demonstrate that the peak season is different from these dates, this time period may CONTINUED ON PAGE A7

By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

A horse-drawn carriage travels down the parade route during the Paso Robles Pioneer Day parade on Saturday, Oct. 14. Photos by Becca Sligh

Paso Robles gathers for contests, beans, and fun

By BECCA SLIGH and CAMILLE DEVAUL

PASO ROBLES — The 93rd annual Pioneer Day parade was held on Saturday, Oct. 14, in Downtown Paso Robles. At 7 a.m., the Pioneer Day bean feed started cooking, followed by the Little Cowboy and Cowgirl, Pioneer Girl and Boy, and Pet Show contests in the Paso Robles Park Gazebo.

By 10 a.m., the parade was in full swing with historical tractors belonging to the Pioneer Museum as well as representation from Paso Robles schools and local businesses such as Central

Coast Moving Company, snaking through Spring and Pine streets in an almost two-hour-long spectacle.

“It’s such a sweet tradition for our town,” said Jillian Waters of The General Store, located in downtown Paso Robles.

Waters also mentioned that both her and her daughter have participated in Paso Robles Pioneer Day festivities whether it was through school or church.

These traditions began back in 1931 and have since always been held on the second Saturday of October on Spring Street, with the Paso Robles City Park sitting in the heart of it all. The first Pioneer Day was held on Oct. 12, 1931, as a day to bring together the town’s city folk and farmers and give thanks to one another. It is

2023 Pioneer Day Queen Margaret Avila waves to the crowd during the Paso Robles Pioneer Day parade on Saturday, Oct. 14.

a town homecoming filled with antique tractors and equipment, dancing horses, marching bands, high school sports teams, and community groups.

And while some things may change, the motto will

always remain the same — leave your pocketbook at home.

The bean feed is a perfect example of the Pioneer Day slogan. At 7 a.m., the Paso Rotary Club starts cooking CONTINUED ON PAGE A7

PA S O ROBLES — Community Development Director Warren Frace and Fire Chief Jonathan Stornetta provided updates on the Highway 46 East overcrossing project as well as collision data on the corridor during the Tuesday, Oct. 17, City Council meeting.

The collision data focused on the area between the Highway 101 overpass and Airport Road, with the majority of the collisions happening at the intersections of Airport Road and Union Road. Most of these collisions are caused by excessive speed.

Below is the collision data from 2019 to today: • 2019: 51 • 2020: 35 • 2021: 56 • 2022: 35 • YTD (2023): 40 The proposed $50 million to $60 million overcrossing project from Union Road to what will be the new Airport Road is currently in the Environmental Impact Report process. According to staff, the overpass will be key in alleviating traffic and collisions in the vital east to west corridor.

Council later discussed possible rezoning changes to the Uptown/Town Center Specific Plan and boundary CONTINUED ON PAGE A7

PRAYER GATHERING

North County shows support for Israel by attending prayer gathering

United for Israel was held virtually through the Paso Robles Chabad website

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@pasoroblespress.com

NORTH COUNTY — The North County’s Jewish community and supporters of Israel showed up for a prayer gathering called United for Israel that Rabbi Meir Gordon hosted on behalf of the Chabad of Paso Robles. The gathering was held virtually on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 12, just days after the terror attack that took the lives of over 1,000 Israeli civilians and has left almost 200 Jewish hostages being held prisoner by Hamas.

“We find ourselves this week in a time of great darkness and pain. We’re here to grieve for close to the 1,500 victims whose lives were brutally taken

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the past few days and to pray that God shall avenge their blood,” stated Rabbi Gordon at the beginning of the gathering. “We pray the hostages are immediately redeemed, and the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery. We pray that our soldiers succeed in their heroic and holy work and they all come home safely. We pray for the safety, security, and well-being of all our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land during this terrible war and forever.”

Hamas’s attack on Israel started in the morning of Saturday, Oct. 7, during one of the holidays on the Jewish calendar, Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah — which translates to “joy of Torah.” The holiday takes place after the seven days of the Festival of Booth, Sukkot, and is essentially a holiday that symbolizes the public assertion of Jewish identity.

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“It’s clear to all that this is a war against evil, and although we may be physically distant from the battle raging in Israel, we’re all called upon to participate in the spiritual battle against evil by increasing in acts of goodness and kindness,” Gordon said.

The 40-minute program included Torah study, prayer, and charity elements, with Gordon leading the community members attending in prayers from Psalm 20, 120, 121, 122, 123, and 150. Earlier, the rabbi also led everyone in reciting the six words that the Jewish population recites daily: Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is one, in honor of those who couldn’t in their last moments.

Gordon commented on how Hamas not only killed close to 1,500 but filmed their acts to instill terror and fear in the hearts of Jews and their friends worldwide. He suggested not

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Rabbi Meir Gordon hosted the virtual prayer gathering United for Israel for the North County Jewish community and Israel supporters on Thursday, Oct. 12.

Photo by Camille DeVaul/PRP

watching any of the videos because they weren’t made for us to be able to handle, and it furthers Hamas’s propaganda.

“In times like this, silence is an act that allows them to control the narrative. If we are not okay with what is going on,

it’s important that we speak up and that we correct the narrative in support of the troops, in support of the good, the light, and love,” added Gordon.

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What to expect during Paso Robles Harvest Wine Month This is a glimpse of some of the things you can be a part of as the region comes alive to celebrate a new vintage

By JENNIFER BRAVO Paso Robles Wine Country

PASO ROBLES — October is here, so it’s time for Harvest Wine Month in Paso Robles. As the warm rays of the sun paint Paso Robles wine country with golden hues, a sense of excitement fills the air. It’s that time of the year again when vineyards and wineries come alive with activity, marking the onset of grape harvest. This annual ritual is not just a celebration of nature’s bounty but a promise of the delightful wines that are yet to grace our glasses.

Because Harvest Wine Month is such a vibrant time in Paso Robles, wineries, restaurants, and local attractions put on various specialty tours, memorable dinners, wine tastings, live music, and more. If you’re looking for one of the best times to visit Paso Robles, then the month of October will leave you with no shortage of things to do around town.

Here is a quick rundown of some of the different events and activities you can take part in during Harvest Wine Month in Paso Robles. This is just a glimpse of some of the cool things you can be a part of as the region comes alive to celebrate a new vintage.

Harvest Events and Activities Grape Stomps If you’re looking for a truly unique

winemaking experience, then you’re going to want to check out one of the many grape stomping events happening this month. Grab a tasty glass of wine, take off your shoes and socks, roll up your pants, and get ready to stomp some grapes.

While foot stomping is a traditional and romanticized method of winemaking, most modern wineries rely on mechanical equipment to achieve more controlled and predictable results.

However, some wineries still use foot stomping for small batches of specialty wines or for marketing purposes to emphasize the traditional aspects of winemaking.

This is an excellent opportunity to try something new and a great opportunity to engage with other wine lovers.

Wine Dinners There’s nothing quite like a good wine and food pairing, it’s an opportunity to elevate both elements, creating an experience that tantalizes the senses.

In Paso Robles wine country, winemakers and chefs take pairings to new levels, offering wine dinners that are nothing short of superb.

These events sell out quickly and can be one of the best ways to experience the flavors of wine country. Each course crafted to bring out the best in each wine that has been paired with it.

If you’re a lover of food and wine, you won’t want to miss out on these amazing culinary experiences.

Vineyard Experiences One of the most fascinating aspects of any wine region is the opportunity to

witness the entire grape-to-wine journey firsthand. From vineyard strolls to harvest experiences and cellar tours, these activities offer a behind-thescenes look at how grapes are grown, harvested, and transformed into the liquid magic that captivates your senses.

Take a sunset hike through picturesque vineyards, ride an e-bike as you explore the rows of grapes, or get your hands dirty picking the ripe fruit. Each vineyard has its own unique offerings, so it’s essential to plan your visit accordingly.

Special Wine Tastings Whether you’re a seasoned wine connoisseur or a casual enthusiast, Paso Robles has something special in store for you during this magical time. For Harvest Wine Month tasting rooms host a variety of different wine offerings that you might not be able to enjoy at other times during the year.

For those seeking an introduction to Paso Robles, the classic wine tasting is the perfect starting point. Paso wineries offer a wide selection of varietals, from zesty whites to bold reds and uncommon blends.

Dive deeper into the world of Paso Robles wines with reserve tastings.

These experiences grant access to limited-production and exclusive wines that are often the winemaker’s pride and joy.

Vertical tastings are a journey through a winery’s history. Sample multiple vintages of a single wine, allowing you to discern how each year’s unique growing conditions and aging process influence the final product. It’s a captivating

lesson in how weather and vintage variation play out in the wine.

Get a sneak peek into the future with barrel tastings. Sample wines straight from the aging barrels and gain insight into how they evolve and develop their character. These tastings provide a unique opportunity to appreciate the winemaker’s craft and the influence of oak.

During Harvest Wine Month tasting rooms also offer great events for fall such as pumpkin carving contests, cookie decorating, and even Halloween-themed sip and paint events. If you’re looking for something unique to do during Harvest Month, but sure to check out the wide variety of events.

Live Music Autumn in Paso Robles has some of the best weather with warm days and cool nights, this makes the perfect backdrop for outdoor music events. Many of the wineries will be showcasing local and out-of-area musicians throughout the month of October while pouring

some of their best wines.

The lineup of music in wine country during Harvest Month is expansive. There are relaxed acoustic sets at smaller wineries, big-name bands at some of the larger stages, and everything in between. Most outdoor concerts have food trucks on site or may include a food and wine pairing.

From jazz to blues to country to yacht rock, there is guaranteed to be a genre you will enjoy. And if nothing else, the wine will shine every time.

The Heart of Paso’s Wine Culture There is no shortage of things to do during Harvest Wine Month.

Whether you’re looking for a simple wine tasting with some live music, or you want to enjoy a delicious food and wine pairing dinner, there’s something for everyone.

We hope to see you this October as we celebrate another vintage, our incredible winemakers, and their hardworking teams. Get ready to explore the diverse and exciting activities awaiting you during Harvest Wine Month.

BUSINESS

The Historic Carlton Hotel Has New Ownership with local ties Father/son team Robert and Kamal Patel bought the hotel in March

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@pasoroblespress.com

ATASCADERO — After being for sale for a little over a year, the historic Carlton Hotel sold to the father/son team of Robert and Kamal Patel, known as Capricorn Property Group.

The group is a family-owned business out of the San Francisco Bay Area, which has been in the hotel business for the last 40 years, with roots in San Luis Obispo for just as long.

“We’ve known SLO County for about 40 years. A lot of our

family members have been in the area for 40 years, so we have a lot of attachments here,” stated Kamal Patel when asked what brought them to Atascadero.

Members of the Patel family have not only lived in San Luis Obispo County for over four decades, but they’ve also been contributing through being a part of the local hospitality industry and supporting the local community the whole time. So, it made sense for Robert and Kamal to choose Atascadero and the Carlton as their next hotel property.

“I think what we’ve seen is the county change in good ways.

It’s still kept its very down-toearth, local feel with local arti-

sans, craftsmen, and breweries while the wine and tourism industry grew. It’s kept its smalltown feel, but it’s also attracting a lot of outside interest. What that’s meant is a lot of the motor lodges, etc., are converting into experience-based hotels,” added Patel. “What we really like about Atascadero is that it’s a community with a lot of exciting things happening — local events, Calming [traffic on] El Camino Real, and a rejuvenated downtown corridor — we want [to be part of ] the revitalization of that downtown corridor.”

Kamal stated that he and his father are excited to be able to renovate the historic hotel, given

that it has such good bones and so much history flowing through it.

The main plan with any form of renovation is to refresh and bring out the vibrancy of what is already there. He also looks forward to more community involvement and working with old partnerships locally to make the Carlton a vocal point in Atascadero.

“We find immense joy in the realm of hospitality, and the Carlton Hotel resonates with us on a profound level,” Kamal said. “Its history is intricately woven into the very fabric of Atascadero, tracing back to the city’s founding as a colony. The cultural significance of the Carlton Hotel aligns seamlessly with our passion for preserv-

ing heritage while ushering in modernity.”

While Capricorn Property Group is still in the preliminary stages of enhancing the hotel, with a lobby refresh set for completion in the next couple of months, they have plenty more work to be done. They will also be working on a restaurant/bar with a small menu set to open in early 2024, and they have plans to have the Carlton fully renovated, including the guest rooms, by the spring of 2025. In the meantime, the hotel will remain open.

“We’re excited to work with the local community by partnering with local brands and focusing on the experiences in the town,

food and beverage, retail, and local events,” Patel stated. “Moreover, we are enthusiastic about the substantial economic impact the renovated hotel will bring to Atascadero. Anticipated increases in tax revenues will bolster the city’s financial foundation.

Equally significant is the boost the hotel will provide to downtown businesses, enhancing retail, dining options, and community events. We are not just investing in a hotel; we are investing in the thriving future of Atascadero and utilizing the features of the hotel to make Atasadero more of a destination.”

To find out more about the Carlton or to book a stay, go to: the-carlton.com.

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Growers looking forward to higher prices for walnuts Removal of India’s 20 percent retaliatory tariff expected to improve access to export market for California walnuts

BY CHING LEE CALIFORNIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

CALIFORNIA — After a late-season heat wave pummeled their 2022 crop, California walnut growers are much more upbeat about their harvest this year.

Favorable growing conditions and increased rainfall have allowed them to produce higher yields and quality nuts that marketers say will be easier to sell. A top concern now is whether buyers who may have gotten used to discounted walnuts are willing to pay more for this year’s crop.

“All walnut farmers, more than anything, are focused on the market and market prices, hoping that we’re going to see drastic improvement from last year,” Tehama County grower Tyler Christensen said.

Don Barton, a walnut grower, processor and marketer in San Joaquin County, said pricing at the start of the current marketing year is already 40 percent higher than where it ended last year. If this price trend holds, he said, “maybe we even stand a chance of having some slow price appreciation through the course of the marketing season,” which typically runs through mid-to late March, when Chile’s crop comes on the scene.

“We have some cautious optimism,” Barton said.

Several factors are working in Cali-

fornia growers’ favor, including less carryover inventory, a large portion of which has already been sold to the federal government for food nutrition assistance programs.

Removal of India’s 20 percent retaliatory tariff should improve access to an important export market for California walnuts.

Shipping logistics, which had been hampered by port slowdowns during the past two years, are “much more normal” these days, Barton said. This should allow shippers to get product to markets during key demand periods such as Christmas in Europe, Diwali in India and Ramadan in the Middle East.

On the farm, growers agree that ample rain and relatively mild summer temperatures this year helped their crop, producing nut kernels that are fully filled, meaty, and light in color.

“We will have buyers that will be encouraged, especially when they see the first loads that get shipped overseas,” Barton said. “We think that when they do see those, they’ll be eager to get more. That will really help us from a marketing perspective.”

With harvest of the Chandler variety — which accounts for two-thirds of the state walnut crop — underway and on time after a later start of earlier varieties, Barton said the harvest season will be compressed. Growers say a spotty rain event in late September made some fields muddy, delaying harvest for a couple days, but the moisture also sped overall crop ripening.

That means many trees are ready to harvest at once, putting more pressure on hullers, said Bill Carriere, a grower and processor in Glenn County. Grow-

ers will save some money because they will likely shake trees one time, he said, but “it’s going to be hectic at the hullers.”

Barton said shippers need to get product on the water by mid-October to hit European markets by early December in time for the Christmas shopping season. The risk of late-harvest downpours puts pressure on growers, as heavy rains prevent equipment from getting in the field. Nuts sitting on wet ground also promotes mold and affects the color of the kernels.

Though growers are excited about their higher yields, Barton said the bigger crop also means more supply, which creates more pressure on pricing.

California growers are expected to harvest 760,000 tons of walnuts this year, up 1 percent from 752,000 tons in 2022, according to a revised forecast last week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If realized, it will be the second-largest crop in state history.

The increased production comes even though bearing acreage has dropped 6 percent — from 400,000 in 2022 to 375,000 this year. After years of growth, this marks the first time state bearing acreage dipped. Some growers say they believe acreage is even lower than the current estimate, as more orchards were removed or have been abandoned after USDA did the survey.

Yolo County grower Stan Lester has been working all summer taking out most of his walnut trees. At 77, he said he and his family decided it was not worth “keeping the doors open” after the “disaster” of last year’s crop and “all the regulations coming down the pipeline.”

Another contributing factor was the costs he had incurred replanting a walnut orchard that later suffered nematode problems.

“It takes at least 11, 12 years to recoup (the investment),” Lester said.

“In the meantime, you’ve got all this money spent, and then interest rates are going up. How do you cash flow the thing in between?”

Lester still has 65 acres of walnuts left and said he plans to grow row crops on the ground he just cleared. Annual crops such as tomatoes, he said, are “the only thing that’s making any money” right now.

Carriere acknowledged marketers were selling below the cost of production last year. This year, “we’re trying to hold out” and sell at a “reasonable price,” or about $2.50 a pound for light halves and pieces. That translates to about 66 cents a pound to the grower, which would be break-even for some of them. With inflation and higher production costs, Carriere said most growers need about 85 cents to make a profit and 75 cents to break even.

“We’re trying to educate the buyers on this, like, if you want us to provide you walnuts in the long term, you’ve got to keep us alive,” he said. “Banks are already knocking on people’s doors, and people are trying to sell orchards, and there’s no market out there for anybody to buy an orchard.”

As part of the Walnut Bargaining Association, Sutter County grower Donald Norene said the group has urged growers not to accept a price lower than 60 cents a pound for good-quality Chandler walnuts, even though 60 cents — or $2.20 a

pound for buyers — remains “a pretty marginal price” and not profitable for many growers. About 80 cents a pound “would be very helpful,” he added.

Buyers remain “very patient,” Carriere said, noting there have been very few transactions to date. Because of the pushback marketers face from buyers, he said a few are “caving in” by selling at $2.10 a pound because “they’ve got to get something on the books and cash flow.”

Sutter County grower Brian Fedora acknowledged 2022 was “a very, very bad marketing year,” with growers overproducing and some of the crop ending up as cattle feed or destroyed. With much of the old crop gone and a better quality new crop, “price is supposed to be up,” he said.

“It’s up to those marketers to go out and market it, but also market it in a manner that pays the grower,” Fedora said. Considering some retailers continue to sell walnuts for $11 to $12 a pound and growers were paid 26 cents a pound last year, “that’s too much of a disparity,” he said. With the higher cost of labor, fertilizer, fuel, insurance and other inputs, Fedora said “they’ve got to pay growers more or there’s not going to be any growers.”

Carriere said he anticipates more “significant” tree removals this year.

Even though most older varieties that do not have much value have already been taken out, he said marginal orchards, even those planted to Chandlers, should be removed.

“It’s going to take another painful year, unfortunately,” Carriere said. “But I think we’re positioning ourselves for long-term success.”

WATER

California continues to boost water supplies and resilience amid extreme weather

State takes action to bolster water supplies through more storage, recycling, desalination, conservation, and more STAFF REPORT

SACRAMENTO — Amid extreme weather conditions this past year, the state has made important progress to secure water supplies now and into the future, leveraging more than $8.6 billion committed by Governor Newsom and the Legislature in the last two budget cycles to build water resilience.

A new progress report on California’s Water Supply Strategy, which was released last year, details key actions taken by state agencies to expand and expedite water storage, recycling, desalination and conservation to bolster water supplies throughout the state.

The Water Supply Strategy is part of California’s broader Water Resilience Portfolio, a comprehensive policy roadmap created in 2020 to ensure the

state’s long-term water resilience and ecosystem health through a diverse set of actions. A new progress report on the Portfolio’s four broad approaches — maintaining and diversifying water supplies, protecting and enhancing natural systems, building connections, and preparedness — can be found here resources.ca.gov/-/media/ CNRA-Website/Files/Initiatives/ Water-Resilience/WRP_PR23_Progress_Report_2023.pdf.

Highlights from the Water Supply Strategy progress report include: Expanding Water Storage Capacity: Maximizing Groundwater Recharge: California has permitted and funded approximately 3.8 million acre-feet of groundwater recharge capacity in the winter and spring. This was achieved through streamlined permitting processes directed by the State Water Resources Control Board, following executive orders from the Governor.

Advancing Proposition 1 Storage Projects: The Water Commission approved $277.5 million for the Harvest Water Project, marking the

first project to receive a final funding award under Proposition 1. The Natural Resources Agency established an interagency strike team to facilitate permitting for Prop. 1 storage projects.

Rehabilitating Dams: The 2023-24 state budget includes $100 million for grants to assist dam owners in making necessary repairs for public safety and increased storage capacity.

San Luis Reservoir Expansion Project: This project is making steady progress, with design work set to begin later in the year. The federal government has committed $85 million to the project, and an addendum to the project’s prior feasibility report was recently completed.

Reducing Demand: Stabilizing Groundwater Supplies: DWR awarded $340 million in assistance to 51 local groundwater sustainability agencies for planning and projects in 2022 and 2023. Initiatives like the LandFlex Program and Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program have also provided substantial funding to reduce reliance on groundwater and

promote sustainable land use.

Making Conservation a Way of Life: The 2022-23 state budget allocated $75 million over two years for a water conservation marketing campaign.

The State Water Board is working on proposed regulations to establish water efficiency goals for urban retail water suppliers.

Improving Forecasting, Data, and Water Management: Enhancing Water Delivery Systems: The state budgets for 2021-22 and 2022-23 included a total of $200 million to repair key canal systems in the San Joaquin Valley, including the Friant-Kern Canal. This investment aims to improve the capacity of water delivery systems and ensure efficient water distribution.

Overhauling Water Rights Data Management: The State Water Board has initiated a project to digitize existing water rights records, making it easier to manage and track water rights. Additionally, they have formed an advisory group involving experts to provide insights into this critical aspect

of water management.

Modernizing Water Rights Administration: The State Water Board has established a technical advisory group to develop a pilot program for real-time measurement of water use and availability, enhancing compliance and data quality.

Developing New Water Supplies: Expanding Desalination: The State Water Board has formed an interagency group to develop a draft report on seawater desalination siting and streamlining. This initiative will guide the location of future desalination projects and streamline permitting.

Increasing Recycled Water: The State Water Board is taking the lead in proposing regulations to convert wastewater into high-quality drinking water. They have also launched a Recycled Water Strike Team to identify and overcome obstacles to recycled water projects. New legislation signed

by Governor Newsom allows expedited judicial review for certain recycled water projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

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PASO ROBLES Burglary at Pour House in Paso Robles prompts ongoing police investigation The Paso Robles Police Department is actively investigating a burglary that occurred at the Pour House, located at 525 Pine St. The incident occurred on Oct. 10 in the early morning hours.

At approximately 3:32 a.m., an unidentified male suspect wearing a hat, mask, gloves, and a head-mounted light kicked the door of the Pour House. The suspect waited for a couple of minutes and successfully entered the establishment at 3:34 a.m., as the alarm did not activate.

While inside the business, the suspect made off with 20 Pour House hats, a bottle of wine, and two bags of chips.

The suspect quickly left the premises at 3:36 a.m. and was last observed walking south on Pine Street, carrying a backpack.

Approximately two hours later, at 5:35 a.m., a second individual arrived at the Pour House and forcibly entered the establishment. This suspect took two additional bottles of wine and a plastic bag with unknown contents.

The second suspect left the premises at approximately 5:37 a.m., heading in an unknown direction.

The Paso Robles Police Department is urging anyone with information related to this incident to come forward and assist with the investigation. You can contact the PRPD at (805) 237-6464.

For those who wish to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers provides a 24-hour hotline at 805-549-STOP or the option to text “SLOTIPS” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

Two arrests made for child pornography and weapons violations The Paso Robles Police Department (PRPD) has made two arrests for weapons and child pornography charges. On Thursday, Oct. 12, the Paso Robles Police Department served search warrants at two separate locations to recover evidence related to the possession of child pornography.

According to a press release from PRPD, officers and detectives searched locations in the 4200 block of Aerotech Center Way and in the 100 block of Cardinal Way. During the execution of both search warrants, detectives recovered numerous electronic devices.

At the Aerotech Center Way location, detectives also stumbled upon a cache of over 100 weapons, many of which were illegal assault weapons. Police made two arrests for weapons and child pornography charges.

PRPD does not have any information at this time that the suspect(s) were manufacturing child pornography.

This is an ongoing investigation, and PRPD is requesting anyone with any information to call the PRPD at (805) 237-6464.

Middle school student’s threat prompts urgent safety conversations In an incident on Friday, Oct. 13, a George Flamson Middle School student made an impulsive threat directed at the school and specific students.

Parents and guardians were urged to utilize this moment as an opportunity to have a conversation with their children regarding the gravity and consequences of their words. Any threats made towards the school or fellow students are taken very seriously and can result in disciplinary action, potentially including expulsion and even criminal charges.

This is an ongoing investigation, and the Paso Robles Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this incident to contact the PRPD at (805) 237-6464. For those who wish to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers provides a 24-hour hotline at (805) 549-STOP, or you can send a text to “SLOTIPS” followed by your message to CRIMES (274637).

Paso Robles Police investigate suspected overdose death in Salinas Riverbed On Saturday, Oct. 14, the Paso Robles Police Department responded to a report of a deceased person in the 100 block of the Salinas Riverbed.

Upon arrival, the Paso Robles Police Department and Paso Robles Emergency Services discovered the lifeless body of a 36-year-old male, a resident of Paso Robles. A subsequent investigation indicated that the cause of death was suspected to be due to an overdose.

No foul play is suspected in this unfortunate incident.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. The Paso Robles Police Department urges anyone with information related to this case to contact the PRPD at (805) 237-6464. For those who prefer to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers operates a 24-hour hotline at 805-549-STOP. Alternatively, you can send a text with “SLOTIPS” followed by your message to CRIMES (274637).

Coffee with the City Manager The City of Paso Robles has introduced “Coffee with the City Manager,” a new community engagement series.

The inaugural event is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 20, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Patina, located at 1346 Railroad Street, Paso Robles. The first session will include an update on the city’s street maintenance program.

This fresh series is designed to encourage dialogue and foster stronger connections between local government and the community. “Coffee with the City Manager” offers residents an ideal platform to stay informed about current and upcoming city projects and programs, express their opinions, share ideas, and discuss matters that are integral to the present and future well-being of Paso Robles.

The city extends an invitation to all members of the Paso Robles community to join City Manager Ty Lewis and city staff for an engaging morning of conversation and camaraderie, all while savoring a comforting cup of coffee. Seize this opportunity to have your voice heard and play a role in the positive development of the city.

CERT Training happening this October Individuals who complete this course will acquire the basic skills required to respond to their community’s immediate needs in the aftermath of a disaster when emergency services are not immediately available. The 20-hour course will be held in October, dates are Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Oct. 17, 19, 24, 26, and all-day Saturday, Oct. 28. For more information, visit northslocountycert.org/upcoming-events or contact Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services Department at (805) 227-7560.

Recycled water pipeline installation begins Last week the city’s contractor began the difficult task of installing a 24-inch diameter iron recycled water pipeline up the steep hillside on the east side of North River Road. Metal restraints will be installed around the pipeline like a bracelet every 15 feet and the restraints will be embedded in reinforced concrete anchors that are notched into the earth.

This will create a strong structure that will prevent the pipeline from moving.

ATASCADERO First phase of broadband fiber internet infrastructure underway in downtown paving project The City of Atascadero is taking steps to improve high-speed internet access for its residents and businesses by initiating the installation of broadband fiber internet infrastructure. This endeavor is in line with the City Council’s Key Priorities and is part of a broader effort to enhance internet connectivity in the community.

The project is the result of a collaborative partnership with the City of Paso Robles, aimed at developing a Broadband Strategic Plan. This plan involved comprehensive data analysis, the identification of broadband needs, and addressing gaps in Northern San Luis Obispo County. Given the rising demand for remote work, online education, telehealth appointments, virtual meetings, and more, the need for stable, fast, and reliable internet access has

become increasingly vital.

To implement this ambitious project, the city has entered into a contract with Astound Broadband. The first phase of the project focuses on the Downtown area, where a 10 Gb/s fiber network will be installed, connecting twelve city facilities with fiber optic cable. This represents a significant performance upgrade as the current city network operates at speeds less than 1Gb/s. The enhanced network will also bolster data security during local or regional disasters, ensuring clear and stable communication for police and fire departments.

The city is committed to minimizing construction impacts on downtown businesses, customers, and residents, aligning the project with the existing Downtown Paving initiative.

Once Phase 1 is completed, Astound will proceed with Phase 2, which involves extending broadband infrastructure into residential neighborhoods.

Astound Broadband anticipates that residential customers will have access to these improved services by the spring of 2024.

The city values the community’s patience as this essential project progresses. In the interest of safety, it is requested that drivers exercise caution when passing through work zones, adhere to traffic control signage, and demonstrate respect to construction workers.

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY First confirmed case of locally acquired West Nile Virus reported in SLO County The Public Health Department has recently confirmed two cases of West Nile virus in residents of San Luis Obispo County, including one case that was acquired locally. This is the first confirmed case of a person becoming infected with West Nile virus here in SLO County. In prior cases, residents became infected while traveling to other areas where the virus is more widespread.

Health officials emphasized this news does not highlight a major risk to the public but rather a moment to focus on awareness and prevention of West Nile virus, which is relatively common in much of the U.S. “We want our community to be aware that West Nile virus has spread here in SLO County, but it does not appear to be spreading widely and the risk to the public remains very low,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer. “Together, we can take simple steps to prevent further spread, like protecting against mosquito bites and keeping an eye out for sources of standing water that make it easy for mosquitoes to breed.”

West Nile virus is commonly spread to humans and animals by mosquitoes and most people do not experience any symptoms. About one in five people experience flu-like symptoms and a small number of people (less than one percent) develop serious neurologic illness. The risk of serious illness is higher for people over 50 years of age and people with certain medical conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.

West Nile virus activity typically follows a seasonal pattern based on mosquito populations, with most cases occurring in the summer and fall.

“If we get rain this fall, mosquitoes may have more of an opportunity to thrive,” said Borenstein. “Now is a good time to be aware and remember to dump or drain standing water around your home.”

To prevent mosquito bites, focus on protecting yourself and your home: • Apply a repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.

• Wear protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts and pants.

• Be alert at dawn and dusk. Mosquitoes that transmit West Nile virus usually bite in the early morning and evening.

• Check and repair screens, including screen doors, to keep mosquitoes out.

To eliminate mosquito breeding sites

around your home, focus on eliminating standing water: • Find and drain containers that collect water around the yard, such as flower pots.

• Clear roof gutters so water can drain properly.

• Clean bird baths, fountains, pet dishes, and other water sources at least once a week.

More information on West Nile virus activity in California is available at westnile.ca.gov. Mosquito prevention tips and resources for San Luis Obispo County — including special recommendations for golf courses, wineries, and other agricultural properties — are available at slocounty.ca.gov/mosquito.

Mental Health Services Act draft annual update posted for 30-day review The Behavioral Health Department has released its Annual Update of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) plans and programs for a required 30-day public review.

The County of San Luis Obispo’s Mental Health Services Act Annual Update for fiscal year 2022-23 has been posted for Public Review and Comment for 30 days, Oct. 17 through Nov. 15.

The review period will conclude with a Public Hearing on Nov. 15 as part of the monthly Behavioral Health Board Meeting.

San Luis Obispo County’s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Annual Update to the Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan (2020-2023) provides an overview of the work plans and projects being implemented as part of the series of service components launched with the passing of Proposition 63 in 2004. This Update reports on the programs and services provided in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (FY 22-23) as part of the Three Year Plan for fiscal years 2020-2023.

Examples of this year’s Annual Update highlights include: Of the 196 “Full Service Partnership” clients served during FY 2022-23: • Homelessness of clients was reduced by 84 percent.

• General hospital days were reduced by 15 percent.

• Jail days of clients were reduced by 88 percent.

• Psychiatric health facility (PHF) days decreased by 92 percent.

Protection Program for an additional three years.

The new law, set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2024, ensures that the state continues to provide support and safeguards for mobile home residents facing violations in their parks. The Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program (MRLPP) was initially established in 2018 as a complaints and oversight mechanism to protect vulnerable mobile home homeowners.

With the updates introduced by AB 318, the program’s scope will be expanded, allowing the state to assist a broader range of residents, including seniors, working families, veterans, and community members with fixed incomes. Addis expressed her pride in Newsom’s commitment to the program, emphasizing its importance in upholding the rights and seeking justice for this often-overlooked population of Californians.

Grant amplifies CHP’s outreach within Latino communities In honor of California’s celebration of Latino Heritage Month, recognizing the invaluable contributions of the more than 15 million Latinos who call the state home, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has secured grant funding to enhance traffic safety initiatives within Spanish-speaking communities.

The CHP’s El Protector program is a longstanding community outreach effort that has been actively involved in communities since 1987. It is designed to directly engage with Spanish-speaking communities to bolster traffic safety education, reduce accidents on California’s roads, and ultimately save lives.

Given that over a quarter of California’s Latino population has limited English proficiency or speaks solely Spanish, the El Protector Program serves a crucial role in disseminating essential safety information.

The El Protector – Spanish Traffic Education Program for this year is set to run from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2024.

CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee expressed the agency’s dedication to road safety, stating, “Our primary focus is enhancing the safety of California’s roadways. Through the El Protector Program, we strengthen the CHP’s collaboration with the Spanish-speaking communities we serve. This initiative places a special emphasis on education and preserving lives through dialogue, as opposed to solely focusing on enforcement measures.”

Under the El Protector Program, Spanish-speaking CHP officers will share traffic safety insights during appearances on Spanish-language media outlets. They will also conduct traffic safety presentations at various locations statewide, including health fairs, migrant and farmworker communities, businesses with a significant number of Spanish-speaking employees, and Hispanic/Latino cultural events.

The topics covered during these presentations encompass the importance of seatbelt and child safety restraint usage, the perils of impaired and distracted driving, the leading causes of traffic accidents, defensive driving techniques, teen/parent safe driving, driver’s license requirements, and other educational subjects.

For those interested in requesting an El Protector Program traffic safety presentation, the public can reach out to the CHP’s Office of Community Outreach, Marketing, and Recruitment at (916) 843-3210.

Clients participating in the Forensic Reentry program increased by 39 percent while reducing recidivism by 22 percent. The Crisis Stabilization Unit admitted 573 clients, an increase of 105 percent from the previous year.

The Latino Outreach Program served 167 individuals of which 83 percent to 100 percent reported improved symptoms, connections to community, and program satisfaction.

The County’s Middle School Comprehensive program served 363 youth who showed a 46 percent reduction in suicidal thoughts and a 47 percent increase in coping skills, while the Family Advocates provided by the LINK engaged 314 middle school families across the county. Community Counseling Center’s Community Therapuetic Services program increased output by 10 percent in providing therapeutic early intervention to 540 individuals. The Parent Connection provided by the Center for Family Strengthening increased engagement by over 25 percent and served an additional 200 families in the Parent Coaching program.

To review the Draft of the MHSA School bus safety takes a front seat Annual Update, visit National School Bus Safety Week, MHSA 2023-24-Annual-Up- observed from Oct. 16 to 20, emphadate-Draft sizes the importance of enhancing the safety of every child’s journey to and CALIFORNIA from school. With the school year in full swing, the California Highway Patrol Governor signs Addis bill to protect (CHP) is underscoring the shared mobile home residents responsibility of professional school bus Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed drivers and all motorists on California’s legislation proposed by Assemblymem- roadways in ensuring school bus safety. ber Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) aimed Each year, more than 65,000 certified at reinforcing tenant protections for school bus drivers transport over 1 million mobile home residents. Assembly Bill students in California, covering approx318, which has now become law, extends imately 200 million miles. The CHP’s the vital Mobilehome Residency Law CONTINUED ON PAGE A5

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primary objective is to ensure that every student’s commute is not only efficient but, above all, safe.

“Riding in a school bus is one of the safest ways for kids to travel to and from school,” stated CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “California’s school bus drivers are held to high standards, and the CHP takes great pride in inspecting school buses to certify they are one of the safest vehicles on the road.”

The CHP collaborates with the California Department of Motor Vehicles and the California Department of Education to establish stringent criteria for school bus drivers in the state. This certification process ensures that only the most qualified and properly trained drivers are allowed to transport students in California.

The CHP is also responsible for conducting thorough inspections of California’s 22,000plus school buses at least once every 13 months. These inspections assess compliance with requirements related to design, construction, color, and equipment. If a school bus is not certified, it is not authorized to transport students.

Motorists are urged to prioritize the safety of school children when sharing the road with school buses.

Here are some crucial school bus safety tips: 1. Stop for School Buses: In line with California law, drivers must stop in both directions when a school bus displays flashing red lights. They must wait until the red lights turn off, and school bus drivers only switch off their flashing red lights when they are certain that children are safely out of the road and seated on the bus.

2. Maintain a Safe Following Distance: Maintain a safe distance when driving behind a school bus

GOLDIE M. KRETCHMER 1929-2023

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oldie Meryl Kretchmer, age 94, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2023.

to allow for ample braking distance in case the bus stops suddenly.

3. Watch for Children: Exercise extra vigilance for children in the vicinity of school buses. Kids may dart into the street unexpectedly, so always be prepared to stop.

4. Be Patient: School buses make frequent stops, and they might take longer to resume their journey.

It is essential to exercise patience and refrain from attempting to pass a stopped school bus.

By adhering to these school bus safety guidelines, motorists in California can play a pivotal role in enhancing the safety of school children and reducing the risk of accidents and injuries in the proximity of school buses and school zones. The priority should always be the safety of children, especially when driving in their presence.

The mission of the CHP remains dedicated to providing the highest level of safety, service, and security for all Californians.

Grant fuels the CHP’s motorcycle safety and awareness efforts Motorcycle-involved crashes remain a significant concern for the California Highway Patrol (CHP). To address this issue, the CHP has initiated a yearlong program named “Get Educated and Ride Safe VI” (GEARS), which is funded by federal resources. The primary objective of GEARS VI is to enhance motorcycle safety and awareness across the state.

GEARS VI encompasses goals designed to decrease the number of motorcycle-involved crashes and related casualties.

According to provisional data, there were 7,639 motorcycle-involved crashes, leading to 381 fatalities and 6,969 injuries within CHP jurisdiction during the federal fiscal year 2021-22.

This marks an 8 percent increase from the preceding year.

Goldie was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, in 1929. Her parents were Oliver and Goldie Milner. She had two siblings, Richard and Glenn.

When she was a teenager, the family moved to the Glendale/Burbank area, where she graduated from Hoover High School. She met the love of her life, Robert Kretchmer, at the Palladium Ballroom in Hollywood, and they married three months later. They moved to San Luis Obispo County, where he graduated from Cal Poly. After settling in Garden

Motorcycle riders are statistically more susceptible to injury or fatality when involved in an accident, emphasized CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee: “The GEARS VI grant will support the Department’s efforts to enhance safety for motorcycle riders and other road users through focused education and enforcement.”

Throughout the grant period, the CHP will intensify motorcycle safety activities in regions with a high incidence of motorcycle incidents. The CHP will also participate in traffic safety education campaigns, such as “National Motorcycle Ride Day” on Oct. 14.

This campaign aims to promote the use of U.S. Department of Transportation-compliant helmets for all riders and heighten driver awareness concerning sharing the road with motorcyclists. Additionally, the C enforcement in areas prone to motorcycle-involved crashes resulting from speeding, improper turns, and driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Funding for the program was made available through a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

California selected as a national hydrogen hub California will receive up to $1.2 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate the development and deployment of clean renewable hydrogen, critical to cutting pollution and expanding the clean energy economy statewide.

What it means: • Up to $1.2 billion to build or expand hydrogen projects that will power public transportation, heavy-duty trucks, port operations, and more; • Will leverage the state’s leadership in clean energy technology to produce hydrogen exclusively from renewable energy and biomass.

Farms, they built their home and welcomed three daughters. They started a masonry business, Bob’s Bricklaying Service, with Meryl filling the role of office manager/bookkeeper. Meryl worked in the medical records department at Atascadero State Hospital for 12 years, a job she loved and made many lifelong friends.

Meryl was a very loving, amazing woman, still very active into her 90s, enjoying walks around the neighborhood, visiting with neighbors, yoga classes, and yard work.

Why it’s important: • Cuts up to 2 million metric tons of carbon emissions every year — equivalent to the pollution of 445,000 gasoline-powered cars annually; • Creates an estimated 220,000 new jobs, including 130,000 in construction and 90,000 permanent jobs; • Estimated $2.95 billion per year in economic value from better health and health cost savings; • 40 percent of the benefits from projects will flow to disadvantaged communities.

Newsom directed GO-Biz to develop California’s Hydrogen Market Development Strategy, employing an all-of-government approach to building up California’s clean, renewable hydrogen market.

“Today we are moving from concept to reality — advancing clean, renewable hydrogen in California which is essential to meeting our climate goals,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.

“We would not be here without President Biden’s leadership and his signature Bipartisan Infrastructure Law which has served as a catalyst for the nation in addressing climate change. California’s Hydrogen Hub will cut pollution, power our clean energy economy and create hundreds of thousands of

good paying jobs.”

“The production and implementation of clean, renewable hydrogen is essential to fully decarbonize our region’s industries, foster clean energy job growth, and meet California’s ambitious carbon neutrality goals,” said U.S. Senator Alex Padilla. “This monumental federal investment in the ARCHES H2 Hub will bring together leaders from across government, industry, labor unions, national labs, NGOs, and more to jumpstart the market for renewable hydrogen and establish a sustainable, clean Hydrogen Hub by 2030.

The project will bring tens of thousands of good-paying jobs, cleaner air, and reduced fuel costs to our state — all while focusing their work on environmental justice and equity for disadvantaged communities.

Today marks a significant and decisive investment in our green economy, and I am proud to see California and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law pave the way to a clean energy future.”

“This award is a testament to California’s unrivaled commitment to a carbon-neutral future,” said Dee Dee Myers, senior advisor to the governor, director of GO-Biz and founding ARCHES board member.

“There is no better place to showcase the benefits of clean, renewable hydrogen — and the role it can play in decarbonizing our economy while creating green jobs and sustainable business at scale. This critical funding will help California build a system of hydrogen projects to integrate renewable energy into our economy, resulting in cleaner air and family supporting jobs for communities across the state.”

“Today’s announcement is an extraordinary investment not just in California’s future, but for the entire country,” said Angelina Galiteva, CEO of ARCHES. “ARCHES is honored to have been chosen for such substantial funding, and we are eager to get to work to bring

Goldie Meryl was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert, and brother, Richard. She is survived by her brother, Glenn, and sister-inlaw, Irene Milner; her daughters, Linda Brizzolara, Peggy (Rick) Green, and Dixie (Ron) Bellefeuille. She also leaves behind grandchildren, Sheri ( Jason) Platz, Alena (Scott) Rowlett, and Jeff (Erin) Bellefeuille; great-grandchildren Jason Platz, Jr., Courtney Platz; Casey, Sonny and Erin Rowlett; Charlie Bellefeuille and many beloved nieces, nephews

and extended family members.

Her family would like to thank Dr. Spillane and staff and Central Coast Home Health and Hospice for the wonderful care Goldie received.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Santa Margarita Cemetery.

A limb has fallen from the family tree that says grieve not for me. Remember the best time, the laughter, the song, the beautiful life I lived while I was strong.

How we got here: • Gov. Gavin Newsom’s climate and clean energy leadership — setting world-leading climate goals, building more clean energy faster, a historic $52 billion Climate Commitment, and more; • California submitted an application in April through the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), a statewide public-private partnership to build the framework for California’s renewable, clean hydrogen hub;

cutting edge projects to life up and down the state. We are grateful to President Biden and to Secretary Granholm for their dedication to a clean hydrogen future, and we look forward to rolling up our sleeves and working with our partners to advance a zero-carbon economy in a just and equitable manner that will improve the quality of life for millions of Californians.”

DEATHS HAZEL SMITH age 85 a resident of Morro Bay passed away on 10/05/2023 In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service.

MARY MAY age 58 a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 10/09/2023 In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service ROGER BRADLEY age 72 a resident of Atascadero passed away on 10/08/2023 In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service ROBERT GRUPP age 65 a resident of Atascadero passed away on 10/11/2023 In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service EUGENE ANTHONY BELLO, 100, of Grover Beach passed away on October 5th 2023.

Services are in the care of MarshallSpoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

RUTH MARIE GONZALES, 63, of Grover Beach, passed away on October 5th 2023.

Services are in the care of MarshallSpoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

BETTY LOUSIE BOLTON, 88, of Los Osos passed away on October 13th 2023.

Services are in the care of MarshallSpoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

AUDREY ANN HOWARD, 87, of Arroyo Grande passed away on October 3rd 2023.

Services are in the care of MarshallSpoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

JEROME JOSEPH ERLING, Jr., 89, of Shell Beach passed away on September 30th 2023.

Services are in the care of MarshallSpoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

BETTY JOHN BURKE, 97, of Arroyo Grande passed away on October 12th 2023.

Services are in the care of MarshallSpoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

DONALD PIERCE ROBERTSON, 89, of Oceano passed away on October 10th 2023.

Services are in the care of MarshallSpoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

RESERVOIR LEVELS SANTA MARGARITA LAKE (Salinas Reservoir): 89.8% capacity LOPEZ LAKE: 95.7% capacity LAKE NACIMIENTO: 60% capacity LAKE SAN ANTONIO: 59% capacity WHALE ROCK: 95.86% capacity

WEATHER CRIME DATA LISTED BELOW IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE UPON THE RECEIPT OF UPDATED INFORMATION. ALL SUSPECTS ARE INNCOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.

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no. 233293 • 20:56 — Charles Bennett, of Paso Robles was

OCTOBER 09, 2023

on view arrest on the corner of Spring St and

• 03:47 — Manuel Stone, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on Niblick Bridge for CREDIT CARD FRAUD [484(A)PC], Case no. 231359

PC], Case no. 232062

• 21:49 — Jason Allen, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 3300 block of Spring St for

OCTOBER 09, 2023

30th St for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL

was on view arrest on the 100 block of Gateway

POSSESS A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITH

• 23:56 — Cameron Waller, was arrested on

PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], BENCH

Center for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

THE INTENT TO SELL [11351HS], WILLFULLY TO

the Santa Rosa Offramp for POSSESSION OF

WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 233295

ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08

VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN

UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S],

PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 233310

COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 233317

Case no. 232069

on view arrest on the corner of Park and 24th

OCTOBER 10, 2023

St for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

• 12:42 — Rosa Loera, of Paso Robles was taken

ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 233291 on view arrest on the corner of Pine St and

[245(A)(1)PC], Case no. 233309

Case no. 233316

• 20:19 — Edith Guzmanmendoza, of San Miguel

• 00:54 — Jayden Quigley, of Atascadero was

• 02:06 — Gary Desola, of Atascadero was

PC], ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON

• 23:10 — Jaycob Holman, of Los Altos was on

OCTOBER 11, 2023

view arrested on the corner of 4th St and Spring

OCTOBER 11, 2023

into custody on the 900 block of Park St for

• 10:11 — Rebecca Hurl, of Paso Robles was on

St for OUTSIDE WARRANT/M, Case no. 233318

• 08:49 — Ira Brown, was arrested on the

UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED

view arrest on Niblick and South River Road

6600 block of Lewis Ave for WILLFULLY

SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN

[11550(A)HS], Case no. 233300

PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC],

ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT

RESISTS,DELAYS,OBSTRUCTS…[148(A)(1)PC], Case no. 232073

CARRYING A CONCEALED DIRK OR DAGGER

OCTOBER 08, 2023

arrest on the 200 block of San Ysabel Ave for

[21310 PC], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED

• 05:37 — Kekino Lau, was arrested on the 7100

9200 block of El Bordo Ave for INFLICTING

PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], POSSESSION

ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON [245(A)

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S],

block of El Camino Real for POSSESSION OF

CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABI-

OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)

(1)PC], Case no. 233301

Case no. 233313

UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S],

TANT [273.5(A)PC], Case no. 232070

11th St for UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A

• 13:00 — Roger Hunt, of Oregon was on view

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT

H&S], Case no. 233292 • 03:47 — Manuel Stone, of Paso Robles was

• 19:56 — Alejandro Palaciobaribay, of Paso

• 16:50 — Jesse Torres, of Paso Robles was

Case no. 232060

• 9:37 — David McGraw, was arrested on the

• 18:15 — AUSTIN LYLE COOK Austin Cook, was

Robles was on view arrest on the 3300 block

arrested for PRISONERS ON PAROLE MUST

• 15:09 — Jonathan Willis, was arrested on

arrested on the US 101 N and Traffic Way for

taken into custody on the Niblick Bridge

of Spring St for INFLICTING CORPORAL

CONTINUE TO BE UNDER THE OFFICIAL

the Del Rio Rd and Obispo Rd for DISOR-

PUBLIC INTOXINATION [647(F)PC], Case no.

for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case

INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT [273.5(A)

SUPERVISION OF THE STATE [3056PC],

DERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK IN PUBLIC [647(F)

232076

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76º | 46º TUESDAY

79º | 45º WEDNESDAY

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2022-23 RAINFALL TOTALS (Season: July 1-June 30)

Atascadero: 0.04” Paso Robles: 0.02”

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Old-time memories shared at the annual Rotary Old Timers BBQ Guests share their favorite Pioneer Day memories at Paso Robles Event Center gathering

town and Pioneer Day was always on the 12th of October except on Sundays.

Nothing was open except the post office because the government had to keep going, but that was it. It was just a nice time for families to be together and to remember the past and to appreciate it.”

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Johnny Maduena “Just seeing everybody that I haven’t seen for years. Some have passed, but that’s why I come over so I can see them before they go away. I enjoy everybody, and I know probably 80 percent of the people here. I was born and raised here.”

PASO ROBLES — Every Thursday leading up to the Paso Robles Pioneer Day, the Rotary Club of Paso Robles hosts the Old Timers BBQ at the Paso Robles Event Center. On Thursday, Oct. 12, our reporter Christianna Marks met with some of our Old Timers to ask them what their favorite memory of Pioneer Day is.

Our Old Timers reminisced on their favorite parts of Pioneer Day and why they enjoy coming to the annual Old Timers BBQ. We hope some more memories were made during this year’s 93rd Annual Pioneer Day festivities, and we look forward to seeing you all next year.

Terry Scantlin and David Fiscalini “I’ve been here all my life, and we do all the barbeques now over here at the tractor barns and stuff for the breakfast and the afternoon lunches, and I haven’t seen the parade in quite a few years, but we still see all the old equipment going by.”

“It’s a great day.”

Bill Chides “Back in the ‘50s and ‘60s growing up I really enjoyed the beans at the park ... back in the day it was fun and a lot of families contributed to a lot of different activities.”

Robert Tullock “There’s been a lot of them. The first one I attended was in ‘42, and the last one I attended until today was last year.

I enjoy Pioneer Day. My wife and I are both from here ... I don’t have a desire to go anywhere else.”

Bob Finley “In the park they used to have names of the towns on the trees ... and everybody from those towns would gather around there so you would see all the old timers who had moved, and it was great. It was a small town kind of wonderful. And they used to drink at the rodeo and walk across the part to the Inn. That was always fun.”

Del Andrus “The old tractors are the key to everything, I think ... and the Indian motorcycle. This event right here, Pre-Pioneer Day, is the key. I wish I could box up the history that’s here. If you haven’t noticed, there are some old people here.”

Gary E. Gordon “Seeing the people bring their young men in here [Old Timer BBQ], and Many long-time Paso Robles residents gathered at the Paso Robles Event Center on Thursday to reminisce at the Rotary Old-Timers BBQ. then they mature and come up and say Photos by Derek Luff hi to you five years later, and you can’t recognize who they are, they are grown funny thing about it was they always have to eat that stuff, so we never had Bud Toevs up ... you couldn’t have a nicer place “We always looked forward to had the Bean Feed in the park, and my beans from the park.” than Paso.”

Pioneer Day; it was very good, and the mother said I can cook better. We don’t “Everything was closed up down-

Pioneer Day in Photos

A horse-drawn covered wagon travels down the parade route during the Paso Robles Pioneer Day parade on Saturday, Oct. 14.

Photos by Becca Sligh

Tim Snyder “One of my favorite memories, too was being able to ride your horses through the parade. Any way to get into the parade, do it.”

Alan Curtis “The tractors, the antique and classic cars, and all the people.”

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beans that are then served throughout the day. A line for the beans can be seen circling the downtown park and has been known to span over a quarter of a mile, one resident recalls.

Parade judge and town favorite Norma Moye shared her excitement “Pioneer Day was absolutely great,” Moye said. “We had a big crowd, people were receptive, and there were some interesting things. The floats were all great. Everybody had a good time.”

The day was filled with joy and entertainment, including complimentary scoops of gelato provided by Leo Leo Gelato, numerous class reunions, and the absence of parking charges, making it an even more enjoyable experience for all attendees.

In addition to the parade, the Little Cowboy and Cowgirl, Pioneer Girl and Boy, and Pet Show contests brought in the best and cutest contestants around. Winners for these contests were: Pioneer Boy: 1. Colby Koenig 2. Luke Ontiveros 3. Trace Harris Pioneer Girl: 1. Aiyana Armas

Several historical tractors were on display on Saturday, Oct. 14, during the Paso Robles Pioneer Day parade. Photo by Becca Sligh

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be amended by a further order.

Facilities/Organizations Subject to Order This Order applies to San Luis Obispo County hospitals, community clinics, physician offices, ambulatory care centers, long-term care facilities and emergency medical services providers.

Definition of HCWs For this requirement, “health care workers” or “HCWs” are people, paid

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expansion for the Olive Street area.

In 2016, City Council formed the Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee (HCOC) to work with staff to increase housing production in Paso Robles.

The following year, the HCOC saw the expansion of the Uptown/Town Center Specific Plan (UTSP

2. Axel King Pet Show Winners: • Best Dressed: Cowgirl doggie Sadie Rue with owner Mari Martinez • Best Lookalike: Ludo the Frenchie dog with owner Tessa Tomlinson • Most Colorful: Cowgirl doggie Sadie Rue with owner Mari Martinez • Best Behaved: Max the

2. Eleanor Sawdey 3. Cowgirl Age 0-3: 4. Selah Jo Lovejoy 5. Olivia Mascaro Cowboy Age 0-3: 1. Ellis Work 2. Cruz Pacheco 3. Wesley McFarlane Cowgirl Age 4-7: 1. Vivian Pacheco Cowboy Age 4-7: 1. Lake Robinson

or unpaid, who work in indoor settings where (1) care is provided to patients or (2) patients have access for any purpose.

Also within the letter, Borenstein says that those who decline to vaccinate must wear “wear adequate respiratory protection throughout the season.”

Peschong did make a motion, seconded by Arnold, asking to bring the mandate back to the board as an agendized item to discuss.

Arnold also expressed she wanted to see the mandate come to the board

— formed in 2011) east of Olive Street as an area that could be rezoned for additional housing. According to staff ’s report, at the Jan. 20, 2022, meeting, the HCOC “considered a report from staff and recommended the City Council consider a specific plan expansion and rezoning of the block east of Olive St. The basis of the recommendation was the assumption that the UTSP’s T-3 zoning district allowed more units (density) than the

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United for Israel on Thursday, including Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno and City Councilmember Charles Bourbeau. Paso Robles City Councilmember Chris Bausch was also in attendance. Many local city organizations sent statements of solidarity with Israel and the Jewish people.

“I, along with the men and women of the Paso Robles Police Department, send our condolences to the victims and their families of the horrific terror attacks,” said Paso Robles Police Chief

for discussion saying, “I first learned of the letter after it went out.”

She also wanted to discuss the board’s political process for allowing Borenstein to make such a mandate.

In Borenstein’s September letter, she says the mandate is being issued because, “The best way to attain our shared goal of preventing transmission of influenza and COVID-19, particularly in healthcare settings, is to mandate vaccination during the season in which respiratory illness typically

R-1 zoning district.”

Additionally, the state has recently implemented a number of single-family residential zoning preemptions that now allow both ministerial lot splits and multiple accessory dwelling units on all R- 1 lots (SB-9, AB-345, AB-3182, AB-68, AB-881, SB-13) — making it now possible to have a similar number of units developed in the R-1 zoning district as in the T-3 zoning district.

Residents in the surround-

Damian Nord. “The Paso Robles Police Department wants to ensure you that our mission does not waver. We will protect and serve every member of this community. Know that your safety and security, and the safety and security of everyone around you, is our priority as law enforcement professionals.”

The Paso Robles City Council released a statement: “It is deeply distressing to see the recent events unfolding in the Middle East. The attacks from Hamas on Israel have disregarded years of work and compromise to achieve peace and stability between the Palestinian and Israeli

dog with owner Taylor Pecchenino • Most Unique: Pearl the pony with owner Kinsley Nerelli • Pioneer Pet: Pearl the pony with owner Kinsley Nerelli The Whiskerino competition, held in front of Carnegie Library after the parade, was another entertaining element

of the day, with winners in different categories: • Most Unique: Nate Mayorga • Best Mustache: John Watkins • Fullest: Dale Gustin • Best Overall: James Prismich The gymkhana was held at the Paso Robles Event Center following the parade and

peaks (“influenza season”). While COVID-19 does not yet have predictable seasonality, this is the season in which the combined burden of all respiratory diseases typically places the greatest strain on healthcare systems.”

The order applies specifically to SLO County hospitals, community clinics, physician offices, long-term care facilities, and emergency medical services providers. Borenstein also called for health care facilities and organizations to adopt and implement

a policy for all health care workers to receive the annual influenza vaccine and remain up-to-date on COVID19 vaccination.

In regards to Peschong’s motion, Gibson stated that he felt it would not be a productive use of the board’s time. The motion failed, with Gibson, Ortiz-Legg, and Paulding dissenting.

The next San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 9 a.m.

Amendment ing areas should have received a notice from the city with 4. Neighborhood Public Workshop 1 the general plan amendment study area, including 5. Preparation of plans and amendments a 500-foot perimeter buffer.

Staff has proposed the 6. Neighborhood Public Workshop 2 following for the amendment process, which is expected 7. CEQA document and staff reports to take 12-18 months to 8. Planning Commission complete: hearing 1. Consultant Request for 9. City Council hearing Proposals 10.City Council second 2. City Council contract reading and scope approval 3. Impact and Constraints Councilman Chris Bausch Analysis of Proposed motioned to approve Reso-

people. Violence only begets more violence, leading to a cycle of devastation that affects innocent lives on both sides.

“We strongly condemn these intolerable, savage acts of violence committed by Hamas against Israel.

We support Israel’s right to defend its people from these vicious attacks and to remove further threats to their safety. Respect for human rights, international law, and the sanctity of human life should always prevail over conflict and discord.

“We hope and pray for a time in the near future that a dialogue and

commitment to finding a just and lasting solution between these two societies can return to the region,” stated the Paso Robles City Council.

Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno also commented on the attacks.

“My family and I watched in horror as the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel unfolded this past week. In these dark moments of history, it is so important that communities come together to condemn violence and stand in solidarity with victims,” she said. “I also want to personally thank community members who demonstrated their support for Israel by

resulted in these winners: 6 and Under: 1. Payton Coelho 2. Keeleigh White 3. Jaylee Estes 4. Cash McDonald 5. Blake Peterson Ages 7-9: 1. Paisley Busick 2. Sadi-Mae Denning 3. Miranda Sabin 4. Cash Nicholson Ages 10-12: 1. Kaylin Wouters 2. Aiutumn Anderson 3. McKinley Self 4. Elsa Sabin 5. Savannah Ortega Ages 13-17: 1. Brooklyn Agapay 2. Nicole Barker 3. Kaia Gallant 4. Katelyn Becerra 5. Brooke Morgan Moye expressed the importance of our town’s yearly tradition: “Everybody had a rippin’ good time and that’s whats Pioneer Day is about ... I hope people will continue to support it and keep it going because it is one of our outstanding traditions.”

In its 93rd year, Pioneer Day remains a testament to the rich history and community in Paso Robles. The celebration of heritage, camaraderie, and the preservation of cherished traditions define this day as a treasured annual tradition for all generations.

lution 23-X, directing staff to initiate a General Plan Amendment and Rezoning of the Uptown/Town Center Specific P lan Boundar y Expansions as recommended by the Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee — adding the use of consultants in the process with their cost not to exceed $100,000. The motion passed unanimously.

The next Paso Robles City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m.

participating in the virtual prayer gathering with the Chabad of Paso.

It is through such moments of collective prayer and solidarity that we reaffirm our commitment to peace, understanding, and our shared values that bind us together.”

The Chabad of Paso Robles is working together with a conglomeration of Chabads throughout Israel to raise funds to support families of the victims, families of the injured, as well as all the displaced Israelis, and helping soldiers on the front lines of the war. You can donate at chabadpaso.com/helpisrael.

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MUSIC

Atascadero Community Band elects 2023-24 Board of Directors Each member brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for music & community involvement STAFF REPORT

ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Community Band (ACB) convened its annual member meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26, in the Atascadero High School band room, where key decisions were made regarding the nonprofit organization’s leadership and financial matters for the upcoming year.

One of the primary outcomes of the evening was the unanimous approval of the 2023-24 annual budget, demonstrating the organization’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparent financial management.

This budget will serve as a blueprint for ACB’s operations in the coming year, enabling the band to continue its tradition of delivering outstanding musical performances and community engagement.

In addition to budget discussions, ACB held elections to select its Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 term.

The newly elected Board members are as follows: • President Joyce Rabellino • Vice President Beth Bean • Secretary Carol Kouklis

Celebrate Templeton’s rich history at Founder’s Day

The Atascadero Community Band membership elected its 2023-24 Board of Directors recently, including (from left) Carol Kouklis (secretary), Joyce Rabellino (president), Beth Bean (vice president), Eric Klasey (member at large) and Kathy Chapman (treasurer).

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• Treasurer Kathy Chapman music and community involvement. Their dedi• Member at Large Eric Klasey cation and leadership will guide ACB’s initiatives Each member of the Board of Directors brings and activities throughout the upcoming year. a wealth of experience and a deep passion for Joyce Rabellino, the newly re-elected presi-

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dent of ACB, expressed her excitement about the future of the band, saying, “I am honored to continue leading this dedicated board. We look forward to bringing our community more musical joy and enhancing the cultural fabric of Atascadero.”

The Atascadero Community Band is known for its commitment to fostering musical talent, promoting a sense of community, and providing exceptional entertainment through its performances. With the newly elected Board of Directors and a solid financial plan in place, the organization is poised for another successful year of music-making and community engagement.

The Atascadero Community Band is a group of musicians dedicated to enriching the lives of those in the Atascadero community and beyond through the power of music. Comprising individuals of all ages and backgrounds, the band consistently delivers exceptional performances and partners with many other local nonprofits to pay forward the generous donations collected at each performance. The opportunities to continue performing beyond school years and help other charitable causes in the area continue driving the musicians of ACB, many of whom have been members for the majority of the 38 years the band has been in existence.

For more information about the Atascadero Community Band, including upcoming events and performance schedules, visit atascaderoband.org.

FESTIVAL

First annual ‘Optimist Festival of Trees’ to bring holiday cheer to Atascadero

Over 30 trees will be on display with $300 worth of gift cards & will be raffled off to visitors

Historical Museum Society’s Founder’s Day to take place Nov. 18

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TEMPLETON — Get ready to step back in time and celebrate the rich history of Templeton at the Templeton Historical Museum Society’s Founder’s Day Celebration. This event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 A blacksmith demonstrates his skills at the 2022 Founder’s Day. p.m. at 309 S. Main St., Templeton.

Photo by Camille DeVaul Founder’s Day is a special occasion that commemorates the arrival of the first passen- fire cart, a Model T fire truck, and a beautifully ger train in Templeton in 1886, marking it as restored 1932 Templeton School bus. These the southern terminus of the train line from San artifacts provide a tangible connection to the Francisco to Los Angeles. It’s a day to honor town’s past and its role in the development of the town’s historical roots and explore its vibrant the region. past.

Founder’s Day will also feature history lectures During this festive event, the museum house and guided walking tours, weather permitting, and the historic railroad depot, which are both where you can explore Templeton’s historic remarkable symbols of Templeton’s history, buildings and gain insights into their unique will be open to visitors. These locations serve stories. It’s a chance to connect with the town’s as windows to the past, offering a glimpse into past and appreciate its rich heritage.

This event is not just for adults — there will what life was like in Templeton during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. be activities for kids, making it a family-friendly One of the highlights of the day will be day of learning and fun. You can also indulge the 1900’s Blacksmith Shop, where Black- in delicious food available at El Red Rooster smith David Thayer will provide captivating and enjoy wine tastings at Clavo Wines, located demonstrations of traditional blacksmithing adjacent to the museum.

Musical performances by Devil’s Game will techniques. Guests can witness the creation of intricate metalwork and gain a deeper appreci- provide a lively soundtrack to the festivities, and, ation for this time-honored craft. in keeping with tradition since 2006, free pie In addition to the blacksmith demonstrations, and cake will be served until supplies run out, you’ll have the opportunity to view antique vehi- adding a sweet note to the celebration. cles and railroad artifacts, including the museFor more information about the Founder’s um’s prized 1927 Ford Model T, an original Day Celebration, visit templetonmuseum.com

NORTH COUNTY — The Optimist Clubs of Paso Robles and Atascadero announced the inaugural “Optimist Festival of Trees,” a festive holiday event set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Atascadero Lake Pavilion and promises to kick off the holiday season with joy and generosity.

The Optimist Festival of Trees will feature a delightful display of 30-35 uniquely decorated, 4-foot artificial Christmas trees. Each of these beautifully adorned trees will be raffled off to lucky ticket holders. What makes this event truly special is that each raffle not only includes the fully decorated Christmas tree but also includes at least $300 worth of gifts and services generously donated by local merchants, businesses, and individuals. Additionally, attendees will have the chance to participate in a Bonus Christmas Tree raffle, featuring even more gifts and presents for one fortunate winner to take home.

Guests will have approximately two hours to wander through the enchanting forest of trees, place their raffle tickets in the drawing box for the tree of their dreams, and partake in the festivities before and after indulging in a delectable holiday meal. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase as a sheet of 25 tickets, along with one Bonus ticket, all for just $20. There is no limit on the number of raffle tickets that can be purchased, and various payment methods, including checks, credit cards, and cash, will be accepted. It’s important to note that all trees must be taken home by the winners at the conclusion of the evening.

For a $75 tax-deductible entry ticket, guests will enjoy access to the event and a scrumptious meal provided by Steins Catering. For those who wish to imbibe, beer, wine, and champagne will be available for purchase. The evening will also feature other exciting raffles, door prizes, live music, and even the possibility of a special visit from Santa Claus himself.

Tickets for this enchanting event can be obtained by calling Iddy at (805) 469-5609 or Chuck Sawyer at (805) 591-9590, or by contacting any member of the Optimist Club. Tickets and additional information are also available on eventbrite.com The Optimist Clubs of Paso Robles and Atascadero are local chapters of Optimist International, a service organization established in 1919, dedicated to enhancing the lives of young people in the community. The clubs provide scholarships to high school seniors, support various youth activities, organize a Free Kids’ Fishing Derby twice a year, and donate backpacks to children in the CPS system in San Luis Obispo County.

If you are interested in participating in or supporting this event or wish to learn more about joining the clubs, contact Chuck Sawyer at (805) 591-9590 or Linda Stermer at (805) 238-2410. The Atascadero Club holds meetings on the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Outlaws Bar and Grill. The Paso Robles Club holds dinner meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. (locations vary).

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HERITAGE

Friends of the Adobes hosts historic celebrations at Rios-Caledonia Adobe Discover the legacy of California’s Highway 101 and join the dedication of the El Camino Bell STAFF REPORT

SAN MIGUEL — Friends of the Adobes (FOTA) is inviting the public to two remarkable events that promise to celebrate the rich history of the Rios-Caledonia Adobe and the heritage of San Miguel on Saturday, Oct. 21. Located at 700 Mission Street, this afternoon promises historical significance and community spirit.

The first event will acknowledge the Historic Rios Caledonia Adobe’s connection to the past as it sits on the remaining strip of the original 1915 first official California Highway 101. This historic

roadway has played a pivotal role in California’s transportation history, and visitors can explore its legacy through exhibits and informative displays.

The second highlight of the day is the dedication of an El Camino Bell by the San Miguel Native Daughters of the Golden West, San Miguel Parlor #94. This dedication is in honor of a long-time member, Jean Thacker Hoffmann, who has made substantial contributions to the preservation of San Miguel’s history. The El Camino Bell is a symbol of California’s heritage and will be a cherished addition to the Adobe’s historic grounds.

In addition to these captivating events, guests will have the opportunity to admire a collection of antique cars on display, courtesy of the Model A Ford Club. Automobile enthusiasts and history buffs alike will revel in the vintage charm of these vehicles.

To make this event even more memorable, a

variety of refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon. The Adobe’s Gift Shop will be open, offering a selection of unique and local items that make for wonderful souvenirs or gifts.

FOTA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the historical significance of the adobe structures in San Miguel. The organization relies on the generous support of the community, and donations are gratefully accepted to continue their vital work.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in San Miguel’s rich history, enjoy the company of fellow history enthusiasts, and support the preservation of this important cultural heritage.

Join us on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Historic Rios-Caledonia Adobe, and be a part of this exciting celebration of San Miguel’s past. The Historic Rios Caledonia Adobe’ in San Miguel sits on the For more information, visit historic-rios- remaining strip of the original 1915 first official California Highway 101. Contributed Photo caledonia.org

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PASO ROBLES — Every year during the holiday season, Studios on the Park transforms into a destination for unique, handmade gifts during the “Handcrafted for the Holidays” exhibition. This special exhibition is a tradition that offers an exquisite collection of handcrafted gifts and art created by over 20 talented artists and artisans.

This years’ exhibition will run for two months, giving Paso Robles residents and visitors ample time to shop for incredible, one-of-a-kind gifts at accessible price points. Retail Sales Manager Pamela Johnson, who helped to organize the show along with Curator and Operations Manager Jordan Hockett, states that she is “happy to say we are welcoming back several of our fine craft artisans from previous years while also welcoming some new ones. We’re adding to our variety of finely crafted gift items to include leather work, hand-painted clothing, and a chocolatier to name just a few.”

Not only will your purchase support local artisans and small businesses, but a portion of all proceeds will go back into supporting Studios on the Park’s mission of providing essential

is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a creative, educational, and transformational experience to enhance understanding and appreciation of the visual arts.

Studios on the Park realizes its commitment by making the creative process available to the public. Studios engages and inspires the San Luis Obispo County community and its visitors with a unique open studio environment. Studios features artists working in a variety of media, educational programs for children and adults, and quality exhibitions by regional, national, and international artists. A gift from the Up Front Gallery is also a gift to Studios — all purchases support the arts programming for children, teens, and adults.

“Handcrafted for the Holidays” will run from Nov. 2 through Dec. 30 and will be open to shoppers Sundays through Thursdays from 12 to 4 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 12 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to receptions on Nov. 4 and Dec. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit studiosonthepark.org/events/handcrafted-for-the-holidays-2023/ Studios is located at 1130 Pine Street in Paso Robles.

For more information, visit studiosonthepark.org

About: The Atascadero Greyhound Foundation has been serving the Atascadero community for more than 20 years, gradually adding more events that serve its mission. We have grown, and continue to give because of the generous donors, sponsors and participants of our events. Our events are a benefit to the community in healthy activity — either athletically, musically, educationally, or in the fight against addiction.

Friends of the Paso Robles Library VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

CONTACT INFO

Support the Library through a Friends of the Library membership, starting as low as $10/year. The Friends of the Library appreciates donations, which are either added to the Library’s collection or used to generate considerable funds toward the purchase of new books, library materials, programs, services, etc. Support the Library in a 100% volunteer-run retail environment. We are seeking volunteers to assist with Gift Shop sales, book donation sorting, and to provide book sale support.

Due to limited storage space and staff, we are only able to accept two boxes or two bags of materials per household per day.

Cash donations always welcome!

1000 Spring Street BOARD MEETINGS: Paso Robles, CA 93446 Call 805-237-3870 for info.

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Cancer Support Community – California Central Coast CONTACT INFO

DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

1051 Las Tablas Rd. Templeton, CA 93465 (805) 238-4411 Monday - Thursday 9 am – 4 pm Fridays by Appointment cscslo.org

All of our direct services are provided free of charge. Your donations make this possible. You can trust that you are making a difference for local families. We know you have many options when it comes to putting your charitable gifts to work! Our funds go towards the invaluable programs and services that help so many in our community facing cancer. Our online donations are processed securely through authorize.net. Your donations are 100% tax-deductible.

For more information or to discover how you can help, visit cscslo.org/DonationOptions

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

For information about making donations, adoptions, etc, visit redwingshorsesanctuary.com.

For upcoming events, visit facebook.com/pg/redwingshorses/events

CONTACT INFO

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Redwings is always looking for volunteers to help us provide the highest standard of care for our horses and burros. You do not need to have any 6875 Union Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 prior horse experience to volunteer at Redwings. If you would like to work with our horses, the first step is to take a Volunteer Training Class. This class covers sanctuary rules, basic safe horsemanship skills, and an introduction to some of the horses that you will be working with. After completion of (805) 237-3751 the class you are welcome to come volunteer and help with the horses any time during our volunteer hours. Volunteer hours are Tuesday through redwingshorse sanctuary.org Saturday from 8am to 3:30pm, and we are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Note: We do not allow volunteers to ride the horses at Redwings.

There are other ways to get involved and volunteer at Redwings too. We have opportunities to help in our rose and memorial garden, volunteering in the office, helping with events and fundraising, and more. Please submit the form below to schedule a volunteer training or contact our office: info@redwingshorsesanctuary.org or (805) 237-3751.

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CONTACT INFO 1516 El Camino Real, Atascadero, Ca 93422 805-466-3557 www.elks2733.org

Since 1987, the Atascadero Elks have contributed over $1,000,000 to local community-based programs, non-profits, youth groups, local sports teams, programs for handicapped and needy children, patriotic programs, veterans’ programs and many, many community activities.

Our mission as Elks is to inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize our belief in God; to promote the welfare of our community; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; and to cultivate good fellowship.

We have a full calendar of events and activities for our members. To learn more or to join us please contact us at 805-466-3557, visit the Lodge at 1516 El Camino Real, follow-us on Facebook or visit our website at: www.elks2733.org.

Upcoming Events: The Veterans Appreciation Dinner on Veterans Day, 11/11, is free to all Veterans and their caregivers and $12 for non-veterans. Please RSVP by November 7th, to 805-466-3557. The social will begin at 5:00pm, the program will begin at 5:30pm followed by dinner.

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ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

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ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By ATRUJILLO, Deputy

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232147 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: Coastin’, 872 HIGUERA ST, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FIVESIX78 LLC, 872 HIGUERA ST, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ FIVESIX78 LLC, TRAVIS MCDANIEL, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/19/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/06/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232193 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: Danican inc, 8784 PLATA LN UNIT B, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION, DANICAN INC, 8784 PLATA LN UNIT B, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ DANICAN INC, THOMAS FRISMODT, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/27/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE:

11/07/2013 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232142 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: Royalty energy concepts, 9350 SHAYNA LN, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION, MOSCARDI CONSTRUCTION, INC., 9350 SHAYNA LN, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ MOSCARDI CONSTRUCTION, INC., TIM MOSCARDI, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/19/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/18/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232040 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: Ocean oaks property management, 3525 COLIMA RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION, PONEK REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC., 3525 COLIMA RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ PONEK REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC., JEAN M PONEK, SECRATARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/01/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/01/2028 PUB: 10/05, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/2023 LEGAL CM 476

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232136 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: Central coast hispanic business association, hispanic business association, 6907 EL CAMINO REAL STE A, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION, ATASCADERO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 6907 EL CAMINO REAL STE A, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ATASCADERO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, JOSH CROSS, PRESIDENT/CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/18/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By SSTECK, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/18/2028 PUB: 10/05, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/2023 LEGAL CM 477

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232176 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: Greater works construction, inc., 4575 ALMOND DRIVE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION, GREATER WORKS CONSTRUCTION, INC., 4575 ALMOND DRIVE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ GREATER WORKS CONSTRUCTION, INC., CHERIE VAN KRANENBURG, SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/25/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/19/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By OPALMAORNELAS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/25/2028 PUB: 10/05, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/2023 LEGAL CM 478

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232098 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: Triple j tech, 262 S. 4TH ST SUITE 1, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, MICHAEL J FIELDER, 542 MATILIJA, GROVER BEACH, CA

93433, JOHN FIELDER, 835 CHARLES ST., GROVER BEACH, CA 93433, JAMES HEADRICK, 1251 POPLAR ST., ARROYO GRANDER, CA 93420 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ MICHAEL J FIELDER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/08/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/05/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232110 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: Jd estate sales, 725 PETERSON RANCH RD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL, JOHN MICHAEL DOUGHERTY, 350 LP RANCH RD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JOHN MICHAEL DOUGHERTY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/11/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/01/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/11/2028 PUB: 10/05, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/2023 LEGAL CM 482

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232047 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: North county glass a California general partnership, 9090 EL CAMINO REAL UNIT B, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, KARL WHITNEY CURRY, 9090 EL CAMINO REAL UNIT B, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, KEVIN WADE CURRY, 7500 SANTA YNEZ, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ KEVIN WADE CURRY, PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/05/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/21/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/05/2028 PUB: 10/05, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/2023 LEGAL CM 480

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232133 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: The extension bar, goddess lash cosmetics, 75 HIGUERA ST SUITE 200, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL, STEPHANIE NICOLE MENDEZ, 2279 WILLOW RD, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ STEPHANIE NICOLE MENDEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/15/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/15/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232179 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BURRITOS EXPRESS, 281 SANTA ROSA STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL, EFREN ARROYO, 4085 WHISPERING OAK WAY, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ EFREN ARROYO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/26/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/25/2023

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ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

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ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By SSTECK, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/15/2028 PUB: 10/05, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/2023 LEGAL CM 483

PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO. Petition of Heather Corinne wulff for change of name, case no. 23CVP-0216 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Heather Corinne wulff filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follow: a. Present name: Heather Corinne wulff to Proposed name: HEATHER CORINNE WULFF TULL 2. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before the court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for the change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/15/2023 Time: 9:30am Dept: P2 b. The address of the court is 901 PARK STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 c. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county: ATASCADERO NEWS Date: 09/28/2023 /s/ MCKELL, Judge of the Superior Court.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232229 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ZEN PASO, 1111 RIVERSIDE AVENUE SUITE 104, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL, MARIA LOUISE HARKLEROAD, 1844 PARTRIDGE DRIVE, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ MARIA LOUISE HARKLEROAD This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/04/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/24/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on

file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/04/2028 PUB: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/02/2023 LEGAL CM 487

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232224 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MARTECH BI, 6907 EL CAMINO REAL, STE A, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL, LUIS ENRIQUE MARTINEZ, 4580 VISCANO AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ LUIS ENRIQUE MARTINEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/03/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/01/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/03/2028 PUB: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/02/2023 LEGAL CM 488

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232247 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LUIGI’S, 1316 TAMSON DR SUITE L-301, CAMBRIA, CA 93428, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL, CLAUDIA BERENICE NAVA, 3191 WOOD DR, CAMBRIA, CA 93428 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ CLAUDIA BERENICE NAVA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/06/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/06/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/06/2028 PUB: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/02/2023

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11/02/2023 LEGAL CM 492

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232240 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: KOHLER DEMOLITION, 6215 CHAMPAGNE LN, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL, JOSEPH R KHOLER, 6215 CHAMPAGNE LN, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JOSEPH R KHOLER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/05/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/05/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/05/2028 PUB: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/02/2023 LEGAL CM 490

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232213 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: EXQUISITE PARADOX, 3568 TRAILS END, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL, AVA MAY BACHELDER, 3568 TRAILS END, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ AVA MAY BACHELDER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/02/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/02/2028 PUB: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/02/2023 LEGAL CM 493

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232225 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MISSBEHAVIN, 1140 LINDA CIRCLE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL, THERESA KEARNS, 1140 LINDA CIRCLE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ THERESA KEARNS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/03/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By OPALMA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/03/2028 PUB: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/02/2023 LEGAL CM 491

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232182 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PASO SHERPA, 7125 CARMELITA AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, TRIMCOTT GROUP LLC, 7125 CARMELITA AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ TRIMCOTT GROUP LLC, RICHARD W. WESTCOTT, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/26/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/13/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By OPALMAORNELAS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/26/2028 PUB: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/02/2023 LEGAL CM 494

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232248 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: REFUGIO, 1981 BARLEY GRAIN, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL, BRIGIT LEGERE BINNS, 1981 BARLEY GRAIN, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ BRIGIT LEGERE BINNS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/06/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 04/23/2013 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/06/2028 PUB: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26,

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232190 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BECKERSCHILD WINES, 8585 CROSS CANYONS ROAD, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, DOUBLE MAGNUM VINTNERS LLC, 1711 VIA EL PRADO, REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ DOUBLE MAGNUM VINTNERS LLC, GREGORY BECKER, LLC MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/27/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/21/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By OPALMAORNELAS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/27/2028 PUB: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/02/2023 LEGAL CM 495

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232230 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SOL DE PASO, 825 RIVERSIDE AVE #16, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, G & G, LLC, 1660 CIRCLE B ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ G & G, LLC, OCTAVIO GARCIA, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/04/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/28/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By OPALMA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/04/2028 PUB: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/02/2023 LEGAL CM 496

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232158 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: OAKS DENTAL GROUP, 2727 BUENA VISTA DR #110, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION, BRADY R ROBLES DMD, INC., 1791 TANGLEWOOD DR, TEMPLETON, CA 93401 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ BRADY R ROBLES DMD, INC., BRADY. R. ROBLES, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/20/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 03/01/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By MPAREDES, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/20/2028 PUB: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/02/2023 LEGAL CM 497

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232245 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PASO ROBLES GOLF CLUB, 1600 COUNTRY CLUB RD., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, MICHAEL RAWITSNER, 1460 SPANISH CAMP RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, LAINEY STROUD, 1880 CUMBRE RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ LAINEY STROUD, PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis

Obispo County on 10/06/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/29/2011 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/06/2028 PUB: 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 11/09/2023 LEGAL CM 501

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232275 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: VERITY FIDUCIARY SERVICE, VERITY, 4617 SAN ANSELMO, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL, MARIJKE LEAHEY PRIEST, 4617 SAN ANSELMO, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ MARIJKE LEAHEY PRIEST This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/11/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/04/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By SSTECK, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/11/2028 PUB: 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 11/09/2023 LEGAL CM 502

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232261 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: STARVING ARTIST PICTURE FRAME CO., 914 E. GRAND AVE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL, JASMINE MOORE, 217 ALDER STREET, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JASMINE MOORE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/10/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By OPALMA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/10/2028 PUB: 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 11/09/2023 LEGAL CM 503

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232249 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: WHITE HORSE SERVICES, 1911 REDWOOD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, WHITE HORSE SERVICES LLC, 1911 REDWOOD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ WHITE HORSE SERVICES

LLC, SALVADOR MARTINEZ CUARAO, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/06/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/06/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/06/2028 PUB: 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 11/09/2023 LEGAL CM 504

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232244 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: 777 AUCTION COMPANY, 777 GOLF CARTS & RENTALS, 777 MOTORSPORTS, 777 AUTO & TRACTOR SALES, 777 EQUIPMENT SALES, SANTA MARGARITA AUCTION BARN, 3850 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LIQUIDATION SOLUTIONS LLC, 3850 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ LIQUIDATION SOLUTIONS LLC, STUART B. HENDRIX, PREDISENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/05/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/11/2016 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/05/2028 PUB: 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 11/09/2023 LEGAL CM 505

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232268 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ARC PHYSICAL THERAPY, 1051 LAS TABLAS RD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION, ARC PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, HAND AND SPEECH THERAPY, INC., 1051 LAS TABLAS RD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ARC PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, HAND AND SPEECH THERAPY, INC., ADAM HAMMER, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/10/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/10/2014 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/10/2028 PUB: 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 11/09/2023 LEGAL CM 506

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232103 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: UMI SUSHI & SAKE, 1108 PINE ST., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN

LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION, UMI CORP INC, 1108 PINE ST., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ UMI CORP INC, SAN PEDRO YUZON, CFO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/11/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/11/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/11/2028 PUB: 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 11/09/2023 LEGAL CM 507

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232252 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ANCIENT PEAKS WINERY, FAMILY NUEVA VINEYARDS, DEVIN NUNES, BROKEN EARTH WINERY, PULL WINES, CV, VINEYARDS BLOCK ESTATE, PASO 46, VIRTA ESTATES, SHIMMIN CANYON VINEYARD, FAMILIA NUEVA VINEYARDS, 1650 RAMADA DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION, ANCIENT PEAK, INC., 22720 EL CAMINO REAL, SANTA MARGARITA, CA 93453 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ANCIENT PEAK, INC., KARL WITTSTROM, CFO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/06/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/01/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/06/2028 PUB: 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 11/09/2023 LEGAL CM 508

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20232194 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE NERDY TRADERS, 903 EMBARCADERO, MORRO BAY, CA 93442, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION, BLUE SHELL’S SWEETS & TREATS INC., 903 EMBARCADERO, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ BLUE SHELL’S SWEETS & TREATS INC., RACHELLE FLEISCHMANN, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/27/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/27/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By SSTECK, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/27/2028

PUB: 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 11/09/2023 LEGAL CM 509

T.S. NO.: 2023-00104 Loan Number: Lipari Klau Mine NOTICE OF UNIFIED TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/20/2019 AND SECURITY AGREEMENT DATED 3/20/2019.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10/31/2023, 11:00 AM, MGR Foreclosure Services, whose address is: 864 Osos Street Suite A, San Luis Obispo, California 93401 (805) 5922200, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on 3/26/2019, as Document No. 2019010606, Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo, California, executed by Mercy Springs, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company and 4 A Foray, LLC, as Trustor, Mitchell Lipari and Phoebe Lipari, as its successors and assigns herein , as Beneficiary. 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 specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, 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: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N.: 014-331-064 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: 1375 Klau Mine Road 1385 Klau Mine Road Paso Robles CA 93446 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warrant, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $4,692,208.58 estimated. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase the figure prior to sale. Beneficiary hereby elects to conduct a unified foreclosure sale pursuant to the provisions of California Commercial Code section 9604, et seq., and to include in the non judicial foreclosure of the real property interest described in the Security Agreement dated 3/20/2019, between the original trustor and the original beneficiary, as it may have been amended from time to time, and pursuant to any other instruments between the trustor and beneficiary referencing a security interest in personal property. Beneficiary reserves its right to evoke its election as to some or all of said personal property and/or fixtures, or to add additional personal property and/or fixtures to the election herein expressed, as Beneficiary’s sole election, from time to time and at any time until the consummation of the Trustee’s Sale to be conducted pursuant to the Deed of Trust and this Notice of Trustee’s Sale. See the Deed of Trust, if applicable. The personal property

which was given as security for trustor’s obligation is described The personal property which was given as security for trustor’s obligation, includes, but is not limited to the Mobile Home / Manufactured Home more particularly described as 90004 HALLMARK SOUTHWEST CORP, CHARLESTON IV, with Decal # 8589011, Serial Number(s) CAHK01271945966221A & CAHK01271945966221B. No warranty is made that any or all of the personal property still exists or is available for the successful bidder and no warranty is made as to the condition of any of the personal property, which shall be sold “as is” “where is”. The beneficiary under the Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a copy of the beneficiary’s Notice of Default-Demand for Repayment Letter dated May 20, 2022. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell Under Deed of Trust to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing.

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 NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, 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 916939-0772 or visit this Internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 202300104. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-00104 to find 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. Date: 9/26/2023 MGR Foreclosure Services 864 Osos Street, Suite A San Luis Obispo, California 93401 Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Victoria

Relva, Trustee Sale Officer NOTICE: MGR FORECLOSURE SERVICES, AS TRUSTEE, WILL NOT ACCEPT THIRD PARTY ENDORSED CASHIER’S CHECKS. ALL CASHIER’S CHECKS MUST BE PAYBALE DIRECTLY TO MGR FORECLOSURE SERVICES. NPP0441202 To: PASO ROBLES PRESS 10/05/2023, 10/12/2023, 10/19/2023 LEGAL CM 470

Family Care Network, Inc. NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Family Care Network, Inc. is receiving bids for the Olmeda Transitional Housing Project located in Atascadero, CA. This project is funded by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Homekey Program.

Sealed proposals for the Olmeda Transitional Housing Project will be received at the Family Care Network, Inc. office at 1255 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or electronically sent to egreenberg@fcni. org until 2:00 p.m. on October 25, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

A MANDATORY walkthrough of the site is scheduled for October 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Bids will only be accepted on the forms provided in the bid package. Please contact Erin Greenberg (egreenberg@fcni. org) for an emailed copy of the bid package, the property address, and for all questions.

General Work Description: The scope of work includes but is not limited to the following items in preparation for the installation of a modular dwelling unit: site preparation where the modular dwelling unit will be installed (installation of the modular dwelling unit is not in this scope of work), demolition of an existing parking lot and structure, grading, foundation, stem wall, concrete flatwork, new asphalt parking, site development, future laundry facility, and other items or details not mentioned above that are required by typical construction, Standard Specifications, or these special provisions.

PrevailingWage & Requirements: This project is subject to prevailing wage. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county in which the work is to be done have been determined by and are available from the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal or awarded a contract for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Sec. 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. The trades required to perform work may include, but are not limited to the following: Concrete, Electrical, Carpentry, Operating, and Plumbing.

Conflict of Interest: In the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, and services by sub-recipients, no employee, officer, or agent of the sub-recipient shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by state funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved.

Family Care Network, Inc. hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or other protected class in consideration for an award.

FCNI reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder with the most responsive bid.

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NOVEMBER 11

ELEGANT EVENING IN PASO ROBLES Downtown Paso Robles 5–8 p.m.

The witches poses for photos with visitors at the Safe and Fun Halloween last year in Downtown Paso Robles.

Photo by Camille DeVaul Merchant open houses, live mannequins in windows, reOCTOBER NOW-31 and unforgettable Halloween Bands compete on Dolliver be- freshments, entertainment, HALLOWEEN SPOOKTAC- celebration. tween Hinds and Main Streets and drawing for original ULAR AT THE RUSSOS’ from approximately 9 a.m. to 12 artwork.

HOUSE TRINITY LUTHERAN p.m. Awards will be presented VETERANS DAY 7720 Cortez Avenue, SCHOOL HARVEST on the Pismo Promenade.

FESTIVAL CEREMONY HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Atascadero The Halloween Spooktacular 940 Creston Road, Paso Robles Pavilion on the Lake, Veterans Memorial, corner Event’s laser light show is an 3–6 p.m.

Atascadero of Morro and Portola Roads enchanting spectacle available Bounce houses, climbing wall, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Atascadero for viewing as soon as night euro bungee, food trucks, trunk Kick off the holiday season 11 a.m. falls! For the best experience, and treat and carnival games. at Pavilion on the Lake in The Faces of Freedom Veterensure your car headlights are $20 per child 4 yrs and over, Atascadero with a one-day ans Memorial will be hosting switched off while driving past; adults and younger kids are craft show featuring 50+ a Veterans Day Ceremony that this will enhance your appre- free, pay at the door. handmade vendors. Vendor includes a fly-over by Estrella ciation of the stunning laser registration starts on October Warbirds, the National Andisplays. Alternatively, con- PUMPKINS IN THE PARK 3. Returning crafters have pri- them by Atascadero Fine Arts sider parking on the opposite Dinosaurs Cave Park, Pismo ority registration.

Academy students, laying of a side of the road and walking Beach memorial wreath by the VFW SLO SYMPHONY over for a closer look. Stay in 10–1 p.m.

Auxiliary, and TAPS. BBQ lunch the loop with all event updates Join the family-friendly Pump- CLASSICS II CALIFORNIA provided by the Atascadero by visiting Russo’s Facebook kins in the Park celebration at FESTIVAL Kiwanis. page: just search for Mark Dinosaur Caves Park from 10 Performing Arts Center San Russo Sr. or directly access his a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy pumpkin dec- Luis Obispo, 1 Grand Avenue, VETERANS DAY CEREMONY profile at facebook.com/profile. orating, games, crafts, bounce San Luis Obispo php?id=100000727743494. houses, a costume contest, and 7:30 p.m.

Veterans Memorial, Paso RoDon’t miss out on this radiant food.

The California Festival kicks off bles District Cemetary with Christopher Blake’s “Ko- 11 a.m. celebration of Halloween!

OCTOBER 29 tuku” featuring Native American Program features an invocaWITCHES AND WAROCTOBER 21 flutist Tim Blueflint Ramel. tion, Pledge of Allegiance, welLOCK PADDLE ANNUAL GOLDEN OAK Xavier Foley performs his Soul come, guest speaker, patriotic HONEY & PUMPKIN FES- Coleman Park, 101 Coleman Dr., Bass Concerto. The program songs, fly-over, closing prayer, TIVAL AND KIDS’ FLEA Morro Bay includes iconic film music. honor guard, and Taps. Flags MARKET 4–5 p.m. are placed at all identified Downtown City Park, Spring St. Join paddlers in the bay to cel- 32ND ANNUAL CAYUCOS veteran’s graves by American and 12th St., in Paso Robles ebrate the annual bewitching CAR SHOW Legion Post 50 and Veterans of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. event.

Ocean Ave, Cayucos Foreign Wars Post 10965.

The festival includes honey, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. demonstrations, pie-eating OCTOBER 31 Get your engines ready for the NOVEMBER 12 SAFE AND FUN HALcontest, monster mash dance annual Cayucos Car Show. En- TURKEY TROT FUN RUN LOWEEN contest, antiques, arts, crafts joy a live band under the sun, Arroyo Grande High School and other merchandise, along Downtown Paso Robles a beer garden, and bbq while Track with a kid’s flea market.

3–6 p.m. checking out beautiful classic 1 p.m.

Trick-or-Treat throughout cars through downtown Cayu- The Turkey Trot is a fun run for 77TH ANNUAL PISMO downtown at welcoming cos, just a block up from the kiddos in Preschool through BEACH CLAM FESTIVAL merchants. beach.

8th Grade and offers prizes October 21-22 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place age SPARTAN EVENT WEEK- group winners (girls and boys Pismo Beach NOVEMBER EVENTS END Daily race separately). The distance A community tradition since NOVEMBER 1-5, 8-11 November 4-5 begins for the youngest con1946, the 77th annual Pismo TRUDY AND THE BEAST Santa Margarita Ranch testants at 1/8 of a mile and Beach Clam Festival attracts Great American Melodrama, All Day gradually increases to one mile generations of families and vis- 1863 Front St., Oceano Experience SLO CAL’s Santa for the oldest racers. Firstitors from all around who look 7–9 p.m.

Margarita Ranch with a fast place winners receive a frozen forward to spending two days “Trudy and the Beast” reimag- Ultra race amid vineyards, turkey, second-place winners overlooking the Pacific Ocean ines the classic fairy tale with a forests, and wildlife. Trifecta receive a frozen chicken, and in Pismo Beach. sci-fi twist, featuring a myste- Weekend offers Greece cham- third-place winners receive a rious creature at a golf course. pionship qualification. frozen game hen.

OCTOBER 27-29 Expect humor, music, and pop HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL culture references in this en- NOVEMBER 5 CITY TO SEA HALF AND HAUNTED MAZE MORRO BAY TRIATHLON MARATHON tertaining show.

Elm Street Park, Arroyo Grande 695 Harbor St Morro Bay Pismo Beach Friday, October 27: 6-9pm NOVEMBER 3 6 a.m.-12 p.m.

7 a.m.

FIRST FRIDAY WITH Saturday, October 28: 12-8pm This destination triathlon event The City to the Sea half marERIN AND THE EARTHSunday, October 29: 12-4pm takes place on Morro Bay’s athon is a point-to-point race Children of all ages and adults QUAKES waterfront beginning with a that starts in the happiest city are invited to enjoy unlimited Sunken Gardens, Downtown harbor swim or, if you prefer, a in America, San Luis Obispo. bounce-n-play, carnival games Atascadero kayak or SUP paddle. For more The course winds through for candy and toy prizes, food 5:30 p.m. information or to register, visit downtown, takes runners vendors, the haunted maze, a Enjoy live music while sitting morrobaytri.com. along picturesque backroads, costume contest and, a pump- on a blanket or low-back chair vineyards, and bike trails within kin decorating contest, and with the entire family on a nice NOVEMBER 10 the county, and ends alongside SLO BLUES SOCIETY more! To enter the pumpkin fall evening. the beautiful Pacific Ocean in CONCERT FEATURING decorating contest, particithe quaint sun-soaked coastal THE NICK MOSS BAND pants should bring decorated OLD ORCUTT FIRST community of Pismo Beach at AND THE SLO BLUES FRIDAY pumpkins from home. beloved Dinosaur Caves Park.

ALL-STAR BAND Clark Avenue, Orcutt OCTOBER 28 5–8:30 p.m.

801 Grand AvenueSan Luis WSA #4 SURF CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR ZOO BOO Come out and enjoy an evening Obispo Charles Paddock Zoo, in Old Orcutt. Merchants stay 7–10 p.m.

November 11-12 Atascadero open late on the first Friday This is a dance-oriented blues Morro Rock, Morro Bay 5–8:30 p.m. of the month. Drink, food, and concert. The SLO Blues All-Star All Day The event promises Hallow- shopping specials.

Band will open the show, fol- The Western Surfing Associaeen-themed adornments all lowed by the Nick Moss Band. tion (WSA) is the oldest amaaround the Zoo, along with NOVEMBER 4 The doors to the County Veter- teur surfing association in the a medley of carnival games, MARCHING BAND an’s Hall will open at 6:30 p.m., USA and, by far, the largest on a costume competition, Hal- REVIEW and the show begins at 7 p.m. the West Coast. loween-themed undertakings, Pismo Beach Must be 21 or older to attend. a haunted house, and a col- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

NOVEMBER 13 GRAND KYIV BALLET: lection of tricks and treats to Junior High and High School GARAGISTE FESTIVAL relish. With over 200 residents Marching Bands from around Pavillion on the Lake, SNOW WHITE the Charles Paddock Zoo is the area compete in several Atascadero Performing Arts Center San the backdrop for this engaging divisions in this annual event. 6:30–9 p.m.

Luis Obispo

1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo 6–11 p.m.

Experience the enchanting ballet “Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs,” featuring world-class dancers from the National Opera and Ballet of Ukraine.

A magical, captivating performance for all ages.

NOVEMBER 17-19

ATASCADERO FALL FESTIVAL Sunken Gardens, Downtown Atascadero Friday, 4–10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon-10 p.m.

The 3rd Annual Atascadero Fall Festival will be a threeday, free admission event with carnival rides, games, over 30 bands on two stages, over 40 street faire vendors and food trucks, craft beer, wine, and seltzer.

NOVEMBER 18

PUMPKIN SMASH Charles Paddock Zoo, Atascadero 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

What does a tiger do with a pumpkin? How about a Fossa?

Will the meerkats go inside one or just eat it? Join us for this fun event to find out! All activities are included with general admission.

NOVEMBER 19

ANNUAL TURKEY SHOOT Santa Lucia Sportsman Association 10400 Santa Clara Road, Atascadero 9:30am-3pm Open to the public, the $10 shooting events are free with an unwrapped toy, which will be donated to Toys for Tots. For more information, visit SLSA. club

Register online raceroster.com or day of.

NOVEMBER 24

HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY PASO ROBLES Downtown Paso Robles 5:30–7 p.m.

Details: Annual holiday lighting ceremony — candlelight caroling, greetings from City officials, Mrs. Claus and the Elves and more.

NOVEMBER 25

SHOP SMALL BUSINESS OLD TOWN ORCUTT Broadway, Orcutt 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Local vendors, music, and great raffles. Shop all the amazing merchants in Old Orcutt to win great raffle prizes. Support Small Business.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Downtown San Luis Obispo This event encourages shoppers to get out and support the stores and restaurants that make San Luis Obispo stores and cuisine options unlike any other.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Downtown Paso Robles This event encourages shoppers to get out and support the stores and restaurants that make Paso Robles stores and cuisine options unlike any other.

DECEMBER EVENTS DECEMBER 1-3, 9, 10, 16

HEADER: SANTA HOUSE AT THE EMBARCADERO Santa’s house, corner of Embarcadero and Front St., Morro Bay 5–8 p.m.

Santa’s Coming to the EmbarNOVEMBER 23 cadero! Come visit Jolly ol’ COMMUNITY Saint Nick & get a picture. AdTHANKSGIVING DINNER mission is free! Santa will be Morro Bay Community Center, welcoming families on Fridays 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 8 1–3 p.m. p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m.

Presented by Morro Bay Lions to 4 p.m. the first 3 weekends Club, all are welcome, and of December. no reservations needed. Free home delivery is available from DECEMBER 1 12–1:30 p.m. for those who are HOLIDAY HARMONY unable to come.

Pismo Beach Pier Plaza 5:30–7:30 p.m.

THANKSGIVING FOR Annual Holiday Harmony PASO ROBLES event will include tree lightCentennial Park, Paso Robles ing ceremony, Santa Claus, 2 12–2 p.m. snow zones, and activities for A celebration of thanks serving kids. The first 250 children in over 1,500 men, women, and the Santa Line will receive children a traditional Thanks- goody bags compliments giving meal at no cost. A true of Pismo Beach Recreation. expression of community that This event is free to all and brings diverse people together food and beverages will be to share the day with others. available for purchase.

All made possible through the generosity of caring individ- HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTuals, students, organizations, ING CELEBRATION churches, and businesses.

Morro Bay City Park 5 p.m.

ECHO TURKEY TROT Come enjoy the lighting of Atascadero Lake Park the Morro Bay City Park tree Bandstand for the holidays! Activities 8:30 a.m. begin at 3:30. Lighting of the Join us for a 5K fun run/walk Tree will be at 5:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving morning at Atascadero Lake Park Band- LIGHT UP THE stand at 8:30 a.m. Be sure to DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY wear your best turkey cos- CELEBRATION tume as there will be prizes for Sunken Gardens, Downtown adults, children and pets!

Atascadero.

5:30–8 p.m.

18TH ANNUAL TURKEY Soon after the lights come TROT on, Santa and Mrs. Claus will Food 4 less Parking Lot, Cres- be arriving via an antique ton Rd Paso Robles Model-A fire truck to the tune 7 a.m. check-in of “Here Comes Santa Claus” Presented by the 2021 Boys CIF performed by the Atascadero Wrestling Champions: 1st place Fine Arts Academy. You will medals for 10K run for each then be invited to visit Santa division (6). Divisions: Men, and Mrs. Claus at the North Women, High School, Middle Pole entrance located at the School, Open, Masters, Tee back of City Hall that faces shirts for the first 100 Runners, Atascadero Middle School.

Best Turkey Costume Contest.

DECEMBER 2

LIGHTED BOAT PARADE Embarcadero, in Morro Bay 6:30–8 p.m.

Presented by the Rotary Club, the fishing, leisure and yachting community take to the water with decorated boats with dazzling lights and holiday cheer. Participating boats compete for prizes and celebrate the holiday wonder along the Embarcadero. Parade will go on rain or shine.

HOLIDAY MUSICAL WALK AROUND THE LAKE Atascadero Lake 5:30–9 p.m.

Enjoy a special evening walk around the Atascadero Lake with carolers, community singing, holiday decorations, and more!

DECEMBER 3

62ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE Downtown Paso Robles 6 p.m.

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus while enjoying a parade featuring an array of light spectacles from local businesses. A variety of awards will be also be given for best in show. This year’s theme is “All is Bright.”

HOLIDAY PARADE Arroyo Grande 5pm The community of Arroyo Grande ushers in the holiday season with the Holiday Parade the first Sunday of December. The annual Holiday Parade typically begins at 5 p.m. at East Branch Street next to City Hall, then proceeds to Traffic Way and Branch Street.

Community organizations and businesses are encouraged to enter the parade.

BIG DITCH HOLIDAY MARKET Where: Car Corral on E. Branch Street, in Arroyo Grande Village Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Details: The Big Ditch Holiday Market is ready for all of your gift needs with 50+ makers & artists, three food trucks and sweet treats.

DECEMBER 4-25

TRAIL OF LIGHTS TOUR Atascadero 5–8 p.m.

See decorated local homes, guaranteed to get everyone in the holiday spirit. The map provides an opportunity for residents and businesses to show off their homes and storefronts, and for families to enjoy a safe and fun activity driving through town to check out all the wonderful outdoor lights this season.

DECEMBER 4-10

SLO CAL OPEN 101 Coleman Dr., Morro Bay Daily Join us December 4 through the 10th, 2023 for the World Surf League event at The Rock in Morro Bay.

DECEMBER 4-6 CAROLING COPS Morro Bay 5–9 p.m.

Listen for the sirens and music and be on the lookout for Police employees and members of the community as they join Santa on the Trolley and drive all the streets in Morro Bay handing gifts to kids. Each night a different section of town is targeted.

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2. MOVIES: Which 1990s movie features a character named Jack Dawson?

3. ART: Who painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

4. ASTRONOMY: Which U.S. astronaut wrote his daughter's initials on the moon?

5. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Australia?

6. HISTORY: In which year was Korea divided into two occupation zones that would become North and South Korea?

7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How many presidents were elected in the 1950s?

8. Which 20th-century novel features a character named Holden Caulfield?

9. TELEVISION: Queen Latifah stars in which 1990s TV sitcom?

10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the largest species of shark?

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Bunco and clam chowder

WORSHIP DIRECTORY ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL

8205 Curbaril Ave. (corner of Curbaril & Atascadero Ave.): Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Ted Mort, Pastor. (805) 466-0175. atascaderogospelchapel.org

Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living A New Thought Spiritual Community. Living the Consciously Awakened Life. Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue Sunday 10:00am at the Pavilion 9315 Pismo Way, Atascadero (805) 391-4465. awakeningways.org GRACE CENTRAL COAST NORTH COUNTY CAMPUS 9325 El Bordo Avenue, Atascadero; Sunday Services at 9:30 and 11 a.m.; (805) 543-2358; gracecentralcoast.org; Helping people find and follow Jesus.

St. William’s Catholic Church 6410 Santa Lucia Road, Atascadero, CA (805) 466-0849 www.stwilliams. org Weekday Masses : 10:30 AM Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM Sunday Masses: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM Spanish FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 9925 Morro Road, Atascadero; "The Church on the Hill"; An independent church committed to the teaching of God's Word.; Praise and Prayer - 10 a.m.; Morning Worship - 11 a.m.; Evening Worship - 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer - 6:30 p.m.; Nursery care and children's classes provided.; Pastor Jorge Guerrero; (805) 461-9197.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 535 Creston Road., Paso Robles ; (805) 238-3549 ; Dr. Gary M. Barker, Pastor; Goal of church: To teach Believers to love God and people.; Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Service; 6 p.m. Eve Service; Wednesdays: 7 p.m. prayer meeting.

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA A place of hope! Join us for in-person worship on Sundays at 9 A.M. Services are also streamed on our YouTube channel, Hope Lutheran Church Atascadero. We offer Sunday School for all ages after worship.

Learn more at ourhopelutheran.net. 8005 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero.

805.461.0430. office@ourhopelutheran.org.

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER-LCMS 4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero; 466-9350; Morning Bible class at 9 a.m. Sunday; Coffee and Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Sunday; Thursday morning Bible class 10 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship; Developmentally disabled Bible class 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings; redeemeratascadero.org; redeemeratascadero@gmail.com; Pastor Wayne Riddering.

PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC We honor ancient scriptures, responding to God’s contemporary call to be just and kind.; Join us for Worship Sunday, 10 a.m.; Church School Sunday, 10:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 11 a.m.; Men’s Bible Study, Wednesday, 8 a.m.; Women’s Bible Study, Friday, 10 a.m.; Youth Group; 1301 Oak St., Paso Robles; (805) 238-3321.

ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 820 Creston Road., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times;Daily Mass- 12:00 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.; Tues. 7 p.m. Spanish; Saturday 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Spanish Vigil Mass; Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Spanish Mass at 12:30PM. Father Rudolfo Contreras.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 940 Creston Road, Paso Robles; has Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m; For more information, call the church at (805) 238-3702. Ext. 206.

ATASCADERO FOURSQUARE CHURCH - FATHER’S HOUSE 2100 Ramona Road. Sunday service at 10am. Will & Lori Barrow, Pastors; (805) 466-3191; fathershouseafc.com ABIDE CALVARY ATASCADERO 4500 El Camino Ave (Downstairs, Rear Parking Lot) // info@ abideatascadero.org Sunday Service at 9am, Children’s Ministry provided for ages 2yrs - 6th grade Pastors Chris Vanoli & Ben Eisenman // Love God, Love Others // Abiding closely with Jesus and teaching others to do the same.

THE REVIVAL CENTER A division of Alpha Beth Ministries; 3850 Ramada Drive (corner of Ramada and Cow Meadow), Paso Robles; 805-434-5170; Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz; a charismatic non-denominational fellowship; Reaching People, Building Homes; Sundays 10am, Wednesday 7pm; alphabeth@ tcsn.net, www.alphabeth.org; Instagram @the_revival_center

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f you like to play Bunco, you won’t want to miss Quota of Atascadero’s Halloween Booo-unco Bash fundraiser, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m., at Kiwanis Hall 7848 Pismo Avenue.

Tickets are $20 per person and include food and beverages. You will also have an opportunity to participate in a raffle for some very special gifts. There will be cash prizes for Bunco winners at the end of the evening.

Costumes are encouraged, so come and have a fun celebration of Halloween. For tickets contact Sylvia at (805) 237-7326.

On Monday, Oct. 23, don’t miss our Assistance League Thrift Store’s Holiday Extravaganza. We’ve stored beautiful Christmas items donated all year by our generous supporters and now they will be displayed

making the store a Winter Wonderland. The items will have our usual thrift store prices, making it well worth your time and effort to join us at the Extravaganza.

Our Assistance League Thrift Store is located at 667 A Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo and is a key source of funding for our philanthropic progr am, Operation School Bell. The Extravaganza hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Believe me, you will not be disappointed, and just think, you can start your holiday shopping early, save money, and help clothe kids for school through Operation School Bell. It’s a win-win situation.

One of my Q uota of Atascadero friends, Myrna Wood, knew that I was looking for some good gluten-free recipes. She recently sent the following recipe for clam chowder, indicating that it is really delicious — see if you agree. Neither one of us can explain the name.

Ne w E n g l a n d O re go n Clam Chowder

Myrna Wood, Atascadero Ingredients: • 1/2 pound bacon, chopped • 1 medium onion, chopped • 4 celery ribs, chopped • 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour mix (such as Trader Joe’s gluten-free flour mix) • 4 large or 5 medium potatoes, diced • 2 tablespoons butter • 8 ounces clam juice (1 bottle) • 2-3 (6 ounce) cans of chopped clams • 3 cups milk (any %) • 1 cup heavy cream • 1/2 teaspoon thyme • 2-4 tablespoons gluten-free flour mix or cornstarch to thicken as needed • Salt and pepper to taste (about 1-1/2 teaspoons of each) Directions: In a large stock pot cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings out of the pot. Add chopped celer y and onion to the pot and cook over medium heat until tender. Next, add butter and 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour mix to

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ith the onset of old age come the regrets and remorse of how I should have lived my younger life if only I’d have known then what I know now.

Why didn’t anyone tell me that it would be the last time I gaped in wonder at the Grand Canyon, the mighty redwoods, the beauty of Lake Tahoe, and the haunting Badlands? If only I’d have known it would be the last time I saw a show in Vegas, listened to the poets in Elko, rafted the Rogue, or flew into Seattle and Sydney, Australia, on a sunlit day. I wish someone would have warned me that I’d never again experience enchanting New Mexico, the Alamo in San Antonio, the Lincoln Memorial, the village of Williamsburg, and the music on Bourbon Street. If I only knew, I’d have lingered a little longer.

I would have said goodbye a

Pastor G. Abdelaziz

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n this article, I want to take you on an incredible journey, a true story of people transforming other people’s lives. We are to live on this planet to impart, impact, and influence people to live out their true potential. Each one of us has the innate ability to excel and succeed. Yet, excellence, success, accomplishment, dreams, and hopes do not come without a price. I submit to you that days are not always sunny.

Some days are filled with drama and trauma. Storms often arise without any warning. Some storms happen because of life itself. Others happen because

the pot. Add potatoes, salt and pepper, 1 bottle (8 ounces) of clam juice, and the liquid from the canned clams. Cook the potatoes at a low simmer over medium heat until tender. Try not to over cook them or they will become mashed potatoes. Do not add the clams yet or they will become a little rubbery through the cooking process. Next, add the milk, cream, c lams, bacon and thyme. Continue cooking over medium heat.

Don’t allow the chowder to come to a boil at this point.

Adjust seasoning as needed and use gluten-free flour or cornstarch mixed into a slurry with a little water to thicken the clam chowder to your liking.

Note: Make the chowder and pour it into a big thermos and head for the beach. It looks like we’re still getting some heat these days in North County.

Cheers!

Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at bbutz1@outlook.com

little differently if I’d known it would be the last time to tell my mom I loved her, to give my horse Gentleman one last carrot and my dog Aussie a big old bone. I would have been with my Grandpa the day that he died instead of regretting it the rest of my life. I wish I would have asked Grandpa to teach me how to troll for fish and how to barbecue a steak. I should’ve paid more attention when Grandma tried to teach me how to play the piano. Who knew that I’d one day become a leatherworker and would have benefitted greatly by letting my mom teach me how to put in a zipper, construct a gusset, and the proper maintenance of a sewing machine? After all, she kept us all fed by working 14 hours a day as a seamstress.

I wish I’d have made a list of all the books I ever read so that I’d never read the same book again. Life is too short to read the same book twice.

If only I’d have taken advantage of the opportunities given to me to learn how to operate a backhoe, truck crane, milling machine, and lathe. Why didn’t I learn to speak Spanish better than I did after studying it for

five years in school? I wish I’d have read more novels, fewer People magazines, and definitely more directions. (Hey, what can I say, I’m a man.)

You may laugh, but I wish I’d raised a goat. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad I raised sheep and cattle for a living, but I’ve always been curious about goats. It seems they have several advantages: you don’t have to sheer them, they aren’t the picky eaters that horses are, and the kids are so darn cute.

Speaking of kids, had I known we couldn’t have any, I’d have held more babies, been a 4-H leader longer, and read to more toddlers. I wish I’d have known how valuable our first cars would one day become, and then we might have hid them away for decades. And why didn’t I collect land instead of old and rusty horse bits?

Why didn’t someone tell me to always wear a leather jacket when arc welding, to never wear flip flops in the shop, and the right way to sharpen a knife? I should have paid more attention in my one computer class in college. If only I’d have properly appreciated the eight hours of undisturbed sleep, I

used to get instead of having to get up at least twice during the night. If only I’d have known to always floss my teeth, eat fewer sweets, run more marathons and walk every day. I should have taken more adult education courses, paid more attention to pool sharks, learned all about diesels from Uncle Buddy, kept on tooling leather after a couple sessions in Cub Scouts and gone to auctioneering school. If only I’d have known I’d one day become a writer I’d have taken a typing class in high school instead of trigonometry. I’ve regretted not knowing enough about electricity. If I knew I’d one day become a cowboy I’d have fallen in love with horses a lot sooner.

If only I’d have known ...

I would have fished more, worried less, done more doodling and less dawdling.

Why didn’t anyone tell me these things?

Maybe they did, and I just wasn’t listening.

Lee Pitts is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at leepitts@ leepittsbooks.com.

of something we did. And other storms may happen because of what someone else did. Whichever way, storms are not fun nor enjoyable. But storms don’t last forever. If we hang in there, your storm will pass. If you stay focused, you will pull out, or someone will love you enough to walk you out.

After all my rambling, you are probably thinking, so where is this incredible story of transformation? The story for me starts in 1967. My parents had relocated to Los Angeles from Buffalo, New York. My dad owned a fast-food restaurant called Mel’s Chicken and Burger Land in South Central L.A. I lived amongst skid-row winos and thugs. There was a wino named Buck, a pretty decent drunk. Yet daily you would find him sleeping in the alleys and eating out of trash cans. Often, my dad would give

him jobs so we could get good food in his belly. Buck was a constant in the neighborhood.

One day Buck disappeared.

Everyone assumed he had died in his sick, alcoholic condition.

My dad enquired with police, but to no avail. A couple of years passed and one day, a sophisticated, debonaire man with a manicured beard came in and ordered food. He looked at my dad and asked, “How are you, Mel?” Dad could not place the man. So, he questioned him, “Have we met before?” He replied, “I am Buck.” So now, my dad wanted to know his story.

Buck began to tell the story of how he was once a professor at one of the major universities. He hit a rough patch in life, lost his marriage, lost his job, became dead broke, and his only solution was to drown his sorrows in Thunderbird and

rock-gut whiskey. But one day, someone came along and saw potential that no one else saw (including my dad). They picked him up out of the gutter, took him to their home, got him the help he needed, treated him with dignity, and the best part was that they introduced him to Jesus. Now you know the rest of the story.

If only we would learn to love people and invest in people.

Passing judgment on someone’s hard time will not get them to the top. Many people do not want a handout, but they do need a hand-up. I know these are different times than 1967, but even though these times are strange, let’s not add to the strangeness. Let’s become the sunshine in someone’s storm.

Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at alphabeth@tcsn.net

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Paso Robles Bearcats roar to victory in Week Eight

Atascadero Greyhounds maintain perfect season

season against Santa Ynez last Friday. With an ending score of 42-3, the Bearcats kept fans on their feet.

The Bearcats set the tone early, storming into a 14-3 lead after the first quarter.

Senior running back Conner Bowman played a pivotal role, bulldozing through the Santa Ynez defense to secure a touchdown, expanding the Bearcats’ lead to 21-3 in

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NORTH COUNTY — In Week Eight of high school football under the Friday night lights, Paso Robles Bearcats won their first game of the

the second quarter.

Senior quarterback James Cogan showcased his skills, connecting with Hayden McKenna for two touchdown passes. The second touchdown was a last-second surprise, with the clock winding down and the offensive onslaught continuing.

Greyhounds maintained their flawless record. This was largely thanks to quarterback Kane Cooks, who helped his team race ahead to a 21-0 lead over Morro Bay. Two of those touchdowns came from Cooks himself, with an additional rushing touchdown from junior running back Joseph Hyde.

Atascadero 35 | Morro Bay 26 Morro Bay fought hard Meanwhile, the Atascadero to bridge the gap, with Ian

Pioneer Valley Panthers. This was largely due to the impressive running game, as Wyatt Ramey and Kolton Sobyra each contributed a rushing touchdown. However, the Panthers’ defense tightened up in the second half, keeping the Eagles at bay and allowing Alexander Garcia to lead his team to victory with two second-half touchdowns, securing a 21-14 win on their home turf.

Lambright finding Manny Diaz in the endzone late in the third quarter to reduce the lead to just nine points. However, the Atascadero defense proved resolute, preserving their perfect season.

Templeton Eagles 14 | Pioneer Valley 21 In a close match, the Templeton Eagles went into halftime with a 14-7 lead over the

Week of October 19 - 25 TEMPLETON Football 10/20 | 4/7 pm | Morro Bay (JV/V) Girls Tennis No Games

ATASCADERO

Girls Volleyball 10/19 | 4/5/6 pm | Arroyo Grande (FR/JV/V)

Football 10/19 | 5 pm | SLO (F) 10/20 | 4/7 pm | Cabrillo (JV/V)

(JV/V) 10/23 | TBA | League Prelim 10/25 | TBA | League Finals

Football 10/19 | 5 pm | Righetti (F) 10/20 | 4/7 pm | Nipomo (JV/V)

Girls Golf No Games

Boys Water Polo 10/19 | 5/6 pm | Arroyo Grande (JV/V) 10/20-21 | BYE | Tourney 10/23 | TBA | League Prelim 10/25 | TBA | League Finals

Girls Golf 10/23 | TBA | CIF

Boys Water Polo 10/19 | 5/6 pm | SLO (JV)

Girls Tennis 10/19 | TBA | League Finals 10/2 | TBA | CIF

Girls Water Polo 10/19 | 5/6 pm | SLO (V)

Girls Water Polo 10/19 | 3/4 pm | Arroyo Grande

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Cross Country No Games

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Kane is the spark plug that starts the offensive engine for us. He has led his team to an undefeated 7-0 record (the first time since 1995) and has won 12 games in a row.

- Coach Victor Cooper

Girls Golf 10/23 | 10 am | CIF

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KANE COOKS Senior

SCHOOL: Atascadero High School SPORT: Football STATS: State Champion, 2x CIF

Champion, 2022 CIF Division 5 Champion Football, 2022 6a State Champion Football.