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Paso Robles 35th Annual Vine Street Victorian Showcase

Santa along with Mrs. Claus, the Snow Kind and Queen rode the sleigh up and down Vine Street with Scrooge following in a vintage Mustang. Photos by Camille DeVaul

The drive-thru event brought hundreds down Vine Street

for the 35th Annual Vine Street Victorian Showcase. This is the second year the event has been celebrated as a drive-thru event. A heavy line of cars slowly strolled down Vine Street to gaze at the decorated homes. Some carolers serenaded passersby, and By CAMILLE DeVAUL others waved and wished everyone a Merry camille@pasoroblespress.com Christmas. The big man in red and Mrs. PASO ROBLES — On Saturday, Dec. Claus rode their sleigh up and down Vine 11, families bundled in their cars and Street with the Snow King and Queen in strolled down Vine Street in Paso Robles tow.

Norma Moye said, “I liked all the homes. I thought all the neighborhoods and businesses did a spectacular job this year--even more beautiful than last year”. She especially loved the carolers singing to the cars and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Following them was Ebenezer Scrooge, a Vine Street tradition, and perhaps everyone’s most looked forward to attraction at Vine Street. To ensure everyone could hear

his delightful jokes and holiday cheer, he held a microphone while riding in a vintage convertible Mustang, circa 1960s. Santa told Paso Robles Press that although he was a bit cold, the night went smoothly. He said, “It was fun seeing the little kids in the cars getting eye contact with us but the older people having fun too.” Thirty-five years ago, our very own Holiday Cheermeister, Norma Moye, decided she wanted to have an old-fashioned Victo-

rian Christmas. Her Vine Street Victorian home no undoubtedly inspired her. With the help of her neighborhood friend Grace Pucci, Moye came up with the Vine Street Victorian Showcase, which made its first debut in 1986. Back then, Moye says the showcase didn’t stretch as far down Vine Street but was full of hayrides and Christmas carolers.

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Chinese Food: A Jewish Christmas Day Tradition The tradition started in New York over 100 years ago By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@pasoroblespress.com

ATASCADERO — While some families gather around Christmas trees, open presents, and get together with their nearest and dearest, there’s another

Christmas Day family tradition that’s just as amazing happening at the same time. The Jewish-American tradition of Chinese Food on Christmas! The tradition started (primarily) in New York when Jewish families started going to Chinese restaurants on Christmas Day due to the fact that they were the only food establishments that were open. But the tradition has spread all over the US since then.

“Jews eating Chinese on Christmas may be one of the more cliché things of my childhood, but it’s also probably my favorite. As a child of an interfaith household, every Christmas Eve, my parents would take my brother and me to the movies, and then we’d meet up with my cousins for Chinese food. After stuffing ourselves with too much CONTINUED ON PAGE A15

TRADITION

Celebrating the Holidays with Winter Solstice and Yuletide Cultures around the world have long held feasts and celebrated holidays around the winter solstice By HAYLEY MATTSON hayley@pasoroblespress.com

uring this time of year, there are so many holiday traditions that bring family and friends together. Holiday shopping, festive events filled with

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snow, Santa Claus and Reindeer, lights, candles, and cheer; however, one symbolic and richly traditional day will come and go, and most people will miss it. Winter Solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. Cultures around the world have long held feasts and celebrated holidays around the winter solstice. Fire and light are traditional symbols of celebrations held on the darkest day of the year. Since ancient times, people all over the world have recognized

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SLO County Renews The Local Emergency Regarding Drought The Supervisors approve the final reading of the new district map By MELISSA GUERRA melissa@pasoroblespress.com

this important astronomical occurrence and celebrated the subsequent “return” of the Sun in a variety of different ways. In addition, old solstice traditions have influenced holidays we celebrate now, such as Christmas and Hanukkah. There is no better time of the year to feel and show your love than the holiday season. Though many people relate the month of December with Christmas, there’s so much more to be said about the month. From

SAN LUIS OBISPO — The San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. As the State did adopt a mask mandate on Tuesday, Dec. 13, the room was asked to continue wearing their masks. The meeting opened with the consent agenda, which was approved 5-0. Next, the Board submitted a resolution recognizing and commending Nina Negranti on her 21 years of service for the County.

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PASO ROBLES ECHO PRJUSD OFFICIALLY APPOINTS HOLIDAY SEASON Shelter Celebrates One Year with Over Trustee Frank Triggs and Malia Gaviola Check out Christmas Event in and 18,000 Meals Served | A4 as Student Trustee | A5 around the North County | A13

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RE/MAX Charities Raises Over $42,000 for Youth Sports Grants were given to 26 youth sports organizations in North County By CAMILLE DEVAUL

TEMPLETON — RE/MAX Success held their first Cheers to Charities fundraiser on Sept. 16 at Cal Coast Brewery in Paso Robles. Over the last month, the new 501(c)(3) non-profit handed grants out to 26 local youth sports organizations. The fundraiser featured live music and a silent auction with plenty of food and drink. This event alone raised over $42,000. RE/MAX Sucess real estate agent Brian Thorndyke said, “The money is raised local and stays local.” Success Charities is dedicated to lifting up and serving the needs of the community. At RE/MAX Success, a portion of every Real Estate transaction is donated by Agents to Success Charities and matched by lead Broker, Elissa Williams. Their plan is to choose a different beneficiary each year prior to the fundraiser. This year, youth sports was chosen to be their first beneficiary. RE/MAX Success agents and associates were able to distribute funds throughout the last month. Local youth sports organizations were encouraged to apply for a grant through Success Charities. All qualifying sports teams received a portion of the raised funds. Thorndyke said, “It all came together as to why we are doing this. Seeing the appreciation and the enthusiasm, the excitement—they were extremely appreciative of what we were able to give.” He continued, “Passing out that money and the checks to each of the organizations was definitely a highlight of the year.” Next year, Success Charities looks forward to hosting another fundraiser benefiting a different cause within the community. “We love to think we started something great and are looking forward to continuing it,” Thorndyke said. A special thanks to Success Charities sponsors: • Liquid Gravity Brewing Company • Eleven Twenty-Two Cocktail Lounge and Speakeasy • Templeton Tennis Ranch • Papagallo II • 15 Degree C Wine Shop and Bar • Slo Brew Rock • All About Dogs • San Luis Obispo Library • Alex Madonna Expo Center • Santa Margarita Ranch For more information on Success Charities, visit success-100423143. remax.com/remax-info/success-charities This was the first year of the Cheers to Charities fundraiser. Contributed photos

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Paso Robles ECHO Shelter Celebrates One Year The shelter has served over 18,000 meals STAFF REPORT

PASO ROBLES — El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) Paso Robles is celebrating its one-year anniversary at its newest facility located in the former Motel 6 at 1134 Black Oak Drive in Paso Robles. On Dec. 7 of last year, a few ECHO staff opened the doors to individuals and families

seeking shelter. Since that time, ECHO has been moving forward at a rapid pace to get the facility up and running as a full-service shelter with several emergency shelter rooms, a meal service program, and case management supportive services, the first for Paso Robles. This past year has seen tremendous growth in the number of individuals and families receiving support, over 15,000 nights of stay have been provided, and over 600 men, women, and children have received support. In addition are more milestones such as: • Number of Clients Housed: 47 • Number of Clients Employed: 50 • Number of Clients Entered into 90-Day Program: 21

• Number of Meals Served: 18,595 • Numbers of Showers: 400 “We are so pleased with the one-year results of our new facility in Paso Robles,” states Wendy Lewis, President/CEO of ECHO, “many individuals and families are receiving the care they need to get back into permanent housing.” “At this important milestone, we would especially like to thank the community believing in our mission for Paso Robles,” she states, “we’ve had so many donors, businesses, civic and religious organizations become involved that we are humbled at the outpouring of support.” One success story is that of Brian. A veteran that served his country but none-

theless became homeless. After a short stay with ECHO, he found housing through our veteran’s assistance partners. When our supporters found out he had very few possessions, they rallied to send several items to start his new life in his own home. He was and continues to be very thankful and hopeful about his new start in life. ECHO operates three safe and secure overnight shelters in Atascadero and Paso Robles to meet the immediate needs of families and individuals who have become homeless. With ECHO Atascadero’s unique residency program, clients are provided case management services to assist them in securing a job and finding permanent and sustainable housing within three months of

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entering the shelter program. While enrolled in the program, clients are taught life skills for employment, budgeting, health care management, and social communication and interaction. The goal and the result of this practical support is the empowerment of residents to move in a positive direction while assisting them in acquiring the skills and services they need to become self-sustaining, including secure housing. A force of 1,500 community volunteers provide ancillary support to run the facilities and meal programs at each location serving over 100 meals each evening to shelter residents and the homeless population. For more information, please visit echoshelter.org.

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Cal Poly’s Annual Bach Week Set Carly Pearce Announced as Special Guest for Dan + Shay Concert to Be In Person January 18 to 22 Bach Week features a range of events, including an organ concert paired with an Akademie lecture STAFF REPORT

SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Cal Poly Music Department will present its annual Bach Week in person Tuesday through Saturday, Jan. 18-22, with presentations and performances on campus and at the First Presbyterian Church in San Luis Obispo. Bach Week features a range of events, including an organ concert paired with an Akademie lecture, a chamber concert featuring vocal and instrumental guest artists performing on period instruments, two master classes, and a finale concert of vocal and instrumental works with a pre-concert lecture. The first several events will take place on campus: On Jan. 18, there will be an Akademie lecture and organ showcase in Miossi Hall of the Performing Arts Center (No. 6). At 6 p.m., co-director David Arrivée will present a lecture titled “Bach and the Organ.” During his lifetime, J.S. Bach was known less as a composer than for his knowledge of and ability to improvise on the pipe organ. The lecture will explore Bach’s multifaceted relationship with this instrument, with musical examples played by university organist Paul Woodring. At 7:30 p.m., Woodring will present a concert of Bach’s organ music on the Forbes Pipe Organ. At 11:10 a.m. Jan. 20, in Room 218 of the Davidson Music Center (No. 45), guest artist Leif Woodward, cello, will coach Cal Poly students in instrumental repertoire from the Baroque era and provide insight into the style and nuance of giving a historically informed performance. At 12:10 p.m., he will coach students in effective continuo playing. At 3:10 p.m. Jan. 20, in Room 218 of the Davidson Music Center (No. 45), guest artists Kerry Ginger and John Buffett will coach several Cal Poly voice students in repertoire from the Baroque era. The final events will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo: At 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, a concert titled “A Musical Portrait of a Venetian Courtesan” will be presented as a musical tour to Renaissance Venice. The courtesan held a unique social position, since she was able to circumvent many of the patriarchal

restrictions on women making music. This concert will explore this world, from the performance of “high art” madrigals by Barbara Strozzi and San Marco Maestri Willeart and Rore, to “bawdy” Carnival songs in dialetto. The concert will be performed by the world-class period instrument ensemble Tesserae Baroque. Works for solo voice and small instrument ensemble featuring guest artist Rebecca Myers, soprano, will round out the program. The Bach Week finale concert will be held Jan. 22 with a pre-concert lecture. At 6 p.m., co-director Scott Glysson will present a lecture on the history of the musical settings of Psalm 130 and the context of J.S. Bach’s Cantata, “Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir,” and Michel Richard Delalande’s “De profundis.” The concert,“From the Depths,” starts at 7:30 p.m. Psalm 130, which begins with the line “Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord,” provided the text for one of Bach’s earliest cantatas, “Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir,” BWV 131. Approximately 20 years earlier, the French composer Delalande wrote his powerful “De profundis” to the same text, though in a different language. Both works will be performed, as well as a suite of French music, directed by the musicians of Tesserae Baroque, will conclude the program. Members of Cal Poly’s Chamber Choir, Symphony and faculty join with guest artists in a side-by-side performance of these works. Tickets for the Jan. 18 lecture and concert are $10; tickets for the Jan. 21 concert are $20 for the public, and $10 for students; and tickets for the Jan. 22 lecture and concert are $20 for the public, and $10 for students. There is discounted pricing if tickets are purchased to both the Jan. 21 and 22 concerts: $30 public, $15 students. You can purchase tickets at pacslo.org/Online/article/ calpolymusic Admission is free to events in the Davidson Music Center, though parking will be enforced. For more information on visitor parking on campus, visit Cal Poly’s Transportation and Parking Services website: afd.calpoly.edu/parking/parkingoncampus/visitingthecampus/ The events are sponsored by Cal Poly’s College of Liberal Arts, Music Department, Instructionally Related Activities program and Tevis Fund for Visiting Artists. Additional support is provided by the Handler and Steiner Family Fund. For more information, visit the Bach Week website at bachweek.calpoly.edu/ or call the Music Department at 805-756-2406.

Tickets on-sale Friday, December 10 at 10 a.m. STAFF REPORT

PASO ROBLES — The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that reigning CMA Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Carly Pearce has been confirmed as the special guest for the Dan + Shay concert taking place on Sunday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center. Ticket prices for the show are $35, $50, $75, $95, and $125 (Pit, standing only) and will go on sale Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, starting at 10:00 a.m. online only at MidStateFair.com. Fiercely rooted in the classics, the girl who left her Kentucky home and high school at 16 to take a job at Dollywood has grown into a woman who embraces

the genre’s forward progression and is confident in what she wants to say. The Grand Ole Opry member recently wrapped THE 29 TOUR in support of her latest album, earning critical acclaim from The New York Times, TIME, Variety, Forbes, People, Saving Country Music, American Songwriter, Billboard, HITS, and more. A committed songwriter, Carly believes truth and songs are the greatest form of resilience. On 29 and the expanded 29: WRITTEN IN STONE, she traces the arc of realizing, accepting, and moving on wiser for the experience. The music features duets with fellow Kentucky icon Patty Loveless on “Dear Miss Loretta” and Top 20-and-rising “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” with Ashley McBryde. Lighting a fire with her debut album EVERY LITTLE THING (Big Machine Records) and the PLATI-

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NUM-certified history-making title track, Carly’s 2X PLATINUM-certified “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” with Lee Brice, won both the CMA and double ACM Awards Vocal Event Award, as well as the ACM 2021 Single of the Year. For dates and more, visit CarlyPearce.com. The 2022 California Mid-State Fair runs July 20 through July 31 and this year’s theme is “Full Steam Ahead!”

OktoberFest Raised $8,000 for North County NeighborAid St. James Episcopal Church, Center for Family Strengthening hosts OktoberFest STAFF REPORT

PASO ROBLES — On Saturday, Oct. 30, St. James Episcopal, Harris Stage Line, and Center for Family Strengthening hosted the inaugural Oktoberfest Benefit to help raise awareness and funds for North County NeighborAid. The event was held at Harris Stage Lines and consisted of German cuisine, music, Bavarian outfits, and of course- beer! Proceeds from ticket sales, donations, and a silent auction were donated to North County NeighborAid. North County NeighborAid is a program administered by Center for Family Strengthening, a nonprofit organization. North County NeighborAid funds support local

individuals and families for immediate basic needs. Thank you to the generous sponsors for making the Oktoberfest possible. • Glenn Burdette Philips Bryson CPAs • Koene Graves • Avalon Foundation • Pacifica Commercial Realty • Tony and Lee Adinolfi • The Lutheran Thrivent Foundation • American Riviera Bank • The Blueprinter • Harris Stage Lines • Steins BBQ and Catering • Leo Leo Gelato They raised $8,000 for North County NeighborAid. Funds will be used to assist individuals and families who reside in the northern regions of San Luis Obispo County. To learn more about North County NeighborAid visit noconeighboraid.org/ or contact at info@NoCoNeighborAid.org

About North County NeighborAid (formerly Womenade) This is a coalition of human service agencies, faith communities, and big-hearted people giving direct care to our neighbors in critical need. Under the pressure of crises, families in our region fall through the cracks every day. This community based collaborative responds to those emergencies and brings our community closer together. We take 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. We do not judge anyone; we trust the professionals serving those in their care. Our predecessor, SLOWomenade founded by Sandy Richardson, concluded operations and continues to consult our growing work. Today our committed coalition carries on her crucial work as a program housed at Center for Family Strengthening a nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect through education, advocacy, and community partnerships. Center for Family Strengthening ensures strong families are a priority in San Luis Obispo County.

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City Council Addresses Bill SB9 and Approves Urgency Ordinance Mayor Moreno expressed support of the Printery project and the hope to hear more By CHRISTIANNA MARKS

ATASCADERO — The Atascadero City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14. The Council’s closed meeting preceded it. The agenda for the night’s proceedings and the consent calendar were approved unanimously. The night’s Community Forum was full of Atascadero locals on the Atascadero Printery Board. The historic Printery building is currently being renovated into a venue for the performing arts, a printing museum, and other spaces for community use. “Our group [Questers] chose to support the Printery in early 2020. We saw the potential in this beautiful building and shared it at our state council meeting in March of that year. Just got right in there before the pandemic hit. The members recognize that this historically important building should be preserved and unanimously voted to support the Printery as their California Quester’s State Project. Our first project is the restoration of the front copper-clad doors and transoms. We’re very excited to be contributing to the preservation of this building. We’d like to ask the city to recog-

nize that this building played a huge part in the creation of Atascadero and will play a huge part in the future in attracting heritage tourism and enhancing the lives and economic vitality of our community,” said community member Sheila New, who is on the Printery Board. The Printery building is currently going through plans for its strengthening and hazardous material studies which have been turned into the city. The first step, shoring [which holds the building up before strengthening it], has already been completed. The Council was asked to put the Printery on a future agenda to see if the City of Atascadero could be added to the list of those supporting the restoration project. “There are a lot of good and important things going on in Atascadero, and as several of you mentioned, a lot of things get done because people come together. And while as a city we have always supported the Printery, The Friends of The Printery, and the Foundation pulling everything together, I will say that I’m so glad that you could connect with Senator Laird, Assemblyman Cunningham, and Congressman Carbajal because they are the ones that have the funding. They have the kinds of means that we as a city don’t have,” said Mayor Heather Moreno. In response to putting the Printery on the agenda, Moreno said, “just because we’re not focused on the Printery doesn’t mean that we don’t think it’s really important. It’s that not every important thing can make it onto the agenda.” Moreno went on to say that the Council would love to hear more from the group, to see how they can support them even if they are not put on the agenda. The meeting then moved on to the Public Hearings portion of the evening. The first item on the agenda was the distribution of the 2022 Community Development

Block Grant (CDBG). A presentation was given by the Director of Public Works, Nick DeBar. The CDBG are annual grants that must meet three criteria. 1; that it’s a benefit to lower and moderate-income persons. 2; aiding in the elimination of plight. 3; they address urgent needs that pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of our community. The estimated amount this year is $139,465 for the city of Atascadero. The applicants for the grants then spoke to the Council, addressing their applications for the CDBG grants. As of now, the Council will be giving CDBG grants to the following: • City of Atascadero [for the Santa Rosa Project] - $90,652 • City of Atascadero [Youth Activity Scholarships] - $10,752 • El Camino Homeless Organization [ECHO] - $8,524 • 5 Cities Homeless Coalition - $1,644 • And $27,893 going to Administration. Final recommendations by the Council will be given in March of 2022. The Council then moved on to an Urgency Ordinance Adopting Interim Standards for the Implementation of Senate Bill 9 (SB9). The bill, signed into law by the governor on Sept. 16, allows for additional dwellings and lot splits on existing single-family zoned sites without a hearing or project conditions. SB9 goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2022. Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore gave the presentation. “What we’re looking at tonight, it’s not going to live forever. It’s only going to last six months. During that time, we’re going to come back to you with a permanent

ordinance that addresses SB9, and at the same time, a permanent ordinance that addresses accessory dwelling units. But right now, we just need a placeholder, and we need to really implement what the State law has done; otherwise, State law is going to take precedent,” said Dunsmore. SB9 is designed with high density, urban areas in mind, so the city of Atascadero is trying to make sure that our rural areas are taken into account when the bill goes into effect. “In a community that’s rural like Atascadero, we don’t have a lot of property served by sewer. We don’t have a lot of good road access. Secondary access, we call it, with two ways in and out. We have a lot of slopes; we have a lot of creeks, wetlands, and sensitive habitats. We have archeological resources. And we have properties that are potentially historic resources. All of those things are brought up in SB9 and should be protected from being destroyed by much higher density and much higher development. So these are the concerns that are addressed,” Dunsmore continued. Councilmembers Mark Dariz and Susan Funk, as well as a few public commenters, raised concerns about the 800 square foot second dwelling limit, but Dunsmore explained detached garages and other storage structures did not apply to the 800 feet unless attached. Urgency Ordinance Adopting Interim Standards for the Implementation of Senate Bill 9 passed unanimously once some of the language was amended on the request of Councilmember Funk and the rest of the Council. Annexation No. 24 passed unanimously. The next Atascadero City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 6 p.m.

PASO ROBLES

School Board Officially Appoints Trustee Frank Triggs PRHS ASB President Malia Gaviola was also appointed as the Board’s student trustee By CAMILLE DEVAUL

PASO ROBLES — Frank Triggs was provisionally appointed as Trustee to the Governing Board of the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) at the regular school board meeting on Dec. 14. His term of the provisional appointment expires in November 2022. Triggs is a replacement trustee for Jim Reed, who recently resigned to move out of state. Paso Robles High School ASB President Malia Gaviola was also appointed as the new Student Trustee. During a special meeting on Nov. 29. It has been about 15 years since the Board had a student representative. PRHS Senior, Cameron LeClair with the help of students and teachers, collected over 500 signatures to present his request to have a student representative on the Board of Trustees. Chris Arend was again nominated and approved to continue his position as Board President through the 2022 year. Chris Bausch was also nominated and approved to continue his position as Board Clerk for the 2022 year. The District accepted 14 donations made to various programs at PRJUSD schools totaling over $7,000. Later the Board received a First Interim Financial Report for the 2021-2022 school year. The report covered the period from Jul. 1 through Oct. 31. The interim reports

must include a certification of whether or not the LEA is able to meet its financial obligations. The certifications are classified as positive, qualified, or negative: A positive certification is assigned when the District will meet its financial obligations for the current and two subsequent fiscal years. A qualified certification is assigned when the District may not meet its financial obligations for the current or two subsequent fiscal years. A negative certification is assigned when a district will be unable to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the current year or for the subsequent fiscal year. The Board approved the report with a positive certification. The full report can be on the agenda here agendaonline.net/ public/Meeting.aspx?AgencyID=221& MeetingID=85501&AgencyType ID=1&IsArchived=False A fourth change order was required for Glen Speck Elementary School, which includes various items that are agency requirements, design corrections, and material escalation. Change orders are any modifications made to a construction contract. The change order requires an additional $714,436.33 in Measure M funds: • Agency: $44,255.00 - Water meter vault requirements and concrete curb at the corner of Chestnut and 17th Streets. This concrete scope of work was not included in the original scope of work. • Design Corrections: 4-01, 4-02, 4-03, 4-07, 4-08, 4-12 - $588,465.90 Majority are Civil Engineering design

North County Storm Weather Updates corrections for site retaining walls, grading, and paving. • Escalation: 4-05, 4-06, 4-10 $24,964.00 - Construction delays placed construction into the COVID affect time frame. • Owner: 4-04 - $19,798.00 - Sound isolating insulation added between corridor and classroom. Ultimately, a motion was made to approve the change order, although the Board has many concerns and made it clear they were unhappy with having to approve yet another modification to the contract. The motion was approved with a 4-3 vote (Bausch, Triggs, and Baker voting no). A lunch structure was approved for Pat Butler and Winifred Pifer Elementary Schools. The total cost is $84,777.80 for each school ($168,555.60) from Measure M funds and does not include installation costs. However, the Board directed staff to look for other funds to use for the structures. The structure is expected to be finished in

time for hot, sunny weather. Finally, the Board approved the implementation of the final increase of the California minimum wage increases to $15.00 an hour for District employees. The total cost is approximately $120,000 to the District. The increase impacts the lowestwage employees who directly serve the students: All Paraeducators, After School Care, Food Service, Campus Safety, Library Media Tech 1, Maintenance I, Playground Supervisors, K-5 Clerk, and PreSchool Assist. Due to the meeting running out of allotted time, the Board tabled the following items for the next school board meeting: • K.1. Monthly Financial Budget Update • K.2. Monthly Enrollment Update • K.3. Social-Emotional Supports and Mental Health Services Update The next regularly scheduled school board meeting is scheduled school board meeting is scheduled for Jan. 9, 2022.

EDUCATION

Atascadero Unified School District Addresses Potential Future Vaccine Mandate

AUSD looks at exempting the district from the late start By MELISSA GUERRA

ATASCADERO — Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. for an open session following their closed session. The Board began with recognizing the donations, which began with a grant from Federal SESLOC Credit Union in the amount of $495.56 for the support of Atascadero Middle School 8th grade math. The Fine Arts Academy accepted a $100 donation from Warren and Shari Frace from the Frace Sister Memorial Fund for a garden project. The Wonderful Company foundation made a donation of $1,000 for the support of Atascadero Middle School and a $500 for support at Atascadero Middle school to the principal’s discretionary fund. The Superintendent’s Report began with Superintendent Tom Butler expressing his gratitude for where the school is now and the academic progress that has been made in the beginning of this school year. Butler also expressed his excitement at celebrating the Boys’ Waterpolo team with their achievement of CIF championship and invited the community to join the Dec. 15 parade to celebrate. Next was the COVID update, which was an item that

WEATHER

had been requested from community members. Butler began with his recap of the case count; from Nov. 15 to Nov. 21, there were two positive students. From Nov. 22 to Nov. 28, there were zero students, which was the Thanksgiving break, but it’s equally reported if any students were to turn up positive, the school would be notified. From Nov. 29 to Dec. 5, there were four students, and from Dec. 6 to Dec. 15, there were three positive students. “These are really encouraging numbers when you take the fact that we have over 4,300 students,” stated Butler. He then went on to talk about the current requirement for masks, which included the recent state public health department of the mandate for masks to be worn indoors, regardless of vaccination status, through Jan. 15. Within the school, all students, all staff, and all parent volunteers are required to wear a mask when indoors. At this time, there aren’t any requirements for vaccines for students. For employees, the school districts are required to know and have proof of their vaccination status, which does not mean they have to be vaccinated. Unvaccinated employees participate in weekly surveillance testing. Since the Governor’s vaccine announcement in October, there has been no Government order or law related to the COVID-19 vaccine in the K-12 student setting. The Superintendents in the county had discussed what to do if, by next fall, the vaccine order is made, in which they would have three sets of exemptions for religious, personal belief, and medical.

Butler thanked the staff who have worked hard to keep the school clean and safe and then opened the meeting to public comment from one community member regarding the history of polio vaccines. There were no further comments, so the trustees expressed their gratitude for Superintendent Butler and how he’s handled the pandemic and his reminder that they aren’t the health experts; they are here for the education of the community’s children, as well as stating their thanks to the public speaker and a reminder that all voices are welcome. The Board then approved the meeting minutes and the consent agenda unanimously. Item 12.3 was the school start time discussion which was a senate bill that was put in place with the hope that it would allow for more sleep time for students. Butler highlighted the roughly 35-40 kids who expressed challenges with a later start time which conflicted with extracurricular activities, part-time job conflicts, and more. The Senate bill does provide for a rural exemption with Superintendent Butler has been looking into and believes that the district could apply for that. This goes into effect in July and would affect the next school year unless the district applies to be exempt. The next meeting of the Board will be Tuesday, Jan. 8. The meeting agenda can be found on the Board’s website: atascaderousd.cyberschool.com/District/Department/1-SchoolBoard

Within 24 hours, the county saw over two inches of rain By CAMILLE DEVAUL

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Following two solid days of rain, San Luis Obispo County received about half a day to soak in its much-needed rainfall. More rain is expected throughout the county until the end of the month. High winds and rains left over 2,000 San Luis Obispo County residents without power on Dec. 13 and 14. During the start of the storm on Monday, Dec. 13, 4,500 PG&E customers were without power in San Luis Obispo County. The outages affected customers mainly in San Luis Obispo and Northern Shandon. An equipment issue caused a second outage in Santa Margarita. By 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 180 customers were affected by the outage. The majority of the customers without power were located in southern SLO County. Rainfall measurements (in inches) from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15 morning, according to SLO County Public works and Paso Robles City: • Shandon 1.48 • Paso Robles 2.61 • Templeton 3.28 • Atascadero 2.28 • Creston 2.32 Central Coast beaches are under a 72 hour advisory following the storm. Officials in SLO and Santa Barbara Counties are advising the public to avoid contact with ocean and creek water for three days following the storm that has brought rain to the Central Coast on Monday and Tuesday. Officials are calling the storm a “significant rain event,” which has brought stormwater runoff to the area. Because the stormwater is untreated, it can carry high levels of bacteria and other pollutants, officials say. Contact with contaminated water can bring the risk for illnesses like rashes, fever, chills, or vomiting. They ask surfers and swimmers to avoid contact with oceans and creeks for 72 hours following the rain. Santa Barbara County health officials added that those who harvest shellfish should wait ten days before harvesting them. The rain is expected to slow down on Wednesday, Dec. 15, and pick up again on Thursday morning, with storms to follow again next week. There are no other advisories for the second set of storms expected to roll in.

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LOCAL NEWS COVID UPDATE

CDPH Requires Masking for All Public Indoor Settings New travel advisory effective immediately to travelers arriving in California STAFF REPORT

SAN LUIS OBISPO — On Monday, Dec. 13, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that the state’s seven-day average case rate increased by almost half (47), and hospitalizations have increased by 14 percent. According to the report, in response to the increase in cases and hospitalizations and to slow the spread of both Delta and the Omicron variant, CDPH issued updated guidance to curb the spread of COVID-19 and its variants. Beginning Dec. 15, CDPH will require masks to be worn in all indoor public settings irrespective of vaccine status through Jan. 15, 2022. At that point, California will make further recommendations as needed in response to the pandemic. Additionally, CDPH updated requirements for attending mega-events, like concerts and sporting events. Prior to attending an event, attendees will now require either proof of vaccination, a negative antigen COVID-19 test within one day of the event, or a negative PCR test within two days of the event.

CDPH also issued a new travel advisory effective immediately to recommend that all travelers arriving in California test for COVID-19 within three to five days after arrival, regardless of their vaccination status. Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer, stated, “Starting Wednesday, California will require masking in all public indoor places during the holiday season regardless of vaccination status. Attendees of large events will be required to show either proof of vaccination, a negative antigen COVID-19 test within one day of the event, or a negative PCR test within two days of the event. Additionally, California has issued a travel alert to recommend that all travelers get tested within three to five days of their arrival in California. Vaccines and these temporary measures will allow friends and families to safely spend the holidays together and will add critical layers of protection to keep people safe.” According to a report by the Centers of Disease Control and Pervention (CDC) updated on Dec. 15, more data is needed to know if the Omicron variant infections, and especially reinfections and breakthrough infections in people who are fully vaccinated, cause more severe illness or death than infection with other variants. Or how easily Omicron spreads compared to Delta remains unknown. CDC expects that anyone with Omicron infection can spread the

virus to others, even if they are vaccinated or don’t have symptoms. Currently, the CDC reported that the vaccines are expected to protect against severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths due to infection with the Omicron variant. However, breakthrough infections in people who are fully vaccinated are likely to occur. Scientists are working to determine how well existing treatments for COVID-19 work. Based on the changed genetic make-up of Omicron, some treatments are likely to remain effective while others may be less effective. On Oct. 20, the County of San Luis Obispo Health Department released criteria on lifting the indoor masking requirement in public spaces issued earlier by Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer just for the county. However, the requirements were not subject to state and federal masking rules—which over the last several months were not met, so the county will now follow the state mandates going forward. According to the readyslo.org website, the total cases since March 2020 is 31,039 current active cases, 307, recovered cases, 30,377, and total deaths, 367, which is 0.01 percent of the total cases in San Luis Obispo County. According to the County, more than 72.3 percent of eligible San Luis Obispo County residents have

INFRASTRUCTURE

California Removes Traditional Grading to Become More Equitable

Students in some of California‘s largest school districts will no longer receive a D or F grade By MICHAEL ROBINSON Guest Journalist

CALIFORNIA — The new grading system was introduced due to the pandemic and remote learning protocols. Supporters argue that it reduces the stress levels for already-traumatized and agitated students in the new learning environments. Supporters also say the effort will significantly help black, Latino, and lower-income students who are statistically more impacted by the pandemic’s disruption in traditional school routines. However, some critics contend that it dumbs down education, leaving students unable to cope with the complex realities of the modern world. According to Ed Source, Los Angeles

Unified, Oakland Unified, Sacramento City Unified, and Santa Ana are among the school districts implementing the new grading practices. “Our hope is that students begin to see school as a place of learning, where they can take risks and learn from mistakes, instead of a place of compliance,” Nidya Baez, assistant principal at Fremont High in Oakland Unified, is quoted in the report by Ed Source. “Right now, we have a system where we give a million points for a million pieces of paper that students turn in, without much attention to what they’re actually learning.” This new protocol, known as “competency-based learning,” has also met with much criticism from educators in the same school districts. “I will work with any student before or after school or even on the weekend to help them learn,” Debora Rinehart, a teacher at St. Theresa School in Oakland, told Ed Source. “However, I will never lie about their knowledge

level. Not reporting Ds and Fs is the equivalent of lying about a student’s progress.” Devin Vodicka, a former superintendent of Vista Unified in San Diego County, supports the new protocol. “We need a system that gets beyond the institutional model and provides more meaningful feedback for students,” Vodicka said. “The future is going to require less focus on time and more focus on what we can do and contribute, and the quality of our performance. We need to prepare our students for this.” Last year, San Diego Unified School District announced it was adopting the new protocol in a meeting held in December 2020 to explain the change. According to Nicole DeWitt, the district’s instructional support officer, the new approach is expected to “provide students multiple opportunities to demonstrate their mastery.” DeWitt said they had already begun assessing the usual grading practices

since 2018, but the pandemic added an additional level of urgency. On review in early 2020, San Diego’s School board found that black students received a D or F 20 percent of the time and Hispanic students received them 23 percent of the time, compared with 7 percent for white students and 6 percent for Asian students. After a meeting in July 2020, a resolution was passed that required the district to “revise grading policy to ensure there are equitable grading practices,” DeWitt said. New York City has enacted a similar protocol due to the pandemic learning changes. The Department of Education announced in October 2020 that pupils would not get failing grades during the 2020-21 school year. There has been no mention of the new grading system reaching local school districts here in San Luis Obispo County at this time. Original article was published on Dec. 14 on timcast.com.

ACTIVE INVESTIGATION

SLOPD Looking for Suspect in Armed Robbery imately 8:15 p.m., the San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD) responded to a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at Laurel Lane Liquor located at 1291 Laurel Lane. The suspect entered the store, and after making a purchase, showed a gun in his waistband to a clerk at the register. The suspect demanded cash and then ran STAFF REPORT from the store with an undisclosed amount. Responding SAN LUIS OBISPO officers searched the area but — On Dec. 13, at approx- were unable to locate the

Robbery occurred at Laurel Lane Liquor on December 13

suspect. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male adult, 6 feet tall, with a large build. He was wearing a blue LA Dodgers hat, a black gator facemask, a black puffy jacket, a black and white striped shirt, black pants, and black shoes. This investigation is on-going. Anyone who has any information regarding this case, or the suspect in the photo, is encouraged to contact SLOPD at (805)7817312 or Crime Stoppers at (805)549-7867.

SAFETY

Be Safe and Drive Sober This Holiday Season The PRPD encourages everyone to have a holiday game plan that includes a designated sober driver STAFF REPORT

PASO ROBLES — Millions will be traveling to visit friends and family over the holidays. The Paso Robles Police Department encourages everyone to have a holiday game plan that includes a designated sober driver. During the pre-Christmas and New Year’s holiday season Nov. 30-Dec. 14, Paso Robles Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/ or drugs. Tragically, there is an uptick in impaired drivers during the holidays. During the 2019 Christmas (Dec.

24-Dec. 26) and New Year’s Day (Dec. 28, 2018-Jan. 2, 2019) holiday periods, there were more drunk-driving related deaths (210) throughout the country than during any other holiday period in 2019. “We want everyone to enjoy the holidays and be safe,” said Commander Caleb Davis said. “The more people who plan ahead and find a safe, sober ride home from holiday parties and get-togethers, the more, the merrier.” Paso Robles Police Department reminds drivers that a “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” Prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and marijuana can also impair, especially in combination with alcohol and other drugs. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

received at least one dose of vaccine, and 65.5 percent are fully vaccinated. For updates on COVID-19 in SLO County, visit ReadySLO.org or call the recorded Public Health Information Line at (805)788-2903. Phone assistance is available at (805)781-5500 Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on COVID19 vaccine, visit RecoverSLO.org/Vaccine

Statewide COVID-19 Data Vaccinations » 61,315,927 total vaccines administered. » 77.7 percent of the eligible population (5+) has been vaccinated with at least one dose. » 210,409 people a day receive COVID-19 vaccination (average daily dose count over seven days). Cases » California has 4,886,509 confirmed cases to date » The average case count is 5,825 (average daily case count over seven days). Testing » The testing positivity rate is 2.2 percent (average rate over seven days). Hospitalizations » There are 3,804 hospitalizations statewide.

WAGES

PRJUSD Implements Minimum Wage Plan for Over 200 Classified Staff Members California’s minimum wage increase begins Jan. 1 to $15 per hour STAFF REPORT

PASO ROBLES - California’s minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2022, to $15 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees and $14 for employers with 25 or fewer employees. In 2016, California became the first state in the nation to commit to raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour statewide by 2022 for large businesses, and by 2023 for small businesses. State law requires that most California workers be paid the minimum wage. Paso Robles Joint Unified School District will implement this change on January 1, 2022, for over 200 employees. PRJUSD created an implementation plan that will impact the lowest-compensated ranges for numerous job classifications. The total annual cost will be approximately $120,000. The following considerations were discussed in making this decision: “We needed to look at all positions affected by the increase to $15.00, analyze the impact of the increases on other classifications and employment categories (balance positions and classifications/ranges and maintain our career ladder system which also values the complexity of work and job requirements.) We also looked at the overall district needs and fiscal priorities.” Jennifer Gaviola, Deputy Superintendent. The Implementation Plan was approved by the Board of Trustees on December 14, 2021, with unanim ous support. Superintendent Dubost stated, “We are very encouraged about this plan as it impacts our lowestwage employees who directly serve our students: ALL Paraeducators, After School Care, Food Service, Campus Safety, Library Media Tech 1, Maintenance I, Playground Supervisors, K-5 Clerk, and Preschool Assistants. This plan is aligned to the intent of the minimum wage increase state law and supports our district goals of recruitment and retention.” Paso Robles Joint Unified School District is one of the first in the area to propose and approve such an expansive minimum wage implementation plan for their employees.

ROADWORK

Construction Update for the Traffic Way Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project This project will improve conditions by replacing the currently undersized sewer pipe STAFF REPORT

ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is currently in construction on the Traffic Way Sewer Improvements Project. This project replaces approximately one mile of undersized sewer main beneath Traffic Way, between San Jacinto Avenue and Bajada Avenue. Work in the Community Center Parking Lot is continuing and is anticipated to be completed before the end of the year. Beginning the week of Dec. 20, sewer main replacement will begin on Traffic Way, progress-

ing from Bajada Avenue north to San Jacinto Avenue. During construction, the contractor will be required to keep open at least one lane, with flagging control for traffic, as well as access to adjacent residences and businesses. However, for residents and others traveling on Traffic Way, delays should be expected. Parents are encouraged to allow for extra time during school drop-offs and pickups or use alternate routes other than Traffic Way. Work on Traffic Way is expected to take approximately three months but will be contingent upon weather conditions. The City of Atascadero apologizes for the inconvenience but appreciates everyone’s patience and understanding as the City completes this badly needed sewer upgrade. When possible, the contractor

will maintain two-way traffic on Traffic Way. However, this will require restricting curbside parking at times along lengths of Traffic Way to allow traffic to shift. This project will improve conditions by replacing the currently undersized sewer pipe, and will also include replacement of sewer

manholes, reconnection of 55 private sewer laterals to the new main, and repaving the half-width of Traffic Way over the new sewer main. For more information or questions, please contact Public Works at (805) 470-3456 or publicworks@atascadero.org.

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Good News • Real News • Your Hometown News

Grace, and Great Grandson Ever Gray. Along with his sisters, Dolores, Lydia, Sally, and Maggie, Brothers-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many close friends. Ray served in the United States Air Force, 38th Air Police Squadron from 1961 to 1967, where he received an honorable discharge; he met many ATILANO R. SALAZAR life-long friends during his stint in the 1944 - 2021 service. After returning home from the service, Ray had several jobs until tilano Ramon “Ray” Salazar, 1988, when he began his career as a 77, of Paso Robles, CaliforCorrectional Officer with the Calinia, passed away on Novemfornia Department of Corrections ber 9, 2021, surrounded by his loved until his retirement in 2004. This is ones. Ray was born on April 2, 1944, in where he shined and loved to be. He Santa Clara, California, and is preceded worked with many amazing friends and in death by his parents Atilano and co-workers. Mary Lydia Salazar, his two sisters, Ray has left a huge hole in all our Martha and Alice. hearts. He adored and loved his grandRay is survived by the love of his life, children and cherished all the moments Debbie Johnson-Salazar, three children he shared with them. He enjoyed time Gina Salazar, John Salazar (Kelly), with all his family and friends, whether Chris Salazar (Susie), two step-chilit was a card game or just hanging out. dren, Jason Johnson ( Jenna) and Please join us in a Celebration of Melissa Greever (George), Grandchil- Life for Atilano Ray Salazar on Janudren, Minor, Rockey, Madison, Evann ary 22, 2022, at the American Legion Leigh, Emily, Chase, Samantha, Wyatt, Hall in Templeton, California, at 2 pm.

BERNADETTE L. HASKELL 1939 - 2021

ernadette Louise Haskell, 82, passed from this life on Saturday, November 27, 2021, surrounded by her family at her home in Atascadero. She was born July 24, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio, to James Thomas and Alice Beatrice O’Farrell. She moved with her family to California in 1952 and has lived in Atascadero for the past 44 years. Bernadette retired

from the Atascadero School District, where she worked for 20 years as a teacher’s aide. Bernadette will be remembered for her undying devotion to her faith and family. She was blessed with a large and loving family. She met and married the love of her life, Theodore Haskell, at the age of 19 while working at the Pacific Bell. They were happily married for 53 years until Theodore’s passing in 2011, and they raised five children together. Bernadette is survived by her children Michael Haskell (Carice), Daniel Haskell (Sara), Kelli Rodda ( Jack), Brad Haskell, Julie Gates (Rick), Daughter-in-law Karina Haskell; Grandchildren Toby, Brian, Blake, Christopher, Chayne,

Jason, Mandy, Josh, Katie, Tommy, Chad, Zac, Chandler, Jessica, Tyler, Sara, and Great Grandchildren Madison, Kennadi, Kylee, Miles, Ava, Penelope, Preston, and Frankie. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Saint Williams Church located at 6410 Santa Lucia, Atascadero. A reception will immediately follow the service at the Caladero meetings & events room located at 9020 W. Front Rd., Atascadero, next to the Holiday Inn Express in the West Front Village. The recitation of the rosary will be held at the Chapel of the Roses Friday, January 14, 2022, at 6:00 pm at 3450 El Camino Real, Atascadero 805-466-1161. Be sure to sign in at the register guest book upon arrival.

SENTENCED

Kejuan Guy Bynum Sentenced to Serve 36 Years to Life For The Second-Degree Murder Shandon resident is sentenced after the murder of Christopher Vento Wilson that occurred June 2019 STAFF REPORT

SHANDON — District Attorney Dan Dow announced on Dec. 13 that Shandon resident Kejuan Guy Bynum (29) was sentenced to serve 36 years to life in prison for the second-degree murder of Cristopher Vento Wilson (23) occurring during a June 2019 assault in Shandon.

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Kejuan Guy Bynum was sentenced to the maximum possible sentence of 36 years to life in prison for his recent conviction by a jury of second-degree murder for the stabbing death of 23-yearold Cristopher Vento Wilson. Bynum was convicted by a San Luis Obispo County jury last month. At trial the jury was presented with evidence proving that in the early evening of June 1, 2019, Bynum assaulted Cristopher Wilson on two separate occasions while at a residence in Shandon. During the second assault, Bynum stabbed the

victim multiple times, resulting in his death. At a separate hearing, Superior Court Judge Craig van Rooyen found true that Bynum had suffered a prior conviction for robbery in 2015, a violent felony under California’s Three Strikes Law. “While this prison sentence cannot bring Cristopher Wilson back to his family and loved ones, it is a just punishment for cowardly taking the life of another human being,” said District Attorney Dan Dow. “Our hearts go out to Mr. Wilson’s family as they continue to grieve his needless death. We

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DEATHS ALLEN — Julia L Allen, 58, of Santa Margarita. Passed away on December 1,21, Arrangements are the care of Chapel of the Roses. PINKERTON — Aureta “Rita” Pinkerton, 89, of Morro Bay passed away on December 7, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service. GRANTHAM — Tommy Grantham, 72, of Morro Bay passed away on November 22, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service. GRANADO — Philip Granado, 76, of Paso Robles passed away on December 4, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service. MARLETT — Randall Marlett, 70, of Atascadero passed away on December 5, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

Honor Your Loved Ones

Share your loved one’s story with the community they cherished so that they may be remembered by all. will always seek tough sentences on serious and violent crime as we work hard to protect the citizens of San Luis Obispo County.” As a result of his murder conviction and prior conviction for robbery, a violent felony

under California’s Three Strikes Law, Bynum faced a maximum of 36 years to life in state prison. This case was investigated by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff ’s Office and was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Delaney Henretty.

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FELONY

Antonio Rojas Ortiz Sentenced Michael Anthony Brians Sentenced 100 Years to Life Jury found Brians guilty 40 Years in State Prison of 8 counts of sex crimes against children

Ortiz is charged for repeated sexual abuse by force against a child under 14

STAFF REPORT

SAN LUIS OBISPO — District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Antonio Rojas Ortiz (47) of San Luis Obispo has been sentenced to 40 years in state prison and ordered to register as a sex offender for life based on his plea of no contest to four counts of performing lewd acts by use of force upon a child under the age of 14. Antonio Rojas Ortiz (DOB 01/12/1974) of San Luis Obispo was sentenced by a San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge to serve 40 years in state prison based on his Oct. 15, the plea of no contest to four counts of performing lewd acts by use of force upon a child under the age of 14. The felony convictions and substantial prison sentence are the result of Rojas Ortiz committing sexual abuse by force on the young

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victim between Jan. 8, 2011, and Jan. 7, 2019. “Crimes against vulnerable victims are particularly disturbing, especially when a predatory adult betrays their position of power, grooms their victim, and commits repeated sexual abuse upon a child,” said District Attorney Dan Dow.“Child sexual predators must be punished strongly to reflect the longstanding pain and suffering their acts inflict on the innocent children and to deter others. It took an immense amount of courage for this young survivor to come forward and report the abuse.” The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Melissa Chabra and investigated by the San Luis Obispo City Police

SANTA MARGARITA — District Attorney Dan Dow announced on Dec. 13 that the Honorable Judge Jacquelyn H. Duffy sentenced Michael Anthony Brians (61) of Santa Margarita to serve 100 years to life in state prison for his convictions of eight (8) felony counts of sex crimes committed against three child victims. Michael Anthony Brians (DOB 11/23/1960), a resident of Santa Margarita, was convicted by a San Luis Obispo County jury on Oct. 20, after investigators and victims testified about the details of his numerous sexual crimes against children committed between 1992 and 2016. On Dec. 13, Judge Jacquelyn H. Duffy ordered Brians to serve 100 years to life in state prison for the crimes. Evidence presented at trial included witness testimony that the defendant began sexually abusing two children in 1988 when the defendant was only 23 years old. Although

these earlier crimes were not able to be charged as separate crimes in this case due to the statute of limitations, these victims testified for the prosecution under a provision of the California Evidence Code section 1108. Further evidence proved that the defendant continued to sexually abuse three other children, with the last crime occurring as recent as 2016. “Crimes against children and vulnerable victims must be strongly punished,” said District Attorney Dan Dow. “This life in prison sentence not only punishes this predator, but it also sends a strong message to others that you will be sought out, prosecuted, and separated from society if you commit such horrific crimes. These survivors’ bravery will surely encourage others to report their own victimization.” At today’s sentencing hearing, after Jane Doe no. 1’s emotional victim impact statement, Judge Duffy told her, “I hear you; I see you.” The Judge went on to say, “I saw you testify bravely, strongly, courageously. You became a strong advocate, a strong, successful person, and a loving parent. You are a remarkable person, and you matter.” Victim impact statements from two other survivors were also read for the Judge’s consideration at

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the time of sentencing. “We sincerely applaud the courage of the survivors who testified and the tenacity of the law enforcement personnel who gathered and reviewed all of the evidence,” said Chief Deputy District Attorney Lisa B. Muscari, who supervises the District Attorney’s Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Prosecution Unit. “These verdicts send a clear message that we will prosecute child sexual predators to the maximum extent of the law.” This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Danielle Baker and was investigated by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff ’s Office with the assistance of the District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation.

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• 16:05— DEAN MICHAEL MOYE, 21, of Morro Bay was arrested on the 5500 block of El Camino Real and cited for BENCH WARRANT/FAILURE TO APPEAR ON MISDEMEANOR CHARGE [978.5]; Case no. 201536

• 01:55— CASSANDRA LYNN ANDERSON, 37, of Shandon was arrested on the corner of Scott St. and Via Ramona and medically released for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT

[23152(B)VC]; Case no. 213230 • 22:52— DIANA GONZALEZ, 38, of Firebaugh, CA, was arrested on the 4300 block of Highway 46E and booked and released for BATTERY [242PC]; Case no. 213234 • 22:58— BEATRIZ OCHOA, 39, of Mendota, CA, was arrested on the 4300 block of Highway 46E and booked and released for BATTERY [242PC], DISORDERLY

CONDUCT/DRUNK IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC]; Case no. 213234 • 23:20— ESMERALDA ALVAREZ RODRIGUEZ, 40, of Mendota, CA, was arrested on the 4300 block of Highway 46E and booked and released for BATTERY [242PC], DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S];

Case no. 213234 • 23:17— EDWARD GLENN HASH, 37, of Paso Robles was booked and released for LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M]; Case no. 211920

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • 02:38— TANNER B STORSTEEN, 28, of Paso Robles was released by a peace officer for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 213235 • 10:42— WILLIAM RYAN DACOSSE, 42, of Paso Robles was booked and released for LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M], LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M], LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M]; Case no. 213237

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San Luis Obispo County on 11/15/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/15/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/15/2026 PUB: 11/24, 12/02, 12/09, 12/16/2021 LEGAL CM 803 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212629 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GALLEGOS NOTARY SERVICES, 1188 CORTEZ CIR, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JOSUE ALAN GALLEGOS, 1188 CORTEZ CIR, 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/ JOSUE ALAN GALLEGOS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/01/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/25/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/01/2026 PUB: 11/24, 12/02, 12/09, 12/16/2021 LEGAL CM 804 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212669 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ADELAIDA BOTANICALS, 5625 VINEYARD DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CLAIRE MARIE MAMAKOS, 5625 VINEYARD DRIVE, 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/ CLAIRE MARIE MAMAKOS, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/05/2021 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. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/05/2026 PUB: 11/24, 12/02, 12/09, 12/16/2021 LEGAL CM 805 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212685 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SPURR CO., 2124 ARDMORE RD., PASO ROBLES, CA. 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: DAVE SPURR EXCAVATING, INC., 2124 ARDMORE RD., PASO ROBLES, CA. 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ DAVE SPURR EXCAVATING, INC. DAVE SPURR, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/08/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/03/2012 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business

Name Statement, Expires 11/08/2026 PUB: 11/24, 12/02, 12/09, 12/16/2021 LEGAL CM 806 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212761 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ALLEN MOBILE NOTARY, 6125 CHAMPAGNE LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KRISTIN MICHELLE ALLEN, 6125 CHAMPAGNE LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ KRISTIN M. ALLEN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/18/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/18/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/18/2026 PUB: 11/24, 12/02, 12/09, 12/16/2021 LEGAL CM 808 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212696 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: K. COOK ENTERPRISES, 3030 ROAD RUNNER LN., TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KATE O’MALLEY COOK, 2805 FOUNTAIN OAKS DR., MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 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/ KATE O’MALLEY COOK This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/09/2021 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. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/09/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 811 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212791 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CRIMSON COVEN, 8555 SANTA ROSA RD, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 934224947, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: SARAH KATHLEEN GAULTNEY, 8555 SANTA ROSA RD, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422-4947 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/ SARAH K. GAULTNEY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/22/2021 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. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/22/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 812 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212789 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE GUTTERMAN, 3250 EL CAMINO REAL UNTI B3,

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ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: THE GUTTERMAN LLC, 3250 EL CAMINO REAL UNIT B3 #9, 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/ THE GUTTERMAN LLC, SHANNON PETERS, SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/22/2021 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. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By AWEBSTER, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/22/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 813 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212766 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TITAN SPEED ENGINEERING, 6345 LINNE RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: VAN HORN ENTERPRISES LLC, 6345 LINNE 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/ VAN HORN ENTERPRISES LLC, KRISTA VAN HORN, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/18/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/01/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/18/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 814 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212781 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PICKLEBUTT WOODS, 9197 ASH ST., ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: JOINT VENTURE: MONIQUE D SNOW, 9197 ASH ST, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, PAUL W LANGLEY, 6035 F STREET, SANTA MARGARITA, CA 93453 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/ MONIQUE D SNOW, GENERAL PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/22/2021 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. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/22/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 815 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212779 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: VAN FLEET FARMS, 6315 HOG CANYON RD., SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: LINDSEY BRITTANY VAN FLEET, 6315 HOG CANYON

RD., SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, GARRETT WALTER VAN FLEET, 6315 HOG CANYON RD., 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/ GARRETT WALTER VAN FLEET This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/19/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/26/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/19/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 816 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212741 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: NIGHT OWL CANNING COMPANY, 6465 VON DOLLEN ROAD, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: CASTORO CELLARS, 6465 VON DOLLEN ROAD, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 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/ CASTORO CELLARS, NIELS UDSEN, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/15/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/10/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/15/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 817 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212800 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: COLLINE FLOWERS, COLLINE FLOWER FARM, 4235 OAK FLAT RD, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KALEY CHARLET, 4235 OAK FLAT RD, 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/ KALEY CHARLET This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/23/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 07/01/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/23/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 818 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212770 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SWIFT HEATING AND AIR, 3882 ORILLAS, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: DARYL ALAN SWIFT, 3882 ORILLAS, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, CORAL LYNETTE SWIFT, 3882 ORILLAS, 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/ DARYL ALAN SWIFT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/19/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/19/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By AWEBSTER, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/19/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 819 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212809 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GRODUCE, 6211 MARCHANT AVENUE, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MICHELLE LEE HERBER, 6211MARCHANT AVENUE, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93403 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 LEE HERBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/24/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/19/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/24/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 820 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212807 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CORDANT WINERY, NELLE WINERY, 3310 RAMADA DR #A, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: CORDANT WINE GROUP LLC, 3310 RAMADA DR #A, 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/ CORDANT WINE GROUP LLC, DAVID TAYLOR, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/24/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/11/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/24/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 821 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212808 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HACIENDA VILLA BAMBOO GARDEN, 5550 NORTH RIVER ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: HACIENDA VILLA LLC, 5550 NORTH RIVER 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/ HACIENDA VILLA LLC This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/24/2021

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/16/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By ABAUTISTA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/24/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 822 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212869 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: EMPIRE WINDOW TINTING, 8820 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: DANE MCLAUGHLIN, 4538 MANANITA AVENUE, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ DANE MCLAUGHLIN, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/06/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 05/11/2015 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/06/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 823 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212833 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GZ WINES, 2260 VALLEY OAKS LANE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: GREG LINN WINES, 2260 VALLEY OAKS LANE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization nCA 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/ GREG LINN WINES LLC, MANAGING MEMBER, GREG LINN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/01/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/23/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/01/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 824 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212866 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JOYFUL SPARKLES CLEANING, 1318 BUTTERCUP LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MARCIANA MARTINEZ, 1318 BUTTERCUP LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ MARCIANA MARTINEZ, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/03/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/01/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/03/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 825 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212810 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CASS VINEYARD, 868 CAMINO VINA, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: S & A VINEYARDS LLC, 868 CAMINO VINA, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization NEVADA 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/ S & A VINEYARDS LLC, STEPHEN CASS, MANAGING / MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/24/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/24/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/24/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 826 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212811 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CASS WINERY, 868 CAMINO VINA, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: GENESEO PARTNERS LP, 868 CAMINO VINA, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization NEVADA 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/ GENESEO PARTNERS LP, PARTNER, PRESIDENT STEPHEN CASS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/24/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/24/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/24/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 827 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212832 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JOEBELLA COFFEE PASO ROBLES, 1803 SPRING STREET, POD #8, PASO ROBLES, SAN LUIS OBISPO 93446, COFFEE HOUSE THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: CEN CAL COFFEE LLC, 4675 SAN ANSELMO ROAD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ CEN CAL COFFEE LLC, JOSEPH GERARDIS, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/01/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/01/2026

PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 828 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212739 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: KW CONSTRUCTION, 1728 A VINE ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: KURT WEIDE CONSTRUCTION INC, 1728 VINE ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ KURT WEIDE, CONSTRUCTION, INC, PRESIDENT, KURT WEIDE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/15/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2014 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/15/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 829 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212818 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: COSTA VINEDO, 3775 ADELAIDA ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: COASTLINE WINERY, LLC, 242 EL DORADO WAY, PISMO BEACH, CA 93449 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/ COASTLINE WINERY, LLC, JACK PHELAN, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/29/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/29/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/29/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 830 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212742 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ROGUE GRADING AND EXCAVATION, 1206 ECHO CT, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: LYLES LAND MANAGEMENT, 1206 ECHO CT, 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/ LYLES LAND MANAGEMENT, JOSHUA LYLES, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/15/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/18/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/15/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 831 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212874 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S)

IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ACORN VILLAGE MONTESSORI, LLC, 5850 ROSARIO AVENUE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: ACORN VILLAGE MONTESSORI, LLC, 5850 ROSARIO AVE, 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/ ACORN VILLAGE MONTESSORI, LLC, KRISTINA HORACEK PROZESKY, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/06/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 07/01/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/06/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 832 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212815 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: KIMS RENTAL HOME, 3620 BUENA VISTA DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: MIRA KIM, 1430 CIRCLE B ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, YOUNG KIM, 1430 CIRCLE B 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/ MIRA KIM This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/24/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/14/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/24/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 833 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NEW FILE NO. 20212729 OLD FILE NUMBER. 20211031 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S) TO BE ABANDONED: WINDROSE FARM, 5750 EL PHARO DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME WAS FILED IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 04/23/2021 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: WILLIAM BROWN SPENCER, 5750 EL PHARO DRIVE, PASO ROBES, CA 93446, BARBARA HUNTER-SPENCER, 5750 EL PHARO DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: WILLIAM B SPENCER, WILLIAM BROWN SPENCER, THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 11/12/2021 CERTIFICATION I HERBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. HELEN NOLAN, COUNTY CLERK BY MSTILETTO, DEPUTY CLERK PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 834 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NEW FILE NO. 20212730

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OLD FILE NUMBER. 20210051 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S) TO BE ABANDONED: FINCA LOS AGAVES, 5750 EL PHARO DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME WAS FILED IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 01/06/2021 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: WINDROSE FARM, LLC, 5750 EL PHARO DR, PASO ROBES, CA 93446 THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: WINDROSE FARM, LLC, JUSTIN WELCH, MANAGING MEMBER THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 11/12/2021 CERTIFICATION I HERBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. HELEN NOLAN, COUNTY CLERK BY MSTILETTO, DEPUTY CLERK PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 835 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212720 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: WINDROSE FARM, WINDROSE HERB COMPANY, WINDROSE CIDER COMPANY, 5750 EL PHARO DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: FINCA LOS AGAVES LLC, 5750 EL PHARO DR, 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/ FINCA LOS AGAVES LLC, JUSTIN WELCH, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/12/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/01/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/12/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 836 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212736 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: FREE AGENT WINE BUSINESS CONSULTING, 8987 CURBARIL AVENUE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: FREE AGENT WINE BUSINESS CONSULTING, 8987 CURBARIL, 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/ FREE AGENT WINE BUSINESS CONSULTING, SAO ANASH, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/15/2021 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. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/15/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23,

12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 837 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212855 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: “BOOKER VINEYARD” AND “MY FAVORITE NEIGHBOR”, 2644 ANDERSON ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: MY FAVORITE NEIGHBOR, LLC, 207 HIGH POINT DRIVE, BLDG. 100, VICTOR, NY 14564 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/ MY FAVORITE NEIGHBOR, LLC, MICHELLE BILLINGTON ASSISTANT SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/03/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/8/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/03/2026 PUB: 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021, 01/06/2022 LEGAL CM 841 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212838 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PASO MARKET WALK, 1803 SPRING STREET, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: PASO CHOICE, LLC, 612 12TH STREET, SUITE 206, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 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/ PASO CHOICE, LLC, DEBORAH MANN, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/01/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/22/2017 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/01/2026 PUB: 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021, 01/06/2022 LEGAL CM 843 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212762 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LITTLE WORLD CHILD CARE, 2022 SUMMIT DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MILEN Z TESFAZGY, 2022 SUMMIT 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/ MILEN Z TESFAZGY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/18/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/18/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original state-

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ment on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/18/2026 PUB: 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021, 01/06/2022 LEGAL CM 844 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212900 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: STORAGE DEPOT, 369 QUINTANA ROAD, MORRO BAY, CA 93442, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: P&J EXPRESS LLC, 1166 E GRAND AVENUE, 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/ P&J EXPRESS LLC, PAMELA MOORE, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/10/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/10/2026 PUB: 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021, 01/06/2022 LEGAL CM 845 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212819 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CHARISMA BEAUTY SALON, 561 12ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MARIA ALVAREZ, 2306 HONDO 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/ MARIA ALVAREZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/29/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/28/2016 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/29/2026 PUB: 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021, 01/06/2022 LEGAL CM 846 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212835 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: STERLING HORSE, 5555 RANCHO LA LOMA LINDA DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: SARAH A JOYNT, 5555 RANCHO LA LOMA LINDA DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/SARAH A JOYNT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/01/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 03/01/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct

copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/01/2026 PUB: 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021, 01/06/2022 LEGAL CM 847 PUBLIC NOTICE TSG No.: 8756614 TS No.: CA2100286937 APN: 012326-037 Property Address: 1937 BROOK LANE PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/31/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/25/2022 at 11:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/06/2007, as Instrument No. 2007038155, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, State of California. Executed by: SHARON LEE JACKSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) 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 and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 012-326037 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1937 BROOK LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or 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, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 326,765.51. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. 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 call (916)939-0772 or visit this internet website http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2100286937 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916)939-0772, or visit this internet website http:// search.nationwideposting. com/propertySearchTerms. aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2100286937 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772NPP0397493 To: PASO ROBLES PRESS 12/16/2021, 12/23/2021, 12/30/2021

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PUBLIC NOTICE APN: 012-276-007 TS No: CA07000162-21-1 TO No: 210482146-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 10, 2006. 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 February 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM, In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on July 14, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006049202, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by WILLIAM F. YODER JR, AND SHIRLEY M. YODER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST 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: 2874 MAMMOTH LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $229,507.34 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held

on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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 call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address www. nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0700016221-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA07000162-21-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or ap-

propriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: December 3, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000162-21-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-2528300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.nationwideposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0397473 To: PASO ROBLES PRESS 12/16/2021, 12/23/2021, 12/30/2021 PUB: 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 839 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Raylan Farms, L.P., a California Limited Partnership, Raylan Farms, Inc., a California Corporation, Frank Brown, an individual, and DOES 1-50, Inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Stan Kaufman, an individual, and Tony Yasuda, an Individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your bring heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 calendar days after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.

sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte. ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. Case Number (Numero del Caso): 21CECG00326 The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Fresno County Superior Court 1130 O Street Fresno, California 93721 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Stan D. Blyth #166938 - Kimberly L. Mayhew #199105 Lang, Richert & Patch 5200 N. Palm Ave, Ste. 401, Fresno, CA 93704 (559) 228-6700 DATE: (Fecha) 2/4/2021 Clerk, by (Secretario) A. Rodriguez, Deputy (Adjunto) PUB: 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021, 01/06/2022 LEGAL CM 840 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212773 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MORRO BAY VETERINARY CLINIC, 385 QUINTANA ROAD, MORRO BAY, CA 93442, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: MORRO BAY VETERINARY CLINIC, CORPORATION, 385 QUINTANA ROAD, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ MORRO BAY VETERINARY CLINIC, CORPORATION, KYLIE BYRD, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/19/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/01/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/19/2026 PUB: 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021, 01/06/2022 LEGAL CM 848

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WORSHIP DIRECTORY ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL 8205 Curbaril Ave. (corner of Curbaril & Atascadero Ave.): Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Ted Mort, Pastor. (805) 466-0175. atascaderogospelchapel.org AWAKENING WAYS SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY A New Thought Spiritual Community. Living the Consciously Awakened Life. Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue Sunday 10:00am at the Pavilion 9315 Pismo Way, Atascadero awakeningways.org or call 805 460-0762 GRACE CENTRAL COAST NORTH COUNTY CAMPUS 9325 El Bordo Avenue, Atascadero; Sunday Services at 9:30 and 11 a.m.; (805) 543-2358; gracecentralcoast.org; Helping people find and follow Jesus. 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 roomsame 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 Road., Paso Robles ; (805) 238-3549 ; Dr. Gary M. Barker, Pastor; Goal of church: To teach Believers to love God and people.; Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Service; 6 p.m. Eve Service; Wednesdays: 7 p.m. prayer meeting. HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA A place of hope! Join new Pastor Aaron Smith and congregation for in-person worship on Sundays at 9 A.M. Hope will hold a special service on Christmas Eve at 7p. Services are also streamed on Facebook. Sunday School for all ages occurs after worship. Learn more about Bible studies and events at ourhopelutheran.net. 8005 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero. 805.461.0340. office@ourhopelutheran.org. LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER-LCMS 4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero; 466-9350; Morning Bible class at 9 a.m. Sunday; Coffee and Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Sunday; Thursday morning Bible class 10 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship; Developmentally disabled Bible class 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings; redeemeratascadero.org; redeemeratascadero@ gmail.com; Pastor Wayne Riddering. PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC We honor ancient scriptures, responding to God’s contemporary call to be just and kind.; Join us for Worship Sunday, 10 a.m.; Church School Sunday, 10:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 11 a.m.; Men’s Bible Study, Wednesday, 8 a.m.; Women’s Bible Study, Friday, 10 a.m.; Youth Group; 1301 Oak St., Paso Robles; (805) 238-3321. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 820 Creston Road., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times;Daily Mass- 12:00 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.; Tues. 7 p.m. Spanish; Saturday 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Spanish Vigil Mass; Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Spanish Mass at 12:30PM. Father Rudolfo Contreras. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 940 Creston Road, Paso Robles; has Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m; For more information, call the church at (805) 238-3702. Ext. 206. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ATASCADERO 11605 El Camino Real, Atascadero; Sunday Service Time: 10 a.m.; Nurs-ery 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.

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Holiday Happenings Around the County barbie butz COLUMNIST

he lights and outdoor decorations around town are spreading joy in a special way. The “kid in me” loves the lights on ranch fences, Santa on a rooftop, reindeer gathered in a front yard, and Christmas carols played near a nativity scene. We took our usual cruise down Vine Street in Paso Robles the other night just to look at the lights. It was beautiful. Be sure to treat yourself to that excursion. Here in Atascadero you can check out all the holiday decorations around the area by securing a Holiday Lighting Tour map. Go to VisitAtascadero.com/ Trailoflights for location information. Hours for the tour are 5-8 p.m. and will run through Dec. 25th. Don’t miss Holiday Magic at the Charles Paddock Zoo this Saturday, Dec. 18, from 10 a.m. to

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here’s lots of talk about how the beef industry needs more small processing plants to combat the power of the Big Four beef packers. Becoming a small beef packer is the best way I know to lose your shirt in the shortest possible time. I’ve known two guys who tried it, and they both lost a million dollars. To build a new small plant will cost you 1.2 million dollars which will only process 20 head per week! Plus, the meat has to be inspected by a federal inspector. The fact that we have no price discovery in fat cattle is because of contract production like they have in the pork and poultry industries. Contract production got us into this mess, and it can get us out, only it’s not the contract the Big Four want you to sign. I’ve known since I was a freshman in high school how to

1 p.m. The animals will be receiving holiday gifts that have been crafted with care by the zookeepers and some very special elves. For more information, go to VisitAtascadero.com/events. Mark your new 2022 calendar for the 6th Annual Atascadero Tamale Festival on Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Atascadero. There will be over 20 tamale vendors, the famous Dancing Horses, and the Folkloric Dancers, along with the tamale contest and eating contest. Live music will include Mariachi Voces Tapatias, Los Gatos Locos Band, Steppin’ Out Band, Outlaw Mariachi, and Brass Mash. It will be a day of fun for all ages and is free to attend. The recipe for this week is for a lemon tart, perfect for the holidays. You will need two 6-inch round fluted tart pans with removable bottoms. Ingredients: • 2 (10-inch) store-bought pie crusts (I like Trader Joe’s or Pillsbury) • 2 cups (1 pound) whole milk

ricotta, drained of excess liquid ½ cup heavy whipping dream 2 large egg yolks 1/3 cup sugar Grated zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon) • Grated zest of 1 orange (about 1 tablespoon) • ½ teaspoon kosher salt • ½ cup toasted pine nuts • Powdered sugar Directions: Press the pie crusts into the two tart pans and set aside. In a bowl, whisk the ricotta, cream, egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, orange zest, and salt until smooth. Pour the filling into prepared crusts. Sprinkle pine nuts on top. Place the pans on a baking sheet to prevent spills and for ease in removing from oven. Bake on the middle rack of a preheated 375-degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and filling is set. Cool completely before taking tarts out of the pans. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving. Makes 8 servings. Note: Tart servings can be garnished with a few pieces of frosted fruit such as blueberries or grapes. Don’t forget to have a cookie

party with your little people, but plan ahead. If you are too busy to make the sugar cookies, there are plenty of bakery cookies on the market. Holiday shapes such as stars, bells, and wreaths are available. Cover their workspace with a simple plastic tablecloth you can throw away after they cover it with icing and sprinkles! Line up some cheese spreaders they can easily use to spread the icing. Small dessert or salad-size plastic plates are great for containing the icing at each child’s station. Food coloring is a must. And, don’t forget to wear your apron! Have fun and enjoy the rain when it comes, Cheers! Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at barbiewb@hotmail.com.

compete with meatpackers. My ag teacher liked to start FFA members out with a lamb project where they’d feed one or two lambs a diet of alfalfa hay and cull lima beans, which were plentiful in our area, and take the lambs from 60 pounds to 100 pounds. Our chapter had a waiting list of locals who loved the final product, and in 40 years, there was NEVER a complaint about the quality of the lamb, and no one got sick due to unsanitary slaughter conditions. We got around the rule that says the final product had to be federally inspected by exposing a loophole in the law big enough to drive a semi through. Folks with business degrees from Harvard and Wharton like to call what we did a “workaround.” You see, I didn’t really own the two 60 pound lambs I fed, watered, and cleaned up after every day. No, they were owned (wink, wink) by two people on our chapter’s waiting list who craved the lamb. There was even a page in our FFA project books for any such contracts that we entered into. My customers had full visitation rights if they wanted

to see how their lamb was being raised. Talk about transparency! I’d deliver the lamb carcass that we killed in our school’s farm shop to a local butcher who then cut it up according to the specifications of the owner of the lamb. The contractee would then pay me thirty dollars for fulfilling the contract. Neither the lamb nor the facility had to be federally inspected because it was, and still is, legal for the owner of an animal to process it himself or have it done for him, as long as they are the final consumer. This was all made possible because most folks back then had a big freezer on their back porch that would hold a half a beef and a lamb, and they never had to be at the mercy of supply chain issues like we are now. I have a friend who made a lot of money on a variation of this theme by buying bull calves at auction, feeding them, and then selling the animals to people who liked to kill them in the manner demanded by their religion. My friend sold them the animal, and then they killed it using my friend’s facilities. To my knowl-

edge, my friend never spent a day in jail, at least for animal-related issues. Hunters do the same thing every year when they shoot a deer, elk, or moose and process it themselves. I can’t say that I got rich off the two lambs (I only ended up clearing $3.00 per head), but it gave me the idea for my much larger rabbit enterprise where I took care of some thirty does that I sold (double wink, wink) to final consumers who ate the rabbits their does produced. I admit I may have been working in a little bit of a gray area here, but the statute of limitations ran out long ago, so na na nananny goat. So for those of you itching to go into competition with Tyson, JBS, or Cargill, I have a much better idea. Just send me the $1.2 million you’d spend on a mini-slaughterhouse, and I’ll go to Las Vegas and shoot craps until all the money is gone. Believe me; we’ll both have a lot more fun. Lee Pitts is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at leepitts@leepittsbooks.com.

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‘Moses Is Discouraged As the Lord’s Servant’ Exodus 4:18-5:23

Lord demanded that Pharoah release the Israelites from slavery. Moses was in actuality declaring WAR against Pharaoh, and his response was drastic (Exodus 5:1-19). dr. gary barker Pharaoh expressed his defiCOLUMNIST ance against Moses’ demands and told Moses that he didn’t oses was called by know who the Lord was and God to go to Egypt therefore had no justifiable with his brother reason to free the Israelites from Aaron to deliver the nation slavery. Pharaoh then made a of Israel from slavery, and he devastating declaration that obeyed God. He said goodwould cause the Israelites to bye to his father-in-law, Jethro, experience great hardship and and left his wife and family suffering (Exodus 5:6-19). He in Midian. They met with told his Egyptian taskmaster the leaders of the nation and that no more straw was to be told them about God’s plan to given to the Israelites to make deliver them from slavery. The bricks. The Israelites would elders worshipped God and have to gather their own straw, rejoiced about the encouraging and the same quota of bricks predictions of Moses. would be required each day. This However, initially, things resulted in a great amount of didn’t turn out for Moses as he suffering and hardship. had imagined they should have Moses was experiencing as God’s servant and messenrejection from Pharaoh and also ger. He had no idea of Pharaoh’s received severe criticism and response to what he was going rejection from his brethren who to do after being told that the were slaves. Moses was accused

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of causing Pharaoh to hate and severely abuse his fellow Israelites even to the point of killing them (Exodus 5:20-23). This intense suffering caused the people to accuse Moses of making life WORSE for them. Moses was at fault for causing their suffering to go from bad to worse. Of course, this caused Moses to experience discouragement and disappointment. Moses’ response was to go to the Lord and, in anguish, complain to the Lord. In his frustration, he said some foolish things. He accused God of causing HIS people to suffer and suggested to God that His plan for delivering His people was not working. Moses had forgotten that the Lord had previously told him that Pharaoh wouldn’t initially listen to Moses and let Israel leave Egypt (Exodus 4:21-23). Moses wasn’t prepared to be rejected and criticized by both Pharoah and his own people. Moses still had to learn a very important truth about God.

He has perfect timing and way of carrying out His purposes and plans. Moses would learn about this truth as he would see God miraculously carry out His Divine will in the days ahead. Lessons to be Learned 1. Unsaved people like Pharaoh blaspheme God and reject obeying God’s will. We shouldn’t be surprised about this. 2. God does allow both his servants and people to experience severe trials (1 Peter 1:3-7, James 1:2-5). Trials cause us to seek God’s help and depend upon His ability to deliver us. 3. In our weakness, we have a tendency to respond to God’s trials with discouragement and foolish statements. This can be avoided thru God’s enablement (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

Dr. Gary Barker is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at pastor@gracebaptistpaso.org.

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Hidden Springs Tree Farm Sees Uptick In Tree Sales

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December 12 - 24: Santa at the Holiday House

Santa Claus is available for visits and photos at the Holiday House in City Park

• 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Everyday

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December 11 - 18: Frontier Fantasy Light Display

Bonfire, treats, and seats around the fire to chat with neighbors and friends. A wonderful tradition, hosted by John Rickwald

• Critter Creek Ranch, located at 3897 La Panza Road • The lights are on every night, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. • Open House takes place Dec. 11th & 18th, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

December 18: Creston Christmas Lights Parade

This a parade like you’ve never seen! Want to participate? Just light up anything you’d like (Horse, Tractor, Boat, Semi). Want to spectate? Bring a chair, get out to Creston early, and find a spot!

• Parade starts at 5:00 p.m.

December 24: Creston Christmas Eve

Complete with Creston Men’s Club burritos, Dutch Oven desserts, Creston 4H Club treats and crafts, cowboy coffee, and a visit from Santa. There are at least three long tables, and everyone brings treats to share. The Women’s Club gives gifts to the kids right off the bench in front of the Post Office.

• 9:00 a.m. along the main street in front of the post office. Santa visits around 11:00 a.m.

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ATASCADERO - The tradition stands that Christmas is here as soon as Thanksgiving is over. So, families load into their cars and head out in search of the perfect tree, almost before the turkey has settled in their stomachs. But this wasn’t the only reason one of our favorite, locally owned tree farms, Hidden Springs in Atascadero, saw an intense uptick in sales last year. “That was our busiest year ever. Last year. And we did close early,” says Hidden Springs owner, Auraly Dobbs. Hidden Springs sees most of their sales the weekend of Thanksgiving during an average year, and usually, they’re open for at least three weekends leading up to Christmas. However, in 2020, the farm had to shut down to customers only two weekends into the selling season. “What happened last year was, it was just really crazy. I think COVID made it even crazier because people were stopping in—I noticed that there were a lot of [new] people that were traveling either North or South in the car, and they could stop and let the kids run around and get a tree on

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their way [back home],” continued Auraly. Because of the surplus of new clientele, there were some locals who waited too long to get a tree from the farm. “I think because of COVID, our usual loyal customers, you know, there were a few that were disappointed, but they were very understanding,” added Auraly. And even if it looked like there were more trees available. The art of Christmas tree growing takes a lot of future planning. So it’s important to think about tree crops for upcoming seasons. “We pick a certain number of trees a year that we can tag. We try to plan for future crops because a lot of people, what they think is that they can just go and cut down anything that looks sellable. And what happens though, if we do that, we could be short trees next year and even years to come if we don’t hold back on selling,” said Auraly. She continued, “So we’re really cautious about how many we cut down and lose in a year. I know some tree farmers had to--they’re not even opening this year. They over-sold. So we’re trying to avoid that.” Hidden Springs accounted for extra customers this year, as well as the excess heat and drought we’ve experienced, and brought in additional pre-cut trees, which are a great way to supplement the trees that they won’t be selling this year.

The pre-cut trees are also available for families who can’t find the right tree to cut down. “There’s two types of trees, the Nordmann Firs and the Noble Firs, that we can’t grow here [in California]. Up in Oregon is where they grow. We have a farmer that we work with [in Oregon], so we brought in 200 [pre-cut trees] this year,” said Auraly’s daughter, Olivia Dobbs, who also works at the farm. Though COVID, and the need for outside activities, definitely seem to be contributing factors in the number of customers showing up at Hidden Springs last year, that doesn’t seem to be the only reason. “I think real trees have gotten

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Santa Margarita’s Beautiful Holiday Stroll Brings Town Out To Support Local Business

People are welcome to decorate their home, business, or property for the holidays for a prize. The top three decorators will receive a prize from San Miguel Firefighters Association.

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December 18: 31st San Miguel Christmas Lights Parade

The parade route goes through Mission Street between 11 and 14th Street, the heart of San Miguel. Photos with Santa follow the parade, and the San Miguel Firefighters Association hands toy out to the children.

• Parade starts at 6:00 p.m. on Mission Street.

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December 6-25: 2nd Annual Holiday Trail of Lights Tour Map Obtain the Trail of Lights map at visitatascadero.com/trailoflights.

December. 18: Holiday Magic at the Charles Paddock Zoo

Santa and zookeepers dressed as Santa’s Elves will be welcoming visitors and delivering gifts to the animals. New this year, a Magician to engage all ages. Enjoy the zoo decorated for the holiday season!

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December 18: Christmas on Main Street

A free event open to the public. Santa will be at the American Legion Hall with a petting zoo and craft fair. The Templeton Recreation Department will be hosting more children’s activities and Main Street Dance will be performing near their studio at Main and 2nd Street. Local shops will be decked out in lights and holiday decor, serving special treats. Look for a “scavenger hunt” map at the Chamber office and find all the trees to win a special treat from Santa!

• 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Templeton Downtown Main Street

more popular in the last ten years, as people get away from plastic, which is great. And there’s been a lot more young families moving to the area, which is great. So they come with their kids and stuff. I think [real trees] just become more popular. Which has been great for us,” added Olivia. This year, Hidden Springs was able to stay open for a third weekend, with trees and pre-cuts still available to customers. So, what can we expect next year? Other than some fun festivities prior to tree season to celebrate Hidden Springs’ 60th Anniversary, we’ll just have to wait and see.

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS

SANTA MARGARITA — The town of Santa Margarita was out in full force over the weekend for Santa Margarita Beautiful’s 4th annual Holiday Stroll, which was held the evening of Saturday, Dec. 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event, presented by the Santa Margarita Village Association and Santa Margarita Beautiful, promotes local businesses while getting everyone in the holiday spirit. And there was lots of holiday spirit to be had. “Last year, we did a version [of the event] where it [The Passport] was open for a month. And people could go for the whole month to support the local businesses. But we did not do one night with Santa,” said Santa Margarita Beautiful Committee Member, Samadhy Coots. This year, like years before COVID, you could pick up a Holiday Stroll Passport for one night only and collect stamps along the way to be entered into one of two raffles happening. The Passports are

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a fun way to see what the town has to offer and buy from local shops. Some vendors even had free activities and popcorn for locals to enjoy. Jennifer Randall of Fox Hollow had a booth where you could send a Dolly Parton Holiday Card to anyone on your Christmas list. She’d even pay for the stamp. “I did my front window display as Saint Dolly, and I’m enamored with, not just her talent, but what really draws me to her persona and personality is mostly her charity work,” said Randall on why she chose to put Dolly on her cards. “I just wanted to represent Dolly.” There was something festive to see everywhere you looked. “We decorated the town. We put the lights up all over. [And on] all of our little olive trees. That’s something that Santa Margarita Beautiful has put in, all of those planters in town, and the benches, and everything,” added Coots. SLO Santa attended the Stroll as well. Children and adults were encouraged to visit him at The Educated Gardener. He was there

from 5 to 7:30 p.m. for the attendee’s Holiday photo ops. “It’s so much fun. It’s a very festive occasion and really brings the community out,” said Simone Smith, Santa Margarita Beautiful Committee Member and owner of The Educated Garden. Not only does Santa Margarita Beautiful put on the annual Holiday Stroll, but it’s also the team behind Santa Margarita’s annual community-wide yard sale and the town’s annual community clean-up. The holiday event concludes with a decorating contest, though homes and businesses have until Dec. 19 to participate. The winner will be announced on Dec. 21.

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sesame chicken and pork lo mien, all nine of us would waddle back to my grandma’s house, change into our matching festive PJ sets, hang our stockings with care, and settle down on the couch. My dad would then read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas aloud as we munched on fortune cookies. Although it’s been several years since we’ve done this tradition, they’re still some of my favorite memories, and this is my formal petition to my parents to bring back the Christmas Eve Chinese food!” said Kate H. from Connecticut. Jews have been eating Chow Mien and Orange Chicken on Christmas Eve and

Christmas for over 100 years. Not only is Chinese Food on Christmas a great time to gather the family together, but some Jewish families also use the tradition to celebrate a plethora of life events. Stacey Agdern of New York said, “We do [eat Chinese on Christmas]. My family ties doing it into my mother’s birthday, my uncle (of blessed memory)’s birthday, and my grandparent’s anniversary. It’s been a really nice family tradition.” The great thing about Chinese food is that you can find it almost anywhere in the US, so even if you’re traveling for the holidays, you can continue the tradition. No matter where you are. “I’m going to be down south for Christmas, and yes, we [my family and I] are

List of North County Chinese Food Restaurants: Golden China Restaurant: Open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. for take-out/delivery/dine-in buffet. They offer free delivery to Atascadero/Templeton/Santa Margarita. China Gourmet: Open 11:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. for dine-in and take-out. First come, first serve. Dragon Palace King Buffet: Open 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. for dine-in [buffet] and take-out. First come, first serve. going to eat Chinese food,” said North County local Luana Gerardis. With Christmas Day being one of the busiest days of the year for many American Chinese restaurants, you normally need a reservation to enjoy some egg rolls with your family. That being said, all of the

Chinese restaurants in the North County are first-come, first-serve. And, of course, there are always take-out options for locals who want to eat at home. See you at the buffet on Christmas Day! I know that’s where my family and I will be!

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Each year the showcase grew and grew. Soon there was entertainment found at every home and business on the now infamous street. To fully immerse visitors into the Victorian Christmas scene, Moye asked Scrooge and the Snow King and Queen to make yearly appearances at Vine Street. “We’ve had wonderful volunteers, wonderful entertainment, and we could always use entertainment,” Moye says.

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Hanukkah and Kwanzaa to showing selfless acts of love, this season is all about spreading joy and cheer during the coldest time of the year. This year, Winter Solstice falls on Tuesday, Dec. 21, and in the northern hemisphere, the date marks the 24 hours with the fewest daylight hours of the year. Winter Solstice is considered a turning point in the year in many cultures. The day is held sacred and celebrates the new solar year’s birth, also known as Yuletide. Yuletide refers to the time around the Christmas season, traditionally recognized from Dec. 21 until Jan. 1, and dates back centuries. Though Yuletide’s rituals have changed dramatically over the years, some Yuletide traditions remain and have contributed to modern-day celebrations of the festive season. Decorating an evergreen tree was a common Yuletide custom in ancient times, as was giving gifts to friends and loved ones. The Yule Log is another centuries-old tradition meant to symbolize the passing of an old year into a new one, with the promise of hope and happiness. The oak log is usually decorated with evergreen branches, sprigs of holly, bare birch branches, and trailing ivy vines. A more delicious alternative is the classic French Bûche de Noël, a decadent chocolate cake baked in the shape of a Yule Log and shared with family and friends at a Yuletide gathering. Children and adults alike around the world find so much joy in the magic this season brings. No matter what you celebrate, may we find peace and love in celebrating together and showing kindness to one another. May we remember that this season also brings with it the cold and isolation and prompt us to reach out and share our many blessings with others. It is important that we recognize that and know that the dark winter days bring the warmth of spring that heals and rejuvenate our souls and that the holiday season is so much more than gifts found under the tree. “May you find peace in the promise of the solstice night, that each day forward is blessed with more light. That the cycle of nature, unbroken, and true brings faith to your soul and well-being to you. Rejoice in the darkness, in the silence, find rest, and may the days that follow be abundantly blessed.” Native American Solstice Blessing by Stephanie Laird

For 35 years the community has looked forward to making memories on Vine Street. Photos by Camille DeVaul and contributed

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Several county employees, as well as members of the public, took a moment to thank Nina for her service. The motion passed 5-0. Public comment on items not on the agenda started with a resolution read by Supervisor John Peschong for individuals who were not able to attend when the resolution was read over the summer. The resolution thanked those involved on June 10 and 11 for their heroic actions in protecting public safety. The motion to adopt the resolution passed 5-0. A presentation from Scotty Jalbert with the 60-day update on current drought conditions and continuing the need for the July 13 proclamation of local emergency was presented. The conditions have improved in Northern California, but San Luis Obispo County has remained largely unchanged. Current rains will hopefully lend some relief, especially with

the snowpack in the Sierras. The outlook December through February is estimated to be about 40 percent below normal, but as of today, the County is ahead of schedule for rainfall. The county reservoirs capacity have been steadily falling, but the current rain will hopefully bring better news on the next update. The drought task force strategy meeting is set for Jan. 26 to come up with strategies for the upcoming year to discuss how to handle the drought situation. Burn season is open from Nov. 1 to Apr. 30 for those who have the proper permits. Item 21 was a request to approve the fund allocation for a contract with Soundheal. This project is part of the innovation plan, in which 5 percent of the allotted budget is required to be used toward some process to learn and find new methods for helping. This project was delayed due to the COVID setbacks and is only just now coming before the Board after more than a year in the works. This

project, SoulWomb, is designed to increase the quality of services and outcomes of service delivery. The innovative approach is not a brand new idea that has never been done before, but rather making a change to a practice that has been proven to be successful within the medical field and is now being adapted to have a different avenue to test its success. The SoulWomb project intends to use a sound meditation pod for a holistic, mindfulness-based treatment of Behavioral Health clients. The key goal of this project is to learn whether this sound meditation technique will be effective for increasing court and diversion clients’ wellness, participation and, ultimately, improving mental health outcomes. The Supervisors had differing opinions on the program, with Chairperson Lynn Compton expressing her concern over the extreme cost associated with the pod where traditional mediation could help just as well. Supervisor John Peschong gave his

support and hoped to have reports back on how successful or not the program is proceeding. Supervisor Bruce Gibson made a motion to approve the program, which passed 3-2, with Supervisor Debbie Arnold and Chairperson Compton in opposition. The next item was the Land Use Ordinance which will make the workforce housing ordinance permanent by removing the sunset date, which was set to expire on Dec. 22 of this year. The ordinance is designed to be an incentive to make it possible for developers to design projects that include some workforce housing affordable units. The main benefit is that it allows units to be built without a requirement for an HOA. The motion to approve staffs recommendations and remove the sunset date passed 5-0. The next item was a hearing to consider amendments to the County Building and Construction ordinance. The amendments allow the

County to enforce state regulations to the building code for any new construction, alterations to adhere to the state mandate to reduce organic waste in landfills according to California Green Building Standards. The motion passed 5-0. The Board then moved on to an amendment of the ordinance of planning and building fees as well as adding and removing a few positions. The fee assessment recommended that the fees should be adjusted from $936 to $250. Supervisor Arnold made a motion to pass item 2 of the item, which was amending the position allocations for the planning and building department. This motion passed 5-0. Supervisor Gibson made a motion to approve 1, 3, and 4, which passed 3-2 with Supervisor Arnold and Chairperson Compton in opposition. The Board then broke for lunch and closed session with nothing to report before moving on to the final item; submittal of the resolution

confirming new district boundaries. The presentation was made to recap the steps the County has gone through, revisit the legal requirements of redistricting and assure the Board that the chosen map falls within the legal parameters. Public comment continued the thread of the past few meetings, from those in support of the map to those who were disappointed that any change was being made to those who felt like one action or another was crossing legal boundaries. After hearing public comments and discussing the item among the supervisors who were divided the issue, the item was passed 3-2 with Supervisors Gibson and Ortiz-Legg in opposition. The next meeting of the Supervisors will be Tuesday, Jan. 11, and the agenda and links to join the meeting virtually can be found on the County’s website slocounty.ca.gov/ Departments/Board-of-Supervisors/ Board-Meetings,-Agendas-andMinutes.aspx.

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