New Times, March 27, 2025

Super shuffle

Controversy surrounding the Atascadero school district’s superintendent pick pushed its board to reconsider [7]

BY LIBBEY HANSON

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n early March, teachers, parents, and residents spoke against Atascadero Unified School District hiring Assistant Superintendent E.J. Rossi as the district’s new superintendent. Many were upset about what they called a lack of proper vetting and due diligence from the school board. Rossi was accused of misappropriating funds while superintendent at the San Ardo Union School District, prior to being hired by Atascadero in 2007. Rossi pushed back against the allegations and a settlement agreement. New Times Staff Writer Libbey Hanson writes about it and the district’s decision to pursue other options [7]. Also this week, read about Cal Poly’s swim team going under [4], how Lela Shahrzad Welch explores her Persian heritage [20], and Talley Vineyard’s new tasting room manager [26]

Camillia Lanham editor

cover photo by Libbey Hanson cover design by Alex Zuniga

residents opposed the Atascadero Unified School District board considering its assistant superintendent to be the next superintendent. After outcry, the board reconsidered the pick.

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Cal Poly swim team challenged to raise $25 million to stay afloat

After announcing that both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams would be discontinued due to financial concerns, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong said that if the department could raise $25 million by June, it could stay.

On March 7, President Armstrong sent a campuswide letter that confirmed organizational changes and initiatives to improve campus efficiency amid $24 million in budget cuts for the 2025-26 fiscal year. According to the letter, some of the changes included combining the divisions of Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management under a single vice president and integrating the Division of Research with Academic Affairs.

The president also announced that the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams were to be discontinued effective immediately.

“Unfortunately, Cal Poly is not immune to the rapidly evolving and changing NCAA Division I landscape, which presents many challenges and uncertainties for collegiate athletics programs,” the letter said, referring to recent The House v. NCAA, which addresses past and future compensation for student athletes related to their name, image, and likeness rights, which Armstrong said would cost each program about $450,000.

“At this time, no other Cal Poly sports programs are at risk of being discontinued,” Armstrong said. However, he also said that all swim scholarships would be honored.

According to Kelli Hayes, mother of a Cal Poly swim team recruit and member of Cal Poly Swim Dive Parents, President Armstrong gave the program until mid-June to raise $25 million if it wants to remain in operation.

Hayes said that they have until April 15 to raise the first $10 million. If they meet that deadline, they have another 60 days to raise the remaining $15 million.

Assistant Vice President for Communications and Media Relations Matt Lazier confirmed this timeframe and amount via email.

Lazier referred New Times to the university’s athletics Q-and-A page for additional information.

“It was really unfortunate when it happened,

Supervisors adopt changed ordinance for more school district housing

New housing is on its way to San Luis Obispo County to attract and retain the workforce for local schools.

“What’s really challenging here in this county is finding housing for educators,” 3rd District Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg said. “They’re missing out on teachers that would love to come to the area and would love to teach.”

Ortiz-Legg spoke during the Board of Supervisors’ March 25 meeting, which concluded with a 4-0 vote to amend a land use ordinance to allow for more school district housing. First District Supervisor John Peschong was absent from the meeting.

The changes sprouted from a request made by the SLO County Office of Education in 2023. At the time, supervisors unanimously approved amending some planning area standards in the county’s land use ordinance—making way for school district housing in the future.

because it was really clear that the way it was done was meant to be the nail in the coffin,” Hayes said. “Never before in the history of ever, I feel like people have been asked to raise $25 million like that.”

If raised, the $25 million would serve as an endowment for the swim team, Hayes said, allowing the team to be more self-sustaining and competitive than it was in previous years.

“[Armstrong] wants us to be more competitive in the college swimming world and our current operating budget, he doesn’t see that,” she said. “So, he wants us to go from just operating, I think, to operating, salaries, scholarships, things like that.”

But Hayes said the team is up to the challenge and remains optimistic about fundraising the money, having already raised $2.1 million.

“I have a lot of confidence based on the swimming community, based on the current families and everybody that’s shown interest in us. We have enough support,” she said. “And I hope we have proven enough at this point to show President Armstrong that this is an incredible group of

At the same time, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2295 into law, which considers housing development projects on properties owned by local educational agencies as an allowable use. The projects must follow specific criteria, such as having a minimum of 10 housing units on land within urbanized areas. The bill became effective on Jan. 1, 2024.

But the county education office can’t take advantage of AB 2295 because its properties are in unincorporated areas, and it wanted to construct six more housing units on an existing 1.4-acre property at Pennington Creek Road. The parcel is located east of Highway 1, off Education Drive.

“This will provide rental property for our nonmanagement [lower-wage] employees for no more than five years, allowing the employees to save and enter the market,” county Superintendent James Brescia told New Times. “This was successful for the family that lived in the existing unit and has recently moved into a non-[county education office]owned property.”

According to EdJoin data for SLO County, there

current swimmers, alumni, and recruits coming in that’s only going to benefit his college.”

Third-year Cal Poly student and swimmer Camilo Vargas and said when the program was cut, he and his teammates were disappointed and sad but picked themselves up just a couple days later and got back to work.

“The bottom line is that, you know, we can sit here and blame people and get upset, but the truth is that swimming, it doesn’t make a lot of money for the university,” he said. “So, in reality, we just need to create a fund where we can pull from indefinitely.”

And despite the millions of dollars ahead, Vargas said he doesn’t intend to let up.

“You know, you learn swimming, you can’t just give up. You got to fight till the end,” he said. “And that’s what we’re going to do.”

To donate to the Cal Poly swim team, visit gofundme.com/f/save-cal-poly-swim-dive. ∆ —Libbey Hanson

are 274 open positions in local schools that include teaching, non-teaching, and administrative jobs.

“Our need for employees and where they reside before employment has not changed significantly since 2023,” Brescia said. “We continue to see about 100 teacher hires in SLO County annually, and this figure has been consistent for several years.”

In what county staff called “the spirit of AB 2295,” the education office requested an ordinance amendment to pave the way for school district housing on its Pennington Creek Road parcel, which falls under the public facilities land use category. Residential use isn’t currently allowed.

According to SLO County Planner Tristan Roach, school district housing would be reserved for lowand moderate-income educational faculty.

He told New Times that the six additional parcels eligible for school district housing are owned by the education office, Cal Poly, Cuesta College, and the Lucia Mar, Paso Robles, and Atascadero school districts.

Supervisors aligned with the county Planning

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Cal Poly men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are racing to raise $25 million by June to continue the program after President Jeffrey Armstrong announced its discontinuation amid budget cuts in March.

Photo by: Andy Samarasena

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Commission’s recommendation from December 2024: allowing school district housing on all parcels labeled as public facility.

The other option for consideration was to green-light developing a framework to limit school district housing only to the site on Pennington Creek Road.

Stemming from comments made by 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson, the board also directed staff to consider whether the land use ordinance change could also be extended to the coastal zone. The application of that change would hinge on the supervisors’ approval.

“This specific project … is some ways not the ideal place to put housing being as far from other urbanized areas,” Gibson said at the meeting. “But it is in a beautiful part of the 2nd District. Who wouldn’t want to live there?”

—Bulbul Rajagopal

Los Padres Forest Association projects stalled amid

federal staff cuts

As thousands of U.S. Forest Service workers get the axe amid mass federal staffing cuts, the Los Padres Forest Association is also feeling the impacts of loss, slowing its capacity to improve trails and preserve local wilderness.

Los Padres Forest Association (LPFA) Executive Director Bryan Conant said that the nonprofit’s primary purpose is to assist the U.S. Forest Service, and that LPFA staff is out in the Los Padres National Forest 350 days out of the year maintaining and improving trails.

“Over the course of any given day, I probably communicate with 10 different Forest Service staff, and I’m on the phone with multiple Forest Service staff each day, and we rely on them just like they rely on us,” Conant said. “You know, they rely on us to help provide them a service, and we will rely on them to give us the approvals or make sure that we have whatever we have in order to accomplish our work.”

But amid the Trump administration’s implementation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), thousands of Forest Service employees have been laid off since February.

“A lot of the projects that we’ve been working on with Forest Service staff have halted, have slowed down, and have stopped. And, you know, a few of the people that were let go, we were working with on a daily basis trying to get approvals for certain projects,” he said. “Not to mention, they’re good friends of ours and nice people—you’d never like to see that happen.”

One of the LPFA’s stalled projects is in the Lake Fire burn area, where thousands of acres on and near Figueroa Mountain burned last summer.

“We’re trying to get in there and do some protective measures on the trails. And so we’re waiting for some approvals on that,” Conant said. “And one of the gentlemen that was let go was working on that, so his workload had to get pushed on to somebody else who already had a full plate to begin with.”

Another area of major impact, Conant mentioned, is recreation staff who change toilet paper dispensers at campgrounds and ensure the area is clean.

In his 20 years working with the Forest Service, Conant said he has consistently seen understaffing, but within the past four years, he saw larger efforts toward filling these gaps.

Now, those efforts are gone, he said.

“We’re kind of like taking a step back again,” he said. “And so, for me, just kind of looking at it from what the Forest Service might look like in another three or four years, we may be right back where we were three or four years ago, where we didn’t have anywhere near the staff in order to complete the projects and the capacity that was needed.”

For now, LPFA has to wait on the Forest Service for further instruction amid stalled projects.

A U.S. Forest Service representative told New Times via email it is doing the best it can with its current budget to continue operations.

“It is our intent to maintain access to recreation opportunities to the greatest degree possible,” the representative wrote. “Additionally, USDA is reviewing all executive orders signed by President Trump, including a temporary hiring pause, and expects to share guidance on implementing them to agencies and mission areas as soon as possible.”

The email also referred to a March 5 statement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The statement said that by March 12 all terminated probationary employees would be placed in pay status and be provided with back pay from their date of termination.

“The department will work quickly to develop a phased plan for return-to-duty, and while those plans materialize, all probationary employees will be paid,” it said.

—Libbey Hanson

Grover Beach inches toward wastewater rate increase

Amid the same threats that have plagued Grover Beach’s wastewater rate increase discussion since 2023, the city is trying a different approach this time around.

On March 24, the City Council opted to continue the beachside berg’s steady march toward increasing wastewater rates. At the same time, council members also asked city staff to put together an informational mailer to send out to the residents before the April 14 meeting, when the council will consider what the rate increases will be and whether to start the required Proposition 218 rate protest process.

City Councilmember Clint Weirick said that the formal Proposition 218 process isn’t really that user-friendly, so he requested giving residents the opportunity to send their feedback in prior to the council’s April 14 discussion. That way, he said, the council can incorporate the information into their decision-making process.

“Because once a 218 process is authorized, it’s basically all or nothing at that point,” Weirick said.

The results of a wastewater rate study showed that the city needs to increase its

rates to pay for ongoing maintenance as well as $15 million in much-needed capital projects such as replacing old sewer lines.

Consultant Clayton Tuckfield told the council that rates would need to increase by 17.8 percent per year for the next five years. He added that the average bimonthly bill for a single-family residential wastewater customers would increase from an estimated $25 to $30 starting this July.

By 2029-30 fiscal year, those average single-family bimonthly sewer bills would be almost double what they are currently—to around $58. The increases would generate an additional $1.3 million in revenue for the wastewater fund by the 2029-30 fiscal year, according to the staff report.

To pay for the capital improvement projects, the city is also planning to take out three bonds in the future. Servicing that debt, Tuckfield said, is incorporated into the recommended rate structure.

Mayor Kassi Dee asked whether the city would still need to upgrade its sewer lines and facilities without new development. Public Works Director Greg Ray said yes.

“More than half of that has been a need for many years,” he said.

At the Feb. 24 meeting, Ray explained that upgrades should be done soon to avoid impacts such as odor, clogs, backups, and overflow in existing lines that are decades old. Some of the lines, he explained are at 80 to 89 capacity, when they should ideally be operating between 50 and 70 percent. Upgrading existing sewer lines will cost the city approximately $9.2 million, according to data in the staff presentation.

Residents who have consistently spoken out against any wastewater rate increases spoke during public comment, repeating the same warnings from the Feb. 24 meeting.

“The community actually spent a lot of money out of their own pockets to educate the community about the 218 last time,” resident Brenda Auer said. “And the community spoke. And the council didn’t listen. … Don’t take us back to the streets. Listen this time.”

Her comments included a set of interagency loans the city authorized from the wastewater fund to other city funds as evidence of fiscal mismanagement, which led to the situation the city’s in now. These include two loans made between 2007 and 2011 and a loan made in 2016. According to City Manager Matt Bronson, ensuring that money gets back to the wastewater fund is a priority.

“All of those were done prior to anybody on the current council and City Council from being in their roles,” Bronson told New Times. “We’ve been repaying the loans.”

The recommended rate increase includes an “acceleration of payment” on the remaining loans, which total about $1 million, over the next five years. He added that the loan repayment plan brought down the potential rate increase by 1 to 2 percent.

As part of the discussion, the council also directed staff to come back with a policy to head off interagency loans like this in the future. Councilmember Joan Tuggle said they recognize it’s not the best practice.

“Like when people were borrowing money from their houses to buy new cars,” she said. “I don’t want to keep having this conversation. We’re trying to fix it. Let’s get real clear … and then we’re generally moving forward having better systems in place.”

—Camillia Lanham

Not so super-indendent?

Atascadero district superintendent candidate E.J. Rossi speaks out about allegations after public outcry sways school board to consider other applicants

Cheers erupted at the Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) board meeting on March 18 after Board Clerk Denise McGrew-Kane announced the district was no longer considering current Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services E.J. Rossi for superintendent.

“At the end of the day we want to ensure that the board and the community support the next leader of our school district, and we are committed to a process that will work towards building trust,” McGrew-Kane said. At a previous meeting on March 4, parents, teachers, and residents spoke against hiring Rossi, accusing the district of lacking proper vetting, stakeholder input, and due diligence. The search came after current Superintendent Tom Butler announced his retirement in September 2024. In October the AUSD board awarded a $25,000 contract to a recruiting firm to help gather a wide scope of qualified candidates, which was eventually narrowed down locally to Rossi.

Concerns about Rossi’s potential hire stemmed from accusations about him misappropriating $56,000 of San Ardo Union School District funds as a district superintendent and principal from 2003 to 2007, according to a 2010 San Luis Obispo County grand jury report.

After Rossi resigned from the San Ardo district in 2007 and became Atascadero High School’s assistant principal, the report said that nearly $56,000 had been found to be misappropriated due to improper financial actions. According to the grand jury, these included Rossi overriding financial controls, which lead to duplicate and undocumented payments; approving his own payroll and stipends that resulted in overpayment of $16,000; and raising his own district credit cards’ limits by at least $40,000 without authorization and using the cards for personal purchases.

Eventually, Rossi agreed to pay $32,000 after the district’s findings.

At the March 4 meeting, sixth grade teacher Jehan Mirzaei told the board about the middle school’s strict rules for district purchases, even for milk cartons or rolls of paper. He said these rules are in place to ensure accountability.

“If this is the candidate you are considering, it’s pretty odd. In all my experience being a teacher here, I’m having to jump through hoops to get district supplies,” he said. “But now we are considering hiring a candidate who, based on the evidence I’m seeing, has not been accountable with his school’s money in the past.”

Multiple speakers accused the board of a lack of transparency when it came to the process of hiring a superintendent.

Eighth grade science teacher Alex Wilcox told the board he was ecstatic when he had heard it was spending $25,000 to find the best candidate. But he hadn’t heard any updates or communication since the announcement.

“Why have you not talked with the people that care the most about this issue?” he asked. “Come! I am 100 meters that way. Come see me. Help me!”

The public outcry prompted the board to announce at its March 18 meeting that it would consider other applications for superintendent, prompting cheers from attendees, who outnumbered available seats.

Newly elected board member Jodi Taylor said, “It’s been a long journey, and we are working on getting there for you guys.”

Board member Corinne Kuhnle followed up.

“Atascadero, we are a classy district,” she said “We are going to move on, but thank you for voicing your concerns.”

New Times contacted each member of the AUSD school board for comment and received a statement from Clerk McGrewKane that said the board did not take the decision lightly.

“The selection of the superintendent of the Atascadero Unified School District is a serious and important decision, and the board takes its responsibility to make the right choice very seriously. We know how critical this choice is for the community, and we know it is important that we get this right,” McGrew-Kane stated.

The statement reiterated that the board can’t share applications with the public and adhered to all transparency requirements as per best industry practices and board policy.

Superintendent candidate and current

Assistant Superintendent Rossi told New Times he was disappointed by the outcome and said he felt the time was finally right to publicly deny the accusations against him.

“After starting [in Atascadero], the new superintendent in San Ardo started making false accusations regarding alleged overpayment. It was not misused funds with misallocations. He was just claiming that I was overpaid. And so, for the next two and a half years, I successfully refuted those false allegations of overpayment,” he said. “There were never any charges filed against me, there was never any action, never any evidence to move forward.”

After years of back-and-forth allegations between Rossi and the district, he said when the opportunity for settlement arose, his lawyer advised him to take it.

“It was not a restitution agreement; it was not a reimbursement of funds. It was just a mutual agreement, or no admission of guilt,” he said.

The 2010 grand jury report said Rossi was promoted from assistant principal to principal of Atascadero High School in 2009 amid the investigation and that AUSD had not properly vetted his past.

“At the time Mr. Rossi was hired for the assistant principal position, AUSD conducted

six reference checks, as per stated district practice. One of those references was a member of the San Ardo school board,” the report read. “Overall, the reference was positive. However, in the telephone reference check, the school board member specifically told AUSD of Mr. Rossi’s weakness with ‘financial matters’ and because of this, a business officer was hired to assist him. AUSD failed to include this information in documenting the reference.”

Rossi told New Times this was false and that AUSD had refuted some of the grand jury’s findings in a 2010 response letter. In that letter, AUSD countered allegations made by the grand jury, stating the term “restitution” was never used regarding the settlement and that no criminal vetting was required for Rossi as he has not been charged with a crime.

Rossi told New Times he was excited about the potential opportunity for superintendent but understood the board’s decision. “So, I’ll support the board and continue to support our district as we move forward,” he said. “I’m eager to continue to serve our district and community.” ∆

Reach Staff Writer Libbey Hanson at lhanson@newtimesslo.com.

MORE CHOICES Atascadero Unified School District teachers and residents protested the school board’s consideration of hiring Assistant Superintendent E.J. Rossi as the new superintendent. He had been accused of misappropriating funds when employed by the San Ardo school district.

David Stephen Seidenzahl

“Past experience is more golden than the value of gold itself.”

—Dave Seidenzahl

David Stephen Seidenzahl — a beloved figure in the Central Coast music scene — passed away February 24, 2025, at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. He was 67.

An avid musician, kayaker, scuba diver, golfer, and community volunteer, Dave was at home behind the grill at the San Luis Obispo Elks Lodge or talking music over an Irish Coffee at McCarthy’s.

Dave was born November 24, 1957, in Georgia, to Richard Chester Seidenzahl and Patricia Rose Seidenzahl. He was the second of four children. His father, a major in the United States Air Force, served in the Vietnam War and in the U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command, which saw the family travel to military bases across the country throughout the children’s

He was also a proud member of the historical society E. Clampus Vitus, De La Guerra Y Pacheco Chapter 1.5, and enjoyed the fraternal organization’s dedication to preserving Western U.S. Heritage.

BY BULBUL RAJAGOPAL

Heart-mend hotel

The King of Rock ’n’ Roll has crooned through the halls of Creston Village Assisted Living & Memory Care every Valentine’s Day for the past two years.

“People will tell me when I’m still in costume, ‘I saw you years ago in this venue at this year, and you were so great in concert then,’” the Paso Robles’ facility’s Executive Director Adam Bramwell said. “They all know it’s me, but they play along with the game.”

Bramwell is the senior living community’s very own Elvis Presley impersonator. Close to Valentine’s Day, he shaves off his moustache to prepare for the role. It takes him an hour to change into his white bedazzled Elvis suit. He’s used to taming his hair with pomade on a regular basis—helping Bramwell craft the Elvis coif much quicker. Finally, he practices singing a week before his performance for almost 100 residents at Creston Village. Until then, his practice audience is his family in San Luis Obispo.

Since then, he’s watched a lot of videos of Elvis in concert to imitate the singer’s speech patterns and movements.

Bramwell does a smaller performance for the 15 people who live in the memory care section, followed by a larger show for the rest of the assisted living residents. This year, he performed his rendition of “Love Me Tender” to a woman in hospice with her husband of more than 50 years by her side.

“Oftentimes in this setting, most of our residents are widows or widowers and Valetine’s Day can be a sad holiday because you think of people that you love that are now gone,” he said. “This gives everybody an opportunity to not only have a moment of quiet and have some romantic songs, but also just have some fun.”

SLO Elks Lodge, where he organized music performances and was honored multiple times for his charity outreach efforts. He was named SLO Elks’ Volunteer of the Year in 2023.

Dave was ubiquitous in the local music scene. He was a regular among staff and volunteers for KCBX-FM Public Radio’s annual Live Oak Music Fest, as well as for Whale Rock (formerly Beaverstock), the SLO Jazz Fest, the SLO Jade Fest, and the Pozo Stampede, where he was proud to have met one of his heroes, Merle Haggard. Dave also long served as a judge for the annual SLO New

A talented musician himself, Dave played guitar and mandolin in several bands throughout the Central Coast, including Mercury Rising and Abner Malady & The Village Idiots alongside long-time friends Billy Foppiano and David “Mad Dog” Norton.

In addition to music, Dave was most proud of his 15 years with the Central Coast Salmon Enhancement project, in which he raised the fish in floating pens in Avila Bay at the Port San Luis/Hartford Pier. He was also proud of his years with the American Lung Association and was part of the organization’s historic effort to prohibit indoor smoking within the City of San Luis Obispo.

Dave is survived by siblings Richard Foster Seidenzahl of Vacaville, CA; Linda Camille Seidenzahl of Medford, OR; and Matthew Curtis Seidenzahl of Monterey, CA.

The San Luis Obispo Elks Lodge will hold an all-day live music event in Seidenzahl’s honor on April 5, 2025. The event at 222 Elks Lane will be open to all members of the public.

In lieu of flowers, the Seidenzahl family requests that donations be made in Dave Seidenzahl’s name to KCBX Public Radio and the American Lung Association.

“All I listened to is Elvis so I can get all the lyrics, because part of the problem is I normally wear glasses, and my Elvis sunglasses are not prescription, so I can’t see to read the lyrics,” Bramwell said with a laugh.

Though his impersonation at Creston Village is more recent, Bramwell has been regaling community members with his Elvis act for a decade. He stepped in when a nursing home where he previously worked couldn’t find a local imitator.

“I was raised on good rock ’n’ roll, and when I started in senior living, I quickly realized that basically everybody loves Elvis,” he said. “Even if you don’t love Elvis, you at least respect Elvis. And if nothing else, an Elvis impersonator is funny.”

Bramwell’s favorite Elvis song to perform is 1961’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” He said the residents love other classics like “Hound Dog” and “Jailhouse Rock.” The executive director added that he never gets too comfortable with his set list, adding a new song or two to his lineup every year.

He’s also hoping to not feel too much at home in his Elvis suit procured from Amazon. A family trip to Elvis’ private retreat Graceland last summer saw Bramwell return not only with souvenirs for the senior living residents but also a purpose for himself.

“Graceland has a really nice [Elvis costume] they sell that’s like 1,000 bucks,” he said. “That’s my goal for next year … to pony up and get an authentic one from Graceland.” In the meantime, Bramwell didn’t forget his impersonation roots. The nursing home where he introduced his act hasn’t managed to find an Elvis replacement. Bramwell stepped in once more.

“I went back to that community because there was a woman there, huge Elvis fan, and I saw her just her last year,” he said.

Fast fact

• Must! Charities opened applications for the Pitch—an initiative designed to help local nonprofits refine their message, amplify their impact, and connect with key supporters. The three-month coaching experience provides nonprofit leaders with expert coaching, strategic insight, and a dynamic platform to amplify their mission. Nonprofits serving SLO County can apply by May 2. Visit mustcharities.org to fill out an application. ∆

Reach Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal at brajagopal@ newtimesslo.com.

WISE MAN SAYS Creston Village Executive Director Adam Bramwell connects with a resident of the Paso Robles senior living facility while impersonating rock crooner Elvis Presley.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CRESTON VILLAGE

Speak out

We still have the First Amendment on our side

Theodore Roosevelt, a Republican, has always been ranked as one of the top five presidents in U.S. history. He understood that free speech, individually and through a free press, is a necessity in any country where the people are themselves free. In the U.S., our government is the servant of the free people. In a country where the government is the master of the people, those people are not free.

“The president is merely the most important among a large number of public servants. He should be supported or opposed exactly to the degree which is warranted by his good conduct or bad conduct, his efficiency or inefficiency in rendering loyal, able, and disinterested service to the nation as a whole. Therefore it is absolutely necessary that there should be full liberty to tell the truth about his acts, and this means that it is exactly necessary to blame him when he does wrong as to praise him when he does right. Any other attitude in an American citizen is both base and servile. To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not

America deserves better

As an elder, I’ve lived through many political crises in this country—but I have never seen an attack on our democracy like this. In the past, there was bipartisan opposition to lawlessness. Today, the guardrails are being dismantled before our eyes, and we must sound the alarm. The damage this administration has done to our communities and our democracy, not to mention the damage to future generations globally, in just the first 30 days is too long to even capture at this point. Very few guardrails seem left with the exception of the people expressing their concerns and outrage

only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public. Nothing but the truth should be spoken about him or any one else. But it is even more important to tell the truth, pleasant or unpleasant, about him than about any one else.” —Theodore Roosevelt (The Kansas City Star, May 7, 1918)

We need to take minute and think about what we want the future of America to be or not to be.

Within just his first 100 days back in our White House, Trump’s retribution and threats against people who have criticized him, whether recently or years ago, has come quickly and harshly.

He has demanded a public apology from a bishop who, during her sermon, simply asked him to have mercy on frightened Americans. He has demanded public apologies from numerous journalists simply doing their jobs by reporting truth. Trump is revoking the security clearances of his own former administration members simply for disagreeing with him. He is demanding the shutdown of news media outlets simply because they have been critical of him. He is suing lawyers for simply doing their jobs of representing their clients. He is

widely in the streets, in our local news organizations, with our pocketbooks, and on our social media at every opportunity! America deserves better. It is our time to demand our government work for all the people, not just for the rich few.

Marilyn Farmer San Luis Obispo

The space boom’s cost

In 2023, there were 211 successful orbital launches worldwide—98 by SpaceX, a record it matched in 2024. Vandenberg Space Force Base set a record 51 launches in 2024,

threatening judges simply because they have not ruled in his favor. He has threatened to use the U.S. military to shut down our constitutional right to peacefully protest simply because he doesn’t like it.

Simply put, the second coming of Trump was never about governing but rather is his personal revenge tour and while he’s embarked on it for these next four years, no one better speak or write anything critical of him, even if it’s the truth. He doesn’t care that freedom of speech and our rights as U.S. citizens protect each one of us from his personal wrath.

He will continue to bludgeon his way through our constitutional rights until they lay in sharp shards at his feet, simply for his own deranged desire to punish others for criticizing him in some way, whether fictional or not. The level of seriousness of his demands and threats and lawsuits doesn’t matter to him in the least because for him, every one of these things he does makes him feel better about himself, which is a level of patheticness I have yet to unlock.

Here’s the thing, though. For now, at least, this is still our America, the land of the free and the home of the brave. We must continue to freely and bravely criticize Trump’s speech and actions every time he’s wrong.

He can’t throw us all in jail. Can he?

That being said, I also believe that we must also acknowledge Trump when he’s right or his behavior warrants praise. I learned in a

with projections to double in 2025. While promoted as a national security necessity, most of these launches are commercial.

As SpaceX accelerates launches off the Central Coast, a hidden crisis is unfolding—pollution from rockets and space debris. Despite warnings since 1990, no global regulations exist, leaving the final frontier vulnerable to unchecked environmental damage.

Space is becoming dangerously crowded. More than 11,000 satellites currently orbit Earth, with numbers set to soar. When old satellites burn up on reentry, they release metal particles, including ozone-depleting aluminum oxide. Starlink alone contributes

What’s your favorite type of spring event?

58% Everything outdoors—festivals, hikes, botanical gardens.

14% Anything onstage—ballet, plays, concerts!

14% All music all the time!

14% Anything to do with food and drink— wine tasting, food fests, etc.

long-ago training class for my puppy, which actually was more for me than the dog, that positive reinforcement and yummy treats work much better than threats and a negative attitude. Unfortunately, Trump never learned this. But we have no control over that as you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. What we can control, however, is how we continue to push back on his administration’s intentional destruction of our freedom to express ourselves. We still have our Constitution backing us up on that. Trump does not. And we can use that to our advantage. ∆

Margie Slivinske writes from Arroyo Grande. Send a comment to letters@newtimesslo.com.

LETTERS

40 percent of this space junk, with daily reentries worsening the problem. Reusable rockets reduce waste, but their upper stages—each weighing 4 tons— burn up on reentry, releasing pollutants into the upper atmosphere. Atmospheric scientist Connor Barker estimates that megaconstellation launches already account for 12 percent of the space industry’s ozone depletion, a figure set to rise.

Without oversight, commercial space activity risks causing lasting harm to Earth’s atmosphere. Urgent action is needed. Jill Stegman Grover Beach

HODIN

Russell Hodin

Money madness

Things are just super-duper at the Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD). Their search for a new superintendent is going smoother than Barry White singing “Never Never Gonna Give Ya Up.”

“Cause I found what this world is searching for, here, right here, my dear, I don’t have to look no more.”

Well, actually, AUSD school board, you do need to look a little more because your choice of E.J. Rossi as new superintendent ain’t ringing parents’ or teachers’ bells. The question at hand is did he or didn’t he mismanage funds to the tune of $56K from San Ardo Union School District as a district superintendent and principal from 2003 to 2007.

According to a 2010 San Luis Obispo County grand jury report, Rossi misappropriated money by overriding financial controls that led to duplicate and undocumented payments, approved his own payroll and stipends that resulted in overpayment of $16K, and raised his own district credit card limits by at least $40K without authorization and used it for personal purchases. I see you, player!

How did this guy go from San Ardo to becoming Atascadero High School assistant principal and currently the AUSD assistant superintendent with these accusations hanging over his head?

“It’s pretty odd,” sixth grade teacher Jehan Mirzaei said. “In all my experience

being a teacher here, I’m having to jump through hoops to get district supplies.

But now we are considering hiring a candidate who, based on the evidence I’m seeing, has not been accountable with his school’s money in the past.”

Oh, snap! What’s extra cray-cray is the AUSD spent $25K on an outside agency to find a pool of suitable candidates, and they come back with the current assistant superintendent? Seriously? Who’s this outside agency, where did they look for candidates, and if you have another $25K, can you give me a shot at finding someone? I know a guy who knows a guy.

To be fair, Rossi says this is all a big misunderstanding.

“After starting [in Atascadero], the new superintendent in San Ardo started making false accusations regarding alleged overpayment,” Rossi claimed. “It was not misused funds with misallocations. He was just claiming that I was overpaid. And so, for the next two and a half years, I successfully refuted those false allegations of overpayment. There were never any charges filed against me, there was never any action, never any evidence to move forward.”

OK, but you did agree to personally pay back $32K, right?

“It was not a restitution agreement; it was not a reimbursement of funds. It was just a mutual agreement, or no admission of guilt,” he said.

Nothing to see here. Move along. Not you, AUSD. It’s back to the drawing board for you. Better luck next time.

Is it just me, or does DOGE totally blow?

The so-called Department of Government Efficiency seems like a drowsy toddler has been handed a chainsaw to perform cosmetic surgery on an otherwise perfectly healthy and very attractive patient. Thanks to Elon and his pimply minions, the nonprofit Los Padres Forest Association (LPFA) staff is twiddling their thumbs waiting for the gutted U.S. Forest Service to allow it to continue its work assisting trail improvement and wilderness preservation. Really, Elon? The Forest Service is rife with fraud and waste? Can we cut the pretense and just agree you’re the world’s richest asshole who’s weirdly taking glee in hurting the working classes?

“Over the course of any given day, I probably communicate with 10 different Forest Service staff, and I’m on the phone with multiple Forest Service staff each day, and we rely on them just like they rely on us,”

LPFA Executive Director Bryan Conant said. “You know, they rely on us to help provide them a service, and we will rely on them to give us the approvals or make sure that we have whatever we have in order to accomplish our work.”

Thousands of Forest Service employees

have been laid off since February.

“A lot of the projects that we’ve been working on with Forest Service staff have halted, have slowed down, and have stopped. And, you know, a few of the people that were let go, we were working with on a daily basis trying to get approvals for certain projects,” Conant said. “Not to mention, they’re good friends of ours and nice people—you’d never like to see that happen.”

Thanks, Trump. Is this what you MAGAts signed up for? Vilifying nature and those who care for it?

Speaking of stupid cuts, Cal Poly’s Swim Team could be disbanded because it’s not bringing in enough money. Enough money? I’m surprised competitive swimming would bring in any money! Do college sports have to make money to be of value?

Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong told the swim team that if it raised $25 million in the next couple of months, they could keep the team. Strangely enough, the school is expected to cut $24 million from next school year’s budget thanks to state cuts. Is the swim team being asked to pay for the university’s shortfall?

What’s happening? This is not normal.

“The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy, the empathy exploit,” Musk told fellow asshat podcast host Joe Rogan, encapsulating the Trump ethos. ∆

The Shredder is rich in empathy. Blow it a kiss at shredder@newtimesslo.com.

Hot Dates

WAVE OF CREATIVITY

Morro Bay’s Gallery at Marina Square will feature an exhibit by acrylic painter Sandra Sanders set to begin Sunday, March 30, and remain on display until Tuesday, April 29. The showcase will highlight various fine art pieces by Sanders depicting the dreamlike seascapes and sprawling landscapes that make up the California native’s surroundings. For more info on Sanders’ featured work, visit galleryatmarinasquare.com.

—Angie Stevens

ARTS

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

AQUARIUS 2025 WATERMEDIA

EXHIBIT Central Coast Watercolor

Society presents its annual juried exhibit at Art Center Morro Bay, featuring excellence in all forms of watermedia by California artists. See website for info and frequent updates. Through March 31 ccwsart.com/aquarius-2025-prospectus.

Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 772-2504.

BASICS OF SILVERSMITHING: MAKE AND TAKE WORKSHOP Learn to make sterling silver stacker rings with Amy of Golden State Goods. You’ll make 6 to 8 rings. All supplies included. March 29 3-6 p.m. $95. (805) 935-9046. sea-ngreen.com/pages/classes-workshops.

Sea + Green, 2380 Main St., unit F, Cambria.

CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION

A staged reading, written by Annie Baker. April 4 -6 By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay, bytheseaproductions.org.

COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY

Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. The party includes a complimentary glass of wine and canvas with materials. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $55. (805) 394-5560. coastalwineandpaint. com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.

COSTA GALLERY SHOWCASES Features works by Ellen Jewett as well as 20 other local artists, and artists from southern and northern California. ThursdaysSaturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays,

12-4 p.m. (559) 799-9632. costagallery. com. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos.

DRIFTWOOD ASSEMBLAGES BY ALAN COHEN See Cohen’s driftwood assemblage sculptures at Gallery at Marina Square. This architect transforms beach-found objects into birds, sea creatures, and more. March 30 - April 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

EARTH DAY ART SHOW Celebrate Earth Day early at Casa Ramos Art Gallery. Enjoy vibrant nature-inspired paintings, sculpture, furniture, refreshments, and more. April 5 3-7 p.m. (805) 439-0306. Casa Ramos Art Gallery, 1034 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, johnramos.com.

FINE ART PAINTINGS BY SANDRA SANDERS A California native, Sanders captures seascapes and landscapes in vibrant acrylics. On display in the lower gallery. March 30 - April 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART WATERCOLORS BY NANCY JENSEN Jensen celebrates Central Coast joys through vibrant watercolors of vineyards, wildflowers, and coastal scenes. March 30 - April 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FOREVER STOKED PAINT PARTY Join us at the gallery, for a few hours to travel on a creative paint journey. You will receive as much or as little instruction as you prefer. No artistic experience is

necessary. Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. $45. (805) 772-9095. foreverstoked.com. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay. JAN FRENCH GIVES FREE WATERCOLOR PAINTING DEMO AT ART CENTER MORRO BAY French will lead a free watercolor painting demonstration. April 5 3-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

PLANT DYE WORKSHOP: DYE YOUR OWN SILK PILLOW CASE WITH FLOWERS Learn the art of dying naturally with flowers and plants. Dye your own silk pillow case to take home. Instructed by Couleur de la Vie. April 5 3-6 p.m. $105. (805) 935-9046. sea-ngreen.com/pages/classes-workshops. Sea + Green, 2380 Main St., unit F, Cambria.

THE PLEIN AIR TEAM Acrylic artist, Nancy Lynn, and husband, watercolorist, Robert Fleming, have an ongoing show of originals and giclee prints of Morro Bay and local birds. ongoing (805) 772-9955. Seven Sisters Gallery, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 8, Morro Bay, sevensistersgalleryca. com.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY SHOW MORRO BAY Head to the Savory Pallette on the Embarcadero for another SLOFunny Comedy Show hosted by Dave DeVito with an extensive lineup. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 29, 8-9:45 p.m. $35. my805tix.com. The Savory Palette (formerly Morro Bay Wine Seller), 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

TIMKET: ETHIOPIA 2020 Experience Timket, an Ethiopian tradition, through the eyes of photographer Michael J. Costa. Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through April 27 Free. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos, (559) 799-9632.

UNCORK YOUR CREATIVITY: COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY Offering a unique opportunity to sip wine while painting stunning ocean-inspired landscapes. All materials included. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $60. (805) 394-5560. coastalwineandpaint.com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.

WAVE POUR PAINTING PARTY Tap into your creative side and make a wave painting on a large canvas or wood panel. Get tickets and more info at the link. April 5 , 2-4 p.m. $45. my805tix.com. Lor Coaching Studios, 525 Harbor St., Morro Bay.

YOUTH ART DAY Children will learn painting techniques with color and materials to create decorated rocks and flowers. Get more info at the link. March 29, 11 a.m. my805tix.com. Lor Coaching Studio & Gallery, 525 Harbor St., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

THE ARISTOCATS This heartwarming and jazz-filled youth musical shows the power of unity, art, and acceptance. 10 percent of the proceeds will go to Woods Humane Society. March 28 7-8:30 p.m., March 29 2-3:30 p.m., April 4 7-8:30 p.m. and April 5 , 2-3:30 p.m. $10. (805) 550-8350. Atascadero High School, One High School Hill, Atascadero.

BUTTERFLY GLASS SHARD CLASS

Inspired by the “paint-by-number” technique, you’ll create a clear sun catcher or a single layer dish. April 5 10 a.m.-noon $60. (805) 464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

DAILY POTTERY Walk in, pick your

pottery project, and paint away. Something for all ages. Prices vary depending on what you choose and includes; paint, glaze, firing, and studio time. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Varies. (805) 400-9107. artsocial805. com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles.

DATE NIGHT Couples or friends, bring a bottle of wine and enjoy a creative night out. Have fun and get messy as the venue walks you through the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. $144. (805) 203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.com/datenight.

The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

DEPRISE BRESCIA ART GALLERY: ONGOING DISPLAYS Features a large selection of encaustic art, sculpted paintings, art installations, acrylic palette knife paintings, digital art, glass, jewelry, stones, fossils, and a butterfly sculpture garden. ongoing DepriseBrescia.com. Deprise Brescia Art Gallery, 829 10th St., Paso Robles, (310) 621-7543.

DIEGO IN PRINT An exhibition of works by Diego Huerta open Friday and Saturday afternoons. Fridays, Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. through April 6 (805) 440-7152. Pocket Gallery on Pine, 8491/2 13th Street, Paso Robles.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Step into the world of a musical theater lover as a forgotten gem from the jazz age comes to life, during this hilarious musical comedy. April 3 -4, 7 p.m. and April 5 , 4 p.m.

$5-$20. (805) 591-4770. templetondrama. org/. Templeton Performing Arts Center, 1200 S. Main St., Templeton.

EMBROIDERY EXPLORATION Learn embroidery stitches and create your own wool felt corner style bookmarks. You will learn embroidery stitches beyond the basic running stitch. Supplies included. March 30, 1-3 p.m.

$40. studiosonthepark.org/events/ embroidery-exploration/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, (805) 238-9800.

FIRST SATURDAY: ART AND WINE On

the first Saturday of each month, attend for the venue’s exhibit openings, with live music, art, and wine available for purchase. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. through Sept. 6 Free (wine $10). (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

A FOCUS ON FLOWERS Park Street Gallery is pleased to present A Focus on Flowers. This special group exhibition features gorgeous floral paintings. See the exhibit during upcoming receptions (April 5 and May 3, from 6 to 9 p.m.), or daily (except Tuesdays) during the show’s run. Through May 31 Free. (805) 286-4430. Park Street Gallery, 1320 Park Street, Paso Robles, parkstreetgallery. com.

HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION Paso High Theatre Company is proud to present this upcoming youth production. April 4 7:30-10 p.m., April 5 7:30-10 p.m. and April 6 2-4:30 p.m. $18. (805) 769-1800. pasoschools.org/phtc. Paso Robles High School, 801 Niblick Rd., Paso Robles. MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PLATE PAINTING AT ARTSOCIAL 805 Please join ArtSocial805 on the first Saturday of each month to paint a personalized “Birthday Plate,” for someone special or for yourself. The workshop is $35, which covers the plate, glaze, and firing. First Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $35. (805) 400-9107. artsocial805. com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles.

MUSHROOM GARDEN STAKE Create a fused glass mushroom garden stake using a variety of colorful pieces of glass. Fired pieces will be glued to a metal stake. March 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. (805) 464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

PARANORMAL CIRQUE AT PASO ROBLES EVENT CENTER Presented by Cirque Italia. A thrilling circus spectacular. Visit site for more info. March 28 -31 (941) 704-8572.

COURTESY IMAGE BY SANDRA SANDERS

cirqueitalia.com. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

RECLAIMING FIRST SATURDAY GALLERY

WALKS WITH LYON, MADONNA, NUCCI Enjoy the work of printmakers Susan Lyon, Kathryn Madonna, and Maryanne Nucci. The next show will showcase Diego Huerte, a screen printer. Every fourth Saturday, 2-5:30 p.m. through Aug. 1 Free. (805) 440-7152. cottontailcreek. com/collections/cottontail-creek-farm-store/ products/susan-lyon-art. Pocket Gallery on Pine, 8491/2 13th Street, Paso Robles.

SHORT FORM IMPROV CLASS AT TOP GRADE COMEDY THEATER Join instructor

Charles Charm, an improvisor with 10 years of experience, to learn how to play improv games. Classes are drop in only at this time. Shows TBD. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. $25. (530) 748-6612. Saunter Yoga and Wellness, 5820 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

SILVERSMITH WORKSHOPS: BASICS AND STONE SETTING Join to learn the basics of silversmithing and form, solder and finish 6-8 simple sterling silver ring stackers. The art of stone setting will also be explained, where participants will set a Cabochon stone in a sterling ring. Sundays. through April 30 $95$110. (805) 464-2564. goldenstategoods.com/ workshops. Golden State Goods, 5880 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY SHOW PASO ROBLES

Head to Dracarna Wines for a night of comedy hosted by a SLOFunny favorite, Dave DeVito. Other featured comedians will be Colton Irvine, Aiko Tanaka, Mary Upchurch, and headliner Lamont Ferguson. Get tickets and more info to this 21 and over show at the link. March 28 8-9:45 p.m. $35. my805tix.com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles, (805) 270-3327.

STUDIOS ON THE PARK: CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of classes and workshops offered. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, (805) 238-9800.

TAKE A SPIN: TWO-HOUR WHEEL

CLASS These two hour blocks provide an opportunity to learn the basics of wheel throwing. Instructors will center your clay for you, so you will have the opportunity to make two items. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon $72. (805) 203-0335. thepotteryatascadero. com/wheelclasses. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Based on the New York Times bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild and adapted by Academy Award nominee Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Tiny Beautiful Things explores Strayed’s time as the anonymous, unpaid, advice columnist Dear Sugar. Partial proceeds will benefit Plymouth Congregational Church Community Outreach. Get tickets at the link. April 4 -13, 7:30 p.m. $29. my805tix.com. Plymouth Congregational Church, 1301 Oak Street, Paso Robles.

WOMEN’S WORK Women’s Work is an art exhibition featuring SLO County Artists who challenge patriarchal norms, practice empathy, and express themselves through a variety of mediums. Through April 27 Free. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/events/ womens-work/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

WRITERS WANTED Novelists, screenwriters, poets , and short story writers welcome. This group meets in Atascadero twice a month, on Thursday nights (email jeffisretired@ yahoo.com for specifics). Hone your skills for publication and/or personal development. First Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Unnamed Atascadero location, Contact host for details, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ACTOR’S EDGE: ACTING CLASSES Actor’s Edge offers film and television acting training in San Luis Obispo, plus exposure to Los Angeles talent agents. All ages and skill levels welcome. Classes available in SLO, LA, and on zoom. ongoing $210 per month. actorsedge. com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

ALL AGES SCULPTING WITH JOHN ROULLARD John a retired school teacher who patiently guides potters of all ages to sculpt and work on details and design. Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m. $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre

Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

ALL LEVELS POTTERY CLASSES Anam Cre is a pottery studio in SLO that offers a variety of classes. This specific class is open to any level. Teachers are present for questions, but the class feels more like an open studio time for potters. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

ART AFTER DARK Art After Dark features an art opening of world-class artists. Refreshments will be served. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. through March 7 Free. slocountyarts.org/art-after-dark. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo.

ART AT THE ODD Held in conjunction with Art After Dark SLO, Art At The Odd features works by artists such as Tyler Dartnell, Seth Callen, Joey Salazar, and Judith G Anderson. April 4 , 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. (805) 286-2986. Oddfellows Hall, 520 Dana Street, San Luis Obispo.

ARTIST RIKI SCHUMACHER AT ART CENTRAL GALLERY Schumacher’s work is pensive and introspective, inspiring one to take a solitary walk on a cloudy day. Wander in to reflect on her “delicious, wistful landscapes.” Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Free. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo.com/gallery-artists/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

BEACON ART SHOW Features a juried selection of artworks from several artists working in paintings, photography, and other media, including Larry Le Brane, Janie Holland, Randy Stromsoe, Cheryl Strahl, Paula Delay, and others. Through March 30 beaconartshow. com/. San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 242-6065.

BEYOND THE BASICS OF WATERCOLOR WITH VIRGINIA MACK This is a class for those who love imagining ways to further their visual expressions. A watercolor-based course, but one that branches out into other media. Fourth Thursday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $35 per class. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo. com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

THE CAKE Faith, family, and frosting collide in this timely new play from the writer of NBC’s This is Us Thursdays-Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through April 13 $20-$37. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 786-2440, slorep.org/.

FIRST FRIDAYS Visit SLOMA on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, music, and wines provided by regional winery partners. Admission is free and open to the public. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org/events/firstfridays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

FRIENDS OF THE ARROYO GRANDE LIBRARY

ART AUCTION The first ever art auction fundraiser for Friends of the AG Library is now live. Includes work by local artist Ellen November. Every 30 days, 9 a.m. Various. (310) 384-6912. app.galabid.com/aglibrary/items. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS AT THE HUB The show contents will be rotated among the group’s ensemble, house, and musical improv team casts, as well as stand-up and student shows. Fourth Friday of every month, 6 p.m. my805tix.com/. The Hub, 1701 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND ART Owen and Kyoko Hunt from Kyoto, Japan offer classes for Japanese calligraphy (Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.), a Japanese art called “haiga” (Fridays, 1011:30 a.m.) and more at Nesting Hawk Ranch. Fridays $45. (702) 335-0730. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo.

LEARN TO WEAVE MONDAYS An opportunity to learn how a four-shaft loom works. You will get acquainted as a new weaver or as a refresher with lots of tips and tricks. This class includes getting to know a loom, how to prepare/dress a loom, and much much more. Mondays, 1-4 p.m. $75 monthly. (805) 441-8257. Patricia Martin: Whispering Vista Studios, 224 Squire Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, patriciamartinartist.com.

MARGARET CHO: LIVE AND LIVID With a tour celebrating her 40 years as a stand-

POT HEADS

Peaceful Plants is holding its annual repotting class at Golden State Goods in Atascadero on Saturday, March 29, at 2 p.m. Participants will learn about when, why, and how to repot plants, and have a chance to bring in their own to transplant. A nursery pot, as well as soil and tools, will be provided. Visit my805tix.com for more info.

up comedian, Cho staunchly supports the causes that are important to her: anti-racism, anti-bullying, and gay rights, all while fulfilling her successful creative side with a legendary stand-up career. Visit site for more info and tickets to this event. March 29 7:30 p.m. Starts at $40. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

MOBILE CLAY CLASSES Offering handbuilding, throwing, and ceramic decorative arts. All ages and abilities are welcome. Call for more info. ongoing (805) 835-5893. hmcruceceramics.com/book-online. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo.

NOTES FOR TOMORROW Features artworks from around the world, brought together to reflect on a new global reality ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through June 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/ notes-for-tomorrow/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

OPEN MIC COMEDY Sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Aidan Candelario. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Free. (805) 540-8300. saintsbarrel.com/eventcalendar. Saints Barrel Wine Bar, 1021 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

SLO COMEDY UNDERGROUND OPEN MIC

NIGHT Enjoy a night of laughs provided by the local SLO Comedy Community. It’s open mic night, so anyone can perform and “you never know what you’ll see.” Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337, libertinebrewing.com.

TERRACE HILL VIEW: ACRYLIC WORKSHOP WITH MARINA MARSH Spend an afternoon painting a sight of San Luis Obispo during this workshop geared towards children ages 10 and up, as well as adults. A ticket covers all essential supplies and two hours of personal instruction. Get more info at the link. March 29 2-4 p.m. $67. my805tix.com. Drew Davis Fine Art, 393 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.

THURSDAY NIGHT IMPROV AT THE BUNKER

Laugh out loud at The Bunker with the Central Coast Comedy Theater. This show will feature a short form improvised jam. Feel up to the challenge? Toss your name into the mix. March 27 6:15-8 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

WHITNEY PINTELLO: SOLO SHOW On display now through mid-April. ongoing slogallery. com/. SLO Gallery, 1023 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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ART SHOW DROP A showcase of works from award-winning artist Anne Kunzig. Features scenes of coastal vistas, birds, and more. March 28 , 5 p.m. The Frame Artist, 914 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande.

BEST OF THE SAN FRANCISCO STAND-UP COMEDY COMPETITION Laugh with the best at the legendary San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition, hosted by Don Friesen—

hilarious, high-energy, and a two-time champion. March 29, 7:30 p.m. $39-$54; Platinum $59. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/best-of-sf-comedy/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

CHARACTERS AND RELATIONSHIPS: IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER CLASS Learn to access emotion in the moment, build characters and relationships on emotional perspectives, and use patterns of emotional behaviors to drive scenes forward. Sundays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. through April 13 $80. (805) 556-8495. improvforgood.fun/. Women’s Club of Arroyo Grande, 211 Vernon St., Arroyo Grande.

DANCE FITNESS ART AND CULTURE FOR ADULTS Discover dance as a form of artistic expression and exercise, using a wide range of styles and genres of music (including modern, jazz, Broadway, ethnic). Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach. MINI-WORLD FAIRY GARDEN WORKSHOP A fun workshop where you’ll build a glass-globe fairy garden. Materials will be provided. A great class for adults and kids alike. March 30, 12-3 p.m. $45. (805) 270-4083. theplantedparlour. com/event/mini-world-fairy-gardenworkshop/. The Planted Parlour, 592 W Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

PLAYERS WEST PRESENTS STEEL MAGNOLIAS In a small Louisiana salon, Truvy and her assistant Annelle style hair and share laughter as the women of Chinquapin navigate life’s joys and challenges. March 28 , 7-9 p.m., March 29 1:59-4 & 7-9 p.m., March 30, 1:59-4 p.m., April 4 , 7-9 p.m., April 5 1:59-4 & 7-9 p.m. and April 6 1:59-4 p.m. General admission $34; child $28.50. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/steel-magnolias/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

POP-UP HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY DESIGN SHOWCASE AND POET BOOK SIGNING Enjoy handcrafted jewelry displays and a local poet book signing. Hosted by artists Tina Doherty of Designs By Tina Louise and author Carolyn Chilton Casas. April 5 1-4 p.m. (805) 720-0582. Black Lake Community Center, 498 Colonial Place, Nipomo.

RHYTHM NATION A collection of dance pieces performed by The Studio of Performing Arts Performance Team Dancers. With many varities of dance and ages, you’re sure to be entertained by these hardworking performers. April 4 -6 my805tix.com. The Studio of Performing Arts, 835 Grand Ave., Grover Beach. SHUT UP, SHERLOCK When a genuine whodunit unfolds during a dress rehearsal for a Sherlock Holmes play, a real-life sleuth steps in to untangle the wacky web of quirky characters (and even quirkier actors) to crack the case. Through April 26 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

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LAVRA Check the venue’s calendar for storytelling workshops, lectures, movie nights, and discussions held on a periodic basis. ongoing thelavra.org/ home. The Lavra, 2070 E. Deer Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande.

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CENTRAL COAST SLIM DOWN Take control of food without suffering. Learn a step-by-step process to take control of overeating, cravings, and feel peace with food. Build the habits, mindset, and your unique path with results that stick. Hosted byTami Cruz (Certified Health/Life Coach) and Dana Charvet (Coach/Fitness Trainer). ongoing Call for pricing info. (805) 235-7978. gratefulbodyhealthcoaching.com.

Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

CENTRAL COAST UECHI-RYU KARATE-

DO Uechi-Ryu Karate-do is a traditional form of karate originating from Okinawa, Japan. Focus is on fitness, flexibility, and self-defense with emphasis on self -growth, humility, and respect. Open to ages 13 to adult. Beginners and experienced welcome. Instructor with 50 years experience. For info, call 805-215-8806. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278, morro-bay.ca.us.

CITIZENS FOR ESTERO BAY

PRESERVATION: MONTHLY FACE-TOFACE MEET-UPS Representatives from “Citizens for Estero Bay Preservation” will be on hand to discuss current news and events surrounding efforts to stop the

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Morro Bay and the industrialization of the Embarcadero and waterfront. “No Batteries by the Bay” yard signs available. Email preserveesterobay@gmail for more info. First Tuesday of every month, 10-11 a.m. Free. Buttercup Bakery and Cafe, 430 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

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MEETING Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a Twelve Step recovery program for anyone who desires to have healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others. Meeting is hybrid (both in person and on Zoom). For information, call 805-900-5237. Saturdays, 1-2:15 p.m. Free. thecambriaconnection.org/. Cambria Connection, 1069 Main St., Cambria, (805) 927-1654.

CYCLES OF RENEWAL : EMBRACING THE FLOW OF TRANSITION Feeling stuck? Change is calling, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Work on breath work, gentle movement, and coaching, as well as an essential oil ritual. An RSVP is required. March 27, 5:30-7 p.m. $20 Suggested Donation. (805) 235-7978. charvetgratefulbody.com. Health With Integrity, 80 North Ocean, Cayucos. EMBODIED YOGA ON THE CENTRAL COAST Hosted by Aurora Sacred Events. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 30 11 a.m. my805tix.com. Beach Access Parking Lot, 102 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay.

ENJOY AXE THROWING Enjoy the art of axe throwing in a safe and fun environment. Kids ages 10 and older are welcome with an adult. No personal axes please. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. $20. (805) 528-4880. baysidemartialarts.com. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

LEARN TO SAIL AT MORRO BAY YACHT CLUB Learn to sail at the Morro Bay’s only sailing school, with the goal of

getting comfortable commanding your own sailboat. There will be a focus on teamwork, developing leadership skills, and having fun. Register at the link. April 5 - Aug. 3 $450. my805tix.com. Morro Bay Yacht Club, 541 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, (805) 772-3981.

MAIDEN TO CRONE SISTER CIRCLE

Connect deeply with other women. Sharing the things that are close to our hearts creates a space of shared vulnerability that leads to deep connection. First Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. my805tix.com. From the Roots Up Healing Studio, 2055 9th St., Los Osos.

MEDITATE WITH DAWN This is a semi-private experience, with cues that encourage you to tune into your breathing, absorb your surroundings and physical sensations, and stay present in the here and now. March 29 10-11:15 a.m. my805tix.com. Aurora Sacred Events, 21 24th St, Cayucos.

SOCRATES DISCUSSION GROUP Have a topic, book, or article you wish to discuss with interested and interesting people? Join this weekly meeting to discuss it, or simply contribute your experiences and knowledge. Contact Mark Plater for instructions on entering the Chapel area. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon (805) 528-7111. Coalesce Garden Chapel, 845 Main St., Morro Bay.

NAVARATRI CELEBRATION:

AWAKENING THE GODDESS Navaratri is one of the most celebrated holidays in India and around the world. 9th Limb Yoga invites you to open to the empowered sacred feminine within your subtle body through the energies of the Hindu goddesses and the Shakti (energy) life force. Get tickets at the link. March 30 2:30-4:30 p.m. $49. my805tix.com. 9th Limb Yoga, 845 Napa Ave., Morro Bay, (415) 852-1787.

SPRING PLANT SALE: LOS OSOS

VALLEY GARDEN CLUB Head to the plant sale to purchase from a selection of twenty-five varieties of tomato, along with vegetable and herb starts, flowers, landscape plants, fruit trees, succulents, and houseplants. April 5 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. First Baptist Church of Los Osos, 1900 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, (805) 528-3066.

STAY YOUNG WITH QI GONG Qi gong offers great anti-aging benefits, providing a comprehensive system for improving physical, mental and emotional health. Its roots date back thousands of years in China. Learn with certified instructor Devin Wallace. Call first. Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. (805) 709-2227. Hardie Park, Ash Ave. and B St., Cayucos. Qi gong offers great antiaging benefits, providing a comprehensive system for improving physical and mental health. Its roots date back thousands of years in China. Learn with certified instructor Devin Wallace. Call first for info and exact location. Fridays, 9-10 a.m. $12. (805) 709-2227. inner-workings.com. Los Osos, Townwide, Los Osos.

STRETCH, BREATHE, AND BALANCE Ideal for seniors, and open to everyone. Instructor Randal Bodlak takes you through specific moves to promote mobility, internal strength, and stability. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. $10 per session. (805) 528-4880. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

TAI CHI BASICS Visit site for more details on this ongoing, weekly Tai Chi program. Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $10-$12. (805) 772-7486. fitnessworksmb. com. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

YOGA PLUS A hybrid of yoga and “stretching” techniques that yield a body that moves and feels amazing. Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $10 per session. (415) 516-5214. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

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BALANCE FLOW Suitable for all levels. This class is meant to benefit the mindbody connection while emphasizing safe and effective alignment as well as breath awareness and relaxation. Please call to register in advance. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $16-$22; $50 membership. (805) 434-9605. ttrtennis.com/fitness/ yoga/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton.

CONSCIOUS-FEST Features holistic, mindful, and spiritual vendors. With free community classes and workshops, live music, and SoBar Beverage Garden with CBD-infused spirits. March 30 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 235-4868. my805tix.com. Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

HAMBLY LAVENDER FARM GUIDED

EXPERIENCE This one-hour walk about the farm immerses you in the processes of growing, harvesting, and drying this fragrant herb. Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m. my805tix.com. Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel.

MULTIFLORA GARDEN CLUB: TOMATO PLANTS AND BARE ROOT FRUIT TREE

SALE Over 200 tomato plants and bare root fruit trees will be for sale at this event. Net funds will go for scholarships and to support member gardening education. April 5 8 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 237-2534. Templeton Presbyterian Church, 610 S Main St., Templeton, fpctempleton.org.

NAR-ANON: FRIDAY MEETINGS

A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. Free. (805) 4412164. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero.

REPOTTING CLASS Join Peaceful Plants to learn all about repotting. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 29 2 p.m.

$24. my805tix.com. Golden State Goods, 5880 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

STARRY NIGHTS: FREE PUBLIC STARGAZING Look through telescopes provided by Central Coast Astronomy at this all-ages, family-friendly event. See website for more details. March 29 7-9 p.m. Free. (805) 544-4636. centralcoastastronomy.org/. Santa Margarita Lake, 4695 Santa Margarita Lake Rd, Santa Margarita. TOPS SUPPORT GROUP: WEIGHT LOSS AND MAINTENANCE A self-help support group focusing on weight loss and maintenance. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. (805) 242-2421. tops.org. Santa Margarita Senior Center, 2210 H St., Santa Margarita. TOPS TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY Join for affordable and effective weight-loss support. Sundays, 10-11 a.m. through Oct. 31 First visit is free. (805) 234-1026. Rancho Del Bordo Clubhouse, 10025 El Camino Real, Atascadero, tops.org. VICTORY GARDEN CLASS SERIES UC Master Gardeners of SLO County offers a Victory Garden Class Series. Learn to grow healthy food. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. through March 29 Small fee. (805) 781-5939. ucanr.edu. Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles. WEALTH, WOMEN, AND WOO Release your money fears and blocks and achieve a prosperous mindset and live an abundant life with ease and flow. April 6 4-6 p.m. my805tix.com. Angela Cisneros Jewelry Concierge, 8315 Morro Road, suite 102, Atascadero.

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practice or seek to deepen an existing one. Flexible days and times. Certified with IMTA. Email or text for information.

Mondays-Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sliding scale. (559) 905-9274. theartofsilence.net.

Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. BRUSHSTROKES AND BURROS:

SCRATCH ART WORKSHOP Meet rescued donkeys and craft with purpose. Donated wine, lunch, and dessert are included, and all proceeds will support rescued donkeys. April 5 1-4 p.m. $125. (805) 710-8445. zeffy.com. Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary, 4855 Righetti Road, San Luis Obispo.

CAL HOPE SLO GROUPS AT TMHA

Visit website for full list of weekly Zoom groups available. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays calhopeconnect.org. Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 270-3346.

CENTRAL COAST BRIDE SPRING 2025

WEDDING EXPO From sweet treats to signature sips, Central Coast Bride’s Spring 2025 Wedding Expo is your one-stop shop for planning the wedding of your dreams. Get more info at the link. April 6 -4 p.m. $10-$50. (805) 980-1985. centralcoastbride.com. Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo.

CENTRAL COAST CONJURERS (SLO COUNTY MAGIC CLUB) Monthly meeting of magicians of all levels. Please call or email for more info. Meet like-minded folks with an interest in magic, from close-up to stage performances. Last Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m. Free. (805) 440-0116. SLO Elks Lodge, 222 Elks Lane, San Luis Obispo.

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ANNUAL TUBER AND PLANT SALE Don’t miss this year’s annual tuber and mini plant sale. April 5 , 9 a.m.-noon (805) 8013917. United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo, centralcoastdahlias.org.

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TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP Not faith based. All are welcome. Please wear a mask. First Saturday of every month, 9:3011:30 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church SLO, 650 Pismo St., San Luis Obispo.

DOWNTOWN SLO COLLABORATION AND CONNECTION MIXER This event is free to attend for Downtown SLO Members. Members include retailers, restaurants, services, and property owners within the defined Business Improvement Area, as well as active Voluntary Members. April 1 5:30 p.m. my805tix.com. The Penny, 664 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo.

FAMILY DAY AT THE DALLIDET Enjoy a day of kid-friendly activities and games, including a garden scavenger hunt, live music, face painting, and a conversation with a local historian who will explain facts from those who grew up in San Luis Obispo in the 1860s. Get tickets and more info at the link. April 5 , 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $20. my805tix.com. Dallidet Adobe, 1185 Pacific Street, San Luis Obispo, 543-0638.

FREE QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION

TRAINING Learn to question, persuade, and refer—three steps that can save a life. Free virtual training for parents, educators, and community members. Registration required. April 5 10 a.m.noon Free. (805) 770-1593. youthwell. org/mental-health-first-aid. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

FREE TOURS OF THE MISSION Tour

San Luis Obispo’s Spanish Mission, founded in 1772. Come learn its history and about the development of this area. Tours, led by docents, are free at 1:15 p.m Monday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Sundays, 2-3 p.m. and Mondays-Saturdays, 1:15-2:15 p.m. Free. (657) 465-9182. missionsanluisobispo. org. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

GARDEN FOUNDER WALK AND TALK

Walk and talk with Eve Vigil in the Botanical Garden each month on the

first Wednesday. Free garden tour with paid admission to the Garden. Free for members. No need to RSVP, just show up and enjoy. First Wednesday of every month, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free with $5 Garden Entry. (805) 541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

HEALING DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP A safe place to share feelings of depression with those who suffer and those who have recovered to a full, healthy outlook on life. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Free. (805) 528-3194. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo.

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE: A SPRING BENEFIT FOR CASA OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY Enjoy an evening of wine, beer, mocktails, appetizers, and live music. Proceeds will benefit CASA of San Luis Obispo County, which advocates for local children in foster care. April 5 4-6:30 p.m. $50. (805) 546-2404. slocasa. org/casa-events/. The Carrisa, 736 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

HUMAN ROMANCE: HOOKING HUMANS UP WITH EACH OTHER Host Mike Falzone is set to use his crowd work to connect members of the audience. Three pairs of audience members will go on a date, live, in front of everyone and the rest of the crowd votes on the night’s best match. The winner will have their second date paid for by Falzone. Get tickets at the link. March 29 8 p.m. $18. my805tix.com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337.

IRA GLASS: SEVEN THINGS I’VE LEARNED Ira Glass is the creator, producer, and host of This American Life the iconic weekly public radio program with millions of listeners around the world. At this event, he will mix stories live onstage and help his audience better follow his creative process. April 5 8 p.m. Starts at $40. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts. org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

PREFUMO CREEK PLANT AND PULL An environmental restoration volunteer event. Bring close-toed shoes and a water bottle. With free snacks, pizza, and a raffle. All ages are welcome. Rain or shine. April 5 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. (858) 245-1747. ccc.ca.gov. Laguna Lake Golf Course, 11175 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo.

PUPPY SOCIAL HOUR Puppies (10 weeks to 5 months old) will learn appropriate play style with other pups, acceptable manners with people, tolerance for gentle restraints, confidence with the approach of friendly strangers, and more. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. $25. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/training/. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo.

Q YOUTH GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) This is a social support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning youth between the ages of 11-18. Each week the group explores personal, cultural, and social identity. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Free. galacc. org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

SAN LUIS OBISPO SPRING WEDDING EXPO This wedding expo, described as “the one-stop destination for all things wedding and event planning” will include vendor showcases, inspiration galleries, and special discounts. Visit site for tickets and more info. April 6 12-4 p.m. $10. my805tix.com. Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo.

SLO NOONTIME TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETINGS Want to improve speaking and leadership skills in a supportive and positive environment? During COVID, we are meeting virtually. Contact us to get a meeting link for info. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. Free. slonoontime.toastmastersclubs.org. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.

SLO PHILATELIC SOCIETY Stamp Collector? The SLO Philatelic Society (SLOPS) meets in the SLO UMC Conference Room on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Visitors

Send event information to events@newtimesslo.com or submit online.

welcome. For more info, contact SLOPS at slostampclub@gmail.com. First Tuesday of every month, 1-3 p.m. (805) 801-9112. The SLO Philatelic Society (SLOPS) meets at the SLO Senior Center on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Visitors are welcome. First Tuesday of every month, 1-3 p.m. SLO Senior Center, 1445 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 5409484, slocity.org/seniors.

SLO RETIRED ACTIVE MEN: WEEKLY COFFEE MEETING SLO RAMs is a group or retirees that get together just for the fun, fellowship, and to enjoy programs which enhance the enjoyment, dignity, and independence of retirement. Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $10 coffee meeting. retiredactivemen.org. Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. SPRING GYMNASTICS CAMP Let the kids get “the wiggles out” with gymnastics. For ages 4 to 13; no experience needed. Extended care and customizable scheduling available. Through March 28, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $40-$360 depending on what schedule you choose. (805) 547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com/camps. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

SUNDAY EVENING RAP LGBTQ+

AA GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of folks from all walks of life who together, attain and maintain sobriety. Requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Email aarapgroup@gmail.com for password access. Sundays, 7-8 p.m. No fee. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY People from all over the world played a role in building San Luis Obispo County (in both figurative and literal ways). Join the conversation. March 28 , 5:30 p.m. Free. (805) 543-0638. historycenterslo. org/lecture. History Center of San Luis Obispo County, 696 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

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AVILA BEACH BINGO NIGHT Head to Avila for this family bingo night. Wine and beer will be for sale and both prizes and snacks will be available. Get tickets and more info at the link. April 4 6:30-8 p.m. $8. my805tix.com. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach.

BEGINNER GROUP SURF LESSONS AND SURF CAMPS Lessons and camp packages available daily. All equipment included. ongoing Starts at $70. (805) 835-7873. sandbarsurf.com/. Sandbar Surf School Meetup Spot, 110 Park Ave., Pismo Beach.

BEGINNING BALLET FOR ADULTS Enjoy the grace and flow of ballet. No previous experience needed. Wednesdays, 5:156:15 p.m. $12 drop-in; $40 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

BODY FUSION/EXERCISE AND FITNESS

CLASS Do something good for yourself and stay fit for outdoor sports, while enhancing flexibility, strengthening your core to prevent lower back issues, improving your posture through yoga, and more. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. (970) 710-1412. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach, avilabeachcc.com.

MULTICULTURAL DANCE CLASS FOR ADULTS Experience dance from continents around the earth, including

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from Africa, Europe, and more. Described as “a wonderful indepth look at the context and history of cultures of the world.” Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE TOURS A docent-led tour of the buildings and grounds of the historic Point San Luis Light Station. Check website for more details. Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

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MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET Get fresh and veggies, fruit, baked goods, sweets, and handmade artisan crafts. Come have some fun with your local farmers and artisans and enjoy delicious eats while enjoying the fresh breeze of Morro Bay. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Varies. (805) 824-7383. morrobayfarmersmarket.com. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. WINEMAKER’S DINNER FEAT. LA CREMA WINERY Join this signature wine dinner event and enjoy a fine, five-course meal accompanied by hand-selected La Crema wines. Get more info at the link. March 30 5:30-8 p.m. $130. (805) 924-3353. cambriapineslodge.com/events/onsite. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.

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BRUNCH BITES MCV Wines invites you to join them in celebrating their New Spring Releases at this exclusive event. Get tickets and more info to this scheduled afternoon of sipping, savoring, and socializing at the link. April 6 , 11:30 a.m. $51. my805tix.com. MCV Wines, 3773 Ruth Way, suite A, Paso Robles, (805) 712-4647.

CLUB CAR BAR TRIVIA WITH DR. RICKY Teams of one to six people welcome. Visit site for more info. Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton. PIUS BLENDING ATELIER Join this an exclusive PIUS wine blending experience where you will step into the role of winemaker for a day. Visit the site to read an in-depth plan for the afternoon. March 29 1-3 p.m. $200. my805tix.com. PIUS Estates, 1550 West Highway 46, Paso Robles. TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and pastor tacos, as well as shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO THE ART OF TEA: HISTORY, CULTURE, TASTING AND MORE Join Cuesta College on an informative journey to discover tea, the second most consumed beverage in the world after water. April 5 , 9 a.m.-noon $75. (805) 546-3132. cuesta.edu. Cuesta College Community Programs, Building 4100 Cuesta College Road, San luis obispo.

DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo.

IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS All the improv you see will be on the spot from your audience suggestions. First Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. (805) 540-8300. my805tix.com. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo.

LUNCHTIME IN THE GARDEN The UC Master Gardener SLO demo garden is open to the public. Bring your lunch, tour the garden, and ask questions. See what’s in bloom. First Wednesday of every month, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through Sept. 3 Free. (805) 781-5939. ucanr.edu/sites/mgslo/. Garden of the Seven Sisters Demonstration Garden, 2156 Sierra Way, San Luis Obispo.

PIÑATAS ON THE PATIO What is more festive than a piñata? Join for some brunch drinks and a couple of good hits to a piñata (or two). Good times and goofy prices promised. Turns will be determined on a first come, first served basis. First Sunday of every month Free. SLO Public Market, South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.

SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

TRIVIA NIGHT Reservations are no longer required to play. Reservations are now for teams who want to guarantee a table to play. Tables available first come, first serve. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. my805tix.com.

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Arts

To act or not to act

The Central Coast Shakespeare Festival (CCSF) invites community members to “Come play with us” during open auditions on Saturday, April 5, in the SLO City Library Community Room from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. You can sign up online at centralcoastshakespeare.org under the “Get Involved” tab. This year’s season presents The Merry Wives of Windsor on July 17 through Aug. 10, and Odysseus Dies at the End on Oct. 4 through 12.

According to CCFS, Merry Wives is “Shakespeare’s tale of trickery, comeuppance, and revenge on an overconfident swindler. Sir John Falstaff, a broke and bombastic knight, tries to seduce two wealthy wives—Mistress Ford and Mistress Page—hoping for financial gain. But these clever ladies are way ahead of him. They set him up for a series of hilarious pranks. Meanwhile, young Anne Page dodges unwanted suitors, Mistress Quickly relishes the chaos, and Sir Hugh Evans just wants a nice piece of cheese.

Come see who gets the last laugh.”

Odysseus Dies is the work of local playwright Weston Scott based on fragments from a lost play by Sophocles. Scott’s script “examines the life of a legend from the perspective of the people clinging to his coattails. Spoiler alert: He dies at the end.”

Down with patriarchy!

Just in time for Women’s History Month comes Women’s Work, a new group exhibition in Paso Robles’ Studios on the Park hanging through April 27.

Guest curated by local artist Lena Rushing, the “exhibition will showcase artists who challenge patriarchal norms, practice empathy, protest fascism, and find catharsis in expressing themselves” through a variety of media, organizers announced.

“These artists define ‘women’s work’ as deconstructing gender norms, fighting for equality, and exercising intersectional feminism.”

Participating artists include Jenny Ashley, Ursula Black, Natalie Herrera, Adriana Lemus, Amy McKay, Carol Paquet, Missy Retiner-Cameron, Lena Rushing, Staley Pearl, Viera Moss, and Rachael Wahl.

The gallery is open Sunday through Thursday from noon to 4 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from noon to 9 p.m., located at 1130 Pine St.

The nonprofit organization is “dedicated to providing a creative, educational, and transformational experience to enhance understanding and appreciation of the visual arts,” according to its website. “Studios features artists working in a variety of media, educational programs for children and adults, and quality exhibitions by regional, national, and international artists. ∆

—Glen Starkey

BY GLEN STARKEY

Haunted by herstory

Lela Shahrzad Welch explores her Persian culture in ghostsabove_ghosts-below.dxf

Don’t be o ended if you don’t understand the title of Lela Shahrzad Welch’s new exhibition, ghosts-above_ghosts-below.dxf. If you’re not versed in the way of CNC (computer numerical control) technology, you wouldn’t know a .dxf from a .ti from an .avif.

“It’s kind of an annoying title,” the artist admitted during a recent interview in Left Field Gallery, where the work hangs through April 20. “It’s the le type for how all the works are made. Everything is used with computer numerical control, and the .dxf is what you upload to the native software to have the machine cut it.”

Instead of cutting by hand, a CNC machine allows artists to feed their designs into it and cut material like steel per their speci cations. e technology allowed Welch, a Cal Poly sculpture lecturer in the Art and Design Department, to bring her new show from conception to reality in just four months.

e work itself is based on elements from e Shahnameh ( e Book of Kings), an epic poem by Persian poet Ferdowsi that presents the history of the Persian Empire and encapsulates the ethnonational cultural identity of Iran.

“It’s one long poem, and for a speci c generation of Iranians, it became this formative book of tales,” Welch explained. “ ere’s a lot of pride in [the poem]. I originally wrote this short story that I did for my grad thesis and did this giant 15-foot rug based on a character that I had pulled from it, but I kind of used that as a point of departure.

“So, it’s a little bit fan ction on my part. I completely ran with it.”

Welch’s various pieces depict ideas inspired by Persian culture—a thinly veiled threat seems to depict a woman slaying a deer, but as Welch notes, “is she killing the deer or herself?”

e good news is you don’t need to know Ferdowsi’s poem or have a deep knowledge of Persian culture to enjoy this show. Sure, that insider knowledge might yield a deeper experience, “but in order for art to be this feedback between the viewer and the object, it needs to have this multivalent way of approaching it,” Welch explained.

Everybody brings their own baggage to an art show, and having art explained seems like a drag.

“It should be a little bit open-ended because, once it’s explained, it’s kind of boring,” Welch said with a laugh. “I can, but then where are you? Where do you get to sit with it? ere’s de nitely purpose behind the decisions that I’m making. I think that’s important. I have a north star concept, but at the same time, I don’t want it to be so rigid that you can’t move within it.”

See the work

Left Field Gallery hosts Los Osos-based multidisciplinary artist Lela Shahrzad Welch and her new exhibition, ghosts-above_ghosts-below. dxf, hanging through April 20. Featuring metal “tapestries” inspired by a short story she wrote based on Persian writer Ferdowsi’s 11th century epic poem The Shahnameh, the steel and ceramic objects were all fabricated using computer numerical control machinery and finished by the artist.

The gallery is located at 1036 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, and open by appointment. Call (805) 305-9292, or visit leftfieldgallery.com for more information.

“My grandfather worked for the American embassy at the time Khomeini took over, and they had to ee the country. My mom was already here at the time, so she came a year earlier,” she said.

As Welch researched Iran, she realized her family were Shah sympathizers, and she grew up thinking the Shah “could do no wrong.”

It’s true that under the Shah’s rule, women had rights and education, and Western music, lm, and dress were acceptable. But Iran has a deeply complicated history, which Welch realized the more she researched.

“It’s not that binary, but Khomeini went rogue. When I talk to friends from Iran, they’re like, ‘Oh, all the stu that you’re interested in is of a very speci c era.’ I have this very myopic understanding,” she said.

It’s like Welch is looking at a time capsule, and this show is in some ways how Welch sees her culture through her mother’s eyes. Welch mentioned Los Angeles-based Iranian multidisciplinary artist Roksana Pirouzmand.

Send gallery, stage, and cultrual festivities to arts@newtimesslo.com.

Part of Welch’s fascination with her culture comes from straddling it. She’s both within and outside of it. She was born here, but she has deep Iranian family ties—she’s not quite Persian or American.

“I’m pulling from elements that I’m familiar with, that I grew up with, but I’m very aware of the fact that I’m not quite fully engaged with it. It’s like I’m chasing it.”

Like many Iranian families in the U.S., Welch’s family was part of the diaspora of the 1979 Cultural Revolution that saw the Shah of Iran deposed and the Ayatollah Khomeini’s Islamic State take power.

“She uses her personal family archive to inform her work, and she has said, ‘My job is to tell my family’s story without giving away their secrets.’ I love that so much, so when I think about my mom and everything she’s done for me, I feel like my drive has a lot to do with her in mind,” Welch said.

It’s as if she’s haunted by the ghosts of a past she didn’t experience rsthand, and by using CNC technology, she’s further distancing herself from the artistic process of creation.

“ ere are two parallels that are happening, this parallel of story to technology, but also this artist’s hand that you’re losing, so the loss of control and the loss of the artist’s hand is built into the structure of production,” she explained. “For example, it starts with hand drawings, and then that goes into Illustrator, then into the native software, and then that’s cut.

THEY FOLLOWED ME HERE Inspired by Ferdowsi’s 11th-century epic poem The Shahnameh, this plasma-cut steel piece is heat treated, resulting in the unusual patina.

“ ere are plenty of times when I’m working with these [technologies], and thankfully I have working with me these professionals, especially with the waterjet, where we’d have conversations about how the machine can’t handle the thing I’m asking it to do.”

Yes, Welch’s demands on the CNC crashed the machine. She’s become the ghost in the machine.

“It’s always coming back to this idea of story, where world histories get transferred down through families. I’m thinking about my mother moving here from Iran. There’s this myth of my uncle having this monkey when he lived in Iran, but no one believes him,” she said.

“As these stories traverse geographies, generations, and time, they completely morph. ey become something completely di erent, so I’m thinking about that information loss as it moves through these technological systems.” ∆

Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@ newtimesslo.com.

BETWEEN CULTURES Lela Shahrzad Welch explores her Persian heritage in a new show using computer numerical control technology, hanging at Left Field through April 20.

COURTESY PHOTO BY HIROSHI CLARK

FLAME Using photo emulsion for the image applied to powder-coated steel, bronze, aluminum, and a Harley Davidson bolt, this piece celebrates the artist’s mother.

PHOTOS BY JAYSON MELLOM

loving memory of Carol Olsen & Eric Jonley Olsen

by New Times SLO

Ciao, mob

BTHE ALTO KNIGHTS

What’s it rated? R

What’s it worth, Anna? Matinee

What’s it worth, Glen? Matinee

arry Levinson (Diner; e Natural; Rain Man; Bugsy; Good Morning, Vietnam) directs this script by Nicholas Pileggi (Goodfellas, Casino) about two New York crime bosses—Frank Costello and Vito Genovese (both played by Robert De Niro)—whose childhood friendship and successful Prohibition liquor operations in the ’20s and ’30s eventually devolve into open con ict in the ’50s. (120 min.)

Where’s it showing? Colony, Downtown Centre, Park, Stadium 10

Glen In the grand scheme of great crime dramas, this is an also-ran. It’s more interested in giving a history lesson than being entertaining on the scale of e Godfather, e Departed, or Scarface. Both pedantic and didactic, the lm feels too much like a docudrama. at said, after the initial distraction of the facial prosthetics, De Niro is a marvel in the dual roles of Frank and Vito, who have very di erent approaches to mob business. Frank wants to grease wheels and keep everyone happy. Vito wants to take and never give. “You want to be a diplomat, that’s your business,” Vito tells Frank. “I’m a gangster.” e point is that Vito’s violent ways precipitate the end of the American ma a. If you’re looking for a well-acted and directed history lesson that deftly weaves in archival footage and features e ective sets, props, costuming, and cars, this is worth a matinee.

Anna De Niro is de nitely an asset to the lm. His turns at both the gangsters are distinct and nuanced roles. I agree that it didn’t manage to engage me as much as the lms you mentioned. While it has the grit of a mob lm, it seems to lack the heart

ADOLESCENCE

What’s it rated? TV-MA

When? 2025

Where’s it showing? Netflix

Jaime Miller (Owen Cooper) is roused from bed by police, accused of murder, and taken to the station for questioning. This wideeyed boy is a mess, screaming for his dad and absolutely denying having any idea of what has happened let alone guilt. Jaime’s parents, Eddie and Manda (Stephen Graham and Christine Tremarco), are flabbergasted—how could the police have it so wrong?

When forensic psychologist Briony Ariston

UNTHINKABLE

of a truly good one. Frank seems to be a reluctant mob boss, or at least a regretful one at this later stage of life. He’s ready to turn away from it all and retire to Italy with his wife, Bobbie (Debra Messing), and their two squeak-toy sized pups. Make no mistake though, Frank is a methodical man, and he doesn’t intend to let Vito ruin the empire he built. Vito feels he’s owed everything and isn’t afraid to stab his oldest friend in the back to get it. It’s an interesting true story, one I didn’t really know anything about, but I don’t think it will make a rotation into my rainy-day movies like e Godfather has. Glen I thought Messing was terri c as Bobbie, who had a real partnership with Frank, unlike the dysfunctional relationship between Vito and his wife, Anna Genovese (Kathrine Rispoli). I was also impressed with Cosmo Jarvis as Vincent Gigante, a rising mob soldier whose botched hit on Frank set the entire mess in motion. Gigante comes o as a real dolt, but he’s loyal. When he became a target of the feds, he pretended to have dementia and would wander the streets in a bathrobe muttering to himself. ese guys

(Erin Doherty) gets in front of Jaime, tales of darkly held secrets, school bullying, and incel culture start to bubble to the surface. Has Jaime been pushed to the limit of his sanity and lashed out in the worst possible way?

British crime dramas are my absolute favorite to watch, and this one is excellent. It’s unusual for me to feel like I don’t have the answers until the bitter end, but this series managed to keep me on my toes. Cooper does well as the lead, and Graham as his father is also phenomenal. This series works as a timely reminder of what can happen with our school-aged kids that live in the shadows, beyond the veil of what we see and behind the screens so readily in their hands at all times. (four approximately 60-min. episodes)

—Anna

DEADLY WATERS WITH CAPTAIN LEE

What’s it rated? Not rated

When? 2024-present

thought they could get away with anything, that they were untouchable, but Frank was playing chess against their checkers and found a way to get out without going down. Mob stories are inherently fascinating because they’re essentially about the corruption of the American dream. Pileggi’s Goodfellas and Casino are two of the best mob movies ever made. is is an unfortunate addition to the 92-year-old’s oeuvre.

Anna e costuming was wonderful, and Messing as Bobbie looked absolutely stunning. She knew that Frank had to be strategic with his exit, and she trusted him to place the pieces on the board one by one. Even when Frank voluntarily testi ed in front of a congressional board and decided to avoid pleading the Fifth, which is what all the other mob members had done, he’s got strategy at play with every word. It’s worth a matinee if seeing De Niro in this dual role appeals to you. ∆

Arts Editor Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Glen compiles listings. Comment at gstarkey@ newtimesslo.com.

Where’s it showing? Peacock

Everyone’s favorite Boat Daddy, Captain Lee Rosbach, is back on our screens, but instead of driving mega yachts on reality TV series

Below Deck he’s here to give the audience a tour of exotic locales—and deadly accidents that happened there on the high seas.

Lee introduces us to the stories of various ill-fated seamen and women, and his storytelling along with interviews with those close to the

travelers or involved in the rescue missions tell episode-long tales of harrowing disasters. From a ghost ship 140 miles off course and missing passengers, to bodies found in watery graves, these grisly tales will make you think twice before buying that boat you’ve always dreamed of. Lee has spent his life on the ocean, and his knowledge of exotic locations and the dangers their waters present help to find answers to some of these very mysterious circumstances. If any Below Deck fans need a good dose of everyone’s favorite captain now that he is no longer on the main show, Deadly Waters with Captain Lee is a fun watch— especially for fans of shows like Unsolved Mysteries and Survived (eight 43-min. episodes)

Thirteen-yearold Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) is accused of killing a female classmate, and forensic psychologist Briony Ariston (Erin Doherty) must unpack issues involving bullying, social media, and incel subculture, in Adolescence, now streaming on Netflix.

SHOWTIMES: Fri 3/21 - Thurs 3/27 (except Monday) 4:45pm

DE NIRO VS. DE NIRO Robert De Niro stars as mafia bosses Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, childhood friends whose relationship devolves into open conflict, in The Alto Knights, playing in local theaters.

PHOTO COURTESY OF WARNER BROS. PICTURES AND THE EVERETT COLLECTION

Below Deck

alumnus Captain Lee Rosbach travels to exotic locations to solve offshore crimes, in Deadly Waters with Captain Lee, streaming on Peacock.

PHOTO COURTESY OF PEACOCK

COURTESY PHOTO BY BEN BLACKALL/NETFLIX

Music

BY GLEN STARKEY

Still rhymin’ and skankin’

Longtime vocalist Eric Cotton has a new reggae band

Eric Cotton goes way back in the local music scene, to 1986—the same year this newspaper started. In the late ’80s and ’90s, his band Rock Steady Posse was a local favorite. He was frequently booked into D.K.’s West Indies Bar, and I met him while working there before I started writing for New Times in 1991. I played the hell out of Rock Steady Posse’s 1990 debut, Rhymin’ and Skankin’. The band’s follow-up album, fundamentals (1994), cemented Cotton as a machine gun-fast rhyme-throwing emcee. He left the Central Coast for a while and moved to the Bay Area where he fronted The Cheeseballs, the premiere San Francisco party band—the kind of costumed and choreographed group with a cadre of backup singers that gets hired for corporate events. Since returning to Morro Bay, he started fronting high energy The Upside Ska Band, and now he’s returned back to his reggae roots with Eric Cotton and One Love Bomb, that channels his Cali-reggae roots with former members of Rock Steady Posse, the Cardiff Reefers, and Militia of Love. This Friday, March 28, they’ll open for Jamaica’s first dancehall superstar, King Yellowman, in The Siren (7:30 p.m.; 21-andolder; $26.42 at tixr.com). Yellowman has

deep Jamaican roots and was one of Cotton’s early inspirations.

“So many of the artists we grew up listening to and working with are going away,” Cotton lamented. “Not to mention [King Yellowman’s] influence on me because of my love of early dancehall from Jamaica and England. I used to emulate many things he did on the mic.”

What should people expect to hear from One Love Bomb?

“Well, I have songs that I’ve written 20 to 25 years ago that never saw the light of day because I haven’t been playing reggae live for so long,” Cotton explained. “It’s been crazy actually hearing them played out loud. Also, a couple of songs I’ve written recently including my single ‘Nice.’ That said, you’ll also hear some old Rock Steady Posse tunes as well as some Cardiff Reefers tunes. Rob Melendez, the old Reefers bassist, is part of this project as well.”

The new band also includes Gregg Ichikawa, Efrain Cantu, and Steve Sagero. It’s amazing to think Cotton’s been at this for 39 years and is still going strong. How does he do it?

“Stubbornness? I tell people all the time, it’s the only thing I ever learned how to do well! I love what I do, and I surround myself with great players and it keeps the juices flowing to want to create. I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time. I’ve made the call to Robert many times over the last few years,

Live Music

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

AFROMAN LIVE AT THE SIREN American rapper and musician Afroman, best known for the hit single “Because I Got High,” is set to hit the stage and deliver a memorable performance. See him live by grabbing tickets and more info at the link. March 27 7-10 p.m. $25. thesirenmorrobay. com/. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312.

BLUES AGENDA JAM AND SHOWCASE

A rockin’ blues dance party at Niffy’s Merrimaker every first, third, and now fifth Wednesdays. The Blues Asylum house band welcomes local, visiting, and newcomers to the blues groove. Spirits, beer, and wine, with outside food welcome. Every other Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. Free. (805) 235-5223. The Merrimaker Tavern, 1301 2nd Street, Los Osos.

DANTE MARSH AND THE VIBESETTERS

Hear SLO-based pop and soul band, The Vibesetters, play live at The Siren. Get tickets

and more info at the link. March 29 8-10:30 p.m. $14. thesirenmorrobay.com/. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312. ECHO! (FREE AFTERNOON SHOW) Catch Echo live, made up of the power trio of local favorites: Rolf Gehrung, Todd Andrew, and Nathan Slawson. Hear live hits from The Cult, Motörhead, The Fixx, Plimsouls, The Cars, and Tears for Fears. Get more info at the link. March 29, 2-5 p.m. Free. thesirenmorrobay.com/. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312. KING YELLOWMAN: LIVE REGGAE

Featuring special guests Eric Cotton and One Love Bomb. March 28 7:30-10:30 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

LOVE FEATURING JOHNNY ECHOLS: CELEBRATING THE ENDURING APPEAL OF JOHNNY ECHOLS AND 1960S BAND

LOVE Johnny Echols from the 1960s band, Love, is set to perform classic songs, including selections from the group’s first

and it never happened, but this time when I called him, everything fell into place and we all were available, and I have to say that the chemistry in this band is as good or better than any band I’ve been in.”

In addition to the Yellowman opening gig, One Love Bomb also plays a free show at Mulligan’s in Avila Beach on Sunday, March 30 (2 to 4 p.m.; all ages).

For those who don’t know, Yellowman was a very unlikely dancehall star. His upbringing at the Maxfield Home orphanage in Kingston and the fact that he’s an albino in Jamaica were two obstacles he overcame. He was also known for his rude lyrics— casual violence, sexism, homophobia, and worse. His frank and explicit words brought both detractors and fans, and at one point, he was arguably Jamaica’s most famous reggae star. He’s the O.G. rudeboy!

Also this week at The Siren, Southern rapper Afroman plays on Thursday, March 27 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $24.30 at tixr.com).

Local pop, soul, and R&B favorites Dante Marsh and the Vibe Setters play on Saturday, March 29 (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $13.17 at tixr.com).

And racially diverse garage, folk rock, and psychedelia band Love featuring Johnny Echols plays on Wednesday, April 2 (6:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $36.25 at tixr.com). Echols formed Love in 1965 with Arthur Lee, and he continues to perform songs from Love’s first four albums Love, Da Capo, Forever Changes, and Four Sail

Also at The Siren, Numbskull and Good Medicine present alt-country rockers The Old 97’s on Thursday, April 3 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $32.65 at goodmedicinepresents.com), with Grey Delisle opening. With more than 20 studio recordings since their 1994 debut, Hitchhike to Rhome, they have a deep catalog of amazing songs. “I have a time bomb, in my

mind mom. I hear it ticking, but I don’t know why”—epic songs!

Numbskull and Good Medicine also present Brass Mash at BarrelHouse Brewing Amphitheater on Saturday, March 29 (6 p.m.; all ages; $17.51 presale or $22.66 reserved seating at goodmedicinepresents. com). The horn and drum band mashes up classic songs into a danceable stew.

three albums. April 2 , 6:30-9:30 p.m. $37. thesirenmorrobay.com/. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312.

OLD 97’S WITH GREY DELISLE Hear the Old 97s live at The Siren, along with special guest Grey DeLisle. Visit the link to purchase tickets and get more info to this show, for ages 21 and over. April 3, 7-10 p.m. $33. thesirenmorrobay.com/. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Each Wednesday, enjoy this Open Mic Night in the downstairs dining area. Grab some friends and show off your talents. Food and drink service will be available. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Free. (805) 995-3883. schoonerscayucos.com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos. PATRICK CONTRERAS: VIOLIN ON FIRE Fresno-based violinist Patrick Contreras is set to play his unique blend of Jimi Hendrix and Santana. Purchase tickets at the link to hear him live. April 6 6-8:30 p.m. $19. thesirenmorrobay.com/. The Siren, 900

Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312. THIRD WORLD WITH HIJINX Hear 1973

Jamaican reggae fusion band Third World live at The Siren. Get tickets and more info at the link. April 5, 8-10:30 p.m. $31. thesirenmorrobay.com/. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312. THE WINEHOUSE EXPERIENCE (A CELEBRATION OF AMY WINEHOUSE)

The Winehouse Experience pays tribute to the late icon Amy Winehouse, known for her distinctive warm vocals, soulful songwriting, and signature style. Hear singer Mia Karter live as she dips into Winehouse’s discography. April 4, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $27. thesirenmorrobay.com/. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

BEATS AND BRASS Look forward to an unforgettable evening with Funk Junket and DOM Jazz Combo. There will be a silent auction, as well as beer, wine, and food by

Old SLO BBQ. Benefits will go to SLOHS and Laguna. April 5 4-8 p.m. $85. Riata Ranch Santa Margarita, 6180 West Pozo Road, Santa Margarita.

EASTON EVERETT AT PASO ROBLES

INN A singer-songwriter who blends indie folk, neo-folk, and world beat with intricate fingerstyle guitar. March 28 6-9 p.m. Paso Robles Inn, 1103 Spring Street, Paso Robles.

EASTON EVERETT LIVE Listen to singersongwriter Easton Everett blend indie folk, neo-folk, and world beat with his intricate fingerstyle guitar. April 4 12-3 p.m. Wines on Main, 624 Main Street, suite 101, Templeton.

FLAVOR PACKET Flavor Packet is a California-based jazz band that inspires an imaginative sound with its contemporary and world-beat-influenced jazz music. April 5 1-4 p.m. Four Lanterns Winery, 2485 West Highway 46, Paso Robles, (805) 226-5955, fourlanternswinery.com.

FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a different DJ every Friday. Presented by friends

at Traffic Record store in Atascadero. Come listen, dance, drink, and unwind every Friday. All ages event; no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden. com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

I DECLARE WAR LIVE Head to Dark Nectar to hear live performances from deathcore band I Declare War, along with metal and hardcore groups Stronger Than Machines and No Warning Shots. April 5 8 p.m. $14. my805tix.com. Dark Nectar Coffee Lounge, 5915 Entrada, Atascadero, (805) 835-1988. JAZZ AT SENSORIO: FIELDS OF LIGHT Join jazz vocalist Sunny Wright and pianist Marshall Otwell for live music under the stars at Sensorio, before and after you tour the lights. April 3 6-9 p.m. $35-$65. (805) 226-4287. sensoriopaso.com/. Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles. KARAOKE NIGHT Food and drink available for purchase. Last Saturday of every month, LIVE MUSIC continued page 25

LOVE BOMB Local music icon Eric Cotton and One Love Bomb, his new reggae band, opens for King Yellowman at The Siren on March 28

PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIC COTTON

‘7 AND 7 IS’ Love featuring Johnny Echols plays The Siren on April 2 , playing songs from the band’s first four albums.

PHOTO COURTESY OF LOVE FEATURING JOHNNY ECHOLS

ALT-COUNTRY HEROES Numbskull and Good Medicine present The Old 97’s at The Siren on April 3 . Amazing live band!

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Dance, mosh, and/or Americana

The Fremont Theater has a little something for everyone this week starting with Friday Night Fever: Dance Through the Decades on Friday, March 28 (doors 8 p.m.; 18-and-older; $26.24 at prekindle.com).

DJ Jules will spin iconic hits in chronological order from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, 2000s, and today—all while live musicians shred over the tracks.

Rocking ska and reggae act The Aggrolites play on Saturday, March 29 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $34.99 at prekindle. com). “With a sound that is equal parts Kingston and Motown, the band turns the heads of discerning music listeners everywhere,” according to their bio.

Drew & Ellie Holcomb will bring their contemporary roots music to the Fremont on Thursday, April 3 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $44.78 to $90.61 at prekindle.com). Drew is best known for his band Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors and their No. 1 Americana Song, “Find Your People.”

Ellie’s solo debut, As Sure As The Sun, landed her the GMA Dove Award for New Artist of the Year. She’s also a best-selling author, having “written three children’s books and a devotional selling a combined 500,000 copies,” according to press materials.

They’re touring in support of their first full-length duo record, and they’ve partnered with the anti-slavery nonprofit International Justice Mission to donate $1 from each ticket sale.

“We have more fabric, thread, and color to play with now,” Ellie said. “We’ve become better communicators and better musicians. Back in the day, we used to have this joke song called ‘We Always Fight When We Write Love Songs,’ and we can’t even play it anymore! We’ve grown and expanded since then, and I think we’ve actually gotten pretty good at writing songs together.”

Hammer time

SLO Brew Live at Rod & Hammer Rock presents Moonshiner Collective on Saturday, March 29 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $27.21 at ticketweb.com), with Brock Van Pelt opening. Nick Larson of Proxima Parada will be emcee for the evening that will start with Van Pelt from the soul band the Charities. Then expect the soulful

folk and Americana of Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective. If I’m not mistaken, Curcio and Van Pelt will collaborate on a couple of songs.

Also at Rod & Hammer, Minka, DJ Grambo, and Samba Loca play on Thursday, April 3 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $12.56 at my805tix.com). “We have DJ Grambo opening the night with his infectious vibes and dance party beats,” the club announced. “The night will continue with a set by Samba Loca and lead us into a headlining set by Philly based funk group Minka. There’s really no way to fully capture the experiences and sounds of Philly-born band, Minka, but if you want to let your imagination run wild, let’s pretend some scientists got in the lab and crossed Bowie with Prince, and then sprinkled in some Talking Heads.”

Tribute fever

Valerie: A Tribute to Amy Winehouse comes to Cal Poly’s Spanos Theatre on Saturday, March 29 (8 p.m.; ages 5 and older; $37 to $50 plus fees at pacslo.org). Hear the hits performed by a live band and a vocalist who channels Winehouse’s sexy and soulful sound.

You Should Be Dancing: A Tribute to the Bee Gees comes to the Spanos Theatre on Sunday, March 30 (3 p.m.; ages 5 and older; $39 to $55 plus fees at pacslo.org). The vocal trio pays homage to the Bee Gees at the peak of their fame and emulates their soaring falsettos.

Also on Sunday, March 30, Bee Gees Fever comes to the Clark Center Sunday, March 30 (7 p.m.; all ages; $54 plus fees at clarkcenter.org). Presented by B2 Media Group Presents, the live septet delivers a Las Vegas-style spectacle that will transport you to a 1970s disco club.

No limitations

Cal Poly Arts presents the Brandee Younger Trio in the Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, April 1 (7:30 p.m.; $38 to $47 plus fees at calpolyarts.org). According to her bio, “Younger is revolutionizing the harp’s role in modern music. Over the past 15 years, she has worked relentlessly to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition. That same year, she was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award and later, the winner of the 2024 NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Jazz Album for her latest album Brand New Life.”

More music …

Power-pop act Lioneer returns to SLO Town with a show at Frog & Peach on Saturday, March 29 (9:30 p.m.; 21-andolder). Formerly known as Rosedale, the San Diego-based band features Mike Liorti and friends. Liorti, originally from Toronto, launched the band in November 2023 and released several singles including “Don’t Wait For Tomorrow,” “The Mood,” “Gone Too Soon,” and “Still Want You.”

The Basin Street Regulars Hot Jazz Club presents Kathryn Loomis & Co. plus the Early Risers and the Cal Poly Swing Dance Club at the Oceano Elks Lodge by the beach this Sunday, March 30 (11 a.m. jam with music until 4 p.m.; all ages; $15 at my805tix. com). A Cal Poly grad, Loomis sings pop favorites and vintage jazz standards. ∆

Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

TEAMWORK Husband-and-wife singersongwriters Drew & Ellie Holcomb play the Fremont Theater on April 3

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PHILLY, BABY! Minka’s been described as Bowie crossed with Prince sprinkled with Talking Heads. The Philly band headlines a Rod & Hammer Rock show on April 3

JAZZ HARP Cal Poly Arts presents the Brandee Younger Trio at the Performing Arts Center on April 1

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8 p.m. Free admission. my805tix.com. Club

Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by The Journals 805 (John and Dylan Krause). Mondays, 9 p.m. Pine Street Saloon, 1234 Pine St., Paso Robles.

SINGING HANDS CHILDREN’S CHOIR

A unique performing arts group that performs across the state for deaf festivals, service organizations, churches, fairs, and other outlets. New members always welcome. Registration open weekly. Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. $45 tuition per month. singinghandschildrenschoir.com/. Singing Hands Children’s Choir and Performing Arts, 1413 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

SUNNY AND THE WRIGHT TONES AT THE POUR HOUSE IN PASO ROBLES-SOUL, BLUES, AND R&B Party at The Pour House as Sunny and The Wright Tones bring the soul with tunes to keep you groovin’. Get more info at the link. March 30, 3-6 p.m. $5. (805) 296-3712. pasoroblesbeer.com/. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

THE AGGROLITES Hear LA-based reggae band The Aggrolites as they hit the Fremont stage. Get tickets and more info at the link. March 29 8 p.m. $35. fremontslo. com/. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2025: SLO Five standout bands, hailing from Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo, will ignite the stage and compete for $1,000 and a coveted performance slot at this year’s Shabang festival. April 4 8 p.m. $21. fremontslo.com/shows/. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600.

BENNARDO-LARSON DUO CONCERT

Comprised of Maya Bennardo, violin, and Karl Larson, piano, the concert will feature contemporary performance techniques and recent collaborations with living composers.

April 1, 7:30 p.m. Free, parking permit required. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

BRANDEE YOUNGER TRIO Stretching boundaries and limitations for the instrument, this sonically-innovative harpist is revolutionizing her instrument for the digital era. Visit site for more info and tickets. April 1, 7:30 p.m. Starts at $38. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

BRASS MASH FIRST FRIDAY: PROMISH III The musicians of Brass Mash invite you to join the festivities at Liquid Gravity and “immerse yourself in the unique fusion of your favorite rock and pop songs.” Get tickets and more info at the link. April 4, 6-10 p.m. $24. my805tix.com. Liquid Gravity Brewing Company, 675 Clarion Ct., San Luis Obispo, (805) 457-4677.

CHRIS BOTTI (GRAMMY-WINNING TRUMPETER) Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades. March 28 7:30 p.m. $78. pacslo.org. Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, (805) 756-4849.

CUESTA MUSIC CONSERVATORY AWARD AUDITION CONCERT Support the music students auditioning for Cuesta College’s newest scholarship program, The Cuesta Conservatory. Visit site for tickets and more info. April 4 7:30 p.m. $0-$25. (805) 546-3198. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

DRUMMING FOR WELLNESS A joyful and uplifting drum circle designed specifically for oncology patients, survivors, and their guests to explore rhythm and creative expression in a supportive group setting, facilitated by Dee DiGioia of Mindful Kindful YOUniversity. April 4 5:30-7 p.m. my805tix. com. Adventist Health, 1010 Murray Ave., San Luis Obispo.

FLAVOR PACKET LIVE Flavor Packet is a California jazz band that stirs up an imaginative sound with their contemporary and world-beat-influenced jazz music. Hear them live at Krobar Craft Distillery. April 5 6-9 p.m. Krobar Craft Distillery, 10 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, krobardistillery.com.

FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER: DANCE THROUGH THE DECADES Get ready to groove through time with iconic hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, and 2000s. Visit the link to get tickets and more info. March 28 8 p.m. $26. fremontslo.com/. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600.

JAZZ VESPERS CONCERT This series is bringing the Rick Helzer Quartet to SLO First Presbyterian Church. Selections include Duke Ellington’s “Come Sunday.” April 6 4-5:30 p.m. Free; donations appreciated. (805) 543-5451. fpcslo.org. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo.

LIVE MUSIC FROM GUITAR WIZ BILLY FOPPIANO AND MAD DOG Join “Guitar Wiz” Billy Foppiano and his trusty side kick Mad Dog for a mix of blues, R&B, and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (805) 544-2100. Bon Temps Creole Cafe, 1819 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, bontempscreolecafe. com/index.htm.

MECHANICAL GHOST: ALBUM RELEASE

PARTY Head to Humdinger for a night of live performances by electro-industrial band Mechanical Ghost, experimental hardcore group Bandwidth, and gothic rock band Rival Cults. This show will also feature goth and horror burlesque performances by JBird, C. Christ, and Claudia Bubbles. There will be vendors such as Phantom Stranger Records and A Pirate’s Life Art Collective. March 29 6:30 p.m. $18. my805tix.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974.

MINKA, DJ GRAMBO, AND SAMBA LOCA

LIVE DJ Grambo will open the night with his dance party beats, and a set by Samba Loca will follow. The night will not be over until Philly-based funk group MINKA hits the stage. Get tickets and more info at the link. April 3 7 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843.

MOONSHINER COLLECTIVE WITH SUPPORT BY BROCK VAN PELT Join for a soulful evening of musical talent on the Central Coast with Moonshiner Collective and Brock Van Pelt of the Charities. Get tickets and additional info to the concert at the link. March 29 7 p.m. $28. slobrew. com/. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843.

SATURN DEATH DIVE, SPACEYY, AND SEROTONIN LIVE Clear Vision Collective and The Bunker SLO presents an eclectic lineup, featuring Saturn Death Dive, Spaceyy, Serotonin, Gypsy, and Corporal Psyche. Get tickets and more info on this live show at the link. March 30, 6-9:30 p.m. $8. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

SLO MEDITATIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Features two incredible performances to achieve calm and clarity. With BennardoLarson Duo, PYANOOK, Ralf Schmid, The Ghost Ensemble, and Brynn Albanese. Visit site for more details. March 30 -April 6 $20 each show; $30 for both. my805tix. com/e/meditative. United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo, 543-7580.

UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN: 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Often imitated, never duplicated, the all-singing, all-strumming original ukulele orchestra has been entertaining audiences for 40 years with their unique, energetic blend of arrangements – from ABBA to ZZ Top, Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, all played on the ‘bonsai guitar.’ April 2 7:30 p.m. Starts at $26. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

VINCE CIMO’S HOT FIRE LIVE Hear

Vince Cimo and his “ultra funky six-piece band,” Hot Fire, live. The group, consisting of Central Coast musicians, leans into old school funk, modern electronic, and disco. DJ Hobeaux is also set to perform. Get tickets at the link. March 28, 8 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337.

VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE SPRING

CONCERT IN SLO: AMERICAN SAMPLER

Enjoy an afternoon of live music. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 30, 3 p.m. $34. my805tix.com. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-5451.

WAVZINE PRESENTS: AMTTRAK/ PANTSUITGUY/BLAZED/STEMENDER

Head to The Bunker SLO for a night of live music with a full lineup of bands. Get tickets and more info at the link. April 5, 6-9:30 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BASIN STREET REGULARS: CONCERT AND DANCE DEMO The event’s main act is Kathryn Loomis and Company, known for performing pop favorites and jazz standards. The Early Risers Jazz Combo is set to open the show, and provide the live music for members of the Cal Poly SLO Swing Dance Club to dance to. March 30 11 a.m.-4 p.m. basinstreetregulars.com.

Oceano Elks Lodge, 410 Air Park Drive, Oceano.

BEE GEES FEVER AT THE CLARK CENTER Join Bee Gees Fever for non-stop hits and a fun two hours that will keep you dancing all night long. Visit website listed below for more info. March 30, 7-9 p.m. $54. (805) 489-9444. beegeesfeverusa. com. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

CALI-TEX-MEX GRAN BAILE Enjoy live music from LA 45. Proceeds benefit G.C.G.

746. Visit site for tickets and more info. For ages 21 and over. March 28, 6 p.m. my805tix.com. Grover City Grange, 370 S. 13th St., Grover Beach.

EASTON EVERETT AT BLACKLAKE GOLF COURSE A singer-songwriter who blends indie folk, neo-folk, and world beat with intricate fingerstyle guitar. March 29, 1-4 p.m. Blacklake Golf Course, 1490 Golf Course Lane, Nipomo, (805) 343-1214.

KARAOKE EVERY WEDNESDAY A weekly event with barbecue offerings and more. Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m. Rancho Nipomo BBQ, 108 Cuyama Ln., Nipomo, (805) 925-3500.

THE LOUNGE AT BESO An upscale afterhours nightclub experience. With limited capacity and a dress code. For ages 21 and over. Fridays, 10 p.m. my805tix.com. Beso Cocina, 1050 Willow Road, Nipomo. SHINE ON: THE LIVE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE Experience a breathtaking, authentic tribute to Pink Floyd. A 11-piece ensemble captures their legendary sound, iconic solos, and timeless hits in an unforgettable live show. April 5 7:30 p.m. $45-$59; Platinum $69. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/shine-on/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SUNNY WRIGHT GROUP AT PUFFERS OF PISMO Enjoy some jazz, blues, and soul with vocalist Sunny Wright, guitarist Jacob Odell, bassist Joe Duran, and drummer Sean Alexander Collins. April 4 7-10 p.m. $5 cover. (805) 773-6563. puffersofpismo.com/. Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach. VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERT AT TRILOGY NIPOMO: AMERICAN SAMPLER Listen to an assortment of jazz, folk, and theater at this spring concert ensemble. Get tickets and more info at the link. March 27, 7 p.m. $34. my805tix.com.

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Neel’s zeal

Central Coast local Juliana Neel takes on new leadership role at Talley Vineyards

Imagine a cozy blanket in wine form.

That’s what makes Talley Vineyards’ 2022 grenache perfect for cold, stormy nights, according to the local winery’s new tasting room manager, Juliana Neel.

“[It’s] pure comfort in a bottle. With notes of pomegranate and cardamom, it’s the perfect way to warm up on a chilly evening,” Neel said in an email interview. “I like to call it our ‘binge-watching’ wine. It pairs with anything as dramatic as Real Housewives of Salt Lake City—a personal favorite [of mine] … go Mary Cosby!—to the suspenseful storytelling of Severance.”

Brian Talley, Talley Vineyards president and CEO, announced Neel’s promotion from hospitality lead to tasting room manager in mid-February. Born and raised in Santa Maria, Neel has worked for the Arroyo Grande-based winery since 2021, when she started her Talley tenure as a tasting room attendant.

“When I applied, I was 20 and had absolutely no wine knowledge whatsoever. I had to wait until my 21st birthday—three weeks after my initial interview—for my first day on the job,” Neel said. “But I was eager for the challenge. … I even took viticulture classes at Allan Hancock College after earning my political science degree to be better equipped to serve the guests visiting our tasting room.”

Neel’s multi-layered background in local government (she once interned for the Santa Maria City Council, where she worked directly for Councilmember Gloria Soto) and performing arts continues to shape how she approaches working in wine and hospitality.

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Call (805) 489-0446 or visit talleyvineyards.com to find out more about Talley Vineyards, located at 3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande.

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“I have the ability to infuse my passions and past experiences into every aspect of my job,” Neel said. “Growing up, I was very shy and reserved. I surprised my family and schoolmates when I came out as transgender in 2015. I think subconsciously, I loved theater/acting because I was able to escape my reality and become whatever I wanted— whether it was a nerdy pirate, a professor, or even Mother Superior in a convent.”

ways, “through hospitality, hosting events, or social media content creation.”

When Neel looks back on her City Council internship with Soto, she remembers being “incredibly inspired by her work ethic— balancing a full-time career alongside her duties as a council member and active board member of various local organizations.”

Soto “continues to be a fierce advocate for the well-being of my hometown,” Neel added.

Neel was inspired to apply for a job at Talley Vineyards in 2021 because she “needed a breath of fresh air,” she explained.

I’ve definitely become the wine snob of my friend group.”

One of her favorite hobbies since joining the Talley team is seeking out—and encouraging her friends to try—local, familyowned wineries. Esfuerzo Wines in Buellton and Sinor-LaVallee in Avila Beach are among those she’s enjoyed discovering.

She has two consistent personal favorites of Talley Vineyards’ wines, which will come as no surprise to her colleagues, Neel explained.

For example, her theater chops come in handy when producing sketches for Talley

She still loves theater, and enjoys attending PCPA and SLO REP shows regularly, but now channels her performance skills in different

“I wanted to try something new,” said Neel, whose own wine preferences also changed as a result of working at Talley. “I’ll admit it. I started out loving sweet, mass-produced white blends you’ll find at the grocery store. But after almost four years in the industry,

“Luckily, working in the tasting room has its perks. The best perk—in my opinion—is getting to take home the leftover wine,” Neel said. “My coworkers know that my first pick is always either our 2023 rosé or 2023 grüner veltliner. Both are pure sunshine in a bottle— bringing brightness to even the rainiest of days.”Δ

Send grenache, cocktail umbrellas, and regular umbrellas to Santa Maria Sun Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood, from New Times’ sister paper, at cwiseblood@santamariasun.com.

ROOM TO GROW In 2021, Juliana Neel started working at Talley Vineyards’ tasting room in Arroyo Grande as an attendant. Today, she oversees the venue as tasting room manager.

FILE PHOTO BY CHERISH WHYTE

FAMILY VALUES Talley Vineyards’ new tasting room manager, Juliana Neel, expressed gratitude “to the Talley family for entrusting me and seeing the potential in me,” and said it’s been an honor working in other roles over the past four years with co-owner Elizabeth Talley (center), pictured here with co-owners Brian Talley (left) and Rosemary Talley (right).

FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF TALLEY VINEYARDS

PRIDE PROJECT Reflecting on her four years working at Talley Vineyards, Juliana Neel said one of her personal favorite career highlights was “spearheading our 2023 Pride wine project with my fellow queer-identifying coworkers,” she recalled of the joint effort.

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ACQUIRED TASTE Born and raised in Santa Maria, Talley Vineyards’ new tasting room manager, Juliana Neel, is the self-described “wine snob of my friend group,” she revealed in an email interview.

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(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 March 4, 2021. 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 May 6, 2025 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 March 15, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021019505, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by GRACE RACHO, AS SURVIVING JOINT TENANT, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for OPEN MORTGAGE, LLC 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: 493 ROCKAWAY AVENUE, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433 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 $413,641.33 (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 visit the Internet Website address www. nationwideposting.com or call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000545-24-1. 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 CA07000545-24-1 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 appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: February 25, 2025 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000545-24-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614

Phone: 949-252-8300

TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www. nationwideposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0471702

To: NEW TIMES 03/13/2025, 03/20/2025, 03/27/2025

TS No: CA07001235-24-1

APN: 022-091-022

TO No: 92036094

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 December 2, 2013. 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 June 3, 2025 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 December 10, 2013 as Instrument No. 2013067320, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by WALTER E. DAVIS AND DOROTHY J. DAVIS, AS TRUSTEES OF THE DAVIS LIVING TRUST OF MAY 2000, DECLARATION OF TRUST EXECUTED ON MAY 24, 2000, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for LIBERTY HOME EQUITY SOLUTIONS, INC. 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: 5830 SUNBURY AVE, CAMBRIA, CA 93428 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 $250,282.64 (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 visit the Internet Website address www.nationwideposting. com or call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07001235-24-1. 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 CA07001235-24-1 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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0479 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/27/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as: EL CAMINO VETERINARY HOSPITAL, OAK HILLS MEMORIAL PET CARE 1380 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422, San Luis Obispo County. Raw Oaks Corporation (P.O. Box 14059 San Luis Obispo CA 93406-4059). State of California. This business is conducted by a California Corporation. /s/ Raw Oaks Corporation David Michael Ramos, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02/27/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, By: mstiletto, Deputy. Expiration Date: 02/27/2030. Publication Dates: March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-0456 (08/09/2006) New Filing

The following person is doing business as GW PROPERTIES, 3026 S. Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, California 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Gordon Edmonds (2470 Victoria Avenue, #102 San Luis Obispo CA 93401) Ronald Eisworth (107 Beachcomber Shell Beach CA 93449) Suzanne Eisworth (107 Beachcomber Shell Beach CA 93449) Douglas Hollingsworth (2680 Ardilla Road Atascadero CA 93422) Leigh

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2025-0488

(02/02/2006)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business

As: A.L.M. LANDSCAPE COMPANY, 339 Saturn Court, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County.

This Business Is Conducted By An Individual Albert Medina, Jr. (339 Saturn Court, Nipomo, CA 93444).

State of California. This Statement

Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 02/28/2025 Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, atrujillo, Deputy. Exp. 02/28/2030.

March 6, 13, 20, 27 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2025-0490

(02/28/2025)

New Filing

The Following Person is Do -

ing Business As: COSMIC HEROES,1340 Taft St Suite 110A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. This Business Is Conducted By An Individual Paul Andrew Perez (1340 Taft St Suite 110A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 02/28/2025. Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, atrujillo, Deputy. Exp. 02/28/2030.

March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2025-0493 (01/01/1997)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as TEIXEIRA CATTLE CO. 855 Thousand Hills Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Allan Teixeira (550 Thousand Hills Road Pismo Beach CA 93449) John Teixeira (855 Thousand Hills Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449) Cecilia Teixeira (550 Thousand Hills Road Pismo Beach CA 93449) Heather Teixeira (855 Thousand Hills Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449) Teixeira

Show Steers (855 Thousand Hills Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449).

This business is conducted by A General Partnership, Allan Teixeira General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02/28/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, mstiletto, Deputy. Exp. 02/28/2030.

March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2025-0494 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/14/2025)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as, PRIME LIFE 140 Casa St San Luis Obispo CA 93405-1804. San Luis Obispo County. Robert H. Price, M.D., Inc. (140 Casa St San Luis Obispo CA 93405-1804). State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Robert H. Price, M.D., Inc. Robert Price, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02/28/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, mstiletto Deputy. Exp. 02/28/2030. March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0499 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as DIVINE PHOTOBOOTH 1002 Veronica Drive Paso Robles CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Marlee Barger (1002 Veronica Drive Paso Robles CA 93446) Rebecca Twyman (1728 Wade Drive Paso Robles CA 93446). This business is conducted by A General Partnership, Marlee Barger. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03/03/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, mmaltby, Deputy. Exp. 03/03/2030. March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0500 (01/01/2022) New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: AQUA DETAILS 383 Corbett Canyon Road Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. This Business Is Conducted By An Individual Eduardo Garcia (383 Corbett Canyon Road Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). State of California. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 03/03/2025 Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, atrujillo, Deputy. Exp. 03/03/2030. March 6, 13, 20, 27 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0501 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/03/2025) New Filing

The following person is doing business as, CERRO ALTO VETERINARY SPECIALTY AND EMERGENCY HOSPITAL 2640 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. EM and JR Enterprises Inc. (2640 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). State of California This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Em and Jr Enterprises Inc. Ethan Mcenroe, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03/03/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, mmaltby Deputy. Exp. 03/03/2030. March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0502 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: CAYUCOS COFFEE 155 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Cafe Della Via LLC (2735 Orville Ave Cayucos CA 93430). State of California. This Business Is Conducted By A Limited Liability Company, Cafe Della Via LLC, Perry Hallmeyer, Managing Member. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 03/03/2025. Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, mmaltby, Deputy. Exp. 03/03/2030. March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2025-0503 (03/03/2025)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: PASO STEAM 343 Arabian Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. This Business Is Conducted By An Individual Linda Guilleromo Majano Owner (343 Arabian Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446). State of California. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 03/03/2025 Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, awebster, Deputy. Exp. 03/13/2030. March 6, 13, 20, 27 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0505 (03/02/2025) New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: SLO TRENCHLESS 1740 San Luis Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Mark Alonzo Construction LLC (1740 San Luis Drive San Luis Obispo CA 93401). State California. This Business Is Conducted By A Limited Liability Camp Mark Alonzo Construction LLC, Mark Alonzo, Managing Member. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 03/03/2025. I Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, mkatz Deputy. Exp. 03/03/2030. March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0506 (03/03/2025) New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: KHANG THAI 501 Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. This Business Is Conducted By An Individual Natthaphong Lengsrichaem (501 Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433). State of California. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 03/03/2025 Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, atrujllo, Deputy. Exp. 03/03/2030. March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0514 (03/03/2025)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: HOLY REEF 331 Rennell St, Morro Bay, California 93442. San Luis Obispo County. This Business Is Conducted By An Individual Keith P Santoianni (331 Rennell St, Morro Bay, California 93442). State of California. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 03/04/2025. Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, mkatz, Deputy. Exp. 03/04/2030. March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0515 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: SOULSCAPE IMAGES 247 N 8th St, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. This Business Is Conducted By An Individual Tammy Kris McCoy Johnson (247 N 8th St Grover Beach CA 93433). State of California. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 03/04/2025. Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, gugalde, Deputy. Exp. 03/04/2030. March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0520 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: SIN GLUTEN CO. 4750 Allene Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Estefany Torres Contreras (2605 La Gracia Circle, Unit 203 Atascadero CA 93422). San Luis Obispo County. This Business Is Conducted By An Individual Estefany Torres Contreras (2605 La Gracia Circle, Unit 203 Atascadero CA 93422). State of California. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 03/04/2025 Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, atrujillo, Deputy. Exp. 03/04/2030. March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2025-0525 (03/05/2025)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: BIG WAVE BOBA 893 N Oak Park Blvd, Pismo Beach CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. This Business Is Conducted By An Individual David Lee Isebrands (893 N Oak Park Blvd, Pismo Beach CA 93449). State of California. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 03/05/2025 Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, awebster, Deputy. Exp. 03/05/2030. March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0527 (10/01/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: ALAN’S TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 914 Riata Ct, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. GOTC L.L.C. (914 Riata Ct Paso Robles 93446). State California. This Business Is Conducted By A Limited Liability GOTC L.L.C. Alan Doxtater, CEO. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 03/05/2025. I Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, mparedes Deputy. Exp. 03/05/2030. March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0528 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as ROGERS RENTALS 765 Mesa View Dr. Spc 285, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. Shauna Rogers (765 Mesa View Dr. Spc 285 Arroyo Grande CA 93420) Andrew Rogers (765 Mesa View Dr. Spc 285 Arroyo Grande CA 93420). San Luis Obispo County. This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Shauna Rogers. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 03/05/2025. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, mmaltby, Deputy. Exp. 03/05/2030. March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0530 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as: ILLUMYR, 8843 Arcade Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422 San Luis Obispo County. Adaptive Innovations Inc (8843 Arcade Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422), State of California. This business is conducted by a California Corporation Adaptive Innovations Inc. Graysen Rowland, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03/05/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, By: mmaltby, Deputy. Expiration Date: 03/05/2030. Publication Dates: March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0532 (03/01/2025)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as VD REMOVAL 1305 12th St. Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Mark David Voss (1305 12th St. Los Osos, CA 93402) Jeffrey Dousharm (440 Manzanita Dr Los Osos CA 93402). This business is conducted by A General Partnership. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03/06/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, mmaltby, Deputy. Exp. 03/06/2030. March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0533 (08/08/2020)

New Filing

The Following Person is Doing Business As: PET BEHAVIOR SOLVED 1647 9th St, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. This Business Is Conducted By An Individual Natalie B Cady Bishop (1647 9th St Los Osos CA 93402). This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 03/06/2025. I Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, mkatz, Deputy. Exp. 03/06/2030. March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0534

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/16/2013)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as, WHIT’S-TURN TREE CARE 1449 Eureka Lane, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. KW Curtis Enterprises, Inc. (1449 Eureka Lane, Templeton, CA 93465). State of California This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ KW Curtis Enterprises, Inc Whitney Curtis, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03/06/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, mmaltby Deputy. Exp. 03/06/2030. March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0535 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2025) New Filing

The following person is doing business as, LIFESAVER SAN LUIS OBISPO 3070 McMillan Ave San Luis Obispo CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. TCO, Inc. (4125 W. Noble Ave #230 Visalia CA 93277). State of California This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ TCO, Inc. 4125 W. Noble CA 93277. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03/06/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, mkatz Deputy. Exp. 03/06/2030. March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0536 (03/06/2025) New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: HOLYBELLY RESTAURANT 967 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Holybelly LLC (2416 Baldwin Way Santa Maria CA 93458). State California. This Business Is Conducted By A Limited Liability Holybelly LLC Cindy Flores Soto, Managing Member. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 03/06/2025 I Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, mmaltby Deputy. Exp. 03/06/2030. March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 2025

Notice of Public Hearing –April 17, 2025, and May 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM

Board of Supervisors Chambers County Government Center 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

Hearing Item: Proposed and Final Budget for the San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Hearing Notice: Notice is hereby given that the San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission will hold two public hearings on April 17, 2025, and May 15, 2025, for the proposed and Final Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and Work Plan as required by Government Code Section 56831. The first public hearing held on April 17, 2025, will consider tentative approval of the proposed budget and work plan, and the second public hearing held on May 15, 2025, will consider the adoption of the final budget and work plan by resolution. The Staff Reports will be available on the LAFCO website https://slo.lafco.ca.gov/ by Thursday, April 10, 2025, for the first hearing and May 8, 2025, for the second hearing. The meeting information is as shown above. You may submit comments via email to mmorris@slo.lafco.ca.gov, mail written comments to 1042 Pacific St, Ste. A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, or provide public comment in person during the public hearings. If you have questions, please contact: LAFCO 805-781-5795 or mmorris@slo.lafco.ca.gov March 27, 2025

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Meetings may be viewed on Government Access Channel 20 or streamed live from the City’s YouTube channel at www.youtube. com/CityofSanLuisObispo. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail delivered to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@slocity.org.

CONSENT ITEM:

• Review of a request to abandon a 10-footwide public right-of-way between 1998 and 2006 San Luis Drive in the R-1 Zone. The project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Class 1 (Existing Facilities) exemption (§15301); Project Address: 1998 & 2006 San Luis Drive; Case #: STAB-0759-2024; Zone: R-1; Ben Kulick, applicant.

Contact: Ivana Gomez – (805)-781-7147 –igomez@slocity.org

The Planning Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Report(s) are typically available six days in advance of the meeting and can be viewed on the City’s website, under the Public Meeting Agendas web page: https://www.slocity.org/ government/mayor-and-city-council/agendasand-minutes. Please call The Community Development Department at (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/CityofSanLuisObispo. March 27, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Arroyo Grande City Council will conduct a public hearing in the Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers located at 215 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 on TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, to consider the following item:

Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 6 (Animals) of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Incorporating by Reference San Luis Obispo County Code Title 9 (Animals). The City Council will discuss the proposed amendments to the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (AGMC) regarding animals, adopting by reference Title 9 of the San Luis Obispo County Code regarding animals; and retaining certain City requirements regarding animals

In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Community Development Department has determined that the proposed AGMC amendments are exempt from CEQA because it is known with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of the ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).

During the public hearing, public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, pursuant to current meeting procedure.

The City Council may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the item listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Failure of any person to receive the notice shall not constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the action of the legislative body for which the notice was given.

Documents related to the action are available at the Police Department located at 200 N Halcyon, Arroyo Grande. The Agenda and reports are posted online at www.arroyogrande.org 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call (805) 473-5420 for more information. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed live on the City’s Website /s/Jessica Matson, City Clerk March 27 & April 3, 2025

CITY OF ATASCADERO

11800 San Marcos Road Emergency Repair and Stabilization Project No. Z2024E01

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT The City of Atascadero will receive bids for the “11800 San Marcos Road Emergency Repair and Stabilization Project” at the Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA until April 10, 2025 at 1:30 P.M., when they will be publicly opened.

Proposals received after said time will not be considered. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, bidder’s name, and address.

The Contractor must possess a valid CLASS A CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE at the time of award. This project is subject to the payment of Prevailing Wages, therefore the Contractor shall pay all wages and penalties as required by applicable law. Per SB 854 (Stat. 2014, Chapter 28), no contractor or subcontractor may work or be listed on a bid proposal unless registered with the DIR. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of Atascadero.

Bid packages will be available by March 26, 2025 to download for a fee of $22.00 on the City website, www.atascadero.org or at www. QuestCDN.com using project number eBid #9610219.

Question may be directed to the City of Atascadero at 805-470-3180 or dprice@ atascadero.org

Run Dates: March 27, 2025 and April 3, 2025.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Morro Bay will conduct a Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, on TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025 at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall, 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing to the City Clerk’s office at 595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442, or via email to council@morrobayca.gov.

SUBJECT:

A public hearing to introduce An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, California, repealing and replacing Title 7 (Animals) of the Morro Bay Municipal Code to adopt and incorporate by reference San Luis Obispo County Code Title 9 (Animals) and to retain certain city requirements regarding animals, and finding the action not subject to CEQA.”

For More Information:

If you have questions or would like more information regarding the item described in this notice, please contact Police Chief Amy Watkins at awatkins@morrobayca.gov.

The City Council may also discuss other items of business at their meeting. The complete meeting agenda packet and staff report, including details on how to view and participate remotely, will be available 72 hours in advance of the meeting on the City website at www.morrobayca.gov. /s/ Dana Swanson City Clerk

Dated: March 24, 2025

Date Published: March 27, 2025

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, for the following purpose:

PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA:

A. Address: 573 Five Cities Drive

Applicant: Yuhong He

Project No.: P24-000075

Description: Conditional Use Permit for a new primary massage business located in the Pismo Coast Shopping Center, and Categorical Exemption No. 2025-006. The project is located within the Coastal Zone and is not appealable to the Coastal Commission. APN 005-242-055.

Environmental Review

In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding activity that is not subject to CEQA where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.

B. Address: 2379 Barcelona

Applicant: Barcelona Point LLC

Project No.: P25-000006

Description: Coastal Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, and Architectural Review Permit for the construction of a new 2,916 square-foot two-story single-family residence on a vacant lot, and Categorical Exemption No. 2025-007. The project is within the Coastal Zone and is appealable to the Coastal Commission. APN 010-043-017.

Environmental Review

In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) it has been determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding construction of a single-family residence. (Categorical Exemption No. 2025-007).

Details about ways to participate in this hearing will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/ agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall. The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of April 3, 2025. You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Emailed comments may be submitted to planningcommission@pismobeach.org; staff cannot guarantee that emailed comments submitted after the start of the meeting will be given full consideration before action is taken. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the Community Development Department / Planning Division Office at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, prior to the meeting, or hand-delivered during the meeting no later than the comment period for this item. Oral comment may be provided prior to the meeting by calling 805-773-7005 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name, and identify your item of interest. Oral comment may also be made during the meeting, either by joining the virtual meeting using the link provided on the agenda document, or by attending the meeting in person in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation.

Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review from the Planning Division Office, by emailing Administrative Secretary Brianna Whisenhunt at bwhisenhunt@pismobeach.org. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Friday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www.pismobeach.org/agenda. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Spectrum Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing.

For further information, please contact Administrative Secretary Brianna Whisenhunt at bwhisenhunt@pismobeach.org or 805-773-4658.

Brianna Whisenhunt Administrative Secretary March 27, 2025

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE CITY COUNCIL

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Arroyo Grande City Council will conduct a public hearing in the Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers located at 215 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 on TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, to consider the following item:

Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Titles 2 and 3 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding Bylaws for Advisory Bodies and Finding the Action to Be Exempt from CEQA. The City Council will discuss the proposed amendments to the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (AGMC) regarding the approval by the City Council of bylaws for the City’s various advisory bodies.

The proposed Ordinance is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (b)(2)-(3), 15378.).

During the public hearing, public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, pursuant to current meeting procedure.

The City Council may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the item listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Failure of any person to receive the notice shall not constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the action of the legislative body for which the notice was given.

Documents related to the project are available in the Community Development Department located at 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande. The Agenda and reports are posted online at www.arroyogrande.org 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call (805) 473-5420 for more information. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed live on the City’s Website

/s/ Jessica Matson, City Clerk March 27, 2025

CITY OF ATASCADERO

NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING

DATE: Tuesday, April 8, 2025

TIME: 6:00 p.m. PLACE: City of Atascadero Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Atascadero will hold a PUBLIC HEARING in- person at the time and place indicated above to consider Amendments to Title 9 of the Municipal Code to establish definitions and land use standards for extended stay hotels and motels (ZCH24-0107) and adoption of a resolution amending the schedule of fees and charges for City Services. A copy of the draft resolution and fee schedule can be viewed in City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, or by contacting the Administrative Services Department at (805) 470-3428. The Amendment to Title 9 of the Municipal Code is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code § 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the enactment of this Ordinance would have a significant effect on the environment (Pub. Resources Code §21065, CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3)

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if a challenge to the above action is made in court, persons may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend in-person and will be given an opportunity to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the above-proposed project. Written comments are also accepted by the City Clerk, prior to the hearing at 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 or cityclerk@ atascadero.org and will be distributed to the City Council. Written public comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Email comments must identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of the email. Written comments will not be read into the record.

Information regarding the hearing is filed in the Community Development Department. If you have any questions, please call Planning Services or visit the office at 6500 Palma Ave., by appointment only, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All documents related to the project will be available for review on the City’s website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at www.atascadero.org/agendas.

DATED March 24, 2025

S/ K Gleason, Planning Manager

PUBLISH: March 27, 2025

New Times • March 27 - April 3, 2025 • www.newtimesslo.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m.

Public Hearing to Consider Application for Temporary Commercial Outdoor Entertainment License for the event, “Spartan Race San Luis Obispo Ultra, Beast, Super and Trail Weekend” to be held on November 8 through November 9, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo (“the Board”) will conduct a public hearing at their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the Board Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California.

The Board will consider by testimony and other evidence to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the following application pursuant to County Ordinance Title 6, Chapter 6.56.

APPLICATION:Temporary Commercial Outdoor Entertainment License for the event, “Spartan Race San Luis Obispo Ultra, Beast, Super and Trail Weekend” to be held on November 8, through November 9, 2025.

LOCATION: Santa Margarita Ranch, 5995 W. Pozo Road, Santa Margarita, California

APPLICANT: Spartan Race, Inc.

Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing. Written comments to be considered as part of the proceedings may be mailed to the following address prior to the hearing:

County of San Luis Obispo Clerk of the Board 1055 Monterey St., Suite D-430 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

A copy of the application is available at the San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector’s Office, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-290, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, (805) 781-5831.

Matthew P. Pontes, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

By: /s/Sandy Currens, Deputy Clerk

Dated: March 27, 2025

ORDINANCE NO. 1743 (2025 SERIES)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN UPDATE TO THE CITY’S SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS (TITLE 16) AND ZONING REGULATIONS (TITLE 17) TO IMPLEMENT STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATES ON ACCESSORY AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS; AND AN UPDATE TO THE CITY’S ZONING REGULATIONS (TITLE 17) TO PROVIDE CLARIFICATIONS TO REGULATIONS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS WITH AN EXEMPTION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA) (CODE-0031-2025)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, at its Regular Meeting of March 4, 2025, introduced the above-titled ordinance upon a motion by Council Member Boswell, second by Vice Mayor Shoresman and on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Member Boswell, Francis, Marx, Vice Mayor Shoresman, and Mayor Stewart NOES: None

ABSENT: None

Ordinance No. 1743 (2025 Series): This is a City Ordinance to amend Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) and Title 16 (Subdivision Regulations) of the Municipal Code, associated with state legislative updates on accessory and junior accessory dwelling units and urban lot splits, and clarify regulations for affordable housing projects, with categorical exemption from environmental review. Project Address: Citywide; CODE-0031-2025.

A full and complete copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for inspection as part of the published agenda packet for the April 1, 2025 Council Meeting, or you may call (805) 781-7114 for more information.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo will consider adopting the Ordinance at its Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel www.youtube. com/CityofSanLuisObispo.

Teresa Purrington City Clerk

March 27, 2025

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, RESTATING ITS EXISTING FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS WITH SAN LUIS GARBAGE COMPANY INTO ONE DISCARDED MATERIALS AGREEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, at its Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025, introduced the abovetitled ordinance upon a motion by Council Member Marx, second by Council Member Francis, and on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Member Boswell, Francis, Marx, Vice Mayor Shoresman, and Mayor Stewart NOES: None

ABSENT: None

Ordinance No. 1744 (2025 Series): This is a City Ordinance to restate the City’s solid waste, recycling, and organics franchise agreements with San Luis Garbage Company into one Discarded Materials Agreement to include more service enhancements for residential customers and an updated rate setting methodology to develop future solid waste rates.

A full and complete copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for inspection as part of the published agenda packet for the April 1, 2025 Council Meeting, or you may call (805) 781-7114 for more information.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo will consider adopting the Ordinance at its Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/CityofSanLuisObispo.

Teresa Purrington City Clerk

March 27, 2025

ORDINANCE NO. 1745 (2025 SERIES)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.04.070 (USE OF DISPOSAL SERVICE MANDATORY – COLLECTION CHARGES) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE MODIFYING THE PROCESS TO COLLECTING DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, at its Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025, introduced the abovetitled ordinance upon a motion by Council Member Marx, second by Council Member Francis, and on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Member Boswell, Francis, Marx, Vice Mayor Shoresman, and Mayor Stewart NOES: None

ABSENT: None

Ordinance No. 1745 (2025 Series): This is a City Ordinance to amend Municipal Code Chapter 8.04.070 (Use of disposal service mandatory - Collection of charges) to modify the collection process of delinquent solid waste collection and disposal accounts.

A full and complete copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for inspection as part of the published agenda packet for the April 1, 2025 Council Meeting, or you may call (805) 781-7114 for more information.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo will consider adopting the Ordinance at its Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/CityofSanLuisObispo.

Teresa Purrington City Clerk

March 27, 2025

NOTICE: SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF NONJUDICIAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4(J)

TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

$7,890.33 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Notice is hereby given that on February 14, 2025, the above-described property was seized at or near 43 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with cannabis violations, to wit, section(s) 11366, 11358(C), 11359(B), 11360(A)(2), 11357(B)(2) and 11359(C) of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $7,890.33.

Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www. courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf.

Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.

Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.

The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

DATED: March 11, 2025

DAN DOW

District Attorney

Kenneth Jorgensen

Deputy District Attorney

March 13, 20, & 27, 2025

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

The San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on April 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@ slocity.org.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEM:

• Review of building and site improvements, which include (a) an approximate 4,300 square foot addition; (b) tenant improvements; (c) façade refresh; (d) a sign program; and (e) access, parking, and landscaping upgrades, including a request to install fencing in an open space easement, at the existing development. These improvements are associated with a project to establish and operate a school and daycare. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); Project Address: 3450 Broad Street; Case #: ARCH-06722024; Zone: C-S-S-PD; San Luis Obispo Classical Academy, applicant.

Contact: Hannah Hanh – (805) 781-7432 – hhanh@ slocity.org

The Architectural Review Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. An action of the Architectural Review Commission is typically a recommendation to the City’s Community Development Director, Planning Commission or City Council, and therefore is not final. Please note that any court challenge related to the recommendation on this item may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence received prior to the public hearing. Report(s) are typically available one week in advance of the meeting and can be viewed on the City’s website, under the Public Meeting Agendas web page: https:// www.slocity.org/government/mayor-and-city-council/ agendas-and-minutes. Please call The Community Development Department at (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. March 27, 2025

CITY OF MORRO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Morro Bay will conduct a Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, on TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025 at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall, 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing to the City Clerk’s office at 595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442, or via email to council@morrobayca.gov.

SUBJECT: A public hearing to present the status of job vacancies as required by a new state law, Assembly Bill 2561. This hearing, required on an annual basis, will provide information on the number of unfilled positions, efforts to recruit and retain employees, and any obstacles slowing the hiring process. Recognized employee organization representatives will also have the opportunity to speak on workforce concerns.

For More Information:

If you have questions or would like more information regarding the item described in this notice, please contact Rachael Hendricks, Human Resources/Risk Manager, at rhendricks@morrobayca.gov.

The City Council may also discuss other items of business at their meeting. The complete meeting agenda packet and staff report, including details on how to view and participate remotely, will be available 72 hours in advance of the meeting on the City website at www.morrobayca.gov.

/s/ Dana Swanson

City Clerk

Dated: March 17, 2025

Date Published: March 27, 2025

BOB JONES TRAIL – GROUNDWATER WELL DRILLING, CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING (PACKET 2) SPEC. NO. 2091506

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will

receive bids by mail for the “Drilling, Construction, and Testing of the Bob Jones Trail Groundwater Well, Spec. No. 2091506” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., when they will be publicly opened.

Bids received after said time will not be considered. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, contractor name, address, and specification number.

The Contractor must possess a valid Class A or C57 Contractor’s License at the time of the bid opening. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of San Luis Obispo.

Two MANDATORY pre-bid job walks will be held at the Utilities office located at 879 Morro, San Luis Obispo starting at 8:15 AM on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 and 8:15 AM on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 (only one job walk is required for bid) After the office presentation, a drive to the job site will be performed. Prospective Bidders must wear proper personal protective equipment at the pre-bid job walk. Download FREE at the City’s website: www.SloCity.org - Bid packages under Bids & Proposals. Questions may be addressed to Miguel Barcenas, Deputy Director, through www.bidnetdirect.com March 27, 2025

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following project:

Project Description: Request for approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 3227 and Development Plan PD 25-01 for the development of 126 condominium units for Planning Area 2 of the Olsen South Chandler Specific Plan (Vinedo).

Applicant: Olsen 212, LLC

Location:

Southeast corner of Fontana Road at Sherwood Road / APN 025-382-002

CEQA Determination:

An Environmental Impact Report SCH#2019011065 (EIR) was approved for the Specific Plan. The proposed project would be consistent with the EIR and Specific Plan.

Hearing Date:

The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on April 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber/Library Conference Center, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

The public has the option to attend the meeting in person or to participate remotely. To participate remotely, residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide live public comment via telephone. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting.

Written public comments can be submitted via email to planning@prcity.com or US Mail (submit early) to the Community Development Department, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 provided that the comments are received prior to the time of the public hearing. Comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be posted as an addendum to the agenda. If submitting written comments, please note the agenda item by number or name. Comments on the proposed application must be received prior to the time of the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission.

Challenge to the application in court will be limited to issues raised at the public hearings or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Copies of the project staff report will be available for review on the City’s website (www.prcity.com/meetings) on the Friday preceding the hearing. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (805) 237-3970.

March 27, 2025

Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny

Homework: What’s the best prank you could perform on yourself? Newsletter.freewillastrology.com

ARIES

(March 21-April 19): Ancient Rome’s emperor Julius Caesar undertook a radical move to fix the calendar, which had become increasingly inaccurate as the centuries passed. He added three months to the year 46 BCE, which as a result was 445 days long. I’m thinking that 2025 might seem equally long for you, Aries. Your destiny may feel like it’s taking forever to unfold. April fool! I totally lied. In fact, I think 2025 will be one of your briskest, crispest years ever. Your adventures will be spiced with alacrity. Your efforts will be efficient and expeditious. You may sometimes be amazed at how swiftly progress unfolds.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): Guilt and fear are always useless distractions from what’s really happening. Right? April fool! The fact is that on rare occasions, being anxious can motivate you to escape from situations that your logical mind says are tolerable. And guilt may compel you to take the right action when nothing else will. This is one time when your guilt and fear can be valuable assets.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): The German word Flüsterwitze means “whisper jokes.” These jests make taboo references and need to be delivered with utmost discretion. They may include the mockery of authority figures. Dear Gemini, I recommend that you suppress your wicked satire and uproarious sarcasm for a while and stick to whisper jokes. April fool! I lied. The truth is that the world needs your outspokenness. Your ability to call out hypocrisies and expose corruption—especially with humor and wit—will keep everyone as honest as they need to be.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): In the lead-up to the Paris-hosted 2024 Summer Olympics, the iconic Eiffel Tower was repainted gold. This was a departure from tradition, as the usual colors had been brown on the bottom and red on the top. The $60 million job took 25 painters 18 months. I recommend that you undertake an equally monumental task in the coming months, Cancerian. April fool! I lied. In fact, I do hope you undertake a monumental task—but one that’s more substantive than changing the surfaces of things. Like revisioning your life story, for example—reinterpreting your past and changing the way it informs your future. I think you are ready to purge inessential elements and exorcize old ghosts as you prepare for a re-launch around your birthday.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): When I worked on the Duke University grounds crew years ago, I did the work I was assigned as quickly as possible. Then I would hide in the bushes, taking unauthorized breaks for an hour or two, so I could read books I loved. Was that unethical? Maybe. But the fact is, I would never have been able to complete my assigned tasks unless I allowed myself relaxation retreats. If there is an equivalent situation in your life, Leo, I urge you to do as I did. April fool! I half-lied. The truth is that I think you should be a little less extravagant than I was—but only a little—as you create the spaciousness and slack you need.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In his film Fitzcarraldo Virgo director Werner Herzog tells an epic story. It includes the task of hauling a 320-ton steamship up a hill and over land, moving it from one river to another. Herzog could have relied on special effects to simulate this almost impossible project, but he didn’t. With a system of pulleys and a potent labor force, he made it happen. I urge you to try your equivalent of Herzog’s heroic conquest, Virgo. You will be able to summon more power and help than you can imagine. April fool! I half-lied. While it’s true that you will be able to summon more power and help than you can imagine, I still think you should at least partially rely on the equivalent of special effects.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Researchers discovered that Egyptian fruit bats engage in extensive communication with each other while nesting in their roosts. Surprisingly, they talk about their problems a lot. In fact, they quarrel 60 percent of the time. Areas of disagreement include food allocation, positions within the sleep cluster, and males initiating unwanted mating moves. Let’s make these bats your power creatures. The astrological omens say it’s time for you to argue more than you have ever argued. April fool! I was not entirely truthful. The coming weeks will be a good time to address disagreements and settle disputes, but hopefully through graceful means, not bitter arguing.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Unlike many modern poets, Scorpio-born Alice Notley rejects the notion that she must be part of any poetic lineage. She aspires “to establish or continue no tradition except one that literally can’t exist—the celebration of the singular thought sung at a particular instant in a unique voice.” She has also written, “It’s necessary to maintain a state of disobedience against everything.” She describes her work as “an immense act of rebellion against dominant social forces.” I invite you to enjoy your own version of a Notley-like phase, Scorpio. April fool! I lied. In fact, I encourage you to enjoy a Notley-like phase beginning May 1. But for now, I invite you to be extra attentive in cultivating all the ways you can benefit from honoring your similarities and connections with others.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is a standardized test that many American high school students take to prove their worth to colleges. The highest possible score is achieved by fewer than 1 percent of test-takers. We might imagine that earning such a premium grade must guarantee admission to any school, but it doesn’t. During one five-year period, for example, Stanford University rejected 69 percent of applicants with the highest possible score. I’m sorry to predict that a comparable experience might be ahead for you, Sagittarius. Even if you are your best and brightest self, you may be denied your rightful reward. April fool! I totally lied. Here’s my real, true prediction: In the coming weeks, I believe you will be your best and brightest self—and will win your rightful reward.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The visible part of an iceberg is typically just 10 percent of its total size. Most is hidden beneath the sea’s surface. References to “the tip of the iceberg” have become a staple metaphor in many cultures, signifying situations that are not what they seem. Of all the zodiac tribes, Scorpios are renowned for their expertise in discerning concealed agendas and missing information. The rest of us tend to be far less skillful. April fool! I fibbed. These days, you Capricorns are even more talented than Scorpios at looking beyond the obvious and becoming aware of the concealed roots and full context.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the coming weeks, I advise you to be like the 19th century poet Emily Dickinson. She lived in quiet seclusion, corresponding through letters instead of socializing. She seemed content to write her poems all alone in her home and be unconcerned about trying to get them published. April fool! I lied. Here’s my real horoscope: Now is a highly favorable time for you to shmooze with intensity at a wide range of social occasions, both to get all the educational prods you need and to advance your ambitions.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): Some systems and situations improve and thrive in response to stress and errors. Indeed, some things need strain or irregularity to be fully healthy. For example, human bodies require a certain amount of stress to develop a resistance to infection. In reading the astrological omens, I conclude you now need stimulation like that. April fool! I lied. Here’s the truth: August of 2025 will be a great time for you to harvest the benefits of benevolent stress. But for now, your forte will be the capacity to avoid and resist stress, confusion, and errors. ∆