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Editor’s note
This week cover A story about guns ......................... 12
news Pismo files its first gun restraining order ...............................9 Chevron wants to bury contaminated soil on-site ............... 10
opinion Lots of opinions about community choice .......................... 15
arts GALLERY: An architectural retrospective on Syria ....................40 STAGE: A meta comic thriller at SLO Rep .....................................42
flavor FOOD: New tastes at Thomas Hill Organics ...................................50 cover photo by Jayson Mellom cover design by Alex Zuniga
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hat do you do if you happen to love guns—buying them, owning them, shooting them—but you don’t love the NRA, President Trump, or saying no to every piece of gun-control legislation? Well, one thing you could do is join The Liberal Gun Club. This organization has been around since 2008 and offers a safe place for people to shoot off their SHOOT TO THRILL opinions and to be their liberal selves while Members of The putting holes in metal targets at places like the Liberal Gun Club take a leverSLO Sportsmen’s Association’s Rifle-Pistol Range. action rifle class For this week’s cover story, Editor Camillia on Oct. 26 at the San Luis Obispo Lanham literally sets her sights on the issue of Sportsmen’s gun ownership rights, mental health, and the Association near Morro Bay. politicizing of both issues [12]. You can also keep reading about guncontrol issues as Pismo Beach recently filed its first gun violence restraining order [9] ; and you can learn about Chevron’s proposal to keep contaminated Guadalupe Oil Field soil on-site [10] ; an artistic and architectural journey through Syria’s recent history [40] ; the Deathtrap set for theatergoers at SLO Rep [42] ; a spooky tour through downtown SLO’s history [48] ; and what’s new at Thomas Hill Organics (hint: it’s creative and delicious) [50] .
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SLO County supervisors fire back at state ag board
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Avila Valley Advisory Council objects to golf resort’s request for entertainment license
The Avila Beach Golf Resort is again facing opposition from its neighbors, this time for an outdoor entertainment license application the business recently filed that some say is illegitimate. At a meeting on Nov. 4, the Avila Valley Advisory Council voted to object to various portions of the golf resort’s application for a temporary commercial outdoor entertainment license, which would allow the resort to host up to 12 one-day events with 1,000 to 3,000 attendees, and five multi-day events with up
to 5,000 attendees each year. If approved, the license would become effective in January 2020, would allow both nonprofit and for-profit activities, and would replace the resort’s current evergreen license that was approved in 2004 and allows only nonprofit events. Although the golf resort isn’t proposing any significant increases in yearly events or volume of customers, Avila Valley Advisory Council members say the resort has been operating its events without the proper permitting for years, leading to noise complaints, parking issues, and traffic congestion on the town’s only road in and out. “The basic concern is safety,” Advisory NEWS continued page 7
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Councilmember Sherri Danoff told New Times. “There are concerns about traffic congestion, which in the Avila area could be deadly.” The resort’s evergreen license from 2004 was unusual, Danoff said, and so is the license the business is applying for now, which falls under County Ordinance Chapter 6.56. In a letter to the San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector’s Office, the Advisory Council wrote that a 6.56 license is typically intended for large, one-time events that would garner more than 3,000 attendees and require special consideration. The golf resort should have to apply for a 6.56 license for each of its five proposed larger events each year, the letter reads, and the 12 smaller events should fall under Title 23, which requires a minor use permit issued by the Department of Planning and Building. “Significant is that an events application under Title 23 is subject to requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the decision on the application is appealable to the Coastal Commission, unlike for a license granted under Chapter 6.56,” the Advisory Council’s letter reads. “The subject application under Chapter 6.56 skirts these public protections.” Councilmember Danoff said that while she appreciates the business and talent brought in by the golf resort, it should have to abide by the same rules and regulations that everyone else does, for the sake of safety. “Over the years, what the Advisory Council has repeated in numerous letters is that it supports events that are properly permitted,” Danoff told New Times. “And that’s still not on the table.” Rob Rossi, a longtime co-owner of the Avila Beach Golf Resort, said it was SLO County staff who suggested the business obtain a 6.56 license. After receiving complaints about traffic, noise, and concerns over the legitimacy of the venue’s permits, Rossi said the county suggested a 6.56 license to refine the golf resort’s allowances and requirements. After several meetings with county staff, Rossi said he and his partners agreed to apply for a 6.56 license “in the spirit of cooperation.” The license would hold them to a strict limit of 12 smaller and five larger events each year, which is about what the resort hosts right now. “What this new permit does is it reaffirms those things so that they are clear and understood,” Rossi told New Times. “Hopefully this is just a step in helping quantify and clarify for the benefit of the community.” The golf resort’s application will be considered by the SLO County Board of Supervisors in a hearing on Dec. 17. — Kasey Bubnash
Frogs could impact Morro Bay’s timeline for water facility construction
The U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife is conducting another review of the future Morro Bay water reclamation facility site and its potential impacts on the California red-legged frog. The review could lead to potential cost impacts and delays in the project’s construction. “This came, kind of, last minute, but
VIEWER DISCRETION again it’s an important consideration so we’re going to work through it,” Morro Bay City Manager Scott Collins said. “It will mean delaying the project start for several weeks, up to several months, depending on how long the review takes.” Collins said the city has been working with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in earnest for the past several years in an effort to secure lowinterest funding through the Water Infrastructure and Innovation Act for the project. In 2017, the city’s project was chosen for funding out of 12 nationwide applicants. Because the Water Infrastructure and Innovation Act is federal funding, the project must comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act—one of the requirements being a review by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under section 7 of the endangered species act. The review, Collins said, began in June. On Oct. 10, the EPA received a letter from Fish and Wildlife indicating that the agency did not agree with the EPA’s determination that the project “may affect, but not likely to adversely impact” the California red-legged frog and its critical habitat. According to the letter, the department’s determination is based on “the proximity of suitable aquatic habitat to the project site, the possibility of California red-legged frogs using Drainage 3 as a dispersal corridor, and the permanent loss of 7.1 acres of upland and dispersal habitat within” the frogs’ critical habitat. The department requested more information on the project regarding preventative measures to keep frogs out of the project’s detention ponds, the fencing surrounding the projects, nighttime lighting, and how much riparian vegetation will be removed or temporarily disturbed along Morro Creek in order to install a pipeline bridge. The EPA responded to the agency with the additional information, but Collins said it will be a few weeks before the city will know how long the review will take. He said the review will temporarily postpone construction, which then leads to cost increases. Construction can’t begin until the review is final. “You can’t predict what the issue will be, but that’s why you build contingency into your budget because there are unknowns, and this is one of them,” Collins said. “The environmental review is very important because it considers other species that use this land, and we want to be a good neighbor not only to our human neighbors but also wildlife.” According to city officials, there hasn’t been a red-legged frog occurrence documented within a square mile of the South Bay Boulevard site since 1996. Failure to comply with this process would nullify federal funding for the project, including the Water Infrastructure and Innovation Act and the Clean Water State Revolving fund. —Karen Garcia
Peoples’ Self-Help Housing seeks $15 million grant for homeless projects
Peoples’ Self-Help Housing has its eye on two new projects to serve local homeless individuals with mental illnesses—and it’s hoping a new state
grant program can help make them a reality. The nonprofit and the San Luis Obispo County Health Agency joined forces to apply for up to $15 million as part of the No Place Like Home program, a state initiative that’s providing counties with funds to construct permanent supportive housing amid its homelessness crisis. In SLO County, a 2019 Point-in-Time count found a 32 percent increase in homelessness compared to 2017. If awarded the grants, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing could likely move forward on its planned projects—a 42-unit complex at 2455 El Camino Real in Atascadero (near the Del Rio Road intersection) and a 50-unit complex at 855 N. 4th St. in Pismo Beach. The apartments and their rents would be heavily subsidized, with mental health services provided to tenants by the SLO County Health Agency. “There’s a lot of funding coming through the state government for affordable housing,” said John Fowler, CEO of Peoples’ Self-Help Housing. “This funding source has really become available very quickly, and we jumped on it. It’s a hard population to build houses for.” The grant program launched this year following voters’ approval of Proposition 2, which unlocked $2 billion in bonds to support permanent supportive housing projects. Earlier this year, SLO County missed out on the first round of competitive grants under the program, as Transitions-Mental Health Association failed to secure property for a $5 million project. This time around, the county and Peoples’ Self-Help Housing has ambitions for two projects instead of one and three times the amount of grant funding. SLO will compete alongside 13 other mediumsized counties for the $52.4 million that’s available. Fowler said his nonprofit could likely leverage the grant into another $20 million from other funding sources to round out financing for the two projects. “By getting this approved, we really move forward with the opportunity that these [projects] will actually happen,” he said. The state is expected to makes its decisions on the grant recipients in June 2020. —Peter Johnson
Los Osos looks at options for a new library
The future location of the Los Osos library is still being discussed as SLO County officials gather community input, and a potential parcel tax could help fund this and future library capital projects. At a Nov. 4 community workshop, Christopher Barnickel, the county’s director of libraries, said that library administration was hoping to get feedback on the community’s preferred location for the facility.
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“We’re going to take that information, go back in December, and start looking at what it is that people in Los Osos value in their community so that the architect can start building a program of what that building looks like,” Barnickel told New Times. He said the library administration hopes to narrow down the scope from four locations to one or possibly two sites by next month with the approximate respective cost estimates, which officials don’t have at this time. Currently, the proposed locations include the existing Los Osos Library facility, which isn’t designed for a second story, so a complete redesign or extension of the facility would be necessary. In that location, potential impacts to the endangered Morro shoulderband snail would need to be mitigated at a cost of $23,000. The second potential site is on the corner of Los Osos Valley Road and Palisades Avenue that has double the snail mitigation needs and cost. It’s owned by SLO County Public Works, so the parcel would need to be purchased, according to county documents. Locations three and four are also on Palisades Avenue. One would need snail mitigation estimated at $35,000 as well as the potential relocation of an existing dog park and tennis court. And the other site is next to the existing Los Osos community center with limited space for development and would likely be a twostory facility. Traditionally, capital costs for new facilities are funded in part by the community, in this case Friends of the Los Osos Library, and the county. The county’s half of the funds are currently generated by public facility fees, which bring in about $250,000 a year, Barnickel said. Although he couldn’t tell New Times how much a project like this could cost, he did say, “Our most expensive project to date, within the last seven years my time being here, has been right around $4 [million] to $5 million.” NEWS continued page 8
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Friends of Los Osos Library is close to hitting the $2 million mark through its fundraising efforts, but he said the group still has a ways to go. To aid in paying the cost of this project and future capital improvements to libraries throughout the county, Barnickel said library administration is considering a library bond measure for the November 2020 ballot. On Oct. 22, he received the SLO County Board of Supervisors’ approval to hire a consultant and conduct a feasibility study to gauge the community’s interest in a bond measure. The proposed countywide parcel tax would be $3 a parcel per each $100,000 in property value, which could generate approximately $25 million in bond proceeds. Barnickel said the library will bring the results of the feasibility study back to the SLO Board of Supervisors in December. —Karen Garcia
Residential construction project in Shell Beach faces major barriers
In August, the Pismo Beach Planning Commission approved a plan to demolish an existing home on Ocean Boulevard in Shell Beach and replace it with a new residence nearly twice the size, but now it might not happen. Pismo Beach City Council directed
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Protection against gun violence Pismo Beach Police Department files first petition for a gun violence restraining order
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he Pismo Beach Police Department filed its first petition for a gun violence restraining order against a man who threatened to kill his neighbor. According to court documents, on Sept. 14, Pismo Beach Police officers responded to a call in which Robert Ward was threatening to kill his neighbor. Ward was arrested for threatening to commit a crime that would have resulted in death or great bodily injury to another person, the documents stated. The neighbor who he threatened, the documents state, feared for his life and believed Ward was able and willing to carry out the threat. Prior to arresting Ward, police officers observed him in possession of a loaded firearm in public, the document claims. Officers obtained a search warrant for Ward’s residence and located five firearms along with a large amount of ammunition and highcapacity magazines, which were all seized. A week later, on Sept. 21, the document says that the neighbor called the police department to report that he had seen Ward returning to his residence carrying a plastic gun case. Police then filed a piggyback search warrant—which allows law enforcement to search an individual’s home or another location after finding evidence that a
crime was committed elsewhere. With this second search of his home, officers said they found additional ammunition along with firearm parts, a bulletproof vest, a SWAT style belt, multiple knives, and several pellet handguns and rifles. The document goes on to state that due to Ward’s threats against his neighbors, possession of unregistered and un-serialized firearms, large amounts of ammunition and highcapacity magazines, possession of tactical equipment, previous statements made to neighbors about obtaining illegal firearms from other states, and possessing a loaded firearm in public, it was believed that, on account of public safety, Ward should be served with the gun violence restraining order petition. On Sept. 30, Ward was served with an initial petition for the restraining order, but according to the document, the original petitioner didn’t attend the scheduled court hearing and the original petition expired. Pismo Beach police detectives filed a follow-up request on Oct. 24. Pismo Beach Police Sgt. Anthony Hernandez said gun violence restraining orders have been available to law enforcement since Assembly Bill 1014 went into effect in 2016. The process, Hernandez
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California’s “red flag” law, AB 1014, went into effect Jan. 1, 2016. It allows immediate family members or law enforcement to petition a court to remove a person’s right to own, possess, or buy a firearm for 21 days. If the court decides that the person in question poses an immediate threat or danger to themselves or others, the court could then issue a gun restraining order. To learn more about the petition for gun violence restraining orders or how to submit one, visit speakforsafety.org.
said, is similar to restraining orders that are granted in domestic violence cases. AB 1014 allows immediate family members or law enforcement to petition a court to remove a person’s right to own, possess, or buy a firearm for 21 days. If the court decides that the person in question poses an immediate threat or danger to themselves or others, the court could then issue a gun restraining order. The bill was created as a response to the May 2014 Isla Vista mass shooting, when Elliot Rodger went on a violent rampage near the UC Santa Barbara campus, shooting and stabbing six people and injuring 14 others. Weeks after the tragedy, former Assemblymember Das Williams (D-Santa Barbara), Assemblymember Nancy Skinner (D-Berkely), and state Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson crafted the “red flag” law that went into effect Jan. 1, 2016. Hernandez said the list of individuals who can to file for a gun restraining order
against a potentially violent person will soon expand with state legislation that was passed this year. On Oct. 11, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of 15 bills aimed at strengthening gun violence protections. The package includes bills that bolster the existing gun violence restraining order and others that regulate firearms sales. Among them was Assembly Bill 61, which enables an employer, co-worker, employee, or a teacher to file a petition requesting a gun violence restraining order. Assembly Bill 12, also signed into law, extends the duration of a gun violence restraining order to a maximum of five years. Former Assemblyman Williams— currently Santa Barbara County’s 1st District supervisor—told New Times he believes expanding the scope of the red flag law that he and Assemblywoman Skinner authored will reduce gun violence deaths. Williams said that a recent LA Times article reported that the gun violence restraining order law is helping reduce the chance of mass shootings. The findings were part of a study released by the UC Davis School of Medicine. The study was made up of 21 cases where an individual was barred from purchasing a firearm or had a firearm removed from them per court orders. It was found that none of these individuals were later involved in gun-related violence. “Besides expanding the scope of the law, a higher degree of public knowledge is vital,” Williams said. Δ Staff Writer Karen Garcia can be reached at kgarcia@newtimesslo.com.
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A new plan for restoration PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM
Proposed restoration plan in the Guadalupe Oil Field could limit harmful emissions and save Chevron millions
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t’s a picture perfect day in this slice of the Nipomo Dunes, where rolling hills of shrub-peppered sand run directly into the misty ocean, creating a coastline habitat perfect for a number of endangered and rare species. This seems like the ideal spot to get outside and enjoy nature, but there aren’t tourists or Central Coast residents out here hiking or sightseeing. Instead, monitoring and recovery wells dot the landscape, dust fences stand in rows, workers maneuver in hardhats and vests, and an intertwining system of narrow roads leads to scattered excavation sites, where graded sand and heavy machinery sit, waiting to be used. Without those blatant markers of human activity, it’d be almost impossible to tell that this vast 2,800-acre slab of land was once home to the Guadalupe Oil Field and a spill that San Luis Obispo County is still pushing to clean up after more than two decades. And that’s exactly the point, according to Danielle Wold, one of many Chevron Environmental Management Company employees working to rid the field of contaminated soil and water and return the land to its natural state. The Guadalupe Oil Field has been in the midst of a remediation and restoration process since the mid ’90s, when diluent—a hydrocarbon similar to kerosene—leaked into the Pacific Ocean and emergency cleanup efforts at the site first started. Oil production began on the property in the 1940s, and Union Oil Company of California (Unocal) managed about 240 oil wells and more than 180 miles of pipeline in the field from 1953 until 1994, during which an estimated 12
million gallons of diluent leaked onto the surrounding dunes, beach, and into the groundwater and ocean. When Chevron purchased Unocal in 2005, it also took on burdens like those at the Guadalupe Oil Field. “A lot of what happened out here was common practice at the time,” says Wold, restoration project manager, as she walks through a portion of the field and points out the footprint of land that could be used for Chevron’s next big move: a “treated soil management area,” where contaminated soil would be essentially placed in a lined hole and buried on-site. The proposed plan would reduce local greenhouse gas and air emissions, Wold says, because up until 2016, Chevron had been excavating impacted soil from the field and then trucking it 40 miles round trip to the Santa Maria Landfill for disposal. The process resulted in 68,820 haul truck trips driving more than 2.6 million miles and dropping off 1.11 million cubic yards of contaminated soil. With about 1.85 million cubic yards of contaminated soil remaining in the Guadalupe Oil Field, Wold says burying it on-site would eliminate more than 69,000 additional haul truck trips, decreasing pollution, traffic congestion, road erosion, and safety issues on local roads. It would also save Chevron roughly $6 million a year for the next 10 years, she says. But compared to the $20 million to $25 million the company spends on restoration efforts at the Guadalupe Oil Field each year, Wold says the savings are only a small benefit compared to those foreseen for the environment. The on-site disposal idea is one of those
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plans that just makes sense from every angle, Wold says, and many SLO County community members agree. At a meeting on Oct. 28, the South County Advisory Council voted 8-1 to recommend approval for the project, despite some concerns that burying the contaminated soil could lead to other pollution issues. The polluted soil would be excavated from various areas of the field and buried in an 18.2-acre hole secured by a geosynthetic clay liner overlain by another liner, and then capped and covered by at least 4 feet of clean material, according to the project description. Then the finished surface would be graded and landscaped to match surrounding dune scrub habitat. Some fear the double-liner system won’t be enough to keep the contaminated soil in place, according to Kevin Beauchamp, vice chair of the South County Advisory Council. “But,” Beauchamp told New Times, “it’s not any better in the Santa Maria Landfill, is it?” Chevron’s proposed liner meets higher safety standards than the liner used at the Santa Maria Landfill, Beauchamp said, where the Guadalupe Oil Field soil
is currently being dumped. Beauchamp also noted that the contaminated soil still remaining in the oil field is considered non-hazardous—meaning contamination levels haven’t reached the threshold required to designate the situation as being dangerous. Much of the soil that Chevron still has to remove is contaminated with diluent, but a good portion is untainted gravel and red rock that was brought in to build roads and well pads, material that has to be removed simply because it’s unnatural to the area. A majority of the most dirty work is over, Beauchamp said. Although he’s not happy that a pristine part of SLO County’s coastline was completely polluted, he said the restoration work happening on-site is “pretty amazing,” and this project could prevent further impacts on the environment. Chevron’s proposed plan will next go before the SLO County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors for final approval. Δ Staff Writer Kasey Bubnash can be reached at kbubnash@newtimesslo.com.
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Crossing partisan lines Not all liberals are anti-gun, and this club proves it BY CAMILLIA LANHAM • PHOTOS BY JAYSON MELLOM
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epressing the trigger, kickback hammers my a civil rights issue. Guns, though, body as the bullet exits the barrel. are a political issue, and Liberal The polished wooden stock jams into the part Gun Club members don’t always feel of my shoulder where it’s nestled, rocking me comfortable talking to fellow liberals back as I open my closed eye, hoping to catch about the guns they own. a glimpse of what I hit more than 300 yards away. “We joke about it. It’s a safe space,” There isn’t a dust cloud, and the men at my back nod he said with a laugh. their heads in approval. I hit the target, and I’m determined do it again. Crossing aisles Shooters to my right and left are also firing. The Slow cookers, plastic containers, sound ricochets off the wall behind me and the ceiling and serving bowls cover almost overhead. But I’m oblivious. Focused. every inch of the folding tables Hunkering into the seat, I close my eye, bend my head, against the wall below a deer and zero in on the tiny valley between the mountains of mount and a sign letting everyone the iron sight. know that this space was “Made Twice more I fire, absorbing the recoil from the .30-06 possible by a grant from the NRA caliber leaving the M1 Garand, aiming at the upper-body Foundation.” shaped steel target on the hillside. More nods from the Vegan chili and beans, kale peanut gallery. and broccoli slaw salad, sandwich This semi-automatic rifle from World War II is one of fixings, giant bags of chips, and the 5.5 million that were produced during and after the a lunch line out the door. T-shirts war, and no, I don’t just know that. I got the rundown damp with sweat and marred from its owner, who gave me all of the nerdy details and by dirt and gunpowder rock asked me if I wanted to try it out on Oct. 26 at the San The Liberal Gun Club logo—a Luis Obispo Sportsmen’s Association’s (SLOSA) Rifleminuteman (civilian colonists who formed militia Pistol Range off Highway 1 between SLO and Morro Bay. companies and were some of the first to fight in the Of course I said yes. American Revolution) encircled by stars. It’s the fourth and final gun I shot today, thanks to the About 60 club members from all over the nation spent national meeting of The Liberal Gun Club at the end of the morning out on some of SLOSA’s 12 ranges, taking October. And I’m amped. All smiles and a little jittery various gun classes before coming to lunch. Faces beneath safety glasses and ear protection. We shout at sporting tan lines from safety glasses glisten as people each other through the fog of blocked sound. chat and eat. “What’d you think?” one of them asks me. After lunch, they have the choice of attending a Stop “Super fun,” is all I can think to say. the Bleed seminar on administering first aid to victims “You hooked?” another asks. with traumatic injuries or taking a lever-action rifle class. Maybe. It’s exhilarating. Later in the afternoon, there will also be a three-gun I was all nerves when I got here. The gunshots made shooting competition on the Hogue Action Pistol Range. me jump, shocking my ears and sending little injections SLOSA Executive Director Dave Pabinquit addresses of adrenaline through my body. the crowd, giving them a little bit of history—the gun “Pop. Pop. Pop,” was echoing from both sides as the club has been around since 1986, but the area, which is range safety officer asked me if I had ear protection and part of Camp SLO, has been used as a shooting range pointed me to squishy orange ear plugs sealed in plastic. since at least World War II, when soldiers would train Safety first. here before getting shipped off to the Pacific. The Liberal Gun Club Executive Director Ed Gardner “It’s a great range, and we’re so happy to have you out walked me through the basics before they let me touch a here,” Pabinquit says. “You’re a great group.” gun. Barrel pointed downrange at all times. Index finger One of the special things about this range, Pabinquit on the gun above the trigger and safety on, if you’re not tells me later over the phone, is that you can shoot at metal firing. How to load it. How to hold it. How to mitigate targets, something that’s apparently rare in the state. Plus, recoil. How to pull the trigger. Where to look. there are a variety of ranges to shoot on, including one Gardner’s a certified gun safety instructor and took that’s reminiscent of an Old West cowboy town. over as executive director in 2015. The gun club has been Eric Wooten, a Liberal Gun Club member who grew around since 2008, but it’s changed a lot since its inception. up in Morro Bay and now lives in Atascadero, eats lunch “When it first started, it was more of an internet as he tells me another unique thing about the range: forum,” he said, “where people could go talk about guns You don’t have to be a member of the National Rifle without getting yelled at for voting for Obama.” Association (NRA) to be a SLOSA member. He used Progressives and moderates, people of color, members to belong to a private gun range in Atascadero, where of the LGBTQ-plus community, veterans, and yes, even members were required to belong to the NRA. middle-aged white men make up its more than 2,600 “I had to join the NRA. I made up for it by giving an paying members across the country. Since Trump got equal amount of money to the ACLU,” he says between elected, its membership has more than doubled and The bites of food. “So the whole Constitution was covered.” Liberal Gun Club is starting to find its political footing— Wooten doesn’t belong to that private range or the NRA pro-2A (Second Amendment) but definitely anymore, but he’s been a member of the left of center. Liberal Gun Club for the last six years. The Feel like “We’re trying to get those folks in the first time he shot a gun was seven or eight middle and to the immediate left to pay years ago. you fit? attention,” Gardner said. “It’s hard to have You can learn more “I just knew I wanted to try it once,” about what The Liberal Gun a conversation with a Democrat about Wooten says. “The only way I can describe Club is all about by visiting guns without it becoming an emotional it is that feeling you get when you knock theliberalgunclub.com. all the pins down.” conversation.” Find them on Facebook @ Instantly hooked, he’s owned and sold But Gardner is a Democrat. And so are the LiberalGunClub or Twitter @ just about every type of gun on the market other members. For them, talking about the liberalgunclub. since then, although now he’s really into Second Amendment isn’t a partisan issue, it’s 12 • New Times • November 7 - November 14, 2019 • www.newtimesslo.com
NOT THE NRA The Liberal Gun Club has been around since 2008, but since Donald Trump got elected president, its national membership has more than doubled.
double-action revolvers. That’s pretty much all he owns. “They’re just so zen,” he says. This range, Wooten proclaims, is one of the best in California. It’s something a lot of the members tell me over the course of the afternoon. In June, California’s two Liberal Gun Club chapters—north and south—met in the middle at SLOSA for a weekend of shooting, which they do twice a year. This national club meeting has drawn in people from all over: Massachusetts, Oregon, Texas, Mississippi, Washington, and more. Many of these people tend to keep the fact that they own guns close to their chest, Wooten says, because there isn’t a lot of “cross-pollination” between sides. “The hard thing is, a lot of these folks are either closeted gun owners with their liberal friends or they’re closeted liberals with their gun friends,” he says. “A lot of them are uncomfortable with being outed.” As the club has become more active in the press, online, and politically, it’s drawn in more members as well as garnered interest in the online community, such as on Facebook. The club has members in every state, chapters in 24 states, and gun safety instructors in 20 states. Education and gun safety are a large part of what the club does. “We are seeing people come in who are looking for something other than the NRA. Who are sick of Trump,” he says.
Root of violence
After lunch, Wooten, Gardner, and I mosey over to the picnic tables at the Trap and Skeet Range. The range dog greets us with a panting smile as he runs to the end of his leash. A bright orange clay pigeon flings into the air in the opposite direction as the shooter fires, breaking the target into pieces that scatter, joining the other bits of clay already littering the ground. Gun control, Gardner says, is an issue that Democratic politicians use to prove they’re liberal. It’s a false indicator, he adds, pointing out that U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-California) is a great example of the sleightof-hand that politicians use to prove their partisanship. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) gave her a 73 percent in its Congressional Scorecard on votes between January 2017 and May 2018. “She’s really not that liberal,” he says. “Rather than saying, ‘Oh, let’s raise the minimum wage,’ or, ‘Oh, let’s get universal health care,’ it’s, ‘Oh, let’s get gun control.’” The gun control laws that elected officials such as
Feinstein advocate for may make some people feel better about themselves, but that legislation doesn’t actually do anything to address the deeper issue, Gardner argues. “Are gun homicides a symptom or a problem?” he asks. “Our view would be that it’s symptomatic of other problems.” If you had a living wage, if you had access to mental health care, it could change the levels of violence in the country, he says. The club focuses on something it calls “root cause mitigation,” which basically means that rather than looking at the symptoms of violence, such as gun deaths, solutions should be based on addressing the root causes of that violence. He uses the nation’s suicide rate as an example. The
percent of gun homicides, Gardner says. “The problem isn’t the existence of the rifles, it’s about what’s around the people who are around the rifles,” he says of perpetrators of mass-shootings. “Banning assault rifles doesn’t make sense.” Banning assault rifles could maybe prevent another Parkland or Las Vegas, he says, but what about all of the other deaths by firearms. It’s not the guns, he argues. It’s whatever is driving that violence. “The solutions to these problems are hard,” Gardner says. “There is no magic wand.”
Cross-pollinating
LUNCH SPEAKER SLOSA Executive Director Dave Pabinquit welcomes Liberal Gun Club members to the range, saying club members have always been wonderful and are welcome back anytime.
suicide rate in the U.S. has increased by 33 percent since 1999. Of the nearly 40,000 people who died from gun-related injuries in the U.S. in 2017, 60 percent were suicides, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Almost 24,000 suicides in 2017 used a gun, but that number accounts for only half of the suicides in 2017. In total, there were a little more than 47,000 suicides in 2017, according to the CDC. “When I look at that, it tells me that we have a suicide problem,” Gardner says. And when he looks at homicide statistics, he sees that a majority of the murders involving firearms aren’t committed by long guns such as the assault-style weapons banned in California; Connecticut; Washington, D.C.; Hawaii; Maryland; Massachusetts; and New Jersey. Of the more than 15,000 murders reported to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Statistics in 2017, almost 11,000 involved firearms. A little more than 7,000 of those homicides were committed with a handgun, 400 with rifles, and 260 with shotguns. In the remaining 3,200 murders related to a firearm, the type of gun is unknown. According to the FBI statistics, long guns (rifles)— which include the assault-style firearms that mass shootings have made famous—make up way less than 1
SAFETY LESSON Safety instructor and The Liberal Gun Club Executive Director Ed Gardner gives a lesson on how to properly and safely handle this variant of the AR-15, which was modified to shoot .22 caliber bullets and is 10 percent as powerful as a regular AR-15.
TARGET PRACTICE Instructors accompany a gun club member who’s honing his rifle skills on one of SLOSA’s 12 ranges.
Although they don’t agree with much of the gun legislation that gets proposed, Gardner says, unlike the NRA, he knows like these as part of the work he does for his nonprofit, just saying no to everything that restricts which is attempting to bridge the gap between the guns isn’t the right approach. mental health and gun communities. He takes mental He uses “red flag” laws as an example of something health professionals to gun shows to talk about mental that could help if they’re done right. These laws have health and the stigmas associated with it. And he does been passed in several states, including California, and the same in the mental health world exposing mental they put a process into place for filing protective orders health professionals to firearms, gun culture and safety, to remove guns from people deemed to be a danger to and the associated stigmas. themselves or others. The goal is to expose the two to one another and “If you do those wrong, you’re actually taking away hopefully get people the help that they need in the process. the rights of a citizen,” Gardner says. “Currently, “It doesn’t matter what you are. It doesn’t matter the Second Amendment is a right guaranteed to us what you believe in or what your philosophies are. Let’s under the Constitution. ... We don’t just arbitrarily and help people stay alive and get help, get mental help, if administratively take things away from people.” they need it. That’s what our message is,” Sodini said. The ACLU agrees with that position. In a 2018 blog “I feel like mental health and firearms ownership run post, the ACLU stated that red flag laws can be a parallel to each other but didn’t communicate. There are reasonable way to further public safety, but the process narratives both ways, right?” must be fair, nondiscriminatory, and heard in court. Narratives such as every mass shooter is a crazy California became the first state in the nation to pass person with a gun. a gun violence restraining order law in 2014, after the “The only future predictor of violence is previous violence, Isla Vista shooting and stabbing that took the lives of not mental health diagnoses,” Sodini said, referring to six victims. The law now gives family members and law enforcement the ability to petition the court for the order. a white paper put out by Mental Health America, an organization he partners with. “We’ve created programs The ACLU said it believed that the law struck the right that encourage treatment engagement and educate people balance between public safety and civil liberties. on the misconceptions about mental health.” Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation in October A lot of people in the gun community, Sodini said, known as AB 61 that expands the list of people who believe that if they seek out help to deal with something can file for a protective order to include employers, colike post-traumatic stress syndrome, that a mental health workers, and teachers. The ACLU came out against AB 61, saying that it poses “a significant threat to civil liberties by expanding the authorization to seek ex parte orders,” according to a Sept. 5, 2019, Assembly Floor Analysis. “An ex parte order means the person subject to the restraining order is not informed of the court proceeding and therefore has no opportunity to contest the allegations,” the ACLU stated. “We support the efforts to prevent gun violence, but we must balance that important goal with protection of civil liberties so we do not sacrifice one in an attempt to accomplish the other.” “Ping. ping. ping.” Metal targets move, one after the other, about 20 yards in front of me. The small .22 caliber bullet firing out of PREPPING FOR CLASS Lever-action rifle class attendees load up this variant of the AR-15 are hitting the their guns with ammunition before the lesson starts on Oct. 26. metal targets in front of me, but never the one I aim for. I laugh at myself because my professional could take their guns away. And that isn’t true arm is getting tired and I can’t hold the gun steady. in most states. In New York, though, counselors can put their This thing is heavy. And although it may look like patients into a database that essentially takes that right an assault weapon—one of the ones that’s banned in away (another form of a red flag law). Laws like that, Sodini California—it’s not. Black, with a magazine that clicks said, also take away the incentive to go get help. into place below the trigger, this particular gun is about “Let’s not just pass what I like to call ‘feel good 90 percent less powerful than a standard AR-15 because legislation’ that we just think is working,” he said. of the size of the bullet and the way it fires. “Suicide rates are very high within the first responder Details like this are key to understanding guns, and veteran community, so the approach is—I according to Michael Sodini who founded Walk the Talk understand, you feel like this will work, but you also America and was the keynote speaker at that night’s understand that if we create a society where I won’t go Liberal Gun Club dinner. The only difference between get help because if I go get help, they might take away a something like the AR-15 and a hunting rifle in many right that means something to me.” cases—Sodini told me over the phone later—is that one’s Conversations like these are difficult, but Sodini said painted black and has a bunch of tactical extras. the key is to allow people to say what they need to say. “When I say tactical, it almost means scary looking,” “There needs to be space to communicate different he said. “Assault rifles aren’t automatic; they’re semiideas,” he said. “We’re so far from that now. I want to try automatic.” to bring that back.” Δ Every time a bullet comes out of a semi-automatic weapon (and this is most of the guns available for Reach Editor Camillia Lanham at clanham@ purchase), someone had to depress a trigger. newtimesslo.com. Sodini said he spends a lot of time explaining details www.newtimesslo.com • November 7 - November 14, 2019 • New Times • 13
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PWR! move A new physical therapy practice recently opened in San Luis Obispo, and in addition to touting a 48-hour appointment guarantee, it’s offering affordable twice-a-week classes for the underserved Parkinson’s community. Partners Dr. Kristen Carless and Dr. Dave Svetich co-founded Precision Physical Therapy in July of this year, opening on Tank Farm Road. Their practice specializes in orthopedic physical therapy, from rehab treatment to preventative care. But Precision also extends its physical therapy services to a community that’s often lacking them. Every Tuesday and Thursday, from noon to 1 p.m., Carless hosts an exercise class dedicated to helping locals suffering from Parkinson’s disease. Carless is a certified Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR) therapist, having previously worked with patients of Central Coast Home Health. “I got pretty involved in the Parkinson’s community through that,” Carless said. “I saw a huge lack of resources for our individuals with Parkinson’s disease.” Parkinson’s is a progressive disease, a disorder of the nervous system that impacts movement. Carless explained that consistent exercise is critical for those who have it, to help slow its progression in combination with medication. “It’s kind of a big deal,” she said. “What the research shows is a combination of medicine and exercise helps slow the progression.” Called PWR! Moves, the classes provide a “flexible and functional exercise plan” for each pupil, with a “focus on posture and high effort, meant to assist in mobility.” “You want that high-intensity exercise,” Carless explained. “It just gets them stronger, better posture, and better quality of movement. “It’s just a good workout,” she continued, adding with a laugh, “I do it myself and get really sore.” The classes are open to anyone in the Parkinson’s community, as well as their family members and friends. Each hour class is $15 per person or $20 for two people. Carless noted that it’s important for Parkinson’s patients to engage in exercise regularly, not just occasionally.
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• Community members collectively donated more than $41,000 to the 5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) as part of its annual Empty Bowls Community Luncheon in October. The event included dozens of local businesses and nonprofits as contributors and sponsors. The donations assist 5CHC in its mission to fight homelessness in SLO County. • Coastal Valley Academy, a residential treatment program in San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Hall, recently received a 2019 Challenge Award by the California State Association of Counties for its “innovative and regional approach.” The academy, which combines the intensive treatment of a group home with the structure of a camp program, has reduced first-time group home placements by 91 percent and reduced the risk of recidivism by 44 percent, according to the county. Δ Assistant Editor Peter Johnson wrote this week’s Strokes and Plugs. Send tidbits to strokes@newtimesslo.com.
Opinion Dear Gov. Gavin Newsom
What is your response to out of control fire caused by global warming? It is to allow closure of our largest carbon-free generator, Diablo Canyon Power Plant. We see your support of more burning of more fossil fuel—natural gas. We see no protection of the people, even in this climate emergency. Diablo Canyon has a desalination plant that can be expanded to send fresh water to communities. In fact, a project to do just that was underway when this public utility announced Diablo’s closure. You pose as a green leader. But green talk does not help us. The people of California demand action. Keep Diablo Canyon open and build many more atom fission plants to give the people clean desalinated water and clean electricity at the same time. Stop fossil fuel fracking and stop giving us wind and solar that costs billions yet produces so little electricity and needs natural gas backup, since it works so little of the day. Be honest on climate and on the energy type that can save the planet. William Gloege Santa Maria
Grover Beach’s communication breakdown
It all started about a year ago when we learned that SLO County and the city of Grover Beach planned to allow for the purchase and redevelopment of Hillside Community Church into a homeless center. It seemed like an
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admirable venture on the surface, one that would align with the state’s mandate to develop affordable housing. The problem is that Grover Beach residents who live nearby were never informed about the plan or given an opportunity to provide input. Furthermore, the project location was out of place, in the center of a middle-class neighborhood surrounded by residential homes. If we’d only been afforded an opportunity to discuss the plan ahead of time, other more practical locations could have been considered and identified. This project was put on hold pending litigation over title ownership and other problems. That could all have been avoided if the lines of communication were flowing. Earlier this year, much to our chagrin, Grover Beach planned to reconfigure the Newport Avenue corridor with bike lanes, asphalt berms, restrictive parking, and 25 percent driving lane reduction, mostly in an effort to reduce street maintenance costs. The final design cost taxpayers $300,000 more than the design recommended by city staff. Again, local residents who live on Newport Avenue weren’t adequately informed of the city’s final reconfiguration plan nor were we able to provide input or feedback, invaluable for successful projects. So, for a second time, we fought back, challenged the city and convinced them to remove the berms and modify the project. To the mayor and Grover Beach City Council: Do you see a problematic pattern here? Are we lost in translation? How about next time we all meet to discuss future projects affecting our city. Brent Jorgensen Grover Beach
California’s green energy future
My head nearly exploded reading the op-ed “California’s green energy scam” (Oct. 24). Like many letters opposing community choice energy, it has some correct information and adds in some incorrect information—and lets the imagination run wild. If I understand the commentary, somehow if PG&E doesn’t buy the energy we receive, we are going to become Venezuela or Cuba because it is a slippery slope when government gets in the energy business. But didn’t the government create the Tennessee Valley Authority to generate energy in 1933? Bonneville Power in 1939? If these giant public corporations didn’t make us communists, I am pretty sure having a government agency buy the energy PG&E delivers to the Central Coast isn’t going to do it. I have lived in San Luis Obispo for almost 10 years. PG&E has raised their rates seemingly every year. Next year will be Monterey Bay Community Power’s (MBCP) third year providing energy to customers, and they have reduced the cost of energy each year. MBCP started by purchasing low-cost, carbon-free hydro, solar, and wind from sources in California and the Northwest. All the generation facilities are tied to our grid as California is part of the Western Energy Coordinating Council (WECC) grid. With this strategy, MBCP was able to build financial reserves and fund programs that reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while promoting local resiliency. Plus MBCP matched PG&E rates and then was able to provide their customers rebates starting at 3 percent, which was increased to 5 percent last year and will be 7 percent starting in
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Letters January when the cities of SLO and Morro Bay begin receiving energy from MBCP. In 2021, MBCP is projected to achieve its financial reserve target of $175 million, and more funds can be allocated to customer savings. So when four other SLO County cities begin receiving energy from MBCP, customer savings could be dramatically higher. Double? MBCP is contracting for new renewable energy projects. Last year, MBCP signed long-term contracts for two solarplus-storage projects and a wind farm. Currently MBCP is working on two more solar-plus-storage projects and two geothermal projects. When these renewable energy projects are online, they will be producing more than 40 percent of the energy MBCP provides its customers. The future of the energy supplied to the Central Coast seems to be in good hands: lower energy costs and new renewable generating facilities. Residents of the cities of SLO and Morro Bay will be receiving their first notice about MBCP in November. The best thing is that if you want carbon-free energy and to save money compared to PG&E, all you have to do is nothing. John Smigelski San Luis Obispo
A Halloween fright
It must be Halloween. John Texeira (“California’s green energy scam,” Oct. 24) is trying to scare us with that Government Socialism Monster hiding behind the solar panel you’re contemplating buying. In response: 1. Re-opening Diablo Canyon Power Plant will not save California from wildfires started by PG&E equipment. LETTERS continued page 16
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Its electricity would still need to be transported over hill and dale, along unmaintained PG&E wires and transmitters, which are causing the fires. Shutting up the environmentalists will not cause PG&E to spend the money to cut what’s growing under its power lines. Despite former Gov. Jerry Brown’s veto of SB 1463 (which you may be referring to), the Public Utilities Commission never stopped prioritizing lands susceptible to wildfire. 2. PG&E is a privately owned corporation that is also essentially a monopoly. Its primary responsibility is to turn a profit for its shareholders, and (according to The Wall Street Journal) one way it does this is by cutting expenses related to the maintenance of its equipment. Capitalistic competition would do it good. Perhaps Monterey Bay Community Power can offer that. 3. I’m a customer. I don’t like PG&E, and I especially hate that my power was off for 48 hours because of the danger of its equipment causing fires. But I can’t go to the other power company down the street, which may have safer equipment, because there is no other power company in my area. With no competition, why should PG&E spend money on equipment maintenance when that money could go into the shareholders’ and executives’ pockets? 4. Texeira is wrong about solar. The electricity generated by solar panels doesn’t go right to the grid. Solar panels power your individual home. Any excess electricity is sold back to the grid. The idea is perfectly capitalistic. People make electricity and they sell what they make. He’s right. It’s a big investment, and it would require buying electricity off the grid when the solar panels don’t make enough. But it’s not socialism. In fact, it would provide much needed competition for PG&E, allowing customers to tell PG&E to take a hike. 5. I wish I had an option to use Monterey Bay Community Power instead of PG&E, or “Acme Power,” or anything but PG&E. But in my area, there is no other option. No competition. PG&E has been dragged kicking and screaming to spend money to cut undergrowth, to inspect its lines, and to repair them. But too little, too late. Meanwhile, people die and homes and businesses are destroyed. PG&E’s shareholders and executives are laughing all the way to the bank. Oh, until the stock tanked. I hope they unloaded it at the right time. Happy Halloween. Sharon Reinbott Oakland
Dear neighbors
The debate over community choice energy (CCE) continues. There seems to be a lot of confusion due to the fact that there are some serious untruths floating around as to the alleged benefits of community choice. Some of the more flagrant departures from reality are: • Sustainability—a significant increase in renewable energy generation and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This is false. Last year renewables produced less than 30 percent of the power consumed in California (California Independent System Operator, aka CAISO), and even that includes a few percent for burning biomass. This year,
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they will once again produce around 30 percent of the power consumed. Next year, they will likely produce around 30 percent of power consumed. Solar capacity is maxing out, indicated by a steep increase in curtailment, or power oversupply that has declined because there is insufficient demand when it is produced. Therefore, further investment will do little or nothing to increase renewable production and further reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. • Economics—competitive and stable rates. CCEs also help support the local economy through jobs creation and local power development. This is also false: Wind and solar have been subsidized, which is far from competitive and has increased rates. Without subsidies, they could not compete with natural gas, as long as the fracking boom continues. This year the increase in solar capacity has been negligible compared to an average of 15 percent per year before, mainly because renewable investors are no dummies and they know that solar is maxing out. So, what new jobs? Besides, wind and solar only produce part of the time, so no matter how “cheap” they are, something else has to produce most of the power consumed, and that’s what will set the rates. • Customer choice—competition and choice in the local electricity market, providing ratepayers with options about their power supplier and level of clean energy they wish to support. Again, false: Customers receive the same old power as everyone else. Once the electricity is on the grid, who the hell knows where the damn electrons came from. Community choice only gives you the right to pay more to claim that your power is renewable, for what that is worth, which is nothing. Mark Henry San Luis Obispo
Dignity Health isn’t what it purports to be
Dignity Health: “Our values define how we carry out the mission.” Help me understand how Dignity Health can advertise “humankindness” and the “Beyond Health” fundraising campaign, then quietly begin laying off employees fundamental to quality patient care. System leaders said Dignity’s merger with Catholic Health Initiatives would be a positive move and not to worry. Now, due to that “realignment,” not only are some staff being laid off, local positions are being eliminated altogether. Help me to understand how patient
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safety and quality of care won’t be affected as staff (who contribute to patient care) are laid off. What is the benefit to patients as top executives (who have made the decision to pursue this merger) continue receiving their exorbitant, multi-million dollar salaries with six- and seven-figure bonuses even as patient care is compromised by their greed. The employees in the trenches (the remaining dedicated, hardworking clinical and ancillary staff) are now expected to pick up the additional workload of their laid-off peers and embrace the extra work that expansion, more patient beds, and new service lines bring. Where is the ethics in that? “Humankindness?” Call it what it is. A sham. Sally Twiford Atascadero
Infuriated The PG&E power blackouts are immoral. This insane practice of shutting off power because there “might” be an
incident is the same as if the water agencies decided to turn off your water supply for a week because there “might” be a Legionnaires’ or Cryptosporidium outbreak. No showers or flushing toilets for a week. This scenario would never be allowed. PG&E states that folks should accept this as the “new normal” for California. I’m calling BS on their decision-making. California regulators need to declare this practice illegal ASAP. Charles Berna Santa Margarita
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iving in California today is like living in an “Alice in Wonderland” experience. It’s surreal: What was once deemed absurd is becoming the norm. We live in a state that once was the envy of the nation, an economic powerhouse that was the land of opportunity for 150 years, starting with the 19th century Gold Rush, culminating in the post WWII economic boom. California was the American dream as portrayed in multiple TV shows of the perfect family living in a virtual paradise of prosperity and a climate to be envied by all. More than once in phone calls with relatives back East, they would ask me what the weather was like. I was often embarrassed to say 75 degrees and sunny as I knew their weather was near 0 degrees with icy streets and heavy snow burying their car in the driveway. What has changed? Not the weather: It’s pretty much the same as it’s always been, hysteria notwithstanding that doom is imminent. What has changed is the political climate with political extremes posing the greatest threat to what was once the greatest state and economy in the nation. The education system here was second to none with various ladders of opportunity for even the poorest of the poor. My Eastern cousins needed many thousands of dollars a year to attend any college. California had the community college system and virtually no tuition, just administrative fees for the first two years. With an associate degree, a student of modest means didn’t have to incur massive debt to finish a degree at a state university. That has all changed, although it still offers opportunities not available in most states. Sadly, the education system leading to college has virtually collapsed with American College Testing (ACT) showing that the current crop of California students are the worst prepared for college of any group in the last 15 years. This is the first group to cycle through the state’s Common Core curriculum. Across the board, academic rigor is being replaced by mountains of bureaucratic mandates upon teachers and social engineering requirements that fail to prepare California students for life outside a classroom, setting California students up for failure at unprecedented rates. The latest absurdity being pandered in the “woke” community is that math is racist. Note to the brain-dead: Math doesn’t care who or what you are; it just is, and it doesn’t change. California highways once led the nation in engineering innovation and quality. Today we drive on roads built more than 60 years ago for a population less than half of today’s 40 million. Citizens recently voted to tax themselves for new road construction only to see the Legislature divert the money for other pet projects, especially for expensive, underused urban mass transit or a high-
speed train located in the desert, miles from any major city. If this system was a freight train to free up coastal lines for passenger rail, it might make a little sense, but the governor and Legislature are determined to keep pouring money into a rail system likely to never generate enough riders to pencil out. Ever-increasing gas taxes, ostensibly for road repairs and improvements, are continuously diverted to bike lanes with not one additional vehicle lane added to an overcrowded highway system. Have you noticed the increase in traffic and especially heavy trucks on the 101 in SLO County? We should have three lanes from San Miguel to Santa Maria, not to mention fixing “Blood Alley” at the Highway 46/41 interchange near Shandon, which continues to kill motorists. The governor “stole” the allocated funds for the Blood Alley upgrades last month. We once had an excellent health care system or at least a humane one. Last month, California’s Medi-Cal began dumping severely disabled patients out of the nursing and care facilities in this county as a cost-cutting measure. When you have a government-run health care system, the first people to suffer are the most vulnerable without an advocate. Rationing is the norm when government over-promises. Seniors are also left vulnerable, especially in nursing homes when the power shutoff program blacked out millions of homes and businesses. Gov. Gavin Newsom laughed when the Public Power Safety Shutoff program was announced, saying, “It’s a great idea … unless you’re affected.” He’s not so cavalier now as it hit his home base repeatedly last month during major wildfires. Seniors, however, were left in the dark— they tumbled down stairs and were left terrified and helpless in care facilities unable to provide backup power for more than a few hours during blackouts that lasted for days. As if we’ve never had wildfires before, the most vulnerable are paying the price for decades of government wildland mismanagement and indifference to personal and economic losses caused by an unnecessary power shutdown program. When seniors were left to drown during Eastern hurricanes, the nation was outraged, and care providers were prosecuted. The power blackouts were approved by the governor and his utility commission appointees. He and his Democratic colleagues, who have a supermajority in the Legislature, own this though they decline responsibility. The “Queen of Hearts” and her minions rule in Sacramento. The question is, will you hold them accountable? Δ Al Fonzi had a 35-year military career, serving in both the Vietnam and Iraq wars. Send comments through the editor at clanham@newtimesslo.com.
Opinion Red-legged frog to the rescue!
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f Morro Bay could build its new wastewater treatment facility out of the angry emails I got after last discussing attempts by grassroots organizations Citizens for Affordable Living (CAL) and Home Front Environmental Justice (HFEJ) to block the project, it could already be built (“Water wars!” Oct. 24). These grassrooters sure are persnickety! They really don’t like the selected location off South Bay Boulevard, the $126 million cost, or my argument that their attempts to thwart the project are only going to make it cost more. Now their hopes and dreams—if their hopes and dreams were to make the project cost more—have come true! The U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife is conducting another review of the future facility site and its potential impacts on the California red-legged frog. Before we get too deep in the weeds, has anyone investigated whether members of CAL and HFEJ might have ordered a few red-legged frogs on the black market and serendipitously dropped them onto the new sewer plant site? Were the blackmarketeers out of western snowy plovers, California tiger salamanders, and Morro Bay kangaroo rats? Maybe they’re on back order. Keep your eyes peeled, Fish and Wildlife! Despite CAL and HFEJ’s desire to squash Morro Bay’s plans, it appears these rare wee red-pantalooned kermits will only be delaying the already
expensive project for a few weeks or months before it goes ahead as planned. “It will mean delaying the project start for several weeks, up to several months, depending on how long the review takes,” Morro Bay City Manager Scott Collins told New Times. Interestingly, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined that the project “may affect, but not likely … adversely impact” the froggies, and the city claimed there hasn’t been a documented red-legged frog occurrence within a square mile of the South Bay Boulevard site since 1996. Hey look! Is that an unarmored threespine stickleback, also known by its scientific name Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni? No? OK, never mind. Carry on. Speaking of Juvenalia politica embarrasius, aka the SLO County Board of Supervisors, they’re still fighting over the California State Board of Food and Agriculture letter chiding the county for excluding local ag interests like the Estrella-El Pomar-Creston (EPC) Water District from a seat at the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) table. So. Many. Acronyms! At their Nov. 5 meeting—which was attended by teenage students from the Coastal Valley Academy program who were sitting in the front row waiting for an award (for sitting through this embarrassing meeting?)—the Board of Supes acted like a bunch of toddlers as they fought over whether to authorize
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County Administrative Officer Wade Horton to send a response letter saying the state’s letter was no fair, wah-wah! Um, hey adults! There are kids here watching you! You’re supposed to be our government representatives but you sound like a gaggle of partisan hacks squabbling over politics, not policy. Let’s break it down: conservative 1st District Supe John Peschong and 5th District Supe Debbie Arnold are defending their work on SGMA, saying their outreach to local ag was beyond sufficient so the county should write a letter telling the state it’s mean and wrong. Predictably, liberal 2nd District Supe Bruce Gibson and 3rd District Supe Adam Hill argued that the response letter was unwarranted. “I’m not in support. This letter is not necessary. [The Board of Food and Agriculture] did not ask for a response,” Gibson said, going on to praise county staff and take an ugly shot at Peschong and Arnold, blaming them for a “frankly weak” groundwater sustainability plan. “Any weakness in that plan is not the fault of our staff; that fault lies directly with the elected officials installed as decision makers in that process.” Take that, John and Debbie! Ka-pow! Naturally, Hill piled on: “[The SGMA process] has been shrouded in conspiricism and favoritism, and throughout this process from the very beginning we’ve
seen … attempts to not just continue to exclude [ag interests], but undermine the backstop to ensure state compliance. ... This is done all to essentially aid and abet conspiricism.” Dear Coastal Valley Academy students, sorry you had to see the ugly machinations of petty local government squabbling so close up! I hope you all covered your ears when conservative 4th District Supe Lynn Compton chimed in with her two-cents. “What this is all about is an election going on and you have two supervisors [Gibson and Hill, in case you’re confused!] that are aiding and abetting to try to dislodge one supervisor [Arnold, in case you’re still confused!] and that’s all that this is about,” Compton said. Yes, this is local government at work. This is the new, kinder and gentler Board of Supervisors, and this is who’s in charge of managing the county’s affairs. “We listened to those people [local ag interests],” Compton screeched. “It’s beyond ridiculous!” “I don’t cut people off at these meetings,” Peschong howled. “We’ve done a great job,” Arnold seethed. “That was a fun filibuster,” Hill dripped sarcastically. “Supervisor Compton’s reading [of the state’s letter] proved my point precisely,” Gibson spat. Yay local government! Δ The Shredder would roll its eyes if it had any. Send ideas and comments to shredder@newtimesslo.com.
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The Performing Arts Center in SLO hosts National Geographic Live with photojournalist Jodi Cobb on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The veteran photographer will discuss her long, distinguished career, which spans four decades. Tickets to the presentation range from $22 to $35. Call (805) 756-4849 or visit pacslo.org to find out more. —Caleb Wiseblood
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LIGHT UP A LIFE Wilshire Hospice invites you to our 2019 Light Up A Life remembrance ceremonies. We offer these during the holiday season as a place of gentle reflection, support, and respite during a time of year when there can be many demands on our time and emotions. Nov. 12, 6-7 p.m. Free. 805-547-7025. wilshirehospice.org/LUAL. St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay.
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ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY DAY AT THE CHARLES PADDOCK ZOO All Active Duty Armed Forces men, women and their immediate families (spouses and children) receive free admission to the Zoo. Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. visitatascadero.com/events/. Charles Paddock Zoo, 9100 Morro Rd., Atascadero.
ELEGANT EVENING DOWNTOWN: PASO ROBLES Features open houses, refreshments, live mannequins, music, and more. Nov. 16, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-2384103. pasoroblesdowntown.org. Downtown Paso Robles Shopping Core, 12th and Park Streets, Paso Robles.
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Features more than 50 vendors. A one-day craft show where all the items are handmade. Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 805-461-5005. visitatascadero. com/events/. Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Ave., Atascadero.
NINTH ANNUAL GARAGISTE FESTIVAL Guests will get to experience over 40 of the best wines the garagistes have to offer including Library, Club Only, Barrel Samples, and more. Nov. 8, 6-9 p.m. $65. my805tix.com. Templeton American Legion Hall, 805 South Main St., Templeton, 805-610-2708.
TACO DAY ON TRAFFIC WAY A family friendly food festival in Downtown Atascadero. Featuring a variety of taco vendors, beer and cider garden, local businesses, and live music. Nov. 16, 1-4 p.m. 805-464-2994. Downtown Atascadero, Traffic Way, Atascadero.
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11TH ANNUAL NEW TIMES MUSIC AWARDS Finalists in the annual contest’s fi ve genre categories will play and compete for Best Live Performance during this live-judged show. Nov. 8, 6 p.m. $10-$15. newtimesslo.com. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 209-417-7748.
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An informative and engaging program featuring an estimate of 500 business and community leaders. Nov. 8, 7:30 a.m. $135. my805tix.com. Alex Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo.
FALL FEAST: VEGAN MEAL AND FEEDING-OFTHE-RESCUED-TURKEYS CEREMONY Fall Feast, presented by both Central Coast Vegans and Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary. A feeding-of-the-turkeys ceremony, silent auction, acoustic music performance, and vegan feast emceed by former Baywatch actress and animal activist Alexandra Paul. Nov. 10, 12:30-4 p.m. $20$75. 805-441-5897. ccvegans.org/. Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary, 2375 Corbett Canyon Rd., San Luis Obispo.
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT CHOICES PRESENTATION HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) will sponsor a free Medicare Open Enrollment Choices presentation. Nov. 14, 2-3 p.m. Free. San Luis Obispo Senior Center, 1445 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, 805-781-7306, slocity.org/ parksandrecreation/seniors.
RELEASE STRESS AND ANXIETY WITH SELFHYPNOSIS Learn how you can quickly reduce stress and anxiety, increase memory for tests and exams, improve quality of your life, and sleep better using the power of your mind and self-hypnosis. Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m. $30. 805-242-1649. breakingdayhypnotherapy.com/ events. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.
your red carpet best and get ready for Oscar-winning and cult classic scenes recreated by the longest running burlesque troupe on the Central Coast. Bar proceeds will be donated to GALA and RISE SLO. Nov. 8, 7-10 p.m. and Nov. 9, 7-10 p.m. $20-$240. NA. sloteaseburlesque.com. South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave, Los Osos.
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PICK OF THE LITTER: FILM SHOWING Parks4Pups will host this special film showing as a fundraiser for Sherwood Dog Park. Special guests include the SLO Puppy Raisers and a local chapter of Guide Dogs for the Blind. Nov. 7, 6-9 p.m. $12 in advance; $15 at the door. 805-610-8291. parks4pups.org/events. Park Cinemas, 1100 Pine St., Paso Robles.
DINING WITH THE ARTS GALA Proceeds support PRYAF’s mission to enrich the lives of area youth with free after-school classes. Includes live and silent auctions, dinner, and a student show. Nov. 9, 4:30-8 p.m. $95. 805-238-5825. pryaf.org/tickets/. Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation, 3201 Spring St., Paso Robles.
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST: GRIZZLY YOUTH ACADEMY FUNDRAISER Features pancakes,
sausages, eggs, coffee, and juice. Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-noon $8; two for $15. 805-235-4184. Morro Bay Eagles Club, 2988 Main St, Morro Bay.
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AFRICAN DANCE Enjoy instruction to the beat of live drumming. Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $10 drop in. 805459-6317. afrodance.net/. Omni Studio, 698 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.
ALOCHOL INK HOLIDAY PLAY TIME Learn several simple techniques using alcohol inks which dry fast. Nov. 16, 1-3 p.m. $50. 805-286-5993. creativemetime. com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
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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.
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beginning east coast swing, foxtrot and cha cha too. Tuesdays, 7:15-8 p.m. $100; $185 per couple. 805225-1728. debonairedancers.com. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.
CREATIVITY Held every Wednesday unless other events/classes conflict. Informal and open to the public. Bring your art work, in any medium, and join others working in various mediums. Bring your own lunch. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
CREATIVITY GROUP Enjoy a creative experience each Wednesday, unless other events/classes conflict. Bring your art work, in any medium, and join others. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. DEMONSTRATION IN CERAMICS: FINDING INSPIRATION IN WHATEVER YOU LOVE Massey will conduct a lively discussion about ways to find inspiration in our environment and share the process of her intricately carved designs and inlaid glazes. Learn how to create functional ceramics that are beautiful too! Nov. 11, 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/comingevents/ demos-meetings/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
MEET THE MASTERS: CHILDREN’S ART CLASSES For students K-6. Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $20 per session; preregistration is required. 805-7722504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
PAINT PARTY No artistic experience necessary. All materials and supplies provided. Outside food and drinks welcome. Saturdays, 7-9:30 p.m. $40. 805-7729095. foreverstoked.com/paintparty.html. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay. SUCCULENT WORKSHOP Learn how easy it is to create with succulents. Choose from two sizes of round wreaths or make a Wood Succulent Vertical Garden or create a gorgeous Holiday Tree. Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-noon $70-$90. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. VINTAGE BOOK EREADER COVER Make your own DIY eReader cover from artisan paper and a vintage book cover. Registration required. Nov. 7, 4-5 p.m. Free. 805-927-4336. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria. ZEN DOODLE ADULT COLORING BOOK GROUP Relax and unwind with adult coloring books. No
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ARTS from page 20 experience necessary. Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 805772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
WINTERMEZZO I: NOTABLE ENCOUNTER DINNER Scott Yoo leads the visiting artists in an
ZENTANGLE A way to relax, focus, and expand one’s
exploration of Dvorak’s second piano quartet, an expansive and rich piece of music which exhibits the folk influences that are typical of his writing. Nov. 16 festivalmozaic.com. Vina Robles Winery, 3700 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, 805-227-4812.
imagination.Through guided systematic patterns, students learn to trust their creativity, increase awareness, respond confidently to the unexpected, and discover the fun and healing in creative expression. Presented by Debbie Gedayloo. Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. MBAA Members $20. Non-Members $22. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
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JULIA MORGAN HISTORIC BUILDING TOUR Member docents will guide guests through the historic, newly renovated, and preserved Monday Club clubhouse and grounds. Tours may also be arranged by appointment. Mondays, 2-5 p.m. through Oct. 8 Free; donations appreciated. 805-541-0594. themondayclubslo.org. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
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ALCOHOL INKS HOLIDAY PLAY TIME Apply inks, and use alcohol, canned air and other objects to get unusual effects on four coasters, fi ve glass ornaments, and fi ve dominoes for magnets. Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m. $40. 805-237-3988. creativemetime.com. Paso Robles Recreation Center, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles. DRAWING FOR TEENS WITH LURY NORRIS This in-depth drawing class with Lury Norris offers teens an introduction to drawing. Students learn and practice drawing basics by study of shading and values, and other techniques. Fridays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. through Dec. 13 $180 for six classes. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark. org. This in-depth drawing class with Lury Norris offers teens an introduction to drawing. Saturdays, 4-6 p.m. through Dec. 14 $180 for six classes. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. PASO ROBLES ART ASSOCIATION PHOTO GUILD Learn, interact, and share with a diverse community of photographers. Meets through yellow back door on Railroad St. Second Tuesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. through Dec. 31 No fee. pasoroblesartassociation.org/ guilds/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 238-9800.
STUDIOS LIFE DRAWING GROUP Welcomes all artists, painters, drawers and sketchers to the return of life drawing with a model in Paso Robles. Nov. 11, 2-5 p.m. $15. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.
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ACTING CLASSES Film & TV Acting Classes for all ages and skill levels. Optional showcases for major Hollywood talent agents & casting directors. 10:30 am -8:45 pm (Sundays only). Varies per class. 310-910-1228. actorsedge. com. Mission Cinemas, 1025 Monterey St., SLO.
AERIAL HOOP Dance, spin and develop strength and grace on the lyra, an aerial hoop apparatus. All levels welcome. Mondays, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Varies. 805549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.
AERIAL SILK SKILLS Learn to fl y with grace in this mixed level aerial silks class. Geared toward those familiar with climbing, straddle-ups, foot locks, and hip keys on aerial silks. Thursdays, 7-8:15 p.m. Varies. 805-549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.
AERIAL SILK SKILLS: ALL AGES Learn to fl y with grace in this mixed level aerial silks class. Geared toward those familiar with climbing, straddle-ups, foot locks, and hip keys on aerial silks. Saturdays, 10:15-11:45 a.m. Varies. 805-549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.
AERIAL SILKS FUNDAMENTALS AND BASICS Elevate dance, gymnastics, acrobatics, fi tness, and fun to new heights on aerial silks. All levels welcome. Wednesdays, 7-8:15 p.m. Varies; see site for details. 805-549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.
AERIAL SILKS SKILLS: 18+ Learn to fl y with grace
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE: PHOTOGRAPHER JODI COBB Join veteran National Geographic photographer Jodi Cobb on a whirlwind retrospective of a distinguished career that has spanned four decades. Nov. 12, 7:30-9 p.m. Adult: $22-$35. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org/online/article/jodicobb19. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.
SOMEWHERE THAT’S GREEN
The Los Osos Valley Garden Club hosts its next meeting at the Los Osos Valley Nursery on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 2 p.m. The nursery’s owner, Hope Merkle, will host a tour and talk on plants that grow well in the area. Admission is free. Email lovgclub33@gmail.com to find out more. —C.W. Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
GUITAR GROUP CLASS: LEVEL II This 10-week class is designed to get you from the beginning stage to an intermediate level of playing. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. through Nov. 13 Varies. 805-242-1586. fluentguitar. com/groupclasses. Music Motive, 3440 S Higuera St. suite 130, San Luis Obispo.
LEARN FRENCH WHILE SPEAKING ENGLISH For beginners or intermediate. Watch assigned YouTube videos at home. Do written homework from textbook. Every other Sunday, 2:45-4 p.m. Free. 805-225-1270. meetup.com/ Welcoming-all-levels-of-French-speakers/. Coastal Peaks Coffee, 3566 S. Higuera St. #100, San Luis Obispo. MOSAIC WONKY HOLIDAY TREE Create a colorful wonky holiday tree choosing from instructor’s huge selection of plate pieces, baubles, trinkets, and bling. Nov. 12, 6-8:30 p.m. $58. 805-549-1222. creativemetime.com. San Luis Coastal Adult School, 1500 Lizzie St., San Luis Obispo. PACIFIC HORIZON CHORUS WELCOMES WOMEN SINGERS Visit site or come by in person to
POLE FITNESS Learn the basics or master new skills on static or spinning pole at this all-levels pole fi tness class. Mondays, 7-8:15 p.m. $25-$30 for a dropin; check site for more details. 805-5496417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.
RESIN NECKLACES Create two stunning necklaces by adding charms, beads, trinkets, glitter, paper, glass, and many other treasures to metal tray bezels. Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m. $40. 805-546-3132. creativemetime.com. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. SATURDAY ART WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: “BELIEVE IN YOUR DREAMS” Each student will create their own
BELLYDANCE CLASSES Come learn traditional
provide a venue for SLO County writers to connect. Features a variety of guest speakers. Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5 for guests; free with membership. slonightwriters.org. United Church of Christ (Congregational) of San Luis Obispo, 11245 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-544-1373.
CABARET SINGING AND PERFORMANCE CLASS
DATE NIGHT POTTERY Throw on the potters wheel and make a mug, candlestick, or plate. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. through April 24 $125. 805-896-6197. anamcre.com. Anam
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AFTER-SCHOOL ART WORKSHOP (AGES 5-6)
SLO NIGHTWRITERS MONTHLY MEETING: PUBLIC WELCOME The organization’s goal is to
UKULELE GROUP CLASS: LEVEL II This 10-week class is designed to get you from the beginning stage to an intermediate level of playing. Emphasis will be on learning to play with others, start improvising, learning new chords, how to play in any key, and understanding music to learn songs faster. Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. through Nov. 18 $120-$150. 805-242-1586. fluentguitar. com/groupclasses. Music Motive, 3440 S Higuera St. suite 130, San Luis Obispo.
WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS’ DAY OFF: ART AND COOKING For grades K-8. Caroline Vaccaro from SLO Monart will be leading the art workshops.Chef Veronica Dailey from Cuesta College will be leading the healthy cooking workshops. Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. my805tix.
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2019 ANNUAL WINTER FAIRE AND JURIED CRAFT SHOW The Morro Bay Art Association proudly presents its annual Winter Faire and Juried Craft Show, which offers a collective of works spanning a variety of artistic styles from traditional to contemporary. Through Jan. 6, 2020, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
BY THE SEA: NEW PHOTOGRAPHY AND WATERCOLORS BY PATTI EVERETT Features new
Each session will cover different mediums and subjects. Registration is required prior to attendance. Mondays, 3:15-4:45 p.m. $100. 805-668-2125. lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.
photography and watercolors by Patti Everett. Fresh views of local beaches and oceans in sublime colors, mood, and texture. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 1-4 p.m. through Nov. 20 Free. 805-995-2049. cayucosart.org. Cayucos Community Art Gallery, 10 Cayucos Dr., Cayucos.
AFTER-SCHOOL ART WORKSHOPS (AGES 7-12) 2-5 week sessions available. Register online,
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call, or email to reserve. Tuesdays, 3:15-4:45 p.m. $50-$120 per session. 805-668-2125. lila.community/ lilacreativecommunityworkshops/schedules/new-afterschool-workshops. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.
DRUM MAKING Drum making with Julie Johnson. Second Saturday of every month, 12-4 p.m. $250. 805674-4277. Halcyon Store Post Office, 936 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande.
OPEN STUDIO FOR HOMESCHOOLED CHILDREN Includes drawing, painting,
NOV. 7 – NOV. 14 2019
unique canvas to take home. Saturdays $55. 805-6101821. keshetlavoux.com. Keshet Lavoux, 165 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.
Learn the art of singing in a Cabaret style and setting. Find your key and style with a skilled accompanist. You may start anytime during the semester. Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $185 for 12 week class or $20 per night as a drop-in student. 805-772-2812. cuesta.edu/ communityprograms. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.
com. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church SLO, 650 Pismo St., San Luis Obispo.
see if these music lessons are right for you. Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. 805-441-1405. pacifichorizon.org. SLO United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo.
in this mixed level silks class. Geared toward those familiar with climbing, straddle-ups, foot locks, and hip keys on aerial silks. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Varies. 805-549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo. middle eastern dance to modern fusion styles. The fundamental movements are taught, along with the drum rhythms, veil work, zills, and other props. The classes are taught by Jenna Mitchell. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $12 drop-in; $45 monthly. 805-550-8192. worldrhythmandmotion.com. World Rhythm and Motion Studio, 3422 Miguelito Ct., Studio #3, San Luis Obispo.
Nov. 12, 7-9 p.m. Free for three meetings. 805-2389800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.
sewing, weaving, mixed media, printmaking, and 3-dimensional building in a safe, non-competitive environment. Fridays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $20 per hour. 805-668-2125. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande, lila.community.
PLAY EXPLORE CREATE 2 Includes
drawing, pastel, watercolor, tempera, collage, printmaking, sewing, and building. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. & 1:30-3 p.m. $20. 805-6682125. lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.
TEEN’S OPEN STUDIO: TEEN COMIC CREATION GROUP Teens will collaborate on developing characters, comic strips, backdrops, or 3D models. Thursdays, 3:15-4:45 p.m. $20. 805-668-2125. lila.community/. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.
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POETRY/SPOKEN WORD HOSTED BY MARY ANNE ANDERSON Special Guest interview with host Mary Anne Anderson and features reading, followed by open mic. First Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Free. 831-277-4028. Unitarian Universalist Church, 786 Arlington, Cambria.
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PEOPLE AND PLACES: A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY THROUGH TIME Eight local photographers demonstrate how photography connects us to other people, places and time periods. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov. 30 Free. 805-461-6161. slolibrary. org. Atascadero Library, 6555 Capistrano, Atascadero.
PRAA PHOTOGRAPHY GUILD The mission of the Paso Robles Art Association’s Photography Guild of the Paso Robles Art Association is to promote the art and science of digital photography by educating members and the public about digital photography as an art form.
show is intended to give the viewer a dreamscape feel, of whimsy and wonder. Thursdays-Sundays, 1-4 p.m. through Nov. 24 free. 805-927-8190. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.
DAVID KREITZER: FINE ART OPEN STUDIOS Featuring water, landscape, figure, fantasy and floral works. Collectors of Kreitzer’s works include Howard and Roberta Ahmanson, Michael Douglas, Ray Bradbury, Robert Takken, and Jane Hind. Sundays, 12-6 p.m. Varies. 805-234-2048. kreitzerArt.com. Kreitzer Fine Art and Voice Studios, 1442 12th St., Los Osos.
MORRO BAY FRIDAY ARTWALK A self-guided tour that takes place every second Friday of the month. Guests can enjoy refreshments, trolley rides, and more. Second Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-7722504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COU NT Y
ALL THAT GLITTERS Paso Robles Art Association artists create visions of “All That Glitters” in their November gallery show. Through Dec. 4, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.
CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONISTS: THE MASTERS AND THE GREATS THEY INSPIRE With an aim to connect the great and timeless legacy of historic California Plein Air art to the 21st Century, Studios on the Park presents this exhibit. Through Nov. 17, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.
DREW DAVIS Through Nov. 30 Park Street Gallery, 1320 Park Street, Paso Robles, 805-286-4430, parkstreetgallery.com.
HARVEST HUES Award-winning photographers Deb Hofstetter and Dean Crawford Jr. bring the colors of harvest on the Central Coast to Studio 4. Through Nov. 30, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark. org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. SEVEN UP: NEW WORK BY 7 ARTISTS New work by 7 artists: Michael Messina, Jane Russell, Kabe Russell, Cynthia Kevorkian, Dennis Jackson, Denise Schryver, and Marie Ramey. ongoing Varies. 805-466-3684. ärt/, 5806 Traffic Way, Atascadero.
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ART SHOW AND FUNDRAISER AT SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN Join artists for a ribbon cutting ceremony followed at 5pm by a wine and appetizer reception and shopping until 8pm. Features fourteen amazing local artists displaying and selling handmade items to benefi t the SLO Botanical Garden. Nov. 15,
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4:30-8 p.m., Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free to attend. 805-541-1400. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.
CALL TO ARTISTS Now accepting proposals for solo
CYNTHIA MEYER: LOCAL COLOR Enjoy landscape, light, and architecture captured on a sunny day in SLO. ongoing, 6-9 p.m. Free. 805-210-8687. secretslo.com. Sauer-Adams Adobe, 964 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo. SUE DUNKER: COASTAL COLORS Art expresses emotional content with bright and intense colors. Through Nov. 28 805-542-9000. Frame Works, 339 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, sloart.com.
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FROM ARTISTS, FOR ARTISTS, BY ARTISTS Featuring fine art oils and pastels from Corynn Wolf, acrylics from Ryan Adams, and works from various mediums by Marc Wolf ongoing Free. 805-773-6563. Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach, puffersofpismo.com/.
and group art exhibits in established gallery. Through Dec. 30 805-542-9000. Frame Works, 339 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, sloart.com.
LINNAEA’S CAFE SEEKING ARTISTS FOR 2020 Linnaea’s Cafe in downtown SLO is currently interviewing local artists for monthly exhibits in 2020. Every 7 days, noon 805-541-5888. Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, linnaeas.com/.
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HARVEY Presented by the Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre. Through Nov. 24 Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre, 1350 Main St., Cambria, 805-927-8190, cambriacenterforthearts.org/theatre/.
THE REBOOT: STORYTELLING REIMAGINED Curated mix of invited
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honor Veterans of World War II featuring paintings by Milford Zornes and Millard Sheets, who were official artists for the NOV. 7 – NOV. 14 U.S. military in the China-Burma-India 2019 theatre of war. Through Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $5, free for DANA members and children under 12. (805) 929-5679. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo, danaadobe.org.
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ARTery’s Annual Under $200 Art Show is back. Bring by one or two original art pieces that can be displayed on our walls or freestanding. This is an unjuried show, so a variety of styles and skill levels will be present. Through Nov. 27, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 805-464-0533. the1artery.com. The ARTery, 5890 Traffic Way, Atascadero.
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2020 CALL FOR ARTISTS Taking submissions for artists all media for 2020 year, please submit by email. First Monday-Sunday of every month-noon through Dec. 31 805-542-9000. Frame Works, 339 Marsh St., San
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storytellers and open mic for novice storytellers. Spoken word, improv, character sketches and interactive games. Every third Friday of the month. Third Friday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-772-9225. facebook.com/ topdogcoffeebar/. Top Dog Coffee Bar, 857 Main St., Morro Bay.
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TEMPLETON HIGH SCHOOL THEATER ARTS PRESENTS THE CRUCIBLE Arthur Miller’s classic tale of mass hysteria stemming from petty grievances and false accusations takes place in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692. Thursdays, Fridays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 4-6 p.m. through Nov. 16 $10-$12. 805591-4770. templetondrama.org. Templeton Performing Arts Center, 1200 S Main St., Templeton.
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DEATHTRAP SLO REP is proud to present Ira Levin’s ingenious comic thriller. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through Nov. 17 $20$37. 805-786-2440. slorep.org/shows/deathtrap/. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo.
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ARTS from page 24 comedy from local and touring comics with locally brewed beverages. Second Saturday of every month, 7-9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 805-868-7133. 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd., suite 110, San Luis Obispo, 7SistersBrewing.com.
AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. Join the celebrated author and famed NPR personality for an all-new evening of irreverent musings. Nov. 11, 7:30-9 p.m. Adult: $40-$60. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org/ online/article/davidsedaris19. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.
FLEX AT CAL POLY Central Coast native Jay Carlon brings his work about his family’s Filipino migration story to the stage in his hometown at Cal Poly. Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. Free. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7113.
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER A contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music. In this show, Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince go on a dream adventure battling a gang of mice, visiting the land of sweets, and learning the lessons of the holiday season. Nov. 10, 3-5 p.m. Adult: $39-$78. 805-7564849. pacslo.org/online/article/hiphopnutcracker19. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. INTRO TO IMPROV COMEDY CLASSES All intro courses taught by CCCT owner, Sabrina Pratt. Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. $225 for all 6 weeks. 805-2423109. centralcoastcomedytheater.com. Tigerlily Salon Studio, 659 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. LYSISTRATA AT CAL POLY-SAN LUIS OBISPO
poets Jeanie Greensfelder, Toni Wynn, and Melinda Palacio. An open reading to follow. This event will take place on the 2nd floor. Nov. 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Donations welcome. 805-903-3595. languageofthesoul.org. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.
CITIZENSHIP CLASS To prepare for the citizenship exam. No registration required. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. Free. 805-781-5783. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.
FREE ADOPTION INFORMATION SESSION Free sessions on adoption information at our San Luis Obispo office located at 1540 Marsh Street, Ste 130. The FCCA has placed over 5,100 waiting children into forever families since 1983. First Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-542-9084. fcadoptions.org. Family Connections Christian Adoptions, 1540 Marsh St. #130, San Luis Obispo. SLO COUNTY CITIZEN PLANNING ACADEMY Hosted by the American
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POINT SLO LIGHTHOUSE TOURS Docents lead guests on a one-hour tour of the historic site, the buildings, and up to the Lighthouse tower. Please arrive 15 minutes early. All proceeds go directly toward the site’s restoration. Wednesdays, 12 & 1 p.m. and Saturdays, 12, 1 & 2 p.m. $17-$22. 805-540-5771. pointsanluislighthouse.org. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.
SLO COMEDY Features new performers every month. Food and drinks available. Arrive early to ensure a good seat. Second Saturday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Suggested donation $5. 805-768-7133. 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd., suite 110, San Luis Obispo, 7SistersBrewing.com.
TOURS FOR PADDLERS A special tour for visitors who come by ocean. Paddlers will need to clean sand from their feet and dry themselves before the tour so not to damage the antique flooring. Saturdays, 10-10:45 a.m. $6.49. 805-540-5771. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.
longest-running comedy Showcase celebrates two years of laughs with an All Star lineup of comedians. Nov. 9, 7-9 p.m. Suggested donation $5. 805-868-7133. 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd., suite 110, San Luis Obispo, 7SistersBrewing.com.
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THE WIZARD OF OZ Coastal Youth Theater presents the classic tale brought to life on the Clark Center Black Box stage with 8 shows. Nov. 8, 7-9 p.m., Nov. 9, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Nov. 10, 2-4 p.m. $18-$22. 805-556-5309. coastalpaf.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.
DRAC IN THE SADDLE AGAIN: A VAMPIRE’S WESTERN The un-dead Dracula of Transylvania (Jeff Salsbury), hops on the stagecoach to Tombstone, Arizona where he meets a cast of crazy characters. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7-9:30 p.m. through Nov. 17 $23-$26. 805-489-2499. americanmelodrama.com. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.
SURFSIDE TENNIS CLUB Saturdays, 9 a.m. Free the first month; $30 per year afterwards. surfsidetennisclub. teamopolis.com. Morro Bay High School, 235 Atascadero Rd., Morro Bay, 805-771-1845. NORTH SLO COU NT Y
AAUW GENERAL MEETING: ADVANCE DIRECTIVES AAUW hosts Dr. Susan Robinson who will speak about advance directives. The meeting is open to the public. Social time starts at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to document your health care choices. Nov. 13, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 805-462-9221. atascadero-ca.aauw. net. Atascadero Library, 6555 Capistrano, Atascadero.
ATASCADERO PRINTERY FOUNDATION ANNUAL COMMUNITY MEETING All are
welcome the Atascadero Printery Planning Association, this 8-week Foundation’s Annual meeting. This NOV. 7 – NOV. 14 academy will cover a range of planning meeting will discuss the historic Printery 2019 topics to help citizens understand local Building’s progress made in 2019 and the planning and the land use and resource issues goals for 2020 and beyond. Nov. 10, 2-4 that face our communities today. Thursdays, p.m. Free. 805-466-1961. atascaderoprintery. 6-9 p.m. through Nov. 21 $40. 805-235-7876. org/2019/10/29/atascadero-printery-foundationcentralcoastapa.org/2019-slo-county-citizen-planningannual-community-meeting-2019/. Community Church of academy. RRM Design Group, 3765 S Higuera St., suite Atascadero, 5850 Rosario Ave., Atascadero. 102, San Luis Obispo.
Call it the premiere “make-love-not-war” play, Lysistrata by Aristophanes, first performed in 411 BCE, is a bold, bawdy, comedic romp that is ripe for our current times. Ages 13 & Up recommended. Nov. 7, 8-9:30 p.m., Nov. 8, 8-9:30 p.m. and Nov. 9, 8-9:30 p.m. $12-$20. 805756-4849. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
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com. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2880.
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LOS OSOS VALLEY GARDEN CLUB MEETING The Los Osos Valley Garden Club will be touring the Los Osos Valley Nursery for our club’s meeting. Owner Hope Merkle will be giving a talk and tour of the nursery, emphasizing plants that grow well in this area. Guest are welcome. Nov. 14, 1-2 p.m. No fee. sites.google.com/ view/lovgardenclub/calendar?authuser=0. Los Osos Valley Nursery, 301 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos, 805528-5300. Features hands-on fun with plant design and more. Second Thursday of every month, 1-2 p.m. through Dec. 12 Free. Daisy Hill Estates Clubhouse, 1595 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos, 805-528-1551.
SOCRATES: WEEKLY DISCUSSION A weekly discussion group to discuss current and interesting topics. Politics and religion are not discussed. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon Free. coalescebookstore.
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BOARD GAME NIGHT AT CAPTAIN NEMO Refreshments available on site for purchase. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-544-6366. Facebook.com/ CaptainNemoGames. Captain Nemo Games, 563 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.
BOOK DISCUSSION New book every month. Second Thursday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-noon Free. 805539-9374. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. DEBTORS ANONYMOUS MEETING A 12-step program for people having problems with money and debt. Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-5451, fpcslo.org.
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS AT CAPTAIN NEMO Refreshments available on site for purchase. Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-544-6366. Facebook. com/CaptainNemoGames. Captain Nemo Games, 563 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.
FREE-FOR-ALL MOVIE NIGHTS Each meeting, a movie is selected from a wide variety of GLBT films. Second Friday of every month, 7-10 p.m. Free. galacc.org. GALA Center Gallery, 1060 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.
GALA Q YOUTH GROUP This group serves gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth (ages 13 through 18). Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. 805-541-4252. galacc.org. GALA Center Gallery, 1060 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Meets at various locations in SLO County: Arroyo Grande, Oceano, San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Cambria, Atascadero, and Paso Robles. No dues/fees. Mondays-Sundays, 6-7 p.m. Free. oacentralcoast.org. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.
RAINBOW CONNECTION GROUP This group serves gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth (ages 18 PHOTO COURTESY OF ART CENTER MORRO BAY
DRAC IN THE SADDLE AGAIN: A VAMPIRE’S WESTERN The Great American Melodrama rings in the fall season with this hilarious spoof. Sundays, 6-8:30 p.m. through Nov. 17 $23-$30. 805-489-2499. americanmelodrama.com. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.
NIPOMO SENIOR CENTER The center is open five days a week; closed on weekends and holidays. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 805-929-1615. Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St., Nipomo. OCEANO BEACH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEETING Join us in creating positive change for Oceano. Get involved in making our community better for everyone. We organize cleanups, community art projects, and more. Nov. 7, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 8058016148. Oceano Community Center, 1425 19th St., Oceano, adulted.luciamarschools.org.
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CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS MEETING CoDependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a 12-step recovery program for anyone who desires to have healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others. Saturdays, 1-2:15 p.m. Free. 805-203-5875. Cambria Connection, 1069 Main St., Cambria.
DISCUSSING GRIEF Join us in a safe space to share you journey through the grieving process. With grief comes mourning; and while mourning brings healing, it’s important to have support and understanding while you are experiencing your loss. Second Tuesday of every month, 3-4:30 p.m. 0.00. 805-269-0141. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, coalescebookstore.com/. GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT GROUP Facilitated by Branden Kay with Family Ties. Fridays, 9-11 a.m. Free. 805-592-2701. losososcares.com. Grandparents Support Group, 800 Manzanita Dr., Room 18, Los Osos.
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CUSTODY AND CO-PARENTING SUPPORT AND HEALING GROUP FOR WOMEN Work towards rethinking our experience and transforming unwanted conditions in co-parenting. Nov. 7, 6-8 p.m. $40. 510301-0477. shellyboismenumft.com/bookings-checkout/ weekly-custody-co-parenting-group. Shelly Boismenu, MFT, 8575 Morro Rd, Atascadero.
GENERAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP (NORTH COUNTY) A support group for those grieving the death of a loved one. This group provides the opportunity to connect with individuals in a similar situation. Drop-ins welcome. Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. 805-5442266. hospiceslo.org/support-groups/general-griefsupport-group-0. Hospice SLO County: North County Office, 517 13th St., Paso Robles.
NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. and Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. Free. 805-2215523. The Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
women who have experienced sexual harassment or sexual abuse. The focus of the group is to create a safe place for participants to share, be connected with local resources, and get support in the healing process. First Tuesday, Friday of every month, 12-1 p.m. RISE, 51 Zaca Ln., Ste. 100, San Luis Obispo, 805-226-5400.
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP This group is
E-DEVICE HELP Please sign up in advance. Thursdays,
appropriate for; caregivers, family members, and friends who are experiencing anticipated loss of someone close to them nearing death, and the complex emotions that may emerge. Second Wednesday of every month, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. https://www.wilshirehospicecc.org/griefworkshops-and-education/. Wilshire Hospice Center for Grief Education and Healing, 285 South St., suite M, San Luis Obispo.
8:30-10 a.m. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay.
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36TH ANNUAL SAN LUIS OBISPO POETRY FESTIVAL Featured poets Paul Lobo Portuges and Yun Wang. Open reading follows. Nov. 10, 2-4 p.m. Donations welcome. 805-903-3595. languageofthesoul. org. Coalesce Garden Chapel, 845 Main St., Morro Bay.
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those who work with all forms of needlework. Bring a sack lunch. Third Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. The Bishop Peak Chapter of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America invites you to join them in enjoying all types of needlework. Bring a sack lunch. Third Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Nov. 16 Free. 805-610-9833. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.
#METOO: DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN These monthly support groups are for adult
LECTURES & LEARNING
36TH ANNUAL SAN LUIS OBISPO POETRY FESTIVAL Selected poet Luke Johnson and featured
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of metaphysics with a different topic each week. Led by Tobey White Heart Crockett. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. $10-$20 suggested donation. 805-772-2880. facebook.com/ groups/MBMetaphysicians. Coalesce Garden Chapel, 845 Main St., Morro Bay.
through 26). Meets every Thursday (except the the third of the month). Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. 805-541-4252. galacc. org. GALA Center Gallery, 1060 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.
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Ceramic artist Giselle Massey hosts Finding Inspiration in Whatever You Love, a ceramics demonstration, at Art Center Morro Bay on Monday, Nov. 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. Massey will discuss ways to find inspiration in your environment and apply it to intricately carved designs. Admission is free. Call (805) 772-2504 or visit artcentermorrobay.org for more info. —C.W.
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is offering this support group for those grieving the loss of a child. Drop-ins welcome. Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org/support-groups. Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP A support group for those who are caring for a loved one, no matter the diagnosis. Drop-ins welcome. Every other Friday, 2:30-4 p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org.
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CRAFT BEADED BAUBLES FOR TEENS Learn how to create beaded baubles with safety pins. All materials are provided. Teen Area. For grades 6-12. Nov. 14, 4-5 p.m. Free. 805-7815775. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.
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SEWING CAFE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Sewing Cafe offers various classes and workshop. Call for full schedule. ongoing Sewing Cafe, 541 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach, 805-295-6585.
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IS YOUR STORY MAKING YOU SICK? A documentary screening. Leading experts in addiction treatment, trauma, and mindfulness give scientific, evidence-based explanations for the transformations we see on screen for those battling addiction, trauma, and depression. Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m. Free; donations accepted. mindfulkindfulyouniversity.com. Mindful Kindful YOUniversity, 1520 4th St., Los Osos, 805-270-5523.
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Gage Bock hosts a Drumming and Deep Imagery workshop at Left Coast Art Studio in Los Osos on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants will be guided through a journey of imagery during the first half of the class. The remainder will consist of painting, collaging, or journaling about the experience. Admission is $35. Visit gagebock.com for more info. —C.W. CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 26 Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.
FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP A free support group for those who suffer from Fibromyalgia. Second Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon Free. 805-5436236. ccfibro.com. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.
HEALING DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP A safe place for anyone dealing with depression who would like to receive support from others. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Free. 805528-3194. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo.
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is a support group for those who are affected by someone else’s addiction. Tuesdays 805-458-7655. naranoncentralca.org/meetings/meeting-list/. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.
RESOLVE GENERAL INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP Support for those suffering through the trauma of infertility. A peer led group through RESOLVE, the national infertility association. Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 619-807-7006. Downtown SLO, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.
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GENERAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP (SOUTH COUNTY) Hospice SLO County is offering this support
CHOOSE FROM A CORNUCOPIA OF DELICIOUS OPTIONS FEATURING A CHEF’S CARVING STATION WITH PRIME RIB, HAM AND TURKEY, FRESH SEAFOOD TABLE, SALADS, AND A VARIETY OF HOUSEMADE INDULGENT DESSERTS.
OPEN RESERVATIONS EVERY HALF HOUR. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO VIEW THE FULL MENU! ADULTS $48 | SENIOR $42 CHILDREN (5-12YRS.) $24 805.773.2511 WWW.CLIFFSHOTELANDSPA.COM/DINE
group for those grieving the death of a loved one. Held in the Church Care Center. Drop-ins welcome. Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org. New Life Pismo, 990 James Way, Pismo Beach.
NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP A confidential and safe group of families helping families who have a loved one living with mental health challenges. Group doesn’t meet in July, August, or December. Third Saturday of every month, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-489-9659. Safe Haven, 203 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande.
SCLERODERMA SUPPORT GROUP MEETING A support group for those who have Scleroderma or those who love someone with Scleroderma. Nov. 17, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. 805-878-6261. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 959 Valley Rd., Arroyo Grande.
SPOUSE AND PARTNER LOSS SUPPORT GROUP (SOUTH COUNTY) A Hospice SLO support group for those grieving the loss of a partner or spouse. Held in Room 16. Drop-ins welcome. Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org. New Life Pismo, 990 James Way, Pismo Beach.
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BASIC COMPUTER HELP Come to learn basic computer skills. Call to sign up. Thursdays, 8:30-10 a.m. Free. 805-7726394. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay.
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This 6-week series will focus on developing and strengthening both the body and the mind. Tuesdays, 3:30-4:45 p.m. $125. 805-704-9711. fromtherootsuphealing.com/offerings.html. Omni Studio, 698 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.
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EQUUS DEMO DAY Discover how facilitated
work with horses can help to create a new level of awareness of how our outer world is often an unconscious reflection of our inner world and how we can consciously shift it. Nov. 9, 10 a.m.noon $25 per person. 805 975 5443. equineexperience.com/equus-demo-day/. Nacimiento Ranch, 1400 Gateway Dr., Paso Robles.
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AFRICAN DANCE An all levels dance class where you can learn traditional dances from Guinea and West Africa. Accompanied by live drumming. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m. $5-$10. afrodance.net. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-547-1496.
AIKIDO FOR EVERYONE A Japanese martial art designed to stop violence with minimum harm. This class welcomes beginning and experienced students of all levels. Tuesdays, 5:45-7 p.m. $65 for 3 months. 805549-1222. aikidosanluisobispo.com. San Luis Coastal Adult School, 1500 Lizzie St., San Luis Obispo. AIKIDO SELF DEFENSE FOR ADULTS Taught by fifth degree black belt instructor Mary Tesoro. Tuesdays, 5:45-7 p.m. $65 for 3 months. 805-549-1222. ae.slcusd. org. San Luis Coastal Adult School, 1500 Lizzie St., San Luis Obispo.
GENTLE YOGA Besides traditional yoga poses, you will perform exercises from the Egoscue method, Foundation Training, Active and Resistance Stretching, and more. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10:30-11:45 a.m. through Dec. 14 $114. 805-549-1222. San Luis Coastal Adult School, 1500 Lizzie St., San Luis Obispo, ae.slcusd.org/. GENTLE YOGA AT SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL Increase your flexibility and gain strength in this 75 minute course that always ends with a long, relaxing meditation. Mondays, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:45 a.m. through Dec. 14 $111. 805-549-1222. San Luis Coastal Adult School, 1500 Lizzie St., San Luis Obispo, ae.slcusd.org/.
GENTLE YOGA IN SLO Features traditional yoga poses, resistance and active stretching, trigger point therapy, and nerve flossing techniques. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10:15-11:30 a.m. $88. 805-549-1222. ae.slcusd.org. San Luis Coastal Adult School, 1500 Lizzie St., San Luis Obispo.
METABOLIC (TOTAL BODY) CONDITIONING In this interval training class, boost your metabolism through a circuit of free weights, body weight, the TRX suspension training system, and more. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:059:05 a.m. through Dec. 14 $95. 805-549-1222. San Luis Coastal Adult School, 1500 Lizzie St., San Luis Obispo, ae.slcusd.org/.
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MINDFUL MOVEMENT AND MEDITATION A practice of breath and body awareness as you move through areas of tension, increase range of motion and strengthen our relationship with the present moment. Saturdays, 9-10:15 a.m. $10 suggested donation. whiteheronsangha.org. White Heron Sangha Meditation Center, 6615 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach.
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The Hearst Cancer Resource Center at French Hospital Medical Center Serving those touched by cancer and their families on the Central Coast During National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and all year, we are here with an array of complimentary services and resources to support you along your journey. It all began after Tom Vendegna, MD was diagnosed with cancer in 2003. He realized then that San Luis Obispo did not offer a comprehensive resource center to support the challenges that cancer patients face. So he approached French Hospital to create one. The services we offer include: •
Support services to help cope with a diagnosis and treatment.
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Access to resources and education to provide cancer-related information.
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Nurse Navigators to guide and support those going through a cancer diagnosis. Spanish-speaking navigators are available as well.
• A variety of classes and events to help heal and connect with others in our community. • The Beauty and You program and Appearance Center provides hands-on makeup, skincare and wig techniques to help manage appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.
The HCRC is made possible by French Hospital Medical Center along with generous gifts from members of the Hearst family and Hearst Foundation, as well as donations from other community members.
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For more information, please call (805) 542-6234.
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EXPLORE THE TIDE POOLS AT CORALLINA COVE Two mile active hike from the Bluff Trailhead,
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ATASCADERO FARMERS MARKET Visit site for info
100 yards south of Spooner Ranch House, to learn local history, watch for sea birds, whales, seals and otters, and then explore tide pools at low tide. Bring binoculars. Nov. 12, 3-5 p.m. 805-528-0513. Montaña de Oro, 3550 Pecho Valley Rd, Los Osos.
on featured music artists and chefs. Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m. Free. visitatascadero.com. Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
CAMBRIA FARMERS MARKET Fridays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free. 805-395-6659. cambriafarmersmarket.com. Cambria Veterans Memorial Hall, 1000 Main St., Cambria.
HIKE LOS OSOS OAK RESERVE Leisurely hike from the Reserve parking lot (0.7 miles east of South Bay Boulevard) in the shade of the oaks, then into dune scrub. Wear long pants to protect against poison oak. Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-noon Free. 805-772-2694. Los Osos Oaks State Reserve, 1801 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos.
PASO ROBLES FARMERS MARKET Tuesdays, 9-11:30 a.m. northcountyfarmersmarkets.com. Paso Robles Farmers Market, Spring and 11th Street, Paso Robles.
TEMPLETON FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, 9 a.m.12:30 p.m. northcountyfarmersmarkets.com. Templeton Park, 550 Crocker St., Templeton.
SALT MARSH TO MUDFLATS Easy half mile walk on the boardwalk from the east end of the Morro Bay State Park Marina Bayside parking lot to learn about the history of the specialized salt marsh environment and the resident plants and animals. Nov. 11, 1-3 p.m. Free. 805-772-2694. Morro Bay State Park, 60 State Park Rd., Morro Bay.
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SONGBIRDS IN THE PINES 1.5 mile moderate walk at the edge of Morro Bay State Park beginning at the LaLoma Street parking area, off Quintana Boulevard. Expect to see woodpeckers, songbirds and birds of prey. Bring binoculars and guidebook. Nov. 13, 9-11 a.m. Free. 805-772-2694. Morro Bay State Park, 60 State Park Rd., Morro Bay.
TREASURING TIDE POOLS Walk from the Bluff Trailhead, 100 yards south of Spooner Ranch House, through coastal sage down to a tide pool to view an entire working ecosystem and learn tide pool etiquette. Wear sturdy closed toe shoes (no flip flops) that can get wet. Nov. 11, 1:30-4 p.m. Free. 805-528-0513. Montaña de Oro, 3550 Pecho Valley Rd, Los Osos. WINDY COVE MUD FLAT AND TIDE POOLS An easy, but muddy walk to investigate the mud, rocks, plants and organisms that live in the cove. Wear “mud” shoes or boots, no bare feet. Nov. 13, 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-2694. Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd., Morro Bay.
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HIKE AT RESERVOIR CANYON NATURAL RESERVE WITH ECOSLO Join ECOSLO docent Sally
SLOMotion Film hosts an outdoor screening of Climbing Out of Disaster in Mission Plaza on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. This short documentary focuses on the efforts of climbers in Puerto Rico, who bouldered buildings in order to retrieve supplies after Hurricane Maria hit. Tickets range from $20 to $25. Proceeds will benefit El Bloque, the first bouldering gym to be built in Puerto Rico. Visit slomotionfilm.com for more info. —C.W. pumpkin, fill it with dirt, and plant a pumpkin seed. Once it sprouts plant the entire thing in the ground. Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 805-545-5874. slocm.org. San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo.
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FAMILY GAME NIGHT An activity time inspired by the surrealists, who played many games together that helped open new possibilities in their creative practice. Second Wednesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. $5. 805-668-2125. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande, lila.community.
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ART CENTER MORRO BAY Seeking volunteers to be docents and/or organize art programs. Mondays-Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
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CASA INFO SESSION Learn about volunteer
dune and lagoon plant and animal species. End your visit with a stroll behind the center to the fresh-water lagoon. ongoing, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-474-2667. Oceano Dunes Visitor Center, 555 Pier Ave., Oceano.
opportunities at CASA of SLO County. Become an advocate for an abused or neglected infant, toddler, child or teen, or a mentor for a young adult leaving foster care. Training provided. Or join the CASA Guild. Please RSVP. Nov. 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 805-541-6542. slocasa. org. Starbucks, 3971 S Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.
HIKE AT STENNER SPRINGS NATURAL RESERVE WITH ECOSLO Join ECOSLO docent Adam for a free
PLAY EXPLORE CREATE 1 Enjoy various art
FELINE NETWORK OF THE CENTRAL COAST
campground gravel parking lot into the Preserve to explore native flora and fauna. Nov. 12, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-772-2694. Pacific Dunes Ranch, 1205 Silver Spur Pl, Oceano.
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OCEANO’S BEAVERS: LOCAL HISTORY AND ADAPTATION A talk at Guiton Hall to learn their biology, role in westward expansion, and why they were hunted, followed by a half mile walk to look for evidence of their activity. Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-noon Free. 805-474-2667. Oceano Dunes Visitor Center, 555 Pier Ave., Oceano.
activities including drawing, painting, building sculptures, and more. Designed for ages 3 to 4. All materials are included. Mondays, Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m. $20. 805668-2125. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande, lila.community.
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KTS ALL STAR GYMNASTICS: NINJA WARRIOR CLASSES Bring out your inner warrior with kids parkour classes in a safe setting. For ages 5 and up. Wednesdays, Fridays, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. 805-349-7575. Santa Maria Town Center, 142 Town Center East, Santa Maria.
NEON NIGHTS AT ROCKIN’ JUMP Fridays, Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. 805-266-7080. Santa Maria Town Center, 142 Town Center East, Santa Maria.
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BILINGUAL STORYTIME/ CUENTOS BILINGÜES Children and their families are invited to listen to tales in English and Spanish. Wednesdays, 3:30-4 p.m. Free. 805-927-4336. slolibrary.org. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria.
KIDS HIP HOP Focus placed on basic rhythm comprehension and beginner hip hop moves including rocks, bounces, grooves, and moving on the floor. Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. through Jan. 1 $60 per month. 805-215-4565. omniyogastudio.com. Omni Studio, 698 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.
YOUTH SELF DEFENSE AND AWARENESS Learn the basics of mixed martial arts. For ages 7 and up. Mondays, Wednesdays, 5:15-6 p.m. 805 701 7397. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.
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AIKIDO FOR KIDS AGE 4-13 AIKI-MITES (age 4-6) class is 3pm on Tuesdays. AIKI-KIDS (age 7-13) classes are Tuesdays/Thursdays at 4pm. Call to observe or pre-register. Tuesdays, Thursdays $50-$75 monthly. 805-544-8866. aikidosanluisobispo.com. Budo Ryu, 3536 South Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.
PUMPKIN IN ANOTHER PUMPKIN Clean out a little
largest Farmers Market in California. Thursdays, 6:10-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.
COME TOGETHER Features crafts, activities, a shared meal, and more. Second Wednesday of every month, 5-7 p.m. 805-772-7644. Estero Bay UMC, 3000 Hemlock, Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COU NT Y
THE ART OF MEDITATION Learn how to begin and sustain a meditation practice or deepen an existing practice with Elizabeth Aires, author of The Art of Silence. Nov. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $20. 805-238-4413. earthtonesgifts.com/. EarthTone Gifts, Gallery, and Center for Healing, 13319 Park St., Paso Robles.
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4-WEEK COURSE IN PASSAGE MEDITATION A 4-week course is being offered on passage meditation. Each class will feature a videotaped talk by passage meditation founder Eknath Easwaran, a half-hour meditation, and a brief discussion. Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. through Nov. 18 Free. 805-704-2062. SLO United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo.
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Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.
SLO TUESDAY FARMERS’ MARKET Tuesdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Farm Supply, 224 Tank Farm Rd., San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COU NT Y
ARROYO GRANDE FARMERS MARKET Includes produce, artists and musicians. Saturdays, 12-2:25 p.m. Arroyo Grande Farmers Market, Olohan Alley, Arroyo Grande.
VOLUNTEERS
OCEANO DUNES VISITOR CENTER Enjoy exhibits of
PISMO DUNES PRESERVE: DISCOVERING THE DUNES Moderate hike in soft sand from the
FARMERS MARKET Farmers Market in SLO is the
SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts over 60 vendors.
READY TO ROCK
for a free hike at Reservoir Canyon Natural Reserve. Enjoy great views of the SLO area and learn about our beautiful local open space areas. Wear sturdy shoes. Nov. 9, 1-5 p.m. ecoslo.org/events/. Reservoir Canyon Open Space, Hwy 101, San Luis Obispo, 805-459-2103.
hike at Stenner Springs Open Space. Nov. 10, 8-11 a.m. 805-544-1777. ecoslo.org/events/. Stenner Springs Open Space, Stenner Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo.
baked goods, crafts, and art from more than 30 vendors. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Boulevard, Morro Bay, 928-350-5960, facebook.com/ MorroBayMainStreetFarmersMarket/.
Seeking volunteers to provide foster homes for foster kittens or cats with special needs. The Feline Network pays for food, litter, and any medications needed. Volunteers also needed to help with humanely trapping and transporting feral cats for spay/neuter. ongoing 805-549-9228. felinenetwork.org. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.
HOSPICE SLO COUNTY VOLUNTEER TRAINING Preregistration required. In-Home Volunteers assist individuals with a life-limiting illness and their families by providing caregiver respite, practical assistance, emotional support, companionship, and comfort. Thursdays, 1-6 p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo. org/workshops. Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.
LOAN CLOSET ASSOCIATE The Riso Family Loan Closet offers short-term use of durable medical equipment to people who are in the healing and recovery process. Volunteer Position: Associate accepts donations, sanitizes and checks-out equipment, and answers phone. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 805-547-7025. Wilshire Community Services, 285 South St., suite J, San Luis Obispo, wilshirecommunityservices.org. MEALS ON WHEELS Meals on Wheels, San Luis Obispo, needs noon time drivers. Must have own car to deliver prepared meals. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 805-235-8870. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.
SLO REP SEEKING VOLUNTEER BARTENDERS Must be 21 or over. All volunteers receive complimentary tickets. Email volunteer@slorep.org for more info. ongoing slorep.org. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-786-2440.
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ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT GOURMET PIZZA Spend an evening outdoors while enjoying delicious wood-fired pizza and yard games. Fridays, 4-7 p.m. $19.95 for adults; $12.95 for kids. 805-927-4200. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, cambriapineslodge.com.
HAPPY HOUR: BROKEN EARTH WINERY Join us after work on Wednesdays for Happy Hour with special by the glass pricing. Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. 805-2392562. brokenearthwinery.com/events/Happy-Hour. Broken Earth Winery, 1650 Ramada Dr., Paso Robles. RECIPE SWAP Share your favorite recipe with fellow library patrons who share a passion for cooking. TuesdaysSaturdays. through Nov. 23 Free. 805-927-4336. slolibrary. org. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria.
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“WINE DOWN” MONDAYS Come and “Wine Down” with us on Monday nights. Mondays, 4-9 p.m. 805-461-5100. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
ALL YOU CAN EAT DUNGENESS CRAB Enjoy Dungeness crab plus sides of roasted corn, baby potatoes, and more. Wednesdays, 4-9 p.m. through Dec. 31 805-461-5100. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
ELEGANT EVENING DOWNTOWN Nov. 16, 5-8 p.m. 805-239-0930. kazzit.com/event/elegant-eveningdowntown.html. HammerSky Vineyards, 7725 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles. WINE TASTING AT CASS WINERY Wine by the glass and bottles are also available for purchase. ongoing, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-239-1730. casswines.com/. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles. WINE TASTING AT CHANGALA Enjoy local art and meet Changala’s wine dogs while sampling various wines. Fridays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $10. 805-226-9060. changalawinery.com. Changala Winery, 3770 Willow Creek Rd., Paso Robles.
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ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR AT LUNA RED Enjoy $6 bites, sangria, draft beer, house wine, and spirits. Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 805-640-5243. lunaredslo.com/ menus/. Luna Red, 1023 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo.
THE BLACK GLASS CHALLENGE AT CROMA VERA Test your blind tasting skills. Winners get their
FOOD & DRINK
names listed on the front board and posted to social media. Fridays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $12. 805-946-1685. cromavera.com/events/. Croma Vera Wines, 3592 Broad St., suite 106, San Luis Obispo.
FARMERS MARKETS
FRIDAY NIGHT PINT NIGHT Buy logo glass for $8
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BAYWOOD FARMERS MARKET Mondays, 2-4:30
LGBTIQ+ BUDDHIST MEDITATION GROUP Second
p.m. northcountyfarmersmarkets.com. Baywood Farmers Market, Santa Maria and 2nd Street, Los Osos.
Wednesday of every month, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Optional donation. whiteheronsangha.org. White Heron Sangha Meditation Center, 6615 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach.
Every Saturday 2:30-5:30 p.m., year round, rain or shine. Delightful mix of local farm fresh products,
MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMER MARKET
and bring it in every Friday for $2 off refills. Wine offered at happy hour pricing. Fridays, 4-10 p.m. Free. 805-8687133. 7sistersbrewing.com/events-page. 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd., suite 110, San Luis Obispo.
GEEKS WHO DRINK PUB QUIZ 8 rounds of audio, visual, and live hosted trivia with prizes. Thursdays, 6:308:30 p.m. Free. 805-868-7133. 7SistersBrewing.com. 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd., suite 110, San Luis Obispo. Δ
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF DANTÉ MARSH AND YNANA ROSE
Battle royale! Watch five acts compete for Best Live Performance at the NTMAs!
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ven though the New Times Music Awards is a competition, there won’t be any losers at the SLO Brew Rock Event Center this Friday, Nov. 7 (doors at 6 p.m.; music at 7 p.m.; all ages; $15 general, $10 for students, free for veterans and active duty military at ticketweb.com). That’s because every band competing for Best Live Performance has already won one of the five genre categories: Domestic Tiger in rock/ alternative; Ynana Rose in country/folk/ Americana; Danté Marsh in R&B/blues; Kody Balboa in hip-hop/rap; and The Bogeys in the open category. Each one of these acts is worth the price of admission, and attendees will also see youth category winner Harmony Chabot perform. Plus, you’ll be on hand when second and third place genre winners claim their prize, as well as first through third winners in the Best Album and Best Songwriter competitions. It’s
a great night to support your local live music scene! Grab a copy of the 11th annual NTMAs CD, which features tracks by all the winners, and enjoy an amazing night of live music, great food and drink, and camaraderie! American General Media Program Director and on-air personality Suzanne Schonig will emcee the evening. Come hang out with the SLOhemians and local glitterati! Also at SLO Brew Rock, don’t forget about folk pop singer-songwriter Mason Jennings playing this Thursday, Nov. 7 (7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $21 at slobrew.com). Special guest Forest Sun will open the show! Local favorites Próxima Parada play the Rock on Saturday, Nov. 9 (7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $12 at slobrew. com). The quartet signed to NYC-based label AntiFragile and recently dropped a new album, Kind Reminder, which
PHOTO COURTESY OF MT. JOY
WINNER VS. WINNER Danté Marsh (left) and Ynana Rose (right) are two of the five New Times Music Awards genre category winners who will compete for Best Live Performance on Nov. 8 at SLO Brew Rock.
has garnered track placements on one of Spotify’s most influential Soul/R&B playlists, “Soul ’n’ the City.” Check out their first single, “Musta Been A Ghost.” They’re touring up and down the California coast through November.
Four on the dance floor
SPREADING THE INDIE ROCK JOY Indie rockers Mt. Joy plays the Fremont on Nov. 13, with amazing frontman Matt Quinn and his killer voice!
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LIVE MUSIC AT OLD CAYUCOS TAVERN Fridays, Saturdays Free. 805-995-3209. oldcayucostavern.com. Old Cayucos Tavern & Cardroom, 130 N Ocean Ave., Cayucos.
ANDY SCOTT LIVE Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m. Free. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com.
LIVE MUSIC AT STAX Thursdays, Sundays, 6-8 p.m.
BANJERDAN LIVE Tuesdays, 3 p.m. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805-927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com.
LOUIE ORTEGA LIVE Tuesdays, 8-11 p.m. Cambria
BOBBY MALONE LIVE Saturdays, 3-6 p.m. Free. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com.
MARCUS DIMAGGIO LIVE Fridays, 3-6 p.m. Free. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com.
FESTIVAL MOZAIC NOTABLE ENCOUNTER INSIGHT: DOHNANYI & BEETHOVEN Join Scott
MICHAEL MCCABE AT TWIN COYOTES WINERY
Free. 805-772-5055. staxwine.com. Stax Wine Bar & Bistro, 1099 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805-927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com.
JON STEPHENS LIVE Thursdays, 5 p.m. Free. 805-
Start your weekend with wine and live music. Enjoy the stories and outlaw music of Michael McCabe, an original founder of the SLO County outlaw/rock-a-billy band, “The Rough House Band”. Nov. 15, 3:30-5:30 p.m. $10 wine tasting; wine,cheese for purchase. 805-927-9800. twincoyotes.com/. Twin Coyotes Winery, 2020 Main St., Cambria.
927-0175. lascambritas.com. Las Cambritas, 2336 Main St., Cambria.
SLOFOLKS PRESENTS NINA GERBER AND CHRIS WEBSTER Nina Gerber has played with Kate
Yoo and the Festival Artists for a one-hour tour of Dohnányi’s Serenade for string trio and Beethoven’s “Spring” violin sonata. Nov. 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Starting at $25. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.com. Inn at Morro Bay, 60 State Park Rd, Morro Bay.
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The Fremont Theater is hitting hard over the next week with four great nights of music, starting this Thursday, Nov. 7, with NYC indie pop act The Drums (doors at 8 p.m.; all ages; $27.31 at Boo Boo’s and fremontslo.com), with Cowgirl Clue opening. The Drums are touring in support of their fifth album, Brutalism. Frontman Jonny Pierce looks at Brutalism as an extension of self-care. “In order to take care of yourself, you have to ask questions. Those are the things I needed to confront. It’s interesting talking about the past, dealing with things that are long overdue. I’m delivering something unsure and
Wolf, Jerry Jeff Walker, Barbara Higbie, and many more luminaries and is considered one of the masters of acoustic guitar. Chris Webster is all about passion and soul singing country to blues and everything in-between. Nov. 15, 7 p.m. $20; call to purchase or at door. 805772-2880. slofolks.org. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay.
SLOFOLKS PRESENTS NINA GERBER, CHRIS WEBSTER, PAM DELGADO, AND JERI JONES Each is an accomplished and successful performer in their own right. Nov. 16, 7:30-10 p.m. $25. 805-2380725. slofolks.org. Castoro Cellars, 1315 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton.
SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES ANNIE BOSKO Born and raised a farmer’s daughter and the middle of 5 children, Annie is no stranger to hard work and fighting for her voice to be heard. For ages 21 and over only. Nov. 11, 6:30-9 p.m. Free; tips accepted. 805-722-8388. songwritersatplay.com. Morro Bay Wine Seller, 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.
SONGWRITERS AT PLAY SONG CONTEST Once a month, 10 contestants play 2 original songs each, and three judges award three prizes. Nov. 12, 6:30-9 p.m. $5. 805-772-8388. songwritersatplay.com. Morro Bay Wine
unclear,” he said in press materials. California Roots presents Kingstonbased reggae act Alborosie and the Shengen Clan at the Fremont Theater on Saturday, Nov. 9 (8 p.m.; all ages; $27.31 at Boo Boo Records or fremontslo. com), with Arise Roots and Rastan opening. Roots, dancehall, and dub are on the menu! Indie rockers Mt. Joy play the Fremont on Wednesday, Nov. 13 (8 p.m.; all ages; $29.65 general or $62.50 VIP at Boo Boo’s or fremontslo.com), with The Wild Reeds opening. Mt. Joy frontman Matt Quinn has a killer voice, and the band writes great hook-laden songs. You’ll dig them! Whitey Morgan brings his gritty guitar sound and even grittier voice to the Fremont next Thursday, Nov. 14 (8 p.m.; all ages; $33.17 general or $91.82 VIP at Boo Boo Records or fremontslo.com), with Alex Williams opening. If you like your honky-tonk whiskey soaked and raw as hell, check out Whitey Morgan. STARKEY continued page 36
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TED WISE: GUITAR AND VOCALS A subtle acoustic backdrop to complement wining, NOV. 7 – NOV. 14 dining, and coastal 2019 lifestyle. First Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. 559-361-5144. reverbnation. com/tedwiseguitarandvocals. Stax Wine Bar & Bistro, 1099 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.
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ADAM LEVINE AND JUDY PHILBIN Levine and Philbin perform live jazz. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805238-2834. labellasera.com. Enoteca Restaurant and Bar, 206 Alexa Ct., Paso Robles.
BELLAMY BROTHERS LIVE Bring your boots to the dance floor with live music from the Bellamy Brothers. This musical duo broke into the music scene with their No. 1 single “Let Your Love Flow”. Nov. 9, 6-10 p.m.
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FORBES ORGAN SERIES: RAÚL PRIETO RAMÍREZ Performing a wide-ranging classical and
$35-$100. ravawines.com/. Rava Wines + Events, 6785 Creston Rd., Paso Robles, 805-238-7282.
popular repertoire on the Forbes Pipe Organ with the flair and bravado of a matador, Raúl Prieto Ramírez has an absolutely riveting way of entertaining audiences young and old, music experts, and casual listeners like remarkably few others. Nov. 17, 3-5 p.m. Adult: $32. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.
THE BELMORES LIVE Singer-songwriter-storytellers.
Nov. 8, 6-9 p.m. 805-461-5100. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
DULCIE TAYLOR LIVE Taylor’s philosophy is “art is communication”, and considers music to be the perfect vehicle for her messages. Nov. 9, 6-9 p.m. 805-4615100. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
FORTUNATE YOUTH Fortunate Youth on the Live Life Fall Tour will be at SLO Brew Rock. Nov. 17, 7-11:59 p.m. $21. 805-543-1843. ticketweb.com. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo.
FESTIVAL MOZAIC NOTABLE ENCOUNTER DINNER: DVORAK QUARTET Join Scott Yoo and the visiting
GLORIA CAMPANER: PIANO RECITAL A special guest artist recital with Venetian-born pianist Gloria Campaner. She is regarded as one of the most interesting Italian pianists of her generation. She’ll perform two touchstones of Romantic piano repertoire: Robert Schumann’s “Kinderszenen,” and Frédéric Chopin’s “Preludes.” Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. $14 general, $9 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.
artists in a musical and culinary adventure at the beautifullyappointed Vina Robles Winery tasting room. Nov. 16, 5:30 p.m. Starting at $150. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.com. Vina Robles Winery, 3700 Mill Rd., Paso Robles.
THE JUMP JAX LIVE The Jump Jax are an electrifying quartet who play energetic, saxaphone driven mix of classic jump blues, swing, soul, rockabilly, and more. Nov. 8, 7-10 p.m. No cover. 805-400-5293. jumpjax. com. Bristol’s Cider House, 3220 El Camino Real, Atascadero. LIVE MUSIC AT ASUNCION RIDGE Fridays, Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-237-1425. asuncionridge. com. Asuncion Ridge, 725 12th St., Paso Robles.
PINT NIGHT MUSIC AT SWEET SPRINGS SALOON Features local bands and beer specials. Thursdays, 6 p.m.-midnight 805-439-0969. sweetspringssaloon.com. Sweet Springs Saloon, 990 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos.
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The SLO County Band presents its 25th annual benefit concert at Mount Carmel Lutheran Church on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. Proceeds of this fundraiser will support Friends of 40 Prado. Admission to the show is $10. Visit slocountyband.org to find out more. —Caleb Wiseblood
THE REAL BLUES JAM NORTH All Blues musicians,
Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
regardless of experience, are welcome to join this jam session. Hosted by Ted Waterhouse with Bruce Willard and Dean Giles. Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $5 donation/ musicians exempt. 805-704-5116. danbino.com. D’anbino Vineyards and Cellars, 710 Pine St., Paso Robles.
UP IN THE AIR LIVE Up in the Air will play it’s unique,
ROBERT VESNAVER LIVE Nov. 15, 6-9 p.m. 805461-5100. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
SATURDAY LIVE Live music every Saturday afternoon. Wine and lunch offerings available for purchase. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-227-4812. vinarobles. com. Vina Robles Winery, 3700 Mill Rd., Paso Robles. SECOND ANNUAL POZO SALOON OLD TIME MUSIC GATHERING The Second Annual Pozo Saloon Old Time Music Gathering returns to Pozo, California on Veteran’s Day weekend for two days of jamming, along with music workshops and a Saturday evening concert. Nov. 9, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and Nov. 10, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Varies by event. 805-550-2869. Pozo Saloon, 90 Pozo Rd., Santa Margarita.
SONGWRITERS AT PLAY Presented by Steve Key. Different acts every weekend. Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805- 226-8881. sculpterra.com. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.
SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES FOX AND BONES Fox and Bones are the modern day Bonnie and Clyde, if Bonnie and Clyde had driven a Volvo and played folk-pop music. Based in Portland, OR. Nov. 10, 1-4 p.m. Free; tips accepted. 805-226-8881. songwritersatplay. com. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.
blend of upbeat music at Bristol’s Cider in Atascadero. Nov. 9, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. 805-400-5293. Bristol’s Cider House, 3220 El Camino Real, Atascadero, bristolscider.com/.
VERN SANDERS LIVE This jazz pianist covers songs from the Great American Songbook. Sundays, 5-8 p.m. 805-238-2834. Enoteca Restaurant and Bar, 206 Alexa Ct., Paso Robles, labellasera.com/enoteca-restaurant.
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21ST ANNUAL VOCAL JAZZ CONCERT The New York Voices have traveled the globe with their elegant music, amazing audiences around the world with their impeccable voices and stunning arrangements. Nov. 8, 8 p.m. and Nov. 9, 8 p.m. $15-$20. 805-546-3198. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, cuesta.edu. AFTERNOON OF MUSIC TO BENEFIT DR. ANDREW PETERSON Join Grammy winner Louie Ortega, International concert guitarist/composer Jon Stephen, and songwriter Peter Yelda for a afternoon of music to benefit Dr. Andrew Peterson after his recent heart surgery. Nov. 10, 3-5 p.m. $20 suggested donation at the door. 805-544-1071. Mount Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Frederciks St, San Luis Obispo.
ALBOROSIE AND THE SHENGEN CLAN LIVE California Roots Presents Alborosie and The Shengen Clan will be live in downtown SLO. Nov. 9, 8-11:59 p.m. $22. 805-329-5725. eventbrite.com/. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES RAVEISKOLE Features smooth, emotive vocals and groove-
BOSTON BRASS MASTER CLASS Members of
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driven acoustic guitar rhythms. Nov. 17, 1-4 p.m. Free; tips accepted. 805-226-8881. songwritersatplay.com. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.
Tennessee Jimmy and Friends specialize in classic country-folk. Nov. 16, 6-9 p.m. 805-461-5100. The
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the renown Boston Brass will work with Cal Poly brass students. Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
have more fun singing cabaret, Broadway, and karaoke.
Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $145 for 8 weeks; $20 to drop-in. 805-400-5335. Cabaret805.com. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.
CAL POLY ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE: FALL CONCERT Featuring diverse programs of classic and contemporary music and dance, the Arab Music Ensemble will give three main contrasting shows during the concert season. Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. $14 general, $9 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
CAL POLY BANDFEST 2019: BOSTON BRASS The Cal Poly Wind Bands will present a concert in collaboration with special guest ensemble, Boston Brass. Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. $12 and $14 general, $9 and $12 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.
COLD WAR KIDS Cold War Kids will be live in downtown SLO. Special Guest, SAMIA, will open the show. Nov. 17, 8 p.m. $30. 805-546-8600. fremontslo. com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
CUESTA WIND ENSEMBLE Nov. 17, 3 p.m. $10-$15. 805-546-3198. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, cuesta.edu.
THE DRUMS LIVE The Drums will be live in downtown
SLO. Nov. 7, 8-11:59 p.m. $22-$25. 805-329-5725. eventbrite.com/. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
FESTIVAL MOZAIC WINTERMEZZO: CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT The first WinterMezzo concert of the season includes works by chamber music masters Beethoven and Dvorak, as well as Hungarian composer Ernst von Dohnanyi. Nov. 17, 3 p.m. Starting at $35. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.com. SLO United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo.
FLATLAND CAVALRY LIVE Flatland Cavalry will
be live at SLO Brew Rock. Nov. 16, 7 p.m. $13-$16. 805-546-8600. ticketweb.com. SLO Brew Rock, 855
THE GOOD TONES LIVE With fun and upbeat music straight from the beach cities of California, this band has a wide variety of influences from deep roots-reggae to classic rock, blues, and even metal. Nov. 7, 10 p.m. & 12-1 a.m. Free. 805-595-3764. Frog and Peach Pub, 728 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, frogandpeachpub.com. GYPSY JAZZ NIGHT With the Gypsy All Stars: Laurel Mitchel (vocals), Daniel Cimo (violin), James Gallardo, Ben Arthur, and Toan Chau. Every other Thursday, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Barrelhouse Brewing Co. Speakeasy, 1033 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-296-1128, barrelhousebrewing.com.
HOMEGROWN: THE BEST OF CUESTA-10TH ANNIVESARY CELEBRATION Performing Arts Alumni return to their roots after years of success in their fields as we celebrate our 10th anniversary at the CPAC. Nov. 16, 2 p.m. $39.99. 805-546-3198. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, cuesta.edu.
LIVE MUSIC AND FROG AND PEACH Enjoy live music and craft beer seven nights a week. ongoing Complimentary admission. Frog and Peach Pub, 728 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-595-4764, frogandpeachpub.com. LIVE MUSIC AT MOTHER’S TAVERN Fridays, 7:3010:30 p.m. Free. 805-541-8733. motherstavern.com. Mother’s Tavern, 725 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo.
LUNA LIVE WITH CLOUDSHIP Local favorite Cloudship brings indie pop, organic blues, folk, rock, and soul to Luna Red’s Late Night Lounge. Nov. 7, 8-10 p.m. 805-540-5243. lunaredslo.com. Luna Red, 1023 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo.
MASON JENNINGS Mason Jennings will be live at SLO Brew Rock. Special Guest, Forest Sun, will open the show! Nov. 7, 7-11:59 p.m. $21. 805-543-1843. slobrew.com/events/. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo.
MT. JOY LIVE Mt. Joy will be live in downtown SLO.
Special Guest, The Wild Reeds, will open the show. Nov. 13, 8 p.m. $24-$52. 805-546-1843. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
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Numbskull and Good Medicine Presents delivers a hat trick of musical goodness at Morro Bay’s The Siren this week starting with Noah Gundersen on Friday, Nov. 8 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $20 presale at Boo Boo’s and eventbrite. com or $25 at the door), who’s touring in support of his new album, Lover. This guy’s new album is best described by the guy himself in his very own e.e. cummings all-lowercase way: “on valentines day, 2019, i was in bed with my girlfriend, in a hotel room in seattle, tripping on mushrooms. i was showing her bits and pieces of the album in its OLD TIME DELIGHTS The Pozo Saloon then unfinished form. at the time hosts two days of traditional American music on it was going to be called ‘i hope you Nov. 9 and 10, when the second annual Pozo meet everything you fear.’ i guess it Saloon Old Time Music Gathering returns with allstill could be. but as i was hearing day music and a special Saturday night concert the songs outside of my own ego, i with The SLO County Stumblers. began to see a pattern. or more so a person. a boy. a boy who had tried “Good Time Charley’s Got the Blues.” He’s really hard for a long time to fill a space touring in support of The Valley, which in his heart. a boy who didn’t know how came out on Sept. 20 of this year. The to be alone, but regardless spent most of album “chronicles his hard upbringing his time floating in his own head. a boy on the south Texas border in San Benito who really, really wanted to experience and his single mom’s move to Dallas, but love—a majestic love, an epic love. and in it also distills the essence of Crockett’s the end, a boy who didn’t have anything fierce and restless independence,” to prove anymore.” according to press materials. I heard a Awesome Austin roots rock act couple of the tracks online and am buying Micky and the Motorcars return on the album on vinyl ASAP! Saturday, Nov. 9 (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $15 presale at Boo Boo’s and eventbrite. More music… com or $18 at the door). They’ve been The second annual Pozo Saloon putting in hard touring miles for 13 Old Time Music Gathering returns lucky years, and it shows in how road to the historic tavern on Saturday worthy and tight this band is. Two and Sunday, Nov. 9 and 10, to play brothers and founding members—Micky traditional American music (jamming Braun (lead vocals and guitar) and Gary starts at 11:30 a.m. on the front porch, Braun (guitar, mandolin, harmonica, back porch, and all around the grounds; and vocals)—are recently reinvigorated all ages; mostly free). Old timey by new recruits Josh Owen (lead guitar, musicians are invited to join in and jam! pedal steel guitar), Joe Fladger (bass), David Bragger and Susan Platz and Bobby Paugh (drums). The band’s will offer a workshop on old-time fiddle new album, Long Time Comin’, was duets with bowing. There will also be released on Nov. 1. a workshop offered by the ladies of Old Everything about Charley Crockett, Time Machine. Donations for both who plays on Tuesday, Nov. 12 (7 p.m.; workshops are welcome. On Saturday 21-and-older; $15.50 at Boo Boo’s and evening, check out the concert featuring eventbrite.com or $20 at the door), is The SLO County Stumblers and the cool as hell, from the old-school way he Have More Fun Stringband (5:30 dresses, to his classic AM country radio p.m.; all ages; $10 suggested donation). voice, to his amazing throwback songs STARKEY continued page 38 and perfectly selected covers such as
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GIVING THANKS TO VETS! The Santa
ROBERT CRAY Robert Cray will be live in downtown SLO. Special guest, Bonnie Bishop, will open the show. Nov. 16, 7 p.m. $35-$65. 805-546-8600. fremontslo. com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY: AMERICAN CLASSICS The San Luis Obispo Symphony continues the tradition of honoring our nation’s great composers with American Classics. Nov. 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $20-$87. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.
Maria Valley Sr. Club NOV. 7 – NOV. 14 presents “Giving Thanks 2019 to our Vets!” featuring Riptide Big Band and vocalist, Bob Nations. With grant funding from Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County. Dress patriotic. Nov. 10, 1:30-4 p.m. Free. 775 813-5186. RiptideBB.com. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.
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Saturday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe, 805-219-0977.
The Suicide Girls: Blackheart Burlesque will make their debut at The Fremont Theater. Nov. 15, 8 p.m. $27–$52. www.fremontslo.com. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
HAVANA NIGHTS Enjoy live music acts, including Victor Valencia and others. Fridays, 7-9 p.m. Cubanissimo Cuban Coffee House, 4869 S. Bradley Rd., Orcutt.
SUNDAY SERENADE Features a different acoustic act each week. Sundays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Bang The Drum Brewery, 950 Orcutt Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-2428372, bangthedrumbrewery.com/.
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Whitey Morgan at the Fremont Theater. Nov. 14, 9-11:59 p.m. 805-329-5725. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
Enjoy a concert of patriotic choral music presented by Coastal Voices Community Choir, a California Registered Nonprofi t Corporation. Nov. 9, 2-3:30 p.m. and Nov. 11, 7-8:30 p.m. Donation only. 805-517-4645. coastalvoices.info. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3945 S. Bradley Road, Santa Maria.
WINTERMEZZO I: CONCERT The first WinterMezzo
LIVE MUSIC AT COSTA DE ORO Enjoy live music
concert of the season includes works by chamber music masters Beethoven and Dvorak, as well as Hungarian composer Ernst von Dohnanyi. Nov. 17 festivalmozaic. com. SLO United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-7580.
and complimentary appetizers every week. Thursdays, Fridays, 5-7 p.m. and Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. Free. Costa De Oro Winery, 1331 S. Nicholson Ave., Santa Maria, 805-922-1468, cdowinery.com.
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ACOUSTIC SUNDAYS Sundays, 3-6 p.m. Seaventure Restaurant, 100 Oceanview Ave., Pismo Beach, 805779-1779, seaventure.com.
BLUES MASTERS JAM Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co, AG, 1462 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, 805-474-8525, figmtnbrew.com/.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE MUSIC Enjoy live music and
third Friday evening. Third Friday of every month, 4-6 p.m. Free. Presqu’ile Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, 805-937-8110, presquilewine.com.
Thursdays, Fridays, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-773-8900. thedolphinbay.com/lido. Lido Restaurant at Dolphin Bay, 2727 Shell Beach Rd., Pismo Beach.
LIVE MUSIC AT PUFFERS Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. 805-773-6563. puffersofpismo.com. Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach.
LIVE MUSIC AT SCOTTY’S Enjoy live music from local artists, cocktails, and food. Fridays, 6-9 p.m. Scotty’s Bar and Grill, 750 Price St., Pismo Beach, 805773-1922, scottysbarpismo.com.
TORSTEN JUUL-BORRE: PIANO RECITAL Torsten Juul-Borre, an internationally-traveled pianist, will perform two piano recitals in November at venues in Arroyo Grande and Paso Robles. The program will also feature a “Student Spotlight” by Albert Zhang, an 11 year old student from Atascadero Middle School. Nov. 16, 1-1:30 p.m. $15 - $30; Students K-12 free with paid adult. 805 235-0687. symphonyofthevines.org. Grace Bible Church, 100 Rodeo Dr., Arroyo Grande. WEDNESDAYS: LIVE MUSIC Enjoy live music in the fireplace room. Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. Seaventure Restaurant, 100 Oceanview Ave., Pismo Beach, 805779-1779, seaventure.com. WOODSTOCK TRIBUTE CONCERTS Local acts play from the famous set lists from the most important music festival of all time: Woodstock. Mondays, Tuesdays, 7-9:30 p.m. through Nov. 12 $25. 805-4892499. americanmelodrama.com/woodstock.html. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.
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BENDER AND JACK LIVE Nov. 8, 7-10 p.m. Vino et Amicis, 156 S. Broadway, Orcutt, 805-631-0496, vinoetamicis.com. THE BVS TRIO LIVE Nov. 8, 6-9 p.m. Naughty Oak Brewing Co., 165 S Broadway St. suite 102, Orcutt, 805-287-9663, naughtyoak.com.
FOXEN SECOND SUNDAYS: LIVE MUSIC AND FOOD TRUCK Every second Sunday of every month, Foxen will have live music and a food truck on property. Second Sunday of every month, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free admission. 805-937-4251. foxenvineyard.com. Foxen Winery & Vineyard, 7600 Foxen Canyon Rd., Santa
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LIVE MUSIC AT NAUGHTY OAK Enjoy a different musical act and food vendor every Friday evening. Fridays, 5:30 p.m. Free admission. Naughty Oak Brewing Co., 165 S Broadway St. suite 102, Orcutt, 805-287-9663, naughtyoak.com. LIVE MUSIC AT O’SULLIVAN’S Featuring live
LIDO LIVE Live music at Lido at Dolphin Bay. Tuesdays,
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LIVE MUSIC AT MOXIE CAFE Enjoy live music from local artists, food, and drinks. Thursdays-Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. Free admission. moxiecafe.com/music/. Moxie Cafe, 1317 W. McCoy Ln., Santa Maria, 805-361-2900.
THE FOUR ITALIAN TENORS Rising stars of the Italian stage perform the greatest Italian opera tenor arias and songs of all time, in unique arrangements created for their U.S. debut tour. Nov. 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $45-$58. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/event/ four-italian-tenors/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. food on the patio. Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 805489-9099. branchstreeetdeli.com. Branch Street Deli, 203 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande.
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RUSS DOUGLASS LIVE Nov. 10, 12-3 p.m. Blast 825 Brewery, 241 S Broadway St., Ste. 101, Orcutt, 805934-3777, rooneysirishpub.net. TIMOTHY METCALFE LIVE Nov. 9, 7-10 p.m. Blast 825 Brewery, 241 S Broadway St., Ste. 101, Orcutt, 805-934-3777, rooneysirishpub.net. L O M P O C/ VA N D E N B E R G
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purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Nov. 16, 5-8 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/ entertainment.html.
BANDA LOS SEBASTIANES WITH RANCHO VIEJO The resort is a 21-and-up venue. Nov. 15 Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 E. Highway 246, Santa Ynez, 800-248-6274, chumashcasino.com/ entertainment.
DUSTY JUGZ LIVE Food and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Nov. 17, 4:30 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/ entertainment.html. THE DYLAN ORTEGA BAND As part of KRAZy Country Honky-Tonk Thursday. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805686-4785, mavericksaloon.org.
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EVENING OF CHAMBER MUSIC Featuring guest artists from the LA Chamber Orchestra. Nov. 9, 1:30 p.m. St. Mark’s in the Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos. EXCELLENT TRADESMAN LIVE Food and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Nov. 9, 5-8 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html.
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excellent new CD, All Along the Way, which features a bevy of our best local players and Yelda’s beautiful songs and stunning guitar work. World-renowned Italian pianist Gloria Campaner plays Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center Pavilion this Wednesday, Nov. 13 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $14 general, $9 students at (805) 756-4849). She’ll perform a concert titled Home, featuring two touchstones of romantic piano repertoire: Robert Schumann’s “Kinderszenen” and Frédéric Chopin’s “Preludes.” Δ Keep up with New Times Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey via Twitter at twitter.com/glenstarkey, friend him at facebook.com/glenstarkey, or contact him at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.
LET GO FLO LIVE Food and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Nov. 16, 1-4 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/ entertainment.html. LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO Local acts perform every Saturday. Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. PULL THE TRIGGER LIVE Nov. 8, 8:30 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805686-4785, mavericksaloon.org.
SALT MARTIANS LIVE Food and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Nov. 9, 5-8 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/ entertainment.html. SYV WIND ENSEMBLE A Veteran’s Day concert. Nov. 10, 2 p.m. St. Mark’s in the Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos.
TERESA RUSSELL AND COCOBILLI LIVE Food and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Nov. 10, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html.
TOM BALL AND KENNY SULTAN LIVE Enjoy a blend of guitar and harmonica blues, and rags, and good time music. Food and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Sundays, 1:15-4 p.m. Free. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html.
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BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS WITH A-TOWN BALLROOM Dance lessons with Cammie Velci and Brian Reeves. Singles and couples from all levels of experience are welcome. Mondays, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. $10-$15. 888-395-4965. atownballroom. com. Atascadero Agricultural Hall, 5035 Palma Ave., Atascadero.
DANCE LESSON AND DANCE PARTY Come learn a variety of ballroom, swing, and Latin dances. Followed by a potluck dance party. Sundays, 5-7:30 p.m. $10. 888-395-4965. atownballroom.com/. Atascadero Agricultural Hall, 5035 Palma Ave., Atascadero. DANCE LESSONS WITH CAMMIE AND BRIAN Come learn a variety of ballroom, swing, and latin dances. Mondays, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. $10. 888-3954965. atownballroom.com/. Atascadero Agricultural Hall, 5035 Palma Ave., Atascadero.
SUNDAY DANCE PARTIES A weekly dance party that includes free dance lessons. Sundays, 6-8 p.m. Free; $5 on DJ nights. 888-395-4965. Atascadero Agricultural Hall, 5035 Palma Ave., Atascadero. SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNTRY NIGHT Thursdays, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 805-5410969. slograd.com. The Graduate, 990 Industrial Way, San Luis Obispo.
DOUBLE CONTRA DANCE WITH 2 BANDS AND 2 CALLERS Dance to fiddle and mandolin music of Star Thistle and Jackalopes bands with callers Eric Black and Jean Gorrindo teaching dances. Nov. 9, 3-10 p.m. $8-$15. no phone. Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo.
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LA MILONGUITA W/ DANIEL ARIAS: TANGO CLASS AND DANCE All levels welcome. Second Saturday of every month, 7-10:30 p.m. through Dec. 14 $10 class; $7 dance. 805-762-4688. facebook.com/Milongas.805/. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.
LUNA NOCHE: SLO’S NEWEST LATE NIGHT Every Friday and Saturday night, Luna Red will transform into Luna Noche, an alluring late night series full of eclectic music and dancing. Fridays, Saturdays, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. through Dec. 28 lunaredslo.com/luna-noche/. Luna Red, 1023 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-540-5243.
SALSA Dance lesson is 7 to 8 p.m. Social dance is 8 to 10 p.m. Second Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. Bang The Drum Brewery, 950 Orcutt Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-242-8372, bangthedrumbrewery.com/.
ZUMBA AT THE Y Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. Mondays-Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. sloymca.org/Classes. SLO County YMCA, 1020 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-8235.
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DJ CAMOTE Thursdays, 5 p.m. Harry’s Night Club And Beach Bar, 690 Cypress St., Pismo Beach, 805-7731010, harryspismobeach.com.
DJ DRUMZ AT MONGO’S Fridays Free. 805-4893639. mongossaloon.com. Mongo’s Saloon, 359 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.
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FAMILY FRIENDLY OPEN MIC An open mic for
Hot Dates Mic, Michelle Morrow presents a featured singer/ songwriter each Monday evening. The event is an unconventional open mic session with a unique format. Email uncorkthemic@gmail.com to sign up. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-772-5055. staxwinebar.com/events2/. Stax Wine Bar & Bistro, 1099 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.
UNCORK THE MIC: AN UNCONVENTIONAL OPEN MIC SESSION Hosted by Michelle Morrow. This session features a singer/songwriter/musician each week. To be featured on Uncork the Mic, email uncorkthemic@gmail.com. Mondays-Sundays, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-772-5055. Staxwine.com. Stax Wine Bar & Bistro, 1099 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.
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OPEN MIC NIGHT AT 7SISTERS For musicians, poets, and comedians. Family-friendly. Performers get a free beer. Sundays, 5-7 p.m. Free. 805-868-7133. 7sistersbrewing.com/calendar. 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd., suite 110, San Luis Obispo.
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Arts Artifacts
SLO Tease Burlesque presents A Night at the Movies
The South Bay Community Center in Los Osos hosts A Night at the Movies, presented by SLO Tease Burlesque, on Friday, Nov. 8, and Saturday, Nov. 9, at 8 p.m. both evenings. This neo-burlesque performance will feature movie-themed dances based on films from a variety of genres, including horror, romance, and action/ adventure. Attendees are encouraged to wear their “red carpet” best. Drinks will be provided by Sidecar, and bar proceeds will be donated to GALA and RISE SLO. Only guests age 21 and over are allowed at the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. both evenings, and tickets start at $20. Tickets are pre-sale only and will not be sold at the door. Visit my805tix.com for tickets and more event details. The South Bay Community Center is located at 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos. To find out more about SLO Tease Burlesque, visit sloteaseburlesque.com.
Annual Poetry Festival holds readings in SLO and Morro Bay
The 36th annual SLO Poetry Festival kicked off at GALA on Nov. 2 and will continue with two more readings in SLO County. The next event takes place at Coalesce Chapel in Morro Bay on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. This reading’s featured poets are Mary Kay Rummel, Friday Gretchen, Glenna Luschei, Paul Lobo Portuges, and Yun Wang. The third and final reading takes place at the SLO Library on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 1:30 p.m. Poets Luke Johnson, Jeanie Greensfelder, and Toni Wynn will read during this event, which takes place on the library’s second floor. Visit languageofthesoul.org to find out more about the SLO Poetry Festival.
SLO Botanical Garden hosts art show fundraiser
The SLO Botanical Garden hosts its Art Show and Fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 15, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Friday event begins with a ribbon cutting ceremony, which will be followed by a wine and appetizer reception. The art show features works from 14 local artists, and proceeds of the sale will benefit the SLO Botanical Garden. Call (805) 541-1400 or visit slobg.org for more info. Δ —Caleb Wiseblood
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Mohamad Hafez’s Retrospective exhibit asks viewers to find the ‘common denominator’ in our lived experiences
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or architect and On display artist Mohamad Mohamad Hafez’s Hafez, attracting Retrospective will show at media attention is the Harold J. Miossi Art not always a joyous Gallery at Cuesta College until Dec. 20. The gallery is experience. That’s open weekdays, 11 a.m. to because many of his 4 p.m., and until 7 p.m. on sculptural pieces tell Thursdays. a sobering story: the destruction of his homeland in the Syrian Civil War. “The work has gained that attention, so any press or high-traffic media that comes with AN ARTIST AND HIS WORK Artist Mohamad Hafez is seen through one of his sculptures, which it is always a bittersweet feeling,” Hafez told features mini-house scenes situated among found objects. New Times. But Hafez says that his work goes beyond the down from the ceiling, fully inflated,” Hafez Much of Hafez’s work is architectural sentence or two that media outlets often boil in nature. Even pieces that lean toward said of the large centerpiece. “For this time him down to. It’s something far more complex abstraction are grounded in reality by ties to around we couldn’t hang it, so ... we actually and nuanced than just a headline of hopeless the intimate spaces that all humans can relate worked with the students here to make this destruction. to. They feature every last element of a lived installation. There were about 20 students that “It’s not all about Syria but our common space, from electrical wires to intricate details were bringing sandand sea-found objects.” humanity: How can we all connect with each that line the miniature walls. The result is a partially deflated boat other?” Hafez said. “I think part of it is that Yet Hafez says the influence goes both surrounded by strewn-about orange life vests our attention span has gotten so short. People directions—his artistic brain makes him think that are covered in sand and ocean debris. want to understand you in two seconds. We’re differently about the actual living spaces he The boat is filled with a metal sculpture that human beings: We’re complicated creatures designs. is reminiscent of pieces on the walls, creating with so much baggage and history.” “A kid might have a special relationship a sense of cohesion despite how much the Hafez’s exhibit—currently on display at with their window [seat] back home because piece sticks out. The installation is a poignant the Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery at Cuesta it was deep enough for them to crawl up in reminder of the Syrian refugee crisis, and its College—features pieces from the last 20 there and sit on a sunny day in the winter and placement in the center of the gallery forces the years of his work. Most of Hafez’s work is build memories,” Hafez gave as an example. audience to remember its presence as they view done in series: a group of pieces that are “It might not be the cheapest thing to do, but the other pieces. It commands immediate and cohesive in some way. Each piece in his to build up a wall that’s 2 feet thick for a kid sustained attention. Facades Series, for example, is a miniature to crawl up in and play with their Legos—that PHOTO BY MALEA MARTIN mixed-media plaster façade that depicts is highly influenced by my art world, and my the front of a building inspired by Hafez’s experiences with people coming to me and home, Damascus, Syria. Hafez picked out CENTERPIECE Hafez’s saying, ‘Your art reminds me of my childhood.’” just three from that series to display in his sculptural installation titled Finding the common humanity among his Desperate Cargo sits in the Cuesta exhibit, resulting in what he calls a audience and connecting with people from middle of the Miossi Gallery, “snippet” of the bigger picture. different walks of life is the most fulfilling as gallerygoers peruse the These representatives of Hafez’s feeling, Hafez said. exhibit on its opening night. various series come together to form the “I’m so honored that my work has been able appropriately titled exhibit, Retrospective. to highlight the common denominator among While Hafez now finds himself moving human experiences like this,” Hafez said. closer to full-time devotion to his art, he “We are living in a nation of immigrants ... was originally trained as an architect. After in a country that is 300 years old. There are experiencing “homesickness and nostalgia” doorknobs in Rome that are older than 300 for his home while studying toward his years. To have such a big ego and say we’re not architecture degree in the United States, a nation of immigrants … that narrative is Hafez decided to try art as a way to cope. very lethal.” “My way of connecting to my roots and Hafez said he hopes his work can counter my homeland was through really diving that narrative by asking his audience to into detailed, miniature works of the consider the America they want to raise the land,” he said. next generation in. In addition to the smaller works, “Is it a nation of division, xenophobia, us the exhibit also features surreal metal versus them?” he asked. “Or is it an inclusive sculptures made of found objects, a handful society?” Δ of pieces that work with suitcases, and a Arts Writer Malea Martin is admiring boat installation in the center of the space Mohamad Hafez’s Retrospective. Send arts story called Desperate Cargo. tips to mmartin@newtimesslo.com. “This boat here, it used to hang upside
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Roller-coaster comic thriller SLO Repertory’s Deathtrap has a surprise waiting around every corner
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ith enough twists and turns to fill multiple productions, SLO Repertory Theatre’s Deathtrap will leave you attempting to unravel its meta-storyline for days. This comedy thriller, written originally by Ira Levin for Broadway, first introduces us to On stage Deathtrap runs at the Sidney (Michael SLO Repertory Theatre Brusasco) and through Nov. 17. Shows Myra Bruhl take place Wednesday (Melinda Parrett), a through Saturday at 7 p.m., and Saturday married couple who and Sunday at 2 p.m. enjoy a comfortable For tickets and more lifestyle in info, visit slorep.org. Westport, Connecticut. While Sidney once earned a pretty penny as a successful playwright, today he finds himself in a creative slump. Now, the Bruhls are forced to subsist off Myra’s rapidly dwindling wealth, much to the dismay of once-breadwinner Sidney’s apparent male fragility. Though he has been dry of any new theatrical inspiration for a while, Sidney continues to conduct seminars for novice playwright hopefuls in an effort to maintain some semblance of justification for his still massive ego. The play begins with Sidney telling Myra about a fantastic script that he has received in the mail from his former seminar student, Clifford Anderson (Cameron Parker), who just happens to be writing in complete solitude while housesitting in the nearby town of Milford. Clifford’s play is a comedy thriller called Deathtrap, which begins the first of a number of meta layers that this playwithin-a-play contrives. Sidney angrily voices to Myra how he is “green with envy” over his novice student having written something so brilliant— especially in juxtaposition to his own creative dry spell. Sidney begins jesting at the prospect of inviting Clifford to come
workshop the play at the Bruhl’s home, with the secret intent of killing Clifford and claiming the near-flawless draft as his own. Much to Myra’s horror, the joke begins fleshing out into a real-life murder plot. Brusasco gives a convincing portrayal of this once successful writer driven mad by self-imposed expectations and a teetering ego, while Parrett’s hilariously spot-on retorts and facial expressions as Myra highlight just how delusional her husband has become. Meanwhile, Parker captures Clifford’s youthful naivety with ease, making it clear that his character will soon become the victim of Sidney’s farfetched fantasies. Between Sidney and Myra’s superlative dialogue, it’s difficult for the audience not to imagine all the ways the murder plan might be executed: The walls of the Bruhl’s home are adorned with practically every weapon imaginable. If you’ve heard of Chekhov’s gun, then this is Ira Levin’s arsenal. At this point, the plot turns begin to feel foreseeable: Sidney will surely invite Clifford to his home, murder him, take the script as his own, and he and Myra will enjoy renewed success and riches. All the while, a psychic character named Helga—with a superb performance by Zoia N. Wiseman—gives interspersed predictions that indeed keep coming true, leading the audience to believe we’ve got it all figured out. We watch as Sidney chokes Clifford to death, disposes of his body, and revels in his soon-to-be success. As far as murder scenes go, this one is exceedingly easy on the heartrate. After all, we’ve seen it coming since the curtains were first drawn. But what happens next is certain to shock even the most alert and suspicious of audience members. As SLO Rep’s Deathtrap director Kevin Harris writes, “In spite of [Levin’s] gross transparency, he still manages to surprise the hell out of us.” Δ Arts Writer Malea Martin is unraveling Deathtrap’s meta storyline. Send arts story tips to mmartin@newtimesslo.com.
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THE CAST SLO Rep’s five-person cast does great justice to Deathtrap’s infamous twists and turns. From left to right: Porter (Tom Ammon), Myra Bruhl (Melinda Parrett), Sidney Bruhl (Michael Brusasco), Clifford Anderson (Cameron Parker), and Helga (Zoia N. Wiseman).
UNSETTLING PREDICTIONS Deathtrap’s psychic character, Helga (Zoia N. Wiseman), gives one of her startlingly accurate predictions while Porter (Tom Ammon), Sidney Bruhl’s attorney, looks on.
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Venetian-born pianist Gloria Campaner is regarded as one of the most interesting Italian pianists of her generation. Since her concerto debut at 12 years old, she has won first prize in more than 20 national and international piano competitions. She will perform a concert featuring two touchstones of Romantic piano repertoire: Robert Schumann’s “Kinderszenen" and Frédéric Chopin’s “Préludes.”
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Twisty neo-noir! W riter-director Edward Norton (Keeping the Faith) helms this 1950s-period crime drama based on Jonathan Lethem’s novel about Tourette Syndrome-afflicted private detective Lionel “Brooklyn” Essrog, who works to solve the murder of his mentor and only friend, Frank Minna (Bruce Willis). (144 min.) Glen If you’re in the mood for a “good old-fashioned” neo-noir in the style of Chinatown, this is the film for you. The film opens with Lionel and his colleague, Gilbert Coney (Ethan Suplee), staking out an operation their boss, Frank Minna, has kept them in the dark about. They don’t know what Frank’s into, but they know that depending on his signal, they need to cover him or follow him in their car. It’s a taunt opening set-up and one that goes quickly wrong as Frank is murdered right before their eyes. Who did it and why is what the rest of the film is all about. We’re in the dark as much as Lionel is, and we’re along for the ride as he slowly pieces together the mystery, which seems to center on Laura Rose (Gugu MbathaRaw), an assistant to low-income housing advocate Gabby Horowitz (Cherry Jones), who’s fighting the powers that be in New York City, who have been evicting black and brown residents and gentrifying their neighborhoods, leaving the former residents with nowhere to go but out. Who’s really pulling the strings behind the city redevelopment? It’s certainly not the newly elected puppet mayor (Peter Gray Lewis). Instead, it’s Frank Moses (Alec Baldwin), an appointed commissioner who really wields the power. So why did Moses
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come down on Minna? He’s afraid of a file Minna had on him, but what is it about? Maybe it’s about Moses’ brother, Paul, a brilliant electrical engineer who’s trying to upgrade the electrical grid, or maybe it’s about nightclub owner Billy Rose (Robert Wisdom), who’s somehow related to Laura Rose, who lives above his club. Obviously, this is a story with a lot of moving parts, but Norton, directing himself, does a fantastic job of keeping it mysterious but not muddled. Anna I found Motherless Brooklyn to be a gripping mystery and a well-crafted character study for Norton. Lionel, with his bursts of foul language and unyielding loyalty to his friend Frank, is totally endearing and the quest he’s on is a genuine series of twists and turns. Lionel was raised in a Catholic school for boys (aka an orphanage) along with his lifelong friends Tony (Bobby Cannavale), Danny (Dallas Roberts), and Gil. All four boys were taken under Frank’s wing and they all operate under him in a car service/private eye operation. Lionel’s top-notch memory is a huge asset to the business and his unstoppable devotion to Frank means he’ll never leave his mentor’s side—even after Frank’s death. It happens early on in the film, so most of the time we spend is alongside Lionel THE BETTER MAN Power hungry builder Frank Moses (Alec Baldwin, left) will stop at nothing to transform New York City, but P.I. Lionel Essrog (Edward Norton) is slowly uncovering Moses’ secret, leading to a showdown.
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MYSTERY WOMAN Laura Rose (Gugu Mbatha-Raw, left) is at the center of a mystery private eye Lionel Essrog (Edward Norton) is determined to solve, in this effective neonoir crime drama.
as he works the investigation and seeds a blooming relationship with Laura. There’s no denying that Norton is a phenomenal actor and with Motherless Brooklyn he proves his direction is also compelling. This movie just looks and sounds cool. Glen The attention to detail really transports viewers to 1950s-era New York, with the cars, storefronts, and clothes of the era. The performances are all top-notch as well. Norton has proved adept at playing characters with peculiar ticks, from his stuttering southerner Aaron Sampler/“Roy” in Primal Fear (1996) to his turn as fake cerebral palsy sufferer, Jack Teller, in The Score (2001). He’s terrific as Lionel, who’s ever apologetic about his outbursts in an era that hadn’t yet found a name for Tourette Syndrome. Baldwin is all thick-necked menace as Moses, who’s disinterested in money and notoriety. He seeks raw power, the kind of power that will let you get away with anything. MbathaRaw also delivers as the sympathetic Laura, the woman at the center of the mystery. When Laura takes Lionel to Billy’s jazz nightclub, mostly filled with black patrons, the music sets Lionel’s affliction off, and soon he catches the eye of the band’s trumpet player (Michael Kenneth Williams, who’s fantastic here), who recognizes something special in Lionel’s ability to feel the music. There’s
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THE ADDAMS FAMILY What’s it rated? PG What’s it worth? Stream it Where’s it showing? Bay, Park, Stadium 10 Co-directors Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon helm this animated comedy about a peculiar and macabre family. Despite the talent, the story is too blah to elicit much interest. (105 min.) —Glen Starkey
ARCTIC DOGS What’s it rated? PG Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy, Park Aaron Woodley directs this animated adventure comedy about Swifty the Arctic
Fox (voiced by Jeremy Renner), who enlists his friends to stop a villain who plans to melt the Arctic and rule in the world. (93 min.) —Glen
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What’s it rated? Not rated Where’s it showing? Saturday, Nov. 9, in the SLO Mission Plaza (7 p.m.; all ages; $20 presale; $25 at the door) SLOMotion presents an evening of climbing films at this mini film festival to be held outdoors and under the stars in the SLO Mission Plaza. Dress warm and bring a blanket or low-back chair. Food and drink will be available for purchase. “I grew up here in San Luis Obispo, and I started this company SLOMotion Film,” explained Hayley Nenadal. “I’ve worked in the film industry for some time and wanted
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to come back here and do something different. We really want to show films, have guests, and have a conversation afterwards—really have films make a difference in society. On Saturday, Nov. 9, we’re showing a night of climbing films with several film guests, and we’re raising money for the first climbing gym in Puerto Rico, which has been built out of the aftermath of Hurricane Maria hitting the island—it’s a symbol of community resilience in the middle of climate change. The main climber in the film is coming from Puerto Rico to talk about the state of things down there.” See Climbing Out of Disaster, Creek Sessions, Cracked Out, Life Coach, and The Last Honey Hunter. Presale tickets are available at The Mountain Air or online at slomotionfilm. com. Proceeds benefit El Bloque. Expect
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just a lot of talent up on the screen, and the mystery resolves in a very satisfying way … if you can keep up with it all. If you’re a mystery fan, like an engrossing character study, or enjoy film noir, Motherless Brooklyn ticks all the boxes. Anna Baldwin is impressively unlikeable as the powerful yet still power hungry commissioner; his seething all-or-nothing mentality doesn’t hide far below the surface. The connections between himself and Paul, Billie, and Laura are a winding mess that kept me guessing well into the almost two and a half hours the film spans. Arguably Motherless Brooklyn runs a little long—it could have been tightened up—but overall I didn’t mind the length. I was kept guessing and that meant I stayed engaged from beginning to end. The film is an adaptation of a novel by the same name by Jonathan Lethem, and while I haven’t read the book yet, this film made me want to. It’s a rich world—between some awesome costuming and recreating the New York of the 1950s, Motherless Brooklyn creates a world we are easily transported to. I hope Norton gets the directing bug again soon. I’d hate to wait another 19 years to see his directorial work on the big screen! Δ Split Screen is written by Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and his wife, Anna. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.
REVIEW SCORING FULL PRICE .... It’s worth the price of an evening showing MATINEE ........ Save a few bucks, catch an afternoon showing RENT IT .......... It’s worth a rental STREAM IT ..... Wait ’til Netflix has it NOTHING ........ Don’t waste your time “musical performances and conversations about getting outside, climbing culture, and discussions of climate change,” according to the SLOMotion website. —Glen
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What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Rent it Where’s it showing? Stadium 10 In this horror-thriller, writer and director Justin Dec (Rolling) shows us just how spooky technology can be, when several doomed characters download an app that predicts— down to the very last second—exactly when its users will die. A few cheap scares can’t make up for the fact that this movie was bad. Still, it’s spooky season, so I think it’s worth a watch. Happy Halloween! (90 min.) —Kasey Bubnash
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What’s it rated? R Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy, Park, Stadium 10 Writer-director Mike Flanagan (Gerald’s Game, Ouija: Origin of Evil, Before I Wake) helms this film based on Stephen King’s novel about Danny Torrance (Ewan McGregor), the little boy with the ability to see ghosts from King’s earlier novel The Shining. Now an adult, Dan meets a tween girl, Abra Stone (Kyliegh Curran), who’s got the strongest “shining” he’s ever seen. Unfortunately, she’s being stalked by The True Knot, a group of quasi-immortal people who sustain themselves with “steam,” the energy those with “the shining” give off when they’re slowly tortured to death. Can Danny save Abra before it’s too late? (151 min.) —Glen
What’s it rated? Not rated What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? The Palm In this time-lapse filled nature doc, director Louie Schwartzberg (Mysteries of the Unseen World, Wings of Life) dives into the world of mushrooms and all the potential held by our favorite fungal friends to regenerate, treat disease, and sustain life. And because we humans only really care about ourselves, the film also delves into all the ways in which mushrooms are being used to improve human health. That includes research into the use of psilocybin mushrooms, aka magic mushrooms, aka shrooms, aka yes, finally! This is why we
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ALL GROWED UP Danny Torrance (Ewan McGregor), the little boy with the ability to see ghosts from The Shining, is now an adult out to protect a young girl who shares his gifts from a strange cult, in Doctor Sleep. MOVIES from page 44 all came to this movie. Psilocybin are proving to be effective in reducing end-of-life anxieties in terminally ill patients, according to the film, in regenerating damaged brain cells, and are thought to help fight symptoms caused by Alzheimer’s. Some theorists even think magic mushrooms could have partially caused the rapid evolution of the human brain in prehistoric times. That’s right. We were all just stoned apes once. (81 min.) —Kasey Bubnash
THE GODFATHER: PART II What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 12 and 13, at 7 p.m., Downtown Centre Francis Ford Coppola directs this excellent 1974 sequel to his excellent 1972 film The Godfather, about the Corleone crime family. In Part II, we skip through time, seeing the early life and career of Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) who gets his start in 1920s New York. Meanwhile in the 1950s-present, Vito’s son Michael (Al Pacino) tightens his grip on the crime syndicate. It’s outstanding filmmaking and acting and pulls off the impossible: a sequel that may actually be better than the original. (202 min.) —Glen
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HARRIET What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy, Stadium 10 Kasi Lemmons (Talk To Me, The Caveman’s Valentine) directs Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman, a small but fierce abolitionist hero who defied authority and worked to liberate more than 300 slaves in 1849. Harriet is more than just a film
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highlighting a historical figure, it’s a slightly dramatized but powerful film that tells the story of one woman’s determination for freedom and selfless work to share that freedom with others. It’s the first film to respectfully bring this African-American woman to life who we would otherwise only know from our school textbooks. The film opens up with Harriet—she was referred to then as Minty—lying in a field with her eyes closed. She’s having what she feels is a message from God. When Harriet was 13, an overseer threw a 2-pound weight at another slave that struck her instead. She suffered a severe head injury and had seizures the rest of her life—in her eyes, the seizures were messages from God. When her late master’s son, Gideon Brodess (Joe Alwyn), is left with his father’s debt, he mercilessly plans to sell Harriet and separate her from her family for money. Just as a man steps foot near the Brodess plantation to retrieve her for vending, she gets a “message” and knows she must run. This is when things get a little dicey and my hands get very sweaty, which happens several times during the film. Don’t get me wrong, I know Harriet Tubman’s story. I remember learning about the most famous conductor of the Underground Railroad, but the scenes are intense. In order to shield her husband from danger, Harriet leaves him behind and travels 100 miles by foot without anything but the clothes on her back. When she finally makes it to Philadelphia with the prospect of a new free life and a new name, Harriet isn’t satisfied knowing that her friends and family are still enslaved. Ignoring the protests of antislavery activists William Still (Leslie Odom Jr.) and Marie Buchanon (Janelle Monáe), Harriet goes back to Maryland to retrieve her husband. John believed she didn’t make the journey and had remarried, but a devastated Harriett saves her siblings and
their wives instead. She single-handedly guides nine people to safety, a milestone that enlists her as a conductor of the Underground Railroad. Harriet becomes known as “Moses” among the people she liberates and often takes them right off the plantation. When Gideon finds out she’s behind the liberation movement, his distain for her grows, and he begins working with a black “slave catcher” in order bring her back to the plantation. Lemmons goes beyond the norm of portraying the true story of historical cruelty and good versus evil—it’s a straightforward story. Instead of just telling the audience about it, she subtly shows it on Harriet’s face and on the bodies of the enslaved. The violence in the film is somewhat restrained, the opposite of what’s seen in Steve McQueen’s Twelve Years a Slave, which I believe was purposefully done to engage a younger audience. Erivo creates an amazing depiction of Harriet by not just acting the part but bringing this tactful, swift, and courageous individual to life. (125 min.) —Karen Garcia
JOHN FOGERTY: 50 YEAR TRIP—LIVE AT RED ROCKS
What’s it rated? Not rated Where’s it showing? Monday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m., in Galaxy Fifty years ago, John Fogerty— then with Creedence Clearwater Revival—played Woodstock. Now Fathom Events, BMG, and Northstar Media bring the legendary artist to the big screen for a one-night-only concert event. (110 min.) —Glen
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JOJO RABBIT
What’s it rated? PG-13 Where’s it showing? Galaxy, The Palm Writer-director Tailka Waititi (Hunt for the Wilderpeople, What We Do in the Shadows) helms
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MENTOR? Imaginary friend, “Adolf” (writer-director Tailka Waititi), counsels Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis), a Nazi-in-training who’s worried that his mother is hiding a Jew, in the satire Jojo Rabbit.
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HARDENED New godfather Michael Corleone (Al Pacino, right) is forced to make hard choices about his inept brother Fredo (John Cazale), in The Godfather: Part II, screening Nov. 12 and 13 at Downtown Centre. this adaptation of Christine Leunens’ satirical novel about a young boy (Roman Griffin Davis) in Hitler’s (Waititi) army who discovers his mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) in their home. (108 min.) —Glen
JOKER What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy, Park, Stadium 10 Co-writer Todd Phillips (Old School, The Hangover, War Dogs) directs this character study and origin story of Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), who after being rejected by society becomes Joker, Batman’s future archnemesis. Like a mirror on contemporary society, Joker reflects our problems back to us—the widening gap between the haves and havenots, paternalistic politician-“saviors” who believe they know best for the “misguided” underclass, and the dismantling of the social safety net by a government that abandons its marginalized. It’s a dark and depressing film, and it reminds me of the old saying, “Society gets the criminal it deserves.” (121 min.) —Glen
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LAST CHRISTMAS What’s it rated? PG-13 Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy, Park, Stadium 10 Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, The Heat, A Simple Favor) directs this romcom—co-written by Emma Thompson, who also co-stars—about Kate (Emilia Clarke), a young woman who’s really good at making bad decisions. She works as Santa’s elf at a year-round Christmas store, where she meets Tom (Henry Golding), taking her life in an unexpected direction. (102 min.) —Glen
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THE LIGHTHOUSE
What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? The Palm Co-writers and Robert and Max Eggers, with Robert (The Witch) directing, have created a psychological fantasy-horror film about two lighthouse keepers—Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe) and Ephraim Winslow (Robert Pattinson)— stuck together on a remote New England island as they slowly descend into madness This is a weird one. As director Robert Eggers said in interviews, “Nothing good can happen when two men are trapped alone in a giant phallus.” Yes, there’s a lot of gay subtext, a lot of raw comic moments, and a lot of gross-out moments. Am I glad I saw The Lighthouse in the theater? Absolutely! Would I recommend it? Yes, to people who are cinephiles and who are open to unusual filmgoing experiences. Will you like it? I honestly don’t know, but you’d be hard-pressed to find more careful filmmaking or more committed performances. (B&W; 109 min.) —Glen
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LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE
What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? The Palm Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman direct this documentary about singer Linda Ronstadt, who in her 20s burst into the ’60s folk scene and went on to be one of the biggest music stars of the 20th century. The film, features interviews with Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Jackson Browne, Maria Muldaur, and many more. Whether you’re a longtime fan or one of the uninitiated, you’ll find a lot to love here, from Ronstadt’s amazing voice to her inspirational life. Deeply moving, the film will have you clamoring for more of her music. (95 min.) —Glen
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MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL
What’s it rated? PG What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Galaxy, Park, Stadium 10 Disney’s reimagined black-horned villainess, potentially gone soft, graces the big screen once again. With director Joachim Rønning at the helm (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales), Maleficent: Mistress of Evil tells the story of how pending nuptials could tear not only Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) and her goddaughter Aurora’s (Elle Fanning) lives apart, but the human and magical worlds as well. While the film as a whole was entertaining, it just lacked a flow in the story. Not to mention the fact that it’s predictable. There were too many side stories that of course somehow come together in the end. But I don’t blame Jolie for a second; her portrayal of the character, down to the deep villainous voice she uses, is amazing. She was ruling the screen, and the other characters were peasants in comparison. (118 min.) —Karen
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What’s it rated? PG-13 Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy, Park, Stadium 10 Roland Emmerich (Stargate, Independence Day, The Patriot, White House Down) directs this historical action-drama about World War II’s Battle of Midway, told by those who fought it: Lt. Richard “Dick” Best (Ed Skrein), Edwin Layton (Patrick Wilson), Lt. Cmdr. Wade McClusky (Luke Evans), Adm. Chester Nimitz (Woody Harrelson), and Vice Adm. William “Bull” Halsey (Dennis Quaid). This pivotal June 4 through 7, 1942, battle between the American fleet and
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DECK THE HALLS Dysfunctional Kate (Emilia Clarke, left) works as Santa’s elf at a year-round Christmas store, but when she meets Tom (Henry Golding), her life takes an unexpected turn, in the rom-com Last Christmas.
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REFLECTION A film director (Antonio Banderas) reflects on his life, in Pedro Almodóvar’s newest, Pain and Glory, screening exclusively at The Palm Theatre.
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MOVIES from page 46 the Imperial Japanese Navy was the Pacific Theater’s turning point. (138 min.) —Glen
UNPREPARED A group of tough-as-nails firefighters (left to right: John Leguizamo, Michael Cena, KeeganMichael Key, and Tyler Mane) are out of their element when they have to take care of three rescued kids, in Playing with Fire.
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What’s it rated? R Where’s it showing? The Palm Auteur Pedro Almodóvar (Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Talk to Her, Volver, The Skin I Live In) helms this semiautobiographical story about a film director (Antonio Banderas) reflecting on his life and choices as his past and present converge. (in Spanish; 113 min.) —Glen
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PLAYING WITH FIRE What’s it rated? PG Where’s it showing? Galaxy, Park, Stadium 10, Sunset Drive-In Andy Fickman (She’s the Man, Race to Witch Mountain (2009)) directs this family comedy about a crew of firefighters who rescue three rambunctious kids. The film stars Judy Greer, Keegan-Michael Key, and John Cena. (96 min.) —Glen
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BLAST FROM THE LONE WOLF MCQUADE When? 1983 What’s it rated? PG Where? Free on YouTube
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he internet loves Chuck Norris, and why not? He’s legendarily hairy and whenever he gets sweaty he looks like he’s covered in warm butter. He owns the classic tough guy look and embodies all the clichés of action stars. And he can kick really, really high. Various and sundry corners of the web are populated with a never-ending stream of memes that pay homage to his legend. One reads, “Death once had a near Chuck Norris experience.” Another, “Chuck Norris doesn’t turn on the shower, he just stares at it until it cries.” There’s something very silly about Norris and it’s entirely different from the sort of silliness of, say, Steven Seagal. One is funny because he doesn’t take himself too seriously and the other is hilarious precisely because he takes himself extremely seriously. But there’s a certain preternatural charm to Norris and within him, seemingly, an instinct for never buying into his on-screen persona. This is evident in the 1983 film Lone Wolf McQuade, in which Norris plays the titular
TERMINATOR: DARK FATE What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Fair Oaks, Galaxy, Park, Stadium 10, Sunset Drive-In Tim Miller (Deadpool) directs this next installment into the Terminator
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character J.J. McQuade, a clichéd tough guy loner who hates vegetables and loves beer. We meet Mr. McQuade in the obligatory BAMF (look it up, we keep it clean here, kids) opening. He rescues a handful of police from a violent, murderous horse thief wearing a vest and no shirt. He quickly subdues the bad guys by himself, fighting off Uzi wielding men with snap kicks and his perfectly manicured scruff. It’s an obvious setup, showing the audience that Norris is dangerous and unflappable in the face of violent criminals. The plot, of course, involves a highly dangerous arms dealer who is also supposed to be of ultimate male status. None of this, by itself, is funny in any kind of self-aware way. There are lots of action films with pretty much exactly the same elements. But the film gives the audience, at various times, a wink. Among the conspicuous shirtless scenes and the heavy-handed loner, drinker, tough-guy cop tropes are details that make fun of McQuade. For instance, he gets into a fight with his girlfriend after she throws his beer away and replaces it with vegetables and, after being buried alive, the first thing he asks for is beer. But the best and strangest moment of the film, the one that shows us how funny the director thinks this all is, appears in the first half of the movie. McQuade is in his office making phone calls about some smuggled firearms and the military base he’s called has him on hold. This is where he, inexplicably, begins drawing nipples on a photo. This, against the backdrop of the ultimate tough-
franchise. This time around, Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) and a “retired” T-800 Terminator going by the name Carl (Arnold Schwarzenegger) join forces with enhanced soldier, Grace (Mackenzie Davis), who’s been sent from the future to protect Daniella “Dani” Ramos (Natalia Reyes), who if she lives will give birth to a Resistance leader who will stop an A.I. called Legion, who like Skynet hopes to PHOTO COURTESY OF ORION PICTURES
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interest in the supernatural and $20— and that’s me. Mee Heng Low, it just so happens, is home to not one, but two creepy ghost stories. My group gathers around a longtime employee as she tells the terrifying tale of the haunted stapler— yes, a stapler—which inexplicably moves around the restaurant on its own accord. There’s “oo-ing” and “ah-ing” as the employee holds up the possessed office device, which seems to be well behaved at the moment, but everyone knows this is just the preview for the main event. Soon we’re off to the opposite corner of the room, where a mini fridge once held the supernatural cans of Mountain Dew in question. According to legend, Papp tells us, Mountain Dew has never been on the menu at Mee Heng Low, but an employee purchased some to cache away in the fridge for an elderly regular who constantly requested it. But the customer died before she was ever able to drink any of her favorite nuclear-green soda, Papp says, lantern
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light shining eerily in his face. So there it sat, untouched. Then one day another customer asked for a cold hard glass of Mountain Dew. The waiters, Papp says, figured they might as well use up what stock they had. When one waiter went to grab a can, it was empty. The cans were all empty. They were still sealed; there weren’t any visible holes, but they were empty. Empty! Employees kept the spirit-suckled cans of Mountain Dew around for a while to show anyone interested, but Papp informs us that they were sadly recycled just before our tour. I wonder how San Luis Garbage Company handles paranormal materials. Mee Heng Low isn’t the only seemingly random location for a haunting in downtown SLO. Soon we’re on to Central Coast Surfboards, where ghouls allegedly roam the basement and the third floor of the building it’s in, the old Masonic Temple. We also stand outside of and peer into the occasional house, many of which are big and old and inherently very creepy.
Staff Writer Kasey Bubnash is busy conjuring (and drinking) spirits. Send thoughts to kbubnash@newtimesslo.com.
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an Luis Obispo’s oldest noodle house is haunted. But don’t worry, the spirit that supposedly haunts Mee Heng Low just wants some Mountain Dew. The sun is just setting as my tour group and I huddle into the decades-old building, where a few curious customers look up from their noodle bowls to inspect the commotion. I turn up the brightness on my electric lantern—a very fun accessory provided to attendees—as tour guide and historian James Papp leads us up the stairs to the very place where it all happened: the mysterious haunting of the Mountain Dew. This isn’t just any tour of downtown San Luis Obispo’s historic landmarks; it’s a ghost tour, a walkabout to the spookiest spots in our town that have served as settings for various apparitions, hauntings, and inexplicable occurrences—a collection of stories Papp has been gathering from the mouths of real residents for years. Papp gives two-hour tours (the next is coming up on Nov. 8) to anyone with an
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In one, Papp said two former residents claim to have seen the opposite kinds of ghosts—some with only heads and arms and others with only legs. We stop by a number of spots that Papp says certainly should be haunted, like the History Center of San Luis Obispo County, which was once used as the city’s hanging grounds, or the intersection of Chorro and Buchon streets, a space that was used as a burial ground during the cholera epidemic. As far as anyone knows, Papp tells us, the bodies of roughly 70 Native Americans are still buried in that location. There’s also the now historic Ah Louis Store, where Eng Gon Ying Louis was shot and killed in the early 20th century by a burglar in her family’s six-room apartment situated above the store. As brutal as Eng Gon Ying’s murder was, Papp says there haven’t been any reported hauntings in the Ah Louis Store. Bummer! The tour is ending, and Papp asks us to share our own paranormal stories. It seems like everyone has something to tell—stories of haunted furniture, houses, and clairvoyant friends. So even though Halloween is over, watch your back. Ghosts aren’t seasonal. Δ
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homas Hill Organics remains one of the first authentic farm-totable restaurants in SLO County and certainly ranks among the top restaurants in the nation for locally minded ethos—always true to its real, organic, local ingredients and communitysourced gourmet fare, always pushing the boundaries with food artistry and design. Executive Chef Libry Darusman recently joined the team at Thomas Hill. His staff was delighted with his ability to jump right in. The staff, many of whom have been with Thomas Hill for years (and one for a decade) were well-versed in explaining the subtleties of Darusman’s style. He is a master duster and sauce virtuoso: As he magically positions the organic, local ingredients on the plate, he finishes most dishes with the softest, most ethereal flakes of flavor. While some chefs finish with Himilayan salt, Darusman will compliment the dish with just a textural tease of its most delicious cousin, including the beautiful green snowflakes on top of the kale “kabbouleh.” The effect is gallery-worthy and delicious. Thomas Hill owner Debbie Thomas said she appreciates Darusman’s experience living and working around the world. Darusman was born in Indonesia and spent his early years living throughout Europe, exposing his culinary repertoire to French and German cultures.
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“Chef Libry has extensive experience working in high-profile restaurants,” Thomas says, “but he also has a worldly palate and a willingness to get creative in the kitchen.” Darusman trained with the California Art Institute in Orange County, and continued his culinary training by working with chef Theo Schoenegger of Sinatra’s Restaurant in Las Vegas. He also worked alongside chef Mark Gold at Eva Restaurant in LA, but his most recent position was working as executive chef for Roomforty ultra-premium catering in LA and Orange County. Darusman’s citrus coriander vinaigrette perfectly married the finely chopped kale kabbouleh salad. Kabbouleh is kale plus tabbouleh, FYI. Thinly sliced grilled cauliflower was mixed in with puffed grains, seasonal veggies, and herb powder. The roasted baby beet salad is on every menu, so Christine Tweedie—our server and also the wine buyer for Thomas Hill—recommended trying it. Chunks of colorful baby beets, tossed in a light and elegant charred ginger vinaigrette, were accompanied with crumblings of PHOTO BY BETH GIUFFRE pumpkin seed granola and broken goat cheese. Garnished with dollops of golden beet gel and a mysterious dusting, it was divine. We got Darusman’s signature chicken and biscuits, which came layered on the plate, with crunchy, herbaceous fried chicken pieces, biscuits, and micro cabbage. What made this dish for me was the spicy orange remoulade. I asked to have some in jug form to take home, and Assistant Manager Cameron Cairney said I’m not the only one who’s made that request. The warm grain chicken salad is a popular lunch entree at Thomas Hill. A meal in itself, simply delicious bites of grilled herb chicken and warm barley top a sunchoke puree, greens, fennel, radishes, herbs, and heirloom cauliflower. I can’t forget the lemon garlic dressing that made the dish and really celebrates the root vegetable. Thomas Hill’s dinner menu holds even more gems: Sweet corn LUNCH FAVORITE One of the most popular ravioli in a beurre fondue. A vegan lunch dishes on the menu is the warm grain shepherd’s pie. A bone marrow chicken salad, served here with a lovely Thacher encrusted rib-eye. Working Holiday wine from Paso.
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PATIO HAVEN At Thomas Hill Organics, the feel is modern, clean, crisp, and inviting. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THOMAS HILL ORGANICS
GONE TO HEAVEN? The bone marrow crusted rib-eye is a 12-ounce Niman Ranch rib-eye, served with baked potato puree, mustard and green peppercorn jus, and roasted seasonal vegetables, garnished with herb leaves.
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There’s also the Sunday brunch. You can get a stuffed French toast served with sweet cream cheese, farm fresh berries, vanilla whipped cream, and bacon. Or you could order a pork belly Benedict in a bearnaise sauce, with a poached egg on levain. The Dessert Bar in front, which just opened on Nov. 4, serves up a selection of treats crafted both in-house and by local purveyors, paired with local coffee, tea, beer, and wine. It will feature Darusman’s version of s’mores stuffed in a Mason jar, with brown butter graham cracker soil, dark chocolate mousse, and smoked marshmallow meringue. He had me at chocolate mousse, and watching him make this dish is extraordinary. Using a torch and a wooden round, he heats it up, opens the jar with a puff of steam, and the s’more is revealed! Angela’s Pastries, Leo Leo Gelato, and Negranti Creamery sheep’s milk ice cream will all make appearances. Cairney said there will also be Tres Leches cake. Adding to the experience are pairing recommendations, such as a Deschutes Black Butte Porter with the flourless chocolate torte or the Halter Ranch FLAVOR continued page 52
DESSERT-ED Thomas Hill Organics has turned the front side (once a wine bar) into a brand-new dessert bar, featuring full cafe service, wine flights, and dessert pairings. Here, Assistant Manager Cameron Cairney prepares plates for the evening’s dessert crowd.
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Record Family Wines invites you to their Friendsgiving in the Vineyard on Nov. 9 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Record Family vineyard, 2105 Ranchita Canyon Road, Paso. The ninth annual Release Party will feature their new releases alongside a harvest-inspired feast with locally raised turkeys cooked to perfection in their deep pit barbecue, accompanied by catered sides of Central Coast-sourced fare. Live entertainment, vineyard tours, and games will be offered, with vineyard camping for wine club members. Tickets are $20 (children) and $75 at recordfamilywines.com … But if you don’t do turkey for Thanksgiving, Central Coast Vegans with animal activist/ emcee Alexandra Paul (of Baywatch) invite you to their 10th annual Fall Feast on Nov. 10 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at the Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary, 2375 Corbett Canyon Road, SLO. The menu will feature tofurky and Field Roast vegan turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, (glutenfree) mac and cheese, red cabbage, and cranberry relish, with apple pie, decadent cakes, and a gluten-free dessert option. A Feeding-of-the-
Turkeys ceremony will take place, as well as acoustic music and silent auction to support the host. Tickets ($35 to $55) can be purchased at my805tix.com … Thinking about what to do on and around Veterans Day? Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., SLO, is holding its regular Sunday Brunch on Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a delicious brunch menu, vinyl DJ, and endless mimosas.
RAISE A GLASS Congratulations to Stepladder Creamery in Cambria, the one and only farmstead goat dairy and creamery on the Central Coast, for recently winning the $10,000 Jennifer Bice Artisan Dairy/Cheesemaker Grant ... Vina Robles re-launched its bistro service on Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with new winery chef James Richmond and Director of Hospitality Szymon Piechaczek at the helm. Visitors will be able to pair Vina Robles wines with an expanded menu that reflects Richmond’s passion for ultra-local ingredients and sustainable agriculture. Signature dishes on the seasonal menu include burrata with fig jam, bacon, Marcona almonds, white balsamic and pickled pearl onion, and the Vino Robles Burger with VR cab caramelized onions, portobello mushroom, and roasted garlic aioli. Piechaczek has more than 25 years of experience in the food, wine, and hospitality industries. He is also a certified sommelier, holding a WSET Level 2 award in wines. The Vina Robles Hospitality Center is located at 3700 Mill Road, Paso. Δ Flavor writer Beth Giuffre is ready for fall feasts. Send seasonal tidbits to bgiuffre@ newtimesslo.com.
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Joebella Coffee Roasters in Atascadero is so full of surprises. They can make pumpkins out of the foam atop of your pumpkin latte, and sometimes you’ll find chef Emilie’s apple turnovers made from Templeton Valley Organic Apples in their glass case (which you must eat for breakfast!). I have such a passion for their latest, however: chocolate-covered coffee beans! Joebella partnered with SLO’s Mama Ganache to create these delicate treats. Joebella’s organic, dark roasted Nicaragua beans are coated in organic dark chocolate and dusted with cocoa powder. Because chocolate and coffee are my favorite combinations of flavors to blend, I have to say, I’m doing the happy dance. Look for the adorable Mama Ganache Chocolates sticker on a darling gold striped bag. Joebella Coffee Roasters is located on 3168 El Camino Real, Atascadero. Hours are 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday, and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. One 4 ounce bag is $9.95 while supplies last. Δ Flavor writer Beth Giuffre is already stocking up on stocking stuffers. Send your favorite foodie gift ideas to bgiuffre@ newtimesslo.com.
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FILE NO. 2019-2238 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/06/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ETCETERA ETCETERA, BIRDS IN SUBURBIA, 789 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Peter John Wheeler (789 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Peter J Wheeler. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-19-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Gibson, Deputy. Exp. 09-19-24. October 10, 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2275 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MORRO BAY BUTCHER & DELI, 911 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Casa De Love LLC (160 Damar Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Casa De Love LLC, Jillian J. Montgomery, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-23-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 09-23-24. October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2285 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/23/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MONTANA DE ORO TOFFEE, 2001 Doris, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Michele Ann King (2001 Doris, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Michele King, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-24-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 09-24-24. October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2290 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/19/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, STOCKMANS, STOCKMAN’S WATER AND ENERGY, 3595 Sueldo St., Ste. 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Stockman’s Energy, Inc. (3595 Sueldo St., Ste. 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Stockman’s Energy, Inc., Kirk Story, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-24-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 09-24-24. October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2297 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/30/18) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GREENMILK LLC, 2685 Lynch Canyon Rd., Bradley, CA 93426. San Luis Obispo County. Scott Gillen (3806 Cross Creek Rd., Unit C, Malibu, CA 90265). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Greenmilk LLC, Scott Gillen, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-25-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 09-25-24. October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2340 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, M & L CLOWDUS HANDYMAN SERVICES, 3860 South Higuera St. SP#166, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Mathew Richard Clowdus, Lacy Dawn Clowdus (3860 South Higuera St. SP#166, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Lacy Clowdus, Co-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-0119. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. R. Parashis, Deputy. Exp. 10-01-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2341 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ST. EVA HILL VINEYARD, 6172 Hawk Ridge Place, San Miguel, CA 93451. San Luis Obispo County. Worldwide Quality Network, Inc. (6172 Hawk Ridge Place, San Miguel, CA 93451). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Worldwide Quality Network, Inc., Daniel Urbaniak, Executive Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-01-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 10-01-24. October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2369 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BOW AND ARROW CO, 461 Binscarth Rd., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Jaime Sterling Lewis (461 Binscarth Rd., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jaime Lewis, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-04-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Levy, Deputy. Exp. 10-04-24. October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2374 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/04/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PISMO BEACH HISTORY TOURS, PISMO BEACH TOURS, PISMO BEACH WALKING TOURS, PISMO TOURS, PISMO BEACH HISTORY GUIDES, PISMO BEACH GUIDED TOURS, PISMO TOUR COMPANY, PISMO BEACH TOUR COMPANY, 166 Leeward Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449-2018. San Luis Obispo County. Effie R. McDermott (166 Leeward Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449-2018) Cynthia R. Brown (154 Leeward Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449-2018). This business is conducted by A Copartnership /s/ Effie R. McDermott. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-04-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 10-04-24. October 10, 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2377 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE SALT & SAGE BEACH HOUSE, 774 MARSH STREET #140, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. De’lia Marie Deven (774 MARSH STREET #140, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ De’lia Deven, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-07-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 10-07-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2382 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/20/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CHAPARRAL BUSINESS MACHINES, 825 Riverside Avenue, Suite 6, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Officia Imaging, Inc. (720 4th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101). This business is conducted by A NV Corporation /s/ Officia Imaging, Inc., Todd Rogers, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-07-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 10-07-24. October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2397 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/08/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MARCEL ALAIN PHOTOGRAPHY, 8350 Linda Vista Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Marcel Alain Martinez (8350 Linda Vista Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Marcel A. Martinez, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-08-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 10-08-24. October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2399 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/31/1983) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CREEKSIDE MOBILEHOME COMMUNITY, CREEKSIDE COMMUNITY, 3960 S. Higuera, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Edwin John Evans, EPI limited Partnership (1370 N. Brea Blvd, Suite 216, Fullerton, CA 92835). This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership /s/ Edwin John Evans, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-08-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 1008-24. October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2400 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/24/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HAPPY FEET PRESCHOOL, 1320 Cavalier Ln., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Melinda Ruth Guzman (1320 Cavalier Ln., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Melinda Guzman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-08-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 10-08-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2401 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SIOUX ENTERPRISES DBA CASTLE SUPPLY, 110 Mary Ave. #2 206, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Jerry G Piper (110 Mary Ave. #2 206, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jerry G Piper, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-09-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 10-09-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2402 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/09/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL LIGHTING, 449 Abramson Rd., Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Patrick Lancaster (449 Abramson Rd., Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Patrick Lancaster. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-09-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 1009-24. October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2414 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 805 SEEDS, 805 DISCING, 745 Eucalyptus Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Coastal Ag Development Inc (745 Eucalyptus Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Coastal Ag Development Inc, Jason Werner, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-10-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 10-10-24. October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2415 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HOME HELPERS, 182 Rodeo Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Eric E Wildey (182 Rodeo Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Eric Wildey, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-10-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 10-10-24. October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2421 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MAIA SUPPLEMENTS, MAIA, MAIASUPPLEMENTS.COM, 781 Marsh St. #220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Maia Supplements LLC (781 Marsh St. #220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Maia Supplements LLC, Emily Klingenberg, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-10-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 10-10-24. October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2423 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/06/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as, EDNA CONTEMPORARY, 6180 White Oak Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Sheryl Daane Chesnut (6180 White Oak Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Sheryl Daane Chestnut, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-10-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 10-10-24. October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2019-2428 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2000) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ALLTECH COMPUTERS, SLO COMPUTER REPAIR, SAN LUIS COMPUTER REPAIR, SAN LUIS OBISPO COMPUTER REPAIR, ARROYO GRANDE COMPUTER REPAIR, AG COMPUTER REPAIR, 917 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Michael T Woo (917 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Michael Woo, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-11-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 10-11-24. October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2438 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, POSITIVE RIDE, 1390 Fairway Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Positive Ride Jams, Inc. (1390 Fairway Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Positive Ride Jams, Inc., Sarah Greenlee, Executive Director. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-15-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 10-15-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2019-2443 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/22/2005) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ANGEL VINEYARDS, Hillside Lane and Noyes Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Donna Epstein (2906 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Donna Epstein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-16-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 10-16-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2019-2430 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BEACH FRONT AUTO AND SMOG, 1210 Pike Lane, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Brent Alan Cornejo (2293 Idyllwild Pl., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Brent A. Cornejo, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-11-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 10-11-24. October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2444 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HIGH DESERT DISTRIBUTING, 5901 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Orange County. Harbor Distributing, L.L.C. (6250 N. River Road, Suite 9000, Rosemont, IL 60018). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company /s/ Harbor Distributing, L.L.C., Nicholas L. Giampietro, Senior Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-16-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 10-16-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2019-2433 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/18/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ALTAIR7 TRANSPORT, ALTAIR7 LOGISTICS, ALTAIR7 TRUCKING, ALTAIR7 HAULING, 4776 Ranchita Canyon Road, San Miguel, CA 93451. San Luis Obispo County. Roberto Renato Morelli (4776 Ranchita Canyon Road, San Miguel, CA 93451). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Roberto Renato Morelli, Roberto Morelli, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-15-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 10-15-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2019-2437 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, VILLAGE CREATIVE, 227 E Branch St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Emily Ann Zimmerman (7415 Huasna Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Emily Zimmerman, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-15-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Levy, Deputy. Exp. 10-15-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2447 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/05/2012) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ROCK HARBOR MARKETING, 2981 Sandalwood Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Travis Lee Ford, Jennifer Nicole Ford (2981 Sandalwood Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Travis Ford, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-16-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 10-16-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2019-2449 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LES PETITES CANAILLES, 2815 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Marmad Hospitality Corporation (2815 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Marmad Hospitality Corporation, Stephan Asseo, Chief Financial Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-16-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Levy, Deputy. Exp. 1016-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2019-2450 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MARMAD, 2815 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Marmad Hospitality Corporation (2815 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Marmad Hospitality Corporation, Stephan Asseo, Chief Financial Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-16-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Levy, Deputy. Exp. 10-16-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2019-2445 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/15/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SKIN LOVE, 1244 Pine St., Suite 211, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Monica Leigh Dojohn (1244 Pine St., Suite 211, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Monica L Dejohn, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-16-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 10-16-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2457 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/16/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SUNDOG CUSTOM SHIRTS, 1111 Middle Ridge Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Samantha Nagler, Clifford Nagler (1111 Middle Ridge Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Samantha Nagler. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-16-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 10-16-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2019-2446 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/16/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SHIN’S SUSHI, 1023 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. C52297 Inc. (1023 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ C52297 Inc., Ji Won Kim, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-16-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 10-16-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2463 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DF ENVIRONMENTAL, 1649 Ramona Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Danielle Flowers (1649 Ramona Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Danielle Flowers, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-17-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 10-17-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2465 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CUP OF QI, 6627 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. Eva Malama (78 Encanto Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Eva Malama, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-18-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Levy, Deputy. Exp. 1018-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2019-2466 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/18/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, OLUVSKIN, ADOBE SPRINGS C, 2560 McMillan Cy Rd., Shandon, CA 93461. San Luis Obispo County. Julie Cathleen White Chaples (2560 McMillan Cy Rd., Shandon, CA 93461). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Julie White Chaples, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-18-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 10-18-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2019-2471 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, KCS, 2038 San Luis Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Kameron Michael Morain (2038 San Luis Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kameron Michael Morain, KCS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-18-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 10-18-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2019-2475 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/03/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CASA RODANTE, 678 Mesa Sands Way, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Casa Rodante (678 Mesa Sands Way, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Casa Rodante, Diana Turk, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-18-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 10-18-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2019-2477 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/1995) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL J. BOYAJIAN, 1178 E. Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Michael J. Boyajian, Esq. (348 N. 11th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Michael J. Boyajian, Esq. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-21-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 10-21-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SUMMARY OF ORDINANCES ADOPTING AND AMENDING CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider amending the countywide Fee Schedule Ordinance. The hearing will be held at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, 1055 Monterey Street, in San Luis Obispo.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 19, 2019 the Board of Supervisors of San Luis Obispo County will conduct a public hearing at 9:00 A.M.; at the County Government Center, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D170, San Luis Obispo 93408 to consider the following item:
Any person interested in expressing their views regarding the proposed amendments to the Fee Schedule may do so at the hearing. To determine specific placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda and to review the fee schedule amendments, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date.
ORDINANCES AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CODE BY ADOPTING AND AMMENDING THE 2019 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING ANNUAL SUPPLEMENTS AND STATE AMMENDMENTS AND ERRATA AND CHAPTER 16.30, CAYUCOS HAZARD ABATEMENT. The Board of Supervisors introduced the proposed Ordinances at its November 5, 2019 regular meeting. On November 19, 2019, the Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing prior to considering adoption of the Ordinances. If adopted, the Ordinances will amend Chapters 16, 16.30 and adopt and amend the 2019 California Fire Code. At its November 19, 2019 meeting, the Board also adopted Resolution which identified the special topographical, climatic and geographical facts and circumstances needed per Health and Safety Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 to establish more stringent fire safety and related standards than set forth in the 2019 California Fire Code. The Board of Supervisors may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the items listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing. Failure of any person to receive the notice shall not constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the action of the legislative body for which the notice was given. Summary of Ordinance Chapter 16 of the San Luis Obispo County Code adopts by reference the 2019 California Fire Code, also known as Title 24, Part 9, of the California Code of Regulations with amendments that result in more stringent as requirements. In addition to changes which are administrative in nature, the amendments address: Section 503 roadway requirements; add/remove clarifying detail to the existing sprinkler Tables 903.1 and 903.2 for more flexibility as a result; Section 907 addresses frequent false alarms; 16.30 updates to the Cayucos Fire Hazard Abatement Ordinance. Documents Available for Review The complete text of the proposed Ordinance can be found on-line at: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/bos/BOSagenda.htm The complete text of the 2019 California Fire Code can be found on-line at: http://www.bsc.ca.gov/Codes.aspx Copies of the proposed Ordinances and of the 2019 California Fire Codes are also available for inspection at the CAL FIRE/San Luis Obispo County Fire office between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Persons wishing to inspect the proposed Ordinance and/or any of the codes incorporated therein by reference should ask for the Fire Marshal’s Office, and state that they wish to review the proposed Ordinance and/or the codes incorporated therein by reference. The CAL FIRE/San Luis Obispo County Fire office is located at 635 N. Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo CA, 93408 and open Monday – Friday 8:30 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. or can be reached at 805-543-4244. Garrett Veyna, San Luis Obispo County Fire Marshal Date: 11-05-2019 DATED: November 1, 2019 WADE HORTON, EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By: /s/ T’Ana Christiansen Deputy Clerk November 7, 2019
Recommended amendments include increases, decreases, new, and deleted fees. Schedule A Fee amendments would become effective January 1, 2020, and Schedule B Fee amendments would become effective July 1, 2020.
The fee schedule amendments may also be reviewed at the: County Government Center Administrative Office, Room D430 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 (805) 781-5011 DATED: November 1, 2019 WADE HORTON, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: /s/ T’Ana Christiansen, Deputy Clerk November 7, 2019
SAN SIMEON COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT NOTICE INVITING BIDS San Simeon Community Services District (SSCSD or District) hereby invites sealed Bids for designing and constructing the Potable Water Storage Tank portion of the District’s Water System Improvement Project Phase 1 in accordance with the istrict’s ecifications o. 01 -17. ocated within an uis Obis o County. nless otherwise defined herein, ca itali ed terms used in this otice nviting Bids shall have the same meaning given to them in the eneral Conditions ado ted by the istrict. Each Bidder must submit all of the items described in the Information for Bidders provided by the District (the “Information for Bidders”) and all of those items shall collectively constitute the Bid. Bid Opening Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements set out in the nstructions to Bidders. Bids shall be submitted to the istrict at its main office, at 111 Pico Avenue, an imeon, California 9 at or before 00 m on Thursday, ecember , 019, at which time they will be ublicly o ened and read. Bids received by C after the time s ecified will be returned unopened pursuant to California Government Code Section 06 . The work consists of the following ma or com onents The ork involves design and installation of one 00,000 gallon above ground welded steel otable water storage tank. This portion of the Phase 1 project is divided into two segments – design of the potable water storage tank and construction of the otable water storage tank. Because potable water storage tank systems are specialty items, the intent is to have the tank manufacturer design the above ground potable water storage tank according to the ro ect s ecifications included in this ackage, coordinate the design with the remainder of the District design team civil, electrical, instrumentation and construct the above ground welded potable water storage tank in coordination with the District procured and contracted site and piping contractor. NON-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting A non-mandatory re-bid meeting will be held at the istrict’s office on ednesday, ovember 0, 019 at 00 m. At the on-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting, Bidders will have the opportunity to visit the Site and ask questions regarding the local conditions, otential construction difficulties and restrictions related to the erformance of the ork under the Contract. Prevailing Wages. Bidders are reminded that they must com ly with the rovisions of the California abor Code ertaining to the ayment of revailing wage rates abor Code 1770 et se . . Pursuant to abor Code 177 . , a co y of the revailing er diem rates of wages in an uis Obis o County is on file at the istrict’s rinci al office. A co y of these rates of wages will be made available to any interested arty u on re uest. The Successful Bidder is required to post a copy of the determination of the revailing wage schedule at each ob site. Department of Industrial Relations. o contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless they are registered with the Department of ndustrial Relations. n addition, no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a public works contract unless registered with the e artment of ndustrial Relations. All work erformed under this Agreement shall be sub ect to com liance monitoring and enforcement by the e artment of ndustrial Relations. Each Bidder shall be licensed by the California tate icense Board as a Class A eneral Engineering Contractor at the time of submitting the Bid or the Bid will be re ected. Bonds and Securities. The successful Bidder shall be re uired to furnish a 100 Performance Bond and a 100 Payment Bond if it is awarded the contract. The successful Bidder may substitute securities for any monies withheld by the District to ensure erformance under the Contract, in accordance with the rovisions of section 00 of the Public Contract Code. The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations C istrict Office 111 Pico Avenue an imeon, CA 9 Co ies of the Contract ocuments may be obtained at the office of C located at 111 Pico Avenue an imeon, CA 9 for a nonrefundable ayment of 0 for each set. Electronic co ies of the documents can re uested by calling 0 -6 -6 00. uestions concerning these documents should be directed to on Turner, Phoeni Civil Engineering, nc. E. Main treet, anta Paula, CA 9 060 turner hoeni civil.com. The istrict reserves the right to re ect any and all Bids, waive minor informalities or irregularities not affecting substantial rights, re ect one art of a Bid and acce t the other, award only chedule A ork, and delay award of the Contract for a eriod of u to si ty 60 Calendar ays after the bid o ening date. o bidder may withdraw his bid for a eriod of 60 working days after the date set for the o ening thereof. Bids will be received by the an imeon C at the istrict office, 111 Pico Avenue, an imeon, CA 9 until 00 .m., Thursday ecember , 019, and then at said office ublicly o ened and read aloud. ovember 7, 019
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COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO / VIDEO REPLACEMENT PROJECT SPEC. NO. 1000120
NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED BIDS will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, California, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 14, 2019 as determined by www. time.gov for performing work as follows: POMEROY AVENUE AT CYPRESS STREET PEDESTRIAN SCRAMBLE SIGNAL Project Plans and Specifications are available at the Engineering Division office located at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449. A non-refundable fee of $50.00 per set will be charged. Electronic Plans and Specifications are available via email at no charge. Questions will be accepted in writing up to 72 hours before bid closing by emailing Chad Stoehr at cstoehr@ pismobeach.org. Questions regarding bid procedure or other non-technical questions can be asked by emailing Erin Olsen at eolsen@pismobeach.org or by calling (805) 773-4656. ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK October 31 & November 7, 2019
CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Grover Beach will conduct a Public Hearing on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019 at 6:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, in City Hall, Council Chamber, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA to consider the following items: Development Application 19-34 Applicant – Debra Peterson The Planning Commission will consider an amendment to a Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit to convert the ground floor commercial area of a mixeduse building to a lodging use located at 160 South 3rd Street. The project is located within the Coastal Zone in the Coastal Visitor Services (CVS) Zone. The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Development Application 19-35 Applicant – Sun Buggie Fun Rentals The Planning Commission will consider a Time Extension for Development Application 15-06, involving a Coastal Development Permit, Development Permit and Use Permit to construct improvements and operate a parking facility for an off-road vehicle business at 54 Saratoga Avenue. The property is located within the Coastal Zone in the Coastal Industrial Commercial (CIC) Zone. The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Development Application 19-39 Applicant – Joseph Kasper The Planning Commission will consider a Development Permit and Use Permit to construct a seven-unit apartment development located at 461 South 13th Street. The project is located in the High Density Residential (R3) Zone. The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Where You Come In: Any member of the public may appear at the meeting and be heard on the items described in this notice or submit written comments to the Community Development Department prior to the meeting by personal delivery or by mail to: City of Grover Beach, Community Development Department, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433, or by email to: commdev@ groverbeach.org. If you require special accommodations 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 items described in this notice, please contact Community Development at (805) 473-4520 or send an e-mail to commdev@groverbeach.org. The Planning Commission may also discuss other items of business at their meeting. The complete meeting agenda and copies of the staff report(s) will be available at the customer service counter at Grover Beach City Hall at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting, as well as posted on the City 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/ Bruce Buckingham, Community Development Director November 7, 2019
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids for the “COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO / VIDEO REPLACEMENT PROJECT, Spec. No. 1000120” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, WEDNESDAY, November 20, 2019, at 2:00 P.M., when they will be publicly opened. Bids received after said time will not be considered. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, contractor name, address, and specification number. The Contractor must possess a valid Class B, C-7, or C-10 Contractor’s License at the time of the bid opening. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of San Luis Obispo. Download FREE at the City’s website: www.SloCity.org - Bid packages under Bids & Proposals. Bid packages may be obtained at the Public Works Department for a non-refundable fee of $15.00 in person, $25.00 if mailed. City Standard Specifications and Engineering Standards may be obtained for a non-refundable fee of $16.00 in person, $21.00 if mailed. Questions may be addressed to Brian Nelson, Project Manager, at 805-781-7113 or bnelson@ slocity.org. November 7, 2019
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WHO:
San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors
WHEN: Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date. WHAT: Hearing to consider an appeal (APPL2019-00014) by Joe and Peggy Lipe of the Planning Commission’s approval of a request by Joe and Linda Lippe & AT&T Mobility for a Conditional Use Permit (DRC2017-00017) to allow for the construction and operation of an unmanned wireless communications facility consisting of an 80foot tall artificial pine tree (monopine) containing: twelve (12) panel antennas, one (1) microwave dish, ancillary antenna support equipment installed within the branches of the monopine structure, and ground facilities including 49-square-foot equipment shelter, an emergency backup power generator, equipment racks, one air conditioning unit, power facilities, emergency lighting, and utility meter. All equipment will be installed within a new 20’ x 32’ lease area surrounded by an 8-foot tall block wall. The facility also includes a 310-foot long utility trench for electrical lines and a new 550-foot long all-weather driveway. The area of disturbance is approximately 19,700 square feet on a 10-acre parcel. The proposed project is within the Rural Lands land use category and is located at 10550 Little Quail Road, directly southeast of the Park Hill Road/Little Quail Road intersection, approximately 7 miles east of the Santa Margarita township. The site is in the Las Pilitas Sub Area of the North County Planning Area. County File Number: DRC2017-00017 Assessor Parcel Number: 070-211-017 Supervisorial District: 5 Date Accepted: February 8, 2018 WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the hearing all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: You may contact Holly Phipps, Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 200, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, (805) 781-5600. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered at the hearing will be adoption of the Environmental Document prepared for the item. The Environmental Coordinator, after completion of the initial study, finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not necessary. Therefore, a Negative Declaration (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) has been issued May 29, 2018 of issuance for this project. Mitigation measures are proposed to address Aesthetics, Biological Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards/Hazardous Materials and Noise and are included as conditions of approval. **If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing** DATED: November 1, 2019 WADE HORTON, EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By: /s/ T’Ana Christiansen Deputy Clerk November 7, 2019
NOTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE FROOM RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Luis Obispo’s Community Development Department has published an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the following project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Froom Ranch Specific Plan
Project Numbers:
SPEC 0143-2017; EID 0738-2019
State Clearinghouse #
2017071033
Project Applicant:
JM Development Group, Inc.
GENP
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Review of the Cultural and Tribal Cultural Resources evaluation in the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the Froom Ranch Specific Plan during the 45-day public review period (State Clearinghouse No. 2017071033). Project Address: 12165 and 12393 Los Osos Valley Road; Case #: SPEC 0143-2017 / GENP 0737-2019 / EID 0738-2019; General Plan (Land Use Element) designated: Specific Plan Area SP-3 (Madonna on Los Osos Valley Road Specific Plan); JM Development Group, Inc., applicant. (Emily Creel, Contract Project Manager)
0737-2019;
Project Location: The project site is composed of approximately 116.8 acres located on three parcels (APN 067-241-030, -031, and 053-161-010) and is situated at the base of the Irish Hills Natural Reserve, with Los Osos Valley Road to the east and Calle Joaquin to the south. The project site is currently located within the County of San Luis Obispo, and within the City of San Luis Obispo Sphere of Influence. Project Description: The Froom Ranch Specific Plan (FRSP) provides a land use and development program with associated goals, policies, and development standards to guide future development within the Specific Plan area. The FRSP includes, but is not limited to: general site planning and development standards, design guidelines, designation of access and circulation elements, infrastructure and utility improvements, affordable and inclusionary housing requirements, and identification of public services. The FRSP proposes a mix of land use designations including residential (39.1 acres), retail commercial (3.1 acres), public facilities (park) (2.9 acres), and open space (59 acres), along with roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian circulation improvements. The proposed Project includes a request for a General Plan Amendment to allow development above the 150-foot elevation, which is currently prohibited by Land Use Element Policy 6.4.7(H), Hillside Planning Areas. Future development under the FRSP consists of two main components, the Villaggio Life Plan Community and Madonna Froom Ranch, which are anticipated to be constructed in phases. The Villaggio Life Plan Community (Villaggio) consists of a 70.4acre gated senior residential community (residents must be 60+ years of age), which would be located in the central and southern portions of the FRSP. Villaggio would provide up to 404 units of senior housing that would include independent and assisted living units, as well as health care facilities with 51 beds for memory care and skilled nursing. The Madonna Froom Ranch would consist of multifamily residential, retail commercial uses, and a public park within 39.3 acres of the northern and eastern portions of the FRSP area, providing up to 174 multi-family units and up to 100,000 sf of mixed commercial uses, including a potential 70,000-sf hotel and 30,000 sf of retail commercial. Improvements associated with the FRSP would include, but not be limited to, the realignment and restoration of Froom Creek, construction of a stormwater basin within a 7.1-acre easement adjacent to the 109.7-acre FRSP area, widening of Los Osos Valley Road, a new transit stop, and signalization of the Los Osos Valley Road and Auto Park Way intersection. It is estimated that the Project would require approximately 160,000 cubic yards (cy) of cut, 378,000 cy of fill, and 2,300 cy of rock/aggregate import. Identified Potential Environmental Impacts: Aesthetics and Visual Resources, Agricultural Resources, Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Biological Resources, Cultural and Tribal Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards, Hazardous Materials, and Wildfire, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use and Planning, Noise, Population and Housing, Public Services and Recreation, Transportation and Traffic, Utilities and Energy Conservation, and Mineral Resources. Hazardous Materials: The project site is not on the list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and there are no records of previous or existing sources of hazardous materials onsite. 45-Day Public Review Period: Public comments on the Draft EIR should be provided in writing, and will be accepted by the City from November 8th, 2019 through December 23th, 2019. Submit comments to: City of San Luis Obispo, Community Development Department Attn: Shawna Scott, Senior Planner 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 or sscott@slocity.org After all comments have been received, a Final EIR will be prepared and additional public hearings will be held. Public Draft EIR Hearing: A public Planning Commission Hearing has been scheduled to gather public comments on the Draft EIR for the Froom Ranch Specific Plan on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, 6:00 PM, 990 Palm Street (City Hall, City Council Chambers). The meeting is an opportunity for City and consultant staffs to gather information from the public regarding the analysis and findings of the Draft EIR. It is not intended to be a hearing on the merits of the project. Therefore, members of the public should keep their comments focused on potential significant changes to the environment that may occur as a direct result of project development. The hearing agenda and agenda report will be posted on the Planning Commission webpage: https://www.slocity.org/government/advisory-bodies/agendas-andminutes/planning-commission Available Copies: The Draft EIR is available for review online at: https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/ community-development/documents-online/environmental-reviewdocuments. Hardcopies of the Draft EIR are available for review at the City Community Development Department (919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo) and the San Luis Obispo Library (995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo). For more information on the proposed project, please visit the project webpage: https://www.slocity.org/government/ department-directory/community-development/planning-zoning/ specific-area-plans/froom-ranch or contact Project Planner Shawna Scott at (805) 781-7176. November 7, 2019
The San Luis Obispo Cultural Heritage Committee will hold a Special Meeting, Monday, November 18, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, on the item listed below: PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
45-Day Public Review Period: November 8, 2019 through December 23, 2019
Project Name:
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING
Contact Information: Shawna Scott – (805) 781-7176 – sscott@slocity.org The Cultural Heritage Committee may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Cultural Heritage Committee at, or prior to, the public hearing. The report(s) will be available for review in the Community Development Office and online in advance of the meeting at https://www.slocity.org/government/advisory-bodies/ agendas-and-minutes/cultural-heritage-committee. Please call 805-781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. November 7, 2019
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WHO:
San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors
WHEN: Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda, go to the County’s website at www. slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date. WHAT: Hearing to consider a request by the COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO to amend The Rules of Procedure to Implement the Land Conservation Act of 1965 to add “Cannabis Activities” as allowed uses under Table 2 “Agricultural and Compatible Uses for Lands Subject to Land Conservation Contracts and Farmland Security Zone Contracts”. The proposed amendments to Table 2 add “Cannabis Activities” to the Coastal Zone and amend the references to Inland “Cannabis Activities” to reflect adopted Phase 2 Inland Ordinance Amendments. The proposed amendments include related references to implement the amendments.
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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission will hold a Regular Meeting, Monday, November 18, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, Room 9, of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, on the items listed below: PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: Review of five new residential dwellings 1. within three 3-story buildings on two lots. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA). Project Address: 1034 Mill Street; Case #: ARCH0551-2019; Zone: O; Brian Rolph, owner/ applicant. Contact: Walter Oetzell – (805) 781-7593 – woetzell@slocity.org 2. Review of a mixed-use project consisting of two residential dwellings and 1,000 square feet of commercial space. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); Project Address: 664 & 668 Upham Street; Case#: ARCH-0576-2019; Zone: C-N; Blake J. Irving Living Trust, owner; Leanne Drake with Studio Prime, applicant. Contact: Walter Oetzell – (805) 781-7593 – woetzell@slocity.org The Architectural Review Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Architectural Review Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. The report will be available for review in the Community Development Office and online in advance of the meeting at https://www.slocity. org/government/advisory-bodies/agendas-andminutes/architectural-review-commission. Please call (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. November 7, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2479 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/21/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DHAMMAJARIKA MEDITATION CENTER OF CENTRAL COAST, 668 Santa Maria St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Dhammajarika Foundation of Los Angeles (6550 Alcove Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91606). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Dhammajarika Foundation of Los Angeles, Boonyagorn Kaiyafai, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-21-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 10-21-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2480 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/21/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLOCALLY MADE, 1750 Perfumo Canyon Road #7, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Sadie Rogers (1750 Perfumo Canyon Road #7, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Sadie Rogers. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-21-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 10-21-24. October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2489 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/22/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 805 BINS, 5488 Ontario Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Frank William Quinlan (5488 Ontario Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Frank Quinlan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-22-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. R. Parashis, Deputy. Exp. 10-22-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
MAINO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED
PROJECT NAME:
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY SAN LUIS OBISPO ADMINISTRATION BUILDING SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, LOBBY & BREAKROOM REMODEL
PROJECT LOCATION:
BLDG. 01 - CAL POLY STATE UNIVERSITY, SLO, CA 93407
PROJECT OWNER:
TRUSTEES OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
ARCHITECT:
19-6 ARCHITECTS
BID DATE & TIME:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019 @ 12:00 P.M.
PRE-BID SITE REVIEW:
N/A
ESTIMATE/BUDGET:
$90,000
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE:
2 MONTHS
START DATE:
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
COMPLETION:
APRIL 1, 2020 (CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERTIME AND WEEKEND WORK ANTICIPATED TO MEET PROJECT SCHEDULE)
Assessor Parcel Number: Countywide Supervisorial District: All
SCOPE OF WORK:
Date Authorized: November 27, 2017
Entrance lobby remodel, including (N) Conference Room out of the existing lobby area. Break Room remodel, including selective demolition and abatement, minor casework, plumbing and electrical revisions.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: You may contact Terry Wahler or Stephanie Fuhs, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 200, San Luis Obispo, California 93408 (805) 781-5600. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered is the environmental determination that the project is exempt under CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), General Rule Exemption. The Environmental Coordinator has determined that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed project may have a significant adverse effect on the environment. A Notice of Exemption has been prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15062. **If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing** DATED: November 1, 2019 WADE HORTON, EX-OFFICIO OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By: /s/ T’Ana Christiansen Deputy Clerk October 7, 2019
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INVITATION TO BID (SUB BIDS ONLY)
County File Number: LRP2019-00003
WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the hearing all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.
NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2019-2490 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CONNECTED HEARTS COUNSELING, 6621 Bay Laurel Pl., Bldg. 4, Suite A, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. Klara Eliza Pennachio (1183 Santa Ynez Ave., Apt. B, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Klara Pennachio. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-22-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 10-22-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
The following Scopes of Work shall be completed by the University: Painting, Plumbing, Electrical & Data, Fire Alarm, Flooring and Top Set Base, Furniture BIDS SHALL BE EMAILED TO: tomm@mainoslo.com and sonnys@mainoslo.com BID REQUIREMENTS: 1. Subcontractors must be bondable and may be required to provide Payment and Performance Bonds. 2. Bid Bond is not required. 3. Safety Record is of the utmost importance. Subcontractors with aggregate EMR Rate of 1.5 over the past three years may be disqualified. 4. Prevailing Wage TO VIEW PLANS/SPEC: Plans and specs may be downloaded from ASAP Reprographics at www.asapplanroom.com Plans and specs may also be viewed at the following Builders Exchanges: - SLO County Builders Exchange – www.slocbe.com - Santa Maria Valley Contractors Association – www.smvca.org - Central California Builders Exchange – www.cencalbx.com Maino Construction Company, Incorporated is an equal opportunity Contractor. It is the responsibility of each Subcontractor to view all pertinent information and documents prior to submitting a proposal. November 7, 2019 www.newtimesslo.com • November 7 - November 14, 2019 • New Times • 59
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a public hearing at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach California in the Council Chamber for the following purpose: Address: Citywide Applicant: City of Pismo Beach Project No: P19-000053 Description: A public hearing of the City Council to consider approval of a Draft General Plan Housing Element Update / Local Coastal Plan Amendment, General Plan Amendment and Rezone, and Draft Very High Density Overlay District. In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the Community Development Department has prepared a Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. The City’s 2019 Housing Element Update is a comprehensive statement by the City of Pismo Beach of its current and future housing needs and proposed actions to facilitate the provision of housing to meet those needs. The proposed Housing Element is a policy level document that provides policy direction for the implementation of various programs to accommodate the housing needs of projected population growth, and to encourage the production of housing units in a range of prices affordable to all income groups. The City is mandated by State Housing Element Law to demonstrate it has adequate sites available through appropriate zoning and development standards for a variety of housing types and income levels. APN 005-242019 has been identified in the draft Housing Element to help accommodate the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The City Council will consider the following staff recommendations: 1.
Introduce Ordinances to amend Title 17 adding Chapter 17.091 entitled “Residential Very High Density (RVHD) Overlay Zone” to the 1983 Zoning Code (Coastal) and adding Section 17.18.055 to the 1998 Zoning Code (NonCoastal).
2.
Introduce an Ordinance effecting a zone change at 855 4th Street (APN 005-242-019) from Retail Commercial (C-1) to High Density Residential (R-3), and to apply the “Residential Very High Density (RVHD) Overlay Zone” to the property.
3.
Adopt a Resolution approving a General Plan/ Local Coastal Plan Amendment at 855 4th Street (APN 005-242-019) revising the land use map from Commercial to High Density Residential.
4.
Adopt a Resolution approving a General Plan/ Local Coastal Plan Amendment for an update to the 2014-2019 Housing Element and an Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration.
In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Community Development Department has prepared a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to appear at the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. An opportunity will be presented at the hearing for verbal comments. Written comments are also welcomed at the hearing or prior to the hearing. Written comments prepared prior to the hearing may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by mail or handdelivery at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, by fax at (805) 773-7006, or by email at citycouncil@ pismobeach.org. Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review at the City Clerk’s Office, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Thursday before the meeting and may be obtained at City Hall or by visiting www.pismobeach.org. The Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website. PLEASE NOTE: If you challenge the action taken on these items in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing. Further information on the above items may be obtained from or viewed at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, or by telephone at (805) 773-4657, or by emailing Erica Inderlied, City Clerk, at einderlied@pismobeach.org. Erica Inderlied City Clerk November 7, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2491 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/22/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE ACTIVATED EARTH, 141 Suburban Road, Ste. C-1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Abalone Coast Analytical, Inc (141 Suburban Road, Ste. C-1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Abalone Coast Analytical, Inc, Amanda Smith, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-2219. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 10-22-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2493 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/15/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THANKYOUCBD, 581 Monterey Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Chandler Richmond (581 Monterey Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Chandler Richmond. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 1022-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 10-22-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2497 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/23/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WAYWARD BAKING, 1205 17th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Tim Veatch (1205 17th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tim Veatch. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-23-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 10-23-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2499 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE WISDOM WONDER PROJECT, 165 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. The Wisdom Wonder Project (165 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ The Wisdom Wonder Project, Susan Theule, Executive Director. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-23-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 10-23-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2500 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/21/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, RPM TOOLS LLC, 893 Orchard Road, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. RPM Tools LLC (893 Orchard Road, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ RPM Tools LLC, Ronald Menane, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 1023-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 1023-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY AND INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a public hearing at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach California in the Council Chamber for the following purpose: PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Luis Obispo’s Community Development Director has determined that the following project is qualified for adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Project Title: Project Numbers:
Diodati Subdivision SBDV-0136-2019 & EID-01372019 Project Applicant: John Diodati Project Location: 309 Sandercock Street (APN: 004 581-007) Project Description: The City of San Luis Obispo has completed an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/ MND) for the subdivision proposed by John Diodati (applicant). The IS/MND found the following environmental factors to be less than significant with mitigation incorporated: Air Quality, Biological Resources, and Cultural Resources. The project is located at 309 Sandercock Street, San Luis Obispo (APN 004581-007). The project site is not included on any of the lists enumerated under Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. The project consists of a corner lot subdivision creating four parcels (approximately 0.12, 0.11, 0.11, and 0.18 acres each) from three existing parcels totaling approximately 0.52 acres. The existing parcels contain one single-family residence, which is proposed to remain in place. Further development of the project site would consist of a single-family residence on each of the proposed parcels (one per parcel), and associated site improvements including grading and access improvements. The applicant proposes to remove one pine tree thirteen inches in diameter at chest height. Nine oak trees located onsite are proposed to remain. The applicant is requesting an exception from the City’s Subdivision Regulations to allow the creation of a 5,315-square foot corner lot where 5,750 square feet is normally required, with a maximum width of 53-feet where 60-feet is normally required for a corner lot, in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) zone. The Director’s determination was based on an environmental initial study prepared by City staff in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Anyone can review the Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration at the Community Development Department at 919 Palm Street. The document will also be available for review on the City’s website at http://www.slocity.org/ government/department-directory/communitydevelopment/documents-online/environmentalreview-documents . Anyone may review and comment on the Mitigated Negative Declaration within 20 days of this notice. Written statements may be submitted to the City of San Luis Obispo, Community Development Department, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Attention: Kyle Bell, Associate Planner. Hearing Body: Planning Commission Tentative Date: December 11, 2019 Hearing Place: 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Council Chambers Time: 6:00 PM For more information on the proposed project, its environmental effects, City environmental procedures and deadlines, please contact: Project Planner: Kyle Bell, at kbell@slocity.org or (805) 781-7524. November 7, 2019
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Address: Appellant: Applicant: Project #:
401 Shell Beach Pacific Coastal Pro erties Pacific Coastal Pro erties P15-000130
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Description: Appeal of the Planning Commission denial of Tentative Tract Map, Coastal Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Review (Project No. P15-000130) for the demolition of a 3,270 square-foot vacant restaurant and the construction of a new 10,760-square-foot mixeduse development including: a 3,355-square-foot restaurant space and 151-square-feet of outdoor dining, a 938-square-foot retail space, and four airspace condominium units for vacation rental use (5,692 square feet total). The project is located within the Shell Beach (H) Planning Area (Commercial District) and C-1 (Retail Commercial, 1983 Code) Zoning District. The project is located inside the Coastal Zone and is not appealable to the Coastal Commission. (APN 010-334-013). n com liance with the California Environmental uality Act CE A , the ro ect has been determined to be categorically exempt per Section 15332 of the CE A uidelines regarding infill develo ment. You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. nterested ersons are invited to a ear at the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. An opportunity will be presented at the hearing for verbal comments. Written comments are also welcomed at the hearing or prior to the hearing. Written comments prepared prior to the hearing may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by mail or hand-delivery at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, by fax at (805) 7737006, or by email at citycouncil@pismobeach.org. Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review at the City Clerk’s Office, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Thursday before the meeting and may be obtained at City Hall or by visiting www. pismobeach.org.The Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website. PLEASE NOTE: f you challenge the action taken on these items in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing. Further information on the above items may be obtained from or viewed at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, or by telephone at (805) 773-4657, or by emailing Erica nderlied, City Clerk, at einderlied pismobeach.org. Erica nderlied City Clerk November 7, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2501 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/16/2012) New Filing The following person is doing business as, AMIGOS ANYTIME BAIL BONDS, 1735 Lincoln Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Joseph Luis Romero (1735 Lincoln Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Joseph Romero, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-23-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 10-23-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach California in the Council Chamber, during which it will consider the following: Address:
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Description: Introduction of an Ordinance adding Chapter 5.11: Personal Service Businesses, of the City of Pismo Beach Municipal Code, relating to performance standards and proximity limitations for primary massage, accessory massage, and tattoo establishment uses. The draft ordinance was assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The Community Development Director hereby finds under ection 1 061 b of the tate CE A Guidelines that the draft ordinance is exempt from the requirements of CEQA because it can be seen with certainty that the provisions contained herein would not have the otential for causing 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 appear at the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. An opportunity will be presented at the hearing for verbal comments. Written comments are also welcomed at the hearing or prior to the hearing. Written comments prepared prior to the hearing may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by mail or hand-delivery at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 9 9, by fa at 0 77 7006, or by email at citycouncil@pismobeach.org. Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review at the City Clerk’s Office, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Thursday before the meeting and may be obtained at City Hall or by visiting www.pismobeach.org. The Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website. PLEASE NOTE: If you challenge the action taken on these items in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing. Further information on the above items may be obtained from or viewed at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, or by tele hone at 0 77 - 6 7, or by emailing Erica Inderlied, City Clerk, at einderlied@ pismobeach.org. Erica Inderlied, City Clerk November 7, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2504 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CC IMPRINT, 280 Pablo Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Charlotte Lee Alexander (280 Pablo Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Charlotte Lee Alexander. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-24-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 10-24-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2511 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/30/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PULL WINE, 1650 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Continental Vineyards, LLC (1650 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Continental Vineyards, LLC, Justin Tooley, General Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-24-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 10-24-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2518 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/01/2012) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ORBAS CONSTRUCTION, 950 Walnut Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Betty Coyne (950 Walnut Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Betty Coyne, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-25-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 10-25-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2519 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/28/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BREAKERS REALTY, 2045 Idyllwild Pl. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Amitage Corporation (2045 Idyllwild Pl. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Amitage Corporation, Alex Amini, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-28-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 10-28-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2523 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SWEAT EQUITY TRAINING SYSTEMS, 11810 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Cory Matthew Johnston (11810 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Cory Johnston, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-28-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 10-28-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2524 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/08/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SOMA INTEGRATIVE BODYMIND WELLNESS, 1407 Garden Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Tomas Federico Mendoza, Michelle Marie Kilcoyne (954 Leff Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Tomas Federico Mendoza. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-28-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 10-28-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2526 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, INFRARED INSPECTION SYSTEMS, 3485 Sacramento Dr., Suite C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. MSI Mid State Instruments LLC (3485 Sacramento Dr., Suite C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ MSI Mid State Instruments LLC, Darryl Mendivil, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-28-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 10-28-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2535 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/29/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CLEAR VIEW WINDOW CLEANING, 3475 Timberline Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Michael T. Brady, Marilyn E. Brady (3475 Timberline Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Marilyn E. Brady. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-29-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 10-29-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2540 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, VANAGON PARTNERS, 583 Newman Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. John Arthur Brotzman (583 Newman Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420), Sue Anne Schmitz (36907 N. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85086), Karen Marie Murphy (5 April Dr., Westport, CT 06880). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ John A Brotzman, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-29-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 10-29-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2552 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/30/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, STEVE’S DOWNHOLE SERVICES, 455 El Sueno Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Steven J. Tallant (455 El Sueno Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Steven J. Tallant, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-30-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 10-30-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2563 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/31/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE TRAINING ROOM, 117 S. Halcyon, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Thomas Newell (317 Zogata Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tom Newell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-31-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 1031-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2541 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/10/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TARDIFF & SALDO LAW OFFICES, 6699 Bay Laurel Place, Suite #1, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. Appellate Advocacy Group, A Professional Corporation (6699 Bay Laurel Place, Suite #1, Avila Beach, CA 93424). This business is conducted by A Ca Corporation /s/ Appellate Advocacy Group, A Professional Corporation, Dustin M. Tardiff, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-29-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 10-29-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2542 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/29/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ARROYO GRANDE HOME & GARDEN, 1578 West Branch, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. California Hardware LLC (547 Five Cities Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ California Hardware LLC, Rick Gambril, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-29-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 10-29-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2536 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, COUNTRY YARD CARE, 8705 Atascadero Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Theresa Madruga (8705 Atascadero Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Theresa Madruga. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-29-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 10-29-24. October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2550 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/15/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CENTRAL COAST WOMEN’S EVENTS, 3940 Broad Street #7-252, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Brenda Joy Williams (1363 Sydney St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401), Angela Anderson (815 Greystone Place, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Brenda J. Williams, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-30-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 10-30-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2539 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, JJ JUNKS HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL, 201 Ruby Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. James Collins Jewell (201 Ruby Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ James Jewell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-29-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 10-29-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2551 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/30/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CAVA CONSTRUCTION, DIAMOND K HOMES, 1167 B Royal Oak Pl., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Kyle Channing Kleinsmith (1167 B Royal Oak Pl., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kyle Kleinsmith, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-30-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 10-30-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2554 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/19/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, RENDEZVOUS SHUTTERS SHADES DRAPERY, 940-C Ramona Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Jason Manville, Deborah Manville (624 Taylor Pl., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Jason Manville. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-30-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 10-30-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2557 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/30/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NAIL NOOK, 480 West Grand Ave., Suite B, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Maraya Dawn Bumpus (508 Allen St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Maraya D. Bumpus. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-30-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 10-30-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2565 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NINJA SPACE CONTENT, 536 South 14th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Quinn Tilly Vo Wright (536 South 14th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tilly Wright. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-31-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 10-31-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2568 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/19/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MORRO BAY SPIRITUAL SUPPLY, 2805 Hemlock Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Sharon Marie Degnan (2805 Hemlock Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Sharon Marie Degnan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-31-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 10-31-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2558 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, STRUCTURE 805, 9925 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Baim Enterprises Incorporated (9925 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Baim Enterprises Incorporated, Robin Coleman Baim, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-30-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 10-30-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2570 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/01/1999) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FRIENDS OF 40PRADO, FRIENDS OF 40 PRADO, 40 Prado, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Friends of 40Prado (P.O. Box 12444, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Friends of 40Prado, Mary Matakovich, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-01-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 11-01-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2559 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NNNVESTED, 979 Osos St., Ste. C-3, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Listsoft, Inc. (160 Greentree Dr., Dover, DE 19904). This business is conducted by A DE Corporation /s/ Listsoft, Inc., Sean M. Lee, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-30-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 10-30-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2573 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/01/2004) New Filing The following person is doing business as, G R CONSTRUCTION, 609 Newman Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Gregory Louis Reed, Tracy Lynn Reed (609 Newman Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Gregory Reed, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-01-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 11-01-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
FILE NO. 2019-2587 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/04/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HAPPY BELLY DELI, 1401 Osos St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jason Main (538 Vine St., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jason Main, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-04-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 11-04-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2588 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/04/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WOLF’S EQUIPMENT MOBILE REPAIR SERVICE, 1205 Silver Spur, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Joel Woolf (1205 Silver Spur, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Joel Woolf. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-04-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 11-04-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2589 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/25/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, COAST REALTY, 245 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Christopher Brian Bath (380 Las Vegas St., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Christopher B. Bath, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-04-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 11-04-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2590 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO COUNTY HOMES, 136 Vista Circle, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Bruce Keith Byrd (136 Vista Circle, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Bruce Keith Byrd. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-04-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 11-04-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
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FILE NO. 2019-2595 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HART TO HEART LANDSCAPING, 1636 Brighton Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Hart Joshua (1636 Brighton Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Joshua Hart. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-04-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 1104-24. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019 Lien Sale Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Contents of Unit 426 - Michael Mathews, Unit 803 - Isreal Schuster, Unit 819 - Bryan Dallas. Cash only, by sealed bid. Beach Area Storage, 464 Leoni Drive, Grover Beach, CA 93433. November 7 & 14, 2019
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DALE LEE PARKER CASE NUMBER: 19PR - 0354
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DALE LEE PARKER, DALE LEE SOUZA PARKER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MECHANICS BANK in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that MECHANICS BANK 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 26, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in 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. Attorney for Petitioner: Robert H. Mott 960 Santa Rosa Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 October 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LEROY WILLIS GREEN AKA LEROY W. GREEN AKA LEROY GREEN CASE NUMBER: 18PR - 0013
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LEROY WILLIS GREEN aka LEROY W. GREEN aka LEROY GREEN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by J JOHNSON in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that J JOHNSON 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: January 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in 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. Attorney for Petitioner: J Johnson Law Office, Inc. PO Box 3 Grover Beach, CA 93483 November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE JULY 19, 2019
A&G Self Storage, 1173 El Camino Real, #B Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, 805481-1300 The contents of unit 53 (6 x 8’) will be sold at auction for nonpayment of rent and other fees. Sealed bids will be accepted until 5 p.m. July 19, 2019. They may be dropped in the mail slot at above address. November 7 & 14, 2019
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WHO:
San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors
WHEN: Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date. WHAT: Hearing to consider amendments to the Building and Construction Ordinance, Title 19 of the San Luis Obispo County Code, to be consistent with the most recently adopted State codes and general cleanup. If adopted, the Ordinance will amend Title 19 and adopt and amend by reference the 2019 Edition California Building Standards Code, also known as Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations with amendments that result in more stringent requirements as well as relaxing some of our previous requirements. The Ordinance will also adopt by reference the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Uniform Solar Energy Code, 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, and the 2018 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code. On November 5, 2019, the Board considered adoption of a Resolution which identified the special topographical, climatic and geographical facts and circumstances needed per Health and Safety Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 to establish more stringent standards than set forth in the 2019 California Building Codes. County File Number: N/A Assessor Parcel Number: N/A Supervisorial District: All Date Accepted: N/A WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the hearing all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The staff report and the complete text of the proposed Ordinance and Resolution will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov. Copies of the proposed Ordinance, the 2019 California Building Standards Codes and all of the documents referenced in this notice are also available for inspection at the San Luis Obispo County Planning and Building Department between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Persons wishing to inspect the proposed Ordinance and/or any of the codes incorporated therein by reference should ask for the Building Division, and state that they wish to review the proposed Ordinance and/or the codes incorporated therein by reference. The San Luis Obispo County Planning and Building Department is located at 976 Oso Street, San Luis Obispo CA, 93408 and open Monday – Friday 8:30am-3:00pm or can be reached at 805-781-5600.
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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. NO. 17-0308-11
NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一 个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니 다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d) (1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/21/2004. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and
LEGAL NOTICES now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: N. ERIC NAFTCHI Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 6/3/2004 as Instrument No. 2004048404 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 984 UPPER LOS BERROS ROAD NIPOMO, CA 93444 A.P.N.: 090-471-006 Date of Sale: 11/26/2019 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $641,659.83, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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
SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo City Council invites all interested persons to attend a public meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, to consider the following item: • A Public Hearing to review the proposed Annexation of approximately 39 acres of property (30 parcels) along Fiero Lane and Clarion Court and associated infrastructure improvements. This action includes consideration of a Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement regarding the proposed annexation, the potential relocation of a wastewater treatment facility from Fiero Lane to 1275 Prospect (APN: 076-512-028), and consideration of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration tiered from the Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the Airport Area and Margarita Area Specific Plans and Related Facilities Master Plans (SCH#2000051062). Pre-zoning pursuant to the Airport Area Specific Plan: Business Park, Manufacturing, Service Commercial; Fiero Lane Mutual Water Company, applicant (PL-ANNX-1166-2015, EID-0626-2019).
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered is the determination that this project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA based on the common sense exemption, CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3). **If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing** DATED: November 1, 2019 WADE HORTON, EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By: /s/ T’Ana Christiansen Deputy Clerk November 7, 2019
For more information, contact Shawna Scott of the City’s Community Development Department at (805) 781-7176 or by email, sscott@slocity.org.
The City Council may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the item listed above. If you challenge the proposed project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Reports for this meeting will be available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and online at www.slocity.org no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7100 for more information. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on www.slocity.org. Teresa Purrington, City Clerk, City of San Luis Obispo November 7, 2019
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LEGAL NOTICES you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 17-0308-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 10/21/2019 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: 916939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0362609 To: NEW TIMES 10/31/2019, 11/07/2019, 11/14/2019
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 19CV-0591
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Chillas Chillas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Chillas Chillas to PROPOSED NAME: Chillas Chillas Legal 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: 11/27/2019, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 9 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: October 7, 2019 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 19CV-0615
To all interested persons: Petitioner: James Michael Rodney filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: James Michael Rodney to PROPOSED NAME: James Michael Foppiano 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: 12/11/2019, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 11 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: October 17, 2019 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 19CVP-0324
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Nicole Linde-Hatch filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Nicole Diana Linde-Hatch to PROPOSED NAME: Nicole Diana Watkins 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: 11/20/2019, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: October 17, 2019 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court October 24, 31, November 7, & 14, 2019
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 19CVP0349
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Maria Therese Raiser filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Maria Therese Raiser to PROPOSED NAME: Maria McArthur Raiser 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: 12/04/2019, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2 at the Superior Court
LEGAL NOTICES 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: October 28, 2019 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court October 31, November 7, 14, & 21, 2019
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
NEW FILE NO. 2019-2431 OLD FILE NO. 2019-1401 Breda Chocolate, 3563 Sueldo St., Suite H, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 06/06/2019. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: John Mason Carswell (5340 Candelabra Pl., San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401). This business was conducted by An Individual /s/ John Carswell, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-11-2019. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By G. Ugalde, Deputy Clerk. October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
NEW FILE NO. 2019-2572 OLD FILE NO. 2019-0822 California Coast baseball Academy, 604 Village Court, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 03/28/2019. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Jesse Lucas Wobrock (604 Village Court, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business was conducted by An Individual /s/ Jesse Wobrock, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-01-2019. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By E. Brookhart, Deputy Clerk. November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019
STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
NEW FILE NO. 2019-2413 OLD FILE NO. 2016-0169 SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED ALTERNATIVES TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, 835 12th Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446, San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in the county on 01-21-2016. The following person(s) have/has withdrawn as a General Partner(s) from the partnership under the fictitious business name: William Schmidt (1136 San Sebastian, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ William Schmidt. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-10-2019. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By S. Currens, Deputy Clerk. October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019.
LEGAL NOTICES SUMMONS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: CAROLINE DAUGHERTY AKA CAROLINE SALINA DAUGHERTY AKA CAROLINE S. DAUGHERTY AKA CAROLINE BORDEN AKA CAROLINE DAUGHTERY, AN INDIVIDUAL; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 20, JEREMY BUENO AKA BUENO JAMES AKA JAMES BRUNO, AN INDIVIDUAL; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: COASTHILLS CREDIT UNION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION CASE NUMBER: 19LC0646
Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond in 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. CASE NUMBER: 19LC-0646 The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 1035 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: KAREL ROCHA 212413 Prenovost, Normandin, Bergh & Dawe 2122 N. Broadway, Suite 200 Santa Ana, CA 92706 714-547-2444 Date: 07-02-2019 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk /s/, Linda McGuirk, Deputy Clerk, October 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2019
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NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (NAME): EJESSICA LYNN MERCADO
NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (NAME): MARC AARON NASLUND
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW AND ON THE NEXT PAGE. PETITIONER’S NAME IS: HENRY RANDY MERCADO CASE NUMBER: 18FL-0650
You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE: Restraining orders are on page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.
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PETITIONER’S NAME IS: PAIGE BLACKBURN-NASLUND CASE NUMBER: 19FLP-0493
You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE: Restraining orders are on page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. 1. The name and address of the court are: THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of San Luis Obispo County 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney are: Paige Blackburn-Naslund 9850 Los Lomas Ave., Unit #7 Atascadero, CA 93422 805-440-3785 Date: October 9, 2019 /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk, Ashley Boneso, Deputy
2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney are: Henry Randy Mercado 375 Spanish Moss Lane Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 805-710-5164
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1. The name and address October 31, November 7, 14, of the court are: & 21, 2019 THE SUPERIOR COURT OF BV THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of San Luis Obispo County 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
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(April 20-May 20): Poet James Merrill was ecstatic when he learned the Greek language. According to his biographer, he felt he could articulate his needs “with more force and clarity, with greater simplicity and less self-consciousness, than he ever could in his own language.” He concluded, “Freedom to be oneself is all very well; the greater freedom is not to be oneself.” Personally, I think that’s an exaggeration. I believe the freedom to be yourself is very, very important. But for you in the coming weeks, Taurus, the freedom to not be yourself could indeed be quite liberating. What might you do to stretch your capacities beyond what you’ve assumed is true about you? Are you willing to rebel against and transcend your previous self-conceptions?
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Studies suggest that on average each of us has a social network of about 250 people, of whom 120 we regard as a closer group of friendly acquaintances. But most of us have no more than 20 folks we trust, and only two or three whom we regard as confidants. I suspect that these numbers will be in flux for you during the next 12 months, Scorpio. I bet you’ll make more new friends than usual, and will also expand your inner circle. On the other hand, I expect that some people who are now in your sphere will depart. Net result: stronger alliances and more collaboration.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Musician Brian Eno made a deck of oracular cards called Oblique Strategies. Each card has a suggestion designed to trigger creative thinking about a project or process you’re working on. You Geminis might find it useful to call on Oblique Strategies right now, since you’re navigating your way through a phase of adjustment and rearrangement. The card I drew for you is “Honor thy error as hidden intention.” Here’s how I interpet it: An apparent lapse or misstep will actually be the result of your deeper mind guiding you to take a fruitful detour.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): We devote a lot of energy to wishing and hoping about the meaningful joys we’d love to bring into our lives. And yet few of us have been trained in the best strategies for manifesting our wishes and hopes. That’s the bad news. The good news is that now is a favorable time for you to upgrade your skills at getting what you want. With that in mind, I present you with the simple but potent wisdom of author Maya Angelou: “Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it.” To flesh that out, I’ll add: Formulate a precise statement describing your heart’s yearning, and then work hard to make yourself ready for its fulfillment.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): What are the key parts of your life— the sources and influences that enable you to be your most soulful self? I urge you to nourish them intensely during the next three weeks. Next question: What are the marginally important parts of your life—the activities and proclivities that aren’t essential for your long-term success and happiness? I urge you to corral all the energy you give to those marginally important things, and instead pour it into what’s most important. Now is a crucial time in the evolution of your relationship with your primal fuels, your indispensable resources, your sustaining foundations.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “When she spoke of beauty, he spoke of the fatty tissue supporting the epidermis,” wrote short story author Robert Musil. He was describing a conversation between a man and woman who were on different wavelengths. “When she mentioned love,” Musil continued, “he responded with the statistical curve that indicates the rise and fall in the annual birthrate.” Many of you Virgos have the flexibility to express yourself well on both of those wavelengths. But in the coming months, I hope you’ll emphasize the beauty and love wavelength rather than the fatty tissue and statistical curve wavelength. It’ll be an excellent strategy for getting the healing you need.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I blame and thank the Sagittarian part of me when I get brave and brazen enough to follow my strongest emotions where they want to lead me. I also blame and thank the Sagittarian part of me when I strip off my defense mechanisms and invite the world to regard my vulnerabilities as interesting and beautiful. I furthermore blame and thank the Sagittarian side of me on those occasions when I run 3 miles down the beach at dawn, hoping to thereby jolt loose the secrets I’ve been concealing from myself. I suspect the coming weeks will be a favorable time to blame and thank the Sagittarian part of you for similar experiences.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Persian polymath Avicenna (980–1037) wrote 450 books on many topics, including medicine, philosophy, astronomy, geography, mathematics, theology, and poetry. While young, he tried to study the Metaphysics of Aristotle, but had difficulty grasping it. Forty times he read the text, even committing it to memory. But he made little progress toward fathoming it. Years later, he was browsing at an outdoor market and found a brief, cheap book about the Metaphysics by an author named al-Farabi. He read it quickly, and for the first time understood Aristotle’s great work. He was so delighted he went out to the streets and gave away gifts to poor people. I foresee a comparable milestone for you, Capricorn: Something that has eluded your comprehension will become clear, at least in part due to a lucky accident.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In addition to being a key figure in Renaissance art, 15th-century Italian painter Filippo Lippi had a colorful life. According to legend, he was once held prisoner by Barbary pirates but gained his freedom by drawing a riveting portrait of their leader. Inspired by the astrological factors affecting you right now, I’m fantasizing about the possibility of a liberating event arriving in your life. Maybe you’ll call on one of your skills in a dramatic way, thereby enhancing your leeway or generating a breakthrough or unleashing an opportunity. (Please also re-read your horoscope from last week.)
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Stand high long enough and your lightning will come,” writes Piscean novelist William Gibson. He isn’t suggesting that we literally stand on top of a treeless hill in a thunderstorm and invite the lightning to shoot down through us. More realistically, I think he means that we should devotedly cultivate and discipline our highest forms of expression so that when inspiration finds us, we’ll be primed to receive and use its full power. That’s an excellent oracle for you. Δ
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