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GIVING SEASON

PRPD and Recreation Services Present Super Stocking Drive-Thru Giveaway

The Paso Robles Police Department hands out over 300 stockings during its Super Stocking Drive-Thru Giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 5, with help from City of Paso Robles Recreation Services elves at Centennial Park.

Photos by Brian Williams

By CAMILLE DeVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com PASO ROBLES — Elves from the Paso Robles Police Department and the City of Paso Robles Recreation Services handed out over 300 stockings full of toys during the Super Stocking Drive-Thru Giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 5.

Vehicles filled with excited children and parents drove through the “Holiday Candyland” set up at the Centennial Park

parking lot starting at noon for a safe holiday drive-thru celebration in place of the annual Santa Sleigh event.

Lynda Plescia, Recreation Services Manager, said, “Usually Santa comes out in his sled to Centennial, to Sherwood and Oak Park and this year in order to reduce gathering and make sure that people are socially distanced, they felt that it was best that Santa didn’t come out in person.”

To make things as normal and safe as possible for children, the Super Stocking

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winter break.”

Kits included frisbees, sidewalk chalk, and a link to free online movement classes just for kids from local CaliKids fitness instructors.

Santa Specs were included in the children’s kits as well. The lenses in the Santa Specs magically transform Christmas lights into mini-holiday images, undoubtedly entertaining for all ages.

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Aliens Off The Hook

By CONNOR ALLEN connor@pasoroblespress.com

Señor Sancho’s: Business Struggles May Cause the 30-Year-Old Icon to Close

By CAMILLE DeVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com PASO ROBLES — For the last 30 years, Señor Sancho’s has been a long-standing Paso Robles icon.

It is well known for its margaritas and “buckets of Coronas.” It is where the community has spent numerous birthdays and Mother’s Day Brunch.

Señor Sancho’s is where Paso Roblans go and make memories.

But, like many restaurants in the county, Sancho’s is struggling. And come January, they may have to

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Stocking donations were anonymous but were received from generous community members.

The drive-thru event is part of the Recreation Services Paso Play on Wheels program.

The program is made possible by the Recreation Enhances Community (REC) Foundation, Paso Pediatric Dental, the City of Paso Robles, and CaliKids Fitness.

Recreation Services had its elves handing out recess kits to “help kids stay active and healthy while distance learning during

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Story behind the monolith on Pine Mountain

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Drive-Thru Giveaway was created.

The parking lot at Centennial Park was turned into a holiday Candyland with the Grinch and a dancing Christmas Tree to keep children entertained as they waited.

“Every family that pulled up had smiles on their faces,” said Heather Stephenson, Paso Robles City Recreation Services Coordinator.

The recreation department stuffed over 300 stockings with toys donated by several local sponsors.

ATASCADERO — Dec. 2 was the day Atascadero officially entered the national lexicon thanks to the installation of a giant steel monolith at the summit of Pine Mountain.

With its origin, a mystery, the internet, and its 7 billion detectives went to work guessing who, what and why this monolith appeared and turned the town forever into a Final Jeopardy answer.

Many speculated that the mystery object with a mesmerizing metal shimmer had to be the work of some major production company or movie studio preparing for a worldwide release.

While those that thought it was a marketing stunt bickered over what movie was coming out next, others pondered if it might have been planted here but our very own space invaders.

For 12 hours, though, Atascadero was the place to be in America. The next morning, tourists from Fresno, Visalia, Ventura, and many areas in the county ventured to the top of the Pine Mountain to see the San Lucia Mountain’s reflection in the shine of the steel. Instead, they found some exposed rebar and a hole in the ground where the monument once stood.

However, unlike its appearance, a video of a group of teens tearing it down removed all

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doubt as to if the aliens had returned for their mystery item. For a day, the City sat still, almost unsure how to react to a group of guys coming into their town and removing something that many had claimed as theirs.

Saturday morning, the 10-foot tall, 18-inch wide steel object was resurrected in its place, this time cemented into the ground with its architects ready to come forward.

It was not aliens, Steven Spielberg or Banksy.

Instead, the work of two local North County men and the help of one of their cousins from Pleasanton.

Travis Kenney, who graduated from Atascadero High School in 1990, and Wade Mckenzie, who graduated from Paso Robles in 1989, are the master architects behind the monolith, first reported by Yourtango.com.

“We all saw the first one in Utah, and Wade is really into art,” Kenney said. “We’re fabricators, both of us, and he [Wade] has a steel construction business. We are avid hikers, avid mountain bikers, we love our community, we were raised here, and it was really cool to see people out and about in Utah during these hard times that we have going on.”

The structure was erected as a guerilla-style piece of art and has stood, stoic and symbolic, shining bright representing the hope that it has brought to a small town struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic together.

Inspired by the 1968 Stanley Kubrick film “2001: A Space Odyssey,” the two men, with the help of Kenney’s father, Randall, and cousin,

COVID-19 UPDATE

SLO County Formally Requests Removal from Southern California Region Supervisors approve letter asking for Central Coast Region to be formed

By BRIAN WILLIAMS brian@pasoroblespress.com

Jared, put the first monolith up Tuesday in the middle of the night, intending to take it down in a few days later if it didn’t first end up in a frat house.

“Then we saw that absolutely crazy way that it was brought down,” Kenney said.

The City seemingly mourned along with Kenney and Mckenzie at the bizarre disap-

SAN LUIS OBISPO — The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved submitting a letter to the state asking for the formation of a Central Coast region that would include SLO, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties in the regional stay-at-home order.

The letter requests that the

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The ‘monolith’ sits atop Pine Mountain in Atascadero. Photo by Hayley Mattson

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Decorated Christmas Tree with Gifts Galore Fundraising Event A benefit of downtown merchants and Paso Robles Main Street Association STAFF REPORT PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association has kicked off its first-ever Christmas tree fundraising event to support local downtown merchants and the Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association.

This event is part of a new “Love Local Now — Enjoy Local Later.” The campaign will be an ongoing movement in support of small businesses.

Kahunas Surf, in downtown Paso Robles, has generously donated and decorated a beautiful tree for display in the front of their store. Local merchants are

generously donating gifts to be featured on and under the tree. Gifts and packages include kid’s gifts, birthday packages, spa packages, restaurant certificates, wines, interior design packages, and so much more. The holiday Christmas tree packed with gifts galore is valued at over $2,000.

“My heart is full by the generous donations we have already received from local business. We are so lucky to belong to such an incredible community. Together we are PasoStrong,” Derek Bettencourt, Main Street Board President.

Get Involved and Participate: During the month of December, Main Street will be posting the gifts featured on and under the tree on its Facebook page. People can also visit Kahunas Surf in Downtown Paso Robles to see the tree and gifts displayed.

• For each ticket purchased, a number

will be assigned.

• To purchase your tickets, direct message Main Street on its Facebook page at facebook.com/pasoroblesdowntown or visit pasoroblesdowntown.org — click on the “Donate” button — make your purchase — comment “tree fundraiser.”

Drawing will be chosen by a random number generator.

Payments: Payments will be accepted via PayPal at: pasoroblesdowntown.org.

Winning Participant: On Dec. 23, Main Street will Facebook live the drawing and announce the winner. The tree and all gifts will need to be picked up by Dec. 24. Call to make arrangements at 805-238-4103.

Proceeds: All proceeds will go toward helping Paso Robles Downtown Main Street

EDUCATION

PRJUSD: Extends Winter Break; Spring Semester to start Jan. 11

STAFF REPORT PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles Joint Unified School District is adjusting its calendar, moving the start of the Spring semester to Jan. 11 and extending the Winter Break a week.

PRJUSD will extend the winter break to three weeks — Dec. 21-Jan. 8. The first day of school for the Spring semester for all students will be Jan. 11, 2021.

“This extended Winter Break should allow for appropriate quarantine time after the holiday season, and hopefully, support the increased possibility to return to in-person school,” stated a press release issued on Friday, Nov. 20.

PRJUSD Superintendent Curty Dubost decided in consultation with trustees and county officials. The District will be seeking ratification of the calendar change from the School Board on Dec. 15.

“Paso Robles Joint Unified School District remains dedicated to the safe return of both students and staff to our campuses. We believe that in-person instruction for all students is necessary and vital for the success of the District.

Therefore we are adjusting our school calendar for January 2021,” the release stated.

The move was made following a surge in COVID-19 cases across the state that led to San Luis Obispo County being moved back into the Purple Tier on Nov. 16.

Additionally, for the first time since the pandemic began, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued a travel advisory asking

those arriving in California from other states or countries, including returning California residents, to self-isolate for 14 days. Oregon and Washington issued the same advisory. The quarantine does not apply to those who travel for essential work. Governor’s Advisory: https://www.gov.ca.gov/.../california-oregon-washington.../ All elementary schools will continue with both in-person and distance learning options.

Middle and high schools will reopen for in-person services if the District has clearance from SLO County Public Health and has been in the Red Tier for 14 days.

“We will continue to keep parents and families updated about our county COVID19 status and the impact on reopening our secondary schools,” the press release stated.

For additional information: https://sites.google.com/pasoschools.org/reopen.

Association further its work in the community.

For more information, email info@ pasoroblesdowntown.org or call 805-2384103 or visit pasoroblesdowntown.org.

Main Street is an alliance of merchants, business owners, stakeholders and

community members committed to preserving and bolstering a thriving downtown. After 32 years of operation, Main Street continues its mission to restore, promote and enhance the economic vitality and unique historical value of the Paso Robles Downtown.

TRAFFIC SAFETY

Paso Robles Police Department Receives $13,600 Grant Will be used to battle alcohol-related harm STAFF REPORT PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Police Department announced Wednesday, Dec. 2, that it was awarded a $13,600 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and will be administered by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to battle alcohol-related harm.

“This is important to the city in order to increase protection for youth,” Cmdr. Caleb Davis said.

The grant aims to reduce alcohol availability to minors and reduce

alcohol-related crime through multiple enforcement, educational, and prevention programs conducted by local law enforcement officers.

A portion of the grant funds will be used for holiday enforcement efforts. Through the grant, programs funded include Minor Decoy and Shoulder Tap Decoy operations and Informed Merchants Preventing Alcohol-Related Crime Tendency (IMPACT) inspections.

The grants strengthen local law enforcement efforts by combining the resources of local police officers and ABC agents. ABC agents have expertise in alcoholic beverage laws and can help communities reduce alcohol-related problems.

“The program helps to improve the quality of life in neighbor-

hoods by addressing alcohol-related concerns,” said ABC Director Eric Hirata.

The funds will be used to reduce the number of alcoholic beverage sales to minors, obviously intoxicated patrons, illegal solicitations of alcohol, and other criminal activities such as the sale and possession of illegal drugs.

ABC protects communities through education, prevention, and enforcement programs designed to increase compliance with California’s alcoholic beverage laws.

ABC encourages licensees to sign up for ABC’s Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs (LEAD) training free of charge.

Licensees and their employees can now take the training online.

They can also sign-up for training in person in a classroom setting.

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Paso Robles Joint Unified School District was one of 19 to receive the JUSTIN and Landmark Community Grants.

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The Wonderful Company Announces Recipients of Over $500K in Relief Funding to Calif. Wine Regions Paso Robles Unified School District among 19 grantees chosen in Sonoma and San Luis Obispo counties STAFF REPORT LOS ANGELES — The Wonderful Company, which is dedicated to harvesting health around the world, announced Monday, Nov. 23, that the JUSTIN and Landmark Community Grants programs have chosen 19 nonprofit organizations and schools in the San Luis Obispo and Sonoma counties, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin and Paso Robles Unified School District, to receive funding from its COVID-19 and fire relief fund of over $500,000 in grants.

Stewart and Lynda Resnick established a $1 million COVID19 relief fund in August to support local programs, services, and resources in California’s Central Valley.

In October, the relief fund was expanded by over $500,000 to assist those specifically in the San Luis Obispo and Sonoma Counties who have been affected

by COVID-19 and the Califor-

nia wildfires. Nonprofit organizations and schools that demonstrate community impact were eligible to apply for funding.

Andy Anzaldo, Chief Operating Officer of Philanthropy at The Wonderful Company, said, “On behalf of The Wonderful Company and Lynda and Stewart Resnick, we are grateful to organizations who have been working tirelessly to assist their communities and front-line workers. The COVID-19 pandemic followed by the devastating California wildfires has put a tremendous amount of stress on these communities and we are honored to help these organizations so they can continue their efforts we desperately need during this time.”

Paso Robles High School science teacher Jon-Paul Ewing plans to use a portion of the grant money provided to the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District to assist with educational services within his department.

“The Bearcat Science Department is thrilled to receive extra funds to help make lab activities more accessible to our students.

Electronic balances, portable sinks, and micropipettes will assist our teachers as we plan for our return to school following the pandemic.”

Since their launch in 2013 and

2014, the JUSTIN and Landmark Community Grants programs have been supporting local organizations that strive to make their communities a better place to live and work.

This year, Wonderful has significantly expanded the scope and funding of these existing programs as a part of a proactive and concerted company-wide fight against COVID-19.

Each year, The Wonderful Company invests millions of dollars in far-reaching community development, education, and health and wellness programs across the Central Valley and beyond, with the goal of enriching and enhancing the lives of our employees who live there.

“2020 has been a tough year for all of us. Together we’re weathering a global pandemic, distance learning while schools stay closed, multiple fires and evacuations, and deep racial and political divisions.

This is certainly a season of hardship for Sonoma County families,” said Jennifer Weiss, Chief Executive Officer at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin. “Funding from the Landmark Community Grants program will help us provide a safe place for kids to learn and grow during such a difficult year, and we are incredibly grateful.”

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Lights of Hope Continue to Shine Due to Efforts of CSC

By CAMILLE DeVAUL PASO ROBLES — This year marks the 9th annual Lights of Hope in Paso Robles Park.

So far, over $40,000 has been raised through Lights of Hope. They have almost reached their goal of $50,000.

Money from Lights of Hope funds services provided by the nonprofit Cancer Support Community (CSC) California Central Coast. They support cancer patients all over the Central Coast, including South Monterey County.

While CSC is doing well with its Lights of Hope fundraiser, it is short $100,000 for the year. Because of COVID-19, the organization had to cancel one fundraiser and have another virtually.

With the holiday season here, so is the season of giving. Many have been affected financially by the pandemic’s continuous aftermath and cannot give to their favorite charities.

Shannon D’Acquisto, executive director of CSC, explains, “It’s been a terrible year for everybody, but particularly hard on nonprofits because the people that we’re used to being able to be charitable have

been impacted as well, so their charitability has been down.”

D’Acquisto continued, “We tend to rely heavily on donated dollars from wine industry people, from people who rely on tourism dollars, from the wedding industry, we get a lot of support from those avenues, and those guys have all been impacted, so we’ve tried to be careful about not overtaxing our donors.”

But despite the hardships seen throughout this year, 15 out of the 18 trees have been lit in the park.

“We do have a very sweet community that we get to keep our doors open because of so many generous people,” said D’Acquisto.

Just a few 2020 sponsors include Niner Wine Estates, Coastal Radiation Oncology, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, J Dusi Wines, and Radiology Associates.

Of course, there is still time to donate and help light up a tree in the park.

Those hoping to donate can do so by donating any amount they can or by sponsoring a tree at the following levels: • Bulb — $10 • Branch — $100 • Limb — $500 • Small Tree — $2,500 • Large Tree — $5,000

Trees are lit in the park from Friday, Nov. 27 to Feb. 21, 2021.

Although the CSC wasn’t permitted to have its annual lighting ceremony in the park, the trees are lit and still hold the same meaning.

“The nice thing for us is that we feel like we at least get to contribute a little bit of joy by lighting the trees even though we didn’t get to have the party,” said D’Acquisto.

Paso Robles Police Department has been raising money for its annual No Shave November fundraiser.

This year they are raising funds for Andrea, who works in their records department.

Andrea was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and asked for part of the funds to be donated to CSC. “That caught me off guard. I thought it was the most beautiful thing,” said D’Acquisto.

CSC offers free non-medical and psycho-social services to cancer patients and their families.

“It’s so stressful right now to be diagnosed with cancer in the middle of a pandemic,” said D’Acquisto. “And we’re one of the very, very few organizations in the county that are addressing the social and emotional side of a cancer diagnosis.”

Almost all of CSC’s services are now offered

virtually. There are free wigs, hats, masks, and hand sanitizer available by appointment at its location in Templeton.

“That’s one of the things we always say is cancer doesn’t take time off just for COVID,” said D’Acquisto.

Visit cscslo.org/Support-Our-Work/ Lights-of-Hope to learn more about Cancer Support Community and to donate to Lights of Hope.

CSC is now accepting applications for Laura’s Legacy Scholarship. Three high school graduates impacted by cancer, either themselves or a family member, can earn apply on the CSC website at cscslo.org/Get-Support/ Lauras-Legacy-Scholarship.

ECHO Raises Record $96K in Virtual Turkey Trot ATASCADERO — The El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) held its second annual Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving and raised $96,900 thanks to generous donations from community members, businesses, and a full match from the B Loved Foundation.

The Turkey Trot, which was forced to run virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ran from Nov. 15-29 and encouraged runners to dress up in costume and take pictures for the event, raising money for those in need in North County.

“We were super nervous going into it because we have a budgeted amount that we anticipated bringing in, and we base our operating budget based on what we bring in,” ECHO President Wendy Lewis

said. “Last year was our first year, and it was pretty amazing. We didn’t know what to expect, but we had almost 400 people show up and had raised around $16,000, and it had such a special spirit. There is something so magical about coming out on Thanksgiving morning and giving back and being part of an event that supports people who have less than you.”

After raising $16,000 last year, a local foundation, B Loved, offered to match the amount raised, bringing the total to $32,000.

This year, forced to move virtual, and with everyone collectively hurting from the business closures and shutdowns, ECHO worried what success its fundraiser might have but kept their faith in the community.

Within just a few weeks, that faith was rewarded.

The virtual Turkey Trot brought in 15 local business sponsors that

contributed $25,000 to ECHO, while community donations raised $23,450 for a total of $48,450 raised in two weeks.

Going into the fundraiser, ECHO knew that the B Loved Foundation was again interested in matching a portion of the money raised but didn’t imagine they would match the entire amount, which brought the total amount raised to $96,900.

“When we totaled on Monday, we were pretty amazed. We raised $48,450. It literally moved me to tears because it is so important,” Lewis said. “It couldn’t have come at a better time because we didn’t know at this time last year that we were going to be opening up a second shelter in Paso Robles; that wasn’t even on the radar. We also didn’t know that we were going to be absorbing the winter emergency center in Atascadero either. So we

Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles Honors Donors

The Lofts at the Paso Market Walk made a donation to the Cancer Support Community.

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CHARITY

The El Camino Homeless Organization raises a record $96,000 from its Virtual Turkey Trot Nov. 15-19. Photos courtesy of ECHO

took on this extra work as just a leap of faith in our community, and it is just amazing.”

The money raised from the virtual Turkey Trot will go a long way in helping ECHO cover its costs and potentially lead to more programming and staff.

The 15 business sponsors that made donations to help ECHO this Thanksgiving were the B Loved Foundation, Pacific Premier Bank, Derby Wine Estates, Howard

Products Inc., Don, and Elaine Witmer, San Luis Obispo County, Twin Cities Community Hospital, MAC Painting Solarponics, Community West Bank Speciality Construction Inc., Steve Schmidt Topsoil Inc., Atascadero 76, Gerbers Auto Services, Heart to Heart Real Estate, KSBY and Dimes Media.

For those interested in donating but missed the virtual Trot, donations are always accepted at echoshelter.org/donate.

By BILL PLUMA PASO ROBLES — Carrillo Automotive recently held a small reception for representatives from several groups who donated to the Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles.

Many new supporters came forward to help. Among the groups represented were the American Legion Riders Chapter 50, who donated $1,000, Late Night Cruizers car club, who donated $1,000, Carrillo Automotive, who donated $1,000, and Rainshadow Coffee Roasting Company. The car club provided a steak taco dinner.

This year has presented a challenge for all nonprofits and the Toy Bank is no exception. Without the help of these groups and others, such as the Meadow Muffin Golf Classic, it would be nearly impossible to meet the increased need caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

More than 550 families from Paso Robles and surrounding areas will have a more joyful Christmas thanks to these community members’ generosity.

This year, the Toy Bank is holding the 26th Day of Giving.

Procedures will be different, but a reduced number of volunteers will be serving more children than ever. Despite the limitations, the Toy Bank will be able to keep the spirit of the holiday alive.

CONTRIBUTION

Templeton Recreation Department Receives Over $16K Donation from Templeton Recreation Foundation STAFF REPORT TEMPLETON — The Templeton Recreation Foundation presented a $16,361.80 check to the Templeton Community Services District Recreation Department on Tuesday, Nov. 24.

TRF’s donation was made possible due to its drive-thru barbecue fundraiser held on Sept. 26.

TRF, a nonprofit formed to benefit the Templeton Community Services District’s Recreation Department’s parks, facilities and programs, organized the fundraiser in response to the financial challenges being experienced by the Templeton Recreation Department as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Statewide restrictions on group recreational activities temporarily ended Templeton’s youth sports programs that generate a significant amount of the revenue used to support the Recreation Department. Until regular youth sports leagues are allowed to resume, Temple-

ton Recreation is offering alternative sports activities that are helping to keep the doors open along with donations from local individuals and organizations.

Upon presenting the donation to Templeton CSD Recreation Supervisor Melissa Johnson, TRF President Janice Burch stated, “We couldn’t be happier to be a part of keeping our Templeton Recreation Department open and supporting our local youth and their families.”

TRF also thanked the following Keeping the Dream Drive-Thru BBQ sponsors for their generous support: • Templeton Market and Deli • Jimmy’s BBQ • Weyrick Lumber Company • First American Title Company • Rykal-LaBrea and Associates • Mid-State Solid Waste People can donate to the Templeton REC Foundation to assist the Templeton Recreation Department. Checks may be mailed to

Pictured left to right are Templeton Recreation Foundation Vice-President Dede Davis, TRF Treasurer Natalie Klock, Templeton Community Services District Recreation Department Supervisor Melissa Johnson, TRF Director-Secretary Laurie Ion, TRF President Janice Burch, and TRF Director Stacy Sanders. Templeton Recreation Foundation presented a ceremonial check for over $16,000 to the TCSD Recreation Department on Tuesday, Nov. 24.

Photo courtesy of Templeton Recreation Foundation

The Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles honored the several groups who donated, including the American Legion Riders Chapter 50 and the Late Night Cruizers Car Club. Photo courtesy of Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles

the Templeton REC Foundation at P.O. Box 1423, Templeton, CA 93465.

For more information, contact TRF Director Laurie Ion via email at ion@templetoncsd. org or TRF President Janice Burch via email at janiceburch@outlook.com.

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CIF Says Competition Start Dates for HS Athletics on Hold the governing body for high school sports, announced Tuesday, Dec. 1, that it made changes to the start of practice and competition.

The California Department of Public Health was expected to issue updated youth sports guidance that would allow high school athletics STAFF REPORT to begin full practice and competition this month.

SACRAMENTO — The CaliDue to the continued surge in fornia Interscholastic Federation, COVID-19 infections, CDHP

has postponed the issuance of its updated youth sports guidance.

CIF does not expect the CDPH will issue any guidance allowing for schools to return to full practice and competition until after Jan. 1, 2021, at the earliest. Thus, all full practice and competition start dates are officially on hold until updated guidance is issued.

To provide the 10 CIF Sections, its 1,605 member schools, and

more than 800,000 student-athletes the best opportunity to compete in Season 1 Sports, once allowed by the CDPH and local county offices of public health, the CIF State Office is removing all Regional and State Championship events from the Season 1 Sports calendar.

By canceling Regional and State Championship events, more student-athletes will have the

opportunity to participate in a longer season, rather than a truncated season with Regional and State post-season play for a limited number of schools.

Additionally, boys volleyball will be moved to Season 2 to avoid losing a second full season, and an updated Season 2 calendar to include boys volleyball will be posted in January.

The CIF is confident this deci-

sion was necessary and reasonable for its member schools, student-athletes, and school communities in light of the current statewide crisis.

This revision to the CIF State 2020-21 Season 1 Sports calendar offers its Sections and Leagues the flexibility and needed time to plan the return to practice and competition once updated guidance is provided by the CDPH.

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Panel: Homelessness in SLO County a ‘Humanitarian Crisis’ Nonprofit leaders say it’s going to get worse due to fallout from pandemic

By BRIAN WILLIAMS SAN LUIS OBISPO — The leaders of three San Luis Obispo County homeless services providers called the County’s current situation a “humanitarian crisis” and are bracing for a “tidal wave” in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wendy Lewis, president and CEO of El Camino Homeless Organization, Grace McIntosh, deputy director of Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, and Janna Nichols, executive director of 5Cities Homeless Coalition were on the Expert Panel: Homelessness in SLO County 2020 organized by the League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County.

LWVSLO co-President Cindy Marie Absey introduced the panel. Morro Bay City Councilmember Marlys McPherson moderated the discussion.

“You hear homeless crisis so often, and I really look at it as a humanitarian crisis,” Lewis said. “These are people in our community that need help, a different type of help depending on their story and the path they are now on. It’s not hopeless.

Last year, 60% of the people being served at ECHO Atascadero found housing, Lewis said.

“The other thing, a lot of people see it as this huge crisis, and it’s hopeless, and all of us in homeless services know that people with the right resources get housed,” Lewis said. “It just takes different pieces put together with that person doing some hard work with our support to get into housing.”

At the top of the event, panelists thanked the SLO County League of Women Voters chapter for organizing it and then dove right into a matter-of-face discussion.

“One of the things I think is most needed is education, which this is providing,” Lewis said. “We in homeless services hear so many different ideas of what people think are happening. The reality is somewhat

quite different.”

ECHO Atascadero operates an overnight 50-bed shelter for families and individuals who have become homeless in North County. Through the 90-day congregate program, clients are provided case management services to secure a job and find permanent and sustainable housing.

The First Step homeless shelter in Paso Robles is on the verge of opening its doors and will include the same services but will be offered in a non-congregate or apartment-style setting.

According to the latest Point in Time Count, 74 percent of the counted people were born and raised in the County, Lewis said.

The count is conducted every two years on one day in January. The survey in 2019 found 1,483 homeless persons throughout SLO County, an increase over the 2017 census, which counted 1,125 homeless persons, according to the San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services.

The census is intended to provide a snapshot of the population at a single point in time. Key findings from the 2019 report include: • 79 percent of persons counted were unsheltered • 21 percent were sheltered • Less than 10 percent were veterans The panelists said the every-other-year survey was a useful resource but realizes the total number of homeless is likely considerably higher and will worsen as the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic is realized. A statewide eviction moratorium is set to expire on Jan. 31, 2021.

“You have an income disruption, and the eviction moratorium is about to be lifted, so quite honestly, we as an agency and collectively are bracing for a tsunami of need,” Nichols said. “We are currently seeing about double the requests that we did at the beginning of the year.”

Homelessness is usually the result of the cumulative impact of several factors, rather than a single cause, according to the panelists. Insufficient income and lack of affordable housing were their leading causes of homelessness on the Central Coast.

Nichols said SLO County has less than a 5%

vacancy rate. Homeless in South County are generally with low to moderate incomes.

“The who is (homeless) is very specifically tied to the housing and income options,” Nichols said. “There’s a tipping point. There is quite a bit of information that says if you spend more than 32% of your income on rent, you are at risk of homelessness. The greater that percentage within a community, the greater the likelihood that people are going to fall into homelessness.

Here in the County we are at 38%.”

A general snapshot of a homeless person in SLO, said McIntosh, is a single man who is 65-and-older with medical conditions. Senior citizen homelessness is the fastest-growing segment.

“They are grappling with this sense of having no roots, they belonged to someone at some point, they were somebody’s mother or brother or sister, and they still are,” McIntosh said. “But they have nowhere to go, so they come to our shelter. The homeless could be anyone. It could be any of us at any point.”

CAPSLO offers various services at its 40 Prado Homeless Services Center, a 365 days per year facility that helps individuals and families improve their health and stability and move them toward self-sufficiency.

Specialized services include the SLO-Hub Project for individuals seeking assistance in dealing with mental health and substance use issues and the Recuperative Care Program that provides a safe place to recuperate and convalesce for individuals who would otherwise be discharged to the streets.

5Cities Homeless Coalition is located in Grover Beach. It does not have a homeless shelter. 5Cities provides various services to the homeless community, serving as the area’s referral center for South County and providing assistance for immediate needs and housing.

ECHO, CAPSLO and 5Cities operate winter warming shelters.

The women said that getting people to accept their help was about building relationships and being there when they were ready to receive it.

“If you just go out and say, ‘hey want to come to 40 Prado?’ You are probably going to hear a lot ‘no, forget

BUSINESS

Calwise Spirits Calls for Support of Local Small Businesses on ‘Repeal Day’ Calwise Spirits Co. Owner Aaron Bergh Says the Irony of Shutting Down the Alcohol Industry on the 87th Anniversary of the End of Prohibition Should Make People Pause STAFF REPORT PASO ROBLES - After waking up to the news that all restaurants, bars, distilleries, breweries, and wineries must cease indoor and outdoor service within 24 hours, Proprietor and Master Distiller Aaron Bergh of Calwise Spirits Co. is speaking out, stepping up and joining his peers in creating new offerings that will enable San Luis Obispo County community to support local businesses.

Bergh plans to sell fresh bottled cocktails to-go alongside a corndog meal, thereby meeting the requirement to offer takeout options. He also plans to continue selling bottles of his spirits, and cocktail gift packs on-site and through his online store.

“It’s ironic that on Repeal Day— the 87th anniversary of the end of the now-condemned Prohibition of alcohol—the State of California is requiring all San Luis Obispo County businesses that serve alcohol to close down both indoor and outdoor operations indefinitely,” said Bergh, who is known for producing craft whiskey, gin, and rum at his distillery in south Paso Robles.

As with hundreds of other businesses throughout the Central Coast, this is the fourth time that Bergh has been required to close down significant portions of his distillery since March. He is concerned with what the new indefinite closure could mean for his business and many

others in his community.

“This latest shutdown not only erodes the viability of local business owners, it affects the economic, medical and educational welfare of our employees and their households,” he said. “I think that we can be deeply concerned about Covid while still questioning our decision-makers because knee-jerk policies have the potential to do serious long-term damage.”

Bergh noted that according to the most recent county data, only a small fraction of local hospital beds are in use by Covid-affected patients, including just one ICU bed out of a total of 53.

“The idea of our local hospitals becoming overwhelmed terrifies me, and I believe we should prevent this from happening,” he said. “Fortunately, our county is already doing a good job at mitigating the virus, which is why these new restrictions are unnecessary.”

He added, “If even outside dining at local bars, restaurants and winery tasting rooms are causing a significant threat to public health, then where is the data to support that—and why are the local hospital numbers so low?”

Bergh applauded local Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham, who noted that Governor Newsom’s new regional Stay

Home Order makes San Luis Obispo County’s level of openness dependent on the Los Angeles region’s capacity’s hospitals hundreds of miles away. Cunningham called the state’s regional groupings “arbitrary and irrational,” and stated, “The Administration must alter this nonsensical regional map to better take into account our area’s unique situation and hospital bed capacity,” After opening its doors in June of 2018, Calwise Spirits Co. was the first distillery on the Central Coast to have a full bar and restaurant. Bergh distributes his spirits throughout the state of California, in hundreds of cocktail bars and chain stores such as Whole Foods, Bevmo, and Total Wine. In March, Bergh had to cease operation of his bar and restaurant, and distribution sales plummeted as other bars stopped purchasing spirits because they had to close their operations.

To address a dire need in his community, Bergh retooled his distillery to manufacture and supply more than 5,000 gallons of hand sanitizer to first responders and medical servants throughout the state.

“Small businesses are integral to creating innovation and culture in our community,” Bergh said. “Owners are just trying to keep their people employed and put food on the table for their families. It’s now more important than ever to go out and support them and the diversity they create. This holiday season—and beyond—shop local!”

it. I don’t want to come to 40 Prado,” McIntosh said.

“It’s the development of the relationship, and that can be a very long process with a lot of ups and downs.

Someone who might refuse today in two months they may not refuse. So, really you have to look at where that person’s at.”

Each one had examples of people that initially were not open to services but did later.

“The older people get, the more frail they get, the more open they are to services, unfortunately,” Nichols said. “It’s outreach, but it’s also having those options, and if you don’t have those income options or you don’t have those supportive services options and you don’t have a housing option, then coming in for shelter in of itself may not be what they want. It is that conversation of helping people find a path forward, and they may not see it on their own.”

Funding, two-thirds in some instances, for the entities is mostly through community donations in the form of money and or time. The pandemic has made more funding available to groups serving the homeless, but unlike the Homekey project that funded the purchase of a Motel 6 in Paso Robles for the homeless shelter, state and federal dollars are slow in coming.

Location of services and providing a diversity of services are two other universal challenges aside from funding that the nonprofits face now and especially later.

“We are having almost daily conversations about how to change our systems, how to change our services to accommodate what we think is coming and at the same time maximize the services and resources we have so that we don’t stumble over each other,” Nichols said.

The 90-minute free event was live-streamed on Dec. 2 on the LWVSLO’s Facebook page and is available for viewing on its website https://my.lwv.org/california/san-luis-obispo-county. The League of Women Voters said there would be more panels on homelessness.

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FIRST STEP

Escrow Closes on Motel 6 in Paso Robles STAFF REPORT PASO ROBLES — Escrow officially closed on Motel 6 in Paso Robles, allowing the First Step Housing Program doors to open and begin serving the homeless in North County.

First Step is the first homeless shelter in Paso Robles and will be run by the El Camino Homeless Organization in Atascadero.

“We are excited to announce that escrow has closed and we officially have ECHO Paso Robles. Our new facility will be at The First Step Housing Program, which will also provide permanent housing. Tomorrow will be our first night to welcome guests and help them on a positive path back into permanent housing,” ECHO posted on its Facebook page on Dec. 2.

The Motel 6 on Black Oak Drive will provide over 100 rooms of emergency and transitional housing for homeless and low-income housing after the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo was awarded $15 million from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Project Homekey in mid-October.

HASLO, El Camino Homeless Organization of Atascadero and Peoples’ SelfHelp Housing are collaborating on the project with $12.4 million used to purchase the motel. Roughly $1 million will be used for renovations and the remainder will support the combined facilities for the next two years, said PSHH CEO Ken Trigueiro.

“We are very excited about this project,” Trigueiro said in October. “It’s a once-in-alifetime opportunity. We certainly believe it will help.”

ECHO will lease 50 of the motel’s 122

Escrow closed on the Motel 6 in Paso Robles, paving the way for ECHO to open the First Step homeless shelter at the location. Photo courtesy of ECHO

rooms for emergency and transitional homeless housing for First Step.

“It’s a big miracle,” said ECHO CEO Wendy Lewis in October. “It is going to make a difference in peoples’ lives.”

ECHO operates a safe and secure overnight 50-bed homeless shelter in Atascadero. Clients are provided case management services to assist them in securing a job and finding permanent and sustainable housing. While enrolled in the program, clients are taught life skills for employment, budgeting, health care management and social interaction.

Much of what ECHO provides in Atascadero will be applied to First Step in Paso Robles. Security and staff will be onsite daily.

Sixty-three of the rooms will be for low-income housing after kitchenettes are added. HASLO and PSHH will operate the yet-to-be-named permanent housing project. The nine remaining units will be used for operations by the three entities. The low-income housing portion is expected to be open in February of 2021.

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LOCAL NEWS COVID-19 UPDATE

State’s Regional Stay-at-Home Order Takes Effect in SLO County STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Southern California Region’s intensive care unit capacity continued to drop below 15% on Saturday, Dec. 5. As a result, a stay-at-home order began at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, in San Luis Obispo County.

The Southern California region’s ICU capacity, which includes San Luis Obispo County, fell to 12.5% Saturday afternoon, California Department Public Health reported. It was at 13.1% late Friday night, according to CDHP. The order went into effect within 24 hours in regions with less than 15% ICU availability.

San Luis Obispo County was made a part of the Southern California region, with

Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

“We are disappointed to be categorized in the Southern California region and continue to ask state officials to reconsider our regional assignment to better represent the local ICU capacity,” Dr. Penny Borenstein, SLO County Public Health Officer, said on Friday.

“However, COVID-19 is spreading fast in SLO County, and in the past 14 days, 11 people with COVID-19 have died in our community.”

San Luis Obispo had 14 people hospitalized due to COVID-19, with one in the ICU, County Public Health officials reported on Friday, Dec. 4. Eight-one new COVID19 cases were reported in the County earlier that day.

Under the new stay-at-home order, barbershops and hair salons must close, restaurants are limited to take-out and delivery only, and capacity inside retail stores and shopping centers maxed at 20%.

Restrictions are in place for at least three weeks.

The new order prohibits private gatherings of any size.

Hotels and lodging may remain open for critical infrastructure support, as can offices.

Schools with waivers will be allowed to remain open. Places of worship are restricted to outdoor-only services.

While SLO County’s ICU capacity is higher than the rest of the Southern California region, SLO County is still seeing negative impacts of this pandemic locally.

Local cases have escalated in the past

month and the County reported that six local community members died from COVID-19 since Nov. 21. Five more people died last week, but local health officials are waiting for the death certificates to confirm that they passed from COVID-19.

“While we encourage people to stay home as much as possible, except for critical services, school, and outdoor activities for physical and mental health, let’s also focus on supporting our community and turning the pandemic around in SLO County,” Dr. Borenstein. “If you can: shop local online, order take-out from your favorite local restaurant, and reach out to friends and family who may need support during this temporary shutdown.”

For more information, visit ReadySLO.org.

GOVERNMENT

Jordan Cunningham calls latest orders ‘arbitrary, irrational, and absurd’

By NICHOLAS MATTSON SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Over the weekend, it was business as usual around San Luis Obispo County. The 2020 version of holiday shopping and dining was in full swing, with physical distancing, hand sanitizing, and mask-wearing.

On Sunday night, however, a highly restrictive state guideline went into effect, and local businesses and residents vocalized their concerns.

Some businesses went on record on social media and other outlets protesting the new orders to close. On Monday, Dec. 7, State Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham spoke to The Paso Robles Press and The Atascadero News on his way to swear in at the state capitol for his upcoming term.

“It’s arbitrary, irrational, and absurd,” Cunningham said in reference to the latest guidance from the state.

In his press conference on Monday, Dec. 7, California Governor Gavin Newsom suggested distribution of authority to local jurisdictions, while the guidance from the California Department of Public Health suggests otherwise. The latest “guidance” includes San Luis Obispo County in the Southern California regions, skewing metrics of the local county toward stricter guidance for closure, backed by the Governor’s threats to withhold funding from counties that dared defy enforcement.

“It makes no sense. The hospital situation in [Los Angeles] has no relationship to the hospital situation in San Luis Obispo County,” Cunningham said.

However, the assemblyman recognized

PUBLIC HEALTH

Office of Emergency Services Send Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) STAFF REPORT S A N LU I S O B I S P O COUNTY — On Tuesday, Dec. 8, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services sent out a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) message to all cell phones in San Luis Obispo County.

This WEA message alerted residents of the Regional Stay-atHome Order to reduce COVID19 transmission and will be sent to all counties under this order.

The message stated: “State of CA: New Public health stay-at-home order in your area.

COVID-19 is spreading rapidly.

Stay home except for essential activity. Wear a mask. Keep your distance.

Visit COVID19.ca.gov.”

This is an informational message issued by the State of California. It was noted not to call 9-1-1.

For updates on COVID-19 in SLO County, visit ReadySLO.org or call the recorded Public Health Information Line at 805-788-2903.

A staffed phone assistance center at 805-543-2444 is available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to assist with COVID-19 questions.

“We have a good argument to make that a total lockdown, shutdown based on ICU capacity, at least in San Luis Obispo County is arbitrary and capricious,” Cunningham said, referencing a lawsuit in Los Angeles County calling for clear evidence that outdoor dining spreads the virus.

Businesses in Atascadero, Templeton, and Paso Robles told The Paso Robles Press that if they shut down their business according to the latest guidance, it would mean a permanent closure.

There have been no reports locally calling for the dismissal of good hygiene and self-care regarding the spread of COVID19 or seasonal flu, but there are warnings reported from health and medical experts that economic and social shutdowns are not a means to an end for public health.

On Dec. 2, CDC director Robert Redfield spoke with the Suzanne Clark of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce about the efforts needed to control the spread of the virus.

“If the American public really embraces social distancing, wearing masks, not letting your guard down in family gatherings, limiting crowds, maintaining ventilation, holding events outdoors, not indoors,” Redfield said, “[this] will begin to help us.”

The World Health Organization told CNN that if 95 percent of people wore masks, shutdowns could be avoided.

Evidence provided by Carnegie Mellon University’s CovidCast shows that 94.42 percent of Californians wear masks, and California has one of the lowest rates of restaurant and bar visitation. However, the state is surging with new cases that the state is working to control.

“I give one example of hope,” Redfield said. “I used to think the most difficult group that we were going to have to help contain this pandemic was college students.”

Redfield expressed his prior concern that students were not going to embrace mitigation efforts.

“What happened in the fall is many colleges and universities stepped up and engaged the student body to actually buy into it,” Redfield said. “Then they coupled that with screening the student body each week to identify the asymptomatic, silent epidemic that was in the population.”

Redfield said he was impressed with the results from a Wisconsin region and how the prevalence rate among students was lower than that in the surrounding communities, but that is not the story in our county.

In SLO County, the largest category of confirmed cases is “higher education,” which includes students, staff, and faculty at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Cuesta College. Twenty percent of all cases in SLO County fall in this category, and it is the fastest-growing category over the past four weeks.

The disconnect from information reviewed by the CDC and that which specifically pertains to SLO County is evidence that broad brush strokes are ineffective to address an epidemiological problem. Issues are localized, and cities and counties continue to suffer vastly different results and require different responses.

“I’m encouraging the County of San Luis Obispo to file a lawsuit,” Cunningham said.

“They would be the plaintiff with standing to try to get us de-linked from Southern California in regards to the latest guidance.”

Cunningham said he is speaking with local restaurant owners, restaurant lobbying organizations, and local elected officials; it will be imperative the residents of the county advocate for themselves as well.

“The County needs to step up and assert our rights for us,” Cunningham said.

VACCINE UPDATE

SLO County Public Health Officer Says Planning Continues for COVID-19 Vaccine Arrival

By BRIAN WILLIAMS SAN LUIS OBISPO — Rather than spend time Thursday bashing the state or feeling sorry for San Luis Obispo’s regional draw, County Public Health Officer Penny Borenstein talked of the imminent arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine.

“I do want to really emphasize because I know I am feeling, I’m personally feeling it, I’m sure our audience is feeling this sense of heaviness,” Dr. Borenstein said.

“I really do want us to keep our eyes on the light at the end of this tunnel. We continue to do well in this County; that is good news. And we have a vaccine coming. We have vaccines coming.”

Borenstein said two vaccines are on the cusp of receiving FDA approval for emergency use. State officials have said doses are expected to arrive in mid-December.

“At a state level, I think the last time I spoke about this, I may have been saying that the first allocation to the state was intended to be or expected to be in the 1-2 million range,” she said. “We’ve now gotten notification that the very first allocation to the State of California is

numbered at only 327,000 doses.”

Of that, SLO County is going to get “just shy of 2,000 of those very first doses,” Borenstein said.

Based on national recommendations coming out of the Centers for Disease Control as well as the California Vaccine Advisory Committee, the initial doses will be going to health care workers as well as vulnerable populations living in senior living settings, skilled-nursing homes in particular.

“When we look at health care workers and our residents in skilled nursing facilities, we have a number that is more like 17,000,” Borenstein said. “So obviously, we will have to make some additional triage decisions.”

To help with those decisions, SLO County will bring together and add to an existing health care coalition in the coming days to a week.

“We will almost certainly start with the highest-risk health care workers in hospitals and at the skilled-nursing facilities, the staff, the residents,” Borenstein said.

“Beyond that, we have some hard decisions to make and that is only with the first allocation.”

Borenstein said the County was

forming a COVID vaccination task force that would draw from all sectors to assist with challenging vaccine allocation decisions following the initial allotment.

“We are drawing from community-based organizations, from faith-based organizations, from health care folks, business, agriculture, farmworkers, homeless serving folks, individuals who represent ethnic and racial communities, and we are beginning to put together a list of names who will represent each one of those sectors, and we hope to bring that group together in the near-term as well because we need to start that very difficult work sooner rather than later,” she said.

Dr. Borenstein gave her weekly COVID-19 briefing, hours after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state’s new regional stay-athome order that heavily weighs intensive care capacity.

Borenstein hoped SLO County residents would focus during the stay-at-home time.

“If we get ourselves into that Yellow Tier in three weeks and the stay-at-home order is lifted, it needs to be a minimum of three weeks, Borenstein said, “but if our region does well in terms of its ICU capac-

FOCUS ON CRIME

SLO County Sheriff Responds to New State Guidelines Obispo County Sheriff ’s Office will continue its mission to focus SAN LUIS OBISPO — In on significant criminal matters. response to the governor’s regional “Deputies will not be making trafstay-at-home order, the San Luis fic-pedestrian stops to determine

STAFF REPORT

The Paso Robles Press and The Atascadero News will continue to provide updates

and publish releases from the County Public Health Department

regarding

COVID-19 as it relates to the county residents for informational purposes. No information presented should be construed as medical advice or a suggestion as to how to respond in the protection of either your personal health or your personal freedoms. Each

Politician, Businesses Speak Out Against Stay-at-Home Order the sharing of resources between SLO County and Santa Barbara County hospitals — an agreement he helped draft earlier this year.

Local businesses in SLO County have modified and complied with mandates throughout the year, and many have begun to defy new onerous orders.

“You don’t get anywhere playing nice with bullies. You have to fight,” Cunningham said. “The way you have to fight when your constitutional rights are being taken away by somebody acting like a monarch is you fight it in the courts.”

The mantra California Governor Gavin Newsom repeated in February and March of being “open to argument and moved by evidence” was abandoned by his office in favor of arbitrary and reactionary rules beginning in May, with the rollout of the Roadmap to Resilience. Now relying on the “Blueprint for a Safer Economy,” the governor is the target of criticism for ignoring both science and the California Constitution, and multiple sheriffs have spoken out against him.

Each county in California tells a different tale of health. As of today, Monday, Of a total of 793 current cases in San Luis Obispo County, 779 are recovering outside the hospital. There is one COVID19 patient in the ICU, and 14 total hospitalized.

“Our ICU capacity is pretty good,” Cunningham said. “Out of 53 beds, one is occupied by a COVID patient, and I think as of Friday about 45 percent of our ICU beds were vacant.”

According to the latest “Stay at Home Order Triggered by ICU Capacity,” the state of California is geographically carved into five regions with San Luis Obispo County impacted by the ICU rates from as far away as San Diego County.

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the comings and goings of citizens during this time,” Sheriff Ian Parkinson stated. “We will not be responding to calls for service based solely on non-compliance with the new order.”

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.

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ity and we use that time to get our caseload quite low, we will be able to move forward just as quickly as the stay-at-home order is lifted.”

The order focuses on slowing the spread by region. There are five regions and SLO County is in the Southern California region. It and three other regions are projected to reach the state’s ICU capacity limit

by Friday, Dec. 4.

The order will go into effect within 48 hours in regions with less than 15% ICU availability.

SLO County has one COVID patient in the ICU and 10 people hospitalized with the virus. The County’s hospitalizations have been low throughout the pandemic, and because of this, Borenstein said the County sought relief from the state.

“I did plead with the state that we be allowed to use our hospital bed capacity, our ICU bed capacity, but we do not stand alone, and this is the state’s approach to trying to drive down what is a remarkable resurgence of this disease at this time,” Borenstein said.

SLO County Administrative Officer Wade Horton echoed Borenstein’s comments.

“The fact that we are grouped with all of Southern California,

as Dr. Borenstein stated, doesn’t make a lot of sense to me,” Horton said. “We will continue to advocate with the state to realign our County either with another region or a smaller region.”

Horton said he knows the order puts businesses in a difficult position.

“I want to make sure that the businesses understand that we know this is a difficult situation to be in,” Horton said. “We need to pull together as a community right now, shop locally, order online locally, let’s do what we can to support our businesses.”

As far as enforcement, Horton said the County’s goals remain to educate and try to obtain guidance.

“But when the state comes down and says this is what you need to do and there needs to be enforcement, we’re going to have to look at that,” Horton said. “Also understand that the state will be making resources available for egregious violations.”

Borenstein noted the COVID-19 testing site at the Paso Robles Event Center was expanding to five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday.

A new testing site in Nipomo was opening three days a week, Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

Parkinson stated the SLO County Sheriff ’s Office will take appropriate action on large gatherings that flaunt the order.

“Additionally, the Sheriff ’s Office will continue its protocols, like we have with the business community, to ask for voluntary compliance

when dealing with these matters and to protect people that are most vulnerable,” Parkinson stated. “The Sheriff ’s Office will not jeopardize the safety of this community and criminalize people who are trying to preserve their mental, physical, and financial health.”

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MYRTLE VIRGINIA NEELANDS 1932 - 2020

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yrtle Virginia “Ginny” Neelands, 88, of Atascadero,

DOROTHY BURNS 1928 - 2020

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orothy “Muffy” Burns passed away peacefully at age 92 on August 14, 2020, in Atascadero, California.

A native Californian, she was born on March 1, 1928, in Los Angeles. She grew up in the LA area with her older brother Warren and parents Henry and Alice Schnitger.

After graduating from Wash-

California, passed away peacefully at home on November 18, 2020.

Ginny was born in 1932 in Asheville, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Andrew Hale Thomas Jr. and Myrtle Leeper Thomas. She grew up in Churchill, Tennessee, and graduated from Churchill High School in 1950. While she was attending nursing school at East Tennessee State University, she met her husband of 68 years at Myrtle Beach, S.C. She discontinued nursing school and married James G. Neelands ington High School and attending Los Angeles City College, she moved to New Mexico in 1951 for employment. She worked at the Los Alamos Atomic Lab as a keypunch operator, where she met and married her husband William “Bill” Burns Jr., who worked as an electrical engineer for IBM. They eventually moved to Los Gatos, California, in 1956 to raise a family. Bill continued to work for IBM as an electrical engineer until he died in 1972. She remained active in her community as a Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary volunteer before moving to Atascadero, CA, in 1995 to be closer to her grandchildren.

Muffy liked adventures. She believed travel and interaction

on August 31, 1952, in Rocky Mount, N.C. The couple moved to San Luis Obispo County in 1954, where they raised their four children. Ginny was a homemaker; her family enjoyed her cooking and her great sense of humor. She loved to read and work on word puzzles and spend time with her grandkids of whom ALL adored her. Ginny and Jim moved to their current neighborhood in 1959. They are very thankful for all of their loving friends and neighbors.

Ginny is survived by her

husband, Jim; a daughter, Karen (Andy) Sepulveda of Morro Bay; two sons, Barry (Sheila) Neelands of Cheyenne and Jason Neelands of Salt Lake City; daughter-inlaw, Kathrine Neelands of Cheyenne; grandchildren, Morgan Neelands; Sarah (Brekke) Anderson; Kevin (Dana) Sepulveda; Matthew Sepulveda; Victoria Sepulveda; Glen (Summer) Harris; Lyndsey (Shawn) James; Callie Neelands; Blair (Dani) Neelands; Dani Neelands and Paige Elliott; 5 great-grandchildren, Chase Anderson, Jonas,

with local people was the best form of education. She visited many interesting sites across the United States and around the world, experiencing what life had to offer. She enjoyed staying active with her family and friends. She spent her time planting flowers, reading, trying new recipes, watching the Dodgers play baseball, and enjoying the beauty of nature in her garden.

A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, she is survived by her son, Larry Burns and wife Kaye, her son Andy Burns, her daughter Julie Ferguson and husband Mike, and grandchildren, Lisa Ferguson and Brian Ferguson. She was interred with her brother and parents at the Forest Lawn Memorial Terrace Columbarium in Glendale, California.

GLENN HUGH MILLHOLLIN 1937 - 2020

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lenn Hugh Millhollin was born in Tehachapi, CA, on August 20, 1937, and passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, in Atascadero, CA. He graduated from Atascadero High School in 1955 and Cal Poly State University in 1959.

He moved to Clovis, CA, where he became a cement contractor,

Maybel, Finn and Rio Harris, sister Carolyne (Wayne) Culbertson, numerous sisters, and brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Ginny was preceded in death by a son, James Andrew “Andy” Neelands, three brothers, and two half-sisters.

The family would like to thank Dr. Spillane, his staff, and Hospice for their loving care.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local Food Bank.

A celebration of life will take place during the summer of 2021. moving back to Atascadero after retiring in 2016.

Glenn loved ranching and his family. He is survived by the loved of his life, Darlene; two sisters, Madaline Blue and Zoe Arleah Millhollin; daughter and son-inlaw, Janet and Bill Stockton; son, Charles Millhollin; three grandsons and their wives, Charles Ryan and Tiffany Millhollin, Miles Donald and Christina Millhollin, and Tony and Ashley Church; and nine great-grandchildren.

A Graveside Service was held at Atascadero District Cemetery on Monday, December 7, 2020.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or www. stjude.org.

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Judge Increases Bail to $1 Million After Sex Trafficking Defendant Intimidates Witness STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO District Attorney Dan Dow announced on Thursday, Dec. 3, that a Florida resident charged with sex trafficking here in San Luis Obispo County is being held in the County Jail on $1 million bail.

On Tuesday, bail was increased from the earlier amount of $150,000 after consideration

of new charges that alleged that he had continued to harass the victim in violation of a court order.

Dominick Alleva (21), a resident of Florida, was arrested on Apr. 28 in San Luis Obispo after an extensive investigation by the San Luis Obispo County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force. He was charged with numerous counts, including human trafficking of

a minor, possession of child pornography, and distribution of child pornography.

Alleva was arraigned on May 1 and later was released on bail. While out on bail, Alleva continued criminal behavior directed towards the trafficking victim. The subsequent San Luis Obispo County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force investigation led prosecutors to file

CRIME

PASO ROBLES — On Nov. 24, Marie Holquin was arrested in San Bernardino County on an outstanding warrant directly related to the murder of Trevon Perry, the Paso Robles Police Department reported Friday, Dec. 4.

This warrant was issued by the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s office, and the listed charges were accessory after the fact and witness intimidation.

Holquin was transported to the San Luis Obispo County Jail on Thursday,

Dec. 3, where she was questioned by detectives from the Paso Robles Police Department. Holquin is the mother of Nicholas Ron, who is currently in custody for the murder of Trevon Perry.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call the Paso Robles Police Department at 805-2376464 and ask for Det. Bryce Lickness.

Persons wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers’ 24-hour hotline at 805-549STOP or by texting “SLOTIPS” plus your message” to CRIMES (274637).

Alleva, Deputy District Attorney Danielle Baker, urged the Court to increase bail due to the continued course of serious criminal conduct toward the victim. After a court hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 1, the Judge raised Alleva’s bail to $1 Million. He is currently in custody at the San Luis Obispo County Jail and will appear in Department 10 of the Superior Court on Dec. 15.

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Additional Arrest Made in the Trevon Perry Homicide Case STAFF REPORT

additional charges of stalking, intimidation of a victim, and violation of a criminal protective court order and seek an arrest warrant.

The defendant was arrested on the warrant in Palm Beach, Florida, after which he waived extradition and was transported back to San Luis Obispo County. After being arraigned in Court on the additional charges on Nov. 23,

Woman’s Body Found on Beach in Montana De Oro State Park Witnesses reported seeing a female fall over cliff STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — A woman's body was found on Sunday, Dec. 6, in the Spooner's Cove area of Montana De Oro State Park, according to the San Luis County Sheriff 's Office.

The Coroner's Unit of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff 's Office identified the body as 49-year-old

Natra Ruth Lucas of Camarillo.

Witnesses reported seeing Lucas walking alone on the bluff before allegedly falling backwards over a 70-foot cliff onto the beach.

Cal Fire and State Park Rangers responded to the area where Lucas was pronounced deceased at the scene. Because of the rugged location of where the body was, a CHP helicopter had to airlift the victim out.

The investigation is ongoing, and no foul play is suspected. An autopsy will determine the manner and cause of death.

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COLWELL, 34, transient was arrested on the 2100 block of El Camino Real and cited for LOCAL WARRANT - MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M]; Case no.

202907

DECEMBER 04, 2020 • 19:46— ARTHUR HENRY CASTELLANOS, 44, transient, was arrested on the 6300 block of El Camino Real PASO ROBLES and booked for BATTERY POLICE DEPARTMENT

BY SPOUSE, COHABITANT, FORMER SPOUSE [243(E)(1) DECEMBER 04, 2020 PC], BATTERY WITH CHEMI• 21:19— DALLAS HELTON, 20, CAL [244PC]; Case no. 202896 of Redding, Ca. was arrested on the 2800 block of Riverside DECEMBER 05, 2020 Ave. and booked and released • 13:27— PAUL ANTHONY BRILL, for being UNDER INFLUENCE 54, transient, was arrested on OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE the 9800 block of El Camino [11550(A)H&S]; Case no.

Real and cited for LOCAL 202789 WARRANT - MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M]; Case no. 202902 DECEMBER 05, 2020 • 01:04— BRIGIT LEE GODFREY, DECEMBER 06, 2020 27, of Paso Robles was • 11:45— SEAN CASEY arrested on the corner of

Creston and Grand Canyon and booked and released for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A) VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 20-2795 • 21:19— GRETEL GODWIN CRUM, 57, of Paso Robles was arrested on the 3900 block of Linne Road and booked and released for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B) VC]; Case no. 202807 DECEMBER 06, 2020 • 03:15— BERNARDINO AGUILARGONZALEZ, 33, of Paso Robles was booked and released for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL

[23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOLas Tablas and Bennet Drive HOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B) and released to another VC]; Case no.202808 agency for INFLICTING CORPO• 08:54— LEON CURTIS RAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/ ROBERTS, 33, of Grover Beach COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], was arrested on the 1200 block ASSAULT WITH DEADLY of Corral Creek and released to WEAPON OR INSTRUMENT another agency for OUTSIDE [245(A)(1)PC], THREATEN WARRANT- MISDEMEANOR CRIME WITH INTENT TO [O/W-M], OUTSIDE WARRANTTERRORIZE [422PC]; Case no.

MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], 202815 OUTSIDE WARRANT- FELONY • 22:29— NATHAN DANIEL [O/W-F]; Case no. 20-2809 DUCKWORTH, 32, or San • 09:00— KEEGAN ANDREW Miguel was booked and STATES, 37, of Hanford Ca. was released for POSSESSION OF released to another agency UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNAfor VANDALISM $400 OR LIA [11364(A)H&S], POSSESS MORE DAMAGE [594(B)(1)PC], NARCOTIC CONTROLLED BURGLARY - 2ND DEGREE SUBSTANCE [11350(A)H&S], [459PC-]; Case no. 202810 POSSESSION OF MORE THAN • 21:13— JEFFREY DANIEL 28.5 GRAMS MARIJUANA ADAMS, 35, of Paso Robles [11357(C)H&S]; Case no. was arrested on the corner of 20-2816

DEATHS COSTA — Douglas Costa, 80, of San Luis Obispo passed away on November 28, 2020. Arragements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

GUERRERO — Isabel Guerrero, 69, of Paso Robles passed away on November 28, 2020. Arragements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

BREAULT — Bruce Breault, 79, of Creston passed away on November 28, 2020. Arragements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

SCHOONOVER — Kristina Schoonover, 69, of Los Osos passed away on November 28, 2020. Arragements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

CAMP — Mary Camp, 95, of Avila Beach passed away on November 28, 2020. Arragements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

WASHBURN — Earlene Washburn, 69, of Atascadero passed away on November 25, 2020. Arragements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

RAMIREZ — Hilario Ramirez, 45, of Paso Robles passed away on November 25, 2020. Arragements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

HARRIS — Michael Harris, 79, of Cambria passed away on November 26, 2020. Arragements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

LOEWEN — Nick Loewen, 83, of Paso Robles passed away on November 28, 2020. Arragements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

KASHIMA — Wilfred “Ralph” Kashima, 79, of Arroyo Grande passed away on November 30, 2020. Arragements are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

BOHARD — Eva Mae Bohard, 90, of Paso Robles passed away on November 30, 2020. Arragements are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

SALMINA — Gerolamo Christopher Salmina, 95, of San Luis Obispo passed away on December 2, 2020. Arragements are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

ZOLL — Mary Myrtle Zoll, 102, of Santa Maria, passed away Dec. 2, 2020. Arrangements are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach.

POTTS — Mary Glenellee Potts, 91, of Paso Robles passed away on November 30, 2020. Arrangements are in the care of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

CRIFFIELD — Frank Eugene Criffield, 88, of Templeton passed away on November 30, 2020.

Arrangements are in the care of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

LOMELY — Erma Palacios Lomely, 68, of Nipomo passed away December 3, 2020. Arrangements are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach.

WEATHER FRIDAY

61º | 33º SATURDAY

66º | 39º SUNDAY

67º | 40º MONDAY

64º | 32º TUESDAY

64º | 32º ­ WEDNESDAY

66º | 36º

2020 RAINFALL TOTALS (SEASON: JULY 1-JUNE 30)

ATASCADERO: 0.41” PASO ROBLES: 0.29”

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‘Tis The Season Of Giving

in need, they got creative with their virtual fundraising options, and the community responded.

Even amid what seemed like the eternal darkness in 2020, every fundraiser exceeded their fundraising goal, most by a record amount.

It is the season of giving. Since CONNOR ALLEN I know that our community takes care of their own, I have created NEWS CORRESPONDENT a list of my favorite nonprofit ver my years as a jourorganizations in the county, in no nalist here in North particular order, to donate to this County, I have learned December if someone feels so that there are a few certainties inclined. in our community. Sleeves are Many of these organizations optional; that’s number one. There have gone above and beyond this are no instances or occasions year, providing services for people where you will find yourself in a in need, and any money donated place that it is socially unacceptcan go a long way in bringing joy able to not have sleeves on your to one of your neighbors. shirt. We also love any reason to • El Camino Homeless come together and share some Organization beverages, especially in parks with ECHO is a well-known orgalive music. nization in North County that However, all jokes aside, one takes care of our unhoused neighthing I have come to realize is bors and helps them get back on how incredibly, ridiculously, selftheir feet. In 2020, ECHO has lessly, generous this community taken on some expansion projects, is toward those in need. Since absorbing the Atascadero emerbecoming a news correspondent gency warming shelter and the at the beginning of the pandemic, new big project in Paso Robles.

I have covered numerous fundTo donate to ECHO, visit raising events. All of them were echoshelter.org forced virtual, and nearly every • Center For Family organizer told me the same thing.

Strengthening Due to the pandemic and The Center For Family all the hardship it has caused Strengthening is dedicated to everyone, they assumed fundstrengthening families through raising would take a dip in 2020. education and advocacy. CFS However, knowing that whatever also manages primary prevention they can raise would go to those programs for families that provide

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parent education, community outreach, and healing services for child abuse victims.

To donate to CFS, visit cfsslo.org • The Link The Link Family Resource center provides numerous services and aid to families with children in the county. The Link also employs family advocates into the community that is a tremendous resource to families by coordinating services and assisting in the process of removing barriers that interfere with the families’ success.

To donate to The Link, visit linkslo.wordpress.com • Lighthouse Lighthouse is a foundation that has worked in partnership with Atascadero Unified School District and the Greyhound Foundation since 2012 and is dedicated to overcoming addiction through awareness, prevention, intervention and education.

To donate to Lighthouse, visit lighthouseatascadero.org • North County Womenade ​North County Womenade is a coalition of human service agencies, faith communities, and big-hearted people and takes requests for goods and cash assistance of all kinds from helping professionals. Social workers, teachers, and clergy then deliver these gifts to their clients, students, and community members. They do not judge anyone; they trust the profession-

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als serving those in their care.

To donate to North County Womenade visit donorbox.org • SLO County UndocuSupport SLO County UndocuSupport was started by a coalition of local organizations in a collaborative effort to support immigrant community members who lack the safety net that many of us share during this pandemic.

To donate to SLO County UndocuSupport, visit sloundocusupport.org • Woods Humane Society For those of you who love animals, Woods Humane Society, which is dedicated to the humane care of homeless dogs and cats in San Luis Obispo, could not hold its big fundraiser this year and is funded exclusively by donations.

To donate to Woods, visit woodshumanesociety.org • Friends of the Atascadero Lake The Friends of the Atascadero Lake watch over the jewel of the city and have been significant contributors to its upkeep and improvements over the years, including the well and pump. The Friends of the Atascadero Lake are looking to put up some new informational signs around the lake and are currently looking for donors.

To donate to the Friends of the Atascadero Lake, visit friendsofatascaderolake.com • CAPSLO The Community Action Part-

nership of San Luis Obispo is one of the more well-known organizations in the county and helps families through various programs and in collaboration with other community service agencies. These programs focus on high-quality early education, accessible and affordable childcare, addressing barriers to safe and affordable housing, health services, and resource connection.

To donate, visit capslo.org • RISE RISE (Respect. Inspire.

Support. Empower) is an organization that serves both victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault-abuse and their loved ones. RISE provides comprehensive programs, services, and resources to the community.

Due to COVID-19, RISE has experienced 50% more calls to its 24-hour crisis line, 40% more unmet requests for emergency shelter, and two times more crisis support hours have been provided.

To donate, visit riseslo.org These are just 10 close to my heart, but many more organizations in the county are doing important work in the community. For those who want to help but might not be in a financial situation that allows them to, there are also many ways to donate your time over the holiday season. I recommend ringing the Salvation Army bell. I did it every year of my childhood and can confirm; it builds character.

The Exodus: U-Hauls Leaving California, Heading East

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es, U-Hauls heading east: that is what we witnessed on our recent road trip to Ohio. We went to spend Thanksgiving with another of our grown children who have departed their native state. They join a rising stream of people leaving California.

From July 2018-July 2019, 700,000 people left California, the

seventh year in a row that more people left the state than moved in.

What are their reasons for leaving?

You already know the answers: the high cost of housing, high cost of living, high taxes, anti-business regulations and political culture are the top reasons.

Businesses are relocating in droves, with 765 commercial facilities leaving in 2018-2019.

Natives born here say this isn’t their state anymore, that they have been priced out and politically disenfranchised. Websites, YouTube and Facebook groups abound supporting those leaving.

The wheel turns. My ancestors left Ohio, Nebraska and Kansas in the 1890s to come to warm and lovely Pasadena to recover from tuberculosis and leave the long cold winters behind. Now our millen-

nials are in their U-Hauls heading back, leaving the now-defunct “California Dream” in their dust.

So, there we were in Ohio visiting our daughter, in the small town of Pataskala, population 15,000, where the whole town shows up for the high school football game on Friday night and the True Value store clerk has time to chat as he directs you to find your needed item. In fact, everyone in every store had time to chat. I felt like I was on the set of Mayberry, Andy Griffith’s idyllic hometown. And get this, the cost of gas per gallon never exceeded $2 on our trip through 18 states, with $1.54 the best deal in Missouri.

Reasonable home prices are a big incentive to head east. Our daughter in Louisiana lives in a four-bedroom home on two

wooded acres, cost $175,000.

Our grandson and his mom in Ohio are in a sweet home with a wood-burning fireplace, surrounded by three acres of lawn, backing up to a cornfield, cost $225,000. No fences, by the way.

My nephew, a Cal Poly graduate, farms on 40 acres in Crete, Neb. When asked why he chose Nebraska over California, he answers, “Because of what isn’t here.”

Statistics show the top migration states for exiting Californians are Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

Tennessee is another strong draw.

We stayed south of Nashville in the rolling hills of Franklin, Tenn., which has grown from 20,000 to 80,000 since 1990, many of them new residents from California.

These trends will continue as a recent Edelman Trust Barometer survey found, “53% of residents and 63% of millennials were considering leaving the country’s most populated state.”

Besides being “priced out,” families cite public school curriculum and mandates, restrictive and regulatory laws and the governor’s one-man rule as their main impetus.

No doubt there will be more of those U-Hauls wending their way east as the long-term effects of the political, educational and lifestyle disruptions settle in from this difficult year, 2020, in California.

Connie Pillsbury is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at conniepillsbury22@gmail.com.

An Invitation to Conservatives: Can We Heal the Divisions?

RAY WEYMANN

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suspect many conservatives, seeing this column is by an avowed progressive, will skip it. Please don’t, for I’m issuing a good-faith invitation to find three folks with conservative views to meet with me and two other progressives for a series of informal coffees.

Not to try to persuade each other, but to get to know and understand each other. I’m not naive about this being easy, for we are all exhausted by the intensity of feelings over the elections. It may sound trite, but I believe there is more common ground than we realize.

I’m sure that if I needed a helping hand from a conserva-

tive neighbor, they’d offer it, as I’d gladly do for them, regardless of our differing political views.

Before elaborating on this suggestion, congratulations to the election winners, both locally and nationally. I also congratulate with equal sincerity candidates who weren’t victorious, especially those who were first-time candidates.

This takes a considerable sacrifice of time and emotional energy for candidates and their families.

Thanks also to poll workers and voters, especially young voters who cast their first votes. Elections matter.

There are many issues dividing us: Health care, the pandemic, climate change, religious liberty, the role of police and the black lives matter movement, attitudes towards LGBTQ people, immigration and DACA, income inequality and taxation, abortion and contraceptives, gun laws and the 2nd amendment, rejoining international organizations like the WHO, foreign policy (Russia, NATO, China and Iran), and

campaign financing, including Citizens United.

A common cliche is “Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but not to their own facts.”

But conservatives and progressives frequently disagree on what the facts are. How do we establish facts? More basically, what are our news sources?

Fox News and Rush Limbaugh or CNN and MSNBC? Facebook or Twitter accounts? How can we agree on what is “real news” and “fake news?”

There are more general attitudes or “world views” that divide us: What is the proper role of government, especially at the Federal level? Are there basic structural changes in our Federal government that should be made (the electoral college, gerrymandering and the Federal Judiciary?) What does it mean to be patriotic? How do we draw the line between individual freedom and the common good?

Aren’t these topics extremely divisive? Of course. That’s why I

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have chosen them. But I believe there is some common ground to be found in most of them, even if not all of them.

In addition to goodwill and civility, I suggest following the guidelines found in http://livingroomconversations.org/ Here are also some observations from someone who tried something similar: “Listen. And keep listening. The simple act of giving the floor to another person yields immediate benefits. The longer you listen, the more you’ll understand. The more the other person talks, the more they’ll feel heard and comfortable.

Earnest, open-ended questions can build trust and open the door for dialog. Say out loud the things you agree on. Even if you squirm with some of what you hear, latching on to areas of disagreement almost always devolves into an argument. Share your findings, but only as they relate to those places of agreement. Rally around solutions. Offer a vision of a common goal that’s appealing to all of you.”

Two other progressives have agreed to join me. If you are a conservative and willing to try, email me (subject line “Bridges”) with your name and a brief biographical sketch. What are your hobbies and interests? What do you enjoy doing for fun and entertainment? Are you retired or working? Do you have children and grandchildren? If you prefer not to include this information, that’s fine too.

The purpose is for us to know each other as fellow citizens, not as political adversaries. I will then contact three of you. If you have other topics to suggest, feel free to do so.

Needless to say, we can’t undertake to discuss all the topics I have listed, but if this goes well, we can try to expand the effort. Oh, and the Danish and coffee’s on me.

I thank Charles Weymann for his editorial suggestions.

Ray Weymann is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at ray1934z@gmail.com.

A Note About Our

A Tragic Loss

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n Monday, Dec. 7, our friend LaDonna White of LaDonna’s Re s t a u r a n t d ow n t ow n Atascadero lost her husband and business partner Aaron Ezzell.

According to the “Go Fund Me” that was started in the wake of his passing by a family friend Joanna Nowinski, Aaron woke up with chest pains.

LaDonna immediately drove him to Twin Cities Hospital.

Joanna stated that Aaron had a massive heart attack, and after several attempts to save his life, Aaron passed away.

LaDonna shared on her social media page, “I lost my husband Aaron suddenly this morning, and our restaurant lost the best bartender. Thank you to everyone who loved him, supported him, and praised his skills. He truly loved you!”

Joanna shared that due to COVID-19 restrictions, LaDonna and Aaron put everything they had into just staying open. And as with most businesses during this time, there is very little money, if any, leftover to cover daily expenses, let alone a tragedy.

As many of us know, Aaron loved being a bartender and running the restaurant with his wife.

Back in July of 2019, Aaron shared with us, “I make cocktails as beautiful and tasty as possible, and I enjoy seeing our guests’ reactions. With everything we do, LaDonna and I believe presentation makes a big difference on how one perceives the flavors, whether it’s the dish or the glass it’s served in. We have this unique ebb and flow between us — we do every single aspect of this restaurant ourselves, and we work so well together.”

Our heart breaks for LaDonna and her family, we send her prayers, love, and light through this difficult time.

As of Wednesday, Dec. 9, the funeral relief fund that was set up by LaDonna’s dear friend was at $16,600 if you wish to donate to her visit “Funeral and hospital for LaDonna’s Husband Aaron” on gofundme.com.

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By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/06/2025 PUB: 11/19, 11/25,12/03, 12/10/2020 LEGAL CM 745 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202211 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: KULTURHAUS BREWING COMPANY, CHOP STREET, 779 PRICE STREET, PISMO BEACH, CA 93449, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: KULTURHAUS BREWING COMPANY LLC, 830 MENTONE AVE, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and

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By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/02/2025 PUB: 11/19, 11/25,12/03, 12/10/2020 LEGAL CM 743 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202218 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: DJ’S JAN-PRO, 43 BREWER ST, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS

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By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/04/2025 PUB: 11/19, 11/25,12/03, 12/10/2020 LEGAL CM 739 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202236 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ESSENTIAL PUMP AND WELL SERVICE, 2130 RANCHO LOMAS WAY, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JASON COOK, 2130 RANCHO LOMAS WAY, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 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/ JASON COOK This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/04/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: N/A 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 11/04/2025 PUB: 11/19, 11/25,12/03, 12/10/2020 LEGAL CM 735 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202245 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: J & M SERVICES, 5671 LONE PINE PL, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446-7387, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: JOHN CARL HERRERA, 5671 LONE PINE PL, PASO ROBLES, CA 934467387, MICHELLE COLLEEN HERRERA, 5671 LONE PINE PL, PASO ROBLES, CA 934467387 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/ MICHELLE HERRERA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/05/2020 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 JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/05/2025 PUB: 11/19, 11/25,12/03, 12/10/2020 LEGAL CM 733 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202225 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GARRETT DONALDSON, CENTRAL COAST REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY, GARRETT DONALDSON MEDIA PRODUCTION, 3797 ARDILLA RD., UNIT B, ATASCADERO, CA 93422-2440, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: GARRETT NATHANIEL DONALDSON, 3797 ARDILLA RD., UNIT B, ATASCADERO, CA 934222440 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/ GARRETT DONALDSON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/03/2020 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 JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/03/2025 PUB: 11/19, 11/25,12/03, 12/10/2020 LEGAL CM 746

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202274 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: OAKTREE MEDICAL GROUP, 115 GIBSON RD,, TEMPLETON, CALIFORNIA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: CRAIG M CHANIN MD, 1545 SPENCER ST, CAMBRIA, CA 93428 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/CRAIG M CHANIN MD, DAVID WAYNE GARDNER, GENERAL PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/10/2020 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 11/10/2025 PUB: 11/19, 11/25,12/03, 12/10/2020 LEGAL CM 747 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202279 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: RUBY RED LONGARM QUILTING, 1714 WILLOWBANK LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: CENTRAL COAST ADWORKS, INC, 1714 WILLOWBANK 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/ CENTRAL COAST ADWORKS, INC, JANET MARCOTTE, CFO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/12/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/12/2020 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 11/12/2025 PUB: 11/19, 11/25,12/03, 12/10/2020 LEGAL CM 748 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202254 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: VINE EVENT EXPERTS, 3535 BLACKHAWK DR., ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: VINE EXPERTS LLC, 3535 BLACKHAWK DR., 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/ VINE EVENTS LLC, REISTA SCHAD, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/06/2020 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 GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/06/2025 PUB: 11/19, 11/25,12/03, 12/10/2020 LEGAL CM 749 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202289 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ARRIS STUDIO ARCHITECTS, 1327 ARCHER STREET SUITE 220, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL

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PARTNERSHIP: THOMAS E JESS, 1327 ARCHER STREET SUITE 220, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401, STEPHEN RIGOR, 1327 ARCHER STREET SUITE 220, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 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 E JESS, PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/13/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/15/2008 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 11/13/2025 PUB: 11/19, 11/25,12/03, 12/10/2020 LEGAL CM 750 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202276 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: RESTORE AND RENEW, 900 N. OAK PARK BLVD., ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: RENEE K WYLIE, 900 N. OAK PARK BLVD., ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ RENEE K WYLIE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/12/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2020 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 SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/12/2025 PUB: 11/19, 11/25,12/03, 12/10/2020 LEGAL CM 751 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202265 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HAMMER TIME LABOR, 10150 MISSION ALMOND WAY, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ANTHONY JACK CAPELLI, 10150 MISSION ALMOND WAY, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 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/ ANTHONY J CAPELLI This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/09/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/04/2020 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 GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/09/2025 PUB: 11/19, 11/25,12/03, 12/10/2020 LEGAL CM 752 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NEW FILE NO. 20202294 OLD FILE NUMBER. 20182319 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S) TO BE ABANDONED: DONALDSON PHOTOGRAPHY, CENTRAL COAST REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY, FLOT-ART, IDX WEBSITES 4 REALTORS, 455 DRIFTWOOD ST, MORRO BAY, CA 93442, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME WAS FILED IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 09/18/2018 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: NEIL L DONALDSON, 455 DRIFTWOOD ST, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL.: NEIL DONALDSON

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 11/13/2020 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 SKING, DEPUTY CLERK PUB: 11/19, 11/25,12/03, 12/10/2020 LEGAL CM 753 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202293 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CINDI GRACE COMPANIES, 1135 MALVASIA CT., TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: CINDI GRACE COMPANIES, INC., 1135 MALVASIA CT., 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/ CINDI GRACE COMPANIES, INC., CINDI SMALL, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/13/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/15/2019 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 GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/13/2025 PUB: 11/19, 11/25,12/03, 12/10/2020 LEGAL CM 754 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202295 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LAHARGOU FARMING, 2555 ADOBE RD., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: LAHARGOU ENTERPRISES, INC., 2555 ADOBE ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JOHN LAHARGOU, LAHARGOU ENTERPRISES, INC. JOHN LAHARGOU SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/13/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/6/2020 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 SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/13/2025 PUB: 11/19, 11/25,12/03, 12/10/2020 LEGAL CM 755 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202326 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ELEVATED SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SERVICES, 60 DANDELION LN, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JILL SUMMER GRAY, 60 DANDELION LN, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JILL SUMMER GRAY, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/17/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/15/2020 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 11/17/2025 PUB: 11/25,12/03, 12/10, 12/17/2020 LEGAL CM 756

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202338 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LA PARRILLA MEXICAN GRILL, 1421 E GRAND AVE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: EDGAR E VALENCIA VALLE, 204 WARBLER CT, 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/ EDGAR E. VALENCIA VALLE, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/19/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/19/2020 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 11/19/2025 PUB: 11/25,12/03, 12/10, 12/17/2020 LEGAL CM 758 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202298 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE PICKFORD HOUSE VACATION RENTAL, 2555 MACLEOD WAY, CAMBRIA, CA 93428, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: AGUSTIN MONTEJANO, 3546 BEDFORD PL, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455, ANA ELIZABETH MONTEJANO, 3546 BEDFORD PL, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455 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/ AGUSTIN MONTEJANO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/13/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/13/2020 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 SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/13/2025 PUB: 11/25,12/03, 12/10, 12/17/2020 LEGAL CM 759 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202328 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MATT’S MUSIC, STAGE & SCHOOL, 211 S. MAIN ST, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MATTHEW A FRANSCIONI, 316 DORSEY COURT, 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/ MATTHEW A FRANSCIONI This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/17/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 04/01/2003 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 SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/17/2025 PUB: 11/25,12/03, 12/10, 12/17/2020 LEGAL CM 760 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202325 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ENRIQUEZ CONSTRUCTION, 7425 EL CAMINO REAL STE H, ATASCADERO, CA 93424, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: TYLER GEORGE ENRIQUEZ, 6254 MONTEREY CT, ATASCADERO, CA 93424 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/ TYLER GEORGE ENRIQUEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/17/2020 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 11/17/2025 PUB: 11/25,12/03, 12/10, 12/17/2020 LEGAL CM 764 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202352 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE QUILTERY, 1413 RIVERSIDE AVE., #B, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: SHERLINE LOCKHART, 840 SYCAMORE CYN. ROAD, 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/ SHERLINE LOCKHART This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/23/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2000 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 11/23/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 765 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202242 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: OWEN APOSTOLIC COMPANY, OAC INTERNATIONAL, FREEDOMHOUSE INTERNATIONAL, 1578 ELDERBERRY CT, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: GRANT RHYS OWEN, 1578 ELDERBERRY CT, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, CHRISTINA NATASHA OWNE, 1578 ELDERBERRY CT, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 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/ GRANT RHYS OWEN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/04/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2008 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 SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/04/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 766 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202351 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: KNOCKOUT BOXING GYM & FITNESS, 3523 COMBINE ST., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: ADRIEL JOSE PEBENITO, 2304 MESA VISTA CT., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, NICOLE MARIE RUBERTO PEBENITO, 2304 MESA VISTA CT, 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/ NICOLE M. R. PEBENITO, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on

11/23/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/15/2012 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 11/23/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 767 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202308 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MARISCOS LA PIEDAD BAR AND GRILL, 1344 PARK ST., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: LOURDES MENDEZ, 3126 SPRING ST., PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 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/ LOURDES MENDEZ, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/16/2020 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 GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/16/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 769 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202362 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MYERS HOME INSPECTION, 10180 SAN MARCOS RD., ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: THOMAS EDWARD MYERS, 10180 SAN MARCOS 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/ THOMAS E. MYERS, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/25/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/25/2020 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 11/25/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 770 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202358 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: DK CLASSIC CAR CONNECTION, 1539 DALE AVE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: DENNIS MICHNIUK, 1539 DALE AVE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, KAREN PETERSON, 1539 DALE AVE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ KAREN PETERSON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/24/2020 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 11/24/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 771

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202335 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THETA VENTURES, 995 VIA MUNOZ, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: SCOTT WESLEY THORNTON, 990 VIA MUNOZ, 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/ SCOTT W THORNTON, AN INDIVIDUAL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/18/2020 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 11/18/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 772 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202371 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PREMIER WINDOW TINTING, 9000 EL CAMINO REAL UNIT C, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CARLOS ROBERTO RIOS, 1560 L ST, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 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/ CARLOS ROBERTO RIOS, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/25/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/02/2020 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 11/25/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 773 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202336 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PACIFIC POOL AND SPA REPAIR, 3191 BLUEGRASS PLACE, CRESTON, CA 93432, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JAMES DAVID VIDITO, 3191 BLUEGRASS PLACE, CRESTON, CA 93432 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/ JAMES D. VIDITO II, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/18/2020 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 11/18/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 774 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202363 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: KAWEAH’S RUN RANCH, 915 WEST HOLLOW ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: CORRINE SUZETTE LIVINGSTON, 915 WEST HOLLOW DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, HILLIARD LOUIS LIVINGSTON, 915 WEST HOLLOW DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 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/ CORRINE SUZETTE LIVINGSTON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/25/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/25/2020 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 SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/25/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 775 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202343 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE DEN IN PASO, LLC, 1336 RAILROAD ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: THE DEN IN PASO, LLC, 1336 RAILROAD ST #B, 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/ THE DEN IN PASO, LLC, JAMES JELLISON, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/20/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: N/A 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 11/20/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 776 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202300 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: KRAMER ESTATE WINE, 825 RIVERSIDE AVENUE #16, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: LAURA KRAMER, 2575 ROCK RIDGE LN, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, GARY KRAMER, 2575 ROCK RIDGE LN, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 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/ LAURA KRAMER, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/13/2020 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 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

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DATE: 11/30/2020 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 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 or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ TONI S. JOHNSON, INDIVIDUAL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/04/2020 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 12/04/2025 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.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/01/2025 PUB: 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020 LEGAL CM 780 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202402 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JESSICAKES, 10494 CUESTA COURT, ATASCADERO, CA 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.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

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

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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.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

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.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

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 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 12/07/2025 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.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

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 TRUSTEE SALE NO. 1024744 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Loan No. 3501522 Title Order No. APN 056-141-018 TRA No. You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 09/24/2010. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceedings Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. On 01/19/2021 at 11:00AM, First American Title Insurance Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on September 29, 2010 as Document Number 2010047575 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by: Henry Alan Minardo, a single man, as Trustor, SESLOC Federal Credit Union, as Beneficiary, Will Sell At Public Auction To The Highest Bidder For Cash (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8850 Santa Rosa Road, Atascadero, CA 93422. The undersigned

Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $1,184,346.26 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or

more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit the website below using the file number assigned to this case. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For information on sale dates please visit our website at: http://www. firstam.com/title/commercial/ foreclosure/ Date: 11/19/20 First American Title Insurance Company 4380 La Jolla Village Drive Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 410-2158 /s/David Z. Bark, Foreclosure Trustee Exhibit “A” Parcel A: Parcel 18A Of Parcel Map At-84-286, In The City Of Atascadero, County Of San Luis Obispo, State Of California, According To Map Recorded February 20, 1985 In Book 36, Page 79 Of Parcel Maps, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County. Excepting Therefrom All Minerals, Oils, Gases And Other Hydrocarbons By Whatsoever Name Known, That May Be Within Or Under The Parcel Of Land Hereinabove Described, Without, However, The Right To Drill, Dig Or Mine Through The Surface Thereof.

Parcel B: A Non Exclusive Access Easement Across The Southeasterly 10.00 Feet Of The Northeasterly 195.50 Feet Of Parcel C Of Parcel Map At85-050, In The City Of Atascadero, County Of San Luis Obispo, State Of California, According To Map Recorded August 7, 1986 In Book 39, Page 72 Of Parcel Maps, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County. The Sidelines Of The Above Described Parcel Should Be Lengthened And/ Or Shortened To Intersect Adjacent Course Sidelines And Property Boundaries.

APN: 056-141-018 PUB: 11/25, 12/03, 12/10/2020 LEGAL CM 761

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM STANLEY WOOD CASE NO. 20PR-0337 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of WILLIAM STANLEY WOOD. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by VICTOR IAN WOOD in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that VICTOR IAN WOOD be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/22/20 at 9:00AM in Dept. 9 located at 1050 MONTEREY STREET; MAILING ADDRESS: 1035 PALM ST., RM. 385, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days

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from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

In Pro Per Petitioner VICTOR IAN WOOD 3345 DELUNA DRIVE RANCHO PALOS VERDES CA 90275 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/20 CNS-3420057# PASO ROBLES PRESS PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17/2020 LEGAL CM 768 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 December 18, 2020 at www.selfstorageauction.com.

The property is stored at: El Paso Self Storage 2935 Union Rd. Paso Robles, CA 93446 NAME OF TENANT: TIM FOWLER DENISE CAMPOVERDE SAVANNAH DONOVAN PUB: 12/10, 12/17/2020 LEGAL CM 781 NOTICE We hereby give notice that the goods in the following units and names stored at The Space Place, 501 Pine St., Paso Robles, Ca. will be deemed the property of The Space Place and will be removed and/or sold if owners as listed below do not remit balance due before December 28, 2020, Before 5 PM. Roberto Maduena #97 Sale to be on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 9:30 A.M. at 501 Pine St. Paso Robles, Ca. PUB: 12/10, 12/17/2020 LEGAL CM 782

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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.; 805-5432358; 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.

distributions. Remember that CFK is for kids and adults.

If you donate a new jacket for a child, select sizes to fit children in K-6 grades. New items can also be dropped off at barbie butz one of our cleaners. Simply put COLUMNIST the jacket in a bag and mark it ur Coats for Kids “NEW,” and we will pick it up committee made with the cleaned items. some changes The four North County this year in our distribution cleaners are Plaza Cleanmethod, and I feel confident ers in Atascadero and Paso that we are reaching many of Robles, Fashion Cleaners in our North County families Atascadero and Paso Robles who need a warm coat, jacket, Cleaners and Laundry in Paso sweater, or sweatshirt.

Robles. Please tell them that The change involves reachyour items are for Coats for ing out to our faith commuKids and thank them for their nity, and shelters, providing support. They are amazing them with the warm items, and businesses! distributing them through their If you want our committee programs. to do your shopping, you can Many of our churches make a monetary donation on already have food programs for the CFK Facebook page at families in need and are only CFK of SLO County or on too happy to add our clean, the website at coatsforkidsslogently used, or new items to county.org. their distributions.

If you would like to send We continue to partner with a check for the purchase of a our North County cleanjacket, please make it out to ers who clean your donated Atascadero Loaves and Fishes items, free of charge. Please (our 501(c) (3) nonprofit look through your closets and fiscal agent) and put Coats for donate those warm coats and Kids on the memo line (very jackets you no longer wear. The important). Mail the check to cleaners will refresh them, and Atascadero Loaves and Fishes we will pick them up for the (Coats for Kids) at 5411 El

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HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA 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 Liz Radtke; Pastor Ryan Radtke; 8005 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero; 805-461-0340; ourhopelutheran.org.

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

PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC We honor ancient scriptures, responding to God’s contemporary call to be just and kind.; Join us for Worship Sunday, 10 a.m.; Church School Sunday, 10:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 11 a.m.; Men’s Bible Study, Wednesday, 8 a.m.; Women’s Bible Study, Friday, 10 a.m.; Youth Group; 1301 Oak St., Paso Robles; 805-238-3321 ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 820 Creston Rd., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times;; Daily Mass- Mon-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 Mass- 12:30 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 805-466-0379, fax 805-466-6399; website stlukesatascadero.org; email office@stlukesatascadero.org.

Ridin’ Shotgun

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ou probably know me from my syndicated column I’ve been writing for 40 years, but that is just part of what I did to make a living.

In addition, I owned and edited a livestock newspaper, wrote books, ranched, traded cattle, worked ring at auctions of all types all around the country, was the announcer for monthly sales for a major video auction company, restored saddles, did leatherwork and engraving and in my spare time I was a feature writer.

I’ve written stories for everything from a large country western magazine, which meant I got to interview dozens of country music stars, to writing stories for an Italian magazine about our western lifestyle.

I’ve written features for breed magazines, livestock newspapers, have contributed stories and reports to countless book publishers and have written

hundreds of feature stories for periodicals of all kinds about the west.

In many cases, I’ve written these feature stories after interviewing subjects on the phone, and there was one big advantage to doing it this way: I didn’t have to open any gates.

But invariably, the best stories were ones in which I traveled to the subject’s home and met the people face to face.

I was able to pick up little nuances and learn much more about them than I did in a mere hour of yakking on the phone.

My favorite stories included one in which I went out with the wagon on the famous Bell Ranch where I slept on the ground, helped gather the cattle and drank out of the same bottle as we gathered around the fire at night.

Another was a story I did on Nebraska’s Haythorne Ranch in the Sandhills and by going there on annual visits I got to know that fine family. And I’ll never forget the story I did for the Hereford Association on the Hearst Ranch because I met and became friends with several members of the Hearst family, including one of William Randolph’s Hearst’s daughters, who later had me do some writ-

ing for her.

My all-time favorite assignment was when my friend Phil Stoll asked me to write eight feature stories for his big summer magazine, in which I traveled to every corner of Texas in one week’s time, during which I fell in love with the state and its people.

I had a blast, but by the end of the week, my body was in shambles from opening up gates of every description from heavy steel panels with baler twine hinges that I had to hoist on my shoulder to wire gates that when I finally got them closed all the leaning posts and weeping wire stood tall and tight for half a mile in either direction.

I closed wooden gates that were only still standing because all the termites were holding hands.

I opened oilfield gates on which 15 padlocks were linked together and the owner would hand me his keyring and say, “It’s the big brass lock.” But when I got to the gate, there were 10 big brass locks. At one ranch, the gates were so bad the owner, who always drove the pickup, apologized and said he was in the process of fixing them, but when I visited him 10 years later, he hadn’t fixed a

Shadow and Light

for the entire family.

In the early years, we learn how to avoid the things that hurt us physically. As time progresses, we discover how to cope with rev. elizabeth rowley the things that hurt us emotionally. The coping mechanisms COLUMNIST create a shadow. rom the day we are born, A shadow in the material we begin to develop our world gets created when light bodies and our minds. travels past an opaque object.

Personality begins to form as we Since the light cannot pass discern our likes and dislikes, through the thing, it travels past learn how to have our needs met, its edges, creating an outline of and discover how to exist on this the item, and an area of darkness planet. appears behind it. The object We spend a lot of time blocking the light generated the learning what doesn’t work for shadow. us. Consider the baby who is We are called to accept all of learning to walk. Many falls who we are: shadow and light, occur before that moment when human and Divine, to bring balance, leg strength, and our the light of our Highest Self parents’ determination and will to the darkness of our human come together to champion us impulses. Carl Jung defined the forward with our first steps. Oh, shadow clearly as “that which a what a glorious day when the human being would not want baby takes its first steps, a victory to be.” It is the negative side of

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Our outreach this year covers North County as it has for the last 33 years, just in a different way. Thank you to our business supporters, volunteers, and donors.

Remember that Coats for Kids and adults will warm someone and will warm your heart.

The Christmas outreach projects are continuing this year. Groups like Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles, Atascadero Loaves and Fishes, Atascadero Kiwanis and Toys for Tots, and Salvation Army are all continuing their distributions in some manner.

Visit their websites to see the changes they have made for 2020.

I feel that all of us are determined not to let CQVID-19 interfere with our Christmas spirit — the spirit of giving.

Remember that Christmas this year will be what we make it, and I know we all intend to make it special for everyone.

I found this recipe to be perfect for this time of the year.

Serve it with fruits in season.

It is a nice healthful alternative to all of those sweets we eat in December!

the personality, the sum of all unpleasant properties or traits a person wants to hide.

Every person has a shadow.

There is the collective shadow as well. This shadow exists for every group, community, and organization to which you and have ever belonged. If you think you do not have a shadow, you most certainly have a big and dark one.

We project our shadow onto others to disguise how we are feeling about ourselves. It’s a form of protection that worked well for you in the past to prevent you from getting hurt.

Thank that aspect for protecting you and release it back to the nothingness from whence it came.

As you become aware, welcome, and embrace the shadow part of yourself, you become unified.

You have the power of the

Cranberry Fruit Dip Ingredients: • ½ cup light cream cheese, softened • ½ cup plain low-fat yogurt • ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar • 1 cup chopped cranberries (fresh or frozen) • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel Directions: In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, yogurt and brown sugar. Beat on medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Add cranberries and orange peel; stir to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

Mix well before serving.

Makes 1½ cups.

Enjoy the “Spirit” of the season.

Cheers!

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

single one. I wondered why it is that ranchers are so unwilling to construct easy-to-open gates, but then it dawned on me...they don’t fix them because they never have to open them.

They lay in wait for suckers like breed reps, magazine writers, and supplement salesmen and ask them, “Wanna go for a little ride?”

They even do it to their wives, saying, “Honey, I know how hard you’ve been working around the house and with your full-time job in town. You need a break. Let’s go for a little ride.”

They make it sound like it’s a 10-day cruise, but then they make their better-half open and close eight terrible gates twice and thereby getting the opportunity to check every cow on the place without moving from the seat of their pickup.

So next time a rancher asks you if, “You wanna go for a little ride?” Merely reply, “Only if I can drive.”

I guarantee you’re gonna sit at the kitchen table drinking ice tea instead of going for that “little” ride.

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

Divine behind you, the love of the Divine within you. You have access to the same Divine Intelligence that created you. You are radiant and sparkly, shining your light to all.

Embrace your shadow; accept yourself and others wholly.

When you see the shadow with the eyes of compassion and love, thanking it for the blessings and protection it gave you in the past, it no longer has power over you.

See it, bless it, and you’ll learn to respond rather than react with amazement and delight at how liberated, free, and blissful you’ve become. With the spring back in your step, you are one indivisible united whole. Pure love. Human and Divine. Shadow and light.

And so it is.

Rev. Elizabeth Rowley is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at revelizabeth@cccsl.org.

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Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force

The Anatomy of a Human Trafficking Investigation

By SLO COUNTY ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE BOARD

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uman trafficking cases are difficult. They can be difficult to find, and they are often very complicated. In general, the elements of the crime as defined in the penal code are not complex, but proving these cases can be a challenge to law enforcement.

As mentioned in a previous column, it is not a likely scenario in San Luis Obispo County that one of our children or a loved one will be contacted on one of our main streets by a trafficker and whisked away into a life of sexual servitude.

While it is possible, it is not likely.

The scenario seen in the “Taken” movie series is not a common occurrence. On the other hand, it is more likely that our children are contacted via the internet or a social media platform by someone seeking to exploit them.

In terms of human trafficking in San Luis Obispo County, most pimps and traffickers are bringing sex trafficking victims into San Luis Obispo County and subjecting them to forced prostitution.

As stated, most sex trafficking in San Luis Obispo County is related to forced prostitution and the illicit sex industry, and that industry is fueled by local sex purchasers. Very simply, the supply is brought to us, and the demand is fueled by our local citizens.

Human trafficking cases are generated in several ways. Human trafficking investigators open cases based on proactive enforcement efforts, through calls for service generated at local law enforcement agencies, from community tips, tips from the national human trafficking hotline, and from collaborative efforts with other law enforcement agencies, community partners,

and service providers from inside as well as outside of San Luis Obispo County.

Human trafficking cases are generally very time and manpower intensive. The situations that trafficking victims face are often dangerous and caustic. Victims typically have been exploited for most of their lives and, as a result, are very difficult to break down and convince that they need help.

Victims often do not see themselves as being a victim and blame themselves for the situation. Victims are often distrustful and skeptical of law enforcement because many victims have been arrested in the past.

The concept of a victim-centered approach rather than treating a victim as a perpetrator is a relatively new approach in the law enforcement community. Previously victims were treated as “prostitutes” or suspects, but a paradigm shift is taking place in human trafficking investigations where victims are now offered the help they need and deserve.

Victims often require a lot of consistent support.

It can take months or years of assistance, counseling, and separation from a trafficker or pimp to get a victim to the point that they are thriving and stable and no longer living a life of sexual slavery.

Since a human trafficking situation is typically caustic, unpredictable, and dangerous, the resources needed for law enforcement investigators are typically on the high end. To safely conduct a proactive human trafficking investigation, it can take up to 20 or more investigators to properly conduct an investigation.

This assures safe contact with the victim or victims as well as the trafficker and keeps the community safe as well. Simply put, it takes a lot of resources to conduct a rescue operation of a potential human trafficking victim properly and safely.

Human trafficking cases often end up being long

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term investigations. Human trafficking cases can last several months up to several years due to the complexity of an investigation and the parties involved. In some cases, it could take several years from the time a victim is rescued and a trafficker is arrested through to the end of a jury trial and conviction.

As in most facets of our current society, much of human trafficking is technology-driven. The internet, a variety of social media platforms, and the prevalence of smartphones have turned most human trafficking cases into investigations that are so technology-driven that investigators need to be skilled at the most recent technology trends to be able to keep up with traffickers.

Investigators in San Luis Obispo County are fortunate in terms of technology-based investigations that they have access to the Central Coast Cyber Forensics Lab that provides forensic and investigative support that is often needed during the course of an investigation.

Just like many aspects of day-to-day society, traffickers’ use of technology is ever-evolving and trends shift to different platforms and internet sites. Human trafficking investigators are following those trends to stay in step with the traffickers and pimps.

A constant challenge investigators face is in identifying traffickers and pimps and ultimately holding them accountable. The crime of human trafficking is a transient crime. Traffickers move throughout the state from one jurisdiction to another constantly.

Traffickers often move their victims with such regularity that the victims, at times, do not even know what city or area they are in. Traffickers are constantly on the move in an effort to stay a step ahead of law enforcement efforts.

It is not uncommon to see a trafficking victim being the subject of illicit sex ads in San Luis Obispo one day, only to be in Southern California, the Central Valley, or even in a neighboring state a day or two later.

Traffickers are often savvy criminals with an extensive criminal history and generally are good at concealing their criminal activity.

Traffickers are often violent and have been violent towards the victims. Traffickers use threats, physical violence, threats of violence against the victim and their loved ones or families, extortion, and many other manipulative methods to control a victim and force compliance upon them.

These threats and acts of violence make it difficult for investigators to garner cooperation from victims

because the threats and intimidation often outweigh the possibility of being rescued by law enforcement officials.

Sadly, fear of harm and reprisal are often greater than the prospect of freedom from a trafficker.

Knowing the difficulties victims endure, a primary goal of the San Luis Obispo Counter Human Trafficking Team is to identify, target, and apprehend traffickers and pimps. This is a top priority based upon the belief that when traffickers are taken out of the equation and incarcerated, they are no longer able to seek out victims and perpetuate the act of human trafficking.

Human trafficking and associated crimes like pimping, pandering, and prostitution are a subculture of its own, and as a result, has its own set of rules, language, and beliefs.

Competent investigators must have a command of the language which is specific to the trafficking and pimping world, know the rules that pimps and traffickers live their lives by so that investigators can disrupt their illicit activity.

Investigators also need to understand what victims and traffickers believe and what the pimping lifestyle is all about so that they can understand what a victim is going through and figure out how to best serve a victim’s needs.

Truly, the world of trafficking is a world of its own with its own rules, regulations, language, and way of operating. Like any subculture, it is imperative that investigators are “fluent” in the intricacies of the pimping and trafficking subculture as they absolutely need to understand the ins and outs of “the game”; otherwise, any intervention efforts could be for naught.

The complexity of investigations and the resources needed to properly intervene in a human trafficking situation can be challenging, but the efforts are absolutely worth the effort.

At the end of the day, no one desires to be a victim of sex trafficking, and no one dreams of being sexually exploited when they grow up.

Despite the difficult nature of sex trafficking and the complexities associated with these types of cases, they continue to be deserving of our attention. After all, making a difference in just one victim’s life is well worth the effort.

Recommended resources: • dhs.gov/blue-campaign • OVC.gov/trafficking • sharedhope.org

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Central Coast Region be allowed to exit the regional stay home order as a region after three weeks if the ICU capacity in the three counties exceeds 15 percent.

Supervisors agreed to send the letter but were not hopeful it would lead to change. Supervisors were open to other municipalities piggybacking on their letter.

“I think it’s definitely worth trying,” said Board Chairwoman and Fourth District Supervisor Lynn Compton. “I’m skeptical that we will be allowed out of this.”

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the regional stay-at-home order on Friday following a surge in COVID-19 cases across the state, including SLO County.

The new stay-at-home order is by regional hospital networks, rather than individual counties, and takes effect only when the available, total ICU capacity in a region drops below 15%.

The Southern California Region’s ICU capacity fell below 15% late Friday night and the stayat-home order went into effect Sunday night. The order remains in effect for at least three weeks and, after that period, will be lifted when a region’s projected ICU capacity

meets or exceeds 15%.

Public health officials from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties joined SLO County Public Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein in submitting a letter to the state on Monday, Dec. 7, asking for a Central Coast Region. Borenstein said the three counties had worked together for years.

“There are many ways in which this Central Coast region has been in place for a long time, and we are asking for consideration that region be the one that would apply to our County with respect to our ICU bed availability,” Borenstein said.

SLO County, as of Tuesday, had 14 people hospitalized due to COVID-19, with three in the ICU. The County has 53 total ICU beds available and 31 of those were in use, Borenstein said Tuesday morning.

If SLO County were in a region with Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, the ICU capacity of the proposed region would be 34%, according to Borenstein, and the stay-at-home order would not be triggered. The three counties are in the Purple Tier and would be operating under the guidelines of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, which is less strict than the regional stay-at-home order.

There are five regions — North-

ern California, Greater Sacramento, Bay Area, San Joaquin Valley and Southern California, including San Luis Obispo County.

San Luis Obispo County is part of the Southern California Region, with Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

The proposed Tri-County or Central Coast region would be the sixth region.

Under the regional stay-at-home order, essential businesses such as grocery stores must operate at 20% capacity; bars, wineries, salons and restaurant dining have to shut down; and hotels can only be open for critical infrastructure support.

Schools can remain open if they’ve received a waiver. Restaurants can continue take-out and delivery services.

Since learning of the regions, state and local officials, including Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-35th District), and business and community leaders have been outspoken about being lumped in with Southern California.

“I hope and I pray that there is some financial component to this that helps our small businesses over the next three weeks,” said First District Supervisor John Peschong.

“Just speaking for my constituents

in the community, the small businesses, it’s going to be a tough three weeks before Christmas here. I hope the governor takes this seriously and removes us and lets us go with these two other counties.”

The SLO County Board of Supervisors spent nearly two hours on this matter, including 40 minutes of public comment.

Nobody that commented was in favor of being part of the Southern California Region.

“I currently have 64 employees and they are begging me to stay open,” said Jennifer Ott, owner of five Supercuts hair salons in San Luis Obispo County. “They are choosing to buy food over paying their rent. I have a pregnant stylist whose husband was laid off; she is begging me to try to get us to stay open. This is our third closure.

None of us can sustain this again.”

Some accused the governor of being a tyrant and questioned the validity of the testing. Many people asked the Board to disregard the stay-at-home order, stand up to the state and allow businesses and schools to open safely.

“I’m urging the Board of Supervisors to disregard, to ignore and to do everything possible to refuse to comply with this latest update from Gov. Newsom. This shutdown is unfounded and the scien-

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“It’s the holidays, and people are looking for things to do that are safe, and this was just something that warmed everyone’s heart, to have a fun event that made us feel a little bit like Christmas is here,” Stephenson said.

Between PRPD and the Recreation Department, over 500 gifts were given to children throughout the drive-thru.

Families were lined up from Nickerson Drive to Niblick Road before the event even started!

Stephenson joyfully said, “The kids were so excited, and they were so adorable —I think they were just excited to have something to do.”

Sadly, there were not enough gifts for all the families who attended the drive-thru.

When the event was over, there were still a few blocks of cars waiting for the Stocking Drive-Thru.

“That was the most heartbreaking part,” said Stephenson.

To add to the holiday fun, through December, a Santa Mailbox is set up in the lobby at Centennial Park.

The magical mailbox doubles as a perfect holiday photo-op and will be

make the harsh decision to close their doors for good.

That would add Señor Sancho’s to the growing list of Paso Robles businesses to close due to the pandemic economic aftermath and its continuous “flip-flopping” of COVID-19 regulations.

But Señor Sancho’s owner Carlos Leyva and business partner Jeff White are not going down without a fight.

“Sancho’s is fully open until they cut our hands-off,” said White.

On Dec. 1, Leyva posted a plea to the community on Señor Sancho’s Facebook page.

Leyva asked for customers to come in more and expressed his thanks to everyone who has helped keep Sancho’s going for over 30 years.

Leyva shared, “I’m not worried

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pearance of the beacon on the hill and the newfound fame it brought as a hotspot in the intersection between pop culture and alien fever.

“We are upset that these young men felt the need to drive 5 hours to come into our community and vandalize the monolith. The monolith was something unique and fun in an otherwise stressful time,” Mayor Heather Moreno said in a press release on Dec. 3.

Inspired by the response from the first one, Kenney and Mckenzie went back into the shop and made a second monolith that a group of overzealous teens could not topple this time.

The night of Dec. 4, the two men enlisted the help of 12 or so of their

outside the park lobby from Nov. 30 through Dec. 17.

Letter drop-off hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Anyone who drops off a letter to Santa will also receive a goodie bag from a park employee, including a pair of Santa Specs!

“Just making it a fun kick-off to the holiday season with lots of holiday goodies and giveaways,” Plescia laughed joyfully.

Donations for the stockings can be made anytime throughout the year. Toy donations can be dropped off to Shelley Reeger’s attention at the Emergency Services Center at 900 Park Street.

PRPD will happily accept any

new toy donations that will fit into a stocking. Reeger also collects school supply donations on behalf of the police department for local students.

All donations can be dropped off to Shelley Reeger’s attention.

Reeger can be reached at sreeger@ prcity.com or at (805) 227-7455.

Anyone interested in making a donation or becoming a sponsor for the Paso Play on Wheels program can contact Heather Stephenson at hstephenson@prcity.com.

For more details on the Super Stocking Drive-Thru Giveaway and Santa’s Mailbox, visit prcity.com/ recreation or visit the Paso Robles Recreation Services Facebook events page or call the Paso Robles Recreation Services at (805)237-3988.

friends and headed to the top of Pine Mountain, this time bringing with them 700 pounds of concrete to pour a foundation that would hold.

“Visually, nothing is different; it is just all the inner structure,” Kenney said. “Wade has a steel construction company, so we designed it more structurally so that if it does stay, it is safe.”

Will the monolith stay is a different story with some hurdles in front of it. Currently, the monolith is on part of the 75 acres of land in Stadium Park-Pine Mountain that is City-owned. The Paso Robles Press has reached out to the City, trying to find out what will be the next step.

As of now, the City is in the process of evaluating the placement of the structure but has deemed it safe and secure until a more detailed evaluation can be performed.

“We are delighted that the monolith has returned to Atascadero and the way it came back to our City. It brought back the joyful spirit that was abruptly taken away,” Moreno told The Paso Robles Press.

While it appears that the monolith is now set in stone, at least for a little while, the architects have begun thinking of ways for their piece of art to earn its keep. Kenney and Mckenzie have purchased Atascaderomonolith.com and want to use it to generate revenue that could be given to the City to maintain its hiking trails and parks.

“We are going to try and do some fun things and see if we can’t generate some revenue and give the proceeds back to Atascadero,” Mckenzie told The Paso Robles Press.

“At the end of the day, that is what it is about.”

tific basis is actually no basis at all,” said Kathleen Goble of Atascadero.

“We have to stop a governor who is absolutely corrupt and completely hell-bent on power. If we don’t stop this tyranny, it won’t end here.”

Compton said the Board was frustrated, but they needed to do what is best for the County and agreed the letter was the best course of action.

Newsom said there would be consequences for counties that did not follow or enforce the stay-athome protocols.

“We have to remember that we are a subdivision of the state. We get almost half of our County funding here from the state and federal government,” Compton said. “If we just threw caution to the wind and said sue or we are just not going to follow anything, if you think there wouldn’t be serious ramifications, I don’t think you are considering the entire situation.”

Supervisors talked with SLO County Counsel Rita Neal about possible litigation but were advised that route would be unsuccessful.

She explained that since March, there had been 48 cases filed against Gov. Newsom related to the pandemic, and all but one was unsuccessful. The one case centered more on mail-in-ballots continues and is being appealed.

Neal said the major challenge in these cases stems from the authority granted to not only the governor but the state public health officer. The stay-at-home orders have come from the governor and the state public health officer.

“Courts have been very clear in the past to say that local government’s can’t pass ordinances, resolutions, or any particular order that is in conflict with the state public health officer,” Neal said.

Neal added the Supreme Court has ruled on this in the past.

“Recognizing that the need to protect the public may trump individual rights during a crisis, the Supreme Court has held that states and municipalities have greater leeway to burden constitutionally protected rights during public emergencies,” Neal said.

Neal concluded by saying that from her perspective and colleagues around the state, “any litigation against the governor right now has a very slim chance of success.”

Next week supervisors plan to discuss sending a second letter and consider adopting the Healthy Communities Resolution to address local control, geographic diversity, the opening of schools and the distribution deadline for CARES Act relief funds.

about making any money for myself, but I worry about my employees and their welfare. They all depend on tips and the hourly wage.”

And that is where the trickle effect started.

Leyva’s plea was shared over 600 times, and business has so far tripled for the restaurant.

White said, “We ran out of product, we ran out of Corona, we ran out of tequila. Those are problems we had back in the early 2000s when we were the only restaurant with a bar.”

Señor Sancho’s plans to stay open and safe for as long as they can.

New sanitation and cleaning procedures have been created to keep the restaurant as clean as possible. Social distancing is in place, along with keeping indoor dining at 25% capacity.

Outdoor dining is available, and of course, there is always takeout.

Since the start of the pandemic, none of Sancho’s employees have tested positive for COVID-19.

Leyva shared in response to the community support, “We are so overwhelmed by the response — Business has tremendously picked up, and you, my customers, have been so patient with us. If we can stay busy like this, then we have a chance.”

Leyva continued, “I would very much like to keep our Paso Robles “Icon” open for many more years. We have stood the test of time, and it’s because of the many friendships that I’ve made with all of you and, of course, serving some Great Mexican Food and The Best Margaritas!”

Leyva and White have nothing but gratitude towards the community and their support for the cherished Mexican restaurant.

“The support is overwhelming.

Words can’t even describe my love of Paso Robles,” White said.

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