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ew Times’ annual Autumn Arts issue brings you arts, music, and craft events from across the Central Coast. With the pandemic still on like Donkey Kong, this year’s fall festivities are mostly virtual.

Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood ABSTRACT compiled all the creativity San VIEWPOINTS Artist Trowzers Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Akimbo hosts an Barbara counties can muster, just abstract virtual workshop for the so you can put your favorites in Morro Bay Art Association from your online calendar [15].

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You can also read about how homeless children are learning during COVID-19 [8] ; Atascadero’s mayoral candidates [9] ; B & The Hive’s new album [25] ; PCPA’s Zoom series on play readings [26] ; and Nipomo’s newest community hub for outdoor eating and drinking [28].

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t’s been six months since vehicles were allowed in the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA), and some community members want it to stay that way— at least until the COVID-19 pandemic is under control.

Hundreds have signed a petition aimed at keeping the Oceano Dunes closed to vehicles for the duration of the pandemic or until cases in SLO County and surrounding areas fall within “acceptable levels in accordance with the state’s criteria.” As of Sept. 22, more than 1,200 people had signed the petition, which was addressed to SLO County Public Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein and State Parks and was released online in mid-September by the Dunes Alliance, a coalition of organizations aimed at keeping the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes complex environmentally sustainable.

“Protecting our public health must be the priority,” the petition reads. “Therefore, we call upon our local public health officer, Dr. Penny Borenstein, and the director of California State Parks, Armando Quintero, to help prevent the spread of coronavirus by keeping the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area closed to vehicles. Doing so will avoid dangerous visitation surges in San Luis Obispo County from areas with higher rates of COVID-19.”

The Oceano Dunes SVRA has been closed to vehicles since March 26, when State Parks closed the park in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Despite budding reopening plans in the summer, State Parks agreed to keep the Oceano Dunes closed to vehicles through Oct. 1 in a consensual cease and desist order with the California Coastal Commission.

In the order, which was finalized on July 7, State Parks agreed to halt a number of development activities that the commission claimed were unpermitted and possibly harmful to snowy plovers. Without vehicles in the area throughout the spring, snowy plovers built nests outside their “seasonal exclosures”—designated breeding areas that are off limits to vehicles and visitors—and State Parks had attempted to prevent plovers from nesting in those areas in preparation for reopening.

The closure has offered some community members a chance to see what the dunes would look like without the thousands of buggies, fourwheelers, and dirt bikes that roll through each year.

“The public has been enjoying the beach,” Oceano resident Enrique Diaz told New Times.

“No traffic. It’s quiet. No alarms going back and forth with the ambulances and the fires.”

Diaz said he’s lived in Oceano for about 40 years. He lives right next to the Oceano Dunes,

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CLOSED The Oceano Dunes SVRA has been closed to vehicles since March 26, when State Parks closed the park in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

but because of the traffic, he said he usually goes elsewhere if he wants to enjoy a nice quiet walk or just sit and enjoy nature. Now, he said, he can enjoy his neighborhood beach without seeing piles of trash or worrying about getting “run over.”

“It’s really nice,” Diaz said.

Still, Diaz doesn’t think vehicles should be entirely banned at the dunes. He’d just like to see SLO County build a different entrance, so that the portion of the beach closest to Pismo Beach could be opened for strictly non-vehicular activities. That would allow for the best of both worlds, he said, but such a change is not likely to happen before the fast approaching Oct. 1 deadline.

“We don’t know what’s going to happen now,” he said.

Many don’t see it that way. SLO County residents like Lea Rigo-Hensley, president of Freedom Ropes, want the dunes opened to vehicles as soon as possible, for both a muchneeded boost to the local economy and the outdoor recreation it would provide at a time when many are wary of spending too much time indoors.

On Sept. 22, Rigo-Hensley launched her own online petition calling on State Parks to reopen the SVRA to vehicles as soon as possible.

Spending time camping and riding outdoors in your social bubble is one of the few low-risk ways to get out right now, Rigo-Hensley told New Times. A lot of tourists come to the coast for the Oceano Dunes, she said, but she said tourists are already here, especially in Pismo Beach.

A lot of people seem to agree. Within 24 hours, Rigo-Hensley’s petition accumulated more than 2,200 signatures.

“I think the dunes should be 100 percent open,” Rigo-Hensley said, “and should have been months ago.”

State Parks and SLO County Public Health both confirmed that reopening plans for the Oceano Dunes SVRA are in the works, but neither gave a specific reopening date.

“The county Public Health Department has worked with state officials on plans to restore coastal access and allow limited vehicle use on Pismo State Beach and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, following a previous closure to vehicle traffic due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Michelle Shoresman, a spokesperson for Public Health. “Vehicle limits may be temporarily reduced and would allow vehicles on the beach for day use only, with no car camping or off-highway vehicle recreation on the dunes.” Δ —Kasey Bubnash

the coronavirus to wipe out all of those gains and more.

SLO County lost a total of 23,000 local jobs between February and June, according to BW Research data, and unemployment soared to as high as 14 percent in April.

Those statistics were among many that local business leaders shared with the SLO County

Board of Supervisors during a sobering Sept. 22 presentation on the state of the economy.

“We had a steady state of job growth [since 2016] and, of course, a big tank,” explained Melissa James, CEO of REACH, an organization spearheading economic planning and development on the Central Coast.

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While 7,600 jobs returned to the county

by July, officials still expect a long, rocky road to full recovery. SLO County is hoping that a new economic director position can help facilitate the recovery.

At the Sept. 22 meeting, SLO County supervisors approved the creation of a new staff position dedicated to economic recovery, whose salary will be funded by state monies allocated to address impacts of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant closure.

Supervisors agreed that the economic czar should be of a senior level and report directly to the chief county administrative officer.

“This position needs to be a high-level position,” 1st District Supervisor John Peschong said at the meeting. “I do believe it needs to be somebody who can go to talk to the city managers and work with them.”

The official will work closely with businesses, chambers of commerce, and advocacy groups, like REACH and the tourism agency Visit SLO CAL, to foster economic development in the region.

REACH recently announced an initiative to stimulate 15,000 new local jobs with $50,000 or higher salaries by 2030.

“I’m very, very excited about REACH’s proposal and the direction they want to go,” Peschong said. “These are very turbulent times right now. We have to be able to find people jobs. This is about keeping families together and keeping people out of poverty.”

—Peter Johnson

San Simeon’s post office relocates and opens to the public Sept. 28

San Simeon residents will no longer have to commute 9 miles to Cambria to purchase stamps or send packages as their newly relocated post office is slated to open to the public Sept. 28.

On Aug. 5, the U.S. Postal Service held a public meeting to discuss the possible relocation of the San Simeon Main Post Office at 444 Slo San Simeon Road.

There were two options available for the new facility, including the existing location inside the Hearst Corporationowned Sebastian building and in the business district at 250 San Simeon Ave., suite 7A. The U.S. Postal Service chose the second option as the preferred location

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for the community’s post office because the Sebastian building would not be done with renovations for another year, according to Dean Cameron, a real estate leasing specialist for the Postal Service.

“It’s a historical building and the owners always had plans to remodel it, but they could never come up with an appropriate time frame,” Cameron said.

San Simeon’s main post office had to close its doors in August of last year due to safety concerns with the building. At the time, the Postal Service was already contemplating relocating the facility as it anticipated building renovations and the end of its lease on Jan. 31, 2020.

The push to relocate came when a structural engineer inspected the Sebastian building and stated that it could face significant damage in the event of a wind storm or earthquake.

The Hearst Corporation and the Postal Service decided that San Simeon location employees should vacate the building.

Cameron said the corporation was helpful in allowing residents to continue using their P.O. boxes in the Sebastian building to bridge the gap between the old location closing and the opening of the new facility.

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The last day for customers to pick up their P.O. box mail at the current location will be Sept. 26 and temporary cluster box units will remain in place there until Oct. 10.

The new location will be open for retail and P.O. box services on Sept. 28; P.O. box customers will retain their same box number. All P.O. box customers will be issued a new key to accommodate the new boxes that will be installed.

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SLO County signals to feds its interest in owning Salinas Dam

San Luis Obispo County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are accelerating long-simmering talks to transfer ownership of the Salinas Dam into local hands—but many questions remain.

The World War II-era dam that forms Santa Margarita Lake serves as a drinking water source for the city of SLO. But it only delivers at half capacity because the Corps never installed the originally planned spillway gates.

Now, the Corps is looking to discard

the dam and reservoir—and the county is eyeing an opportunity to augment its water resources.

On Sept. 22, the SLO County Board of Supervisors authorized sending a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expressing interest in the asset.

“The Salinas Dam is surplus federal property and no longer necessary for federal purposes. However, the dam is an essential part of our local water supply and recreational waterway portfolio,” reads the letter, signed by board Chair Lynn Compton. “There is broad interest locally in maintaining and enhancing the dam for the future.”

A potential project to install spillway gates on the dam could theoretically expand the reservoir’s capacity by 20,000 or so acre-feet. That extra water could be deployed to help other struggling water sources, like the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin.

But there are looming roadblocks and complications, officials said.

If the county assumed ownership of the dam, regulatory oversight would fall to the state Division of Safety of Dams. That agency has already told the county that if the swap were to happen, it’d require a seismic retrofit. According to a 2018 Corps study, the 79-year-old dam is “low risk,” but has some safety deficiencies.

On top of the retrofit, any plans to expand the dam would also have to go through the state and its requirements and standards. The cumulative price tag, 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson said at the Sept. 22 meeting, could render the entire exchange impractical. If a retrofit is “at a scale we’re unable to fund,” Gibson noted, the county could “politely decline that gift.”

County officials said they’ll continue discussions with the Army Corps of Engineers and work to understand the technical requirements of retrofitting and expanding the dam under state standards. They’ll also open a dialogue with the city of SLO, which currently has the water rights.

While much about the project remains up in the air, 4th District Supervisor Compton said she’s hopeful the dam can serve as an asset for expanding local water resources going forward.

“This is something the county has been working on for a long time,” Compton said. “This makes me happy to see that we might be moving forward.”

—Peter Johnson NEWS continued page 6

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Morro Bay is close to first draft of its short-term vacation rental ordinance The city of Morro Bay has been working on its short-term vacation rental ordinance for four years. Recently, a committee met 12 times to come to a consensus on an ordinance that would satisfy the entire community—renters and neighbors alike.

At a Sept. 22 City Council hearing on the draft ordinance, public commenters voiced their thoughts on whether current rentals should be grandfathered into the new ordinance when it goes into effect.

URelax Vacation Rental owner Robert Elzar said during public comment that the No. 1 thing he and others were against was a lack of grandfathering in and the possibility of using a lottery process to issue vacation rental permits.

“I think even at its least severe application, you’re looking at a loss of probably 50 or 60 homes throughout the city. You know, many of these homeowners have dreams of retirement in these homes, they set up their life savings, and it’s a huge investment for them,” Elzar said.

Morro Bay Mayor John Headding told New Times that the grandfathering issue was contentious for both the community and the council.

“That has to do with once you implement these regulations, are you going to allow non-conforming short-term vacation rentals to be grandfathered in and continue to be able to operate, or what was proposed by the staff report and agreed to by the citizens’ committee was basically not to support grandfathering,” Headding said.

After a lengthy discussion, the council decided to allow existing rentals to be grandfathered into the new ordinance because of the potential impacts to individual owners but also to the city’s transient occupancy tax revenue.

The City Council decided in favor of several items in the ordinance, including prohibiting the transfer of short-term vacation rental licenses with a property sale, prohibiting accessory dwelling units from being used as short-term vacation rentals, allowing more than 10 persons in a rental, capping the rental age at 21, and putting a 175 cap on nonhosted short-term rentals and no cap on hosted units.

In terms of enforcement, if the city identifies an illegal vacation rental, the draft ordinance outlines an immediate cease and desist order with a potential $1,000 fine for each day it operates illegally. The owner would also be removed from the permit waiting list and would not be able reapply for two years. The draft also details a new fine system for regulation violations, which begins with a warning and includes monetary penalties for continued violations.

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and dedicated code enforcement staff that neighbors can file complaints with. The program would also include a good neighbor brochure and guest acknowledgement of rules.

City Council directed staff to bring back a plan to audit licensed vacation rentals and ensure that transient occupancy tax is being paid appropriately to the city of Morro Bay. City staff are slated to present those draft ordinance tweaks at the City Council’s Oct. 13 meeting.

Headding has been a part of drafting and fine-tuning the ordinance for the past four years and said that the recently appointed committee members, a cross section of stakeholders within the community, did the heavy lifting.

“I think what I’m most proud of is the fact that this was a robust process that encompassed a significant amount of community involvement, including the new committee representation that I talked about, but also the Planning Commission weighed in on it and the Tourism Board weighed in as well,” he said. “We involved differing opinions in crafting the ordinance and not everybody’s going to be happy, but I think this satisfies the need for a majority of what the community is looking for.”

—Karen Garcia

The Rib Line to open food truck and bar on Pismo Pier The city of Pismo Beach opened its long-awaited pier plaza early this month, and along with new benches, bathrooms, a playground, and slides running from the plaza to the sand, the city installed three vintage Airstream trailers on the pier. One will soon be home to the Rib Line’s newest location, Sunsets at the Pier, a food truck serving street food, beer, and wine, right on the Pismo pier.

“We’re super excited,” Rib Line owner

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Brian Appiano told New Times.

Rib Line already has two locations in San Luis Obispo and one in Grover Beach, and Appiano said he’s hoping to bring something a little different to the Sunsets food truck.

“My whole menu is based on people being able to eat while they walk,” he said.

Shrimp and filet mignon tacos, fried chicken sandwiches, pulled pork with tropical salsa—Appiano said he’s aiming to offer a menu filled with gourmet street food flavors that satisfy the cravings we all have after a long day of playing in the sea. There will be tables and chairs for customers to sit, eat, and drink alcohol, and, since the truck is so close to the ocean, Appiano said Sunsets’ packaging will be biodegradable and its production as low waste as possible.

“We’re really trying to keep everything in mind,” he said. “We want to be a showpiece for the city and the community.”

It’s not entirely clear when Sunsets at the Pier will open—the city still needs to install plumbing and electric wiring in the trailer—but Appiano said Rib Line is ready to get up and running.

“We’re ready to go,” he said. “Chomping at the bit.”

The city of Pismo Beach purchased three Airstreams and had them retrofitted to meet health and safety standards for between $92,000 and $138,000 each, according to Jorge Garcia, management services director for Pismo Beach. One trailer will house a visitor information kiosk operated by the city’s tourism and events staff and another will hold Sheldon’s Bait Shack, where visitors can rent rods and buy snacks, bait, and tackle. The city requested proposals for concessionaires to operate in the third trailer, and Garcia said the Rib Line was selected through that process over a number of other applicants. ∆ —Kasey Bubnash PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH

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Schools across the Central Coast are working to keep homeless students engaged in virtual learning

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ork from home, shelter at home, home schooling—it all means something different for those who don’t have homes to stay in.

In the six months since COVID-19 became a real concern on the Central Coast, a lot has changed at the Good Samaritan Shelter in Santa Maria. In normal times, the nonprofit only opens its main shelters at night, but since Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a stay-at-home order on March 19, its shelters have been operating 24/7.

Good Sam expanded its emergency shelter space, added beds, and hired additional staff—all to accommodate the changing and growing needs amid the pandemic and resulting economic downturn.

Alexis Nshamamba, a quality assurance and training manager at Good Sam, said there’s always been a large population of homeless families using Good Sam’s programs and shelters in Santa Maria in particular. But families who would normally leave the shelter during the day for school or work are now living at the shelter all day long.

As of Sept. 15, there were about 22 kids in grades K-12 at Good Samaritan’s shelter in Santa Maria, along with five at the shelter in Lompoc and another six in the Mark’s House family transitional shelter in Lompoc.

At Good Sam’s main congregate shelters, Nshamamba said there isn’t really adequate space for kids to work privately throughout the day. But the nonprofit is doing what it can to make things work.

When schools closed in March, Good Sam expanded its usual after-school program to run all day and hired additional staff to help students with schoolwork. The Santa Maria shelter already has a classroom space on-site for its after-school program, but Nshamamba said it’s small and, even with the newly installed dividers, it doesn’t offer a lot of privacy from other students. Some kids work outside or in a small office when in need of alone time.

“We try to put them where there aren’t too many distractions,” Nshamamba told New Times, “but it’s inevitable.”

Despite best efforts, things can get hectic. High school students listening in on history or math lessons are working alongside younger students who might be doing jumping jacks during gym class or playing trombone for band.

“It’s hard,” Nshamamba said. “I think it’s really hard as it is to be homeless and be school age, but now you don’t have any outlet.”

Between the various school districts in Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo County, there are thousands of kids who are considered to be homeless. Most school districts define “homelessness” as lacking a “fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence,” which includes kids whose families live in hotels, campgrounds, shelters, cars, and even those who share housing with other families due to financial constraints.

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Between Santa Maria’s two public school districts, there are more than 6,000 students living in these conditions, according to data provided by the districts. There are 761 homeless students currently GETTING CONNECTED Attendance Officer Mick DeLeon attending the Lucia is one of about 30 Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Mar Unified School employees working to ensure that vulnerable students have District, more than access to online learning. That effort sometimes includes going 500 in San Luis door to door in search of students who are consistently absent.

Coastal, and another 200 in the Paso have multiple young kids to look after are Robles Joint Unified School District. easy to lose track of, Maas said.

For these kids, who often don’t know “Sometimes we have families that kind where they’ll sleep or when they’ll eat next, of fall off the radar for a while,” he told school is a much-needed constant. Now New Times. educators and homeless advocates are So Paso Unified put together a team of doing what they can to keep these students about 30 employees who track down the connected and in class amid COVID-19. district’s most vulnerable students and get It’s not just the kids in homeless them whatever they need to successfully shelters who are struggling, according attend school online. The team consists to Maggie White, a spokesperson for of Paso’s Student Services department, the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. employees who normally handle issues of When the district started giving out enrollment and attendance, and several school supplies and Chromebooks to other “repurposed” employees, like students in the spring, White said the school resource officers and campus aids, district made sure to include earbuds for whose usual jobs are on hold thanks to those without a quiet space to work in coronavirus. their homes. Some schools in the district The team meets weekly, Maas said, to sent supplies home in banker boxes so assess student success and participation. that kids could use those as desks, if They identify the most vulnerable necessary, and the district has heard students—usually kids who are homeless, concerns from teachers with students in the foster system, or have special needs— who refuse to turn on their cameras while and they check up on those students more in class because they don’t want anyone often than general students. When there to see where they’re living. are students identified who aren’t coming “Some kids don’t have a space,” White to class and can’t be contacted virtually, said.

Maas said teams of two staff members will Despite the hundreds of students literally knock on doors to try to locate them considered to be homeless in SLO County, and find out what’s going on. there aren’t many children living in the They talk to neighbors, they leave county’s homeless shelters. There were only cards, and they help connect families four families with school-aged kids living at with necessary resources.

40 Prado Homeless Services Center in San In a lot of cases, families leave town Luis Obispo as of Sept. 17, according to Grace without telling the district, either for a McIntosh, deputy director of CAPSLO, the vacation or to take care of an emergency. organization that runs 40 Prado.

Oftentimes they forget their kids’ Initially McIntosh said staff roped Chromebooks or can’t find Wi-Fi while off the shelter’s dining room for kids to they’re away. In those situations, Maas use as a makeshift classroom, but the said the district does what it can to get families ultimately decided it was too kids back online for school. distracting to have other kids nearby.

“Basically our primary purpose is that Families living at 40 Prado all have we want to see kids be successful,” he separate rooms to stay in, and although said. small, parents decided those dorms would And staff, according to Maas, have be the best place for their kids to work. really stepped up. Teachers are working Unlike the Good Sam shelter, 40 overtime, employees are volunteering to Prado doesn’t have the staff or resources go out and find disconnected kids in the necessary to help kids navigate online middle of a pandemic, and everyone is learning, so McIntosh said that much is doing what they can to ensure kids are really left up to the parents. That’s how doing OK. it would be if they were living anywhere But for the most vulnerable, distance else. learning will never stand up to the That’s part of the problem with the benefits offered by in-person learning. distance-learning model, according to “I see so many people working so hard,” Nate Maas, director of Student Services at Maas said. “It’s just that the task is a Paso Robles Joint Unified School District: monumental one.” ∆ It’s up to the parents. Kids in the foster system or those whose parents work fullStaff Writer Kasey Bubnash can be time jobs, don’t have steady housing, or reached at kbubnash@newtimesslo.com.

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Leading the colony Longtime community members seek to unseat the incumbent in Atascadero’s race for mayor

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have that, he said, the city needs to be more business-friendly.

Mayoral candidate Tanimoto has also heard the concerns of residents who want change, and in being an active community member for more than 40 years, he also wants to serve his community by leading that change.

He plans to do so by listening to Atascadero residents on all sides of an argument.

“Regardless of whether I agree with them or not, I will listen to both sides and work with the people to come up with a consensus that will be fair to everybody,” Tanimoto said. “I’m a very calm person, and I don’t mind listening to people’s opinions and their ideas.”

The candidate has a long list of community service, from creating the Optimist Club to serving meals at the El Camino Homeless Organization shelter.

He’s also a retired Atascadero High School teacher who taught multiple subjects and coached several sports, including basketball, wrestling, softball, tennis, and golf.

Tanimoto’s priorities for the community are to strengthen the local economy, reduce homelessness, ensure the safety and health of the community, and plan ahead for the city’s future.

Homelessness isn’t a unique problem for the city of Atascadero, Tanimoto said, but the community needs to work together to come up with new solutions that involve existing organizations, mental health services, and law enforcement.

His vision for some of those solutions includes offering mobile mental health services, supporting civic partnerships to provide accessible restrooms, sanitation, food, and temporary shelter services.

Part of that solution is more funding for the local police department, which hasn’t kept up with the city’s population growth and increased calls for service.

“The department is very important to the community and the community’s public safety. [That it hasn’t kept up] just doesn’t make sense to me and needs to change,” Tanimoto said. Δ

Atascadero means a lot to candidate tascadero residents will have an opportunity to choose from Donovan, who’s been a resident of the city three candidates—newcomers his entire 36 years of life.

Josh Donovan and Jerry Tanimoto and He remembers that many of his peers incumbent Heather Moreno—for mayor in high school went through the phase of on the Nov. 3 ballot. wanting to leave the small town, but not Seasoned candidate Moreno is seeking Donovan. He said he’s always had a sense reelection as she reminds residents of service and duty to his community. that she’s a calming, thoughtful, and “After high school, I joined the Marine methodical influence on the City Council Corps and was deployed to Iraq. About who has been helpful in bringing five or six years of being away from home together staff, investors, developers, and gave me even that much more love for it,” community members to collaborate on he said. projects and solutions within the city.

Donovan owns the gym Give Fitness She points to her involvement in Health Center, joined the chamber of working to close the community’s job commerce, and has volunteered and and housing imbalance with the first conetworked with other businesses and working space in North County, which community nonprofits. opened in 2018.

In speaking with Atascadero “That helped provide people in North community members, Donovan said he’s County a place to work where they might heard talk about wanting a change in normally be driving to San Luis or work local government but not seeing the new in their home. We had some employees leadership to make it happen. who had communications with people in Community members have also China, so rather than being up at 3 a.m. expressed their concerns to Donovan and disturbing their families, they could about not being heard by the city’s go to the co-working space,” she said. current leaders.

Moreno is still working on jobs and “There’s an agenda they have and that economic vitality downtown by reimagining they’re pushing, but that’s not accessible spaces like Del Rio Road and revisiting to the public. There’s this ‘head in the zoning options to accommodate commercial sand,’ ‘we already know what we’re doing’ buildings, with the goal of bringing “head predetermined ideas,” he said. of household jobs” to Atascadero.

In his experience as a business owner In order to understand what the of a fitness gym, Donovan said, it’s a very community needs and wants for projects public-facing business, so he’s comfortable like that, Moreno established Talk on the with the fact that if elected he won’t be Block, a time when community members able to please everyone. who might not be able to attend City “But what you can do is be really Council meetings can speak with Moreno intentional about making sure that or city staff members. people feel heard, making the decision “We talked about fire, safety, roads, that appeals to the majority as much as crosswalks, homelessness, vaping, drag you can, and then be willing to defend racing, drugs, the zoo, and it was really that decision and explain why it was good to connect with people and answer made,” he said. their questions. It was important to them Donovan’s campaign focuses on and for them to learn more about how increasing economic vitality, continuing to we operate, and it enabled us as a city to mitigate homelessness, creating strategies resolve some neighborhood issues more for the housing shortage, and boosting quickly,” she said. leadership on public health and safety.

About five years ago, Moreno said the A stronger Atascadero, he said, will be Staff Writer Karen Garcia can be reached council came together to create a 10driven by a robust economy. In order to at kgarcia@newtimesslo.com. year vision for the community, and she PHOTO COURTESY OF HEATHER MORENO PHOTO COURTESY OF JOSH DONOVAN PHOTO COURTESY OF JERRY TANIMOTO still stands by it.

The city has a lot to offer through outdoor recreation, a thriving arts community, and a history that’s enjoyed by residents and visitors.

“I want Atascadero to be a place where people can live and work, live and shop.

I think we can keep our unique charm and small-town feel, never having to trade it for economic vibrancy.

CHOICES The community of Atascadero has three choices for mayor, (left to right) incumbent Heather We can have both of Moreno, small-business owner Josh Donovan, and involved community member Jerry Tanimoto. those,” she said.

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he Central Coast Writers Conference may be starting Sept.

24, but the annual event’s executive director, Teri Bayus, wants everyone to know that it’s not too late to get in on the fun.

That’s because this year’s conference, normally held at Cuesta College, is going 100 percent virtual.

“Because people don’t have to make a hotel reservation and fly and drive and everything else, there may be a bunch that just sign up the day of,” Bayus said. “I don’t turn anyone away.”

The conference begins Sept. 24 at noon, and ends with a closing keynote in the evening on Sept. 26. The three days in between are packed with virtual workshops, mentor sessions, keynote speeches, and conversations with some of the biggest names in all corners of the writing industry.

Poets, novelists, screenwriters—anyone who has a passion for taking pen to paper—can find their place at the virtual event.

The conference costs $225 this year, nearly $100 less than last year’s fee.

Bayus said that every workshop, keynote presentation, and master class being held on Zoom will be recorded. This means conferencegoers can “attend” all the sessions at their leisure, even after the weekend concludes.

“Even if you can’t come this weekend, you can sign up and then you have 62 workshops you can watch any time that you want,” she said.

There’s also a variety of scholarships available this year, and thanks to the virtual platform, Bayus said there’s no maximum number of recipients. If you fit the scholarship requirements, you can attend free of charge.

The Voices of Color scholarship is new this year and open to any person of color interested in attending the conference and sharing their story, Bayus said. The Teachers’ Writing Program is available to teachers and educators. The Teen Program scholarships are open to anyone from age 11 to 18, and include a one-day pass for the conference’s Saturday workshops as well as a special Teen Program poetry workshop on Friday.

Bayus added that essential employees— medical workers, grocery store clerks, farmworkers, or any employee deemed essential during the pandemic—have feewaiving opportunities available to them as well.

Those interested can email centralcoastwritersconference@gmail.com to inquire about attending this weekend or gaining access to the Zoom recordings after the conference concludes.

Another advantage to going virtual is that attendees and workshop leaders alike can be anywhere in the world while they tune in. The conference already has a history of bringing in best-selling authors, Emmy-award winning screenwriters, and poet laureates to teach workshops, but now instructors don’t have to make the journey to SLO to participate.

“This year we’ve got Alaska, we’ve got Denver, one of our presenters is from Greece, one of them is from Australia,” Bayus said. “Making it virtual has really opened it all up so anybody can come.”

“The way I look at it is, it’s the ultimate voyeurism,” she added with a laugh. “We’re going to get to see these people’s bookshelves.”

One of the biggest names the conference brings this year is Ricky Roxburgh, an Emmy-winning screenwriter known for his work with Disney’s animated film and

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INDUSTRY LEADERS Ricky Roxburgh, an Emmy-winning Disney staff writer, is one of the many big names the Central Coast Writers Conference has on its virtual schedule this year.

television studios. He’s currently a staff writer for Disney Studio Animation’s multiple Emmy award-winning Mickey Mouse Shorts.

“I’m just treating it like an in-person conference,” Roxburgh said. “I’m prepping my presentation so that there’s going to be as much room for being interactive with the students as possible.”

When working with budding screenwriters, Roxburgh said he likes to take an optimistic but practical approach, just as his mentors did with him.

“There’s a certain level of cynicism that happens when you work in the industry,” he said. “Even when you’ve ‘made it,’ you still face challenges and it becomes something that’s normal to you. … It’s about nurturing the optimism and the hopefulness in the bright-eyed artist that you’re speaking to, and then at the same time giving practical advice that’s real.”

Roxburgh will teach Making the Magic: How a Disney Show is Made on Sept. 26 in the afternoon.

A full list of the conference schedule and class offerings can be found at cuesta.edu/ communityprograms/writers-conference.

Fast fact

• The Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation (TBCF), an advocacy organization serving families in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties who have a child with cancer, has upped its services during the pandemic by providing financial assistance to 31 local families who have been severely affected by the pandemic, according to the foundation.

One of those families is the Meloncon family from Santa Maria. When 17-year-old Audreyanna Meloncon was diagnosed with cancer in March 2018, she and her family received support from TBCF and have continued to benefit from the organization’s services through the difficulties of the pandemic. The organization is hosting its annual Gold Ribbon Campaign throughout September to raise funds during National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. To be a part of the campaign and help families like the Meloncons, visit teddybearcancerfoundation.org/2020-goldribbon-campaign. ∆ Staff Writer Malea Martin from New Times’ sister paper wrote this week’s Strokes. Send tips to strokes@newtimesslo.com.

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BY TINA DICKASON

Vote for no growth Cambria’s unsustainable water facility needs to be for emergencies only

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fter a period of over six years, the Cambria Community Services District (CCSD) submitted its supposedly completed application for a regular coastal development permit (CDP) to the SLO County Planning and Building Department in July 2020. The initial application for a regular CDP was submitted in June 2014. Prior to that, the county issued an emergency permit in May 2014 to build the rush-to-judgment Emergency Water Supply Project, built in October 2014. The facility has been fraught with numerous problems, including the decommissioning of the brine waste evaporation pond, ordered by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, in addition to numerous fines from the same agency. Upon review by county planning, it was determined that only a small percent of the application was complete—after more than six years! The district anticipates having the regular CDP by this October/November, but it will be months, if not a year or more, before the requirements are met. The project will no doubt be appealed to the California Coastal Commission when and if approved by county planning and the Board of Supervisors.

The emergency water project is a brackish water desalination facility that was presented to the community in the form of a Proposition 218 rate increase, to pay for a $9 million project (with interest, $13.4 million). The intent of the project, as we Cambrians were led to believe, was to guarantee a supply of water during a level

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3 drought emergency for current residents.

The district was able to secure $4.3 million from Proposition 84 state funding, which we were informed would be used to pay down the loan. Not a penny went toward paying the loan. The very same day the check arrived from the state funding, the district’s public information officer, Tom Gray (a candidate running for CCSD), issued a memo in which the project was given a different name: the Sustainable Water Facility. The purpose was changed from an emergency project to a project allowing for growth of 650 parcels, despite the fact that Cambria has been in declared water moratorium since 2001.

Cambrians have been footing the bill to allow for approximately 650 projects on a water wait list for folks to build their “dream” homes, or for speculation purposes, through significant rate increases to pay for the ever mounting issues associated with the facility. The district is currently in litigation (since 2018) with the firm that designed and built the project. The facility has been shut down since December 2016, and has not been used to produce water—we haven’t needed it!

The major topic for Cambria CSD candidates (of which there are four) in this election will be growth vs. no growth, an Emergency Water Supply Project (as was originally intended and agreed to by a majority of Cambrians), or the Sustainable Water Facility, for growth. Cambrians never got to vote for the Sustainable Water Facility—that was decided for the

community behind closed doors in 2015, and the CCSD followed through with that in the 2017 supplemental environmental impact report.

So the choice is to keep paying more and more for those who want to build here—in a town that is already overgrown, extremely vulnerable to fire, and in a year when fires rage throughout the state—or to complete the application for the emergency water supply project—for an emergency supply of water in times of drought—the reason it was supposedly built in the first place. I’ll be voting for the two candidates who do not support growth, who want to protect our town, and want our ratepayer dollars spent on muchneeded infrastructure: Karen Dean and Harry Farmer. I urge Cambrians who have had enough of this unsustainable project, costing us many more millions than we were led to believe, to do the same. Δ Tina Dickason writes from Cambria.

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Letters We need a steady hand Jan Marx is the clear choice for San Luis Obispo City Council. Her deep understanding and extensive knowledge of local government are needed now more than ever as our city faces the COVID-19 financial crunch. She has built a valuable network that connects her to our community and key organizations. She has credibility across the political spectrum and is highly principled with the drive to make our community better. She is worthy of our trust to do a great job.

She has an amazing track record of achievements from Lake Nacimiento water that flows to open space to our city’s first inclusionary housing ordinance and the purchase of land for our new 40 Prado homeless shelter. She is an effective leader who puts civility first and is never showy about it. We will need an experienced, steady hand to guide us through these troubled times. We can count on her to do a great job for our city.

Amy Kardel San Luis Obispo

The dunes should open

How many miles of California coast are open to the public? Answer: All of it!

Some Californians choose to recreate in vehicles. Some choose to enjoy it in other ways. In all fairness, one group should not be able to deny another group their enjoyment. It belongs to all Californians.

Because someone with their own personal agenda doesn’t like what “a large number” of Californians are enjoying, they should “go pound sand,” pun intended.

Driving on a beach in this country is unique. It has the ability to draw tourists from around the world to this particular beach for that reason and that reason only.

Being a lifelong resident, I know the impact of tourism in the South County and what would happen if the beach was closed to vehicles. Our part of the county would die and blow away like the sand into Santa Maria and beyond.

Lynnette Coxon South County

Correction

The headline of Jan Marx’s letter published Sept. 17 included a typo. It should have read, “Suffragists fought for all women.” New Times regrets the error.

Russell Hodin

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BY JOHN DONEGAN

Political pragmatism

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o matter how wedded we may be to our ideology, there are times when it should yield to pragmatic concerns.

My own instincts run towards the libertarian point of view. Any new law intended to protect me from myself “for my own good” or bestowing unrequested public benefits on me, and then using them as an excuse to worm government control even deeper into my life, sends me stomping off to my soapbox. Trying to justify some new “nanny state” intrusion with the reasoning “if it saves even one life … ” will earn you a snort of derision in reply.

The fact that most of these laws are created and enforced by people who seem to enjoy ordering others on how to live does nothing to curb my annoyance. While society has always suffered meddling busybodies who “know what’s best” for the rest of us, they have never previously had so much power to force obedience to their diktats. In my idealized libertarian world, all adults are free to live their lives as they choose, providing that it doesn’t hurt others. In return, they all must endure the consequences of their foolish choices.

My dilemma arises when my libertarian ideals collide with reality. Most libertarians are also conservatives. We have a bias toward that which has been shown to actually “work.” Having seen so many ideologically driven liberal brain farts crash and burn, we distrust lofty, utopian proposals delivered with soaring rhetoric,

glowing optimism, and a total disregard for what we see are easily predictable problems.

After seeing where the well-intentioned dogma of the left usually leads, the more self-aware libertarians may then consider where the unfettered application of our own political philosophy might lead us if somehow we were put in control.

Consider drug use, for example. Under pure libertarian philosophy, people should be allowed to self-destruct with their drug of choice, and society would not rescue them.

But in reality, most libertarians would probably reconsider if they witnessed their own children, family, or friends engaged in sanctioned self-destruction. Philosophy is likely to yield to personal feelings.

And so we would likely end up living in a “hybrid” world, in which everyone had the right to self-destruct, but society would then be there to bail them out of the consequences, usually at immense expense.

We are a soft-hearted, humane people who will not stand to let others suffer and die, no matter how foolish and reckless their behavior. Can we really afford to house and care for a third of the population or to keep them in perpetual rehab?

I urge you liberals try this sort of selfexamination as well, and consider how some of your cherished agenda would play out if it politically prevails. For example, if your current proposal to eliminate the police is implemented, do you honestly think that it will improve the lives of the residents in

poor and minority communities? Will the gangs that are currently terrorizing their neighborhoods suddenly disappear and gang warfare stop? Will a social worker be able to stop a drunk and enraged husband from beating his wife? Will drunk drivers voluntarily dry out and reform or stay off the road? Will men who sexually assault women and children react to social condemnation and change their ways?

Will those who steal from others suddenly choose the path of hard work and honest employment to support themselves?

In short, do you really think that those who prey on society can be dissuaded from doing so without police “muscle”?

Or, consider illegal immigration. Can’t you see a problem with allowing effectively unrestricted entry into our country to anyone who shows up at our border? As a rich country offering generous, expensive benefits to all within our borders, with hundreds of millions of the desperately poor located nearby, the outcome of an “open border” policy seems pretty obvious. Will our health care costs and social benefits be affordable if we must also cover millions of new, impoverished residents? Will our already-congested state somehow become less crowded? Where will all the needed housing and infrastructure come from, especially in areas like SLO where housing is already scarce and unaffordable? What will all the new residents and their cars and homes do to our environment?

In our public schools, the liberal thinking has come to oppose the suspension of disruptive students, with

new California legislation now prohibiting it because of its disproportionate racial effect. It is impossible to learn in a loud, chaotic classroom dominated by the disruptive. What will happen to the educations and futures of the majority of kids? Should they be sacrificed in order to try and save a few troubled students?

In horror films, a common dramatic device is to play spooky, ominous music as a character enters a dark basement, cave, etc., to warn that something awful is about to happen. The viewer wonders, “Why are they going in? Can’t they hear the music?”

I’m hoping that you will “hear the music.” ∆ John Donegan is a retired attorney in Pismo Beach, who has been known to shriek and scatter his popcorn when the monster pounces. Send comments through the editor at clanham@newtimesslo.com or write a response for publication and email it to letters@newtimesslo.com.

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Sweaty SLO politics

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o you smell that? You don’t even have to breathe in very deeply to catch the unpleasant odor at this time of year.

It’s the stench of San Luis Obispo’s petty politics. I know, there’s sort of a lingering whiff of it circulating through town during all times of the year, but the stink develops a certain depth of partisan pedantry in the run-up to every city election. Tensions are high. People indulge their annoying self-righteous tendencies. Residents revel in the pleasures of talking shit.

And with Instagram stories on political point this year, no one even needs to bitch to a second rate “local” blog. You just make up the news yourself and post it so your followers can be as upset as you are!

It’s so easy to catch up on the shade that’s being tossed around like no one you don’t like is listening. Nobody likes New Times these days, and we’re definitely listening—or reading or watching or swiping!

Like we would miss out on drama?! We absolutely would not.

For instance, I stirred the pot (When don’t I?) by misspelling a name last week because it means that I don’t care about the truth! Turns out Holly Holliday spells her last name with a double l. And for that, I’m sorry. But my offer still stands, Holliday, you need to #showmetheletter.

SLO City Council candidate Abrianna Torres dished about a certain “concerned” city resident who tattled on her outdoor community workouts and basketball clinics, which were apparently unpermitted. The city shut it down!

So, naturally, she complained to her Insta followers about it.

“How sad it is that someone had some spare time and took the time to go to the city and report that I was in the park encouraging people to stay physically healthy, mentally healthy, and involved the local city government,” she spoke into her cellphone camera. “Was it you?”

Sounds like the work of a “Karen” to me, but apparently Torres doesn’t believe that irate entitled white ladies who tattle on people of color minding their own business in parks live in SLO, so maybe it was just a “Jim,” “Leslie,” or “Bob.” We need video proof to know for sure. It’s the only way.

It wasn’t me, because I hate people who tattle. The yellers who get pissed off when a store they walk into isn’t following strict mask guidelines or get irate when a store is following mask guidelines and asks them to do the same. It’s the same type of person.

Petty, angry, self-righteous, and ready to complain to anybody who will listen.

Oh, the humanity! Can you believe it?

My rights have been trampled on!

Literally, you can go someplace else to conduct your business—anywhere else.

But also, as a SLO City Council candidate,

shouldn’t Torres be following city rules?

Or is law-and-order supporter Torres only pro-enforcement when it comes to punishing protesters?

Plus, isn’t she a SLOcal? Has she not been paying attention all of these years?

The city of SLO has always been petty and not sorry about it—like at all. It’s got a creepy reputation to uphold!

Let’s take the last city election, for instance.

There was the Great Bicycle Caper of 2018 when CalCoastNews posted a story about Mayor Heidi Harmon in the run-up to her second win as the city’s head honcho: “Bicycle advocate, leader or hypocrite?” The story recounted anonymous and creepy sources who basically stalked the mayor around the city and documented four occasions when Harmon got inside a vehicle (gasp)! It’s proof that Harmon doesn’t practice what she preaches when it comes to bicycles!

Then there was the Significant Sign Debacle of 2018 that came about a month or so later. Yes, it was about campaign yard signs and involved code enforcement complaints from supporters of Harmon’s opponent, T. Keith Gurnee. Allegations of city ordinance violations screamed into the city about the size of Harmon’s signs! Turns out, the city’s sign ordinance violates the First Amendment, according to the Supreme Court of the United

States (RIP RBG. We love you.).

And pettiness extends past city limits into the county. We’ve currently got dueling petitions out there about whether the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area should open again to vehicles. And no surprises here, the off-roading crowd is totally kicking the environmentalists’ asses. In a fight, I’d put my money on the conservative yahoos with guns and big trucks. Just saying.

But also, what the hell is signing a petition going to do?

No need to actually vote or attend a government meeting to have your voice heard! Just sign a change.org petition!

It makes everything better. It fixes all.

People want to “Open up tattooing in San Luis Obispo County” (638 supporters), “Keep San Luis Obispo County Beaches Open” (130 supporters), and a “San Luis Obispo County Rent Freeze and Mortgage Freeze NOW” (6,182 supporters). Wow, those all-caps really emphasize that it needs to happen right this second. That petition’s been up since March.

How’s that mortgage freeze coming guys?

Let’s start some petitions: “Torres Tattletale should come forward NOW,” and “Give Torres a park workout permit NOW.” Either way community workout-goers shouldn’t fear, Torres told her Insta followers, “We’ll get sweaty together again soon.” ∆ The shredder is feeling petty and sweaty. Send comments to shredder@ newtimesslo.com.

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Autumn Arts Annual 2020 SPECIAL AUTUMN EVENTS N O R T H C OA S T S L O C O U N T Y

SUCCULENT SEPTEMBER PLANTS AND POTTERY SALE A selection of unusual and gorgeous plants; Rowe Clayworks features pots and air plants as well. Masks and distancing required. Sept. 25, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-602-7817. facebook. com. Steve Super Gardens, 2016 9th St., Los Osos.

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DINING WITH THE ARTS VIRTUAL GALA: PASO ROBLES YOUTH ARTS FOUNDATION Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation (PRYAF’s) signature event, “Dining with the Arts Gala” is an annual fundraiser for PRYAF’s free Visual and Performing Arts programming.

Join the free live broadcast from the comfort of your home. Oct. 3, 6-7 p.m. Free. 805-238-5825. DWTA. givesmart.com. Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation, 3201 Spring St., Paso Robles.

ESTRELLA WARBIRDS MUSEUM FALL SWAP MEET Features vintage auto, truck, and hot rod parts, classic cars, military vehicles, and more. Oct. 3, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Estrella Warbirds Museum, 4251 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles, 805-238-9317, ewarbirds.org.

KRAZY DAZE SIDEWALK SALES Call or visit site for more details on this special weekend-long event. Oct. 16, 10 a.m. and Oct. 17, 10 a.m. No admission. 805-2384103. pasoroblesdowntown.org/. Downtown Paso Robles Shopping Core, 12th and Park Streets, Paso Robles.

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LABORATORY SERIES: R.A.C.E. MATTERS SLO A Zoom conversation series with Black-identified artists in collaboration with R.A.C.E. Matters San Luis Obispo.

Sept. 24, 5 p.m. cccconfer.zoom.us. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-546-3202.

VIRTUAL 28TH ANNUAL WIGGLE WAGGLE WALK FOR WOODS AND 5K Woods Humane Society’s annual Wiggle Waggle Walk is going virtual this year and anyone, anywhere can participate. Participants can

walk, run, kayak, hike, bike or stroll. All proceeds benefit homeless dogs and cats at Woods. Through Oct. 31 $25.

805-543-9316. woodshumane.org/walk2020. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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DANA’S 2020 FALL ONLINE AUCTION See the catalogue online and enter the auction at danaadobe. org. Support raised will go toward educational resources for field trip programs to go virtual. Sept. 28-Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 805-929-5679. danaadobe.org. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo.

FASHIONS FOR A PURPOSE: VIRTUAL FASHION SHOW Proceeds benefit programs to promote awareness for domestic violence and safe dating. Oct. 17, 9:30 a.m. $25-$75. my805tix.com. Fashions for a Purpose, 665 Sequoia Lane, Nipomo, 805-929-5282.

HALCYON PSYCHIC WEEKEND Offering a variety of techniques to provide guidance of love, travel, relationships, finance, and more. By appointment only.

Oct. 3, 9 a.m. and First Saturday, Sunday of every month, 9 p.m. through Jan. 3 805-489-2424. Halcyon Store Post Office, 936 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande.

PAINT ‘N SIP AT POINT SLO A one-time afternoon of wine and painting at the Point San Luis Lighthouse with celebrated artist Andrea Olivier. Nov. 21, 2-4:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

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10TH ANNUAL ART OF THE WEST EXHIBIT AND SALE This outdoor group show celebrates the scenery, wildlife, ranch life, and history of the American West through various media from several featured artists.

Social distancing will be advised and attendees will receive complimentary SLOPOKE cowboy bandanas to use as face masks. Sept. 25-27 Flag is Up Farms, 901 E. Highway 246, Solvang, the-slopoke.com.

20TH ANNIVERSARY VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER Emcee and auctioneer Jim Farnum will guide guests through a lively event full of special tributes, beautiful art, and fun bidding wars on great live auction items. Oct. 16, 5 p.m.

Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082, wildlingmuseum.org.

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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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SATURDAY IN THE PARK: VIRTUAL CONCERT SERIES Concerts will be available to stream for free through YouTube. Upcoming acts include Chad Land Band (Sept. 5), Rockin’ Bs Band (Sept. 19), and Ghost/ Monster (Oct. 3). Saturdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Free admission. atascadero.org/youtube. Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero, 461-5000.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS: VIRTUAL MUSIC SERIES Follow the venue’s Facebook page for a 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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A GRATEFUL CELEBRATION WITH ROSEBUD A virtual concert. Oct. 3, 5 p.m. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843.

TIM NORTON: LIVE STREAM FROM SLO BREW Touring bandleader, father and San Diego Music Award winner, Tim Norton returns to SLO with a fresh new sound, band, and message. Backing him up is an all-star cast, featuring Eric Blumenfeld, Cameron Radke, Jacob Miranda, and Jake Najor. Online and in-person. Oct. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. facebook.com. SLO Brew, 736 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843.

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BASIN STREET REGULARS LIVESTREAM: RIPTIDE BIG BAND On Facebook and YouTube. Sept. 27, 2 p.m.

Free. pismojazz.com. Pismo Beach Veterans Memorial AUTUMN ARTS continued page 16

Special Autumn Events .................15 Live Music ......................................15 Theater & Stage .............................16 Cinema............................................16 Literature & Poetry ........................17 Visual Arts ......................................17 OUTSIDE COVER:

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he Morro Bay Art Association presents Abstraction and Multiple Viewpoint Perspective, a threeday workshop over Zoom, which begins on Oct. 9 and runs through Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Artist Trowzers Akimbo hosts this virtual series, which concludes with participants creating their own abstract painting. Zoom instructions will be emailed to registrants prior to the first class. Admission ranges from $400 to $425. Call (805) 772-2504 or visit artcentermorrobay.org for more info.

—CW

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FREE ONLINE CONCERT: POP SONGS AND STORIES FROM THE LAST PANDEMIC AND WWI Music from Diana Diaz. Call or check site for more info. Sept. 26, 6 p.m. Free. clarkcenter.org. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande, 805-489-9444.

SUMMER DATE NIGHTS WITH THE CLARK CENTER: ONLINE A weekly online performance series. Look for it on the Clark Center’s YouTube Channel and Facebook page.

Donations will be split between artists/ organizations and the Clark Center. Saturdays, 6-7 p.m. through Sept.

26 Donations accepted. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ summer-date-nights-2020/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

VIRTUAL JAZZ JUBILEE BY THE SEA Features live shows and some prerecorded videos. Oct. 24 and Oct. 25 bigbigslo.com. Pismo Beach Veterans Memorial Hall, 780 Bello St., Pismo Beach.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC: SOUNDCLOUD Features recordings of the Mozart Sinfonia from the Philharmonic’s last live concert and other recordings. ongoing Free. smphilharmonic.org. Soundcloud (Santa Maria Philharmonic), Online, Santa Maria.

THEATER & STAGE DR AMA S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ L O S A L A M O S

INTERPLAY: READING SERIES PCPA will be presenting a different, ground-breaking play each weekend from Sept. 18 to Oct. 24. Through Oct. 24 $5.

PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria, 805-922-8313, pcpa.org.

PCPA: ACTORS TALKBACK Streams live on PCPA’s Instagram every Thursday and spotlights a different thespian guest each week. Hosted by Erik Stein.

Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. Free. pcpa.org. PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria, 805-922-8313.

TECH TALKS: LIVE ON INSTAGRAM Every Tuesday sit down with one of our technical staff and learn about the ins and outs of their craft. Get the exclusive with our host Erik Stein. Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria, 805922-8313, pcpa.org.

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CAL POLY ARTS VIRTUAL MUSICAL SERIES: A KILLER PARTY A collaboration between more than 50 Broadway professionals all working together remotely. A 9-part musical. Wednesdays $12.99 for complete series. akillerpartymusical.com/cal-poly-arts. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7113.

THE INTERMISSION SHOW This brisk 8- to 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/.

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SMCT DRIVE-UP THEATRE: SPOOKTACULAR Enjoy music, dance, and comedy scenes from the comfort of your own car. Oct. 25, 1-4 p.m. $25. my805tix.com. Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

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GOOD MORNING LOMPOC The show is hosted by Lompoc locals Michelle and Jeremy Ball, who aim to keep the community connected while staying home at the same time. Episodes are also available to watch on YouTube after they’re streamed live. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:30 a.m. Facebook, Online, Inquire for Facebook address.

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rt Central Art Supply and Gallery in Downtown SLO presents I’ll Take You There, a landscape exhibition scheduled to open on Oct. 1 and run through Nov. 24. This upcoming exhibit will showcase paintings by local artist Rosanne Seitz.

Admission to the show is free. Masks and gloves are required for entry. Call (805) 747-4200 or visit artcentralartsupply.com to find out more. The venue is located at 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

—C.W.

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Sept. 25, 6 p.m. arroyogrande.org/catalog. Heritage Square Park, 201 Nelson St., Arroyo Grande.

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SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY: VIRTUAL BOOK AND MOVIE DISCUSSION Celebrate “Banned Books Week” with a video conference book and movie discussion. Email jgaytan@cityofsantamaria.org or call 805-925-0994 for more info. Sept. 30, 3:30-5 p.m. cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/ library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-925-0994.

SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY: MOVIE TALK DISCUSSION GROUP A video conference movie discussion group; meets on the second Thursday of each month. For more information email sstarnaud@ cityofsantamaria.org or call 805-925-0994. Second Thursday of every month, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/ library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-925-0994.

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THIRD ANNUAL NATURETRACK FILM FESTIVAL: VIRTUAL Nature documentaries carefully curated. All Access pass includes 60 films in ten days. Oct. 9-18 $100 All Access Pass; $10 Single Ticket. 805-886-2047.

NatureTrackFilmFestival.org. Downtown Los Olivos, Grand Ave., Los Olivos.

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LOPOKE presents its 10th annual Art of the West Exhibition and Sale at Flag is Up Farms, an open-air ranch in Solvang, which opens on Sept. 25 and runs through Sept. 27. This outdoor group show celebrates the scenery, wildlife, ranch life, and history of the American West through various media from several featured artists.

Social distancing is advised, and attendees will receive complimentary SLOPOKE cowboy bandanas to use as face masks. The ranch is located at 901 E. Highway 246, Solvang.

Visit the-slopoke.com for more info.

—C.W.

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Movie where we can provide you with donuts, popcorn or brews directly to your car during the film. Thursdays, 8:15 p.m. $11-$20. my805tix.com. Colony Square, 6909 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

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MOVIE THEME DANCE PARTY FUNDRAISER The event will begin with an hour-long dance fitness class filled with all your favorite movie theme songs. A prize for the best dressed movie character will be awarded. All State and County COVID-19 mandates will be followed.

LITERATURE & POETRY N O R T H C OA S T S L O C O U N T Y

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. SAN LUIS OBISPO

CENTRAL COAST WRITERS CONFERENCE Central Coast Writers Conference goes virtual in 2020. Register

today for courses. Sept. 24, Sept. 25 and Sept. 26 $225.

805-546-3132. CentralCoastWritersConference.com.

Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID. S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ L O S A L A M O S

CALL FOR ARTISTS (GRADES 4-12): NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK This art contest will give students an opportunity create illustrations for a bilingual children’s book that will depict local landmarks. Students are to create their illustration on a paper template entry form.

All illustrations shall be created using colored pencils only. Through Sept. 25 Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, 600 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

PCPA READS AT HOME A literacy project that uses our students’ learning to serve children and parents who are learning at home. Co-hosted by Allan Hancock College and the Santa Maria-Bonita School District to bring a love of stories and language to people right in their homes. ongoing PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria, 805-922-8313, pcpa.org.

SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY: BOOK CLUB OVER THE PHONE A teleconference book discussion group, meets on the first Tuesday of each month. For more information email jgaytan@cityofsantamaria.org First Tuesday of every month, 2-3 p.m. 805-925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org/ city-government/departments/library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

WRITING CLUB TO GO Register to pick-up a writing pack. Open to kids and teen grades K through 12. Sept.

29-Oct. 3 Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

VISUAL ARTS E XHIBITS N O R T H C OA S T S L O C O U N T Y

ANNUAL WINTER FAIRE AND JURIED CRAFT SHOW A collective of exceptional paintings, photography and fine crafts, spanning a variety of artistic mediums from traditional to contemporary. Crafts include fiber, wood, glass, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and more. Nov. 5-Jan. 3 Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2504, artcentermorrobay.org.

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PRESENTING A NEW LIVE STREAMING SERIES! OCT 17 In this virtual speaking event on the topic of “Making Your Mark in the World: Creating Awareness & Change,” Karamo will share his thoughts in a discussion moderated by SLO County Medical Examiner, Dr. Joye Carter, followed by a Q&A session.

NOV 08 Iconic Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winner Lila Downs possesses one of the world’s most powerful voices. In this virtual event, you’ll see a live conversation about current Latinx issues with several songs performed by Lila Downs, followed by a moderated Q&A session.

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allery Los Olivos presents Portraits of Santa Barbara Birds, an upcoming art exhibition scheduled to open on Nov. 1 and run through the end of November. This exhibit will showcase acrylic paintings by local artist and retired biologist Emil Morhardt.

The gallery is open to the public Thursday through Monday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Call (805) 688-7517 or visit gallerylosolivos.com to find out more.

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Rhiannon Giddens is an American artist of folk and traditional music, played on fiddle and banjo. Francesco Turrisi is an Italian pianist and percussionist well-versed in jazz, early music and Mediterranean music.

In this virtual event, you’ll see a live performance followed by a moderated Q&A session.

CAMBRIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS ONLINE: TAMING THE RESTLESS MIND A virtual exhibit.

These featured artists for September bring works of abstraction. Deborah Pepin works with pastels, oils, and cold wax to create what she calls her doodles. Marvin Sosna, now 93, will be exhibiting abstracts. MondaysSundays, Sept. 25, Sept. 26 and Sept. 27. through Sept.

27 Free. cambriacenterforthearts.org. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

CARLO CHRISTIAN: FEATURED ARTIST A fine art photography exhibit. Nov. 1-Dec. 1 Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

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A Holiday Concert featuring Pink Martini pianist Thomas Lauderdale & vocalist Chine Forbes

FEATURED ARTIST: GREGORY SIRAGUSA “Photography is an opportunity to marvel at all the beauty in the world. Birds, sunsets, mountains, oceans, each offers a journey into the sublime,” the photographer said. Through Sept. 29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. 805-7721068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

If you love the holidays and all the music that goes with it, this concert offers inclusive and nondenominational songs to celebrate the spirit of being together followed by a live moderated Q&A session.

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FEATURED ARTISTS: BENJAMIN EDMISTON AND SAMUEL T. ADAMS A duo show for the month of September. Through Oct. 1 Left Field Gallery, 1036 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, 805-305-9292, leftfieldgallery.com.

FEATURED ARTISTS: TERRY GARVIN AND KAREN PETERSON An exhibit of fine art photography. Garvin says, “Art is important. It can relax, inspire, transform, elate, more. My hope is that you have art in your life,” while Peterson’s images showcase her love for the Central Coast. Through Sept. 29, 11 a.m.-7 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 ATUL PANDE “I am a self-taught painter working in water-based media, mainly acrylic. My style is based on the non-objective modern expressionist movement that originated in post-WWII New York. I work in an intuitive manner exploring line, form and color, but without a goal in mind,” said Pande. Sept. 30-Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. MORRO BAY ART ASSOCIATION: PERSPECTIVES MBAA presents this exhibit, which explores how perspective gives a three-dimensional feeling to a flat surface, using various artistic strategies in various mediums; textile, encaustic, mixed media, oil, watercolor, acrylic, and photography. Through Nov. 2, 12-4 p.m. Free.

805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. OUT ON A WHIM Whimsical and unique artwork from Larry Le Brane. Through Nov. 2 805-772-2504.

artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. PAUL SPANKY ANDERSON: FEATURED ARTIST “My peripheral vision of the central coast virtually dictates the color palette and brushstrokes onto my canvas,” Anderson said. Nov. 1-Dec. 1 Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COUNT Y

ATELIER 708 FACEBOOK DISCUSSION SERIES Hosts and artists Kim Snyder, Janice Pluma, and David Butz have been colleagues for the last 8 years. View the show on the gallery’s Facebook page. Second Saturday of every month, 10-11 a.m. through Feb. 13 Atelier 708, 708 Paso Robles St., D, Paso Robles.

DAVID SETTINO SCOTT: FEATURED ARTIST Offering personal appointments and tours of Scott’s studio in San Miguel. Through March 1, 2021 805-2864430. Park Street Gallery, 1320 Park Street, Paso Robles, parkstreetgallery.com.

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BRUSHSTROKES 2020 Brushstrokes 2020 is a digital exhibition featuring 42 paintings by members of The Painters Group, an affiliated artist group of SLOMA, and members of Art Center Morro Bay. Artists explore a variety of subject matter, from portraits of loved ones and animals to serene landscapes. Through Sept. 27 Free. 805-5438562. sloma.org/exhibition/brushstrokes-2020/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

CALIFORNIA SCULPTURE SLAM 2020 California Sculpture SLAM showcases current works by established and up-and-coming California sculptors. The exhibition’s goal is to provide a platform for a wide variety of concepts and materials. Exhibition slideshow online.

Through Sept. 27 Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/ exhibition/slam-2020/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: GROUNDED (EXHIBITION AT SLOMA) Artists of all media are eligible for this digital exhibition. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 29. Exhibit runs January 8 through Feb. 28, 2021, with a digital reception on Jan. 1, 2021, with awards and cash prizes.

Assistant Curator Courtney Davis will make selections from submitted entries. Through Nov. 29 805-543-8562. sloma.org/call_for_artists/grounded/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

COLLEEN GNOS: OPEN STUDIOS ARTIST Call or email for private tours of Gnos Art Studio. ongoing 805-441-8277. gnosart.com/store. Private home, Private address, TBA. DIGITAL EXHIBITION: TERMINALLY OPTIMISTIC-THE PRINTS OF RACHAEL WINN YON This AUTUMN ARTS continued page 19

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com/category/gallery-exhibits/virtual-gallery/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

retrospective exhibition explores the prints of Rachael Winn Yon, who was joyous, adventurous, curious, and energetic. Her large personality is reflected in her prints, with playful imagery and imaginative scenes. You can view this digital exhibition at SLOMA.org. MondaysSundays. through Sept. 27 Free. sloma.org/exhibition/ terminally-optimistic/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 543-8562.

VIRTUAL OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR Visit ARTS Obispo’s Facebook page to view works from several local artists and artisans. ongoing Free. facebook.com/artsobispo.

Downtown SLO, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.

EVERETT: PAINTING IN PROGRESS Private tours of Everett’s studio. Masks and appointments required. Email cfineart@pacbell.net for more info. Second Saturday of every month Private home, Private address, TBA. LIVE THROUGH THIS: VIRTUAL EXHIBIT A collection of portraits by photographer Dese’Rae L. Stage featuring the true stories of suicide attempt survivors across the Untied States. Select portraits along with links to the survivors’ stories will be available to view digitally at SLOMA.org through Nov. 1. Through Nov. 1 sloma.org/ exhibition/live-through-this/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 543-8562.

OCTAGON BARN VIRTUAL TOUR (LIVE) The Land Conservancy is proud to partner with The History Center of SLO County to host public virtual tours via Zoom of the famous Octagon Barn of San Luis Obispo. Fourth Thursday of every month, 4-4:30 p.m. through Oct. 22 $5. 805-5449096. lcslo.org. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID. PLACES OF QUIET: ART EXHIBIT Art Central will host well-known painter Rosanne Seitz with her latest watercolor works. Over 15 works created from her solo travels on out of the way roads to places showing the grandeur, and quiet beauty of California scenery, that revitalizes mind and body. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through Nov. 24 Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralartsupply.com/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

VIRTUAL ART AFTER DARK Tune into Facebook to see what local artists are up to. First Friday of every month Free. facebook.com/artsobispo. Downtown SLO, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.

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.

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.

VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE JACK HOUSE Public virtual tours via Zoom of the famous Jack House of San Luis Obispo. Access to the house is extremely limited and this is your best opportunity to get the inside view. Thursdays, 2 p.m. $5 suggested. 805-543-0638. historycenterslo.org/ jack-tour.html. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID. S O U T H C OA S T S L O C O U N T Y

POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE VIRTUAL TOUR Zoom with a docent on a virtual tour of the Point San Luis Light Station. Travel back in time to 1890, delve into the history of the light station, and see all the places you’d see on an in-person tour, plus more. Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. $10. 805-540-5771. pointsanluislighthouse.org/.

Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

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CLAUDETTE CARLTON: LVAA FEATURED ARTIST Claudette Carlton will be showcasing her watercolor works in this show, called “It’s a Watercolor World”.

Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Oct. 25 Free. 805-737-1129. lompocart.org. Lompoc Valley Art Association, 119 E. Cypress, Lompoc.

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virtual education cocktails & color mixing sip and mix with guy kinnear cocktail kits from sidecar

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with rad drew & photo society

drawing for accuracy with lury norris

artful quilting with gina gilbert

plein air watercolor with frank eber

free weekly art prompts projects for kids and teens temporarily closed but always free at sloma.org 1010 broad street west end of the Mission Plaza

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telier 708 in Paso Robles is participating in SLO County Arts’ Virtual Open Studios Tour through its live art discussion series on Facebook, which will be held on the second Saturday of each month, from 10 to 11 a.m., starting on Sept. 26. The series, co-hosted by artist colleagues Kim Snyder, Janice Pluma, and David Butz, is currently scheduled to run through Feb. 13. Email atelier708d@gmail.com for more details and info on the gallery’s online class offerings.

—C.W.

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JOELLEN CHRONES AND TONI ZYBELL: LVAA FEATURED ARTISTS A collection of items, including fused glass hanging pieces, bowls, trays, and plates, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, felted hats. purses, and wood burned and painted items. Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Nov. 29 Free. 805-737-1129. lompocart.org. Lompoc Valley Art Association, 119 E. Cypress, Lompoc.

KATHY BADRAK: LVAA FEATURED GOURD ARTIST Kathy Badrak will be showcasing her gourd art in many different ways; from gourd bowls and vases to wall hangings and lamps. Giftable items from Badrak will be on display at the show. Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m. through Dec. 27 Free. 805-737-1129. lompocart.org.

Lompoc Valley Art Association, 119 E. Cypress, Lompoc.

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THE ART OF FACE MASKS: VIRTUAL EXHIBIT This group show reunites several artists from the museum’s 2019 exhibit, The Art of Dress, including Georganne Alex, Carole Coduti, Gwen Samuels, and others. ongoing Free. artoffacemasks.com. Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, 805-686-1211.

A MIGHTY OAK: PERMANENT EXHIBIT ONLINE Depicts the habitat around a Valley oak–one of the largest and old trees found in our area. View the artwork online. ongoing Free. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082, wildlingmuseum.org.

NEW PERSPECTIVES A collection of paintings by the gallery’s newest artists. Feb. 1-March 1 Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 805-688-7517, gallerylosolivos.com.

PORTRAITS OF SANTA BARBARA BIRDS An exhibit of Emil Morhardt’s acrylic paintings. Nov. 1-Dec. 1 Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 805-6887517, gallerylosolivos.com.

SB COUNTY AND BEYOND Photographic landscapes

by George Rose. View online. ongoing Free. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082, wildlingmuseum.org.

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SHERYL KNIGHT AND LINDA MUTTI: HEART AND SOUL A duo exhibit of pastel and oil landscapes. Oct. 1-Nov. 1 Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 805-688-7517, gallerylosolivos.com.

SOLVANG SCHOOL: INSPIRED BY NATURE View the exhibit online. Features photography by 29 Solvang School Yearbook and Media students. The students, grades 7 – 8, were inspired by philosopher Henry David Thoreau’s quote: “All good things are wild and free.” ongoing Free. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082, wildlingmuseum.org.

WINTER SALON All gallery artist show hung floor to ceiling. Dec. 1-Jan. 1 Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 805-688-7517, gallerylosolivos.com.

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ABSTRACTION AND MULTIPLE VIEWPOINT PERSPECTIVE (VIRTUAL) Zoom workshop hosted by instructor Trowzers Akimbo. Oct. 9-11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-7722504, artcentermorrobay.org.

JANE MORGAN: MOKUME GANE Create beautiful designs using a modified Mokume Game technique. Feb. 20, 1-4 p.m. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2504, artcentermorrobay.org.

MAKING A MOSAIC TRIVET Anne Hodges and Paula Hulet teach this workshop. Nov. 6 and Nov. 7 Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2504, artcentermorrobay.org.

MOSAICS FOR BEGINNERS Learn everything you need to complete an awesome mosaic project from home.

Perfect for beginners. Preregistration required. Oct. 17, 10-11 a.m. and Nov. 28, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805-2865993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. RESIN WORKSHOP An at-home class that includes a kit and how-to video so you can create in the safety and comfort of your home. Oct. 3, 10-11 a.m., Nov. 14, 10-11 a.m. and Dec. 5, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. SEA GLASS HAMMERED WIRE JEWELRY An outhome class complete with supplies and how-to video.

Video shows how to drill holes in sea glass, texturize and strengthen metal, and basic jewelry making techniques.

Oct. 3, 10-11 a.m., Nov. 14, 10-11 a.m. and Dec. 5, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. SEA GLASS JEWELRY CLASS Craft at your own pace from the comfort and safety of your home using supplies and a how-to video provided by Creative Me Time.

Choose either a hammered metal or new bail design.

Oct. 18, 10-11 a.m. and Nov. 14, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. SUCCULENT WORKSHOP An at-home project which includes supplies and how-to video. Kit pick-up is at Art Center Morro Bay. Oct. 4, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805-2865993. creativemetime.com. Choose from succulent pumpkin, round wreath, square wreath, heart wreath, or grapevine wreath kits. Preregistration required. This is an at-home project. Instructor will provide all supplies (except pumpkin) and a how-to video. Nov. 29, 10-11 a.m. and Dec. 6, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. AUTUMN ARTS continued page 22

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he Lompoc Valley Art Association will be showcasing gourd art by featured artist Kathy Badrak at the Cypress Gallery from Dec. 5 through 27. The items on display, which include gourd bowls, vases, wall hangings, and lamps, will also be available to purchase. The gallery is located at 119 E. Cypress, Lompoc. Visit lompocart.org or call (805) 737-1129 or to find out more.

—C.W.

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Barre & Brunch at The Castle SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 Tooth & Nail Winery, Paso Robles

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Open Air Vineyard Yoga FRIDAY, OCT. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 CASS Winery, Paso Robles

Kiwanis of SMV Foundation Poker Rally SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 Allan Hancock College

FREE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ART CLASSES (ONLINE) Check the foundation’s site for various 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.

RESIN BEACH SCENE CUTTING/CHEESE BOARD Craft at home using supplies and a video provided by Creative Me Time. Start with a wood cutting/cheese board and transform it into a beautiful beach scene using several colors of resin and blow dryer to manipulate the ‘waves’. See link for details. Sept. 29, 6-7 p.m. Various.

805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Paso Robles Recreation Center, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles.

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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Paso Harvest Weekend Pig Roast Dinner FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 Cass Winery, Paso Robles

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Point San Luis Lighthouse Vi ual Tour WEDNESDAYS: NOV. 4, 11, 18, 21, 25 Point San Luis Lighthouse

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CENTRAL COAST CONJURERS (SLO COUNTY MAGIC CLUB) Monthly meeting of magicians of all levels. Please call or email for more info. Meet likeminded folks with an interest in magic, from close-up to stage performances. Last Wednesday of every month, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 805-440-0116. IHOP, 212 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

MOSAICS FOR BEGINNERS Learn mosaic basics at home with a how-to video and kit of supplies. This class is great for beginners. Choice of snowman, wonky holiday tree, heart, or wine bottle. Register, purchase kit, then instructor will provide video link and kit pickup times.

Mondays-Sundays. through Nov. 30 Various. 805-2865993. creativemetime.com. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

SEA GLASS WIRE WRAP JEWELRY Learn how to wire wrap sea glass to create beautiful earrings and a necklace with step-by-step video instruction. Register, select kit, and instructor will provide video link and kit options. Mondays-Sundays. through Nov. 29 Various.

805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

SLO CAMERA CLUB Online Zoom meetings and competitions. Everyone is welcome. Visit site for meeting links. Second Thursday of every month Free to guest. slocameraclub.org/home.shtml. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-0639.

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.

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: ARTFUL QUILTING Inspired

by Picasso’s etchings and Matisse’s cutouts, create a series of drawings with fabric and thread. Instructor Gina Gilbert will teach you how to transfer drawings to quilted

projects using appliqué, traditional quilting, trapunto, and hand and machine stitching. Tuesdays, Saturdays, 1011:30 a.m. through Nov. 21 $160 members, $175 general.

805-543-8562. sloma.org/product/quilting-zoom/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: DRAWING FOR ACCURACY In this workshop, students will work through a couple of different tools that are used to encourage and assist with accuracy when drawing from life. All experience levels welcome (ages 16 and over). Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $130 members, $145 general. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/product/drawing-foraccuracy-zoom/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS Each week we will combine two or more mediums in several pieces.

We will work with watercolor, acrylic, ink, pastels, charcoal, as well as various printmaking techniques in the course of a month. Maximum of 5 guests. Preregistration and masks required. Mondays, Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m. $25. 805-668-2125. lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP FOR AGES 5-6 Each week students will have the opportunity to use two mediums while exploring the Elements of Art. Maximum 5 students. Masks are required. Pre-registration required.

Mondays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. $20. 805-668-2125. lila. community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP FOR AGES 7-12 Each week students will have the opportunity to use two mediums while emphasizing an Element of Art and a Principle of Design. Maximum of 5 students. Pre-registration and masks required. Tuesdays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. $20. 805-6682125. lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

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MUSIC LESSONS AT COELHO Call or go online for the Academy’s current offerings. The Academy offers private lessons by the hour or half hour for all age groups and ability. ongoing 805-925-0464. coelhomusic.com. Coelho Academy of Music, 325 E. Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria.

WINE AND DESIGN VIRTUAL CLASSES Check Wine and Design’s Orcutt website for the complete list of virtual classes online, for various ages. Also offering kids camps for summer. ongoing Varies. wineanddesign.com/orcutt.

Wine and Design, 3420 Orcutt Road, suite 105, Orcutt.

WORKSHOPS VIA ZOOM Sara Curran Ice, PCPA’s Technical Theatre Program Coordinator/Designer, is conducting Workshops via Zoom for local high school drama students. Check site or call for more info. ongoing PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria, 805-922-8313, pcpa.org. Δ

WALK THE WALK

The California Central Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association invites the community to participate in the 2020 Santa Maria Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct. 3. In lieu of a large in-person gathering, the organization encourages participants to walk on their own in small teams of their friends and family members. Also as part of the event, walkers are invited to stop by and view the Promise Garden, located at Rotary Park, 2625 S. College Drive, Santa Maria. Call (805) 617-0239 or visit act.alz.org/santamaria for more info.

—Caleb Wiseblood

SEPT. 24 – OCT. 1 2020

PHOTO COURTESY OF JANELLE L’HEUREUX

ARTS

RESIN BEACH SCENE CUTTING/CHEESE BOARD

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CAMBRIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS ONLINE: TAMING THE RESTLESS MIND A virtual exhibit.

These featured artists for September bring works of abstraction. Deborah Pepin works with pastels, oils, and cold wax to create what she calls her doodles. Marvin Sosna, now 93, will be exhibiting abstracts. MondaysSundays, Sept. 25, Sept. 26 and Sept. 27. through Sept. 27 Free. cambriacenterforthearts.org. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS FEATURED ARTIST ATUL PANDE “I am a selftaught painter working in water-based media, mainly acrylic. My style is based on the non-objective modern expressionist movement that originated in post-WWII New York. I work in an intuitive manner exploring line, form and color, but without a goal in mind,” said Pande.

Sept. 30-Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

RESIN WORKSHOP An at-home class that includes a kit and how-to video so you can create in the safety and comfort of your home. Oct. 3, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

SEA GLASS HAMMERED WIRE JEWELRY An outhome class complete with supplies and how-to video.

Video shows how to drill holes in sea glass, texturize and strengthen metal, and basic jewelry making techniques. Oct. 3, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

SUCCULENT WORKSHOP An at-home project which includes supplies and how-to video. Kit pick-up is at Art Center Morro Bay. Oct. 4, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805-2865993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COU NT Y

DINING WITH THE ARTS VIRTUAL GALA: PASO ROBLES YOUTH ARTS FOUNDATION Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation (PRYAF’s) signature event, “Dining with the Arts Gala” is an annual fundraiser for PRYAF’s free Visual and Performing Arts programming. Join the free live broadcast from the comfort of your home. Oct. 3, 6-7 p.m. Free. 805-238-5825. DWTA. givesmart.com. Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation, 3201 Spring St., Paso Robles.

Craft at home using supplies and a video provided by Creative Me Time. Start with a wood cutting/cheese board and transform it into a beautiful beach scene using several colors of resin and blow dryer to manipulate the ‘waves’. See link for details. Sept. 29, 6-7 p.m. Various.

805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Paso Robles Recreation Center, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles.

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BRUSHSTROKES 2020 Brushstrokes 2020 is a digital exhibition featuring 42 paintings by members of The Painters Group, an affiliated artist group of SLOMA, and members of Art Center Morro Bay. Artists explore a variety of subject matter, from portraits of loved ones and animals to serene landscapes. Through Sept. 27 Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/ brushstrokes-2020/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

CALIFORNIA SCULPTURE SLAM 2020 California Sculpture SLAM showcases current works by established and up-and-coming California sculptors.

The exhibition’s goal is to provide a platform for a wide variety of concepts and materials. Exhibition slideshow online. Through Sept. 27 Free. 805-543-8562. sloma. org/exhibition/slam-2020/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

CENTRAL COAST WRITERS CONFERENCE Central Coast Writers Conference goes virtual in 2020. Register today for courses. Sept. 24, Sept. 25 and Sept. 26 $225. 805-546-3132.

CentralCoastWritersConference.com. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.

DIGITAL EXHIBITION: TERMINALLY OPTIMISTIC-THE PRINTS OF RACHAEL WINN YON This retrospective exhibition explores the prints of Rachael Winn Yon, who was joyous, adventurous, curious, and energetic.

Her large personality is reflected in her

prints, with playful imagery and imaginative scenes. You can view this digital exhibition at SLOMA.org. MondaysSundays. through Sept. 27 Free. sloma.org/exhibition/ terminally-optimistic/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 543-8562.

THE INTERMISSION SHOW This brisk 8- to 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/.

LABORATORY SERIES: R.A.C.E. MATTERS SLO A Zoom conversation series with Black-identified artists in collaboration with R.A.C.E. Matters San Luis Obispo.

Sept. 24, 5 p.m. cccconfer.zoom.us. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-546-3202.

MOSAICS FOR BEGINNERS Learn mosaic basics at home with a how-to video and kit of supplies. This class is great for beginners. Choice of snowman, wonky holiday tree, heart, or wine bottle. Register, purchase kit, then instructor will provide video link and kit pickup times. Mondays-Sundays. through Nov. 30 Various.

805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

PLACES OF QUIET: ART EXHIBIT Art Central will host well-known painter Rosanne Seitz with her latest watercolor works. Over 15 works created from her solo travels on out of the way roads to places showing the grandeur, and quiet beauty of California scenery, that revitalizes mind and body. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through Nov. 24 Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralartsupply.com/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

THOMAS SAGE: ART AT ASCENDO Colorful, vibrant, contemporary abstract paintings. Through Sept.

30 Ascendo Coffee, 974 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-345-2155.

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.

INDEX

VIRTUAL ART AFTER DARK Tune into Facebook to see what local artists are up to. First Friday of every month Free. facebook.com/artsobispo. Downtown SLO, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.

VIRTUAL OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR Visit ARTS Obispo’s Facebook page to view works from several local artists and artisans. ongoing Free. facebook.com/artsobispo. Downtown SLO, Higuera Street, 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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SUMMER DATE NIGHTS WITH THE CLARK CENTER: ONLINE A weekly online performance series. Look for it on the Clark Center’s YouTube Channel and Facebook page. Donations will be split between artists/ organizations and the Clark Center. Saturdays, 6-7 p.m. through Sept. 26 Donations accepted. 805489-9444. clarkcenter.org/summer-date-nights-2020/.

Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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CENTRAL COAST SUMMER SLIM DOWN A 12-week program. Shed those extra pounds and learn which foods work with your unique body. ongoing, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Call for price and schedule. 805-235-7978. gratefulbodyhealthcoaching.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

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

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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.

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SUCCULENT SEPTEMBER PLANTS AND POTTERY SALE A selection of unusual and gorgeous

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plants; Rowe Clayworks features pots and air plants as well. Masks and distancing required. Sept. 25, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-

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602-7817. facebook.com. Steve Super Gardens, 2016 9th St., Los Osos.

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ESTRELLA WARBIRDS MUSEUM FALL SWAP MEET Features vintage auto, truck, and hot rod parts,

classic cars, military vehicles, and more. Oct. 3, 7 a.m.2 p.m. Estrella Warbirds Museum, 4251 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles, 805-238-9317, ewarbirds.org.

NAR-ANON: FRIDAY MEETINGS A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805-221-5523. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero.

NAR-ANON: TUESDAY MEETINGS Nar-Anon is a support group for those who are affected by someone else’s addiction. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. naranoncentralca.org/ meetings/meeting-list/. The Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero, 805-221-5523.

OPEN AIR VINEYARD YOGA Intentionally carve out time for quiet, movement, and a little self pampering in the open air of the vineyard with Yogi Chelcy Westphal Johnson, of Mindful Movement Collective. Fridays, 9:3010:30 a.m. $28-$150. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805.239.1730.

PASO, HERE WE COME Redwings Horse Sanctuary is making their permanent home on Union Road in Paso Robles. Donate to its $1 million fundraising campaign.

Redwings offers public tours, volunteering with the horses, and a foster to adopt program. ongoing Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Union Road, Paso Robles, 831-386-0135, RedwingsHorseSanctuary.org.

POP-UP DRIVE-IN The businesses at Colony Square would like to invite you down to a Pop-Up Drive-In Movie where we can provide you with donuts, popcorn or brews directly to your car during the film. Thursdays, 8:15 p.m. $11-$20. my805tix.com. Colony Square, 6909 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

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CENTRAL COAST CONJURERS (SLO COUNTY MAGIC CLUB) Monthly meeting of magicians of all

TICKETS ON SALE NOW 7:15 (Box Office Opens at 6:00)

www.ticketmaster.com LOOK US UP ON

Friday Sept 25th thru Thursday Oct 1st

levels. Please call or email for more info. Meet likeminded folks with an interest in magic, from close-up to stage performances. Last Wednesday of every month, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 805-440-0116. IHOP, 212 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

COASTAL CLEANUP MONTH Become part of the solution to ocean pollution during Coastal Cleanup Month. Want to keep our beaches and creeks clean and stop marine debris from entering the ocean?

Clean up your neighborhood anytime during Coastal Cleanup Month and you’ll make a difference for the coast. Saturdays. through Sept. 26 805-884-0459. exploreecology.org/coastal-cleanup-day/. County-Wide, Artists Throughout SLO County, San Luis Obispo.

COMPLIMENTARY SHOWERS WITH SHOWER THE PEOPLE After a short hiatus, the San Luis Obispo

Fully Stocked Market Beer & Wine Specials (to-go) • Full Menu Service • Curbside Pick Up • Kravabowl is Open • Phone-in Orders

Online Ordering theavilamarket.com/order-online-1 Avila Market 354 Front Street, Avila Beach 805-439-4124 · 8am-8pm

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All services are FREE and confidential: •Pregnancy Tests

Library will once again be partnering with local non-profit 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.

INVEST IN HER: WOMEN’S LEGACY FUND VIRTUAL EVENT A free, one-hour online broadcast of “Invest In Her”. Learn how WLF grants impact women across the county. Hear from local speakers. Sept. 24, 5-6 p.m. Free. 805-543-2323. cfsloco.org/womens-legacyfund. Downtown SLO, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.

KIDS SCIENCE ONLINE: THE MUMMY AT MYSTERY MANSION Join Frankie and Casey as they

•Practical Support •Options Information • Post-Abortion Support Compassionate~Non-Judgmental~Confidential

7730 Morro Road. Atascadero 211 Oak Hill Road. Paso Robles (in the Highlands shopping center)

(805)543-6000 www.treeoflifepsc.com

SEPT. 24 – OCT. 1 2020

Society’s annual Wiggle Waggle Walk is going virtual this year and anyone, anywhere can participate. Participants can walk, run, kayak, hike, bike or stroll. All proceeds benefit homeless dogs and cats at Woods. Through Oct. 31 $25. 805-5439316. woodshumane.org/walk2020. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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DANA’S 2020 FALL ONLINE AUCTION See the catalogue online and enter the auction at danaadobe.org. Support raised will go toward educational resources for field trip programs to go virtual. Sept. 28-Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

805-929-5679. danaadobe.org. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo.

TO THE RESCUE

Starting on Friday, Sept. 25, the 5 Cities Swim School in Arroyo Grande will host Drowning Rescue Courses for families and children every Friday and Saturday, between 2 and 6:30 p.m. both days. The classes take place in a 90 degree indoor pool. Registration ranges from $130 to $160.

The pool is located at 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande. Call (805) 481-6399 to find out more.

—C.W.

HALCYON PSYCHIC WEEKEND Offering a variety of techniques to provide guidance of love, travel, relationships, finance, and more. By appointment only. Oct. 3, 9 a.m. and First Saturday, Sunday of every month, 9 p.m. through Jan. 3 805-489-2424. Halcyon Store Post Office, 936 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande.

INFANT DROWNING RESCUE COURSES Family classes in a 90 degree indoor pool. Fridays, Saturdays, 2-6:30 p.m. $130-$160. 805-481-6399. 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, 5citiesswimschool.com.

MOVIE THEME DANCE PARTY FUNDRAISER The event will begin with an hour-long dance fitness class filled with all your favorite movie theme songs. A prize for the best dressed movie character will be awarded.

All State and County COVID-19 mandates will be followed. Sept. 25, 6 p.m. arroyogrande.org/catalog.

Heritage Square Park, 201 Nelson St., Arroyo Grande.

POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE VIRTUAL TOUR Zoom with a docent on a virtual tour of the Point San Luis Light Station. Travel back in time to 1890, delve into the history of the light station, and see all the places you’d see on an in-person tour, plus more. Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. $10. 805-540-5771. pointsanluislighthouse.org/.

Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

SWIM LESSONS Call or go online for full schedule and to pre-register. Mondays-Thursdays Member $130; Nonmember $160. 805-481-6399. 5citiesswimschool.com.

5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande.

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MORRO BAY FARMERS MARKET A delightful mix of local farm fresh products, baked goods, crafts, and more. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. 805-824-7383.

Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Boulevard, Morro Bay, facebook.com/ MorroBayMainStreetFarmersMarket/.

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CASS WINE SEMINAR: ROSE Katie Bay, Certified Specialist of Wine and Level II Sommelier will guide you through a lively, sensory experience that includes tasting of wines, discussion and analysis. Outdoors. Limited seating.

Sept. 27, 1-3:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805.239.1730.

NATIONAL DRIVE ELECTRIC WEEK SLO Drive

SLIDER SATURDAY WITH MISS ODDETTE Help

Electric Week SLO is one of hundreds of similar events taking place across the country as part of National Drive Electric Week. Locally, the events will be online this year with a five-part “EV Hours of Power” series, sponsored by SLO Climate Coalition. Sept. 28, 12-1 p.m., Sept. 29, 12-1 p.m., Sept. 30, 12-1 p.m., Oct. 1, 12-1 p.m. and Oct. 2, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805-704-1549. carbonfreeslo.org/driveelectricweek/. Downtown SLO, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.

Conservancy is proud to partner with The History Center of SLO County to host public virtual tours via Zoom of the famous Octagon Barn of San Luis Obispo. Fourth Thursday of every month, 4-4:30 p.m. through Oct. 22 $5. 805-5449096. lcslo.org. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CLASSES FOR SENIORS 1329 Chorro Street. San Luis Obispo

VIRTUAL 28TH ANNUAL WIGGLE WAGGLE WALK FOR WOODS AND 5K Woods Humane

unravel the mystery of the mummy. Along the way, you’ll explore some spooky and exciting science concepts about blackouts, mummification, and more. Contact for Zoom link. Oct. 2, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. slolibrary.org.

San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

OCTAGON BARN VIRTUAL TOUR (LIVE) The Land

•Ultrasounds

PHOTO COURTESY OF 5 CITIES SWIM SCHOOL

skills in a supportive and positive environment? During COVID, we are meeting virtually.

Contact us to get a meeting link for info. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. Free. slonoontime. toastmastersclubs.org. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.

Have you heard the phrase, “Sitting is the new smoking”?

Cuesta College’s Emeritus exercise program, taught by Doris Lance, is offering a 45-minute class of stretching, balance, and cardiovascular fitness three days a week available to seniors. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9-9:45 a.m. through Dec. 18 Free. 805-546-3942. cuesta.edu.

Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.

SLO NOONTIME TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETINGS Want to improve speaking and leadership

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welcome Miss Oddette’s Creole Kitchen to Lusso Della Terra.

She will be out cooking her famous sliders, made with turkey, andouille sausage, and more secret ingredients with her famous barbecue sauce. The meal with come with a side salad. Sept. 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $15. 805-239-9463. Lusso Della Terra Cellars, 2850 Ranchita Canyon Rd., San Miguel.

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GROW THE GARDEN: A TAKEAWAY FUNDRAISER FOR THE SLO BOTANIC GARDEN WITH CHEF JOSÉ DAHAN Order a delicious, threecourse meal, take-out style, prepared by local chef, José Dahan. Enjoy from the comfort of your home or take advantage of the garden’s spacious grounds with a picnic. Oct. 3, 2-5 p.m. $50-$65. 805-541-1400. slobg. org/. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

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

805-540-5243. lunaredslo.com. Luna Red, 1023 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo.

TRIVIA NIGHT AT LEROY’S Prizes awarded to 1st and 2nd place teams. Sept. 25, 7-9 p.m. Leroy’s Restaurant, 1850 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805544-8600, thekinneyslo.com.

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

NINTH ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS Patrons who purchase tickets online will have three separate dates and locations to pick up (and pick out) bowls handcrafted by local artisans. And in an effort to support local businesses, ticket-buyers will receive a coupon good for a bowl of soup from one of the participating restaurants. Sept. 26 805-574-1638. 5CHC.org. Trilogy at Monarch Dunes, 1640 Trilogy Pkwy, Nipomo.

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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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SATURDAY IN THE PARK: VIRTUAL CONCERT SERIES Concerts will be available to stream for free through YouTube. Upcoming acts include Chad Land Band (Sept. 5), Rockin’ Bs Band (Sept. 19), and Ghost/ Monster (Oct. 3). Saturdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Free admission. atascadero.org/youtube. Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero, 461-5000.

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CAL POLY ARTS VIRTUAL MUSICAL SERIES: A KILLER PARTY A collaboration between more than 50 Broadway professionals all working together remotely.

A 9-part musical. Wednesdays $12.99 for complete series. akillerpartymusical.com/cal-poly-arts. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7113.

A GRATEFUL CELEBRATION WITH ROSEBUD A virtual concert. Oct. 3, 5 p.m. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843.

TIM NORTON: LIVE STREAM FROM SLO BREW Touring bandleader, father and San Diego Music Award winner, Tim Norton returns to SLO with a fresh new sound, band, and message. Backing him up is an all-star cast, featuring Eric Blumenfeld, Cameron Radke, Jacob Miranda, and Jake Najor. Online and in-person. Oct. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. facebook.com. SLO Brew, 736 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843.

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BASIN STREET REGULARS LIVESTREAM: RIPTIDE BIG BAND On Facebook and YouTube. Sept.

27, 2 p.m. Free. pismojazz.com. Pismo Beach Veterans Memorial Hall, 780 Bello St., Pismo Beach.

TAKEOUT TACO TUESDAY AT LUNA RED Orders

FREE ONLINE CONCERT: POP SONGS AND STORIES FROM THE LAST PANDEMIC AND WWI

accepted via website only. Taco options include: Tempura Rockfish, Chili Chicken Carnitas, Spicy House Ground Beef, and more. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. through Oct. 27 4 tacos for $12; 6 for $15; 10 for $20.

Music from Diana Diaz. Call or check site for more info.

Sept. 26, 6 p.m. Free. clarkcenter.org. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande, 805-489-9444. ∆

Music

BY GLEN STARKEY

Strictly Starkey PHOTO COURTESY OF B & THE HIVE

B’s EP

B & The Hive drops Heart Beat on Sept. 25

T

he core of B & The Hive—the popular, hard-touring (Well, formerly! Thanks for nothing, COVID-19), ethereal pop and alt-rock act—is vocalist Brianna Lee and multiinstrumentalist Josh Barrett, who’ve been writing songs together for almost a decade. Their sound has evolved over the years, but the continuing thread has been feel-good music from the soul.

This Friday, Sept. 25, the Central Coast favorite will release Heart Beat, their new four-song EP, which makes clear why this band (with lead guitarist Eric Novak, keyboardist and backing vocalist Hannah Joy Brooke, and drummer Hayden Gardner) has played many of California’s premiere venues and festivals such as the Great American Music Hall, The Mountain Winery, and BottleRock, not to mention our biggest local festivals like Live Oak and Whale Rock.

The EP kicks off with synth- and guitardriven “Who You Are,” which starts out with some old-school ah-ah-ah-ahing before breaking into a head-swaying pop nugget with an earworm chorus you’ll be hard pressed to get out of your head.

Next up is the title track, “Heart Beat,” which begins with an ear pleasing chord progression before the beat thumps in and propels the song into a swirling guitar track that drifts into dissonance, belying the opening’s promise of standard pop and pushing the song into something vastly more interesting sonically speaking.

Through it all, lead singer Brianna Lee’s voice is a thing of beauty. Think Mazzy Star and you’re on the right track.

“Something Real” is a swirling, experimental, and shoegazing rock track.

Its trance-like beauty is mesmerizing.

The EP ends with “Give Love,” which has a soul vibe running through it. This one will bring people to the dance floor!

FEEL THEIR HEARTBEAT Local ethereal indie rock and pop act B & The Hive releases Heart Beat, their new EP, on Sept. 25.

You can buy this indie band’s new disc on their website, bandthehive.com.

Return of Cuesta Ridge “We are suuuuper stoked to be playing a gig!” Cuesta Ridge drummer Brent Vander Weide wrote in an email. “We’ll play the SLO Brew Rock stage broadcast live on Facebook.”

This Friday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m., you can check out this bluegrass-infused Americana juggernaut, whose shows are more fun than a barrel of beer-drunk string pickers. Or maybe they’re the same amount of fun.

“The big news is that we haven’t gigged since January, and we have a (kinda) new lineup,” Vander Weide added. “First off, Matt Reeder moved to Washington with his lovely wife, so Dylan Johnson (Zongo, Shane Stoneman, The Upside, Functus, Mozaic, his Quartet, and many more) is now the bassist for Cuesta Ridge!

Also, thee amazing Allan Dick (fiddle) spontaneously combusted (retired), so we are now a five-piece with Patrick Pearson (guitar), Toan Chau (guitar and banjo),

Dan Keller (mandolin), Johnson, and yours truly. We all sing.”

Expect great original music, some select covers, stellar musicianship, and awesome vocal harmonies. A virtual tip jar will be available for you to stuff your hot cash injections into.

“I just wanted to add that working musicians (and venues) are greatly in need of community support in these times,” Vander Weide noted. “I’m not reliant on gigs (or music in general) but I know many in our community are. That said, Cuesta Ridge will only get paid (money) in tips for this gig, which is nice.

But more importantly, we want to share our art with as many people as possible. I guarantee that the biggest payout for us will be having our fans checking in to see us get our groove on!”

Basin Street Regulars have your back The pandemic hasn’t kept Pismo’s hot jazz society from continuing their mission to bring you America’s greatest musical invention, jazz, on the regular.

This Sunday, Sept. 27, you can see

Santa Maria ensemble the Riptide Little Big Band at 2 p.m. on the Basin Street Regular’s (BSR) Facebook page. After the streaming event, the recording will be posted to YouTube, which will be linked through the BSR website, pismojazz.com.

Donations will be accepted during the livestream.

The Riptide Little Big Band “is drawn from local talent in the Central Coast communities to produce music that appeals to dancers and lovers of that big band sound,” according to event organizers. “The show will be livestreamed from the Cardinal gazebo.”

Expect music from the ’20s to the ’80s, “anything that is well arranged for a big band instrumentation,” the band said.

“Our vocalist, Bob Nations, has been featured at many venues on the Central Coast and has been with Riptide since its inception in 2014. Musical director, Judy Lindquist, hails from Reno, Nevada, and taught public school music. She now uses her skills to manage, direct, and perform in Riptide. Talented soloists, great music, awesome vocals, and lots of fun—that’s Riptide Little Big Band.”

T-Shirts for TIMBA

Every year, the Whale Rock Music and Arts Festival raises money for Templeton Instrumental Boosters Association (TIMBA), but this year, alas, no festival.

“Without the festival, they are losing their primary fundraiser for the year,” Whale Rock organizers Castoro Cellars noted. “The last two years we all raised over $20,000 each year! In lieu of Whale Rock, limited edition ‘Whale Rock Lifer’ shirts are on sale now for $25 with 100 percent of the purchase price from each shirt going directly to TIMBA! The shirts will be made to order and will ship sometime in late October. Let’s come together like we always do and give back to our community!”

Order yours at castorocellars.com. Δ Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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➤ Film [27]

Virtual stage

BY CALEB WISEBLOOD

Artifacts Interstellar

Gallery at Marina Square presents new fiber art exhibition, Stitched Together

Stitched Together, a new trio exhibit showcasing works by fiber artists Debbie Gedayloo, Gay McNeal, and Kathi Battles, opens on Thursday, Oct. 1, at Gallery at Marina Square in Morro Bay. The show is described as an eclectic combination of colors, textures, weaves of cloth, and other materials. Themes in the featured artworks range from animals to nature, among other subjects.

“Debbie Gedayloo, Gay McNeal, and Kathi Battles are bringing their talents together for this show— each artist focusing on their own unique use of fibers and threads,” Jane Siragusa, co-owner of the gallery, said in press materials.

Call (805) 772-1068 or visit galleryatmarinasquare.com for more info on Stitched Together and other upcoming exhibits at Gallery at Marina Square.

The gallery is located at 601 Embarcadero, suite 10, Morro Bay.

Paso Robles’ Estrella Warbirds Museum hosts annual Fall Swap Meet

This year’s annual Estrella Warbirds Museum Fall Swap Meet takes place on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A collection of vintage cars, military vehicles, and tractors will be on display and available for sale along with a variety of automobile, motorcycle, airplane, and boat parts and maintenance equipment. The event will also feature home items and appliances, such as ceiling fans, lawn mowers, chainsaws, tools, and more.

General admission is $5 (children ages 6 and under get in for free). The museum’s regular displays and exhibits will be open for swap meet attendees to view for no additional charge, starting at 10 a.m.

According to the museum, special COVID-19 procedures will be followed during the event in order to protect guests, sellers, volunteers, and staff. Masks are required and social distancing will be advised.

The release also states that the museum is still accepting applications from those who wish to sell items at the swap meet.

The fee to rent a space ranges from $30 to $35. The museum is also accepting donations to be sold during the event. To donate or register as a seller, visit ewarbirds.org. Call the museum directly at (805) 238-9317 or the event’s manager at (831) 2381278 for more details. Proceeds from the swap meet will benefit the museum’s programming.

The Estrella Warbirds Museum is located at 4251 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles. The museum’s regular operating hours are Thursday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ∆ —Caleb Wiseblood

Log in to Zoom and check out PCPA’s virtual, contemporary play reading series, InterPlay

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riginating in 2002, InterPlay—the Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s (PCPA) popular, seasonal play reading event— has traditionally been held at Santa Maria’s Severson Theatre. Rather than postpone or cancel this year’s iteration, the company decided to adapt and expand the weekend-long event into a series of several virtual offerings.

Running through Saturday, Oct. 24, PCPA will stream live readings of six different plays through Zoom. The first program in the series, a reading of The Agitators by Mat Smart, premiered on Sept. 18, and the second play reading—The Thanksgiving Play—will open on Sept. 25.

“While we would much prefer that circumstances allowed us to gather in a theater together, sharing these plays over Zoom actually provides some lovely opportunities,” PCPA Resident Artist and Literary Associate Emily Trask, director of The Agitators and The Thanksgiving Play, told New Times.

“This format allows us to bring the immediacy and intimacy of a live theater experience to the comfort of your own home.

It also allows us to have artists and audience members participating from all over the state and country who otherwise may not have been able to join us,” Trask added.

“How cool is it that you could be experiencing a live play reading at the exact same time as someone in a different state?”

The plot of The Agitators follows the complex relationship between historical icons Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass over the span of 50 years. PCPA regulars Yusef Seevers and Polly Firestone-Walker read as Douglass and Anthony, respectively.

“I am so excited for these two indomitable actors to get to breathe life into these words and characters at such an incredibly apt time,” said Trask, who previously acted alongside both performers during The Importance of Being Earnest, Shakespeare in Love, and other PCPA productions.

The next reading, The Thanksgiving Play, which will stream on Sept. 25 an 26, is a seasonal satire by Larissa FastHorse. The audience will witness “good intentions collide with absurd assumptions as a troupe of ‘woke,’ white teaching artists are tasked with devising a school pageant about the first Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month” a lá Saturday Night Live, according to the play’s synopsis.

The Thanksgiving Play cast features Kitty Balay, Andrew Philpot, Katie FuchsWackowski, Erik Stein, and Victoria Sanders.

Aside from directing InterPlay’s first readings, Trask also helped curate the series’ play selections.

“As PCPA’s literary associate, I get to have a ‘hands on’ role with InterPlay and do one of

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STAGE PRESENCE Emily Trask (left) will direct a livestreamed reading of The Thanksgiving Play on Sept. 25 and 26. She also directed The Agitators, both of which are part of PCPA’s InterPlay series. Yusef Seevers (right) played Frederick Douglass in The Agitators reading. Trask and Seevers have performed together in Shakespeare in Love, The Importance of Being Earnest, and other PCPA productions.

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Visit pcpa.org/interplay to find out more about PCPA’s InterPlay series. Admission to join each reading over Zoom is $5. The Thanksgiving Play will be livestreamed on Friday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 26, at 1:30 p.m. The Interplay series runs through Saturday, Oct. 24.

my favorite things—read a whole bunch of plays,” said Trask, who also gets to access her passion for play reading as the host of PCPA’s Rediscovery Reading Club, another virtual program offered through Zoom.

In addition to The Agitators and The Thanksgiving Play, other upcoming play readings in the series will be The Tall Girls by Meg Miroshnik, Things I Know HISTORICAL HYSTERIA Andrew Philpot (pictured here as To Be True by Andrew Bovell, John Proctor in PCPA’s 2018 production of The Crucible), will Mother Road by Octavio Solis, read as Jaxton during PCPA’s upcoming InterPlay reading of and Alabama Story by Kenneth The Thanksgiving Play.

Jones.

During the selection process, occasionally the playwrights themselves.

Trask sorted through several contemporary While narrowing down the list of plays, plays, all recently premiered, written within ultimately ending in a total of six, PCPA the last year or two or still in the early stages sought out plays that specifically represented of workshopping, she explained. “a diversity of voices and styles,” Trask said.

“Some plays come from theater colleagues Organizers of the series also had to consider across the country who are workshopping how well each play would work as a script a brand new script, some are suggestions reading rather than a full-blown production. from our PCPA students or alumni,” Trask “From there we try to select plays that work said. “Some come from existing relationships well in a reading format—with no scenery, with cool, new playwrights whose work we’re props, or costumes,” Trask said. “Just the story, keeping an eye on. the actors, and the audience.” ∆ “One of the perks of doing contemporary, recently written plays is that the playwrights Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood wants you to are usually still alive,” Trask added, as each unmute your Zoom window. Send comments to episode of InterPlay will be followed by a special talkback with the actors, directors, and cwiseblood@newtimesslo.com.

Arts

Split Screen

The human condition

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riter-director Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Anomolisa) helms this surreal tale that on the surface is about a young woman (Jessie Buckley) going to meet her boyfriend’s (Jesse Plemons) parents (Toni Collette and David Thewlis) for the first time, but is really about memory, longing, and regret.

Based on Iain Reid’s 2016 novel, the film offers a confusing but fascinating look at the male psyche. (134 min.)

Editor’s note: While Staff Writer Karen Garcia reviewed this film in our Sept. 17 issue, this film is so compelling that Glen and Anna decided to dive in for themselves.

Glen After this film ends, you might, like me, go looking for answers. I recommend IndieWire’s “Charlie Kaufman’s Guide to I’m Thinking of Ending Things: The Director Explains Its Mysteries,” but before you read that, watch this film, succumb to it, let it wash over you, and just go with it! Like other Kaufman films, it gets really weird, but it’s so compelling.

You know you’re watching something profound, but it feels just out of reach of your understanding. Ostensibly about a young woman reluctantly going to meet her boyfriend’s parents—a boyfriend, I should add, who she’s thinking of breaking up with—it’s really about the boyfriend, Jake, and his own memories and regrets. Jake’s a fascinating character brought to life by Plemons. He seems like a good guy, a smart guy, but a complicated guy. His relationship with his parents is strained, and as the evening wears on, we start to question if he’s really a good guy after all. Meanwhile,

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What’s it rated? R the young woman (who’s called What’s it worth, Anna? Full price by various names through the What’s it worth, Glen? Full price Where’s it showing? Netflix film) is clearly struggling with her relationship with Jake. The film’s voiceover is her thoughts, and so to expect from this, and I’ll say it can at times seem like the story’s about I got the unexpected. It’s a film her, but it’s really about Jake. Kaufman you’ll most likely think about for is well known as a voracious reader, a long time after the credits roll. art lover, and film buff, so there are Glen My favorite moment is references galore throughout, but whether when, during the drive, Jake and you get them all or not, the film remains STRANGE TRIP A young woman (Jessie Buckley) the young woman begin to talk travels with her boyfriend to his parents’ house to meet both entertaining and confounding. For about John Cassavetes’ 1974 film them, which turns into a surreal trip through memory, instance, you’ll wonder until the third act A Woman Under the Influence, longing, and regret, in auteur Charlie Kaufman’s I’m why the film keeps cutting to scenes of an for which he was nominated for Thinking of Ending Things, screening on Netflix. aged janitor cleaning a high school during a Best Director Academy Award. a production of the musical Oklahoma!

Suddenly the young woman and complex character; he prides himself Don’t worry. It becomes clearer! begins a searing dissertation on the film, on his intelligence yet still feels woefully Anna I sort of had an idea of where this which is actually a verbatim recitation of inadequate. When the two are finally was going, though even then there was a New York film critic Pauline Kael’s scathing back on the road, they stop for a late night bunch to parse. Buckley plays the enigmatic review of Cassavetes’ film. I love reading ice cream, and the stand is manned by lead, unwilling to fall into happiness just Kael, whose reviews were brilliant, biting, three young women, two of them cliquey, because of the ease of it all. She tries to and highly opinionated, so I recognized her popular, and pretty, and one very sweet talk herself into liking Jake but can’t quite words coming out of the young woman’s but markedly less striking. Jake can’t even convince herself; she knows once again the mouth. Earlier in the film when the young end is near. But what’s one dinner with the woman was in Jake’s childhood bedroom, we bring himself to look at them, reverting to the mannerisms of an embarrassed parents with a promise of a drive home? To saw a book of Kael’s film criticism, as well child, and I couldn’t help but wonder what say the night takes some odd turns is an as other items—books, videos, artwork— in the world is going on with this guy? understatement. Jake may be smart, but he referenced in the film. Like I said, you don’t Kaufman’s films can take a while to figure is insecure—embarrassed by his parents, need to “get” all this to enjoy the film, but it out, and this one is no different. It may especially his seemingly doltish mother makes the film much for fun when you do. who appears to be losing her grip on reality The film’s end is very open, and I wouldn’t be be introspective and quiet, but it is also fascinating. As you mentioned, the ending minute by minute. Time plays tricks on surprised if some viewers think, “That’s it? comes a bit unexpectedly and without you in this film and soon you’ll be asking Huh?” But there is a sense of resolution, and concrete resolve, but that’s a neat trick to yourself if you just saw what you think you if you read IndieWire’s explanation, I think keep the audience thinking about your saw, or perhaps just a trick of the light? you’ll enjoy the film even more and want film for a long time, and it worked again Soon enough it all becomes a mind game to return to it to revel in all of Kaufman’s here. This is definitely worth a watch when where who and what to believe becomes references. I’d love to read what Kael thinks you have the headspace for it. Δ increasingly muddled. It’s incredibly of the film, but alas, she died in 2001.

Anna At some point we start to piece fascinating, as Kaufman’s films always Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and together that we may be looking at some are. The meat is in the small moments, sort of other world, and the young woman’s freelancer Anna Starkey write Split the confusing but quiet clues we are given, Screen. Glen compiles streaming listings. desperation to return to the city keeps and inevitably the conclusion that leaves a falling on deaf ears. Jake is such an odd dazed look on your face. I didn’t know what Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

o-writers and directors Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed helm this documentary about Craig Foster, a filmmaker who forms What’s it rated? Not rated an unusual relationship with When? 2020 an octopus living in a South Where’s it showing? Netflix African kelp bed. Foster grew up on that very coast of South Africa, and he returns years a young common octopus and later, the sea cold, rough, and treacherous. her den and starts to wonder While searching for his next project, Craig’s what would happen if he came to anxiety and frustration lead him to the sea, visit every day. What follows is where he returns to his roots of free diving a love story of this man and the out in the thick kelp beds below. fascinating creature he tracks as Visually remarkable, Foster films what well as the not-so-easy-to-swallow truths most of us will never see in person as he of the vulnerability she faces there. encounters amazing creatures in every Not only is this film incredibly beautiful direction at the bottom of the sea. Yet his trajectory is changed once he encounters visually, but its sweet and soulful

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storyline will pull at your heartstrings.

I have no doubt that kids old enough to view and comprehend this story will also be utterly fascinated. (85 min.)

—Anna

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ay Roach (Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Meet the Fockers, Bombshell) directs this HBO TV comedy special written by Paul Rudnick (Sister Act, In & Out) about five characters—Miriam Nessler (Bette Midler), Sharynn Tarrows (Kaitlyn Dever), Mark Hesterman (Dan Levy), Clarissa Montgomery (Sarah Paulson), and Callie Josephson (Issa Rae)—who through five monologues speak about our deeply divided politics and how it affects their lives under quarantine. The film was shot remotely due to COVID-19.

Bette Midler’s monologue kicks things

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What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2020 Where’s it showing? HBO off, and it’s a reminder of what a tour de force she can be! She’s really amazing. In fact, all five actors display a level of craft that’s a joy to witness. The story is obviously playing to the anti-Trump crowd, so if you’re a fan of our current president, you’ll hate it, but if you’re not, a lot of the dialogue will probably sound like your own thoughts.

Funny, cathartic, and entertaining, the little, no-budget nugget will remind you that you’re not alone in your frustrations. (88 min.) Δ —Glen

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Food

BY CAMILLIA LANHAM

Patio paradise Birchwood Beer Garden gives Nipomo residents a family-friendly spot to eat, drink, and be merry at a distance

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t’s hard to tell whether smoke or fog hangs over Nipomo on Sept. 10 as we walk over to Birchwood Beer Garden around 5 p.m.

Field to Table Catering & Events’ food truck, The Cruiser, is parked in the front parking lot serving up the Aloha Menu— your choice of Kalua pork sandwich, Huli Huli chicken, garlic shrimp, an ahi poke bowl, or Hawaiian fried rice.

We step up to the outdoor bar and order our beers—one Space Dust IPA from Elysian Brewing and two Mosaic IPAs from Figueroa Mountain (I guess we’re definitely Californians)—through face masks. After we pay, we turn around to find a spot to sit on the deck.

Sliding into the seats of a wooden picnic table, I spot a swing hanging from one of the old pepper trees along the beer garden, nursery, and event center’s pathway, which leads into the depths of plant heaven.

This space has always been a nursery, and Birchwood’s current owners took over about five years ago, continuing to sell specialty plants and adding it to the list of available event spaces in the area.

Owner Lauren Withers said they’ve also had food trucks in the parking lot on most Thursdays for the last few years, but Birchwood’s newest addition is the beer garden, which celebrated its grand opening on Aug. 15.

“We came in with the thought that we wanted a community space this summer for the people of Nipomo—and giving them more food options,” Withers said.

“And just making it more of a family space instead of just a bar.”

Many of Nipomo’s food options are indoor, which is a no-no during the COVID-19 pandemic, so residents don’t have many options for eating out, Withers said. And when things are “normal,” most of the town’s drinking establishments aren’t

THE LITTLE THINGS Birchwood Beer Garden in Nipomo serves up simple pleasures such as Figueroa Mountain’s Mosaic IPA. PHOTOS BY CAMILLIA LANHAM

DELISH DISH Macaroni salad and pineapple fried rice support the salty-sweet crunch of Field to Table’s Kalua pork sandwich, which comes with Asian cabbage slaw and fried shallots on a Hawaiian bun.

exactly kid-friendly. Their intention for opening the beer garden, Withers said, was to give the community a place where they could safely gather in an outdoor space.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, however, adult beverages are required to be served with food, so Birchwood is now bringing in food trucks to coincide with beer garden hours, Thursday through Sunday afternoons (unless Birchwood is hosting a private event).

“The only option right now is to eat outside, and guess what, the only place we have is to eat outside,” Withers said with a laugh. “We have 3 acres and plenty of space to sprawl out.”

As the chill in the air starts to become chillier, Withers said they plan to adapt by creating covered areas in the garden and having outdoor heaters.

So far, the food truck nights have been busier than they anticipated, so Withers said Birchwood is already thinking about expanding the eating/drinking area, which is currently on a deck that stretches along one side into the nursery’s succulents area.

Create community

Check out Birchwood Beer Garden on Facebook @BIRCHWOODGARDENSNIPOMO to learn more about food truck nights—days, times, and truck flavors. If you’re looking for a safe place to trick-or-treat this Halloween, Birchwood is hosting a garden trick-or-treat for the kiddos on Oct 30 from 5 to 8 p.m.

“We’re trying to expand the fenced-off area into the nursery because we can’t keep up,” she said on Sept. 14. “I’m out right now getting more seating. … It’s a good surprise.”

Another surprise is that Birchwood has been receiving a number of last-minute requests to host small weddings because bigger, indoor event spaces have canceled due to the pandemic. Withers said their pricing is reasonable, and the nursery has a number of different spaces to choose from, such as a patio area, the beer garden, and the pergola.

But those events do compete with community beer garden time, so stay up-to-date on what’s happening via Birchwood’s Facebook page.

The regular crew of food trucks includes Cubanissimo, Lidos, Big Truck Foods, Feed My Seoul, and Field to Table.

The Cruiser from Field to Table, which is out on Sept. 10 serving up islandstyle deliciousness, is busy. We order the Hawaiian fried rice, a couple of ahi poke bowls, and the Kalua pork sandwich.

Served up (except for the fried rice) with white rice, macaroni salad, and a Hawaiian roll, what’s not to like?

We grab a second round of beers and sit down to feast. And we aren’t disappointed. The pork is salty, sweet, and succulent with a little bit of a crunch.

The ahi is fresh with a soy sauce and acid tang. And the pineapple fried rice is delicious—although I wish I had ordered it with the Spam!

As we finish, my friend eyes the bright pink pop-up tent set up across the garden path. Gina’s Piece of Cake has cupcakes, cookies, and other sweet treats in individual containers. He comes back to the table bearing cupcakes—and yes, a couple of them are absolutely pumpkin spice. I don’t know if you know this, but fall is just about here, and Halloween is on the way. ∆ Editor Camillia Lanham loved that Kalua pork. Send her foodie salutations at clanham@newtimesslo.com.

TRUCK TO TABLE Field to Table’s ahi poke bowl comes with avocado, edamame, white rice, and furikake.

ROOM TO BREATHE With ample outdoor seating, spaced out for your social-distancing pleasure, Nipomo’s Birchwood Beer Garden has plenty of space for your crew to eat and drink.

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ALOHA MENU The Cruiser, Field to Table Catering & Events’ food truck, served up Hawaiian island fare on Sept. 10 at Birchwood in Nipomo.

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FILE NO. 2020-1703 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BUTTERCUP BEAUTY, 1977 Santa Barbara Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Blakeley Margaret Bryan (2252 Broad St. #201, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Blakeley Margaret Bryan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-19-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy.

Exp. 08-19-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-1716 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/28/2010) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TOM’S AUTO SERVICE, 1017 E Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Thomas Felmlee (2700 Brisa Blanda Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Thomas Felmlee.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-21-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 08-21-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-1610 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/01/2013) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MOONLIT MOBILE MAINTENANCE, 2215 Willow Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Angelina Nicole Tillema (2215 Willow Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Angelina Tillema, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-07-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 08-07-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1628 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SUNSETS AT PISMO, 1197 Highland Way, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Rib Line By The Beach, LLC (1197 Highland Way, Grover Beach, CA 93433).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Rib Line By The Beach, LLC, Krystal Appiano, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-11-20.

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. 08-1125.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1647 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/08/1989) New Filing The following person is doing business as, STRAIGHT DOWN CLOTHING CO., 625 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Straight Down Enterprises, Inc. (625 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Straight Down Enterprises, Inc., Michael Rowley-Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-12-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy.

Exp. 08-12-25.

September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2020

998 Huston Street FILE NO. 2020-1627 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE SWITCH SLO, 2256 Broad Street, Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Broad Street Rib Line, LLC (2256 Broad Street, Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Broad Street Rib Line, LLC, Krystal Appiano, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-11-20. 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. 08-11-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1672 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/12/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CRAZY BRAVE MEDICINAL HERB FARM, 2555 Village Ln., Cambria, CA 93428.

San Luis Obispo County. Laura A. Murphy, Brendan Murphy (2555 Village Ln., Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Laura A. Murphy. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0817-20. 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. 08-17-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1693 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/19/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO DELICIOUS, 1129 Garden Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Michael Paul Martineau (654 Toro St. #B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Michael Paul Martineau, Business Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-19-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 08-19-25.

September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2020

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1673 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/12/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE HERBAL COOKIE COMPAY LLC, 2555 Village Ln., Cambria, CA 93428.

San Luis Obispo County. The Herbal Cookie Company LLC (2555 Village Ln., Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ The Herbal Cookie Company LLC, Laura A. Murphy, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-17-20.

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. 08-17-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1702 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/14/2010) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ESTEEM SURF INC., 590 Cypress Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Esteem Surf Inc. (590 Cypress Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Esteem Surf Inc., Robert A. Domingues CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-19-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 08-19-25.

September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1717 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/19/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, EMPIRE EXPORTS 1924, 325 Stimson Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Empire Development & Construction 2005 Inc. (1375 E Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Empire Development & Construction 2005 Inc., Christine Fraser, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-21-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 08-21-25.

September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1722 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MITCHELL PARK DELI, 1401 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Manny’s Dime LLC (1080 Grove Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Manny’s Dime LLC, Manuel Castillo, Owner/CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-24-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 08-24-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1723 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/19/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CHRIDOMI, 1774 Longbranch Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Christian Anthony Atencio (1774 Longbranch Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Christian A Atencio, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-24-20. 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. 08-24-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1725 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/13/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DROUGHTSCAPES, 701 Artic Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93454. Santa Barbara County. Jason Arnold (701 Artic Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93454). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jason Arnold. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-24-20. 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. 08-24-25.

September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1726 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/30/2011) New Filing The following person is doing business as, STEVE’S HOME REPAIR, 2566 Newport Ave., Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Steven Truitt (2566 Newport Ave., Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Steven Truitt. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-24-20. 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. 08-24-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1732 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/24/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MIKE’S QUALITY POOL & SPA REPAIR, 334 Uranus Ct., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Michael J Roy, Nanette Julia Roy (334 Uranus Ct., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Nanette Julia Roy, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-25-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 08-25-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1733 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, OPEN OUTCRY WINES, 5414 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Hawks Hill Ranch Winery, LLC (8225 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Hawks Hill Ranch Winery, LLC, Thomas Christopher Kuyper, Managing Member.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-25-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 08-25-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1737 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, VALLEY OAK WELLNESS, VALLEY OAK WELLNESS & STRENGTH TRAINING, VALLEY OAK WELLNESS COACHING, 4940 Huasna Townsite Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Aidan Linsteadt, Olga Apolinarska (4940 Huasna Townsite Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Aidan Linsteadt. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-25-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 08-25-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1738 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HOME SWEET HOME COTTAGE AND RANCH, 282 Templeton Cemetery Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County.

Randall Clagg, Channon Clagg (282 Templeton Cemetery Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Channon Clagg. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-25-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 08-25-25.

September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1741 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CELEBRITY HAIR SOLUTIONS, 1440 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Cynthia Kay McGee (2170 Branch Mill Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Cynthia Kay McGee. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-2620. 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. 08-26-25.

September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1742 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NIPOMO SWAP MEET, 263 North Frontage Rd., Nipomo, CA93444. San Luis Obispo County. Carnival Marketplaces, Inc. (263 North Frontage Rd., Nipomo, CA93444). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Carnival Marketplaces, Inc., Melissa Smith, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-2620. 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. 08-26-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1743 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TREE FACTORY, 2115 Willow Rd., Ste. B1, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. El Valle Originals LLC (2115 Willow Rd., Ste. B1, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ El Valle Originals LLC, Alejandro Mendoza Orozco/Manager.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-26-20. 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. 08-26-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1744 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/20/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, A B CLEANING, 179 Niblick Rd., #423, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Addrell R. Brewer (179 Niblick Rd., #423, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Addrell R. Brewer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-26-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy.

Exp. 08-26-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1745 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/20/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MATILIJA MOON, 450 Hathway Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Keli L Kuhn (450 Hathway Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Keli L Kuhn. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-26-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 08-26-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1751 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/31/2013) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO PAINT CO, 629 Garfield Pl., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County.

Steve Anselm (629 Garfield Pl., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Steve Anselm, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-27-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 08-27-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1754 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/26/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NO BS COW PRODUCTS, 548 Saratoga Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. David B Vagnoni (548 Saratoga Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433), Raffael Lichdi (1047 Maple St. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420).

This business is conducted by An General Partnership /s/ David B Vagnoni, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-27-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 08-27-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

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September 24, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1758 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/27/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ESTERO BAY MARKETPLACE, 520 Morro Avenue, Unit A, Morro Bay, CA 93442.

San Luis Obispo County. Mary Ann Gustafson-Sawyer (520 Morro Avenue, Unit A, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Mary Ann Gustafson-Sawyer.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-27-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 08-27-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1759 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/24/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SALT & LIGHT THERAPY, 1284 Drake Cir., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Matthew Steven Booth (1284 Drake Cir., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Matthew Steven Booth.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-27-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 0827-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1764 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/27/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GOLDEN STATE DRONE SERVICES, 635 Sequoia Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Cory J. Upham (635 Sequoia Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Cory J. Upham. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-28-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy.

Exp. 08-28-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1765 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/28/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BLUE DIAMOND LANDSCAPES, 2770 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County.

Edward Roman Wasniowski (2770 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Edward Roman Wasniowski, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-28-20. 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. 08-28-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1766 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, COAST-MOBILE NOTARY SERVICES, 1545 4th Street, Baywood-Los Osos, CA 93402.

San Luis Obispo County. Sonya M Jackson (1545 4th Street, Baywood-Los Osos, CA 93402).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Sonya M Jackson, Notary Public. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-28-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 08-28-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1768 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CULVER VINEYARDS, 5060 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Stella Vineyards, LLC (5060 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Stella Vineyards, LLC, Mitchell Culver, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-28-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 08-28-25.

September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1779 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/29/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GRACIA BOUTIQUE, 37 Los Verdes Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Vanessa Gonzalez (37 Los Verdes Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Vanessa Gonzalez, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-31-20. 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. 08-31-25.

September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1769 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/10/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TABLE – HEIDI PETERSEN CERAMICS, 22210 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County.

Heidi Petersen (22318 J. Street, Santa Margarita, CA 93453).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Heidi Petersen.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-28-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 08-28-25.

September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1786 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ZEST IT UP, 14870 Round Mountain Heights, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Nason, Inc. (14870 Round Mountain Heights, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Nason, Inc., Samantha R. Nason, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-01-20.

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. 09-01-25.

September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1773 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/15/2006) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HAYWOOD & ASSOCIATES, 228 La Camarilla Pl., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Alan Haywood, Diane Haywood (228 La Camarilla Pl., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Alan Haywood.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-31-20. 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. 08-31-25.

September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1787 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DEFALCO FAMILY WINES, 3230 Riverside Ave., Suite 190, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

San Luis Obispo County. Gus Defalco (204 Columbia St., Newport Beach, CA 92660). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Gus L. Defalco, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-0120. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 09-01-25.

September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1774 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MOTHER BEAUTY, 222 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County.

Liana Alexia Moynier (14525 Cuesta Road, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Liana Alexia Moynier. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-31-20. 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. 08-31-25.

September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1778 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SPYGLASS STUDIOS, 629 Cerro Romauldo Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Matthew D. Bourne (629 Cerro Romauldo Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405), Ihsan Hashim (597 Lilac Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Matthew D. Bourne.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-31-20. 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. 08-31-25.

September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1790 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/16/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, INVEST SLO, INVEST SLO REAL ESTATE GROUP, 350 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County.

Abel Salomon Contreras (345 E. Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Abel Salomon Contreras. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-02-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 09-02-25.

September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1791 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SEA GLASS SALON, 1002 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Heather G Babcock (1571 16th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Heather G Babcock. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-02-20. 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. 09-02-25.

September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1792 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SHELL BEACH LNAD TENANCY AND COMMON, 750 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449.

San Luis Obispo County. Toney Breault Trustee of Bruce Breault Family Trust (750 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449), Toney Breault (148 Santa Fe Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Toney Breault, Jack Paul Britton IV, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-0220. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 09-02-25.

September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1794 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/02/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DOWN THE ROAD MOTORS, 1921 Cienaga St., Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Central Coast Auto Wholesale, Inc. (1921 Cienaga St., Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Central Coast Auto Wholesale, Inc., Nicholas J. Heiland, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 09-02-25.

September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1795 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2010) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MR. FIX IT PLUMBING AND REPAIR LLC, 838 Alejandro Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. Mr. Fix It Plumbing and Repair LLC (838 Alejandro Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Mr. Fix It Plumbing and Repair LLC, Flavio Rodriguez, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 09-02-25.

September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1799 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TONY’S CIGARS & GLASS ACCESSORIES, 158 Higuera St., Suite C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Tony Tanous (1650 Descanso St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tony Tanous, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. Scurrens, Deputy. Exp. 09-02-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1803 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/25/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, XPRESSFILL SYSTEMS LLC, 265 Prado Rd., Suite 1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Xpressfill Systems LLC (265 Prado Rd., Suite 1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Xpressfill Systems LLC, Randy Kingsbury, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-03-20.

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. 09-03-25.

September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1808 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/05/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ENTHEOS ENTERPRISE, LLC, 1375 E. Grand Ave. #532, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Entheos Enterprise, LLC (1375 E. Grand Ave. #532, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Entheos Enterprise, LLC, Lauren L. Stevens, Officer/Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-04-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 09-04-25.

September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1823 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/08/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO MINDFUL RECOVERY, 98 Rafael Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Valerie Ann Ferrario (98 Rafael Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Valerie A. Ferrario, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-08-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 09-08-25.

September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1826 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/09/1994) New Filing The following person is doing business as, JVPAINTING, 418 Whidbey St., Morro Bay, CA 93442.

San Luis Obispo County. Joseph William Verodi III (418 Whidbey St., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Joe William Verodi III. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-08-20. 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. 09-08-25.

September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1809 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/03/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BALL ENTERPRISE, 996 Balboa Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Raymund Paul Ballesteros (996 Balboa Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Raymund Paul Ballesteros, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-04-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 09-04-25.

September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1810 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/04/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, D’S HANDYMAN SERVICES, 692 Pomeroy Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. David Guzman Higuera Aguirre Sr. (692 Pomeroy Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ David Guzman Higuera Aguirre Sr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-04-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 09-04-25.

September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1816 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CENTRAL COAST ILLUMINATIONS, 3715 Alisos Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Sarah Dawn Gibbs (3715 Alisos Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Sarah D. Gibbs. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-04-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 09-04-25.

September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1820 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/28/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LA LOMITA WINES, 1985 La Lomita Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. La Lomita Ranch, LLC (1985 La Lomita Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ La Lomita Ranch, LLC, Rebecca Vander Horst, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-08-20. 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. 09-08-25.

September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1828 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/08/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PAULYWOG’S FARMHOUSE FURNITURE, 263 N. Frontage Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Paul Cornilliac (2166 Sierra Vista, Santa Maria, CA 93458). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Paul Cornilliac, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-08-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 09-08-25.

September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1836 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, UNIQUE YOGA RETREATS, 1860 Tully Place, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Gail Lampert-Thomas, Michael Thomas (1860 Tully Place, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Gail Lampert-Thomas.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-09-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 09-09-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1844 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/27/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PORCH POUNDER, 855 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Canned Fun, LLC (835 Aerovista Place, Suite 230, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Canned Fun, LLC, Hamish S. Marshall, Manager.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-10-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 09-10-25.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WHO:

San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

WHEN:

Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.

All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m.

To find out placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda, go to the County’s website at www. slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date.

WHAT:

Hearing to consider a request by the County of San Luis Obispo for an amendment to the Land Use Ordinance and Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance, Title 22 and Title 23 of the County Code (LRP2019-00005. LRP2019-00006) as applicable to Cannabis Activities.

The proposed amendments consist of cleanup items intended to clarify and refine procedurally-related ordinance requirements based on best practices and departmental experience processing cannabis land use permit applications.

County File Number: LRP2019-00005, -00006 Assessor Parcel Number: Various Supervisorial District: All Date Authorized: August 18, 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-andCommissions.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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: You may contact Kip Morais, Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 200, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, (805) 781-5600. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered is the determination that this project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA pursuant to Business and Professional Code Section 26055(h).

COASTAL APPEALABLE: County action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. Appeals must be filed in writing as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043. **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**

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a public hearing for the following purpose: PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA: Address: Citywide – Accessory Dwelling Units Applicant: City of Pismo Beach Project #: P20-000052 Description: Introduction of Ordinances effectuating a Local Coastal Plan Amendment and amendments to Chapters 17.117 (1983 Code) and 17.38.115 (1998 Code) of the Pismo Beach Municipal Code to update Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations in compliance with the California Government Code. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the project.

Environmental Review: In accordance with Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code, ordinances adopted by a city or county to implement the provisions of Government Code Section 65852.2 relating to accessory dwelling units is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Details about ways to participate in this hearing will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall. The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of October 1, 2020.

You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Written and voicemail comments are welcomed prior to the hearing.Written comments prepared prior to the hearing may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by mail or delivery to the utility bill drop box at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, by fax at (805) 773-7006, or by email at citycouncil@pismobeach.org. Oral comment may be provided prior to the hearing by calling 805-556-8299 and leaving a voice message.

Please state and spell your name, and identify your item of interest. Generally, written comment may be submitted by email up until the start of the public comment period during this item. Every effort will be made to provide an opportunity for live public comment during the meeting, but because the City cannot guarantee the quality of internet access or video conferencing facilities for the meeting, live public comment may not be available at every meeting. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation.

Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review from the City Clerk’s Office, by emailing City Clerk Erica Inderlied at einderlied@pismobeach. org. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Thursday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www.pismobeach.org. The Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website.

PLEASE NOTE: If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a public hearing for the following purpose: PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA: Address:

Citywide – Residential Very High Density Overlay

Applicant:

City of Pismo Beach

Project #:

P19-000053

Description: A public hearing of the City Council accepting and agreeing to modifications to Ordinance No. O-2019-009 and the Local Coastal Plan Land Use Plan associated with the Residential Very High Density Overlay. The City Council will consider the following staff recommendations: 1. Introduction of an Ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance No. O-2019-009 to include administrative modifications required by the California Coastal Commission associated with the Residential Very High Density Overlay District (Chapter 17.091 of the 1983 Coastal Zoning Code).

2. Adopt a Resolution approving a General Plan/Local Coastal Plan Amendment adding the Residential Very High Density to the Land Use Plan.

Environmental Review: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted for the project.

Details about ways to participate in this hearing will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall. The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of October 1, 2020.

You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community.

Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Written and voicemail comments are welcomed prior to the hearing. Written comments prepared prior to the hearing may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by mail or delivery to the utility bill drop box at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, by fax at (805) 773-7006, or by email at citycouncil@pismobeach.org. Oral comment may be provided prior to the hearing by calling 805-556-8299 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name, and identify your item of interest. Generally, written comment may be submitted by email up until the start of the public comment period during this item.

Every effort will be made to provide an opportunity for live public comment during the meeting, but because the City cannot guarantee the quality of internet access or video conferencing facilities for the meeting, live public comment may not be available at every meeting. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation.

Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review from the City Clerk’s Office, by emailing City Clerk Erica Inderlied at einderlied@pismobeach.org. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Thursday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www.pismobeach.org. The Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website.

PLEASE NOTE: If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing.

SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The San Luis Obispo City Council invites all interested persons to participate in a public meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. While the Council 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 emailcouncil@ slocity.org.

Public Hearing Item: • A Public Hearing to receive and file the San Luis Obispo Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) 2019-20 Annual Report as recommended by the SLO TBID Board, and consider the adoption of a resolution of intent to levy and collect TBID assessments in fiscal year 2020-21 at the same rate as 2019-20.

For more information, contact Molly Cano, Tourism Manager, for the City’s Administration Department at (805) 781-7165 or by email, mcano@slocity.org The City Council may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the items listed above. If you challenge the proposed project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Reports for this meeting will be available for review online at www.slocity.org no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Please call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7100 for more information. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel https://youtube.slo.city.

Teresa Purrington City Clerk City of San Luis Obispo September 24, 2020

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEMPLETON COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT AMENDING THE MASTER SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Templeton Community Services District will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, to consider amending the Master Fee Schedule to establish a flat fee for processing a Community Facilities District Annexation in place of an applicant entering into a reimbursement agreement and providing a deposit to cover the annexation processing costs.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: DUE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC THE PUBLIC MAY ONLY PARTICIPATE BY TELECONFERENCING OR BY USING THE BELOW VIDEO LINK. All interested persons are invited to call in to participate in the hearing, provide comments, and be heard: Public Call in Number to Participate is as follows: ZOOM Phone #: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 838 3815 5399 Password: 554113 Or Join the Zoom Meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83 838155399?pwd=Rzg0Q3hpMjJNbkNrLzFqK1dzaDFzUT09 At the public hearing on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, the District will consider any and all comments and objections to the proposed amendment.

If approved, the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges amendment would become effective immediately. Any person interested in this matter is invited to attend the public hearing. Any questions regarding the fee or information in this notice may be directed to Tina Mayer, District Engineer, at (805) 434-4900. All information and documents regarding the proposed amendment will be available for inspection at the Templeton Community Services District office located at 420 Crocker Street, Templeton.

For further information, please contact Erica Inderlied, City Clerk, at einderlied@pismobeach. org or 805-773-7003.

For further information, please contact Erica Inderlied, City Clerk, at einderlied@pismobeach.org or 805-7737003.

By: /s/ T’Ana Christiansen

Erica Inderlied

Erica Inderlied

Deputy Clerk

City Clerk

City Clerk

OTHER PUBLIC COMMENT OPTIONS: The public may also provide comment via e-mail or letters that will be distributed to the Board of Directors. E-mails may be sent to the Board Secretary at ion@templetoncsd.org. Letters may be mailed to the District Office at P.O. Box 780, Templeton, CA 93465.

Letters may also be dropped-off at the District’s Drop-Box located outside the District Office at 420 Crocker Street, Templeton. People may also call the District Office at (805) 434-4900 to leave a message concerning items on the agenda. Public input using one of these methods must be received by Tuesday, October 6, 2020 by 3:00 p.m.

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September 17 & 24, 2020

DATED: September 22, 2020 WADE HORTON, EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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CITY OF GROVER BEACH ORDINANCE NO. 20-08

Building design shall be consistent with approved DA 18-06. Any deviations from materials or design schemes shall be consistent with Development Code Section 6.30.070.C. b. Change of uses. An amendment to DA 18-06 shall be required for a change or expansion of any uses. c. Mechanical Equipment. All ground and roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from adjacent streets and properties including utility meters, fire risers, and other equipment either on private property or within common lots. d. Parking Requirements. A minimum of 176 parking spaces shall be required for the hotel uses. A shared parking requirement shall be recorded at the time of final map recordation. All other parking requirements shall be consistent with Development Code Section 3.50. e.

Utilities. All utilities shall be located underground.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND APPENDIX A OF ARTICLE IX, DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE GROVER BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, the City of Grover Beach is a General Law city organized pursuant to Article XI of the California Constitution; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority granted the City by Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution, the City has the power to adopt regulations designed to promote the public convenience or the general prosperity, as well as regulations designed to promote the public health, the public morals or public safety; and WHEREAS, comprehensive zoning and land use regulations lie within the City’s police power; and WHEREAS, an Initial Study and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration 2019-02 (SCH #2019069067) was prepared for the project and made available for public review in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and certified by City Council; and WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and public notice of environmental documents, as set forth in the State and local guidelines for implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been adhered to; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 26, 2020 and recommended the City Council approve the amendment to the Zoning Map and Development Code Appendix A; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on August 24, 2020 and conducted first reading of the ordinance amending the Zoning Map and Development Code Appendix A; and WHEREAS, the City Council on September 21, 2020 adopted the ordinance amending the Zoning Map and Development Code Appendix A; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, hereby makes the following Findings to amend the Zoning Map and Development Code Appendix A to add a Planned Development Overlay: 1. The project is consistent with the General Plan, Local Coastal Program (if applicable), and any applicable specific plan and the proposed land use is allowed within the applicable zone. Fact. The project is consistent with the General Plan, specifically LU Policy 3.4, 9.1, and 9.2, and other pertinent General Plan policies to create a development with adequate internal circulation, preserves Meadow Creek riparian habitat area, and retains a significant portion of the existing oak woodland.

The proposed “mixed-use project” is conditionally allowed within the applicable zone and will require approval of a Use Permit and Development Permit subsequent to the approval of a Planned Development Overlay. 2.

The project complies with all applicable provisions of this Development Code as modified by the Planned Development Overlay. Fact. The project includes modifications to setbacks, building heights, lot coverage, lot size, lot width, and lot depth. With the adoption of the Planned Development Overlay, the project is consistent with provisions of the Development Code. 3. The approved modifications to the development standards of this Development Code are necessary and appropriate to accommodate the superior design of the proposed project, its compatibility with adjacent land uses, and its successful mitigation of environmental impacts.

Fact. The proposed modified development standards are necessary to accommodate a superior design in the proposed hotel architecture, with four-sided architecture that utilizes existing grades, retaining walls, and other techniques to mask height and bulk. The additional heights are necessary to meet project objectives while meeting the applicable goals and policies of the City’s General Plan for oak woodland preservation, and retention and enhancement of the Meadow Creek riparian corridor. 4. The project complies with all applicable City design guidelines. Fact. There are no applicable guidelines for the commercial and residential portion of the project, however the project renderings are considered high quality architectural design and the Planned Development Overlay contains language to ensure that compatible high-quality residential development is included in the development. 5. All affected public facilities, services, and utilities are adequate to serve the proposed project. Fact. The project included an analysis of public facilities, services, and utilities that was included in the certified mitigated negative declaration. Based on this analysis, all services are adequate to serve the proposed project.

6. The location, size, site planning, building design features, and operating characteristics of the project are highly suited to the characteristics of the site and surrounding neighborhood, and will be compatible with the character of the site, and the land uses and development intended for the surrounding neighborhood by the General Plan; Fact. The proposed project is highly suitable for the site as the hotel uses are the highest and best use of the property, as the project is located adjacent to and visible from Highway 101. The property is zoned Retail Commercial and is intended for visitor serving uses and the site location has access from El Camino Real and visibility from Highway 101. The project includes a 35-foot landscape buffer and significant setbacks from the hotels to the adjacent residential uses as documented in the staff report in order to be compatible with the residential neighborhood to the west as envisioned by the adopted General Plan. The project has been designed with the residential portion of the project along the southern boundary to be compatible with future higher density residential development to the south. 7. The site is adequate for the project in terms of size, configuration, topography and other applicable features, and has appropriate access to public streets with adequate capacity to accommodate the quantity and type of traffic expected to be generated by the use. Fact. The site is adequate for the project in terms of size, configuration, and other applicable features. There is appropriate access to El Camino Real and there is adequate capacity on city streets for the type of traffic generated by the use as analyzed in the certified mitigated negative declaration. 8. The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the proposed project will not, in the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use or detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the City. Fact. The project will not be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the City; and contains appropriate mitigation measures for the construction and operation of all uses on-site.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH AS FOLLOWS: PART 1. Article IX Development Code, Section 1.10.020 Zoning Map: 1.10.020. Zoning Map. The following adds Planned Development Overlay No. 5 (PD-5) to the Zoning Map of the City of Grover Beach over parent APN 060-031-021 and 022:

PART 2. Article IX Development Code, Appendix A – Planned Development Overlay Zones, is hereby amended as follows: Planned Development Overlay Zone No. 5.

The Planned Development Overlay Zone No. 5 (PD#5) was adopted on September 21, 2020 (Ord. No. 20-08), in conjunction with Development Application 18-06 (DA 18-06) and is generally located south of El Camino Real and west of Oak Park Boulevard (Northeast Grover Beach MixedUse Development Plan) on parent APN 060-031-021 and 060-031-022.

Development shall be permitted as follows: 1. Development Standards. The Development Standards shall be as follows:

2. Circulation. The following are requirements for on-site circulation improvements. a. Road A. Road A shall be constructed consistent with the location as shown in DA 18-06. b. Road B. Road B shall be constructed consistent with the location as shown in DA 18-06. c. Maintenance. A mechanism shall be record concurrently with Tract 3122 providing a maintenance mechanism for both Road A and Road B. 3. Residential Requirements. The following are residential design and development standards for all residential lots. a. Permit Requirements.

All residential housing units shall be approved with an Administrative Development Permit prior to building permit submittal if consistent with the PD Overlay. b. Density. Residential density shall be a maximum of 9 dwelling units per acre or per the underlying RC zone. c. Building Site.

Proposed building shall be located in building envelopes consistent with Recorded Tract 3122. d. Building Orientation. All units shall front on Road B as shown on DA 18-06. e. Architectural Elevations. All units shall have architecturally consistent design and themes and have foursided architecture. f. Roof Decks. Roof decks are permitted consistent with Development Code Section 2.20.060. g. Mechanical Equipment. All mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from adjacent streets and properties including utility meters, fire risers, and other equipment either on private property or within common lots. h. Landscaping. All landscaping shall be consistent with Development Code Section 3.30. i. Driveways. Driveways shall either be a minimum length of 20-feet or a maximum length of 5-feet when garages are located between 5 and 20-feet from the front property line. j. Trash Collection. Individual trash collection shall be used for each residential unit. Provisions shall be made for storage of trash bins within the garage or fenced area. k. Fencing. All residential unit fencing shall be decorative. Dog-eared, chain link, and cyclone type of fencing shall be prohibited throughout residential development. l. Parking.

Parking of boats, recreational vehicles, commercial trucks, campers, trailers, etc. shall be prohibited on all residential lots and Common Lot 8. m.

Accessory Buildings. The use of residential accessory structures shall be allowed on the rear portion of lots only, with a maximum of two structures, if the structure can meet setback requirements contained in Development Code Section 4.10.030. n. Accessory Dwelling Units. Attached or detached accessory dwelling or junior accessory dwelling units shall be permitted. o. Utilities. All utilities shall be located underground. p. Amendments. Any proposed amendments to construct multi-family residential or increase the number of lots shall require an amendment to DA 18-06. The Planning Commission shall be the decision-making body for any amendments to the residential portion of DA 18-06.

4. Hotel Requirements. The following are hotel design and development standards for Lots 9 and 11. a. Architectural Elevations.

5. Common Lot Requirements. The following are requirements for Common Lots 8 and 10. a. Structures. Construction of any structures shall be prohibited with the exception of signage on Lot 8 for the purposes of neighborhood identification, common mailbox, retaining walls, and walls/ fences. b. Maintenance. A mechanism shall be recorded concurrently with Tract 3122 providing a maintenance mechanism for common lots. c.

Lot 10 Wall Height and Material. The wall height along the western side of Lot 10 shall be 8-feet in height and constructed of decorative masonry materials as approved by the Community Development Director. Wall shall be constructed in location consistent with project approvals.

6. Open Space Lot Requirements. The following are requirements for Open Space Lot 12. a. Structures. Construction of any structures shall be prohibited with the exception of access bridge, culvert, signage, and required frontage improvements. b. Ancillary Structures. Ancillary structures such as benches, trailheads, etc. are permitted with approval of an Administrative Development Permit. c. Maintenance. A mechanism shall be recorded concurrently with Tract 3122 providing a maintenance mechanism for Lot 12. d. Open Space Fencing. Fencing shall be 90% transparent such as split rail, or other decorative type of fencing.

7. Sign Program. The following are signage requirements for the development. a. Residential Monument Signage. To be located on common Lot 8 or any residential lot through a recorded easement. Maximum sign area shall be 16 square feet with a maximum height of 6-feet. Monument sign base shall be constructed with decorative materials compatible with the residential unit design and be a minimum of two feet in height. b. Commercial Freestanding Sign. To be located near the intersection of Road A and El Camino Real. Maximum sign area shall be 24 square feet with a maximum height of 6-feet. Monument sign base shall be constructed with decorative materials compatible with the hotel with a minimum height of two feet in height. c. Freeway Oriented Pylon Sign. Maximum of two pylon signs allowed with a maximum height of 50-feet. Sign base shall be constructed with decorative materials compatible with the hotel.

Sign area shall be a maximum of 125 square feet for each pylon sign. d.

Wall Signage. Maximum sign area shall be 175 square feet per hotel. A maximum of two walls signs shall be permitted for each hotel. Walls signs shall only be placed on the south and east elevations. Additional sign area may be permitted through an Administrative Use Permit. e. Awning Signs.

Permitted consistent with Development Code Section 3.60 for commercial uses only. f. Temporary Signs. Permitted consistent with Development Code Section 3.60 for all uses. g. Additional Sign Area or Height. Additional sign area or height shall be permitted through an Administrative Use Permit.

PART 3 Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such a decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases, be declared invalid. PART 4 All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with those sections amended or added herein are hereby repealed. PART 5. Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall not become effective and in full force and effect until 12:01 a.m. on the thirty first day after its final passage. Within fifteen (15) days after adoption by the City Council, the Ordinance shall be published once, together with the names of the Council Members voting thereon, in a newspaper of general circulation within the City.

INTRODUCED at a special meeting of the City Council held on August 24, 2020 and PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council on September 21, 2020, on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES:

Council Members – Lance, Shah, Mayor Pro Tem Bright and Mayor Lee NOES: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None RECUSED: Council Members – None /s/ JEFF LEE, MAYOR Attest: /s/ WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ DAVID P. HALE, CITY ATTORNEY September 24, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1846 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/08/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, COASTAL CHILDCARE , 144 Irish Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County.

Lauren Alexandria Garcia (144 Irish Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Lauren Alexandria Garcia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-10-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 09-1025.

September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1847 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/10/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NORTHSIDE MIKE’S BARER SHOP, 2300 N. Main Street, Ste. 2, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Jonathan Elliott (2300 N. Main Street, Ste. 2, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jonathan Elliott, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-10-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 09-10-25.

September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1852 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MIKE SMITH’S FINANCIAL SERVICES, 1608 Johnson Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Mike Smith (9510 Casa Bella Ct., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Mike Smith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-11-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 09-11-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1858 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/17/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CENTRAL COAST AUTO REPAIR, 2310 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Brian Mayorga (1441 Bethel Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93458), Jonathan Garcia (524 E Central Ave. #B, Santa Maria, CA 93454). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Brian Mayorga. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-11-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 09-11-25.

September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1864 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/11/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, QUINCON-SWS JV, 200 S. 13th St., Suite 101, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Jose Quintana (200 S. 13th St., Suite 101, Grover Beach, CA 93433), George Whitmer (2437 Radio Lane, Redding, CA 96001). This business is conducted by A Joint Venture /s/ Jose Quintana, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-14-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 09-14-25.

September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1865 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/14/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SMART STEEL TECHNOLOGY, 1988 Chesapeake Pl., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Anne Marie Rice (416 Corrida Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Anne Marie Rice, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-14-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 0914-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1890 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/23/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, POPPY AND VINE, 1201 Santa Ynez Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Kathleen Luna (1201 Santa Ynez Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kathleen Luna.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-16-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 09-16-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1907 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/18/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SJM BOOKKEEPING, 1131 Pike Lane #2, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County.

Shari Maldonado (565 Gaynfair Terrace, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Shari Maldonado, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-18-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 09-18-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1869 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/14/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO MOBILE MASSAGE, 650B East Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Travis C. Ramsum (650B East Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Travis C. Ramsum. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-14-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 09-14-25.

September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1898 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/15/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MARTINEZ PRODUCE, 1264 12th St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Eleuterio Martinez, Alicia Martinez (1264 12th St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Eleuterio Martinez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-1620. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 09-16-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1908 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, INN AT ROSE’S LANDING, 725 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Rose’s Landing, Inc. (2703 Spyglass Drive, Shell Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Rose’s Landing, Inc., Paul Metchik, Assistant Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-18-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 09-18-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1876 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WICKS ROOFING AND SOLAR, 917 Buckley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Wicks Roofing, Inc. (917 Buckley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Wicks Roofing, Inc., Justin Wickersham, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-1520. 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. 09-15-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1900 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/17/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HOME AND PATIO PRODUCTS, 1107 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Dave Yatsko (1107 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Dave Yatsko, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-1720. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 09-17-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1877 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WICKS ROOFING AND SOLAR, 917 Buckley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Wicks Solar, Inc. (917 Buckley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Wicks Solar, Inc., Justin Wickersham, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-15-20.

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. 09-15-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1880 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/20/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CONSIGNCARSONLINE. COM, 1131 Pike Lane #5, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Global Motorworks Exchange LLC (1131 Pike Lane #5, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Global Motorworks Exchange LLC, Samuel J. Neal, Jr., Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-15-20. 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. 09-15-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1902 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CENTRAL COAST PARTY BUSES, 4605 Mananita Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Salvador Lepiz (4605 Mananita Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Salvador Lepiz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-17-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 09-17-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1903 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/1984) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MITCHELL REAL ESTATE, SODA WATER WORKS, 1015 Nipomo Street, Suite 230, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Mary Louise Mitchell (1015 Nipomo Street, Suite 230, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A Trust /s/ May Louise Mitchell, Trustee. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-17-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 09-17-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-1910 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/15/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CHERRY LANE NURSERY, 436 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Cherry Lane Nursery, LLC (436 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Cherry Lane Nursery, LLC, Maria F. Gijon, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-18-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 09-18-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1911 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TIMELESS SERVICES, 3210 Rockview Place, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Dustin Mikal Patrick-Miernicki (3210 Rockview Place, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Dustin M. Patrick-Miernicki. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-18-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 09-18-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1915 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/20/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WORLD ARTISAN CONNECTION, 5375 Rosario Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Luis Gabriel Quiroz Reyes (5375 Rosario Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Luis Gabriel Quiroz Reyes.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-21-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 09-21-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-1918 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/11/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HS WORLDWIDE, SLOCAL CUSTOMS, CENTRAL COAST MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, SLO & STEADY MOVING COMPANY, 2240 Emily Street #209, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Matthew Winfield Hammond (2240 Emily Street #209, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401), Stephen Ge Song (133 Pino Solo Court, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership /s/ Matthew W. Hammond, Co-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-21-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy.

Exp. 09-21-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1920 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/21/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NAILZ ADDICTION, 150 S. 13th Street, Suite D, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Teresa M. Lopez (150 S. 13th Street, Suite D, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Teresa M. Lopez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-21-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 09-21-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1931 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/27/2013) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NICE BRAND FOOTWEAR, NICE SHOE COMPANY, NICEBRANDFOOTWEAR.COM, GIFTSFROMTHESKY.ORG, 746 Higuera Street #5, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Kevin Michael Zunich (820 Stagecoach Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kevin M. Zunich, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-22-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 09-22-25.

September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

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On October 13th, 2020, Nipomo Self Storage, will be holding an online auction listed with www. lockerfox.com. For units located at 542 Lindon Lane, Nipomo Ca. The contents are believed to be miscellaneous household and personal items. The names of person renting units and the unit number is as follows. Florine Strimel Unit 366.

September 24 & October 1, 2020

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LINDA PARLET DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0265

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LINDA PARLET A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TINA O’MAHONEY in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that TINA O’MAHONEY 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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 20, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Martha B. Spalding, Attorney at Law 215 South Main Street Templeton, CA 93465 September 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PATRICIA N. FRENCH DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0153

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: PATRICIA N. FRENCH A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed PINE STREET SALOON “LLC” in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that RONALD LEE FRENCH 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: December 15, 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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: Michael P. Donohoe 1140 Scenic Drive, Suite 110 Modesto, CA 95350 September 17, 24, & October 1, 2020

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-20-881852-JB Order No.: FIN-20000823

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/2/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Damon S Snider, an unmarried man Recorded: 11/7/2017 as Instrument No. 2017051013 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California; Date of Sale: 11/24/2020 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $624,147.64 The purported property address is: 120 MARIAN WAY, PISMO BEACH, CA 93449 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 005-392-029 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and

LEGAL NOTICES date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-20-881852-JB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-20881852-JB IDSPub #0172573 9/24/2020 10/1/2020 10/8/2020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) is/are: Three on the Tree-Retro Rentals LLC 1234 Monterey St., Suite 120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Doing Business as: Street Market

Monterey

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s) is/are: (if none, so state) None The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller(s) (if same as above, so state): 1234 Monterey St., Suite 120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 The name(s) and address(es) of the buyer(s) is/are: Jamrok, Inc. 580 Cypress St., Suite N5, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 The assets being sold are generally described as the furniture, fixtures, equipment, goodwill and, trade name of that certain business known as Monterey Street Market, 1234 Monterey Street., Suite 120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: Central Coast Business Brokers, 581 Higuera Street, Suite D, San Luis Obispo, California 93401 on or after October 9, 2020 The bulk sale is subject to the California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106. The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: Central Coast Business Brokers, 581 Higuera St., Suite D, San Luis Obispo, California 93401.

And the last day to file claims by any creditor shall be October 8, 2020, last business day prior to sale date above..

Dated: September 15, 2020 Exempt from the fee per GC27388.1(a)(1); Not Related to real property (personal property only) Buyer(s): Jamrok, Inc. By: Jason Lee Joseph, President and CEO September 24, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CV-0468

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Connar Ray Smith filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Connar Ray Smith to PROPOSED NAME: Connar Jordan Raecyna THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/21/2020, Time: 9:00 am, Dept.

9 By Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: September 9, 2020 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CVP-0279

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Serena Liliana Castaneda filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Serena Liliana Castaneda to PROPOSED NAME: Rosalinn Serena Beckensten THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/21/2020, Time: 9:30 am, Dept.

2 By Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: August 25, 2020 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2020.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

NOTICE OF HEARING RE; DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE James Rempe, petitioner vs.

Teresa Rempe respondent Case No.: FL09-0300

SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Amber Lee Jackson You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page.

Petitioner’s name is: Ignacio Guizar Flores Case Number: 20FLP-0337

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

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September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CV-0450

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Shelly Rosa Reyes filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Shelly Rosa Reyes to PROPOSED NAME: Michelle Rosanne Palfrey THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/21/2020, Time: 9:00 am, Dept.

9 By Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: August 27, 2020 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020.

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Dated this 3 of September, 2020.

for the week of Sept. 24

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(April 20-May 20): “People who deny the existence of dragons are often eaten by dragons. From within.” Fantasy author Ursula K. Le Guin made that observation, and now I’m conveying it to you just in time for the season when you’ll need it most. Please note that I am not predicting you’ll be devoured by dragons from within. In offering you this oracle, my hope is that you will: 1. acknowledge the existence of metaphorical dragons; 2. locate where they hang out in your inner realms; 3. study them and get to know them better; 4. devise a strategy for dealing with them safely.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Don’t let them tame you,” advised flamboyant Gemini dancer Isadora Duncan. Who did she mean by “them”? The mainstream critics, who might have wished she cultivated a less maverick style? Her managers and handlers, who may have wanted her to tone herself down so she could earn maximum amounts of money? Her friends, who cringed when she did things like dancing on a table wearing an evening dress at a party? In accordance with astrological omens, Gemini, I invite you to take a survey of what influences might wish you were more docile, mild, or manageable. And then meditate on how you could consistently express the healthiest kind of wildness.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the Yoruba religion of Ifà, the English word “heart” has two different meanings and words. So says Yoruba priest Awó Falokun Fatunmbi. The first heart is the organ that pumps blood through our bodies. It’s called okàn. Within the okàn is the second heart: a power center that regulates the flow of emotions. It’s called ègbè. I believe your ègbè will be exceptionally strong and clear and generous in the coming weeks, Cancerian. Your capacity to feel deeply and truly will be a gift to all those with whom you share it. It will also have the potential to enhance your appreciation for your own mysterious life. Wield your ègbè with glee and panache!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Ancient Greek philosopher Plato observed, “Do not train children to learn by force or harshness; but direct them to what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each.” The same principle applies to all of us adults who are committed to the goal of lifelong learning. And according to my astrological analysis, it will be especially useful for you Leos to keep in mind during the coming weeks. It’s time to energize your education! And here’s the best way to gather the new teachings that are important for you to know: Follow what amuses your mind.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Christian author Frederick Buechner writes, “We are commanded to love our neighbors as ourselves, and I believe that to love ourselves means to extend to those various selves that we have been along the way the same degree of compassion and concern that we would extend to anyone else.” Let’s make his thought your keynote for the next two weeks. Now is an excellent time to take a journey through your past to visit all the other people you have been. As you do attend to this poignant work, be generous with each of your old selves. Forgive them for their errors and praise their beauty. Tell them how much you love them. Thank them for how they have made possible the life you’re living now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “A single ego is an absurdly narrow vantage point from which to view the world,” wrote occultist Aleister Crowley. Author Gore Vidal agreed, saying, “Since no one can ever know for certain whether or not his own view of life is the correct one, it is absolutely impossible for him to know if someone else’s is the wrong one.” All of us can perpetually benefit from this counsel. And it will be especially healthy for you to heed during the next four weeks.

Humility will be a superpower. Blessings will flow your way if you don’t need to be right all the time. As you refrain from regarding your own opinions as God’s holy decrees, you will generate good fortune for yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “It’s a rare gift, to know where you need to be, before you’ve been to all the places you don’t need to be.” Author Ursula K. Le Guin wrote that. I’m passing it on to you because I suspect you now possess the power to claim this rare gift. In the coming days, you don’t have to engage in endless evaluations of the numerous possibilities. You don’t have to risk falling victim to overthinking. Your clear, strong gut hunches will tell you exactly where you need to be and how to get there.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Novelist Henry Miller was in many ways a quintessential Capricorn. He described himself as being “in love with love, always in search of the absolute, always seeking the unattainable.” Feelings like those are why your astrological symbol is the mountain goat that’s always climbing higher, questing toward the next pinnacle. At your best, you’re determined to keep striving for the brightest, the strongest, the truest. Sometimes you overdo this admirable imperative, but mostly it’s a beautiful quality. You are hereby authorized to express it with maximum wisdom and eagerness in the coming weeks.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Go catch a falling star,” wrote poet John Donne (1572-1631) in his poem “Song.” “Tell me who cleft the Devil’s foot,” he went on to say. “Teach me to hear the mermaids singing.” He wasn’t being literal, but rather was indulging in poetic fancy to stretch his readers’ imaginations.

I’m offering you the spirit of Donne’s poem, Aquarius, because you’re ripe to transcend your limited notions about what’s plausible and implausible. If you allow yourself to get extravagant and unruly in your fantasies, you may crack through shrunken expectations and break into a spacious realm of novel possibilities.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I don’t suggest you indulge daringly in sensual pleasures, cathartic exchanges of energy, and intoxicating pursuits of relief and release. The pandemic mandates us to be cautious about engaging in unmitigated bliss—even though the astrological omens suggest that if now were a normal time, such activities would be well worth focusing on. How can you resolve this dilemma? Possibilities: 1. Experiment zestfully with your live-in steady or spouse. 2.

Get a COVID-19 test with a potential playmate, and if you both test negative, celebrate boisterously. 2. Round up a dazzler with whom you can generate rapture via Zoom. 3. Fantasize about delightfully gracious debauchery. 4. Go solo. ∆

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