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This week cover Diversity and building community ...................................... 10

news Advice for the citrus fruit stealers out there ...........................................8 Campaign finance in races for SLO County supervisor.....................9

opinion We need to talk about vaccines .... 12

arts GALLERY: Craig Griswold: 2020 ....35 GALLERY: Birds of a feather in Morro Bay ..................... ................36

flavor ETIQUETTE: Find your manners .....44

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.A.C.E. Matters SLO presents a monthlong event aimed at elevating the stories, experiences, and voices of the African American community in San Luis Obispo. Starting with a film documenting the inf luence of a local barber, BELONGING continues with portraits and oral histories of community members from all walks of life, a CREATIVE HAPPINESS business forum, and cultural events. For this Abbey Onikoyi week’s cover story, Staff Writer Karen Garcia is a local artist whose work speaks with the founder and other community focuses on members about why it’s important to start African culture. His art is a dialogue about diversity and what people currently on of color experience in a predominately white display at the downtown San area [10] . Luis Obispo Library. This week, you can also read about what fruit tree owners want from all you fruit pickers out there [8] ; how much SLO County Board of Supervisors candidates have raised for their campaigns [9] ; a Morro Bay artist with funk and color [35] ; the birds that make the Central Coast so special [36] ; and how to be courteous when you eat out [44] .

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Grover Beach residents criticize delays on North Oak Park projects

or years, Grover Beach residents have complained that stretches of North Oak Park Boulevard are confusing and dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians to navigate. And despite a recent fatality at one particularly notorious intersection of the roadway, community members will have to continue their wait for change. Grover Beach City Council voted at a meeting on Feb. 3 to delay a discussion on potential safety improvement projects for North Oak Park Boulevard, citing the pending and multi-agency investigation into the death of Justin Kissinger, a 33-year-old Arroyo Grande resident who was hit and killed on Jan. 21 while attempting to cross North Oak Park Boulevard on foot. The decision was met with outrage from community members who live near the intersection of North Oak Park Boulevard and Brighton Avenue, which sits just feet from where Kissinger was killed. “Two weeks ago, a young man died in front of my house,” Grover Beach resident Susie Reade told council members at the Feb. 3 meeting. “He was killed by a combination of speed and stupid. Although you can do nothing to address stupid, you do have the power and the obligation to address the speed on North Oak Park.” Reade said the city should install a four-way stop at the intersection of North Oak Park and Brighton, that a lit-up crosswalk should only be added once the four-way stop is in place, and that any potential safety measures should not be delayed because of the investigation into Kissinger’s death. “As a neighborhood, as a community,” Reade said, “we urge you to take immediate action to protect the public from this most dangerous and deadly intersection.” Several other residents agreed and questioned whether the investigation into Kissinger’s death would really give city staff any new insights

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into what safety measures should be taken on North Oak Park Boulevard. To community members, including Kissinger’s sister, Terra Kissinger, the solutions are obvious. In an emailed statement to New Times, Terra said her brother’s death could have been avoided. Terra’s brother was hit after sundown, and many residents have long complained that stretches of North Oak Park Boulevard are too dark at night. Terra said street lights need to be installed on the road, along with marked crosswalks. She visits the site of her brother’s accident frequently and said she still PENDING At its Feb. 3 meeting, Grover Beach City Council sees residents illegally crossing the further delayed a discussion on traffic safety issues at North road. Oak Park Boulevard, citing a pending investigation into the It shouldn’t take a tragedy like death of an Arroyo Grande resident who was hit and killed on hers for improvements to be made, Jan. 21 while attempting to cross the road on foot. she said. “This has been the hardest thing That discussion will be postponed indefinitely, I have ever had to go through,” Terra wrote to according to Mayor Jeff Lee, until the New Times. “My brother was 33 years old, and investigation into the death is completed. Right this shouldn’t have happened.” now, Lee said, there are still many unknowns. But city staff and council members say they “It’s definitely not an easy situation,” Lee want to have all the facts about the incident told New Times, “and when there is a fatality, before making any decisions regarding how to or in any situation where there’s loss of life, it’s prevent similar situations from occurring in the always heart-wrenching.” future. Still, he said, North Oak Park Boulevard is The city has been mulling over possible a four-lane road leading to the 101 that carries changes to portions of North Oak Park for about 15,000 vehicles a day. It’s grown from a some time now, and City Council members residential roadway to a regional thoroughfare, were scheduled to discuss several potential and with heavier traffic comes an increase in safety improvement projects for the road on collisions. the evening Kissinger was killed. Decisions “So there’s quite a bit of traffic,” Lee said, regarding those possible changes—including “and there’s an expectation that it’s still a much the installation of marked crosswalks, trafficsmaller and less active road that [residents] calming and speed-reduction measures, and better intersection striping—were delayed when remember from 15 to 20 years ago.” ∆ —Kasey Bubnash word of the fatality spread.

SLO City Council gives itself big raises

In a move that city leaders argue will help diversify the pool of candidates for public office, the San Luis Obispo City Council voted on Feb. 4 to give their positions significant pay increases starting next year. By unanimous vote, the council raised the monthly salary for the mayor from $1,725 to $2,508 and the council members from $1,224 to $1,990—46 percent and 63 percent increases, respectively. They mark the largest raises approved by the council in at least 12 years. In voting for the raises, the council followed the recommendations of an appointed compensation committee, which met four times to deliberate the new salaries. The committee analyzed the council’s hours worked—20 to 30 hours per week—and what other cities are paying their councils (ranging from $600 to $800 in Paso Robles to $3,700 to $4,626 in Santa Barbara). Members of the committee said they believe the raises will enable and encourage a more diverse set of citizens to run for local office. “Failing to compensate someone fairly for

their time only leads to reducing the opportunity of who can afford to run for council,” committee member Garrett Otto wrote in a letter. “This is the reason that a majority of city councils tend to be mostly retired and independently wealthy individuals.” Another member, Audrey Bigelow, applauded the current council for its work and said wage increases were important to continue attracting new candidates like them. “I want the great work of this council to continue on,” Bigelow wrote, “and the way to ensure that happens is by giving more people the opportunity to run. Increased compensation is our only mechanism for changing the pool of potential candidates to continue to truly represent the constituents of this city.” Some residents and former city leaders stood opposed to the new wages. While those in support argued that their fiscal impact would be negligible, constituting less than 1 percent of the city budget, opponents questioned the optics of giving raises at a time when SLO faces budgetary challenges from pension debt. “When the budget problems are fixed, then it will be time to consider raises,” wrote one NEWS continued page 6

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resident, Mike Berger. A former mayor, Peg Pinard, called the raises “arrogant” and “self-serving” in a letter that alluded to the work of past council members. “It would be extremely presumptuous for someone to say they are entitled to such an excessively huge salary increase and that they are entitled to be treated differently than all the hard-working people who came before them,” Pinard wrote. “The nature of the job has not changed.” In a letter to community members she sent prior to the meeting on Feb. 2, Mayor Heidi Harmon called the raises a “very fair, measured recommendation that sets up a just and equitable system for future leaders who enter elected positions in the city of SLO.” She noted that the raises bring the council’s annual take-home salaries—$23,880 for council members and $30,996 for the mayor—closer to the city’s median household income of $47,777. “We need thoughtful, creative, bold people from all walks [of] life to step into leadership, run for office, and lead our communities forward toward progress,” Harmon wrote. “One of those greatest limiting factors to this in our community is compensation for these elected positions.” —Peter Johnson

Mountainbrook Church pastor resigns after investigation into allegations of innapropriate behavior

During the Sunday service on Feb. 2 at Mountainbrook Church, church officials announced the resignation of former lead pastor Thom O’Leary and his wife, executive pastor Sherri O’Leary. The announcement comes after the church investigated allegations made against the lead pastor of innappropriate behavior. The all-male church board emailed a resignation statement to the church community and local media outlets, including New Times, that same day. According to the statement, the O’Learys officially resigned from their positions on Jan. 31. On Nov. 24, 2019, the church board announced the O’Learys had been placed on a paid leave of absence since Nov. 4 but didn’t give an explanation or a reason. The paid leave was slated to end in February of this year. The congregation wasn’t formally informed of the reason for the leave of absence until Dec. 1. The board announced to the community that “credible allegations of inappropriate behavior” against Thom O’Leary prompted the board to hire a third-party investigator shortly after the allegations were brought forward. In the board’s recently released statement, it said the investigator “found those concerns” of inappropriate behavior “toward certain women” to be valid. The specifics of the allegations remain unclear. “During that process concerns surfaced about use of church funds. Those concerns have now been resolved,” the letter stated, although it didn’t specify what those concerns were. The letter continued: “Even though they [Thom and Sherri] have found themselves

VIEWER DISCRETION in a place where they need significant time to find healing, this does not negate the many years of good things that they facilitated through their roles at Mountainbrook.” The statement said Vineyard USA had offered to explore ways it might be able to help the couple in their “recovery and healing.” New Times reached out to Vineyard USA for comment but didn’t get a response before press time. The O’Learys signed a statement that was included at the end of the church’s Feb. 2 letter. “We want to thank you for being gracious to both of us and our family over the last 27 years of our pastoring the church. We also want to encourage you to continue to gather, grow, and give at Mountainbrook, and to bless and encourage the church staff and leaders, fulfilling ‘God-size’ vision for the church,” the statement read. In response to questions from New Times regarding what would be done for the victims who spurred the investigation, board member John Waddell responded in an email, “As we said in the initial email with the statement, we are unable to answer further questions at this time. We cannot comment further on these confidential personnel matters.” —Karen Garcia

AG approves Le Point property lease despite mayor’s concerns

The residents of a city of Arroyo Grande-owned property are safe from eviction and any drastic increases in rent for another year. At its meeting on Jan. 28, Arroyo Grande City Council voted to approve a year lease with the longtime residents of an 800-square-foot residence at 202 East Le Point Street, a property surrounded by a parking lot the city purchased in December 2016. Via the recently approved lease, rent for the property will be raised from $1,200 a month to $1,320 in March, a rate that Mayor Caren Ray Russom isn’t happy with. “I believe this is woefully under market and needs to be revisited,” Russom said at the Jan. 28 meeting. “And I continue to hold my objection that we have not approached reauthorizing this lease to reflect market value.” Later Russom said the rental is so discounted that she believes “it amounts to a gift of public funds.” She suggested the city enter a month-to-month lease with the property’s owners and consider opening it up for applications to other residents who might be willing to pay a fairer price. The idea wasn’t popular among most other council members, who said they weren’t comfortable with taking action that could displace the current tenants. Council members described the tenants as being good renters who “aren’t high maintenance” and have happily lived in the house for years. Council members and city staff also noted the property’s “extenuating circumstances,” including the fact that it

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lacks a yard and is instead surrounded by a busy parking lot. Public Works Director Bill Robenson also said the house was built in the 1940s, and many of its features inside and out are “quite original”—meaning, in need of some updates. Still, he said even taking those factors into consideration, the city estimates market rate for the property to sit around $1,500 to $1,600 a month. But most council members said they were against raising the rent any higher. “I’m not sure how much time and effort we want to pay city staff to get into the business of a rental,” Councilmember Keith Storton said at the meeting. “I don’t know how often we’re going to have people coming in and out, and that’s time, staff energy, and money that can be used in better places.” —Kasey Bubnash

SLO County Sheriff’s Office serves four search warrants in relation to the Kristin Smart investigation

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office deputies and FBI personnel placed red caution tape with the phrase “Danger Do Not Enter” around the front of Susan Flores’ Arroyo Grande home on Feb. 5. She’s the mother of Paul Flores, the last person to see 19-year-old Cal Poly student Kristin Smart before her disappearance in 1996. When law enforcement officials emerged from the home, a small crowd of people standing across the street yelled, “dig up the yard,” “dig her up,” and “justice for Kristin,” while taking photos and videos with their cellphones that they then posted to various social media accounts. That morning, the SLO County Sheriff’s Office released a statement announcing it was serving search warrants for four separate locations in California and Washington—in connection with the active and ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Smart. Two of those locations, according to the statement, were in San Luis Obispo

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County, one was in Los Angeles County, and one was in Washington state. “The search warrants are limited in scope, and sealed by the court. As a result, we are precluded by law from disclosing any further details about them,” the statement said. Around 9:30 a.m. law enforcement officials exited Susan’s home with a computer, brown paper bag, and a storage bin. Minutes later, the caution tape was removed, and officials left the scene. On the same day in San Pedro, according to ABC7 Eyewitness News—a local broadcast news station in Los Angeles—FBI personnel and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant on the residence of Paul Flores. Paul was detained by law enforcement during the search but later released. The search warrants were issued on the heels of the SLO County Sheriff’s Office’s Jan. 29 announcement that it had taken two trucks into evidence that belonged to members of the Flores family in 1996. On the same day, the office released information about the work it had done on the case since 2011—when Sheriff Ian Parkinson and Detective Clint Cole inherited the 1996 case. The office stated the Sheriff’s detective division has “a team of investigators and forensic specialists who are actively working on the Kristin Smart case.” According to the office’s statement, the team has served 18 search warrants since 2011, conducted physical evidence searches at nine separate locations, and re-examined every item of physical evidence seized by all agencies involved in the case. Smart was reportedly last seen leaving a party at 135 Crandall Way near Cal Poly on May 25, 1996, with Paul and another friend. Paul told investigators at the time that he and Smart parted ways on the Cal Poly campus near Santa Lucia Hall student dorms. Momentum and interest in the case was ignited in the last year with the podcast Your Own Back Yard—created by Central Coast native Chris Lambert—which not only revisited the unsolved case but investigated new tips and information received from the public. ∆ —Karen Garcia

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It’s citrus season, and while most fruit tree owners are willing to share their abundance, ask before you take

arcia Coryell doesn’t have much of a green thumb, but when she moved into her house on Southwood Drive in San Luis Obispo about 23 years ago, she was excited to reap the benefits of the lemon tree that had long been planted in her new backyard. She also has an avocado tree, persimmons, oranges, and limes. But the lemon tree is special to Coryell because it produces so much more than just fruit. “It’s been a lot of entertainment too,” she told New Times. Every citrus season Coryell’s lemon tree grows an abundance of everyone’s favorite sour yellow fruit, and for years she’s watched silently from her window as grown adults rip lemons from the tree’s branches, stuff them into their pockets and purses, and stealthily walk on as if no one’s the wiser. Her backyard butts up against a popular public walkway, and although fencing surrounds her land, a portion of Coryell’s lemon tree hangs over the path. Most years, the side of the tree facing Coryell’s house is completely filled with fruit, while the other side is stripped bare. Like many fruit tree owners, Coryell doesn’t usually mind when passersby help themselves to a small share, or when neighbors in need come knocking. The tree takes so little maintenance and is so prolific that even when people steal, Coryell said she’s still left with too many lemons for any one person. But, like anyone, Coryell has her limits. Once her entire tree was emptied of fruit in a matter of hours while she was out running errands. And last year during peak citrus season, she pulled into her driveway one day and saw a woman standing under the tree, in her yard, midway through filling an entire sack with lemons. Middle-aged and well dressed, the trespasser didn’t fit the usual criminal stereotype. Coryell rolled down her window, expecting the woman to apologize emphatically, but when she saw Coryell, she ran. “It was pretty funny,” Coryell said.

Still, she’d prefer it if people would keep off her property. Or at least ask before traipsing through her yard and taking enough lemons to season an army of lobsters. She’d probably oblige. That seems to be the general consensus among San Luis Obispo’s residents who are lucky enough to have their own fruit trees: Ask and you shall receive. Or, if you’re afraid to ask, stick to the fruit you can reach from your proper place on the public sidewalk. There’s no way to know for sure how many fruit trees there are in San Luis Obispo, but city arborist Ron Combs’ best guess is that there’s probably at least one fruit-producing tree per every house within city limits. With about 50,000 people currently living in SLO, that adds up to precisely a lot of trees. In rural areas and on the outskirts of town, backyard orchards are even more popular. Some fruit trees can be a snap to care for if they’re planted in a good spot, Combs said. They come with the same benefits all other trees provide, along with heaps of delicious, pesticide-free food as an added bonus. The downside, he said, is that anyone harboring such a tree is almost guaranteed to be a target for some theft. With citrus season in full swing, theft is too. Although SLO Police Department Capt. Jeff Smith said police don’t get many calls regarding residential fruit theft, about a dozen community members complained about recent tree raids in a Jan. 13 post on Nextdoor. But with so much citrus in reach, snatching a few is a tempting thought. And with so much fruit on every tree, it only seems fair that tree owners should have to share. Turns out overabundance is an issue a lot of fruit tree owners face, according to Emily Wilson, interim program manager at GleanSLO, a nonprofit that harvests excess produce from residential gardens and commercial farms and donates it to the Food Bank. “I always encounter people who are like, ‘I just wish people would take this

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fruit,’” Wilson said. “So that’s what we’re here for.” GleanSLO started a little more than a decade ago when a small group of residents decided something had to be done about all the wasted fruit in backyard orchards. They’d noticed that fruit from many local trees was left to rot. “There is so much abundance here, and it’s not really being used.” So, Wilson said, the group partnered up with some neighbors, gathered the leftover fruit from a few trees, and donated it to those in need. Eventually, they registered as a nonprofit and joined the Food Bank Coalition of SLO County. Since then, GleanSLO has harvested 1.7 million pounds of produce from home gardens and commercial farms. The organization harvested 229,000 pounds of produce in 2019 alone. Most of GleanSLO’s calls come from homeowners who are overwhelmed with their backyard gardens and orchards, Wilson said. Marya Bolyanatz knows the feeling. She has a productive lemon tree and two lime trees in the front yard of her SLO home. Every citrus season, Bolyanatz leaves a box filled with lemons and limes outside her front gate for anyone to take. And if the box isn’t out and someone asks, Bolyanatz is happy to clip some fruit off her trees to share. “We totally don’t mind,” she said. But one day several years ago, one

ORANGE YOU GLAD? It seems like oranges and lemons are growing everywhere you look, and it turns out most fruit tree owners are happy to share as long as you ask first.

passerby knocked on Bolyanatz’s door and asked to take the whole box of free lemons she’d left out that day. She said it was fine and didn’t think much of it until later that day when she returned home after grocery shopping to find that every lemon from her tree—probably 300—had been stolen. She never found out who took all those lemons or if it was the same person from earlier that day, but she hopes it never happens again. “I just think most people with citrus trees are totally willing to share because we have way more than we need,” Bolyanatz said. “But we would just like to be asked.” ∆ Staff Writer Kasey Bubnash can be reached at kbubnash@newtimesslo.com.

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Home stretch

Beraud takes the lead in supervisor candidate fundraising—and some flak for it

ith mail-in ballots hitting voters’ doors this week ahead of the March 3 primary election, the six candidates for three seats on the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors still have hundreds of thousands of dollars on hand to spend in the waning weeks of their campaigns, according to Jan. 18 finance data. In a SLO County election season that’s drawn $1.1 million since it began, 5th District supervisor candidate Ellen Beraud leads the pack with $295,438 total campaign contributions. The candidate she’s seeking to unseat, incumbent Debbie Arnold, has the most money left to spend in the home stretch, $160,516. Incumbents Arnold, 1st District Supervisor John Peschong, and 3rd District Supervisor Adam Hill all trail former Atascadero Mayor Beraud in their fundraising—they have received $267,495, $230,089, and $172,151, respectively. Both Hill and Peschong hold sizable edges on their opponents. Grover Beach insurance agent Stacy Korsgaden, Hill’s challenger, has raised $111,011. Paso Robles vineyard owner Stephanie Shakofsky, Peschong’s challenger, is further behind at $45,989. Beraud and Arnold’s race—which will determine the representative for North County’s Atascadero, Santa Margarita,

Creston, and parts of Templeton, SLO, and Cal Poly—is the most well-financed of the three, and it could also be the closest. Its political stakes are clear: a victory for Arnold would likely preserve a conservative majority on the Board of Supervisors. A Beraud win would likely flip the board in a new progressive direction. James Sofranko, Beraud’s campaign manager, told New Times the race’s high donation totals are the reality of competing in a contentious election without contribution limits. “If we want to talk about campaign finance reform, she’d be all for contribution limits,” Sofranko said. “As long as we’re having to deal with this current climate, Ellen’s supported by the people who agree with her ideas.” One of the groups throwing its support behind Beraud is getting special attention from the Arnold campaign. An openly procannabis candidate, Beraud is receiving the lion’s share of donations from the fledgling industry, which has been critical of Arnold’s positions on cannabis. At a Jan. 22 forum between the candidates hosted by New Times, Arnold called out a $10,000 donation to Beraud from Beachwood Industries—a Los Angeles cannabis company whose Nipomo processing facility was raided by state

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authorities in December for licensing issues. “I have to say, I was really disappointed to see [that],” Arnold said. In total, Beraud has received close to $40,000 in contributions from the cannabis industry, according to a New Times analysis, which is more than twice that of the next closest candidate, Hill, who’s taken about $15,000 from the industry. The remaining candidates have received virtually no cannabis donations. Peschong has a $1,000 donation from former Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado, who’s active in the hemp industry. Cannabis donations amount to 13 percent of Beraud’s war chest, and 9 percent of Hill’s. Of the cannabis donors who contributed more than $100 to campaigns, Natural Healing Center has been the most active. Its employees and investors have donated

Reading and laundry

Información

El primer “Libromat” del condado de San Luis Obispo tendrá su gran inauguración el sábado 22 de Febrero de 11 a.m. a mediodía. Los niños pueden pedir prestados libros del “Libromat” para leer con sus padres mientras se les lava la ropa. Se llevará a cabo en Cole’s Linen and Laundry se encuentra en 360 W. Grand Avenue en Grover Beach.

MONEY TALKS Of the six candidates for San Luis Obispo County supervisor, 5th District candidate Ellen Beraud leads the pack, both in total donations and in donations from the cannabis industry. DATA COURTESY OF SLO COUNTY

about $36,000 to Beraud and Hill. The company’s also contributed to two campaign events for Hill. In response to Arnold’s criticism of Beraud’s Beachwood Industries donation, Sofranko said the firm’s missteps were “unfortunate” but that “by and large they’re operating as a legitimate operation.” He argued that Beraud is receiving cannabis donations because of her more welcoming stance to the industry compared to Arnold, who’s campaigned on tightening land-use restrictions on cultivation. “[Ellen] sees it as part of our future and has reasonable policy and a vision on how to incorporate it,” Sofranko said. ∆ Assistant Editor Peter Johnson can be reached at pjohnson@newtimesslo.com.

Strokes&Plugs

BY KAREN GARCIA

irst 5 Preschool teacher Shannon Pimentel’s washer and dryer were temporarily out of service when she was recently having a part of her home remodeled. It prompted her to visit her local Laundromat. She told New Times she spent nearly two hours there and throughout her visit she noticed there were a lot of children. “The kids were kind of running around and having fun,” she said. The adults were doing their laundry or reading magazines. Her first thought was if the adults have magazines to read then the children need to have something to read as well. Pimentel said her experience as a teacher taught her the value of books, and it inspired her. “While the families’ clothes were washing, the kids can sit in their parents’ laps and they could explore books,” she said. “When the kids are sitting and reading time goes by faster.” Pimental started doing some research and realized that many communities within the United States were

Percentage of total campaign contributions coming from cannabis industry

Total campaign contributions to San Luis Obispo County supervisor candidates

implementing libraries in Laundromats and other places where families frequent. The library-in-a-Laundromat project was a team effort, South County Regional Librarian Rosalyn Pierini said. The County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries in partnership with First Five of San Luis Obispo County, Raising a Reader, Altrusa International of San Luis Obispo County, and Laundromat owners Jack and Terrie Garretson brought the Libromat to life. The Libromat is slated to open Feb. 22 at Cole’s Linen and Laundry located at 360 W. Grand Avenue in Grover Beach. The grand opening celebration includes: a bilingual story time with Oceano Branch Manager Kate McMillen, free goodie bags (a book, puppet, and other surprises designed to help make reading fun), and information for parents in English and Spanish about how to engage children in literacy activities and encourage reading as an enjoyable family activity. Pierini said the library’s mission is not only a recreational community center but also an educational institution. Part of that mission is getting the word out about books. When a parent and child read a book at a Laundromat, she said, they might realize what an enjoyable experience it is. “It enhances their kids’ verbal skills and lays the platform for becoming readers, and then they will think, ‘Oh maybe we want to get more books,’” she said. That could lead the family toward

visiting the library to get more books. “It’s on a lot of levels working for the community good and just also promoting the mission and services of the library,” Pierini said. The books that are chosen for the Libromat are provided by Raising a Reader—a national nonprofit organization that offers local agencies an evidence-based early literacy and parent engagement program for kids 0-8 years old. On the Libromat shelves, the books will be multicultural and in English and Spanish. Pimentel said inside the books are little cards that educate and encourage parents to not only read to their children but also to tell different stories based on the book’s pictures, ask questions about the story, and ask their child what they would like to see next in the story. The local Altrusa chapter is tasked with replenishing and rotating the books in the Libromat every week. Pierini said while the books are meant to stay on the shelves of the Libromat, it’s OK if some books end up going home.

Fast facts

The city of Morro Bay was recently awarded the Bicycle Friendly Community designation from the League of American Bicyclists. The recognition goes to communities with strong commitments to bicycling. Those commitments include creating transportation and recreational resources that benefit its residents of all ages and abilities while encouraging healthier and more sustainable transportation choices.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ROSALYN PIERINI

BOOKS TO YOU Cole’s Linen and Laundry in Grover Beach will be the site of the first “Libromat” in SLO County.

To be considered for the recognition, qualifying communities must submit an application to the League; the organization consults with local cyclists and bicycle advocates prior to making decisions. Morro Bay is one of 488 bicyclefriendly communities and has received the designation in the past. To learn more about the award, visit bikeleague.org. ∆ Staff Writer Karen Garcia wrote this week’s Strokes and Plugs. Send tidbits to strokes@newtimesslo.com.

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Empowering the black community BELONGING is a monthlong event by R.A.C.E. Matters SLO designed to raise the voices of local African American community members in the county BY KAREN GARCIA

hatting over beers on the evening of Feb. 1 in The Kinney SLO Library, an event space in the hotel, people waited for the premiere screening of the documentary Kut to be the Best: The Last Black Barbershop in San Luis Obispo. The majority of the attendees were people of color. As the audience took their seats, the lights dimmed, and Courtney Haile—founder of R.A.C.E. Matters SLO—introduced the director of the documentary, Justice Whitaker; the film; and the kickoff of BELONGING: Local Expressions of Black Empowerment and Possibility. BELONGING is a monthlong event series meant to give a voice to the members of the San Luis Obispo County community who are of African American descent. The event is happening during Black History Month, but Haile told New Times that BELONGING isn’t about showcasing community members who are exceptionally successful, such as an African American doctor. “I recognize people who are the first this, the first that, and who have risen high. But, I’m also curious about the average black person … because we’re all so different,” Haile said. It’s about telling the stories of everyday community members, she said. Those individuals—parents, business owners, and teachers—who have stories of their experience of living in a predominantly Caucasian and rural area. According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data, SLO County is approximately 89 percent Caucasian, 2 percent African American, 1 percent American Indian, 4

PHOTOS COURTESY OF RENODA CAMPBELL

Kutting community space HOPEFUL When interviewed by Courtney Haile, Garrett Ferguson said, “My dream one day for San Luis Obispo is to be more diverse, and also for people to accept more and more cultures and traditions and people.”

percent Asian, .2 percent Native Hawaiian, and 23 percent Latino. Four percent identify as two or more races. The stories and the event itself, Haile said, are a celebration, a centering, and an amplification of local black voices from all walks of life. It’s meant to start a conversation throughout the county to think and look beyond simply talking about diversity, she said. “Diversity is having a seat at the table, inclusion is having a voice, and belonging is having that voice heard,” Haile said.

Creating space

EXPERIENCES Charles Bell, a portrait participant, said during his interview with Courtney Haile, “My presence ... working in the career that I am, and the way I appear … I think that continues to educate the community on our culture and what we can accomplish.”

members, and one of those mediums was photography. She recruited Renoda Campbell, who owns and operates Renoda Campbell Photography, to take portraits around the city while Haile interviewed the subjects. Campbell specializes in wedding and special events photography but welcomed the challenge of capturing portraits that give glimpses into the people being photographed. With every photo came a different story from the person in front of the lens. Campbell said the view was more different than she had imagined. “I thought that there would be a lot of camaraderie with what people were saying, but almost everyone that I listened to just has a very different bend to it. It just really shows the diversity, even within the black community,” she said. Haile and Campbell said some subjects talked about experiencing overtly racist incidents or being ignored or followed in a store, while others had a more positive experience in the area. “I definitely asked if they felt a sense of belonging here and what would that look like to them,” Haile said. The question, they said, enthused people, and the response was simple: More. More diversity, more people of color, more recreational places—such as a music scene focused on jazz, soul, funk, or hip-hop music. The portraits and interviews are literal snapshots of some members of the local African American community and are on display on the first floor of the San Luis Obispo County Library.

R.A.C.E. Matters SLO formed in 2016 in response to national issues of police violence, specifically the killing of unarmed black men by law enforcement. Haile said like-minded individuals began to meet and have discussions about race and social justice at the national and local levels. The group saw a need for a larger engagement in those conversations locally. She said the group held different events that focused on anti-black racism, how to be an ally, film discussions, and local resources for the community. “I definitely reached a point with R.A.C.E. Matters where I thought that our events are informative. It’s great, but largely the audience was predominantly white just because of the community, the numbers [of African Americans] we have here, and it was educationally focused,” Haile said. Aside from education and awareness, Haile wanted to do something for the local African American community, so she created Noire SLO. Noire SLO is a social group and space where attendees can be themselves, enjoy each other’s company,

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listen to music, and sometimes enjoy a glass of wine. “So that was the first, I would say, R.A.C.E. Matters SLO project that directly serves and unapologetically carves out space for black people who live here,” she said. But Haile wanted to do more. She stumbled on a city of San Luis Obispo Facebook post that motivated her to create BELONGING. Haile wanted it to be a reflection of the African Americans who live within SLO County, their experience with a lack of cultural services (restaurants, barbershops, or hair salons), and their ideas for continued efforts at diversity. The city had funds from its Promotional Coordinating Committee (a group that advises the SLO City Council on how to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors) and was looking to award the funds to a project that had a cultural benefit for the city. That money would go toward the project’s promotional efforts, and R.A.C.E. Matters was awarded the funding. BELONGING also received $5,000 from California Humanities (a nonprofit partner of the National Endowment of the Humanities) through the Humanities For All Quick Grant—a competitive program that supports locally initiated public humanities projects that respond to the needs and interests of Californians. The monthlong event series includes a documentary following the influence that a local barber has on the community, portraits of local African American community members, a listening exhibit, live storytelling, a business forum, and an African drumming event for kids. Haile wanted to use different media to give a voice to local community

Another way Haile wanted to put the community out there through BELONGING was by profiling a local business owner. The celebration started with the soldout premiere of Kut to be the Best on Feb. 1 at The Kinney SLO, and because the demand for the documentary was so high, R.A.C.E. Matters hosted a second showing on Feb. 2 at the Downtown Centre Cinemas. Kut to be the Best is the journey of local barber Terry Guilford, who created a hub for the community at large but specifically

HEARING VOICES Camille O’Bryant is one of photographer Renoda Campbell’s portrait subjects. When interviewed by Courtney Haile, O’Bryant said, “There are still times when the intersection of my privilege— with my role, and title, and degrees—is impacted by the color of my skin.”

PHOTOS COURTESY OF RENODA CAMPBELL

Whitaker because he grew up on the Central Coast and knew exactly how they felt. “I think that there were some challenges for me as a filmmaker because I think that the experience of being black in San Luis Obispo today is not that different than it was in the year 2000 when I left,” he said. After high school, Justice moved to New York to attend New York University and earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and TV Production. This is the first documentary that he’s done about the Central Coast that focuses on the question: How does an entire city or community move toward greater diversity and inclusion?

Moving with love

COMMUNITY BUILDING Filming Terry Guilford’s (top, left) role in the community and his eviction was also a journey for filmmaker and Central Coast native Justice Whitaker (top, right).

for the African American community at his barbershop of the same name as the movie. Director and Central Coast native Justice Whitaker told New Times the initial idea for the film was meant to be a profile piece on Guilford because he is the only African American barber in San Luis Obispo County and his shop was unique. Men of all races and ages walk into his shop not only for a cut but for conversation—and the ambiance of hip-hop and rap playing in the background. Without trying, Guilford’s shop at 590 California St. in SLO became a community space. In the film, Guilford says he has three practices to share with his clients: hygiene, community responsibility, and self-esteem. “If you sit in my chair, I’m not going to just put something on the outside of your head but also on the inside,” he says as he sweeps the floor of the shop. In the middle of the seven-month filming process, Whitaker, who lives in Brooklyn, said as he was about to fly to California for a scheduled shoot, Guilford received a 30-day eviction notice from his landlord. The notice changed the story completely. Guilford takes a step back, realizes his role in the community, and explores ways to reach out to the city to possibly create another community space for people of color in the future. He envisions opening a barbering program and community space. After the screening, Guilford, dressed in a black suit with a red dress shirt, shook hands and spoke with the attendees. He told New Times he was nervous about putting his life on display but felt it was important to share his story. “I think people need to see it. Especially young men, because you may not be a movie star or an athlete but you can still be an important person in your community. I hope that that got conveyed as well,” Guilford said. The film, he said, now feels like a springboard to creating a place where he can teach the barber trade and more importantly community building. The future location of the barbershop that doubles as a barber school would also be a space where people can just be themselves. Although the exact location has yet to be determined, Guilford said he feels strongly that the San Luis Obispo

community will be supportive. Throughout the film, Whitaker also spent time interviewing Guilford’s clients. One in particular, Charles Williams, talks about raising his children who are half African American and half Caucasian and about having to drive to Lompoc to get a haircut because the barber there knew how to properly cut and care for his hair. It wasn’t until Williams’ wife found Guilford that Williams didn’t have to drive 60 miles for a cut. Aside from having a local barber, Williams found a place to talk about raising children of color on the Central Coast. One of Guilford’s children, Saqqara, works with him in the shop, sanitizing combs or sweeping. Williams tells the camera he has to teach his children about always getting a receipt so they’re not accused of stealing or that people may not want to be their friend because of the color of their skin. Williams is originally from the East Coast, but he and his wife moved to the Central Coast to raise their children because they wanted to raise them in a safe place where they could “ride their bikes in the neighborhood.” The different experiences shared by Guilford and his clients struck a chord with

BELONGING Events:

• Feb. 1 to April 30 Portraits and Perspectives is a combination of portraits captured by photographer Renoda Campbell and oral history excerpts recorded by Courtney Haile. The San Luis Obispo County Library will exhibit the photographs and listening stations where visitors can listen to local lived experiences. • Feb. 12 BELONGING: Black Business Belongs is a forum for current and aspiring black business owners in SLO County for the purpose of encouraging, fostering, and building regional economic development. • Feb. 22 Raising Up Rhythms: African Drumming Event for Kids, in partnership with RaiseUp SLO Raising Up Rhythms, is an afternoon of music-making, storytelling, and community building. The event is geared toward children in grades K-6; however, children of all ages are welcome. Drums are provided for all participants. • Feb. 29 Stories Matter: Live Storytelling in collaboration with The Reboot—Storytelling ReImagined, is a live curated story performance that features a diverse lineup of black community members telling personal stories that are real and revealing, hilarious, human, and healing. Storytellers include Dr. Joyce Carter—the first black American in the United States to become a chief medical examiner; a young soccer player who makes his way into the heart of his new team; and many more. All events are open to people of all races, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. Events have limited seating, so visit R.A.C.E. Matters SLO at racemattersslo.org to register for the free events.

At a table in front of Linnaea’s Cafe, Roberta Richey is sipping on the drink she just ordered as the sun sets behind the buildings across the street. Richey is an Army brat who moved around California growing up, but she considers herself a Southern California native— where she spent the last 23 years of her life. She was one of Campell’s portrait series subjects and is a current resident of San Luis Obispo. Richey said she moved to the Central Coast for love. Six years ago her partner at the time, now husband, was tired of living in Southern California and wanted to give San Luis Obispo a try. He’s a Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) golf professional and knew he could use his skills to teach others, so he planned a trip to find job opportunities. “He had asked me three days before he left, would I come with him if he landed something, and I said yes,” she said. Richey describes it as the right time in her life to make the move. Her mother had recently died, and Richey was a breast cancer survivor going through her last radiation treatment. “It was time for me to take what I call, my season of breathing,” she said. She wasn’t worried about finding employment as Richey had 15 years of experience working in the insurance industry and worked in the entertainment industry as a dancer, actor, and singer. When Richey submitted her application and résumé for jobs, she would get called for an interview, and felt the interview went well but never got a job offer. She said employers would tell her they were looking for a “good team fit.” “I’m seasoned in my life so ‘team fit’ to me meant there’s nobody that looks like me on your team so you don’t know how you’re going to deal with me, you don’t know how to react, and you’re not comfortable,” she said. Richey wasn’t undeterred. It’s not in her character to give up. She shifted gears and landed a position with Cal Poly. “I just wanted to be in a place where I could share in, plant my seed, be inspired, and continue to grow. I just wanted to give it all that I have been given and I have gained,” she said. The transition to life on the coast continued to be somewhat of a struggle. Finding a salon that catered to her hair type or a store that carried beauty products for her skin type was “like finding a needle in a haystack,” she said. “I am an ebony queen and everything here is not catered to that tone,” Richey said. With time, she found a nail salon within city limits that she frequents, and she drives to Lompoc for a woman who knows how to give her braids or a short cut that suits her. Although Richey has adjusted to life here to an extent, she still feels like an outsider. “When I’m out in public, I can never just be,” she said. “I know someone is watching

me or listening to my conversation.” On more than one occasion as Richey was being interviewed by New Times, the average passerby would take a long pause to look directly at her. But she says she doesn’t have time to be judged. “I think there’s so many people with a small-town mentality. It’s very close-knit,” she said. When she and her husband go to functions or even just out to eat and they meet someone new, Richey said the first thing that’s asked of them is if they’re visiting from out of town. She said they always politely respond by saying, “No, we live here.” But she said that it’s offensive that an interracial couple is assumed to be from out of town, and it happens to her and her husband all the time. Richey doesn’t want that to be the norm for herself or for future generations of people of color in San Luis Obispo. She firmly believes that if there are more businesses and places to hang out that differ from what is already out there, the culture could shift. But Richey said she and the rest of the community who want change can’t just ask for it, they have to be the ones to put things in motion. She recently realized that she’s been yearning to get back into the arts— acting, singing, or dancing. When Richey did her research about dance studios and

LOVE Roberta Richey moved to San Luis Obispo about six years ago, and while the transition has been anything but easy, she’s determined to stick around and be part of the diversity movement.

programs in the area, it was generally tailored for youth. Richey did find adult classes, but she said they were usually less than an hour long. Richey used to teach an adult dance class after college and said about 45 minutes is not enough time to stretch, practice a routine, and cool down. “So the one thing I have on my mind is I would love to put together a movement for health,” she said. It would be an adult class where people could dance and mingle. An environment for people of all different races, ethnicities, and cultures to just be, she said. At the end of the day, Richey said love brought her to Central Coast, and love will establish her here. “Love takes work even though it’s unconditional. It’s an action word, a verb, so we have to put it into action and do something about it,” she said. “Love is going to keep me here, and I’m in it for the long haul.” ∆ Staff writer Karen Garcia can be reached at kgarcia@newtimesslo.com.

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Opinion

Rhetoric & Reason [16] Sound off [17] Shredder [18]

Commentary

BY CENTRAL COAST HEALTH COALITION

Dear New Times Shredder A free and open dialogue would benefit us all

ou slipped from your soapbox on Jan. 23 (“Get off your soapbox”) when, in defense of free speech, you enthusiastically berated the alleged uncaring, ignorant, conspiratorial women of the fraudulently named Central Coast Health Coalition, many of whose vaccineinjured children still suffer daily the side effects of those injectable drugs. Lest you think we are hysterical and it is all a “freakin’ complex,” we would like to remind you that the federal government has paid out more than $4 billion to date in damages for vaccine injuries such as these. You also jeer that “only they [coalition members] know the truth,” which reflects poorly on the legitimacy of the dialogue; on the doctors, nurses, lawyers, Supreme Court justices, and international health officials who share our concerns; and on your standards as a columnist. But to give credit where credit is due, we would like to thank you for defending our First Amendment right to speak about vaccines and their potential risks. We at Central Coast Health Coalition are not the first to experience censorship and exclusion for broaching this controversial topic, and the small-town San Luis Obispo Women’s March committee is hardly our greatest persecutor. In February 2019, per request of U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), Facebook activated its filters and restrictive algorithms to identify and squelch posts informing people about vaccine risks. Google jumped on the bandwagon by offering only duly “vetted“ pro-vaccine

HODIN

search results. These actions do not come without consequences. As a result of his quest for censorship, Schiff is now being sued by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons. America’s right to free speech is actively under attack by those who claim that discussing vaccine risks is “dangerous to public health.” This is a fear-marketing tactic that intimidates and prevents people from engaging in a real discussion about the crucial issue of vaccine safety. U.S. Rep. Bill Posey (R-Florida) responded to Facebook policing vaccine information in a March 4, 2019, letter to Mark Zuckerberg in which he states, “Addressing vaccine safety issues that have persisted decades is best addressed not by silencing or bullying one side or the other, but rather by engaging in a robust vaccine safety research program by truly independent researchers that will make vaccines safer and develop a better understanding of particular risk factors for infants, children, and adults.” Vaccines need to be safe. If we can’t even have civil discourse about the real risks and side effects of vaccines, how can we progress to making them safer? At its recent Vaccine Safety Summit, the World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledged the paucity of appropriate safety testing for vaccines. “I think we cannot overemphasize the fact that we really don’t have very good safety monitoring systems in many countries, and this adds to the miscommunication and the

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misapprehensions because we’re not able to give clear-cut answers when people ask questions about the deaths that have occurred due to a particular vaccine, and this always gets blown up in the media,” Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, a pediatrician who serves on several WHO advisory committees, said at the summit. Not only is safety testing inadequate, but vaccine manufacturers have complete legal immunity from lawsuits related to injury and death. The incentive to improve their product is absent, and the lack of accountability they have enjoyed is shocking. A 2018 lawsuit the Informed Consent Action Network won against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services revealed that not a single biannual safety report has even been completed, despite being required by the 1986 Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. This represents a 34-year vacuum in any postmarket data-driven safety studies and potential improvements in vaccine quality. This negligence is particularly disturbing in light of the dissent signed by Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Sonia Sotomayor to a 2011 Supreme Court ruling that solidified the liability-free position of vaccine manufacturers. Here, the justices warned that the majority’s “decision leaves a regulatory vacuum in which no one ensures that vaccine manufacturers adequately take account of scientific or technological advancements when designing or distributing their products. ... This concern is especially acute with respect to vaccines that have already been released and marketed to the public.

Manufacturers, given the lack of robust competition in the vaccine market, will often have little or no incentive to improve the designs of vaccines that are already generating significant profit margins.” Free and civil discourse would not only push manufacturers to improve vaccines, it would help the dialogue by reducing polarizing accusations and name calling. Calling us “anti-vaxxers” who “don’t believe in science” does not reflect who we are, nor does it add to the quality of the discourse. Going forward, we would wholeheartedly welcome further public and/or in-person discussions with you on vaccines. And just as we hope the SLO Women’s March Committee will adjust their “inclusive” sign policy to reflect the truth of their limited political agenda, we also hope that you, Shredder, can adjust your tone when addressing a well-read and knowledgeable group of parents who are devoted to protecting their vulnerable children from unregulated corporate greed. ∆ The Central Coast Health Coalition fights for health. Send comments through the editor at clanham@newtimesslo.com or write a response for publication and email it to letters@newtimesslo.com.

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ballot initiative entitled Proposition 13, not to be confused with the Proposition 13 passed in 1978 and led by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association that protected homeowners and business owners. The March 3, 2020, Proposition 13 is a $27 billion school bond including estimated interest that does nothing to fix the failed government education system in California. Borrowing $15 billion for school construction and repairs makes no sense when California has a $22 billion budget surplus. The 80 percent estimated interest cost means we’re actually on the hook for $27 billion. Currently there are strict limits on how much bond debt local school districts are allowed to carry. There is a hidden provision in the March 3 Proposition 13 that nearly doubles the limits school districts can borrow. This means huge increases in property taxes are a near certainty, and all taxpayers are affected, either directly in property tax bills or through higher rents and other costs. Unlike Proposition 13 from 1978, this 2020 Proposition 13 ballot initiative puts all taxpayers at risk of higher taxes. The Republican Party of San Luis Obispo County strongly urges a no vote! Randall Jordan chairman Republican Party of SLO

Re-elect Debbie Arnold

I have known Debbie Arnold for many years. She is an excellent SLO County supervisor. She is opposed to the excess taxation of her constituents. She is prudent and stands against wasteful spending of our tax dollars. She supported the Prado Day Center, which provides services for the homeless in San Luis Obispo. She has worked to protect our water supply from those sharks who would take over our water resources and sell them to outside markets. In her role as a county supervisor, Debbie is honest, knowledgeable, and experienced. She is a proven performer who has repeatedly demonstrated she has the skills, expertise, and ability to do the job. She is polite and respectful of the views and opinions of her constituents as well as her opponents. She is a champion of private property rights. The right of the individual to own real property is what sets America apart from the rest of the world. There is no private property in China, Russia, Cuba, and Venezuela. The state owns and controls all the land. Those who do not respect private property rights have but one objective and that is to take your real property from you as evidenced by the creek setback issue in Atascadero a few years back. They wanted to deny you the use of your own property—think about that!!! Debbie Arnold is a proven performer who has all the skills to do her job as county supervisor, and shame on us if we don’t re-elect her to that position. John Texeira Paso Robles

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The price of paradise

As a native of San Luis Obispo, I have found it very hard to get by. My work is being threatened by cuts from city funding. Ride-On Transportation is a company that transports handicapped adults to work programs, seniors to doctor’s appointments, and many other places like weddings and tour groups. Ride-On has been in this area since 1993 and has always worked hard to provide safe and timely transportation to all it serves. How the SLO Council of Governments could cut funding to this great local company is criminal. We should be supporting local community transportation and the jobs it provides. I’m worried that with this cruel action, I’m not going to have a job or a home to live in. I’m a 16-year employee with this company and have loved working for them. I hope this sad story has a happy ending. I hope the Council of Governments saves Ride-On. They deserve it. Dawn Carra San Luis Obispo

Fonzi’s fumings

As usual, Al Fonzi’s column on Jan. 30 (“Vets are angry”) spews bitterness and anger at just about everyone. His latest rant is against a 2007 vote by thenAtascadero City Councilmember Ellen Beraud where she wanted to spend money to actually help our veterans get housing, jobs, and other services they really needed, when others wanted to spend it on a pricey war memorial. Personally, if I was a veteran in need of help, I’d rather have an apartment, a job, and counseling over an expensive monument. Fonzi rattles on about WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq—in which our veterans served honorably and with great distinction, with tremendous losses. But his misdirected anger should be pointed at our Cadet Bone Spurs president (and his friends), who sends our troops to war while getting a bogus deferral for “bone spurs” from a family doctor, and then played varsity tennis for four years while bravely bearing the pain of foot “bone spurs.” Everyone, listen up: This is a perfect example of angry guys living in the past, trying to force their bitter life experiences down on the rest of us. Don’t fall for this. Think of the world you want for you and your families, and make it happen. Elect a person who has experience, who works and lives and raises their family here in Atascadero, who wants to make things better for all of us, not just some of us. Look to the future. Vote Ellen Beraud for supervisor. Dan Cook Templeton

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or some time now, the Sierra Club, in concert with environmental groups in SLO and Santa Barbara counties, has been supporting the Chumash in advocating for the designation of a Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary off the Central Coast. Per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), “The primary objective of a sanctuary is to protect its natural and cultural features while allowing people to use and enjoy the ocean in a sustainable way. Sanctuary waters provide a secure habitat for species close to extinction and protect historically significant shipwrecks and artifacts. Sanctuaries serve as natural classrooms and laboratories for schoolchildren and researchers alike to promote understanding and stewardship of our oceans. They often are cherished recreational spots for sport fishing and diving and support commercial industries such as tourism, fishing, and kelp harvesting.” (For details, go to sanctuaries.noaa.gov/about/faqs.) Next October will mark the fifth anniversary of the date when NOAA placed the nomination into its inventory, declaring that it fully met the qualifications for designation as part of the national marine sanctuary system. The formal process for review and update of 5-year-old nominations was published in the Federal Register last November. If you’re wondering why a nomination that meets all the criteria for designation has been sitting in inventory for five years, you’re not alone. Last December, Sen. Dianne Feinstein wrote a letter to Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross to let him know she was “deeply concerned by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s recent study on ocean acidification impacts on the California coastline,” urging the secretary “to take immediate action to combat rising carbon levels in our oceans, including by accelerating the designation of the proposed ‘Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.’” She concluded by asking the secretary to “provide a response detailing why [NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries] is not actively evaluating this important proposal.” I can hazard a guess. When the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary was first proposed five years ago, it was met with a dizzying array of objections and wild surmise, often tipping over into slapstick and eagerly embraced by county Supervisors John Peschong, Debbie Arnold, and Lynn Compton, who went along with notions like: • Marine sanctuary designation would mean a “loss of local control” (something no coastal city or county has ever had over the state and federally regulated waters off its shores). • It would regulate or ban fishing (confusing national sanctuaries with the

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marine reserves that are part of the state of California’s Marine Protected Areas). • It would simply duplicate existing regulations (it wouldn’t). • It would regulate discharges of water from agricultural operations (it wouldn’t). • It’s part of “Agenda 30” (which, one may assume, is even worse than longtime conspiracy favorite Agenda 21). • And the half-racist, half-delirious claim that a sanctuary would mean the Chumash could block everyone from going fishing or swimming, and “we’ll have to pay the Chumash to do desal.” Meanwhile, on the factual side of the ledger, there are multiple peer-reviewed socioeconomic studies on the impact of national marine sanctuaries on local coastal economies. The video record of a 2016 meeting with marine sanctuary superintendents at the Morro Bay Vets Hall, a nearly threehour smackdown of all the anti-marine sanctuary disinformation that whipped through the county five years ago, is still available online. (Go to YouTube and type “NOAA-hosted Marine Sanctuary Information Session.”) The facts on the history and operations of national marine sanctuaries also remain readily available on NOAA’s website. And the SLO County general plan still declares that “significant marine resources will be protected,” and that this goal is to be implemented via a policy of making “every effort to secure permanent protection and management of the county’s ecologically and economically significant marine resources using the National Marine Sanctuary, National Estuary, or other programs and legislation as vehicles for protection and management.” It would be a good thing if someday the majority of our county supervisors could support our general plan. Now is the time to write to Congressman Salud Carbajal to thank him for stepping up to support designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary when our county supervisors fell down. Urge him to do everything he can to accelerate the designation of the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, and ask the same question as Sen. Feinstein: Why isn’t the Department of Commerce actively evaluating this important proposal? ∆ Andrew Christie is the director of the Santa Lucia Chapter of the Sierra Club. Send comments through clanham@newtimesslo. com or write a letter to the editor and email it to letters@newtimesslo.com.

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ewsflash everybody: Nobody believes that housing on the Central Coast is affordable! Wait. I take that back. One person does, according to a survey recently released by the Hourglass Project—a local nonprofit that was “established to find solutions, not merely identify problems,” as Hourglass CEO Melissa James described it. Its “jobs action plan” will be relased in mid-March, James said in a press release announcing the earth-shattering survey results, so no worries everyone! We’re saved! “What we found is a workforce that is losing hope, struggling to get by, and considering leaving the area,” she said in the release. That’s not really news, though. There aren’t very many high-paying jobs and housing costs continue to rise as our elected officials argue over the best way to stimulate the creation of “affordable” housing units. At least one elected official doesn’t give a damn about keeping things affordable: Arroyo Grande Mayor Caren Ray “Raise The Rent” Russom. The city happens to own a residence surrounded by a parking lot in the Village that has some long-term tenants in it. Does anyone else think it’s weird that the city owns a rental house? Well, Russom believes the rental is so cheap that it’s basically a “gift of public funds.” Meanwhile, the rest of the City Council

just thinks they should let the longterm renters keep on renting. Although, the City Council did vote to increase the unit’s rent to $1,320 a month at its Jan. 28 meeting. Russom repeatedly objected to this affordability and advocated opening up the rental to other residents who would—read “could”—pay the market value of the rental, an additional $200 to $300 a month. I’m sure that would play out well: “City kicks out residents in the middle of California’s affordable housing crisis to bring in an extra couple of hundred dollars a month!” Sounds like a real winner to me. Oh wait, I get it! Now, I know what you’re thinking Russom. Maybe then you can get that 60 percent raise you wanted! Yes, the same one that the other City Council members really didn’t even want to talk about even though they are the lowest paid elected officials in SLO County. I think Russom would be much happier if she moved to the city of San Luis Obispo, where the “market rate” rent would most likely price her out of the market, and ran for elected office there. That City Council just gave itself an almost 50 percent raise! If Russom was San Luis Obispo’s mayor, Heidi “Raise My Salary” Harmon, she could be making $2,508 a month plus benefits starting in 2021. You see, while Arroyo Grande’s City Council is the lowest compensated in the

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county, SLO is the highest. And with this latest increase, no one is going to catch them! Former SLO Mayor Peg Pinard called the raises “arrogant” and “self-serving” in a comment letter she submitted on the Feb. 4 SLO City Council agenda item. Pinard should have pulled a Nancy Pelosi and ripped up the agenda after the vote! Self-serving for sure. Arrogant? I honestly don’t know. The way Harmon couches it, “One of the greatest limiting factors ... in our community is compensation for these elected positions.” In a statement Harmon put out before the vote—I guess you’ve gotta get that PR machine moving and motivated to say what you want it to say, folks, and she’s very good at it—she essentially said the way to get “thoughtful, creative, bold people from all walks of like to step into leadership, run for office, and lead our communities forward” is to pay elected officials a living wage. I wonder how much a SLO city-owned home would cost to rent? “Market rate” is about $2,200 a month. Even with a salary increase, Harmon wouldn’t be able to afford that on her mayoral salary alone! But that’s also why being a city elected official is considered to be a part-time position. Nobody makes close to median income based on one part-time job! Nor should they expect to!

It’s a tough call. Tough call, folks. Your tax dollars at work! What isn’t a tough call, though, is fixing the issues on North Oak Park Boulevard in Grover Beach. It’s a no-brainer, actually. And, in fact, it was on the City Council’s Jan. 21 agenda. That same night, 33-year-old Justin Kissinger was killed when he was crossing North Oak Park. Instead of moving forward with plans to make the road safer, the council delayed its decision until a full investigation of the accident is complete. Maybe the city got cold feet because of what happened the last time it decided to improve one of Grover Beach’s many messed up roads. The city spent money on plans and construction for Newport Avenue only to have residents revolt. Grover had to pull everything out and is starting from scratch! The city has already spent money on North Oak Park traffic studies, gathering speed and other safety data. Residents have requested less parking spots on the road near intersections, more street lights, marked crosswalks, stop signs, and traffic lights. And now there’s been a deadly accident. It’s a four-lane road that carries 15,000 vehicles a day down it. What the hell are you guys waiting for? ∆ The Shredder is feeling the competition from Nancy Pelosi. Send comments to shredder@newtimesslo.com.

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The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden hosts its Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants will complete their own plant hangers, hung on regional driftwood found along the coastline. Admission is $65 and includes all materials. Call (805) 5411400 or visit slobg.org to find out more. —Caleb Wiseblood

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PAINT AND SIP Join our local artist for a night of fellowship, painting, and sipping. Leave with a vintage inspired canvas masterpiece created by you. All skill levels and ages welcome. Feb. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $45 per person. 805-674-4804. cantinas.org/events. Cantinas on Park, 1242 Park St., Paso Robles.

TEMPLETON HILLS COMMUNITY FARM GRAND OPENING Templeton Hills Community Farm will offer healthy and affordable vegetables initially available on a U-pick, donation basis. The Grand Opening will include: farm tour, orientation on farm operations, opportunity to plant crops and a chance to harvest and take home produce. Feb. 9, 12-3 p.m. Free. 805-458-7808. Templeton Hills Community Farm, 930 Templeton Hills Road, Templeton, facebook.com/grow.give.serve.

VITALANT BLOOD DRIVE AT THE HAUNT Join us when Vitalant brings their bus over for a blood drive. Feb. 8, 1-5 p.m. Free. 805-221-5084. The Haunt, 5805 El Camino Real, Atascadero, thehauntinatascadero.com.

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HEARTS ABOVE AERIAL SHOWCASE Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Hearts Above Aerial Showcase will inspire love, romance and delight as aerialists climb, twirl, and soar through passionate performances on silks, hoops, and cube. Feb. 7-8, 7-8:30 p.m. $20 for adults; $15 for students. 8055496417. LevityAcademy. com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.

INSTANTLY EXPAND YOUR REACH: A COLLABORATIVE BUSINESS BUILDING EVENT During this high-energy interactive session, you will be joined by NAWBO members from other California chapters who will share their networks, experiences, and enthusiasm for reaching beyond the local area to expand your reach. Feb. 7, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $39-$44. my805tix. com. San Luis Obispo Golf and Country Club, 255 Country Club, San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-3400.

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39TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE Showcasing 22 unique antique vendors, tea room with soups, sandwiches, pie and more. Proceeds benefi t the museums. Feb. 8-9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $6. 805-489-8282. southcountyhistory.org. South County Regional Center,

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800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande.

LIVING, DYING, AND LEAVING A LEGACY: FREE SEMINAR Living the last couple of decades can be simple for you and your family when you have a plan. Join this lively discussion with our panel of experts. Topics include tips on staying in your home, dying gracefully, and leaving a legacy. Feb. 13, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-710-2415. seacoastseniors.org/. Hilton Garden Inn, 601 James Way, Pismo Beach.

OCEANO BEACH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEETING Oceano residents are invited to attend our next community meeting. Our special guest will be Commander Michael S. Manuele with the SLO County Sheriff’s Office South Station. The topic will be illegal fireworks. Feb. 6, 6-6:30 p.m. Free. 8058016148. oceanobeach.org. Oceano Community Center, 1425 19th St., Oceano.

$5-$10. my805tix.com. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach, 805-627-1997.

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BIG LAUGH LIVE: VALENTINE’S COMEDY AND MUSIC EVENT Premier comedy event starring six headlining comedians on one hilarious night. Feb. 8, 5:30-9 p.m. $35-$50. 805-712-0400. biglaughlive.com. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

A SPECIAL CASS VALENTINE This intimate, multicourse meal is an elevated experience to celebrate your sweetheart at this special time of year. Feb. 15, 6-9 p.m. $150. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805.239.1730. VALENTINE BENEFIT HAUNTED HOUSE A special

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CHOCOLATE JUBILEE AT VINA ROBLES WINERY Enjoy an indulgent evening in honor of wine and chocolate. Offerings from chocolate vendors and local wineries will include wine tastings, chocolate confections, and many more exquisite treats. Live music performed by Jack Cimo tops off this benefi t for Paso High Theatre Co. Feb. 8, 5-7 p.m. $40 general; $35 club members. 805-227-4812. vinarobles.com. Vina Robles Winery, 3700 Mill Rd., Paso Robles.

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AVILA BEACH SPAGHETTI DINNER/BINGO NIGHT Enjoy a spaghetti dinner with salad, garlic bread, and dessert followed by Bingo. Dinner tickets include first Bingo card. Held to support the programs of the Avila Beach Community Center. Feb. 7, 6-8:30 p.m.

fundraiser to benefi t Lighthouse, RISE, and Woods Humane Society. Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 9, 2-5 p.m., Feb. 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Feb. 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Feb. 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Feb. 16, 2-5 p.m. $12-$40. 805-221-5084. thehauntinatascadero. com. The Haunt, 5805 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

VALENTINE MOVIE NIGHT Featuring the 1964 hit The Unsinkable Molly Brown with Debbie Reynolds on the big screen again. Tickets include popcorn and a soda or champagne and chocolate. Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m. $12. 805-238-4103. pasoroblesdowntown.org. Park Cinemas, 1100 Pine St., Paso Robles.

VALENTINE’S 80S PROM Features a no host bar, food trucks, photo booth, and more. Throw on your favorite 80’s look, spray the hairdo, and dance the evening away. Feb. 14, 7-11 p.m. $15. Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Ave., Atascadero. VALENTINES CHOCOLATE AND WINE WORKSHOP Take home a unique decorated box of your own chocolate dipped treats to share with your

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 ..........[20] Arts ............................[20] Culture & Lifestyle.......[23] Food & Drink..............[27] Music .........................[28]

sweetheart for Valentine’s Day. Complimentary glass of wine included. Feb. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $65. my805tix. com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805.239.1730.

VALENTINE’S DAY AT THE CASTLE Enjoy a threecourse Valentine’s Day dinner. Feb. 14, 6-9 p.m. $85. Tooth and Nail Winery, 3090 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles, 805-369-6100, rabblewine.com/tasting-room/.

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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.

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. DANCE FUSION CLASSES: AGES 4-15 An encouraging learning environment for beginnersadvanced dancers ages 4 to 15. Call or email for complete schedule and more information. Mondays, Wednesdays, 3:30-7:30 p.m. $45 per month; $14 per drop-in. 805-203-6318. desertcoastdance.com. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay.

HYPERTUFA AND SUCCULENT BASKET Joan will demonstrate how to mix hypertufa, apply it to a basket and discuss the curing process. Preregistration is required. Feb. 8, 1-3 p.m. $45. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main

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OneJustice, California Rural Legal Assistance, and SLO County Libraries are hosting a free legal clinic for individuals in need of criminal record clearance assistance. Feb. 7, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Free. 323-7398093. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

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MOSAICS FOR BEGINNERS Choose your project from a heart to a stepping stone to a wine bottle. Everything is provided to complete a project. Great for beginners. Preregistration is required. Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Various. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

FULL MOON CEREMONY AND HEART CHAKRA MEDITATION Connecting with the light of the full moon

SUCCULENT WORKSHOP Learn how easy it is to create with succulents. Choose from two sizes of round wreaths, two heart wreaths, a succulent grapevine wreath or plant a wood vertical garden. Preregistration is required. Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-noon Various. 8052865993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

opens you fully to your deep wisdom, creativity, self-love, and inner strength. Join Dawn Feuerberg for an evening of ceremony, meditation, and rituals that bring vitality, joy and love to your life. Feb. 8, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $30. 805-541-1400. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

LEARN FRENCH WHILE SPEAKING ENGLISH For beginners or intermediate. Watch assigned YouTube videos at home. Do written homework from textbook. Every other Sunday, 2:30 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.

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AFTER SCHOOL FUSED GLASS CLASS FOR KIDS In this introductory class, kids will learn the basics of cutting glass and using the various tools to create a fused glass plate. Respect for the materials and following directions are a must. Parents may join the fun or observe. Feb. 11, 3:30-5 p.m. $40. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

MACRAMÉ PLANT HANGER WORKSHOP AT SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN Spend a relaxing evening

DRAWING LAB FOR KIDS Session includes all materials. Feb.

8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $25-$100. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

learning the basics of macramé. All materials are provided, as well as a bubble vase and air plant that Feb. 13, 6-8 p.m. $65. 805-541-1400. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

SATURDAY ART WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: “BELIEVE IN YOUR DREAMS” Each student will create their own unique canvas to take home. Saturdays $55. 805-610-1821. keshetlavoux. com. Keshet Lavoux, 165 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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ACTING CLASSES Film & TV Acting Classes for all ages

SLO NIGHTWRITERS MONTHLY MEETING: PUBLIC WELCOME The organization’s goal is to

and skill levels. Optional showcases for major Hollywood talent agents & casting directors. 10:30 am -8:45 pm (Sundays only). Varies per class. 310-910-1228. 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. 805-549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.

provide a venue for SLO County writers to connect. Features a variety of guest speakers. Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5 for guests; free with membership. slonightwriters.org. United Church of Christ (Congregational) of San Luis Obispo, 11245 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-544-1373.

THREADS: FINDING YOUR EYE WITH MELINDA FORBES AND JULIE FRANKEL Transform a scarf or

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.

shawl into a piece of wearable art using simple stitches and repurposed materials. All levels of experience are welcome. Feb. 9, 1-3 p.m. $50 members, $55 general. Tea and snacks provided.. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/ product/threads-finding-your-eye/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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Each session will cover different mediums and subjects. Registration is required prior to attendance. Mondays, 3:15-4:45 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/ lilacreativecommunityworkshops/schedules/new-afterschool-workshops. 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, 3:15-4:45 p.m. $20. 805-668-2125. lila.community/. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

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FILMS OF INFLUENCE Films Of Influence is a monthly series that explores the impact film has on society, culture and the world of cinema. Professor Doug Keesey will give an introduction and there is a Q&A discussion after for those wanting to stay. Feb. 11, 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.

MOSAIC WONKY HEART Create a fun mosaic by

POETRY/SPOKEN WORD HOSTED BY MARY ANNE ANDERSON Special Guest interview with host

OPENING RECEPTION: METAMORPHOSIS Join

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.

CAMBRIA GALLERY OF ART: WINTER SHOW Featured artists are Donald Archer (Cambria), Jordan Quintero (Los Osos), and Kurt Waldo (Los Osos). Also on permanent display is art by Virga Siauciunaite, Ilona Peteris, and Nancy Roberts. Feb. 15, 5-8 p.m. 805926-5050. cambriagallery.com/. Cambria Gallery of Art, 1561 Main Street, Cambria.

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ATASCADERO ART ASSOCIATION MEETING Tracy Paz lives and works (primarily in oils, with an occasional foray into 3D expression) in Central California. Feb. 13, 12-2 p.m. Free. 805-461-6161. Atascadero Library, 6555 Capistrano, Atascadero.

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gluing your choice of broken plate pieces and baubles on a wonky heart. Apply grout and clean to complete your project. This class is great for beginners. Feb. 12, 6-8 p.m. $50. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. SLOMA to celebrate the opening of “Metamorphosis” by the Central Coast Craftmakers. Artworks in a variety of media are featured, including fused glass, textiles, ceramics, and woodturning. Feb. 7, 6-9 p.m. Free admission. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/ metamorphosis/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

POETRY PERFORMANCE BY JANAKA STUCKY Stucky is an mystic poet, performer, and publisher. The founding editor of Black Ocean, as well as the annual poetry journal, Handsome. Feb. 6, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. 805-546-3202. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, cuesta.edu/student/campuslife/artgallery/.

POETS INTERPRET THE PERMANENT COLLECTION Hear SLO County poets interpret the Museum’s Permanent Collection with original compositions. Feb. 6, noon Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.

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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.

Joe Raiola reflects on his life in humor and his 33 years as a member of the legendary “The Usual Gang of Idiots”, and shares a rare peek behind the scenes at “America’s dumbest magazine.” Feb. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. $20. Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre, 1350 Main St., Cambria, 805-927-8190, cambriacenterforthearts.org/theatre/.

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Tickets on sale now at My805Tix.com and at our official Box Office at Boo Boo Records in SLO Suppo ing local journalism, one ticket at a time. Michael Nowak & Orchestra Novo with Robe Thies SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 CPAC at Cuesta College

Planet Lucha Returns! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Lompoc Veteran’s Memorial Hall

Barrel Room Conce : Moonshiner Collective SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 CASS Winery

The Odd Couple SELECT DAYS UNTIL FEBRUARY 16 By The Sea Productions

Sisters of the Ea h: A Hea Centered Mastermind Experience THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 6, 20, 27 Center for Spiritual Living

Avila Beach Spaghe i Dinner Bingo Night FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Avila Beach Community Center

Instantly Expand Your Reach: A Collaborative Business Building Event

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 San Luis Obispo Country Club

CASS Wine Seminar: Bubbles SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 CASS Winery

Sax Summit SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church

Valentine Day Movie Night SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association

Tribute to Robe a Flack & Don McLean TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 The Savory Pale e

Clarinet Quintet WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Monarch Club at Trilogy

Valentines Chocolate + Wine Workshop THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 CASS Winery

An Evening of MAD Comedy THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Cambria Center for the A s Theatre

A CASS Valentine FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 CASS Winery

Arsenic and Old Lace FEBRUARY 14–MARCH 1 Klein Dance A s Studio

Love Le ers – Dinner and a Show FRI & SAT, FEBRUARY 14 & 15 Park Street Ballroom

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Valentine’s Day at the Castle FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Tooth & Nail Winery

Valentine’s 80’s Prom FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Pavillion on the Lake

A Special CASS Valentine SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 CASS Winery

Love at the Ranch SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Hoyt Family Vineyards

Beer Yoga SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Naughty Oak Brewing Co.

Love Le ers – Matinee Show SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Park Street Ballroom

Pi Jacobs Album Release Conce TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 The Savory Pale e

Women Making Waves in Endurance Spo s & Lifestyle Fitness THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 The Inn at Morro Bay

SLO Cra Beer Festival SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Alex Madonna Expo Center

Be My Rainbow Valentine SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 San Luis Obispo Guild Hall

Café Musique Farewell Conce SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 CASS Winery

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Hall

Fleetwood Dreams – A Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show FRI. & SAT., FEB 28 & 29 D’Anbino’s Wine Tasting Room

Spirited Symphonies: Es Muss Sein SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 Grace Baptist Church

Squid Dissection Saturdays SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 Central Coast Aquarium

A Celebration of Joni Mitchell feat. Kimberly Ford SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 San Luis Obispo Guild Hall

Hope for the Homeless Golf Tournament SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Pismo Beach Golf Course

Jiu Jitsu Semindar with Professor Albe Gonzales SATURDAY, MARCH 7 SleepingTiger Fitness

Highway 46 West Wine Safari MARCH 7 & 8 Paso Robles Highway 46 West Wineries

Dan Fogelberg Tribute TUESDAY, MARCH 10 The Savory Palle e

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WINTER SURF MOVIES: THE ENDLESS SUMMER Admission to this special screening is free of charge. Feb. 7, 7-10 p.m. Free. 805-329-5725. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

LOVE, GLITTEROTICA STYLE Looking for the perfect Valentine’s day weekend event? Join us for a pre-party in the parking lot with food from Pancho’s and drinks by Libertine Brewing Co., followed by an amazing Burlesque and Variety Show. Feb. 14, 5-10 p.m. and Feb. 15, 5-10 p.m. $20-$40. 805-801-6119. Glitteroticaburlesque.com. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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ACRYLIC PAINTINGS BY TISH ROGERS Tish Rogers’ acrylic paintings of breathtaking seascapes and delightful animal portraits are currently on display at the Cambria Library. Tuesdays-Saturdays. through Feb. 28 Free. 805-927-4336. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria.

PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES The 2020 theatre season starts off with a bang, laced with a bit of country twang. Oceano’s Great American Melodrama is presenting the Tony-nominated hit musical. ThursdaysSundays, 7-9:30 p.m. through March 22 $24-$32. 805489-2499. americanmelodrama.com. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

ATTACHMENTS BETWEEN US Cambria Center for the Arts Gallery is excited to host this themed show for the month of February, which overlaps the love-themed Cambria Film Festival and St. Valentine’s Day. Feb. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-4347060. cambriacenterforthearts.org. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE: A MUSICAL REVUE AND VARIETY SHOW Come enjoy this FEB. 6 – FEB. 13 2020

musical revue and variety show featuring live music, love songs, and scenes from your favorite movies and musicals. Recommended for mature audiences only, due to strong language. Feb. 7, 8 p.m., Feb. 8, 8 p.m. and Feb. 14, 8 p.m. $15. 805-473-0377. The Studio of Performing Arts, 805 Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

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. Through 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. Through 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 INKED Featured artists: Don Doubledee, George Asdel, Ardella Swanberg, Jari de Ham, Virginia Mack, Debbie Gedayloo, Tyler Priest, and Judy Rath. Through Feb. 28 Free. 805772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS LAYERS OF LOVE Featured artists: Ardella Swanberg, Debbie Gedayloo, Gay McNeal, Atul Pande, Jane Siragusa, and Hope Myers. Through Feb. 28 Free. 805772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

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

ART FROM THE HEART You’ll find the perfect gifts to express how you care: vibrant jewelry with semiprecious stones, uplifting heart energy art, and nature’s beauty with butterflies and seascapes. Lovers of dance and yoga can endlessly enjoy small, medium, and large artworks. Through Feb. 29, 12-4 p.m. Free admission. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

THE CALLING: PAINTINGS, PRINTS, AND DRAWINGS BY JAVIER MANRIQUE Showcasing works by San Francisco-based Mexican artist Javier Manrique. Presented under the show title, “The Calling,” Manrique’s collection includes both recent and retrospective works. Through March 1, 12-4 p.m. Free admission. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

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.

KEN CHRISTENSEN Through Feb. 29 Park Street Gallery, 1320 Park Street, Paso Robles, 805-286-4430, parkstreetgallery.com.

ORIGINAL DRAWINGS BY A-ME First solo show of

ACE IN THE HOLE

Cambria Pines Lodge hosts a magic show with magician Elliot Hunter on Sunday, Feb. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission to this dinner/theater experience includes access to the buffet. Tickets are $38 for adults and $18 for kids. Children ages 3 and under get in for free. Visit the show’s Eventbrite page to find out more. —C.W. SAN LUIS OBISPO

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ART AFTER DARK: FREE PRESS This exhibit features the Central Coast Printmakers, who are a dedicated group located in California’s San Luis Obispo county. Feb. 7, 6-8 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 12-4 p.m. and Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. through March 30 Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralartsupply.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: CALIFORNIA SCULPTURE SLAM Through March 8, noon 8055438562. sloma.org/

THE ART OF SLOW LOOKING: SELECTIONS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION Features selections from the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art’s Permanent Collection. Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through March 1 Free admission. 805-5438562. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, sloma.org/.

CRAIG GRISWOLD: 2020 Features paintings and original prints by the Morro Bay-based artist. Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Feb. 23 Free admission. 8055438562. sloma.org/exhibition/craiggriswold-2020/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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.

METAMORPHOSIS: CENTRAL COAST CRAFTMAKERS Explores the concept of change, growth, and rebirth. Artworks in a variety of media are featured, including fused glass, textiles, ceramics, and woodturning. Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through March 29 Free admission. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/metamorphosis/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

THROUGH THE TREES: ORIGINALS BY KEN CHRISTENSEN Ken Christensen is exhibiting an one man show at Frame Works Studio and Art Gallery featuring original oils and watercolors. Feb. 7-April 28 805-542-9000. Frame Works, 339 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, sloart.com.

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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/.

original work by A-ME. Having no formal training, A-ME is a true example of an outsider artist. Their work is primarily a form of therapy. Through Feb. 8 facebook. com/lososospopupgallery. Los Osos PopUp Gallery, 1056 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, 805-996-0011.

CALLS FOR ARTISTS

SEVEN UP: NEW WORK BY 7 ARTISTS New work

Submit original abstract artwork for this exhibit. For more information, visit the “Exhibits” area of the website. Through Feb. 18 Varies. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

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.

Enjoy two hours of side-splitting comedy with local favorites Rick Storer and Stormy Silva, plus Bay Area comics Aivy Cordova and Pete Munoz. Hosted by Sal Espana. Feb. 8, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-439-2529. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo.

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CALL FOR ARTISTS: BIG BOLD ABSTRACTS

call_for_artists/california-sculpture-slam-2020/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: ROMANCING THE ADOBES This California-wide juried exhibition features artworks celebrating the historic California Adobes and the Californio lifestyle. Artists are welcome to explore whatever subject matter they wish in regards to the Adobes. All 2D media is eligible. Through May 3, noon 805-543-8562. artist.callforentry.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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THE BREWERY COMEDY TOUR This stop is set to feature a lineup whose credits include top festivals, TV, and major club appearances. Feb. 16, 7-8:30 p.m. $20. 805-900-5360. beachbums805.com/live. Beach Bums Bev & Bites, 10 N. Ocean Ave., #212, Cayucos. MAGIC SHOW International Champion Magician, Elliott Hunter joins us at the Cambria Pines Lodge for a unique dinner theater experience suitable for the whole family. Buffet dinner included. Feb. 9, 6-8 p.m. $0-$38. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com.

THE ODD COUPLE Presented by By The Sea Productions. Directed by Lisa Woske. Through Feb. 16, 7-9 p.m. $20. 805-776-3287. my805tix.com. By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay.

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LOVE LETTERS: DINNER AND SHOW Wine Country Theatre will present the two-character play along with a dinner prepared by Andre, Master Chef of Paso Terra Restaurant. Guests will enjoy a three course meal and a complimentary glass of wine or champagne. Sunday matinee showing doesn’t include dinner. Feb. 14, 6-9 p.m., Feb. 15, 6-9 p.m. and Feb. 16, 2-4 p.m. $85 ($15-$25 matinee). my805tix.com. Park Street Ballroom, 1232 Park Street, Paso Robles, 805-238-5042.

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ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE A delightful musical about friendship, country music, and a brilliant artist who left us all too soon. Wednesdays-Sundays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through March 8 $40-$55. 805-786-2440. slorep.org/shows/always-patsy-cline/. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. MACBETH SLO REP’s Academy of Creative Theatre presents a young performers’ adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy. Fridays, 7-8:30 p.m. $17-$25. 805-786-2440. slorep.org/shows/macbeth/. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. 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. LAUGHING AT LOVE IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES

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DRAWN TO NATURE Watch a demo on nature journaling, then try your hand at sketching. Bring pencil, eraser, and sketchbook. No experience necessary. Ages 7 and up. Feb. 8, 2-4 p.m. $3, free to CCSPA members and ages under 17. 805-772-2694. Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd., Morro Bay.

MIND WALK: IGNACE JAN PADEREWSKI ON THE CENTRAL COAST Marjorie Harmon and Melody Mullis will talk about his impact as pianist, performer, statesman and ambassador, his influence on agriculture and his local legacy. Feb. 10, 10:15-11:45 a.m. $3, free to CCSPA Otter level and above members. 805-7722694. Inn at Morro Bay, 60 State Park Rd, Morro Bay.

PRESENTATION: “THE HEALING POWER OF ART” WITH ANNE GILL KELLOG Kellogg’s demo will include an introduction to the subject of “The Healing Power of Art” using visual aids; examples of Anne’s own work; and drawings and reference materials supporting the healing power of art. Feb. 10, 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/ comingevents/demos-meetings/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

SUCCULENTS: WHAT’S TO KNOW? Mike Bush, with the Central Coast Cactus and Succulent Society, will present expert information on growing Succulents. He will also be bringing succulent plants with him for sale. Mike has had a long career in Horticulture at Cal Poly. Feb. 13, 1-1:45 p.m. Free to the public. 661-204-1535. Daisy Hill Estates Clubhouse, 1595 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos. NORTH SLO COU NT Y

JOURNEY OF HOPE Journey of Hope is an annual event hosted by Transitions-Mental Health Association aimed to educate, encourage, and inspire hope in our community. This year, comedian Adam Grabowski joins us for the first time to spread his message. Feb. 6, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-540-6500. t-mha.org. Cuesta College North County Campus, 2800 Buena Vista Dr., Paso Robles.

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CAL POLY COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS: TEACH IN Join the campus community for a daylong series of talks and workshops centered around equity and social justice designed to inform and inspire. Feb. 13, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 805-756-2359. cla.calpoly.edu/teach-in. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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.

FREE ADOPTION INFORMATION SESSION Free sessions on adoption 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. SUSAN CURRIER VISITING PROFESSORSHIP Feb. 13, 6-8:30 p.m. 805-756-2359. cla.calpoly.edu/currierprofessorship. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave.,

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

WRITING WORKSHOP WITH JIM GREGORY Join us as local historian, Jim Gregory, shares with us tips and techniques for writing history and memoirs. Feb. 8, 2-3 p.m. Free. 805-473-7161. slolibrary. org. Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande.

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SOCRATES: WEEKLY DISCUSSION A weekly discussion

FEBRUARY

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pm 8 Burlesque & Variety ShoW SLO Guild HalL 2880 Broad St

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PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA AND VAUDEVILLE

FEB. 6 – FEB. 13 2020

PUMPED UP KICKS

The Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville in Oceano presents Pump Boys and Dinettes through Sunday, March 8, with performances held Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m., and Sundays at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $24 to $32. Call (805) 489-2499 or visit americanmelodrama.com to find out more. —C.W.

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. 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.

PASO: 805-238-5334 SLO: 805-592-2445

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.

GENERAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP (NORTH COUNTY) A support group for those grieving the death

FREE-FOR-ALL MOVIE NIGHTS Each meeting, a

gathering to talk about home sharing. Second Wednesday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-noon Free. 805-215-5474. homeshareslo.org. Panera Bread, 299 Madonna Rd., 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. 805-541-0594. themondayclubslo.org. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. MINIATURE GAMING AT CAPTAIN NEMO Refreshments available on site for purchase. Please park in reserved spaces. Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-5446366. Facebook.com/CaptainNemoGames. Captain Nemo Games, 563 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Meets at various

eat up.

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.

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. SOUTH COAST SLO COU NT Y

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.

SUPPORT GROUPS For everything food & drink, read

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GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT GROUP Facilitated

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS MEETING A 12-step

HOME SHARE SLO COFFEE CHAT An informal

Quality Care for Over 6000+ Local Under-served Children

DISCUSSING GRIEF Join us in a safe space to share you journey through the grieving process. With grief comes mourning; and while mourning brings healing, it’s important to have support and understanding while you are experiencing your loss. Second Tuesday of every month, 3-4:30 p.m. 0.00. 805-269-0141. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, coalescebookstore.com/. 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.

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.

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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.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS MEETING CoDependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a 12-step recovery

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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.

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. SAN LUIS OBISPO

#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.

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BELONGING: LOCAL EXPRESSIONS OF BLACK EMPOWERMENT AND POSSIBILITY

Exhibits + Events throughout February!

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A multimedia, multi-location experience February 2020

Visit www.RaceMattersSLO.org for details.

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CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 24 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. Free. 805-528-3194. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo.

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.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS OF PERSONS WITH FTD A welcoming monthly meeting providing information and support for caregivers of people with Frontotemporal Dementia. Second Saturday of every month, 2:30-4 p.m. through Dec. 12 Free. 805471-8102. Dr. Liz Johnston, 1283 Woodside Dr., San Luis Obispo.

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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.

you can learn traditional dances from Guinea and West 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.

FEBRUARY BREWASANA #1 A fun vinyasa flow with Robyn, paired with a beer of your choice. Will be open for lunch immediately following the event for yogis to refuel. Third Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon $15 (includes first drink). 805-868-7133. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo.

GENTLE YOGA Increase range of motion and breathe deeper. Use Trigger Point Therapy, Egoscue, Foundation Training and other methods to compliment this accessible, pain-free yoga practice. Bring water and please dress in layers. Mondays, Wednesdays, 10:3011:45 a.m. through April 22 $111. 805-549-1222. Use Trigger Point Therapy, Egoscue, Foundation Training, and other methods to compliment this accessible, painfree yoga practice. Bring water, please dress in layers. Meet at Sunnyside Elementary in Los Osos. Mondays, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:45 a.m. through April 22 $111. 805-549-1222. San Luis Coastal Adult School, 1500 Lizzie St., San Luis Obispo, ae.slcusd.org/. QI GONG Mind/body exercise which everyone can participate. Mondays, 11 a.m.-noon $10. Academy of Dance San Luis Obispo, 3422 Miguelito Ct., San Luis Obispo, 805-270-5523.

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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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BIRDING ADVENTURES: ESTERO BLUFFS 1.5 mile

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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.

hike from the parking lot at the top of the hill (past the small windmill), 0.8 miles after the highway changes to 2 lanes. Explore several habitats and observe a variety of bird species. Bring binoculars, dress for weather. Feb. 7, 10 a.m.-noon Free. 805-772-2694. Estero Bluffs State Park, Highway 1, north of Cayucos, Cayucos, parks. ca.gov.

EXPLORE THE TIDE POOLS AT CORALLINA COVE 2 mile active hike from the Bluff trailhead, 100 yards south of Spooner Ranch house, to learn local history, watch for sea birds, whales, seals and otters; then explore tide pools at low tide. Bring binoculars. Feb. 7, 2-4 p.m. Free. 805-528-0513. Montaña de Oro, 3550 Pecho Valley Rd., Los Osos.

EXPLORING TIDE POOL COMMUNITIES Biologists

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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. Cardio Barre is a combination of pilates, yoga, and ballet barre technique. In each energizing and targeted workout, you’ll use the barre and exercise equipment such as mini-balls and small hand weights to sculpt, slim, and stretch your entire body. Sundays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. through Jan. 2 $18 drop in or $80 for 5 class card. 805215-4565. omnistudiomb.com. Omni Studio, 698 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

KICKING THE SUGAR HABIT Learn how sugar effects your mind and body and how making simple changes can change your life. The program starts with deep breathing meditation with 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the year. Speaker Tami Cruz is a certified Health Coach. Feb. 9, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. 805-235-7978. gratefulbodyhealthcoaching.com. Grateful Body, 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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ADVANCED STRENGTH TRAINING A 15-week advanced weight training program. Learn proper, individual form in this small group setting. Use dumbbells, stability balls and other fun “toys” to seriously increase muscle strength and flexibility in a totally pain free way. Mondays, Wednesdays, 8:15-9:15 a.m. through April 22 $88. 805-549-1222. San Luis Coastal Adult School, 1500 Lizzie St., San Luis Obispo, ae.slcusd.org/.

AFRICAN DANCE An all levels dance class where

from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, who study intertidal communities, will explore the amazing plants and animals that live on the rocks and are able to survive between tides. Wear water shoes. Feb. 8, 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-801-0773, call or text for reservation. Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay, CA-1 & Slo San Simeon Rd, San Simeon.

INTERTIDAL LIFE AT HAZARD REEF Steep walk from the Hazard Canyon parking lot announcement board (1.6 miles south of park entrance) through coastal scrub down to the sand dunes and tide pools to learn about area geology, marine animals, and seaweeds. Wear sturdy non-skid water shoes. Feb. 8, 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-528-0513. Montaña de Oro, 3550 Pecho Valley Rd., Los Osos.

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cove. Wear “mud” shoes or boots, no bare feet. Feb. 9, 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-2694. Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd., Morro Bay.

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MORRO BAY MARTIAL ARTS: WORLD CHAMPION INSTRUCTION Offering adult and youth 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 HAWAI’I The Mustangs take on Hawai’i and it’s National Boy Scout Day, so all Boy Scouts of America receive free admission to the game if they wear their uniform. Feb. 8, 7 p.m. gopoly.com/. Mott Athletics Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. HAWAI’I Come out for Special

Olympics Night. Feb. 6, 7-9 p.m. Mott Athletics Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

LOVE AND WAR

Cal Poly Wrestling takes on Cal State Bakersfield at the Mott Athletics Center on Friday, Feb. 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, attendees of this match will have access to special giveaways. Tickets range from $5 to $9. Visit tickets.calpoly.edu for more details. —C.W.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. LONG BEACH STATE Join us for Living the Dream day and support Black History Month. The first 200 fans in attendance will receive a free Living the Dream t-shirt. Feb. 8, 2-4 p.m. Mott Athletics Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

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CAMBRIA FILM FESTIVAL: FAMILY FILM AT THE CAMBRIA LIBRARY Cambria Library is proud to partner with the Cambria Film Festival this year. Love is in the Air is the Festival’s 2020 theme. Join us for a free family screening of Pixar’s 2008 animated classic WALL-E. Feb. 6, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. 805-927-4336. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria.

KIDS COMBO: AGES 6-9 AND 9-AND-UP 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 dance technique; combo lyrical, jazz, and hip hop. Through May 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 4:45-5:30 p.m. through May 28 $18 drop in or $60 per month. 805-215-4565. omnistudiomb.com. Omni Studio, 698 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

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.

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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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.

THE SPECTRUM: UNCOVERING THE MYSTERY OF AUTISM Sue Davis will be speaking on “The Spectrum: Uncovering the Mystery of Autism”. Everyone is welcome. Feb. 9, 10-11 a.m. 805-395-4055. Unitarian Universalist Church, 786 Arlington, Cambria.

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AIKIDO FOR KIDS AGE 4-13 AIKI-MITES (age 4-6)

SISTERS OF THE EARTH A heart centered

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.

mastermind experience. Feb. 6, 6 p.m. $25. Creative Momentum, 689 Crocker St., Templeton, 707-972-1006, creative-momentum.com.

sun cause tides, what King tides are, how to read a tide calendar, how climate change will affect them and then walk down to Windy Cove to observe a very high tide. Feb. 9, 9-10 a.m. Free. 805-772-2694. Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd., Morro Bay.

DRAMA AND IMAGINATIVE PLAY CLASS: AGES 5-8 Sing, dance, play games, and create stories and

THRIVING WITH A CHRONIC CONDITION Explore

LIFE AND TIMES ON THE SHORE Walk from the RV

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.

KING TIDES EXPLAINED Learn how the moon and

Park kiosk to the beach to learn about seasonal changes and observe life on the shore and in the tide pools at North Point. Bring binoculars. Wear sturdy beach shoes. Feb. 8, 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-2694. Morro Strand State Beach, End of San Jacinto St., Morro Bay.

MAGNIFICENT COASTAL LIVE OAKS 2.5 mile hike from the Chumash trailhead on Turri Road, about 1/3 mile from South Bay Boulevard, through coastal sage scrub to a pocket woodland. Experience beautiful views of the estuary and back bay. Look for seasonal wildflowers. Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-noon Free. 805-772-2694. Morro Bay State Park, 60 State Park Rd., Morro Bay.

SONGBIRDS IN THE PINES 1.5 mile moderate walk at the edges of the park from the LaLoma Street parking area off Quintana Boulevard. Expect to see woodpeckers, songbirds and birds of prey. Bring binoculars and guidebook. Feb. 11, 9-11 a.m. Free. 805-772-2694. Morro Bay State Park, 60 State Park Rd., Morro Bay.

WINDY COVE MUD AND TIDE POOLS An easy, but muddy walk beginning outside the museum to investigate the mud, rocks, plants and organisms that live in the

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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

SLO CLASSICAL ACADEMY’S SNEAK PEEK SLOCA welcomes curious prospective parents and their preschool-HS students to meet teachers and staff, tour our campus, and learn about our unique style of education. Feb. 10, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. 805-5488700. sloclassical.org. SLO Classical Academy, 165 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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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. 805-668-2125. 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

SAN LUIS OBISPO 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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AN EVENING WITH THE GOLDEN ONES Julie Jensen WolfHeart channels messages of Love, Light and Support from the “Golden Ones”. Third Saturday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. $25. 805-489-2432. Halcyon Store Post Office, 936 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande. LGBTIQ+ BUDDHIST MEDITATION GROUP Second Wednesday of every month, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Optional donation. whiteheronsangha.org. White Heron Sangha Meditation Center, 6615 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach.

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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.

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ADOPT A GRANDPARENT: MONTHLY VOLUNTEER TRAINING Help out in your neighborhood by connecting with older adults that need a little extra help. Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-noon 805-547-7025. Wilshire Community Services, 285 South St., suite J, San Luis Obispo, wilshirecommunityservices.org.

CENTRAL COAST HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING WINTER 2020 Central Coast Hospice is seeking volunteers to provide 2-4 hours a week to hospice patients and their families. Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through Feb. 14 Free. 805-540-6020. centralcoasthospice.com. Central Coast Home Health and Hospice, 253 Granada, 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 805-5499228. felinenetwork.org. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.

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.

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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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/.

DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION PRESENTS...

VALENTINE MOVIE NIGHT VALENTINE MOVIE NIGHT DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION PRESENTS...

A FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT PASO ROBLES MAIN STREET A FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT PASO ROBLES MAIN STREET

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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.

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. SAN LUIS OBISPO

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.

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

A 1964 PRODUCTION

AN EVE OF CHAMPAGNE & CHOCOLATES - OR - -POPCORN & SODA AN EVE OF CHAMPAGNE & CHOCOLATES OR - POPCORN & SODA

SUN, FEB 9 - 7PM - PARK CINEMAS

SUN, FEB 9 - 7PM - PARK CINEMAS PURCHASE YOUR $12 TICKETS TODAY! CALL MAIN STREET AT 805-238-4103 OR VISIT 12TH ST. STE D.

PURCHASE YOUR $12 $12 TICKETS TODAY! PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE AT PASOROBLESDOWNTOWN.ORG; 805.238-4103; CALL MAIN STREET AT 805-238-4103 OR CALL VISIT 12TH ST. STE D. OR VISIT MAIN STREET @ 12TH ST., STE D IN PASO ROBLES!

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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.

EVENTS

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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.

AN EVE OF CHAMPAGNE & CHOCOLATES - OR - POPCORN & SODA

SUN, FEB 9 - 7PM - PARK CINEMAS

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PURCHASE YOUR $12 TICKETS TODAY! CALL MAIN STREET AT 805-238-4103 OR VISIT 12TH ST. STE D.

“WINE DOWN” MONDAYS Come and “Wine Down” with us on Monday nights. Mondays, 4-9 p.m. 805-461-5100. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

CASS WINE SEMINAR: BUBBLES Katie Bay, Certified Specialist of Wine and Level II Sommelier will guide you through a lively, sensory experience that includes analysis, discussion, and tasting of wine. Feb. 9, 1-3 p.m. $35. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805.239.1730.

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.

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

FIRST FRIDAYS AT OLIVAS DE ORO Enjoy samples of our super tasty mandarin orange brownies in the tasting room for our February First Friday. Will also have have specials, discounts, and recipes. Feb. 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Complimentary samples and tasting. 805-227-4223. Olivas de Oro in Tin City, 2989 B Limestone Way, Paso Robles, olivasdeoro.com.

DENTAL CARE

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$2 TACO TUESDAY Mix and match your

for the whole family!

favorite street tacos for $2 each all day long on Tuesdays. Tuesdays, 3-10 p.m. through April 7 Luna Red, 1023 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-540-5243.

1/2 OFF WINE TUESDAYS Enjoy

OODLES OF NOODLES

The Avila Beach Community Center hosts its annual Spaghetti Dinner and Bingo Night fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Admission includes dinner and first bingo card. Tickets are $10 and available online in advance at my805tix.com. Wine and beer will be available for purchase onsite during the event. To find out more, visit avilabeachcc.com. —C.W.

50% off all bottles of wine $199 and under all day long on Tuesdays. Dine in only, with the purchase of food. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. through April 7 Novo Restaurant & Lounge, 726 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 5433986, novorestaurant.com.

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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. ∆

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Music

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Strictly Starkey

BY GLEN STARKEY

PHOTO COURTESY OF MORTIIS

Norwegian black metal attack! Mortiis comes to The Graduate

ieronymus Bosch and his hellish paintings have got nothing on Mortiis’ dungeon synth video for “A Dark Horizon,” which is populated by hideous creatures torturing helpless maidens. The goblin masked Mortiis, born Håvard Ellefsen, is Norway’s reigning master of dungeon synth—a dark, atmospheric sound that pairs well with grotesque, disturbing images. I read online a little bit about the making of the new video in Metal Hammer, “the world’s biggest and best metal magazine” as it describes itself, which interviewed Ellefsen. “Since we were shooting in an abandoned old factory and my new outfit basically consists of pieces of latex on my upper body, spending hours filming in a chilly factory environment basically meant I was freezing my butt off pacing around half-naked trying not to die,” he told the magazine. “The things I do in the name of art.” Black metal is such a huge part of Scandinavian culture, maybe because it’s cold and dark up there, but I think also because Scandinavians have a dry and perverse sense of humor, which is why black metal is best enjoyed with tongue firmly planted in cheek. This Sunday, Feb. 9, SLO County’s own biggest and best metal ’zine, Hail Yourself! Metalzine, along with Pacific Threnodies, will host a three-band black metal extravaganza at The Graduate (7 p.m. to midnight; all ages; $25 presale at Boo Boo’s and Traffic Records, brownpapertickets.com, or hailyourselfzine.com/product/mortiis-printed-tickets). In addition to Mortiis—the de facto creator of the

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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 Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805-927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com. BOBBY MALONE LIVE Saturdays, 3-6 p.m. Free. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com.

GENERATION GAP WITH CHRISTY LANE

dungeon synth genre—the concert will also feature performances by Morro Bay dungeon synth act Malfet and LA-based dungeon industrial act Hasufel. According to concert organizers, “this dark ambient style evokes high fantasy and impressionistic medieval atmospheres and is the perfect soundtrack to role-playing games or simply taking one’s mind on a journey through deep realms of the imagination. Mortiis’ upcoming album, Spirit of Rebellion, represents a triumphant return to the evocative ambiance of his revolutionary early albums, known lovingly by fans the world over as ‘Era 1,’ combining the driving force of martial industrial rhythms with the earnest intensity of black metal and the expressive melodies of RPG soundtracks. Mortiis’ stage presence is nearly as legendary as his music itself—this is a rare experience that is not to be missed!”

Here, there, and everywhere

Numbskull and Good Medicine Presents have quite a week cooked up. From folk to reggae to Afrobeat and more, there are shows for everyone from Santa Maria to Morro Bay. The Sam Chase and The Untraditional kick things off when they play with King Dream and Arthur Watership at The Siren on Friday, Feb. 7 (doors at 7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $13 at Boo Boo’s and eventbrite.com or $15 at the door). “The Sam Chase has a voice like a nun on the lam with a mouthful of cigarettes and curse words in a lonely bar, drunkenly dancing next to a broken jukebox,” according to his cleverly written bio. “His STARKEY continued page 30

Seller), 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

TRIBUTE TO ROBERTA FLACK AND DON MCLEAN Performers include Ragged Company, Donna Phillips, Jeanne Newhall, Steve Key, Ken McMeans with John Nowel, David Foster Evans, Craig Louis Dingman, and Bonnie Nelson-Key. Feb. 11, 6:30-9 p.m. $10. 805204-6821. The Savory Palette (formerly Morro Bay Wine Seller), 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

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THE BELMORES LIVE A team of singer-songwriters

and storytellers. Feb. 8, 6-9 p.m. 805-461-5100. nauticalcowboy.com. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

Generation Gap returns to The Siren with their covers of soft rock dance hits featuring the rockin’ vocals of Christy Lane. Feb. 15, 3-5:30 p.m. Free; tips welcome. 805-225-1312. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

BLUES ASYLUM A California rhythm and blues band. Feb. 8, 7-10 p.m. $5; members free. D’anbino Vineyards and Cellars, 710 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-227-6800, danbino.com.

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

Featuring Grace Seng, Mike Whitson, Hilary Clark, and Valerie Berg-Johanson for great chamber music works by Mozart and others. Feb. 13, 4 p.m. Up to $30. my805tix.com. Pear Valley Winery, 4900 Union Road, Paso Robles, 805-475-3389.

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

LAUREN HALL LIVE AT BEACH BUMS Lauren Hall from The Voice will be performing at Beach Bums in Cayucos. Feb. 8, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-900-5360. beachbums805.com/live. Beach Bums Bev & Bites, 10 N. Ocean Ave., #212, Cayucos. LIVE MUSIC AT OLD CAYUCOS TAVERN Fridays, Saturdays Free. 805-995-3209. oldcayucostavern.com. Old Cayucos Tavern & Cardroom, 130 N Ocean Ave., Cayucos.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES MISS LEO Miss Leo’s folk-bluegrass sound is a combination of Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, and June Carter. Special guests include Regina Basin, Michael Ubaldini, Jeanne Newhall, and Steve Key. Feb. 10, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 805-2046821. The Savory Palette (formerly Morro Bay Wine

CLARINET QUINTET: SYMPHONY OF THE VINES

DULCIE TAYLOR LIVE AT THE NAUTICAL COWBOY RESTAURANT “To me, art is

communication.”-Taylor. Feb. 15, 6-9 p.m. 805-4615100. nauticalcowboy.com. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

JEFF PINE LIVE Relax and enjoy the talents of a world class vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter with a celebrated career of more than three decades. Feb. 6, 6-9 p.m. 805-461-5100. NauticalCowboy.com. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

JULIE BEAVER AND FRIENDS LIVE A mix of

country-blues and Americana. Feb. 13, 6-9 p.m. 805-

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WELCOME TO THE DUNGEON Legendary Norwegian dungeon synth creator Mortiis plays a three-band black metal show at The Graduate on Feb. 9.

461-5100. nauticalcowboy.com. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7113.

LIVE JAZZ WITH ROBERT VESNAVER Enjoy the jazz

ANI DIFRANCO Ani

stylings of Robert Vesnaver. From smooth trumpet to sumptuous sax to gorgeous piano. Feb. 7, 6-9 p.m. 805461-5100. nauticalcowboy.com. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 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.

MOONSHINER COLLECTIVE LIVE Barrel Room bar

will be open for glass and bottle sales. Tasty snacks like street tacos, salsa and chips, and charcuterie boards will also be available for purchase. Feb. 9, 4-6 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805.239.1730.

DiFranco will be live at the Fremont Theater in downtown SLO. Feb. 16, 8-11:59 p.m. $32-$50. fremontslo. com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600.

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BROWN BAG CONCERT Put on your dancing shoes and help us welcome The Royal Garden Swing Orchestra. Feb. 7, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805-543-5451. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, fpcslo.org.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES HANNAH COOPER Winning both regional and national awards for

CAL POLY’S NIGHT OF CHAMBER MUSIC Several

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her songwriting skills, Hannah Cooper’s sound explores crossing-genres from Folk to Jazz to Americana and Pop. Feb. 9, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, sculpterra.com/.

about Josh Rosenblum, known for his fluid jazz-rock guitar chops and passionate vocals. Special guests include Regina Basin and Steve Key. Feb. 16, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. songwritersatplay.com/calendar/. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

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A.J. CROCE: CROCE PLAYS CROCE Jim Croce left

a legacy of some of pop music’s most memorable songs. Multi-instrumentalist son A.J. Croce weaves a concert of his father’s song classics with touching stories, as well as some of A.J.’s own tunes and songs that influenced them both. Feb. 8, 8 p.m. tickets.calpoly.edu. Spanos Theatre,

of Cal Poly’s finest student music ensembles will perform traditional and contemporary chamber music. Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-756-2406. music.calpoy. edu/calendar/. SLO United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo.

Gilmore will send you with cool, smokey vocals to a jazz ensemble. Support Deborah as she sings her way back off the street. Feb. 10, 6-8:30 p.m. $30. 805-470-0983. Mama’s Meatball, 570 higuera st. suite 130, San Luis Obispo.

FACULTY CONCERT The fabulous Cuesta Music Faculty presents its annual concert to benefit music student scholarships. You’ll hear classical, jazz, folk, Broadway, and more. Featured performers include Ron McCarley, Dave Becker, Jennifer Martin, Marcy Irving, Cassandra Tarantino, Idona Cabrinha, Jeff Miley, and Darrell Voss. Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. $10-$20. 805-546-3198. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, MUSIC LISTINGS continued page 32

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STARKEY from page 28

songs are scribbled, not written, on lipstick- and sweat-stained motel bed sheets because he likes the way the ink bleeds. His guitar runs on diesel and leaks like the morning after too much whiskey. His is a show you’ll probably want to tattoo on your body so everyone will know that you knew him before he was cool.” He reminds me a bit of Devil Makes Three. Edgy sound! Legendary reggae act Steel Pulse plays Presqu’ile Winery on Saturday, Feb. 8 (doors at 5 p.m.; all ages; $40 at Boo Boo’s and eventbrite.com or $45 at the door), with Resination opening. Formed in Birmingham, England, in 1975, they were the first non-Jamaican act to win the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album, for Babylon The Bandit (1986). They’re currently touring in support of their 12th studio album, Mass Manipulation (2019), which was Grammynominated this year but lost to Koffee’s Rapture. Explaining the album’s concept in press materials, Steel Pulse said, “A manipulation of our minds has been influenced by a New World Order currently dominating humankind. Steel Pulse reappears at a fated moment, armed with compassion, encouraging all people to reject false ideals, set higher goals, and demand more from themselves to further this unification.” Heading back to Morro Bay’s The Siren on Monday, Feb. 10, Jerrod Niemann will perform as part of his Ghost Rider Tour (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $20 at Boo Boo’s and eventbrite.com or $25 at the

door). The platinum-certified country music hitmaker is a favorite with the troops, having played several USO shows. With songs like his patriotic single “Old Glory” and the romantic hit “God Made a Woman,” he’s right in that America-first wheelhouse. Or maybe you’re more a fan of tracks like his party anthem “Drink to That All Night,” a wacky hip-hop inflected auto-tune pop song! Go get ’em, tigers! Brooklyn-based Afrobeat act Antibalas, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, plays The Siren on Tuesday, Feb. 11 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $25 at Boo Boo’s and eventbrite.com or $30 at the door). The funk and jazz ensemble, whose name means bulletproof in Spanish, is touring in support of their new album, Fu Chronicles, being released on Daptone Records on Feb. 7. Expect new material from this amazing dance and party act! “Pre-gentrified Williamsburg serves as the backdrop for Fu Chronicles—voyaging back to the early days of when Antibalas and revered soul label Daptone Records spawned out of lead singer Duke Amayo’s kung fu dojo,” press materials explain. “A senior master of the Jow Ga Kung Fu School of martial arts, Duke Amayo along with Antibalas founder/baritone saxophonist Martín Perna guide listeners through an epic journey of where kung fu ingeniously intersects with Afrobeat on Fu Chronicles.” Finally, mark your calendars (and buy your tickets) for the return of California rockers ALO next Thursday, Feb. 13, at The Siren, with Ben Morrison of STARKEY continued page 32

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SOUTH AFRICAN SOUNDS Ladysmith Black Mambazo bring their amazing vocal gymnastics to the Fremont Theater on Feb. 11.

GALACTIC FIELD JAZZ Sun-1 x The Moon Bird plays A-Town’s Raconteur Room on Feb. 9.

The Fremont Theater hosts the internationally acclaimed vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo on Tuesday, Feb. 11 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $36.69 to $60.15 at Boo Boo’s and fremontslo.com). The band rose to prominence when they appeared on Paul Simon’s 1986 album Graceland, introducing the world to their isicathamiya and mbube vocal styles, but the group formed much earlier, in 1960, under Joseph Shabalala. They’ve won five Grammy Awards, most recently 2018’s Best World Music Album for Shaka Zulu Revisited, an award they dedicated to the late former South African President Nelson Mandela. Also this week at the Fremont, hiphop artist Lil Tjay makes a stop as part of his True 2 Myself tour on Saturday, Feb. 8 (doors at 8 p.m.; all ages; $39.04

general or $150.47 VIP meet and greet at Boo Boo’s and fremontslo.com), with 432 opening. Then funk act Pigeons Playing Ping Pong plays the Fremont on Wednesday, Feb. 12 (doors at 8 p.m.; all ages; $26.13 at Boo Boo’s and fremontslo.com), with Goose opening. PPPP has partnered with Backline to donate $1 from every ticket sold to support their mission of being the music industry’s mental health and wellness resource hub. Finally, next Thursday, Feb. 13, enjoy an evening with Al Di Meola on his Past, Present, and Future tour (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $36.69 to $66.02, and $118.80 VIP meet and greet at Boo Boo’s and fremontslo.com). “Di Meola’s ongoing fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation combined with provocative lyrical melodies and sophisticated harmony has been at the heart of his music throughout a celebrated career that has spanned four decades and earned him critical accolades, three gold albums, and more than 6 million in record sales worldwide,” his bio notes.

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GRATEFUL SHRED LIVE Features David Gans. For ages 21 and over only. Feb. 9, 8 p.m. $21. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 209-417-7748.

JAZZ VESPERS CONCERT The Arthur White Quintet will perform at Jazz Vespers, presenting the world premier of Dr. White’s composition based on The Prayer of Saint Francis. Arthur White is a critically acclaimed composer and performer. Artist’s reception follows. Feb. 16, 4 p.m. Donations appreciated. 805-543-5451. fpcslo.org. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, PHOTO COURTESY OF SLO BREW ROCK

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO Ladysmith Black Mambazo will be live at the Fremont Theater in downtown SLO. Feb. 12 $30-$50. 805-329-5725. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

LIL TJAY TRUE 2 MYSELF TOUR Live in downtown SLO at the Fremont Theater. Feb. 8, 8-11 p.m. $32 – $127. 805-329-5725. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, fremontslo.com. LUNA LOUNGE WITH CLOUDSHIP Join Luna Red in the late night lounge for craft cocktails, tasty bites, and good vibes. Cloudship is a twoman rock band from Fresno, CA that generates more sound than you would think two guys could. Feb. 6, 9-11 p.m. lunaredslo. com. Luna Red, 1023 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-5405243.

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THE EMPEROR’S NEW MOVE

SLO Brew Rock presents The Movement in concert on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 8 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Special guest artists Indubious and Josh Heinrichs will open the show. Entry is open to ages 18 and over only. Tickets range from $16 to $20. Call (805) 543-1843 or visit slobrew.com to find out more. —Caleb Wiseblood

welcomes Tres Whiskeys, with silky lead vocals by our very own Maggie Przybylski. Enjoy some lovely jazz tunes, torch songs, bossa nova, and more. Feb. 8, 9:30-11:30 p.m. lunaredslo.com. Luna Red, 1023 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-540-5243.

MICHAEL NOWAK AND ORCHESTRA NOVO COMMUNITY NOVO: COCREATION PROJECT IV Join Michael Nowak, Orchestra Novo, and acclaimed pianist, Robert Thies as they bring music to life with the 4th installment of the Community

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NOT ANOTHER DEAD BAND Grateful Shred brings their Grateful Dead tribute sounds to the SLO Brew Rock Event Center on Sunday, Feb. 9.

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High-energy party band Brass Mash starts up a new residency at SLO’s Liquid Gravity Brewing Company (formerly TapIt) this Friday, Feb. 7 (7 to 9:30 p.m.). “This is a great spot to come see music after work!” the band said. “Stay away from downtown, bring the dog, wear some sensible shoes, and most of all ... invite your friends!” Get experimental when Sun-1 x The Moon Bird plays A-Town’s Raconteur Room this Sunday, Feb. 9 (3 to 5 p.m.; all ages; free). “This is my galactic field jazz and hard bop group,” said Moon Bird, aka Dr. Isapony from The Monroe. “Dope shit.” The SLO County Jazz Federation presents Sax Summit 2020 this Sunday, Feb. 9 (3 p.m.; all ages; $25 general, $10 students, at Boo Boo’s and my805tix. com), in SLO’s Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church. Hear horn players Dave Becker, Andrew Conrad, Sam Franklin, Jake Hammer, Ron McCarley, Michael Mull, Wes Smith, and Arthur White; with Marshall Otwell (piano), Dylan Johnson (bass), and Darrell Voss

(drums). The concert supports the Music Education in the Classrooms Program. SLO Brew Rock hosts Grateful Dead tribute act Grateful Shred, with opening act David Gans, on Sunday, Feb. 9 (8 p.m.; 18-and-older; $25 at Boo Boo’s and slobrew.com). “Wait. I know what you’re thinking. Another fucking Grateful Dead cover band? Really? The thing is, LA-based Grateful Shred manages to channel that elusive Dead vibe: wide-open guitar tones, effortless three-part vocal harmonies, choogling beats, and yes, plenty of tripped out, shredded solos,” their bio claims. LA-based folk singer Michael Ubaldini, “the rock ’n’ roll poet,” plays Linnaea’s Café this Wednesday, Feb. 12 (7 to 9 p.m.; all ages; pass the hat), as part of his “get the folk outta dodge tour.” Expect outlaw folk and songs about social struggle, protest, love, and rebellion. ∆ Keep up with New Times Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey via Twitter at twitter. com/glenstarkey, friend him at facebook. com/glenstarkey, or contact him at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

Novo: Co-Creation Project. Feb. 9, 4-6 p.m. Reserved Seating $40. 805-792-2711. orchestranovo.com/. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

and blues band, plays a Valentine’s evening dinner show at Fin’s. Feb. 14, 6-9 p.m. No cover. Fin’s Restaurant, 25 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, 805-473-3467.

MICHAEL NOWAK AND ORCHESTRA NOVO WITH ROBERT THIES The fourth installment of the

Featuring Grace Seng, Mike Whitson, Hilary Clark, and Valerie Berg-Johanson for great chamber music works by Mozart and others. Feb. 12, 7 p.m. Up to $30. my805tix.com. The Monarch Club at Trilogy Monarch Dunes, 1645 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo, 805-343-7530.

Community Novo: Co-Creation Project. Nowak is working with at-risk and incarcerated youth, and the juvenile justice system, to inspire and empower through music and art. Feb. 9, 4-6 p.m. $40. my805tix.com. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-546-3198.

THE MOVEMENT The Movement will be live at SLO

Brew Rock. Feb. 13, 7-11 p.m. $16-$20. 805-329-5725. ticketweb.com. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo.

PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG Special guest, Goose, will open the show. Feb. 12, 8-11:59 p.m. $20-$22. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600. THE ROYAL GARDEN SWING ORCHESTRA: BROWN BAG CONCERT SLO’s premier swing band,

the nine piece Royal Garden Swing Orchestra, will explode into Big Band sound. Feb. 7, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805-543-5451. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, fpcslo.org.

SAX SUMMIT 2020 This blockbuster concert will

showcase eight of the finest jazz saxophone players in the area in a wide array of ensemble formats. Feb. 9, 3-5:30 p.m. $10-$25. Mount Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Frederciks St, San Luis Obispo, 805-544-2133.

SONGS OF RESILIENCE: IN THE SPIRIT OF PETE SEEGER Featuring Emma’s Revolution, award-winning folk duo, and Annie Patterson, beloved folk performer. Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m. $20 advance; $25 door. 805-5565552. emmasrevolution.com/. House Concert, Available with Ticket Purchase, San Luis Obispo.

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REMEMBER WHEN ROCK WAS YOUNG: THE ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE This musical journey, starring

Craig Meyer, celebrates the character, charisma and the chart-topping musical magic of Sir Elton John, including classic hits such as “Crocodile Rock,” “Candle in the Wind,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” and many more. Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m. $48-$60. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter. org. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

RIDERS IN THE SKY In the tradition of Roy Rogers

and Gene Autry, the multi-Grammy-winning group brings a fun-filled family evening of the old-time cowboy music that has kept fans coming back for over 30 years. Feb. 15, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $45-$58. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/event/riders-in-the-sky/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

A VALENTINE CABARET Show will include vocalists and musicians in an intimate club-like setting. Feb. 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $35. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ event/cabaret-805-2/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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Irish and Old Time music. Russell Frank from Monterey will teach and call dances. Feb. 8, 6:30-10 p.m. $10 adults; CCCDS members, and students with ID $5; ages 16 and under free. Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo, 805-544-0876.

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The Savory Palate in Morro Bay hosts its Oscars Viewing Party on Sunday, Feb. 9, from 5 to 10 p.m. Co-sponsored by the venue and Hooray for Hollywood, this fundraiser will benefit the Morro Bay High School Performing Arts Department. Tickets are $25, and formal attire is encouraged. Admission to the viewing party includes sparkling wine for guests to enjoy as they watch the 92nd annual Academy Awards together. For more details or to RSVP, call (626) 639-4122 or visit the fundraiser’s Eventbrite page. The Savory Palate is located at 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

Fremont Theater presents Banff Mountain Film Festival

As part of its 2019 World Tour, the Banff Mountain Film Festival will screen at the Fremont Theater in downtown SLO on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 7 to 10 p.m. Awardwinning films of varying length centered on mountain culture and sports—curated from hundreds of submissions—will be screened during this touring festival. Tickets to the event are $20 each. Among the festival’s previous stops were theaters in Washington and Oregon. Following the Fremont screening, the event moves to Arizona, followed by Ohio, Illinois, and other states. To find out more about the event, call (509) 3401151 or visit live-to-play.com. The Fremont Theater is located at 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

Park Cinemas hosts Valentine’s Day fundraiser

The Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association hosts its Valentine’s Day Movie Night at Park Cinemas on Sunday, Feb. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. The 1964 musical The Unsinkable Molly Brown, starring Debbie Reynolds, will be screened during this fundraiser benefiting the association. Helmed by director Charles Walters and based on the 1960 play of the same name, the film tells a fictional account of the life of Margaret Brown (Reynolds), who famously survived the 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic. Tickets to the screening are $12, and proceeds will support the association’s ongoing efforts to restore, promote, and enhance the economic vitality of downtown Paso Robles. Admission includes a choice of popcorn and soda or Champagne and chocolates. To reserve your tickets in advance, visit my805tix.com. For more details, call the theater at (805) 227-0902 or visit parkcinemas. com. Park Cinemas is located at 1100 Pine St., Paso Robles. ∆ —Caleb Wiseblood

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Art with a history

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Morro Bay artist Craig Griswold’s SLOMA exhibit shows his passion for history, his variety of techniques to illustrate the past

alking past Craig Griswold’s home and studio, one would never guess what lies behind the thick, wooden front door. Other than a large, wrought-iron key sticking out from the front of the building, the Spanish-style exterior is simple and unassuming. But step inside, and Griswold’s eclectic artistic cocoon soon makes itself known. The front entryway is met with dark wooden stairs that lead up into a lofted room above: Griswold’s studio. Tall and slender cathedral-style windows let in copious amounts of light, even on a cloudy Morro Bay day. The light illuminates the surface texture that Griswold works into many of his paintings, which stand on massive easels around the room. In between partially finished paintings is a table strewn with oil paint tubes, a pile of paper letter stencils, an empty Mason jar, and other artsy odds and ends. The old-growth redwood ceiling—still in its original state from around 1900 when the building was constructed—has never been painted. “To me that means that the building can kind of breathe,” Griswold says as we stand below the ceiling—impressively high for a second floor.

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On display

Craig Griswold: 2020 will be on display through Feb. 23 at the SLO Museum of Art, located at 1010 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo. To view Griswold’s full adventure book, Journal of an Expedition to the Gobi Desert And the Great Sandstorm of 1833, visit sloma.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Griswold-Book-.pdf.

The home was originally built as Morro Bay’s first community church and then housed an antique store for a number of years. Griswold bought the space after making what he called a simple “gentlemen’s agreement” with the owner. Today, it’s where he lives and creates. “It’s a part of who he is,” his daughter-in-law, Jenna, told New Times. This desire to preserve and appreciate antiquity is felt in many of Griswold’s works. In his exhibition, Craig Griswold: 2020, which is currently on the walls at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA), Griswold’s paintings, drawings, and three-dimensional pieces are rife with references to the past. Many of his works clearly draw influence from the artist’s academic background in history and Egyptology, disciplines he studied as a student at UC Berkeley. One series of pen-and-ink drawings in the exhibit carries a historically inspired story. Journal of an Expedition to the Gobi Desert And the Great Sandstorm of 1833, made by Griswold for his twin grandsons, is a children’s adventure book that documents the fictitious journey of English artists who recorded their sightings through the Gobi Desert. Some of those “sightings” included a magnificent blue bird piercing a golden fish with its beak and exceptionally detailed, primary-colored butterflies. The artists also came across monuments and buildings from an ancient city uncovered after a sandstorm: “The Great Sandstorm of 1833.” Griswold found himself inspired by true historical events where sandstorms have exposed ancient sites. “When I did that storybook, [the idea] came to me that there would be a sandstorm that swept FUN WITH FOOD Craig Griswold’s bright and funky Avocado (design for carpet) shows his ability to execute vivid colors on the page.

FLIP THE PAGE A page from Craig Griswold’s hand-lettered and illustrated children’s adventure book, Journal of an Expedition to the Gobi Desert And the Great Sandstorm of 1833. The pen-and-ink and watercolor piece is currently hanging at the SLO Museum of Art.

away the sand and exposes something,” he said. On another page of the book, Griswold lists the fictional expedition members. His handdrawn script is a work of art in itself and shows Griswold’s ability to work with precision to create minuscule details. Whimsical names like “Mr. Barthèlemy St Hilaire” and “Captain A.C. Green” fill the center of the page, while a dragon borders it. Painted with red, blue, green, and yellow watercolors, the dragon looks like something out of a child’s wild imagination. It’s difficult to believe that the intricately detailed creature was drawn without any technological aids, other than a rudimentary fountain pen and a bottle of ink. But as a man who prefers to live without a computer or cellphone, Griswold uses absolutely no digital tools to render his work. The large pages from the book line a corner of Griswold’s SLOMA exhibit, yet are only a sampling of the full story that he illustrated for his grandchildren. The representational drawings are also just a fraction of the whole exhibit, which includes a number of figurative works that lean toward something more abstract. One striking pastel features half of a ripe avocado set against a bright, modern-feeling background. From the detailed pen-and-ink drawings to funky pastels like this one, Craig Griswold: 2020` lets us inside the mind of an artist who has no doubt mastered more than one medium. But for Griswold, this openness to creating different types of work is simply the way he lives his life: “I’ve never been rigid about the direction I’m going,” he said. ∆ Arts Writer Malea Martin is going with the flow. Send arts story tips to mmartin@newtimesslo.com.

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Annual For the Birds exhibit at Art Center Morro Bay celebrates the hundreds of bird species that inhabit the Central Coast

he Central Coast is home to thousands of indigenous birds, and Morro Bay is particularly dense with diverse bird species, earning the coastal city an “Important Bird Area” designation from the National Audubon Society. With this year marking the 24th annual Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival, which took place Jan. 17 to 20, Art Center Morro Bay is displaying its annual For the Birds art exhibit to celebrate the vast biodiversity of these winged creatures. Featuring photography, paintings, ceramics, sculptures, and mixed-media works, the exhibit highlights the hundreds of species that inhabit Morro Bay. Art Center Morro Bay President Patricia Newton told New Times that the gallery hopes the exhibit will garner appreciation for native bird species, as well as raise awareness for the peril that some of them face. One species in particular that is up against several challenges is the snowy plover, Newton said. This small beach-dwelling bird is facing declining numbers, particularly on the Pacific Coast, according to the National Audubon Society. An etching by Mark Selby, currently hanging in the For the Birds exhibit, shows these pale creatures in action. A sprinkling of highly realistic paintings in one corner shows the quail, California’s state bird, perched on a wooden branch among greenery.

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eed Morano (Meadowland, I Think We’re Alone Now) directs Mark Burnell’s script about a revenge-seeking woman (Blake Lively) out to kill those who orchestrated a plane crash that killed her family. With the help of a mysterious operative (Jude Law), she assumes the identity of an assassin and tracks down those responsible. (109 min.)

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What’s it rated? R What’s it worth, Anna? Stream it What’s it worth, Glen? Stream it Where’s it showing? Galaxy, Stadium 10

Morano and writer Burnell are trying to make it seem raw and real … except when a barely trained 120-pound female suddenly becomes a murderous badass. This film’s been getting terrible reviews, and I don’t think it’s quite as bad as it’s made out to be, but it’s not good either. Lively is game enough, but she’s not really a believable assassin. Most of the other Glen The film opens with Stephanie characters, including Ian Boyd and exPatrick (Lively) creeping up on Lehmans CIA “information broker” Mark Serra (Richard Brake) to kill him. It’s meant (Sterling K. Brown) are painfully oneto be a tense opening setup before we dimensional. Neither of the characters’ flash back to Stephanie’s pre-killer days, relationships with Stephanie seem when she’s a burned out and broken sex worker who masks her pain with street grounded in reality. As an action film, drugs. She’s visited by a “John” named it just feels tepid. If Lively hoped for an Proctor (Raza Jaffrey) who “just wants to action franchise, I think this is destined talk,” and it’s soon clear he’s investigating for a one-off. the plane crash that killed Stephanie’s Anna You don’t become a great assassin family and left her a broken wreck. At just because you have a beef with some first she’s not interested and has Proctor bad dudes who killed your family, and violently thrown out of the brothel, but therein lies the problem with Stephanie’s after some flashbacks to her family, believability. Flashbacks bring us to a she’s suddenly ready to learn the truth. happy holiday time with her family— So begins a rather slow odyssey as she her mom stroking her hair and face, starts her revenge quest, which doesn’t voicelessly mouthing how beautiful and go as planned. She eventually tracks smart she is, her sister and brother in down Proctor’s source, the mysterious Ian the usual sibling antics of wrestling Boyd (Jude Law), a former MI6 operative and ribbing. One thing is clear—this who begins her training. She learns woman loves her family, and she becomes how to shoot by controlling her “rhythm hopelessly and desperately lost when section”—her heart, the drums and her they’re gone. Unfortunately, we don’t lungs, the bass. Then she learns how to get more of the story of the in-between. fight hand-to-hand. This part of the film In one moment she’s a lost and addicted drags but also seems rushed—there’s sex worker who looks both starved and no way she’d be “field ready” so quickly. bloated in the way only an on-the-rails Usually, unbelievability isn’t an issue in addict can, in the next she’s free of her action flicks, but the problem is director former life and killing off the web of responsible parties that led to her family’s demise—aka her downfall. She’s just not terribly READY relatable, and her character TO KILL feels like … well, a character. Stephanie I’m a Lively fan in that ride-orPatrick die sort of way; that gorgeous (Blake woman doesn’t do wrong in my Lively, left) is book. Here I was bored and kind trained of uninterested, and as someone by former who loves a good revenge flick MI6 paired with my deep, dark love of operative watching the world burn to the Ian Boyd ground in the name of justice and (Jude fairness, this came off as pretty Law). disappointing. I just couldn’t get

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BAD BOYS FOR LIFE

What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy, Park, Stadium 10 Detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) team up one more time in this third installment of the popular Jerry Bruckheimer-produced action spectacle, this time co-directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilail Fallah (Black, Gangsta). Confronting career changes and midlife crises, the two old partners join Miami PD’s elite AMMO team to take down cartel kingpin Armando Armas (Jacob Scipio). (123 min.) —Glen Starkey

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BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN)

What’s it rated? R Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy, Park, Stadium 10, Sunset Drive-In Cathy Yan (Dead Pigs) directs this comic book action crime adventure featuring Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), who joins forces with Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), and Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez) to save Cass (Ella Jay Basco) from Gotham’s arch villain Roman Sionis (Ewan McGregor) and his henchman Zsasz (Chris Messina). (109 min.) —Glen

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WHO’S U17? Stephanie Patrick (Blake Lively, right) searches for the mysterious terrorist known as U17, seeking help from ex-CIA “information broker” Mark Serra (Sterling K. Brown).

myself invested. Glen A lot of the action sequences fall flat, too. There’s a pretty brutal fight in a kitchen, but I think the best moment was when she was going after the bomb maker whose device killed her family. They end up on a bus, and there’s an explosive vest involved. There’s certainly the makings of an effective action thriller in the storyline, and screenwriter Burnell— upon whose first of four Stephanie Patrick novels this film is based—clearly manages to put together books people want to keep reading, so where does the problem lie with this film? Much of Moreno’s direction is effective, and her cinematographer background is clear in the forlorn camera work that frames this depressing story, but maybe she’s not that great with the action sequences, or maybe Lively’s the problem. She’s done solid work in films such as The Town (2010), Savages (2012), and A Simple Favor (2018), but this role seems out of her wheelhouse. One snarky review suggested the film starred a bunch of wigs with Blake Lively in a supporting role, and indeed, she dons a lot of wigs, but they didn’t strike me as plausible disguises. In the final analysis, the film comes off as half-baked. I love the idea of a woman broken by tragedy who reclaims her agency by exacting vengeance on those who did her wrong, but it didn’t work in Jennifer Garner’s Peppermint (2018) or Gina Carano’s Haywire (2011), though it almost worked

in Jodie Foster’s The Brave One (2007), though maybe not quite. I wanted to like The Rhythm Section, but I think you can wait for streaming on this one. Anna The bus scene was the best scene; that guy was a jerk and he deserved to be taken down. There’re also some gripping moments when Stephanie is in the bomb maker’s house beforehand and sneaking from wall to wall to avoid being seen. Unfortunately, 10 tense minutes cannot make a movie, and this one was desperate for more than what it offered. I’ve failed to mention Jude Law, but, honestly, he’s pretty forgettable here aside from the question of whether he’s hero or villain, rivaled only by Serra, who also takes on that role. No one wants to see you as a villain, Randall. Get it together! This film fits a niche—it’s great for an exhausted weeknight while you actually scroll your Instagram or play Words With Friends and pay only the slightest attention to the screen. Pretend it’s one of those magic eye posters where you have to blur your eyes a bit and cross your fingers that the picture that finally emerges is worth it. For me, The Rhythm Section didn’t have the great payout that a 3D elephant popping out of a bunch of psychedelic nonsense does, so I’d skip it until it lands on your lap via streaming device. It’s kind of a snooze. ∆ Split Screen is written by Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and his wife, Anna. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre Jay Roach (Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Meet the Parents) directs semi-fictionalized drama based on the true story of several women—including Gretchen Carlson (Nicole Kidman) and Megyn Kelly (Charlize Theron)—at Fox News who set out to expose CEO Roger Ailes (John Lithgow) for sexual harassment. —Glen

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What’s it rated? PG-13 Where’s it showing? Galaxy Writer-director Michael Pack (God and the Inner City) helms this documentary about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. (116 min.) —Glen

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DOLITTLE

What’s it rated? PG What’s it worth? Stream it Where’s it showing? Galaxy, Park Co-writer and director Stephen Gaghan helms this new version of the Doctor Dolittle story about a physician, Dr. John Dolittle (Robert Downey Jr.), who can talk to animals. When all is said and done, it doesn’t matter if something is made for kids or adults or if its rated G or R. What make a movie good is a compelling story told through complex characters, and Dolittle simply didn’t have that. (106 min.) —Kasey Bubnash

FORD V FERRARI

What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre James Mangold (Logan, 3:10 to Yuma, Walk the Line) directs this biopic about car designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and race car driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale), who in 1966 team up to try to beat a car designed by Enzo Ferrari (Remo Girone) in the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Tracy Letts stars as Henry Ford II and Jon Bernthal stars as Lee Iacocca. The film is nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. (152 min.) —Glen

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FROZEN II

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) 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 songs, and a sweet story about how sometimes change is good even though it’s scary; friendship and protecting your friends from danger; and the power of love. (103 min.) —Glen

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THE GENTLEMEN

What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy, Park Writer-director Guy Ritchie (Snatch, Sherlock Holmes, Aladdin) helms this crime-action film about cannabis drug lord Mickey Pearson (Matthew McConaughey), who’s trying to sell his profitable business to billionaire Matthew Berger (Jeremy Strong) with

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the help of his right-hand man Raymond (Charlie Hunnam). The simple plan is complicated by tabloid publisher Big Dave (Eddie Marsan), who hires private eye Fletcher (Hugh Grant) to dig up dirt on Pearson and his connection to minor royal family member Lord Pressfield (Samuel West). Things become further complicated by Chinese and Russian gangsters, as well as a gang of amateur boxers trained by Coach (Colin Farrell). (113 min.) —Glen

GRETEL AND HANSEL

What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Galaxy, Park, Stadium 10 Oz Perkins (I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House) directs Rob Hayes’ retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale about two young children kidnapped by an cannibalistic witch. Sophia Lillis stars as Gretel, a 16-year-old who leads her 8-year-old brother, Hansel (Sam Leakey), into the woods in search of food and work, only to stumble upon Holda (Alice Kride), a powerful and evil witch. If I were starving to death in a super creepy forest, I have to admit I’d probably take my chances and eat dinner at the local old hag’s house despite the blatantly obvious signs of her participation in witchcraft. And that’s what we’ve watched Hansel and Gretel do time and time again for more than two centuries since the original Brothers Grimm story was first published in 1812. But in this year’s latest horror film rendition of the classic fairy tale, Gretel comes before Hansel, style comes before story, and villains come with a little much-needed complexity—though not enough to make a big difference. In Gretel and Hansel, we find our familiar leading children again struggling to survive in a medieval village during an economic downturn. Since their father’s death, the children’s mother has failed at providing for the family and spiraled into insanity. She abruptly and violently kicks them out of the house after Gretel refuses to take a job as a “housekeeper” in a brothel. Once out facing the cold, hard world alone, Gretel leads her younger brother through a forest riddled with slow moving fog, monsters, and ghoulish shadows, but absent any edible plants or animals. The kids are famished when they finally stumble upon a dark A-frame cabin that smells of sizzling bacon and baking cakes, and although the woman living there has a scary witchy face, an actual witch hat, and entirely black fingertips

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IMAGINARY FRIEND Nazi Youth member Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis, foreground) navigates the moral quandaries of Nazism with help of his imaginary friend, Adolf (Taika Waititi), in the Oscarnominated satire, Jojo Rabbit, back in theaters. reminiscent of Lorde’s during her 2014 Grammy performance, Hansel and Gretel decide to stay awhile for the food and shelter. Eventually—after finding pentagrams carved into nearby trees and children’s clothes and toys hidden within the forest’s foliage—Hansel and Gretel become suspicious of their hostess’s real reasons for letting them stay. Gretel and Hansel follows the same basic plot as the original Hansel and Gretel story, but its male director and writer adds in some attempts at feminist twists. While in the original tale Hansel and Gretel are thrown out by their evil stepmother despite their loving father’s protests, in the 2020 revival, the children’s own mother eighty-sixes them after succumbing to the pressures of the broken and misogynistic society around her. And the witch in the most recent version isn’t all bad. Sure, she eats children and hails Satan, but she also teaches the kids useful life skills, and helps Gretel realize the magical powers bubbling up within herself—powers Gretel is determined to use for good, unlike her many cannibalistic predecessors. And did you notice that the movie is called Gretel and Hansel? Because, like, then the girl’s name is first? Gee! Thanks, boys! I feel so empowered. Still, the cinematography in Gretel and Hansel is not to be ignored. Galo Olivares (Roma) brings a haunting, dreamlike quality to the movie that perfectly accents its spooky fairy tale roots. Even the bloodiest of moments become beautiful when viewed through Olivares’ lens, and his abilities save Gretel and Hansel from being just another lame attempt to modernize a classic. (87 min.) —Kasey

JOJO RABBIT What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Fair Oaks Writer-director Taika Waititi (Hunt for the Wilderpeople, What We Do in the Shadows) helms this adaptation of Christine Leunens’ satirical novel about a young boy (Roman Griffin Davis) in Hitler’s (Waititi) army who discovers his mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) in their home. The film is nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for Johansson. (108 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? Galaxy, Stadium 10 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 Wiseblood

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JUST MERCY

What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Sunset Drive-In Destin Cretton (The Glass Castle) directs Michael B. Jordan as civil rights attorney and activist Bryan Stevenson, who works to free death row inmates who are wrongfully convicted based on racial bias. The film is an adaptation of Stevenson’s memoir Just Mercy. (137 min.) —Karen Garcia

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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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THE LAST FULL MEASURE

What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Park Writer-director Todd Robinson (Angel Fire, Lonely Hearts, Phantom) helms this based-on-a-true-story war drama about U.S. Air Force Pararescueman William H. “Pits” Pitsenbarger Jr. (Jeremy Irvine), who 34 years

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TO THE RESCUE Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, and Karen Gillan (left to right) star in Jumanji: The Next Level.

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MOVIES from page 40 after his death is awarded a Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award, for personally saving more than 60 men during a rescue mission in Vietnam on April 11, 1966. Switching between the present and the past, the film chronicles how Pentagon staffer Scott Huffman (Sebastian Stan) works—on the request of Pits’ fellow airman Tulley (William Hurt) and Pits’ parents Frank (Christopher Plummer) and Alice (Diane Ladd)—to interview those who witnessed Pits’ extraordinary valor: Takoda (Samuel L. Jackson), Burr (Peter Fonda), and Mott (Ed Harris). Huffman’s investigation leads to a conspiracy behind the long denial of the medal, leading him to endanger his own career as he seeks justice for Pits. (110 min.) —Glen

LITTLE WOMEN What’s it rated? PG What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, The Palm, Stadium 10 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

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EPIC Lance Cpl. Schofield (George MacKay) is tasked with the impossibly dangerous mission of crossing German lines to warn his fellow soldiers of a deadly ambush, in the Oscarnominated 1917.

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. (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

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What’s it rated? R Where’s it showing? The Palm Céline Sciamma (Tomboy, Girlhood) directs this French-language romantic drama—set on an isolated island in Brittany near the end of the 18th century— about Marianne (Noémie Merlant), who’s commissioned to paint Héloïse’s (Adele Haenel) wedding portrait without her knowing, which is complicated as the women become closer. The film was nominated for Best Motion Picture— Foreign Language at the 2020 Golden Globes. (121 min.) —Glen

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t’s taken me a while to get around to Outlander, a period romance-drama about Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe), an English combat nurse we meet in 1945 just as World War II has ended. She’s finally able to reunite with her husband, Frank (Tobias Menzies), who was off fighting the war, and to rekindle their romance, they travel to Scotland, where Claire is transported back in time to 1743 Scotland. There she finds herself caught in the skirmish between Scottish clansmen and occupying British soldiers. How is this

possible? Magic Stonehenge-like stones! Go with it! It’s a fantasy series! Claire meets wounded clansman Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan), and since she’s a combat nurse with 20th century medical knowledge, she patches him up and gets caught up in the fomenting Jacobite rebellion, which she knows is doomed to fail because, you know, history and stuff! To the people of the 18th century, she’s akin to a witch. Between her magical healing skills and her uncanny precognition, she’s got advantages, and she’ll need them now that she’s living in a violent patriarchal society. To add some spice to the already steamy melodrama, she also meets her husband Frank’s ancestor, Captain Jonathan “Black Jack” Randall (also played by Menzies),

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TIME TRAVELER Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe), an English combat nurse from 1945, travels back in time to 1743 Scotland, where she falls in love with clansman Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan), in the Starz series Outlander.

THE RHYTHM SECTION a sadist who seems to have a hard-on for Claire’s new love Jamie, who we learn has an ugly past with Black Jack. It’s one of those rare series that both my wife and I enjoy. Between rooting for the noble underdogs of clans facing off against the Redcoats and rooting for the strong leading lady as she stands up to the domineering men of the era, we’re both interested, plus there’s some rousing action sequences and steamy sex scenes—hubbahubba. We’re partway into the second season, and Claire and Jamie have escaped Scotland and Black Jack’s pursuit to travel to France, where they’re in proximity to the court of King Louis XV (Lionel Lingelser), a real ponce with a mean streak, as well as Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Andrew Gower), who the Jacobites consider the rightful heir to the English throne even though he’s a simpering putz. The series recently wrapped up its fourth season, so we have plenty more to watch. We haven’t gotten to it yet, but apparently Claire manages to travel back and forth through time, so she’s eventually reunited with Frank, and then back again with Jamie. The series also changes settings, eventually moving to a British colony in North Carolina, where Claire witnesses slavery firsthand. She is not pleased! Apparently Season 5 is coming in about a month. I doubt we’ll catch up by then, but we’re trying! (53 to 90 min. episodes) ∆ —Glen Starkey

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What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Stadium 10 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. (142 min.) —Karen

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BY PETER JOHNSON

Heartbreak city The 49ers’ Super Bowl loss ranks high in Bay Area sports collapses. I felt it at the epicenter

’m one half-quarter away from an epic and triumphant celebration. My high fives are connecting with friends, our excitement and anticipation are mounting. I’m thinking about how fun and rewarding this season has been, how I’m so proud to be a lifelong San Francisco 49ers fan, how I was too young to even be conscious for our last Super Bowl title, how awesome it is that I’m in the city to experience this, and ... suddenly everything starts to go wrong. They. Freaking. Blow. It. Up 10 points on the Kansas City Chiefs in the middle of the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 54—with the ball—and it all unravels. After punting away an empty possession, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes—who had been heroically contained to this point—airs a 44-yard bomb on 3rd and 15 to set up a Chiefs touchdown. From there, it’s all a blur. Before I even have time to finish the beer in my hand, the Chiefs are celebrating a 31-20 Super Bowl win and the 49ers players and coaches look utterly shellshocked—as do I. Certain sports moments stick with you like scars on your psyche. ... The Golden

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State Warriors blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals. ... The San Francisco Giants losing the 2002 World Series after leading 5-0 in the seventh inning in what should have been the series-clinching Game 6. But with the 49ers, it’s worse. Both the Warriors and Giants went on storybook runs in the 2010s, rattling off a combined six championships in that decade. The Niners’ last Super Bowl win, on the other hand, came in 1995 when I was barely 4. I don’t remember that game, but I do remember the heartbreaking playoff losses that followed it in the late ’90s and early ’00s. And I certainly remember the 2012 Super Bowl when we came 7 yards short of topping the Baltimore Ravens. So Sunday’s late-game collapse was simply crushing. The game was ours, and we gave it away with poor play calls, missed open receivers, and inopportune lapses on defense. Like The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami wrote, it was a total system failure. Skipping the postgame hoopla, my friends and I roam the streets of the Mission District, trying not to talk about the game despite our team’s costly mistakes screaming in the front of our minds. All of the air feels sucked out of the

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losing’s bottomless pit of misery was not omnipresent, winning wouldn’t mean much or be worth the effort to get there. The next day, Monday, Feb. 3, San Francisco is licking its wounds. People wake up to face their workweeks. A melancholic togetherness courses through the city. After parting with my friends, I decide to ride a Lyft bike from the Richmond District POSTGAME RIDE The morning after a crushing 49ers’ Super to the Caltrain Bowl loss, a bike ride through San Francisco helped put it all in perspective. station—a west-toeast trip across the city—to take it in. city. Dazed Niner jersey-wearing residents The Bay Area will add this game to its roam the sidewalks. Frustrated fans play legend of crushing losses, I ponder on my terse games of billiards at dive bars. ride, and derive motivation and meaning Coming so close and losing sucks—you from it like we always do. We’ll be back. LA Dodgers fans here know exactly what And to the fans in Kansas City who I’m talking about. And that’s not a rivalry are celebrating their first Super Bowl dig, really. Every city in America has title since 1969—triumphing over their its own harrowing sports moments that own ghosts of the past—I humbly say haunt them. Like one Cleveland Browns congrats. ∆ fan in this office reminded me, at least the 49ers go to Super Bowls. Heartbreak Assistant Editor Peter Johnson is a dieis part and parcel to being a fan. It’s hard Bay Area sports fan. Come at him at part of why athletes compete. No pain, pjohnson@newtimesslo.com. no gain, right? At the end of the day, if

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Mind your manners The latest edition of Emily Post’s Etiquette is out, and heads up, you still shouldn’t talk with your mouth full

learned just how fascinated I was with etiquette when I bought a copy of Emily Post’s Etiquette, 19th Edition, Manners for Today for my niece, an aspiring baker and future food biz entrepreneur. She’s a senior in high school and plans to pursue a hospitality major in college. The almost 700-page book is a luscious, turquoise-and-cream colored hard-covered bible, and I could not stop reading every excerpt on food—from how to properly eat meat dishes with bones to sending back food in restaurants. I’m romantically obsessed with manners because our civilization relies on certain guidelines for common courtesies in order to feel a sense of comfort and connection. When walking into Joebella Coffee Roasters for a morning cappuccino or Caliwala for some local produce, we greet our fellow humans, shoppers, and employees, with a nod or a “good morning,” and it just makes everyone’s day. “People behave no worse than they used to,” Ms. Post wrote in chapter one. “But with the pressures of modern life it, can be more challenging to stay civil.” It’s fair to say making manners a fundamental part of your interactions sets the tone for a better way of life in everything food and wine related. In a way, it’s a form of gratitude. After I sent the copy of Emily Post’s Etiquette to my niece, I ordered a copy for myself—and I’m going to keep myself in line. I learned good manners through a combination of a few things: My mother was a suburban socialite, which meant as the second oldest of six children, I passed around the hors d’oeuvres tray at

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KNOW HOW TO HOLD ’EM No matter how many annoying reminders I give my oldest son, he still holds his fork like he’s ready to fist-punch his food. We can all use this handy drawing from Emily Post’s Etiquette to illustrate manners to our teenagers … and in the meantime, relearn what we’ve forgotten (or never even knew in the first place!).

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Children and teen cooking classes at Debbie Duggan’s Central Coast Culinary and Catering include a bit of etiquette, manners, and courtesy in the instruction. The next class, designed for youths ages 6 to 7, Petit Baker Bakes for Valentines will be held Feb. 9 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at 2078 Parker St., suite 110, SLO. For more information and tickets ($70) visit centralcoastculinaryandcatering.com. Emily Post’s Etiquette, 19th Edition, Manners for Today, revised for modern times by Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning, is available at most bookstores. The original was first published in 1922.

every dinner party. I learned mostly from observing the manners of others. When I was in fourth grade, I took a class in Catholic school called Poise and Self-Confidence, where we practiced our posture with books stacked on our heads and ate mock dinners in the school library. And then I remember my older sister and I being taught manners at a special dinner out in a “fancy” Ghirardelli Square restaurant in San Francisco. On that occasion, my mother made it her mission to show us how to manage in the culinary real world, such as how to finish a bowl of soup by tilting the bowl slightly away from you, then spooning the rest outwardly by sipping from the side of the spoon, being careful not to slurp. We hardly ate out when I was a child, so I think we learned the most by my mother’s little reminders at the family dinner table: Don’t talk with your mouth full. Napkin on your lap! Please pass the peas. And so forth. Not too long ago, I found a kindred spirit, a woman who also believes strongly that good manners (namely civility, inclusion, and kindness) have every place in our homes and restaurants. Chef Debbie Duggan, of Central Coast Culinary and Catering, said she’s been teaching etiquette classes to children in SLO County for years. She infuses lessons on manners and social grace into every class and camp she teaches. There’s hope for those children, but what about the rest? Duggan shared her philosophy with me recently: “The best way to teach children good table manners is to sit down with them and eat dinner,” she said. “Children need to be taught how to hold a knife, fork, and spoon correctly and then learn how to cut with a knife. If they do not learn the correct way when they are young, then as adults they are awkward when eating and cutting their food. “It is such a problem because a lot of families do not sit and eat together due to busy sports and lesson schedules,” she said. Duggan added that table manners really begin with washing hands before you eat, setting the table, sipping milk

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SETTING THE TABLE I remember a recent discussion my manners mentor (mom) and I had over this very setup pictured in Emily Post’s Etiquette. From working in restaurants, I could have sworn I had it right about how to set for our family Thanksgiving … and I’ve been busted by the manners police for all those years that I’ve been placing the bread plate on the wrong side of the setting! PHOTO BY BETH GIUFFRE

in the eye and be respectful and then continue to use those manners throughout dinner,” she said. “Children need to be reminded just as they need to be rewarded for those outstanding table manners.” Now we all know the new generations are coming in with whatever we decide to share with them. It really is up to the Gen Xers and the boomers to pass the torch on these American traditions and common dining courtesies that seem to be, quite frankly, dying out. The new edition of Ms. Post’s book speaks to the technologically inundated with its smartphone etiquette: “Without exception, turn your device off in a house of worship, restaurant, or theater, during a meeting or presentation; or anytime its use is likely to disturb others,” the guide STILL THE BEST Published in 1922 and revised explains in Chapter 19. “If you every year since, Emily Post’s Etiquette is the most must call, excuse yourself and go trusted resource for our question on everyday to the lobby or outside.” manners—from common courtesies to table manners. For Duggan, cellphones or water without a full mouth of food, represent her No. 1 affront to good placing used utensils back on their plates, manners, but she also has another peeve: napkin use, eating with their mouths chronically late adults. closed, not interrupting, etc., all of which “Whether it be a gym class, coffee date, is taught at home. business appointment, and/or dropping “Parents have to display great manners or picking up children,” she said. “What and educate their children on the makes it OK for that person to always be importance of those manners,” she said. late?” “I always tell children that their manners And in case you were wondering are theirs and they take them with them the etiquette of tipping, the guide says everywhere the go. You have to carry restaurant tips should be 15 to 20 them with you all of your life. And great percent. Tip discreetly, without being table manners are inspiring to other flashy. Tip jars at coffee shops or other parents and children once they see them, counter eateries are not obligatory but so let that inspiration come from you.” considered good mannered, especially if Her pro tips for parents include taking you’re a regular. Bad service or not, Emily kids out to eat, if they can afford it. Post says tipping is an expectation for the “Teach children how to look waiters FLAVOR continued page 46

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local event happens every Wednesday, including this Feb. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream parlor on 114 Branch St. in Arroyo Grande. You can help create a new ice cream flavor at Doc Burnstien’s Ice Cream Lab Show.

RAISE A GLASS The Paso Robles Wine Industry held its annual dinner Jan. 23, honoring Neil Collins, winemaker and owner of Lone Madrone, proprietor of Bristols Cider, and winemaker and vineyard manager at Tablas Creek Vineyard as the 2019 Wine Industry Person of the Year. The prestigious award praised Collins for his 20-plus years in the wine industry as a dedicated advocate for the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area … Daou Family Estates has purchased the historic Bank of Italy Building located at 1245 Park St. in downtown Paso. The 15,000-square-foot space will be home to new offices. Permitting will begin this year with the goal of reopening in 2021 to celebrate the building’s 100year anniversary. ∆ Flavor writer Beth Giuffre is making some magic-themed cocktails disappear. Send drinkable delicacies to bgiuffre@ newtimesslo.com.

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FILE NO. 2019-2931 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/21/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GREENLINE LIGHTING & ELECTRIC INC, GREEN LINE ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, 1511 15th St., Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Greenline Lighting & Electric Inc. (1511 15th St., Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Greenline Lighting & Electric Inc., Tiffany Scheid, 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. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

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FILE NO. 2019-2953 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/27/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DIMENSION-L, 160 Chaney Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Collin Kenner (160 Chaney Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Collin Kenner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-27-20. 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 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0031 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/26/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FISHHOUSE VINEYARDS, STEAKHOUSE VINEYARDS, 2195 Corbett Canyon Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Corbett Vineyards LLC (2195 Corbett Canyon Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Corbett Vineyards LLC, William H Swanson, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-06-20. 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. 01-06-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0043 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/07/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, VAN GUNDY ENTERPRISES, CLEARVIEW SAN LUIS OBISPO, 35 Squire Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Peter Daniel Van Gundy (35 Squire Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Peter Van Gundy. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-07-20. 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. 01-07-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0010 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BLUE ASCENSION, LLC, 1187 Stonecrest Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Great Flavors, LLC (1187 Stonecrest Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Great Flavors, LLC, Kara L. Stewart, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-02-20. 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. 01-02-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0050 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NUKESVILLE KUSTOMS, 1470 Mission Street, Unit B, San Miguel, CA 93451. San Luis Obispo County. Brandon Lee Ramos (1124 Merry Hill Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Brandon Ramos, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-07-20. 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. 01-07-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0053 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/1985) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CHERRY LANE NURSERY, 436 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. CLN Enterprises Inc. (436 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ CLN Enterprises Inc., Aaron Stern, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-08-20. 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. 01-08-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0054 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DIALED, 229 W Tefft St., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Rachel Ann Mansell (1918 Vista Del Sol, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Rachel Ann Mansell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-08-20. 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. 01-08-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0055 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DULCE’S MOBILE NOTARY & MULTI SERVICES, 285 Via Promesa, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Dulce M Cortez (285 Via Promesa, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Dulce Cortez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-8-20. 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. 01-08-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0026 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/11/2009) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 3C CONTROLS, 1500 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. 3C Engineering, Inc. (1500 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ 3C Engineering, Inc., Kelly Robinson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-06-20. 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. 01-06-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0051 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE OLDE ALE HOUSE, 945 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Beer Lovr LLC (945 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Beer Lovr LLC, Christie Carroll, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-07-20. 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. 01-07-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0057 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/17/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BRIDGE STREET INN, 4314 Bridge St., Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Thousand Wonder Inc (4314 Bridge St., Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Thousand Wonder Inc., Brandon Robert Follett, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-08-20. 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. 01-08-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0028 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, JOBIE BRIGHAM DOING BUSINESS AS “HEALTHY WITH JOBIE”, 129 Allen St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Jobie Brigham (129 Allen St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jobie Brigham. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-06-20. 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. 01-06-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0052 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/08/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SUPER SILVER SLO, 850 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. George O. Homer, Jr. (113 B Christel Oak Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ George O. Homer Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-8-20. 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. 01-08-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0063 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/08/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLOW FIREWOOD, 357 N 4th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Milena Janicijevic (357 N 4th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Milena Janicijevic. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-8-20. 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. 01-08-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING Trevor Kieth, Department Director PUBLIC NOTICE INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Department of Planning and Building WHAT: A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared and issued for the following proposed project: PMTG2019-00020 Anderson Major Grading Permit (ED19-330). A request by Douglas Anderson for a Major Grading Permit (PMTG2019-00020) to allow for the construction of a new 2,574-square-foot singlefamily residence, 425-square-foot guest house, pool, septic system and leach field, storm drain, swales, carport, driveway, and parking area. The project will include the demolition of one existing 1,756-square-foot single-family residence. Two primary residences are currently located on the parcel. The project will result in the disturbance of 0.81 acres, including 1,500 cubic yards of cut and 200 cubic yards of fill, on the 170.46-acre parcel. The proposed project is located within the Agricultural land use category and is located at 2490 Toro Creek Road, approximately 3.5 miles east of the community of Cayucos, within the Adelaide sub area of the North County Planning Area.

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FILE NO. 2020-0064 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/06/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BLUE COAST NOTARY, 251 Irish Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Laura A. Price (251 Irish Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Laura A. Price. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-8-20. 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. 01-08-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

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State Clearing House / CEQAnet reference: SCH Number 2020010319 WHEN: The review period ends February 20th, 2020 HOW TO COMMENT OR GET MORE INFORMATION: Copies of the proposed Negative Declaration and other documents are available for review either at the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Planning & Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 300, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, or online by viewing the most recent “Courtesy Notice” (a summary listing of environmental documents available for review): slocounty.ca.gov/CourtesyNotice Point of contact is (Project Manager / Planner): Katie Nall (805-781-5702 or kinall@co.slo.ca.us) DATED: February 6th, 2020 HILARY BROWN Current & Environmental Planning February 6, 2020

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REVISED NOTICE

FILE NO. 2020-0082 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/19/2000) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SEA PINES GOLF RESORT, CENTRAL COAST GOLF TRAIL, 1945 Solano St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Glenn R. Setting (432 Main St., Morro Bay, CA 93442), Gary G. Setting (6955 Marchant Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Gary Setting, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-10-20. 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. 0110-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a public hearing at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach California in the Council Chamber for the following purpose: PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA: Address: 900 Price Applicants: Michael Dammeyer – Steven Puglisi Architects Appellants: Bob and Toni Pringle Description: Appeal of Planning Commission’s December 10, 2019 denial of a Coastal Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, Architectural Review Permit and Vesting Tentative Tract Map (Project No. P18-0000119) for the demolition of an existing commercial mixed-use structure and construction of a new 20,641 squarefoot mixed-use condominium building consisting of three commercial units and five residential dwelling units at 900 Price Street.The Project is Located in the Coastal Zone and is Not Appealable to the California Coastal Commission APNs 005-073-016 and -023.

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN: Thursday, February 27, 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: Hearing to consider a request by 510 Rancho Road, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit (DRC2019-00084) for the two phased development of cannabis activities. Phase I will include 2.99 acres of outdoor cannabis cultivation and 7,520 square feet of commercial nursery. Phase II will consist of the construction of a 45,000 square foot greenhouse for the establishment of 22,000 square feet of indoor cultivation and 14,000 square feet of indoor nursery for ancillary and commercial use. Phase II will also include the construction of a 10,000 square foot building to be used for drying and processing as well as the placement of two storage containers for the storage of pesticides and fertilizers. The project will result in site disturbance of approximately 1.5 acres on a 219.43-acre parcel. A parking modification is requested to reduce the required parking from 101 to 16. The project is within the Agriculture land use category located at 510 Rancho Road, about one mile southeast of the community of Nipomo. The site is within the South County Inland Sub Area of the South County 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 December 18, 2019, for this project. Mitigation measures are proposed to address Aesthetics, Biological Resources, Energy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Transportation 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: DRC2019-00084 Supervisorial District: District 4 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 090-241-003 Date Accepted: 01/04/2019 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 Dave Moran, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600. 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. Ramona Hedges, Secretary Planning Commission

Environmental Review A Categorical Exemption (Class 32) for In-fill Development under Section 15332 of the State CEQA Guidelines was considered by the Planning Commission and will be considered by the City Council under this appeal.

February 6, 2020

You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to appear at the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. An opportunity will be presented at the hearing for verbal comments. Written comments are also welcomed at the hearing or prior to the hearing. Written comments prepared prior to the hearing may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by mail or hand-delivery at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, by fax at (805) 773-7006, or by email at citycouncil@pismobeach.org. Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review at the City Clerk’s Office, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA.The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Thursday before the meeting and may be obtained at City Hall or by visiting www.pismobeach.org. The Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website. PLEASE NOTE: If you challenge the action taken on these items in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing. Further information on the above items may be obtained from or viewed at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, or by telephone at (805) 7734657, or by emailing Erica Inderlied, City Clerk, at einderlied@pismobeach.org. Erica Inderlied City Clerk

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FILE NO. 2020-0087 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/09/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BRICKWORKS RESTAURANT GROUP, INC., TASTE! CRAFT EATERY, TASTE!, TASTE! CATERING & EATERY, IN GOOD TASTE CATERING, 2900 Broad St. #100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Brickworks Restaurant Group, Inc. (2900 Broad St. #100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Brickworks Restaurant Group, Inc., Scott Lemiere, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-1020. 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. 01-10-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0090 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, UPTOWN REALTY, SLORENT, 1325 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Slorent. com (1325 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Slorent.com, Christopher Frago, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-10-20. 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. 01-10-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

SUMMARY AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 22 AND TITLE 23 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CODE, ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS On January 28, 2020, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2020-040, Ordinance No. 3409, and Ordinance No. 3410 wherein it amended Title 22 and Title 23 of the County Code and tentatively approved amendments to Framework for Planning Coastal Table “O” to amend and replace the Secondary Dwelling Ordinance with a new ordinance on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) that reduces regulatory barriers and streamlines the permitting of ADUs as required by State law, by the following roll call to wit: AYES: Supervisor Debbie Arnold, Chairperson Adam Hill, Supervisors John Peschong, Bruce S. Gibson and Lynn Compton NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None The amendments, as contained in Ordinance No. 3409 (Title 22) and Ordinance No. 3410 (Title 23) are summarized as follows: A request by the County of San Luis Obispo to amend Title 22 and Title 23 of the County Code (LRP2017-00001) to amend and replace the Secondary Dwelling Ordinance with a new ordinance on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) that reduces regulatory barriers and streamlines the permitting of ADUs as required by State law. Exempt from CEQA. The requested amendments include: 1) amendments of Title 22 to Section 22.30.470, Residential – Secondary Dwellings, Section 22.06.030, Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements, and various sections throughout Title 22 to update Planning Area Standards, terms, and definitions; 2) amendments of Title 23 to Section 23.08.169 - Secondary Dwelling Units; 3) tentative approval of amendments to Framework for Planning Coastal Table “O”; and various sections throughout Title 23 to update terms and definitions. County File Number: LRP2017-00001 Supervisorial District: All Assessor Parcel Number: Various Date Authorized: August 21, 2018 Copies of the full text of the above amendments may be purchased at reproduction cost or reviewed without charge in the San Luis Obispo County Administrative Office, 1055 Monterey St., Suite D430, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, or on the County’s website at www.slocounty. ca.gov. DATED: February 5, 2020 WADE HORTON Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: _/s/ T’Ana Christiansen Deputy Clerk February 6, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0091 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, AUTEN BOYS BBQ AND CATERING, 958 Sycamore Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. David Bradley Auten (958 Sycamore Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ David Auten, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-13-20. 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. 01-13-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0092 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/20/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BORJAS LAW, 3220 S. Higuera St., Suite 311, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Joseph D. Borjas, P.C. (3220 S. Higuera St., Suite 311, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Joseph D. Borjas, P.C., Joseph D. Borjas, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-13-20. 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. 01-13-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

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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 21, 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 Craig Stoller for a Minor Use Permit (DRC2019-00137) to allow for the phased construction of a 14,060-square-foot winery facility that will include the following: Phase I - construction of a 1,000-square-foot building for wine fermentation and barrel/case good storage. Phase 2 - construction of a 9,050-square-foot building that will include a 5,615-square-foot tank room, a 2,715-square-foot administration area, office and lab areas, and a 720-squarefoot caretakers unit. The exterior areas to include 1,600 square feet of uncovered and covered patio. Phase 3 - construction of a 4,010-square-foot barrel room addition to the Phase 1 wine production facility including 9,000 square feet of covered crush pad, loading dock, and circulation areas. The project does not include public tasting or special events. The project will result in approximately 3 acres of disturbance on a 114-acre parcel. The project is located within the Agriculture land use category and is located at the northwest quadrant of the South El Pomar Road and Almond Drive intersection, approximately 7 miles east of the community of Templeton. The site is within the El Pomar-Estrella Sub Area of the North County Planning Area. Also to be considered is the environmental determination and approval of the Environmental Document prepared for the item. The Environmental Coordinator found that the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration is adequate for the purposes of compliance with CEQA. Per State CEQA Guidelines (Sec. 15164(a), Sec. 15162) an Addendum to the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared as the following conditions apply: 1) only minor technical changes or additions are necessary; 2) no substantial changes have been made or occurred that would require major revisions to the Mitigated Negative Declaration due to either new significant effects or substantial increases in the severity of previously identified significant effects; 3) substantial changes have not occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken; and 4) no new information of substantial importance which was not known or could not have been known at the time of the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration has been identified. No new mitigation measures have been proposed. County File Number: DRC2019-00137 Supervisorial District: District 5 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 033-291-034 Date Accepted: 01/02/2020 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, February 14, 2020 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC2019-00137.” 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. Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Department Hearing February 6, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0097 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ALLEY CAT IMAGES, 552 Kings Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Erin Erline Smith (552 Kings Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Erin E. Smith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-13-20. 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. 01-13-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0095 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ATASCADERO DOOR COMPANY, 5145 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. MER Industries, Inc. (5145 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ MER Industries, Inc., Michael Phillips, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-13-20. 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. 01-13-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0100 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ASPIRE COLORS PAINTING COMPANY, 360 Buchon St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Rafael Corral Diaz (360 Buchon St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Rafael C. Diaz, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-13-20. 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. 01-13-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0101 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NEW GENERATION SKIN, 6488 Cormorant Way, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. Kelley Ann Galler (6488 Cormorant Way, Avila Beach, CA 93424). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kelley Galler. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-13-20. 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. 01-13-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0103 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/13/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SUNSET THAI, 561 Five Cities Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Natthakan Yaemkong (561 Five Cities Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Natthakan Yaemkong. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-13-20. 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. 01-13-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0104 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/01/2008) New Filing The following person is doing business as, KELLEY’S ABOUT FACE, 940 Ramona Ave., Suite L, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Kelley Ann Galler (6488 Cormorant Way, Avila Beach, CA 93424). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kelley Galler, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-13-20. 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. 01-13-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0106 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BEAS TRUCKING, INC., 582 Orchard Road, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Beas Trucking, Inc. (582 Orchard Road, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Beas Trucking, Inc., Pete Beas, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-14-20. 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. 01-14-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0108 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SUN FOR RENT, 6947 Sycamore Rd., Ste. B, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Inverted Inc. (6947 Sycamore Rd., Ste. B, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Inverted Inc., Travis Semmes, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-14-20. 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. 01-14-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0124 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/15/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NACHO AUTO REPAIR, 759 Ralcoa Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Ignacio Cepeda (759 Ralcoa Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Ignacio Cepeda, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-15-20. 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. 01-15-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0131 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SOARES SEPTIC SERVICE, SOARES VACUUM SERVICE, 1022 Patricio Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Anthony Lee Soares Jr., Melissa Kathleen Soares (1022 Patricio Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Melissa Kathleen Soares. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-15-20. 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. 01-15-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0133 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/15/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HONDONADA ROAD ASSOCIATION, 420 Hansen Hill Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Johnson L Ralph, Johnson L Elizabeth (420 Hansen Hill Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Unincorporated Association Other Than A Partnership /s/ Elizabeth Johnson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-15-20. 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. 01-15-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0134 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/14/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BENCHMARK, 2200 El Dorado St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Jake Whiddon (2200 El Dorado St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jake Whiddon, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-15-20. 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. 01-15-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0136 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SANDPRINTS PHOTOGRAPHY, 870 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Charlotte Melinda Dinunzio (1243 5th Street, Los Osos, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Charlotte Dinunzio. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-16-20. 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. 01-16-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0141 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/05/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, F/V CLOUD NINE, 1810 Little Morro Creek Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Daniel Robert Thoresen (1810 Little Morro Creek Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Daniel Thoresen, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-16-20. 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. 01-16-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0143 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PINK LEGAL-CENTRAL COAST, 900 E. Grande Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Carl A. Knoll (900 E. Grande Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Carl A. Knoll. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-16-20. 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. 01-16-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0144 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/11/2010) New Filing The following person is doing business as, IAN SAUDE, 3982 Short Street, #110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Ian Saude Inc (700 Country Club Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Ian Saude Inc, Regina C. Saude, CFO/ Managing Director. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-16-20. 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. 01-16-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0147 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/17/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CENTRAL COAST CATERING, 1050 Willow Road, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Willow Market, LLC (P.O. Box 1433, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Willow Market, LLC, Jennifer Morse, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-17-20. 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. 0117-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0150 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/12/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CLUB TERROIR, LBOX, 971 Margarita Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Ragged Coast, LLC (1375 East Grand Ave., Ste. 103, #350, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Ragged Coast, LLC, Leela J Sherbon, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-17-20. 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. 01-17-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0156 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/18/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BOTTLEBIRD, 3050 Broad Street, Suite 101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. The Bottlefly, Inc. (825 Riverside Ave., Suite #3, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A DE Corporation /s/ The Bottlefly, Inc., Timothy Scott, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-17-20. 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. 01-17-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0157 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/16/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CENTRAL DENTAL OFFICE OF DR. SIENELLA THOMASZADEH, 4555 El Camino Real, Suite D, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Sienella Thomaszadeh DDS Inc (4555 El Camino Real, Suite D, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Sienella Thomaszadeh DDS Inc, Sienella Thomaszadeh DDS - President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-1720. 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. 01-17-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

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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 21, 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 David Bailey for a Minor Use Permit (DRC201800063) to establish a one-acre outdoor cannabis cultivation site. Drying and storage of harvested cannabis would occur in an existing 1,600-square-foot building. The project will result in the disturbance of approximately one acre on a 97-acre parcel. The proposed project is within the Agriculture land use category and is located at 4985 Peachy Canyon Road, approximately 6 miles west of the City of Paso Robles. The site is in the Adelaida Sub Area of the North County Planning Area. Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA. County File Number: DRC2018-00063 Supervisorial District: District 1 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 026-293-020 Date Accepted: 01/13/2020 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.

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN: Thursday, February 27, 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: Hearing to consider a request by Mike Kyle for a Conditional Use Permit (DRC2017-00075) to allow 45 temporary events per year. The request includes the following: 40 events with up to 150 people and 5 events with up to 200 people. Events will be held indoors within an existing 3,700-square-foot barn and at outdoor locations near an existing on-site residence. The applicant is requesting a modification to the ordinance standard which requires temporary events to be at least 1,000 feet from any Residential Single Family land use category to 800 feet. The project will utilize existing facilities and result in minimal site disturbance for access improvements to the 13.84-acre parcel. The proposed project is located within the Agriculture land use category and is located 1150 Farmhouse Lane, approximately ¼ mile east of Edna Road (SR227) and the City of San Luis Obispo. The project site is within the San Luis Obispo Sub Area South of the South County Planning Area. Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA. County File Number: DRC2017-00075 Supervisorial District: District 3

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 076-511-032

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.

Date Accepted: 06/11/2019

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, February 14, 2020 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC201800063.”

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. Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Department Hearing February 6, 2020

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 Holly Phipps, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600. 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. Ramona Hedges, Secretary Planning Commission

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT The City of Atascadero will receive bids for the “San Anselmo West Pavement Rehabilitation” at the Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA until March 5, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., when they will be publicly opened. Proposals received after said time will not be considered. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, bidder’s name, and address. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on February 20, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Kmart parking lot, at the corner of El Camino Real and San Anselmo, 3980 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA. Only companies represented at this meeting will be permitted to submit bids on this project. The Contractor must possess a valid CLASS A CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE at the time of award. This project is subject to the payment of Prevailing Wages, therefore the Contractor shall pay all wages and penalties as required by applicable law. Per SB 854 (Stat. 2014, Chapter 28), no contractor or subcontractor may work or be listed on a bid proposal unless registered with the DIR. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of Atascadero. Bid packages may be downloaded for a fee of $15.00 on the City website, www.atascadero. org or at www.QuestCDN.com using project number eBid #6692300. Question may be directed to the City of Atascadero at (805) 470-3180 or (805) 4703486 or DPatterson@atascadero.org or TRamirez@atascadero.org Run dates: February 6, 2020 and February 13, 2020

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing WHEN: Friday, February 21, 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 Mary Margaret Scantlin and AT&T Mobility Services, LLC, for a Minor Use Permit (DRC2019-00263) to allow for the construction and operation of a replaced wireless communications facility. The project includes the replacement of one (1) approximate 30feet tall water tank consisting of eight (8) external panel antennas and ancillary equipment, with a new 80-feet tall faux elevated water tank. The new faux water tank would include nine (9) panel antennas, thirty-six (36) remote radio units, and associated equipment and hardware, all to be located within an approximate 18.5-feet wide, 21-feet tall cylinder portion of the proposed faux water tank. The proposed faux water tank would be located within an 18.5-foot by 18.5-foot lease area, surrounded by a 4-feet tall existing chain link fence enclosure. The enclosed lease area also includes an outdoor utility cabinets and associated equipment. The project would result in the disturbance of approximately 342 square feet (including utility trenching) of a 29.27-acre parcel. The proposed project is within the Agriculture land use category and is located at 13550 River Road, approximately 1.5 miles east of Highway 101 in the community of San Miguel. The project is within the Salinas River Sub Area of the North County Planning Area.

WHO: San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission WHEN: Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. (All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out the agenda placement call the Planning Department at 781-5600.) WHAT: Hearing to consider a request by the COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO for amendments to Title 22 and Title 19 to update the maps of the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin boundary and the Area of Severe Decline to be consistent with the Paso Robles Sub-basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan and to incorporate a fallowing option into the Agricultural Offset Program. County File Numbers: LRP2020-00002

Assessor Parcel Number: Various

Supervisorial District: 1 & 5

Date Accepted: N/A

WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., 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 hearing all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: A copy of the staff report will be available on the Planning Department website, www.sloplanning.org. You may contact Kylie Hensley, Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, (805) 781-5600 or at khensley@co.slo.ca.us. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered is the environmental determination and approval of the Environmental Document prepared for the item. A Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) Addendum was prepared because the proposed change would not result in any new significant impacts that were not evaluated in the previously certified Final SEIR (Countywide Water Conservation Program Final SEIR – October 27, 2015). The Environmental Coordinator finds that the previously certified Final SEIR is adequate for the purposes of compliance with CEQA because 1) no substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revision of the previously certified FSEIR, 2) no substantial changes will occur with respect to the circumstance under which the project is undertaken that would require major revisions of the previously certified FSEIR, and 3) no new information of substantial importance has been identified which was not known at the time that the previous FSEIR was certified. The FSEIR Addendum is proposed for the amendments to Title 22 Section 22.30.204 Agricultural Offset Requirements and Title 19 Section 19.07.042 Water Conservation Provisions. Also to be considered is the environmental determination that the project is categorically exempt under CEQA. A Class 8 Categorical Exemption is proposed for the amendments to Title 22 Section 22.94.025 Paso Robles Groundwater Basin Planning Area Standards. **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. ** DATED: February 4, 2020 RAMONA HEDGES, SECRETARY

Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Department Hearing

COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

February 6, 2020

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR CHEMICALS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT NO. 2021001 The City of San Luis Obispo is inviting bids for the supply and delivery of chemicals for the Water Treatment Plant, Water Resource Recovery Facility, and the Swim Center pursuant to Specification No. 2021001. All interested bidders must register on BidSync at www. bidsync.com. Bids must be on the City’s BidSync site by 3:30 p.m. on February 25, 2020, when they will be opened publicly in the Utilities Department Conference Room, 879 Morro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Proposals received after said time will not be considered. Proposals shall be submitted using the forms provided in the specification package. Proposals submitted in any manner not specified above will not be accepted. All chemicals shall be “FREIGHT ON BOARD,” delivered to 1990 Stenner Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405 (Water Treatment Plant) or 35 Prado Road (Water Resource Recovery Facility), or 900 Southwood Dr (Swim Center) San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401. All chemicals will be in accordance with applicable American Water Works Association standards and the attached specifications. Estimated quantities are listed on the attached Invitation for Bids. Special Note: All chemicals consigned to Stenner Creek Road address (Water Treatment Plant) must be accompanied by a certification of compliance with the specifications of the American National Sanitation Foundation Standard 60, concerning drinking water additives. Specification packages and additional information may be obtained at the City’s BidSync website at www.BidSync.com. All firms interested in receiving further correspondence regarding this Request for Proposals (RFP) will be required to complete a free registration using BidSync (https://bidsync.com/bidsync-app-web/vendor/register/ Login.xhtml) Proposals received after said time will not be considered. The preferred method for submission is electronic via BidSync. However, if you prefer to submit paper copies, please submit by the time of opening in a sealed envelope, plainly marked with the proposal title, proposer name, and time and date of the proposal opening. Specification packages and additional information may be obtained at the City’s BidSync website at www. BidSync.com. Please contact Analyst - Daniel Clancy at dclancy@ slocity.org with any questions. February 6, 2020

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

County File Number: DRC2019-00263 Supervisorial District: District 1 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 027-271-034 Date Accepted: 12/04/2019 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 Melina Smith, 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, February 14, 2020 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC201900263.” 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.

SAN ANSELMO WEST PAVEMENT REHABILITATION Project No. C2019R01

February 6, 2020

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA.

CITY OF ATASCADERO

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CITY OF ATASCADERO 2020 PAVEMENT RESURFACING, Project No. C2019R04 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT The City of Atascadero will receive bids for the “2020 Pavement Resurfacing” at the Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA until March 5, 2020 at 1:30 P.M., when they will be publicly opened. Proposals received after said time will not be considered. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, bidder’s name, and address. The Contractor must possess a valid CLASS A CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE at the time of award. This project is subject to the payment of Prevailing Wages, therefore the Contractor shall pay all wages and penalties as required by applicable law. Per SB 854 (Stat. 2014, Chapter 28), no contractor or subcontractor may work or be listed on a bid proposal unless registered with the DIR. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of Atascadero. Bid packages may be downloaded for a fee of $15.00 on the City website, www.atascadero. org or at www.QuestCDN.com using project number eBid #6692259. Question may be directed to the City of Atascadero at (805) 470-3180 or (805) 470-3486 or DPatterson@atascadero. org or TRamirez@atascadero.org Run dates: February 6, 2020 and February 13, 2020

SAN LUIS COASTAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that the San Luis Coastal Unified School District acting by and through its Board of Education, will receive proposals up to, but not later than 10:00:00 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2020, for Bid #303-Los Osos Middle School Fire Alarm Project. A mandatory pre-bid informational meeting will be conducted on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 03:30:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at Los Osos Middle School, 1555 El Morro Street, Los Osos, CA 93402 in front of the school office. Failure to attend will render the bid non-responsive and subject to rejection by the District. Proposals shall be received in the Building, Grounds, and Transportation Office, San Luis Coastal Unified School District, 937 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Questions regarding Bid #303 may be directed in writing only to the Facilities Analyst, Kelly Lee, at klee@slcusd.org, and must be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Project documents are available at the San Luis Coastal Online Planroom at www. asapreprographics.com. The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or accept or reject any one or more items of a proposal, or to waive any irregularities or informalities in the proposals. Kelly Lee Facilities Analyst San Luis Coastal Unified School District January 30 & February 6, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0160 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/02/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE GREAT ESCAPE, 8115 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. C.D.M. Enterprises LLC (9355 Shayna Lane, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ C.D.M. Enterprises LLC, William Murrieta, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-21-20. 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. 01-21-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0165 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLOCOASTPIX, 1555 Paloma Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Caron Lynn Krauch (1555 Paloma Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Caron Lynn Krauch. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-21-20. 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. 01-21-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0180 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/01/1975) New Filing The following person is doing business as, P M ADVERTISING, 890 Casitas Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Paul G Moerman, Trustee, Annette L Moerman, Trustee (890 Casitas Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A Trust /s/ Paul Moerman, Trustee. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-22-20. 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. 01-22-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0184 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/22/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WHITE MARBLE EVERYTHING, 1700 Osos St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Tony Quintero (1700 Osos St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tony Quintero. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-22-20. 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. 01-22-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0169 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ML ENTRY GATES, 320 Savanna Drive, Los Alamos, CA 93440. Santa Barbara County. Mortimer Felix Fernandez-Lopez (320 Savanna Drive, Los Alamos, CA 93440). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Moritmer Felix Fernandez-Lopez, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-21-20. 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. 01-21-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0185 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/22/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, K-FOOD FUSION, 1661 Cordova Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Chihun Kim (1661 Cordova Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Chihun Kim. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-22-20. 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. 01-22-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0200 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/09/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NORTH COUNTY BACKFLOW, 101-1281 N Main St., Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Stephen Todd Sandeffer (101-1281 N Main St., Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Stephen Sandeffer, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-23-20. 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. 01-23-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0203 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/01/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as, KATSCALICOASTSHOP, 545 Driftwood St., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Kathleen Scruton (545 Driftwood St., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kathleen Scruton. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-23-20. 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. 01-23-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0221 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE PARTS HOUSE AND GARCIA FARMS, 545 Camino Encanto, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Vernon Garcia, Carol Garcia (545 Camino Encanto, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Carol Garcia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-27-20. 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. 01-27-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0226 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/16/2009) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MEATHEAD MINI STORAGE, 3600 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Central Coast Mini-Storage, LLC (3600 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Central Coast Mini-Storage, LLC, Aaron Steed, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-27-20. 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. 01-27-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0227 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/01/2004) New Filing The following person is doing business as, OLD CREEK RANCH, 12520 Santa Rita Rd., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Old Creek Ranch Inc (12520 Santa Rita Rd., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Old Creek Ranch Inc, Terez Blanchard, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-27-20. 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. 01-27-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0170 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/17/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MUNCIE MIKE, 220 Machado Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Michael Gibbons, Norine Gibbons (220 Machado Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Norine Gibbons. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-21-20. 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. 01-21-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0186 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO HAIR, 515 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Jacklyn Lillian Marie Hansen (117 17th St., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jacklyn L. M. Hansen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-22-20. 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. 01-22-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0197 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/23/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DIVVY DISTRIBUTION, 871 S 4th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Tonnnn, LLC (1375 E Grand Ave. #632, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Tonnnn, LLC, Patrick Wilkinson, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-23-20. 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. 01-23-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0208 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/09/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GREEN CLEAN MACHINE, 1018 La Serena Way, Unit B, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Meaghan Mcvicker (1018 La Serena Way, Unit B, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Meaghan Mcvicker, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-24-20. 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. 01-24-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0211 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/24/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, VAC SWEEPING LLC, 423 Darby Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. VAC Sweeping LLC (423 Darby Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ VAC Sweeping LLC, Azucena Perez, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-24-20. 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. 01-24-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0172 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BROWN BUTTERFLY ENTERPRISES, TIME TRAVEL TREASURES, KINGS TUTORING & WORKSHOPS, BROWN BUTTERFLY CREATIONS, 899 Story St., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Cristina Fernandez Reyes (899 Story St., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Cristina Fernandez Reyes, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-21-20. 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. 01-21-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES

FILE NO. 2020-0218 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/16/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ATASCADERO CHEVRON, 8955 Montecito Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Golden Rissco Inc. (110 South Akers Street, Visalia, CA 93291). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Golden Rissco Inc., Rajinder Saran, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-27-20. 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. 01-27-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0228 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/1994) New Filing The following person is doing business as, OLD CREEK RANCH LP, 12520 Santa Rita Rd., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Robert Cameron Blanchard, Terez Maria Gerarda Blanchard (12520 Santa Rita Rd., Cayucos, CA 93430), Caroline Ruth Musloff (12480 Santa Rita Rd., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership /s/ Terez Maria Blanchard, Co-General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-27-20. 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. 01-27-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0230 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, EQUILLELOGRAM, EQUILLELOGRAM CREATIVE & TECHNICAL, EQUILLELOGRAM CREATIVE, 1566 Trail View Place, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Wyatt Renew, Asha Renew (1566 Trail View Place, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Wyatt Renew. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-27-20. 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. 01-27-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0238 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/28/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ONCE UPON A TIME CHOREOGRAPHY & EVENTS, 674 Ocean View Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Sonia Miranda Rodriguez Del Rio, Fidel Rodriguez Del Rio (674 Ocean View Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Sonia M. Rodriguez Del Rio, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-28-20. 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. 01-28-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0239 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/01/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HAVENNHD, HAVENREFERS, 441 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. A Payne International Corporation (441 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ A Payne International Corporation, Neil J Giannini, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-28-20. 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. 01-28-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0246 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CHC TEMPLETON PHARMACY, 1330 Las Tablas Road, Suite 140, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. imgRX SLO, Inc. (1330 Enclave Parkway, Houston, TX 77077). This business is conducted by A DE Corporation /s/ imgRX SLO, Inc., Debra Willet, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-28-20. 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. 01-28-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0247 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CHC PHARMACY PASO ROBLES, 2800 Riverside Avenue, Suite 150, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. imgRX SLO, Inc. (1330 Enclave Parkway, Houston, TX 77077). This business is conducted by A DE Corporation /s/ imgRX SLO, Inc., Debra Willet, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-28-20. 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. 01-28-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0253 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, METTA HEALTH AND WELLNESS, 2280 Sunset St., E, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Kathryn L Yurcheshen (272 Vista Ct., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kathryn L Yurcheshen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-29-20. 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. 01-29-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0256 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/15/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MIGUEL’S CLEANING SERVICE, 590 S. 6th St., Apt. C, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Miguel Sanchez Toribio (590 S. 6th St., Apt. C, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Miguel Sanchez Toribio. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-29-20. 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. 01-29-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0263 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/03/1983) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LIGHTNING JOE’S GUITAR HEAVEN, 100 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Marelene Anne Daoust (100 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Marelene Anne Daoust, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-30-20. 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. 01-30-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0257 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/29/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BEACH HUT DELI, 1240 Los Osos Valley Road, Suite #5, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Hailey A Donato (559 Ash Street, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Hailey Donato. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-29-20. 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. 01-29-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0258 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/29/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CASTRO AUTO SALES, 954 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. S&S Auto Whole Sale, LLC (791 Price St. #168, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ S&S Auto Whole Sale, LLC, Suleiman I. Shihadeh, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-29-20. 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. 01-29-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0259 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GOLD COAST EXPRESS REGISTRATION, 750 Black Oak Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. NWM Ranchers Inc (750 Black Oak Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ NWM Ranchers Inc, Carole Brown, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-29-20. 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. 01-29-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0261 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SUCCUBI DESIGN CO., 1161 Bello St., Apt. 2, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Chalyse Elizabeth Armstrong (1161 Bello St., Apt. 2, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Chalyse E. Armstrong. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-29-20. 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. 01-29-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0264 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/14/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, KEHOE CARBON COOKWARE, 555 Highland Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Kehoe Iron and Bronze LTD (555 Highland Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Kehoe Iron and Bronze LTD, Dennis Kehoe, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-30-20. 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. 01-30-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0265 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/30/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE PACIFIC, 399 South Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Bungalow Tribe Inc (3021 S. Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Bungalow Tribe Inc, Ryan L. Fortini, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-30-20. 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. 01-30-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0274 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CAMBRIA ART SERVICES, 2711 Wilton Drive, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Kathryn Halloran Greene (2711 Wilton Drive, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kathryn Halloran Greene. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-30-20. 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. 01-30-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0276 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/07/1987) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FOSTERS FREEZE #225, 801 Piney Way, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Keratso Rangoussis (2531 Laurel Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Keratso Rangoussis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-30-20. 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. 01-30-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0278 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (1/30/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SIMPLY CLEAN, 1296 S. 16th Street, Unit C, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Zachary Mccollom Burns (1296 S. 16th Street, Unit C, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Zachary Burns. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-30-20. 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. 01-30-25. February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facilities Act (California Business & Professions Code Section 21700 et seq.). The undersigned will sell at public auction by competitive bidding on Friday, February 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM. on the premises where the property has been stored and which are located at Meathead Mini Storage, 3600 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California, the following: George Johanknect Unit No. 811 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Benjamin Encinas Unit No. 821 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Jason Rogall Unit No. 1051 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Joshua Brown Unit No. 812 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Jeremy Pemberton Unit No. 2021 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Nereyda Valdovinos Unit No. 337 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Ralph Jacobson Unit No. 2007 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Laura Anderson Unit No. 443 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party. Dated: 1/14/2020 Auctioneer: Kenneth D. Erpenbach dba Hitchin’ Post Auction Barn Bond No. MS879-23-57 (805) 434-1770 January 30, February 6, 2020

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2020-0209 OLD FILE NO. 2017-2540 XKs Unlimited, 850 Fiero Ln., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 10/24/2017. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Moss JacCo, LLC (400 Rutherford St., Goleta, CA 93117). This business was conducted by A Limited Liability Company /s/ JEdward Moss, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-24-2020. 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. January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CAROL D. MARKS CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0012

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CAROL D. MARKS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ELIZABETH MANNING in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that ELIZABETH MANNING 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 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: February 18, 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: Martha B. Spalding, Attorney at Law 215 South Main Street Templeton, CA 93465 January 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHERYL FLORAINE WALTEMATE CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0023

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CHERYL FLORAINE WALTEMATE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RONALD N. WALTEMATE in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that RONALD N. WALTEMATE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for exam-

LEGAL NOTICES ination in the file kept by the court THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 3, 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: MARTHA B. SPALDING, ATTORNEY AT LAW 215 South Main Street Templeton, CA 93465 February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ELLA MAE SHOFNER BUTTERFIELD CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0015

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ELLA MAE SHOFNER BUTTERFIELD A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARTHA B. SPALDING (IN PRO PER) in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that MARTHA B. SPALDING be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 25, 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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: MARTHA B. SPALDING, ATTORNEY AT LAW 215 South Main Street Templeton, CA 93465 January 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PETE BENABIDES CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0007

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: PETE BENABIDES A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by VINCENT BENABIDES in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that VINCENT BENABIDES 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 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: February 18, 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. Petitioner: Vincent Benabides 7750 Navajoa Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422 January 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: THOMAS CHRISTOPHER HARE AKA THOMAS C. HARE CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0033

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: THOMAS CHRISTOPHER HARE aka THOMAS C. HARE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by J. DANIEL HARE in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that J. DANIEL HARE 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 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: March 10, 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: Steven R. Williams 2222 West Main Street Visalia, CA 93291 February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: STEPHEN CHARLES BERKEY CASE NO. 20PR-0027

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of STEPHEN CHARLES BERKEY. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MALISA KHAMPHUNGTON AKA MALISA BERKEY in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MALISA KHAMPHUNGTON AKA MALISA BERKEY 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

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LEGAL NOTICES personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/03/20 at 9:00AM in Dept. 9 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 a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner THOMAS S. WROBEL - SBN 189389 T.S. WROBEL LAW GROUP, PC 870 MARKET STREET, SUITE 645 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94102 2/6, 2/13, 2/20/20 CNS-3336859# NEW TIMES

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BARBARA AVON WILLIAMS, ALSO KNOWN AS BARBARA ALBERSWILLIAMS, BARBARA AVON ALBERS WILLIAMS, BARBARA AVON ALBERS, AND BARBARA A. ALBERS CASE NO. 20PR-0034

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Barbara Avon Williams, also known as Barbara Albers Williams Barbara Avon Albers Williams, Barbara Avon Albers, and Barbara A. Albers A Petition for Probate has been filed by Michael Blacksburg in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo The Petition for Probate requests that Michael Blacksburg be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the

LEGAL NOTICES petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on March 10th, 2020 at 9:00 AM in Dept. 9 located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obisp, CA 934082500. 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 a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Vanessa J. Sundin, 101 Montgomery Street, Suite 1600, San Francisco, CA 94104, Telephone: 415 693-0550 2/6, 2/13, 2/20/20 CNS-3338637# NEW TIMES

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 091-091-050 TS NO: CA0800073019-1 TO NO: 1149178

(The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 23, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 2, 2020 at 09:00 AM, Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street, County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May 31, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007036742, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by MICHELLE LYNCH, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for MAIN STREAM FINANCIAL, INC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 220 SUMMIT STATION ROAD, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be

LEGAL NOTICES $358,252.04 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000730-19-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 01/18/2020 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000730-191 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Frances DePalma, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0366594 To: NEW TIMES 01/30/2020, 02/06/2020, 02/13/2020

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. NO. 083853-CA APN: 038-252-026

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 2/18/2020 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/18/2006, as Instrument No. 2006058512, in Book , Page , ,

LEGAL NOTICES of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: BENEDICTO C. AGAPAY AND JOSEPHINE A. AGAPAY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: IN THE BREEZEWAY ADJACENT TO THE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES BUILDING, 1087 SANTA ROSA STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1387 18TH STREET LOS OSOS, CA 93402 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $367,067.92 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 083853-CA. 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 January 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CV-0071

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Karen Marie Steele filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Karen Marie Steele to PROPOSED NAME: Kamela Marie Proulx 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: 04/012020, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 9 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. 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: January 31, 2020 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2020

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CVP-0001

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Mary Katherine Rightmyer filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Mary Katherine Rightmyer to PROPOSED NAME: Kay Cementina 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: 02/19/2020, 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: January 2, 2020 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CVP-0006

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Barrett Jay Fisher filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Barrett Jay Fisher to PROPOSED NAME: Barry Jay Fisher 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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: 03/11/2020, 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: January 3, 2020 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CVP-0007

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Roberto Juan Robles filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Roberto Robles to PROPOSED NAME: Roberto Juan Robles 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: 03/11/2020, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. 1 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: January 7, 2020 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CVP-0019

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Alexander Joseph Romo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Alexander Joseph Romo to PROPOSED NAME: Alexander Joseph Stover 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: 03/11/2020, 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: January 15, 2020 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CVP-0022

the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Geoff W. Betzing filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Jody Wayne Betzing to PROPOSED NAME: Geoff Wayne Betzing 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: 03/11/2020, 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: January 21, 2020 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CVP-0028

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Ronald Patrick Tucker filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Ronald Patrick Tucker to PROPOSED NAME: Brock Payton Justus 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: 03/18/2020, 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: January 23, 2020 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CVP-0042

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/19/2020, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. 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: January 22, 2020 /s/: Ginger E. Garrett, Judge of the Superior Court January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2020-0102 OLD FILE NO. 2018-1427 Thai Elephant Restaurant, 561 5 Cities Dr., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 05/30/2018. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Natthakan Ponpimol (561 5 Cities Dr., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business was conducted by An Individual /s/ Natthakan Ponpimol, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-13-2020. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By S. King, Deputy Clerk. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2020-0182 OLD FILE NO. 2015-2449 Gallegos Ranch, 2512 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 10/02/2015. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Jane D Worthy (2512 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business was conducted by An Individual /s/ Jane D Worthy. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-22-2020. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By E. Brookhart, Deputy Clerk. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Marc Anthony Garcia aka Marc Anthony Lopez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Marc Anthony Garcia aka Marc Anthony Lopez to PROPOSED NAME: Marc Anthony Lopez 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,

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Rob Brezsny’s Free Will Astrology Homework: You can fling imaginary lightning bolts from your fingers any time you want. Prove it! Freewillastrology.com. ARIES (March 21-April 19): You now have the power to make connections that have not previously been possible. You can tap into an enhanced capacity to forge new alliances and strengthen your support system. I urge you to be on the lookout for a dynamic group effort you could join or a higher purpose you might align yourself with. If you’re sufficiently alert, you may even find an opportunity to weave your fortunes together with a dynamic group effort that’s in service to a higher purpose.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Victory won’t come to me unless I go to it,” wrote the poet Marianne Moore. In other words, you must track down each victory you’re interested in. You must study its unique nature. And then you must adjust yourself to its specifications. You can’t remain just the way you are, but must transform yourself so as to be in alignment with the responsibilities it demands of you. Can you pass these tests, Taurus? I believe you can. It’s time to prove it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): While at the peak of his powers as an author, Gemini-born Nobel Prize-winner Jean Paul Sartre consumed an array of mood-shifters every day. He quaffed at least a quart of alcohol, smoked two packs of cigarettes, and drank copious amounts of coffee and tea. His intake of pills included 200 milligrams of amphetamines, 15 grams of aspirin, and a handful of barbiturates. I propose that we make Sartre your anti-role model during the next four weeks, dear Gemini. According to my analysis of your astrological indicators, your ability to discover, attract, and benefit from wonders and marvels will thrive to the degree that you forswear drugs and alcohol and artificial enhancements. And I’m pleased to inform you that there could be a flood of wonders and marvels.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I don’t think I’m boring. How could I be? I have an abundant curiosity and I love to learn new things. I’ve worked at many different jobs, have read widely, and enjoy interacting with a broad range of humans. Yet now and then I’ve had temporary relationships with people who regarded me as uninteresting. They didn’t see much of value in me. I tend to believe it was mostly their fault—they couldn’t see me for who I really am—but it may have also been the case that I lived down to their expectations. Their inclination to see me as unimportant influenced me to be dull. I bring this up, my fellow Cancerian, because now is an excellent time to remove yourself from situations where you have trouble being and feeling your true self.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Soprano Helen Traubel and tenor Lauritz Melchior performed together in many productions of Wagnerian operas, often at the Metropolitan in New York City. Friends and colleagues but not lovers, they had a playful relationship with each other. A favorite pastime was figuring out tricks they could try that would cause the other to break into inappropriate laughter while performing. According to my quirky reading of the astrological omens, Leo, the coming weeks will be a propitious time for you to engage in similar hijinx with your allies. You have a poetic license and a spiritual mandate to enjoy amusing collaborative experiments, playful intimate escapades, and adventures in buoyant togetherness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Eighteenth-century author Samuel Johnson singlehandedly compiled the influential A Dictionary of the English Language, which remained the definitive British dictionary for 170 years. We shouldn’t be surprised that it was a Virgo who accomplished such an intricate and exhaustive feat. As a high-minded Virgo, Johnson also had a talent for exposing hypocrisy. In commenting on the Americans’ War of Independence against his country, he noted that some of the “loudest yelps for liberty” came from slave-owners. I propose that we make him one of your role

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Is there a project or situation you’d love to create but have lacked the confidence to try? Now is a time when you can finally summon the necessary courage. Is there a long-running dilemma that has always seemed too confusing and overwhelming to even understand, let alone solve? Now is a favorable time to ask your higher self for the clear vision that will instigate an unforeseen healing. Is there a labor of love that seems to have stalled or a dream that got sidetracked? Now is a time when you could revive its luminosity and get it back in a sweet groove.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Was there a more influential 20th-century artist than Scorpio-born Pablo Picasso? He was a revolutionary innovator who got rich from his creations. Once, while visiting a gallery showing of art made by children, he said, “When I was their age I could draw like Raphael [the great Renaissance artist]. But it took me a lifetime to learn to draw like they do.” In accordance with your current astrological omens, Scorpio, I suggest you seek inspiration from Picasso’s aspiration. Set an intention to develop expertise in seeing your world and your work through a child’s eyes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I know a Sagittarius man who has seen the film Avengers: Endgame 17 times. Another Sagittarian acquaintance estimates she has listened all the way through Billie Eilish’s album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? 135 times. And then there’s my scholarly Sagittarian friend who has read the ancient Greek epic poem the Iliad 37 times. I have no problem with this behavior. I admire your tribe’s ability to keep finding new inspiration in sources you already know well. But in my astrological opinion, you shouldn’t do much of this kind of thing in the coming weeks. It’s high time for you to experiment with experiences you know little about. Be fresh, innocent, and curious.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Athens was one of the great cities of the ancient world. Its vigorous art, theater, philosophy, architecture, and experiments in democracy are today regarded as foundational to Western culture. And yet at its height, Athens’ population was a mere 275,000—equal to modern Fort Wayne, Indiana, or Windsor, Ontario. How could such a relatively small source breed such intensity and potency? That’s a long story. In any case, I foresee you having the potential to be like Athens yourself in the coming weeks and months, Capricorn: a highly concentrated fount of value. For best results, focus on doing what you do best.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): According to my analysis, the year 2020 will be a time when you can have dramatic success as you re-evaluate and re-vision and revamp your understandings of your life purpose. Why were you born? What’s the nature of your unique genius? What are the best gifts you have to offer the world? Of the many wonderful feats you could accomplish, which are the most important? The next few weeks will be a potent time to get this fun and energizing investigation fully underway.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Physicist Niels Bohr won a Nobel Prize for his insights about quantum mechanics. But he was humble about the complexity of the subject. “If you think you understand it, that only shows you don’t know the first thing about it,” he mused. I’m tempted to make a similar statement about the mysteries and riddles that are making your life so interesting. If you think you understand those mysteries and riddles, you probably don’t. But if you’re willing to acknowledge how perplexing they are, and you can accept the fact that your comprehension of them is partial and fuzzy, then you might enjoy a glimmer of the truth that’s worth building on. ∆

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