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Vehicles temporarily banned in Oceano Dunes to protect plovers

here won’t be any camping or off-roading allowed in a vast majority of the Oceano Dunes until at least October, the result of a recent legally binding agreement between the California Coastal Commission and State Parks created to address concerns about endangered birds in the park. In a consensual cease and desist order that was finalized on July 7, State Parks agreed to halt a number of development activities that the commission claims are unpermitted and possibly harmful to snowy plovers. In the order, State Parks said it would stop grading and grooming the beach, and stop using mylar flags, posts, herding, and other efforts used to deter plovers from nesting outside their designated breeding areas. The order also prohibits camping and vehicle use south of Mile Post 3 through the end of snowy plover nesting season on Oct. 1, leaving only about a mile of the dunes that could possibly be opened to the public. “Now I know that many folks are going to be very disappointed and upset,” Coastal Commission Executive Director John Ainsworth said at a July 8 meeting. “And unfortunately the COVID crisis has thrown us some curves in many areas of our lives,

and we’ve had to make many sacrifices so our communities and families remain safe. This is just another one of those sacrifices and inconveniences.” The Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) has been closed to vehicles since March 26 due to COVID-19. Without vehicles in the area, plovers are building nests outside their “seasonal exclosures”— designated breeding areas that are off limits to vehicles and visitors. Many of the activities listed in the order were part of an effort on State Parks’ part to prevent plovers from nesting in areas that are typically open for vehicle use in preparation for reopening. The prohibition of vehicles is a win for conservationists like Jeff Miller, a Los Osos resident and senior conservation advocate at the Center for Biological Diversity, who said

New ICE regulation affects international student visas

Office is currently working with individual campuses to review online and in-person offers to determine if they meet the new ICE directives, Toni Molle director of public affairs said. The rules could affect more than 11,300 students in the system. “International students add to the vibrant diversity of CSU’s 23 campuses,” a statement from the Chancellor’s Office said. “We are currently reviewing the new guidance to determine how to reduce impacts to students and will provide information to campuses and students in the near future.” Cal Poly spokesperson Matt Lazier said the International Center is working closely with the CSU to understand the new guidance and determine how to best serve their impacted international students. “Students who intend to be in the U.S. will be urged to work with their academic advising centers to identify in-person courses in which to enroll,” Lazier said. Cal Poly has more than 300 international students. Students for Immigration Justice created an online petition proposing that Cal Poly either guarantee that all international students take at least one designated in-person class and/or create a fall 2020 in-person course for international students on the affected student visas. Cuesta College currently has 30 admitted international students for fall 2020 and eight applications in progress. Cuesta is working with its International Programs Office, spokesperson Ritchie Bermudez said, to get in touch directly with their international students and determine the best course of action to provide support and assistance. Allan Hancock College Superintendent Kevin Walthers said in a statement that the institution is disappointed by “yet another divisive rule coming from the federal government.”

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Hancock admitted three students from Canada under the F-1 visa program for the fall 2020 term. “Staff at Allan Hancock College are working to ensure that each of our international students has access to classes that meet the regulations so they can continue their progress toward a degree,” Walthers said. —Karen Garcia

Thousands of SLO County companies received federal loans

Between $396 million and $740 million in forgivable loans went to thousands of San Luis Obispo County businesses through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), newly released data shows. Launched in late March at the onset of COVID-19, the $660 billion PPP enabled businesses nationwide to apply for up to $10 million in forgivable loans to retain employees and cover basic expenses during stay-at-home orders. On July 6, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released a partial data set of where PPP funds have gone. It shows the businesses and nonprofits that received $150,000 or higher loans since April. In SLO County, 735 businesses took out loans of between $150,000 and $10 million (the maximum allowed), which collectively helped retain 31,255 jobs. In addition, more than 4,000 unidentified businesses received loans of less than $150,000, covering 22,349 jobs, according to the data. Most of the 735 larger loan recipients in SLO County—675—received between $150,000 and $1 million in aid. Only 60 loans topped $1 million. The two businesses with the biggest loans— between $5 million and $10 million—are both contractors: Papich Construction Company in NEWS continued page 5

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Arroyo Grande and MGE Underground in Paso Robles. The $1 million to $5 million loan recipients ran the gamut of industries. The Madonna Inn, Martin Resorts, and Cliffs Resorts all received aid in that range. Other job sectors included agriculture (Talley Farms, Greenheart Farms, Daou Vineyards, Castaneda & Sons, and others); health care (San Luis Ambulance, Wilshire Health & Community Services, Movement for Life); energy (Kings Oil Tools); retail (Miner’s Ace Hardware); tech (iFixit); restaurants (the Old Custom House); and manufacturers (Trust Automation). Smaller businesses with fewer employees made up most of the $150,000 to $350,000 awardees. Among those was New Times, which the SBA approved for a loan on April 16. Nearly 30 nonprofits, including private schools, also received loans. St. Patrick’s School in Arroyo Grande and Mission Prep in SLO received loans of between $350,000 and $1 million. Peoples’ Self-Help Housing, Woods Humane Society, TransitionsMental Health Association, the Food Bank, the YMCA, and the SLO Noor Foundation received aid. Churches countywide also successfully participated in the program. In a July 8 statement, U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) announced that PPP assistance brought $1.16 billion for 158,114 jobs across the 24th Congressional District, which includes SLO, Santa Barbara, and parts of Ventura counties. Carbajal praised the program but also pressed the SBA for more transparency. During its rollout, PPP came under fire for allegedly favoring large and even some publicly traded corporations over smaller businesses. “We need more complete data, including information on how economically disadvantaged business owners have fared,” Carbajal said. “I will continue to advocate for better transparency and oversight of SBA lending practices, so we can be sure federal assistance is going to the businesses who need it most.” —Peter Johnson

Cal Poly criticized for recent hire’s connection to Larry Nassar case

When Cal Poly student Jasmine Till received an email on July 1 regarding Cal Poly’s new vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, she was happy to see that the new administrator, Paulette

Granberry Russell, has a long history working in diversity at another large university. But after a quick Google search, everything changed. As secretary of Diversity and Inclusion for Cal Poly’s ASI student government, Till knew she’d be working closely with Russell during the school year. Through a little online research, Till found that Russell served as Michigan State University’s Title IX coordinator during the infamous Larry Nassar scandal, in which the former MSU and USA Olympics doctor was accused of sexually abusing scores of women over the course of decades and convicted on seven such charges. Horrified by the information she found regarding Russell’s connection to MSU’s failure to adequately handle allegations of sexual assault against Nassar and others, Till acted quickly. She compiled her research into a change.org petition requesting that Cal Poly rescind its job offer to Russell and conduct a transparent search. Although Russell was not criminally charged in the Nassar case and was not fired from MSU after his conviction as so many others were, Till said it was Russell’s duty as Title IX coordinator from 1998 to 2015 to ensure that MSU’s sexual assault reporting and investigation processes were safe and effective for alleged victims of abuse. Instead, multiple third-party investigations into the Nassar case and others found the opposite, including one that led the U.S. Department of Education to fine MSU $4.5 million for the school’s “systemic failure to protect students from sexual abuse.” “Every student deserves to feel safe and welcome on this campus, and I will do everything I can to push forward initiatives to improve cultural awareness and safety on campus,” Till wrote in a statement to New Times. “We need to hold our administration accountable, and we’re not holding back.” Till’s petition had more than 10,900 signatures at noon on July 8. Though Cal Poly spokesperson Matt Lazier wouldn’t say whether the university planned to meet the petition’s demands, he told New Times that Russell was thoroughly vetted before being hired, and multiple investigations into the Nassar scandal found she had no connection to any criminal activity or wrongdoing. What happened at MSU was “abhorrent,” Lazier said, and he understands the concerns brought forward by students and faculty. “However,” he wrote in a statement to New Times, “it is unfair and unethical to consider an innocent individual to be guilty

by association—and therefore unhirable— because they were employed by the university at the time the scandal occurred.” But it’s not just Russell who is being called into question. Russell was offered the position through an “emergency hire” process that faculty and students say abandons the usual transparent search process and excludes stakeholder participation. Lazier said Cal Poly used the emergency hire process to fill the position recently vacated by Jozi De Leon, who announced plans to retire in the spring, to “maintain continuity of leadership and momentum for the Office of University Diversity and Inclusion” at a time of social and racial upheaval. Lazier also said Russell was a finalist for the same position in 2017—before Nassar was convicted—and was received favorably by various search committees. But in a July 6 letter to Cal Poly, faculty and staff called on the university to further explain its emergency hire process and its position that Russell had no connection to the Nassar scandal. Sarah Bridger, an associate professor of history, was one of more than 1,000 who signed the letter, and said the questions and concerns facing Cal Poly now could have been dealt with differently if the school had gone through its usual hiring process. “I really wish that it hadn’t come to this,” Bridger told New Times. “I think this is a problematic hire and the process itself shouldn’t have been undertaken in the way that it was.” —Kasey Bubnash

Morro Bay Police investigate hate speech and police involvement

The Morro Bay Police Department investigated an incident of hate speech that allegedly occured during a June 6 Black Lives Matter protest, as well as the officers who may have used foul language to break up the altercation. According to a July 2 post on the Morro Bay Police Department’s Facebook page, an investigation that involved interviewing 15 individuals, including the officers on scene, found that a verbal disturbance occured where a counterprotester used a racial slur. The Facebook post also stated that witnesses made conflicting statements about whether one of the officers used a swear word to disperse the groups. The investigation didn’t review bodycamera footage, because the cameras weren’t activated during the incident. “Unfortunately this happened so fast

that the officers were not able to activate their cameras,” Cmdr. Amy Watkins told New Times. The three officers involved in breaking up the altercation were from the Morro Bay, Grover Beach, and Atascadero police departments. “Attempts to contact the black male involved in the incident were met with his refusal to speak with the investigator or to provide a statement related to this incident,” the post read. Britney Holloway, the wife of the man on the receiving end of the racial slur, said that when the June 6 march approached the Great American Fish Company, three men were yelling “All Lives Matter” and revving their engines. When Holloway and her husband, who was holding their 1-year-old son, walked by the men, one of them called Holloway’s husband a “bitch,” she said. He “turned around and said, ‘What did you say?’” she said. “The guy said, ‘I feel sorry for your son being a nigger.’” She said her husband handed her their son and an argument started. Holloway said the officers who arrived didn’t bother to break up the argument. “I, with my son in my hands and holding my dog on leash, jumped inbetween them and told my husband that it was not worth it, and we needed to leave,” Holloway said. As they were leaving, Holloway said her husband was still yelling at the counterprotester. She said a Morro Bay Police officer then told her husband, “Can you just shut the fuck up?” As they were leaving, Holloway said the same police officer drove by them and said, “You can never keep it a peaceful protest.” Holloway said she spoke to both the Grover Beach and Morro Bay police departments about the incident. She said her husband didn’t feel comfortable talking to the agencies because of how officers handled the situation. “They simply watched it, like waiting for one of them to swing, and I felt like they waited for my husband to swing first, so they could just arrest him,” Holloway said. The couple was also upset by the Morro Bay Police Department’s Facebook post that only spoke of the race of her husband and not the race of the counterprotester, who Holloway said was white. The department determined that nothing criminal occured during the incident. The entire situation feels like a “slap in the face,” she said. ∆ —Karen Garcia

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‘Protect’

Locals create Facebook groups in response to vandalism, looting in other parts of the country

an Luis Obispo’s first Black Lives Matter (BLM) protest in the wake of Minneapolis resident George Floyd’s death was dispersed by tear gas on the evening on June 1. Hours later, in what the SLO Police Department determined was an unrelated incident, a group of males in a white sedan shot out the windows of Central Coast Surfboards, Shoe Palace, and Founders Community Bank with a BB gun. That same day, some local Paso Robles residents decided to create the Facebook group PRotect Paso with the goals of protecting the city’s businesses, community, and supporting local police. The group’s focus was to start “a network of patriots that are willing to stand up to protect men and women in blue, our property, and its citizens,” according to the page descriptor The private group now has about 8,145 members. New Times reached out to group administrator Tyler Henry but did not hear back by press time. The group descriptor also states that it’s anti-looting, anti-violence, anti-hate, and anti-racist, but it’s not anti-protest. Paso Robles Police Chief Ty Lewis told New Times he was sent an invitation to join the group and was unsure of how to respond at first. “Honestly, I was like, ‘Wait a minute, I don’t know who’s organizing this or what’s going to be discussed in this group,’” Lewis said.

organizations, according to spokesperson Tony Cipolla. “There is no indication these groups serve a need other than to support law enforcement. The Sheriff’s Office does not condone violence or the threat of violence on the part of any group or organization. And that applies to those on both sides of the protests,” Cipolla said. Paul Karp told New Times that he started the Protect Five Cities page because of the damage done to businesses in Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo. Karp said he felt that the damage happened because those business owners had no idea what was going on before it was too late. The intent of the group is to inform people, Karp said, not to “stir up anything” or to take sides on current events. “I have lived here my whole life and just don’t want to see anything bad happen to this piece of paradise. I fully support the protests, and my daughter has attended many in support of the movement. I just think that the destruction that has overshadowed, has stolen from the movement, which is sad for everyone,” he said. The group has had friction with SLO County Protest Watch, a Facebook group created to share information about local protests and support local movements. Most recently, the two groups have called each other out over colorful ribbons placed on trees in Grover Beach and Arroyo Grande in support of local law enforcement and the Black Lives Matter movement.

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But, he said, he was getting flooded with emails about it. So he accepted the invitation, read the page’s initial posts, and responded. “I understand the concern and the fear that is obvious in a lot of these posts, and you have to understand that while we appreciate the sentiment that you’re there to back your police department in these complex types of issues, having that could be a double-edged sword,” he told New Times. Law enforcement personnel are trained in de-escalation techniques, crowd control, use of force, and crisis intervention as well as how to coordinate and communicate with other law enforcement agencies. “When you introduce a wild card into that, and people want to take matters into their own hands, potentially it creates a whole new set of challenges for a police department,” he said. Groups similar to PRotect Paso formed in other areas around the same time, including Protect Five Cities, Protect Atascadero, and Protect Santa Maria. Regarding the rise of such “protect” groups across the Central Coast, the SLO County Sheriff’s Office does not have an official stance on these groups and

Protest Watch administrators and moderators released a statement to New Times saying they believe in Protect Five Cities’ goals to protect private property and businesses. “While that may be understandable to a degree in concept, they are going about it in a way that harbors white supremacy, values property over human lives, and degrades the BLM movement. They also seem committed in portraying peaceful local protesters in a negative light,” the Protest Watch statement read. “There have been biker gangs hanging around in an unfriendly manner, civilians armed with assault rifles posted on rooftops, and people lashing whips, revving engines, and shouting racial slurs.” SLO County Protest Watch said that it accepts that people are going to have differing opinions and views. “But the fact that these groups surfaced in direct response to BLM protests is, yes, divisive and concerning,” the statement read. “Let’s be clear here, all lives can’t matter until black lives do and ‘blue’ is a uniform they can take off, not a skin color they cannot.” ∆ Staff Writer Karen Garcia can be reached at karengarcia@newtimesslo.com.

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Shifting map Proposed changes to Paso Robles Groundwater Basin boundaries draw anger and skepticism from landowners

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fter seven years of water restrictions over the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin, San Luis Obispo County is redrawing the basin’s boundaries, which will subject hundreds of new property owners to a moratorium on irrigating and other rules. The revised map is part of a package of changes to the county ordinance that regulates the 684-square-mile aquifer in North County. Passed in 2013 amid an ongoing drought, the ordinance was recently extended to 2022 to buy time for the Paso Groundwater Sustainability Plan—which is currently being reviewed by the state—to get implemented. When the Board of Supervisors approved the extension in December 2019, it also authorized county staff to update the boundaries, review and redefine the “areas of severe decline,” and develop a voluntary fallowing program. But all of those changes received blowback from landowners and farmers at a June 11 county Planning Commission meeting. The new map—which is being updated to mirror the state’s map— brings 524 new property owners into the boundaries of the basin and removes 244. It adds significant acreage to the basin’s east, past Shandon, as well as some properties west of Paso Robles and Templeton and around Creston. “Our small farm is on the edge of the proposed boundary,” Kevin and Lisa Irot, of Templeton’s Eyerit Family Olive Oil, wrote in a letter to the county. “Inclusion into the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin would restrict our ability to meet product demand and also severely devalue our property.” Because of the ordinance’s ban on expanding irrigated agriculture over the basin, the Irots and other growers would not be able to increase the size of their farms under the new boundaries. “Currently we utilize only half of our usable acreage,” their letter read. “We would expect to increase our production by planting more trees to meet the increased demand for our products. … We ask that you do not approve the proposed changes.” For years, SLO County managed the basin according to the boundaries it developed through its own contracted scientific studies. But the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has a “very different” version of the basin, according to a county staff report, and DWR recently rejected a county request to modify that boundary to match the local version. “Now [the two maps] are coming to a head,” said Jay Brown, chairman of the Planning Commission. “I think we’re going to have to have one map, one way or another.” Within the new basin map, the county is also proposing to change the areas that are considered “in severe decline,” and subject to additional water restrictions. The new areas of severe decline add 300 property owners and remove 1,437. It mostly shifts the “red zone” from around and north of the city of Paso Robles to several miles east. But landowners and planning commissioners both questioned whether there was sufficient well-monitoring data

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to justify the changes. County staff said the remapping was based on updated data from its well-monitoring network—the same type of data used to establish the red zone in the first place. But officials acknowledged that that network is small. One of the first action items of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan is to expand the basin’s wellmonitoring network. Willy Cunha, a Shandon farmer and board member on the Shandon-San Juan Water District, voiced his opposition to the new red zone. “The specific wells chosen to draw the contour lines are widespread, they’re far apart one from the other, with large distances between them. The computer estimates and projects what might be happening in all the spaces in between,” Cunha said in a June 11 public comment. “It’s not a specific tool that would support regulations that cause uneven or unfair economic impacts. It would not hold up under legal challenge.” For San Miguel landowners Robin Chapman and Robert Galbraith, moving the red zone is welcomed. Chapman told New Times that she has well data showing that water levels have not declined under their land in more than 50 years—yet their property was included in the county’s original red zone. While she’s happy about the proposed remapping, she feels bad for those who are now part of it. “I’m a conservationist. I do not regard water as endless. I think it makes sense to make plans for your resources. I’m just not sure how much of it is based on science and data,” Chapman said. Farmers also quibbled with a proposed fallowing program that is included in the ordinance revisions. Under the program, farmers could choose to fallow their fields and still maintain their irrigating rights in the future. But due to the ordinance sunsetting in 2022, growers said the fallowing period would be too short and its future too uncertain to be worth participating in. In a unanimous vote on June 11, the Planning Commission recommended the county look at extending the fallowing program for a longer period of time and recommended against adjusting the red zone areas. The Board of Supervisors will review the ordinance changes at a meeting on Aug. 18. ∆ Assistant Editor Peter Johnson can be reached at pjohnson@newtimesslo.com.

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t doesn’t sound like much, but writers can do a lot with 55 words. They can kill someone, love someone, and surprise someone. And this year, yes, people from around the world submitted stories about the Trump administration, discrimination, and COVID-19. Some were cheesy, some were mushy, and some were dark. But only a select few wrote stories good enough to get published! Each year, New Times and the Sun bring you the best reader-submitted stories for our annual 55 Fiction contest, which is now threedecades strong. Our 2020 judges include Associate Editor Andrea Rooks and Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey. So get ready for tales with surprise endings, lots of laughs, and a death or two. —Camillia Lanham

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The Law

Let’s say it straight: Though he had the gun, the money, the property, the armor, the helicopter, the restraints, the sneer, the cuffs, the badge, and the public, he was the one terrified of me. No small wonder, this perverse power (force of history) that keeps getting me killed: Hands up, and they still shoot. Kyle Berlin Arroyo Grande

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“Did you see his tweet?” “I didn’t read it.” “Why?” “It was labeled inaccurate.” “I thought Twitter’s mission was to ‘ ... give people power to share ideas and info without barriers.’” “Apparently there is a barrier—a filter.” “Twitter—the arbiter of truth?” “You prefer Trump’s truth?” “God is the only source of truth.” “Word.” Paul Jarvis Pismo Beach

We Do The Best We Can

“How long have you two been married?” “We’ve been together for several years, but we’re not married. We’ve each had a couple of previous disastrous marriages.” “So you’re living together in sin?” “No, we live apart. But, when we have time, we try to live apart together as sinfully as possible.” Steve Recchia Reno, Nevada

Space

I love space. It’s so vast, so unique. I’ve never seen anything like it. Some people say I’m weird and I spend too much time thinking about it, but I think they’re crazy. How can you not love it? Galaxies are so amazing, too, especially the Samsung Galaxy S10e ... it has the perfect space bar. Alessa Jackson Centennial, Colorado

We’re All Tourists Here

The attorney shuffled the leaf of papers together. “Alright, Mr. Cabot. We’re set here. We’ve taken care of all of your final wishes.” Cabot stared at the veins beneath the wrinkled skin of his hands. “You forgot the headstone,” he said. “Of course,” the attorney replied. “What should it read?” Cabot grinned. “Just visiting.” Kip Lorenzetti San Luis Obispo

Love in the Time of Corona

The apple falls from her hand, bounces, rolls, and stops in front of my shopping cart. “This would have been my chance to hit on her,” I think. I look up. Eyes so beautiful they could tame lightning. But our masked smiles speak caution. We go in different directions. That’s the loving thing to do. Edwin Vartany Glendale

Ambush—Vietnam

Walking down trail. Horrendous gunfire from left. Crawling, firing, to get out of line of fire. RPG explosion, medivac down. Perimeter set up, best friend killed from friendly fire. Darkness, wounded moaning, praying, Lord speed daylight. Finally morning, medivac for dead and wounded. Saddle-up, press on, 286 days left in the ’Nam. Michael Huffman Arroyo Grande

Coronavirus, Romeo and Juliet

Romeo: Did you drink my tea? Juliet: I had some. Why do you ask? Romeo: I have the coronavirus. Juliet: Now we can die together. Romeo: But I don’t really have it. Juliet: Now you do; you just drank my tea.

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Dad’s Advice

Emme explained to her dad that she had never felt such despair. The president actually called the press “the enemy of the people.” All she dreamed about, studied, worked for was to be a journalist. What could she do about this president? Her dad looked up from his paper and smiled. “Vote,” he said. Emerald Powers Santa Margarita

A Matter of Principle

After waiting 30 minutes in line, Cynthia was about to enter. “Sorry, masks are required.” “I know. ... I accidentally left mine at home.” “Can’t let you in without one.” “I won’t stay long. I have everything else, even gloves.” “Sorry. No.” She started forward anyway. “Ma’am! Stay back!” Cynthia left. There were other masquerade balls. Mark Turner San Luis Obispo

I am What I am

“You’re a product of your culture,” her father said. “Media is your messiah. You follow social fads, and adopt conflicted ideologies and incompatible lifestyles.” “Synchronous and synergetic,” she said. “Call it what you will, but it is impossible to be a vegan vampire.” Jeff Lahr San Luis Obispo

Chivalry is Dead

She waited ages for a knight on a white horse. At last, in the woods where she gathered oleander, he appeared. He escorted her home and drank her tea. As he lay dying, she murmured into the mare’s blond mane, “I’ve longed for a good horse. Plus, I needed a sword. These woods are dangerous.” Diane Smith Arroyo Grande

How Many?

“Would you please repeat back to me what I’ve told you?” “You’ve already told me several times.” “True. And you’ve told me several times that you understand. But, despite my asking, you have not repeated it back to me, even once.” “Sir, I speak six languages.” “Impressive! In how many of them do you listen?” Steve Recchia Reno, Nevada

Missing the Joke

Dermatologist to note-taking assistant: “Patient has a little Tinea Pedis.” Stifled grins. Adds for clarity, “Athlete’s Foot.” Later, at home, wife asks: “How was your skin check?” Pulling out “Care Instructions”: “Doctor says I have a little (struggle to pronounce) ty-kneeuh pee-dis.” “Awe, Honey. It’s not that small.” Marc Stoelzle Santa Margarita

“Sorry Mrs. Smith, it won’t happen again,” she said entering the classroom tardily. “Why are you always late to my class?” “I had to go see my doctor and always have a doctor’s note.” “She’s so lucky,” another student whispered. “And why do you think she’s lucky?” replied Mrs. Smith. “Her sister’s a doctor.” Maya Moore Allentown, Pennsylvania

I Want To Be

As I age, I become more angry inside. I don’t want to be that way. I want to be like the lady who resides at the nursing home. One side of her is paralyzed, so she sits in a wheelchair. Unable to speak when I help her, she throws me kisses. She makes my day. Sharon Peterson Delafield, Wisconsin

Monster Under the Bed

This kid won’t shut up. It’s 3 a.m. I can’t keep my three eyes open. I just want to sleep, but nooooo, apparently the kid’s never been tired in his life. How would you like it if I jumped on your bed when you were trying to sleep? That’s what I thought, jackass. Shut up. Jules Ayres Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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hen Nipomo resident Nichole Schmitz came out to herself as transgender in 2016, it was an intense and difficult process. Schmitz, now 69 years old, had been quietly grappling with her gender identity for essentially her entire life. It took time, patience, and a whole lot of internal work for her to truly accept herself. She knew coming out to family and friends and transitioning later in life would have obstacles. DIY? There are a lot of free tutorials online for those Schmitz and her wife, hoping to use their voices differently. Some of those are although still good friends great, but local speech pathologist Simone Huls said professional transgender voice therapy is the safer route. today, eventually split up. When Schmitz decided voice without the proper instruction, it she wanted to transition can strain and damage your vocal chords, physically, she had to obtain specialized which can lead to painful nodules and mental and physical health care, from an other health issues. emotional therapist to a doctor who could prescribe hormones. “I do feel like it’s a really critical But when she started hormone therapy service,” Huls told New Times, adding a few years ago, Schmitz knew almost that voice changes can be difficult to immediately that she’d made the right practice and perfect without a coach. “So decision. Little by little, she started to I think for most people it’s kind of one of look and feel more like her true self. Now the last things that leads to dysphoria.” nearly two years into her transition, Though Huls has worked in speech Schmitz is focused on tackling some of the and language pathology for years, she finer details of her outward appearance— only started offering trans voice therapy including her voice. services about three years ago. Huls’ wife “Well, I need to pass,” Schmitz told New is a psychologist specializing in trans Times, adding that not everyone in the issues, and Huls said that sparked her transgender community feels they need to interest in offering services specific to the make physical changes in order to match transgender community. their gender identity. But Schmitz does. When she first started looking into “So to meet someone and to basically the field, Huls realized that trans voice convince them that yes, you are a female, therapy tends to be an overlooked the voice has to match.” and undervalued service, with little So Schmitz regularly sees local speech accessibility on the Central Coast. So pathologist Simone Huls, the only she did some extra training and began pathologist currently offering transgender offering group and one-on-one sessions. voice therapy services in SLO County. As a member of the LGBTQ-plus Through voice therapy, Schmitz said community herself, Huls said she knows she’s learning to speak at a higher pitch how challenging it can sometimes be without damaging her vocal chords. to find adequate and nonjudgmental During her sessions, Schmitz said she resources, even in fields as vital as health practices using her tongue, mouth, care. So she wanted to offer whatever help breath, and throat muscles in new ways. she could. “It’s just great fun,” Schmitz told New “And it’s just been very rewarding to Times. work with people and see the changes,” And best of all, she said, it’s working. Huls said. Speaking in a higher pitch doesn’t feel as strained or unnatural is it once did. Some Fast fact day, Schmitz hopes to be just like some • The Monday Club recently launched of the trans girls she knows who pass its 100 Women, 100 Years fundraiser, flawlessly. in which residents can honor special “Inside me my transition has gone women in their lives for a donation of way farther than how I present on the $1,000. The women who donors choose outside,” Schmitz said, “and to feel will be included in a traveling photo complete I need to eradicate the parts of display. Donations will go toward a me that were causing me to have to go $1.2 million restoration of The Monday through this dramatic change.” Club’s building, which was designed by For Huls, who operates Speech with California’s first woman architect, Julia Simone in Atascadero, trans voice Morgan, who also famously designed therapy is all about helping people become who they want to be in a safe way. Hearst Castle. Visit themondayclubslo.org for more information. ∆ There are a lot of free tutorials online for those hoping to use their voices Staff Writer Kasey Bubnash wrote this differently. Some of those are great, Huls said, and others aren’t. If you week’s Strokes and Plugs. Send tidbits to dramatically change the way you use your strokes@newtimesslo.com.

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Protect Oceano Dunes’ imperiled shorebirds by keeping vehicles out this nesting season

or the past two months I’ve been documenting a remarkable comeback of Western snowy plovers at the Oceano Dunes. All it took for these federally protected shorebirds to expand their nesting area was to stop the dune buggies, RVs, and cars from driving along the beach and in the dunes. Now it’s time for state officials to commit to protecting these vulnerable birds by keeping vehicles out until at least late September when the snowy plover nesting season ends. Oceano Dunes beach is still open for recreation and use, but COVID-19 caused the closure of the State Vehicular Recreation Area to vehicles in late March. Without the usual off-road mayhem at Oceano, plovers naturally expanded their breeding area. Outside of the fenced areas where State Parks seasonally prevents vehicle access to allow birds to safely nest, male plovers began scraping out nests in the sand, and females favored many with eggs. As a longtime birder, local resident, and conservation advocate with the Center for Biological Diversity, I’ve been thrilled to see plovers expand their nesting area, with baby and adult plovers foraging along more of the beach and foredunes than usual. State Parks confirmed that nearly half of the active snowy plover nests at Oceano this spring were outside of protected fenced areas. I documented 50 snowy plovers outside of protective fencing on June 30.

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I was disturbed and disheartened by something else I saw on my visits. State Parks employees were wiping out plover nesting scrapes, installing flagging to deter nesting, and corralling the shorebirds away from areas where they hoped vehicles would soon return. After we documented and exposed these clear violations of the Endangered Species Act, the California Coastal Commission followed up with a rare enforcement action, ordering State Parks to stop interfering with plover nesting in Oceano Dunes. It was a small but important victory for a vulnerable species at a time when the Endangered Species Act has been under attack by the Trump administration, congressional Republicans, and their allies in industry. But that victory could be quickly erased—along with newborn plover chicks not yet able to fly—if the legions of offroad vehicles are allowed to return to Oceano Dunes this summer. Although snowy plover numbers along the West Coast are slowly increasing and overall habitat conditions have improved, the Central Coast plover population is declining. Snowy plovers continue to be run over by vehicles at Oceano Dunes every year, and the last couple of breeding seasons have not been good for snowy plovers at Oceano. And State Parks’ future plans for PLOVERS continued page 12

Loving our neighbors comes after we deal with justice and unfairness

ne thing is certain, Al Fonzi’s “After the anger” (June 18) isn’t the last of the anger. About 60 lines down from his 150line commentary, he was making quite a bit of sense. The last line before changing course, “These incidents are national tragedies,” left room for some continued reasonable analysis. But I was disappointed that he neglected to reference two other very recent and viable examples of police brutality resulting in black deaths, such as the female EMT whose apartment was shot up by marauding officers, and the black student in Colorado who was minding his own business walking home one evening when officers chose to harass him. I will say, however, that within those first 60 lines it was clear that Fonzi didn’t have much sympathy for Rayshard Brooks, who could have, rather than been arrested for sleeping drunk, been escorted home to his family with a warning. There were four black deaths in a very short period of time at the hands of officers, and most besides Floyd didn’t even elicit the initial reactions nationwide—suggesting they could even have been buried in the news media (but ultimately weren’t). There is no question in my or most people’s minds that black Americans are at a great disadvantage in our society compared to whites—and I include all others of fair skin color, such as Asians and maybe even Hispanics. I

grew up with blacks and Hispanics in my integrated high school, and while I didn’t experience much overt racism, I understood something of African Americans’ intrinsic challenges in life. Their only hope in many instances is to get a good education, particularly in college, and even then there is discrimination against them, particularly in the military and corporate life. The stories about that are numerous, and many are being related now that there is openness to hearing them. So Fonzi, who is a retired military officer, must know about all this. He seems not to have any understanding of why it has been necessary to protest in the streets over racism and black murders at the hands of police officers. Especially since so few officers are ever charged or fired—and often bounce right back into their or other departments after a short “furlough.” And his suggestion that courts should be the place to challenge unfair rulings denies the reality that it is expensive to conduct any kind of lawsuit, and ultimately the results are often moot. His comment that “as a society we’ve failed our young people, raising them to believe they are victims and that racism can be blamed for all our social ills. And we’ve failed to teach them to respect authority.” Is he referring to black young people? Or all young people? The statement is preposterous whether the EQUALITY continued page 12

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Oceano Dunes do not bode well for endangered species. The agency released a draft plan this spring that prioritizes off-road recreation over the protection of wildlife. It would remove protection for important plover breeding habitat and proposes opening 109 additional acres of the dunes to offroad vehicles. It’s been gratifying seeing native wildlife rebound at Oceano in the absence of vehicles driving along the beach and buggies tearing through the dunes. A good nesting and fledging year for snowy plovers might continue their recovery and be an inspiring conservation success story. But I fear what’s to come when State Parks welcomes vehicles back to Oceano. The current nesting success could lead to a shorebird slaughter. The Coastal Commission last summer told State Parks that it is time to start transitioning Oceano Dunes away from motorized recreation. That’s long overdue, and local residents as well as wildlife have gotten a taste the past two months of the joys of the beach without vehicles. We’re insisting that Oceano Dunes remain closed to vehicles through September so the plovers here remain protected. ∆ Jeff Miller is a San Luis Obispo Countybased conservation advocate with the nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity. Respond with a letter to the editor emailed to letters@newtimesslo.com. EQUALITY from page 11

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ohn Donegan’s piece “In cops’ shoes” (July 2), displays a deeply problematic view of a crisis that has been affecting American lives for decades. It represents a viewpoint that is directly responsible for preventing positive change in our nation, and the world at large. In this piece, Mr. Donegan utilizes snippets of truth to make fallacious, manipulative statements that quietly demonize the movement for change and attempt to justify the despicable state of law enforcement. As a whole, Mr. Donegan’s argument is an irrelevant red herring and a malicious deflection from the issues at hand. He implores us to “walk in their [the police’s] shoes” and have some empathy for them. He notes that “even the shrillest police critic will still call the cops when bad things happen,” as if there is some other option for resolving crisis situations. Wouldn’t that be just dandy? A world where there are groups and institutions better trained and equipped to handle every variety of crisis situation, where we don’t have to call an over-militarized and undertrained force for every issue that arises? That’s what the people Mr. Donegan demonizes are fighting for. After a political attack disguised as an informative first paragraph, he begins with the assertion that the police force is “inherently and unavoidably problematic.” This is the first of several nuggets of truth that Mr. Donegan employs to bolster his assertions. He follows this statement with one such assertion—“no one likes to have the law enforced against oneself.” This association insinuates that any desire to reform or defund the police force is rooted in a desire to not be held accountable for actions that violate the law. He takes the true statement that the police force is flawed and denigrates it through this quiet assertion that wanting to reform the institution is rooted in criminal and selfish desires. This disregards the fact that law enforcement requires reform to actually protect and serve and continues to subtly demonize those who support its reform. There is no mention of any of the many reasons to reform the police, only veiled stabs at those who want to. Mr. Donegan then asserts that the police deal with those who society wants to be “protected from” and that the police are a defense against the “worst people in our society.” While this is true, it disregards and denigrates consistent systemic abuses of a deeply flawed system. Mr. Donegan completely disregards the point of the movements against the current state of the police force and deflects from the deaths of Americans at the hands of the corrupt system. Through an obtuse comparison to soldiers, Mr. Donegan claims that we are asking too much of police, as soldiers have a much simpler mandate (to subdue an enemy by any means necessary). This is not an accurate comparison.

The police are not ever meant to be soldiers. However, I will concede that we are asking too much of the police. Mr. Donegan notes that we are asking them to be, in essence, “gladiators,” “lawyers,” and “psychologists,” all while remaining polite and composed. We can agree that this is too much to place on any one set of shoulders, especially one that is trained so quickly and poorly as an average graduate of a police academy. This is a primary reason why people are advocating for a shift away from police being the first responders and delegating tasks that fall into these categories to their own specialized and thoroughly trained teams. I would congratulate Mr. Donegan on such an assertion, but he has already made it clear that he derides that possibility in his piece. All of these things are perfectly reasonable demands to make of law enforcement, but the current system is not built to support these needs and is instead built to continue decades of oppression. Of every assertion Mr. Donegan makes, the one that disgusts me the most is the claim that “relatively few of us are physically and emotionally capable of fighting and accepting the routine risk of being killed or injured, yet most of us feel qualified to judge how it is conducted.” I want Mr. Donegan to repeat that over until he realizes how tyrannical that statement is. In a free society, ostensibly led by the people, who other than the people should be deciding how laws are enforced and people are protected? Is Mr. Donegan advocating for a police state where law enforcement is an untouchable institution? I certainly hope not. As a citizen of what is ostensibly the greatest democracy on Earth, I am deeply offended that he believes our voices should not be used to judge the conduct of people who theoretically work for us. Furthermore, while I do appreciate Mr Donegan’s concession that there are bad cops, and bad people become cops, that is no defense for a system built on oppression. While the “vast majority” of cops may be good people, the system they represent is thoroughly broken and in need of serious upheaval. While it does not do to generalize, and empathy toward fellow man is critical, Mr. Donegan’s argument does not work toward solving greater issues in society. Mr. Donegan’s piece represents an ignorant and deeply flawed viewpoint that causes nothing but harm. Whether it is genuine ignorance or malicious deflection, such assertions as Mr. Donegan makes are not ever going to move society toward a future that even Mr. Donegan backhandedly acknowledges would be better. ∆ Isaiah Sczbecki filled in for Amy Hewes in this week’s Rhetoric & Reason column. Send a response to letters@newtimesslo.com, and we just might publish it!

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The Shredder

Smell that controversy!

omething stinks at Cal Poly, and I’m not talking about the about-to-bloom corpse flower located in the Tropical House in the Horticulture Unit adjacent to the Poly Plant Shop. It could pop any day now and will only be open for about 48 hours. No, I’m talking about Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong’s decision to hire Paulette Granberry Russell as the university’s new vice president of Diversity and Inclusivity. If hired, she could remain in the position for years. Cal Poly vetted Russell in 2017 for a similar job that at the time went to someone else. She was head of Michigan State University’s Title IX Office, which might suggest she’s qualified for the Cal Poly job. After all, Title IX is the law that covers sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other sex-based discrimination, and the Title IX office is in charge of protecting women’s rights, investigating sexual assault complaints, and holding perpetrators accountable. A noble endeavor, no doubt! Here’s the thing, though. Russell headed up MSU’s Title IX office while Larry Nassar was sexually assaulting female student athletes, which went on for two decades! Nassar, you’ll recall, sexually abused more than 250 women and girls, including gymnasts such as famed Olympian Simone Biles. According to critics of Russell’s hire, her MSU Title IX office “investigated” allegations against Nassar and cleared him of any wrongdoing! Is she complicit or incompetent? Either way, the Cal Poly community ain’t having it!

A petition with—last I checked—3,100 signatures, condemned the hire and demanded Armstrong explain why he circumvented normal hiring procedures, kept the hire confidential under the guise of it being an “emergency search,” and seemingly ignored Russell’s connection to the Nassar scandal. “WE DEMAND THAT THE OFFER TO RUSSELL BE RESCINDED AND A NEW SEARCH CONDUCTED WITH APPROPRIATE SHARED GOVERNANCE, CONSULTATION WITH STUDENT STAKEHOLDERS, AND ADEQUATE VETTING OF CANDIDATES,” the petition screamed in uncharacteristic all caps. I mean, hey, Cal Poly faculty who usually don’t go in for the screaming version of the written word wrote this! So screamy! They must be hopping mad! Armstrong defended his decision by arguing Russell didn’t have anything to do with the scandal, didn’t get fired, and was unaware of Nassar’s behavior, and that her Cal Poly “emergency hire” was necessary “to help maintain continuity of leadership and momentum for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at a time when the social justice movement in our country demands leadership.” Is Armstrong tone deaf, completely unaware, or merely obtuse? How is it “leadership” for Armstrong to ignore the university’s goals of shared governance with faculty, staff, and the student body? Does Armstrong really think that,

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considering her connection to Nassar’s scandal, Russell will impress the social justice movement? How is Russell going to provide “leadership” if she gets hired through the back door, carrying with her the taint of the biggest collegiate sexual scandal in U.S. history? Leadership? More like leadershit. “We have grave reservations … about Russell’s previous history,” the petition intoned. “Her office inadequately investigated, clearing [Nassar] and enabling his continued abuse. The second issue is Russell’s role in the larger history of Title IX enforcement at MSU, which was clearly a broken and hostile system that enabled Nassar’s behavior for years.” Oh snap! It’s almost as if Armstrong, who worked at MSU prior to being hired as Cal Poly’s president (nepotism much?), didn’t care that the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights found in 2015 that MSU’s handling of sexual assault cases on campus broke the law. According to the Lansing State Journal, “Federal officials said MSU failed to promptly address two sexual assault reports and did not have proper procedures and policies in place for handling those reports.” This all sounds really, really bad, right? So Cal Poly will undoubtedly reconsider this controversial hire, right? Wrong. New Times asked Cal Poly Spokesman

Matt “Non-Answer” Lazier if the petition would hold sway. “There is no question that the incidents of misconduct that occurred at Michigan State University were alarming and abhorrent,” Lazier said, working really hard to create a credible ethos while still covering Armstrong’s ass with a circus-tent-sized smokescreen. “We understand the concerns that have been raised and believe it is fair and reasonable to raise them. However, it is unfair and unethical to consider an innocent individual to be guilty by association—and therefore un-hirable—because they were employed by the university at the time the scandal occurred.” Dude, I would totally agree if she was, say, head of the MSU janitorial staff, but she was in charge of the freaking Title IX Office whose job is to deal with sexual assault, abuse, and discrimination on campus! She was in charge! In addition to the faculty petition, there’s also a student petition circulating on change.org with more than 10,800 signatures. Considering Cal Poly’s reputation for racism, its history of inadequate investigation of rape and sexual assault, and its general whitewashing and under-the-rug sweeping of anything that might negatively affect its lily-white reputation, does the university really need another administrator with a history of favoring her institution over those victimized under the supposed protection of that institution? ∆ The Shredder is very disappointed. Send comments, suggestions, rants, and unhinged personal attacks to shredder@newtimesslo.com.

JULY 9 – JULY 16 2020

TELL ME WHAT YOU SEE

Marie Ramey Fine Art in Atascadero will host Exploring Abstract Art, a drawing and painting workshop, on Saturday, July 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. Local artist Vicky Hoffman will instruct participants of the class on abstract texture, shapes, color, and other elements. Admission is $75, which includes all materials. Call (310) 993-1732 or visit marieramey.com for more details. The gallery is located at 5806 Traffic Way, Atascadero. —Caleb Wiseblood IMAGE COURTESY OF VICKY HOFFMAN

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BEYOND BOUNDARIES This show hopes to push beyond unbeaten riddled viewpoints to allow viewers an opportunity to identify with artists and discover more about themselves. Un-restrained by limitations of personal, cultural, gender, man-made biases, artists exhibit their sensitivities to today’s viewpoints and paradigm shifts. Through Aug. 2, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805772-2504. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, artcentermorrobay.org.

FEATURED ARTISTS: NORA RIGGS AND ROCHELE GOMEZ A duo show running through the month of July. Through Aug. 1 Left Field Gallery, 1036 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, 805-305-9292, leftfieldgallery.com.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS FEATURED ARTIST HEMA SUKUMAR Artist’s statement: “As a resident artist of California, I gravitate towards painting nearby coastal scenes and landscapes from National Parks. While most of my paintings are studio based, I also paint plein air whenever possible.” Through July 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS FEATURED ARTIST SARAH DELONG Artists’ statement: Watercolor has been Sarah’s medium of choice for over 24 years. She is in her element painting by a mountain stream or painting a boat in a harbor. Through July 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

THE REBOOT: STORYTELLING REIMAGINED ON ZOOM Now live on Zoom. A curated mix of invited storytellers and open mic for novice storytellers. Spoken word, improv, character sketches and interactive games. Third Friday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Free. 805-772-9225. facebook.com/topdogcoffeebar/. Top Dog Coffee Bar, 857 Main St., Morro Bay.

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EXPLORING ABSTRACT ART Introduces students to abstract drawing and painting. Explore color, texture, shapes, etc. to learn to improvise artwork and expand your ability to enjoy abstract art. All materials provided. Taught by professional artist, Vicky Hoffman. Email to register. July 11, 1-4 p.m. $75. 310-993-1732. Marie Ramey Fine Art, 7460 Pinal Ave, Atascadero,

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classes offered, for ages 5 to 18. Through Oct. 31 Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation, 3201 Spring St., Paso Robles, 805-238-5825, pryaf.org.

STAINED GLASS HANGING TERRARIUM Learn to cut glass using a pattern, copper foil technique and soldering. Dimensions approx 3.5” x 4”. All materials included except air plant. Limited to 4-6 participants (based on CDC guidelines). Masks required. July 11, 10 a.m.-noon $45. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio. com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero. STUDIOS ON THE PARK: ONLINE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of virtual classes and workshops online. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-238-9800.

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CALL FOR ARTISTS: WHILE WE SHELTERED Seeking more artists to participate in the show “While We Sheltered”. Requirement is that the artwork must have been created curing the shelter-in-place orders (since March). Limited to 1 piece per artist and must be no larger than 16” x 20”. Through July 31 Free. 805-7474200. artcentralartsupply.com/while-we-sheltered.php. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

DRAWING WACKY ANIMAL ‘TOONS: ONLINE CLASS In this class, students will learn to draw all sorts of different creatures from throughout the animal kingdom in a humorous “Sunday funnies” type of style. They will also learn warm-up and imagination exercises that cartoonists use in making their drawings. Through July 9, 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Through July 16, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $75. 805-5463132. cuesta.edu/communityprograms/ youth-programs/. Cuesta College,

MORRO BAY MARTIAL ARTS: SCHOOL OF TECHNIQUE A variety of adult and youth classes.

10-minute show is set up like a socially distanced talk show with SLO Rep’s Managing Artistic Director Kevin Harris at the helm, clad in a tacky suit and tie with a faux alcoholic drink nearby. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 3 p.m. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-786-2440, slorep.org/.

Instructor has more than 35 years of experience. Offering Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA, and Self-Defense classes. Mondays-Saturdays, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. through Dec. 31 Call for details. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

SLOMA: WEEKLY ART PROJECTS Kids can enjoy new activities from home (posted online every Monday). Mondays sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 543-8562.

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VIRTUAL ART GALLERY Every Friday, we publish our Virtual Art Gallery to our blog and newsletter. Featuring artworks from customers and the community. Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.wordpress. com/category/gallery-exhibits/virtual-gallery/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. VIRTUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION This year, the Cuesta College Harold J Miossi Student Exhibition went online. View student work, including the Salon des Refuses, on the website. Mondays-Sundays hjmgallery2020studentshow.org/. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-546-3202.

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FREE MASTER CLASS ONLINE: EMOTIONAL EATING Are you an ‘Emotional Eater’? Are you using food to cope, soothe, or escape? There is different way to cope. Free online Master Class: Food doesn’t have to rule your life. Mondays-Fridays, 6:15-7 p.m. through July 17 Free. 805-235-7978. gratefulbodyhealthcoaching. com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

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

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group classes with 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the Year. Call for time and days. Learn the Shaolin Water Style and 5 Animals Qi Gong. Beginners welcomed. Mondays, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call for price details. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

WOMEN’S SELF- DEFENSE 6- WEEK COURSE: EMPOWERMENT SELF-DEFENSE Learn powerful techniques to stop attackers. Taught by an expert on environmental awareness and verbal confrontation skills, Dana Charvet. Call for details. Space is limited. July 15, 5-6 p.m. $50. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

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and rep out the yellow and orange belt curriculum. July 11, 12-2 p.m. $25-$40. my805tix.com. Sleeping Tiger Fitness, 3595 Sueldo St., San Luis Obispo.

COMPLIMENTARY SHOWERS WITH SHOWER THE PEOPLE After a short hiatus, the San Luis Obispo Library will once again be partnering with local non-profi t organization, Shower the People. The shower trailer will be located between the library and parking structure. Toiletries provided. Sundays, 1-3 p.m. Free. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

CUESTA COLLEGE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: COLLEGE FOR KIDS SESSION II Registration is open. Classes online. Mondays-Thursdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through July 22 $75-$150 (plus materials). 805-5463132. cuesta.edu. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

MEDITATION, BREATHWORK, AND GRATITUDE PRACTICE: LIVE ON ZOOM This class will support you and help you stay vital during these uncertain times. Practices include breathing techniques to calm the nervous system, guided meditation for balanced relaxation, mantra practice to calm the mind, and tips to help you cultivate and maintain a home practice. Wednesdays, 12-12:45 p.m. through Sept. 16 $10 for SLO Botanical Garden members/$15 for non-members. 805-540-1762. eventbrite.com. San Luis Obispo

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METABOLIC CONDITIONING We use primarily our own body weight in this interval training class to run through exercises and drills to raise the heart rate, condition our muscles, and stay flexible. This advanced class also incorporates hand weights and sand bags, if you have them. Mondays-Thursdays, 8:15-9:15 a.m. $72. 415-516-5214. ae.slcusd.org. Online, 1500 Lizzie Street, San Luis Obispo. VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE DALLIDET ADOBE The

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Dallidet family lived in San Luis Obispo from the 1850s through the 1950s. Hear their stories while visiting the family home. Please register by noon on Thursdays. Thursdays, 1 p.m. through Aug. 27 $5 suggested. 805-543-0638. historycenterslo.org/virtual-tour.html. Dallidet Adobe, 1185 Pacific Street, San Luis Obispo.

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BRUNCH IN THE GARDEN Enjoy the sun with a delicious meal accompanied by live music in the garden gazebo every Sunday this summer. Adult flat rate includes one entree, the choice of a homemade muffin or biscuit with jam, and a non-alcoholic beverage. Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. through Aug. 30 $9-$19. 805-927-4200. cambriapineslodge.com/onsite. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.

MORRO BAY FARMERS MARKET A delightful mix of local farm fresh products, baked goods, crafts, and more. Thursdays, 2-4:30 p.m. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Boulevard, Morro Bay, 928-350-5960, facebook.com/ MorroBayMainStreetFarmersMarket/.

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2020 ESTATE BEEF DINNER SERIES: SHORT RIBS An intimate and unforgettable dinner featuring

prime cuts of our estate-raised cattle. July 17, 6-9 p.m. $140. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805.239.1730.

BURGER SATURDAYS Enjoy burgers and awardwinning wines. Cali Grill will be out every Saturday cooking burgers along with a couple other options that will change. Dog friendly patio. Reservations are recommended. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Aug. 1 Varies. 805-239-9463. Lusso Della Terra Cellars,

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The application period to join Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s (PCPA) two-year Technical Theatre Training Program runs through Tuesday, Sept. 15. Students in the program— which begins on Monday, Oct. 5, in Santa Maria—will take courses on stage lighting, props, set construction, costumes, stage management, and other areas. Call (805) 928-7731 or visit pcpa.org to find out more. The Allan Hancock College campus is located at 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria. —C.W. 2850 Ranchita Canyon Rd., San Miguel.

VIRTUAL WINE TASTING PACKAGES AT CASS WINERY Wine by the glass and bottles are also available for purchase. Check site for specific virtual tasting packages. ongoing Free. 805-239-1730. casswines.com/. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

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

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

TACO FARM SUMMER DAY CAMP Taco Farm is a 5 day summer camp at a Frontier Ranch that exists to teach kids about agriculture, farming, food, faith, and fun. Children ages 8-12 are invited to come learn about how to grow and prepare the ingredients that make a taco. Every 4 days, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $275 per week. 415342-0002. forthope.org/camp/taco-farm/. Fort Hope, P.O. Box 132, Arroyo Grande.

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Enjoy an evening outdoors filled with gourmet pizza and live music every Friday. Dig into your own personal wood-fired pizza, garden or pasta salad, and a nonalcoholic beverage for a flat rate or just order a personal pizza on the side. Fridays, 5-7:30 p.m. through Nov. 20 $10-$15. 805-927-4200. cambriapineslodge.com/ onsite. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.

TRIBUTE TO JAMES TAYLOR The lineup includes Douglas Romayne, Ben Davis, Steve Key with Paula Richardson, BanjerDan, Tim Styles, Ben Greenberg, and others. Check with event organizer for updates. July 14, 6:30-9 p.m. $10. my805tix.com. The Savory Palette (formerly Morro Bay Wine Seller), 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, (805) 679-3326 / (805) 858-8440. VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR: LIVE MUSIC BY RACHEL SANTA CRUZ Live music streamed every Wednesday from the Schooners Deck. Tune into our virtual happy to hear some great music and watch the sunset. Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos, 805-995-3883, schoonerscayucos.com.

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and most popular music of all time: 1960s rock ‘n’ roll. July 19, 4-6 p.m. Free admission. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805.239.1730.

SATURDAY IN THE PARK: VIRTUAL CONCERT SERIES Concerts will be available to stream for free. Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. Free admission. visitatascadero. com. Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero, 461-5000.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY Different acts every weekend. Fridays-Sundays, 1 p.m. Free. 805- 226-8881. sculpterra.com. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

THE STEVIE NICKS ILLUSION A tribute band to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac. Check site for updates. July 11, 7:30 p.m. $20. my805tix.com. Rava Wines + Events, 6785 Creston Rd., Paso Robles, 805238-7282.

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virtual series of music, wine tasting, and education. Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Free. facebook.com/ vinaroblesamphitheatre/. Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, 805-286-3680.

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THE MOTHER CORN SHUCKERS LIVE A 9-piece acoustic Bluegrass/Americana band based out of the Central Coast. July 11, 3:30-6:30 p.m. $20-$35. my805tix.com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach. ∆

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ig concerts are still forbidden, but small live music gatherings continue to happen. Married couple Sharine Borslien and Ron Hagadone, who perform as a duo under Sharine & Ron, have been offering up intimate concerts in Atascadero restaurant and bar, LaDonna’s, every Thursday, as they will this Thursday, July 9, and next Thursday, July 16, and into the foreseeable future (6:30 to 8:30 p.m. live, and also streamed on facebook.com/ sharine.borslien). “We play a variety of cover songs from the 1930s to present, as well as original songs,” Borslien said via email. “There’s no charge for patrons to enjoy our performances, although tips are encouraged. Recently, we’ve performed either outside on their new sidewalk patio during warm weather, or inside their ‘party room,’ which is separated from the rest of the venue by a glass wall and door, so guests can still see us while still hearing the music via our PA. By the way, LaDonna’s serves farm-totable comfort food plus beer, wine, and cocktails, all at reasonable prices, and the venue is family friendly.” Sounds like the place to be. I heard a few tracks from Sharine & Ron online, and their repertoire is eclectic and deep. Not only does Borslien have an engaging voice, but she’s a really talented flautist. Hagadone is a terrific guitarist who easily slips between genres. If you’re looking for a safe way to get your live music fix (and a tasty meal), this is it!

PAST BLAST This week, the SLO Jazz Federation added a 2003 Omar Sosa Afro-American Quintet concert to its YouTube channel. PHOTO COURTESY OF DR. SANDI CURTIS

DATE NIGHT AT LADONNA’S Every Thursday night, including July 9 and 16, Sharine & Ron offer an intimate dinner concert at LaDonna’s in Atascadero, playing music from the 1930s to the present. PHOTO COURTESY OF DENNIS SWANSON

MUSIC THERAPY Licensed music therapist Dr. Sandi Curtis has released Music for Women (Survivors of Violence): A Feminist Music Therapy Interactive eBook, in which she “demonstrates how music can heal trauma, as well as making everyday stresses in life more bearable.”

Safety first

During a normal summer, Atascadero would be inviting folks to enjoy free live music during their Saturday in the Park 2020 summer and fall concert series, but this pesky pandemic has put the kibosh on large gatherings. Instead, “The city of Atascadero is very pleased to announce a fantastic lineup of bands selected for the 2020 Saturday in the Park Summer/ Fall Concert Series starting July 11 through Oct. 3!” the city announced. “For the safety and well-being of our community, we will launch the new concert series virtually! This event will start out with a fantastic virtual lineup that you can enjoy from your own backyard or plan a watch party with your family or friend group! The virtual concerts will be available live on KPRL AM 1230 from 6 to 7 p.m., as well as our YouTube channel and Atascadero Recreation Facebook page from 6 to 7:30 p.m.” They added that they may have some in-person concerts at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand if health guidelines allow. For now, tune in this Saturday, July 11, for classic rock and country act the Martin Paris Band. Paris is a first-

VIRTUAL FUN Atascadero’s Saturday in the Park concert series streams live every Saturday, starting July 11, with the Martin Paris Band.

rate guitarist! Don’t let the pandemic stop you from enjoying live music while safely sheltering at home. “We hope you enjoy the sounds you have come to love and tune in this summer!” the city added. “Stay Healthy! #besafebecalmbekind.”

Music and domestic violence

There’s no question the pandemic has added stress to almost everyone’s lives. One unfortunate side effect of sheltering in place is an increase in domestic violence. For more than 30 years, Dr. Sandi Curtis—a licensed music therapist— has worked with women who’ve suffered physical, mental, and sexual abuse by

helping “them rewrite their own stories from victims to songs of survival,” according to a recent press release. “Trauma doesn’t have to destroy us,” Dr. Curtis said. “Trauma can be overcome, and it can inspire us to create, to express ourselves, and to heal, and music can help us help others to know they are not alone. There is power in literally and figuratively singing your own song, beating your own drum; and there is strength in sharing your songs with others.” To that end, Curtis recently released, Music for Women (Survivors of Violence): A Feminist Music Therapy Interactive eBook, in which she “demonstrates how music can heal trauma, as well as making everyday stresses in life more bearable.” The book is available through barcelonapublishers.com. Curtis also has a podcast called The Healing Power of Music, which you can hear at livehappy.com.

Calling all songwriters

Despite the pandemic, the New Times Music Awards will happen this year, with entries being accepted from Thursday, July 23, through Monday, Aug. 10. You can find the rules and entry information on page 3 of this week’s issue. How the live event will unfold is pure speculation at this point. It may be virtual, but the show will go on. I also wanted to tell you about the U.S.-based International Songwriting Competition, which recently released the list of judges for the 2020 contest. They include Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, Tom Waits, Cam, Arturo Sandoval, Linkin Park, Tanya Tucker, and more. Also included are record label executives from many of the top major and indie record labels. There’s more than $150,000 in cash and prizes split between 71 winners, with the grand prize winner taking home $25,000. You can enter at songwritingcompetition.com.

More vintage jazz!

The SLO Jazz Federation keeps adding classic local performances to its YouTube channel, which you can access through the Jazz Fed website, slojazz.org. This week’s addition is the Omar Sosa Afro-American Quintet, recorded on Sept. 18, 2003, at the Cal Poly Theatre (now called the Spanos Theatre). “Pianist Omar Sosa was born in Cuba and currently resides in Barcelona, Spain,” the Jazz Fed board noted. “He has received Grammy Award nominations for four of his Latin jazz albums and received a lifetime achievement award from the Smithsonian Associates in 2003 for his contribution to the development of Latin jazz in the United States.” This is a great resource for jazz lovers! “We hope you are all staying well and continuing to listen to great jazz online,” the board added. “Please practice safe jazz.” ∆ Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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Arts

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Podcast

BY ANNA STARKEY

Artifacts Creating in quarantine

Peoples’ Self-Help Housing seeks sculpture concept proposals for new Tiburon Place project

Peoples’ Self-Help Housing is seeking to incorporate a public sculpture project for Tiburon Place, a new residential community of 67 rental units currently in construction. The company, in partnership with SLO County Arts, is now accepting concept submissions for the proposed sculpture, which should be complementary to the architectural character of the Tiburon Place site. Artists are encouraged to submit colorful, detailed proposals that draw inspiration from the site’s iron gates, curved parapets, and Spanish style influences. Artists must be 18 years old or older to be eligible to apply. SLO County Arts is primarily seeking applicants based on the Central Coast, but artists residing elsewhere are welcome to submit proposals. However, judges reserve the right to give priority to artists who reside in SLO County. Applications should include an initial conceptual drawing (with approximate dimensions of the sculpture), a statement from the artist, the artist’s résumé and contact info, three references, and other supplemental items. Proposals are due by Sept. 30. Artists are asked to email application materials to edel.mitchell@artsobispo.org, with “Tiburon Place Sculpture” in the subject line. SLO County Arts will review each application and notify participating artists, whether they’re selected or not, within 30 days after the deadline. A group of selected artists will move forward to Phase 2 of the process, which will include a more detailed proposal and a mandatory presentation in front of the project’s representatives. For more info on the public art project, visit artsobispo.org.

One man’s quest to keep creating, even in lockdown

ucked into the hills of Los Angeles, a man sits inside of a closet whose walls are covered with thick black blankets to dampen any sounds going in or out of the cramped space. He knows what he has to do to get out of that claustrophobic cage, so he takes a deep breath, counts to five, and hits “record.” Who is this mysterious man? That man is bestselling author and former New Times Arts and Entertainment editor David Vienna. While his usual beat is selling scripts and writing books, the quarantine has given Vienna a whole new avenue of storytelling, this time in podcast form with a thrilling six-part horror story called Barren. Voiced by Vienna himself, the story follows journalist Peter Sommers as he returns to his hometown and the site of his grandparents’ farm and apparent suicide. Recording himself as one-sided conversations with his paramour, Natalie, we soon learn that Peter is neither welcomed nor wanted in that small town. Mutant animals and bizarre findings around the farm lead Peter down a crazy wormhole looking for answers. New Times sat down with Vienna via Zoom to find out how this project came about and what it actually looks like to write, star in, produce, and edit this type of radio-drama podcast. The tale Vienna is weaving is one he has had in his brain for the last 30 years. He was a 16-year-old when he came up with his

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Dana Adobe and Cultural Center’s new exhibit, All About Trees, showcases paintings by the late Milford Zornes

The Dana Adobe and Cultural Center will open its upcoming paintings exhibition, All About Trees, on July 15. This group show will showcase about 20 to 25 different paintings and will remain on display at the center through Sept. 25. The exhibit’s special featured artist is the late regional painter Milford Zornes (1908-2008), known for his intricately detailed tree drawings and paintings. Local artists chosen to join the show and have their works exhibited alongside Zornes’ competed in a juried selection process, judged by award-winning painter Jerry Smith, president of the Central Coast Watercolor Society. Call (805) 929-5679 or visit danaadobe.org to find out more about the exhibition. The Dana Adobe and Cultural Center is located at 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo. ∆ —Caleb Wiseblood

REVIEW IT The podcast Barren is now available to listen to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.

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own spooky story and thought, “I’ll turn it into a novel; how hard could it be?” Nothing like the confidence of youth, right? Well, here he is decades later, and while that book may have not come about yet, that story is still finding its way into his work. Is this type of scifi horror in his usual writing wheelhouse? “No, it’s not—and I’ll say this, I’ve always wanted it to be. When I was in high school, I was trying to mimic Stephen King’s style because that’s pretty much all I read back then. I’ve been a horror fan my whole life, but most of my stuff has been humor and commentary.” He does have a script being shopped around right now, a sort of horror adventure: “Kind of like X-Files, where you have the opportunity to make it really scary or you can lean more into humor,” Vienna explains. He was knee-deep into turning his long-stewing CABIN FEVER Former New Times Arts Editor and author David Vienna idea into a feature film used his quarantine downtime to launch his first podcast, Barren. script when COVID-19 He did manage to wrangle actor friends from hit, and he was soon across the country to play the sparse roles needed stuck in quarantine. to round out the town Peter finds himself in. One “Well, let me just do it as a podcast,” he of the main townspeople we hear from is rarequipped. book dealer Callum McDonough voiced by Josh Man, this guy is adaptable! Company Burns, who recorded from his home in Pasadena. Rooster Teeth is still shopping his script around, and his logic told him, “Well, if they’re David’s wife, Larissa, plays various townspeople successful and this goes, I really should know as well as Natalie. High school friend James L. more about podcasting than I do.” Rogers III plays Detective Tuttle, recording all He’s got an advantage in that department; the way from Washington, D.C. Getting all of his wife, Larissa Collins, has a host of those voices to sound cohesive is no easy task, experience in voice work and audio production. and each episode is a week of work from writing, “The reason I’m able to make this good is I’m recording, and editing. lucky in that Larissa has Pro Tools software, “A week, if I’m lucky and everything goes and she has a really nice microphone. She right,” Vienna amends. showed me how to do the basics of it when I did All of his hard work will hopefully pay off, the audiobook of my first book.” but the podcast game is tough. How does Vienna also relies on expertise outside of his Vienna navigate promotion in an already marriage—he turns to his teammates at his saturated market? production company Ridiculous Danger. “The main thing I want people to do is, “My producing partner Tyler’s regular gig is if they like it, is to rate and review. Apple working at a company that does scores for TV Podcasts is more than half of the market, shows and films. So as I’m mixing each episode, and that’s still kind of the go-to place to find I am texting him going, ‘How do I make it podcasts. The more reviews and ratings you sound like they’re in a big room?’ He’ll just pull get, the more attention the algorithm pays to up his Pro Tools and take a screenshot.” you,” he said. Vienna’s podcast Barren has heaps of Barren is available in its entirety on Apple sound quality and talent. While almost all Podcasts, Spotify, and more. Curl up with the dialogue comes from Vienna’s Peter, that two fingers of whiskey and get ready to be wasn’t always the story’s voice. spooked—and don’t forget to rate and review. ∆ “It was never supposed to be that way. I had to retell the story in a way that made it mostly Anna Starkey is a New Times freelancer. Send one voice, just out of necessity.” inquiries to clanham@newtimesslo.com.

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Split Screen

Hardboiled noir

olin Jones and Ron Fitzgerald created this origin story about gritty LA private detective Perry Mason (Matthew Rhys). Set in late 1931 and ’32 during the Great Depression, the story takes place long before Mason becomes the defense attorney you know from the many novels by Erle Stanley Gardner, the popular TV series with Raymond Burr, and the made-for-TV movies. Mason’s struggling to keep afloat when he’s hired by attorney E.B. Jonathan (John Lithgow) to look into the kidnapping of a child, whose parents—Matthew (Nate Corddry) and Emily Dodson (Gayle Rankin)—have become the center of LAPD Detectives Holcomb (Eric Lange) and Ennis’ (Andrew Howard) investigation. (eight 60-min. episodes)

Glen By the time you read this, a third episode of HBO’s eight-part miniseries will have been released, but so far we’ve only seen the first two, and they’re thoroughly engaging. This is a much more intimate look at Mason with a lot more backstory than even the novels provide. We discover Mason fought in The Great War but left the service with a dishonorable “blue ticket,” he struggles with his drinking, he’s estranged from his wife and 9-year-old boy, and it’s all he can do to hang on to his deceased parents’ ramshackle two-cow dairy farm. He is, however, an insightful and tenacious detective working in a corrupt city filled with unsavory Hollywood players, tycoons rich from an oil boom, a shady LAPD, and the impending 1932 summer Olympic Games on the horizon. The series’ whole vibe is reminiscent of Roman Polanski’s 1974 neo-noir Chinatown, with Mason a stand-in for Jack Nicholson’s character Jake Gittes. As in Chinatown, big changes are afoot in LA, with money to be made. Part of the story also involves radio evangelist Sister Alice (Tatiana Maslany), whose Radiant Assembly of God is capitalizing on Prohibition and the Women’s Suffrage movements. There are a lot of complicated machinations at work in the city, and maybe, just maybe, this child kidnapping is about more than a ransom payout. Anna Mason is a tough nut to crack, and

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What’s it rated? TV-MA What’s it worth, Anna? Full price What’s it worth, Glen? Full price Where’s it showing? HBO he also isn’t interested in leaving something be just because someone—or everyone—is telling him to. I will say that HBO should throw a content warning up before TRUTH SEEKER LA private detective Perry Mason episode one: There’s (Matthew Rhys) is hired to look into a child kidnapping but discovers deep veins of corruption, in Perry Mason, HBO’s a pretty gruesome new eight-part origin-story miniseries about the man who will depiction of a deceased one day become a crafty criminal defense attorney. child that’s rough to see. However, that Mason’s love interest is Della Street (Juliet kidnapping and murder setup is Mason’s Rylance), and as of the second episode, no next obsession. He knows better than to romance has developed. Another character trust anyone or hold anyone beyond the veil is Mason’s righthand man, Pete Strickland of suspicion and because of that, he finds the (Shea Whigham), who in this series has a lives surrounding this little lost child are more cantankerous relationship with his not as innocent as they may first seem. Rhys sometimes boss. Something stinks in the is a great choice for the brooding detective, City of Angels, and watching Mason ferret somewhat mysterious but really just it out makes for a gripping series. Watch it! tragically flawed, a man who can’t conquer Anna I can’t say I’m too familiar with the inner demons that haunt him. The noir the novels or the 1957 series, just the nature of the series is moody and bleak, the general idea behind the character, and glitz and glam have been rubbed off of Los this rendition has me all in. I love a Angeles, and the war and depression have flawed character with some grit, and taken their toll. The showmanship and Perry Mason certainly fits that bill. The glitter of Sister Alice’s performances hide host of characters around him also have the real inner workings of the church, and I some deep flaws, or at the very least some can’t wait to see where the series takes that shady business going on. There’s definitely storyline. I’m hooked. something up with Sister Alice and her Glen Rhys is perfect for the role. He’s got church, the murdered kid’s parents aren’t a hangdog everyman quality. His Mason looking great either, and everyone seems to is jaded, cynical, and world weary. He’s have secrets to hide. The introspection and seen things he can’t un-see. It will also be Mason himself and the greater story of the interesting to learn more about his service. case he’s trying to crack are all effective In the second episode—also gory, by the devices to keep the story rolling. After way, with lots of war injuries—we learn watching what he went through in the war, more about his “blue ticket” discharge, and it’s no wonder Mason hides behind a tough it should be another interesting storyline exterior and a bottle of booze. I can’t wait to see play out. As this series was first for more episodes of this series! ∆ being developed a few years ago, Robert Downey Jr. was slated to play Mason. Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and That might have been interesting, but freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Rhys seems to own the role. The acting’s Screen. Glen compiles streaming listings. definitely solid throughout. In the novels, Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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A MAN DIVIDED Uhtred of Bebbanburg (Alexander Dreymon) plays a Saxon noble kidnapped and raised by the Viking Danes, dividing his loyalties between the two factions fighting to control what will become England, in the Netflix series The Last Kingdom.

eginning in 866 A.D. and covering more than four decades through the fourth season, the series follows Uhtred of Bebbanburg What’s it rated? TV-MA (Alexander Dreymon), a Saxon noble captured by the Danes as a child and raised first as a slave When? 2015-present and then as a son. He becomes a man with a Where’s it showing? Netflix foot in each of these competing factions that wish to control what is now England. Based on Bernard Cornwell’s series of novels, The Saxon Stories, England is divided into seven kingdoms when the tale begins. But the invading Viking Danes want to rule it all, so they sack York and make their way toward other Saxon strongholds, eventually cornering King Alfred (David Dawson), who becomes England’s remaining hope of not being overrun by the Danes. If you’re a fan of medieval history mixing fictional characters with historical fact, and sword-and-sandal epics, you’ll most likely enjoy this well acted, written, and filmed series. I’m just about through season one and will most definitely keep going! —Glen

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etflix’s new series follows four doctors at New York City’s What’s it rated? TV-MA renowned Lenox Hill Hospital—two are When? 2020 neurosurgeons who take Where’s it showing? Netflix on the tough cases that have been turned away elsewhere, one is an emergency room physician, and the fourth is a chief resident OB-GYN, the latter of whom are both preparing for the births of their children. It’s medical drama meets reality, and unlike ER or Grey’s Anatomy, the stakes here are real. Released in eight episodes with a special ninth added addressing the pandemic, we follow the doctors through not just their cases but their personal and professional lives: securing funds for research and equipment, improving patient outcomes, and connecting with the people entrusting them with their lives. Anyone who loves medical dramas will love this real-life version. (nine 48- to 53-min. episodes) ∆ —Anna

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Food BY BETH GIUFFRE

Maintaining momentum

SLO Veg box signups are on the rise during the pandemic, and the farmers have been planting more

o-owners of SLO Veg and husbandand-wife team Rachael Hill and Bartimaeus Alan tripled their business when COVID-19 struck. “Holy cannoli,” Hill said she expressed on March 13 as she faced massive signups and emails pouring in over a threeweek period. Hill said the influx of signups was nothing short of “glorious.” The biggest surge in customers has been in the Los Osos/Morro Bay/Cayucos area. That coastal area is her biggest route. The convenient model of delivering fresh, certified organic or organic and sustainably grown, non-GMO fruits and veggies to your home or close to your home for pickup was ideal for the times. SLO Veg was able to bring on new farmers because of it. She hired new administration staff and new drivers. They bought additional vehicles and conveyors. And now she’s about to purchase a walk-in fridge. Hill was pretty giddy about it all and hopes to keep the momentum. More demand means more farms, more planting, more food, right? But to continue with new CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) boxes, she is hoping the weekly subscriptions decide to stay on board. Hill calls SLO Veg’s 40-plus farmers and partner farmers—from Trina at Templeton Valley Farm to Jerry at TKP Organic Farm in Santa Maria—her “brothers in arms.” And at the same time, she considers her customers her greatest assets. When you sign up, she takes it personally and tells her staff to pack that box like they’re packing it for their best friend. Each box is designed for you. But what if I don’t like summer squash? “Are you serious?” she asked me. It’s true. I went through a squash soup phase that knocked the vegetable from my shopping list. “We customize. So if there are items you don’t like, we’ll sub them out. And we’ll match it dollar for dollar,” she said. “You just have to tell us.” You can add in artisan market items from flowers to olive oil, and you can even tack on fresh local fish. In early July, as I wrote this column, SLO Veg was offering fresh local salmon on Monday and fresh local sea bass on Thursday, which is one less trip to Giovanni’s Fish Market. Instead, Giovanni’s aims that Morro Bay fishing pole right at your door. Sweet organic blackberries from Rancho La Familia, organic Hass avocados from Wind Dance Farm, Rocking Chair Ranch polar gem white nectarines, and Martinon Farms green butter leaf lettuce were among the produce in offered in early July. The boxes come in four sizes with prices ranging from $31 to $46. What’s really

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EAT YOUR HEART OUT When you order a harvest box from SLO Veg, you receive a colorfully curated box of fruits and vegetables from local farms and food purveyors.

TEAM SLO VEG Co-owners and husbandand-wife team Rachael Hill and Bartimaeus Alan have a passion for cooking and warming up social circles with good food and good times.

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Depending on your needs, you can choose from four SLO Veg harvest box sizes, select add-ons, and choose your delivery method. Visit SLO Veg online at sloveg.com, email service@ sloveg.com or call (805) 704-8230.

cool is how much fresh fruit and veg you are getting for the price. I tend to shop at farmers’ markets quite a bit, and when I did the math, I noticed that SLO Veg is a smokin’ good deal. I have also had different farm shares throughout my years in different towns, but I’ve never found one with so many different farm partners. Buying locally has its perks. The food tastes better, for one, and Hill will emphatically back me up on that claim. In fact, she’ll tell you herself: Once you taste the SLO Veg food, you don’t need to go back to the produce aisle of the grocery store. Another plus of the farm share is that you are supporting and sustaining local farmers, the economy, and the community. The variety of farmers on the “our growers” part of the website includes: Brandon Sanders of Robin Song Farms (who’s been working with the schools of San Luis Coastal Unified School District), Raskephas of Encino Grande Ranch (whose trees grow my favorite source of vitamin citrus), and restaurant-quality veggies from the locally revered Seth and Zina Engel at Loo Loo Farms. The list goes on and on with the area’s most conscientious farmers, fish markets, and artisan food purveyors. From Oklahoma, Hill is the oldest of eight children. An avid cook, she learned to turn produce into dinner from her grandma and mother. Hill earned a degree in hospitality/tourism from Stevens-Henager College of Business in Utah, moving to SLO in 2000. After the results of a Cal Poly feasibility study, Hill learned that people in SLO County

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wanted pesticide-free fruit and veggies, so she founded her farm CSA in 2009 knowing how much people needed to know their farmer and know their food. Alan is also a foodie, growing up under the tutelage of his grandmother as well. He earned his culinary degree at Le Cordon Bleu in Idaho and, like Hill, loves to cook. SLO Veg makes home deliveries in Shell Beach, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Oceano, Grover Beach, Nipomo, Los Osos, Morro Bay, Cayucos, and SLO, and it also delivers to specific places on certain days. These include Headstrong Fitness, The Pad Climbing Gym and Pacheco Elementary in SLO; Harvest Natural Health and JoeBella Cafe in Atascadero; Broken Earth Winery and Paso Health Foods in Paso; and Caliwala and the McCleary residence in Santa Margarita. “I am such an advocate for my farmers,” Hill said. “When it’s picked the morning of, and brought to you the same day, or the next day, it tastes great. Do you know where your food comes from really? When you go to the grocery store, … where did your food come from?” Many of the SLO Veg farmers grow sustainably and organic. And some are certified organic. “I don’t want GMO or pesticides,” Hill said, and anyone who understands the California organic certification process knows the cost is huge, and sometimes, quite frankly, not worth the hassle. Hill understands that some of the farmers she works with may not hold the CCOF

(California Certified Organic Farmers) certificate, but still practice sustainably and organically. SLO Veg is also GAP (Good Agricultural Practices and Good Handling) certified, so no one needs to worry about microbial food safety hazards. One thing I learned from Hill that made me feel a little better about the state of packaging and plastics during the pandemic response was that SLO Veg is committed to reducing environmental impacts. Buying local produce reduces the use of fossil fuels. Another nifty thing they’re doing is using compostable, biodegradable bags. The packing will break down in your compost in 10 to 20 days! As time moves on, Hill said so have some of SLO Veg’s customers, but she said she hopes more customers hang on and make SLO Veg their weekly commitment to small, local farms. “You still gotta eat!” she said And we might as well support local farmers while we’re doing it. Δ Flavor writer Beth Giuffre supports the local farms movement. Send local foodie tips to bgiuffre@newtimesslo.com.

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The July 2 Flavor article, “Sensory breakthrough,” included incorrect information about the status of the patent for Tastry. The sensory science company has a patent pending on its artificial intelligence technology.

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FILE NO. 2020-1020 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/15/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CUESTA APPRAISAL, 371 Piney Way, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Paul Thomas Nagy (371 Piney Way, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Paul T. Nagy, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0521-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 05-21-25. June 18, 25, July 2, & 9, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1038 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/28/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WILDERNEST, 1798 Sage Ave., Suite B, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Denise D. Schmitt (1798 Sage Ave., Suite B, Los Osos, CA 93402), Avery J. Riis (1245 13th St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Denise D. Schmitt. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-28-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 0528-25. June 18, 25, July 2, & 9, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1043 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MANZANA CONSULTING, 765 Price Canyon Rd., Unit A, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Jillian Flavin (765 Price Canyon Rd., Unit A, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jillian Flavin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-2920. 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. 05-29-25. June 18, 25, July 2, & 9, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1070 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO LIFE REALTY GROUP, 5922 Pebble Beach Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Siljax Real Estate, Inc. (5922 Pebble Beach Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Siljax Real Estate, Inc., Keli Silva-Jackson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 06-02-25. June 25, July 2, 9, & 16, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1079 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/09/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GINO’S PIZZA, 1761 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Alberto Garcia Cansino, Consuelo Garcia (4220 La Posada, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Consuelo Garcia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 06-02-25. June 18, 25, July 2, & 9, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1103 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/05/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, OGBU & SONS EXTRACTION SOLUTIONS, 640 Stanton Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Israel Ogbu (640 Stanton Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Israel Ogbu. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-08-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 06-0825. June 18, 25, July 2, & 9, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1085 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MISS SPARKLES CLEANING SERVICE, 130 E. Tefft, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Francisco J. Aguirre (130 E. Tefft, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Francisco J. Aguirre. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 06-02-25. June 18, 25, July 2, & 9, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1104 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/05/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NANCY’S ACUPRESSURE MASSAGE STUDIO, 71 S Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Yuqing Liu, William Jeffry Walker (481 Estero Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Yuqing Liu. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-08-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 06-08-25. June 18, 25, July 2, & 9, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1086 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/20/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, COMFORT KEEPERS 973, 660 Santa Ysabel Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. MCMP Inc. (660 Santa Ysabel Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ MCMP Inc., Paula McMahon, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-03-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 06-03-25. June 18, 25, July 2, & 9, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1093 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PASO COUNSELING, 1111 Riverside Ave., Suite 404, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. James G. Fields (914 Running Stag Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ James G. Fields. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-03-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 06-03-25. June 18, 25, July 2, & 9, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1097 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PACIFIC HEALTH SUPPLY, 4349 Old Santa Fe Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Goat Farm, Inc. (4349 Old Santa Fe Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Goat Farm, Inc., Kristopher Kyle, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-04-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 0604-25. June 25, July 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1109 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THIBIDO WINERY, 175 Easter Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Beckland, LLC (175 Easter Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Beckland, LLC, Gibsey Beckett, Manager & Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-08-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 06-0825. June 18, 25, July 2, & 9, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1112 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/08/2013) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DECOBOOM, 1981 Nancy Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Andrew Samuel Bingham (1981 Nancy Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Andrew S. Bingham. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0608-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 06-08-25. June 18, 25, July 2, & 9, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1113 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DAISY’S, 845 Embarcadero, Suite I, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Daisy Coffee Company LLC (845 Embarcadero, Suite I, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Daisy Coffee Company, LLC, Jeremy Tardiff, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-08-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 06-08-25. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1116 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TRAIL SENDS MOUNTAIN BIKE COACHING LLC, 1295 Capitola St., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Trail Sends Mountain Bike Coaching LLC (1295 Capitola St., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Trail Sends Mountain Bike Coaching LLC, Danilu Ramirez, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-08-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 06-08-25. June 25, July 2, 9, & 16, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1129 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/08/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FOOTHILL CYCLERY, 767 East Foothill Blvd., Ste. B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Foothill Cyclery Inc. (767 East Foothill Blvd., Ste. B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Foothill Cyclery Inc., Josh Cohen CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-09-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 06-09-25. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1130 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MONA MCKELVY MASSAGE THERAPY, 715 Santa Maria #B, Baywood Park, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Mona McKelvy (366 Highland Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Mona McKelvy. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-0920. 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. 06-09-25. June 18, 25, July 2, & 9, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1131 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HEATHER MOSS, ESTHETICIAN, 715 Santa Maria #B, Baywood Park, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Heather J. Moss (1999 12th St. A, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Heather J. Moss. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-0920. 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. 06-09-25. June 18, 25, July 2, & 9, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1132 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/01/2005) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SOUTH PASO CHEVRON, 1849 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. South Paso Robles Co-Brand, Inc. (1060 Herdsman Way, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ South Paso Robles Co-Brand Inc., Robert Tachovsky, Its President . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-10-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 06-10-25. June 18, 25, July 2, & 9, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1138 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ADRIANA’S SUITE SALON, 1400 Ramona Ave., Suite 1a, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Adriana A. Gomez (1150 The Pike, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Adriana A. Gomez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-10-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 06-10-25. June 25, July 2, 9, & 16, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1143 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FINN BROS FISHING, 1681 S. Elm St., Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Eric Isaacson, Simone Isaacson (1681 S. Elm St., Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Eric Isaacson, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-11-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 0611-25. June 25, July 2, 9, & 16, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1149 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/04/2010) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DUMOORE MUSIC AND RECORDINGS, 1045 Maple Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Jeff R. Moore, Jr. (1045 Maple Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jeff R. Moore, Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-11-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 06-11-25. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1153 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/20/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, AMANDA HOLDER EVENTS, 1798 Tonini Drive, Apt. 72, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Amanda Holder Events LLC (1798 Tonini Drive, Apt. 72, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Amanda Holder Events LLC, Amanda Ellen Holder, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-12-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 0612-25. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1159 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/13/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SMART CHOICE LEGAL, ON POINT LEGAL SUPPORT, FAMILY LEGAL DOCUMEENT SERVICES, ADVANCED LEGAL SERVICES, EQUAL ACCESS LAW CENTER, 7395 El Camino Real, #120, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Stuart Legal, Inc. (630 West Tefft St., Unit 1732, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Stuart Legal, Inc., Tyler Gross-Stuart, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-12-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 06-12-25. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1162 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/11/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 805 PURE WATER, 5900 Madera Place, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Jonathan Bowers, Sarah Bowers (5900 Madera Place, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Jonathan Bowers. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-12-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 06-12-25. June 25, July 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1177 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/05/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CHIPS IN A BLUE BAG, EVERY GOOD BUY, 201 S. Burton, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Chips In A Blue Bag, Inc. (201 S. Burton, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Chips In A Blue Bag, Inc., CEO-John Roger Kilpelainen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-16-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 0616-25. June 25, July 2, 9, & 16, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1166 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, RANGER’S CRITTER KITCHEN, 14555 Chispa Road, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Colleen Lampman (14555 Chispa Road, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Colleen Lampman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-15-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 06-15-25. June 25, July 2, 9, & 16, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1167 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DAVE COLLINS FLOORING, 1631 Chilton Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Shawn Collins (1631 Chilton Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Shawn Collins. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-15-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 06-15-25. June 25, July 2, 9, & 16, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1170 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 805 LOGISTIC SERVICES, 858 Southland St., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Matteo Schettino, Shannon Stamey (858 Southland St., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Shannon Stamey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0615-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 06-15-25. June 25, July 2, 9, & 16, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1173 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/08/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TILE AND MARBLE SPECIALIST, 261 El Cerrito, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Gilbert Paez (261 El Cerrito, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Gilbert Paez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-15-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 06-1525. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1178 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/02/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MISSION FAMILY DENTAL, 4251 S. Higuera St. Ste. 502, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Miguel A. Zevallos DDS, Inc. (1750 Prefumo Canyon Rd. #2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Miguel A. Zevallos DDS, Inc., Miguel Zevallos/President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-16-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 06-16-25. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1186 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PANCHO’S RESTAURANT, 1231 Johnson Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Brianna’s Restaurants, Inc. (1231 Johnson Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Brianna’s Restaurants, Inc., Rafael Hernandez, President & CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-16-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 06-16-25. June 25, July 2, 9, & 16, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1193 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BLUEBERRY JEWELRY, 1609 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Kerry Long (631 Caudill Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kerry Long. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-16-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 06-16-25. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1202 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TACOS DE ACAPULCO, 596 California Blvd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Los Mismos Tacos De Acapulco Inc. (596 California Blvd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Los Mismos Tacos De Acapulco Inc., Consuelo C. DePatricio, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-17-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 06-17-25. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1205 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/01/2007) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ALLBAER, 1324 Vendels Circle, Suite 111, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Solana Cellars, Inc. (1324 Vendels Circle, Suite 111, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Solana Cellars, Inc., Thomas Baer, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-17-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 06-17-25. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1190 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/16/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CIGARETTES 4 LESS, 4060 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Benan Akkare (380 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442), Elia Akhare (1085 Market Ave. #4, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Benan Akkare, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-16-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 06-16-25. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1215 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/17/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BEACON CLINIC OF CHIROPRACTIC, 902 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Bronstein Concierge Chiropractic Consulting, Inc. (902 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Bronstein Concierge Chiropractic Consulting, Inc., Daniel Bronstein, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-18-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 06-18-25. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1191 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ROD’S NEIGHBORS VIDEOGRAPHY, 1375 East Grand Ave. #144, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Roderick Brown (2460 Mona Lei Ct., Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Roderick Brown, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-16-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 06-16-25. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1216 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/17/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CARATS TO KARAT, 330 West Tefft St., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Mary Simons, James Simons (330 West Tefft St., #D, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Mary Simons, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-18-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 06-18-25. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1219 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MORRO SHORES REAL ESTATE CO., 1265 Green Oaks Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Marchant & Associates, Inc. (1265 Green Oaks Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Marchant & Associates, Inc., Dean Marchant, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-19-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 06-19-25. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1220 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/05/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FAIR HILLS FARMS, 6780 Estrella Rd., San Miguel, CA 93451. San Luis Obispo County. Soil & Sky Industries LLC (2720 Neilson Way, #5396, Santa Monica, CA 90409). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Soil & Sky Industries LLC, Russel Steingold, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-19-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 06-19-25. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1221 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BAGUETTEABOUT. IT, 1354 Wilson Ct., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. baguetteabout. it LLC (1354 Wilson Ct., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ baguetteabout.it LLC, Cornelia Liegl, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-19-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 06-19-25. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1223 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO SNACKS, 384 Islay Street B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Alysia Hendry (384 Islay Street B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Alysia Hendry. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-19-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 06-19-25. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1226 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/01/2000) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 13TH STREET PASO LLC, 1885 Cottontail Creek Rd., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. 13th Street Paso LLC (1885 Cottontail Creek Rd., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ 13th Street Paso LLC, Susan Lyon, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-19-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 06-19-25. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1251 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/10/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PINE CONE ENTERPRISES, 2345 Village Lane, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Charles R. McMillen, Nadine C. McMillen (950 Northampton, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Charles R. McMillen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-23-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 06-23-25. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1257 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO SPIRITS BARTENDING, 1410 Prefumo Canyon, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Stanio Faye Arika (1410 Prefumo Canyon, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Arika Faye Stanio. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-24-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 06-24-25. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1259 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ISLAND SPORTS SALES, 77 El Viento, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. William Rowley (77 El Viento, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ William Rowley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-24-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 06-24-25. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1265 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/24/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY – CC, KW CENTRAL COAST, KWCC, KWRCC, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY FARM AND RANCH, PISMO BEACH HOMES, CENTRAL COAST KW, 350 James Way, Ste. 130, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Stravinsky Holdings, Inc. (350 James Way, Ste. 130, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Stravinsky Holdings, Inc., Jay Peet, COO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-24-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 06-24-25. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1270 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE PICALUNA COMPANY, 59 Benton Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Robert S. Rankin (59 Benton Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Robert S. Rankin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-25-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 06-25-25. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020

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CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED BIDS will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Grover Beach at the City Clerk’s Office at 154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 until 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 and promptly thereafter all bids that have been duly received will be opened and read aloud for furnishing to said City all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, services and supplies necessary to construct and complete the construction of the: SRTS SIDEWALK INFILL PROJECT, CIP 2273 SOUTH 10TH STREET (SEABRIGHT TO BADEN) MANHATTAN AVENUE (SOUTH 12TH STREET TO SOUTH 13TH STREET) Please be advised that due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, no on-site meetings will be held. In compliance with the State and County Shelter at Home Orders, and as allowed by the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act, City meetings will be held by teleconference only until further notice. Please drop off your sealed bid at the front entrance of City Hall. You must wear a mask when dropping off your bid. The Bid Opening will be live streamed on Channel 20 and can be viewed at the link here: https:// tinyurl.com/y75ttfsf

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to California Government Code Section 25215.5 and Chapter 3.22 of the San Luis Obispo County Code, by which service charges may be collected on the general County tax bill, the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, acting as the Governing Board of County Service Area Nos. 1 (Old Galaxy and Tract 1690 – Nipomo), 1-A (Galaxy Park and Tract 1898 – Nipomo), 1-F (New Galaxy – Nipomo), 18 (San Luis Obispo Country Club Estates), and 21 (Cambria), will hold a public hearing on July 14, 2020, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, regarding the collection of annual service charges on the FY 2020-21 tax roll. All hearing items are scheduled for 9:00 a.m. To determine the placement of this item on the agenda, please contact the County Administrative Office the Thursday afternoon before the scheduled hearing date. The report describing the service charges proposed to be collected on the FY 2020-21 tax roll is on file in the Office of the County Clerk and is available for public review. Dated: June 24, 2020 WADE HORTON Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: /s/ T’Ana Christiansen Deputy Clerk July 2 & 9, 2020

Members of the public may ask questions immediately following the bid opening by calling (805) 321-6639. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the opening at 2:00 PM. Please hold your questions until the City Clerk asks for questions. General Work Description: In general, the Base Bid Work shall be infilling sidewalk, curb, and gutter. Activities include mobilization, public notification and interaction activities, construction surveying and staking, traffic control, clearing and grubbing of debris (plant, soil, abandoned landscape features, etc.) within the Work limits, resetting of mailboxes, resetting of sign posts, tree removal, hot mix asphalt repaving at conform areas, hot mix asphalt dike installation, concrete curb and gutter, concrete cross-gutter, concrete sidewalks, decomposed granite paths and parkways, accessibility improvements, bulb-outs, and installation of pavement striping and markings. The estimated opinion of probable construction cost for this Base Bid Work is $286,000.00. Conditions of Submitting a Bid: Bids are required for the entire Work described herein. The Contractor shall possess a Class A license at the time this Contract is awarded through Contract acceptance (Public Contract Code Section 10164). The Contractor and all subcontractors will be required to obtain a City of Grover Beach Business Tax Certificate at the time the Contract is awarded. This Contract is subject to state contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code, Section 12990. Notice to Bidders, Plans, Special Provisions, and Proposal Forms may be inspected at the Public Works Office in Grover Beach, California, and copies of said documents may be obtained on the City’s website: https:// www.groverbeach.org/bids.aspx.. No bid will be received unless it is made on a Proposal Form furnished by the City. Bids received via FAX will not be considered. Each bid shall be accompanied by cash, certified or cashier’s check, or bidder’s bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the base bid, made payable to the City of Grover Beach. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county, or counties, in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project available from the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/ PWD/. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal or be awarded a contract for public work on public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Notice is also hereby given that any or all bidders may be required to furnish a sworn statement of their financial responsibility, technical ability and experience before award is made to any particular bidder. Bidders shall contact the City of Grover Beach Department of Public Works office at (805) 473-4530 the day prior to bid opening to obtain any bidding addenda information. Submittal of a signed bid shall be evidence that the Bidder has obtained this information and that the bid is based on any changes contained therein. Submittal of Bidder’s Inquiries: Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications or estimate must be communicated as a bidder inquiry prior to bid opening. Bidder’s inquiries shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to the City of Grover Beach, Public Works Department, at: PublicWorks@groverbeach. org. The cutoff time that the City will accept bidder’s inquiries is 5:00 p.m. on the fifth business day prior to the bid opening date. Do not count the bid opening date when counting the days. The City will respond to inquires via bidding addenda. Any such inquiries, submitted after the cutoff time of receiving bidder’s inquiries, will not be treated as a bid protest. Bid Submittal Instructions: On the outside of the bid envelope the Bidder shall indicate the following: 1. Name and Address of Bidder 2. Name of project on which bid is submitted 3. Date and time of bid opening The right is reserved by the City of Grover Beach to reject any or all bids, to evaluate the bids submitted, and award the Contract to the lowest responsible bidder. The City further reserves the right to waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the bid. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) working days after the date set for the opening thereof. Dated this 2nd day of July 2020 at the City of Grover Beach, California. City of Grover Beach STATE OF CALIFORNIA Gregory A. Ray, P.E. Public Works Director/City Engineer Legal Ad Published: New Times: Thursdays, July 2 and July 9, 2020

NOTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION 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 Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Project Title: General Plan Housing Element Update Project Number: EID-0218-2020 & GENP-0217-2020 Project Applicant: City of San Luis Obispo Project Location: Citywide, City of San Luis Obispo Project Description: The City of San Luis Obispo has completed the Draft Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND) for the proposed General Plan Housing Element Update. The project consists of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, an eight-year plan which explains the City’s housing goals, policies, and programs. It updates the current Housing Element which was adopted in 2015. Once adopted, the Housing Element becomes part of the General Plan, which guides public and private decisions regarding housing, development review, land use, City budgets and capital improvement programs. The Draft includes policies and programs intended to increase housing opportunities for extremely low, very-low, low- and moderate-income households, while accommodating growth in a manner consistent with goals and policies contained in the Land Use Element and other elements of the General Plan. The content of housing elements is prescribed under State housing law, and this draft has been prepared to include the required sections and information. The draft update addresses changes in State housing law and in regional housing needs. State, regional and local housing costs, supply and needs have changed since 2015, as evidenced by current information on real estate prices, affordable housing, and the widening “gap” between rental and purchase housing costs and consumers’ incomes. Although the update retains many of the same policies and programs in the 2015 Housing Element, there are also new policies and programs that address these changing conditions The Director’s determination was based on an environmental initial study prepared by City in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Anyone can review this study at the Community Development Department at 919 Palm Street or on the City’s website at www.slocity.org. Anyone may review and comment on the 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: Rachel Cohen, Associate Planner The City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 22, 2020 to consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding the adoption of the Negative Declaration. The San Luis Obispo City Council will hold a public hearing on September 1, 2020 to consider the adoption of the Negative Declaration. For more information on the proposed project, its environmental effects, City environmental procedures and deadlines, please contact: Project Planner: Rachel Cohen, at rcohen@slocity.org or 805-781-7574. July 9, 2020

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA

NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Morro Bay on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, for the following Officers: MAYOR COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER

Full term of two (2) years Full term of four (4) years Full term of four (4) years

The Nomination Period for these offices begins on July 13, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. and closes on August 7, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. During the open Nomination Period an appointment to pull Nomination Papers may be scheduled by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (805) 772-6568 or via email at cityclerk@ morrobayca.gov. If nomination papers for an incumbent officer of the City are not filed by August 7, 2020, the Nomination Period for that office shall be extended until August 12, 2020, by 5:00 p.m. for candidates other than the incumbent. If no one or only one person is nominated for an elective office, appointment to the elective office may be made as prescribed by §10229, Elections Code of the State of California. The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on November 3, 2020.

Dated: June 30, 2020 /s/ Dana Swanson, City Clerk July 9, 2020

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission will hold a Regular Meeting, Monday, July 20, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. on the items listed below. While the City encourages public participation, growing concern about the COVID-19 pandemic has required that public meetings be held via teleconference. Meetings can be viewed by joining the webinar or visiting the City’s electronic archive the day after the meeting to view the recording. Webinar registration details will be available on the agenda and the archive can be accessed from the City’s website at www. slocity.org. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@slocity.org. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. Continued review of a three-story condominium project consisting of 40 residential units throughout 14 separate buildings within Tract 3044 (South Morros), as part of the Orcutt Area Specific Plan. The project includes exceptions from the following specific development standards: fence height exception for a portion of a fence and retaining wall within the street yard of 13 feet in height, where normally limited to 3 feet, an exception to the side yard setback of 16 feet where normally a 23 foot setback is required, as well as minor exceptions to the open space requirements for common interest subdivisions. The project also includes an affordable housing alternative incentive request for relief of site development standards to allow a maximum height of 38 feet, where normally limited to 35 feet. The project is in consistent with previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration ER-137-11, City Council Resolution No 10462 (2013 Series); Project Address: 3700 Ranch House; Case # ARCH-0825-2019 and SBDV0826-2019; Zone: R-3-SP; WC Taylor Ranch, LLC, owner/ applicant. Contact Information: Kyle Bell – (805) 781-7524 – kbell@ slocity.org The Architectural Review Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence distributed to the Architectural Review Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. The report will be available for review online 72 hours in advance of the meeting at https://www.slocity.org/ government/advisory-bodies/agendas-and-minutes/ architectural-review-commission. Please call the Community Development Department at (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. July 9, 2020

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

CITY OF MORRO BAY

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, August 6, 2020 as determined by www.time.gov for performing work as follows: CENTRAL COAST BLUE TEST INJECTION WELL PROJECT A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Please meet promptly at the southern end of the Coastal Dunes RV Park and Campground, 1001 Pacific Blvd. in Oceano. Please wear a face covering and, whenever possible, practice physical distancing by maintaining a minimum 6-foot separation from others. Bidders that do not attend this mandatory pre-bid meeting shall be disqualified from bidding on this project. Before submitting bids, Contractors shall be licensed in accordance with the Laws of the State of California. Accordingly, the successful Bidder shall possess a C-57 Well Drilling Contractor License and Class A, General Engineering Contractor’s License at the time this contract is awarded. 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 $87.00 per set will be charged. Electronic Plans and Specifications are available via email at no charge. Questions will be accepted in writing up to 96 hours before bid closing by emailing the project manager at eolsen@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 July 9 & 16, 2020

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN: Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600. WHAT: Hearing to consider a request by Bleu Diamond, LLC to modify Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00118 that authorized a 1,650 square foot combined non-storefront cannabis dispensary and a cannabis distribution business within an existing 3,300 square foot building located in an established business park. The non-storefront cannabis dispensary has been in operation since November 12, 2019. The applicant proposes to modify the conditions of approval to add 9 delivery vehicles and 9 delivery drivers for a total of 11 delivery vehicles and 11 delivery drivers to the non-storefront dispensary portion of their cannabis business. The project site is within the Commercial Service land use category and is located at 1189 Pike Lane Suite 9, in the community of Oceano. The project site is located in the San Luis Bay Inland Sub Area of the South County Planning Area. Also to be considered is that the project modification is consistent with the previously approved environmental determination (ED18-127) and is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA. County File Number: DRC2020-00080 Supervisorial District: District 4 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 062-291-003 Date Accepted: 01/23/2020 WHERE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE based on the threat of COVID-19 as reflected in the Proclamations of Emergency issued by both the Governor of the State of California and the San Luis Obispo County Emergency Services Director as well as the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, relating to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, until further notice all public meetings for the Department of Planning and Building for the County of San Luis Obispo will be closed to members of the public and non-essential County staff. The Department’s Notice of Temporary Procedures, which includes Instructions on how to view the meeting remotely and how to provide public comment are posted on the Department’s webpage at www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/ Planning-Building/Boards-and-Commissions.aspx. Additionally, hearing body members and officers may attend the meeting via teleconference and participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were present. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Ian Landreth, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600. If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing. Ramona Hedges, Secretary Planning Commission July 9, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1274 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/09/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DELIA’S HAIRCUTS UNISEX, 505 Orchard Rd., Suite A, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Charito Acevedo, Jesus Zavala (719 W. Tefft, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Charito Acevedo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-2520. 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. 06-25-25. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1279 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/25/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GODDESS GOODS, 1124 Front St., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Leslie J. Sanders, James W. Sanders (310 Island St., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Leslie J. Sanders. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-26-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 06-2625. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1280 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MUNERIS MEDIA, 1859 Ferrell Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Mason Randall (1859 Ferrell Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402), Seth Langel (470 Java St., Morro Bay, CA 93442), Jesse McCreary (1102 Ironbark St. Apt. A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Mason Randall. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-26-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 06-26-25. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1325 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/15/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SERENITY COUNSELING, 1248 East Grand Ave., Ste. D, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Elizabeth Long (1898 Mentone Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Elizabeth Long. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-0220. 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. 07-02-25. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020

CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Grover Beach will conduct a Public Hearing on MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter.

The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting, Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., via teleconference, on the items listed below. While the City encourages public participation, growing concern about the COVID-19 pandemic has required that public meetings be held via teleconference. Meetings can be viewed on Government Access Channel 20 or streamed live from the City’s YouTube channel at http://youtube. slo.city. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail delivered to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@slocity.org.

Please note that due to COVID-19, the City of Grover Beach will hold all meetings virtually. Meetings can be viewed on Channel 20 and are live streamed on the City’s website and on www.slospan.org. Members of the public may provide public comment during the meeting by calling (805) 321-6639 to provide public comment via phone (the phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting at 6:00 PM) or written public comments can be submitted via email to gbadmin@groverbeach.org prior to the Council meeting start time of 6:00 PM. If submitting written comments in advance of the meeting, please note the agenda item. Written comments will be read out loud during the City Council meeting on the appropriate agenda item subject to the customary 3-minute time limit.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. Review of a four-story, 200 room dual brand hotel in the San Luis Ranch Specific Plan area; The project is consistent with the previously certified FEIR and SEIR for the San Luis Ranch Specific Plan and no additional environmental review is required per CEQA; Project Address: 1035 Madonna Road; Case #: ARCH-07962019; Zone: Neighborhood-Commercial Zone (N-C) San Luis Ranch Specific Plan; Arris Studio, Thom Jess, applicant. Contact Information: John Rickenbach – (805) 610-1109 – JFRickenbach@aol.com 2. Review of five new two-bedroom, two-story singlefamily residences, each with an attached two-car garage. The project site is within the Mill Street Historic District and includes the retention of five, twobedroom, single-story residences, which are on the Contributing List of Historic Properties. The project also includes a common-interest subdivision to create ten lots, each will contain one of the ten residences. The applicant has requested exceptions from development standards to allow interior side setbacks to be reduced (five feet where seven is the standard, six feet where eight feet is the standard, seven feet where nine feet is the standard, and eight feet where eleven feet is the standard) and to allow required parking to be provided in tandem. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental review (CEQA) is proposed; Project address: 1137 Peach Street; Case #: ARCH-0568-2019, SBDV-0571-2019, EID-0800-2019; Zone: R-2-H; Levi Seligman, owner/applicant. Contact Information: Kyle Van Leeuwen – (805) 781-7091 – kleeuwen@slocity.org 3. Review of the 6th Cycle Draft Housing Element and Negative Declaration of Environmental Review; Project Address: Citywide; Case #: GENP-0217-2020 & EID0218-2020; City of San Luis Obispo, owner/applicant. Contact Information: Rachel Cohen – (805) 783-7574 – rcohen@slocity.org The Planning Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. The report(s) will be available for review online in advance of the meeting at http://www.slocity.org/government/ advisory-bodies/agendas-and-minutes/planningcommission. Please call The Community Development Department at 805-781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20, beginning at 6:00 p.m. July 9, 2020

SUBJECT: POTENTIAL PROGRAM(S) FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (CDBG-CV1) APPLICATION – The City Council will consider potential CDBGCV programs and provide direction for staff to prepare an application in response to the release of the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for CDBG-CV1 funds for COVID-19 related activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents. On March 27, 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 5, 2020, the State Department of Housing and Community Development published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CDBG-CV1) funds. Eligible cities and counties may submit applications for CDBG-CV1 funds under the NOFA. The City of Grover Beach will be eligible to receive up to $101,532 based on a formula utilized by HCD Eligible activities paid for with State CDBG funds must meet one or more of the three National Objectives listed in CDBG Federal Statutes as follows: benefit to low-income households or persons (also called Low/Mod Benefit), elimination of slums and blight, or meeting urgent community development need (a need resulting from a state or federal declared disaster). In addition, eligible activities must be used directly to prevent, prepare for, or respond to COVID-19. The City of Grover Beach anticipates submitting an application under this NOFA. The City does not expect to expend any Program Income dollars in the next program year/contract term. The City promotes fair housing and makes all its programs available to low- and moderate-income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status or handicap. Where You Come In: Any member of the public may be heard on the item described in this notice by calling (805) 321-6639 during the meeting or submit written comments to the City Clerk prior to the meeting by mail to: City Clerk’s Office, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 or by email to gbadmin@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 any questions or would like more information regarding the item described in this notice, please contact: Associate Planner Janet Reese by telephone at (805) 473-4520 or send an e-mail to commdev@groverbeach.org. The City Council may also discuss other hearings or items of business at this meeting. The complete meeting agenda and copy of the staff report on the above item will be posted on the City website at www.groverbeach.org. Live broadcasts of City Council meetings may be seen on cable television Channel 20, as well as over the Internet at www.groverbeach.org (click on the icon “Government Access Local Channel 20” and then “Channel 20”). City Council meetings are rebroadcast throughout the week. If you challenge the nature of the proposed action 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/ Wendi Sims, City Clerk Dated: Thursday, July 9, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1099 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/15/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as: PIPPA & KY, 770 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Savannah Star, Inc. (969 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by a CA Corporation /s/ Savannah Star Inc., Deborah Melton-President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-04-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 06-04-2025 June 18, 25, July 2, & 9, 2020

LIEN SALE NOTICE

Square Deal Storage

2146 Parker St., SLO, CA 93401 Notice of Public Sale of Property for 4 Storage Units Foreclosure Lien Sale will be held with online bidding @ www. selfstorageauction.com Closing at 4PM, Friday, July 16, 2020 Property is to be sold to the highest bidder for cash. Clean up deposit of $100 will be required. Removal must be done within 72 hours. Seller reserves the right to withdraw property from sale. 1. Brent Dishman Unit Number P12 miscellaneous goods 2. Don Yarbro Unit Number P26, Unit Number has the following items such as antique chair, organ, and miscellaneous goods. 3. Shea Martin Unit Number P30 large refrigerator, rolling tool chest, miscellaneous household items. 4. Todd Johannsen Unit Number P14 has large recliner and large wooden workbench. July 2 & 9, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ALAN PHAIR CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0179

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ALAN PHAIR A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JAMES LEE in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests JAMES LEE 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: July 21, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal rep-

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

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing WHEN: Friday, August 21, 2020 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600. WHAT: A request by Eden’s Dream for a Minor Use Permit (DRC2018-00183) to allow for the phased development of three acres of outdoor cannabis cultivation canopy and a new 40,000-square-foot greenhouse, which includes 22,000-square-feet of indoor cultivation canopy area, 4,000-square-feet of ancillary cannabis processing (drying and curing), and 7,500-square-feet of ancillary cannabis nursery. In addition, site development will include the construction of a new 5,000-square-foot processing/storage building and associated improvements. A modification from parking standards set forth in in Section 22.18.050.C.1 of the County Land Use Ordinance is requested to reduce the required parking spaces from 67 to 15 spaces. A modification from the setback provisions set forth in Section 22.40.050.D.3 of the County Land Use Ordinance is requested to reduce the setback from 300 feet to 100 feet from the western property line. The project includes a request to modify the screening and fencing standards set forth in LUO 22.40.050.D.6 to waive the standard for solid fencing materials for a portion of the project area and allow for the use of six (6) foot deer fencing. The project will result in the disturbance of approximately 5-acres on a 99.11-acre parcel. The project site is within the Agricultural land use category and is located at 4337 South El Pomar Road east of the community of Templeton. The site is in the El Pomar Sub Area of the North County Planning Area. The Environmental Coordinator, after completion of the initial study, finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not necessary. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) has been issued on July 10, 2020, for this project. Mitigation measures are proposed to address Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Energy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Hydrology & Water Quality, Utilities & Service Systems and Noise and are included as conditions of approval The Environmental Document is available for public review at the Department of Planning and Building, at the below address. A copy of the Environmental Document is also available on the Planning and Building Department website at www.sloplanning.org Anyone interested in commenting on the proposed Environmental Document should submit a written statement and /or speak at the public hearing. Comments will be accepted up until completion of the public hearing(s). County File Number: DRC2018-00183 Supervisorial District: District 5 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 034-321-003 Date Accepted: 01/14/2019 WHERE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE based on the threat of COVID-19 as reflected in the Proclamations of Emergency issued by both the Governor of the State of California and the San Luis Obispo County Emergency Services Director as well as the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, relating to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, until further notice all public meetings for the Department of Planning and Building for the County of San Luis Obispo will be closed to members of the public and non-essential County staff. The Department’s Notice of Temporary Procedures, which includes Instructions on how to view the meeting remotely and how to provide public comment are posted on the Department’s webpage at www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/ Planning-Building/Boards-and-Commissions.aspx. Additionally, hearing body members and officers may attend the meeting via teleconference and participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were present. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Cassidy McSurdy, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600. TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo. ca.us by Friday, August 14, 2020 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC2018-00183.” 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.

LEGAL NOTICES resentative, 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. 928 W. Grand Ave. Grover Beach, CA 93433 July 2, 9, & 16, 2020

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: EUGENE ANTHONY TEIXEIRA CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0180

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: EUGENE “GENE” ANTHONY TEIXEIRA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GAIL ANN FURROW in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests GAIL ANN FURROW be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 28, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Dennis James Balsamo, SBN 1297809 Law Office of Dennis James Balsamo 1303 E Grand Ave., Ste. 103 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Department Hearing July 9, 2020

July 2, 9, & 16, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LONNIE MCCOY DAVIS CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0016

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LONNIE MCCOY DAVIS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CORTINA DAVIS in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests CORTINA DAVIS 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: August 18, 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. Petitioner: Cortina Davis 91B S. Main St. Templeton, CA 93465 July 9, 16, & 23, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARK ERRAND WATERS AKA MARK E. WATERS AKA MARK WATERS

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM WALLACE THOMSON AMENDED CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0171

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MARK ERRAND WATERS aka MARK E. WATERS aka MARK WATERS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SHANNA WATERS in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests SHANNA WATERS 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: August 4, 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. 928 W. Grand Avenue Grover Beach, CA 93433

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: WILLIAM WALLACE THOMSON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KATHLEEN MALONEY BELLOMO in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests KATHLEEN MALONEY BELLOMO 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: July 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Law Office of Charles G. Kirschner P.O. box 720 Morro Bay, CA 93443

July 9, 16, & 23, 2020

June 25, July 2, & 9, 2020

DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0185

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) CHAD J. BECK AND ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): PATRICIA MCQUILLEN CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DE CASO): 20CV-0202

Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una repuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted puede usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formuleriors de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su repuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte la podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requistas legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin

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LEGAL NOTICES fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar ias cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo ao una consesion de artitraje en un caso dce derecho civll. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: (Número de caso): 20CV-0202 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte son) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 1050 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y número de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Wilson & Wilson 960 Toro Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-546-8098 Date: (Fecha) 04/03/2020 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk (Secretario) /s/, Carol L. McGuirk, Deputy Clerk, (adjunto) June 18, 25, July 2, & 9, 2020.

NOTICE SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) Patricia R. Merrick; William J. Ballou; Flavia F. Ballou; Buford R. Glenn; Charles Zleisy; the testate and intestate successors of Patricia R. Merrick believed to be deceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under such person hereby sued under the fictitious name of Doe 1; the testate and intestate successors of William J. Ballou believed to be deceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under such person hereby sued under the fictitious name of Doe 2; the testate and intestate successors of Flavia F. Ballou believed to be deceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under such person hereby sued under the fictitious name of Doe 3; the testate and intestate successors of Buford R. Glenn believed to be deceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under such person hereby sued under the fictitious name of Doe 4; and the testate and intestate successors of Charles Zleisy believed to be deceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under such person hereby sued under the fictitious name of Doe 5. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): High Mountain Road, LLC, a California limited liability company CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 20CVP-0144 Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a non-

LEGAL NOTICES profit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una repuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted puede usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formuleriors de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su repuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte la podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requistas legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar ias cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo ao una consesion de artitraje en un caso dce derecho civll. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: (Número de caso): 20CVP-0144 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte son) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 1035 Palm St. Room 385 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y número de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Edwin J. Rambuski 1401 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-546-8284 Date: (Fecha) 05/04/2020 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk (Secretario) /s/, Matthew Zepeda, Deputy Clerk, (adjunto) July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CV-0277

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Catheline Denise Goodman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Catheline Denise Goodman to PROPOSED NAME: Catheline Denice Goodman 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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: 07/13/2020, 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: May 26, 2020 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25, July 2, & 9, 2020

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2020-1127 OLD FILE NO. 2017-2192 “It’s All Good” Junk Removal & Project Support, 383 ½ Walnut St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 09/07/2017. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Jared Michael Gamm (383 ½ Walnut St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business was conducted by An Individual /s/ Jared Gamm. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-09-2020. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By G. Ugalde, Deputy Clerk. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2020

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2020-1128 OLD FILE NO. 2018-0516 Spacemakers Custom Closets, 1310 Lassen Drive, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 02/16/2018. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: John R. Small, Eileen A. Ferrari Small (1796 13th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business was conducted by A Married Couple /s/ John R. Small. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-09-2020. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By G. Ugalde, Deputy Clerk. June 18, 25, July 2, & 9, 2020

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2020-1206 OLD FILE NO. 2019-1058 Allbaer, 2975 Limestone Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 04/25/2019. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Alexander Baer (201 Cardinal Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business was conducted by An Individual /s/ Alexander Baer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-17-2020. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By JA. Anderson, Deputy Clerk. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES SUMMONS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: NOAH VINCENT THINGER DOES 1 TO 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY CASE NUMBER: 20LC-0290

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 Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. CASE NUMBER: 20LC-0290 The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 1035 Palm Street, Room 385 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: J. Sal Muñoz 2813 Mahogany Street NE Lacey, WA 98516 360-866-0298 Date: 03/05/2020 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk /s/ C.M. Kastner, Deputy Clerk June 25, July 2, 9, & 16, 2020

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John F. Sachs A Professional Law Corporation By John F. Sachs #85379 1510 Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Attorney For: EUGENE GUADALUPE SENDEJAS, EXECUTOR AMENDED NOTICE OF EXECUTOR’S INTENT TO SELL REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE VIA ZOOM APPEARANCE (NEW HEARING DATE). (PROBATE CODE SECTIONS 10300, 10304) DATE: JULY 28, 2020 TIME: 9:00 A.M. DEPT: 9

LEGAL NOTICES and interest that the Estate has acquired in addition to that of the Decedent at the time of death, in the real property located in County of San Luis Obispo, California. This property is commonly referred to as 4860 Estrella Road, Paso Robles, California, Assessor’s Parcel No. 019-241-007, and is more fully described as follows: Lot 18 of H.J. Whitley Land Co. Tract No. 1, in the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, according to the map recorded July 11, 1927, in Book 3, Page 94 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. Assessor’s Parcel No. 019-241007 1. The sale is subject to current taxes, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, rights, rights of way, and easements of record, with any encumbrances of record to be satisfied from the purchase price/the purchaser to assume any encumbrances of record. 2. When representative warrants title, the property is to be sold on an “as is” basis, except for title. 3. The personal representative has given an exclusive listing to Tom Mees, Century 21 Hometown Realty, 599 Higuera Street, Suite “A”, San Luis Obispo, California. 4. Bids or offers are invited for this property and must be in writing and can be mailed to the office of John F. Sachs, attorney for the Executor, at JOHN F. SACHS, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION, 1510 HIGUERA STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93401, or delivered personal to John F. Sachs at JOHN F. SACHS, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION, 1510 HIGUERA STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFONRIA 93401, at any time after first publication of this Notice and before any sale is made. 5. Bids must be sealed and will be opened in Department 9 at the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court on the date and time as specified above. 6. The property will be sold on the following terms: (a) All cash (current bid accepted at $399,000.00); and all terms and conditions are subject to confirmation of sale by the Court. (b) Taxes, rents, assessments, property taxes, operating and maintenance expenses, premiums on insurance, and other expenses and costs acceptable to the purchaser shall be prorated as of the date of confirmation of sale as determined by the Court. (c) Examination of title, recording of conveyance, transfer taxes, and any title insurance policy shall be at the expense of the purchaser or purchasers. (d) Seller to remove all personal belongings and debris from property prior to vacating property. (e) Buyer agrees to purchase the property “as is”. The undersigned reserves the right to refuse to accept any bids. 7. All parties wishing to participate in the hearing via ZOOM appearance may do so by contacting ZOOM by telephone (669)990-6833, visiting the ZOOM website at www.zoom.us, and downloading and completing a ZOOM application at www.zoom. us/download using the MEETING I.D. 979 6596 1551 and the PASSWORD 79513, prior to the hearing date. Date: June 26, 2020 /s/ Eugene Guadalupe Sendejas, Executor Date: June 26, 2020 /s/ John F. Sachs, Attorney for Executor July 9, 16, & 23, 2020

In Re: ESTATE OF BEATRICE ELIZABETH SCHWERIN, Decedent. Case No. 19PR-0224 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, subject to confirmation by this Court, the hearing date of the above-captioned matter originally scheduled for July 7, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. in Department 9, of the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court, has been rescheduled and shall take place on July 28, 2020, at 9:00 A.M., in Department 9, or thereafter within the time allowed by law, in the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court whereby the undersigned, EUGENE GUADALUPE SENDEJAS, Executor of the Estate of Beatrice Elizabeth Schwerin, will sell via ZOOM appearance at private sale to the highest and best bidder on the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned all right, title, and interest of the Decedent at the time of death, and all right, title,

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may think that playing heavy metal music and knitting with yarn don’t have much in common. And yet there is an annual contest in Joensuu, Finland, where people with expertise in needlework join heavy metal musicians on stage, plying their craft in rhythm to the beat. The next Heavy Metal Knitting World Championship will be July 15 and 16, 2021. This year’s event was canceled due to the pandemic. If it had been staged, I bet multiple Tauruses would have been among the top 10 competitors. Why? Because you Bulls are at the peak of your ability to combine things that aren’t often combined. You have the potential to excel at making unexpected connections, linking influences that haven’t been linked before, and being successful at comparing apples and oranges.

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(June 21-July 22): Cancerian author Mary McCarthy provides you with a challenge you’ll be wise to relish during the rest of 2020. She writes, “Everyone continues to be interested in the quest for the self, but what you feel when you’re older is that you really must make the self.” McCarthy implies that this epic reorientation isn’t likely until you’ve been on Earth for at least four decades. But judging from the astrological omens, I think you’re ready for it now—no matter what your age is. To drive home the point, I’ll say it in different words. Your task isn’t to find yourself, but rather to create yourself. Don’t wait around passively for life to show you who you are. Show life who you are.

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(July 23-Aug. 22): Some night soon, I predict you’ll have an agitated dream while you’re asleep: a nightmare that symbolizes an unresolved conflict you’re wrestling with in your waking life. Here’s a possible example: A repulsive politician you dislike may threaten to break a toy you loved when you were a kid. But surprise! There’ll be a happy ending. A good monster will appear in your dream and fix the problem; in my example, the benevolent beast will scare away the politician who’s about to break your beloved toy. Now here’s the great news: In the days after your dream, you’ll solve the conflict you’ve been wrestling with in your waking life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Love is the best school, but the tuition is high and the homework can be painful,” writes author Diane Ackerman. I’m guessing that in recent months, her description has been partially true for you Virgos. From what I can tell, love has indeed been a rigorous school. And the

tuition has been rather high. But on the other hand, the homework has been at least as pleasurable as it has been painful. I expect these trends to continue for the foreseeable future. What teachings about intimacy, communion, tenderness, and compassion would you like to study next?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “A single feat of daring can alter the whole conception of what is possible,” wrote Libran novelist Graham Greene. His words can serve as a stirring motto for you in the coming weeks. I sense you’re close to summoning a burst of courage—a bigger supply of audacity than you’ve had access to in a while. I hope you’ll harness this raw power to fuel a daring feat that will expand your conception of what is possible.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “It’s not always easy to tell the difference between thinking and looking out of the window,” wrote poet Wallace Stevens. That’s a problem you won’t have to worry about anytime soon. The coming weeks will be a favorable phase for you to both think and gaze out the window—as well as to explore all the states in between. In other words, you’ll have the right and the need to indulge in a leisurely series of dreamy ruminations and meandering fantasies and playful explorations of your deepest depths and your highest heights. Don’t rush the process. Allow yourself to linger in the gray areas and the vast stretches of inner wildness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The coming weeks will be a favorable time to undertake a transformative vision quest, even if the exigencies of the pandemic require your quest to unfold primarily in your inner realms. The near future will also bring you good fortune if you focus on creating more sacredness in your rhythm and if you make a focused effort to seek out songs, texts, inspirations, natural places, and teachers that infuse you with a reverence for life. I’m trying to help you to see, Sagittarius, that you’re in a phase when you can attract healing synchronicities into your world by deepening your sense of awe and communing with experiences that galvanize you to feel worshipful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “To love well is the task in all meaningful relationships, not just romantic bonds.” The author and activist bell hooks wrote that (she doesn’t capitalize her name). In accordance with the highest astrological potentials, I’m inviting you Capricorns to be inspired by her wisdom as you upgrade your meaningful relationships during the next six weeks. I think it’s in your self-interest to give them even more focus and respect and appreciation than you already do. Be ingenious as you boost the generosity of spirit you bestow on your allies. Be resourceful as you do this impeccable work in the midst of a pandemic!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “One-half of knowing what you want is knowing what you must give up before you get it,” wrote author Sydney Howard. Now would be a perfect time to act on that excellent advice. Is there any obstacle standing in the way of your ability to achieve a beloved dream? Is there a pretty good thing that’s distracting you from devoting yourself wholeheartedly to a really great thing? I invite you to be a bit ruthless as you clear the way to pursue your heart’s desire.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Author Ellen Goodman writes, “The truth is that we can overhaul our surroundings, renovate our environment, talk a new game, join a new club, far more easily than we can change the way we respond emotionally. It is easier to change behavior than feelings about that behavior.” I think she’s correct in her assessment. But I also suspect that you’re in a prime position to be an exception to the rule. In the coming weeks, you will have exceptional power to transform the way you feel—especially if those feelings have previously been based on a misunderstanding of reality and especially if those feelings have been detrimental to your mental and physical health. ∆

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