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JANUARY 2 - JANUARY 9, 2020 • VOL. 34, NO. 24 • W W W.NEW TIMESSLO.COM • SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNT Y’S NEWS AND ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

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and #MeToo

The riveting and riotous news that made headlines in 2019 [8]

BY NEW TIMES STAFF

Contents

January 2 - January 9, 2020 VOLUME 34, NUMBER 24

Editor’s note

This week cover Check out 2019; it’s over!.................8

news Planning Commissioner’s social media posts cause a ruckus ............4

opinion Russell Hodin’s favorite cartoons of 2019 ............................................ 14

arts TELEVISION: Cambria’s female director ...........................................35 ARTISANS: Restoring pages into art ............................................36

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an you believe it’s already 2020? I can’t. It’s been a crazy year, but it always feels that way when you look back at how much you accomplished in one year. San Luis Obispo County is no exception.

New Times looks back at 2019 and all the big headlines that made news [8] .

This week, you can also read about EPIC YEAR The up, down, and what SLO County Planning Commissioner sideways moves Jim Harrison said on social media and the of 2019 are rolling into 2020. But community’s reaction [4] ; a Cambria what happened local’s path to becoming a director [35] ; last year? We’ll tell you. restoring books and what it means to hands, hearts, and eyes [36] ; and the top food and drink trends of 2019 [44] .

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Every week news

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News ............................. 4 Viewer Discretion........... 6 Strokes ......................... 13

Starkey......................... 39 Live music listings........ 39

opinion Hodin ............................ 14 This Modern World ....... 14 Letters .......................... 15 Sound off ...................... 15 Rhetoric & Reason ....... 16 Shredder ....................... 17

art Artifacts ....................... 35 Split Screen.................. 39 Reviews and Times ..... 39 Get Out ........................ 43

the rest Classifieds.....................47 Open Houses ...............47 Brezsny’s Astrology..... 55

Events calendar Hot Dates ..................... 18 Special Events .............. 18

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FOOD: Trends from 2019................44

Culture & Lifestyle ....... 20 Food & Drink ............... 26 Music ........................... 28 Clean eating in 2020!

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Nipomo ‘Citizen of the Year’ facing scrutiny over offensive Facebook posts

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everal local organizations are calling for a SLO County planning commissioner to be axed from the position and stripped of his Nipomo “Citizen of the Year” award after he reposted several controversial memes to his personal Facebook page.

Jim Harrison, who 4th District Supervisor Lynn Compton appointed to the Planning Commission in 2015, is under fire for sharing a series of memes calling for Islam to be banned in the U.S. and likening Democrats to Nazis.

“America needs to shut down all Mosques and ban Islam,” reads one post Harrison shared on Nov. 21, 2019, that has since been deleted.

In response to one commenter’s mention of the U.S. right to religious freedom, Harrison wrote that while he would normally agree, Islam is “a terrorist group that band and hide under the guise of being a religion.” In another post Harrison shared on Dec. 11, 2019, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is photoshopped into a Nazi uniform in a framed photo titled “Minister of Propaganda.”

Rudy Xavier, former president of the Diversity Coalition of San Luis Obispo County and current advisor to its board of directors, called Harrison’s posts “quite despicable” and said to have a person with such beliefs honored as one of the county’s top citizens would be “a travesty.”

“There’s just no room for hate,” Xavier told New Times.

In a letter released on Dec. 30, 2019, the Diversity Coalition and several other community groups, including the Jewish Community Center-Federation of SLO and People of Faith for Justice, urged the South County Chambers of Commerce to rescind Harrison’s recently bestowed “2019 Citizen of the Year for Nipomo” award.

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Community members have legitimate concerns about these posts, Hill said. As a person of Jewish faith himself, Hill said he was particularly offended by the posts comparing Democrats to Nazis and Hitler.

Hill won’t be attending Harrison’s celebratory Citizen of the Year dinner when it comes up, he said, and he won’t be signing any of Harrison’s honorary certificates or awards.

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tens of millions of innocents,” the letter reads.

“Even worse, the perpetuation of hateful speech and hateful attitudes such as those espoused by Mr. Harrison motivates and empowers people to acts of despicable violence, such as the multiple attacks against Jews celebrating Hanukkah this past week.”

“As importantly,” the letter continues, “it propagates and normalizes white nationalist rhetoric and violence against all minorities and marginalized people here at home and across the nation.”

The South County Chambers of Commerce held an emergency board meeting over the last weekend of December 2019 to discuss the issue, according to Chamber President and CEO Jocelyn Brennan. It being a holiday weekend, Brennan said several board members were out of town and unable to attend, and no official decision was made.

Still, Brennan said the board is in contact with Harrison and working toward a resolution.

“I can say that we didn’t have this information when he was selected because his Facebook page was private and now suddenly it’s public,” Brennan told New Times. “We were very surprised, and that obviously doesn’t represent the views of the Chamber.”

Although Harrison didn’t respond to requests for comment before press time, he did address the issue in a Facebook post on Dec. 30, 2019.

“There was a post on my Facebook that offended some people,” Harrison wrote. “I apologize if it was offensive to you. The post was deleted when this came to my attention.”

Supervisor Compton, who many community members and organizations say should be charged with removing Harrison from his position as a planning commissioner, was out of her office and with her family for the holiday season as of Dec. 30, 2019, and couldn’t comment before press time, according to her legislative assistant, Caleb Mott.

Though 3rd District Supervisor Adam Hill said he couldn’t comment on what punitive action he thinks Harrison should face, he did say he wished Supervisor Compton or Harrison himself

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Two SLO cannabis retailers cleared to open

Two cannabis retailers have been approved to do business in the city of San Luis Obispo— while a third lost its chance after failing a background check.

Natural Healing Center and Megan’s Organic Market—both local brands—received conditional-use permits for their respective projects from the city Planning Commission on Nov. 13, clearing their final hurdles to open brick-and-mortar stores in city limits.

SLO’s first-ever dispensaries will be located at the former site of Mission Thrift on Broad Street (Natural Healing Center) and the former site of Drum Circuit on Higuera Street (Megan’s Organic Market).

But consumers shouldn’t expect to kick off the new decade with a trip to a cannabis shop in

SLO; neither has its doors opened yet. And they won’t for another four to six months. Natural Healing Center is combining two lots and has two buildings that require extensive remodels.

“The process is definitely a long process,” said Nick Andre, Natural Healing Center’s chief operating officer. “We got through the biggest hurdles. Now there’s a lot of site improvements that have to be done. We still have a ways to go.”

The third chosen retailer in SLO (the city is only allowing three in total), Elemental Wellness, failed its background check at the SLO Police Department. Taking its place for the third store is SLOCal Roots, which is in the background check phase right now.

Andre said the background check was the most time-consuming part of the permitting process.

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“SLO made their decision [to allow cannabis stores] quickly, but after that everything moved really slow and most of it had to do with the background checks,” Andre said.

City Manager Derek Johnson told New Times that the city is excited to welcome the new cannabis businesses and has tried to balance efficiency and thoroughness in the process. For those fully approved, he said, “I’d love them to be open tomorrow.”

—Peter Johnson

Federal court complaint alleges animal welfare law could affect pork industry in CA

In a complaint filed December 2019, a national trade association claims Proposition 12, a voter-approved law, will affect the sale of whole pork meat from out-of-state producers to California.

The law that went into effect on Jan. 1 creates new minimum requirements for farmers to provide more space for egglaying hens, breeding pigs, and calves raised for veal.

While the pigs requirement may not directly impact San Luis Obispo County farmers, it could change their ability to purchase pork from farms in other parts of the U.S. SLO County has a large beef and veal production industry but a small number of dairy farms, egg farms, and commercial pig farms.

According to the most recent 2018 Annual Crop Statistics, the number of cattle and calves sold during 2018 increased by 4 percent to 44,900. The total gross value for cattle in the county is $43.8 million. Eggs, goats, lambs, sheep, pigs, bees, honey, and milk are lumped into the same category, and collectively the total gross value is $4.8 million.

A San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s Association official told New Times that most of the hog farms on the Central Coast are small businesses that focus on free-range methods.

The complaint filed last December against Karen Ross, secretary of the state’s Department of Food and Agriculture; Sonia Angell, director of the state Department of Health; and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra alleges that Proposition 12 changes how pork is raised and marked in the United States.

Its requirements, the complaint states, are inconsistent with industry practices and standards, generations of producer experience, scientific research and the standards set by other states.

The complaint argues the law will directly affect pork farmers and producers throughout the U.S. because they breed or raise pigs, which don’t follow the law’s requirements, that may be sold in California.

An independent hog producer from Logan, Utah, said in the complaint that he keeps his sows in individual stalls until he confirms they are pregnant or through gestation. If he complied with the proposition, the complaint alleges that he would lose the ability to provide a peaceful environment for the sows to recover and regain weight from their previous litter. Instead, the producer would be required to subject them to stress and fighting with other animals.

He sells about 600 pigs per week under a five-year contract to a packing plant in California.

Proposition 12 forbids the sale in California of whole pork meat from hogs of sows that are not housed in conformity with the laws’ requirements.

According to the complaint, California’s pork consumption makes up about 13 percent of the national market. In-state sow (female pig) breeding scarcely puts a dent in the demand for pork consumed within the state.

—Karen Garcia

Owner of SLO Tribune faces uncertain future

The McClatchy Company, a newspaper publisher that owns and operates 29 papers, including the San Luis Obispo Tribune, recently announced major financial challenges stemming from significant pension obligations and debt.

In a November 2019 press release, McClatchy detailed the results of its third quarter of 2019: a net loss of $304.7 million and debt of $697.1 million.

Long declining revenue from advertising dollars have hit the company hard, along with hefty pension commitments—McClatchy owes about $124 million in pension contributions over the course of 2020 alone. That amount “greatly exceeds” McClatchy’s anticipated cash balances and flow, according to the release, and although the company requested a three-year waiver of the minimum required contributions to its pension plan, the IRS declined the application.

The company did, however, see its first increase in earnings before interest, tax depreciation, and amortization in eight years, according to the release, and total paid subscriptions grew by 23.2 percent from the third quarter of 2018.

“We remain strongly committed to independent local journalism in the public interest,” McClatchy President and CEO Craig Forman said in the release. “And that commitment goes beyond markets where we own a masthead.”

It’s unclear how, if at all, these issues will impact the The Tribune.

Jeanne Segal, director of public relations and communications at

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McClatchy, sent New Times information about the company’s financial struggles, but did not answer questions as to whether The Tribune or its services would be affected.

On Dec. 4, former Tribune local news editor Dan Itel announced in a Twitter thread that he would no longer be working at The Tribune, writing that the “slow death of the news business, although not so slow these days, came for me last month.”

Itel said that while he believes in the importance of local journalism and that there are ways to improve the news industry’s financial health, he needs to move on to another path.

“And really,” he wrote, “the writing is on the wall for all of us as long as corporate owners keep dismantling the core product all while crying about how readers need to invest, i.e. ‘#readlocal.’”

Itel then launched his own local media company, Cliff Jump Media, which provides public relations, marketing, and copy writing services.

On Dec. 5, former Tribune reporter Gabby Ferreira also announced on Twitter plans to leave the paper.

— Kasey Bubnash

SLO Marathon cancelled for 2020; organizers begin search for new host city

The San Luis Obispo Marathon is taking a hiatus this year, as organizers recently announced the end of the popular race’s eight-year run in the city of SLO. Race SLO, which puts on the annual event, listed several issues that prevented the weekend-long fitness festival from staying in its home city.

The race venue, the Madonna Inn, declined to renew its contract, and organizers couldn’t secure a long-term commitment for a new venue; costs for permits and traffic control went up; and a competing endurance event is being held this year at Santa Margarita Ranch, according to a press release from Race SLO. “My heart is heavy,” said founder and CEO Samantha Pruitt in the release, “not

just for our company and my team, but for the over 35,000 nationwide athletes, local sponsors, local vendors and suppliers, [and] volunteers and beneficiaries who are all losing something they also hold dear.

“After two years of steadily increasing traffic control and course permit costs,” the release went on, “the race faced too many hurdles out of the organizers’ control.”

Race SLO is now on a search for a new city and venue to host the event in 2021.

“We will proudly forge onward and upward in a new location,” Pruitt said.

“We look towards the future and open up the invitation to one of the surrounding cities to become our new hometown location.”

The SLO Marathon weekend featured a marathon, half marathon, relay races, 5K, and two kids’ running races. Race SLO added the YogaMusic Fest in 2018.

The weekend generated nearly $2.5 million in economic benefits each year, according to the release, as it drew between 3,000 and 4,000 guest athletes and 6,500 to 8,000 spectators annually.

“Nationally, we have helped to put Race SLO Town on the endurance map,” Pruitt said. “Our tribe has selflessly created both economic and social impacts unique to our beloved hometown.”

Molly Cano, tourism manager for the city of SLO, told New Times that the decision to discontinue the marathon in SLO was Race SLO’s—not the city’s.

“We’d be happy to have the race come back to SLO,” Cano said. “It was a decision by the organization.”

Cano said that the city offered the Damon-Garcia sports fields as a potential venue for a 2020 race. But organizers wanted to secure a multi-year contract for it, which the city wouldn’t agree to.

“It’s the first time that an event like this would’ve occurred there,” Cano explained. “[The city offered DamonGarcia as] something to try out for a year and to see how the community feels about it. ... They had to assess their risk to see if it was something feasible to them.”

Pruitt noted in the press release that the lack of a long-term venue commitment “made future planning and stability ... impossible to manage.” Δ —Peter Johnson

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AN OLD BATTLE Hundreds of people from across the state attended a California Coastal Commission meeting in SLO on July 11, 2019, where commissioners considered a staff recommendation to limit off-highway vehicle riding in the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area.

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rom fights over cannabis, groundwater, and wastewater to tackling homelessness, politics upped the ante on all sides of the debates that raged in San Luis Obispo County this year. The SLO Police Department, Chief Deanna Cantrell, and the city dealt with some scandals that will continue into 2020, and the long-ranging battle over dust at the Oceano Dunes isn’t letting up anytime soon. Highway 101 south of Arroyo Grande’s left turns were closed to most likely never open again, and the sale of vaping products is starting to get banned in cities along the coast. We don’t have the space to touch on everything, but here’s a look back at some of the year’s highlights.

—Camillia Lanham

LOCAL BATTLES Legalized cannabis meets residential backlash

RESISTANCE Local residents pushed back against proposed cannabis grows in both the county chambers and court in 2019.

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Rural residents pushed back against cannabis farming in 2019, as San Luis Obispo County slowly began issuing more cultivation land-use permits throughout the year. Several county-approved grows were appealed and/or challenged in court by lawsuits, injecting bad blood and distrust into the process for both sides. Meanwhile, cannabis applicants continued their complaints about the county’s slow, cumbersome, and expensive permitting process. By year’s end, the conflict brought a new political leader to the fore: Paso Robles vineyard owner Stephanie Shakofsky, who’s behind two lawsuits against cannabis projects and is

now looking to unseat 1st District SLO County Supervisor John Peschong in the 2020 election.

Paso Robles groundwater plan passes despite agricultural opposition

The nearly decade-old debate over how to best manage the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin continued this year, culminating in the December adoption of a 20-year sustainability plan to satisfy the state’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The basin, a 684-square-mile aquifer, services much of SLO County’s agricultural industry—so the Estrella-El Pomar-Creston Water District’s exclusion from the Cooperative Committee had many farmers upset.

While North County supervisors placed

an emphasis on pumping cutbacks in the plan, the ag industry complained about a lack of other solutions. The debate peaked in September when the California State Board of Food and Agriculture sent a letter to the county that echoed the concerns of some farmers. In 2020, the state Department of Water Resources will decide whether to approve the plan.

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CLOSING EL CAMPO James and Becky Grant advocated for the closure of four intersections on Highway 101 between Los Berros Road and Traffic Way after their son James Grant was killed in a motorcycle accident in October 2018.

Morro Bay gets its wastewater facility The city of Morro Bay went through more than 50 public meetings and 17 possible locations for its anticipated Water Reclamation Facility before it finally pinned down the site on South Bay Boulevard and Highway 1. Amid opposition from a group of city residents, the California Coastal Commission gave Morro Bay its stamp of approval in July. That didn’t stop the Citizens for Affordable Living from petitioning against the city’s decision to purchase the project site. The petition stopped the city from buying the land, but it’s not stopping the project from moving forward with construction.

A dusty debate The dust still hasn’t settled on the controversy over the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, and debates regarding the issue in 2019 were no less contentious than in years past. In July, the California Coastal Commission considered imposing regulations that would have limited off-highway vehicle riding in some portions of the Oceano Dunes—activities that are thought to increase potentially dangerous dust particles emitted by the park. The proposed conditions were reluctantly voted down by the commission after hours of impassioned public comment and State Parks Director Lisa Mangat’s repeated promises to commit to dust reduction efforts. But months later in November, after State Parks’ failure to complete an adequate work plan for dust mitigation, an Air Pollution Control District hearing board voted to hold State Parks to a slightly more stringent stipulated abatement order. In December, State Parks fenced off 48 acres of riding area in the park to adhere to the new order.

Closed El Campo in Jordan Grant’s honor For nearly seven months, James and Becky Grant, with the help of the community, fought to close the El Campo Intersection on Highway 101 after the death of their son Jordan Grant. The first-year computer science student was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection in October 2018. The Grants advocated for the elimination of left turns at four intersections along Highway 101 between Los Berros Road and Traffic Way. After a comprehensive study completed by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments—that brought together the California Highway Patrol, the city of Arroyo Grande, and San Luis Obispo County—Caltrans agreed to the closures.

‘Right idea, wrong location’

Plans for Roosevelt statue triggers art debate in SLO

South County was host to uproarious debate for several months in 2019 when 5 Cities Homeless Coalition and Peoples’ Self-Help Housing announced plans in March to purchase Hillside Church in Grover Beach and replace it with a homeless services facility. The project—it would have included a housing navigation center and offices, transitional housing for youth, and permanent housing units— faced vehement opposition from neighbors to the property, who voiced concerns over safety and transparency. “Right idea, wrong location” was the rallying cry among opponents of the project, and in May, one such rival filed legal documents calling into question the ownership of Hillside Church. Peoples’ Self-Help Housing and 5 Cities quickly moved on, purchasing office space at another location in Grover in August and space for supportive housing facilities in Pismo in October.

In 1903, Theodore Roosevelt stopped in SLO during his famous presidential tour of the West and delivered a short speech in what today is Mitchell Park. While his visit was brief, some locals view it as the birth of the city’s environmental movement, and so a group led by former City Councilmember John Ashbaugh hatched a plan to put a statue of Roosevelt in the park. But, by the start of 2019, backlash emerged against the statue. Native tribal groups and political leaders like Mayor Heidi Harmon came out against the idea, condemning Roosevelt’s views and policies toward indigenous peoples. The clash spilled onto social media platforms and newspaper opinion pages, with the City Council finally voting in July to amend its public art policy to prohibit any statues of individuals on public property. The council has yet to finalize the policy—so stay tuned for that in 2020.

NIMBYS A homeless services center project changed locations after its proposed space at Hillside Church in Grover Beach faced vehement opposition from neighbors.

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ENVIRONMENT Community Choice Energy comes to the Central Coast

Last year was when most of the Central Coast decided to join Monterey Bay Community Power, a multi-city and multi-county agency based in Monterey that procures power on behalf of residents as an alternative to PG&E. While the cities of SLO and Morro Bay started the wave in 2018, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande, Santa Maria, and Santa Barbara County all jumped on board this year. The transition (which starts this month for the cities that joined in 2018 and won’t occur until 2021 for those that joined in 2019) marks the region’s first foray into community choice energy, a public electricity model that promises cheaper and cleaner power to consumers. Monterey Bay Community

Power formed in 2018 to serve the residents and businesses of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties and their cities.

SLO city sets 2035 as net-zero emissions target

San Luis Obispo set one of the most ambitious net-zero emissions targets for a city in the country this year, vowing to take dramatic steps to pursue carbon neutral status by 2035. City staff says the goal is only about 70 percent achievable, but that hasn’t stopped elected leaders like Mayor Heidi Harmon from pushing for it. “People won’t do small things for small goals,” Harmon said recently. “But they will do big things for big goals.”

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PUSHING FOR ZERO The SLO City Council set a 2035 target date for carbon neutrality, one of the most ambitious net-zero goals in the country.

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some of which had already generated controversy in 2019. A new proposed building code to promote all-electric development and disincentivize natural gas infrastructure drew protests from gas workers as well as some residents and policy skeptics. The code is currently on hold pending an investigation into a conflict-of-interest allegation against City Councilmember and local architect Andy Pease, stirred up by the SoCalGas workers’ labor union.

Kicking old recycling habits

Cities throughout San Luis Obispo County saw an increase in their recycling program rates due to an international policy change. China’s National Sword policy, which took effect at the beginning of the year, imposes a strict limit on contaminated recyclables. The country’s policy change affects what can be tossed in the blue bins across the United States, specifically mixed paper and some plastics that are now labeled as contaminates. The local increase in fees comes from a rise in the number of employees who sort through

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FRACKING POTENTIAL In May, SLO County residents protested the Trump administration’s plans to open up federal land, including acreage on the Central Coast, to oil drilling and fracking.

SCANDALS SLO police chief takes heat for lost weapon, other controversies

SCREENSHOT COURTESY OF THE SLO POLICE DEPARTMENT

IN THE HOT SEAT SLO Police Chief Deanna Cantrell apologizes to the city in a video for leaving her firearm behind in a restaurant bathroom.

It was a rough second half of 2019 for the SLO Police Department, starting in July with Chief Deanna Cantrell leaving her gun behind in the bathroom of El Pollo Loco. A 30-year-old Los Osos man took it home, right before a 10-yearold went in. Cantrell apologized to the community, and the city issued her a two-day suspension and mandatory firearm safety training. A few weeks later, news emerged that on the day the gun went missing, police conducted a warrantless search of a home in pursuit of a lead on Cantrell’s weapon, relying on a database that mistakenly showed that the house’s owner was on probation.

The search resulted in no gun, but in the arrests of the owners on unrelated charges, drawing further scrutiny for the department. In September, a SLO Police Department officer shot and killed a dog in the driveway of its owners’ apartment.

Police were responding to a false alarm burglary call at the unit when a patrol officer fatally shot 7-year-old Bubs.

The incident sparked public outcry and activism that remains ongoing.

Residents near SLO County Airport grapple with water pollution SCREENSHOT TAKEN FROM YOUTUBE VIDEO

ASSAULT A SLO city building inspector’s 2016 assault on a Santa Maria woman and her male friend drew countywide outrage.

The inspector, Chris Olcott, is no longer employed at the city.

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Regional water quality regulators finally closed the book on a 20-plus-year investigation into how a cancer-causing chemical—trichloroethylene (TCE)— ended up in the wells of more than a dozen properties near the SLO County Airport.

The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board blamed a decades-old local machine shop. The shop denied it and pointed to other possible sources. Airport area residents, meanwhile, berated water board officials for failing to conduct a timely investigation. In 1998, the agency dropped the case for “unknown reasons,” picking it up again in 2013. To end the year, residents in the same region got the news that two additional toxic chemicals— perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)—were detected in the groundwater at unsafe levels.

recycled material. The policy change and increased fees prompted cities to work with local garbage companies to educate residents about what can and can’t be recycled.

The state and feds make moves on fracking

At the beginning of 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) started looking at the potential of opening up federally-owned land to oil and gas drilling and fracking. By the end of the year, the BLM announced that fracking would cause minimal harm and opened up about 120,000 acres in the county to new oil and gas leases. Meanwhile, at the state level, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a moratorium on new oil wells that use certain enhanced drilling techniques such as hydraulic fracturing.

The rule will not affect any future proposals for the Arroyo Grande Oil Field currently operated by Sentinel Peak Resources. In 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency finally granted Sentinel Peak the aquifer exemption it needed to potentially expand oil drilling operations in Price Canyon.

City building inspector gets off for bar assault Shocking security camera footage unearthed in April showed an off-duty SLO city building inspector knocking out a Santa Maria woman and attacking her male friend in an Avila Beach bar.

The employee, Chris Olcott, committed the seemingly unprovoked assault in 2016—but he remained employed by the city through most of 2019. Public outrage in response to the video led to more facts coming to light: In 2018, a jury declined to convict Olcott of a felony, and one juror was reportedly overheard making a racist comment about the victim. The city didn’t investigate or discipline Olcott until the video’s release, and Olcott ultimately accepted a misdemeanor plea deal and served his two-month jail sentence at a pay-to-stay facility in Southern California.

The city announced in September that Olcott was no longer a SLO employee.

Paso Robles tenants demand habitable living In May, Velia Talamantes, Veronica Olivares, and Eulogio Espinoza filed a lawsuit on behalf of themselves and 200 current and former tenants of the Grand View Apartments against the owners, Ebrahim and Fahimeh Madadi, and property manager, Nicolle Davis. The suit accused the property of being insect- and vermin-infested for at least the past four years, having severe mold problems, and dangerous gas and electric lines that render the property uninhabitable. The SLO County Superior Court issued a temporary restraining order protecting the tenants of Grand View by requiring the owners to make the complex habitable, refrain from retaliating, and refrain from collecting rent. After eight months of hearings, tenants get their security deposits back and a deadline to leave the premises, as the owners are taking the property off the rental market due to an estimated $2.5 million in repairs. Tenants are now forced to find housing in a city with a vacancy rate of less than 2 percent.

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NON-HABITABLE CONDITIONS In May, the battle for habitable conditions for tenants of the 55-unit Grand View Apartments complex began in the San Luis Obispo Superior Court.

TIME APART From left to right: Grecia, Neofita, Carlos, and Susan.

A local Grover Beach family grapples with life after having both their parents deported to Mexico.

National immigration policy affects locals

UP IN SMOKE After thousands of vapingrelated illnesses broke out across the U.S., Arroyo Grande and Morro Bay banned the sale of e-cigarette and vaping products in 2019.

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NATIONAL ISSUES Cracking down on vaping

After major spikes in the popularity of vaping among teens, local politicians buckled down on the issue in 2019 despite inaction at the state level. In May, a bill that would have banned flavored tobacco products in California entirely stalled out, but local anti-tobacco programs in Santa Barbara and SLO counties continued pushing for flavor bans locally. Still not a whole lot was accomplished until after June, when the first vaping-related deaths

and injuries were reported across the U.S. Both Morro Bay and Arroyo Grande passed ordinances banning the sale of e-cigarette and vaping products on Nov. 12, and Arroyo Grande’s ban included a controversial law making it illegal for individuals under 21 to possess e-cigarette products. San Luis Obispo is still considering its own ban on vaping, as is SLO County as a whole.

Meeting needs

For years SLO County had only one known physician providing genderaffirming care—noninvasive medical services that transgender and nonbinary individuals sometimes go through to

align their bodies with gender identities.

Nonbinary residents reportedly waited for months for their initial appointments. That all changed in June 2019, when Planned Parenthood offices on the Central Coast started offering hormone replacement therapy. Then in December, Cal Poly announced it too would offer genderaffirming care to students as a basic medical service covered by student health fees. Both moves were applauded by the local LGBTQ community, which surveys show have disproportionately high rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, and unmet needs locally. “It literally saves lives,” Cal Poly student Autumn Ford told New Times.

Since President Trump took office in 2016, with a campaign promise of enforcing immigration laws to protect American communities and jobs, the border discussion has loomed over the country.

Locally, Latinos have felt the effects of being seen as immigrants—regardless of their citizenship status—but advocacy groups such as Allies for Immigration Justice and other organizations have stood by the community. The nonprofit aided a woman and her son that fled their country and sought asylum in the United States.

The community support continued when former Grover Beach resident Neofita Valerio-Silva was deported in 2018 and barred from returning to the U.S. for 10 years. Cambria resident Courtney Upthegrove’s husband Juan Murguia was also barred from returning to his home and she is routinely traveling with their son to visit Murguia in Tijuana, Mexico.

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HEALING TOGETHER From left to right: Jennifer Byon, Tanya Walker, and Becky Heart claim to have been stalked, harassed, and abused by Josiah Johnstone, and they attended his hearing on Oct. 17, 2019.

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#METOO An infamous reputation

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Vaccinations Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a pair of bills into law in September that would create oversight of medical exemptions for vaccines required by schools and day care centers throughout the state. Senate bills 276 and 714 were written to crack down on doctors who write faulty medical

exemptions for children. The statewide legislation met with local opposition from a group of San Luis Coastal Unified School District parents who describe themselves as ex-vaxxers. They asked the San Luis Coastal school board to speak out against the bill. The district must adhere to the law, district representatives told New Times.

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Stalking, physical and emotional abuse, outright threats to kill—Josiah Johnstone has developed quite the list of accusations. At least six separate individuals have been granted restraining orders against Johnstone in SLO County. Some have filed charges, and nearly 30 individuals claim to have been stalked, harassed, or worse by the Atascadero native. Johnstone, who was arrested in 2017, pleaded no contest to a count of stalking and a count of criminal threats in May 2019, caused when he no-showed a sentencing hearing and a warrant was issued for his arrest. A bounty hunter tracked Johnstone down and found him in Nevada, where he was apprehended by law enforcement and brought back to SLO County. During a hearing on Oct. 17, he was ordered to a 90-day mental health evaluation and his sentencing hearing was rescheduled for Jan. 28, 2020.

Allegations into a lead pastor In November, Mountainbrook Church, a nondenominational community church that’s part of the Association of Vineyard USA, sent an email to its congregation announcing that Lead Pastor Thom O’Leary and his wife Sherri O’Leary are on a leave of absence until February

2020. A week later, the church board informed the community that the pastor was on leave due to “credible allegations” of inappropriate behavior and they launched an investigation with a thirdparty. On Dec. 8, the all-male church board spoke to the congregation to ask for prayer and continued patience during the investigation. In an email to New Times, board member John Waddell stated that new allegations had been raised and the board couldn’t disclose any new information.

Uber/Lyft Lyft is involved in a complaint that claims the ride-hailing company misrepresented the safety of its rides to women and the general public. The complaint filed on July 24, on behalf of three Jane Does (one of whom is a San Luis Obispo local) against Lyft. Inc. and Lompoc resident Jason Fenwick, alleges that the company falsely claimed that its rides were safe and its drivers properly screened. Fenwick (a Lyft driver) was arrested for sexual assault and battery charges after assaulting a female passenger. Alfonso Alarcon-Nunez, an Uber driver and Santa Maria resident, is facing 12 felony charges in multiple incidents where women across the Central Coast say they were sexually assaulted and stolen from while nearly or completely unconscious. A jury trial is scheduled for Jan. 7. Δ

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Marching on T hree years after an estimated 7,000 descended on downtown San Luis Obispo for a protest following President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Women’s March SLO is still marching on, now gearing up for its fourth annual event on Jan. 18.

This year, the march has a “The Time is Now” theme, picked to reflect the urgency of today’s issues and that it’s a presidential election year, according to Women’s March SLO communications director Andrea Chmelik.

“It comes down to there is an election in 2020,” Chmelik said. “The time is now to show up in power across age groups, to come to the voting booth. It’s definitely going to be a year where the direction of the country is going to be decided in many important ways.”

Attendees should expect a similar format to the prior local Women’s Marches. The event will begin at 10 a.m. in Mitchell Park with a rally featuring a line-up of speakers and performers “who advocate for human rights, women’s rights, social justice, and environmental justice.” The march through downtown SLO will follow the rally at 11 a.m.

Speakers will include Kendra Williams, a Cal Poly Psychology and Child Development lecturer; Carmen Bouquin, founder of the SLO County Youth for

#MeToo movement came in strong,” Chmelik said. “This is something [women] should never have to deal with but it becomes a thing that’s on every woman’s mind. We feel like it’s another important theme.”

Environmental Action and a Cuesta All of the rally speakers will touch on College student; Wendy Lucas, a member topics that reflect the urgency of the Time y y of the yak tit u tit u yak tiłhini Northern is Now theme. Those issues range from Chumash Tribe; and Dian Sousa, a local climate change, to reproductive rights, to poet and activist.

LGBTQ-plus rights, to immigrant rights, Williams, Chmelik said, will bring a and more. previously unaddressed subject to the “The time is now to fight for those Women’s Marches’ speaker line-ups. She’ll values,” Chmelik said. share about her experience as a victim As the local Women’s March organizers of sexual harassment in the Cal Poly gear up for their fourth march, Chmelik workplace and the challenges she faced said in some ways the event gets easier to going through the Title IX investigative plan and in other ways harder. process.

“The part that gets easier is we know “Right after the Women’s March, the what to do now; we know who FILE PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM to contact,” Chmelik said. “The part that is not easier is things are going to cost more just because [the cost of] services and things in general go up.”

Despite the gargantuan effort it takes to put on the march, Women’s March SLO has come to see it as their duty to keep the community politically energized—to “keep the fire going.”

“It’s part of our mission,” Chmelik said. “The first time it was super exciting, and by now it becomes a part of keeping TIME IS NOW Women’s March SLO attendees hold people engaged. Their voice signs in Mitchell Park at the inaugural event in 2017. The matters; their vote matters; fourth annual Women’s March takes place on Jan. 18.

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their truth matters. It’s worth coming back and worth marching forward.”

While free to attend, the march is expensive to organize. You can make a donation to offset its costs at womensmarchslo.com.

Fast facts

• The U.S. Census Bureau is hosting an upcoming local event to recruit workers for the 2020 Census. On Thursday, Jan. 9, head over to the San Luis Obispo County Government Center (rooms 161 and 162) between 10 to 11:30 a.m. to learn more. According to a SLO city press release, “the results of the 2020 Census will determine how billions of dollars in federal funding are spent locally for schools, hospitals, roads, and more, therefore local involvement and accurate representation is vital to the community’s future.” The SLO County Government Center is located at 1055 Monterey St., SLO. • Donovan James Antiques and Estate Jewelry in Cayucos is closing its doors at the end of January, as owners Don and Toni McClain are relocating to Idaho. A closing sale “aimed at selling everything in the store” will take place throughout the month. The store, which has antique and vintage items, is located at 248 S. Ocean Ave. Δ Assistant Editor Peter Johnson wrote this week’s Strokes and Plugs. Send tidbits to strokes@newtimesslo.com.

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Opinion Don’t rush to judgement

I am writing in response to Kasey Bubnash’s article titled “Homeless woman claims she was unjustly suspended from Prado” in Dec. 26 New Times.

My first admission is that I do not know the facts of this case and will not delve into supposition or guessing. My interactions with the Prado Shelter are limited. I make and deliver food to the shelter each Saturday morning and holidays. I also participated in the biannual homeless count this year. I am providing this information to clarify that I do have some understanding of the operations of the shelter.

In the three years of my food deliveries (originally at the Prado Day center), I have seen the transition to the new shelter and all parties have struggled to make the transition and settle into the new facility. Through all the changes and during each of my weekly trips to the shelter, I have seen the staff handle all of the changes and the residents’ issues in an entirely professional manner.

To those who would make snap decisions based on Ms. Bubnash’s article, I offer some advice: Volunteer. While I am always standing at the fishbowl looking in, come join me. Come out and help clean, help do laundry, help the staff in the office, whatever the need may be.

Breakfast is made each day. Make a giant pot of oatmeal (did that last Saturday), pancakes, eggs and bacon, or your family favorite (no doughnuts, please, keep it healthy) and deliver it around 7:30 to 7:45 a.m. and help serve. Be part of the help to these residents and while doing that, learn a different perspective to the community around you.

Scott Pickford San Luis Obispo

Be a Santa to a Senior brings holiday joy

We at Home Instead Senior Care in San Luis Obispo County would like to sincerely thank everyone who participated in and contributed to the Be a Santa to a Senior campaign this holiday season. It means so much to our local seniors and helps make their holiday season special.

Be a Santa to a Senior trees were placed throughout the area and community members donated socks, blankets, books, toiletries, and other requested items. Through this overwhelming generosity, 1,400 gifts were collected for 450 area seniors. We are grateful to all of our volunteers and donors who helped brighten each senior’s holiday this year.

We would also like to thank our community partners who were instrumental in the success of this program, including Peoples’ Self-Help Housing, the San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services, Meals on Wheels, the Oceano Senior Center, the Nipomo Senior Center, Allstate insurance, SLO Smiles (formerly Drs. Leopold, Murphy & Main), Milestone Tavern, KSBY studios, and Kathy Oles of Nipomo. We couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you.

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65% Controversies at the SLO Police Department 14% Continued fights over cannabis legalization

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11% SLO city’s push toward carbon neutrality 10% The Grand View Apartment evictions 62 Votes

A response to the city of SLO’s climate goals

As far as achieving carbon-neutrality goals, there is a solution to the projected 104,160 metric ton shortfall for the city of SLO (“SLO lays out long-term path to get 70 percent of the way to its net-zero goal,” Dec. 26), and it is simple and easy: Keep Diablo Canyon open. That alone would keep 6.9 million tons per year of CO2 out of the atmosphere, or about a 100 million tons by 2035. I don’t know how many trees that would take, but I am pretty sure we are talking in the range of a few national forests, and probably many thousands of kilometers of bike paths.

Not only that, halting the closure would also help our community to retain some 1,500 high-paying jobs, keep hundreds of millions in local taxes rolling in along with more than a billion dollars a year in indirect economic benefits, and avoid the forced relocation of more than a thousand of our neighbors and their families who have lived and worked in this community for decades. Looks like a win-win to me.

Unfortunately, this is not going to happen. That is because state and local politicians, particularly those of the Democratic persuasion in California, are more dedicated to their Party than the community they serve, and the Democratic Party finds it useful to cling to the archaic and unrealistic ’70s Jane Fonda, China Syndrome, anti-nuke policy, since it allows them to continue to collect contributions from oil and gas, renewables, and utilities that will all benefit greatly from the closure of Diablo Canyon and the extinction of nuclear power. Our community and the climate will suffer greatly. These same politicians further earn their keep by over-promoting renewables to the benefit of oil and gas, which will end up with most of the production, and by diverting the focus of the masses to ambiguous activities like reducing car trips, streamlining bike projects, diverting organic waste, community choice energy, etc., that will not only have little substantial effect on the existential and global climate crisis, but are also unlikely to greatly interfere with fossil-fuel profits.

In summary, if we are ever going to realistically deal with climate issues, we all need to remember (Democrats, Republicans, and independents) that there is an election coming up, and the best place to start would be to do some serious local house-cleaning and get rid of the self-serving political hacks that put the interests their party and major contributors before the interests of those that they serve, just like we used to do when America was still a democracy.

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n a previous edition, a letter writer labeled my humble submissions as “grim harangues of distorted facts” (“A message to the Boomers,” Dec. 26). I admit to being grim. As an official “old white guy” with a lifetime in uniform, concluding the world is mostly a grim place was long a foregone conclusion but I don’t distort facts: I simply relate them to an audience that doesn’t want to hear them.

Going into the new year, especially this new year, is like going into a long, dark railroad tunnel with a curve ahead and great uncertainty of what lies ahead.

Black female conservative commentator Star Parker told the Epoch Times that the United States has arrived at a critical juncture: that we are either going to be “biblical and free” or “secular and statist.”

“There are people that have a vested interest in us not being free,” Parker said “That’s what’s at stake. That’s the culture war. And it’s like in the 1850s, so we’re going to have to make a decision. In 2020, we will know.”

From her statement, I’m assuming she’s referring to the ongoing impeachment charade being waged by the Democrats and the presidential election. While most Americans’ reaction is to yawn (according to most polls, people are bored by the whole process) what happens in the next few months or during the election is vital to the nation’s fate.

I’ve lived through two of the three previous impeachment efforts that occurred in our history. Nixon’s crucible held the nation’s attention; people were glued to the hearings during lunch breaks as televised hearings held the nation captive. Nixon resigned rather than face trial in the Senate after a bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives made his conviction and removal in a Senate trial virtually inevitable.

In the Clinton impeachment, the media took sides against the prosecutors, especially the special counsel, demonizing him for months. In the end, even though President Clinton clearly lied under oath, committed perjury, and obstructed justice, he was acquitted. His supporters excused his conduct as only lying about sex to avoid embarrassment, and everybody lies about sex, pundits said.

Unfortunately, that standard didn’t apply to ordinary mortals, even rich ones like Martha Stewart, who a few years later was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for making a single false statement to an FBI agent, which she recanted a few hours later to no avail. We officially now have two standards of justice.

The Trump impeachment is even worse than the injustice (my opinion) inflicted upon Stewart. During the Trump impeachment hearings Republicans were denied access to witnesses, key documents,

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the right to cross-examine or call their own witnesses in rebuttal. Chairman Schiff frequently gaveled down Republican congressmen who attempted to press witnesses or ask questions that Schiff didn’t want answered. Trump was denied legal counsel throughout and denied his constitutional rights to confront or question an accuser, who still remains anonymous.

Virtually all of the witnesses cited hearsay evidence, none of which would be admissible in any American court. The president was even castigated for what witnesses thought he might have been thinking, even though they never met him nor spoke with him.

Constitutional law professor Jonathan Turley of Georgetown University, a registered Democrat who didn’t vote for Trump nor supports him today voiced serious concerns about the Trump proceedings during an opening statement at the impeachment hearings on Dec. 4. Turley said: “On can oppose President Trump’s policies or actions but still conclude that the current legal case for impeachment is not just woefully inadequate, but in some respects, dangerous, as the basis for the impeachment of an American president. ... I am concerned about lowering impeachment standards to fit a paucity of evidence and an abundance of anger.”

When the final vote was taken, unlike previous impeachments which had bipartisan support, not a single Republican voted to impeach and were joined by three Democrats. The Senate is likely to acquit

with one or more Democrats also voting to acquit as this is a purely political exercise.

Worse still, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who insisted that allowing President Trump to remain in office one day longer endangered national security has refused to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate.

So much for the argument that national security is endangered.

Progressive/Democrats are upset that the Senate will almost assuredly vote to acquit as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stated he’s coordinating with White House staff, except, that’s what’s expected of him. The Nixon and Clinton impeachments involved coordination with various political entities: McConnell is a political leader, not a jurist. The Senate trial presiding officer is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court: It’s his responsibility to oversee the proceedings and to ensure the process is legitimate.

The call for more witnesses and crossexamination by Democrats is not part of the process: Senators are jurors, and it was the House’s responsibility to make its case. They failed to do so in the opinion of many and the nation’s business waits while the Democrats fiddle. Let’s hope that when we round that curve that a train isn’t bearing down on the nation. Δ Al Fonzi had a 35-year military career, serving in both the Vietnam and Iraq wars. Send comments through clanham@ newtimesslo.com or respond in a letter to the editor emailed to letters@newtimesslo.com.

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Sorry not sorry?

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ren’t fake apologies the best?

They tell us so much about the “apologizer,” like for instance the fact that they’re not really sorry at all and if you think you warrant an apology, it’s because you’re a thin-skinned little babywhiner.

“There was a post on my Face Book (sic) that offended some people (sic) I apologize if it was offensive to you. The post was deleted when this came to my attention,” wrote Jim Harrison, who serves as SLO County Supervisor Lynn Compton’s Planning Commissioner, on his Facebook page.

Let’s parse this “apology” for just a second: The post offended “some people,” meaning people who clearly have no sense of humor, right? “I apologize if it was offensive to you,” which means Harrison isn’t sorry for the post—at all—but is only sorry “if” it offended “you.” He thinks the post was just fine! He’s just sorry you were so easily offended, baby-whiner.

So what were these offensive posts?

Just harmless fun? Slightly off-color memes? What? What? Lots of Jimbo’s Facebook supporters really want to know!

“I must have missed it,” Richard Malvarose commented. “Please post so we can see it again.”

“Exactly what I was thinking,” Daniel Buchheit chimed in. “Repost so we can all share it and offend some people” (sic) Hardy-har-har. You sure have some swell friends, Jimmy boy. They don’t

seem to mind that you post stuff that says, “America needs to shut down all Mosques and ban Islam. Bet you won’t repost this.”

Dear Islamophobic ass-hat (or possible Russian troll) who wrote this meme, you lost that bet because Jim “The Hate Parrot” Harrison absolutely will repost this!

“Jimmy wants a cracker! Libtard!

Snowflake!”

When some commenters called Jim out on his Islamophobia, his defense was, “I would agree if this were a religion, however it is a terrorist group that band and hide under the guise of being a religion.”

Let’s see, there are about 1.8 billion Muslims in the world, which is nearly a quarter of the total population. Do they know Islam isn’t a religion and that they’re members of a huge terrorist group?

What about the 3.45 million American Muslims? They really seem to be slacking off on the whole “terrorism” thing. Since the 9/11 attacks, white supremacists and other far-right extremists have committed almost three times as many terrorist attacks on American soil as Islamic terrorists, but oh yeah, the real problem are all the peaceful American Muslims who love the freedoms our country affords them such as the

POWER OUTAGES? NO PROBLEM.

right to worship however they see fit. Hey Jim, do you remember that part of the First Amendment or only the part that protects your right to repost hate speech?

The First Amendment also gives another of Jim’s commenters, Lynda Neitz, the right to second Jim’s hateful anti-Muslim meme: “Yes; total assimilation or death!”

Really, Lynda? If Muslims don’t reject their faith and become whatever your version of a “real” American is, they should be executed? Gosh, that sounds awfully undemocratic and decidedly oppresive. I didn’t know real Americans liked to oppress the ideas of others.

Sounds awfully North Korean.

Harrison also reposted a meme with an image of a donkey with a swastika and a caption that said, “The new logo for the Democratic Party. Socialism.

Anti-America. Anti-Jews/Israel. Anti2nd Amendment. Pro-Eugenics. ProHate. Modern Day Nazi Party,” and another meme with a faked up image of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dressed as a Nazi, labeled “Minister of Propaganda.”

I’m guessing the irony of reposting propagandistic memes condemning propaganda is lost on ol’ Jim, who’s clearly too intellectually lazy to articulate his right wing positions himself and finds it easier to regurgitate the hate memes of others.

Mr. Harrison, you have every right to post this twaddle that you’re so clearly fond of, but your fellow citizens also have a right to express their disgust at the

offensive ideas you so clearly embrace.

They also have the right to call for you to step down as a public servant, one who clearly isn’t interested in serving all Americans, but only the ones who share your ugly views.

Take a moment and visit Harrison’s Facebook page— facebook.com/jim. harrison.1029—and scroll down. Over and over you’ll see boxes that say, “This content isn’t available right now.” Why? Probably because someone complained to Facebook, which removed it, or possibly because Harrison, in retrospect, realized it was offensive, stupid, or false.

Do we really need a public servant who’s divisive, consistently exercises poor judgment, and is intolerant of others’ views? It’s hard to believe that Harrison was named Nipomo’s 2019 Citizen of the Year. So what’s the South County Chamber of Commerce going to do about awarding that honor to old Jim? Harrison obviously equates Democrats with Nazis and Communists. He believes all Muslims are terrorists. He has no place in government. His “apology” lacked sincerity. Just because he was shamed into taking down his offensive memes doesn’t mean he no longer believes their message; it just means he doesn’t have the intellectual, moral, or political fortitude to defend them. Not only is he a hypocrite, he’s also a wimp. He’s the real snowflake. Δ The Shredder only reposts cute cat memes.

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Beyond the Surface: The Photograph as Object opens at the Cal Poly University Art Gallery on Thursday, Jan. 9, with a curator and artist panel reception from 4 to 7 p.m. The exhibit’s 11 featured artists have used sewing, cutting, and weaving to alter physical photographs into new artworks.

Admission is free and the show will run through Jan. 31. Call (805) 756-1571 or email gzook@calpoly.edu for more info.

—Caleb Wiseblood

SPECIAL EVENTS NORTH COAST SLO COU NT Y

CAMBRIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS: ART GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Cambria Center for the Arts will have a Holiday Show filled with lovely arts and crafts made especially for gift giving to self or others (small paintings, jewelry, and other sweet crafts). ThursdaysSundays, 1-4 p.m. through Jan. 5 Free. 805-927-8190.

Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

MARINE ANIMALS LIVE Come to see and touch some of the less common marine animals; learn about them and how they live. Jan. 4, 2-4 p.m. $3 adult; free for children under 17. 805-772-2694. Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd., Morro Bay.

MIND WALK: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR SLO COUNTY HAZARDS Tracey Vargas will discuss emergency risks, including earthquakes, floods, fires, a Diablo Canyon event, and others. Learn about them and how to be prepared. Jan. 6, 10:15-11:45 a.m. $3; free to Otter level and above CCSPA members. 805-7722694. Inn at Morro Bay, 60 State Park Rd, Morro Bay.

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FULL MOON CEREMONY AND NEW YEAR’S INTENTIONS AT SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN Join us for an evening of connecting with your intuitive knowledge. Enjoy an empowering ceremony that celebrates your past and welcomes the future. Jan. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $30. 805-541-1400. slobg.org/calendarof-events/full-moon. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

SLO COUNTY YMCA OPEN HOUSE Join us at The Y’s Annual Open House for class demos, kids activities, giveaways and more. Join The Y at Open House for $20.20, and get the rest of January on YMCA. Jan. 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805-543-8235. sloymca.org/ membership. SLO County YMCA, 1020 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo.

START THE NEW YEAR LAUGHING SLO’s longest-running comedy showcase returns. Join local favorite Cameron Writt, the Central Valley’s Michael D. Scott, and LA comics Ben Thompson and Jeremy Mc Kiernan for an evening of side-splitting comedy. Jan. 11, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805868-7133. 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd., suite 110, San Luis Obispo, 7SistersBrewing.com.

TENTH ANNUAL JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Celebrating its tenth anniversary. For a decade, the festival has played host to a variety of narrative,

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documentary, and shorts films from around the world celebrating Jewish culture. Jan. 2, Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 Varies. 805-426-5465. jccslo.com/slojff.html. Palm Theatre, 817 Palm St, San Luis Obispo.

p.m. and Righetti’s Ballet Folklorico Club at 2 p.m. Jan. 5, 1-5 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. cityofsantamaria. org/city-government/departments/library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

WINTER GYMNASTICS CAMP Winter Gymnastics Camp is for boys and girls ages 3 to 12. Kids will engage in a variety of fun activities including gymnastics, crafts, and free play. No prior gymnastics experience is necessary. Jan. 2-3, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 805-547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com.

Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

TEA AND TALES: MAD TEA PARTY Wear your

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CAMPFIRE CANDY SALE Features the camp’s famous Mints or P-Nuttles (and more), which make a great holiday gifts for teachers, neighbors, friends, and others. Through Jan. 31, noon $5. 805-773-5126. campfirecentralcoast.org. City of Grover Beach, 154 S 8th St., Grover Beach.

OCEANO BEACH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SOCIAL GATHERING Enjoy a hot or cold beverage and kick off the new year and meet your neighbors.

Option to bring a snack to share or musical instrument.

Jan. 5, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. 805-801-6148. oceanobeach. org. Quintessa Coffee Roasters, 1945 Front St., Oceano.

THE TRUTH ABOUT SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS: FREE SEMINAR Learn the answers about the different retirement communities and senior living options offered on the Central Coast. Jan. 9, 10-11:30 a.m.

Free. 805-710-2415. seacoastseniors.org/. Hilton Garden Inn, 601 James Way, Pismo Beach.

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SUNDAY HOURS CELEBRATION The Santa Maria Library begins Sunday hours.

Opening celebration features Pioneer Valley High’s K-Pop Dance Club at 1:30

silliest outfi t to the Library while you enjoy stories, tea, lemonade, and snacks. Jan. 8, 4-5 p.m. Free. 805-9250994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

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2019 SOLVANG JULEFEST Check website for full list of Julefest events taking place throughout the holiday season. Through Jan. 3 Varies. solvangjulefest.org.

Downtown Solvang, Mission Dr., Solvang.

ANNUAL TREE BURN AND FIRE DEMO Light up the New Year in true Solvang style, at this grand Julefest conclusion. Coordinated by Solvang Parks and Recreation, the Tree Burn will include free, live entertainment and refreshments for purchase. Jan. 3, 5-7 p.m. solvangjulefest.org. Old Mission Santa Ines, 1760 Mission Drive, Solvang.

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AFRICAN DANCE Enjoy instruction to the beat of live drumming. Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $10 drop in. 805459-6317. afrodance.net/. Omni Studio, 698 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

BEGINNING SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE Learn beginning east coast swing, foxtrot and cha cha too.

Tuesdays, 7:15-8 p.m. $100; $185 per couple. 805225-1728. debonairedancers.com. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

New Times and the Sun now share their community listings for a complete Central Coast calendar running from SLO County through northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@ newtimesslo.com. Deadline is one week before the issue date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood directly at cwiseblood@newtimesslo.com.

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INDEX Special Events ..........[18] Arts ............................[18] Culture & Lifestyle.......[20] Food & Drink..............[26]

CREATIVITY Held every Wednesday unless other events/classes conflict. Informal and open to the public.

Bring your art work, in any medium, and join others working in various mediums. Bring your own lunch.

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

CREATIVITY GROUP Enjoy a creative experience each Wednesday, unless other events/classes conflict.

Bring your art work, in any medium, and join others.

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. MEET THE MASTERS: JACKSON POLLOCK M.B.A.A. presents this children’s art event focused on Jackson Pollock. Students will learn about this abstract expressionist artist and create friendly watercolor monsters with straws, paint with marbles and yarn, and experience “drip-style” painting on canvas. Taught by Mandy Covish. Jan. 4, 9 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m. $20 per session. 800-305-4635. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

PAINT PARTY No artistic experience necessary.

All materials and supplies provided. Outside food and drinks welcome. Saturdays, 7-9:30 p.m. $40. 805-7729095. foreverstoked.com/paintparty.html. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay. POLYMER CLAY BASICS Participants will be making their own clay covered tins and necklaces using sheets, stamps, and molds. Great for beginners. Preregistration required. Jan. 11, 10 a.m.-noon $45. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. ZEN DOODLE ADULT COLORING BOOK GROUP Relax and unwind with adult coloring books. No experience necessary. Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m. Free.

805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

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ACTING CLASSES Film & TV Acting Classes for all ages and skill levels. Optional showcases for major Hollywood talent agents & casting directors. 10:30 am -8:45 pm (Sundays only). Varies per class. 310910-1228. actorsedge.com. Mission Cinemas, 1025 Monterey St., SLO.

AERIAL HOOP Dance, spin and develop strength and grace on the lyra, an aerial hoop apparatus. All levels welcome. Mondays, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Varies. 805549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207

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ARTS from page 18 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.

AERIAL SILK SKILLS Learn to fly with grace in this mixed level aerial silks class. Geared toward those familiar with climbing, straddle-ups, foot locks, and hip keys on aerial silks. Thursdays, 7-8:15 p.m. Varies.

805-549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.

AERIAL SILK SKILLS: ALL AGES Learn to fly with grace in this mixed level aerial silks class. Geared toward those familiar with climbing, straddle-ups, foot locks, and hip keys on aerial silks. Saturdays, 10:15-11:45 a.m. Varies. 805-549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.

AERIAL SILKS FUNDAMENTALS AND BASICS Elevate dance, gymnastics, acrobatics, fitness, and fun to new heights on aerial silks. All levels welcome.

Wednesdays, 7-8:15 p.m. Varies; see site for details.

805-549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.

AERIAL SILKS SKILLS: 18+ Learn to fly with grace in this mixed level silks class. Geared toward those familiar with climbing, straddle-ups, foot locks, and hip keys on aerial silks. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Varies.

805-549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.

BELLYDANCE CLASSES Come learn traditional middle eastern dance to modern fusion styles. The fundamental movements are taught, along with the drum rhythms, veil work, zills, and other props. The classes are taught by Jenna Mitchell. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $12 drop-in; $45 monthly. 805-550-8192. worldrhythmandmotion.com.

World Rhythm and Motion Studio, 3422 Miguelito Ct., Studio #3, San Luis Obispo.

CABARET SINGING AND PERFORMANCE CLASS Learn the art of singing in a Cabaret style and setting.

Find your key and style with a skilled accompanist. You may start anytime during the semester. Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $185 for 12 week class or $20 per night as a drop-in student. 805-772-2812. cuesta.edu/ communityprograms. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

DATE NIGHT POTTERY Throw on the potters wheel and make a mug, candlestick, or plate. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. through April 24 $125. 805-896-6197. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

ENCAUSTIC PAINTING FOR TEENS Create

beautiful paintings that incorporate heated beeswax and ephemera. Registration required. For grades 6 to 12.

Jan. 9, 4-5 p.m. Free. 805-781-5775. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

lilacreativecommunityworkshops/schedules/new-afterschool-workshops. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

IMPROV CLASSES Intro to Improv classes are a

Second Saturday of every month, 12-4 p.m. $250. 805674-4277. Halcyon Store Post Office, 936 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande.

fun way to learn awesome skills and make some new friends. All intro classes taught by experienced director, Sabrina Pratt. Class size is limited. Jan. 8, 6-8 p.m. centralcoastcomedytheater.com/classes. Tigerlily Salon Studio, 659 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-541-9911.

LEARN FRENCH WHILE SPEAKING ENGLISH For beginners or intermediate. Watch assigned YouTube videos at home. Do written homework from textbook. Every other Sunday, 2:45-4 p.m. Free. 805-225-1270. meetup.com/ Welcoming-all-levels-of-French-speakers/. Coastal Peaks Coffee, 3566 S. Higuera St. #100, San Luis Obispo.

PACIFIC HORIZON CHORUS WELCOMES WOMEN SINGERS Visit site or come by in person to see if these music lessons are right for you. Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m.

805-441-1405. pacifichorizon.org. SLO United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo.

PHOTOGRAPHY HIKE Enjoy a beautiful afternoon with dunes photographer, Chuck Jennings, as he shares tips and tricks to dunes photography. Bring a jacket, water, and your camera as we explore the open dunes of the GuadalupeNipomo Dunes Complex. Jan. 11, 2:30-4 p.m. $5. 805343-2455. dunescenter.org/event/photography-hike-2/.

Pacific Dunes Ranch, 1205 Silver Spur Pl., Oceano.

POLE FITNESS Learn the basics or master new skills on

DRUM MAKING Drum making with Julie Johnson.

LI LI CLEVER JEWELRY Learn from someone with 25 years of experience designing intricate, highly professional, and exceptionally individualized artisan jewelry. All ages welcome. ongoing $50 per person. 805-545-9689. Li Li Clever Jewelry, Location varies, Shell Beach.

OPEN STUDIO FOR HOMESCHOOLED CHILDREN Includes drawing, painting, sewing, weaving, mixed media, printmaking, and 3-dimensional building in a safe, noncompetitive environment. Fridays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $20 per hour. 805-668-2125. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande, lila.community.

PLAY EXPLORE CREATE 2 Includes drawing, pastel, watercolor, tempera, collage, printmaking, sewing, and building. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. & 1:30-3 p.m. $20. 805-668-2125. lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

TEEN’S OPEN STUDIO: TEEN COMIC CREATION GROUP Teens will collaborate on developing characters, comic strips, backdrops, or 3D models. Thursdays, 3:154:45 p.m. $20. 805-668-2125. lila.community/. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

static or spinning pole at this all-levels pole fitness class.

Mondays, 7-8:15 p.m. $25-$30 for a drop-in; check site for more details. 805-549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.

SPECIAL ART EVENTS

SATURDAY ART WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: “BELIEVE IN YOUR DREAMS” Each student will create their own

FOR THE BIRDS: RECEPTION Reception for Art

unique canvas to take home. Saturdays $55. 805-6101821. keshetlavoux.com. Keshet Lavoux, 165 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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AFTER-SCHOOL ART WORKSHOP (AGES 5-6) Each session will cover different mediums and subjects.

Registration is required prior to attendance. Mondays, 3:154:45 p.m. $100. 805-668-2125. lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

AFTER-SCHOOL ART WORKSHOPS (AGES 7-12) 2-5 week sessions available. Register online, call, or email to reserve. Tuesdays, 3:15-4:45 p.m. $50-$120 per session. 805-668-2125. lila.community/

NORTH COAST SLO COU NT Y Center Morro Bay’s annual For the Birds exhibition.

Features birds from Pacific Wildcare. Jan. 12, 2-4 p.m.

Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-7722504, artcentermorrobay.org.

POETRY/SPOKEN WORD HOSTED BY MARY ANNE ANDERSON Special Guest interview with host Mary Anne Anderson and features reading, followed by open mic. First Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m.

Free. 831-277-4028. Unitarian Universalist Church, 786 Arlington, Cambria.

RECEPTION: FOR THE BIRDS 2020 Art Center Morro Bay presents “For the Birds”, in celebration of the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival. Meet the artists at the opening reception. Enjoy fine art paintings, sculpture and more, including glass sculptures by the renowned George Jercich.

Jan. 12, 2-4 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay. org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

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ART AFTER DARK PASO Unites visual, literary, and performing artists with the community and participating venues. Visit site for full list of programs and events. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. 805-544-9251. artsobispo. org. Participating locations, Paso Robles, City-wide.

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ART AFTER DARK ART RECEPTION: MENAGERIE Artwork by local artist A-ME. “Menagerie” is a socially awkward but artistically powerful exhibit; raw and dynamic, primitive yet sophisticated. Jan. 3, 6-8 p.m.

Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralartsupply.com/Gallery. php. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

ART AFTER DARK SLO Unites visual, literary, and performing artists with the community and participating venues. Visit site for full list of programs and events.

First Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. 805-544-9251. artsobispo.org. SLO County, Countywide, San Luis Obispo.

BUS TRIP: MANET AT THE GETTY CENTER Join SLOMA for a stroll through la Belle Époque with “Manet and Modern Beauty” at the Getty Center in Los Angeles. This first-ever exhibition to explore the last years of Manet’s short life and career reveals a fresh and surprisingly intimate aspect of the artist. Jan. 11 $115 for SLOMA members, $135 general. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/product/getty-jan-11-2020/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

FILMS OF INFLUENCE Films Of Influence is a monthly series that explores the impact film has on society and culture. Professor Doug Keesey will give an introduction and there is a Q&A discussion after for those wanting to stay. Jan. 7, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-781-1215. slolibrary. evanced.info/signup/calendar. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

JULIA MORGAN HISTORIC BUILDING TOUR Member docents will guide guests through the historic, newly renovated, and preserved Monday Club clubhouse and grounds. Tours may also be arranged by appointment. Mondays, 2-5 p.m. through Oct. 8 Free; donations appreciated. 805-541-0594. themondayclubslo.org. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

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EXHIBITS NORTH COAST SLO COU NT Y

2019 ANNUAL WINTER FAIRE AND JURIED CRAFT SHOW The Morro Bay Art Association proudly

exploring death and dying. With Dr. Denise LaRosa and co-facilitated by Paul Johnson. Hosted by Wilshire Hospice’s Center for Grief Education and Healing. First Monday of every month, 3:30-5 p.m. deathcafe.com/ deathcafe/8253/. Nautical Bean Coffee House, 2010 Parker St, San Luis Obispo, 805-439-4683.

FREE ADOPTION INFORMATION SESSION Free sessions on adoption

presents its annual Winter Faire and Juried Craft Show, which offers a collective of works spanning a variety of artistic styles from traditional to contemporary.

Through Jan. 6, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

CAMBRIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS: BRUSHSTROKES Showcases 18 painters, previously

JAN. 2 – JAN. 9 2020

featured at the SLOMA exhibit in 2019. Jan. 9, 1-4 p.m., Jan. 10, 1-4 p.m., Jan. 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. & 4:30-6 p.m. and Jan. 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-927-8190.

Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

NATIVE PLANT PROPAGATION AT SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN Attendees will learn growing techniques and seed treatments from professional plant propagators. Jan. 11, 1-2:30 p.m.

Suggested donation: $5-$10. 805-541-1400. slobg.org.

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

DAVID KREITZER: FINE ART OPEN STUDIOS Featuring water, landscape, figure, fantasy and floral works. Collectors of Kreitzer’s works include Howard and Roberta Ahmanson, Michael Douglas, Ray Bradbury, Robert Takken, and Jane Hind. Sundays, 12-6 p.m.

Varies. 805-234-2048. kreitzerArt.com. Kreitzer Fine Art and Voice Studios, 1442 12th St., Los Osos.

FOR THE BIRDS An exhibit in celebration of the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival. Jan. 9-Feb. 17 Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2504, artcentermorrobay.org.

FOR THE BIRDS 2020 See fine art and photography depicting Morro Bay’s various species of birds, and all things bird-related. Also featured is the featuring glass sculptor, George Jercich, co-founder of the California Glass Exchange. Jan. 9-Feb. 17, 12-4 p.m. Free. 705772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS AN AVIAN ART GROUP SHOW Featured artists are George Asdel, Carlo Christian, Jari de Ham, Sarah DeLong, Terry Garvin, Debbie Gedayloo, Virginia Mack, Jack McNeal, Gregory Siragusa, and Ardella Swanberg.

Jan. 2-29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 8057721068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

HOLIDAY SMALL GIFT SHOW Affordable original artworks by local artists: including painting, photography, crafts, jewelry, glass, wood, cards, sculpture, and wearable art. Mondays, WednesdaysSundays, 1-4 p.m. through Jan. 29 Free. 805-995-2049. cayucosart.org. Cayucos Community Art Gallery, 10 Cayucos Dr., Cayucos.

MORRO BAY FRIDAY ARTWALK A self-guided tour that takes place every second Friday of the month.

Guests can enjoy refreshments, trolley rides, and more.

Second Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-7722504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COU NT Y

ARTISTS’ FAVORITES FOR SALE After dozens of art shows, digital artists Dean Crawford Jr. and Deb Hofstetter have gathered some of their favorite images for their upcoming photography show. These pieces will be priced to sell for the holidays. Through Jan. 31, 12-4 p.m. Free to attend; images available for purchase during the holidays. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org.

Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

CAROL TIMSON BALL Ball’s art will be on display at the gallery. Jan. 2-31 Park Street Gallery, 1320 Park Street, Paso Robles, 805-286-4430, parkstreetgallery. com.

DRAWN TO THE CENTRAL COAST ART EXHIBIT The Atascadero Library is exhibiting the work of local artists Tracy Paz and Drew Mayerson. MondaysSaturdays, midnight-5 p.m. through Feb. 29 Free.

805-461-6161. slolibrary.org. Atascadero Library, 6555 Capistrano, Atascadero.

KEEPING THE FAITH: AN ARTISTIC CELEBRATION OF JUDAISM Celebrates Jewish heritage, rituals, traditions, and beliefs. Jan. 2-26, 12-4 p.m. Free admission. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark. org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

SEVEN UP: NEW WORK BY 7 ARTISTS New work by 7 artists: Michael Messina, Jane Russell, Kabe Russell, Cynthia Kevorkian, Dennis Jackson, Denise Schryver, and Marie Ramey. ongoing Varies. 805-466-3684. ärt/, 5806 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

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ART AFTER DARK: MENAGERIE Artwork by local artist A-ME. “Menagerie” is a socially awkward but artistically powerful exhibit - raw and dynamic, primitive yet sophisticated. The art, like the artist, is a study of contrasts. Jan. 3, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralartsupply.com/Gallery.php. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

BEYOND THE SURFACE: THE PHOTOGRAPH AS OBJECT Curated by Aline Smithson, Beyond the Surface features eleven artists’ interventions and investigations that include sewing, cutting, and weaving,

information at our San Luis Obispo office located at 1540 Marsh Street, Ste 130.

The FCCA has placed over 5,100 waiting children into forever families since 1983.

First Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m.

Free. 805-542-9084. fcadoptions.org.

Family Connections Christian Adoptions, 1540 Marsh St. #130, San Luis Obispo.

WELCOMING ALL LEVELS OF FRENCH SPEAKERS Getting together to speak French. Sundays,

HEALTHY START

The SLO Yoga Center hosts its Whole30/Nutrition Reset Group on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Guides for a healthy start to the new year will be available to guests, including modified plans that follow a plant-based or vegan diet. Admission to the event is $60. Call (805) 439-4333 or visit sloyogacenter.com to find out more.

—C.W. that interrogate the material qualities of a physical photograph to create new realities. Jan. 9, 4-7 p.m. and Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Jan. 31 Free. 805-756-1571. Cal Poly University Art Gallery, Cal Poly Art & Design, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 93407-0321, San Luis Obispo, artgallery.calpoly.edu.

EYE CANDY AND MIXED NUTS Marks 50 years of collecting original photographs, drawings, letters, books, ephemera, audio recordings and more. Exhibit themes include California architecture; botany; graphic arts, including contemporary book arts; and San Luis Obispo County history. Through March 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

805-756-2305. lib.calpoly.edu/events/eyecandy50. Cal Poly Special Collections and Archives, Robert E. Kennedy Library, 1 Grand Ave., Building 35, Room 409, San Luis Obispo.

SIGN OF THE TIMES POLITICAL POSTER EXHIBIT View political posters as art with our latest exhibit on the second floor exhibit space. In partnership with Exhibits USA and Mid-America Arts Alliance. Through Jan. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

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FROM ARTISTS, FOR ARTISTS, BY ARTISTS Featuring fine art oils and pastels from Corynn Wolf, acrylics from Ryan Adams, and works from various mediums by Marc Wolf ongoing Free. 805-7736563. Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach, puffersofpismo.com/.

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CALL FOR ARTISTS: FOR THE BIRDS 2020 Submit original paintings and fine photography for MBAA’s 2020 “For the Birds” exhibit, in celebration of the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival. Submission date is Jan. 7.

Through Jan. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Varies. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

CAMBRIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS: SEEKING ARTISTS Seeking artists for three upcoming exhibitions. Jan. 7, 10 a.m.-noon Free. 805-434-7060.

Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

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STUDIOS ON THE PARK: CALL FOR ARTISTS In partnership with Studios on the Park and in conjunction with the 10th annual Jewish Film Festival, sponsored by the Jewish Community Center of SLO. Guest curator Ellen November seeks entries for Keeping the Faith: An Artistic Celebration of Judaism. Jan. 2-26, 12-4 p.m.

Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

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MY NAME IS... A play based on the true story of an umimaginable domestic violence case. David Norum is the playwright and was the lead investigator for the Monterey District Attorney’s office who worked on this case for over eighteen months. Jan. 10, 7:309:30 p.m. and Jan. 11, 2-4 p.m. $25. 805-464-1007. hearttoheartrealestate.com/my-name-is/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

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COMEDY NIGHT AT 7 SISTERS Enjoy live standup comedy from local and touring comics with locally brewed beverages. Second Saturday of every month, 7-9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 805-868-7133. 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd., suite 110, San Luis Obispo, 7SistersBrewing.com.

INTRO TO IMPROV COMEDY CLASSES All intro courses taught by CCCT owner, Sabrina Pratt.

Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. $225 for all 6 weeks. 805-2423109. centralcoastcomedytheater.com. Tigerlily Salon Studio, 659 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

SLO COMEDY Features new performers every month.

Food and drinks available. Arrive early to ensure a good seat. Second Saturday of every month, 7-9 p.m.

Suggested donation $5. 805-768-7133. 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd., suite 110, San Luis Obispo, 7SistersBrewing.com.

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AUDITIONS FOR ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Presented by Orcutt Community Theater. Seeking to fill roles for 4 women and 10 men. Jan. 5, 3-6 p.m. and Jan. 6, 7-9 p.m. 805-268-2993. Skyway Center, 3546 Skyway Drive, Orcutt.

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E-DEVICE HELP Please sign up in advance.

Thursdays, 8:30-10 a.m. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay. ELEPHANT SEAL TALK Guests will learn about female elephant seals, with emphasis on birthing and breeding, through guest speakers and video presentations.

Jan. 11, 3-4 p.m. Free. 805-927-4336. slolibrary.org.

Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria.

LIFE OF THE NORTHERN ELEPHANT SEAL 45 minute presentation at the Discovery Center followed by docent led visit to Piedras Blancas rookery. Jan. 4, 10 a.m.-noon Free. 805-927-2145. Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay, CA-1 & Slo San Simeon Rd, San Simeon.

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MORRO BAY METAPHYSICIANS Explore the history of metaphysics with a different topic each week. Led by Tobey White Heart Crockett. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. $10-$20 suggested donation. 805-772-2880. facebook.com/ groups/MBMetaphysicians. Coalesce Garden Chapel, 845 Main St., Morro Bay.

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CITIZENSHIP CLASS To prepare for the citizenship exam. No registration required. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. Free.

805-781-5783. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

DEATH CAFE: LET’S TALK IT OVER An open discussion on staying fully engaged in life while

1-2:30 p.m. 805-332-3961. Coastal Peaks Coffee, 3566 S. Higuera St. #100, San Luis Obispo.

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POINT SLO LIGHTHOUSE TOURS Docents lead guests on a one-hour tour of the historic site, the buildings, and up to the Lighthouse tower. Please arrive 15 minutes early. All proceeds go directly toward the site’s restoration. Wednesdays, 12 & 1 p.m. and Saturdays, 12, 1 & 2 p.m. $17-$22. 805-540-5771. pointsanluislighthouse.org. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

TOURS FOR PADDLERS A special tour for visitors who come by ocean. Paddlers will need to clean sand from their feet and dry themselves before the tour so not to damage the antique flooring. Saturdays, 10-10:45 a.m. $6.49. 805-540-5771. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

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SOCRATES: WEEKLY DISCUSSION A weekly discussion group to discuss current and interesting topics. Politics and religion are not discussed.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon Free. coalescebookstore. com. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2880.

SURFSIDE TENNIS CLUB Saturdays, 9 a.m. Free the first month; $30 per year afterwards. surfsidetennisclub. teamopolis.com. Morro Bay High School, 235 Atascadero Rd., Morro Bay, 805-771-1845.

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GOLDEN STATE CLASSICS CAR CLUB Monthly meeting for Golden State Classics of Paso Robles. First Tuesday of every month goldenstateclassics.org. Paso Robles Elks Lodge, 1420 Park St., Paso Robles, 805239-1410.

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BOARD GAME NIGHT AT CAPTAIN NEMO Refreshments available on site for purchase. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-544-6366. Facebook.com/ CaptainNemoGames. Captain Nemo Games, 563 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

BOOK DISCUSSION New book every month. Second Thursday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-noon Free. 805539-9374. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS MEETING A 12-step program for people having problems with money and debt. Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-5451, fpcslo.org.

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS AT CAPTAIN NEMO Refreshments available on site for purchase.

Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-544-6366. Facebook. com/CaptainNemoGames. Captain Nemo Games, 563 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

FREE-FOR-ALL MOVIE NIGHTS Each meeting, a movie is selected from a wide variety of GLBT films.

Second Friday of every month, 7-10 p.m. Free. galacc. org. GALA Center Gallery, 1060 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC AT CAPTAIN NEMO Refreshments available on site for purchase. Fridays, 5-8 p.m. 4 Booster Buy In. 805-544-6366. Facebook.com/ CaptainNemoGames. Captain Nemo Games, 563 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

GALA Q YOUTH GROUP This group serves gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth (ages 13 through 18). Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. 805-541-4252. galacc.org. GALA Center Gallery, 1060 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

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HOME SHARE SLO COFFEE CHAT An informal gathering to talk about home sharing. Second Wednesday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-noon Free. 805-2155474. homeshareslo.org. Panera Bread, 299 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

MAGIC: THE GATHERING AT CAPTAIN NEMO Magic: The Gathering (Standard/Type 2). Refreshments available on site for purchase. Mondays, 5-8 p.m. 2 Boost Buy In. 805544-6366. Facebook.com/ CaptainNemoGames. Captain Nemo Games, 563 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

MAH JONGG AT THE MONDAY CLUB Come enjoy a fun and friendly game of Mah Jongg at the Historic Monday Club. Beginners are welcome.

Mondays, 2-5 p.m. $5. 805541-0594. themondayclubslo. org. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

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Participants will be making their own clay covered tins and necklaces using sheets, stamps, and molds. Admission is $45.

Call (805) 286-5993 or visit creativemetime.com for more info.

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available on site for purchase.

Please park in reserved spaces.

Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. Free.

805-544-6366. Facebook.com/ CaptainNemoGames. Captain Nemo Games, 563 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

OPEN GAMING AT CAPTAIN NEMO Board games, card games, and more. Bring any games you’d like.

Refreshments available on site for purchase. Please park in Reserved spaces. Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 805-544-6366. facebook.com/pg/CaptainNemoGames. Captain Nemo Games, 563 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

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locations in SLO County: Arroyo Grande, Oceano, San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Cambria, Atascadero, and Paso Robles. No dues/fees. Mondays-Sundays, 6-7 p.m. Free. oacentralcoast.org. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.

PT PUB NIGHT: CENTRAL COAST Hosted by local physical therapy professionals. First Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free admission. vant.ge/ PTPubNightCentralCoastCA. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-548-2337.

RAINBOW CONNECTION GROUP This group serves gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth (ages 18 through 26). Meets every Thursday (except the the third of the month). Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. 805-541-4252. galacc.org. GALA Center Gallery, 1060 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

SLO CHESS Anyone is welcome to come and play.

New players encouraged. Saturday’s games take place in Morro Bay, at the “big board” on the Embarcadero.

Thursdays, 6:30-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free. 805-540-0470. Target, Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo.

SLO TABLE TENNIS All ages and skill levels welcome.

Recycled Poly Adirondacks

Big Green Eggs

Tiffany Style Lamps

Hammocks & Swings

Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. and Sundays, 4-7 p.m.

Free. 805-215-4963. Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo.

TOASTMASTERS WEEKLY MEETING A meeting for those who wish to improve their communication skills and lose their fear of public speaking. Thursdays, 6:30-7:45 a.m. SLO County Government Center, 1055 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-544-6654.

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NIPOMO SENIOR CENTER The center is open five days a week; closed on weekends and holidays.

Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 805-929-1615. Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St., Nipomo.

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CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS MEETING CoDependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a 12-step recovery program for anyone who desires to have healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others.

Saturdays, 1-2:15 p.m. Free. 805-203-5875. Cambria Connection, 1069 Main St., Cambria.

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS OF CAMBRIA MONTHLY MEETING The Compassionate Friends is a self-help support group for parents that have experienced the death of a child of any age from any cause. First Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Free.

805-909-8101. Rabobank Meeting Room, 1070 Main St., Cambria. A self help support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child of any age from any cause. First Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Free.

805-909-8101. The Compassionate Friends Cambria

Chapter, Cambria Pines Rd, Cambria.

GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT GROUP Facilitated

by Branden Kay with Family Ties. Fridays, 9-11 a.m.

Free. 805-592-2701. losososcares.com. Grandparents Support Group, 800 Manzanita Dr., Room 18, Los Osos.

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GENERAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP (NORTH COUNTY) A support group for those grieving the death of a loved one. This group provides the opportunity to connect with individuals in a similar situation. Drop-ins welcome. Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. 805-5442266. hospiceslo.org/support-groups/general-griefsupport-group-0. Hospice SLO County: North County Office, 517 13th St., Paso Robles.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Hosted by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). A free and confidential group of families helping families who have a loved one living with mental health challenges. First Monday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Life House, 5850 West Mall Rd., Atascadero.

NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING 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. and Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. Free. 805-2215523. The Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

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#METOO: DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN These monthly support groups are for adult women who have experienced sexual harassment or sexual abuse. The focus of the group is to create a safe place for participants to share, be connected with local resources, and get support in the healing process. First Tuesday, Friday of every month, 12-1 p.m. RISE, 51 Zaca Ln., Ste. 100, San Luis Obispo, 805-226-5400.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP This group is appropriate for; caregivers, family members, and friends who are experiencing anticipated loss of someone close to them nearing death, and the complex emotions that may emerge. Second Wednesday of every month, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. https://www.wilshirehospicecc.org/griefworkshops-and-education/. Wilshire Hospice Center for Grief Education and Healing, 285 South St., suite M, San Luis Obispo.

CHILD LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Hospice SLO County is offering this support group for those grieving the loss of a child. Drop-ins welcome. Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org/support-groups.

Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.

FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP A support group for those who are caring for a loved one, no matter the diagnosis. Drop-ins welcome. Every other Friday, 2:30-4 p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org.

Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP A free support group for those who suffer from Fibromyalgia. Second Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon Free. 805-5436236. ccfibro.com. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

HEALING DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP A safe place for anyone dealing with depression who would like to receive support from others. Mondays, 6-7 p.m.

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NAR-ANON: LET IT BEGIN WITH ME Nar-Anon is a support group for those who are affected by someone else’s addiction. Tuesdays 805-458-7655. naranoncentralca.org/meetings/meeting-list/. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.

RESOLVE GENERAL INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP Support for those suffering through the trauma of infertility. A peer led group through RESOLVE, the national infertility association. Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Free. 619-807-7006. Downtown SLO, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.

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Africa. Accompanied by live drumming. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m. $5-$10. afrodance.net. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-547-1496.

AIKIDO FOR EVERYONE A Japanese martial art designed to stop violence with minimum harm. This class welcomes beginning and experienced students of all levels. Tuesdays, 5:45-7 p.m. $65 for 3 months. 805549-1222. aikidosanluisobispo.com. San Luis Coastal Adult School, 1500 Lizzie St., San Luis Obispo.

AIKIDO SELF DEFENSE FOR ADULTS Taught by fifth degree black belt instructor Mary Tesoro.

Tuesdays, 5:45-7 p.m. $65 for 3 months.

805-549-1222. ae.slcusd.org. San Luis Coastal Adult School, 1500 Lizzie St., San Luis Obispo.

BREWASANA AT 7SISTERS A light hearted vinyasa flow with Robyn paired with a beer of your choice. First Sunday of every month, 10:30 a.m. $15. 805JAN. 2 – JAN. 9 868-7133. 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 2020 Tank Farm Rd., suite 110, San Luis Obispo, 7SistersBrewing.com.

is to provide space for meditation and discussion in a supportive community.

Appropriate for parents of children of all ages and anyone interested in exploring awakened parenting. First Monday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. whiteheronsangha.org. White Heron Sangha Meditation Center, 6615 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach.

GENERAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP (SOUTH COUNTY) Hospice SLO County is offering this support group for those grieving the death of a loved one. Held in the Church Care Center. Drop-ins welcome. Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org. New Life Pismo, 990 James Way, Pismo Beach.

HOW TO GET YOUR LOVED ONE SOBER A familyfriendly seminar presented by The Haven’s clinical staff. Open to the public. Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. thehaven.com. The Haven Facitilities, 391 Front St., Grover Beach, NA.

SPOUSE AND PARTNER LOSS SUPPORT GROUP (SOUTH COUNTY) A Hospice SLO support group for those grieving the loss of a partner or spouse. Held in Room 16. Drop-ins welcome. Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m.

Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org. New Life Pismo, 990 James Way, Pismo Beach.

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WHOLE 30 / NUTRITION RESET GROUP Start the new year and new decade by joining us for a nutrition reset. Includes guides, support, weekly meetings, and everything you need for a healthy start. Modified plans also available for those that follow a plant-based or vegan diet. Jan. 4, 1-2:30 p.m. $60. 805-439-4333. sloyogacenter.com/events. SLO Yoga Center: Marigold, 3840 Broad St. Suite #1, San Luis Obispo.

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MINDFUL MOVEMENT AND MEDITATION A practice of breath and body awareness as you move through areas of tension, increase range of motion and strengthen our relationship with the present moment.

Saturdays, 9-10:15 a.m. $10 suggested donation. whiteheronsangha.org. White Heron Sangha Meditation Center, 6615 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach.

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BASIC COMPUTER HELP Come to learn basic computer skills. Call to sign up. Thursdays, 8:30-10 a.m.

Free. 805-772-6394. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay.

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SEWING CAFE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Sewing Cafe offers various classes and workshop. Call for full schedule. ongoing Sewing Cafe, 541 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach, 805-295-6585.

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CARDIO BARRE Barre is a combination of pilates, yoga, and ballet barre technique. In each energizing and targeted workout, guests use the barre and exercise equipment to sculpt, slim, and stretch their bodies.

Tuesdays, Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. through Aug. 30 $18; $80 for 5 classes. 805-215-4565. omnistudiomb. com. Omni Studio, 698 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

CHAIR YOGA Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay. MOVEMENT FLOW Incorporates yoga, active and resistance stretching, and more. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:30-7:30 a.m. 805-776-3676. studiofitnessmorrobay.com. Studio Fitness, 349 Quintana, Morro Bay.

QI GONG CLASS Qi Gong is an ancient and powerful system for physical health and spiritual development.

Join certified instructor Devin Wallace for this outdoors class. Please call to register. Fridays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Suggested donation $10. 805-709-2227. Tidelands Park, South end of Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

TAI CHI AND QI GONG BASICS Learn the essentials of breathing and postures and combine them for a moving meditation. Private classes also offered.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays-Saturdays, 8-9 a.m. and Mondays, Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Varies. 805-7017397. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. TAIJIQUAN AND QIGONG CLASSES Keep calm through the holidays with the 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the Year. Includes deep breathing and moving meditation to improve balance, focus and coordination. Mondays, Wednesdays, 3:45 p.m. and Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 a.m. Call for details. 805-7017397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

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AFRICAN DANCE An all levels dance class where you can learn traditional dances from Guinea and West

classes in kickboxing, boxing, judo, Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and self defense. ongoing 805-701-7397.

Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

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CAL POLY BASKETBALL VS UCSB The Mustangs take on rival UCSB. The first 1,000 fans will receive a free green light up bracelet for the Blue-Green rivalry.

Jan. 8, 7 p.m. gopoly.com/. Mott Athletics Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

CAL POLY BASKETBALL VS VANGUARD Start the New Year with Cal Poly Men’s Basketball as the Mustangs take on Vanguard in the final non-conference game of the season. Jan. 3, 7 p.m. gopoly.com/. Mott Athletics Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

CAL POLY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS HOLY NAMES Start the New Year with Cal Poly Women’s

Basketball as they take on Holy Names. Jan. 2, 5 p.m. gopoly.com/. Mott Athletics Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

SHOTOKAN KARATE A family-friendly class for ages 8 and over. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m. Included in YMCA membership. 805-543-8235. sloymca.org. SLO County YMCA, 1020 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo.

SLO SKIERS MONTHLY MEETING The SLO Skiers Monthly Meeting has been moved to the second Wednesday in January for obvious reasons. Jan. 8, 7-8 p.m. Free. 805-528-3194. SLO Elks Club, 222 Elks Lane, San Luis Obispo.

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BILINGUAL STORYTIME/ CUENTOS BILINGÜES Children and their families are invited to listen to tales in English and Spanish. Wednesdays, 3:30-4 p.m. Free.

805-927-4336. slolibrary.org. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria.

BIRDS: WHAT DO YOU SEE?? Examine bird specimens to learn about their many features, how we can tell them apart, and how they live in their environment. Then, take a stroll on museum grounds to apply what was learned. Jan. 2, 2-3:30 p.m. $3 adult; free for children under 17. 805-772-2694. Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd., Morro Bay.

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ELEPHANT SEALS AND SHARKS Come learn about the amazing 5,000 pound elephant seals residing year ‘round on San Simeon beaches and their relationship with sharks. Jan. 3, 2-3 p.m. $3 adult; free for children under 17. 805-772-2694. Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd., Morro Bay.

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FAMILY MOVIE WEDNESDAYS Come enjoy seeing a free, family movie once a month. All ages welcome.

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KIDS BALLET This is a beginner’s class for boys and girls to learn how to expressively move in their bodies while focusing on alignment, coordination, and basic ballet technique. Mondays, 3:30-4:15 p.m. $60 per month. 805-215-4565. omniyogastudio.com. Omni Studio, 698 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. PAWS TO READ Children are welcome to come read to Berkeley the dog. Wednesdays, 3 p.m. Free. 805-5281862. Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades Ave., Los Osos.

Come read to Karly the Dog. Second Friday of every month, 4-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-6394. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay.

TEEN VIRTUAL REALITY For ages 13 to 18. First Tuesday of every month, 3:30-5:30 p.m. 805-772-6394.

Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay.

TODDLER STORYTIME Hosted by Ms. Kaela.

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Free. 805-772-6394. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay. A storytime for toddlers ages 18 months-and-up. Share stories, songs, finger plays, bubbles, and more. Wednesdays, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-927-4336. slolibrary.org. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria.

YOUTH SELF DEFENSE AND AWARENESS Learn the basics of mixed martial arts. For ages 7 and up.

Mondays, Wednesdays, 5:15-6 p.m. 805-701-7397.

Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

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presents this free movie screening. Jan. 3, 7-10 p.m.

Free. 805-329-5725. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, fremontslo.com.

TOY STORY 4 SCREENING The Fremont presents this free family-friendly screening of the Pixar sequel.

Jan. 4, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-329-5725. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, fremontslo.com.

AIKIDO FOR KIDS AGE 4-13 AIKI-MITES (age 4-6) class is 3pm on Tuesdays. AIKI-KIDS (age 7-13) classes are Tuesdays/Thursdays at 4pm. Call to observe or pre-register. Tuesdays, Thursdays $50-$75 monthly.

805-544-8866. aikidosanluisobispo.com. Budo Ryu, 3536 South Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

DRAMA AND IMAGINATIVE PLAY CLASS: AGES 5-8 Sing, dance, play games, and create stories and characters. Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m. $120 for 10 weeks.

805-709-0761. pyjamadrama.com/us. SLO Movement Arts Center, 2074 Parker St., San Luis Obispo.

DRAMA AND PLAY CLASSES: AGES 2-4 Build language, develop motor skills, and practice cooperation, concentration, and problem solving.

Mondays, 10:15-11 a.m. $120 for 10 weeks. 805-7090761. pyjamadrama.com/us. SLO Movement Arts Center, 2074 Parker St., San Luis Obispo.

FAMILY NITE AT 7SISTERS BREWING $5 options include kids’ grilled cheese, kids’ pulled pork sliders, craft root beer floats, and more. Features live Irish music and family activities. Wednesdays, 4-9 p.m. Free. 805868-7133. 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd., suite 110, San Luis Obispo, 7SistersBrewing.com.

HOMEWORK HELP WITH TEEN TUTORS Members of the Teen Advisory Board to help children with lessons.

Tutors are limited. Children are expected to bring their

own materials. Parents of children under 9 must stay in the library. For kindergarten to grade 5. Registration required. Jan. 7, 4-5 p.m. Free. 805-781-5775. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

KIDS PARTY PARADISE For kids ages 4 and up (potty trained) to enjoy games, an obstacle course, dinner, dessert, crafts, GymJam time, a movie, and more.

Registration required. Second Saturday of every month, 5:30-10:30 p.m. $34-$44 with family discounts. 805547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

KIDS POTTERY CLASSES Classes allow time for self expression through clay sculpture and the pottery wheel. For ages 6 and up. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Jan. 25 $35 per class. 805-896-6197. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

PYJAMA DRAMA: DRAMA AND IMAGINATIVE PLAY CLASSES Drama and imaginative play develops skills that can last a lifetime like the confidence to be brave, desire to share ideas with others, and the joy of solving problems with friends by your side. Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m. and Mondays, 9:30-11 a.m. $12. 805-7090761. pyjamadrama.com. SLO Movement Arts Center, 2074 Parker St., San Luis Obispo.

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BILLINGUAL STORYTIME Enjoy storytelling and songs in both English and Spanish. First Tuesday of every month, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. 805-473-7161. slolibrary.org.

Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT An activity time inspired by the surrealists, who played many games together that helped open new possibilities in their creative practice.

Second Wednesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. $5. 805668-2125. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande, lila.community.

OCEANO DUNES VISITOR CENTER Enjoy exhibits of dune and lagoon plant and animal species. End your visit with a stroll behind the center to the fresh-water lagoon. ongoing, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-474-2667. Oceano Dunes Visitor Center, 555 Pier Ave., Oceano.

PLAY EXPLORE CREATE 1 Enjoy various art activities including drawing, painting, building sculptures, and more. Designed for ages 3 to 4. All materials are included. Mondays, Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m. $20. 805668-2125. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande, lila.community.

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KTS ALL STAR GYMNASTICS: NINJA WARRIOR CLASSES Bring out your inner warrior with kids parkour classes in a safe setting. For ages 5 and up. Wednesdays, Fridays, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. 805-349-7575. Santa Maria Town Center, 142 Town Center East, Santa Maria.

NEON NIGHTS AT ROCKIN’ JUMP Fridays, Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. 805-266-7080. Santa Maria Town Center, 142 Town Center East, Santa Maria.

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COME TOGETHER Features crafts, activities, a shared meal, and more. Second Wednesday of every month, 5-7 p.m. 805-772-7644. Estero Bay UMC, 3000 Hemlock, Morro Bay. FREE GUIDED MEDITATION GROUP Fridays, 10:30 CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 25

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a.m.-noon Free. 805-439-2757. meditationintro.com.

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RECOVERY DHARMA SLO COUNTY A peer-led movement using Buddhist practices and principles to overcome addiction through meditation, personal inquiry, and community. Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Free; donations welcomed. NA. The Haven Facitilities, 391 Front St., Grover Beach, thehaven.com.

TIMBER HAWKEYE “BUDDHIST BOOT CAMP” DISCUSSION Join Timber Hawkeye for a free

YOUTH SERVICES The City Church Central Coast

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RECOVERY DHARMA SLO COUNTY A peer-led movement using Buddhist practices and principles to overcome addiction through meditation, personal inquiry, and community. Saturdays, 7:30-8:45 p.m.

Free, donations welcomed. NA. Community Church of Atascadero, 5850 Rosario Ave., Atascadero, atascaderoucc.org.

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ASK SABRINA 30 years of Tarot reading experience.

Open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday in SLO County and Thursday and Sunday in South SLO County. ongoing 805-441-4707. asksabrina.com. Private Location, TBA, San Luis Obispo.

RECOVERY DHARMA SLO COUNTY A peer-led movement using Buddhist practices and principles to overcome addiction through meditation, personal inquiry, and community. Sundays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free, tty donations welcomed. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 2201 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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meditate in a relaxed setting. Pay attention to each second and increase your awareness of the inner world.

Frequent prompts facilitate the focus. Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Free. 805-439-2757. meditationintro.com.

Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay.

discussion and Q&A about ways to lead a simple and uncomplicated life. First Saturday of every month, 5-6 p.m. Free. 805-395-4055. Unitarian Universalist Church, 786 Arlington, Cambria.

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THRIVING WITH A CHRONIC CONDITION Explore various supportive and positive practices. Second Friday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-noon Donations accepted.

805-439-2757. https:RuthCherryPhD.com. Unity Church, 1130 Orcutt, San Luis Obispo.

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HOUSE OF GOD CHURCH SERVICES Join Pastor Joseph and Amanda Anderson every Sunday for prayer, healing, and more. Sundays, 9:30-11 a.m. 805-888-7714.

House of God Church, 946 Rockaway Ave., Grover Beach.

holds youth services for junior high school students.

Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Free. 805-929-8990. thecitycc.org.

Faith Life Community Church, 726 W Tefft St., Nipomo.

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ART CENTER MORRO BAY Seeking volunteers to be docents and/or organize art programs.

Mondays-Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION AT TMMC Volunteers at The Marine Mammal Center’s San Luis Obispo Operations (SLO) rescue animals from around San Luis Obispo county, provide triage care to the patients onsite, and transport the patients north for further care. Accepting applications now. Through Jan. 25 marinemammalcenter.org. The Marine Mammal Center, Main Street, Morro Bay, 805-771-8300.

SWAP ELFIN FOREST WORK PARTY Help the SWAP Weed Warriors with weeding, trail trimming, and erosion control. First Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon 805528-0392. El Moro Elfin Forest Natural Area, 1100 15th St., Los Osos.

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CASA INFO SESSION Learn about volunteer opportunities at CASA of SLO County. Become an advocate for an abused or neglected infant, toddler, child, teen or young adult leaving foster care. Training provided. Or join the CASA Guild. Please RSVP. Jan. 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 805-541-6542. slocasa.org. Starbucks, 1076 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo. Learn about volunteer opportunities at CASA of SLO County. Become an advocate for an abused or neglected infant, toddler,

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CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 25 child, teen or young adult leaving foster care. Training provided. Or join the CASA Guild. Please RSVP. Jan. 9, 1-2 p.m. 805-541-6542. slocasa.org. CASA of San Luis Obispo County, 75 Higuera St., suite 180, San Luis Obispo.

FELINE NETWORK OF THE CENTRAL COAST Seeking volunteers to provide foster homes for foster kittens or cats with special needs. The Feline Network pays for food, litter, and any medications needed.

Volunteers also needed to help with humanely trapping and transporting feral cats for spay/neuter. ongoing 805-549-9228. felinenetwork.org. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.

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HOSPICE SLO COUNTY VOLUNTEER TRAINING Preregistration required. In-Home Volunteers assist individuals with a life-limiting illness and their families by providing caregiver respite, practical assistance, emotional support, companionship, and comfort.

Thursdays, 1-6 p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo. org/workshops. Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.

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LOAN CLOSET ASSOCIATE The Riso Family Loan Closet offers short-term use of durable medical equipment to people who are in the healing and recovery process. Volunteer Position: Associate accepts donations, sanitizes and checks-out equipment, and answers phone. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 805-547-7025. Wilshire Community Services, 285 South St., suite J, San Luis Obispo, wilshirecommunityservices.org.

MEALS ON WHEELS Meals on Wheels, San Luis Obispo, needs noon time drivers. Must have own car to deliver prepared meals. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

805-235-8870. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.

SLO REP SEEKING VOLUNTEER BARTENDERS Must be 21 or over. All volunteers receive complimentary tickets. Email volunteer@slorep.org for more info. ongoing slorep.org. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-786-2440.

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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball vs.Vanguard Friday, January 3 Mott’s Gym

MEALS ON WHEELS: VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED Santa Maria Valley is in need of volunteer drivers for Meals on Wheels. Volunteers can help deliver every other week and deliveries take two hours. Call or visit site to join. ongoing 805-938-1200. mealsonwheelssmv.org. Santa Maria, Citywide, Santa Maria.

TEEN VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION Attend a Teen Volunteer Orientation to learn about library volunteering.

You must attend an orientation to become a volunteer.

Jan. 6, 5-6 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

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BAYWOOD FARMERS MARKET Mondays, 2-4:30 p.m. northcountyfarmersmarkets.com. Baywood Farmers Market, Santa Maria and 2nd Street, Los Osos.

MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMER MARKET Every Saturday 2:30-5:30 p.m., year round, rain or shine. Delightful mix of local farm fresh products, baked goods, crafts, and art from more than 30 vendors. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Boulevard, Morro Bay, 928-350-5960, facebook.com/ MorroBayMainStreetFarmersMarket/.

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ATASCADERO FARMERS MARKET Visit site for info on featured music artists and chefs. Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m. Free. visitatascadero.com. Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

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CAMBRIA FARMERS MARKET Fridays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free. 805-395-6659. cambriafarmersmarket. com. Cambria Veterans Memorial Hall, 1000 Main St., Cambria.

PASO ROBLES FARMERS MARKET Tuesdays, 9-11:30 a.m. northcountyfarmersmarkets.com. Paso Robles Farmers Market, Spring and 11th Street, Paso Robles.

TEMPLETON FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, 9 a.m.12:30 p.m. northcountyfarmersmarkets.com. Templeton Park, 550 Crocker St., Templeton.

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FARMERS MARKET Farmers Market in SLO is the largest Farmers Market in California. Thursdays, 6:10-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.

SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts over 60 vendors.

Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

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SEAL OF APPROVAL

The Cambria Library hosts its Elephant Seal Talk on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 3 to 4 p.m.

Guests will learn about female elephant seals, with emphasis on birthing and breeding, through guest speakers and video presentations. Admission is free. Call (805) 927-4336 or visit slolibrary.org to find out more.

—C.W. SLO TUESDAY FARMERS’ MARKET Tuesdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Farm Supply, 224 Tank Farm Rd., San Luis Obispo.

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ARROYO GRANDE FARMERS MARKET Includes produce, artists and musicians. Saturdays, 12-2:25 p.m. Arroyo Grande Farmers Market, Olohan Alley, Arroyo Grande.

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WINE TASTING AT CASS WINERY Wine by the glass and bottles are also available for purchase. ongoing, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-239-1730. casswines.com/. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

WINE TASTING AT CHANGALA Enjoy local art and meet Changala’s wine dogs while sampling various wines. Fridays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $10. 805-2269060. changalawinery.com. Changala Winery, 3770 Willow Creek Rd., Paso Robles.

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ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT GOURMET PIZZA Spend an evening outdoors while enjoying delicious wood-fired pizza and yard games. Fridays, 4-7 p.m. $19.95 for adults; $12.95 for kids. 805-927-4200. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, cambriapineslodge. com.

HAPPY HOUR: BROKEN EARTH WINERY Join us after work on Wednesdays for Happy Hour with special by the glass pricing. Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. 805-2392562. brokenearthwinery.com/events/Happy-Hour.

Broken Earth Winery, 1650 Ramada Dr., Paso Robles.

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BURGER SUNDAY WITH LONE MADRONE Guests can enjoy elevated lamb, beef, and portobello mushroom burgers grilled by Chef Jeffery Scott. Sundays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Starts at $14. 805-238-0845. Lone Madrone Winery, 5800 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles, lonemadrone.com.

DAILY HAPPY HOUR AT THE NAUTICAL COWBOY Enjoy happy hour specials at this Central Coast steak and seafood house. ongoing, 4-6 p.m. 805-461-5100. the-carlton.com/dining/the-nautical-cowboy. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

DOLLAR OYSTER WEDNESDAYS Enjoy fresh dollar oysters. Wednesdays, 4-9 p.m. 805-461-5100. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

PRIME RIB SUNDAYS Enjoy a Sunday Supper that warms the soul. Sundays, 4-9 p.m. Varies. 805-4615100. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

SENIOR SPECIALS Seniors ages 55+ save 15% every Tuesday. Tuesdays, 4-9 p.m. 805-461-5100. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

TRI TIP TUESDAYS Enjoy Santa Maria style tri tip every Tuesday. Tuesdays, 4-9 p.m. 805-461-5100. thecarlton.com/dining/the-nautical-cowboy. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

WINE AND OLIVE OIL TASTING Enjoy tasting Rhône varietal wines from SLO and SB counties, as well as local Boccabella Farms’ craft olive oils. ongoing, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $20. 805-237-1245. mcpricemyers.com.

McPrice Myers Wine Company, 3525 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles.

WINE DOWN MONDAYS Enjoy half off all wines every Monday at The Carlton Hotel’s Nautical Cowboy.

Mondays, 4-9 p.m. 805-461-5100. the-carlton.com/ dining/the-nautical-cowboy. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005

ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR AT LUNA RED Enjoy $6 bites, sangria, draft beer, house wine, and spirits.

Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 805-640-5243. lunaredslo.com/menus/. Luna Red, 1023 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo.

THE BLACK GLASS CHALLENGE AT CROMA VERA Test your blind tasting skills. Winners get their names listed on the front board and posted to social media. Fridays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $12. 805-946-1685. cromavera.com/events/. Croma Vera Wines, 3592 Broad St., suite 106, San Luis Obispo.

FRIDAY NIGHT PINT NIGHT Buy logo glass for $8 and bring it in every Friday for $2 off refills. Wine offered at happy hour pricing. Fridays, 4-10 p.m. Free. 805868-7133. 7sistersbrewing.com/events-page. 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd., suite 110, San Luis Obispo.

GEEKS WHO DRINK PUB QUIZ 8 rounds of audio, visual, and live hosted trivia with prizes. Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 805-868-7133. 7SistersBrewing. com. 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd., suite 110, San Luis Obispo.

SLO PRODUCE EXCHANGE Gathering twice a month for neighbors to exchange excess fruit, veggies, baked goods, plants, crafts, etc. First Saturday of every month, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. 818-489-7085. Natural Food Co-op, 2494 Victoria Ave., San Luis Obispo.

TASTE OF SLO: WALKING FOOD TOUR Visit five different destinations in downtown SLO per tour. All food and drinks are included. Mondays, Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. through Sept. 5 $85. 320-420-9853. tasteofslowalkingfoodtour.com. Downtown SLO, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.

TRIVIA Hosted by Brain Stew Trivia. German food from Beda’s Biergarden available 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Bang The Drum Brewery, 950 Orcutt Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-242-8372, bangthedrumbrewery.com/.

WINE TASTING AT CROMA VERA Wines also available by the glass and bottle. Club members enjoy special pricing and exclusive benefits. Mondays, Fridays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $14. 805-946-1685. cromavera.com/tastingroom/. Croma Vera Wines, 3592 Broad St., suite 106, San Luis Obispo.

WOODSTOCK’S SLO PINT NIGHT With the first pint as low as $5, Woodstock’s gives half-off refills in the same glass. Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m. Free. 805-5414420. woodstocksslo.com. Woodstock’s Pizza, 1000 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

WOODSTOCK’S SLO TRIVIA NIGHT For trivia aficionados and fun-lovers in general alike. Tuesdays, 9-11 p.m. Free. 805-541-4420. woodstocksslo.com/ events/. Woodstock’s Pizza, 1000 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. Δ

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PHOTO COURTESY OF LULU AND THE COWTIPPERS

BY GLEN STARKEY

Ready to rock LuLu and the Cowtippers triumphantly return

W

as it the mid-’90s when LuLu and the Cowtippers were the hottest local band? It’s all such a blur that it’s hard to remember the dates and times, but it’s easy to remember LuLu (Donna Lu Meazell) and her crystalline voice. Meazell has been in a number of local bands over the years, from Clearbell to President of the Pretty People and many more I can’t recall.

Technically, I guess the Cowtippers never officially disbanded, though they’ve had long dry spells and some personnel changes over the years. Core members have always included Meazell and stand-up bassist Tyler Mitchell (Bingo Nite), who’ve been joined by new members Dustin Willis (Blimp Pilots) and Todd Andrew (The Small Kicks, Teamheadkick).

This Friday, Jan. 3, Lu Lu and the Cowtippers will play an EP release party at The Siren (8:30 to 11 p.m.; 21-and-older; free). Known for “bombastic re-imagining of country staples,” according to their current bio, the band also has some really hooky rock and rockabilly originals, as represented on their new eponymous five-song EP. The collection, available to preview on ReverbNation.com, kicks off with “One Boot Out the Window,” a straight-up ’80s rocker that might remind you of Joan Jett or Stevie Nicks. The cowpunk-esque “This is Why” comes galloping up next with a boot-scooting backbeat that’ll make you want to get up and dance. There’s some wicked guitar licks propelling it along.

Things slow down a bit on “Own

Way Home,” a sultry slow-burn with an immediately accessible chorus that sounds positively haunting. Things return to a Cramps-like punk trot on “Red Flag,” where Meazell laments, “Does anybody know how to love anymore? Does anybody want to be real?” The song drifts into Spaghetti Western territory and sounds like it’s ripped from a Quentin Tarantino soundtrack.

The EP closes with “Believe Me,” an arena-ready anthem that simply requires listeners to clap their hands over their heads. All told, this is an impressive return to the local scene for a storied band that’s reinvented itself and once again risen like a phoenix from its own ashes.

Also this week at The Siren, check out Erin and the Earthquakes on Saturday, Jan. 4 (3 to 6 p.m.; 21-andolder; free), as they blend rock, funk, blues, and jazz, both covers and originals.

Lead singer Erin Montgomery has a great voice and moves effortlessly between genres.

Later that same evening, Violin On Fire, featuring violinist Patrick Contreras, plays The Siren. He’s an amazing player inspired by Latin, rock, soul, and hip-hop sounds. Dirty Cello will open (7:30 to 10:30 p.m.; $15 presale at Boo Boo’s and eventbrite.com or $17 at the door).

Born and raised in Fresno, Contreras “has branded his style of playing with influences from Jimi Hendrix and Santana to become one of violin’s rising

LIVE MUSIC

JON STEPHENS LIVE Thursdays, 5 p.m. Free. 805-

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ANDY SCOTT LIVE Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m. Free.

Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com.

BANJERDAN LIVE Tuesdays, 3 p.m. Cambria Pines

927-0175. lascambritas.com. Las Cambritas, 2336 Main St., Cambria.

KT TUNSTALL LIVE Presented by Good Medicine.

Jan. 7, 7 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

LIVE MUSIC AT OLD CAYUCOS TAVERN Fridays,

Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805-927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com.

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LIVE MUSIC AT STAX Thursdays, Sundays, 6-8 p.m.

BOBBY MALONE LIVE Saturdays, 3-6 p.m. Free.

Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com.

Free. 805-772-5055. staxwine.com. Stax Wine Bar & Bistro, 1099 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

LOUIE ORTEGA LIVE Tuesdays, 8-11 p.m. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805-927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com.

MARCUS DIMAGGIO LIVE Fridays, 3-6 p.m. Free.

Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES SARA PETITE Sara Petite is a “gritty Pollyanna”, with Minnie

7-9 p.m. $25. 805-772-2880. coalescebookstore.com.

Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay.

Pearl’s wit, Bruce Springsteen’s rock attitude, who plays a style of country music that combines outlaw and classic twang. Jan. 6, 6:30-9 p.m. Free; tips accepted. 805-772-8388. songwritersatplay.com. The Savory Palette (formerly Morro Bay Wine Seller), 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

DV8D AT THE SIREN: 80’S DANCE MUSIC Join us

TED WISE: GUITAR AND VOCALS A subtle

COALESCE BOOKSTORE PRESENTS DAVE STAMEY “Cowboy singer for the Modern Age.” Jan. 10,

for an afternoon of popular dance music from the 80’s at one of the best venues on the Central Coast and expert mixologists. Jan. 11, 3-6 p.m. Free. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

PHOTO COURTESY OF PATRICK CONTRERAS

CRAZY STRINGS Violin On Fire, featuring violinist Patrick Contreras, plays The Siren on Jan. 4.

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Saturdays Free. 805-995-3209. oldcayucostavern.com.

Old Cayucos Tavern & Cardroom, 130 N Ocean Ave., Cayucos.

of these baroque masters are made up of multiple threads weaving together a beautiful tapestry of sound. Indulge in the works of 18th century masters brilliantly performed by Symphony of the Vines. Works

by J. S. Bach, Marcello, Vivaldi, Handel, Corelli, and Geminiani. Jan. 11, 7-8:30 p.m. $15 adult, $27 senior; students K-12 are free with a paid adult. 805-235-0687. symphonyofthevines.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 490 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos.

HOT TUBS AND ROCK ’N’ ROLLERS Rock, cowpunk, and rockabilly act LuLu and the Cowtippers play an EP release party at The Siren on Jan. 3.

acoustic backdrop to complement wining, dining, and coastal lifestyle. First Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. 559-361-5144. reverbnation.com/ tedwiseguitarandvocals. Stax Wine Bar & Bistro, 1099

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Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

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ADAM LEVINE AND JUDY PHILBIN Levine and Philbin perform live jazz. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805238-2834. labellasera.com. Enoteca Restaurant and Bar, 206 Alexa Ct., Paso Robles.

BAROQUE MASTERS: MISSION SAN MIGUEL The music of these baroque masters are made up of multiple threads weaving together a beautiful tapestry of sound. Indulge in the works of 18th century masters brilliantly performed by Symphony of the Vines. Works

by J. S. Bach, Marcello, Vivaldi, Handel, Corelli, and Geminiani. Jan. 12, 3-4:30 p.m. $30 adult; $27 senior; K-12 students are free with a paid adult. 805-235-0687. symphonyofthevines.org/. Mission San Miguel Arcángel, 775 Mission St., San Miguel.

BEAR MARKET RIOT AT BRISTOLS CIDER HOUSE Taqueria Don Jose caters the event. Jan. 10, 6:30-10 p.m. Free. 805-400-5293. BristolsCider.com.

Bristol’s Cider House, 3220 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

FIRST SUNDAY JAM SESH First Sunday of every month, 4-6 p.m. 805-400-5293. Bristol’s Cider House, 3220 El Camino Real, Atascadero, bristolscider.com/.

THE JUMP JAX ROCK BRISTOL’S Join The Jump Jax at that great North County Ciderhouse known as Bristol’s. Bring your dancing shoes. Jan. 3, 7-10 p.m.

No cover charge. 805-400-5293. jumpjax.com. Bristol’s Cider House, 3220 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

LIVE MUSIC AT ASUNCION RIDGE Fridays, Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-237-1425. asuncionridge. com. Asuncion Ridge, 725 12th St., Paso Robles.

PINT NIGHT MUSIC AT SWEET SPRINGS SALOON Features local bands and beer specials. Thursdays, 6 p.m.-midnight 805-439-0969. sweetspringssaloon.com.

Sweet Springs Saloon, 990 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos.

JAN. 2 – JAN. 9 2020

THE REAL BLUES JAM NORTH All Blues musicians, regardless of experience, are welcome to join this jam session. Hosted by Ted Waterhouse with Bruce Willard and Dean Giles.

Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $5 donation/musicians exempt. 805-704-5116. danbino.com. D’anbino Vineyards and Cellars, 710 Pine St., Paso Robles.

SATURDAY LIVE Live music every Saturday afternoon.

Wine and lunch offerings available for purchase.

Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-227-4812. vinarobles. com. Vina Robles Winery, 3700 Mill Rd., Paso Robles.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY Presented by Steve Key. Different acts every weekend. Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Free.

805- 226-8881. sculpterra.com. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES JOHN ROY ZAT AND ZOE FITZGERALD CARTER Two NorCal folksingers team up to share the featured set. John Roy Zat is a singer, songwriter, fiddler and guitar picker with a few miles on his chassis and a lot of this world traveled. Zoe Fitzgerald Carter is an author, journalist,

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w. terrence spiller PIANO RECITAL WORKS FROM THE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN EMPIRE The first half of Cal Poly Music Professor Spiller’s recital will feature two sonatas by Austrian composers written during the empire’s heyday: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Sonata in C Major, K. 330; and Franz Schubert’s Sonata in A Minor, Op. 143.

The second half will feature compositions from the empire’s Hungarian side: Franz Liszt’s transcendent “Bénédiction de Dieu dans la solitude” from his “Harmonies poétiques et religieuses,” and Zoltán Kodály’s exciting “Dances of Marosszék.”

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stars with a completely unique sound,” his bio reads. “Patrick thrills audiences wherever he goes with his original music and explosive interpretations.”

The Bay Area’s Dirty Cello takes a high energy spin on blues and bluegrass.

Led by cellist Rebecca Roudman, “Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. From down home blues with a wailing cello to virtuosic stompin’ bluegrass, Dirty Cello is a band that gets your heart thumping and your toes tapping!” according to press materials.

Sounds like a great night of unusual string music!

Finally, Numbskull and Good Medicine Presents are bringing Scotland-born KT Tunstall to The Siren on Tuesday, Jan. 7 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $30 presale at Boo Boo’s and eventbrite.com). The singer-songwriter and guitarist uses looping technology to create a rich, multilayered sound, and she’s got a sultry voice and style. Check out her YouTube video for her song “Black Horse and The Cherry Tree.” She’s remarkable!

Mississippi-born singer-songwriter Charlie Mars will open with his country- and folk-inflected pop. He selfdescribes as a “Guitar thwacker, boot stomper, yeller, story teller, part-time nomad. That about does it for now I reckon.”

LOOPER Scotland-born KT Tunstall plays a Numbskull and Good Medicine Presents show at The Siren on Jan. 7.

PHOTO COURTESY OF WHO CAN SLEEP

Politics, power, and music

I have a feeling the state of the world might keep Who Can Sleep duo members Lex Helgerson and Dean Vivirito up at night. The married singer-songwriters often take on deep, dark subjects in service to their dark and dreamy songs, such as “The Debris of American Dreams,” on which Helgerson sings, “Some nights I dream I’ll wake like Marilyn Monroe, dream I’ll be sluggin like DiMaggio, pick up a pen liked Miller did, everything clearer now, nothing hid. Waterbeds, motel rooms, collecting quarters and liquid screams, dirty rivers, kids who can’t read. I can’t eat, I can’t breathe. I’m choking on the debris of American dreams. I’m choking on the debris of American dreams.”

The song’s accompanying video mixes America’s splendor with its polluting ways—manufacturing plants, cookiecutter housing tracts, cigarettes being manufactured, car-clogged freeways.

It’s a potent mix of words and images all wrapped in a haunting song. The MUSIC LISTINGS from page 28 and songwriter. Jan. 12, 1-4 p.m. Free; tips accepted.

805-226-8881. songwritersatplay.com. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES PI JACOBS Songwriters At Play celebrates nine years of our weekly showcase at Sculpterra, held year-round, rain or shine.

Headlining is LA based singer-songwriter Pi Jacobs, who plays what she calls an “Americana bluesy rock thing”.

Jan. 5, 1-4 p.m. Free; tips accepted. 805-226-8881. songwritersatplay.com. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

VERN SANDERS LIVE This jazz pianist covers songs from the Great American Songbook. Sundays, 5-8 p.m.

805-238-2834. Enoteca Restaurant and Bar, 206 Alexa Ct., Paso Robles, labellasera.com/enoteca-restaurant.

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ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE Enjoy the works of Kubis, T.S. Monk, Adderley, Davis, Hargrove and Kern.

7 Sisters, under new ownership, will be serving up new brews and food. Jan. 3, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-904-8149.

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BIG IDEAS Who Can Sleep, featuring Lex Helgerson and Dean Vivirito, will bring their haunting, dreamlike songs to Linnaea’s Cafe on Jan. 4.

song was also included on the 2019 list of top 10 singles by the Global Texan Chronicles.

The pair have been making music for four years, married for the last two, and according to their bio, “They’ve split up, musically, more than once to thejazzalleyrevew.com. 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd., suite 110, San Luis Obispo.

BROWN BAG CONCERT First Friday of every month, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805-543-5451. fpcslo.org. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo.

CABARET SINGING AND PERFORMANCE CLASS Come improve your vocal skills so that you have more fun singing cabaret, Broadway, and karaoke.

Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $145 for 8 weeks; $20 to drop-in. 805-400-5335. Cabaret805.com. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

CASHMERE CAT Cashemere Cat will be live in Downtown SLO. Jan. 8, 8-11:59 p.m. $25-$35.

8053295725. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

GYPSY JAZZ NIGHT With the Gypsy All Stars: Laurel Mitchel (vocals), Daniel Cimo (violin), James Gallardo, Ben Arthur, and Toan Chau. Every other Thursday, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Barrelhouse Brewing Co. Speakeasy, 1033 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-296-1128, barrelhousebrewing.com.

salvage their relationship. Yet out of their union come songs where their harmonies shine amidst a landscape that is dark, romantic, and dreamlike.

Recent work includes covering Side A of Born in the USA and a music video for “Born in the USA.” I also highly recommend you check out their haunting video for their song “Jean Seberg,” about the American actress who lived half her life in France and became famous for appearing in Jean-Luc Godard’s 1960 New Wave film, Breathless. Seberg was a well-known supporter of the Black Panther Party, and she became the target of the FBI COINTELPRO project.

She died at age 40 of a probably suicide, which her second husband blamed on the toll taken by the FBI harassment and false stories it placed in the media to discredit her. The video is an amazing visual and sonic interpretation of her tragic end.

This is a music endeavor that takes on tough, complex subjects with an artist’s eye.

Most worthwhile! Who Can Sleep plays Linnaea’s Cafe on Saturday, Jan. 4 (7 to 9 p.m.; all ages; donations accepted). Δ

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LIVE MUSIC AND FROG AND PEACH Enjoy live music and craft beer seven nights a week. ongoing Complimentary admission. Frog and Peach Pub, 728 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-595-4764, frogandpeachpub.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT MOTHER’S TAVERN Fridays, 7:3010:30 p.m. Free. 805-541-8733. motherstavern.com.

Mother’s Tavern, 725 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo.

NOCHE CALIENTE Fridays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 805-541096. slograd.com. The Graduate, 990 Industrial Way, San Luis Obispo.

SUNDAY SERENADE Features a different acoustic act each week. Sundays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Bang The Drum Brewery, 950 Orcutt Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805242-8372, bangthedrumbrewery.com/.

TOMMY CASTRO AND THE PAINKILLERS The San Luis Obispo Blues Society presents Tommy Castro and the Painkillers. The Jump Jax will be opening the show. Jan. 11, 7:30-11 p.m. $25. sloblues.org. San Luis Obispo Vets’ Hall, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-781-5930.

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SLO BLUES SOCIETY SHOW “Keeping the Blues Alive”

Sat., Jan. 11 @ 7:30 pm

Doors open 7 pm, music starts 7:30 pm

Tommy Castro and the Painkillers Opening Act: The Jump Jax

W. TERRENCE SPILLER PIANO RECITAL Concert pianist and music Professor W. Terrence Spiller will play W.A. Mozart’s Sonata in C Major, K. 330 and other selections. Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m. $14 general, $9 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/.

Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

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ACOUSTIC SUNDAYS Sundays, 3-6 p.m. Seaventure Restaurant, 100 Oceanview Ave., Pismo Beach, 805779-1779, seaventure.com.

BLUES MASTERS JAM Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co, AG, 1462 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, 805-474-8525, figmtnbrew.com/.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE MUSIC Enjoy live music and food on the patio. Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 805489-9099. branchstreeetdeli.com. Branch Street Deli, 203 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande.

LIDO LIVE Live music at Lido at Dolphin Bay. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-773-8900. thedolphinbay.com/lido. Lido Restaurant at Dolphin Bay, 2727 Shell Beach Rd., Pismo Beach.

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Once a month, 10 contestants play 2 original songs each, and three judges award three prizes. Jan. 7, 6:03-9 p.m. $5. 805-773-6563. songwritersatplay.com.

Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach.

WEDNESDAYS: LIVE MUSIC Enjoy live music in the fireplace room. Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. Seaventure Restaurant, 100 Oceanview Ave., Pismo Beach, 805779-1779, seaventure.com.

BENDER AND JACK LIVE Jan. 10, 6-9 p.m. Naughty Oak Brewing Co., 165 S Broadway St. suite 102, Orcutt, 805-287-9663, naughtyoak.com.

CONNER CHERLAND LIVE Jan. 3, 7-10 p.m.

Naughty Oak Brewing Co., 165 S Broadway St. suite 102, Orcutt, 805-287-9663, naughtyoak.com.

CYRUS CLARKE LIVE Jan. 3, 7-10 p.m. Free admission. Vino et Amicis, 156 S. Broadway, Orcutt, 805-631-0496, vinoetamicis.com.

FOXEN SECOND SUNDAYS: LIVE MUSIC AND FOOD TRUCK Every second Sunday of every month, Foxen will have live music and a food truck on property.

Second Sunday of every month, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free admission. 805-937-4251. foxenvineyard.com. Foxen Winery & Vineyard, 7600 Foxen Canyon Rd., Santa Maria.

HAVANA NIGHTS Enjoy live music acts, including Victor Valencia and others. Fridays, 7-9 p.m. Cubanissimo Cuban Coffee House, 4869 S. Bradley Rd., Orcutt.

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WILL BREMAN LIVE Jan. 10, 7-10 p.m. Vino et Amicis, 156 S. Broadway, Orcutt, 805-631-0496, vinoetamicis.com.

DOCTOR WU LIVE A Steely Dan tribute. Jan. 11 Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805686-4785, mavericksaloon.org.

Saturday of every month, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe, 805-219-0977.

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entertainment from local and touring alternative, indie, rock, punk, reggae, ska, alt-country, and other left-ofcenter musicians several times throughout each month. ongoing Free. O’Sullivan’s Pub, 633 E. Main St., Santa Maria, 805-925-0658, osullivanspub.net.

local artists, cocktails, and food. Fridays, 6-9 p.m.

Scotty’s Bar and Grill, 750 Price St., Pismo Beach, 805773-1922, scottysbarpismo.com.

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purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Jan. 4, 1-4 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/ entertainment.html.

Free. 805-773-6563. puffersofpismo.com. Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach.

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Country Honky-Tonk Thursday. Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805686-4785, mavericksaloon.org.

HOT ROUX LIVE Food and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Jan. 5, 4:30 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/ entertainment.html.

THE JUST DAVE BAND LIVE Jan. 4, 8 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org.

LET GO FLO LIVE Food and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Jan. 3, 6-9 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/ entertainment.html.

LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO Local acts perform every Saturday. Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org.

LIVEWIRE LIVE Jan. 3, 9 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org.

THE NOMBRES LIVE Food and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Jan. 4, 1-4 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/ entertainment.html.

THE REGULARS LIVE Jan. 12, 12-4 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org.

SALT MARTIANS LIVE Food and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Jan. 12, 1:15 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/ entertainment.html.

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SAM MITCHELL LIVE Jan. 5, 12-4 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org.

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Hot Dates drinks allowed. Jan. 11, 5-8 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html.

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April 16 Free. 916-694-9466. San Simeon Lodge Lounge, 9520 Castillo Dr., San Simeon.

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Come learn a variety of ballroom, swing, and latin dances. Mondays, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. $10. 888-3954965. atownballroom.com/. Atascadero Agricultural Hall, 5035 Palma Ave., Atascadero.

for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Jan. 11, 1-4 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/ entertainment.html.

STUDIO C LIVE Food and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed.

Jan. 10, 6-9 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html.

TERESA RUSSELL AND COCOBILLI LIVE Food and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Jan. 12, 4:30 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/ entertainment.html.

TEX PISTOLS LIVE Jan. 10, 8-11 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-6864785, mavericksaloon.org.

TOM BALL AND KENNY SULTAN LIVE Enjoy a blend of guitar and harmonica blues, and rags, and good time music. Food and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed.

Sundays, 1:15-4 p.m. Free. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-9670066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html.

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The SLO Blues Society presents Tommy Castro and the Painkillers in concert at the SLO Vets’ Hall on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Blues and swing band The Jump Jax will open the show. Tickets are $20 for Blues Society members and $25 for non-members.

Visit sloblues.org to find out more.

—Caleb Wiseblood

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COUNTRY NIGHT Thursdays, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 805-5410969. slograd.com. The Graduate, 990 Industrial Way, San Luis Obispo.

SALSA Dance lesson is 7 to 8 p.m. Social dance is 8 to 10 p.m. Second Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. Bang The Drum Brewery, 950 Orcutt Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-242-8372, bangthedrumbrewery.com/.

ZUMBA AT THE Y Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. Mondays-Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. sloymca.org/Classes. SLO County YMCA, 1020 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-8235.

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BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS WITH A-TOWN BALLROOM Dance lessons with Cammie Velci and Brian Reeves. Singles and couples from all levels of experience are welcome.

Mondays, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. $10-$15. 888-3954965. atownballroom.com. Atascadero Agricultural Hall, 5035 Palma Ave., Atascadero.

DANCE LESSON AND DANCE PARTY Come learn a variety of ballroom, swing, and Latin dances. Followed by a potluck dance party.

Sundays, 5-7:30 p.m. $10. 888-395-4965.

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This session features a singer/songwriter/musician each week. To be featured on Uncork the Mic, email uncorkthemic@gmail.com. Mondays-Sundays, 6-8 p.m.

Free. 805-772-5055. Staxwine.com. Stax Wine Bar & Bistro, 1099 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

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DJ CAMOTE Thursdays, 5 p.m. Harry’s Night Club And

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Mic, Michelle Morrow presents a featured singer/ songwriter each Monday evening. The event is an unconventional open mic session with a unique format. Email uncorkthemic@gmail.com to sign up.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-772-5055. staxwinebar.com/events2/. Stax Wine Bar & Bistro, 1099 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

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Arts Artifacts

Park Street Gallery showcases artist Carol Timson Ball

An exhibition of works by award-winning artist Carol Timson Ball opens at Park Street Gallery on Thursday, Jan. 2. An opening reception for the exhibit takes place on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., and the show will run through Jan. 31.

Known for her impressionistic pastel paintings, Ball’s expressive style is characterized by color, light, and mood. Ball works en plein air on location, as well as in her own studio, and primarily paints landscapes and still life pieces.

During the exhibit’s opening reception, Ball will share her inspiration behind her featured paintings, how she approaches each piece, her pastel techniques, and some history of her life as an artist.

A Q-and-A with the audience will follow the presentation.

Refreshments will also be served, along with a wine tasting from Broken Earth Winery.

To find out more about the exhibition, call (805) 286-4430 or visit parkstreetgallery.com.

The gallery is located at 1320 Park St., Paso Robles.

CCAT holds auditions and concert fundraiser

The Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre (CCAT) hosts a benefit concert with the Jukebox Heroes, a Foreigner tribute band, on Sunday, Jan. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. Proceeds of this performance will benefit CCAT, with the funds set to support an update of the theater group’s lighting system.

The group’s next production is Cambria: The Musical, an original play written by Ed and Linda Hughes. Auditions to join the cast will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 6:30 p.m.

For more info on CCAT, call (805) 927-8190 or visit cambriacenterforthearts. org. Admission to the concert fundraiser is $30 and includes beer and wine tastings and complimentary snacks. Tickets are available in advance at my805tix.com. CCAT is located at 1350 Main St., Cambria.

SLO Rep presents The Tragedy of Macbeth

William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth opens at the SLO Repertory Theatre on Friday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. The show will run through Sunday, Jan. 19, with performances Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Admission ranges from $17 to $25. To find out more about the production, call (805) 786-2440 or visit slorep.org. The theater is located at 888 Morro St., SLO. Δ —Caleb Wiseblood

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Television

BY GLEN STARKEY

PHOTO COURTESY OF TINA THORPE

In the director’s chair

Cambria native S.J. Main-Muñoz gets her big break

H

ow many female directors can you name off the top of your head? Maybe Kathryn Bigalow (The Hurt Locker), or Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation), or Jane Campion (The Piano), or Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird). Or maybe you couldn’t think of a single one.

As of 2018, only 28 percent of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences members were female, and 13 percent were people of color. Filmmaking is often a white man’s world, but that hasn’t stopped Cambria native S.J. Main-Muñoz, 41, from pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a director, a dream that’s finally coming true.

On Jan. 23, she travels to Chicago to begin directing an episode of Chicago Med, which will then be broadcast on NBC on Wednesday, March 25. How she went from a Cambria theater and dance kid to one of five women chosen to participate in NBC’s Female Forward directors’ program—picked from 500 applicants!—is a story of perseverance, tenacity, and talent.

Main-Muñoz attended Cambria Grammar School, Santa Lucia Middle School, and Coast Union High School, where she graduated in 1996. She also had to attend Cuesta College her senior year to acquire enough credits to be accepted into UCLA’s film program, which she finished in just three years.

“I acted at the Pewter Plough Playhouse, was a very involved dancer with American Dance, and also took classes regularly at the SLO Repertory Theatre. I also acted in the high school drama club,” Main-Muñoz recalled, and

as a high school student, she also wrote Steven Spielberg a letter.

“I was obsessed with his films and said should he ever open the studio and have spots for learning under him, I’d love to work for him,” she explained.

As a freshman at UCLA, Spielberg’s DreamWorks SKG reached out and invited her to a new internship program.

“I was one of very few females and the only one not in the USC Peter Stark producing program at that time,” she said. “It changed my life because I saw a highfunctioning production company where individuals were urged to be creative and happy every day.

It sounds natural, but it’s quite groundbreaking.”

In 1999, Main-Muñoz was admitted into NYC’s Columbia University film master’s degree program.

“I stayed in NYC until 2005,” she said. “I was working full-time at Merchant Ivory as a script reader, hustling to get my thesis film, La Cerca, done.”

Main-Muñoz’s film La Cerca (The Fence) was narrated by Edward James Olmos and won Best Cinematography at the Rhode Island International Film Festival and Temecula Valley International Film Festival, among other awards. You’d think based on its success, she’d have been on her way, but professional directing gigs continued to allude her.

She returned to California in 2005 and found she “couldn’t figure out how to actually get paid to direct. I found it much easier to work as a producer, so that’s what I did for over 10 years in various capacities in film and commercials.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF NBC

THE CAST Chicago Med actors (Left to right) Oliver Platt, Nick Gehlfuss, Torrey DeVitto, and S. Epatha Merkerson return for a fifth season, and will appear under the direction of Cambria native S.J. Main-Muñoz in their March 25 episode.

TAKING THE REINS Cambria native and film director S.J. MainMuñoz heads to Chicago later this month to direct the NBC network hit, Chicago Med.

Then three years ago, MainMuñoz realized she’d never be fulfilled creatively and professionally until she was directing, but the struggle to break into the business has been unending.

“Oh my God, it’s been a big hustle,” she admitted. “Even after going to UCLA and Columbia, still nobody can tell you how to get a job. There’s no rule book, no set way to be successful as a director. At first, everyone said, ‘Oh, make short films,’ so I made a ton of short films, which won a ton of awards, but if you’re not that ‘one film’ that wins Cannes or Sundance, that’s not going to just get you an ‘in.’ It’s just crazy that it took this long. Is it because I’m a woman? It’s hard to think that doesn’t have something to do with it because a lot of my male colleagues from Columbia were directing almost immediately after graduating.”

Finally, thanks to the Female Forward program, NBC is taking a chance on her.

“You do several interviews over and over—I did this all last year.

I interviewed for five shows and got selected for Chicago Med,” she said.

If Main-Muñoz’s time in the director’s chair is successful, she can expect to see more professional work.

“The program gives you the first episode, and for someone not in the industry, it sounds like, ‘Oh, you just get one episode?’ But to get an episode is huge!” she said. “You have someone take a chance on you; to be hired as a professional director is crazy. It’s a super

challenge. Male or female, whoever you are and whatever age, it’s a huge accomplishment because once you get that episode, assuming you do it well, you get hired again and again. I’ll be a member of the Directors Guild of America.”

It’s been a long road to get her break, and she notes that “it’s just crazy to get my first opportunity at 41,” but she credits growing up in Cambria for her determination.

“I’m honestly so thankful of the Central Coast, because I think the effort it required of me growing up to succeed is what gave me the ability to never give up on this dream,” she said.

She’s also thrilled to be a role model—a woman of color who’s finally made it in a maledominated industry.

“Because I have a daughter, I had this horrible feeling that I was never going to be able to teach her that she can accomplish her dreams,” Main-Muñoz said.

“My mom and dad were always telling me, ‘You can do anything you want, any career you want, just put your mind to it.’ They always told me that, and it scared me because up until just six months ago, I was thinking, ‘It’s not working. What am I doing wrong?’ When I finally got this, I broke down crying. What touches me most about this opportunity is I can finally tell my daughter— and believe it—that she can do anything she wants to do. That’s what’s been most groundbreaking for me.” Δ Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@ newtimesslo.com.

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Flip the page Local artist makes and repairs books in an effort to preserve ‘the feel of a book in your hand’

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aving spent the last 44 years living on the Central Coast, artist Meryl Perloff has found a strong and supportive arts community to call home.

And it didn’t take her long to find it.

“When we moved to California, I became acquainted with a group of women, all of whom are artists in the area,” Perloff told New Times. “It was like having a giant playground.”

And while Perloff has experimented with a wide range of artistic media over her many years of contributing to the arts community in San Luis Obispo County, there’s one unusual and charming type of art that she mainly practices today: book art.

“It starts with the premise that the end product is a work of art. Even though it has characteristics of traditional books, it takes it much further,” Perloff said of her unique artistic specialty.

Perloff doesn’t just construct the cover, pages, and artwork in her books, she also fills the pages with her creative writing, making her work a true front-toback original creation. The multifaceted process requires that Perloff wear a number of artistic hats to bring her ideas to life.

In one set, each of the books folds out like an accordion and features a golden-colored cover patterned with red circles. These particular books fit perfectly into slots that fold up into themselves, resulting in a compact, cube-shaped storage container.

In another book—this one with lime green pages and delicate, zig-zag stitching—part of the words pop out when a reader turns the pages. The intricacy of projects like these shows the careful planning that Perloff pours into each of her books.

“All the art processes that I’ve learned during my studies are all viable mediums to use in the composition of the books,” Perloff explained. “There’s nothing that’s off limits: If you can make it work—valid.

Artist books, as they’re termed, deliver information, not in the traditional way that a single page-turner book does, but in an unusual and nontraditional way so that the book can take any form.”

Perloff shows her work around town, most recently at the SLO Museum of Art. But she doesn’t stop at the local level.

“I’ve shown my work all over the country and internationally as well,” she said. “My books also have found their way into a number of university libraries that

Meryl Perloff accepts commission requests for book repairs via her website, meryl-perloff-book-arts.business.site.

collect artist books, including the New York Public Library. So it’s been very rewarding to see my work accepted in these venues.”

In addition to making artist books, Perloff also applies her skills to repairing books.

“It began when a friend asked me if I could repair a book that had belonged to her mother. So she brought it to me, and I put it back together,” Perloff said. “It looked like and felt like a book that was almost new.

I stabilized it to the point where it would certainly be serviceable for years to come.”

Through repair jobs that range from faded images to torn pages to covers falling off their contents, Perloff has learned to take on each project as a new challenge. Anyone interested in her book repair services can submit a request on her website.

“I’ve done Bible repair. I’ve done books where the cover was missing. I’ve done a number of books where the original artwork that comprise the endpapers of the book had been torn or destroyed in some manner.

I’ve been able to find your original artwork online and digitally reproduce it,” Perloff said. “There’s just all kinds of things to discover and ways of doing things. I learned something new with every one I do.”

Though book artists may not be as common as oil painters, Perloff said she is not alone in her bookmaking endeavors on the Central Coast.

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NOT THE AVERAGE BOOK Meryl Perloff’s book titled Spectrum of Diversity features pieces that pop out of the cover and a rainbow of colors.

“There really are a lot more people doing book art than you would imagine, and Cal Poly’s Kennedy Library has a big collection of artists’ books,” she said.

“If you were ever to go up there and take a look at what’s available, you would be amazed, and the amount of people whose work is collected is just endless. … There’s so much out there that people aren’t really immediately aware of. But once they see it, they begin to seek it out.” Δ Arts Writer Malea Martin is opening a new book. Send arts story tips to mmartin@newtimesslo.com.

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Glen Are you feeling too calm and relaxed, or is your blood pressure too low?

Go see Uncut Gems! It will snap you right out of your tranquility and bathe you in frenetic anxiety! Sandler is terrific as the manic Howard Ratner, a degenerate gambler whose professional and family life is a house of cards. He’s a jeweler who specializes in gaudy high-end pieces for black sports stars and entertainers. They are guided to his hole-in-the-wall store

by Demany (LaKeith Stanfield), who brings in former Celtics basketball star Kevin Garnett (playing a fictionalized version of himself). Part of the story surrounds Garnett’s obsession with a chunk of uncut black opal that Howie has smuggled into the country for an auction.

He “loans” the piece to Garnett and holds his championship ring as collateral, but later pawns it for money to place a bet on the Celtics. Meanwhile, he’s being

SIDE-PIECE Julia (Julia Fox) works in Howie’s jewelry store but is also his mistress, which sends her down a dangerous rabbit hole with thugs and shady deals.

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threatened by Phil UNCUT GEMS (Keith Williams What’s it rated? R Richards) and Nico What’s it worth, Cori? Full price (Tommy Kominik), What’s it worth, Glen? Full price who work for Howie’s Where’s it showing? The Palm, Park, Stadium 10 brother-in-law, Arno (Eric Bogosian), to DIAMOND IN THE whom Howie owes ROUGH Reckless $100,000. Howie keeps believing if he jeweler Howard can make one giant score, either through “Howie” Ratner his bets or the black opal auction, he’ll (Adam Sandler) settle his debts and everything will work makes a series of out. Then there’s his wife, Dinah (Idina high-stakes bets that Menzel), who’s fed up with his behavior— could lead to the inattentive parenting to their three kids, windfall of a lifetime or threaten to disrupt not to mention a girlfriend on the side his business, family (Julia Fox). Howie’s got a lot of balls in life, and well-being. the air, and Sandler plays him as a fasttalking shyster who lies to everyone.

Following him through the chaos of his life is exhausting but entertaining as hell. a real person rather than a caricature.

It’s clear that Julia is much better suited Once again, Sandler proves that when to him than his wife, who’s divorcing given the right material (Punch-Drunk Love, Funny People, Reign Over Me), he’s a him as soon as possible. Some of the best moments are Howie and Dinah’s bitter formidable actor. and exacerbated interactions and Howie’s Cori I went into this film completely interactions with his Jewish family and blind. I had no idea what to expect and its patriarch, Gooey (Judd Hirsch). By I left feeling stimulated to the point of all accounts, it’s an insightful look into panic. Prior to my viewing of the film, I an extended New York Jewish family. A was at brunch drinking a bloody mary lot of these actors are first-timers. This and smoking a joint—it was a relaxing Sunday. That really didn’t matter, though, is Fox’s first feature-length film, and it’s also Williams Richards’ first credit. He’s because this movie sobered me up quick. great as Phil, Arno’s strongman who I have never understood how Sandler can develops an angry fixation on Howie. be simultaneously the biggest asshole in I’ve also got to give a nod to Garnett. the room and also the sexiest. He is so pathetic and desperate in this movie. He’s Usually when you get a sports star to play himself, he comes off as wooden and he’s manic and powerful, and he’s disgusting more interested in making himself look and confident. He’s clearly an addict, and good than being an authentic character.

I am ashamed and impressed with how Not Garnett. After the NBA, he could skillfully the creators of this film made me relate to him. Glen didn’t touch on this have a credible career as an actor. This film might make you feel uncomfortable too much but Howie’s side-piece, Julia, watching it, but there’s no denying its might be the sexiest, most vapid woman I powerful energy. It’s among 2019’s best! have ever seen. Her butt, wow.

Cori Absolutely uncomfortable. I could Glen Yep, newcomer Fox is rocking not wait to leave the building and the kadunkadunk big time. Not only is find my way into the nearest sensory she Howie’s “side-piece,” she’s also his employee at his jewelry store because he’s deprivation tank (the bar). Something I absolutely addicted to risk! He’s always really appreciated about the movie was living life right on the edge, going full the directors’ timing. They knew exactly tilt. At first, it seems like Julia’s just in how to keep a fast-paced rhythm with it for his free apartment and his freea punctuated build up. Every time I spending ways, but she’s actually in love wanted to put Howie out of his misery, with the lout and seems attracted to his they slowed it down just enough for me to recklessness. It’s definitely a character support his exhausting lifestyle. I wanted trait I don’t get, but Howie comes off as to crawl out of my skin and into Julia’s

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What’s it rated? PG What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Sunset Drive-In Marielle Heller (The Diary of a Teenage Girl, Can You Ever Forgive Me?) directs this biopic drama that’s based on the real-life friendship between beloved children’s television host Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks) and journalist Tom Junod, renamed Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys) in the film.

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What’s it rated? PG Where’s it showing? Friday, Jan. 3, in the Fremont (Free tickets at Boo Boo’s and fremontslo.com) Jill Culton and Todd Wilderman have

just as much as he did. Garnett must’ve done an excellent job because I found him frustrating and pretentious. That being said, he is a Celtic, so perhaps he wasn’t acting at all. I’d agree that Dinah and Howie’s limited interactions were some of my favorites and also the only place that you really saw Sandler the actor.

Only a few times did the film grant us permission to remember who was playing Howie and I found those moments to be treasures—tiny moments of relief.

Glen This film has been praised by critics but it seems audiences don’t like it quite as much. Its Rotten Tomatoes score is 93 percent critics vs. 54 percent audiences.

I’m guessing a lot of attendees didn’t like the way it made them feel, or they simply didn’t connect with Howie’s humanity. Even though he’s a horrible person, I couldn’t help but root for him to win, perhaps because he’s a classic underdog. It’s a draining but brilliant piece of cinema.

Cori Audiences didn’t love this film because audiences are people and people are afraid. This film is a fantastic articulation of the anxiety of existence.

Please watch the movie and appreciate its attention to detail. Its structure and ability to force you to empathize is literally breathtaking, and I will never watch it again. Δ Split Screen is written by Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and, this week, guest writer Cori Ramsay. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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The two have now come together for the first time as a director-duo to create DreamWorks’ Abominable, where Chloe Bennet is the voice of Yi, a young girl who goes on an epic adventure across China to take a yeti back to its home on Mt. Everest. (97 min.)

—Karen Garcia

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BRINGING DOWN AN EMPIRE Bombshell tells the true story of Megyn Kelly (Charlize Theron), Gretchen Carlson (Nicole Kidman), and Kayla Pospisil (Margot Robbie), who set out to expose Fox News CEO Roger Ailes for sexual harassment.

MOVIES from page 39 Man of Mystery, Meet the Parents) helms this drama based on the true story of several women at Fox News who set out to expose CEO Roger Ailes (played by John Lithgow) for sexual harassment. The cast includes Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, Kate McKinnon, and Allison Janney. (108 min.)

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CATS

What’s it rated? PG What’s it worth? Rental (for firsttimers); Matinee (for Webber buffs, aka Webheads) Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech, Les Miserables, The Danish Girl) directs this adaptation of the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, based on the poetry collection, Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, by T.S. Elliot. Over the course of a single night, a tribe of cats called the Jellicles make what is known as “the Jellicle choice” and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and gain a new life.

I can’t predict what my reaction to Cats would have been had I not been a longtime fan of the original musical. The current consensus on the adaptation seems to be that critics absolutely despise it (at least according to its score of 19 percent on Rotten Tomatoes), while audiences’

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reactions are lukewarm at best (with an audience score of 62 percent). I was actually hoping to fit in with the former crowd, but alas, I’m obliged to take a contrarian stance as there was hardly a moment where I was not smiling during my screening. I’m not kidding— or should I say, kitty-ing. Admittedly, there were a fair amount of instances where I was laughing at Cats, rather than with it. Still, that’s genuine joy nonetheless.

Again, full disclosure: I went in to Cats already loving the songs. I wouldn’t recommend the film as an introduction to the musical; I think first-timers are prone to become distracted by most of the laughably unsettling CGI. But if you are a Cats fan, or a musical lover in general, I can’t stop myself from recommending seeing this on the big screen. Even if you end up hating the gaudy production design, the most positive thing you’ll be able to claim leaving the theater is you’ve never seen a film quite like Cats. It’s a flamboyant mess at times, but the moving performances (especially from Judi Dench, Jennifer Hudson, and Ian McKellan) and bizarrely beautiful dance sequences made this cinematic adaptation worthwhile for me. Even its most criticized absurdities work in its favor. Don’t buy in to the hate.

Cats is far from purr-fect, but it ain’t kitty litter either. (120 min.)

—Caleb

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Movies.” Like many of his films, Nolan uses a non-linear story structure— jumping back and forth between the past When? 2006 and present, sometimes indistinguishably What’s it rated? PG-13 and, as I’ve heard from opposing opinions, Where? Blu-ray, DVD, Amazon at the expense of the viewer.

Having seen the film many more times Prime, iTunes than once, I can’t recall how much of eading Zac Ezzone’s column on Magic The Prestige’s puzzle I was able to piece For Humans last week inspired me to together during my first viewing. But keep up the illusionist thread and revisit what I do remember about seeing it for one of my all-time favorite psychological the first time was being intrigued all the thrillers, 2006’s The Prestige, aka “Magic way through, thanks to its increasingly For Humans Who Like Christopher Nolan foreboding atmosphere, even if I couldn’t tell what the hell was going on. It PHOTO COURTESY OF TOUCHSTONE PICTURES demands repeat viewings, and, in my opinion, deserves them.

The plot follows two rival magicians in 1890s London, Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale).

Imagine the venomous relationship between Salieri and Mozart in Amadeus, but pitted between two men trying to pull rabbits from their top hats. Surprisingly, said trick isn’t depicted in the film (Nolan trying to avoid cliché tropes, no doubt), and neither do the men try to saw any women MAJOR TESLA TO in half. Sure, they accidentally drown one during a freak “escape GROUND CONTROL the water tank” mishap, but not a Nikola Tesla (David Bowie) single handsaw in sight. shows magician Robert Angier This horrifying incident serves as (Hugh Jackman) a thing or the initial spark of hatred between two about “real magic,” in the two men. The film opens with youthful versions of Angier and director Christopher Nolan’s Borden working as assistants to the 2006 psychological thriller, same magician. Angier’s wife, Julia The Prestige.

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What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? The Palm Todd Haynes (Velvet Goldmine, I’m Not There) directs this historical legal thriller about corporate defense attorney Robert Bilott (Mark Ruffalo), who takes on an environmental lawsuit against DuPont, which he links to a number of deaths and illnesses caused by its pollution and practices. If you’re short on corporate outrage, this is the film for you. It’s a stark reminder of how toothless the Environmental Protection Agency is, how corporations essentially own the government, and how corporations are not people! They might be run by people, but they’re soulless money-generating entities devoid of morality. This is a gripping film and also a sad indictment of the government institutions that are supposed to protect us but too often don’t. (126 min.)

—Glen Starkey

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What’s it rated? PG What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre Co-directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee (Frozen, 2013) return to helm this animated sequel about Anna (Kristen Bell), Elsa (Idina Menzel), Kristoff (Jonathan Groff), Olaf (Josh Gad), and Sven the reindeer as they leave Arendelle and travel to an enchanted forest, where they hope to discover the origins of Elsa’s power. This worthy sequel is a charmer filled with eye-popping animation, catchy

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BLAST FROM THE them, and was the woman who tragically died during the tank trick. Convinced that Borden tied too strong of a knot around Julia’s wrists, allegedly preventing her from escaping the tank, Angier becomes obsessed with revenge.

As the two men go their separate ways to pursue becoming magicians themselves, Angier never lets go of his obsession. What unravels is a back-andforth struggle between the two, as both men strive to either outdo the other or sabotage each other’s tricks entirely.

Borden becomes just as bitter toward Angier as the conflict grows more and more hazardous to both men’s lives.

Taut atmosphere and powerful direction aside, what keeps the train moving is Jackman and Bale, who were perfectly cast, as if they were destined to play rival magicians—who wouldn’t want to see Wolverine vs. Batman?

There’s also a great analogy between their feud and the historical struggle between competing inventors Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. Tesla appears in the film as a supporting character, played fantastically by David Bowie. I won’t give away Tesla’s (the man, not the car) involvement with the plot, but I will say that top hats are involved—just no rabbits. (135 min.) Δ —Caleb Wiseblood

What’s it rated? R Where’s it showing? Galaxy, Stadium 10 Nicolas Pesce (The Eyes of My Mother, Piercing) directs this new installment in The Grudge horror franchise that started in 2002 with the Japanese film Ju-on, followed by Ju-on 2 (2003), the American versions The Grudge (2004), The Grudge 2 (2006), and The Grudge 3 (2009), Ju-on: White Ghost (2009), and Ju-on: Black Ghost (2009). Basically, a house is cursed by a vengeful spirit, and when it encounters people, they soon meet a gruesome end. This one stars Tara Westwood as Fiona Landers and Junko Bailey as Kayako Ghost. (93 min.)

—Glen

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JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL

What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Fair Oaks, Sunset Drive-In Jake Kasdan (Orange County, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle) directs this next installment in the Jumanji franchise, with returning stars Karen Gillan as Ruby Roundhouse, Dwayne Johnson as Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Jack Black as Professor Sheldon “Shelly” Oberon, and Kevin Hart as Franklin “Mouse” Finbar.

This time the gang returns to the world of Jumanji to rescue one of their own and must brave an arid desert and snowy mountain as they attempt to survive the deadly video game. (123 min.)

—Caleb

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KNIVES OUT

What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre Writer-director Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper, Star Wars: The Last Jedi) helms this whodunit about Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig), who’s investigating the death of renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer).

Did he commit suicide, or was he murdered by one of his eccentric family members?

(130 min.)

—Glen

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LITTLE WOMEN What’s it rated? PG

What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? The Palm Greta Gerwig (Ladybird) helms this new version of the classic 1868-69 Louisa May Alcott novel, which follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg (Emma Watson), Jo (Saoirse Ronan), Amy (Florence Pugh), and Beth (Eliza Scanlen)— as they come of age in 1860s New England, amid the aftermath of the Civil War. Though this is an oft-told tale, with now eight film adaptations, Gerwig’s new version is a real standout, turning the story into a poioumenon, a work of art about its own creation.

Though all four March sisters are given some screen time, the main character is Jo, the tomboyish writer who’s ostensibly a stand-in for Alcott herself in this semiautobiographical tale that was based on the author and her sisters’ lives. Gerwig’s film version deviates from Alcott’s twovolume novel in various ways, perhaps most significantly by traveling back and forth between the two volumes, the first being the girls’ younger years and the second being their early adulthood. Gerwig breaks chronology by moving back and forth through time, showing how earlier events informed the sisters’ present circumstances.

If you’re familiar with the tale, the main events are all there: the family giving their Christmas breakfast to a poor neighboring family, Beth contracting scarlet fever, Amy falling through the ice, Meg attending a debutantes’ ball, and Jo selling her short stories. Likewise, most of the characters appear, like their handsome neighbor, Theodore “Laurie” Laurence (Timothée Chalamet), and his wealthy grandfather, Mr. Laurence (Chris Cooper); Laurie’s tutor and Meg’s future love interest, John Brooke (James Norton); and of course the sisters’ amazing mother, Marmee (Laura Dern) and their housekeeper Hannah (Jayne Houdyshell); and of course the sisters’ Aunt March (a typically wonderful Meryl Streep). There’s also the Jo’s love interest, the German professor Friedrich Bhaer (Louis Garrel, an actor much more handsome than how his character is described in Alcott’s novel).

The best thing about Gerwig’s version is how she pays tribute to Alcott, who never married or had any children of her own, and who after the publication of her famed and incredibly popular novel, often complained how her publisher forced her to create the expected happy ending. Gerwig pulls off the neat trick of having it both ways—creating an ending that honors the book and its author. I really loved this film, but grab the tissues—it just may have you ugly-crying. (135 min.)

—Glen

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PARASITE

What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? The Palm South Korean director Bong Joon Ho plays with genre and societal commentary in this dark comedy thriller about a penniless family’s unsavory but satisfying infiltration into a wealthy family’s household. We’re all capable of being both the heroes and antagonists of our own stories from time to time—able to make healthy and rational decisions in some situations while at the same time perfectly adept at self-destruction in others. And in one way or another, we’re all parasites too.

That’s the running theme in Parasite, the most recent foreign-language film brought to us by director Bong Joon Ho (Snowpiercer, The Host), which centers on Ki-taek Kim (Song Kang Ho) and his destitute family’s scrappy struggle for easy money. (132 min.)

—Kasey Bubnash

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THE SLO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

What’s it rated? Not rated Where’s it showing? Jan. 2, 4, and 5, at The Palm Theatre Each January, the first cultural event of the year is the San Luis Obispo Jewish Film Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary. For a decade, the festival has played host to a variety of narrative, documentary, and shorts films from around the world celebrating Jewish culture. Hosted at the Palm Theatre, the festival kicks off Tuesday night, at 7 p.m. with a pre-festival screening of the awardwinning feature documentary Fiddler on the Roof: Miracle of Miracles. Fiddler is the first in-depth documentary film that chronicles the life and themes of this iconic musical.

Opening in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof held the record for the longest running musical for almost 10 years, won nine Tony Awards, and spawned five Broadway revivals.

The screening will include live music and a costume contest featuring the iconic characters from the film.

Saturday, January 4, at 5 p.m., the weekend festival begins with a welcoming reception at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art on Broad Street, where filmmakers and audience members can meet one another while tasting local wines and locally sourced food before heading over to the Palm Theatre for an evening celebration of Jewish contributions to the Motion Picture Industry. The evening will include the powerful documentary Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream, which features how

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At the Movies

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ENDURING SISTERHOOD Little Women follows the lives of four sisters—(left to right) Meg (Emma Watson), Amy (Florence Pugh), Jo (Saoirse Ronan), and Beth (Eliza Scanlen)—as they come of age in 1860s New England.

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Jewish producers helped transform the Hollywood movie industry. Profiles of studio founder Louis B. Mayer and others are explored as well as a look at the films created in its golden age.

Sunday morning is just the start to an exciting day-long slate of inspiring films. The 9:30 a.m. morning presentation includes two documentaries, Cuba’s Forgotten Jewels: A Haven in Havana, which explores the little known story of the Jewish refugees who escaped Nazioccupied Europe and found a safe haven on the Caribbean island of Cuba, and Operation Wedding, the harrowing tale of an escape attempt from the Soviet Union, by a group of young Soviet Jews who were denied exit visas. The Q-and-A following the screening will be a discussion about the history of Soviet Jewry in the U.S. In the afternoon, the festival presents the student short film, The Lightening Man,

by Jonathan Goetzman from Chapman University, followed by The Samuel Project, a marvelous narrative film featuring Hal Linden about a young boy who seeks to turn his grandpa’s history from the war into art.

Then it’s time to take a break, toast a glass of wine, and talk about movies at the lively kibitz hour at Luna Red before savoring a fabulous dinner with the filmmakers. With a belly fully of great food, return to the Palm Theatre once again for an evening of laughter with Latter Day Jew. H. Alan Scott is a gay man who is a former Mormon, converted Jew, cancer survivor, and writer-comedian who finds his spiritual path and prepares for his bar mitzvah. Mr. Scott will be on hand to regale us with his humor and charm.

Screenings always sell out, so you’re encouraged to buy your tickets early.

Sponsorship packages that include tickets to the all the events are still available.

For tickets and more information, visit jccslo.com. Start your year off right and experience the crown jewel in the Jewish Community Calendar this January 2, 4, and 5, at the San Luis Obispo Jewish Film Festival —Lauren Bandari (JCC executive director)

SPIES IN DISGUISE

What’s it rated? PG What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? ???

This animated family actioncomedy, adapted from Pigeon: Impossible by Lucas Martell, follows suave super spy Lance Sterling (voiced by Will Smith) and socially awkward gadgets inventor Walter Beckett (voiced by Tom Holland), who team up to save the world from peril. It delivers fast-paced fun that will appeal to kids and even keep adults interested, with messages about teamwork and avoiding violence. Yes, it’s all a bit too treacly, but it’s a kids’ movie!

(102 min.)

—Glen

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STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER

What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Bay, Downtown Centre J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Trek Into Darkness, Super 8) haphazardly directs the last chapter in the third and final trilogy in the Star Wars saga, in which Rey (Daisy Ridley) must channel her inner strength as a Jedi to lead the Resistance in the fight against the Sith.

Without giving away (too many) spoilers, I think The Rise of Skywalker definitely feels like the end of an era for this saga (although give it a few years, and I’m sure we’ll get spin-offs similar to Solo and Rogue One).

It only makes sense, it being the finale and all, that director J.J. Abrams feels the need to throw every card he has into this film—a little too much nostalgia and new characters all at once for me.

This isn’t his first go at the franchise; he directed the first film of the trilogy, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, in which he reintroduced old heroes like Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), and Lando (Billy Dee Williams).

This time around, at the start of the film, we find our young resistance leaders Rey, Finn (John Boyega), and Poe (Oscar Issac) on separate missions in the galaxy.

Simultaneously, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) continues on his war path to eliminate anyone who threatens his power, which

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PIGEON POWER Super spy Lance Sterling (voiced by Will Smith) is transformed into a pigeon in order to complete an elaborate mission, in the animated action-comedy, Spies in Disguise.

ultimately leads him to an underground Sith leader.

What bothered me the most were the strange, seemingly deleted scenes of the late Carrie Fisher that were pieced together in the film to continue the story of her character. It just felt so weird to me—who gave someone permission to do that? My other issue was the oneword dialogue that came from Kylo Ren throughout the entire movie. I felt that his character could have been much stronger—not saying he wasn’t strong because he did use his powers to choke one of his followers—if only he had a better script to work with. Overall the film had the right fixings of a Star Wars movie: narrow escapes from the bad guys, lightsaber battles, and witty banter. But Abrams’ delivery was just all wrong. I almost wish I could have jumped into the Millennium Falcon and traveled through hyperspace in certain parts of the film; it lacked the dialogue and storyline that makes this franchise stand out. (142 min.)

—Karen

TOY STORY 4 What’s it rated? G What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Saturday, Jan. 4, in the Fremont; free tickets at Boo Boo’s and fremontslo.com Josh Cooley directs this fourth feature in the Toy Story franchise.

This time around, Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) must convince his toy pals to welcome a new addition, Forky (Tony Hale), into their fold, even though Forky is just a spork made into a toy in arts and crafts class by their child, Bonnie. When Bonnie’s family goes on a road trip, Forky takes off, so Woody and a few other toys go in search of him. (100 min.)

—Caleb

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UNCUT GEMS What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? The Palm, Park, Stadium 10.

See Split Screen. Δ New Times movie reviews are complied by Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey. Contact him at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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Get Out!

BY CAMILLIA LANHAM

Reflection

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Fiscalini Preserve in Cambria can settle the worried mind

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t’s hard not to look back at the end of the year. Not to get too nostalgic, too wistful, too analytical. Not to reflect too much on the things that have passed, those rare pieces of life that you remember to take with you, at least.

So many instances whiz along without notice. Gone forever, scattered between the bits of memory that remain filed away, waiting to be pulled out at the opportune moment.

When you need to feel happy, sad, angry, resistant, insistent. The rest simply disappears.

I usually don’t regret much, but this year is a little different. I was so busy trying to move ahead that I forgot to enjoy my life, to recharge in the way that’s special to me. To take the time to move outside as much as RAIN-SOAKED The Ridge Trail has a coating I usually do, to stare at the ocean of tanbark covering the dirt track, but the rain in quiet reverie or move along a from the days before Christmas hadn’t quite percolated through the ground yet. trail in silence as life melts into the background. Tripping along in my favorite spots on the coast tends to Meander there ease the worries and anxieties that crop For more information on the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, up in a life filled with work, school, family, visit the Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve website the gym, and whatever other obligations at ffrpcambria.org.

I’ve tied myself and my free time to.

Not to get too deep or cliché—although of trails, criss-crossing the preserve with it’s definitely too late for that—but what strategically placed benches for those the hell was I thinking? With three silent reveries. days off over Christmas and another With all of the December rain, green house project I promised myself I would pokes through the spindly layers of fall complete, I also decided it was time to brush and rivulets of water run down the take time out and revisit my reveries and pavement. As I park by the trailhead on reflections. To take a breath of some cold South Windsor Boulevard, I can see I’m salty wind and hit the coast with the dog. not the only one looking to enjoy a little And I definitely wasn’t the only one. bit of sun. Walking up to the trailhead on So after applying wall texture and a trip to the gym, I meander up to Cambria, Marlborough Lane, I can see four dogs with their owners running in circles on deciding on the way up there that I’m heading for the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. the paved trail ahead. I opt for the dirt track that climbs off to the right, stepping I’d only been there once before and had up the hillside to the ironically named gotten a little lost on the trails, because Meander Trail. they wander all over the property. You Wet tire tracks extend from a bench at can stay up high with a view, move into the top, heading north along the side of the pine and oak trees, or head out to the bluffs along the ocean. There are miles the hill with views of the Pacific Coast.

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The best bench I come across—and there are a lot of benches, people— sits on this trail beneath the protective bows of a gorgeous cypress tree.

Dolphins carved into the wood jump from the seat.

A little beyond this, a small pine tree sparkles with large green and red ornaments. The trail’s marshy and a chilly wind whips up in spurts from the ocean. A deep breath and a smile. Footsteps MAJESTIC COMFORT Looking at the expanse, a row of working to miss water. cypress trees pushes back into the Monterey pine and oak Panting and prancing forest on the eastern side of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. paw-steps. I’m not sure why I haven’t done this as much this year It’s warm, and I take off my sweatshirt. as I have in years past.

Only on the Central Coast, people! For But I guess if I had one New Year’s a few serene moments, I’m the only one resolution, it would be to do exactly this. Δ in sight. Trees flank me on the right and grasslands stretch out to the left. I come Editor Camillia Lanham is in the middle upon another bench and decide to head of self-reflection on the hillside. Send across to the other side of the preserve, meeting up with the Ridge Trail that thoughts to clanham@newtimesslo.com.

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Food

BY BETH GIUFFRE

Top 10 SLO food trends From CBD-infused Weetos to pegan diets, this year’s food trends have something to say about SLO County

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his past year was all about alternative milks and nut butters.

Cannabis and/or CBD-infused food and beverages.

Flower flavors and bitter plant fronds in your cocktails.

Salads, collagen-pumped foods, prebiotics, avocado toast, açai bowls, and antioxidants.

Real butter is back and we all seem to be comfortable cooking with ghee and coconut oil. That’s 2019.

I scoured Bon Appetit, Forbes, VinePair, Pinterest, and Global Food Forums for their biggest predictions and trend watches for 2019 and thought about how SLO County had kept up with the rest of the country. It’s interesting what our food industry caught on to, such as local sourcing, zero-waste cooking, fresh produce, healthy kids meals, and global flavors. What I love about SLO County is that no matter how healthy we are, we still have long lines for donuts topped with pink and white animal cookies.

1. Eating at home

Forbes predicted 2019 would be a year of eating at home. The evidence was all over Pinterest: Low-prep, foil pack dinner recipes became the thing for busy cooks.

Looking at the latest SLO County data, this makes sense economically. The statistics show our estimated median household income in 2017 is about $72,000. The majority of the population are three to seven person households, and data aside, we know the cost of living in California doesn’t leave that much left for eating out and working doesn’t leave much time for cooking time-intensive meals. Crock pots, one-pan bakes, and foil packs it is.

2. Health and wellness According to the market research company Mintel, “anti-aging” was out this year and “healthy aging” was in.

In stores, co-ops, and markets, and on menus countywide, we saw more products that support health from the inside out, targeting the brain, bone, joint, muscle, heart, and eye health, as well as reduced inflammation. Interest grew in “nootropics,” such as chocolate and coffee, now infused with turmeric and medicinal mushrooms to improve cognitive function.

Alternatives to milk, flour, and anything else people have decided is “bad for you” abound, including oat milk—a new non-dairy favorite—and tapioca and cassava flour. Maybe you can thank the pegans out there for all of these fabulous alternatives. The new hot diet is both paleo and vegan. Pegan! Get it?

GRAZING Say so long to digging through your purse for oyster crackers and hello to grazing tasty curated boards at wineries and events. This was the year of the cheese and charcuterie trend, like this gorgeous spread at Halter Ranch Vineyard and Winery made by Pasobased Cured and Cultivated.

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live in a place where Wagyu beef and Templeton Hills grass-fed, grass-finished cuts are on restaurant menus, and most days, I see bumper stickers reminding me to eat more meat, so I’ll take that advice.

7. Frozen treat power-ups

NEIGHBORS IN FOOD Knowing your local farmer, rancher, butcher, chocolatier, baker, beekeeper, and winemaker has been a trend in 2019, particularly in SLO County. Rock Front Ranch off Highway 166 gives out tastes of its honey at the Talley Farm Stand opening over the summer.

In SLO County, these healthy trends became evident at the co-ops and small market grab ’n’ go sections. Locallygrown, organic produce from farmers you know was on every menu, and entirely organic storefronts popped up, like Sheila Kearns Chocolate & Confections, Pagnol at 3rd Street Bakery, and Etto Pastificio.

3. Grazing

2019 was the year of the noshing table.

Charcuterie board classes were wildly popular, and wine tasting and food events around town all began serving entire spreads of artistically curated “grazing” tables with imported and local cheeses, cured meats, olives, baguettes, and crackers. It’s always been a thing in highfalutin circles, but these bites became a mainstream phenomenon. A highlight from the New Times’ holiday party was a delicious large spread from Cured and Cultivated in Paso.

4. Nice fats

Fats made a comeback this year. The keto, paleo, grain-free, and pegan diets infiltrated conversations so much, some of us couldn’t help but roll our eyes. We saw these new integrations of fat sources in every local store and in the employee fridge, including keto-friendly nutrition bars crafted with MCT oil powder; coconut butter-filled chocolates; fat bombs; and a new wave of ready-to-drink vegan coffees inspired by butter coffees.

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This was the year of Tesla popsicles. Even the classic Otter Pop was replaced with a healthy alternative. Innovative bases, such as avocado, hummus, tahini, and coconut water transformed regular ol’ vanilla ice cream. Specialty frozen aisles now offer plant-based frozen desserts and ice creams with savory swirls of artisanal cheese, and here in SLO County, lactose-friendly Negranti sheep’s milk ice cream has longer lines at wine festivals than the wineries.

YEAR OF HYBRIDS AND SOURS Firestone Walker Brewing Company Head Brewer Dustin Kral pours Rosalie, a rosé/ beer hybrid that led to one of the biggest drink trends in the nation.

5. Next level hemp and cannabis infusions What happens when you legalize it?

Hemp hearts, seeds, and oils are from Cleopatra’s time, but this year the cannabis craze evolved into everything from waffle mix to dried pasta. A new interest in the potential benefits stemming from other parts of hemp plants had many new storefronts looking to explore the fruitful cannabis biz, while local laws permitted empty buildings in some towns to sell the stuff.

6. Make-believe meat snacks

Plant-based foods took on the meatbased snacking world of jerkies and pork rinds. Mushrooms played a key role in jerky snacks. You may have seen vegan jerky at House of Jerky and Whole Foods.

I have no authority to write about this because I have yet to try it. Yuck (I think?).

Though with all our vegan love, we also

8. Drinks without straws They call it “zero-waste” cocktails. But let’s call it what it is: an extra step. If you haven’t weened your children off straws, this has also been the year of ordering your kid an apple juice and having to remember to ask for a straw when your server comes back.

VinePair lists sour beers as a top drink trend this year. Do our local craft breweries have it? Yep. Our brewers were on it before 2019. And they’re also part of the hybrind frenzy: from beer/ wine hybrids such as Firestone Walker’s Rosalie to bourbon-barrel-aged wine like James Foster makes at Stave & Steel, Paso. Let’s not forget spiked seltzer waters and hard kombucha. And just as stylish this year in SLO County are low and no-proof “mocktails,” perfected by Paso’s Yes Cocktail Company.

Winemaker Doug Minnick, who cofounded the Garagiste Festival in Paso, said this year in wine was all about the hard-togrow, rebel varietals such as the arneis.

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RESTAURANT MONTH ENJOY JANUARY IN SLO CAL, THE MOST DELICIOUS MONTH OF THE YEAR! Indulge in SLO CAL Restaurant Month, January 1–31, 2020! Participating restaurants will offer special prix-fixe menus of three courses at $30–$40 per person or other special offerings.

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Gather at Piadina restaurant located in Hotel San Luis Obispo for relaxed farm fresh California cuisine with Italian influences.

From fresh artichoke lasagna to signature piadinas, there is something on the menu for everyone. Piadina offers both classic and specialty cocktails, local wines and craft beer. Join us in our lively dining room or garden courtyard for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Somerset Grill restaurant at Vespera on Ocean features panoramic ocean views, breezy patio seating, and elevated coastal cuisine. Market-fresh, regionally-inspired, classic seaside dishes are served all day from the showcase open kitchen, centered with a wood-fired grill. The unique menu highlights “Oceanside Americana” cuisine featuring the best produce and ingredients from local purveyors along California’s Central Coast, including unique hand-crafted cocktails and an extensive list of local beer and wines from Edna Valley and San Luis Obispo County.

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Steak and seafood at its finest! The Nautical Cowboy offers prime cuts of beef, sustainably sourced seafood, and made-from-scratch dishes that are served in a warm and friendly environment. Come out during January’s Restaurant Month and enjoy a superb three course experience for $40. At The Historic Carlton Hotel.

Come experience what real food should taste like! Visit Monterey St. Market for your choice of a glass of beer or wine, hand rolled meatball bowl and dessert for $25. Daily Happy Hour 4 PM to 7 PM. Conveniently located in San Luis Obispo’s up-and-coming MOJO District. Open Monday- Saturday 11 AM to 7 PM, closed on Sunday.Valid 11 AM to close from Jan 2nd to Jan 31st!

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Featuring the best oceanfront dining in SLO county, Marisol at The Cliffs is known for its Classic California menu focused on local ingredients and exceptional desserts. With our January Restaurant Month special, select your starter, entree, and dessert from our full menu, highlighting all of our guests’ favorites along with seasonal specialties, for $30 or $40. Offering a robust wine and craft cocktail list, weekly live music on our oceanfront patio, and diverse dining space, Marisol is the perfect place to celebrate any occasion.

What originally started as a small restaurant serving gourmet pizzas and salads, grew into a locals’ favorite spot, offering a wide variety of Italian & Mediterranean style dishes. Ron & Terez Tynis’ love and passion for great food has continued to shape Upper Crust through the years to make it what it is today.

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SEAVENTURE RESTAURANT

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Many of you have noticed an oceanthemed stand at the Templeton farmers’ market. Sea greens came in with the dinner tide this year, from seaweed butter to kelp noodles. Consumers are exploring varietals of algae and kelp with superfood properties. Puffed snacks made from water lily seeds, plant-based tuna alternatives with algae ingredients, crispy snackable salmon skins with omega-3s and kelp jerkies are other ocean-based foods. Oak Creek Commons in Paso even hosted a kelp cooking class this year, which included lots of Pacific Coast seaweed from a local company called Kelpful.

10. Upgraded snacks

Portable snack packages feature more ambitious bites, such as prosciutto and aged mozzarella and artisanal versions of classic snacks. New packaged snacks take us back to our treat-loving childhoods but with higher quality ingredients and alternative flours and oils. And keeping with the new diet fads, we now have cassava chips, macadamia nut butter, freeze-dried dark chocolate covered strawberries, and açai bowls. Even the cafeteria food at our elementary schools have caught on. Thanks to San Luis Coastal Unified School District, students are snacking on homemade chocolate hummus and organic Kandarian grain salads. They can even meet their farmer in the food lines. Δ Flavor Writer Beth Giuffre is a snacker.

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Food truck nights are happening all the time, but this Monday, Jan. 6, it’s the city of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department’s turn amid kickflips and ollies. From 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., the latest family-friendly 805 Food Truck Night is going off at Santa Rosa Skate Park, SLO. It’s open to all community members … The gourmet meal deal at the beach continues into 2020 for Sunday Supper at Lido at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, 2727 Shell Beach Road, Pismo, on Sunday Jan. 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. The deal is so sweet: Three courses for $30 and $5 wine pairings … And (thank heavens), Tooth and Nail Winery, 3090 Anderson Road in Paso Robles, will continue to host both a Taco Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m., and a Fifty Cent Wings Wednesday.

On Jan. 7, Chef Ashley is cooking up scrumptious tacos in the castle for $3 each, and on Jan. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m., she’ll be making sesame Asian, hot & spicy, and classic barbecue wings.

EAT AND LEARN Award-winning Baker Mark Stambler (Father Bread) is leading Pagnol’s first Master Class in bread baking. The hands-on class will cover all aspects of baking bread with wild yeast. The small class of 12 students is Jan. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Jan. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at Pagnol at 3rd St. Bakery, 1229 3rd. St., Baywood

Park. For further details and to sign up, visit @pagnolbaywood on Facebook or Instagram … Grandma Ingrid’s, 234 Norwood St., Arroyo Grande, is holding a pasta-making class on Jan. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets, $50 on eventbrite. com, include a lesson on authentic pasta making, filling, and sauces. Come hungry, Nicolle and Grandma will be serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks … Bristols Cider House is putting on her artsy pants. On Jan. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m., InspiredCreative will be hosting a Winter Paints and Pints Workshop. A $40 ticket (eventbrite.com) includes a fun night filled with pints and paintbrushes (3220 El Camino Real, Atascadero).

FOR A CAUSE Anything to raise some dough for One Cool Earth is worth digging into your pockets. The nonprofit is responsible for all the fantastic, fun farming and gardening programs in SLO County public schools. Please invite your family and friends, Jan. 5, from 8 to 11 a.m., for a Pancake Breakfast benefitting One Cool Earth at the SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., SLO. The one cool menu consists of pancakes, eggs, bacon, orange juice, and coffee for $7.

Children 8 years and under are $5. Δ Flavor writer Beth Giuffre would like eggs and bacon on her taco. Send cheesey bites to bgiuffre@newtimesslo.com.

D INE ’N’ DISH K+M Extra Virgin Winter Spice Milk Chocolate

I ended my year with a bar of Thomas Keller Chocolate. It belonged to my brother-in-law Rudy, but I took a small square, because who in their right mind wouldn’t try dark chocolate crafted by the famous French Laundry chef? I let it melt on my tongue and coat my entire mouth, slowly savoring the layers of smooth chocolate with hints of spiced citrus. I give it a 10 out of 10, but duh, Thomas Keller?

My only problem is that I wanted more after, much like Rudy felt after eating at French Laundry in Yountville. I kid you not, he and my sister spent an entire house payment on a meal consisting soley of organ meat and left so hungry they had to stop for a burger.

Other than the price being triple what peasant chocolate bars cost, it was everything I’d dreamed it would be.

With innovative ingredients: organic extra virgin olive oil by Armando Manni and organic cocoa beans processed so delicately that their antioxidants remain intact. Sounds trendy to me! The bars come in a few varieties by country of origin and cocoa content that goes up to 75 percent. The milk chocolate bar is made with RBST-free milk powder, organic cane sugar, and tangerine oil.

The 2.5-ounce bars are $14.95 each at Williams Sonoma, 865 Monterey St., SLO. On Amazon, a four pack is $49.95 plus shipping. For more info, see kellermannichocolate.com Δ Flavor writer Beth Giuffre can only afford to be trendy one chocolate bar at a time.

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FILE NO. 2019-2667 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, EFREN’S, 1720 Beach Street, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Efren’s Deli Shop, Inc. (1720 Beach Street, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Efren’s Deli Shop, Inc., Efren Alvares Ramos, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-13-19.

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FILE NO. 2019-2668 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/25/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, EFREN’S SLO – MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1285 Laurel Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Elisea, Inc. (1285 Laurel Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Elisea, Inc., Edgar Eduardo Alvarez Ramos, Secretary.

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FILE NO. 2019-2707 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, COASTAL FAMILY DERMATOLOGY, PC, 892 Aerovista Place, Suite 120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Coastal Family Dermatology, PC (892 Aerovista Place, Suite 120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Coastal Family Dermatology, PC, Christine Kilcline, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-18-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy.

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FILE NO. 2019-2719 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DUBLIN MACMILLAN GROUP,DMG CONSULTING, DMG, 1241 Johnson Avenue #276, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Leola Dublin Macmillan (1677 Encino Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Leola Dublin Macmillan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-19-19.

FILE NO. 2019-2760 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/04/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, COURDUROY INC. DBA THE SOPHOS STORE, 3765 S. Higuera St., Suite 160, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Courduroy, Inc. (3765 S. Higuera St., Suite 160, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Courduroy, Inc., Brooke English, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-27-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 11-27-24.

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FILE NO. 2019-2769 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/02/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THROUGH THE KNOT, 3100 Main Street #8, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Richard Allen Smucker (3100 Main Street #8, Morro Bay, CA 93442), Shannon Lee Bihamta (2 Mustang Drive, La Plata, MD, 20646). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Richard A Smucker, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-02-19.

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FILE NO. 2019-2780 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/15/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE GRAD SCHOOL COACH, 4200 La Posada, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Adam Dion AnciraCorrigan (4200 La Posada, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Adam AnciraCorrigan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-03-19.

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FILE NO. 2019-2783 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/24/1971) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HOFBRAU DER ALBATROSS MORRO BAY, 901 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. The Flying Duchman Enterprises (PO Box 1027, Morro Bay, CA 93443). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ The Flying Duchman Enterprises, Stan Van Beurden, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-04-19.

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FILE NO. 2019-2785 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, JJ’S MARKET, 2792 Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Coastal Family LLC (2792 S Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Coastal Family LLC, Sia Vash Nazhand, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-04-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy.

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FILE NO. 2019-2786 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BOOZE FOR PAWS, 611 Paseo Bella Montana, Unit A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Booze For Paws LLC (793 Foothill Blvd., Ste. A #163, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Booze For Paws LLC, Siddhartha Chand, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-0419. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

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FILE NO. 2019-2792 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/09/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CENTRAL COAST WELLNESS GROUP, 777 Pismo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Amy E Kastning (777 Pismo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Amy E. Kastning, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-05-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 12-05-24.

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FILE NO. 2019-2796 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/19/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, UNIQUE, 912 Hischeir Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Adrion Colin Mock (912 Hischeir Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Adrion Mock. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-0519. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

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December 12, 19, 26, 2019 & January 2, 2020

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FILE NO. 2019-2797 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/05/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BEAUTY BY KNOWLEDGE, 3165 Broad Street, Suite 118, San Luis

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FILE NO. 2019-2802 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/04/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CHINELO MEXICAN FOOD, 525 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA 93442.

San Luis Obispo County. J Raymundo Leo Palos (1819 12th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ J Raymundo Leos Palos. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-0519. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-05-24.

December 19, 26, 2019, January 2, & 9, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2803 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2000) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE MOUNTAIN PLUMBER, 1019 La Serenata, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Richard Brown (1019 La Serenata, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Richard Brown. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-0619. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-06-24.

December 12, 19, 26, 2019 & January 2, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2804 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/01/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, COAST REALTY, 245 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Christopher Brian Bath (380 Las Vegas, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Christopher Bath, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-06-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-06-24.

December 12, 19, 26, 2019 & January 2, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2828 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/18/2003) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HAIR COLOR SALON, 1428 E Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. Virginia Ann Martinez (405 Bakeman Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Virginia A. Martinez, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-09-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 12-09-24.

December 12, 19, 26, 2019 & January 2, 2020

FILE NO. 2019-2829 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TIN CITY, 450 Marquita Avenue, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Marquita Crossing LLC (450 Marquita Avenue, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Marquita Crossing LLC, Cathleen English, Manager.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-09-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 12-09-24.

December 12, 19, 26, 2019 & January 2, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2830 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/09/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, RED CARPET INTERLOCKING PAVERS, 5710 Olmeda Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Raul Cordova Vargas (5710 Olmeda Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Raul Cordova Vargas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-09-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 12-09-24.

December 12, 19, 26, 2019 & January 2, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2833 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/15/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SAN LUIS CREEK LODGE, 1941 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. 1941 Monterey LLC (1941 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ 1941 Monterey LLC, Kevan D. Beall, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-09-19.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk.

N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 1209-24.

December 12, 19, 26, 2019 & January 2, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2835 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/09/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SOCIETY CUISINE, LLC, TRUMPET VINE CATERING, 825 Riverside Ave., Unit 12, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Society Cuisine, LLC (1890 Mulberry Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Society Cuisine, LLC, Nicholas Nolan, Managing Member.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-09-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-09-24.

December 12, 19, 26, 2019 & January 2, 2020

FILE NO. 2019-2838 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/10/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SHE DOES IT, 3055 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Noel Elizabeth York (3055 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Noel Elizabeth York. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-10-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-10-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2843 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, KL COASTAL REALTY, 1164 Margarita Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Laura Kim Lundell (1164 Margarita Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kim Lundell.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-10-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 12-10-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2844 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/15/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CERRATIVE, 1116 17th St., Los Osos, CA 93402.

San Luis Obispo County. Caree Lyn Prunty (1116 17th St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Caree Prunty, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-10-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 12-10-24.

December 19, 26, 2019, January 2, & 9, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2851 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/05/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HAPPY LANDING, 3500 Dry Creek Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Cynthia Lewis (1469 Brambles Ct., Templeton, CA 93465), Michael Nunno (250 Squire Canyon Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401), Cynthia Lewis, Trustee (3461 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446), James Nunno (620 Villa Lot Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A Joint Venture /s/ Cynthia Lewis, Partner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-10-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Gibson, Deputy. Exp. 12-10-24.

December 19, 26, 2019, January 2, & 9, 2020

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FILE NO. 2019-2852 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/05/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SUNSET LAND, 3500 Dry Creek Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Cynthia Lewis (1469 Brambles Ct., Templeton, CA 93465), Michael Nunno (250 Squire Canyon Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401), Cynthia Lewis, Trustee (3461 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A Joint Venture /s/ Cynthia Lewis, Partner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-10-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Gibson, Deputy. Exp. 12-10-24.

December 19, 26, 2019, January 2, & 9, 2020

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FILE NO. 2019-2854 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, EZ AUTOZ, 114 Sea St., Nipomo, CA 93444.

San Luis Obispo County. Enrique Zarate Casillas (114 Sea St., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Enrique Zarate Casillas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-10-19.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk.

JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 12-10-24.

January 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

FILE NO. 2019-2856 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, KIT FOX FILMS, 2082 Harris St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Vulpes Media LLC (2082 Harris St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Vulpes Media LLC, Colton Duncan, Managing Member.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-10-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 12-10-24.

December 19, 26, 2019, January 2, & 9, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2861 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, KELLY’S HOME REPAIR & IMPROVEMENTS, 220 Atascadero Rd., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Kelly D. East (220 Atascadero Rd., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kelly East, Individual/ Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-11-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 12-11-24.

December 19, 26, 2019, January 2, & 9, 2020

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FILE NO. 2019-2862 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BOB’S CAR WASH, 1203 grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. Silver Eagle Investments, Inc. (2737 Comet Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Silver Eagle Investments, Inc., Robert Dias, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-11-19.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 1211-24.

December 19, 26, 2019, January 2, & 9, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2863 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/11/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NIELSEN CONSULTING, MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKETS, CAMBRIA COMPUTERS, 6115 Santa Rosa Creek Rd., Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Jeffrey Nielsen, Rebecca Nielsen (6115 Santa Rosa Creek Rd., Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Jeffrey Nielsen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-1119. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-11-24.

December 19, 26, 2019, January 2, & 9, 2020

FILE NO. 2019-2864 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CHRISTINA GRIMM DBA CG BOOKKEEPING, 1126 Nipomo Avenue, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Christina Marie Grimm (1126 Nipomo Avenue, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Christina Marie Grimm. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-11-19.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 1211-24.

December 19, 26, 2019, January 2, & 9, 2020

FILE NO. 2019-2868 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/01/2000) New Filing The following person is doing business as, R. RAMEY CONSTRUCTION, 696 Experimental Station Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Ronald Steven Ramey (696 Experimental Station Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Ronald Ramey, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-11-19.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk.

G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 1211-24.

December 19, 26, 2019, January 2, & 9, 2020

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FILE NO. 2019-2867 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, T & E CLEANOUT & HAUL AWAY SERVICES, 4235 Huasna Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Elisha Van Brigham (4235 Huasna Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420), Thomas Roger Wilkerson (1450 Sierra Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A Copartnership /s/ Elisha Van Brigham. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 1211-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-11-24.

December 19, 26, 2019, January 2, & 9, 2020

FILE NO. 2019-2875 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/05/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DRS. GUITTARD & SIERRA FAMILY DENTISTRY, 5960 West Mall, Ste. A, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Cristian A Sierra DMD Inc. (1415 Dickinson St., Santa Maria, CA 93455).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Cristian A Sierra DMD Inc., Cristian Sierra-President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-1219. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-12-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FILE NO. 2019-2878 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/10/1989) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TIO ALBERTO’S, 590 S. Sixth St., Unit A, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Jesse Albert Hernandez (590 S. Sixth St., Unit A, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jesse Albert Hernandez.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-12-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 12-12-24.

December 19, 26, 2019, January 2, & 9, 2020

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FILE NO. 2019-2879 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MOON HILL ARTS, 1059 Ford Dr., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Roberta Beth Rosenthal (1059 Ford Dr., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Roberta Beth Rosentahl.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-12-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-12-24.

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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given, pursuant to California Government Code Section 6063, that the County of San Luis Obispo intends to acquire approximately 258.47 acres of real property from Chevron Land and Development Company, a Delaware corporation located within the unincorporated portion of the County between Morro Bay and Cayucos described as APN 073-092-052 (“Subject Property”). The legal description of the Subject Property is on file in the office of the County’s Central Services Department, located at 1087 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo. The purchase price is Three Million Seven Hundred & Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,750,000). Funding of the purchase price includes $50,000 in County funding and the remainder in grant funds from the State Coastal Conservancy, California Natural Resources Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Funds, and the Wildlife Conservation Board, and funding from the Trust for Public Land and the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo. The County Board of Supervisors will consider the proposed acquisition of the property at a regular meeting of the Board occurring in the Board Chambers, County Government Center, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible.

Dated: December 27, 2019 WADE HORTON Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: /s/ T’Ana Christiansen Deputy Clerk January 2, 2020

ORDINANCE NO. 1673 (2019 SERIES) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending the Municipal Code Public Peace, Morals and Welfare (Chapter 9.10) Regulations for Commercial Cannabis Business Businesses and Personal Cultivation NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, at its Regular Meeting of December 3, 2019, introduced the above titled ordinance upon a motion by Council Member Christianson, second by Council Member Pease, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Member Christianson, Pease, Stewart, Vice Mayor Gomez and Mayor Harmon NOES: None Ordinance No. 1673 (2019 Series) – An Ordinance that clarifies that an applicant is not limited to submitting an application only during the annual application period, but if any other application period(s) are opened by the City Manager, the same applicant, previously not recommended for a permit, may submit another application for a contingent operator permit.

A full and complete copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for inspection and copy in the City Clerk’s Office, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, or you may call (805) 781-7100 for more information.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo will consider adopting the aforementioned Ordinance at its rescheduled Regular Meeting of January 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., which will be held in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California.

Teresa Purrington City Clerk

The San Luis Obispo City Council invites all interested persons to attend a public meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, to consider the following items: • A Public Hearing to introduce an Ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 4 (Transient Occupancy Tax) of the Municipal Code to update the appeal process, action to collect, and penalties for unpaid Transient Occupancy Tax. For more information, contact Natalie Harnett of the City’s Finance Department at (805) 781-7128 or by email, nharnett@slocity.org.

• A Public Hearing to consider adopting a Resolution to expand the existing Monterey Heights Residential Parking Permit District to include addresses 70 – 495 Buena Vista Avenue, 2102 Loomis Street, 177-198 Paso Robles Drive, 305 and 308 San Miguel Avenue, 2106 Santa Ynez Avenue, and 295 Santa Maria Avenue.

For more information, please contact Parking Services Supervisor, Alexander Fuchs at (805) 781-7553 or by email, afuchs@slocity.org.

• A Public Hearing to consider adopting a Resolution to establish the Dana Street Residential Parking Permit District to include qualifying addresses 430 – 581 Dana Street.

For more information, please contact Parking Services Supervisor, Alexander Fuchs at (805) 781-7553 or by email, afuchs@slocity.org.

The City Council may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the items listed above. If you challenge the proposed project 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 Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Reports for this meeting will be available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and online at www.slocity.org no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7100 for more information. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on www.slocity.org.

Teresa Purrington City Clerk City of San Luis Obispo January 2, 2020

The San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission will hold a rescheduled Regular Meeting, Monday, January 13, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, Room 9 of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, on the item listed below: PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: • Review of a six-story mixed-use project consisting of approximately 30,000 square feet of commercial/office space and 50 residential units, including a request to establish a maximum height of 75 feet where 50 feet is normally allowed. The project incorporates a Planned Development Overlay over the Downtown Centre and other adjacent parcels, and includes a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental review; Project Address: 1144 Chorro, 888 Marsh, 890 Marsh, 895 Higuera, 898 Higuera, and 973 Higuera; Case #: PR0060-2018; Zone: C-D-H; Jamestown Premier SLO Retail, owner/applicant.

Contact Information: Kyle Bell – (805) 781-7524 – kbell@slocity.org The Architectural Review 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 Architectural Review Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

The report will be available for review in the Community Development Office and online in advance of the meeting at https://www.slocity.org/government/ advisory-bodies/agendas-and-minutes/architecturalreview-commission. Please call (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report.

January 2, 2020

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing

WHEN: Friday, January 17, 2020 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHEN: Friday, January 17, 2020 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT: A request by Lisa Shinn for a Minor Use Permit/Coastal Development Permit (DRC2019-00229) to allow for the construction of a 624-square-foot detached garage and a 96-square-foot patio awning.

The project would not result in any new disturbance of the previously developed, 1.5-acre parcel. The proposed project is within the Residential Single-Family land use category and is located at 2450 Pecho Valley Road, in the community of Los Osos. The project is within the Estero Planning Area.

WHAT: A request by William Schene for a Minor Use Permit/ Coastal Development Permit (DRC2019-00218) to allow an addition of a 182-square-foot, uncovered, permeable deck on the rear side of an existing 1,788-square-foot single-family residence. The project would not result in any new disturbance of the previously developed, 3,044-square-foot parcel. The proposed project is within the Residential Multi-Family land use category and is located at 196 San Luis Street, in the community of Avila Beach. The project is in the San Luis Bay Coastal Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA.

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA.

County File Number: DRC2019-00229

County File Number: DRC2019-00218

Supervisorial District: District 2

Supervisorial District: District 3

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 074-025-014

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 076-205-007

Date Accepted: 12/03/2019

Date Accepted: 10/23/2019

WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets.

At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Emi Sugiyama, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600.

A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Emi Sugiyama, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600.

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by Friday, January 10, 2020 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC2019-00229.”

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing.

COASTAL APPEALABLE County action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission after all possible local appeal efforts are exhausted. Appeals must be filed in writing as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043.

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by Friday, January 10, 2020 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC2019-00218.”

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing.

COASTAL APPEALABLE County action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission after all possible local appeal efforts are exhausted.

Appeals must be filed in writing as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043.

Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Department Hearing January 2, 2020

January 2, 2020

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING

WHO : County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing

Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Department Hearing

January 2, 2020

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing

WHEN: Friday, January 17, 2020 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHEN: Friday, January 17, 2020 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT: A request by Christopher and Lynn Helenius for a Minor Use Permit/Coastal Development Permit (DRC2019-00212) to allow for a 735-square-foot, second-story addition to an existing 2,142-squarefoot single-family residence. The project would not result in any new disturbance on the previously developed 5,625-square-foot parcel.

The proposed project is within the Residential Single-Family land use category and is located at 137 San Rafael Street, in the community of Avila Beach. The project is in the San Luis Bay Coastal Planning Area.

WHAT: A request by Jorge Ramirez and Christopher Ponce for a Minor Use Permit/Coastal Development Permit (DRC2019-00230) to allow an existing two-story single-family residence to be used as a residential vacation rental. The proposed project is within the Residential MultiFamily land use category and is located at 316 McCarthy Avenue, in the community of Oceano. The site is in the San Luis Bay (Coastal) Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA. County File Number: DRC2019-00212 Supervisorial District: District 3 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 076-223-006 Date Accepted: 11/18/2019 WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning. org. You may also contact Emi Sugiyama, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600.

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA. County File Number: DRC2019-00230 Supervisorial District: District 4 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 061-021-005 Date Accepted: 11/19/2019 WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets.

At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Young Choi, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600.

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING

This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by Friday, January 10, 2020 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC2019-00212.”

This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by Friday, January 10, 2020 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC2019-00230.”

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing.

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing.

COASTAL APPEALABLE

COASTAL APPEALABLE

County action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission after all possible local appeal efforts are exhausted.

Appeals must be filed in writing as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043.

County action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission after all possible local appeal efforts are exhausted. Appeals must be filed in writing as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043.

Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Department Hearing

Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Department Hearing

January 2, 2020

January 2, 2020

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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS Applications to make minor changes to the properties at the addresses listed below have been received by the City.

1. 175 High Street. HOME-0781-2019; Review of a Homestay Rental application to allow short-term rental (such as Air BnB) of an owner-occupied residence at 175 High Street. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-2 zone; Jai Covey, applicant. (Hannah Nguyen) 2. 126 Del Sur Way. HOME-0783-2019; Review of a Homestay Rental application to allow short-term rental (such as Air BnB) of an owner-occupied residence at 126 Del Sur Way. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-1 zone; Karl Wright, applicant. (Hannah Nguyen) 3. 520 Chorro Street. HOME-0799-2019; Review of a Homestay Rental application to allow shortterm rental (such as Air BnB) of an owner-occupied residence at 520 Chorro Street. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-1 zone; Jeffrey Dumars, applicant.

(Hannah Nguyen) 4. 2699 Meadow Street. HOME-0739-2019; Review of a Homestay Rental application to allow shortterm rental (such as Air BnB) of an owner-occupied residence at 2699 Meadow Street. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-1 zone; Peter Salcedo, applicant. (Hannah Nguyen) 5. 570 Higuera Street. DIR-0678-2019; Review of a Director’s Action for an approximate 7.5% reduction in the overall vehicle parking demand, to allow minor expansions or changes in use, at the Creamery Marketplace. The proposal includes installation of 24 new bicycle parking spaces to replace 5 required vehicle parking spaces. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); C-D-H zone; SLO Creamery, LLC, applicant. (Hannah Nguyen) 6. 771 Islay Street. DIR-0583-2019; Review of a Tiny House on Wheels within the backyard of a singlefamily residence. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-1 zone; Mark and Sally DiMaggio, applicant. (Hannah Nguyen) 7. 1156 Ella Street. ARCH-0827-2019; Architectural review of an addition to an existing singlefamily residence, which includes an approximate 297-square foot expansion to the existing rooftop deck, located along the northwest property line. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-2 zone; Mark and Terra Ramirez, applicant.

8. 664 & 668 Upham Street. ARCH-0576-2019; A mixed-use project consisting of two residential dwellings and 1,000 square feet of commercial space. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); C-N Zone; John Bellisario, Studio Prime, applicant. (Walter Oetzell) The Community Development Director will either approve or deny these applications no sooner than January 13, 2020.

The Director’s decision may be appealed, and must be filed with the appropriate appeal fee within 10 days of the Director’s action. For more information, contact the City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, stop by, or call (805) 781-7170, weekdays, 8 a.m.

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January 2, 2020

ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT PUBLIC HEARING The City of San Luis Obispo’s Zoning Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing at 2:30 p.m. or later on Monday, January 13, 2019, in the Council Hearing Room, at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, to consider the following: 1. 779 Higuera Street. USE-0753-2019; Request to establish a wine tasting room and wine retail business within an existing 1,120-square foot lease space in the Downtown Commercial (C-D-H) Historical Preservation Overlay zone. Project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); C-D-H zone; Ragtag Wine Co., applicant. (Cassidy McSurdy) PLEASE NOTE: Any court challenge to the actions taken on this public hearing item may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Luis Obispo at, or prior to, the public hearing.

January 2, 2020

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing WHEN: Friday, January 17, 2020 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT: A request by the Upper Salinas Las Tablas RCD for a Minor Use Permit / Coastal Development Permit (DRC2019-00232) to restore 300 linear feet of failing streambank adjacent to Santa Rosa Creek Road. The project will reshape the streambank to reduce erosion, improve steelhead habitat, and restore the native riparian corridor with native trees and shrubs. The project will result in the disturbance of approximately 0.8 acres on a 34.42-acre parcel. Disturbance will include approximately 1,200-cubicyards of cut and 1,709-cubic-yards of fill. The proposed project is within the Agricultural land use category and is located along Santa Rosa Creek Road, approximately 550 feet southwest of 4560 Santa Rosa Creek Road in Cambria. The site is in the North Coast Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the environmental determination. The County, as a Responsible Agency, has reviewed the Negative Declaration previously prepared by the Upper Salinas-Las Tablas RCD (August 16, 2019) and finds that this determination is appropriate (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.).

Mitigation measures have been carried forward to address the significant impacts and are included as conditions of approval.

County File Number: DRC2019-00232 Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 014-131-060 Date Accepted: 11/26/2019 WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets.

At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Kathryn Nall, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600.

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by Friday, January 10, 2020 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC2019-00232.”

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing.

COASTAL APPEALABLE County action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission after all possible local appeal efforts are exhausted. Appeals must be filed in writing as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043.

Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Department Hearing January 2, 2020

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing WHEN: Friday, February 7, 2020 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT: A request by Eric Powers for a Minor Use Permit (DRC2018-00195) to establish 1.97 acres of outdoor cannabis cultivation which includes up to 5,000 square feet of hoop houses, the use of one 320-square-foot shipping container for temporary cannabis storage, installation of one 5,000-gallon water tank, and use of an existing 1,224-squarefoot barn for pesticide and fertilizer storage. The project will result in the disturbance of approximately 2.08 acres on a 30.68-acre parcel. A modification from the setback standards set forth in Section 22.40.050.D.3.b of the County’s Land Use Ordinance is requestedtoreducethesetbackfrom300feetto201.5feetfromthenorthwesternproperty line. The project site is within the Agriculture land use category at 2979 Clark Valley Road, about three miles east of the community of Los Osos in the Estero Planning Area.

Also to be considered at the hearing will be adoption of the Environmental Document prepared for the item. The Environmental Coordinator, after completion of the initial study, finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not necessary. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) has been issued on September 9, 2019, for this project. Mitigation measures are proposed to address Biological Resources and are included as conditions of approval.

The Environmental Document is available for public review at the Department of Planning and Building, at the below address. A copy of the Environmental Document is also available on the Planning and Building Department website at www.sloplanning. org. Anyone interested in commenting on the proposed Environmental Document should submit a written statement and/or speak at the public hearing. Comments will be accepted up until completion of the public hearing(s).

County File Number: DRC2018-00195 Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 067-132-015 Date Accepted: 02/11/2019 WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo,CA.TheBoardofSupervisorsChambersarelocatedonthecornerofSantaRosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Eric Hughes, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600.

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer withasinglemotion.Anapplicantorinterestedpartymayrequestapublichearingonthis matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@ co.slo.ca.us by Friday, January 31, 2020 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC2018-00195.”

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing.

COASTAL APPEALABLE County action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission after all possible local appeal efforts are exhausted. Appeals must be filed in writing as provided

by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043.

Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Department Hearing January 2, 2020

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE TO ANYONE CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING SEIZED PROPERTY WHICH IS SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE: $11,558 U.S. CURRENCY. On 12-17-19 at Highway 58 approximately 5 miles east of 7 Mile Rd, Santa Margarita CA. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office seized the property listed above for Health and Safety Code Sections(s) H.S 11359 and H.S 11360 We are now taking action to forfeit this property. If you claim an interest, you MUST file a claim within 30 days from the date this notice is first published.

Claims MUST be filed with the Superior Court Clerk’s office located at the County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California. You MUST ALSO provide a copy of the claim to the District Attorney’s Office at the County Government Center, Room 450, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, Attention: Chief Deputy District Attorney Jerret Gran. Use Control No. 2019-AF03 on any correspondence relating to this property.

If you fail to file a claim on time, the District Attorney WILL FORFEIT the property to the State and it will be disposed of according to law (Health and Safety Code #11489).

Dated: 12/18/2019 /s/ Jerret Gran

The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) will hold a Public Hearing on February 5, 2020, to receive public testimony on the following: Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) Programming: An estimated $549K in FY 2019/2020 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds are available for public transit operating or capital projects within the region that support new or expanded bus service and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve mobility.

Individuals wishing accessibility accommodations at this meeting, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), may request such accommodations to aid hearing, visual, or mobility impairment (including Limited English Proficiency [LEP]) by contacting SLOCOG offices at (805) 781-4219. Please note that 48 hours advance notice will be necessary to honor your request.

Please refer to www.slocog.org for the meeting agenda and further information. The hearing will be held during the SLOCOG Board meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, starting at 8:30 a.m. in the County Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, County Government Center, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California. For more information, write to SLOCOG, 1114 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, or contact Tim Gillham at 7811520 (email at tgillham@slocog.org).

Chief Deputy District Attorney December 26, 2019, January 2, & 9, 2020

January 2, 2020

NOTICE TO ANYONE CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING SEIZED PROPERTY WHICH IS SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE: $2,000 U.S. CURRENCY. On 12-17-19 at Highway 58 near Bitterwater Rd, Santa Margarita CA. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office seized the property listed above for Health and Safety Code Sections(s) H.S 113 9 and H.S 11360 We are now taking action to forfeit this property. If you claim an interest, you MUST file a claim within 30 days from the date this notice is first published.

Claims MUST be filed with the Superior Court Clerk’s office located at the County Government Center, San uis Obispo, California. ou MUST A SO provide a copy of the claim to the District Attorney’s Office at the County Government Center, oom 4 0, San uis Obispo, California 93408, Attention Chief Deputy District Attorney Jerret Gran. Use Control No. 2019-AF03 on any correspondence relating to this property.

If you fail to file a claim on time, the District Attorney WI FO F IT the property to the State and it will be disposed of according to law (Health and Safety Code #11489).

Dated: 12/18/2019 /s/ Jerret Gran Chief Deputy District Attorney December 26, 2019, January 2, & 9, 2020

MARSH STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT SPEC. NO. 90480 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids for the “MARSH STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, Spec. No. 90480” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020, at 2:00 P.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 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.

Download FREE at the City’s website: www.SloCity.org - Bid packages under Bids & Proposals. Bid packages may be obtained at the Public Works Department for a non-refundable fee of $100.00 in person, $130.00 if mailed. City Standard Specifications and Engineering Standards may be obtained for a non-refundable fee of $16.00 in person, $21.00 if mailed.

Questions may be addressed to Mike McGuire, Project Manager, at 805-783-7716 or mmcguire@slocity.org.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

lage Circle, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Renee Periat, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 1217-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 12-17-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

Tommy Gong, County Clerk.

G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 1217-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NAME STATEMENT

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FILE NO. 2019-2880 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/19/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BECK AND CALE PHYSICAL THERAPY, COASTAL HAND AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, 150 S. Mary Ave., Suite 1, Nipomo, CA 93444.

San Luis Obispo County. Donald T Cale, Rhonda L Cale (477 Platino Ln., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A Copartnership /s/ Donald Cale, Partner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-13-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 12-13-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2881 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/10/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO BREEZE, SLO BREEZE FARM, SLO BREEZE RANCH, 4240 Esperanza Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-8118. San Luis Obispo County. John S Wimer, Susan W Christensen (4240 Esperanza Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-8118).

This business is conducted

by A Married Couple /s/ John S. Wimer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-13-19.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-13-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FILE NO. 2019-2883 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ZANOLI FARRAR WOODCRAFT, 543 Cerro Romauldo, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Thomas James Zanoli (543 Cerro Romauldo, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Thomas Zanoli.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-13-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-13-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FILE NO. 2019-2887 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FRIENDS OF EL MORO ELFIN FOREST, F.E.M.E.F., PO Box 6442, Los Osos, CA 93412. San Luis Obispo County. Small Wilderness Area Preservation Inc. (PO Box 6442, Los Osos, CA 93412). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Small Wilderness Area Preservation Inc., R.D. Bowlus, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-16-19.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk.

N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 1216-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2884 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/13/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO GOATS, 4155 Esperanza Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Mark Paul Farrar (4155 Esperanza Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405).

This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Mark Paul Farrar. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-13-19.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-13-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION Notice is hereby given that on December 30, 2019, the City of San Luis Obispo made available to the public a draft report entitled: ANNUAL REPORT ON DEVELOPER IMPACT FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66001 (AB 1600) The notice is provided in accordance with Section 66006 (b)(2) of the California Government Code. The final report shall be considered by the City Council at the following public meeting: When: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Where: City Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California This notice was posted on December 30, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. on the City’s bulletin board, located in front of City Hall, in the lobby of the Finance Department and on the City’s website. For further information, interested persons may contact Brigitte Elke, Finance Director, at (805) 781-7125.

The draft report may be reviewed during regular business hours at the City Clerk’s Office, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said meeting, or to submit written communication, to express their opinion for or against the report. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on www.slocity.org.

Teresa Purrington City Clerk City of San Luis Obispo January 2, 2020

FILE NO. 2019-2888 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/06/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DO DILIGENCE NOTARY SERVICES, 1808 8th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402.

San Luis Obispo County.

Nancy Lynn Greene (1808 8th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Nancy Lynn Greene. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-16-19.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk.

N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 1216-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2889 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/31/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as, VALS CLOSET, 118 Karen Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Valerie Ann Fleming (118 Karen Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Valerie Fleming, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-16-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-16-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2893 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/17/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SPLASH N DASH, 6265 Deer Creek Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Brea Anna Stine (6265 Deer Creek Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Brea Stine.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-17-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 12-17-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2894 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/02/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ANDROGYNOUS FOX, 2146 Parker St. Ste. D5, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Renee Margaret Periat (135 Vil-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2896 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TWIN ARBOR LABS, 3990 Ruth Way, Suite D, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

San Luis Obispo County. Twin Arbor Analytical (3990 Ruth Way, Suite D, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Twin Arbor Analytical, Christopher Gray, Secretary.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-17-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 12-17-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2897 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CALIFORNIA CUSTOM HOMES REAL ESTATE, 2296 Holly Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. California Custom Homes LLC (2315 Big Bear Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ California Custom Homes LLC, Douglas G. Levine, Director/Sole Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 1217-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 12-17-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2898 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ADDICTION CONNECTION, 1242 Monterey Street, Suite 130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Open Canvas Laser Aesthetics, AMC (1242 Monterey Street, Suite 130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Open Canvas Laser Aesthetics, AMC, Emerald Mcleod, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-17-19.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk.

G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 1217-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2899 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WHO FUNDS WHO, 1292 Sydney St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Elizabeth Lee Floyd (1292 Sydney St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Elizabeth Lee Floyd. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-17-19.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2900 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/01/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, OPEN CANVAS LASER AESTHETICS, A MEDICAL CORPORATION, 1242 Monterey Street, Suite 130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Open Canvas Laser Aesthetics, A Medical Corporation (1242 Monterey Street, Suite 130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Open Canvas Laser Aesthetics, A Medical Corporation, Emerald Mcleod, Vice President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-17-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-17-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2901 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MON AMI CREPE BAR, 1075 Court St., Ste. 130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Adelia Matson (310 Hilcrest Cir., Grover City, PA 16127). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Adelia Matson.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-17-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. McCormick, Deputy. Exp. 12-17-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2902 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/17/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CRAVE MINI DOUNUTS, CENTRAL COAST FOODIE, 1375 E. Grand Ave., Suite 348, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Sandra Anne Mccolm, Brent Russyl Mccolm (1375 E. Grand Ave., Suite 348, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Sandra Mccolm.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-17-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 12-17-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2906 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/18/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, VAGABOND INN, 210 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. SLO Hospitality Inc. (210 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405).

This business is conducted

by A CA Corporation /s/ SLO Hospitality Inc., Amit Patel, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-18-19.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk.

N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 1218-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FILE NO. 2019-2908 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MCMILLAN FARMSTEAD, 601 Camino Caballo, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Seth Mcmillan, Keri Mcmillan (601 Camino Caballo, Nipomo, CA 93444).

This business is conducted

by A Married Couple /s/ Seth Mcmillan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-18-19.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-18-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2909 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/18/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, AUSTIN FINANCIAL, 1111 Riverside Ave. #403, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Austin Financial Inc. (1111 Riverside Ave. #403, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A TX Corporation /s/ Austin Financial Inc., Christopher Austin, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-18-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 12-18-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2911 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HOLIDAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK OWNERS ASSOCIATION, HRVP, HOLIDAY RV, HOLIDAY RV PARK, HOLIDAY, HOLIDAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK, HOLIDAY R.V., HOLIDAY R.V. PARK, 100 S. Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Holiday Recreational Vehicle Park Owners Association (100 S. Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Holiday Recreational Vehicle Park Owners Association, Charles Nunes, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-18-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 12-18-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2916 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SOULSHARE, 2104 Vanderlip Court, Suite E, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Brandon Stegall (2072 Cypress St. #B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Brandon Stegall. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-19-19.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk.

JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 12-19-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FILE NO. 2019-2920 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NINA FARIAS CLEANING, 3181 Wood Dr. B, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Adelina Farias (3181 Wood Dr. B, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Adelina Farias. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-1919. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-19-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2922 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/17/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CB FARMS, COUNTRY BOY FARMS, 656 Santa Rosa St., Suite 2B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. City Boy Farms (656 Santa Rosa St., Suite 2B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ City Boy Farms, Jason Kallen, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-19-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 12-19-24.

January 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2928 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BEEZ RETURN, 5630 Mustard Creek Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Richard J Baier (5630 Mustard Creek Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Richard J. Baier. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 1220-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-20-24.

January 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2929 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/12/2011) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SECTOR45, 4820 San Jacinto Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Sector45 Partners, LLC (4820 San Jacinto Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Sector45 Partners, LLC, Matthew Moore, Vice President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-20-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-20-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2930 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/20/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PLANET FITNESS – ARROYO GRANDE, 1576 West Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. PF Arroyo Grande, LLC (9 Grand Avenue, Suite 2D, Toms River, NJ 08753). This business is

LEGAL NOTICES conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ PF Arroyo Grande, LLC, Ira Warhaftig, Corporate Controller.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-20-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-20-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2932 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/22/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PHELAN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, 212 W. Bennett St., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Harvest Rentals, Inc. (212 W. Bennett St., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Harvest Rentals, Inc., Robert Phelan, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-20-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 12-20-24.

December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2933 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, B&W MANAGEMENT, 135 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. Janet Wood (135 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Janet Wood.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-20-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 12-20-24.

January 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2936 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/23/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LET’S GO, 472 Bakeman Ln., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Brenda Lurie (472 Bakeman Ln., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Brenda Lurie, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-23-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-23-24.

January 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2937 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ALPHA SUNGLASSES LLC, 3665 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Alpha Sunglasses LLC (3665 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Alpha Sunglasses LLC, Joseph Williams, Managing Member.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-23-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-23-24.

January 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2938 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/18/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PEDERSEN REALTY & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 1163 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Adeline Muikeak Pedersen (1163 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Adeline M. Pedersen, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 1223-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 12-23-24.

January 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2939 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/23/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CONTOUR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, 1370 Stafford St., Apt. A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Greg A. Ross (1370 Stafford St., Apt. A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Gregory Alan Ross, Owner/Landscape Architect.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-23-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 12-23-24.

January 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2946 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/23/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, UR FIRST, 2925 Flora St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Taylor Alexander Taff (2925 Flora St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Taylor A. Taff. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-2319. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 12-23-24.

January 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2947 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/01/2001) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BOOKER VINEYARD, 2644 Anderson Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Booker Vineyard & Winery (2644 Anderson Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Booker Vineyard & Winery, Carla S. Willey, Chief Financial Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-24-19.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk.

G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 1224-24.

January 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2954 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TRANSLATE CZECH, 200 San Luis Sreet #28, Avila Beach, CA 93424.

San Luis Obispo County. Vera Miltner, Daniel Miltner (200 San Luis Sreet #28, Avila Beach, CA 93424). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Vera Miltner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 1227-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-27-24.

January 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2956 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/27/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, S.T.O.PEST PEST CONTROL, 365 S. 4th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Joseph Eugene Essert (365 S. 4th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Joseph Essert.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-27-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-27-24.

January 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2959 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/27/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MUSIC MOTIVE, 3440 S. Higuera St., Suite 130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Stephanie Lyn Hilstein (1975 Abbott St., Apt. B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Stefanie Hilstein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-27-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 12-27-24.

January 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT ALBERT MADDOX CASE NUMBER: 19PR - 0378

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ROBERT ALBERT MADDOX A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TAMMY LAWSON and GUY MADDOX in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that TAMMY LAWSON and GUY MADDOX be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be

LEGAL NOTICES granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 07, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Mario A. Juarez 625 E. Chapel Street Santa Maria, CA 93454 December 19, 26, 2019, & January 2, 2020

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS NO. CA-19-857688-RY ORDER NO.: 8753585 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/9/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): SHANNON K. KOESTER AND KIRK E. KOESTER, TRUSTEES OF THE KIRK E. KOESTER FAMILY TRUST DATED APRIL 23, 2013 Recorded: 2/23/2017 as Instrument No. 2017008312 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California; Date of Sale:

LEGAL NOTICES 1/21/2020 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $595,190.25 The purported property address is: 60 RAPF AVE, CAYUCOS, CA 93430 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 064-443015 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-857688-RY. 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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp.

TS No.: CA-19-857688-RY IDSPub #0158964 12/19/2019 12/26/2019 1/2/2020

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LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

ORDER TO SHOW

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE

CAUSE FOR CHANGE

OF NAME CASE

OF NAME CASE

NUMBER: 19CVP-0364

NUMBER: 19CVP-0389

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Savannah Michele Soltesz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Savannah Michele Soltesz to PROPOSED NAME: Savannah Michele Donovan

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Mark Charles Akers filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Mark Charles Akers to PROPOSED NAME: Mark Charles White

THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/22/2020, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: November 14, 2019 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court December 19, 26, 2019, January 2, & 9, 2020

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 19CVP-0385

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/29/2020, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: December 5, 2019 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court December 12, 19, 26, 2019, & January 2, 2020

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 19CVP-0407

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Brye Marshall Fourer filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Brye Leslie MarshallFourer, Brye Marshall Fourer to PROPOSED NAME: Beth Leslie Marshall-Fourer

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Rodric Arthur Russell filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Rodric Arthur Russell to PROPOSED NAME: Kabe Russell

THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/22/2020, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/05/2020, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times

Date: November 26, 2019 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court December 12, 19, 26, 2019, & January 2, 2020

Date: December 20, 2019 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court January 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE

A single-family residence at 1121 Montalban Street is scheduled to be demolished in March of 2020. If anyone is interested in relocating the building, please contact Covelop, Inc. at (805) 781-3133. Please do not disturb tenants. Proper insurance and bonding will be required.

November 21, December 12, 2019 & January 2, 2020

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2019-2857 OLD FILE NO. 2018-2917 Central Coast Avocado Company, 725 Sheridan Road, Unit B, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 12/17/2018. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Dominic Lawrence Handy (725 Sheridan Road, Unit B, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business was conducted by An Individual /s/ Dominic Lawrence Handy, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-112019. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By JA. Anderson, Deputy Clerk.

December 19, 26, 2019, January 2, & 9, 2020

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 18CV-0738 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): GARY J CALLAWAY, an Individual YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued.

The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you.

If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado.

LEGAL NOTICES Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales.

Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente.

Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of CA, San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles Branch, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Patrice J. Hensley (State Bar #: 321134), Collection At Law, Inc., A.P.C., 3835 E. Thousand Oaks Bl #R349, Westlake Village, CA 91362, (818) 716-7630 DATE (Fecha): 12/4/2018 Michael Powell, Clerk (Secretario), by Carol L. McGuire, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant.

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Rob Brezsny’s Free Will Astrology Homework: I declare you champion, unvanquishable hero, and title-holder of triumphant glory. Do you accept?

ARIES

LIBRA

(March 21-April 19): “We are all hostages of the joy of which we deprive ourselves,” wrote poet Odysseus Elytis. Isn’t that an astounding idea? That we refuse to allow ourselves to experience some of the bliss and pleasure we could easily have; and that we are immured inside that suppressed bliss and pleasure? I call on you, Aries, to rebel against this human tendency. As I see it, one of your main tasks in 2020 is to permit yourself to welcome more bliss, to aggressively seize more pleasure, and thereby free yourself from the rot of its nullification.

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Leonardo da Vinci worked on his painting The Last Supper from 1495 to 1498. It’s a big piece—about 15-by-29 feet. That’s one reason why he took so long to finish.

But there was another explanation, too. He told his patron, the Duke of Milan, that he sometimes positioned himself in front of his painting-in-progress and simply gazed at and thought about it, not lifting a brush. Those were times he did some of his hardest work, he said. I trust you will have regular experiences like that in 2020, Libra. Some of your best efforts will arise out of your willingness and ability to incubate your good ideas with concentrated silence and patience.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): At age 22, Taurus-born Dutch citizen Willem de Kooning sneaked into the United States. He was a stowaway on an Argentina-bound freighter, and stealthily disembarked when the ship made a stop in Virginia. As he lived in America during subsequent decades, he became a renowned painter who helped pioneer the movement known as abstract expressionism. His status as an illegal immigrant rarely presented any obstacles to his growing success and stature. Not until age 57 did he finally became an American citizen. I propose we make him one of your role models in 2020. May he inspire you to capitalize on being a maverick, outsider, or stranger. May he encourage you to find opportunities beyond your safety zone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When British novelist E.M. Forster was in his late 30s, he had sex with another person for the first time. Before that he had published five novels. After that, he produced just one more novel, though he lived till age 91. Why? Was he having too much fun? Looking back from his old age, he remarked that he would “have been a more famous writer if I had published more, but sex prevented the latter.” I suspect that sensual pleasure and intimacy will have the exact opposite effect on you in 2020, Gemini.

In sometimes mysterious ways, they will make you more productive in your chosen sphere.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Every part of our personality that we do not love will regress and become hostile to us,” wrote poet Robert Bly. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t suffer from this problem at least a little. That’s the bad news. The good news for us Cancerians (yes, I’m a Crab!) is that 2020 will be a favorable time to engage in a holy crusade to fix this glitch: to feel and express more love for parts of our personality that we have dismissed or marginalized. The result? Any self-sabotage we have suffered from in the past could dramatically diminish.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): As a young adult, Leo-born Raymond Chandler worked as a fruit-picker, tennis racquet-stringer, and bookkeeper. At age 34, he began a clerical job at the Dabney Oil Syndicate, and eventually rose in the ranks to become a well-paid executive. The cushy role lasted until he was 44, when he was fired. He mourned for a while, then decided to become an author of detective fiction. It took a while, but at age 50, he published his first novel. During the next 20 years, he wrote six additional novels as well as numerous short stories and screenplays—and in the process became popular and influential. I present this synopsis as an inspirational story to fuel your destiny in 2020.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The fame of Virgo-born Italian poet Ludovico Ariosto (1474–1533) has persisted through the ages because of Orlando Furioso, an epic poem he authored.

It tells the story of the Christian knight Orlando and his adoration for a pagan princess. This great work did not come easily to Ariosto. It wasn’t until he had written 56 versions of it that he was finally satisfied. I suspect you may harbor an equally perfectionist streak about the good works and labors of love you’ll craft in 2020. May I suggest you confine your experiments to no more than 10 versions?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): By 1895, Henry James had already published 94 books. He was renowned in the U.S. and England and had written the works that would later lead to him being considered for a Nobel Prize. Then, at age 52, although he was not physically fit, he decided to learn how to ride a bicycle. He paid for lessons at a bicycle academy and cheerfully tolerated bruises and cuts from his frequent falls as an acceptable price to pay for his new ability. I admire James’ determination to keep transforming. Let’s make him a role model for you in 2020. May he inspire you to keep adding new aptitudes as you outgrow your previous successes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When Sagittarian composer Ludwig van Beethoven created the Eroica symphony in the early 1800s, many observers panned it. They said its rhythms were eccentric, that it was too long. One critic said it was “glaring and bizarre,” while another condemned its “undesirable originality.” This same critic concluded, “Genius proclaims itself not in the unusual and fantastic but in the beautiful and sublime.” Today, of course, Eroica has a different reputation.

It’s regarded as a breakthrough event in musical history.

I’ll go on record here, Sagittarius, to say that I suspect you created your own personal version of Eroica in 2019. 2020 is the year it will get the full appreciation it deserves, although it may take a while. Be patient.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I’m going to speculate that sometime in the next six months, you will experience events that years from now you’ll look back on as having been the beginning of a fresh universe for you. What should you call this launch? I suggest you consider elegant terms like “Destiny Rebirth” or “Fate Renewal” rather than a cliché like the “Big Bang.” And how should you celebrate it? As if it were the Grand Opening of the rest of your long life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In 2020, I believe you will be able to summon the insight and kismet necessary to resolve at least one longrunning problem, and probably more. You’ll have an enhanced ability to kick bad habits and escape dead-ends and uncover liberating truths about mysteries that have flustered you.

Frustrations and irritations you’ve grudgingly tolerated for far too much time will finally begin to wane. Congratulations in advance, Aquarius! The hard work you do to score these triumphs won’t always be delightful, but it could provide you with a curiously robust and muscular kind of fun.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Let’s say you wanted to dress completely in silk: shirt, pants, vest, scarf, socks, shoes, hat, underwear all made of silk. And let’s say your dream was to grow and process and weave the silk from scratch. You’d start with half an ounce of silkworm eggs. They’d hatch into 10,000 silkworms. Eventually those hard-working insects would generate five pounds of silk—enough to create your entire outfit. So in other words, you’d be able to generate an array of functional beauty from a small but concentrated amount of raw material. By the way, that last sentence is a good description of what I think your general approach should be in 2020. And also by the way, dressing in silk wouldn’t be too crazy an idea in the coming months. I hope you’ll have fun cultivating your allure, style, and flair. Δ

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