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ozens of SLO County residents rallied in support of Palestine on Oct. 21 in Mission Plaza and marched through downtown. Their goal was to raise awareness about the plight that Palestinians face in the Gaza Strip and the fight to maintain autonomy from PROTESTING ISRAEL On Oct. 21, a group of Israel for the last 75 years. Israel SLO County residents of Palestinian descent saw the deadliest day since it and those sympathetic became a country on Oct. 7 when to Palestinians protested Hamas launched rockets on Israel Israel’s continued attacks on Palestine after a deadly and killed approximately 1,400 Hamas bombing. people. Israel has since engaged in a siege against Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 4,000. Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal speaks with local officials and residents [8]. This week, you can also read about closing downtown businesses and the cost of parking in SLO [10], a local band’s horror-themed music video released in time for Halloween [24], and Rambling Spirits’ expansion to serve good grub [30]. Camillia Lanham editor

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Former county jail inmate sues Sheriff’s Office for mistreatment

the city after tripping on a sidewalk. In 2018, Holliday created and distributed “wanted” posters bearing the names of SLO County District Attorney Dan Dow and 11 Atascadero city employees and elected officials. The flyers offered a $250,000 reward for “evidence leading to the arrest and conviction” of those named. Prior New Times reporting found that he placed those flyers on the cars of people who attended the debate between Dow and his then opponent Judge Mike Cummins in the June 2018 primary election. At the time, county court documents showed

former San Luis Obispo County Jail inmate is attempting to hold the county and the Sheriff’s Office accountable for negligence and not complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Rick Holliday, a man with mobility issues who served time in the jail from Feb. 8 to 15 this year, filed a lawsuit on Aug. 10 alleging the Sheriff’s Office denied him a proper wheelchair, pain medication, an ADA-compliant cell, and an ADA-compliant toilet and shower space even after knowing about his medical condition. The lawsuit states that Holliday has endstage arthritis of both hip joints, an extensive subchondral cyst, and two inguinal hernias. He’s been suffering from these conditions since prior to his incarceration, the document added. “Despite being made aware of his disabilities, at no time was he provided by jail staff a ‘Notice of Rights for Inmates with Disabilities under the [ADA]’ as was required under the agreement,” the complaint said. The “agreement” refers to settlement terms that the county agreed to in June 2021 with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve alleged violations at the county jail, including failing to provide adequate medical and mental health care and using excessive force with impunity. The county jail caught the DOJ’s attention in 2018 after the much-publicized death of inmate Andrew Holland. He spent 46 hours strapped to a restraint chair before dying of a pulmonary embolism. The DOJ investigated the county jail for three years, found systemic violations there, and beckoned SLO County to cooperate on reforms or face a federal lawsuit. The subsequent settlement agreement went into effect for two years until June 2023, Holliday’s lawsuit stated. After taking Holliday’s wheelchair away at the time of booking him into county jail, the staff allegedly didn’t provide a replacement. Then, when he informed jail staff of his medical conditions, they placed him in a holding cell for roughly 15 hours without a wheelchair, the lawsuit said. He was forced to sit on a concrete bench, which the lawsuit states exacerbated his hip condition. Later, staff transported him by wheelchair to the classifications department. “The wheelchair the jail used for this was not clean and covered in another person’s urine,” the complaint read. “Despite this, [Holliday] was made to sit in it and was not allowed to rinse off or clean himself after using it.” Jail staff then reportedly placed Holliday in an unsanitary solitary confinement cell devoid of an ADA-compliant toilet. The cell floor allegedly had

human feces and blood on the wall beside the toilet. “These filthy and unhealthy conditions caused [Holliday] to have trouble breathing and he informed jail staff of the cell conditions and was informed that he would be provided a mop or rag to clean it up,” the lawsuit said. But he never received the mop or rag, according to the document. He claimed not to have received pain medication for two days, and said jail staff never provided him with an appropriately sized hernia belt or inhaler in spite of his repeated requests. Holliday is no stranger to legal brawls with

local government. In April 2014, he sued the city of Morro Bay after officials deemed a building on Market Avenue—the former home of the Sun Bulletin—unsafe to occupy. Holliday and his partners had plans since 2011 to lease the building and open a multi-use business. Though Holliday was no longer a stakeholder in the building, he alleged the city impeded his civil rights by preventing him and his partners from pursuing the lease application. A month after suing Morro Bay, Holliday received $4,301 for a personal injury claim he filed against

that the DA’s Office filed multiple felony charges, including grand theft, against Holliday. The complaints also involved numerous misdemeanors including contracting without a license. The Sheriff’s Office didn’t respond to New Times’ request for comment on Holliday’s allegations about the jail and deferred to county Counsel Rita Neal. “The county has thoroughly reviewed the complaint and we intend to vigorously defend this matter,” Neal said. ∆ —Bulbul Rajagopal

Planning Commission pushes Dana Reserve development to county supervisors

for clarification, and I haven’t had a chance to ask any questions about the fiscal analysis, which I think there’s some legitimate questions about the assumptions involved in the fiscal analysis.” The Dana Reserve applied to develop a 288-acre community with up to 1,318 residential units, 203,000 square feet of recreation, and related roads and infrastructure. The site also proposes a village shopping center, a California Fresh Market grocery store, a South County Cuesta College campus, and neighborhood parks. During the meeting, staff presented recommendations to incorporate into the plan based on recent community input. Some of these changes include increasing the number of deed-restricted affordable housing units from 75 to 104, reducing the number of age-restricted units, relocating two roads to avoid

removing 200 oak trees, and reclassifying a 10acre public neighborhood park to a 7-acre passive neighborhood park to avoid removing 110 oak trees, according to the staff report. The Planning Commission asked that staff to recommend additional changes for supervisors to consider. These recommendations include removing the age-restriction requirement completely, potentially incorporating a local hiring preference into the development agreement, putting fees from the development toward building a Nipomo Community Center, and increasing bicycle and pedestrian connectivity between the Dana Reserve and nearby schools. The Planning Commission also asked the developer to include 52 additional deed-restricted

The SLO County Planning Commission approved the Dana Reserve Specific Plan to move forward, paving the way to build more than 1,400 housing units in Nipomo should the Board of Supervisors agree. After two days of public hearings on Oct. 23 and 24, commissioners voted 4-1 to incorporate recommendations into the plan and ultimately proposed that the Board of Supervisors approve the project. Planning Commissioner Anne Wyatt dissented. “The reason I voted no on this motion is I still see some internal and external inconsistency in this specific plan, which we haven’t looked at,” Wyatt said during the meeting. “I see some questions in the development agreement and some opportunities

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Morro Bay wants to charge for parking at Morro Rock Morro Bay is fed up with parking issues at Morro Rock and plans to ask the California Coastal Commission for permission to charge visitors who want to park there. “I think we have been discussing this for a few years—especially the issue concerning idling vehicles,” Morro Bay Police Chief Amy Watkins said at Morro Bay City Council’s Oct. 24 meeting. “We are at a dead end with the rock, literally and figuratively.” The city commissioned two studies of parking in Morro Bay. The first was done by Walker Consulting—a process that began in 2020 but was delayed until 2023—and focused on the Embarcadero. The second was completed by the city, and it focused on Morro Rock. “I am shocked at the number of cars there are and how close they were to each other,” Councilmember Laurel Burton said. “I knew it was busy, just not that busy.” Watkins said the city has tried unsuccessfully in the past to tackle the myriad issues caused by traffic congestion there. “Throughout the last few years, we have tried creating parking designations, making official entrances and exits, [but] even those small changes have not been enough,” she said. “We have seen increased daily visitors to the rock, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. … Currently, the operation costs are hard to recover,” she continued, referring to the money spent on the constant repair of the parking lot. City Public Works Director Greg Kwolek echoed Watkins’ concerns. “A parking payment could potentially open up a revenue option outside of the city general fund,” Kwolek said. “Any new money would help pay for that. Of course, there are other options to look to for funding as well, but at a minimum, we would have the money to pay for the expenses of what we are already doing.” Community Development Director Scot Graham told the council that anything approved by the Coastal Commission would include a requirement that the funds generated from paid parking at the rock only be used for improvements and operational

costs in that area, including for non-parking related issues. “The bathrooms by the parking lot are massive issues, especially the women’s restroom, and overall maintenance of that area is pretty intense,” Kwolek said. “We already have several community volunteers— sometimes showing up multiple times a week—cleaning up trash left by visitors, so this paid parking could be a way to ensure that we can maintain it and have some form of cost recovery.” But even if Morro Rock turns to paid parking, the city still faces problems on the Embarcadero. “We came into this to help solve the problem of cars sitting on Embarcadero and not leaving room and access for people who want to come into town,” a representative from Walker Consultants told the council. “Something like paid parking on the street could increase business access.” However, that study garnered criticism from residents and officials over its lack of updated numbers. “I am concerned about what exactly the scale of what your study shows us,” Councilmember Zara Landrum said, adding that she felt some of the numbers were not accurate or seemed implausible—a sentiment echoed by residents during public comment. —Adrian Rosas

Community survey unveils problems faced by local Mexican Indigenous population

Hunger, overcrowded housing, little access to clean drinking water, poverty, and discrimination while trying to access health care. San Luis Obispo County’s Mexican Indigenous community reported these difficulties as part of the first demographic and health survey of this population. The findings comprised responses from 325 participants who represented households of 2,000 self-identified Mexican Indigenous people in the county. “The thing that was most surprising and shocking to me is that a family of 14 in one household is making up to $2,500 a month,” co-principal investigator Mario EspinozaKulick said. “Most of the respondents have reported feeling hunger, which is ironic because they do work in the agricultural industry that’s meant to feed people.” Espinoza-Kulick, co-principal investigator Bonnie Bade, statistician Alex EzpinozaKulick, and project director Joel Diringer worked with the Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) to conduct the study, which the SLO County Public Health Department funded. As one of the main investigators, Mario Espinoza-Kulick trained three trilingual interviewers provided by MICOP who spoke the indigenous language Mixteco. The MICOP team identified people in the community based on insider knowledge, which is called “snowball sampling,” Espinoza-Kulick told New Times. “You ask people if they know somebody who’d be interested in taking the survey, and it’s also based on who works in the agricultural industry around them,” he said. The MICOP interviewers communicated with respondents and collected data, while Espinoza-Kulick and his study team designed the survey questions and strategized recruitment. “Everything was done in partnership and in collaboration with MICOP,” he said. “Since

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Espinoza-Kulick interpreted the project at an Oct. 24 meeting. their comments to the public. One of the Harbor District Facilities Manager Chris Mexican Indigenous community members Munson said that staff has been working addressed the hunger problem and the on redeveloping the 150-year-old pier for deficiencies in care. Two-thirds of survey years now. participants said their families didn’t have “I don’t know the exact date, but it’s been enough money to buy food within the past year. some time, actually, since the Harbor District’s “They said that one of the things they’ve conception. When we took over the Harford seen at their local food bank is that many Pier, it was in complete disrepair,” he said. people can access the food bank and what Munson said that when the pier was they give them is lettuce,” Espinoza-Kulick first constructed, the only concern was interpreted at the Oct. 15 session. “Not a lot completing it as quickly as possible with the of people want to go and just pick up lettuce hopes of adding businesses and a restaurant to feed their families. It’s not enough.” to the end of it, and contractors would worry Yet another resident said that they have about addressing the remaining structural trouble accessing proper drinking water, which in turn causes them to spend money problems later. “We’ve been rebuilding the entire pier, on the basic need. Survey respondents said and just in the last few years, we were able to they buy more than 1.7 million gallons complete the end of the pier but there were of water per year for the 2,000 household a few missing sections we’ve been able to members they represent. replace,” he said. “We’ve just rehabilitated “What we’re seeing is that a lot of people are spending their money on bottled water or portions of the canopy, which surrounds businesses out there, and now we’re working water by the gallon,” Espinoza-Kulick said at on rebuilding the areas around the Olde Port the meeting. “Even though there is tap water Inn restaurant.” available, they don’t trust it. So, a lot of their Staff is working on plans to reconstruct income goes to purchasing water for their a portion beneath the pier, which the entire family.” restaurant sits on top of, but that part of the Other discoveries include cramped living project is on hold, Munson said. With the situations, mental and emotional distress, recent board approval, the team now has and health care barriers. to apply for a permit from the California Less than 10 percent of participants Coastal Commission before construction reported living in a single-family house. The can continue. most common report was sharing a house “The next part would be we’d get a coastal with another family, with an average of seven development permit or a waiver for it so people living in a two-bedroom house. The that we would be allowed to proceed,” he most extreme case, according to the data, said. “The intent of this was just to preserve was 11 people sharing one bedroom. our existing footprint with some flexibility Stress, sadness, and anger permeated the so that we can move forward on the community as well. Despite those mental redevelopment of the west side of the pier.” and emotional conditions, participants said Munson said that his team could have to they rarely missed work. They added that wait up to a year for permit approval. headaches and dental problems are the most “If it’s a waiver, it can be pretty quick, common physical issues that make them within a few months, but if it goes through miss work or school. the whole permitting process, it can take “Virtually all respondents indicated that about a year, so our hope is that it will meet they had not been able to access health care the criteria for a waiver so that we can move at some point,” the preliminary findings forward more quickly,” he said. report said. “The most common reason In order for Munson and his team to cited was not having transportation to get get a waiver, they would have to provide to medical appointments, services were a complete project description and plans too expensive, and they couldn’t make an that include any avoidance, minimization, appointment due to language barriers.” and mitigation measures for the project’s Espinoza-Kulick told New Times that the potential adverse impacts on coastal SLO Food Bank, the county Department of Public Health, SLO County UndocuSupport, resources. 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triped black, white, and dark green with a bright red equilateral triangle on the left, Palestinian flags billowed under the afternoon sun in downtown San Luis Obispo. Dozens of people waved the emblem, and scores more wore checkered black and white scarves called keffiyeh either around their necks or heads. These are the fabrics of identity for the Palestinian people. From 3:30 p.m. until early evening on Oct. 21, hundreds of locals of Palestinian ethnicity and allies including kids, college students, adults, and senior citizens, marched to protest Israel’s attacks on Palestine and the United States’ multi-billion-dollar funding of it. One marcher was longtime SLO resident Bass Wehhab. Wehhab grew up in Sacramento. His parents moved to California from Palestine in 1967 after the Six-Day War between Israel and a coalition of Arab states. “I grew up hearing horror stories,” he announced at the rally. “There’s nothing happening here other than unconquered evil. This evil is colonialism.” Israel’s current airstrikes on the Palestinian territories of Gaza and the West Bank are in retaliation for the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel—part of Palestine’s 75-year-long struggle for independence. In 1948—decades after the British government stated its support for a “national home for the Jewish people” on Arab land through the Balfour Declaration—Israel became a state with immediate recognition from the United States and the Soviet Union. According to Al Jazeera reporting, Jewish nationalists, called Zionists, expelled more than 80 percent of Palestinians in the process and seized roughly 80 percent of Palestinian land. Soon after, 150,000 Palestinians remained in Israel and eventually received citizenship but were subjected to military rule. Israel conquered regions in occupied Palestinian territory—the West Bank and the Gaza Strip—in 1967, sparking military control there. With no land army, air force, or navy, Palestine has fought for freedom against the Israeli government and its national military, the Israeli Defense Forces. On Oct. 7, the political and military organization Hamas, which has been governing the Gaza Strip since 2007, launched a surprise offensive of 5,000 rockets on Israel killing at least 1,400 Israelis, ABC News reported.

The U.S. considers Hamas a terrorist organization, with President Joe Biden calling it a “terrorist group” that “unleashed pure, unadulterated evil in the world.” Immediately after the Hamas bombing, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant ordered a siege on the Gaza Strip—a 140-square mile sliver of land packed with 2.2 million Palestinians, half of whom are children. Human rights groups have called the strip an “open-air prison.” With Israeli air strikes underway in Gaza, its residents are cut off from electricity, food, water, and fuel. Israel’s bombs killed more 4,000 people, Al Jazeera reported, and 338,000 Palestinians are now displaced from their homes. “Hamas is not a Palestinian group and not representative of the Palestinian people,” Wehhab told New Times on Oct. 23. “This whole Hamas thing is just a label that the Western media is putting on it to make it look like it’s Israel versus Hamas. No, it’s just Israel waging war on Palestine.” The New York Times reported that Israel saw the deadliest day since its inception on Oct. 7 with the Hamas attack. More Palestinians have been killed so far in 2023 than in 2014, when more than 2,000 were killed in a 50-day war. At the Oct. 17 SLO County Board of Supervisors meeting, the top officials unanimously condemned Hamas’ attack on Israel but remained silent on Israel’s continued aggravation against Palestine. “I condemn these atrocities unconditionally,” 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson said in an official statement after the meeting. “I stand with Israel and the Jewish people worldwide in support of an appropriate response to this criminal barbarity.” During the meeting, 3rd District Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg said she felt caught in the middle. “The person that influenced me most about being a public official is Anne Frank, and so I feel really strongly about the ability to stand with Jews and with Israel,” she said. “But also, I’m a mother, and I’m heartbroken over the Palestinian children.” First District Supervisor John Peschong, 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding, and 5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold echoed their peers’ sentiments. Their comments came after residents urged support for Israel during the public comment period.

SUSTAINED SOLIDARITY The Oct. 21 rally for Palestine contained a large contingent of children whom former SLO Mayor Heidi Harmon said she wanted to uplift.

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alking along Higuera Street in downtown San Luis Obispo, it’s hard to miss the empty storefronts—especially large ones like the abandoned Beverly’s Fabrics, which closed in 2020 after 48 years of operation in the heart of the city. It’s a monolith, sitting there waiting for something, anything to happen and help take it into the future, and it’s not alone. “What [the city] is doing right now isn’t working, and we need to adapt before we lose even more of these businesses,” Robin Wolf said. “Because those are the businesses that make SLO the unique and vibrant place we love.” In 2021, Wolf and her husband, Matthew Hanson, decided to open up Highwater—a place she described as being guided by the express goal of bringing cocktails, eats, and tunes with a vintage flair and an inclusive vibe to downtown SLO. “We celebrated the local community, hosting events for local groups like the SLO Museum of Art, SLO Wedding Planners, GALA Pride and Diversity Center, and Race Matters SLO, among many others,” she said. “We fought long and hard through a very challenging time to open a restaurant and made the difficult decision to close our doors in June of 2023.” Because Wolf has first-hand experience seeing a business suffer and eventually close because of what she sees as the city’s lack of adaptation, she believes that SLO has its work cut out to keep places open and new businesses interested in coming in. Other downtown restaurants that have recently closed include Big Sky Cafe, Mo’s BBQ, Creeky Tiki, and Mint and Craft. “There’s almost always myriad elements at play in the closing of a business, especially a restaurant,” Wolf said. “Loss of business through city flooding and storm damage earlier in 2023 was certainly big [as well as] substantial increases in both the cost of goods and utilities.” There’s also the elephant in the room, one that many city residents—including Wolf— believe plays a role in downtown businesses

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The city has plans to January 2023], the increase those rates even higher in the future. city invested $125,000 “The issue of downtown parking policies, in gift cards to local and the corresponding drop in visitor traffic businesses for our Buy was certainly a factor in the success or lack of Local Bonus and Eat many downtown businesses, ours included,” Local Bonus program,” Wolf said. “I can’t express the frustration of Johnson said. “These working every day to build something in the gift cards were offered town I love [and] to have to fight something as incentives for anyone like parking restrictions driving away guests.” who spent over $100 SLO Economic Development Manager Lee on local retailers or Johnson sees eye to eye with Wolf on some of restaurants, resulting her observations, especially the multifaceted in $951,197 in directed reasons that local businesses have been local spending. This struggling. winter the city will “A wide variety of factors impact business again invest $125,000 downtown. We certainly understand that in this program to the impact of inflation combined with labor encourage community shortages, rising wages, changing consumer members to support STILL EMPTY Relatively new restaurants like Highwater and longtime behaviors, and changes to downtown local business.” businesses like Beverly’s (which closed in 2020, and this storefront parking can create challenges for businesses,” Johnson added remains vacant) have closed in recent years, leaving business owners in Johnson said. “We also know locals want to that the city would be SLO concerned about the future of their prospects downtown. support downtown business, and the city addressing the rising wants to help.” issues associated with supporting local. … We encourage the But he noted that the struggles experienced the increases in parking fees that many local community to continue to show up for the by local businesses are unfortunately part of businesses say are driving away customers. business they love.” the natural flow of an economy. “After community feedback and careful However, part of showing up for “While we all feel the loss when a analysis, City Council will consider offering local business, according to Wolf, is longtime business or restaurant closes in some relief on parking costs during its Nov. understanding how painful it is to watch SLO, it’s important to remember that the 7 public meeting, including subsidizing the something residents have built fall apart due economy and local business first hour of parking for to external factors. environment is dynamic everyone in all downtown “It’s incredibly disheartening to watch and ever-changing,” parking structures,” he so many amazing locally owned small Johnson said. “From said. “The city will continue restaurants, both old and new, closing their Send any news January to August 2023, to find creative ways to doors,” she said. “It’s easy to feel powerless or story tips to 16 storefronts have closed support local community [so] I think the best thing we can do is news@newtimesslo.com. and 23 new businesses members and our patronize these businesses and also to have opened according to downtown businesses.” understand that sometimes, in order to recent data collected by our According to Johnson, survive, things need to change and evolve.” partners at Downtown SLO.” some of those other efforts include Wolfe hopes that through continued outcry That isn’t to say the city has no intent maintaining the cost for employees’ parking on helping local businesses with the downtown, providing one hour of free parking and action by the city, the days of multiple closures will soon be a thing of the past. changing economy. 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BY DAN HAIFLEY

Big benefits

was the 1974 establishment of the USS Monitor National Marine Sanctuary, which stewards a Union Navy ironclad sunk during a Civil War battle off the East Coast. Today, 15 national marine sanctuaries and two marine national monuments cover 620,000 square miles of ocean and Great Lakes supporting the resilience of waters that cover two thirds of our planet, provide half the oxygen we breathe, and absorb excess atmospheric carbon. They cooperate with state and agencies, nonprofits, and volunteers to, for example, protect water quality. A great example is the work Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary does with farmers to reduce agricultural runoff. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary was designated on Sept. 18, 1992. It protects 6,094 square miles off 276 miles of shoreline from southern Marin to northern San Luis Obispo counties. It includes the Monterey Bay Submarine Canyon, Elkhorn Slough, and Davidson Seamount 75 miles west of San Simeon. Its habitats include 36 species of marine mammals, more than 180 species of seabirds and shorebirds, at least 525 fish species, and an abundance of invertebrates and alga, including kelp forests. It has an advisory council with

Marine sanctuaries help the coast

hirty-one years ago, I helped lead the citizen campaign to establish Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary for permanent protection from offshore oil. But we got a bonus. Its team works to protect its habitats including kelp forests, to provide education and outreach including to underserved communities, and it works with partners to conduct worldrenowned ocean research. The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary would be the West Coast’s sixth national marine sanctuary along with Olympic Coast, Cordell Bank, Greater Farallones, Monterey Bay, and Channel Islands sanctuaries. It would add protection between Monterey Bay and Channel Islands sanctuaries, and its team would work with representatives of Indigenous peoples who have stewarded these waters and adjacent lands for thousands of years. Congress approved the National Marine Sanctuaries Act in 1972 in the wake of the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill, and its first test

representatives from the community, government, and specific interests, including seats for commercial and recreational fishing. Its staff and volunteers undertake education and outreach, research, and resource protection. Here are just a few examples: • The Sanctuary Exploration Center in Santa Cruz and Coastal Discovery Center in San Simeon serve tens of thousands of visitors per year. In 2022, the two sites served 946 students with field trips, plus 156 with class programs, and another 555 with virtual programs. • The sanctuary and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute have worked on growing deep-sea coral, which has aided in the recovery from the Deepwater Horizon spill. • West Coast marine sanctuaries participate in the Whale Disentanglement Team, which had 40 volunteers trained and 13 rescue missions conducted in 2022. • Sanctuary staff, trawl fishers, and conservation organizations negotiated Essential Fish Habitat Conservation Area modifications in 2013, which were approved by the Pacific Fishery Management Council in 2018 and finalized in 2020. This action both reopened areas closed to trawlers and closed areas important to ecosystem protection. Nearly 2 billion pounds of fish, valued at $1 billion in 2022 dollars have been landed at area ports and Morro Bay since designation 31 years ago. The

sanctuary itself does not regulate fishing but supports ecosystem health. • The sanctuary’s value for tourism is its wildlife, such as the Northern elephant seals at Piedras Blancas, and the fact that it’s protected. • Whale watching continues to promote sanctuary status as something special that our waters offer. • A maritime heritage program facilitates study of shipwrecks and cultural sites, such as the SS Montebello off Cambria and the USS Macon off Big Sur. The Chumash Heritage sanctuary would catalogue sacred Indigenous cultural sites. For 31 years, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary has worked with businesses, nonprofits, volunteers, and agencies to provide protection, education and outreach, and research. So would the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. This is good news for ocean protection, biodiversity, and the fight against climate change. ∆ Dan Haifley is secretary of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation board and has served on the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council for 16 years. Send a response for publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.

LETTERS Direct democracy is not in citizens’ best interest

In his opinion piece in the Sept. 21 New Times (“The citizen-led initiative process strengthens our democracy”), Jeff Eckles said that the citizen initiative process is a hallmark of direct democracy. That may be true, but I respectfully disagree with Mr. Eckles’ argument because that is not the form of government instituted in this country. The United States has a republican government, based on representative democracy and a Constitution that protects minority rights. The country’s Founding Fathers were most

fearful of direct citizen control, which they associated with mob rule. They structured our government to prevent it. That is partly why they limited the vote to propertied white males. Over time, as the population has become better educated, the right to vote has been rightfully expanded. But we are still a representative democracy. As citizens, we vote for the people who make the laws. If we don’t like the decisions they make, we can vote them out of office. Why is direct democracy a bad idea? Citizens are busy with their lives. We don’t necessarily have the interest or

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time to study complicated issues to make informed decisions. That is why we elect our representatives to do so. The citizen initiative process may sound like a good idea, but it tends to be a vehicle for special interest groups to enact laws that often are not in citizens’ best interests. It takes a lot of money to mount a successful initiative campaign, which is one reason most citizen initiative campaigns fail. Mr. Eckles supports the initiative process because he is a signer of the citizen initiative campaign in Morro Bay to freeze the landuse designation for the old power plant site as visitor-serving. This is a good example

of citizens having insufficient information. The promoters of this initiative have sold it as a way to stop Vistra’s planned battery storage facility. The initiative will not do that because Vistra can bypass local government and apply for a California state permit to build the facility. Also, much of the site is contaminated so that visitor-serving businesses cannot locate there without expensive remediation. We need to let our elected City Council continue to make landuse decisions for our community. Marlys McPherson Morro Bay

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BY JOHN DONEGAN

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ike playing a game of “electoral and even take it to the point of jumping chicken,” the two parties appear Biden and putting him in a headlock or a full determined to run their worst possible nelson? Will the lack of a teleprompter leave candidates, each in a calculation that the Joe frozen and staring ahead blankly, with awfulness of the opposite party’s candidate his cerebral computer apparently stuck in will force voters to support their own buffering mode? otherwise unelectable candidate. Even for an Following long political tradition, the electorate long resigned to having to vote for candidate’s family will be showcased, but the lesser of evils, this will be a new low. with the added twist that the attention will On one hand, we have Donald Trump, primarily involve fervent denials of their a blustering, bouffanted bully without a criminality. Joe will offer a moving account mute button or even the ability to apply just of Hunter’s recovery and redemption, and a modicum of thought what he is saying, he’ll glow in paternal pride at his son’s who can be counted upon to disgorge the obvious business savvy in amassing a unfiltered contents of his primal id at any substantial fortune through sheer pluck opportunity. He is now doubly aggrieved and determination. Depending upon the and enraged over his multiple prosecutions, audience and region, Joe may even offer and the humiliation of his forced court his long-denied intervention in Hunter’s appearances, bookings, and mugshots, as well as his loss in 2020. firearms prosecution as proof of his long-held On the other hand, we have Joe Biden, a support for gun rights. gibbering, withered husk of a man who is Trump will beam with paternal pride as he rapidly failing right before our eyes, and is describes Eric’s and Don Jr.’s glorious “pulling being controlled like a marionette by unseen themselves up by the bootstraps” successes party operatives. Even when younger and more building Scottish golf links and in dealings alert, Biden was well known for his gift for with foreign potentates in Saudi Arabia, long, crazy rambling monologues unattached noting that they obviously inherited their to any reality, but delivered with feeling, father’s dazzling business acumen. certitude, folksy bromides, and the inevitable, Like most presidential campaigns, this one “Here’s the deal, folks … .” Now, we can expect will feature no shortage of promises. Trump more apropos of nothing references to “dogwill promise to single-handedly seal the border, faced pony soldiers,” “CornPop,” and “God to bitch-slap China, to fling save the queen, man!” and the woke into an active an eagerness to pander to volcano, and to give us a any identity group, real or fabulous!! really tremendous!! hallucinated, who might offer Send us your best ever!! economy. him votes or money. views and opinion to Biden will promise to let Both campaigns will be letters@newtimesslo.com. appalling. The Democratic every Democratic voter campaign is going to have 15 minutes to run resemble the movie Weekend through the U.S. Treasury at Bernie’s as Biden is dragged around to his with a shopping cart gathering as much of various appearances by his frantic handlers, our national wealth as they can roll out, to who will attempt to prop him up in reasonably forgive everyone’s credit card bills, and to buy lifelike poses. For speaking appearances, them all a new iPhone. He will then promise perhaps they will obtain the services of a appointments in his administration to every skilled ventriloquist who, with Biden perched identity group with more than 14 members. Charlie McCarthy-like upon his lap, will By the time that Nov. 5, 2024, rolls around, deliver inspirational platitudes for Joe. Is Jeff I imagine that I will probably be researching Dunham available? To the extent that he understands where he applying for asylum in Antarctica. ∆ is, and what he was doing, Joe will yearn for John Donegan is a retired attorney in Pismo the halcyon days of the 2020 election, back Beach who frequently finds himself keening when he was able to hide in his basement loudly during the evening news. Respond and eat his ice cream in peace, and have his with an opinion of your own by emailing it to handlers filter out the crazier things he came up with. letters@newtimesslo.com. 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ay up, people! That’s the city of San Luis Obispo’s motto when it comes to street and garage parking in the downtown core. At $4 an hour—or $1 every 15 minutes—the price is steep and is likely going to get steeper come 2025, when the city plans to hike the cost to $5 an hour—$1 every 12 minutes. Why? A beautiful new parking garage the city finally broke ground on after decades in the making. Somebody has to pay for it, and it’s you, if you want to visit. The $53 million quagmire is driving people from the downtown core—at least that’s what residents and business owners claim. Why? Because who wants to pay $4 to walk down Higuera Street battling fly-infested sidewalks and smelling the fresh scent of human piss so they can pay another $6 for a coffee. Sounds appealing, amirite? The complaints are mounting against the city as downtown restaurants continue to shut their doors. The latest casualty is Mint and Craft, which closed down in October after six years on Monterey Street. We also lost Big Sky Cafe, Creeky Tiki, and Mo’s BBQ. Highwater co-owner Robin Wolf shuttered her vintage-inspired cocktail and bites estab in June. In July, the city doubled its parking rates. “The issue of downtown parking policies, and the corresponding drop in visitor traffic

was certainly a factor in the success or lack of many downtown businesses, ours included,” Wolf said. “We need to address the prohibitive nature of our current parking policies and listen to both businesses and residents, who both agree this is not the way to support a robust and flourishing downtown.” It’s obviously not just parking—there’s also the little things, like downtown rents, inflation, the pandemic, economic uncertainty, and the cost and availability of goods—but the city chose to raise its parking rates in the midst of all of that! Not great timing. Don’t worry, though! City Economic Development Manager Lee Johnson acknowledged that the new parking costs “could create some challenges” for businesses. Help is on the way, he said! The city may or may not do something to ease the financial strain on locals. Find out on Nov. 7 whether SLO will do the bare minimum to help businesses by subsidizing the first hour of parking. But Johnson added that supporting downtown businesses is up to locals! They should frequent the downtown corridor, whether the city makes it easy or hard. And hey, 16 businesses may have closed between January and August of 2023, but 23 opened. Let’s think positively, here! That’s a net gain

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Dallidet Adobe and Gardens in San Luis Obispo hosts its Mumtober event, in celebration of more than 20 different varieties of mums growing at the venue, on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include a harvest luncheon with soups, salad, wine, and more, along with live music, a silent auction, and other festivities. Admission is $75. Visit historycenterslo.org/ mumtober for more info. Dallidet Adobe and Gardens is located at 1185 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. —Caleb Wiseblood PHOTO COURTESY OF THE HISTORY CENTER OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

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BRUSHSTROKES 2023 The Painters Group SLO presents its annual juried exhibition Brushstrokes, revived postpandemic, featuring a wide variety of painting mediums and styles. Through Nov. 6 Free. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2504, artcentermorrobay.org. COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. Event lasts up to 2 hours. The party includes a complimentary glass of wine and canvas with materials. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $55. 805-394-5560. coastalwineandpaint.com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria. COSTA GALLERY SHOWCASES Features works by Ellen Jewett as well as 20 other local artists, and artists from southern and northern California. Jewett’s work is also on display at Nautical Bean in Laguna shopping center during February. Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. 559-7999632. costagallery.com. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos. FINE ART PAINTINGS BY ATUL PANDE In Atul’s Own Words: “I am an intuitive, self-taught acrylic painter influenced by post-WWII expressionism who layers vivid colors and shapes, informed by my Indian upbringing and scientific, medical background, to create textured, engaging works that organically evolve through my processes.” Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 29 Free. 805-772-1068.

galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP SHOW: WINDWARD TIDES Experience the beauty of the California coast through stunning landscape photography. Artists Karen Peterson, Greg Siragusa, Cathy Russ, Dominic Hartman, and Grant Kreinberg capture the ever-changing moods and breathtaking vistas of this iconic coastal paradise. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. FINE ART WATERCOLOR GROUP SHOW: THE COLOR OF WATER Fall-weather countryscapes and seascapes, still-life settings, and birds and wildlife scenes are the focus for this show to highlight the beauty of artwork done in watercolors. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 30 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. FINE ART WIRE WRAPPED JEWELRY BY AMALIA THOMAS Thomas: “As a creative soul who drew, painted, and more before raising a family on the Central Coast, I discovered wire wrapping art. I use nickel-free copper and sterling silver wire to handcraft wearable pieces that feature local stones, shells, glass, and more.” Gallery open daily. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. FOREVER STOKED PAINT PARTY Join

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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. 86"!"#$%"&'($)"*""#$%&'()*+),)-%.'/&'()*0)*1*2)*"%%%+,$%-'($))./+0/(

live storytelling under the stars with seasoned and first-time tellers sharing true stories about vanity, new cracks, old scars, changing looks, and inner beauty. Not a comedy show but often hysterical. Oct. 27, 7-9:15 p.m. Free. 805-772-9225. facebook.com/the.reboot4u. Top Dog Coffee Bar, 857 Main St., Morro Bay. THE ROCK’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY “BFD” FUNDRAISER CONCERT Features live music from multiple acts, a silent auction, great Mexican and Mediterranean food, wine from local cellars, and freshly tapped beer from Firestone. Oct. 28, 12-9 p.m. Contact for details. 805-769-8458. EsteroBayRadio. org. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay. WAR OF THE WORLDS By the Sea Productions presents its production of the 1938 radio broadcast based on H.G. Well’s novel. Through Oct. 29 my805tix. com. By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COUNTY

THE CENTRAL COAST WEAVERS GUILD 16TH ANNUAL SALE AND SHOWCASE Items for sale include handwoven clothing, household items, gifts, and a gallery show of fine crafted handwoven items, including wall displays, clothing, and jewelry. Looms and spinning wheels will be on display as well as ongoing demonstrations of weaving and spinning throughout the show. Nov. 3, 1-6 p.m., Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 805-438-5501. centralcoastweavers.org. The Strawbale Barn Weaving Studio, 9156 Santa Margarita Road, Atascadero. COMEDY NIGHT JeROME is a Los Angeles-based entertainer who has primarily worked as a stand-up

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comedian for more than 20 years. He’s performed live worldwide at clubs, casinos, colleges, corporate and political events, cruise ships, USO/ Military shows, and has even opened for legendary comedian Richard Pryor. Nov. 4, 7-10 p.m. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. 805-221-7121. pasolounge. com/. Paso Lounge, 1144 Black Oak Drive, Paso Robles. DEPRISE BRESCIA ART GALLERY: OPEN DAILY Features a large selection of encaustic art, sculpted paintings, art installations, acrylic palette knife paintings, digital art, glass, jewelry, stones, fossils, and a butterfly sculpture garden. ongoing DepriseBrescia.com. Deprise Brescia Art Gallery, 829 10th St., Paso Robles, 310-621-7543. EVENING OF COMEDY FROM HEMINGWAY’S STEAKHOUSE GA tickets are theater seating. VIP tickets get preferred table seating and food and drink service at the table. First Saturday of every month, 8-10 p.m. through Dec. 6 $38-$55. 805-369-1017. Park Ballroom, 1232 Park St., Paso Robles, ehsteaks.com. HANDCRAFTED FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2023 Premier craftspeople and artists are featured in this unique exhibition and retail sale. You’ll find an abundance of unique, handmade gifts and goods at every price point. A portion of every sale supports Studios on the Park’s mission of bringing art to the community. Nov. 2-Dec. 30 Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. ONE FISH, TWO FISH ... FUSED GLASS FISH Create your own fused glass fish using a variety of colorful glass. A hole can be drilled for hanging. All materials included. Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-noon $50. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero. PASO ROBLES ART IN THE PARK With 140 artists from four western states. Free admission Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown City Park, 11th and Spring St., Paso Robles. PUMPKIN SCULPTING DEMONSTRATION Jordan Hockett

is back with his pumpkin sculpting demos. Instead of carving pumpkins in a traditional style, Jordan uses a sculpting technique to create complex threedimensional characters. Stop by and see how he does it, and get a few pointers for yourself. Oct. 27, 4-7 p.m. Free. 805238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/events/ pumpkin-sculpting-demo/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. RESIDENT ARTIST OPEN HOUSE Meet featured artists, view their latest masterpieces, and shop their sales just in time for the holidays. Enjoy wine available for purchase and live music from Ken Warrick. Nov. 4, 6-9 p.m. Free. 805-2389800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. SUCCULENT PUMPKINS Create a succulent pumpkin centerpiece. You bring the pumpkin and instructor supplies 10 medium and 10 small succulent cuttings, mosses, glues, and instruction. Preregistration required. Oct. 29, 11:30 a.m. Various. 805-239-2562. creativemetime.com. Create a beautiful succulent pumpkin centerpiece to usher in fall. You bring the pumpkin, and instructor supplies 10 medium and 10 small succulent cuttings, mosses, glues, and instruction. When the pumpkin is no longer usable, the top can be cut off and planted. Oct. 29, 11:30 a.m. Various. 805-239-2562. creativemetime.com. Broken Earth Winery, 1650 Ramada Dr., Paso Robles. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH ART Experience an array of artworks donated by local artists and support the Mothers for Peace during this art-for-sale fundraiser at Community Church of Atascadero, Fellowship Hall. For more information, visit mothersforpeace.org Oct. 28, 2-5 p.m. Free. 805-602-8342. mothersforpeace.org. Community Church of Atascadero, 5850 Rosario Ave., Atascadero. SAN LUIS OBISPO

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exposure to Los Angeles talent agents. All ages and skill levels welcome. Classes available in SLO, LA, and on zoom. ongoing $210 per month. actorsedge.com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. ARTIST RIKI SCHUMACHER AT ART CENTRAL GALLERY Schumacher’s work is pensive and introspective, inspiring one to take a solitary walk on a cloudy day. Wander in to reflect on her “delicious, wistful landscapes.” Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/ gallery-artists/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. BEGINNING DRAWING WITH SPENCER COLLINS This class is designed to teach young students the important basic building blocks of drawing. Students learn about various drawing techniques and materials such as graphite, charcoal, and paint pens. Students will learn to draw things from life, including animals, places, and people. Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. through Dec. 18 $28 per student; refer a second student for $5 off one class. 559250-3081. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. BEYOND THE BASICS OF WATERCOLOR WITH VIRGINIA MACK This is a class for those who love imagining ways to further their visual expressions. A watercolorbased course, but one that branches out into other media. Fourth Thursday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $35 per class. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo. com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. CENART AFTER DARK: CENTURY 21 HOMETOWN REALTY An exhibit of pastel paintings by Bobbye West Thompson, member of the Central Coast Pastel Society (3CPS). Meet the artist during a free reception on July 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-235-4877. slocountyarts.org. Century 21 Hometown Realty, 599 Higuera St, Ste A, San Luis Obispo. CERAMIC LESSONS AND MORE Now offering private one-on-one and group lessons in the ceramic arts. Both hand building and wheel throwing options. Beginners welcomed. ongoing 805-8355893. hmcruceceramics.com/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. CLAY BABY HANDPRINTS Offers a unique experience of pressing your baby’s hand/foot into clay so parents can cherish this time forever. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays $55. anamcre.com/baby-handprints. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. COMEDY NIGHT Professional comedy show featuring local and touring comics. Hosted by Aidan Candelario. First Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. $5. 805-540-8300. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo, bangthedrumbrewery.com. EMBODYING THE CREATIVE PROCESS PLAYSHOP WITH MARGOT SCHAAL

OCTOBER 26 -NOVEMBER 5, 2023 INFO Keep your inspiration flowing. This class is an inter-play of Slow-Cool Movement lessons and marking/painting on paper. Oct. 29, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $45. 805-7474200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. FIRST FRIDAYS Visit SLOMA on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, music, and wines provided by regional winery partners. Admission is free and open to the public. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-5438562. sloma.org/events/first-fridays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. FREE DOCENT TOURS Gain a deeper understanding of the artwork on view with SLOMA’s new docent tours. Every Saturday, join trained guides for interactive and engaging tours of SLOMA’s current exhibitions. ongoing, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma. org/visit/tours/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND ART Owen and Kyoko Hunt from Kyoto, Japan offer classes for Japanese calligraphy (Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.), a Japanese art called “haiga” (Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.) and more at Nesting Hawk Ranch. Fridays $45. 702-335-0730. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo. LITTLE PUMPKINS AND PAINT: AN ART CENTRAL CHARITY EVENT Open to all children ages 6–12. Students will use paint markers to decorate their pumpkins in this guided lesson taught by local art teacher Spencer Collins. Proceeds of this event will be donated to CAPSLO. Oct. 28, 12-3 p.m. $15 per person. artcentralslo. com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-747-4200. OUTSIDE THE BOX Craftmakers presents Outside the Box, an exhibition of fine craft, including clay masks, encaustics, collages, fabric, sculpture, and more. Craftmakers is an artist group of the Central Coast Artists Collective. Through Nov. 27 Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo. com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. REDEMPTIVELY GROTESQUE FILM SERIES This Fall, Cal Poly Professor Paul Marchbanks will usher participants through a series of “Redemptively Grotesque” films at the San Luis Obispo Library; stories that will juxtapose human suffering and the prospect of transcendent hope. See Library’s Event Calendar for more information about the films. Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-781-5991. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. SCULPTURE CLASS WITH ROD PEREZ This weekly sculpture drop-in class gives an opportunity for potters to take on new projects and learn new techniques relating to sculptural work. Additionally, every first Friday of the month, a new project will be taught by Rod Perez for beginners. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY Presented by Coastal Youth Theater. Oct. 27, 7-10 p.m., Oct. 28, 2-5 & 7-10 p.m., Oct. 29, 3-6 p.m., Nov. 3, 7-10 p.m., Nov. 4, 2-5 & 7-10 p.m. and Nov. 5, 3-6 p.m. $20-$25. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ cpaf-addams-family/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL An exciting new musical featuring irresistible characters and magical music, this deep-sea pearl of a show is set to make a splash with audiences young and old. Nov. 2, 7-10 p.m., Nov. 3, 7-10 p.m. and Nov. 4, 2-5 & 7-10 p.m. $10-$20. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ the-spongebob-musical/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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CHAKRA MEDITATION ON THE BEACH Visit site for more info as well as tickets. Oct. 29, 10 a.m. my805tix.com/. Beach Access Parking Lot, 102 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay. CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS MEETING Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a Twelve Step recovery program for anyone who desires to have healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others. Meeting is hybrid (both in person and on Zoom). For information, call 805-900-5237. Saturdays, 1-2:15 p.m. Free. thecambriaconnection.org/. Cambria Connection, 1069 Main St., Cambria, (805) 927-1654. CONSCIOUS FEST Come immerse yourself in the Central Coast Conscious Community and learn all about holistic, mindful, and spiritual health and wellness. Receive mini services and info. Oct. 28, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 804-2354868. my805tix.com/e/conscious-fest. Noi’s Little Thai Village, 668 Santa Maria Avenue, Baywood-Los Osos. FULL MOON, CACAO, AND DAY OF THE DEAD CEREMONY Visit site for more details on this event to honor deceased loved ones. Oct. 26, 6 p.m. $44. my805tix. com. 9th Limb Yoga, 845 Napa Ave., Morro Bay, 415-852-1787. HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL Assemble your best costume and get ready for the first annual Halloween Ball at The Benedict. Tickets include two drinks, appetizers, and more. Oct. 28, 6-10 p.m. my805tix.com. The Benedict, 1401 Quintana Road, Morro Bay. MORRO BAY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Disciplines include advanced athletic performance fitness training, Thai kickboxing, and more. Beginners to advanced students welcome. Day and evening classes offered. Mondays-

Saturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for more info. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. SOCRATES: DISCUSSION GROUP Group members present interesting and thought provoking topics of all sorts. Topics are selected in advance and moderated by volunteers. Vaccinations are necessary. Enter through wooden gate to garden area. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 805-528-7111. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, coalescebookstore.com/. NORTH SLO COUNTY

NAR-ANON: FRIDAY MEETINGS A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805-4412164. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero. PUMPKIN SUCCULENT CENTERPIECE CLASS A fun family-friendly class that includes a pumpkin, choice of succulents, and more. Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m. my805tix. com. Penman Springs Vineyard, 1985 Penman Springs Road, Atascadero. SHERECOVERS SHARING CIRCLE SheRecovers Foundation is a non-profit organization with a community of more than 325,000 women in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders, other mental health issues, and/or life challenges. It’s mission is to inspire hope and reduce stigma. Facilitated by Monica Galli, Certified Recovery Coach. First Thursday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. sherecovers.org/sharing-circles/. Dharma Yoga Loft, 1329 Spring Street, Paso Robles, 805-434-1924. SAN LUIS OBISPO

BIRDS AND BOTANY MONTHLY WALK AT SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN The Garden is excited to present a monthly bird walk series on the fourth Thursday of every month which explores the intersection of birds and botany. Fourth Thursday of every month, 8-11 a.m. $10 for Garden Members; $40 for general public. 805541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. BREAKING THE NEWS: FILM SCREENING AND RECEPTION Documentary about the founding of The 19th*, a news start-up that asks who has been omitted from mainstream coverage and how they can be included. A reception/discussion will follow, featuring LGBTQ+ reporter Kate Sosin. Part of the Cal Poly Journalism/CalMatters Festival of Journalism. Oct. 26, 7 p.m. Free. sites. google.com/view/jourfest23/home. Palm Theatre, 817 Palm St, San Luis Obispo. CELEBRATE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL AND WALK FOR SURVIVORS Support survivors and raise awareness of sexual and intimate partner violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Walk for Survivors through downtown SLO, solo or with family and friends. Register online. Oct.

28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $25. 805-781-6400. CelebrateCommunitySLO.org. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. DRAG ME TO HELL: HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY Hosted by Gala Pride and Diversity Center in collaboration with Benny’s Pizza Palace and Social Club and Cal Poly Drag Club. Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Benny’s Pizza Palace and Social Club, 1601 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-439-3838. HALLOWEEN AT THE DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS’ MARKET Enjoy the Trick-or-Treat Trail at dozens of downtown businesses, a Costume Contest in Mission Plaza, and “Scary-oke!” (a karaoke contest, but with a spooky twist). Oct. 26, 5-8 p.m. Free. downtownslo.com. San Luis Obispo Farmers Market, Broad and Higuera, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-0286. JIM HAYES SYMPOSIUM: A MATTER OF TRUST Panel discussion exploring the issue of trust in the news. Featuring San Francisco Chronicle editor Emilio Garcia Ruiz and Pew Research Center director Katerina Eva Matsa. Moderated by former ABC News correspondent David Kerley. Part of the Cal Poly Journalism Department/CalMatters Festival Journalism. Oct. 27, 2:45-4:15 p.m. Free. sites.google.com/view/jourfest23/home. Advanced Technologies Lab (Engineering Building 7), 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo. MUMTOBER AT THE DALLIDET With more than 20 different varieties of mums growing in the Dallidet Gardens, along with live music, the art of Arne Nybak, and much more. Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $75. 805-543-0638. historycenterslo.org/ mumtober. Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, 1185 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. PLANT PROPAGATION FOR FUN AND PROFIT Learn how to grow plants with highly-branch, non-circling root structures from seeds and cuttings that will do in one year what a typical commercial nursery plant will do in three. Get hands-on experience with simple, low-cost, and scale able systems. Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $100. 628-888-4012. cuesta.edu. Cuesta College Ranch Education Program, 3535 Education Drive, San Luis Obispo. SAN LUIS CEMETERY TOUR WITH DR. DAN KRIEGER A walking tour, led by Dr. Dan Krieger, Cal Poly History Professor Emeritus, and sponsored by the SLO Co. Genealogical Society. Hear interesting histories about those buried in the local cemetery. Parking on Elks Lane. Oct. 28, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $5 donation. 805-478-1951. San Luis Cemetery, 2890 S. Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. SLOCA SNEAK PEEK Interested in what goes on at SLOCA? SLOCA welcomes curious prospective parents and their preschool-grade 8 students to meet teachers and staff, tour the campus, and learn more about the school. Oct. 30, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. 805-548-8700. sloclassical.org/event/sneak-peek-2023/. SLO Classical Academy, 165 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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35TH ANNUAL PUMPKINS IN THE PARK Enjoy pumpkin decorating, costume contests, games, crafts, bounce houses, ART and more. The first 500 children will have the opportunity to pick out their very own pumpkin to decorate. Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805-773-7063. pismobeach. org/recreation. Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St, Pismo Beach. BEGINNER GROUP SURF LESSONS AND SURF CAMPS Lessons and camp packages available daily. All equipment included. ongoing Starts at $70. 805835-7873. sandbarsurf.com/. Sandbar Surf School Meetup Spot, 110 Park Ave., Pismo Beach. DONATION-BASED YOGA FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, EMTS, AND CARETAKERS Class schedule varies. Contact empoweryoga805@gmail for details and reservations. ongoing 805-619-0989. empoweryoga805.com. Empower Yoga Studio and Community Boutique, 775 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach. MARATHON MONSTER MASH A threeday family fun Halloween event with raffle prizes, a costume contest, and more. More info on site. Oct. 27-29 my805tix. com. Elm Street Park, 1221 Ash St., Arroyo Grande, 805-473-5474. PISMO BEACH PREMIUM OUTLETS LAUNCHES BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: SHOP WITH A PURPOSE CAMPAIGN Through October 31, shoppers who donate at least $10 will receive a Digital Discount Pass to use at participating retailers, while supplies last. 100 percent of every donation directly supports Susan G. Komen’s mission to save lives. Through Oct. 31 408-823-2920. premiumoutlets.com. Pismo Beach Premium Outlets, 333 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach. POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE TOURS Tours will give you a glimpse into the lives of Lighthouse Keepers and their families, while helping keep our jewel of the Central Coast preserved and protected. Check website for more details. Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach. TRUNK OR TREAT AND CARVED PUMPKIN CONTEST Wear your costume, bring your already carved pumpkin for the Pumpkin Carving contest, and stroll along the many decorated vehicles in the Grover Beach Rotary Trunk or Treat lineup to fill your treat bags with Halloween goodies. Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m. Free. 805-473-4580. groverbeach.org. Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Ave., Grover Beach. CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 20

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HALLOWEEN PAINT AND SIP Join ArtSocial805 at Zenaida Cellars for a Halloween-themed paint and Sip. Ticket purchases include all your painting materials and your first glass of wine. Oct. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $45-$50. 805-4009107. artsocial805.com. Zenaida Cellars, 1550 Hwy 46 West, Paso Robles. MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET Get fresh and veggies, fruit, baked goods, sweets, and handmade artisan crafts. Come have some fun with your local farmers and artisans and enjoy delicious eats while enjoying the fresh breeze of Morro Bay. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. through May 31 Varies. 805-824-7383. morrobayfarmersmarket.com. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. SUNDAY BRUNCH IN THE GARDEN AT THE LODGE Enjoy a delicious Sunday brunch spread, fun lawn games, and live music in the serene and picturesque garden area at Cambria Pines Lodge. Each guest (ages 21 and over) will receive one free mimosa with the purchase of an entrée. Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. through Oct. 29 Please see event menu for pricing. 805-927-4200. cambriapineslodge.com/ events/onsite. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria. NORTH SLO COUNTY

46 WEST HARVEST “HALLOWINE” BLOCK PARTY Visit site for more info as well as tickets. Oct. 28, 6-9 p.m. my805tix.com. Barton Family Wines, 2174 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles, 805-237-0771.

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CLUB CAR BAR TRIVIA WITH DR. RICKY Teams of 1 to 6 people welcome. Visit site for more info. Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main Street, Templeton, 805-400-4542. FALL RELEASE PARTY A member appreciation and fall release pickup party. Stop by for some music, some food, and some great wine. RSVP required. Oct. 28, 12-4 p.m. $40. 805-237-1245. McPrice Myers Wine Company, 3525 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles, mcpricemyers.com. MURDER AT DEADWOOD SALOON MURDER MYSTERY DINNER Visit site for tickets and more info on this murder mystery dinner. Oct. 27, 5-9 p.m. my805tix.com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton. ONX WINES VINEYARD TOUR AND TASTING Enjoy a private tour and tasting at the ONX Estate. The tour begins at the Tractor Shed with a portfolio tasting. From there your host will drive you around the vineyard in an off-road vehicle, allowing you to taste the wine right where it’s grown. Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 29 $45 per person. 805-434-5607. onxwine.com/estate. ONX Estate Vineyard, 1200 Paseo Excelsus, Templeton. TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and pastor tacos, as well as shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. 805-4606042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero. TASTE OF TIN CITY WALKING TOUR Enjoy the first ever walking tour of Tin City – an industrial area just outside of downtown Paso Robles – that is home to a community of innovative and

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Sea + Green in Cambria will host its Dried Floral and Crystal Wreath Making Fall Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Participants will use a rustic twig frame, dried flowers, crystals, ribbons, and other materials during the class. All supplies are included in the $65 admission fee. Light refreshments will also be available for guests. Visit sea-ngreen.com for more info. Sea + Green is located at 2380 Main St., unit F, Cambria. —C.W. passionate producers of high-quality wines, spirits, beer, and more. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $125. 805-400-3141. toasttours.com/tour/tin-city-walkingtour/. Toast Tours, 1722 Stillwater Ct, Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo. HEAD GAMES TRIVIA NIGHT Live multimedia trivia every Wednesday. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to six players. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. headgamestrivia.com. Antigua Brewing, 1009 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-242-1167. PIÑATAS ON THE PATIO What is more festive than a piñata? Join for some brunch drinks and a couple of good hits to a piñata (or two). Good times and goofy prices promised. Turns will be determined on a first come, first served basis. First Sunday of every month Free. Rambling Spirits, 3845 S. Higuera St. (inside SLO Public Market), San Luis Obispo, drinkramblingspirits.com. SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. WEDNESDAY NIGHT PUB TRIVIA Bring your thinking cap as questions vary from pop culture, geography, to sports. There is a little for everyone. Prizes for the winning teams. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 805-439-2529. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo. WEDNESDAY PUB TRIVIA Bring your thinking caps as questions vary from pop culture, geography, to sports. There is a little for everyone. Prizes for the winning teams. Trivia provided by Geeks Who Drink. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 805-

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TRIVIA NIGHT Join BrainStew Trivia for a hilariously witty evening of trivia in Pismo. Teams of 1 to 4 people. Prizes awarded to the first and second place teams. Kitchen is open until 7:30 p.m. for brain fuel. Beer, cider, wine, and nonalcoholic options available. First Thursday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Free to play. 805-295-6171. kulturhausbrewing.com. Kulturhaus Brewing Company, 779 Price St., Pismo Beach.

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BLUES AGENDA JAM AND SHOWCASE A rockin’ blues dance party at Niffy’s Merrimaker every first, third, and now fifth Wednesdays. The Blues Asylum house band welcomes local, visiting, and newcomers to the blues groove. Spirits, beer, and wine, with outside food welcome. Every other Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. Free. 805-235-5223. The Merrimaker Tavern, 1301 2nd Street, Los Osos. EASTON EVERETT Easton Everett plays guitar-woven music that has a compelling sound and an indie attitude. Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m. eastoneverett.com. Kickers, 885 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, 805-225-1769. MOLLY RINGWALD PROJECT 80’S HALLOWEEN PARTY Oct. 28, 8 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-2251312, thesirenmorrobay.com/. MORRO BAY SINGS A night of auctions, food, and live music as the Stellar Band plays hits by the iconic rock band Fleetwood Mac. This is a MUSIC continued page 22

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AN AFTERNOON WITH JOHN NOVACEK John Novacek will delight audiences with ragtime, jazz, and original music at Paso Robles’ newest live music venue, the Libretto. Boasting an intimate and club-like feel, the Libretto is home to a beautiful Steinway Concert Grand piano. Oct. 29, 2-4 p.m. $85. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.org. Libretto Jazz Club, 1242 Park Street, Paso Robles. JOHN NOVACEK LIVE Artist-in-Residence John Novacek will delight audiences with ragtime, jazz, and original music at Paso Robles’ newest live music venue, the Libretto. The Libretto is home to a beautiful Steinway Concert Grand piano. Ticket includes first glass of wine and small appetizer. Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m. $85. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.org. Libretto Jazz Club, 1242 Park Street, Paso Robles. ATASCADERO COMMUNITY BAND FALL CONCERT: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 NOTES Travel the world through music, including the world premiere of the new composition, “Tent City Rag,” a tribute to Atascadero. Concerts are always free, and donations will benefit the San Luis Obispo Instrumental Music Boosters. Atascadero Community Band is a nonprofit organization. Oct. 29, 3-5 p.m. Free. atascaderoband.org. Atascadero Bible Church, Atascadero Mall, Atascadero, 805-466-2051. DEJA-VU AT THE POUR HOUSE Deja-Vu is bringing rock, pop, and country tunes. Nov. 3, 8-11 p.m. 805-423-7632. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles, pasobrewing.com. DEVO LIVE Nov. 3, 8 p.m. Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, 805-286-3680, vinaroblesamphitheatre. com. EASTON EVERETT Easton Everett plays guitar-woven music that has a compelling sound and an indie attitude. Oct. 29, 12-3 p.m. Halter Ranch Vineyard, 8910 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, (888) 367-9977. FANTAISIE FRANÇAISE A delightful assortment of French chamber music, presented by Symphony of the Vines. Nov. 5, 5:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery and Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles. FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a different DJ every Friday. Presented by friends at Traffic Record store in Atascadero. Come listen, dance, drink, and unwind every Friday. All ages event; no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. 805460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero. JAZZ TRIO WITH SUNNY WRIGHT, FRED ATWOOD, AND JACOB ODELL Enjoy

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JOLON STATION BAND VARIETY SHOW Come join Jolon Station Band every Thursday night in downtown Atascadero for a night of comedy, musical guests, prize wheels, and more. Thursdays, 8-10 p.m. $5 at the door. Raconteur Room, 5840 Traffic Way, Atascadero, 805-4642584.

LIVE MUSIC AT RAGTAG WINE CO. Enjoy live music by local favorites. Wine available by the flight, glass, or bottle. Thursdays-Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Ragtag Wine Co., 779 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-439-0774, ragtagwineco. com. LIVE MUSIC FROM GUITAR WIZ BILLY FOPPIANO AND MAD DOG Join “Guitar Wiz” Billy Foppiano and his trusty side kick Mad Dog for a mix of blues, R&B, and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 805-544-2100. Bon Temps Creole Cafe, 1819 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, bontempscreolecafe.com/index.htm. NEW TIMES MUSIC AWARDS SHOWCASE 2023 An annual celebration to showcase music and songwriting from local musicians throughout the Central Coast in a wide variety of genres. Nov. 3, 7 p.m. my805tix.com. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843. RODNEY CROWELL: THE CHICAGO SESSIONS TOUR Nov. 5, 9 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600, fremontslo. com. SLOFUNNY COMEDY SHOW WITH KIRA SOLTANOVICH Visit site for more info on this stand-up event, as well as tickets. Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m. my805tix.com/. Dairy Creek Golf Course, 2990 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-782-8060.

KARAOKE NIGHT Food and drink available for purchase. Last Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. Free admission. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main Street, Templeton, 805-400-4542. MAX MACLAURY All ages welcome. Oct. 26, 6 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton. PONY CLUB LIVE LOCAL MUSIC: DAVE TATE Visit site for more info on the concert, and tickets. Oct. 26, 6-8 p.m. my805tix.com. Pony Club Wine Bar, 1021 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-226-9995. PONY CLUB LIVE LOCAL MUSIC: SUNNY WRIGHT Visit site for more info and tickets. Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m. my805tix. com. Pony Club Wine Bar, 1021 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-226-9995. SINGING HANDS CHILDREN’S CHOIR A unique performing arts group that performs across the state for deaf festivals, service organizations, churches, fairs, and other outlets. New members always welcome. Registration open weekly. Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. $45 tuition per month. singinghandschildrenschoir. com/. Singing Hands Children’s Choir and Performing Arts, 1413 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

ALL AGES OPEN MIC NIGHT Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo. ANDY SUMMERS LIVE See Summers, of the Police, live in concert. All ages welcome. Nov. 3, 8 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600, fremontslo.com. BOOTS N BOOZE COUNTRY FESTIVAL An all ages event. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children 6 and under free with paid adult admission (one child per adult). Oct. 28, 12-8 p.m. 805concerts.com. Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo. CANZONA WOMEN’S ENSEMBLE LIVE Concert: The Lyric Muse. Nov. 5 my805tix.com. San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-242-6065. EASTON EVERETT SOLO Enjoy some indie-acoustic, live music. Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. eastoneverett.com. Big Sky Cafe, 1121 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-545-5401. FORBES ORGAN SERIES: PHANTOM OF THE ORGAN WITH RAUL PRIETO RAMIREZ Experience the electrifying talent of Raul Prieto Ramierz, an iconoclastic Spanish organist renowned for his sizzling, transcendent performances. Join him for a haunting Halloween concert featuring Phantom of the Opera arias alongside two opera singers, and be captivated by the organ’s mesmerizing, spooky side. Oct. 26, 7:30-9 p.m. $35. 805-756-2787. calpolyarts. org/20232024-events/phantom. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. JOHN NOVACEK & INTERSECTION John Novacek joins his versatile trio Intersection for an evening of great music. Soulful expression, instrumental virtuosity, playful banter; these are “the hallmarks of an Intersection event, in which the realms of concert and popular music are seamlessly dovetailed.” Oct. 28, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $32. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.org. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

SQUARE DANCE 12-WEEK CLASS Learn to square dance. Wide variety of music. No dress code and no dance experience needed. Every Thursday, Thanksgiving excluded. No partner needed; couples are welcome. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through Nov. 30 $70 per person for full program. 805-781-7300. squaredancecentralcoast/ classes. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. SUNDAY MUSIC AT RAGTAG WINE CO. Enjoy live music by local favorites. Wine available by the flight, glass, or bottle. Sundays, 4-7 p.m. Ragtag Wine Co., 779 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-4390774, ragtagwineco.com. YNANA ROSE: UNDER A CATHEDRAL SKY (ALBUM LISTENING PARTY) Visit site for more info on this album listening party. Oct. 28, 4-6 p.m. my805tix.com. Laurel Lane Studios, 1103 Laurel Lane, San Luis Obispo, 805-801-245x. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

HARRY’S BEACH BAR: DEJA-VU Enjoy some live rock, pop, and country. Oct. 28, 3-7 p.m. 805-423-7632. Harry’s Night Club And Beach Bar, 690 Cypress St., Pismo Beach, harryspismobeach.com. KARAOKE EVERY FRIDAY Enjoy some good food and karaoke. Fridays, 5-8 p.m. 805-723-5550. The Central Grill, 545 Orchard Road, Nipomo. KARAOKE EVERY WEDNESDAY A weekly event with barbecue offerings and more. Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m. Rancho Nipomo BBQ, 108 Cuyama Ln., Nipomo, 805-925-3500. THE YOSEMITE JAZZ BAND Presented by the Basin Street Regulars. Oct. 29, 1-4 p.m. my805tix.com. Pismo Beach Veterans Memorial Hall, 780 Bello St., Pismo Beach. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

SYMPHONY OF THE VINES PRESENTS OFF THE VINES CONCERT: FANTAISIE FRANÇAISE Enjoy French selections from composers Poulenc, Franck, and Chausson. Featuring: Tony Navarro, violin; Hilary Clark, cello; and Jacopo Giacopuzzi, piano. Student Spotlight: Suri Kim, award-winning pianist. Nov. 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $35 Adult; $30 Senior; $15 Student; $250 Table for four. 805-235-0687. symphonyofthevines.org. Casa Cassera Winery & Vineyard, 1607 Mission Dr., Ste. 112, Solvang. ∆

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Thanks to recent grant funding, about 12,000 Central Coastbased students will get to attend multiple upcoming events at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) in San Luis Obispo free of charge. In mid-October, the Foundation for the PAC announced that it received its first-ever grant from the Western States Arts Federation in support of the 2023-24 School Matinee Program. The multi-month season includes a handful of upcoming performances, which thousands of students grades K-12 and their teachers will be able to attend at no cost. Students and teachers based in both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties are eligible to benefit from the School Matinee Program. Additional sponsors of the program include Bank of America San Luis Obispo Region, the California Arts Council, the Hoag Family Foundation, Mechanics Bank, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and other individual donors and business partners, according to press materials. “Live performances give children the opportunity to see professional artistry as they tap into their own creativity,” Greg Bland, president of Bank of America San Luis Obispo Region, said in press materials. “When children experience live arts events, they see the benefit of communities coming together to share in enjoyment. This is true for children and adults alike.” Info on the full list of event offerings to be held in conjunction with the School Matinee Program is available at pacslo.org. Upcoming shows in the lineup include North: The Musical, slated to run at the PAC in January 2024 as part of the production’s spring 2024 West Coast Tour. Created by musician, writer, and arts educator Ashli St. Armant, North: The Musical is set during the antebellum period and follows the journey of a Black teenager and his young mother who escape the Deep South by traveling north through the Underground Railroad. “This is such an important and impactful story, and we are looking forward to sharing it with the SLO community,” Andrea Castillo, the PAC’s outreach coordinator, said in press materials. As of mid-October, about 2,000 local students already registered to attend the School Matinee Program performance of North: The Musical, scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. According to the PAC’s website, student matinee reservation requests for all events included in the 2023-24 School Matinee Season have closed, but there is a waiting list available for those who would like to be notified if additional seats become available. For more details, call (805) 756-4849. The PAC is located at 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. ∆ —Caleb Wiseblood

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grainy camera shot focuses on Fright night a wall with “missing” posters, To experience the live premiere of Not conspiracy notes attempting My Night and a few other surprises, get to solve a mystery, and a rambling man your tickets at darkdazey.ticketleap.com/ pointing wildly as he explains to the darkdazeyhalloween/dates/Oct-27-2023_ camera crew what he thinks is going on at_0630PM. Or buy tickets at the door. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the SLO in the woods next door, warning them to Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St. in SLO. be careful. It’s filmed like something straight out of band said was the perfect the beginning of a horror movie a la Evil location to bring their Dead or Friday the 13th, but in reality it’s building up to the premiere of local indie band Couch Dog’s horror movie vision to life. But that also meant they latest music video. had to contend with the “We wanted to do a music video and were very area’s not-always-perfect into the idea of doing something involving the weather. woods,” the band’s bassist Tasha Lee said. “I think “I remember being the a lot of what this music video ended up being and most miserable filming how we made it was influenced by our shared love the last shot because we of horror movies.” had been out there for days The short film debuts at the SLO Guild Hall and there was this heavy on Friday, Oct. 27, at 9 p.m. before the band takes mist coming down, and the stage for a Halloween-themed concert. The yes, it did look cool, but you video will become available to watch on the band’s know,” Acosta said, pausing YouTube channel at 10 p.m. to laugh. “It was a long three Featuring all four band members—Lee, lead guitarist Pablo Acosta, singer and rhythm guitarist days of no sleep wondering when we were going to be Max Ferrer, as well as drummer Josh Cheruveli— IN THE BOX Most of the props in Not My Night were built by Couch Dog’s done, but in the end that playing themselves, the short film was directed bassist Tasha Lee, such as this phone booth containing guitarist and singer and edited by Lee’s boyfriend, Ryan Porter (though wait was so worth it.” Max Ferrer. For three nights, the Porter jokingly refers to himself as “Couch Dog’s crew filmed from 6 p.m. to boyfriend”). 4 a.m., after which—according to every member of droning synths,” he said. “It was inspired by John “This was sort of my first time working on a film Carpenter and those ’80s horror movies, where the band—they would then have to tear down the of this scale with the kind of gear and props that there is a little bit of humor and joy in the track set and carry their gear back to the car. we had,” Porter said. “I brought in a friend of mine while still bringing the right energy.” “I won’t lie, being covered in bug bites and from Los Angeles who has more experience, and he The band and crew also had an equal amount of whatever makeup we had on us after filming did acted as a consultant and helped us put it together.” fun putting together the teasers to help build hype not enhance the experience—although in the While the band didn’t want to spoil all of the for the premiere, which offered a different avenue for moment we were feeling great, it was just carrying details of what happens in Not My Night, they did the band’s artistic expression, according to Porter. everything back afterward that was like, ‘Oh my tell New Times about some of the adventures—and God,’” Ferrer said laughing. “I slept like a baby after “All of the promotional material we came up sometimes misadventures—they got into while with was filmed over the last few weeks including each of those nights.” making the short film and its teasers. today, right before this interview,” Porter said on But the band members also said that those Not My Night was shot in Los Osos Oaks State Oct. 22. “Putting those together was fun because struggles showcase the band’s dedication to the Natural Reserve in April of this year, which the we got to blend our humor in with the horror.” DIY mentality prevalent in the horror movies and The teasers feature a variety of places and IMAGE COURTESY OF COUCH DOG music the friend-group enjoys. faces including attendees of a Couch Dog show “Movies like the Evil Dead films, Army of Darkness, in September and even Atascadero record store Blaire Witch Project, House are all movies we enjoy Traffic Records, but one of the band’s favorites is as a group,” Porter said, “And I felt like there was a lot the one featuring longtime friend Andy Sherar. of shared ethos between the way we shot this and the “Shooting with Andy was fun promotional footage and those films.” because he has this little character One of the core components he plays all of the time when we of that DIY mentality, according ARTS are hanging out, so he wanted to to the band, was the use of Send gallery, stage, bring that into the video,” Acosta handmade props—all put and cultrual festivities to said. “The day before we got together by Lee, who has done arts@newtimesslo.com. together and made all the little similar projects for the band for drawings and scribblings you see past promotional material. as he’s rambling—all of this to “We had a lot of props and tease people and be like, ‘Well, what’s going on? practical effects like fake intestines, the costumes, What is the video about?’” a swing, the tents you see in the video. I even built Couch Dog and Porter hope that the film a rig to help film a certain shot using a back brace will enhance the musical experience of Not My and PVC pipe and a miniature for a specific shot too,” Lee said. “We also had a lot of practical effects Night as a song and also stand on its own as the and had to get creative for certain effects including embodiment of what they are as a band and, more importantly, as friends. using a combination of fake blood and Hot Cheeto “We want to make a special occasion out of this dust for a certain shot.” film premiere because it’s special to us,” Acosta But the DIY mentality doesn’t stop there in the short film and teasers, as Acosta composed specific said. “And I think you can tell when you watch just how much fun we had putting this together.” ∆ tracks to help enhance the experience and give it that proper classic horror ambiance. MOVIE MAGIC Not My Night is a short film that serves as both the music video for local band Couch Dog’s Staff Writer Adrian Vincent Rosas is investigating “I sat down with a synth I got recently and tried song of the same name and a film celebrating the the sound he heard in the woods. Reach him at to make something creepy and epic—capture group’s dedication to ’80s horror and DIY filmmaking. that atmosphere with a pulsing ’80s bassline and arosas@newtimesslo.com.

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Glen I was admittedly ignorant of this dark chapter of American history, but it absolutely tracks as the sort of treatment Native Americans have received at the hands of greedy white men. Instead of breaking a treaty or driving a tribe off its lands, this wealth grab is a lot more insidious—white men marrying into rich Osage families and killing off its members. What makes this film brilliant is the character studies of both Ernest and King, who we watch morph over the course of this story from seemingly decent into morally compromised and incredibly complicated men. Ernest especially struggles ethically. He loves Mollie, who’s suffering from diabetes, and even though he engages in criminal endeavors with his brother Byron (Scott Shepherd), there’s something naïve about Ernest. He doesn’t seem to understand he’s a bad man. It’s an incredibly nuanced performance. Anna Ernest promises he has a solid head on his shoulders when he first comes to his Uncle King’s house after being a cook in the Army. He seems to be an earnest Ernest, and his love for Mollie feels true. It soon becomes clear that his morals are less than sound, however, and we watch as the façade of a “nice guy” quickly wanes. He may love

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his wife and his kids and his life, but he lives under the thumb of his uncle who seems to have no qualms about using his nephew to do his bidding. King still treats Ernest as a child, with the idea that the younger man must be taught his lessons and doled out his punishments. This film is all about relationships and the complications of those realities. It is an epic, Scorsese style. Glen It’s a huge movie! Huge cast, huge runtime, huge crew, including director of photography Rodrigo Prieto (Brokeback Mountain, Babel, Argo, The Wolf of Wall Street, Silence). He outdoes himself here. From the opening shot featuring Osage dancing in a slow-mo shower of gushing oil to the ending crane shot of the Osage drum and dance ceremony, it’s an amazing

ased on the novel The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, this Netflix rom-com follows two fated young people on a journey from New York to London. Hadley (Haley Lu Richardson) is on her way to her dad’s second wedding, an event she isn’t looking forward to. Oliver (Ben Hardy) is a British student heading home for a mysterious event. The two are thrown together at the airport and again on the overnight plane ride, and the chemistry is instantaneous. Jameela Jamil serves as the film’s narrator and

walks us through the statistical probabilities of Hadley and Oliver ending up together. The two are separated once the plane lands, but there is little doubt the two will find each other again. We learn more about Hadley and her complicated relationship with her father, whom she feels abandoned by. We also get a further glimpse into Oliver’s zany family and the precarious health situation of his mother. Quirky and a bit sappy but overall just adorably sweet, this film presents a cheeky slice of life that gives the audience a chance to believe in the elusive meet-cute that lands two people squarely in love for the rest of their lives. (91 min.) —Anna

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looking film. The story also touches on the 1921 Tulsa race massacre as well as the FBI predecessor, the Bureau of Investigation, and its new director J. Edgar Hoover, who sent Tom White (Jesse Plemons) to figure out who’s killing the Osage. It’s a devastating story and another feather in Scorsese’s feather-filled cap. Anna It really is a beautiful piece and a gripping look at the mechanics of people and what drives them. The cast is stellar—both DeNiro and DiCaprio do well at portraying the duality of their characters. In the end, both men are despicable. Scorsese is a world builder, and Killers of the Flower Moon lives up to his reputation. I was woefully unaware of the sad history of the Osage people and these murders, and I doubt I am alone in that. This epic is one to be seen on the big screen, just be prepared for the three-and-ahalf-hour journey. It’s well worth it. ∆

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What’s it rated? R When? 1981 Where’s it showing? The Palm Theatre on Friday, Oct. 27 (9:15 p.m.)

ive words: The dream within the dream. Absolutely shocked the heck out of me. If you’ve never seen it, what are you waiting for? If you have, you know how absolutely amazing it is—a masterpiece of horror comedy. I was just out of high school, still living with my parents, when I first saw it, and as I came home late that night, it was foggy and spooky, and I raced into the house! “Keep off the moors.” Helmed by writer-director John Landis (National Lampoon’s Animal House, The Blues Brothers), the

BLAST FROM THE film boasts Academy Award-winning makeup effects by Rick Baker. Its lead, David Naughton, was best known at the time for a Dr. Pepper commercial. Here he plays American backpacker David Kessler, who with his friend Jack Goodman (Griffin Dunne) find themselves on the moors of the English countryside during a full moon. The film’s title tells you everything you need to know about what happens. Jenny Agutter stars as love interest Alex Price, a nurse who cares for David as he recovers. He’s haunted by his physically deteriorating wisecracking dead friend Jack, who encourages him to kill himself before the next full moon. I’ve probably seen it 20 times. Brilliant! (97 min.) ∆ —Glen

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t ain’t easy being a non-commercial community radio station. Most of them don’t last very long, but Morro Bay’s The Rock—97.3FM in Morro Bay and 107.9FM in Paso Robles—is the rare success story. The Rock is about to celebrate its 10th year. “This unlikely community radio station exists because the community supports it through donations and services. It takes a village!” founder Hal Abrams said. This Saturday, Oct. 28, is your chance to support this hyper-local all-volunteerrun nonprofit station as it turns to the local community for support during its 10th anniversary fundraiser concert and silent auction in the Morro Bay Community Center (4 to 9 p.m.; all ages; free). Folk singers Dulcie Taylor and Jill Knight, ’60s nostalgia cover band Unfinished Business, and honky-tonk psychedelic rock band Murder Hornets are scheduled to perform. The Rock’s silent auction, which accounts for 50 percent of station’s yearly operating budget, will offer a host of donated goods. “This project I started out of the walkin closet at my home turned into a great community resource with over 40-plus volunteers, creating home-grown, non-GMO and completely organic FM radio, for people, not for profit,” Abrams added. Food trucks, local wines, and freshly tapped Firestone beer will also be available. Come on out and join your friends and neighbors in supporting this local gem.

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TAYLOR MADE Community radio station The Rock will hold its 10th anniversary fundraising concert on Oct. 28, in the Morro Bay Community Center with a four-band line-up including awardwinning singer-songwriter Dulcie Taylor.

you can bet Carly Pearce has won it. as “You Make My Dreams,” “Maneater,” “I Can’t Go for That,” “Private Eyes,” and This Wednesday, Nov. 1, she headlines “Rich Girl” among many others. a Nederlander Concert at Vina Robles Amphitheatre (8 p.m.; all ages; $35 to $75 at vinaroblesamphitheatre.com) with Fremont Theater Adam Doleac and Hannah Ellis opening. STRFKR brings its pop sounds to the Pearce recently released the single Fremont Theater this Thursday, Oct. 26 (8 “Country Music Made Me Do It” via Big p.m.; all ages; $23 at prekindle.com) for a Good Machine Records, her love letter to the Vibez concert, with Ruth Radelet opening. I genre: “Country music made me do it/ Got was just listening to STRFKR’s dreamy new me drunk and got me through it/ A little single “Always/Never,” and it’s a synth-driven heartbreak eighty proof/ Over three chords head bopper. Formed in 2007, they now have a and the truth.” very deep catalog to draw from. Also this week at Vina, Rock and Experimental world fusion act Beats Roll Hall of Fame inductee Daryl Hall Antique returns on Friday, Oct. 27 (9 plays on Thursday, Nov. 2 (7:30 p.m.; p.m.; all ages; $33 at seetickets.us), with all ages; $55 to $130 at Moontricks opening. Beats’ vinaroblesamphitheatre. sound is a mix of old and new—infusions of Middle com), with Todd Send music and Eastern belly dance with Rundgren opening. Hall club information to hip-hop, jazz, Afro-beat, is, of course, one half gstarkey@newtimesslo.com. and electronica. Samples, of Hall and Oates, who performance art, tribal released huge hits such

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dance—their show has it all. Finally, comedian Demetri Martin performs on Saturday, Oct. 28 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $33 to $78 at eventbrite.com). The Greek American is known for his deadpan delivery, music comedy, and witty wordplay. He’s also known for films such as Taking Woodstock, In a World…, and Dean.

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older; $27 at goodmedicinepresents.com). Heathens are touring in support of their eighth studio album, Simple Things, that marks a return to their rootsy, guitar-based rock beginnings. “It was a return to embracing our influences, our natural instincts, the way we sound when we get onstage,” guitaristvocalist Gordy Quist explained in press materials.

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In addition to the aforementioned Numbskull and Good Medicine shows, The Siren has a bunch of self-produced shows starting with Montana-raised Americanafolk act Tophouse on Thursday, Oct. 26 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $15 at tixr.com). Austin-based indie psychedelic band The Bright Light Social Hour with Choses Sauvages (from Montreal) play on Friday, Oct. 27 (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $18 at tixr. com). Bright Light is touring in support of their new album Emergency Leisure. The Molly Ringwald Project ’80s Halloween Party happens Saturday, Oct. 28 (doors at 8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $25 at tixr. com). This one sells out, so if you’re going, buy tickets now. MiniNova returns on Tuesday, Oct. 31 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; free). This Latin/jazz/funk act features War saxophonist Scott Martin and Steve Miller Band member Kenny Lee Lewis on guitar. Rounding them out is drummer Jim Stromberg and bassist David Keif—serious pros, one and all.

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Cal Poly radio station KCPR presents Caleb Nichols, The Bogeys, and Couch Dog on Thursday, Oct. 26 (doors at 7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $12 at ticketweb.com). It’s an album release party for Nichols, who was signed to Kill Rock Stars not too long ago, and who’s now releasing his second album on the label, Let’s Look Back. The Rocky Horror Picture Show live happens on Tuesday, Oct. 31 (6 and 9 p.m.; 18-and-older; $20 presale at ticketweb.com). “Break out your corsets, fishnets, heels, and red lipstick because Rocky Horror is back and better than ever,” the club announced. “Organizers of some of the most memorable parties and sensational drag shows to hit the Central Coast will return to SLO Brew Rock with two can’t-miss screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show complete with live performances.” SLO Brew Live and (((folkYEAH!))) present Drugdealer with Healing Potpourri on Wednesday, Nov. 1 (doors at 7 p.m.; 18-andolder; $26 at ticketweb.com). Drugdealer is touring in support of their third album, Hiding in Plain Sight, which—according to the band—almost didn’t happen at all. “Frustrated and insecure with his own singing voice prior to the pandemic, Drugdealer founder and primary songwriter Michael Collins was nearly ready to throw in the towel,” press materials noted. “Then,

amidst the windswept art colony of Marfa, Texas, a chance encounter with the visionary artist and composer Annette Peacock changed his outlook.” The result is Hiding in Plain Sight. SLO Brew Live and (((folkYEAH!))) also present Sonido Gallo Negro on Thursday, Nov. 2 (doors at 7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $20 at ticketweb.com). Sonido Gallo Negro (Black Rooster Sound) is a nine-piece instrumental combo from east Mexico City “that channels both the mystique and mysticism of 1960s Peruvian cumbia. The band integrates styles like Amazonian cumbia, huayno, cumbia sonidera, boogaloo, and chicha (Peruvian cumbia) with electric guitars, Farfisa organ, theremin, flute, and of course fluid Latin percussion. Spaghetti Western soundtracks, psychedelia, and surf music also echo in their compositions,” according to their bio.

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The Forbes Organ Series returns with Phantom of the Organ with Spanish organist Raúl Prieto Ramírez in the PAC on Thursday, Oct. 26 (7:30 p.m.; $35 at calpolyarts.org). The concert includes celebrated Ukrainian soprano Anna Belaya and Venezuelan American tenor Bernardo Bermudez performing Phantom of the Opera arias. Blues and R&B artist Burning James is running his various incarnations through their paces this week starting with gospely vocal trio Burning, Bad, and Cool playing on Thursday, Oct. 26, in Puffers of Pismo (6:30 p.m.). The Burning James Band plays on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Stillwater Winery (5 p.m.) performing classic soul, blues, R&B, and rock, with guest artists Dave Becker and Wayne Walcoff. Finally, Talie and James—the power duo—plays the Pourhouse on Sunday, Oct. 29 (3 p.m.). “Talie writes and Talie sings with soul and emotion,” James said. “I harmonize and figure out how to play an entire band on one guitar. It’s Americana— Bonnie, Patsy, Chris Stapleton, and more. It’s good!” John Novacek, Festival Mozaic’s 2023-24 artist-in-residence, brings his trio Intersection to the Harold J. Miossi CPAC, at Cuesta College, this Saturday, Oct. 28 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; tickets start at $32 at festivalmozaic.org). “Experience an irresistible blend of classical, jazz, Broadway/film music, and the group’s own arrangements,” organizers announced. Expect to hear everything from Ravel to Bernstein, performed by Novacek on piano, Laura Frautschi on violin, and Christine Lamprea on cello. The Basin Street Regulars Hot Jazz Club presents The Yosemite Jazz Band and the Atascadero High School Jazz Band on Sunday, Oct. 29, in the Pismo Beach Vets Hall (11 a.m. jam session and concert starting at 1 p.m.; all ages; $15 at my805tix. com). Hailing from Oakhurst, Yosemite has five albums under its belt. ∆ Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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ArtArt After AfterDark Dark Friday, November 3rd

SLO County Arts Council hosts Art After Dark, selfguided art walks on the First Friday of each month countywide. Join us on Friday, May 5th from 5 to 8 PM at the following locations... The Bunker SLO | Stop by to view the Opening Minds Community Arts Show that was developed by Transitions Mental Health Association in celebration of living mentally well, championing the idea that we should not be defined in terms of our mental illness but by our strengths, gifts, and contributions. SLO County Arts and The Bunker SLO are proud sponsors of this event. Kreuzberg Coffee | Featuring Cal Poly Student Work Submitted through the American Institute of Architecture Students to represent the delightful minds and talent of the local student population. SLO Museum of Art | Join SLOMA for wine, DJ, and fresh art, including a new mural and public art sculpture! This month they have partnered with GALA Pride and Diversity Center! Mareh Couture | Come listen to music by Harut and Lusine, a husband and wife duo, performing music curated from all over the world. Plus many more! For the full map of venues, visit slocountyarts.org/art-after-dark

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Rambling Spirits in the SLO Public Market grows from a cocktail bar to a full-fledged restaurant

ambling Spirits, the conversational cocktail bar in San Luis Obispo’s Public Market, is now about more than distillation. Owners Jon Carpenter and Ariette Armella have been dreaming of opening a bar and grill ever since Rambling Spirits debuted as a small workshop last year. The couple’s dream is currently bustling as a 7,000-square-foot, two-story restaurant that’s just a few steps from the main Public Market building. Decorated with light wood accents, the Rambling Spirits restaurant references the great outdoors of SLO County.

“What we were hoping for the space was something that embraced the elements of the area—its rolling hills, its crashing waves— in a space that also embodied a sense of permanence,” Carpenter said. Armella and her sister, Mariana Armella, who works as an industrial designer from Mexico City and Querétaro, Mexico, took charge of most of the design. A mural behind the bar in different shades of blue depicts a view of the Nine Sisters from the Miossi Open Space’s Panorama Trail. “This is the first hike that [Carpenter and Armella] took together in SLO while starting to work together on this project,” Armella said. “The panels were all cut by a local craftsman, Jim Loesch, and painted by hand by Jon.” Beyond decor, the restaurant also embraced a more human element of SLO County: Brenen Bonetti, the former founder and head chef of the Grinning Bear food truck, famed for its brined fried chicken sandwiches. With the Grinning Bear now “in hibernation,” he told New Times that he teamed up with Rambling Spirits as its new head chef once he decided he wanted to lead a brick-and-mortar restaurant. “The vision was to have a menu that represents the bounty of the Central Coast, to have a little fun with some of the classics as well as bring some new flavors for our guests,” Bonetti said. “There are a few

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NEW YET FAMILIAR Chef Brenen Bonetti—the founder of Grinning Bear food truck—now heads the Rambling Spirits kitchen, dishing out his signature fried chicken and more.

Visit Rambling Spirits Bar and Grill at the SLO Public Market, 114 Tank Farm Road. Make a reservation at drinkramblingspirits.com/restaurant. Closed on Tuesdays, the restaurant is open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Keep up with the restaurant on Instagram @drinkramblingspirits.

CREATIVE COMBO Enjoy original offerings from the Rambling Spirits restaurant, including Chef Bonetti’s grilled oysters with garlic butter, and rustic gin distilled by co-owner Jon Carpenter.

Take his riff on s’mores. Called Grinning Bear items on the menu—you can’t Campfire S’mores, a slab of Mexican hot just stop making fried chicken.” chocolate terrine gets topped with a large Bonetti’s signature fried chicken makes marshmallow. It’s then thickly dusted with an appearance in three forms on the Rambling Spirits menu. Bite-sized PickleBird crushed graham crackers and powdered sugar infused with tequila and lime. Poppers roost in the small bites section; the On the savory menu, it was tough to pick pickle-brined fried chicken perches as a big a favorite between the buttery grilled ribeye plate that comes with honey hot sauce, a steak that’s drizzled with verdant and punchy buttermilk vinaigrette, seasonal vegetables, chimichurri or the moreish grilled oysters and either mashed or crispy smashed MUSIC with garlic butter, grilled potatoes; and the specialty lemon, and crostini to soak chicken finally crows as a up all the juices. classic sandwich topped FLAVOR/EATS “I am very excited about with sharp cheddar, lettuce, our grill and smoking tomato, pickles, apple slaw, INFOprogram!” Bonetti said. “I and Rambler sauce. Send tidbits on everything can’t wait to start getting Brined, dredged, and food and drink to more going, such as brisket.” fried meticulously, the bites@newtimesslo.com. CALENDAR Bonetti and his culinary chicken stayed crisp until team of eight work with the last bite. But Bonetti is hospitality manager Michael more than a fried chicken OPINION Beers to ensure patrons are well cared for connoisseur. The chef, with a culinary background from San Francisco who worked when they dine at Rambling Spirits. NEWS Despite Rambling Spirits’ evolution into at the Tooth and Nail Winery in Paso Robles a restaurant, it hasn’t forgotten its roots. as soon as he returned from the Bay Area, lets his creativity run wild in the Rambling STROKES Spirits kitchen. FLAVOR continued page 32

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FILE NO. 2023-2231 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE LONGEVITY ORGANIZATION, 872 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Krista V Feld (195 Horstman St., Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Krista V Feld. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-04-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 10-04-28. October 12, 19, 26, & November 2, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2238 (08/01/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as WHALEBIRD KOMBUCHA, 3576 Empleo St., Suite 1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Komplete LLC (3576 Empleo St., Suite 1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Komplete LLC, Mike Durighello, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-04-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-04-28. October 12, 19, 26, & November 2, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2120 (09/13/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as ALL IN PERSPECTIVE, 3510 Ranch House Road, Unit 201, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Kelsey Barba (3510 Ranch House Road, Unit 201, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kelsey Barba. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-13-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palmaornelas, Deputy. Exp. 09-13-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2292 (07/01/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as WOLF & MOON COACHING, 863 Calle Del Caminos, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Lindsay Gates Strawn (863 Calle Del Caminos, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Lindsay Gates Strawn. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-1323. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk a. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-13-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2151 (06/27/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as BIG COAST SKYLIGHTS, 1335 Solomon Road, Orcutt, CA 93455. Santa Barbara County. Big Coast Skylight Construction, Inc. (1335 Solomon Road, Orcutt, CA 93455). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Big Coast Skylight Construction, Inc., Brian Conn, CEO/CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-19-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk S. Steck, Deputy. Exp. 09-19-28. October 12, 19, 26, & November 2, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2025 (08/30/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as GRIT & GLORY VENTURES, 448 Sherwood Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Cornucopia Tool & Plastics, Inc. (448 Sherwood Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Cornucopia Tool & Plastics, Inc., Shannon Montello, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-3023. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-30-28. October 12, 19, 26, & November 2, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2157 (09/20/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as GRANDE LANDSCAPING, 1057 Nice Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Gustavo Soloriovega (1057 Nice Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Gustavo Soloriovega. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-20-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palmaornelas, Deputy. Exp. 09-20-28. October 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2023

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5. You have the right to be present at the hearing, to presFILE NO. 2023-2059 ent evidence, and you have the right (N/A) to be represented by an attorney. If New Filing you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court The following person is doing business as LA DE VI WINERY, 2995 will appoint an attorney for you. Limestone Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. 6. If the court termi- La De Vi LLC (6 Briarwood Court, nates your parental rights, the or- Houston, TX 77019). This business der may be final. is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ La De Vi LLC, 7. The court will pro- Harvinder Bedi, Member. This ceed with this hearing whether or statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-05not you are present. 23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on Date: October 18, 2023 file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, /s/ Myranda Morales, Deputy Clerk County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-05-28. October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, October 12, 19, 26, & November 2023 2, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2166 (08/15/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as PLN, 1240 Professional Parkway, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Prolific Labor Net, LLC (1240 Professional Parkway, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Prolific Labor Net, LLC, Alexis Toche, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-21-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk S. Steck, Deputy. Exp. 09-21-28. October 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2023

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2181 (09/26/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as GOD DOG, 365 S. 4th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Joseph Eugene Essert (365 S. 4th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Joseph Eugene Essert. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-26-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 09-26-28. October 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2186 (08/19/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as ALBERT’S FLORIST, 1357 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Mojo Quartet LLC (1357 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Mojo Quartet LLC, Shay M Stewart, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-26-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 09-26-28. October 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2187 (09/15/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as BIG RED MARKETING, INC., 1760 Tiburon Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Big Red Marketing, Inc. (1760 Tiburon Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Big Red Marketing, Inc., Amanda S. Diefenderfer – CEO (Chief Executive Officer). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-27-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palmaornelas, Deputy. Exp. 09-27-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2189 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as HELP ME HELP YOU PATIENT ADVOCATE, 808 Ward Ct., Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Dawna R Seteroff (808 Ward Ct., Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Dawna R Seteroff. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-27-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 0927-28. October 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2202 (09/01/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as RONTAL SALON AND BEAUTY CENTER, 128 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Teresa L. Jewell (893 Orchard Road, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Teresa L. Jewell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-29-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk S. Steck, Deputy. Exp. 09-29-28. October 12, 19, 26, & November 2, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2203 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as CORNERSTONE WINERY, 2632 Barcelona, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Jacob-Sean Selections LLC (2632 Barcelona, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Jacob-Sean Selections LLC, Alisa Jacobson, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-29-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 0929-28. October 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2216 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as IN CUSTODY, 1139 Palm Court, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Sunny S Lopez (1139 Palm Court, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Sunny S. Lopez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-02-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 10-02-28. October 12, 19, 26, & November 2, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE TAXPAYERS OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CURRENT PROPERTY TAXES DUE (Revenue and Taxation Code Section 2609)

James W. Hamilton, County Auditor – Controller – Treasurer – Tax Collector, announces that the regular secured property tax bills have been mailed to all property owners at the addresses shown on the tax roll. If you own property in San Luis Obispo County and do not receive a bill by November 15, 2023, contact the Tax Collector’s Office, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-290, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, or call (805) 781-5831. Tax amounts and payment information can be found on the Tax Collector’s website (www.slocountytax.org). Please note, electronic check and savings transfer payments are accepted without a processing fee. Payments by credit or debit card require a processing fee. The first installment of the 2023/24 fiscal year tax bill is due on November 1, 2023 and will become delinquent if not paid by 5 P.M. on Monday, December 11, 2023. A 10% penalty will be added if the first installment is not paid by that date. The second installment of the 2023/24 fiscal year tax bill is due on February 1, 2024 and will become delinquent if not paid by 5 P.M. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. A 10% penalty and a $20.00 cost will be added if the second installment is not paid by that date. Both installments may be paid when the first installment is due. The second installment cannot be paid before the first installment. Payments may be made on the Tax Collector’s website (www.slocountytax.org), by telephone at (805) 781-5831, by mail, or in person at the Tax Collector’s Office, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-290, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, which is open for business between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except on legal holidays. I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed in San Luis Obispo County, California, on October 19, 2023. /S/ James W. Hamilton, CPA San Luis Obispo County Auditor – Controller – Treasurer – Tax Collector Published in The New Times on October 19 and October 26, 2023.

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FILE NO. 2023-2277 FILE NO. 2023-2257 FILE NO. 2023-2256 FILE NO. 2023-2251 FILE NO. 2023-2254 FILE NO. 2023-2255 FILE NO. 2023-2246 FILE NO. 2023-2253 (10/07/2023) (10/09/2023) (N/A) (02/14/2014) (10/04/2023) (09/18/2023) (10/06/2023) (10/09/2023) New Filing New Filing New Filing New Filing New Filing New Filing New Filing New Filing The following person is doing The following person is doing The following person is doing busiThe following person is doing The following person is doing The following person is doing The following person is doing The following person is dobusiness as CENTRAL COAST business as LITTLE SHOP OF ing business as RECOVR 805, business as ESTATE VINEYARDS, ness as GOOD TIDES ORGANICS, business as FAMILY AFFAIR 37, 1039 Southwood Dr. #F, San Luis business as BEACH FRONT TRUST, 755 Santa Rosa St., business as THE VENT ROOM, 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso 1535 15th Street, Los Osos, CA LOCALS, 333 Five Cities Drive, AUTO & SMOG, 1210 Pike Lane, Ste 300, San Luis Obispo, CA 2150 Creek Road, Oceano, CA Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San 1081 Highland Way, Unit A, Robles, CA 93446. San Luis 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis 93401. San Luis Obispo County. 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Luis Obispo County. Aaron Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Obispo County. JUSTIN Vineyards Alyx H Gille (1535 15th Street, Los County. Samuel Quintin Bonner Obispo County. Cheryl A Murphy Paradocs, Inc. (755 Santa Rosa Rosie Armendariz (2150 Creek Beavan, Roxann Buchanan (910 Luis Obispo County. Nethaniel & Winery LLC (11444 W. Olympic Osos, CA 93402). This business (1039 Southwood Dr. #F, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business (413 Marian Dr., Santa Maria, St., Ste 300, San Luis Obispo, Road, Oceano, CA 93445). This Longbranch Ave., Apt. B, Grover Gann (566 N 1st St, Grover Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064). is conducted by An Individual /s/ is conducted by An Individual /s/ Beach, CA 93433). This busiAlyx H Gille. This statement was CA 93454). This business is CA 93401). This business is con- business is conducted by An In- Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An In- This business is conducted by A filed with the County Clerk of San Samuel Quintin Bonner, Owner. This conducted by An Individual /s/ ducted by A CA Corporation /s/ dividual /s/ Rosie Armendariz. ness is conducted by A General dividual /s/ Nethaniel Gann. DE Limited Liability Company /s/ Luis Obispo on 10-09-23. I hereby statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-11Cheryl A Murphy. This statement Paradocs, Inc., Barry Vanderkel- This statement was filed with the Partnership /s/ Aaron Beavan. This statement was filed with JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery LLC, certify that this copy is a correct was filed with the County Clerk en, CEO, CFO,. This statement County Clerk of San Luis Obispo This statement was filed with the the County Clerk of San Luis Craig B. Cooper, Manager. This copy of the statement on file in my 23. I hereby certify that this copy is of San Luis Obispo on 10-06-23. was filed with the County Clerk on 10-09-23. I hereby certify County Clerk of San Luis Obispo Obispo on 10-09-23. I hereby statement was filed with the Coun- office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County a correct copy of the statement on I hereby certify that this copy is of San Luis Obispo on 10-06-23. that this copy is a correct copy on 10-09-23. I hereby certify certify that this copy is a cor- ty Clerk of San Luis Obispo on Clerk M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 10- file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. a correct copy of the statement I hereby certify that this copy is of the statement on file in my of- that this copy is a correct copy rect copy of the statement on 10-09-23. I hereby certify that this 09-28. Exp. 10-11-28. on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina a correct copy of the statement fice. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County of the statement on file in my of- file in my office. (Seal) Elaina copy is a correct copy of the state- October 12, 19, 26, & November October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, ment on file in my office. (Seal) Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Clerk M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 10- fice. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, 2, 2023 2023 Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. StiCano, County Clerk, M.Paredes, Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. Deputy. Exp. 10-06-28. 09-28. Deputy. Exp. 10-09-28. letto, Deputy. Exp. 10-09-28. Deputy. Exp. 10-06-28. 10-09-28. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS October 12, 19, 26, & Novem- October 26, November 2, 9, & October 19, 26, November 2, & October 12, 19, 26, & November October 12, 19, 26, & Novem- October 19, 26, November 2, & NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT ber 2, 2023 ber 2, 2023 9, 2023 9, 2023 16, 2023 2, 2023

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION 00010 INVITATION TO BIDDERS 1.

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Clerk at 1055 Monterey Street, Suite D120 (1st. Floor), San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, until 3:00 PM on Thursday, November 16, 2023, for Airports Job Order Contract (Airports JOC 2023) for work to be performed at Countywide Airports projects, with Contract Documents for said work on file in the office of the Clerk of the Board. Please note that metered parking is extremely limited.

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Airports (Airports) is responsible for developing and maintaining the Oceano (L52) and San Luis Obispo (SBP) airports. A Job Order Contract (JOC) is a competitively bid, firm-fixed-price indefinite-quantity contract. It includes a collection of detailed repair and remodel tasks and specifications that have established unit prices. It is placed with a Contractor for the accomplishment of repair, alteration, modernization, rehabilitation, etc., of buildings, structures, or other real property. JOCs have the ability to include both building/facility work (“vertical construction”) as well as infrastructure work (“horizontal construction”). This is ideal for the various projects on the horizon for Airports. Ordering is accomplished by means of issuance of a Job Order against the Contract. The Job Order will reference the Detailed Scope of Work and set forth the Job Order Completion Time and the Job Order Price. The Contractor, under the JOC Contract, furnishes management, labor, materials, equipment, and engineering support needed to perform the work. The County intends to award approximately one (1) contract, but reserves the right to award additional contracts from this procurement as needed. The County estimates the initial maximum dollar value of the Contract to be $750,000 for the one-year contractual period. The Contractor is not guaranteed to receive this volume of Job Orders. It is merely an estimate. The County has no obligation to give the Contractor the opportunity to perform Job Orders of any minimum value. The law allows for the Contract amount to be increased up to $5,797,275 within the one-year contractual period, upon mutual consent and provided additional bonds are provided. Therefore, the County reserves the right to increase the amount of the Contract allowable by law based on budgetary considerations and performance of the Contractor. The JOC Contract includes a Construction Task Catalog® (CTC). This CTC is based on the use of experienced labor and high-quality materials. All of the unit prices incorporate prevailing local wage, equipment and materials cost data. The CTC is work segment based. The CTC also incorporates local activity, climate and geographic features. The County selected The Gordian Group’s Job Order Contracting (JOC) Solution (Gordian JOC SolutionTM) for their JOC Program. The Gordian JOC SolutionTM includes Gordian’s proprietary JOC software applications (JOC Applications) and construction cost data (Construction Task Catalog®), which shall be used by the Contractor solely for the purpose of fulfilling its obligations under this Contract, including the preparation and submission of Price Proposals, subcontractor lists, and other requirements specified by the County. Bidders will offer four (4) pricing Adjustment Factors. Two (2) Adjustment Factors for Projects in General Facilities and two (2) Adjustment Factors for Projects in Secure Areas - for both Normal Working Hours and Other Than Normal Working Hours (overtime) to be applied to the Construction Task Catalog® Unit Price. These Adjustment Factors will be proposed separately. The Construction Task Catalog® and the Contractor’s Adjustment Factors will be incorporated in the awarded Contract.

EXAMINATION AND PROCUREMENT OF DOCUMENTS The contract documents shall consist of one bound volume containing hard copies of the Airports JOC 2023 Invitation to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Supplements to Bid Form, Agreement, Bond Requirements and Forms and Guarantees, General Conditions, Construction Site Management and Water Pollution Control, Contract Appendices; and a CD-ROM containing the above documents as well as the Construction Task Catalog® and Technical Specifications. Documents are available for download free of charge at: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/GS/Purchasing/Current_Formal_Bids_and_Proposals.htm

PRE-BID CONFERENCE All bidders are REQUIRED to attend a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference at the County Government Center at 1055 Monterey Street, Room D361 (3rd Floor), San Luis Obispo, at 2:00 PM local time, Thursday, November 2, 2023, answering questions from potential bidders. Any Bid submitted by a Bidder not represented at the pre-bid meeting will be deemed non-responsive and rejected by the County.

BID OPENING 5.01 All bids must be addressed to County of San Luis Obispo, and delivered to the County Clerk-Recorder, County Government Center, 1055 Monterey Street, Suite D120 (1st. Floor), San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, and shall bear the Project Title, Project Number and Name of the Bidder. 5.02

Said bids shall be opened and read aloud by the County Clerk-Recorder, on November 16, 2023, at 3:15 PM at a public meeting.

CERTIFICATION OF BIDS (BID BOND) Pursuant to Public Contract Code, Section 20129, each Bid must be accompanied by Cash, Certified or Cashier’s Check made payable to the County of San Luis Obispo, or a Bidder’s Bond from a company ADMITTED to transact surety business in the State of California in the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000). Said checks or bond shall constitute liquidated damages in the event the successful bidder fails to file satisfactory bonds as otherwise required by the Contract Documents, or fails or refuses to enter into a Contract within the specified time. If a bidder’s bond is submitted, it must be in the form provided herein.

GOVERNING LAWS AND REGULATIONS 7.01 Public Contract Code The bidding of this project is governed by the California State Public Contract Code. The State of California Public Contract Code makes provisions for the rejection of bids and sets forth alternate Contract procedures. If all bids are rejected, the County Board of Supervisors, after re-evaluating its project cost estimates, may, subject to the provisions of Section 22038 of the Public Contract Code; (1) abandon the project, (2) re-advertise for bids, (3) proceed with the project utilizing Owner personnel or force account. If no bids are received, the project may be performed by force account or by negotiated Contract. In the event any action is taken by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Section 22038 all bidders will be notified in writing. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, subject to Owner’s right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in the bids or in the bidding. If two or more bids are the same and the lowest, the Owner may accept the one it chooses or both. 7.02 Specific Materials, Products and Control Systems Designated by Brand or Name Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(c), the County may make a finding that is described in the invitation for bids that designates certain products, things, or services by specific brand or trade name for the statutorily enumerated purposes. As required by Section 3400(c)(2), the County Board of Supervisors has made such findings. These findings, as well as the particular materials, products and control systems and their specific brand or trade names that must be used for the Project may be found in Part 1 of Appendix B “San Luis Obispo County Building Standards 2023 Update”. Unless specifically designated in Part 1 of Appendix B, whenever in specifications any material, process or article is indicated or specified by grade, patent, or proprietary name or by name of manufacturer, such specifications shall be deemed to be used for the purpose of facilitating the description of the material, process or article desired and shall be deemed to be followed by words “or equal”. 7.03 Contractor’s License A Contractor is required to be licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code Pursuant to Section 3300, of the Public Contract Code, the classification of the bidder’s Contractor’s License shall be “B”. Failure of a bidder to obtain adequate licensing for an award of a Contract shall constitute a failure to execute the Contract and shall result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s Bond. 7.04 Payment of General Prevailing Rate Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773 of the California Labor Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo has obtained from the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work for the locality in which the work is to be performed for each needed craft, classification, or type of workman. Copies of said prevailing rate of per diem wages are available at the California Department of Industrial Relations’ web site address at: www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. Travel and Subsistence Payments shall be in accordance with Section 1773.1 of the Labor Code. Wage rates for holiday and overtime work shall be in accordance with Section 1773 of the Labor Code. Attention is directed to the provisions in Sections 1777.5, 1777.6, and 1777.7 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor. Attention is directed to the provisions in Section 1776 of the Labor Code concerning payroll records. Attention is directed to the provisions in Sections 1810 – 1815 of the Labor Code concerning work hours. 7.05 Classification Not Covered by Prevailing Rate Any laborer or mechanic employed to perform Work on the project under this Contract, which Work is not covered by any of the stipulated classifications, shall be paid not less than the minimum rate of wages specified for the classification which most nearly corresponds to the Work to be performed by him and such minimum wage rate shall be retroactive to the time of initial employment of such person in such classification. In the event of any dispute on that question, the question and the information shall be referred for determination to the Board of Supervisors or to any official designated by the Board of Supervisors, whose decision on the question shall be conclusive on the parties to this Contract with the same effect as if the Work performed by such laborer or mechanic had been classified and the minimum rate specified herein. 7.06 Overtime, Sundays, and Holidays Not less than one and one-half (1-1/2) times the basic hourly rate plus applicable employer payments. The holidays upon which such rates shall be paid shall be all holidays recognized in the collective bargaining agreement applicable to the particular craft, classification or type of worker employed on the project. 7.07 Apprentices Attention is directed to the provisions in Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any sub-contractor under him. 7.08 Department of Industrial Relations Registration Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.1, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on the bid proposal for this public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.1, no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded this public works contract unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations, pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4. 7.09 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Any work performed within the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) secure area must comply with FAA technical specifications. Please refer to Appendix F for additional information. 7.10 Other Requirements Attention is directed to Executive Order N-6-22 (EO), issued by Gov. Newsom on March 4, 2022. The EO directs all agencies and departments that are subject to the Governor’s authority to take certain immediate steps, including notifying all contractors and grantees of their obligations to comply with existing economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. 1) All bidders shall ensure compliance with economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law (collectively, economic sanctions) including by refraining from new investments in, and financial transactions with, Russian institutions or companies that are headquartered or have their principal place of business in Russia (Russian entities), and not transferring technology to Russia or Russian entities.

By order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, California in their action on the 17th day of October 2023. October 26, 2023

CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY given that on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Grover Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach, for the following purposes: Project No.: Development Application 23-31 Address: 197 West Grand Avenue Applicant: Coastal Community Builders Description: A Pre-application to review and provide direction on a proposed mixed-use commercial and residential development located at 197 West Grand Avenue (APNs: 060-203003, 060-203-006). The site is zoned Coastal Visitor Serving. Environmental Review A Pre-Application is not considered a “Project” as defined in Section 15378 under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and therefore does not require an environmental determination. At the time of formal application, the City will complete environmental review in accordance with applicable state laws. Project No.: Development Application 23-39 Address: 1206 West Grand Avenue & 164 South 13th Street Applicant: People’s Self-Help Housing & Housing Authority of SLO Description: Request for a Use Permit for a Sign Program and exception to sign standards for an approved affordable housing development located at 1206 West Grand Avenue (APN 060-242057) and 164 South 13th Street (APNs 060-22-044 & 060-242-045). The site is zoned Central Business Open (CBO) and CBO PD-6 Overlay. Environmental Review This project is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this project may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Project No.: Development Application 23-35 Address: 1600 West Grand Avenue Applicant: Signs of Success, Inc. Description: Request for a Use Permit for a Sign Program to replace an existing monument sign with a new monument sign within an existing commercial development located at 1600 West Grand Avenue (APN 060-254-004). The site is zoned Retail Commercial. Environmental Review In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15302(b) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding replacement of a commercial monument sign with a new monument sign of substantially the same size, purpose, and capacity. Where You Come In: Any member of the public may appear at the meeting or call (805) 321-6639 during the meeting and be heard on the item(s) described in this notice or submit written comments prior to the meeting by personal delivery or mail to: Community Development Department, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 or by email to comdev@groverbeach.org. If you require special accommodation to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (805) 473-4567. For More Information: If you have questions or would like more information regarding the item(s) described in this notice, please contact the Community Development Department by telephone at (805) 473-4520 or send an e-mail to comdev@groverbeach.org. The Planning Commission may also discuss other items of business at this meeting. The complete meeting agenda and staff reports will be posted on the City’s website at www.groverbeach.org. If you challenge the nature of the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing(s) described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. (Govt. Code Sec. 65009). /s/ Nicole Retana, Deputy City Clerk Secretary to Planning Commission Publish: on Thursday, October 26, 2023 New Times Post: on Thursday, October 26, 2023 Grover Beach City Hall Project Site

FILE NO. 2023-2258 (09/26/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as COASTAL HARVEST HIDEAWAYS, 318 4th St., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. CCGREA I LLC (318 4th St., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ CCGREA I LLC, Joseph Silva, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-09-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk S. Steck, Deputy. Exp. 1009-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2260 (06/01/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as CCG REAL ESTATE ADVISORS, 350 James Way, Suite 130, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Coastal California Group LLC (350 James Way, Suite 130, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Coastal California Group LLC, Joseph Silva, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-09-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk S. Steck, Deputy. Exp. 10-09-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2266 (06/21/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as ONSPOT LOCKSMITH 24/7 INC, 7430 Sonora Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Onspot Locksmith 24/7 Inc (7430 Sonora Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Onspot Locksmith 24/7 Inc., Ryan Kelly Nunley, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-10-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 10-10-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2267 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as A AND M CLEANING SERVICES, 900 S 10th St. #4, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Maria M Guzman (900 S 10th St. #4, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Maria M Guzman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-10-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 10-10-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2280 (10/11/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as CASTILLO DE ORO, 2743 Rodman Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Maeve Christina Holden, Jan Matthew Holden (2743 Rodman Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Maeve Christina Holden. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-1123. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-11-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2283 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as CAMBRIA SMOKE SHOP, 2380 Main St. E, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. RGM Tobacco Inc (2380 Main St. E, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ RGM Tobacco Inc., Rony Yousef, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-12-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 10-12-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2285 (10/12/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as ELLEN THE DOG TRAINER, 1501 Quintana Road 24, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Ellen Naumann (1501 Quintana Road 24, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Ellen Naumann. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-1223. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 10-12-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2286 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as COUNTRY FARM AND CRAFT MARKET, 22675 K Street, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County. Cenzane Enterprises LLC (PO Box 131, Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by A WY Limited Liability Company /s/ Cenzane Enterprises LLC, Nathan E. Ecret, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-1223. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 10-12-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2288 (10/06/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as NANCY RAE COACHING, 1887 Downing Ave., Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Nancy Alaina Rae (1887 Downing Ave., Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Nancy Alaina Rae, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-12-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 10-12-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2304 (10/17/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as VINCENT CONCIERGE SERVICES, 1025 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Elizabeth Ann Vincent (1025 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Elizabeth Ann Vincent. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-17-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A.Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-17-28. October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2315 (08/11/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as OPTIMUM WEALTH, 935 Riverside Ave. #11, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Optimum Wealth Financial Planners, Inc. (935 Riverside Ave #11, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Optimum Wealth Financial Planners, Inc., Anne Crabbe, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-17-2023. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-17-28. October 26, November 2, & 9, & 16, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2340 (10/20/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as J AND M KOKKONEN FILE NO. 2023-2334 ENTERPRISES, 1103 Johnson (08/03/2023) Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, New Filing San Luis Obispo County. Matt T The following person is doing Kokkonen (1103 Johnson Ave, business as O’BRIEN DEVELOP- San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). MENT, 2555 Lupine Canyon Rd. This business is conducted by An Avila Beach, CA 93424, San Luis Individual /s/ Matt T Kokkonen. Obispo County. Edward Alexander This statement was filed with the O’Brien (2555 Lupine Canyon RD, County Clerk of San Luis Obispo Avila Beach, CA 93424). This busion 10-20-23. I hereby certify that ness is conducted by An Individual /s/ Edward Alexander O’Brien. This this copy is a correct copy of the statement was filed with the County statement on file in my office. Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-19- (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, 23. I hereby certify that this copy is A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-20-28. a correct copy of the statement on October 26, November 2, 9, & file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, 16, 2023

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County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-19-28. October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2204 (03/16/2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS New Filing NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CASA DEL SOL, FILE NO. 2023-2350 4600 San Palo, Rd. Atascadero, (10/23/23) CA 93422. San Luis Obispo New Filing County. 4600 San Palo, LLC. The following person is doing busi- (4600 San Palo, Rd. Atascadero, ness as THE SHOPPE, 129 Bridge CA 93422). This business is Street, Suite A, Arroyo Grande, CA conducted by A CA Limited Liabil93420. San Luis Obispo County. ity Company /s/ 4600 San Palo, Bailey R Brazil-Rodriguez (281 LLC, Tobe Frangie, Manager. S 9th Street, Grover Beach, CA This statement was filed with the 93433). This business is conducted County Clerk of San Luis Obispo by An Individual /s/ Bailey R Brazilon 10-02-23. I hereby certify that Rodriguez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis this copy is a correct copy of the Obispo on 10-23-23. I hereby cer- statement on file in my office. tify that this copy is a correct copy (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, of the statement on file in my office. A.Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-02-28. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. October 26, November 2, 9, & Palma, Deputy. Exp. 10-23-28. 16, 2023 October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2202310004820 (N/A) New Filing The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: HAKU HAKU HIKERS, 2950 Broad Street, #1119, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Fresno County. Haku Haku Hikers (2950 Broad Street, #1119, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company-202358317821 / Haku Haku Hikers, Jewel Nicholson, Partner. This statement was filed with the Fresno County Clerk on 09-11-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) James A. Kus, County Clerk B. Flores, Deputy. Exp. 09-11-28. October 12, 19, 26, & November 2, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2118 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as REIMERS CANDIES GIFTS AND ICE CREAM, 324 Front Street, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. Bob’s Petro Products, Inc., (443 N. Ryan Terrace, Porterville, CA 93257). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Bob’s Petro Products, Inc, Benjamin Taylor, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-12-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp.09-12-28. October 26, November 2, & 9, & 16 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2270 (10/01/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as BEAM PROFESSIONALS, 1327 Archer St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. PBK Architects, Inc. (11 Greenway Plaza, 22nd Floor, Houston, TX, 77046). This business is conducted by A TX Corporation /s/ PBK Architects, Inc., Christopher Cunico, Chief Operating Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-10-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M.Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 10-10-28. October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2318 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as COLOSSAL COIN & COLLECTABLES, 1943 Brook LN, Paso Robles, CA 93446, San Luis Obispo County. Darryl P. Hixon (1943 Brook LN, Paso Robles, CA 93446 ). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Darryl P. Hixon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-1823. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M.Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 10-18-28. October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2327 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as SWETKA’S TENNIS SHOP, TENNIS WAREHOUSE,1039J El Monte Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040. Santa Clara County. Sports Warehouse Retail, LLC (181 Suburban Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 94040). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Sports Warehouse Retail, LLC, Mark Sczebecki, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-18-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 1018-28. October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2333 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as R.A.D WELL FUND, 2756 Green Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Toni Lynn Wilburn, Beth Dale Currier (2756 Green Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Toni Lynn Wilburn. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-1923. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 10-19-28. October 26, November 2, & 9, & 16 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2342 (11/25/2013) New Filing The following person is doing business as FRANK’S LOCK AND KEY, FRANK’S LOCK & KEY, 601 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 94320. San Luis Obispo County. The Lurin Corporation (601 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 94320). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ The Lurin Corporation, Erin Dorsey, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-2023. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-20-28. October 26, November 2, 9, & 16 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2347 (08/01/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as EL CAMINO CRAFTS, 6405 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Dana Pojas (6405 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Dana Pojas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-23-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 10-23-28. October 26, November 2, & 9, & 16 2023

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: AMERICA TEMPRANO DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0289 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: AMERICA TEMPRANO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANNA TEMRPANO DONAT In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANNA TEMPRANO DONAT 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: November 21, 2023, at 9:02 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey St. Room 220, 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.

FILE NO. 2023-2335 FILE NO. 2023-2309 (09/19/2005) (10/17/23) New Filing New Filing The following person is doing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST business as BARREL 27 WINE COMPANY, 3525 Adelaida RD, Paso SPRAY TANNING, 1480 Mentone Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433 Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Barrel 27 Wine Company, San Luis Obispo County. Kathryn Rothford (1480 Mentone Ave., Inc., (3525 Adelaida RD, Paso Grover Beach, CA 93433). This Robles, CA 93446). This business business is conducted by An is conducted by A CA Corporation Individual /s/ Kathryn Rothford. /s/ Barrel 27 Wine Company, Inc., This statement was filed with the McPrice Robert Myers, CEO. This County Clerk of San Luis Obispo statement was filed with the County on 10-17-23. I hereby certify that Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-19this copy is a correct copy of 2023. I hereby certify that this copy the statement on file in my of- is a correct copy of the statement Attorney for Petitioner: fice. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Joseph D. Borjas, Esq. Clerk, M.Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, 3220 S Higuera St., Ste. 311 Deputy. Exp. 10-19-28. 10 -17-28. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 October 26, November 2, 9, & October 26, November 2, & 9, & 805-544-8510 16, 2023 16, 2023 October 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ERIC BEAN DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0099

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ERIC BEAN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SYDNEY BEAN AND SHANNON BEAN In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SYDNEY BEAN AND SHANNON BEAN 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: March 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm St., 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.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JESSE BENTLEY DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0163

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARK H. PARTRIDGE DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0284

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JESSE BENTLEY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CONSTANCE TEAGUE In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CONSTANCE TEAGUE 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: November 7, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, 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.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MARK H. PARTRIDGE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JONATHAN H. PARTRIDGE In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JONATHAN H. PARTRIDGE 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: November 21, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm St., 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.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SHARON WOODYARD DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0277

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: SHARON WOODYARD A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KENT HECKART In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KENT HECKART 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: November 14, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, 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 inPetitioner: terested in the estate, you may file Jonathan H. Partridge – Self Repre- with the court a formal Request for sented Special Notice (form DE-154) of the Attorney for Petitioner: 1508 Sierra Lane filing of an inventory and appraisal John B. Merzon Attorney for Petitioner: of estate assets or of any petition Paso Robles, CA 93446 1400 Railroad Street, Ste. 103 Michael R. Pick, Jr. or account as provided in Probate 805-721-2488 Paso Robles, CA 93446 P.O. Box 1917 Code section 1250. A Request for October 19, 26, & November 2, 2023 805-242-4414 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 Special Notice form is available October 12, 19, & 26, 2023 805-541-1855 ORDER TO SHOW from the court clerk. October 19, 26, & November 2, 2023 CAUSE FOR CHANGE ORDER TO SHOW OF NAME Attorney for Petitioner: CAUSE FOR CHANGE ORDER TO SHOW CASE NUMBER: 23CVP-0306 Martha B. Spalding, Attorney at Law OF NAME CAUSE FOR CHANGE 215 South Main Street CASE NUMBER: 23CV-0546 OF NAME To all interested persons: Templeton, CA 93465 CASE NUMBER: 23CV-0394 Petitioner: Devan Mikayla Montgom- 805-434-2138 To all interested persons: ery filed a petition with this court for Petitioner: Ella Lois Morton filed a a decree changing names as follows: October 19, 26, & November 2, To all interested persons: Petitioner: Karen George Barandon petition with this court for a decree PRESENT NAME: Devan Mikayla 2023 filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Karen George Barandon to PROPOSED NAME: Kaia Karen George 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: November 16,, 2023, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2, in person or by Zoom 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: July 19, 2023 /s/: Rita C. Federman, Judge of the Superior Court October 12, 19, 26, & November 2, 2023

changing names as follows: PRESENT Montgomery to PROPOSED NAME: NAME: Ella Lois Morton to PROPOSED Devan Mikayla Lyons NAME: Roberta Helen Morton THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: November 16, 2023, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D2, in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey Street, 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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: November 15, 2023, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2, in person or by Zoom 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: September 29, 2023 /s/: Rita C. Federman, Judge of the Superior Court October 12, 19, 26, & November 2, 2023

Date: September 13, 2023 /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court October 12, 19, 26, & November 2, 2023

STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2023-2305 OLD FILE NO. 2022-1464 The fictitious business name for the partnership was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 06-20-2022. The following person(s) have/has withdrawn as a General Partner(s) from the partnership under the fictitious business name of: DCS VENDING (9148 Ciruela Way, Atascadero, CA 93422). San Luis Obispo County. The full name(s) and residence address(es) of the withdrawing partner(s) are as follows: Sylvia Choi (9148 Ciruela Way, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A General Partnership. I Declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Sylvia Choi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10/17/2023. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in the office of the County Clerk Recorder. (Seal) Elaine Cano, County Clerk. By O. Palma, Deputy Clerk. October 26, November 2, 9 & 16, 2023.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: STEVEN L TRESTER DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0290

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM HAGUE PEIRCE DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0262

contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: STEVEN L TRESTER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ROY TRESTER In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ROY TRESTER 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: November 28, 2023, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey St. Room 220, 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.

contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: WILLIAM HAGUE PEIRCE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by WILLIAM EDWARD PEIRCE In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that WILLIAM EDWARD PEIRCE 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: October 31, 2023, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the 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: The Dayton Law Firm 1754 Technology Dr. Suite 230 San Jose, CA 95110 408-437-7570 October 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

Petitioner: William Peirce 2501 Nutmeg Ave. Morro Bay, CA 93442 805-451-8192 October 12, 19, & 26, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV-0565

ORDER TO SHOW Notice of Public Sale CAUSE FOR CHANGE Notice is hereby given that the OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CVP-0332 undersigned intends to sell the personal property described beTo all interested persons: Petitioner: Susan Nampafu & Joseph low to enforce a lien imposed on Yawe filed a petition with this court said property pursuant to Sections for a decree changing names as fol- 21700-21716 of the Business & lows: PRESENT NAME: Praise Nam- Professions Code, Section 2328 uleme, Nathan Yawe Ssengooba to of the UCC. Section 535 of the PROPOSED NAME: Praise Namuleme Penal Code and provisions of the Yawe, Nathan Ssengooba Yawe. Civil Code.

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 Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC. Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, Civil Code.

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Aye Zin Clough filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Aye Zin Clough to PROPOSED NAME: Agatha Zin Clough 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: November 22, 2023, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D4, in person or via Zoom 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

The undersigned is hereby given notice that a public lien sale of the following personal property will be held online at storageauctions.net and will end at the hour of 11 AM on the 7th Day of November, 2023 where said property has been stored and which are located at:

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NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY

T.S. No.: 9543-3548 TSG Order No.: 2666456 A.P.N.: 013-411-009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 866-826-1670, or visit this internet website https:// www.hudsonandmarshall.com/, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 9543-3548 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC 14841 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75254 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: https:// www.hudsonandmarshall.com/ or Call: 866-826-1670. NBS Default Services, LLC, Renee Wallace, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0441229 To: NEW TIMES 10/12/2023, 10/19/2023, 10/26/2023

Notice is given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21701-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. “SuperStorage”, (formerly known as Local-Lockit) at 884 Farroll Rd. Grover Beach, CA 93433 will sell by competitive bidding ending on or after October 30th, 2023 on or after 10:00 A.M., property in storage units. Auction is to be held online at www.storagetreasures. com.

Traffic Way Storage, 5395 Traffic Property to be sold includes, but is Way, Atascadero, CA 93422 County of San Luis Obispo, State of not limited to: Bookshelves, dressers, washers & dryers, desks, beds, California, the following tables and chairs, bed frames, mattresses, kitchen utensils, kitchenEmma Brown ware, pots and pans, appliances, Furniture, mattress, outdoor furnishings, clothing, household chairs, misc boxes/bins items, luggage, stereo equipment, cabinets, sporting equipment, fishing gear, camping gear, tools, Emma Brown Safe, tools, crate, TV, misc boxes/ construction equipment, computers, monitors, printers, toys, TV’S, bins bicycles, golf clubs, surf boards, office furniture, personal items, Emma Brown possible collectibles/antiques and Ladders, fishing poles, outdoor boxed items contents unknown, furniture, misc boxes/bins belonging to the following: Karen Randall (24X8) David De La Rosa Valeri Palamari (10X8) Ladder, tools, suitcase, vacuum, Mynor M Ruano (10X5) water cooler, TV, misc boxes/bins Russell McConaghy (13X8) Janet Fisher (13X8) Sarah Angel Martinez-Briggs Russell McConaghy (15X8) Furniture, refrigerator, drum, misc Russell McConaghy (15X8) household, walker rollator seat, Samuel Mendoza (20X8) misc boxes/bins Tom Lucy Godwin (15X8) Stephanie Smith Purchases must be paid for at time Luggage, clothes, misc boxes/ of sale in CASH ONLY. All purbins chased items sold as is, where is. Items must be removed at the time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellaOctober 26, 2023 tion in the event of settlement beNotice of Public Lien Sale tween owner and obligated party. The following unit will be sold to Advertiser reserves the right to bid. satisfy liens against them at a Dated this October 5th, 2023 public auction to be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 Auction by StorageTreasures.com Phone (855)722-8853 Notice is hereby given Pursuant to SuperStorage (805) 481-1010 the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. Ad to run October 19th, and Octoseq.), the undersigned will sell at ber 26th, 2023 public auction; personal property including but not limited to NOTICE OF SALE OF

ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY

UNIT 339- Jimmie Green. Clothing & shoes, heaters, vacuums, umbrella, bedding, games & artwork, Notice is given that undersigned sports equipment, lamps, 15 misc intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce bags & boxes. a lien imposed on said property Auction will be held at 10:00 AM, pursuant to sections 21701-21716 Friday, November 3, 2023, at www. of the Business and Professions selfstorageauction.com. The prop- Code, Section 2328 of the Comerty is stored at THEATRE DRIVE mercial Code, Section 535 of the SELF STORAGE, 2371 THEATRE Penal Code and provisions of the DRIVE, PASO ROBLES,County of Civil Code. “SuperStorage”, 2050 San Luis Obispo, State of Califor- 22nd St. Oceano, CA 93445 will sell nia. Bond #0727501. Owner has by competitive bidding ending on or after November 6th,, 2023, on or the right to refuse any or all bids. after 10:00 A.M., property in storage units. Auction is to be held onOctober 26, November 2, 2023 line at www.storagetreasures.com.

The undersigned is hereby given notice that a public lien sale of the following personal property will be held online at storageauctions.net and will end at the hour of 10 AM on the 7th Day of November, 2023 where said property has been stored and which are located at: Downtown Mini Storage, 9200 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, the following

Property to be sold includes, but is not limited to: Bookshelves, dressers, washers & dryers, desks, beds, tables and chairs, bed frames, mattresses, kitchen utensils, kitchenware, pots and pans, appliances, furnishings, clothing, household items, luggage, stereo equipment, cabinets, sporting equipment, fishing gear, camping gear, tools, construction equipment, computers, monitors, printers, toys, TV’S, bicycles, golf clubs, surf boards, office furniture, personal items, possible collectibles/antiques and boxed items contents unknown, belonging to the following: Dawn Kenoyer (10X10) Jose Beas (10X20) Jose Beas (8X10) TommyShawna Estrada (8X10) Janel Mitchell (10X10) Jeanette Erb (10X20)

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: November 22, 2023, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2, in person or by Zoom 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 Media Group

Purchases must be paid for at time Silvia Cadena Tinoco of sale in CASH ONLY. All purPop-up shade canopies, guitar, fur- chased items sold as is, where is. niture, misc bins/boxes Items must be removed at the time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellaDaniel Giammarco tion in the event of settlement beFurniture, weights, clothes, mat- tween owner and obligated party. tress, bedding, misc bins/boxes Advertiser reserves the right to bid. Dated this October 12thth, 2023 Mike Higuera Tools, chainsaw, chop saw Auction by StorageTreasures.com Phone (855)722-8853 Date: October 11, 2023 Date: October 13, 2023 Edna Mae Olim SuperStorage (805) 474-4445 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Su- /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the TVs, keyboard, misc bins/boxes perior Court Superior Court October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, October 26, November 2, 9 & 16, 2023 October 26,2023 2023

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YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/17/2004. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 03/01/2004 as Document No.: 2004015628, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by: GARY G. ABNEY AND PAMELA E. ABNEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). 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, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 11/07/2023 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building located at 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9108 BALBOA AVENUE, SAN SIMEON, CA 93452 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 in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $216,221.84 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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 866-826-1670 or visit this internet website, https://www. hudsonandmarshall.com/, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 9543-3548. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo Cultural Heritage Committee will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@slocity.org. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: •

Architectural Review of an addition to a single-family dwelling on property listed in the Inventory of Historic Resources as a Contributing List Resource, including modification of the façade and roofline of the building, and replacement of the front entry stairs and landing, and expansion of the front deck (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review). Project Address: 285 Buena Vista; Case #: ARCH-0416-2023; Zone: R-1; Cheryl O’Conner, owner and applicant. Contact Information: Walter Oetzell – (805) 781-7593 – woetzell@slocity.org

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Architectural Review of further development of property within the Old Town Historic District with a two-story residential duplex (as an addition to an existing building), and construction of a new three-story residential building with five new dwellings, and associated site improvements (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review). Project Address: 1601 Osos Street; Case #: ARCH-03332022; Zone: R-3-H; John Tricamo, owner and applicant. Contact Information: Walter Oetzell – (805) 781-7593 – woetzell@slocity.org

The Cultural Heritage Committee may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. An action of the Cultural Heritage Committee is typically a recommendation to the City’s Community Development Director, Planning Commission or City Council, and therefore is not final. Please note that any court challenge related to the recommendation on this item may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence received prior to the public hearing. Report(s) are typically available one week in advance of the meeting and can be viewed on the City’s website, under the Public Meeting Agendas web page: https://www.slocity.org/ government/mayor-and-city-council/agendas-and-minutes. Please call the Community Development Department at (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. October 26, 2023

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023 AT 9:00 AM 5 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT 01. Consent Agenda – Item Nos. 1-36 & Resolution (Res) Nos. 2023-249 thru 2023-261, approved as amended. 02. Public Comment Period – Items not on the agenda: D. Drake; E. Greening; G. Kirkland; R. Sadowski; A. Seastrand; G. Lehrer; J. Rouleau; L. Quinlan; L. Majors; S. Blanton Valente; D. Greenaway; Marlea; S. Nelson; B. Morse; M. Tartaglia; M. Davis; N. Shaw; N. Dorfman; S. Bocchicchio; P. Borenstein; A. Salas & J. Whitworth: speak. No action taken. 03. Parks & Recreation presentation re: 2023 storm Parks damages from the Winter 2023 Storms, rec’d & filed; Res. 2023-262, amending the Position Allocation List (PAL) adding 1.00 FTE Limited Term Parks Operations Coordinator, adopted; $1,390,000 Budget Adjustment from Tax Reduction Reserves to increase appropriations necessary to fund storm repairs through 6/3024 & interim loan repayment requirements, waived until reimbursements are rec’d.

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04. Agreement to the Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement w/ Mid-State Solid Waste & Recycling Services, Inc. to transfer the franchise agreement to USA Waste of CA, a Waste Mgmt company for customers w/in the northern areas of the unincorporated Co, including urban & rural Santa Margarita, Creston, Pozo, La Panza, Park Hill, Huer Huero, Simmler, rural Templeton & Atascadero fringe areas, approved. 05. Planning & Building Dept. activities, tiered priority projects; & Annual General Plan Progress Report, rec’d & filed w/ direction to staff. 06. Request by K, Collins for a General Plan Amendment application (LRP2021-00005) to change the land use category from Ag to Residential Rural on a 15-acre parcel/site & Ordinance Amendment to create a Planning Area Std that will regulate future density/development on the property at 6686 Monte Rd, Avila Beach, authorized & Ordinance No. 3496 and Res. 2023-263, adopted. 07. Board Member Comments & Reports on Meetings: motion passed to request staff bring back at a future board meeting an analysis to allow access of industry historical sales tax information to the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance for their study to create a business improvement district for the wine industry. Comments on the childcare grant business care program.

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08. Closed Session. Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation - potential cases: 3. Initiation of litigation - potential cases: 3. Pending Litigation: Existing Litigation re: Friends of Oceano Dunes, Inc. v. CA Coast Commission, SLO Superior Court, Case No. 21CV-0214 (Consolidated w/ 21CV-0219, 21CV-0246, 21CV0541) & Property Owners Concerned Over Neighboring Space Easement & Co. of SLO, San Luis Superior Court, Case No. 22CV0192. Conference w/ Labor Negotiator re: employee organizations: SLOPA; SLOCEA-T&C; DCCA; Sheriffs’ Mgmt; SLOCPPOA; DSA; DAIA; SLOCPMPOA; SLOCEA – PSSC; Unrepresented Mgmt & Confidential Employees; SDSA; UDWA. Open Session. Report out. MEETING ADJOURNED For more details, view the meeting video at: https://www.slocounty. ca.gov/Departments/Administrative-Office/Clerk-of-the-Board/ Clerk-of-the-Board-Services/Board-of-Supervisors-Meetings-andAgendas.aspx John Nilon, Interim County Administrative Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors October 26, 2023

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

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission

WHEN Thursday, November 9, 2023 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 Rob Zimmerman (Lauklan, LLC) for a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map and concurrent Development Plan / Coastal Development Permit (C-SUB2022-00005 CO 22-0033) to subdivide two existing 6,000 gross sq.ft vacant parcels into a Planned Development consisting of four 3,000 gross sq.ft parcels and construction of four single family residences for the purpose of resale or development. Each resulting parcel would consist of one single-family residence containing 1,892 sq.ft. in floor area, 1,057 sq. ft. in garage area, and 707 sq. ft. in deck area. Also requested is the use of all four units as residential vacation rentals and a modification to the location standard pursuant to Section 23.08.165(c)(3). The project site is within the Residential Multi-Family land use category and located at 2845 and 2855 Avila Beach Drive within the community of Avila Beach.

WHAT Hearing to consider a request by Cody Gambril for a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map and a concurrent Development Plan / Coastal Development Permit (C-SUB2022-00006/CO 22-0032) to subdivide an existing 10,617 gross-squarefoot parcel into a Planned Development consisting of two 2,965 gross-squarefoot parcels (Parcel 1 & Parcel 2), one 4,686 gross-square-foot parcel (Parcel 3) and construction of one single family residence on each of the resulting parcels for the purpose of resale or development. Each resulting parcel would consist of one single-family residence ranging from 1,838 sq. ft. to 2,415 sq. ft. in floor areas, 576 sq. ft. to 1,074 sq. ft. in garage areas, and 598 sq. ft. to 849 sq. ft. in deck areas. Also requested is the use of all three units as residential vacation rentals and a modification to the location standard pursuant to Section 23.08.165(c)(3). The project is within the Residential MultiFamily land use category and is located at 2821 Avila Beach Drive within the community of Avila Beach. The site is in the Coastal Zone and the San Luis Bay Coastal Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the environmental determination. The Environmental Coordinator finds that the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) is adequate for the purposes of compliance with CEQA because no substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revision of the previously certified FEIR, no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstance under which the project is undertaken which will require major revision of the previously certified FEIR, and no new information of substantial importance has been identified which was not known at the time that the previous FEIR was certified. County File Number: C-SUB2022-00005 Supervisorial District: District 3 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 076-196-017, -018 Date Accepted: 02/23/2023 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.

Also to be considered is the environmental determination. The Environmental Coordinator finds that the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) is adequate for the purposes of compliance with CEQA because no substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revision of the previously certified FEIR, no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstance under which the project is undertaken which will require major revision of the previously certified FEIR, and no new information of substantial importance has been identified which was not known at the time that the previous FEIR was certified. County File Number: C-SUB2022-00006 Supervisorial District: District 3 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 076-196-019 Date Accepted: 03/14/2023 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 Nicole Ellis, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805 781-5157.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Eric Tolle, 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.

COASTAL APPEALABLE If the County approves this project, that action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. An applicant or aggrieved party may appeal to the Coastal Commission only after all possible local appeals have been exhausted pursuant to Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043(b). Local appeals must be filed using the required Planning Department form as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.042(a)(1).

Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Commission

October 26, 2023

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

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission

WHEN Thursday, November 9, 2023 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 Joe Simonin for a Conditional Use Permit to allow 35 temporary events per year with 250 people per event (including non-profits). Outdoor amplified sound/music is proposed until 10 PM. The project includes a request to waive the secondary access road required by Title 22.30.610.D.1. The project will not result in any disturbance. The events will occur entirely outdoors; no indoor use areas are proposed, and the existing structures onsite will not be used for any event activities. The proposed project is located within the Agriculture land use category and is located at 9050 Gravel Road, approximately 1 mile north of the Community of Creston. The site is in the El Pomar Estrella Sub-Area of the North County Planning Area.

WHAT Hearing to consider a request by Andrew and Merry Joslin for a General Plan Amendment application (LRP2022-00011) to change the land use category from Office Professional (OP) to Residential Multi-Family (RMF) on an approximately 0.13acre parcel/site. The project site is located at 673 S. Ocean Avenue, between 6th and 7th Street, west of Highway 1, in the community of Cayucos. The site is in the in the Estero Planning Area, in the Coastal Zone.

County File Number: N-DRC2023-00036 Supervisorial District: District 5 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 035-111-015 Date Accepted: 09/28/2023 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 Jessica Macrae, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-788-2714. 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. Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Commission October 26, 2023

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN Thursday, November 9, 2023 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 Rick and Dianne Riley for a Variance / Coastal Development Permit (DRC2019-00293) to allow grading on slopes in excess of 30% for a three-level single family residence of approximately 1,781 square-feet with a 650 square-foot two-car garage and 511 square-feet of deck on a 6,230 square-foot lot. The proposal includes the following components: (1) grading and excavation associated with the new residence; (2) site disturbance of approximately 3,484 square feet including on-site drainage improvements; and (3) development of the residence. The project is located within the Residential Single Family land use category and is located at 2651 Richard Avenue within the community of Cayucos. The project is in the Estero Planning Area. Also, to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA. County File Number: DRC2019-00293 Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 064-201-072 Date Accepted: 07/14/2022

Also to be considered is the environmental determination that the project is exempt from CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). County File Number: LRP2022-00011 Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 064-135-003 Date Accepted: 03/03/2023 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 Shawn Monk, 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. COASTAL APPEALABLE If the County approves this project, that action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. An applicant or aggrieved party may appeal to the Coastal Commission only after all possible local appeals have been exhausted pursuant to Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043(b). Local appeals must be filed using the required Planning Department form as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.042(a)(1). Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Commission October 26, 2023

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ORDINANCE NO. 3496 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 22 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CODE TO ADD A NEW PLANNING AREA STANDARD TO SECTION 22.96.050 REGULATING THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION AT 6686 MONTE ROAD (APN: 076-251-054) The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo ordains as follows: SECTION 1: Section 22.96.050 of the Land Use Ordinance, Title 22 of the San Luis Obispo County Code, is hereby amended to add the following planning area standard: Chapter 22.96 – San Luis Obispo Planning Area and Section 22.96.050 – Land Use Category Standards E. Residential Rural (RR). The following standards apply within the Residential Rural category. 11. Monte Road – West. The following standards apply to the site as shown in figure 96-16 as Monte Road. a. Land division and Land use applications. Future subdivision of the property shall be designed in compliance with Land Use Ordinance Section 22.22.140 (Cluster Division) and limited to two buildable parcels and one open space parcel not to be developed with structural uses except for agricultural accessory buildings. The buildable parcels shall be located in the hatched area shown in Figure 96-16.

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 Dane Mueller, 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. Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Commission October 26, 2023

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

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt (Sec. 15300, Class 1) from environmental review under CEQA.

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

SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo City Council invites all interested persons to attend a public hearing on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Meetings may be viewed remotely by joining the Zoom webinar via the details published on the cover of the agenda, on Government Access Channel 20, or streamed live from the City’s YouTube channel at http://youtube.slo.city. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail delivered to the City Clerk’s office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to emailcouncil@slocity.org. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: • A public hearing will be held to consider any protests against the continuance of the San Luis Obispo Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID). If a legally sufficient protest is not made, Council will consider adoption of a resolution affirming the continuation of the TBID, setting forth the basis for the assessment, and levying the assessment with no changes upon hotels in the district for fiscal year 2023-2024, at the same rate (2%) as all prior years. For more information, contact Molly Cano, Tourism Manager for the City’s Administration Department at (805) 781-7165 or by email, mcano@slocity.org. The City Council may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the items listed above. If you challenge the proposed project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Council Agenda Reports for this meeting will be available for review one week in advance of the meeting date on the City’s website, under the Public Meeting Agendas web page: https://www.slocity.org/government/mayorand-city-council/agendas-and-minutes. Please call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7114 for more information. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/CityofSanLuisObispo. October 26, 2023

Figure 96.16. Monte Road West Area SECTION 2. That the Board of Supervisors has considered the initial study prepared and conducted with respect to the matter described above. The Board of Supervisors has, as a result of its consideration, and the evidence presented at the hearings on said matter, determined that the proposed mitigated negative declaration as heretofore prepared and filed as a result of the said initial study, is appropriate, and has been prepared and is hereby approved in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the County’s regulations implementing said Act. The Board of Supervisors, in adopting this ordinance, has taken into account and reviewed and considered the information contained in the negative declaration approved for this project and all comments that were received during the public hearing process. On the basis of the Initial Study and any comments received, there is no substantial evidence that the adoption of this ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portion of this ordinance. The Board of Supervisors hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each section, subsection, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 4: Before the expiration of 15 days after the adoption of this ordinance by the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, it shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, together with the names of the members of the Board of Supervisors voting for and against the ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, on the 17th day of October, 2023, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES:

Supervisors Dawn Ortiz-Legg, Debbie Arnold, Bruce Gibson, Jimmy Paulding and Chairperson John Peschong

NOES:

None

ABSENT:

None

ABSTAINING: None John Peschong Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors ATTEST: John Nilon Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Niki Martin Deputy Clerk October 26, 2023

MITCHELL PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT SPEC. NO. 2000188 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids by mail for the “Mitchell Park Revitalization Project, Spec. No. 2000188” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., when they will be publicly opened. Bids received after said time will not be considered. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, contractor name, address, and specification number. The Contractor must possess a valid Class A Contractor’s License at the time of the bid opening. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of San Luis Obispo. Download FREE at the City’s website: www.SloCity.org Bid packages under Bids & Proposals. Questions may be addressed to Hai Nguyen, Project Manager, at 805-781-7108 or hnguyen@slocity.org. October 26, 2023

WASH WATER TANK NO. 1 REHABILITATION SPEC. NO. 2000034-03 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids for the “WASH WATER TANK NO. 1 REHABILITATION, Spec. No. 2000034-03” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., when they will be publicly opened. Bids received after said time will not be considered. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, contractor name, address, and specification number. The Contractor must possess a valid Class A or Class C-33 Contractor’s License at the time of the bid opening. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of San Luis Obispo. There will be a mandatory walkthrough on November 9th, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. Prime contractors wishing to submit a bid proposal are required to attend and sign in at the meeting. Bidders should meet at the San Luis Obispo Water Treatment Plant at 1900 Stenner Creek Rd. Download FREE at the City’s website: www.SloCity.org - Bid packages under Bids & Proposals. Questions may be addressed to Noah Maidrand, Project Manager, at 805-783-7854 or nmaidran@slocity.org. October 26, 2023

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Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny Homework: Scare yourself with how beautiful you are. Newsletter.freewillastrology.com ARIES

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(March 21-April 19): Shadow work is a psychological practice that has been deeply healing for me. It involves exploring the dark places in my soul and being in intimate contact with my unripe and wounded aspects. Engaging in this hard labor ensures that my less beautiful qualities never take control of me and never spill out into toxic interactions with people. I bring this up, Aries, because the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to do shadow work. Halloween costume suggestion: Be your shadow, demon, or unripe self.

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The earliest known human settlement is Göbekli Tepe, in what’s now the country of Turkey. When archaeologists first excavated it in 1994, they realized it was built more than 11,000 years ago. This was shocking news, since it dramatically contradicted previous estimates of how long people have lived in villages. I’m predicting a comparable shift in your understanding of your own past, Libra. The full effect may not be apparent for months, but there will be interesting jolts soon. Halloween costume suggestion: archaeologist, time traveler, or yourself in a past life.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, during which it will consider the following: Address: Citywide Applicant: City of Pismo Beach Project #: P23-000001 Description: Introduction (First Reading) an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach modifying Chapter 5.22 of Title 5 of the Pismo Beach Municipal Code Regarding Short-Term Rentals. Details about ways to participate in this meeting will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall. The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of November 2, 2023. Environmental Review In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is exempt pursuant to Section 15060(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines for projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the meeting or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Emailed comments may be submitted to citycouncil@pismobeach.org; staff cannot guarantee that emailed comments submitted after the start of the meeting will be given full consideration before action is taken. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, prior to the meeting, or hand-delivered during the meeting no later than the comment period for this item. Oral comment may be provided prior to the meeting by calling 805-773-7005 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name, and identify your item of interest. Oral comment may also be made during the meeting, either by joining the virtual meeting using the link provided on the agenda document, or by attending the meeting in person in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation. Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review from the City Clerk’s Office, by emailing City Clerk Erica Inderlied at einderlied@pismobeach.org. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Thursday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www.pismobeach.org/agenda. 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 this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the Council’s consideration of the item. For further information, please contact Erica Inderlied, City Clerk, at einderlied@pismobeach.org or 805-773-7003. Erica Inderlied City Clerk

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, during which it will consider the following: Address: Citywide Applicant: City of Pismo Beach Description: Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach, California Adding Chapter 13.12: Pretreatment Ordinance and Amending Chapter 13.14: Sewer Use, of the City of Pismo Beach Municipal Code, Relating to the City’s Advanced Water Purification Facility. Details about ways to participate in this meeting will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall. The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of November 2, 2023. You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the meeting or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Emailed comments may be submitted to citycouncil@pismobeach.org; staff cannot guarantee that emailed comments submitted after the start of the meeting will be given full consideration before action is taken. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, prior to the meeting, or hand-delivered during the meeting no later than the comment period for this item. Oral comment may be provided prior to the meeting by calling 805-773-7005 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name, and identify your item of interest. Oral comment may also be made during the meeting, either by joining the virtual meeting using the link provided on the agenda document, or by attending the meeting in person in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation. Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review from the City Clerk’s Office, by emailing City Clerk Erica Inderlied at einderlied@pismobeach.org. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Thursday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www.pismobeach.org/agenda. 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 this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the Council’s consideration of the item. For further information, please contact Erica Inderlied, City Clerk, at einderlied@pismobeach.org or 805-773-7003. Erica Inderlied City Clerk October 26, 2023

(April 20-May 20): The country where I live, the U.S., has banned more than 2,500 books in recent years. I’m appalled by the ignorance that fuels this idiotic despotism. But there has been an amusing consequence, which I am pleased to report: Banning the books has sometimes hiked their sales. Gender Queer by Maia Kolbabe had a 130 percent increase. Art Spiegelman’s Maus I and Maus II jumped 50 percent. Let this scenario serve as an inspirational metaphor for you in the coming weeks. If any person or institution tries to repress, deny, or resist you, do what you’re doing even bigger and better. Use their opposition as a power boost. Halloween costume suggestion: rebel, dissident, or protester.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Do you ever feel you are treated unfairly at your job? Is your workplace sometimes detrimental to your health? Is it possible that a few small changes could add up to a big improvement in how you feel while you’re earning a living? There’s rarely a perfect moment to address these concerns, but the coming weeks will be a more favorable time than usual. If you decide to seek shifts, devise a strategy that’s as foolproof as possible. Resolve to be calm, poised, and unflusterable. Halloween costume suggestion: a worker doing your ideal job.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian comedian Dave Barry says that as he grows older, he looks forward to “continued immaturity.” That sentiment is probably based on the fact that his humor is often juvenile and silly. (I like it, though!) I’m guessing it’s also because he aspires to remain youthful and innocent and surprisable as he ages. I mention this, fellow Cancerian, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time to celebrate and honor the parts of you that are still blooming but not yet in full blossom. Be grateful you have not become a jaded know-it-all. Would you consider revisiting joys you loved as a child and teenager? Halloween costume suggestion: your younger self.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Horseshoes have symbolized good luck in many cultures. A common usage is to hang them over front doors. But there’s disagreement about the best way to generate the good fortune. Some people say the open end of the horseshoe should point upward, since that collects the luck. Others insist it’s best for the horseshoe to point down, as that showers luck on those who enter and leave the house. If you experiment with this fun myth, I advise you to point the open end up. It’s time for you to gather blessings, help, and fortuity. Halloween costume accessories: good luck charms like a four-leaf clover, acorn, cat’s eye gemstone, ankh, dragon, laughing Buddha, Ganesh statue, and horseshoe.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There would be no life on earth if it weren’t for the sun. Our home star’s energy is the central force at work in the creation and sustenance of all humans, animals, and plants. Yet we must be sure not to get extravagant amounts of our good thing. An overabundance of solar heat and radiance can cause failed crops, dehydration, droughts, skin cancer, and wildfires. Are other factors at work in your sphere that are also nourishing in moderate amounts but unhealthy in excess? And do you know when just right becomes too much? Now is a favorable time to ruminate on these matters. Halloween costume suggestion: Goldilocks, Lady Justice with her scales, or a body suit adorned with a giant yin and yang symbol.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio author Ófeigur Sigurðsson writes, “You should never do what’s expected of you; there’s always another path through life than the one before you.” I wouldn’t recommend his approach to any other zodiac sign but Scorpio. And I would only advocate it for maybe 40 percent of Scorpios 10 percent of the time. The coming weeks will be one of those 10-percent times. So if you are among the 40 percent who would thrive on this demanding but potentially exhilarating counsel, get ready to be as original and imaginative in living your life as you have ever been. Halloween costume suggestion: unicorn, dragon, or phoenix.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Only two items appear more often in the world’s landfills than disposable diapers. They seem to be among the least ecologically sound products. Or maybe not. Japanese researchers at the University of Kitakyushu have made building materials out of them in combination with gravel, sand, and cement. (Read more: tinyurl.com/BetterWaste). In the spirit of this potentially glorious alchemical transmutation, and in accordance with astrological omens, I encourage you to ruminate on how you might convert wasted stuff into usable valuables in your own sphere. Halloween costume suggestion: A janitor or maid wearing a gold crown and pearls.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Of all the ideas propounded by major religions, the saddest is the Christian assertion that all of us are born sinful—that we come into this world with a corruption that renders us fundamentally flawed: tainted, soiled, guilty, foul. I reject this stupid nonsense. In my spiritual philosophy, we are all born gorgeous, loving geniuses. Tough experiences may diminish our radiance and make it a challenge to be our best, but we never lose the gorgeous, loving genius at our core. In accordance with astrological mandates, your task in the coming weeks is to get into close touch with this pure source. Halloween costume suggestion: your gorgeous, loving genius.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): According to my meticulous analysis of the astrological omens, you now have a sacred right to expand your ego at least one full size. Even two sizes will probably be fine. Your guardian angel is lobbying for you to strut and swagger, and so are your muses, your ancestors, and God Herself. I hope you will overcome any shyness you feel about expressing your talents, your intelligence, and your unique understanding of the world. Halloween costume suggestion: a charming braggart, charismatic egomaniac, or beautiful narcissist.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “The secret for harvesting the greatest fruitfulness and enjoyment is to live dangerously!” Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche said that. “Build your cities on the slopes of Vesuvius!” he added. “Send your ships into uncharted seas!” As for you in the coming weeks, Pisces, I don’t recommend you live dangerously, but I do suggest you live adventurously. Surpass your limits, if you dare! Transcend your expectations and explore the frontiers. Those activities will be a good use of your life energy and are likely to be rewarded. Halloween costume suggestions: daredevil, swashbuckler, gambler, fortune-hunter, or knight-errant. ∆

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