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Farm Supply’s Noel Ryan Retires

Mayor Martin Takes State of the North County to ‘Reimagination Zone’

By CAMILLE DeVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

a habit out of targeting Gaither early and often.

The Spartans opened the season against the Air Force Academy, but Starkel and Gaither controlled the skies connecting for eight receptions and 110 yards. SJSU would win the game 17-6.

In the second game of the season, Gaither etched his name in the records books. Playing at home in an empty stadium, the six-foot-

PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles and Atascadero Chambers of Commerces hosted the fifth annual State of the North County event virtually on Dec. 10.

The virtual conference featured community updates from Mayor Steve Martin of Paso Robles and Mayor Heather Moreno of Atascadero.

Mayor Martin opened his community update by transporting attendees to a “Twilight Zone” spinoff named the “Reimagination Zone.”

Of course, this was related to the alternate universe created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Martin went over challenges Paso faced before and after COVID in various categories like street repairs, local economy, housing, and homelessness.

The recently passed tax measure J-20 is set to prioritize fire, police, and street repairs.

The Grandview Apartments have been refurbished and are ready to be rented, increasing housing in the city.

Before COVID, there was no homeless shelter in Paso Robles.

Martin said this led many to seek shelter in the Salinas Riverbed, leading to numerous fires and water contamination issues.

Thanks to organizations like the El Camino Homeless Organization, part of Motel 6 in Paso Robles will be a homeless shelter.

Since COVID started, it became evident that employment opportunities in Paso Robles were primarily tourism-driven. Not ideal in a world where stay-at-home orders have stalled tourism. Thus telling Martin Paso Robles needs to diversify its employment opportunities. How this will be done is still up in the air.

When it comes to the City’s budget, Paso Robles plans to cut $14 million over the next two years and add $11 million to the reserve over the next two years.

Overall, Mayor Martin remained optimistic that Paso Robles will return to its pre-COVID bliss.

“We are still can do. We are still too cool,” said Martin.

For the future, Martin sees Paso Robles as a “sleeker cooler city, and the return of tourism, but we will need to diversify our job base.”

Martin brought the audience

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Noel Ryan (center) his wife Carol (left) along with their children and grandchildren as the community pays tribute to a local Farm Supply Legend and Mentor. Photo by Camille DeVaul

By CAMILLE DeVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com PASO ROBLES - After 43 years, Noel Ryan, branch manager of Paso Robles Farm Supply, retires today, Dec. 31.

It’s not a secret that Noel Ryan is an essential member of the Farm Supply family. He is known for his integrity, American values, compassion, and so much more.

Ryan is also too humble to admit to any of these flattering attributes.

Susan Hayes, the current assistant branch manager, said, “He leads by example. He’s not above doing anything-I can count on him. He has mentored me tremendously.”

Ryan feels it is time for him to retire and let a new

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generation begin at Farm Supply.

“I tell people that I’ve been a part-time resident of Creston for 43 years, now I’m going to go home,” Ryan shared.

However, Ryan’s story doesn’t begin in Creston or America for that matter.

Ryan and his brother Mike were born in Ireland and adopted in 1952 when Ryan was two years old.

His parents brought the boys back to their hometown of Creston, where they eventually attended school in the two-room schoolhouse.

Ryan laughed, saying, “I’m one of the luckiest Irishman alive.”

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Noel Ryan (left) and incoming Branch Manager Susan Hayes (right) holding a branded sign that local ranches and framers created as a tribute for Ryan’s years of service to the community.

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Paso Robles Alum To Star in Arizona Bowl Bailey Gaither and the Spartans ranked no. 22

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Stroud Joins the Chamber as the New Government Affairs and Public Policy Coordinator

By CAMILLE DeVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com PASO ROBLES - Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Danna Stroud has joined their team as the new Government Affairs and Public Policy Coordinator.

Stroud comes to the Chamber from Travel Paso. Being raised in Paso Robles and having over 30 years of experience in the tourism and recreation industries, Stroud brings her deep connections with the community now to the Chamber.

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SAN JOSE — Thursday, Dec. 31 at 11 a.m., the undefeated San Jose State University (SJSU) Spartans football team will take the field for the final time in 2020 to face Ball State (6-1) in the Arizona Bowl. The Spartans are the lone undefeated team west of the Mississippi and have rolled to 7-0 on the strength of their offense that is averaging 30 points per game.

Two years ago, the SJSU offense ran through former Paso Robles Bearcat Josh Oliver, who was eventually drafted in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. This season the Spartans are again led by another legendary Bearcat as Bailey Gaither leads the team in receptions and has climbed his way close to the top of all the school’s major receiving records.

While playing his home games at War Memorial Stadium, Gaither recorded more than 40 touchdowns and amassed more than 3,000 yards receiving and has continued the prolific output at the Division I level and has helped SJSU rise to the no. 22 ranked team in the nation, the first time they have been inside the top 25 since 2012.

Gaither committed to SJSU in 2015 and paid his dues while making his way up the depth chart. The former Bearcat standout showed flashes of the speed that made him

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Former Bearcat Bailey Gaither hauls in a long touchdown against the University of New Mexico. Photo courtesy of San Jose State Athletics

such a nightmare in high school during his first few years but revealed his blazing acceleration to the nation his junior year, hauling in 52 passes for 812 yards and six touchdowns. Gaither finished the season as a Mountain West Honorable mention, but, unfortunately, the Spartans finished only 5-7 in 2019.

2020 brought the Spartans a new quarterback in former Texas A&M gunslinger Nick Starkel, who, after bouncing around, has found a home in San Jose, that has made

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Nate Bass Named 2020 Firefighter of the Year

Paso Robles Fire Chief Jonathan Stornetta announced honor this year for Firefighter of the Year

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Estate Planning and Trust Administration California’s Prop 19 Gives and Takes

By TERESA J. RHYNE Contributor

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PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles Fire Cheif Jonathan Stornetta announced this year Firefighter of the Year.

“Please join me in congratulating Nate Bass as the Firefighter of the Year. Nate was selected by his peers to receive the 2020 Firefighter of the Year Award.

The Firefighter of the Year Award is the highest recognition to individuals who have unselfishly gone above and beyond their position’s duty requirements and who best exemplifies the positive characteristics of professionalism and dedication.

Nate began his career with the department on December 19, 2005, and remains an essential component in assisting the department in fulfilling its mission and core values. Nate is continually learning new information and skills of the job while holding himself to the highest standards without compromise.”

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2020 Paso Robles Wine Vintage Set to be Most Memorable on Record

alifornia’s Proposition 19, billed as “The Property Tax Transfers, Exemptions, and Revenue for Wildfire Agencies and Counties Amendment,” passed with a 51.1 percent vote in favor in November. As a result, 2021 will see sweeping changes in property taxes assessed on personal residences and properties passed between parents and children.

There’s good and bad news.

Let me note here that I’m going to simplify the math. Your property tax base value is the assessed value—the value listed on your property tax bill on which the property tax is calculated. It is typically the fair market value of your home at the time you bought it, adjusted annually by up to the 2 percent allowed under Proposition 13. The property tax rate is 1 percent (plus local taxes and assessments) of the base value. For the examples below, I’m using the purchase price as the “property tax base value” and 1 percent as the property tax rate, though in “real life,” both of those numbers are subject to increases.

The Good News

Minimal impact from smoke and heat spikes during the historic wildfire season STAFF REPORT

one in early September, also featured the atmospheric smoke, which delayed ripening on some ranches.

Harvest began in the last week of August with early ripening varieties.

In August and September, the heat spikes caused some vineyards to pick varieties not typically ready at that time, which was around 10 days earlier than normal. September into October continued to be warm yet averaging on what would be considered normal conditions. Wineries are reporting high acidity, exceptional flavor development, and deep color extraction that will all lead to a well-balanced 2020 vintage.

“Despite the challenges of 2020 with a global pandemic, a historic wildfire season, and a hotter than average late summer, the Paso Robles AVA and its winemakers and winegrowers have been able to once again achieve their goal of creating world-class wines,” said Tyler Russell, Owner and Winemaker of Cordant | Nelle and Chairman of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Board of Directors. “Through this all, we also have other regions heavy in our hearts who didn’t fare as well due to the wildfires. It is indeed a historic year.”

COVID-19 brought a halt to in-person activity in the Paso Robles wine region for events and tasting room visits until protocols were put in place for outdoor activities. Large in-person events continue not to be allowed.

Farming and production were never halted, although safety protocols were put in place for persons working in these capacities, including personal protective equipment, staggered shifts, and work pods. The atmospheric smoke during the wildfires and the heat waves created challenging working conditions for vineyard workers, which were mitigated by work stoppage or altering hours.

These extenuating circumstances did not negatively affect harvest as wineries brought in fruit when it was ready, safely and appropriately.

PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (PRWCA) announced the end of the 2020 harvest in the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA), reporting that the vintage is showing exceptional quality amid a challenging year.

Yields were varietally dependent, with an average of 10 to 30% down. Grape quality across the board is being reported as excellent with intense flavor development and great color. Reports are that 2020 will be recognized as a banner year for the Paso Robles wine region.

The Paso Robles AVA was well removed from any immediate fire danger throughout California’s historic fire season of 2020. Atmospheric smoke from the River Fire in Salinas, the Dolon Fire in Big Sur — both to the north — and the Creek Fire in the Sierras — to the north-east — had kept air quality very poor. However, no fresh smoke settled into the vineyards.

Through micro-ferments, some vintners reported extremely low measurements of smoke taint before harvest beginning in earnest. However, all reports after that were in small, isolated cases that were well below threshold levels.

“The Paso Robles AVA is very fortunate to have been able to not be affected by this record-breaking year of wildfires in California. Our location along the central coast of the state had us removed from any overarching effects of smoke,” said Joel Peterson, Executive Director of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance.

“Our hearts go out to wine communities affected by these devastating fires.”

Budbreak came a little on the late side due to late-season rainfall. Zero frost issues hampered the beginning of bud break, which was followed by a temperate May and June. July proved to be Winemaker Quotes from Around the Paso cooler than average, which helped flowRobles Wine Region. ering happen under good conditions and strengthen vine health. CondiCris Cherry, Owner/Winemaker tions changed decidedly in August and Villa Creek Cellars September, which were 20% warmer Maha Estate Vineyard than average. Two separate weeks of “The 2020 vintage is a solid vintage on record heat, one in mid-August and the West side of Paso Robles. Overall,

fruit quality was high, with acids being a bit lower than normal, which was welcomed. Several heat spikes caused a slightly lighter crop due to desiccation, which was sorted out, and we saw no evidence of smoke taint. Our thoughts go out to our peers to the North who were not as fortunate due to the many fires that consumed portions of Monterey, Napa, and Sonoma counties.”

Jordan Fiorentini Winemaker Epoch Estate Wines “As a winemaker on the Central Coast, the worries were piling on before the beginning of vintage 2020 with concerns about the virus, smoke, and heat all culminating around the end of August, beginning of September. But once the grapes started rolling in, I know we all breathed a sigh of relief when we realized the grapes were of good yield and quality, and the fermentations were progressing normally. I know I speak on behalf of many when I say I feel so lucky to be making wine in an area that was minimally impacted by fires and we are hoping only marginally by smoke.”

Stewart Cameron Winemaker Ancient Peaks Winery “Conditions were cooler than usual through mid-August, but two late-summer heatwaves kicked things into a higher gear. It was great for extraction, although we had to work harder to maintain acidity. It’s too early to call it, but we are very excited about how the young wines are tasting.”

Dan Smith Winemaker Villa San Juliette Vineyard and Winery “In true 2020 fashion, we picked the first grapes of the season in sketchy circumstances. Record heatwaves and devasting wildfires inundated the region with lingering smoke for days. But the smoke cleared, and despite above-average temperatures for the remainder of the season, the resulting wines from this harvest are flavorful, elegant, and full of promise as they begin to age in barrel.

This vintage may be the only thing we wish to remember from this year.”

For residents age 55 and older, severely disabled, or a victim of a wildfire or natural disaster, there is much to like about Proposition 19. Effective Apr. 1, 2021, those eligible homeowners can sell their home and take their property tax base with them to any other property they buy for the same value or less anywhere in the state of California. A similar base value transfer was allowed prior to Prop 19, but only within certain counties (most of Southern California, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Tuolumne, and Ventura County).

Before Prop 19, if “Susie Seventy” bought a home in 1980 for $200,000 and the property was now worth $1 million, Susie may have resisted selling even if the house was too large and the stairs were too steep. To sell and downsize to a smaller home worth $500,000, unless she moved to a county with reciprocity and could transfer her property tax basis, Susie would wind up paying more than twice the property taxes she was paying.

In her new home, she’d be taxed on the $500,000 tax base rather the $200,000 base in her current home.

Under Prop 19, however, Susie is now free to sell her home and buy another home valued at $1 million or less and have her same tax base ($200,000)— anywhere in California. (Cue the cheers of real estate agents everywhere, which is precisely who championed this proposition.)

For persons age 55 and older or severely disabled, this property tax base transfer can now be transferred up to three times in your life anywhere in California. It is unclear whether transfer prior to Proposition 19’s Apr. 1, 2021, effective date will count as one of these three allowable transfers.

The Semi-good News

Residents over age 55, the severely disabled, and wildfire or natural disaster victims can also benefit from Proposition 19 after Apr. 1, 2021, if they’re looking to upgrade to a more expensive home.

Say that “Sam Sixty” has a nice home he bought for $400,000 many years ago, and it’s worth $800,000. But Sam’s now divorced, the kids have moved out, and since he’s always preferred blondes, he’s looking to spend more time at the beach.

When he finds that classic California beach bungalow for the low, low price of $1.5 million, Prop 19 still has some advantages for him. His new tax base will be $400,000 on the first $800,000 of value, with the remaining $700,000 taxed at the normal rate. Sam can carry over the tax base value up to the fair market value of the “old” home to the property tax base of his new home. (Cue more real estate agent cheers.)

The Bad News

The 55 and over set may love Proposition 19, but their children aren’t going to like it.

Before Prop 19, parents could transfer their primary residence and $1 million (per parent) of other property to their children without triggering a reassessment of those properties. After Feb. 15, 2021, that exemption is severely curtailed.

Beginning Feb. 16, 2021, a transfer of a principal residence by a parent to a child is only exempt if the parent was using the property as their principal residence and the child then resides in the home as their principal residence immediately following the transfer (it is not yet known for how long the child must

reside in the home). No other transfers of property between parents and children will be exempt from reassessment, except in the case of “family farm,” which is thus far only vaguely defined but appears to include land farmed even if there is no home on such land.

Even those transfers qualifying for this narrow parent-child transfer exemption from reassessment have limits. The exemption will only apply as far as a certain specified value—which reads like an algebra formula. Anything above that “specified value” will be assessed at the normal tax value. Here’s how the formula works: Assume “Ed and Eleanor Eighty” have lived in their quaint Laguna beach home since they purchased it in the early 1970s. Their tax base is a mere $80,000, but the home is valued at $2 million.

Prior to Proposition 19, when Ed and Eleanor passed on, they could have left their home to their artist son “Elijah,” who could have moved in and painted en plein air on the deck to his heart’s content or kept the property and rented it out. Either way, he’d pay only what his parents paid in property taxes, and with a stepped-up income tax basis at the $2 million value, so even if he sold the property, he’d pay no income tax.

After February 15, 2021, if Ed and Eleanor transfer the house to Elijah, the tax bill looks quite different. If Elijah moves into the home and files the homeowner’s property tax exemption within one year, his new property tax bill will be calculated as follows: • Calculate the sum of the property tax base value plus $1,000,000 • $80,000 + $1,000,000 = $1,080,000 • Determine whether the fair market value exceeds the sum of the property tax base value plus $1,000,000 • $2,000,000 is greater than $1,080,000 • Calculate the difference • $2,000,000 - $1,080,000 = $920,000 • Add difference to property tax base value • $80,000 + $920,000 = $1million • New combined base year value = $1,000,000 With a new property tax base value of $1,000,000, Elijah will pay substantially more in property taxes than his parents did. For comparison purposes only, if we used a 1% property tax rate, Elijah would pay $10,000 a year, where his parents were paying $800. If Elijah does not move into the home but instead keeps it as a rental property or vacation home, the property will be assessed at the full $2 million value, with the property tax bill then exceeding $20,000 a year. Let’s hope Elijah can sell those paintings, or he just might have to sell the beach house. (There are those real estate agent cheers again).

The Scramble

Parents looking to pass their principal residences or other property, such as family business property, would do well to seek advice soon. There are options, including the use of special trusts (not your living trust), forming business entities to hold the properties, and lifetime gifts before Feb. 16, but each of these techniques is very fact-specific and requires a “running of the numbers” to see what makes sense. This is particularly true since a lifetime gift of property transfers the income tax basis as well, and you may be trading lower property taxes for higher income taxes down the road.

Proposition 19 giveth, but it had to taketh away to keep those property tax revenues coming in. The Proposition was said to eliminate “unfair tax loopholes used by East Coast investors, celebrities, wealthy non-California residents, and trust fund heirs to avoid paying a fair share of property taxes on vacation homes, income properties, and beachfront rentals they own in California.”

(ACA-11 Section 2.1(a)(2)). Alas, it likely affects many normal California families as well.

Teresa J. Rhyne is an attorney practicing in estate planning and trust administration in Riverside and Paso Robles, CA. She is also the #1 New York Times bestselling author of “The Dog Lived (and So Will I)” and “Poppy in The Wild”. You can reach her at Teresa@trlawgroup.net

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Air Force Veteran Jake Eyre’s Walk Across America Ends in Morro Bay

Eyre’s journey came to a historic end on Wednesday, Dec 23, in Morro Bay after 12 months

By CAMILLE DeVAUL

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tarting in January 2020, Jake Eyre and his furry companion Bella began their journey in Miami, Florida, on foot to eventually make it to the West Coast.

Now, 12 months later, Eyre and Bella have made it to Morro Bay’s end destination and are reuniting with their family, just in time for the Holidays.

“It’s kind of a bittersweet thing. This has been a great chapter of my life. This past year has been full of so many great experiences, but I’m also really excited for the next chapter,” Eyre shared.

While in the Air Force, Jake met people who had completed their walk across America. From there, the idea stuck with him.

“Something just rose up inside and said okay, if this is something you want to do within the year of getting out of the air force, do it-I just made it happen,” Eyre explained.

After serving four years in the Air Force, Eyre and Bella drove down to Miami, Florida, sold his car, and prepared for their exciting adventure.

At first, Eyre’s family was a little skeptical about his plan, but after watching him go through with what he wanted to do, they were all on board, “I am extremely blessed to have the family that I do. They are so supportive.”

As Eyre and Bella continued their journey, the pandemic was hitting hard in the U.S. At a point, he decided not to go through Virginia because he had heard they had strict stay-at-home orders and did not want to run into any potential roadblocks.

As he ventured on, he explained that COVID-19 did not affect him or his journey much. Eyre said his roadmap included states that were less restrictive and was welcomed with open arms.

Instead of taking a straight shot to the West Coast, Eyre went up the East Coast, eventually making his way along the American Discovery Trail. At a certain point, he decided to make his own trail.

“I hit some roads that were just in the middle of nowhere, just rural roads in the country that hardly anyone ever sees and just got to see a lot of raw beauty out there,” Eyre said.

Utah easily sticks out as his favorite state because of its beautiful terrain and kind people.

Eyre’s walk started just like that, a walk. His own adventure with Bella. Early on in Eyre’s trek, people wanted to donate money to him. They asked why he was doing this walk? Did he have a cause he was sending a message for?

After doing some research, Eyre asked people to donate to the “Back on My Feet” Organization.

“I realized how much people wanted to give. I was set-I had everything I needed-I’m happy that Back on my Feed could play a part in the whole thing,” said Eyre.

Back on My Feet operates in 14 major cities, coast to coast “using running and community to motivate and support individuals every step of the way from homelessness to independence” per their website backonmyfeet.org.

So far, Eyre has raised over $5,000 for the organization!

Now that Eyre’s journey has come to an end, he plans to move to Arkansas, where he has family and attend massage therapy school.

Throughout Eyre’s travels, he has met a lot of people.

He said, “My perspective on humanity has changed. There’s no shortage of people who care. If I had to tell someone what I learned from this is that people are pretty amazing.”

And Bella, the husky cross, has enjoyed every step of their journey too.

“She’s a high energy dog, and she loves to walk. She’s as happy as can be. My only worry is when we stop; I’ll have to figure something else out, start running with her or something. But she’s doing great. She’s my buddy,” said Eyre.

It’s not surprising that this chapter in Eyre’s life has impacted him.

“It’s definitely something that’s empowered me a lot. If there’s something you want to do, you owe it to yourself to make it happen. That’s how I want to live the rest of my life-your the one in control of your whole life.”

What started as a walk for fun has turned into more than Eyre and his family could have ever imagined.

And yes, he has heard all the Forest Gump jokes.

To see more of Eyre’s Walk Across America, visit his Starting in January, Jake Eyre and his furry companion Bella began their journey in Miami, Florida, on foot and came to a historic end on Dec 23, in Morro Bay after 12 months of walking across America.

Facebook page @jakeswalkacrossamerica Photos by Jake Eyre

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Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills Named Top 100 Spirits of 2020

STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — Within a year of opening its tasting room, California craft whiskey distillery Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills has staked a claim on the world stage of spirits after being named one of Wine Enthusiast’s “Top 100 Spirits of 2020.”

“As always, this list represents the most compelling spirits we’ve had the opportunity to review this year,” said Wine Enthusiast Spirits Editor, Kara Newman. “We could

all use a little comfort this year, and whether you’re looking for yourself or as a gift, this selection of spirits is sure to deliver some much-needed joy.”

Rod & Hammer’s flagship Distiller’s Reserve Rye Whiskey was awarded 93 points as one of the select few California spirits recognized by Wine Enthusiast.

Handcrafted from in-house mash and aged in 15-gallon new American white oak barrels, SLO Stills’ most exclusive whiskey strikes a balance of spicy and smooth with

notes of maple, caramel, and vanilla.

“We’ve spent years perfecting our Reserve Rye Whiskey,” said head distiller Paul Quinn. “To have our longest-standing spirit rank amongst the top whiskeys in the nation is a great honor.”

Crafted by California surfer Rodney “Rod” Cegelski and Aussie jackaroo Hamish “Hammer” Marshall, SLO Stills was founded in partnership to share a passion for quality spirits and the Central Coast lifestyle. Paying homage to a decade

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of spirited friendship, each SLO Stills craft whiskey is “Cut With The Pacific,” using purified ocean water to capture the soul and essence of the waters that united the duo.

Rod & Hammer’s Reserve Rye Whiskey is available in limited supply directly through the distillery and online for home delivery at slostills.com. Beginning in 2021, SLO Stills will be distributing its core lineup of Straight Rye Whiskey, classic American Straight Bourbon and barrel strength Cask Bourbon at retailers throughout California.

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TCCH Welcomes First Christmas Baby Local Daughters of the American Revolution Honor Patriotism for the Holidays STAFF REPORT

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TWIN CITIES — Twin Cities Community Hospital announces first Christmas Baby born at Twin Cities Community Hospital (TCCH).

Baby boy, Jaziel, was born to Alma Ortega Apineda (mother) and Daniel Zavala (father).

Born on Dec. 25, at 5:49 a.m., 8 lbs 3 oz and 21 inches.

SAN LUIS OBISPO - The local La Cuesta Chapter NSDAR recently announced it is supporting Wreaths across America as a DAR Service for Veterans project.

The Chapter officially enrolled in Wreaths across America, sponsoring Arroyo Grande Cemetery, La Cuesta Chapter NSDAR (CA0591P).

The CSDAR’s goal was to place a holiday wreath on every Veteran’s grave throughout the country on Dec. 19 to remember the fallen and honor those who continue to serve and teach children the value of freedom.

Karen DeLorenzo, DAR Service for Veterans committee, and Regent Leslie Lechner, who leads chaptermembers, came

together to lay the wreaths while speaking the veterans’ names and honor their service.

Saturday morning, there was a great group of volunteers, all following COVID safety guidelines. The project will be ongoing.

About NSDAR La Cuesta Chapter, NSDAR is an active chapter honoring the ancestors who fought for their independence. The chapter will celebrate 70 years of service in SLO County on Jan. 19, 2021. La Cuesta Chapter, NSDAR, promotes historic preservation, education, and patriotism, through volunteer service in local communities.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a nonprofit, nonpolitical women’s service organization with more than one million members who

La Cuesta Chapter NSDAR supporting Wreaths across America as DAR service for Veterans. Contributed photo

have joined the organization since its founding in 1890. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership. To learn more about the work of today’s DAR, visit DAR.org.

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CITY OF ATASCADERO’S RECREATION DIVISION ANNOUNCES

Virtual Gingerbread House Contest Winners

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Community Reminder: ‘We Are Here for You’

STAFF REPORT ATASCADERO — This holiday season, amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Atascadero’s Recreation Division aimed to challenge families in the community to show off their creativity while staying safe at home.

The virtual Gingerbread House Contest was announced on the City’s Recreation Facebook and Instagram pages for anyone to enter their Gingerbread creations by emailing a photo to the recreation department by Dec. 27.

Out of fourteen entries, they are pleased to announce the following winners: • Youth Category Winner: Lyra Stoltz • Adult Category Winner: Sabrina Baker • Most Creative: Miles Anker • Honorable Mention: Amelia Murphy The winning Gingerbread houses showed a great level of detail, use of color, creativity, edibility, and neatness based on the age categories for both Youth and Adults. The winners of the contest were contacted via email on Monday and will receive local gift cards!

To view, all of the gingerbread houses submitted, visit their social media @ atascaderorecreation

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LYRA STOLTZ

SABRINA BAKER

AMELIA MURPHY

SAN LUIS OBISPO - San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health released a reminder that help is only a phone call away for anyone in need.

“We are here for you this holiday season. Everything will be ok.” “Estamos aquí para usted esta temporada de vacaciones. Todo estará bien.”

Mental Health Experts explain, “the outbreak of infectious diseases such as the recent COVID-19 (Coronavirus) can be a stressful time for individuals and communities. It is not uncommon to feel anxious or worried while listening, reading, or watching the news.

While it is necessary to keep up-todate and make changes to daily life in order to help control the spread of COVID-19, the constant news cycle coupled with social distancing measures can have a real impact on mental health.

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Cal Poly to Present Annual Bach Week Virtually Jan. 19-23 wrote out this fugue and added several other compositions as a SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Cal suitably submissive “offering” to Poly Music Department will present the monarch. In his talk, Arrivée Bach Week from Tuesday through will outline the opposite world Saturday, Jan. 19-23, with all presenviews of these two great men tations offered virtually and with free and explore the details of the admission. music that provide insight into Bach Week features a range of the nature of Bach’s gift. events, including two lectures, two • At 7:45 p.m. Jan. 19, Cal Poly’s master classes with guest artists and Suzanne Duffy on flute; Emily two concerts: Lanzone, violin; Laura Gaynon, • At 7 p.m. Jan. 19, Bach Week cello; and Paul Woodring, harpCo-Director David Arrivée will sichord; will perform the sonata present an Akademie lecture titled from Bach’s “Musical Offering,” “Bach’s ‘Musical Offering.’” May a collection of works dedicated to 7, 1747, is the most documented Frederick the Great. This sonata date in J.S. Bach’s musical life. features not only the flute — the Provided with a complex, 21-note monarch’s instrument — but theme by Frederick the Great, also the theme that Frederick the Bach improvised a three-voice Great gave to Bach as a challenge fugue, astounding the gathered during his visit. That theme was audience of notable musicians, interwoven with the inexhaustaccording to historians. He later ible invention that distinguishes

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STAFF REPORT PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Tuesday, Dec. 15, that listing the monarch butterfly under the Endangered Species Act was warranted but precluded by other priorities.

The monarch was proposed for listing in 2014 through a petition submitted by the Xerces Society and its conservation partners, including Center for Biological Diversity, Center for Food Safety, and the late Dr. Lincoln Brower.

“The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agrees that monarchs are threatened with extinction,” said Sarina Jepsen, Director of Endangered Species at the Xerces Society. “However, this decision does not yet provide the protection that monarchs, and especially the western population, so desperately need to recover.”

During the spring and summer, the monarch reaches towns, cities and rural areas across the Lower 48, including Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove, making it probably the country’s most widely recognized butterfly.

However, the sightings are not as common as they once were. The eastern migratory population has declined by over 70 percent since the early 1990s, when monitoring began. Meanwhile, people may be witnessing the collapse of the western migratory population, which has declined by over 99.9 percent since the 1980s.

With over 95 percent of the data from the Xerces Society’s Western Monarch Thanksgiving Count in from volunteers this year, the western population has hit an unprecedented low, with a projected final count of fewer than 2,000 monarchs. This is a significant decline from the record-low numbers of the last two years when the total monarch

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• At 11:10 a.m. Jan. 21, guest artists Andrew McIntosh, violin; and Paul Sherman, oboe; will coach Cal Poly students in instrumental repertoire from the Baroque era and provide insight into the style and nuance of giving a historically informed performance.

• At 3:10 p.m. Jan. 21, guest artist and soprano Rebecca Myers will coach several Cal Poly voice students in varied repertoire.

• At 7 p.m. Jan. 23, Bach Week Co-Director Scott Glysson will give a pre-concert lecture titled “The Motets of J.S. Bach.” Bach’s six motets (BWV 225-230) are some of the most iconic works of the traditional choral-vocal repertoire. Though these masterworks have been studied by countless scholars over the last 200 years, much about their purpose and origins remains a mystery.

Glysson will give an overview and discussion of these important and celebrated works.

• At 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, the Cal Poly Chamber Choir will conclude Bach Week with a performance of “Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden,” BWV 230. Attendees will also be treated to a bonus performance of two movements of “Missa O magnum mysterium” by Giovanni Palestrina.

Admission is free to all of the events. Donations can be made during any of the presentations.

The events are sponsored by Cal Poly’s Music Department, College of Liberal Arts and Instructionally Related Activities program. Additional support is provided by the Handler and Steiner Family Fund.

For more information, visit the Bach Week website, email bachweek@calpoly.edu or call the Music Department at (805) 756-2406.

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population hovered just under 30,000 monarchs — and far below the millions of monarchs clustered in coastal California in the 1980s.

The monarch faces many threats, including the loss of milkweed and other flowering plants across its range, degradation, loss of overwintering groves in coastal California and Mexico, and the widespread use of pesticides in the environment. Many of these stressors are exacerbated by the effects of climate change.

While Xerces Society is glad that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recognized that protecting monarchs under the ESA is warranted, this butterfly — especially the western population — cannot wait for protection. The society believes the monarch butterfly should be granted protection as soon as possible.

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Madrone Landscapes Earns Sustainability Award for Residential Landscape Pataye residence landscape blends the new and the natural with award-winning effects STAFF REPORT ATASCADERO — Madrone Landscapes of Atascadero was awarded the Green Landscape Honor Award by the Central Coast Green Building Chapter for its work on the Pataye residence.

Constructed in 2019 by Semmes & Co. Builders, the home is off-grid and set in a beautiful mixed evergreen forest along the northern Central Coast.

Madrone Landscapes created a landscape design that seamlessly blended the two disparate elements, merging the contemporary home, designed by Jade Architecture, with its natural surroundings.

“The landscape design needed to seamlessly bridge the transition between the unique contemporary architecture to the surrounding mixed evergreen forest, maximizing usable outdoor space and minimizing maintenance and all energy outputs,” said Ian Parker, Landscape Designer on the project, citing their custom

water wall, native turf substitute, and colorful flora as significant factors to the overall effect and intent. The final landscape achieved favorable sustainability with below-average water use, low-voltage LED lighting, a native and drought-tolerant plant palette, with low

maintenance requirements.

The Central Coast Green Building Chapter’s annual Green Awards honor sustainability-built projects in the San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura tri-county region.

The Green Landscape Award is judged on 10 criteria: • design quality • stormwater management • native-drought tolerant plant palette • water-efficient irrigation • passive solar design sustainable-local materials • design context • preservation-restoration • sustainable maintenance plan • innovative design Madrone Landscapes is a full-service landscape design, build, and maintenance company serving California’s Central Coast since 1977. For more information, visit madronelandscapes.com.

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Firestone Walker Cancels From the Barrel and Beer Fest in 2021 STAFF REPORT PASO ROBLES — Firestone Walker Brewing Company announced that it was canceling two of its signature events in 2021 — From the Barrel and the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest.

Both were canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19 guidelines for gatherings.

Statement from Firestone

Walker Brewing Company: “Friends, our passion for beer is driven by the fact that it is, by nature, a social beverage.

Which is why it pains us to let you know that two of our signature events — From the Barrel and the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest — will be postponed for 2021. The good news is that we plan for From the Barrel to return on April 8, 2022, and for the Firestone Walker Invita-

tional Beer Fest to return on June 4, 2022.

“If you are 2020 From the Barrel or Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest ticket holders who chose to hold onto your ticket, you may still opt to do so—your ticket will be honored in 2022. You may also request a full refund, simply follow these instructions.”

For refund information, visit firestonebeer.com/2021-eventsupdate.

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City of Atascadero Postpones 6th Annual Tamale Festival STAFF REPORT ATASCADERO — Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, the City of Atascadero has decided to reschedule the 6th Annual Tamale Festival initially scheduled for Jan. 15-16, 2021, now postponed to Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

In years past, the City is usually preparing for the annual Festival with countywide outreach to local restaurants, caterers, and non-profit organizations during this time. In addition, the City also attends the famous International Tamale Festival held in Indio, California, in early December to gain new ideas and ways to grow Atascadero’s signature event. With COVID-19, event planning throughout 2020 has changed, and as we head into 2021 with vaccines on the horizon, the City is hopeful that the postponement to May will allow enough time to be on the road to recovery.

The event earlier this year had grown to a two-day event, but as we come out of the pandemic, it has been scaled back to a one-day event with the likelihood to grow it again in future years to come. As the City works to bring this event back, they will expand the timeframe to be a little longer for attendees to enjoy the event. The City hopes to bring back as much of the Tamale Festival as the community has grown to enjoy with the variety of vendors, contests, dancing horses, live music and entertainment, all that will be determined as we get closer to May. If you are interested in being a vendor, updated applications will be made available the week of Jan. 11, 2021. For all event information, visit VisitAtascadero.com/TamaleFestival.

For any other questions, please contact Terrie Banish at (805)4703490.

SACRAMENTO – As 2020 comes to a close, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) wants to highlight some new roadway safety laws that take effect in 2021.

License points for distracted driving (AB 47, Daly; 2019): Using a cell phone in a handheld manner while driving is currently punishable by a fine. Beginning Jul. 1, 2021, violating the hands-free law for a second time within 36 months of a prior conviction for the same offense will result in a point being added to a driver’s record.

This applies to the violations of talking or texting while driving (except for hands-free use) and to any use of these devices while driving by a person under 18 years of age.

Unattended children in motor vehicles (AB 2717, Chau): Exempts a person from civil or criminal liability for trespassing or damaging a vehicle when rescuing a child who is 6 years old or younger and who is in immediate danger from heat, cold, lack of ventilation, or other dangerous circumstances. The law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2021.

“Move Over, Slow Down” amendments (AB 2285, Transportation Committee): Extends the provisions of the “Move Over, Slow Down” law currently in place on freeways to also apply to local streets and roads so drivers approaching a stationary emergency vehicle displaying emergency lights, including tow trucks and Caltrans vehicles, must now move to another lane when possible, or slow to a reasonable speed on

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all highways, not just freeways. The law is effective on Jan. 1, 2021.

Emergency vehicles (SB 909, Dodd): Allows authorized emergency vehicles to use a “Hi-Lo” warning sound. This distinctive sound, different than a siren, would be used to notify the public of an immediate need to evacuate an area in an emergency.

The CHP is currently developing regulations to standardize the Hi-Lo warning sound statewide. Until the regulations are adopted, law enforcement agencies can use the Hi-Lo warning sound by obtaining a permit from the CHP. The law went into effect on Sept. 29, 2020.

The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.

CHP Announces $27M to Combat Impaired Driving STAFF REPORT SACRAMENTO – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) today announced the availability of nearly $27 million in grant funds to help local communities combat impaired driving.

As a result of Prop. 64, the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, which provided specified cannabis tax funding to the CHP to administer local grants for education, prevention, and enforcement programs regarding impaired driving. Funding for the grants comes from a tax on the cultivation and sale of cannabis and cannabis products sold in California since January 2018.

For the current grant cycle, the CHP’s Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program will be awarding grants based on a competitive process to California law enforcement agencies and local toxicology laboratories meeting the eligibility requirements described in the 2021 Request for Application, available on the CHP website.

The CHP will hold a virtual workshop on Jan. 6, 2021, to answer questions from potential grant applicants regarding the application process, the 2021 Request for Application, administrative program regulations, and other general questions.

Applications will be accepted beginning Jan. 7, 2021, through Feb. 23, 2021,

for programs beginning on Jul. 1, 2021.

These grants will enhance existing efforts to address impaired driving.

“These grants represent an opportunity for the CHP to work collaboratively with local traffic safety stakeholders to strategically address impaired driving issues while making California’s roadways a safer place to travel,” CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray said.

Those interested in this grant opportunity can learn more about the program, obtain workshop updates, and view the 2021 Request for Application by visiting the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program page on the CHP’s website, under the Programs and Services tab.

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County Publishes MHSA ‘Innovation’ Program Evaluation

Additional 9,430 Pounds of Trash Removed from Riverbed

STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — The San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health Department published an evaluation of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)-funded Innovation programs for the fiscal years of 2016-2020. This evaluation was conducted by faculty and students from the Master of Public Policy program at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) at San Luis Obispo.

The Mental Health Services Act “Innovation” component allows counties to test new models and practices that address service gaps and other problems within the local mental health system.

These projects are short-term — usually three years — and require extensive community input, data collection, and a thorough evaluation.

An Innovation project is designed mainly to contribute to learning, rather than simply providing a service. It was fitting, then, for the County to partner with a local institution of higher education to examine the efficacy and results of these four projects: • Transition Assistance and Relapse Prevention (TARP) was designed and implemented in the tradition of the Full-Service Partnership (FSP) model of recovery, emphasizing supported recovery.

• Creating Opportunities for Latinas to Experience Goal Achievement (COLEGA) was a county government initiative with resources contracted through Stand Strong, a local resource and support organization for domestic violence survivors.

• Not For Ourselves Alone (NFOA) provided practical tools that participants could use in their daily work based in principles of trauma-informed care. However, the principal goal of trauma-informed care is somewhat broader.

• Implemented by Wilshire Community Services, Inc., the Late Life Empowerment and Affirmation Project (LLEAP) aimed to provide older adults with mental health services and tools to help them become head of their household and feel self-empowered after the loss of a spouse.

Cal Poly’s Master of Public Policy program was awarded a contract with the County to conduct this evaluation. Over the past year, they have interviewed program participants, reviewed program data, and made recommendations for projects going forward.

The Innovation Evaluation is available at slocounty.gov/Innovation Evaluation 20162020. It is being published as part of the County’s Annual Update and Three Year Plan for 20202023.

STAFF REPORT PASO ROBLES – The Paso Robles Police Department Community Action Team (CAT) facilitated another trash cleanup in the Salinas Riverbed on Dec. 21, 22, and 23.

A local company was contracted to remove the 9,430 pounds of trash from the southeast and northeast end of the riverbed at the cost of $7,570.

Crews will be in the riverbed again this week, cleaning the northwest end of the riverbed.

The clean up is an ongoing process until the rains limit their access into the riverbed.

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City Efforts to Address Homelessness Enhanced in 2021 New position will improve efficiency and coordination of services STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO – With the effects of the pandemic bringing new urgency to the City’s goal of addressing homelessness in San Luis Obispo, recent City Council actions will result in an enhanced regional effort in 2021.

In local government, counties are primarily responsible for leading efforts to address homelessness, yet the impacts often are borne directly by cities. In the past year, the City of San Luis Obispo responded to 32 encampment fires and 516 medical incidents involving people experiencing homelessness, removed 70 tons of trash, and cleaned up 135 illegal encampments.

In all, $679,000 in City funds were spent on cleanup and maintenance activities related to homelessness. The City also provided $157,000 to the 40 Prado homeless shelter for programs and operations, as well as funding for a parttime social worker to assist homeless persons, be a resource for Downtown businesses and conduct job readiness training.

Earlier this month, the City Council approved the hiring of a full-time contract position (for two-plus years) to coordinate the City’s participation in regional efforts dedicated to addressing homelessness, including defining a more comprehensive strategy focused on achieving measurable outcomes for the community.

The new contract position has been funded through June 2023. Short term objectives include developing a Homelessness Strategic Plan for the City that is supported by regional efforts and builds upon existing partnerships with the County, cities, and other regional non-profit partners to maximize services available. During this funding period, the determination of long-term resource needs for the City for the preparation of the City’s 2023-25 Financial Plan will be assessed.

“Homelessness is an ongoing and very complex challenge in California, on the Central Coast, and in our community,” said City Manager Derek Johnson. “Effective solutions require clear roles, close collaboration, and leadership, and that is what our efforts will continue to focus on.”

The $300,000 investment in the new contract position supplements existing City investments and programs including: Grants-in-Aid Program The City’s Grants-in-Aid program, overseen by the Human Relations Commission, provides financial support to non-profit organizations that promote the economic and social wellbeing of the community, including homeless prevention programs, support services, affordable and transitional housing opportunities, hunger and malnutrition prevention, and supportive and development services for children and seniors. The City has allocated $150,000 to the GIA program annually for Fiscal Years 2019–20 and 2020–21.

Community Action Team The Community Action Team (CAT) began with the San Luis Obispo Police Department with two officers whose patrol focus was on the Downtown core and contacting homeless individuals. In 2018, social worker John Klevins, MSW, joined CAT through a partnership with Transitions Mental Health (THMA) and the County of SLO. Klevins works side-by-side with SLOPD Officer Tim Koznek focusing on outreach and preventive engagement with the City’s most vulnerable populations.

Over the last year, CAT engaged with over 500 people, and of those, 127 were treated for mental health, substance abuse, or other issues.

CAT also connects people with resources to find housing and other services such as veterans’ benefits, educational opportunities, social security, and more.

Partnerships with Downtown SLO and CAPSLO The City provides funding for the Downtown Ambassador Program and a Social Enterprise Job Training Initiative. This includes the provision of a part-time social worker to assist homeless persons and be a resource for Downtown businesses. It also allows CAPSLO and the Downtown Ambassador to recruit homeless individuals for basic cleaning duties as part of job-readiness training.

Funding for these initiatives come from Local Revenue Measure (Measure G-20) revenue from the current fiscal year. Measure G-20 was passed by the voters as part of the November 2020 election, and identified priorities included addressing homelessness.

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State’s Regional Stay at Home Order Extended in SLO County STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — The State extended its Regional Stay at Home Order for the Southern California Region, which includes San Luis Obispo County, on Tuesday, Dec. 29.

SLO County’s cases have increased in December, resulting in more deaths and hospitalizations. However, SLO County’s ICU capacity rate remains higher than the rest of the Southern California Region, and local offi-

cials have petitioned the State to create a new Central Coast Region with Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

San Luis Obispo County health officials say that SLO County’s total COVID-19 case count will likely surpass 10,000 cases before the end of December.

As of Dec. 29, the County Public Health Department reported SLO County’s highest number of hospitalized cases (59), including ICU cases (12). The County also reported that 36 local commu-

nity members died of COVID19 since the start of December, which makes up 49 percent of all local COVID-19 deaths.

“This pandemic is taking a human toll here in SLO County, and we need every single person to do everything you can to stop the surge and protect the lives of those around us,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Public Health Officer. “Remember, wear your mask in public, keep your distance from others, stay home when you’re sick, and don’t intermingle

with other households.”

The order was extended in San Luis Obispo County because the Southern California Region’s ICU capacity projected out four weeks (from day 22 after the Regional Stay Home Order started in the region) is less than 15 percent.

The order will remain in effect in SLO County until the region’s projected ICU capacity is equal or greater than 15 percent. State officials say this will be assessed approximately twice a week.

The State’s Regional Stay Home

Order took effect in SLO County on Dec. 6 and is intended to help stop the surge of COVID-19 cases and prevent overwhelming regional ICU capacity. Under the order, San Luis Obispo County residents are instructed to stay at home as much as possible and to stop mixing between households.

It allows access to critical services and allows outdoor activities to preserve Californians’ physical and mental health.

For more information, visit ReadySLO.org.

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SAN LUIS OBISPO — San Luis Obispo County public health officials say that the prevalence of COVID-19 is still surging locally after the recent holiday weekend, despite a delay in cases reported.

County health officials are inspecting a backlog of cases in the State’s database after the holiday weekend, which is causing a delay in reported data at the local level.

Health officials say that SLO County’s total number of cases will likely surpass 10,000 before the end of the week.

The State recently started a new process to rapidly assign suspected cases to a juris-

diction. Those cases must then be inspected at the local level and reclassified by a local health official as a confirmed case to ensure the accuracy of local data. This new process causes a slight backlog of the number of new confirmed cases reported locally. However, this does not affect the number of reported cases requiring hospitalization or intensive care, nor does it affect the number of deaths reported locally, as that data is assessed through separate methods.

“Ensuring that we are accurately tracking cases is paramount to our response to the virus and slowing the spread,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer.

“Don’t wait for the data to update. Protect

yourself and your community: wear a mask, don’t gather, stay home if you are sick, and get tested.”

Over the last week, SLO County hit several records related to case counts. Last week the County of San Luis Obispo today reported 258 new cases of COVID-19 in a single day. Additionally, the 14-day average of new cases also hit a record of 159 new cases per day. SLO County also currently has the highest ever number of active cases at 2,093. The surge in new cases reflects the “second generation” of cases spread from the Thanksgiving holiday.

This week’s COVID-19 briefing took place on Wednesday, Dec. 30; the County’s

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SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has opted into the federal COVID-19 Pharmacy Partnership.

At no cost to the state or local government, CVS and Walgreens will administer the Pfizer vaccine to residents and staff in long-term care facilities.

Starting today, CVS and Walgreens will start with nursing homes, which will take an estimated 3-4 weeks, and then vaccinate staff and residents in assisted living, residential care, and other longterm care facilities.

“Vaccinating those most vulnerable among us is critical to fighting this virus,” said Governor Newsom. “By leveraging CVS and Walgreens resources, we can effectively deploy vaccines to residents and staff at our long-term care facilities, which are at higher risk of Covid transmission – and do it at no cost to the state or local government.”

The program will enable counties to leverage CVS and Walgreens pharmacy staff to administer the vaccine more broadly, with pharmacy staff going directly to care facilities. Skilled Nursing Facilities will receive the vaccine from the staff of

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SLO County Sheriff Reports Fifteen Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO - Monday, Dec. 28, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff ’s office reported that fifteen additional inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 in a continuation of the Jail outbreak that started on Dec. 10.

The California Department of Public Health defines an outbreak as three or more cases that are believed to be linked. Since the start of this outbreak, all those infected have been isolated, and the affected housing units have been quarantined.

The fifteen new cases were discovered after over 100 asymptomatic inmates were tested in response to the outbreak. The Sheriff ’s Office is continuing to work with County Public Health to manage this outbreak.

Regular COVID testing of staff and inmates will continue until the outbreak is over. In total, twenty inmates’ positive COVID-19 cases are believed to be linked to the outbreak beginning on Dec. 10. Two additional inmates not linked to this outbreak have also tested positive since the last press release, and one additional Correctional Deputy.

These new cases bring the total number of inmates who have tested positive for COVID -19 since March of this year to 34. A total of 21 Sheriff ’s Deputies have tested positive for the virus: 8 Patrol Deputies and 13 Correctional Deputies.

the County Public Health Department

regarding

COVID-19 as it relates to the county residents for infor-

or a suggestion as to how to

Additional Health Care Workers to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine as Supply Triples

CVS and Walgreens.

Approximately 499 nursing homes will be provided vaccine by CVS and 357 by Walgreens.

Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and nurses will administer the vaccines. Pharmacy technicians are participating under a recent waiver by the Board of Pharmacy that requires appropriate supervision under California law and specialized training.

“This partnership is an opportunity to augment other vaccination efforts at the local level to prioritize our most vulnerable Californians where we are seeing the most outbreaks, hospitalizations, and deaths,” said Dr. Erica Pan, Interim State Public Health Officer. “The partnership also allows us to continue to vaccinate other high priority individuals such as our front-line health care workers who are critical to our ongoing response to a surge of cases.”

Specifically, the program: • Schedules and coordinates on-site vaccine clinic dates directly with each facility. Pharmacy staff will visit each facility several times to ensure that all residents and employees who wish to be vaccinated get the vaccine.

• Orders vaccines and associated supplies (e.g., syringes, needles, personal protective equipment).

• Ensures cold storage for the vaccine.

• Provides on-site administration of the vaccine to all residents and staff.

and publish releases from

construed as medical advice

case numbers — 63 new cases, 59 hospitalized with 12 in the intensive care unit, and 2,093 active cases.

Current statistics — 9,602 confirmed cases, 7,421 recovered, 652 CMC, and a total of 74 COVID-19 deaths reported since March 2020.

For more information on vaccines, see article: Additional SLO County Health Care Workers to Get COVID-19 Vaccine as Supply Triples, in this week’s paper as well.

A full report of the SLO County COVID19 briefing can be found on our website at pasoroblespress.com or atascaderonews.com.

For more information, visit www.

ReadySLO.org.

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SAN LUIS OBISPO —The County Public Health Department plans to vaccinate even more local frontline health care workers after nearly tripling its COVID-19 vaccine supply this week. The County now has over 7,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines available.

Starting today, Dec. 30, all SLO County health care workers who currently provide direct, in-person clinical care and are not already set to get the vaccine through an employer or pharmacy partnership are invited to sign up for an appointment to get the vaccine from the County Public Health Department.

“This vaccine is critical to protecting our health care workers as COVID19 surges in our community,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer. “This protects them and the people in their care.”

On Monday, the County expanded eligibility to include specialty care providers (including medical specialties, optometry, chiropractic care, podiatry, and occupational and physical therapy), laboratory workers, dental practices, and pharmacy staff. More than 1,300 local frontline health care workers have been vaccinated in SLO County, including first responders,

dialysis staff, primary and urgent care clinicians, and home health care workers. In addition, hospitals are vaccinating their staff, and CVS and Walgreens are starting to vaccinate long-term care facility staff and residents. The State is vaccinating health care workers at State facilities, including California Men’s Colony and Atascadero State Hospital.

Following health care workers, other vulnerable populations, and essential workers will likely get vaccinated in February or March as supply allows.

The County will announce additional vaccine distribution priorities in January, based on State and Federal recommendations.

“I recognize that many more people in our community, including our medically vulnerable neighbors and our essential workers, are also ready for the vaccine,” said Dr. Borenstein.

“I wish we could bring the vaccine to everyone in SLO County who wants it today. We are working swiftly to vaccinate our frontline health workers first, then the many other important and valued people in our community.”

For updates, visit emergencyslo.org/ vaccines or subscribe to the County’s COVID-19 update emails.

For more details, visit ReadySLO. org or call the Public Health Info Line at (805)788-2903. A staffed phone also available at (805)543-2444.

respond in the protection of either your personal health or your personal freedoms. Each of our readers are expected to research as needed to inform themselves about their individual health needs and responsibilities. Our County Health Off icer, Dr. Penny Borenstein, is an MD with a Masters in Public Health.

COVID-19 RESOURCES • Latest News & Updates pasoroblespress.com/covid-19 • SLO County Official Info readyslo.org • SLO County Official Coronavirus COVID-19 Page bit.ly/SLOcovid19 NORTH SLO COUNTY • Paso Robles Chamber pasostrong.org • Templeton Chamber Templeton Strong page bit.ly/tempopenbiz • Atascadero Chamber bit.ly/atasopenbiz OTHER COVID-19 RESOURCES • California COVID-19 (coronavirus) Response Page covid19.ca.gov • CDC – Center for Disease Control bit.ly/cdccovidcases • WHO – World Health Organization bit.ly/whocovidadvice • Center of Systems Science and Engineering by Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Tracking bit.ly/covidtrackmap

EDUCATION

Governor Newsom Unveils California’s Safe Schools for All Plan STAFF REPORT SACRAMENTO – Governor Newsom released the State Safe Schools for All plan on Dec. 30, California’s framework to support schools to continue operating safely in-person and expand the number of schools safely resuming in-person instruction.

Informed by growing evidence of the decreased risks and increased benefits of in-person instruction – especially for our youngest students – Governor Newsom is advancing a strategy that will help create safe learning environments for students and safe workplaces for educators and other school staff. The plan was developed in partnership with the Legislature. The Governor will propose an early action package to ensure schools have the resources necessary to successfully implement key safety precautions and mitigation measures. Components of the plan will be launched in the coming weeks.

“As a father of four, I know firsthand what parents, educators, and pediatricians continue to say: in-person is the best setting to meet not only the learning needs but the mental health and social-emotional needs of our kids,” Governor Newsom

said. “In the midst of this pandemic, my administration is focused on getting students back into the classroom in a way that leads with student and teacher health. By focusing on a phased approach with virus mitigation and prevention at the center, we can begin to return our kids to school to support learning needs and restore the benefits of in-person instruction. It is especially important for our youngest kids, those with disabilities, those with limited access to technology at home, and those who have struggled more than most with distance learning.”

The administration’s strategy focuses on ensuring implementation and building confidence by bringing back the youngest children (TK-2) and those who are most vulnerable first, then phasing in other grade levels through the spring. This phased-in return recognizes that younger children are at a lower risk of contracting and transmitting COVID-19. At the same time, distance learning will remain an option for parents and students who choose it and for those whose health status does not allow them to return to school in the near term.

Please find additional details about the rationale behind the plan at cdph.

ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/ Pages/COVID-19/Safe-Schoolsfor-All-Plan-Rationale.aspx California’s Safe Schools for All framework to safe reopening of in-person instruction is built on four pillars: Funding to Support Safe Reopening: The Budget will propose for immediate action in January, $2 billion to support safety measures – including testing, ventilation and PPE – for schools that have resumed in-person instruction or phasing in of in-person instruction by early spring.

Safety & Mitigation Measures for Classrooms: To further ensure health and safety in the classroom, the Administration will support the implementation of key health measures. This will include frequent testing for all students and staff, including weekly testing for communities with high rates of transmission; masks for all students and staff, including distribution of millions of surgical masks for school staff; improved coordination between school and health officials for contact tracing; and prioritization of school staff for vaccinations.

Hands-on Oversight & Assistance for Schools: Dr. Naomi Bardach, a UCSF pediatrician and

expert on school safety, will lead the Safe Schools for All Team, a crossagency team composed of dedicated staff from CDPH, Cal/OSHA, and educational agencies. The Team will provide hands-on support to help schools develop and implement their COVID-19 Safety Plans. These supports include school visits and walk-throughs as needed, webinars and training materials, and ongoing technical assistance.

Transparency & Accountability for Families and Staff: A state dashboard will enable all Californians to see their school’s reopening status, level of available funding, and data on school outbreaks. Additionally, a web-based “hotline” will empower school staff and parents to report concerns to the Safe Schools for All Team, which will lead to escalating levels of intervention, beginning with technical assistance and ending with legal enforcement.

Additional details about the components of the plan can be found at cdph.ca.gov/Programs/ CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/ Safe-Schools-for-All-Plan-Summary.aspx.

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Be a Changemaker and Build a Better World

livable), we knew that others would not be so lucky.

After realizing we were going to be ok, I called my mom and step-dad, who lived 15 minutes away, to check in on them. They went unscathed, and as we talked about our next steps, my mom said, SANDRA STRATMAN “Meet me at the Salvation Army; they are going to need COMMENTARY help.” Despite the fear that was hen the stirring within us, we all went Northridge Earth- out to serve others who were quake hit, my less fortunate. roommates and I lived in a When my roommate 1920s multi-story home on and I arrived, my mom was a hillside in Hollywood. The already there knee-deep in earthquake jolted us out of our the trenches. Even though sleep into what felt like a war money was tight growing up, zone. Everything was so loud she still found a way to give in the house; dishes falling out back, whether it be of time or of the cupboards, doors shutmoney. She knew what it was ting back and forth. We took like to lose everything withcover until it settled, and after out any notice, having been we dusted ourselves off, we one of the last people to leave walked around to assess the freely from Cuba when Castro damage. Although our house took over. Although her family was ultimately yellow-tagged endured displacement, they (i.e., significant damage but still slowly built their lives back

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up. The displacement forever scarred and changed my mom, just like the Northridge earthquake forever scarred and changed many people. But her ability to have empathy for others showed up because of her experiences, and she knew helping others was a way of healing from her past.

Fast forward to 2020, where the world knocked us off of our feet and asked of us things we never would have imagined.

It was a game-changer for sure.

Although our world did not physically shake, our communities did. We had to quickly adapt to sudden changes from a pandemic, watch our nation go through the aftermath of the George Floyd incident, and then endure the drama entailing our elections. Despite any setbacks our family personally experienced as a result of COVID-19, giving back to the community was a top priority knowing that MANY would suffer from the pandemic.

You see, we have choices to make in times of crisis.

We can sit back and watch things unfold with frustration and anger, never to feel satisfied because we chose not to take action. Or we can be CHANGE MAKERS by reaching out to those in need.

Although I was laid off from the pandemic and had no idea what the future would hold financially, we gave back to the Food Bank, knowing others would not receive unemployment or be eligible for certain services. With more COVID shutdowns and understanding that others are struggling right now, we recently reached out to friends and family and collectively adopted two families for the holidays. We took action because we don’t want to sit there and watch things happen.

We want to be the ones that make things happen. I share this not to boast but to guide and give insight and inspiration that through crisis and trials

and giving, serving others is what makes change happen.

With the tumultuous year coming to an end, my challenge to the community is to look 2021 straight in the eye and take a position of Change Maker. We all have the ability to change history, to be peacemakers, and to live knowing that above all else, love prevails.

That is how our world will change for the better. Whether it be an earthquake, fleeing your country for political reasons, or a pandemic, step out knowing we all have a purpose and remember, “At the end of the day, it’s not about what you have or even what you have accomplished. It’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back.” ~ Denzel Washington Sandra Stratman is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at sandra. stratman@gmail.com.

Suggestions for a Happier Holiday Season

DANIEL RICH

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be depressed, stressed, or anxious.

his year, we have been 2. Do something every day that 4. Social interactions. This has dealing with many gives you pleasure. become more challenging in things happening all at Examples are spending this day of social isolation once, the coronavirus, economic time with friends, readand distancing. However, uncertainty and millions being ing, gardening, cooking, or you can still be with others if unemployed, and political hiking, or walking. For me, you are creative, wear a mask, polarization and chaos. As if I enjoy photography, writing, and practice social distancthat is not enough, this time of being on the computer, helping. Being with family and year, we are faced with Seasonal ing others with computer friends meets important Affective Disorder, a result of projects, or constructing elecsocial needs, giving one a fewer hours of sunlight and tronic projects. sense of being connected, cooler days.

I am personally passionwhich is essential for good Considering all of the ate about classical music, psychological health. above, there are actions and and I love the programming approaches to these chalon KUSC, which I listen to 5. Volunteering and being lenges that can result in more every day, even when bicyhelpful to others. This comfortable and satisfying lives. cling. accomplishes both a sense of being useful and productive.

1. A healthy lifestyle. It goes 3. Interactions with others.

This may include volunwithout saying that feeling Please be sensitive to the fact teering, such as driving for good goes hand in hand with many people are stressed out Senior Nutrition, cookbeing happy. This includes because of unemployment ing, or running errands for the obvious, a healthy diet, and fears of being infected by those who are housebound. sufficient sleep, and daily the coronavirus. AdditionOther options might include exercise. Spending at ally, many school children helping others with their least fifteen minutes a day sorely miss attending school computers. outdoors will provide needed and are very upset about not When regular schooling vitamin D. Don’t smoke and being able to be with teachreturns, mentoring students don’t drink excessively. ers and friends in a regular is both appreciated and The daily exercise could classroom. rewarding. include gardening, houseTry to be especially underwork, hiking, or walking. I standing and compassion6. Holiday activities and ride my bicycle daily, spendate towards others who may commitments. The holi-

day season can bring about Sharing your feelings with a myriad of activities and those you trust can be reasobligations. It is prudent to suring and validating. prioritize one’s activities and obligations to not overload or 8. Gratitude, an appreciaoverextend yourself. tion for the blessings in life.

Also, note that both family Even in today’s world of and friends’ overly high uncertainty and chaos, there expectations and unrealistic is much to be grateful for. wishes can result in disilluWe are blessed with being sionment and unhappiness. in a great location, great Also the memory of the weather, family, and friends. passing of a family member Also, remember that the can be especially painful at winter season of cold and the holidays. darkness will morph into great weather most of the 7. Self-actualization. This year. As unending as it may means being yourself, trustseem, we will win the coroing your own values and navirus battle, and there will priorities, instincts, and intube a light at the end of the itions. tunnel. As a country, we are It means allowing yourstrong and will survive the self to embrace whatever current political chaos. emotions you are feeling, whether these are feelings or My hope is you found this anxiety or depression. article helpful and that at Some individuals are afraid least some of the activities, of looking at their own feelapproaches, and attitudes listed ings, fearful that they will lose above will be of value to you. control.

Your comments or reactions It may be seen as countare welcomed. er-intuitive, but I believe Daniel Rich is an indepenthat just the opposite is true, dent opinion columnist for The and that the more you are in Atascadero News and Paso Robles touch with yourself, the more Press; you can email him at you will actually be in control. djrich9133@sbcglobal.net.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Affordable housing is here.

Yippee!

Dear Editor, For years, nay decades, we have decried the lack of “affordable housing”. It’s been an issue on the Central Coast, as well as many other communities.

Atascadero has taken the initiative to solve the problem.

On one side, you had developers, willing to build, who needed an easier path to build less expensive homes. They have been largely thwarted by permits, fees, and usage restrictions, that are locked into the dinosaur age of 1,800+ square foot homes, making it difficult to build smaller homes AND make a profit.

On another side, we have some people, who decry the problem, yet cling to the belief that everyone should have their own “space”, and that it’s better for the environment. I believe some of these thinkers would be the first ones to vote against putting 30 homes on a couple

of acres, especially if it’s it in their neighborhood. As for the environment, if we live closer together and more central, products whose transportation alone causes great environmental damage can be more easily distributed, with less environmental concern.

Specifically, for Atascadero, we are trying to be a community who welcomes youth, jobs, and community. If we really want this, we may need to be more open to what the current working generations want for their life, and be willing to provide it. To some Millennials and Gen Z’ers that means affordable homes that they can live OUT of, not in. They are not tied to the bounds of green lawns and spacious backyard get-togethers.

They need something comfortable where they can eat, sleep, work, and converse. Their lawn is the park. Their get-togethers are at public gathering places.

I write this because I was speaking with a local builder, who builds one or two homes

at a time, and he was unaware of the incredibly forward thinking project in Atascadero called Grand Oaks Paseo. Grand Oaks, on El Camino Real, is on less than two acres and has 30 “micro homes”. We can’t let this project just finish out without everyone driving by to check out what affordable housing can look like and consider how beneficial it can be to Atascadero.

Particularly our city officials need to remind themselves what a great project this is and put on their thinking caps to create an official city environment that invites other innovative developers, like Cal Coastal Communities, to consider similar projects.

To read more about this Atascadero Development, check out this article: Atascadero News Article-Grand Oaks Paseo.

In case you might wonder, I have no association with the builders, and I am certain they have no clue who I am.

Rich Johnson Atascadero

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Response to Mr. Keith Swank, cal expertise he does not have.

Kennedy Club Fitness Manager Nor am I aware of any such Dear Editor, With exquisite timing, the Dec. 17 issue of the Atascadero News carried a long letter from Mr. Keith Swank, manager of the Kennedy Club, complaining of the COVID restrictions on his and other businesses.

One assumes he solicited many supporting letters from customers, which is his perfect right.

But on that same day, the Tribune carried a letter with the heading “Warning from SLO County hospital chiefs: Local COVID-19 crisis has been ‘gravely underestimated.’

They go on to state “this threatens to exceed hospital capacity and lead to dire consequences.”

While I have sympathy for the hardships that businesses are undergoing, the remedy is promptly passing an adequate federal covid relief bill, rather than pretending to have medi-

expertise from the customers who wrote in support, for whom I have far less sympathy. They may feel ‘perfectly safe.’ So did the millions of U.S. citizens who ignored pleas from epidemiologists not to travel over Thanksgiving with the result that covid deaths and hospitalizations have soared nationwide.

I am not able to exercise at the locations I would have preferred, but I have found beneficial alternatives that will get us through the crisis until the vaccines have gotten us past this crisis in a few more months. Not to observe these pleas from medical experts is a slap in the face of the front line providers we all give lip service to and who are under enormous physical and emotional strain, as well as to the victims of this vicious disease and their families.

Steve Smith Atascadero

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Topics That Were of Interest to Me This Week • Replay: TBI answers questions on Nashville bombing as motive remains unknown tennessean.com/story/ news/crime/2020/12/28/ nashville-bombing-motive-remains-unknown-tbi-update-press-conference-livestream-anthony-quinn-warner/4059137001/ • China Turns on Nuclear-powered ‘Artificial Sun’ phys.org/news/2020-12-china-nuclear-powered-artificial-sun.html • YouTube in Supporting the 2020 U.S. election blog.youtube/news-andevents/supporting-the-2020us-election/ • NASA Supports America’s National Strategy for Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion nasa.gov/press-release/ nasa-supports-americasnational-strategy-forspace-nuclear-power-andpropulsion • Press Briefing by Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, 12/15/2020 whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/ press-briefing-press-secretary-kayleigh-mcenany-12-15-2020/ National Celebration Days: • New Year’s Day! Jan. 1; Happy 2021, a year of fresh beginnings! We can hope!

And remember we are not promised tomorrow, so live for today!

• Polar Bear Plunge Day Jan. 1; Even though all events are canceled, take a trip to the beach and take a cool dip in honor of the annual plunge!

• International Mind-Body Wellness Day Jan. 3; Take a moment for yourself and heal within • National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day Jan. 3; No explanation needed • National Thank God it is Monday Day Jan. 4; A fun way to tackle Mondays • National Bird Day Jan. 5; Get outdoors and take a hike to see the birds; the Atascadero Lake has pods of Pelicans visiting Word of the Week: scintillating [ sin-tl-ey-ting ]

adjective witty; brilliantly clever

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EVERETT GLEN GREENHAW 1931 - 2020

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t is with heavy hearts; we announce the passing of our father, (Everett) Glen Greenhaw.

Glen was born on November 24, 1931, in Northern California and was raised in a small logging town. After graduating from high school, Glen went into the US Air force as a jet mechanic. He met his first wife, Vivian, in Dallas, Texas. They came back to California after spending four years in the military and settled in Santa Maria while he worked at Vandenberg Air force Base in the Aerospace industry for over 50 years.

Glen later met the love of his life, Marilyn. They were married

Plunkett, on December 23, 2020, in Portland, Oregon, due to complications from Covid19.

Lois was born on January 26, 1931, in South Dakota.

She lived most of her life in San Jose, California, but also spent eight years in VancouLOIS VERTIN PLUNKETT ver, Washington, 15 years in 1931 - 2020 Atascadero, California, and her final four years in Porthe family announces land, Oregon. At 21, she with sadness the pass- became the devoted wife of ing of Lois Vertin Mathias B. Vertin until his

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in December of 1985, and after spending seven years in Denver, CO, they both retired and moved to Paso Robles, where they resided for the past 25 years. They spent their retirement years in the antique business, traveling all over to look for treasures.

Glen was a past Master of the Hesperian Masonic Lodge of Santa Maria and a past Exalted Ruler and past Chairman of the Board of the Paso Robles Elks Lodge #2364, where he was very active. He also contributed

many years of service to the Kiwanis Club of Paso Robles.

Glen passed away on December 13, 2020, while taking a nap.

We love you, Dad, and we’ll miss you, dearly. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son, Curtis; daughter, Jeanne (Paul); stepchildren, Linda, Cindy (Dan), Alan (Lisa); 7 grandchildren: Chad, Chris, Erin (Barry), Kevin, Kimberly, Adam, Austin as well as three great-grandsons: Axel, Cameron, and Jay; along with special nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. He was

preceded in death by brothers, Dale, Chester; sister, Frankie; sisters-in-law, and brother-inlaw.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the BPOE Elks Lodge #2364 in Glen Greenhaw’s honor at P. O. Box 68, Paso Robles, CA. 93447 Arrangements were entrusted to Eddington Funeral Services, 429 Bassett St., King City, (831) 385-5400, www.EFS-Cares.com .

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passing in 1990. She later married Roland Plunkett until his passing in 2015. She is survived by her brother, six children, 17 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Lois loved people and lived life to the fullest. She was a beautiful soul who attracted many friends wherever she went. We will all miss her sweet, kind, and uplifting spirit.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, no services are planned at this time.

STAFF REPORT

ECHO Shelter on Black Oak Drive.

Then on Saturday, Dec. 26, roughly around 6:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a rear hold up alarm activated at Savage Spirits and Deli on Spring Street.

When PRPD arrived, officers learned the clerk was just robbed at gunpoint. The suspect demanded money to be placed in his backpack and then fled the scene onto 21st Street.

PRPD does not have a suspect for either robbery and does not believe the two robberies are connected.

The amount of money stolen is undisclosed at this time.

Both robberies are under investigation. If anyone has any information, please contact the Paso Robles Police Department at (805)237-6464.

JANIS — Edward Janis, 66, of Paso Robles passed away on December 17,2020.

Arrangements are in care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

FLANAGAN — James Flanagan JR, 63, of Paso Robles passed away on December 16,2020. Arrangements are in care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

JOHNS — Nadegia “Sylvia” Ferreira Johns, 78, of Arroyo Grande, passed away on December 19, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

Paso Robles Woman Dies After Motorcycle Accident North of Buellton

license and a warrant out of Kern County.

PRPD is also investigating the driver for being under the influence at the time of the collision.

In another vehicle involved was a toddler. The toddler had minor injuries as a result of using a proper child restraint system. PRPD would like to remind citizens always to buckle up and always use proper child restraints.

This investigation is ongoing at this time.

At approximately 2:24 a.m., officers were dispatched to the AM/PM store on Ysabel Avenue on Friday, Dec. 25.

Paso Robles Police Dispatch reported that the clerk stated she was robbed at gunpoint by a male wearing black clothing.

The male subject fled the store and ran toward the Motel 6 and

HAMPTON — Jeremy Hampton, 60, of Morro Bay passed away on December 19, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

LINDBERG — Barry Lindberg, 64, of Paso Robles passed away on December 22, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

PRPD Investigate Multi-Vehicle Collision and Two Armed Robberies

PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles Police Department (PRPD) responded to a multicar vehicle collision on Dec. 24 and two armed robberies in Paso Robles, one on Dec. 25 and the other on Saturday, Dec. 26.

Shortly after 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24, Paso Robles Police Dispatch was notified of a multi-vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 46 near Airport Road.

Paso Robles Police, Paso Robles Emergency Services, CAL Fire, California Highway Patrol, San Luis Ambulance, Cal Trans, and Mercy Air responded to assist.

Highway 46 eastbound traffic was closed for approximately 1 hour. A total of three vehicles were involved. A Subaru, traveling west on Highway 46, crossed over the center median and collided with two vehicles traveling east on Highway 46.

Each vehicle had two occupants, and all six sustain minor to significant injuries. The driver of the Subaru had a suspended

JOHNSON — Dorothy Johnson, 84, of Atascadero passed away on December 19, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

KENNARD — Richard Kennard, 68, of Paso Robles passed away on December 20,2020. Arrangements are in care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

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DEATHS

PASO ROBLES — A Paso Robles woman died on Saturday, Dec. 19, after her Harley-Davidson motorcycle collided with a vehicle driven by a man from Santa Maria on Highway 101 north of Buellton.

According to California Highway Patrol (CHP), Nichole Grantham, 31, of Paso Robles died after suffering major injuries from a collision with a 2005 Volkswagen just before noon.

The collision occurred after the Volkswagen, driven by 73-year-old Leslie Leaney, crossed the southbound lanes of Highway 101 eastbound via Jonata Park Road and stopped briefly before entering the northbound lanes.

According to reports, after turning left onto Highway 101, Leaney proceeded northbound in the left lane but crossed over into the right lane and directly into the path of Grantham’s Harley-Davidson.

Grantham’s motorcycle collided

with the Volkswagen at an unspecified rate of speed, resulting in significant injuries. According to CHP, she was airlifted to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and later succumbed to her injuries.

Leaney was not injured nor arrested, and both individuals were wearing proper safety equipment.

The California Highway Patrol, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, and CALSTAR responded to the crash, which remains under investigation. Alcohol was not a factor, according to Rogers.

Grantham leaves behind two young boys (8 and 5). A fundraiser has been set up to help with funerals expenses and support for her boys. https://www.facebook.com/dona te/213824553635740/4042738789 088492/ CHP asks that anyone with information on the collision contact CHP Officer Steven Bennett of the Buellton Area Office (805)6885551.

KENNARD — Richard Kennard Jr, 68, of Paso Robles passed away on December 20, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

WILLIS — Patricia Willis, 70, of Los Osos passed away on December 19, 2020.

Arrangements are in care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

COLBURN — Theodore Rossevelt Colburn, 86, of Paso Robles passed away on December 19, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

ZENOBIO — Richard Andrew Zenobio, 67, of Paso Robles passed away on December 19, 2020. Arrangements are in care of KuehlNicolay Funeral Home.

HENDRY — Tanya Corrinne Hendry, 34, of Paso Robles passed away on December 21, 2020. Arrangements are in care of KuehlNicolay Funeral Home.

SANTIAGO — Margarita B. Santiago, 48, of Paso Robles passed away on December 22, 2020. Arrangements are in care of KuehlNicolay Funeral Home.

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cited for POSSESS NARCOTIC RESISTS/OBSTRUCTS PEACE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OFFICER [148(A)(1)PC], [11350(A)HS], LOCAL WARRANT BATTERY ON PEACE OFFICER/ DECEMBER 22, 2020 - MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M]; Case EMERGENCY PERSONNEL/ • 12:45— Trevor William Simmons, no. 203021 ETC [243(B)PC], VIOLATION 26, transient, was arrested • 21:33— Jeromy John Ryan, 28, PAROLE:FELONY [3056PC]; on the corner of San Luis of La Habra was arrested on the Case no. 203034 Ave. and Curbaril Ave. and corner of El Camino Real and PASO ROBLES cited for POSSESS NARCOTIC San Jacinto Ave. and cited for POLICE DEPARTMENT CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DUI ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], [11350(A)HS], LOCAL WARRANT DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT DECEMBER 21, 2020 - MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M]; Case [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 203024 • 06:16— Andrew William Gilbno. 203007 ertson, 46, of Paso Robles was DECEMBER 25, 2020 DECEMBER 23, 2020

• 01:47— Justin Wayne Knoedler, 31, of Atascadero was arrested on the corner of Salvia Ln. and Cashin Ct. and cited for DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED/ REVOKED [14601.1(A)VC], FALSE IDENTIFICATION TO SPECIFIC PEACE OFFICERS [148.9(A)PC]; Case no. 203011 • 14:00— Julia Christine Gustafson, 31, of Atascadero was arrested on San Luis Ave. and cited for LOCAL WARRANT MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M]; Case no. 203014 • 15:34— Gabriel Valanty Netz, 27, of Atascadero was arrested on the 6900 block of El Camino Real and cited for LOCAL WARRANT - MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M]; Case no. 20315 DECEMBER 24, 2020

• 11:32— Joseph Edward Pennington, 40, transient, was

• 18:04— Bryant Wesley Tucker, 44, of Atascadero was arrested on the 11000 Pamplona Way and cited for LOCAL WARRANT MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M]; Case no. 203025 DECEMBER 26, 2020

• 16:51— Cesar Now Amezcuamancillas, 40, of Atascadero was arrested on the 3000 block of El Camino Real and cited for POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)HS], MISDEMEANOR POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)HS]; Case no. 203033 DECEMBER 27, 2020

• 02:07— David James Krause, 41, of Grover Beach was arrested on the corner of Santa Lucia Rd. and Cascabel Rd. and booked for being UNDER INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11550(A)H&S], WILLFULLY

arrested on the corner of 36th and Park St. and released to another agency for RIGHT TO REIMPRISON PAROLEE [3056PC]; Case no.

202934 • 13:08— David Levi Rhinehart, 41, of Paso Robles was arrested on the corner of Creston Rd. and Grand Canyon Dr. and booked and released for SHOPLIFTING UNDER $950 [459.5(A)PC]; Case no. 202938 DECEMBER 23, 2020 • 10:16— Luis Alberto Amaroortiz, 47, of Soledad was arrested on the corner of 26th and Spring St. and was booked and released for LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M], LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/WM], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], FALSE ID TO PEACE OFFICER [148.9(A)PC]; Case no. 20-2951 DECEMBER 24, 2020

• 05:17— Minerva Contrerasgallego, 20-2977 39, of Paso Robles was arrested on SR HWY 101 and Spring St. and DECEMBER 26, 2020 booked and released for DRIVING • 05:33— Nicholas Joseph TolenUNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOtino, 22, of Paso Robles was HOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOarrested on the 1900 block of HOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC] Creston Rd. and released to • 18:32— Marciano Leongarcia, another agency for OUTSIDE 31, of Paso Robles was arrested WARRANT- FELONY [O/Won the 600 block of Spring St. F], RECEIVE OR CONCEALING and booked and released for STOLEN PROPERTY [496PC]; DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK Case no. 20-2978 IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC]; Case no.

• 22:30— Jorge Gary Cruz, 25, of 20-2966 Paso Robles was arrested on the 500 block of Chumash Ct. DECEMBER 25, 2020 and released to another agency • 01:28— Jamie Jo Wiensreid, for LOCAL WARRANT-FELONY 44, of Paso Robles was arrested [B/W-F], THREATEN CRIME WITH on SR 46E and Golden Hills and INTENT TO TERRORIZE [422PC], booked and released for DRIVING BRANDISH FIREARM OTHER UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY THAN SELF DEFENSE [417(A)(2) DRUG [23152(F)VC]; Case no.

PC]; Case no. 202987 20-2968 • 01:32— Rosendo Pradoflores, 27, DECEMBER 27, 2020 of Paso Robles was arrested on • 04:46— Jorge Rodriguez, 20, the 700 block of Creston Rd. and of Porterville was arrested on booked and released for DRIVING the 2000 block of Almendra Ct. UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOand booked and released for HOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCODISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK HOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B) IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC]; Case no.

VC]; Case no. 20-2973 202991 • 23:37— Mark Edward Omara, 64, • 10:28— Charlie Oeur, 36, of of Paso Robles was arrested on Bakersfield was arrested on the corner of Union Rd. and Jackthe corner of 3rd and Spring St. son Dr. and booked and released and released to another agency for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUfor POSSESSION OF SPECIENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], FIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DRIVING UNDER THE COMBINED [11377(A)H&S], OUTSIDE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND WARRANT- FELONY [O/W-F]; A DRUG [23152(G)VC]; Case no.

Case no. 202992

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By EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/13/2025 PUB: 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020 LEGAL CM 777 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202375 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PASO ROBLES VALET AND TRANSPORTATION, 1117 PUTTER AVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: PASO ROBLES LLC, 1117 PUTTER AVE, 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/ PASO ROBLES LLC, THOMAS P HUMPHREY, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/30/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/30/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/30/2025 PUB: 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020 LEGAL CM 778 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202417 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TONI SUE’S ALTERATIONS, 3675 MARICOPA ROAD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: TONI SUE JOHNSON, 3675 MARICOPA ROAD, 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

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By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/04/2025 PUB: 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020 LEGAL CM 779 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202385 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JSROSE, SILVER GIRL, 2540 & 2550 DRY CREEK RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: LIONS PEAK, 2540 & 2550 DRY CREEK 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/ JENNIFER SONI, LIONS PEAK, PRESIDENT, JENNIFER SONI This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/01/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 03/13/1998 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JESSICA MARIE NOLAN, 10494 CUESTA COURT, 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/ JESSICA NOLAN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/02/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/10/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/02/2025 PUB: 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020 LEGAL CM 783 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202376 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SYMMETRY IN MOTION, 7400 MORRO RD STE A, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA (CA) 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KELLY J REED DAULTON, 622 CROCKER ST, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization INDIVIDUAL 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/ KELLY J REED DAULTON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/30/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/10/2010 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/30/2025 PUB: 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020 LEGAL CM 784

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202437 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TEMPLETON LANDSCAPE COMPANY, 1386 ROSSI ROAD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: CURTIS CUSTOM SERVICE, INC., 1386 ROSSI ROAD, 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/ CURTIS CUSTOM SERVICE, INC., WHITNEY CURTIS, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/08/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/07/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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By SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/08/2025 PUB: 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020 LEGAL CM 785 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202431 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CAL COAST ELECTRIC, 3770 ARDILLA RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BRADLEY CLARK GARRISON, 3770 ARDILLA RD, 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/ BRADLEY C GARRISON, OWNER / SOLE PROPRIETOR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/07/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/16/1989 CERTIFICATION: I hereby cer-

tify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/07/2025 PUB: 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020 LEGAL CM 786 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202390 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: EL CAMINO HAND CAR WASH, 7200 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: GMS REAL ESTATE INC., 7200 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA 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/ GMS REAL ESTATE INC., SALVADOR RAMOS VP This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/01/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/01/1997 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/01/2025 PUB: 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020 LEGAL CM 787 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202447 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CRYSTAL CLEAN A1 WINDOW SERVICES, 7855 PORTOLA ROAD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CRYSTAL CLEAN A1 WINDOW SERVICES, 7855 PORTOLA ROAD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor-

rect. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ CRYSTAL CLEAN A1 WINDOW SERVICES, COREY O. BYLER, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/09/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/04/2016 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/09/2025 PUB: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07/2021 LEGAL CM 788 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202405 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MAJOR WINES, 3070 LIMESTONE WAY, SUITE C, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: MAJOR WINES, LLC, 3070 LIMESTONE WAY, SUITE C, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA 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/ MAJOR WINES, LLC, ANDREW MAJOR, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/03/2020 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.

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By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/03/2025 PUB: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07/2021 LEGAL CM 789 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202465 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MGM HOME SERVICES ELECTRICAL, 7343 EL CAMINO

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REAL SUITE 111, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: MGM HOME SERVICES, 7343 EL CAMINO REAL SUITE 111, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA 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/ MGM HOME SERVICES, MARK MILLER, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/10/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/01/2018 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/10/2025 PUB: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07/2021 LEGAL CM 790 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202403 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: RGM JUNK REMOVAL, 14805 SAN MIGUEL RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: PATRICIA ELIZABETH MORTON, 14805 SAN MIGUEL RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, RICHARD GARRETT MORTON, 14805 SAN MIGUEL RD, 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/ PATRICIA ELIZABETH MORTON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/03/2020 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.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/03/2025 PUB: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07/2021 LEGAL CM 791 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202470 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PACIFIC CAPITAL MORTGAGE, 1352 LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD STE C, LOS OSOS, CA 93402, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: PAC CAP MORTGAGE, INC, 1352 LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD STE C, LOS OSOS, CA 93402 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA 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/ PAC CAP MORTGAGE INC, KATHLEEN G BRESKA, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/11/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/30/2005 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/11/2025 PUB: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07/2021 LEGAL CM 792

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202356 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ADCI, 902 SYCAMORE CANYON ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: APLUS DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTORS, INC. 902 SYCAMORE CANYON ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA 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/ APLUS DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTORS, INC., JAMES C WHITENER, VICE-PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/24/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/01/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/24/2025 PUB: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07/2021 LEGAL CM 793

12/31/2020, 01/07/2021 LEGAL CM 795

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202464 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: COAST RIDERS INN, 9450 CASTILLO DRIVE, SAN SIMEON, CA 93452, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: COAST RIDERS INN, LLC, 63 ALTA MESA CIRCLE, MONTEREY, CA 93940 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA 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/ COAST RIDER INN, LLC, ALBERT BARRETO III, MANAGING PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/10/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/10/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/10/2025 PUB: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07/2021 LEGAL CM 794

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202484 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CENTRAL COAST MANUFACTURED HOMES, 7301 MORRO ROAD SUITE 104, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: WILD HARE LLC, 4640 EAST HIGHWAY 41, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA 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/ WILD HARE LLC, JENNIFER L. GEORGE, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/15/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/15/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/15/2025 PUB: 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07, 01/14/2021 LEGAL CM 799

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202360 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: 805 CUSTOM PROJECTS, 5041 MEADOW LARK LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: RACHAEL LEIGH FARNSWORTH, 5041 MEADOW LARK LANE, 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/ RACHAEL L. FARNSWORTH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/24/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/01/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/24/2025 PUB: 12/17, 12/24,

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202493 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ATAVIS, LLC, CAL COAST TEK, 2590 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: ATAVIS, LLC, 9400 LAUREL ROAD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA 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/ ATAVIS, LLC, JOSEPH CANNAVINO, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/16/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2018 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202372 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: INDULGE MEDIA, 231 QUARTERHORSE LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ALLISON HORWATH, 231 QUARTERHORSE LANE, 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/ ALLISON HORWATH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/30/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11-3-2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/30/2025 PUB: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07/2021 LEGAL CM 798

12/16/2025 PUB: 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07, 01/14/2021 LEGAL CM 800 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202495 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TEAM RV PAINT AND BODY CENTER, 5685 MONTEREY RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: TEAM AUTO COLLISION, LLC, 5685 MONTEREY RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA 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/ TEAM AUTO COLLISION, LLC, JAMES J WALSH, MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/16/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/01/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/16/2025 PUB: 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07, 01/14/2021 LEGAL CM 801 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NEW FILE NO. 20202494 OLD FILE NUMBER. 20190820 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S) TO BE ABANDONED: TEAM AUTO COLLISION, 5685 MONTEREY RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME WAS FILED IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 03/27/2019 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: TEAM AUTO COLLISION, LLC, 5685 MONTEREY RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.: TEAM AUTO COLLISION, LLC, JAMES J WALSH, MEMBER, LLC THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 12/16/2020 CERTIFICATION I HERBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. TOMMY GONG, COUNTY CLERK

BY SCURRENS, DEPUTY CLERK PUB: 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07, 01/14/2021 LEGAL CM 802 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202442 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BELLA TERRA FARMS, 7777 ROCKY CANYON ROAD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: DENISE STORNETTA, 7777 ROCKY CANYON ROAD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, ANTHONY STORNETTA, 7777 ROCKY CANYON ROAD, 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/ DENISE STORNETTA, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/08/2020 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.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/08/2025 PUB: 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07, 01/14/2021 LEGAL CM 805 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202490 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: REEFUR, 212 OAK MEADOW LN., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: SHAWN LEON MCMASTER, 811 WADE DR., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, JEREMY PAUL DANIEL, 212 OAK MEADOW 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/ SHAWN L. MCMASTER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/16/2020 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.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/08/2025 PUB: 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07, 01/14/2021 LEGAL CM 806 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202482 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: 805 LASER COMPANY, 5425 ENSENADA AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MITCHELL RYAN ESTRADA, 5425 ENSENADA 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/ MITCHELL ESTRADA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/15/2020 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.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/15/2025 PUB: 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07, 01/14/2021 LEGAL CM 807 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202416 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: KOCHI BBQ, 6900 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: ECR CREEK INVESTMENT, LLC, 6900 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/ ECR CREEK INVESTMENT, LLC HYEMI KO, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/04/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/23/2013 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct

copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/04/2025 PUB: 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07, 01/14/2021 LEGAL CM 808 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202421 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MID-COAST PALLET RECYCLERS, 2290 HUTTON RD., NIPOMO, CA 93444, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MARCELINO WENCE, 2205 GARDEN DR., SANTA MARIA, CA 93458 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/ MARCELINO WENCE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/04/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/28/2006 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/04/2025 PUB: 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07, 01/14/2021 LEGAL CM 809 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202475 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PREMIERE REALTY, 1545 HILLCREST DRIVE, ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: RICHARD RYAN KELLEY, 1545 HILLCREST DRIVE, ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 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/ RICHARD RYAN KELLEY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/14/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02-23-1990 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/14/2025 PUB: 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07, 01/14/2021 LEGAL CM 810 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202496 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: NICOLE MCCALL PROCESSING, 2727 BUENA VISTA DR, SUITE 109, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: NICOLE ELAINE MCCALL, 1073 HERDSMAN WAY, PASO ROBLES, 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/ NICOLE MCCALL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/16/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/14/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/16/2025 PUB: 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07, 01/14/2021 LEGAL CM 811 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202467 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SUNBURY HOUSE, 5924 SUNBURY AVE, CAMBRIA, CA 93428, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: PATRICIA BERRYHILL, 5924 SUNBURY AVE, 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/ PATRICIA BERRYHILL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/10/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12-4-2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/10/2025 PUB: 12/31/2020, 01/07, 01/14, 1/21/2021 LEGAL CM 812 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202513 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PUROCLEAN OF PASO ROBLES, 8420 EL CAMINO REAL SUITE B, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: EL PASO RESTORATION, INC., 8420 EL CAMINO REAL SUITE 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/ EL PASO RESTORATION, INC, XIUHOATL AGUIRRE, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/18/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/01/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/18/2025 PUB: 12/31/2020, 01/07, 01/14, 1/21/2021 LEGAL CM 813 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202526 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: A & M ROOFING, 3250 EL CAMINO REAL A-1, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MICHAEL ARTHUR BONILLA, 10820 COLORADO ROAD, 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/ MICHAEL ARTHUR BONILLA, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/21/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/21/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement

on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/21/2025 PUB: 12/31/2020, 01/07, 01/14, 1/21/2021 LEGAL CM 814

on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/28/2025 PUB: 12/31/2020, 01/07, 01/14, 1/21/2021 LEGAL CM 818

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202561 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BUMPER2BUMPER, 2605 THEATER DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: THOMAS MARTINEZ, 7605 SANTA YSABLE APT 19, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 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/ THOMAS MARTINEZ, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/24/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/22/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/24/2025 PUB: 12/31/2020, 01/07, 01/14, 1/21/2021 LEGAL CM 816

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202531 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: EZ1 PAINTING, 1900 BEECHWOOD DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MOKHTAR ELSAYED, 1900 BEECHWOOD DR, 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/ MOKHTAR ALSAYED, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/21/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/04/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/21/2025 PUB: 12/31/2020, 01/07, 01/14, 1/21/2021 LEGAL CM 819

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202534 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BIG HAT ENERGY GROUP, 1635 CANYON CREST LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: BIG HAT ENERGY GROUP, 1635 CANYON CREST LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA 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/ BIG HAT ENERGY GROUP, CEO GABRIELLE KESSLER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/22/2020 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.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/22/2025 PUB: 12/31/2020, 01/07, 01/14, 1/21/2021 LEGAL CM 817

MOBILEHOME LIEN SALE. Sale location: 9191 San Diego Way, Space 47, Atascadero, CA 93422 Sale date/time: February 1, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

Mobilehome description: 1985 Canyon Crest II, Decal No. LAI8889, Serial Nos. KBCASNA86150348/KBCASNB6150348, HUD Labels CAL318549/CAL318550 Lien sale on account for Joette Sunshine. Mobilehome sold in “as is” condition. Interested parties may contact Guzman Law Firm, APC at (760) 6501077 or erin@guzmanfirm. com for further information.

The successful bidder shall be responsible for all costs, fees, liens and/or penalties incurred in or associated with transferring title of the listed mobilehome into his/her/its name. In addition, the successful bidder may be liable to the State of California for any lien attached to the listed mobilehome provided for in California Health and Safety Code §18116.1. Payment in full is due immediately upon sale. No personal or business checks accepted. Sale does not include any items of personal property that may be located in or about the mobilehome at the time of sale. Sale is FOR REMOVAL ONLY Names published per Commercial Code §§7206 & 7210. View coach at 10:30 on date of sale.

12/31/20, 1/7/21 CNS-3425922# ATASCADERO NEWS PUB: 12/31/2020, 1/07/2021 LEGAL CM 804

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202566 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: C.F.F., 1449 EUREKA LANE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: WHITNEY CURTIS, 1449 EUREKA LANE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA 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/ WHITNEY CURTIS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/28/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/27/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement

LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools, and/or other misc. items Auction to close at 2pm On January 14, 2020 at www.selfstorageauction.com.

The property is stored at: El Paso Self Storage 2935 Union Rd. Paso Robles, CA 93446 NAME OF TENANT: SAVANNAH DONOVAN DENISE CAMPOVERDE CLYDE ROBBINS ROCCO MURILLO PUB: 12/31/2020, 1/7/2021 LEGAL CM 815

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WORSHIP DIRECTORY ATASCADERO BIBLE CHURCH Atas. Mall & Fwy. 101 (6225 Atas. Mall); Sunday Worship 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m.& 11 a.m.*; *kids programming available at these services; Rejoice Service 5:30 pm; Middle School ministries – Tuesdays 6:30 High School ministries– Wednesday 6:30 p.m.; Celebrate Recovery, Thursdays 7p.m.; Pastor Tom Ferrell, 466-2051; abcchurch.org.

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 SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY A New Thought Spiritual Community! Living the Consciously Awakened Life. Dr. Terry and Dr. Frank zumMallen; For information about Sunday gatherings, classes and workshops, go to: awakeningways.org or call 805 460-0762 GRACE CENTRAL COAST NORTH COUNTY CAMPUS 9325 El Bordo Avenue; Sunday Services at 9:30 and 11 a.m.; 805-543-2358; gracecentralcoast.org; Helping people find and follow Jesus.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH 238 17th St. Paso Robles; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Our Wednesday Testimony; Meeting is the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.; Reading room-same location after services & by apportionment.

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 9925 Morro Road, Atascadero; “The Church on the Hill”; An independent church committed to the teaching of God’s Word.; Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship – 11 a.m.; Evening Bible Study – 6 p.m.; Wed Prayer – 7 p.m.; Nursery care provided.; Pastor Ken Butler, Jr.; (805) 461-9197.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 535 Creston Rd., 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 Facebook Live at 10 am during Covid19 restrictions. 10 am Outdoor Modern Worship Service and music, weather & Covid19 restrictions permitting.

Masks and social distancing required. Regular schedule: When Covid restrictions are lifted. 8 a.m. Traditional Liturgical Service; 9:05 a.m.

Education and Sunday School; 10 a.m. Modern Worship Service with staffed nursery care provided; Holy Communion on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays; Pastor Russ Gordan, Interim Pastor; 8005 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero; 805-461-0340; ourhopelutheran.org.

reached many families in the area.

As I reported earlier, Coats for Kids found it necessary to distribute in a different way, and we will be reviewbarbie butz ing that in January. All in COLUMNIST all, we are appreciative of am thankful for the rain, our partners and supporteven though it wasn’t as ers who joined in our effort much as we hoped for. to provide warm apparel for However, my plants enjoyed those families in need. fresh, clean water from the Our partners included our sky instead of my hose! four north county cleaners, I hope your Christwho cleaned donated, gently mas was meaningful even used items, free of charge, though there had to be just as they have done for many changes. I talked to most of our 33 years of Bill Pluma from Toybank of distributing. Next, churches Greater Paso Robles, and he and those working with the reported that their organihomeless population joined zation distributed toys to in our distribution efforts. approximately 545 families I plan to give a complete in that area. The organizreport and list those who ers were on site at the Fairhelped as soon as we review grounds from 7 a.m. until 10 the changes we were required p.m. Of course, some of that to make due to COVID time was spent on setting up 19. We are all planning to and cleaning up the building be back in 2021, working they used. In normal times, together to provide an even when Coats for Kids partbetter delivery of our holiday nered with Toy Bank, we had event. three days for set-up, distribMeanwhile, thanks go uted on one day starting at 8 out to everyone involved a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. We this year in helping to make were out of the building by 3 Christmas a little warmer p.m. But, this year, Toy Bank and brighter for those in had to limit the number of need. people in the building at one Members of Quota Club time, so it took many more of Atascadero took it upon hours to distribute. themselves to distribute new Atascadero Loaves and hooded sweatshirts through Fishes was able to distribute Atascadero Unified School their holiday boxes of food District to children who through their regular food were identified as having a distribution method and need. They also delivered

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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 Rd., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times;; Daily MassMon-Fri 7 a.m., Sat 8 a.m.; Spanish Mass- Tues 7 p.m.; Sunday Mass times:; Saturday, 5 p.m. Vigil Mass; Sunday, 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 5 p.m.; Spanish Mass12:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.

ST. WILLIAMS CATHOLIC CHURCH 6410 Santa Lucia Rd., Atascadero; Father Edwin Limpiado, Father Martel Ramos, Priest in residence; stwilliams.org; Confession:; Sat .3 p.m. or appt.; Mass or Communion Service; M-F 8:30 a.m.; Weekend Mass Schedule; Saturday: 4:30 p.m.; Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Sp), 4:30 p.m.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ATASCADERO 11605 El Camino Real, Atascadero; Sunday Service Time: 10 a.m.; Nursery Care Provided:; 9:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.; Mid-week student ministry; PreK-12th grade Sept-April, Weds, 4 p.m.; 805-466-2566; Pastor Steve Poteete-Marshall; atascaderoumc.org.

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 513 Palma Ave., Atascadero; Sunday services: Holy Eucharist — 9 a.m., Taize — 8 p.m.; the Rev. W. Merritt Greenwood, interim director; the Rev. James Arnold, Deacon; the Rev. Jacqueline Sebro, Deacon; office 805-4660379, fax 805-466-6399; website stlukesatascadero.org; email office@ stlukesatascadero.org.

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The names have not been changed to protect the innocent. I must warn you that some of you may find the contents of the following article to be offensive and in bad taste. Others may find this true story so ridiculous that it is almost funny.

I am often asked where I get the material for these weekly interludes that you and I share. Many folks have suggested that I have a fertile imagination, while others have said I am just plain full of manure. Actually, most of my stories are based on fact and often are told to me by my friends.

This is one of those stories.

Glen and Charlotte are two of the nicest folks you would ever want to meet.

Charlotte approached me at a recent cattlemen’s meeting and said, “Lee, I have got some fresh material for you.” Keep in mind that Charlotte is a most distinguished lady. “The state is currently putting in a new road by our ranch, and in the course of watching them build the road, I noticed that the workers in their trucks always drove way around this one particular spot.”

On further investigation, Charlotte found out that on this site in 1880 stood two outhouses.

According to Charlotte, there is absolutely no visual evidence left of the two outhouses because they burned down. The outhouses could hardly be considered historical monuments, nor were they eligible for the

register of historical homes, and they were not Indian ruins. But it seems that a college group wanted to do an archaeological dig on the site to determine what people ate in 1880. Glenn had what I thought was a very logical suggestion. “My father was alive in 1880 why don’t they just ask him what he ate instead of rerouting the phone lines and everything else around the outhouses?”

During 1880, when the outhouses in question were busy making gastronomical history, a man by the name of Walter Foss was writing poetry. This far fetched story that Charlotte related to me reminded me of a favorite poem of mine written by Walter entitled “The Calf Path.” In the poem, Mr. Foss told of a wobbly calf that walked a crooked trail. In time that calf was followed by a single sheep and then a

for to-go menus. Let’s all try to help by checking the websites of our great restaurants and catering businesses.

We ordered a meal for Christmas Eve, and it was delicious. It included a beautiful pork tenderloin with an apricot-cherry sauce, two huge twice-baked potatoes, cauliflower-broccoli gratin, and fresh rolls with whipped honey butter.

There were only the two of us, so we ate leftovers all weekend. Yummy! Thanks, Dawn and Chef Seth White, for your cooking talent!

Happy New Year. Enjoy the rain if it comes!

Cheers!

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

whole flock of sheep. Eventually, that crooked calf path became a lane, a road, and then a busy thoroughfare, all following that crooked calf path. Walter wrote, “A hundred thousand men were led by one calf near three centuries dead,” “And many men wound in and out, and dodged and turned and bent about, and uttered words of righteous wrath because there was such a crooked path.”

The outhouse story reminded me of that poem written 100 years ago. I wonder if a hundred years from now, as drivers skid and maybe crash on that crooked highway if they’ll know it was because of the outhouses and the people that once sat there....or if they will really care what they ate for dinner.

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

‘The Future Is As Bright as the PROMISES of God’ 2 Peter 1:2-4 sibility to LIVE BY FAITH in God (Romans 1:17).

Our faith is based on the historical and factual statements of the Bible, which is God’s Word (Hebrews 4:12, dr. gary m. barker Matthew 4:4). In Hebrews COLUMNIST 11:1, Faith is defined as Christian who having confident assurance of believes that the the things we hope for and Bible is the Word of expect to happen. Living by God can have faith that gives faith will manifest itself with positive confidence about confident expectations about the future. The saying is true the future instead of being “Our future is as bright as troubled with worry. I have the Promises of God.” We learned by many years of really need this confidence to experience that worry never offset all the setbacks we are solves any problem but only experiencing due to the virus makes things worse. pandemic. Our confidence in Jesus clearly taught His God’s faithfulness to fulfill disciples in Matthew 6:25-34 His promises will enable us that they were not to worry to endure and overcome the about anything because problems and difficulties we their Heavenly Father would are all experiencing. provide all their needs. God Christians have the respon- takes care of the birds. His

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several gift cards for food purchases to identified families.

I know there were many other organizations and individuals offering help to those who needed it. Our north county is a very loving, caring, and giving community of people, and I’m thankful that I live here.

I know our food industry folks are having a difficult time making ends meet and are trying to come up with changes to the way they do business. One of our favorite caterers, Pacific Harvest Catering, has set up a location at 84 Gibso, #4, in Templeton and delivers wonderful to-go meals on certain days of the week. Be sure to check their website at pacificharvestcatering.com

children are worth so much more than birds, so we know He will take care of us. A disciple is to seek to promote God’s Kingdom, live righteously, and believe that God, in response to Faith, will provide everything needed. The apostle Peter told believers that they were to cast their worries on the Lord because He cares for them (1 Peter 5:7). What a great blessing it is to know for sure that the Lord cares for us in a personal way and will provide all we need as we trust in Him (Philippians 4:19). The cure for worry is believing that God will listen and answer our prayers (Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 3:10-12).

The reason we can be confident and hopeful about the future is because

the promises of God are “exceedingly GREAT and PRECIOUS” (2 Peter 1:4).

A promise is as great as the person who makes it. God is omnipotent, omniscient, true, and loving and is able “to DO exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us” (Ephesians 3:20). May I encourage you to just hope, dream, and pray about what God can and will do for you if you trust in His promises. The apostle Paul stated that God is able to do far above anything we can ask or think.

Your future will be as bright as your TRUST IN GOD. Dr. Gary Baker is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at pastor@gracebaptistpaso.org.

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back to the “Reimagination Zone” and closed with, “We remain a can-do city and a can-do county.”

Mayor Moreno of Atascadero gave updates on what the City of Atascadero has been up to this year and how it has stayed productive throughout COVID. Atascadero hosted Movies in the Park drive-in style, a virtual Brew at the Zoo, and for the holidays, a Santa’s reindeer pop-up and Trail of Lights.

Charles Paddock Zoo has been focusing on a virtual education video series with zoo tours.

“What is important to us as a council of the city is to hear from our constituents and our businesses owners,” said Moreno, “We are having a series of public meetings scheduled early 2021, January thru February so that members of the community are going to have the opportunity to attend and have their voices heard about their funds and about how these funds should be invested in their community.”

Monica Gibbs, Area Director of External Affairs at AT&T overseeing SLO, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Kern counties, gave a presentation on workplace diversity.

John Laird, newly elected California State Senator District 17, provided opening remarks. He said he looked forward to giving SLO County a voice in Sacramento.

Maria Kelly, Interim Executive Director of EVC, and Loreli Cappel, EVC Senior Project Director, gave a presentation on the economic state of North County.

They brought up the top three industries for the county: restaurants, support activities for crop production, and beverage manufacturing.

However, it was mentioned that a loss in water would be resulting in a loss of agriculture in our region.

Dan Baum, the founder of Shutterfly and a digital start-up leader, was the keynote speaker.

Baum lives in Templeton and founded Outback Internet, which came from the need for reliable and fast internet in the Central Coasts’ rural communities.

From the start of the COVID pandemic, Baum helped Thomas Hill Organics get online with a new ordering system to help them through the first shut down. Like many restaurants in Paso, Thomas Hill Organics is a destination restaurant catering to tourists and has no previous online ordering experience or new travel restrictions.

Thomas Hill changed by rethinking how their menu would look — changed to drive up family meals to be picked up by apt. Serves locals and offers high-quality food at a lower price point.

During this time, Baum’s tips for businesses are their online presence here to stay, leverage analytics to better understand what customers want, enable work from home when appropriate, and engage out-of-town clients with virtual experiences.

To find more events or stay connected to the community, visit the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce website at pasorobleschamber.com.

College and Cal Poly before being offered a job at Cal Tech Chemical.

In 1977 Farm Supply purchased Cal Tech Chemical, and Ryan went to work for them at the old 1108 Paso Robles Street location.

And that is where Ryan’s history with Farm Supply begins.

Ryan has seen Farm Supply adapt with the times, going from selling bulk fertilizer to now catering more to the retail sides of businesses.

He witnesses Paso Robles evolve from grain farmland to vineyards.

Hayes will be stepping in Ryan’s place as the new branch manager come Jan. 1, 2021.

“He’s mentored me with his integrity the most-and his patience and his compassion towards other people has rubbed off on me,” Hayes explained.

It is clear that Ryan has made an impact on his employees. He is, in many ways, the heart and soul of the company.

Hayes has been with Farm Supply for nearly 30 years, and Ryan has been with her every step of the way.

“He treats us like his family, and he has his own family. We’re a close-knit bunch here-He is such a special person in so many ways,” said Hayes.

Ryan says he will miss the people the most when he leaves, “My wife Nancy asked me the other day, ‘Who are you going to talk to?’”

But with four grown children and four grandchildren, plus his cattle, Ryan will be most likely stay entertained.

Spending time at home and with his family is what Ryan is ready for. While sharing photos of his grandchildren, you could see the pure pride and joy he has for Ruby, Tatum, Willa, and of course, his little grandson Noel.

Most of all, he can’t wait to spend time with his wife Nancy and keep adding to their 46 (he’s pretty sure) years of marriage!

“It’s been fun. Such a great business to work for. They support us so much in so many ways. A very family-oriented company,” said Ryan, “My first boss until a few years ago was Jim Brabeck; he was the one who hired me. Just a wonderful guy to work for almost 40 years.”

Although Hayes isn’t ready to let Ryan go, she is overjoyed for him.

“He is a true American. He is all about that stuff, American and the values and family and a very traditional person. And I am too-we relate to each other that way. I think that’s why we get along so well,” Hayes said.

Ryan will make the transition from the manager and Farm Supply Noel Ryan (above) Retires from Farm Supply after nearly 30 years of service. The community came together member for over forty years to the role of a customer. But needless on Dec. 31 to pay tribute to Ryan after his many years of service to the community and presented him a to say, Ryan will always be a Farm Supply family member. branded sign from local ranches and farmers. Photos by Camille DeVaul

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one-inch 180-pound redshirt senior brought in 10 catches for 208 yards against New Mexico, the eighth-most in a single game in school history.

The former Bearcat also added a touchdown, and the Spartans rolled to 2-0 with a 38-21 victory.

Gaither recorded three more touchdowns over the next three games as the Spartans began to enter the media discussions as one of the only remaining undefeated teams. The stage was set on Dec. 11 as SJSU faced off against undefeated Nevada in a nationally televised game on Fox. In a game that featured several Central Coast stars, it was Gaither who shone the brightest with seven catches for 156 yards in a tremendous come-from-behind victory.

The Wolfpack jumped out to a 20-7 lead at halftime but were held scoreless by the Spartan defense in the second half as the offense caught fire, scoring 23 points. SJSU punched their ticket to the Mountain West Championship game with the 30-20 victory.

Two weeks ago, on Dec. 19, the Spartans played Boise State for the Mountain West Championship and remained undefeated, rolling to a 34-20. SJSU’s offense was too potent through the air. Gaither finished with five catches for 98 yards while his partner on the other side, Tre Walker,

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Stroud joined the Chamber team back in October of this year, but due to the pandemic and continued restrictions, the Chamber is just now announcing her arrival.

Gina Fitzpatrick, President/CEO, said, “Danna brings an extensive knowledge of our community. She knows the key players! Her enthusiasm for a thriving economy and commitment to keeping Paso strong will be evident in her efforts.”

finished with seven catches for 137 yards and a touchdown to lead the way.

This Thursday, the Spartans have a chance at history and perfection in what has been the best season in school history. SJSU is 7-0 and has won each of their games by double digits, but Ball State (6-1), the MAC Champions, stand in their way.

On Dec. 15, the Mountain West revealed their All-Conference teams, and Gaither earned Firstteam honors. With just one game remaining for the redshirt senior, he needs 88 yards to make this season his most prolific in terms of yards, albeit his 812 yards in 2019 came in 12 games, not eight.

The former Bearcat is currently second all-time in touchdowns at SJSU with 18, fourth all-time in yards with 2,227, and 11th in career receptions at 135.

The Ball State Cardinals have never won a bowl game in nine tries but are also looking for their best season since 1978. Like the Spartans, the Cardinals have a talented receiving core and should sling the ball around the yard all afternoon as their star running back, Caleb Huntley, has opted out of the Arizona Bowl.

Fans of college football, offense, or local boys playing on the big screen should tune in to CBS on Thursday morning for what has all the makings of a fun bowl game. Check local listings for details.

Throughout her career, Stroud has advocated for change and helped frame policy and legislative issues at local and state levels.

Stroud’s position at the Chamber was created after a survey of chamber members concluded a need for increased advocacy efforts.

“Advocacy is of high importance to the Chamber, and it has always been my intention to hire a dedicated government affairs liaison to work on behalf of our business community. Throughout this pandemic, this need became even

Top left, Gaither scampers for a touchdown in high school. Top right, Gaither looks to break a tackle against Atascadero. Bottom right, Gaither tries to stay up. Photos by Nic Mattson Bottom left, Gaither scores a touchdown for the San Jose State Spartans.

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more apparent, and multiple conversations and surveys have shown this was the opportune time to move ahead.

Danna and I have had an exceptional working relationship over the years, and I jumped on the opportunity to bring her on board,” Fitzpatrick said.

With Stroud’s new position, she will analyze and advise on local, regional, and state issues relevant to the Paso Robles business community.

“Danna will develop communication channels that inform businesses about policy matters which may affect them.

She will focus on local regulations, economic crisis response and represent our Chamber members at local, state, and national levels,” said Fitzpatrick.

When asked how Stroud will benefit the Chamber, Fitzpatrick replied, “It is imperative that one dedicated individual monitors issues and potential regulations, along with ongoing changes and guidelines. This will not only benefit the Chamber and its members, but the community as a whole as the Chamber continues to be the voice of business.”

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American Riviera Bank.........................................A1 American West Tire And Auto............................A15 Arcadian Gardens................................................A16 Atascadero Jewelry and Loan................................A4 Coast Electronics...................................................A3 El Camino Homeless Shelter (ECHO)..................A6 Estrella Warbirds Museum....................................A6 Filipponi & Thompson Drilling Inc....................A12

Five Star Rain Gutters.........................................A16 Friends Of The Paso Robles Library ....................A6 Hamons Overhead Door.....................................A16 Malik Real Estate Group................................ A2, A3 Matt’s Smog.........................................................A15 Megan’s Organic Market.......................................A4 Michael Frederick Paving....................................A16 Michael’s Optical...................................................A4

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DISTRICT 1 SUPERVISOR JOHN PESCHONG (805) 781-4491 jpeschong@co.slo.ca.us DISTRICT 5 SUPERVISOR DEBBIE ARNOLD (805) 781-4339 darnold@co.slo.ca.us

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Mike Howe’s Automotive....................................A15 Moose Lawn & Landscape...................................A16 Nautical Cowboy.................................................A16 Nick’s Barber Shop & Hair Design........................A4 Pippen Real Estate.................................................A4 Redwings Horse Sanctuary...................................A6 Reverse Mortgage Specialist ...............................A16 Sierra Pacific Materials........................................A16

Sligh Cabinets......................................................A16 SLO Food Bank......................................................A6 Solarponics..........................................................A16 T-Mobile..............................................................A13 Woods Humane Society........................................A4