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OCSD candidate addresses 1999 felony embezzlement conviction

ongtime SLO County resident April Dury is gunning for a spot on the Oceano Community Services District (OCSD) board of directors this November, but a decades-old felony embezzlement conviction is clouding her calls for improved transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility. In October 1999, Dury pleaded guilty to a felony embezzlement charge while working as a bookkeeper for an animal hospital in Reno, Nevada. In the plea memorandum, which was provided to New Times by the Second Judicial District Court of Washoe County, Dury admitted to using a nearly $7,000 check from the animal hospital for reasons other than its intended purpose. When Dury was initially arrested and booked into Washoe County jail in May 1999, the Reno Gazette-Journal reported that she was suspected of taking more than $20,000 from the animal hospital that employed her for 18 months. Dury said she served about a year and a half in prison before she was released on a five-year parole, and, according to court documents, she was ordered to pay more than $37,000 in restitution. The experience, she said, helped shape the better person she is today. “I’ve never denied it,” Dury told New Times. “I’ve been completely open and honest about it. It’s my past. I made a horrible, horrible decision that I’ve paid the price for.” Although Dury wouldn’t say exactly what went into her decision to steal from the animal hospital—she said she didn’t want to attempt to “justify” the crime—that time in her life was a rough patch. Roughly 30 years old at the time, Dury said she was living far from home and had recently gone through a difficult breakup. “I was literally at my end financially, emotionally, everything,” Dury said between tears. “I lived in a different state with no one around for support.” Still, she said, “there’s no good reason” for what she did. After she was released from Florence McClure Women’s Correctional Center in Nevada, Dury said she finished out her parole in SLO County. Although a parole officer told her that she could work in the finance industry again, Dury said she didn’t think she’d ever get hired with a felony on her record. Then a friend told her about an opening as a bookkeeper; she applied and was offered the job immediately following her interview. She told the company about her record and,

Sweeney responds to questions about her residency San Luis Obispo mayoral candidate Cherisse Sweeney rejected rumors that she doesn’t reside in city limits, telling New Times that her family rents a home in the city and recently moved there from “less than a mile” outside of SLO to enable her run for office. Sweeney, who owns Basalt Interiors downtown, is facing scrutiny over her residential history, with some questioning whether the first-time candidate is a bonafide SLO resident.

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to her surprise, they gave her a chance. She’s been working in bookkeeping ever since, and has used her knowledge to point out other questionable financial activity locally. Dury said she had a hand in the discovery that former OCSD General Manger Tom Gealsen had wrongfully taken more than $30,000 from the district, which he was ordered to give back in 2013, and brought to light similarly shady financing in Los Osos. “At what point is it my responsibility to go, ‘OK, how can I use this for good now? How can I advocate for people who don’t understand what I do for a living, who don’t see where stuff could be hiding or missing?’” Dury said. “And that’s my skill now that I’ve honed over time and I use it for that.” Dury has been actively involved in local government for nearly a decade, and in this year’s election, she’s running against incumbents Linda Austin, Shirley Gibson, and Cynthia Replogle, and newcomers Barney Foster and Reo Cordes. Dury said she’s served on various advisory committees for the OCSD and sanitation district, she regularly attends OCSD and local City Council meetings, and she’s long been frustrated by the lack of transparency among local public officials. The average citizen can’t really figure out how

local jurisdictions are spending tax- and ratepayer dollars, which is why Dury said financial specialists like herself have had to get involved in the past. Dury said that needs to change. Voters, she said, should be more focused on the real issues at hand and how she’s advocated for the SLO County community in the decades since 1999, rather than one mistake she made at one of the worst times in her life. “This is my hometown, and I love it to death,” Dury said. “The difference is, I don’t have any buildings named after me and I didn’t inherit $5 million worth of beachfront property. So I’m just a little nobody. But I think that my work so far, even just on an advocate level, and the fact that I can talk issues about the OCSD and the purview of the OCSD eloquently and with back knowledge intimidates the opposition because they can’t do that. So what else is left? Throw up a 21-year-old story that has no bearing on today, for the sole purpose of shaming me and or trying to take money from me by me losing clients.” “If I focus on what I did 21 years ago,” she continued, “when do I have the permission to continue my life and focus on things that really matter?” Δ —Kasey Bubnash

City election law requires candidates to be residents of SLO for at least 30 days prior to an election date and also to be registered voters in the city. Campaign filings with the city clerk list Sweeney’s residence as an apartment in SLO, which is also her voter registration address. But locals have probed whether that address really matches her residence, given the timing of her move at the start of her candidacy and that her husband’s voter registration is still listed as their prior address outside city limits. “What is Sweeney hiding? Does she even live in the city of San Luis Obispo?” the SLO

County Democratic Party wrote in a recent blog post titled, “Hiding Behind Non-Partisanship: Radical Republicans are attempting a stealth takeover of SLO.” According to the candidate, the truth is more complicated and “not really anyone’s business.” Sweeney said her family sold a house three years ago and has moved around a few times since (she didn’t elaborate, and New Times didn’t ask). They recently decided to relocate into city limits, leaving a rental off See Canyon Road. “When we knew we needed to find a final place to plant ourselves for a little bit and I NEWS continued page 6

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committed to run [for mayor] for our community, I committed to make sure we found a place to buy within city limits,” Sweeney said. Sweeney said she purchased the apartment that’s listed in her candidate papers—which are date-stamped July 27—but noted that today it is rented to tenants, and their family now rents a house of their own. “We found a house that was perfect,” she said. As some SLOlocals question Sweeney’s roots in the city, the interior designer rejected those characterizations. “I’ve been a business owner here for 18 years now, a retailer here for eight years,” she said. “My kids go to school in SLO. We are absolutely apart of this community.” —Peter Johnson

Campaign mailer targets two out of three Atascadero mayoral candidates

Among the campaign mailers targeting or touting U.S. House of Representatives and Assembly candidates and statewide propositions, Atascadero residents received one calling on voters to not vote for two out of three mayoral candidates. The black and yellow mailer includes photos of incumbent Heather Moreno and candidate Jerry Tanimoto—the third candidate running for mayor, Josh Donovan, is not on the mailer. “Don’t let Moreno & Tanimoto push Atascadero to the brink,” the mailer states.

It cites Moreno and Tanimoto as supporting the “2020 sales tax hike, despite the fact it has no citizen oversight of spending.” Tanimoto told New Times in September that he wouldn’t take a position on the proposed sales tax because the City Council had already voted to put it on the November ballot, and it’s now up to the voters to decide whether to approve it or not. If approved by voters, the 1 percent sales tax in question, Measure D-20, would provide funding for fire protection, paramedics and 911 emergency response, police, crime prevention and investigations, park maintenance, public facilities and infrastructure, graffiti removal, recreation, community services, and other Atascadero city services. Should the measure pass, the Atascadero City Council established a two-phased approach to implement public engagement and accountability on spending the funds it would generate. Phase 1 will expand the city’s current public engagement process to include more public outreach and input with an estimated 20 public meetings between January and June 2021. Phase 2 will include an annual report to be reviewed at a joint public meeting of the Finance Committee and Citizens Sales Tax Oversight Committee. Atascadero Citizens for Accountability paid for the mailer, and the mailer noted that wasn’t authorized by a candidate or committee controlled by a candidate. Atascadero Citizens for Accountability has an address of 1625 East Shaw Ave.

in Fresno, according to campaign finance filings. The group’s 497 Independent Expenditures Report lists one donor, Brad Goodrow, who’s the president of Mid-State Solid Waste and Recycling LLC, that donated $10,000. Goodrow tried to persuade the city of Atascadero to put their waste collection contract to bid in 2014, when the city was looking into possibly renegotiating its contract with Atascadero Waste Alternatives Inc., owned by Waste Management. The City Council at the time voted to continue the existing contract with Atascadero Waste Alternatives. In 2017, the council revisited the discussion and again continued with its current waste collection agency. Moreno was a council member during the 2014 and 2017 contract discussions and voted in favor of continuing with Atascadero Waste Alternatives. —Karen Garcia

SLO County to clear out Los Osos encampment near library

Shortly after COVID-19 hit San Luis Obispo County in March, Los Osos pastor Caroline Hall started noticing tents sprout up in the undeveloped land behind the town’s community library. A homeless encampment had formed on the county-owned property, which persists to this day. As president of Los Osos Cares, a local homeless services nonprofit, Hall said she knows some of its members.

“We have a small core of people who will camp. They consider Los Osos to be their home,” she told New Times. “There are people in these encampments who are in their 50s, some people who are on SSI [Social Security income] because they have a disability.” While the camp is small, around 10 to 12 people, county officials and some residents are concerned about public safety risks, including potential brush fires and dangerous behaviors. The county is also obligated under Coastal Commission requirements to maintain the property and preserve its habitat. This month, SLO County is embarking on a cleanup of the camp—raising questions about compliance with recent legal precedent that prohibits municipalities from criminalizing camping on public property without providing adequate shelter alternatives. County officials said they’ve been connecting with the camp residents on a regular basis for several weeks, informing them of the situation and “offering services where possible,” according to SLO County Public Works Deputy Director Kate Ballatyne. “That’s been the bulk of the work so far,” Ballatyne said. “We created an interdisciplinary team of county staff from multiple departments to figure out all of the issue areas.” The county is also working with the Community Action Partnership of SLO County (CAPSLO) to offer campers residency at the 40 Prado Homeless NEWS continued page 7

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Services Center in SLO, or at its “safe parking” lot if preferred. But currently, 40 Prado is not accepting new residents due to a recent COVID-19 outbreak, and the shelter has also reduced its capacity from 100 to 70 beds. “If [40 Prado] is not available and there’s no alternative, we’d likely have to delay,” Ballatyne said. If the operation goes as planned, SLO County would soon give camp residents a two-week notice to vacate the property, after which it plans to hold a “services outreach event,” where food, medical services, personal property storage, and COVID-19 testing will be offered. But to homeless advocates, the county’s efforts look more like “checking boxes” than providing real solutions. Hall said that 40 Prado, which is many miles from Los Osos, isn’t a viable option for everyone, and its capacity doesn’t keep up with the county’s homeless population. “The reality is we don’t have enough beds in town for the homeless people we got,” Hall said. “It doesn’t seem to me that the county is really keeping to the court ruling by saying a bed in a homeless shelter, which is having difficulties with a virus, is an adequate place to live.” The Los Osos encampment is the latest in the county to face this dilemma, and Hall emphasized that the community must come up with better, more creative solutions. “What we need to do really is have a countywide strategy of creating a number of places for people who are not able to

find housing to go and have a degree of supervision and security,” she said. Bruce Gibson, SLO Country’s 2nd District supervisor, echoed that sentiment and said the county’s Homeless Services Oversight Council recently formed a new subcommittee on encampments. He hopes what comes from that will lead to the county making a “bigger investment in dealing with unsheltered homelessness all over the county.” “That group is strategizing on solutions,” he said. “This is the tip of the spear of trying to get this done.” —Peter Johnson

Carbajal reintroduces bill to incentivize renewable energy projects The impending closure of Diablo Canyon will impact jobs, energy, and local economies, but a new bill aims to mitigate the impact through renewable energy projects close to communities like Morro Bay. U.S. Rep Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) is re-introducing the Energy Opportunities Zones Act in Congress. First introduced in 2018, the new and improved bill would expand and create tax credits to encourage private investment in renewable energy on the Central Coast. In a virtual press conference, Carbajal said Diablo Canyon Power Plant’s shutdown provides the area with an opportunity to develop renewable energy

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said the closure produced a significant economic loss for the city, including 100 jobs and 50 percent of the city’s general fund income. Diablo’s closure will also impact his community. “Fortunately Morro Bay is one of two areas in California that have been designated to be appropriate for future wind turbine energy development. This potentially could bring a large number of jobs to our county, but the cost is significant to the developers, projected to be for initial projects greater than about $4 billion,” Headding said. The Energy Opportunities Zones Act could benefit developers, he said, and improve the economic output of Morro Bay—a community that’s infrastructure ready for a potential wind turbine project. Carbajal also recently called for the Offshore Wind Working Group to reconvene and “move forward on a leasing area” for offshore wind development on the Central Coast. The group was created in August 2019, and its members include representatives from the offices of Reps. Carbajal and Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Movement, the Department of Defense, the Navy, and the California Energy Commission. “[The group] provides yet another tool for companies that are seeking to develop offshore wind energy to be able to get the tax credits that would incentivize them to make those projects a reality,” Carbajal said. ∆ —Malea Martin & Karen Garcia

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Doctors encourage women to get screened for breast cancer, emphasizing safety during COVID-19

n 20-plus years of performing mammograms, local radiologist Dr. Nanci Mercer said she’s never seen such an alarming interruption in breast cancer screenings like she did during the first few months of COVID-19 this year. “Literally, on a Wednesday we were doing all of the screenings and studies and diagnostic exams, and the next day, it was just nothing,” said Mercer, a breast imaging specialist at Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria. “No one was coming into the hospital for anything unless they were severely ill. That lasted for a long time, especially for breast imaging and mammography, from about mid-March until early June.” The initial drop-off in screenings was to be expected—COVID-19 orders brought all non-urgent or elective health services to a forced halt. But as clinics began to reopen with new COVID-19 protocols, Mercer said women were not only missing their annual mammograms, but many who had self-tested and discovered lumps delayed seeking care. “People were waiting to get treated when they needed to be seen, even if they were home with a lump,” Mercer said. “Unfortunately, a lot of them were in an advanced stage, which is not when we want to see a woman with breast cancer. We were obviously really concerned about that. People were afraid to come into hospitals and outpatient services.” Recent medical studies reinforce this as a nationwide trend. Two studies out of Massachusetts hospitals this year found that breast cancer screenings dropped substantially in 2020 and that nearly a third of women diagnosed with breast cancer delayed seeking care—including screenings. Those kinds of statistics are alarming, Mercer said, given how important early detection is to treating cancer of all kinds. “My goal and the goal of all breast imagers is really to detect at an early stage so we can really get the best care possible,” she said. “The longer the wait, the higher the chances are that we won’t catch it at the earlier stage.” With the start of Breast Cancer

Awareness month, doctors have a simple message to the community about seeking preventative health care, like breast cancer screenings: Don’t delay it. An active ad campaign funded by CenCal Health, called “Welcome Back to Care,” is wholly centered on that message. The bilingual TV ads aim to reassure Central Coast residents that their doctors’ offices are safe to visit despite COVID-19. “Our goal is to encourage people to believe that their providers are providing safe, no-risk visits, and we hope they get back on track for preventative care,” said Karen Hord, deputy chief medical officer at CenCal Health. Hord said that many preventative health services—from mammograms, to cervical cancer screenings, to immunizations—have seen a “drastic” decline since March, ranging from 25 to 40 percent. “Obviously, immunizations help the health of our entire community, and cancers decrease one-third to one-half and are treated much earlier due to detection,” Hord said. “Earlier detection leads to earlier treatment, and about 60 percent of the improvement in breast cancer survival is attributed to improved treatment.” Hord and Mercer both vouched for the safety and sterility of medical clinics. Masks, sanitation, and social distancing are all required, they said, and patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 are not inside preventative care offices. The message appears to be getting out, because Mercer said breast cancer screenings are finally ticking back up to pre-pandemic levels. She strongly encouraged women who are due for a screening or suspect they’ve found a lump to schedule an appointment without hesitation or apprehension. “All of our facilities are extremely safe, and we’ve taken all the precautions to keep patients safe during the pandemic,” Mercer said. “We try to make it as easy as possible. Don’t delay coming in. Take care of yourself and your health first.” Δ Assistant Editor Peter Johnson can be reached at pjohnson@newtimesslo.com.

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With schools closed due to COVID-19 and teachers away from kids, SLO County sees a drop in reports of child abuse

hen COVID-19 hit and local schools closed in mid-March, the San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services almost immediately saw a decline in reports of suspected child abuse. In March, calls to the county’s child abuse reporting hotline were down by 25 percent compared to the same month in 2019, according to data collected by the SLO County Department of Social Services. April saw a 32 percent decline from the same month last year, and reports of suspected child abuse fell by 33 percent in May compared to the year before. In normal times, that drop would be something to celebrate. But now, with school campuses closed and children away from their teachers, the sudden change is troubling to child welfare experts like Linda Belch, deputy director of SLO County Adult and Children’s Services. “We were all concerned about making sure that these kids didn’t go unseen,” Belch told New Times. Like all professionals who are likely to come into contact with children, teachers and other public school employees are mandated by law to report suspected child abuse. Historically, school employees file such reports more often than any group in California. They usually see kids every day, Belch said, and are trained to spot the telltale signs of abuse or neglect— bruises, dirty clothes, unruly behavior. So it’s no surprise that when schools closed and teachers stopped seeing their students each day, reports of child abuse dropped throughout the state. From April through August, reports of suspected child abuse in California fell 28 percent compared to reports during the same months last year, according to data provided to EdSource by the California Department of Social Services. Now, six months into the coronavirus pandemic, schools and child welfare professionals are still adjusting to distance learning and the ways in which it’s changed how child abuse is reported. In April, Belch said, SLO County Social Services put together a resource guide on spotting, reporting, and preventing child abuse and neglect during the pandemic. The guide largely focuses on signs of abuse that community members—grocery store clerks, food delivery workers, and neighbors—should watch for and simple ways to intervene if needed. It’s all about getting people who wouldn’t normally think about reporting suspected abuse or neglect involved at a time when mandated reporters aren’t as able to. “I think some people are hesitant to call child welfare,” Belch said. But, she said, “I think a lot of people have a really good instinct.” Asking kids simple questions like, “What did you have to eat for breakfast today?” or “What is your least favorite part of staying home from school?” can result in telling answers. When in doubt, Belch said, call and report your suspicions. The county’s end goal is always to keep a family together, and even just having Social Services check in with parents and caregivers can help to prevent abuse before it happens, Belch said. Sometimes

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getting a family connected with the right services, whether it be counseling or financial aid, makes all the difference. This is a stressful time for everyone, Belch said, especially for parents of school-aged children. Whole families are stuck at home together all day long, and many parents are struggling with major financial hits while also trying to help their kids navigate virtual learning. “It’s unfortunately just a ripe situation for abuse to happen,” Belch said. Things appear to be steadily improving. In June, July, and August, SLO County Social Services had closer to normal numbers of reports of child abuse, holding out at around 10 percent less than usual. But Belch said that fewer reports now are coming from school employees and more from law enforcement officers responding to calls for service, typically reports of domestic disputes and violence. That’s unfortunate, Belch said, because it means something bad has already happened by the time Social Services gets involved with the children, and they’d like to be engaged with at-risk families a lot earlier. Arroyo Grande High School Counselor Joanna Onato-Molina is one of the many local school employees working to increase engagement. After the sudden transition to distance learning in the spring of last school year and the chaos that followed, Onato-Molina said counselors in the Lucia Mar Unified School District got together to brainstorm solutions to the problem of reporting abuse and neglect. As a counselor, Onato-Molina said she often works with at-risk kids and their families, and she knows better than anyone that a lot of the homes her students are now staying in all day every day are not ideal for learning or living. “Some parents are alcoholics,” she said. “Some parents are abusive.” When kids are dealing with tough situations at home, it often shows—in their behavior, their grades, and in their appearance. But now teachers have fewer signals to watch for. Although elementary school kids in the Lucia Mar district are encouraged to keep their cameras on during Google Meets, it’s optional for kids in higher grades. A lot of students are embarrassed by where they live or are caring for younger siblings while trying to attend school themselves, OnatoMolina said, and educators can’t and don’t want to force students to show more of their private lives than they want to. But that also means bruises and other signs of neglect go unseen. There is, however, one glaring red flag signaling that kids aren’t OK: “They’re not showing up.” “When you don’t have support at home,” Onato-Molina said, “and you have a parent that works all day long, and you CHILD ABUSE continued page 11

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reast cancer has affected nearly SURF’S UP 1,200 individuals on the Central To learn more about the Surfing for Hope Foundation Coast, according to the most recent and its upcoming summit, visit surfingforhope.org. 2018 Community Health Assessment released by SLO County’s Public Health along the way. On the road to recovery, Department. Between 2010 and 2014, Voglin said he returned to the water, according to the report, 201 females lost finding the waves and outdoor activity their battle with breast cancer. therapeutic. It was a feeling he said he had The American Cancer Society believes that women who are now being diagnosed to share with others. Creating a community of people with breast cancer may have a better that includes cancer survivors, Voglin outlook as treatments improve over time. said, brings hope to those who are still Surfing for Hope founder Bob Voglin undergoing treatment. is continuing his mission of creating a “It’s to help people feel more positive supportive space for those undergoing and really help them to continue doing cancer treatment or individuals with what they can in their lives and put their a family member battling cancer by really huge challenge behind them,” he celebrating breast cancer survivors. The said. Surfing for Hope team is holding its first With the help of Spillane and French Women’s Cancer Survivor Summit, slated Hospital, Voglin was able to create a for Oct. 10 on the shores of Pismo Beach. surf contest, cancer resource health fair, During this time of the year, the nonprofit and a memorial paddle-out. Through the normally hosts an annual surf contest, contest, the nonprofit has donated more but with COVID-19 safety practices in than $200,000 toward the Hearst Cancer mind, it pivoted to creating a series of Resource Center and the resource center small-group cancer survivor summits. at French Hospital. In light of October being Breast Cancer The nonprofit’s Pure Stoke Surf Camp Awareness month, co-founder Dr. Tom is for youth cancer survivors or children Spillane said the nonprofit decided to with family members fighting cancer. make this summit exclusively for women Voglin said children who experience who are currently undergoing treatment or the pain and suffering of their loved those who’ve completed cancer treatment, one are often overlooked by the medical as well as oncology health care providers. cancer support community. Similar to The day’s events include yoga the Women’s Summit, the Pure Stoke instruction, a beginner’s surf instruction Surf Camp provides a safe and fun by the Shell Beach Surf Shop, and a environment for children to heal among gourmet luncheon free of charge to all their peers. participants. Spillane will also lead a brief Linzie Littler, her two daughters, and discussion on survivorship as well as give her mother, who’s a cancer survivor, an update on breast cancer treatments and have made the trip from Riverside once resources. The talk will be held via Zoom a month for the camp. The family has and is open to the public. been making the drive for five years now, Voglin said the first summit has about and her daughters now have friends they 28 individuals registered for the event, look forward to seeing at the camp, and and others interested can put their name she and her mother have connected with on a waitlist on the nonprofit’s website. other families as well. The summit’s goal, Voglin said, is to celebrate these women, whatever ‘Surfing has been really instrumental stage of their journey in my life. It’s helped me through they’re in, and to create a community. The activities many challenges, and my toughest are pressure-free—it’s up to the participant to decide one was my cancer experience.’ how they would like to enjoy their day. — Bob Voglin, Surfing for Hope Foundation He also hopes to share the healing powers he feels the beach and the ocean “They give the kids just a common have. ground where they can unwind with other “Surfing has been really instrumental kids that have seen and been through the in my life. It’s helped me through many exact same journey they’ve been through. challenges, and my toughest one was my And the parents, it gives us a time to take cancer experience,” Voglin said. “So we a breath, unwind, and check in with each want to share that and also the message other,” Littler said. that ‘you’re not alone.’” It’s encouraging for Littler and her A sense of community support and family to be in this environment because the ocean helped Voglin get through his they don’t have to constantly talk about or relive their experience. It’s a place for battle with tongue and throat cancer after her children to be children and not worry he received his diagnoses in 2004. His about their family’s health concerns. oncologist was Dr. Spillane, who he later “We can just lean on each other for partnered with to create Surfing for Hope. Voglin surfed every day until the disease advice, encouragement, or whatever we need from each other,” she said. 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ooking back at State Sen. HannahBeth Jackson’s legislative track record, her commitment to preventing domestic violence is indisputable. Jackson has authored or co-authored at least eight different bills over the years specifically pertaining to domestic violence, plus countless more that address related issues like sexual assault, stalking, and workplace rights. But Jackson’s impact on domestic violence prevention started long before she held elected office: Domestic violence issues first landed on Jackson’s radar in the late 1970s when she was fresh out of law school and working in the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office. “I saw a shocking number of cases coming in,” she said. “The more I dug into it, the more I realized that this actually was not so unusual, and in fact, it actually has had epidemic proportions to it.” Jackson remembers that when she was first practicing law, intimate partner violence wasn’t really considered a crime. “The basic culture was that the man’s home is his castle, and what goes on behind closed doors is really not the business of law enforcement,” she said. “I thought that was absolutely ridiculous. … I remember being very insistent that, when we had a case of domestic violence, the case be prosecuted and that the perpetrator have to suffer some consequences.” Jan Campbell, executive director of Domestic Violence Solutions in Santa Barbara County, recalls that Jackson was involved with the organization’s early founding, when it was called Shelter Services for Women, and the senator continued to be supportive over the years. “She’s just been a tireless advocate in not only her role as an attorney but also in her role in state government,” Campbell said. Before Jackson’s current position as state senator, which she’s held since 2013, Jackson was an Assembly member from 1999 to 2004. “When I got to the Legislature, I immediately started investigating what we could do to create both better awareness and better outcomes for the victims,” Jackson said. She worked to address how dangerous domestic violence is, as it all too often escalates into more serious crimes like homicide. “I wrote legislation that requires that if

somebody is accused of domestic violence and a restraining order is issued, and they violate that restraining order, the prosecutor is required to notify the victim when a bail hearing for that alleged perpetrator is going to occur,” Jackson said. This allows the victim to testify so that the court can make an informed determination about whether the perpetrator is at risk of reoffending, Jackson said. “This bill arose out of a case in Ventura involving a woman,” Jackson said. “[Her] ex-husband had violated restraining orders something like 20 or 30 times. They let him out on his own recognizance. … He broke into her home at 6 in the morning and, in front of their three children, stabbed her to death.” In response to the tragedy, Jackson’s bill established what she calls a “cooling off period,” so that perpetrators are held without bail until the case is resolved. Jackson is also proud of a bill that prohibits employers from discriminating or retaliating against employees who suffered domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. “It allows the employee to request reasonable accommodations to ensure their safety in the workplace,” Jackson said. “It also calls for implementing a workplace safety plan in response to the potential for a domestic violence incident.” Campbell from Domestic Violence Solutions said that Jackson’s legislation and support over the years has helped her organization immensely. “She looks at things holistically,” Campbell said. “She’s done so many things to strengthen families and particularly the role of women.” “The more stable people are, the less trauma they have to deal with,” and the less domestic violence occurs, Campbell added. There’s no question that the pandemic has increased stress for many people, and Campbell said there’s been a corresponding uptick in domestic violence calls. “We had so many more calls in the north part of the county, because coronavirus was hitting Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Lompoc much harder with COVID,” Campbell said. “Domestic violence doesn’t really discriminate based on race or gender or economic stability, but different things create spikes.” Though 2020 will be Jackson’s last

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Lucia Mar launched a new program aimed at regularly checking in with and identifying the needs of students. Each Friday, students in elementary school go to “care groups,” and junior high and high school students go to “advisory” classes, where they take a survey about how they’re feeling about schoolwork, their mental health, and their home lives. Teachers, counselors, and administrators look over the surveys, and students who divulge concerning information are checked in on. The process is one of the seemingly few bright spots of the pandemic, and has already provided schools with valuable information they wouldn’t otherwise

have a kid who was already at-risk, the one thing they love to do is just not do it.” So in some ways COVID-19 has actually made it easier for educators to spot the kids who have serious issues at home. Teachers send counselors lists of students who consistently miss class and assignments, and counselors check in with those students and their families and connect them with whatever resources they need. It’s the kids who fall somewhere in between that are difficult to identify from afar. At the beginning of this school year,

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year in office—she’s retiring from politics this year—Campbell is hopeful that local political advocacy for domestic violence issues will continue. She expects that Monique Limón, a state Assembly member running for Jackson’s seat, will continue Jackson’s legacy if elected. Campbell also commended recent efforts from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who on Sept. 29 announced that he had signed five bills into law that support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other abuse crimes. “The legislation that he signed, primarily around funding and some housing issues, is all very helpful,” Campbell said. “He understands that, when you’re dealing with domestic violence, you’re not just dealing with an isolated group of people. This affects the entire community.” And though this will be Jackson’s last term, she said it won’t be the last the community sees of her. “I’m sure there’s still mischief to be made,” Jackson said with a laugh. Δ Reach Sun Staff Writer Malea Martin at mmartin@santamariasun.com. have. It’s helped schools pick out the most at-risk students as intended, but it’s also helped identify trending emotions and common problems. “Right now,” Onato-Molina said, “most of the concerns and most of what we’re seeing is just students really struggling with not being able to be around their peers and not having that social interaction.” “Having this advisory is something we want to continue outside of COVID,” she said, “because we’ve learned that it’s a valuable tool for us.” Δ Staff Writer Kasey Bubnash can be reached at kbubnash@newtimesslo.com.

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THE LIVING DEAD A “zombie” is poised on the field at Gladiator Paintball Park’s Zombie Hunt on Oct. 3. Zombies will be available for hunting every weekend in October.

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group gets about 30 minutes to tag those monsters. The hunts start at 7 p.m. and is run every 30 minutes until 10 p.m. each Friday and Saturday in October. “I am being very cautious about how I put out [information about] what we’re doing now,” he said, later adding, “If you’re concerned about it, don’t come out.” COVID-19 has forced Poole and Edwards to make unexpected and difficult decisions about health, safety, and financial stability. And going forward, Poole feels confident that what he’s offering is safe for everyone involved. Plus, he said, families in San Luis Obispo need something fun to do together in the outdoors now more than ever. “The first rule: Have fun,” Poole said. “Take a few minutes away from all this craziness that’s going on in this freaking world.” But a warning—Poole said the Zombie Hunt is not some kind of Walt Disney, cutesy haunted house for kids. Attendees walk through a big, dark maze and multiple haunted houses, all of which are overflowing with zombies and other ghosts and ghouls. Last October, Poole’s daughter actually peed her pants while slaughtering the living dead. Now it’s Poole’s goal to get at least one person in every group to pee out of fear. Laughter would admittedly get the same results though. “This is, ‘Welcome to your worst nightmare’ Zombie Hunt,” he said. Visit gladiatorpb.com or call (805) 6028629 for more info.

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A path forward Measure G-20 is the affordable road to SLO city’s COVID-19 recovery

OVID-19 has slammed the brakes on our local economy, sending our community into a vicious economic and psychological tailspin. The resulting whiplash could be chronic, long-term pain—more lost jobs, more shuttered businesses, more homelessness, and an alarming degradation in San Luis Obispo’s quality of life—unless we pull together and help ourselves. That’s why we urge SLO city voters to approve Measure G-20 on this fall’s ballot. Measure G-20 is affordable and strategic. It calls for a net increase of 1 percent in the local sales tax rate—a mere penny on the dollar added to the existing half-cent rate. Thanks to the high volume of visitors to our city, the cost is spread out and the pennies add up quickly—to a projected $20 million annually that will bolster city services and programs that residents have identified as crucial to our quality of life, among them: • Support for economic recovery. • Retention of local businesses and assistance with job creation. • Preparedness for wildfire and natural disasters. • Timely responses to public health and safety emergencies. • Repair of potholes, reduction in traffic congestion, and expansion of bike lanes. • Preservation of open space and natural areas as well as protection of creeks from pollution.

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• Implementation of climate action policies. • Support for homeless prevention programs and local nonprofits that assist our most vulnerable neighbors. While much of SLO’s recovery will depend on the ingenuity and perseverance of the private sector, success hinges on high-functioning city services for all of SLO’s residents. This is another reason Measure G-20 represents a crucial step forward toward our collective recovery. And because visitors pay 70 percent of sales tax revenue, Measure G-20 is the fairest and best way to invest in our city without overburdening residents. It’s also affordable. For example, if a family spends $25 at the hardware store, the extra tax will be a mere 25 cents. Collectively, those 25 cents will add up and enable the city to fulfill its responsibilities to all residents, including our most vulnerable neighbors. Measure G-20 revenues will support a broad array of programs including after school child care, homeless services, affordable housing, and more. Meanwhile, essential purchases like groceries, prescription medications, medical devices, gasoline, utilities, and housing will remain exempt from this sales tax. Consider that family and its $25 hardware store bill: If that family were to use the city’s after school child care, they could save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on services that they might

not be able to afford if they had to hire a babysitter every day, or use private child care facilities. In short, Measure G-20 spreads the costs more fairly. In addition, Measure G-20 guarantees local control. We will not have to share the money or the decision-making with Sacramento or Washington. Built into Measure G-20 is a high level of transparency and accountability: Measure G-20 requires an independent oversight committee, annual audits, and community input to ensure wise spending. If the City Council fails to manage it responsibly, voters can repeal Measure G-20. Opponents of Measure G-20 acknowledge that these are extraordinary times, and that the pandemic has damaged our community’s economic and social well-being. But they have not offered a credible path forward. Indeed, these are extraordinary times, and extraordinary times demand action. Measure G-20—a mere penny on the dollar—is an affordable path forward, a way to help ourselves, and to control our destiny. After all, San Luis Obispo’s remarkable quality of life is not an accident. It’s the product of our residents’ strength, compassion, and resiliency, and it requires continuous investment. Please join us and vote yes on Measure G-20 for a healthy San Luis Obispo. Δ Kevin Harris is managing artistic director of SLO Repertory Theatre. Hillary Trout is chief financial officer of iFixit and Dozuki. Eric Veium is chair of the SLO Climate Coalition. The authors represent SLO Citizens for Measure G, a coalition of business and civic leaders passionate about San Luis Obispo’s long-term vitality. To see who is endorsing Measure G-20, and for answers to frequently asked questions, please go to slomeasureg.com.

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Commentary Letters Residents can accelerate Grover Beach momentum by voting for F-20

Measure F-20 proposes a 1 percent sales tax increase in Grover Beach that will add nearly $2 million annually to a city with a stable budget. Rather than a tax needed to patch budget shortfalls, this proposed measure presents an opportunity to increase city momentum! I’ve heard grumblings that Bond Measure K-14, passed to fix the potholed streets, has not made enough progress. In fact, if you track the project on the Grover Beach website, you will see that the Measure K-14 repairs are ahead of schedule and under budget! K-14 needs a supplement, however, to maintain the streets and improve arterials such as Grand Avenue and 4th Street. Measure F-20 arms the city with additional funds to help maintain the newly reconstructed roads, to add curb, gutter, and sidewalk as well as pedestrian/bicycle safety amenities. The kind of revenue that will be generated by passing this measure (estimated 40 percent from out of town) will help enable our Grand Avenue downtown area to attract more business and additional development. Passing F-20 will allow the city to offer more assistance in the future to our existing local businesses, as well as the opportunity to successfully recruit desirable businesses that presently operate elsewhere. Our city’s vision can be realized years ahead of schedule. When such a measure is passed, an oversight committee will help ensure the funds are spent in accordance with the vision. Should the measure pass, I believe the city will spend wisely, and the potential gains for residents and businesses in our community will be realized. Ron Reilly Grover Beach

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Myth busting II T he first and likely last TrumpBiden debate was a washout, due in part to the opening shot of the moderator, resurrecting the old charge of racist sympathies by the president. Donald Trump denounced racists and racism repeatedly since his first public appearance in his campaign. It’s recorded and easily discovered by any who search. Trump denounced the racists and Nazi sympathizers at Charlottesville but the media continuously repeats only half of his statement where he says “there were many fine people on both sides” but leave off his emphatic denunciation of perpetrators of violence. No matter, as the national media have decided that if they continuously repeat the smear often enough the public will eventually believe it to be true, using the “big lie” to persuade public opinion. To the subject at hand and in response to “Busting the myth-buster” (Sept. 17), I submit the following: Sorry, you didn’t address the issue of Roosevelt’s racial bias. He treated Black Americans just fine, as long as they kept their place. He did nothing to improve their lot, not even for the White House staff, and permitted legal discrimination to be written into New Deal programs. Truman’s private conversations revealed similar attitudes toward Blacks, and Johnson was even worse. Johnson was coarse in the extreme, a bigot toward Blacks, Jews, and other ethnic groups. As for the Democrats passing the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act, sorry, but a majority of Democrats voted against that legislation. A majority of Republicans voted for them, which is why they passed through Congress. The Democrat “solid-South” remained a bulwark against civil rights and kept Ku Klux Klansman Robert Byrd in the Senate long after that legislation passed. Byrd was a high-ranking member of the KKK until it was unfashionable to be so, and VP Biden, your candidate for president, gave him a glowing eulogy at his funeral. As for Roosevelt and his New Deal accomplishments: The economy collapsed back into a deep recession on Aug. 27, 1937. Unemployment soared to 13.5 percent (it had been as high as 25 percent in 1932, recovering slowly) and August 1937 had seen the steepest drop in industrial production ever recorded. Jobs disappeared, the stock market lost a third of its value, and unemployment levels returned to the levels of 1931. Federal taxes took an 83 percent bite out of high earners/investors, and New Deal government regulations stifled incentives to invest, making recovery sluggish. Obama saw a similar sluggish recovery after the collapse of 2008. In September of 2012 with no pandemic or economic restrictions, unemployment remained at 7.8 percent. Obama-Biden said this was the new normal. Even with a pandemic and economic restrictions, Trump’s unemployment numbers for September 2020 are 7.9 percent, a tenth of a point’s difference. If the pandemic hadn’t occurred, imagine how much better off we might have been. Next myth: Mr. Floyd. The autopsy report cited came out before the toxicology report. The toxicology report and additional state/ federal analysis indicated Floyd had 11 nanograms of fentanyl in his system:

3 nanograms is normally fatal although a regular user might survive with as much as 9 nanograms. Floyd had 11, and the complete video-record and radio calls show Floyd complaining of respiratory distress (expected with a cocktail of fentanyl and methamphetamine) before being seated in the patrol car, during his time in the car and continuing while being restrained. And, yes, the officers made at least two calls for medical assistance. The upcoming trials should indicate that, and the officers should have more closely monitored Floyd’s condition. That should come out too, although I doubt many on the left will care. More myths: “It’s proven our terrible wildfire season is a result of climate change.” It’s not. We’ve had extremely hot temperatures before, really hot temperatures. The archives of the San Francisco Chronicle reported temperatures of 130 degrees east of Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties in 1859. Actual current temperatures have been 3 to 8 degrees lower than temperatures in the 1910 “Big Burn” and during the 1930s, according to Northern California meteorologist Anthony Watts who submitted his findings to the California Globe. Foresters have been warning us for decades about the fuel buildup on the West Coast. We have six times the normal ground cover/fuel in the wildlands with homes intruding into the wildland-urban interface. With drought, seasonal wind, and high temperatures, we’re now paying the piper in extreme wildfire. We’ve lost 4 million acres to wildfire, but fire ecologists say we need to burn 20 million acres to balance the system. Geological records indicate megadroughts lasting decades in California, and in one case a drought that may have lasted 200 years. We live in a hot Mediterranean climate with bursts of rain, drought, and occasional cold and wet seasons that sometimes massively flood our communities. SLO County experienced extreme drought followed by severe flooding in the 1860s, and we’ve had more recent experiences, like in early January 1973. In a week we received 12 inches of rainfall and on Jan. 18, 1973, we received 3 inches of rain in 45 minutes, flooding most of downtown SLO, the 101 freeway, Madonna Plaza, and Laguna Lake. Sadly, facts matter little to political agendas. ∆ Al Fonzi had a 35-year military career, serving in both the Vietnam and Iraq wars. Respond with a letter to the editor emailed to letters@newtimesslo.com.

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ews flash! The San Luis Obispo Democratic Party really, really, really doesn’t want you voting for conservatives, Republicans, or libertarians. And they really, really, really want to make sure the people who visit their blog know about an attempted Republican coup in the city of San Luis Obispo. City Council candidate Abrianna Torres and Mayoral candidate Cherisse Sweeney are backed by—get this—known Republicans! Gasp! No way! I saw conservative 5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold on the corner of Santa Rosa Street the other day waving a Torres/Sweeney sign, so I figured. They’re anti-business regulations and anti-Black Lives Matter movement, so I figured. Pro-law enforcement Torres thinks the media is profiting off of clicks just to tell lies to the American public about EVERYTHING, so I figured. I also don’t know what actual person in the local news media she knows with a bank account flush with click cash, because it ain’t happening. Meanwhile, Sweeney is basically running for office because she owns a downtown business, and all of the Mayor Heidi Harmon haters on Facebook love

Sweeney, so I figured! But, just in case you live under a rock and are just now tuning in to the election specifically through the SLO Dems blog, they’ve got your back in what they call the “stealth Republican takeover attempt.” An attempt that’s not all that stealthy if you look at who they’ve hired to run their campaigns—Pacific Coast Strategies, which worked on the No on Measure G campaign and apparently knows how to fundraise because they’re kicking everyone’s ass, Harmon included! These “Trump aligned conservatives” who are cavorting around with “far right conservatives” and embracing “divisive conservative media” must have the Dems puckering just a tad as we head toward the election finish line! The Dems antiRepublican catchphrase game is almost as hot as the Republicans, who are against “ultra left progressives” (anything west of the Republican County line) who want to create a “socialist utopia” (any law that actually help people) that will destroy the “American way of life”— which I’m going to go ahead and argue is already dead, if the way we talk to and about each other is any indication. Sweeney’s outraised Harmon by more than $10,000, according to Sept. 24 campaign finance disclosure forms. And Torres has beat Harmon by about $5,000. What gives, Dems? You can’t outraise a couple of stealthy conservatives? Open those pocketbooks! There are rich people on all sides! Be stealthy! Call Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Sweeney has more yard signs on SLO’s streets than Harmon. Let’s go, people. Get out the yard signs! Don’t you know people don’t actually make informed decisions? They’re not going to visit a blog. That’s too much work. They want a drive-by decision. One they can see from the street. It’s an attempt that Republicans have been attempting for the last several election cycles because SLO city politics have been dominated by liberal, Democratic, and progressive voices. Duh! Those include a few of the candidates who the Dems are endorsing, including Harmon, current City Councilmember Andy Pease, and council candidate Kelly Evans. No surprises there! What is surprising is how loosey-goosey the city’s residency requirements to run for office are. Did you know you only have to be a SLO city resident for 30 days (and a registered voter) before the election date if you’d like to run for local office? Sweeney apparently did. Her family apparently relocated into city limits from See Canyon Road, bought an apartment in the city, lived in it, then rented it out to renters, and are renting another house in SLO that they’re living in. Which, what? “When we knew we needed to find a final place to plant ourselves for a bit and I committed to run for our community, I committed to make sure we found a place to buy within city limits,” she told New Times. So, Sweeney committed to running for mayor before they actually lived in the city? Huh.

Although Sweeney herself is registered to vote at the apartment she is apparently no longer living in, her husband is still registered at their prior, outside-of-citylimits address—which essentially means that her one guaranteed voter can’t actually vote for her. “What is Sweeney hiding? Does she even live in the city of San Luis Obispo,” Dems wrote in their blog piece. Meanwhile, I’m wondering what in the actual hell the city was thinking with its little rule. To get an in-state tuition discount at Cal Poly, you have to live in California for one year and you have to demonstrate the intent to make the state your permanent home. So the requirements are stricter to pay less in college tuition than they are to get on a city’s elected governing body. Why? You know who else is wondering why? April Jean Dury, who’s running for a seat on the Oceano Community Services District board. She’s wondering why an embezzlement conviction in Nevada from 1999 is coming up now, and how one little $20,000 or more mistake from 21 years ago should matter in a 2020 election. I guess that’s for the voters to decide. What I’m really wondering is why Dury’s campaign signs look like the back of a prison jumpsuit—orange with that telltale black lettering. ∆ The Shredder thinks orange really is the new black. Send comments to shredder@ newtimesslo.com.

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SUBJECTIVE SIGHTS

Gallery at Marina Square in Morro Bay will showcase featured artist Atul Pande through Thursday, Oct. 29. Pande’s acrylic landscapes are described as nonobjective, modern, and expressionist. Admission to the exhibit is free. Call (805) 772-1068 or visit galleryatmarinasquare.com to find out more. The gallery is located at 601 Embarcadero, suite 10, Morro Bay. —Caleb Wiseblood IMAGE COURTESY OF GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE

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of every month, 10-11 a.m. through Feb. 13 Atelier 708, 708 Paso Robles St., D, Paso Robles.

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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. Through 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.

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. Various. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. 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. THE REBOOT: STORYTELLING REIMAGINED ON ZOOM Now live on Zoom. A curated mix of invited storytellers and open mic for novice storytellers. Spoken word, improv, character sketches and interactive games. Third Friday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Free. 805-772-9225. facebook. com/topdogcoffeebar/. Top Dog Coffee Bar, 857 Main St., Morro Bay.

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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 805441-8277. gnosart.com/store. Private home, Private address, TBA. 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. I’LL TAKE YOU THERE: 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.

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/.

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 ART GALLERY Every Friday, we publish our Virtual Art Gallery to our blog and newsletter. Featuring artworks from customers and the community. Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.wordpress. com/category/gallery-exhibits/virtual-gallery/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. VIRTUAL 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. SOUTH COAST SLO COU NT Y

CERAMIC STUDIO OUTSIDE POP-UP Local ceramic

artist opens studio with outdoor pop-up. Features nique planters, many planted with succulents. Lots of functional and decorative ceramics spaced out for safe viewing. Masks suggested. Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-773-0356. sandyferrisceramics.com/events/. Sandra Ferris, 698 Vista Pacifica Cir, Pismo Beach.

DANA’S ALL ABOUT TREES: A MULTIARTIST EXHIBITION DANA Adobe and Cultural Center

showcasing the best in local and regional art. Artwork is available for purchase. Through Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $5, free for DANA members and children under 12 years of age. 805-929-5679. danaadobe.org. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo.

FASHIONS FOR A PURPOSE: VIRTUAL FASHION

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. Various. 805-2865993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

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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

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

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INDEX Arts ............................[16] Culture & Lifestyle.......[16] Food & Drink..............[18] Music .........................[18]

SHOW Proceeds benefi t 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.

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. Pre-registration 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.

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

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.

TAI CHI AND QI GONG: ZEN IN MOTION Small group classes with 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the Year. Call for time and days. Learn the Shaolin Water Style and 5 Animals Qi Gong. Beginners welcomed. Mondays, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call for price details. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts. com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. TAI CHI CHUN CERTIFICATION With the 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the year. Ongoing courses. ongoing Call for price. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. TAI CHI CHUN/ QI GONG BASICS Learn the

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ZEN IN MOTION Tai Chi and Qi Gong basics. Deep

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A Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment is now available for public review and comment. Comment Deadline: November 17, 2020

WHAT IS BEING PLANNED? Caltrans, in partnership with SLOCOG, is proposing a pilot project to address peak-period congestion on southbound U.S. 101 by constructing a left-shoulder part-time travel lane from San Luis Obispo Creek to the railroad overhead in Pismo Beach. The southbound left shoulder would be widened to accommodate the lane, which would be open daily during periods of heavy afternoon traffic as well as special events. A new park-and-ride lot in Pismo Beach is also proposed.

WHY THIS PUBLIC NOTICE? Caltrans has studied the effect this project may have on the environment and has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment that identifies the project’s potential impacts and potential avoidance, minimization and mitigation measures. Our studies show that the build alternatives would result in significant impacts to visual quality; significant greenhouse gas emissions; significant noise impacts; potentially significant impacts to cultural resources eligible for the National Register of Historic Places; and overall significant impacts on human beings both directly and indirectly. This notice is to tell you of the availability of the draft environmental document for you to read and review, and the opportunity to provide comments. A public hearing will be held to give you the opportunity to learn more about the project and to talk with Caltrans staff before the final design is selected.

WHERE DO YOU COME IN? Do you believe the project’s potential impacts have been adequately addressed by the draft environmental document? Do you have additional information that should be included? Would you care to make any other comments on the project? Please submit your comments in writing by U.S. Mail no later than November 17, 2020 to Lara Bertaina, Department of Transportation, 50 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, or lara.bertaina@dot.ca.gov. You may also comment at the public meeting on October 20, 2020. The meeting will be made part of the public record. After considering and replying to comments on the draft environmental document, Caltrans will make a decision on the project and either proceed with the project’s design, conduct additional environmental studies, or abandon the project.

CONTACT For more information about this project or about the meeting, please contact Lara Bertaina, Senior Environmental Planner, at (805) 542-4610 or lara.bertaina@dot.ca.gov. For other transportation matters, please call the District 5 Public Affairs Office at (805) 549-3318.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Individuals who require special accommodation (e.g., American Sign Language interpreter, accessible seating, documentation in alternate forms, etc.) are requested to contact the District 5 Public Affairs Office at (805) 549-3318. Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD) users may contact the California Relay Service TDD line at 711.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

FOOD & DRINK

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. SECOND ANNUAL LUSSO DELLA TERRA PUMPKIN PATCH The Lusso Della Terra family

would like to welcome the public to their second annual pumpkin patch. This year’s pumpkins are from Van Groningen and Sons. Tuesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 31 805-239-9463. Lusso Della Terra Cellars, 2850 Ranchita Canyon Rd., San Miguel.

SAN LUIS OBISPO Hotel San Luis Obispo, Piazza Hospitality’s first property on California’s scenic Central Coast, is now offering complimentary outdoor yoga classes on its rooftop terrace. Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, 8 a.m.-noon $10$15 donation suggested. 805-235-0700. hotel-slo.com. Hotel San Luis Obispo, 877 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

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

Library will once again be partnering with local non-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.

2 Visits 1 Child

OR SCAN THIS CODE:

$5,000

METABOLIC CONDITIONING We use primarily our own body weight in this interval training class to run through exercises and drills to raise the heart rate, condition our muscles, and stay flexible. This advanced class also incorporates hand weights and sand bags, if you have them. Mondays-Thursdays, 8:15-9:15 a.m. $72. 415-5165214. ae.slcusd.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. 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.

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.

SPEAK OUT PRESENTED BY NAWBO CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA To provide a forum for you, as a

business owner, to Speak Out about what you need from local government officials to support the success of your business. Oct. 16, 5-6:30 p.m. eventbrite.com. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.

TRIVIA NIGHT AT LEROY’S Prizes awarded for first and second place. Fridays, 7-9 p.m. through Oct. 31 Free. 805-544-8600. thekinneyslo.com. Leroy’s Restaurant, 1850 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

$1,000

20 Visits- 50 Children

Connect with the folks at HomeShareSLO to talk about homesharing and other housing solutions twice a month during our Call-In Coffee Chat events. Second Wednesday of every month, 12-1 p.m. through Dec. 9 Free. 805-215-5474. smartsharehousingsolutions.org/ events/. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.

SLO NOONTIME TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETINGS Want to improve speaking and leadership

Text DONATE to: 805-222-7709

Anesthesia 1 Child

VIRTUAL 28TH ANNUAL WIGGLE WAGGLE WALK FOR WOODS AND 5K Woods Humane Society’s annual

TolosaChildrensDental.org 501(c)3 77-0346861

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POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE VIRTUAL TOUR Zoom with a docent on a

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.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CLASSES FOR SENIORS

Dr. Wendy Weiss

Come watch a classic thriller under the stars. Health and safety precautions will be taken. Masks, social distancing, and hand washing will be enforced. Snacks will be for sale. Oct. 16, 7-9:30 p.m. $5 parking fee. 805-929-5679. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo, danaadobe.org.

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.

HOMESHARESLO CALL-IN COFFEE CHAT

SCULPSURE: Noninvasive, 25 minutes, 24% fat removal, no downtime SMARTLIPO: Minimally invasive, all the fat is removed, skin tightening too

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HALLOWEEN HORROR MOVIE NIGHT AT DANA

INFANT DROWNING RESCUE COURSES Family classes in a 90 degree

COMPLIMENTARY OUTDOOR YOGA CLASSES

For more info, visit WoodsHumane.org/Walk2020.

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

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-

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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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BRUNCH IS BACK Celebrate the second Sunday of

the month with brunch. Enjoy a two-hour cruise on the waterfront. Features fresh coffee, pastries, and more. Second Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. 805-772-2128. chabliscruises.com. Chablis Cruises, 1205 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

DRIVE-THRU TRI-TIP BARBECUE DINNER Dinner

includes tri-tip and loaf of garlic bread (serves at least 4). No meals will be available without a reservation (by Sept. 14). Money raised will be used for scholarships. Oct. 17, 2-4 p.m. $45. slo-ca.aauw.net. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 2201 Lawton Ave., 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.

TAKEOUT TACO TUESDAY AT LUNA RED Orders

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

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

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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.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

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.

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PUMPKIN PARTY WITH THE CLIFFNOTES AT AVILA BARN The Cliffnotes perform outdoors at Avila

Valley Barn. COVID-19 health and safety protocols will be taken during this festive event. Oct. 17, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-595-2816. avilavalleybarn.com. Avila Valley Barn, 560 Avila Beach Drive, Avila Beach. ∆

Music

Strictly Starkey

BY GLEN STARKEY

Nice to hear you again, ’80s Soft People’s new album is a wonder

PHOTO COURTESY OF SOFT PEOPLE

f you were a fan of Joy Division, New Order, Pet Shop Boys, OMD, or some of the other synth-driven ’80s pop acts, your ears are in for a treat thanks to Soft People and their sophomore album Absolute Boys, which is out now on CD and vinyl. Soft People is Caleb Nichols and John Metz, lifelong musicians who met in 2009 as members of Grand Lake. They began dating and have now been married for six years. Their first album, American Men, was written and recorded in 2017 after they had moved to Atlanta for work. According to press materials, they considered the album—conceived on the heels of Donald Trump’s election— as “an indictment of capitalism” that addressed “the toxicity of patriarchy” and “chronicled how masculinity and capitalism are curious bedfellows.” Absolute Boys is “decidedly apolitical and distinctly queer—an enclave of universal vignettes, entreating one lover to the next within a hub of uncluttered poetry and imagination.” It opens with “New Moon,” that has a decided David Bowie vibe over shoegazing emo with a piercing guitar punctuating a lush wall of sound. “It isn’t just desire,” Nichols sings, “you see him floating in the waves, the skiest eye, cerulean flame. How’d we get so high? We shot us to the moon; just a little too late, or a little too soon.” The second track, “Shot Through (After New Order)” is an homage to that great ’80s act, drenched in vibrating synth sounds with poetic lyrics: “I pined, I mooned, I tended to a melancholy flame. I drank about it, tried to hide. I tried to run away, but some part of you remains that just won’t seem to fade away.” “Wish II” sounds like an outtake mood ballad from a dreamy swirly David Lynch

MUSIC LOVERS Married couple John Metz (left) and Caleb Nichols are Soft People, who just released their second album, Absolute Boys.

soundtrack: “Pining. No one pines for you like I do. Can you see? See me. You should see me pining down the empty beach. You can almost see you almost see you next to me.” “Ramon” is a real showcase for the elasticity of Nichols’ voice, which goes in unexpected places on this track: “Ramon, give your heart to somebody soon, before you fade away, Ramon, show your cards to somebody who won’t cause you pain.” The song builds to a glorious vibrating and finally comical conclusion. The next three songs are all men’s names. “Louis” sounds like circus music, so it’s immediately both joyful in a hollow way and tragic, with lyrics to match. The chorus goes, “I live in a fantasy,” which sounds like torture. “Low, alone, at sea, my loneliness is killing me. You might shrug when diva shrieks but I can hear the truth she speaks.” “William” sounds like more ’80s techno, and Nichols delivers the lyrics with a Bryan Ferry voice: “William, it was really something, at least it was something to me: a late night at the bar then in the tent your guitar had my heart impaled on its strings.”

“Alex” uses a bit of Autotune, not because the voices need it but strictly for effects as another layer of texture: “At the edge of a stretch, I felt the embers in your chest. We were out on a ledge, you were up on a fence.” The album’s radio-ready single is “I Saw the Moon!”—a bouncy and buoyant track with an earworm hook. Soft People released an earlier version in 2018 but it was rerecorded for the album. “Several boys are on my mind with secrets that are hard to hide. It makes me want to stay alive. Then I saw the moon (!) And it made me think of you, I saw the moon (!) and it made me think of you.” “22 Lunes” is a spoken word poem set to music—mesmerizing groove that accentuates the message: “A certain shimmer seemed to shine in curtained darkness—his face made strange, silverfish collapsing into the rivers mouth (which blocked our path) symbolic, he said.” The album closes with “Emberina.” The song starts with a sweet baseline and then reverb guitar and a traditional drum trap set before the synth and lead guitar layer in. Nichols sings with Bowie showmanship: “My wish came true: I got to be with you (if only for a blink). Your eyes were earth and fire, the kiln of my desire, oh to feel the warmth of wings: I’m only embering and I want to remember you. I want to remember you.” Bravo, Soft People! Bravo! Find it at local record stores, softpeople.bandcamp. com, and Spotify—though you should buy a copy! The band makes as much money selling five CDs or records as they do from 30,000 streams.

will transform into a drive-in and host a two-band Día de los Muertos concert and “cultural experience paying homage to ones lost,” according to organizer SMV Presents (6 to 9 p.m.; $100 per vehicle up to four people or $150 VIP per vehicle with early entry and first two rows parking, available at ticketsauce.com/e/ driveinslo/preview). The event begins with a Día de los Muertos observance at 6 p.m., then The Vibe Setters takes the stage at 6:15. You can check out intermission dancers at 7 p.m. as they switch out the stage for the headliner, Próxima Parada at 7:30. The event ends at 9 p.m. Each vehicle will get a 20-by-20-foot plot, and you can watch the show outside your vehicle but you must wear a mask. The audio will be broadcast on FM radio (the sound does not come from the stage!), and it’s BYOEverything, as no food or drink will be for sale. Oversized or tall vehicles will be parked in a separate section to avoid blocking others’ view. FYI, all vehicles are subject to search and this is a no smoking event, but well behaved pets are allowed! The Vibe Setters is a terrific soulful funk and blues act fronted by Dante Marsh, and Próxima Parada is a bluesy and soulful rock quartet. This ought to be a lot of fun! Δ Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com. PHOTO COURTESY OF PRÓXIMA PARADA

Drive-In Concert!

This one’s still more than three weeks away, but I’m telling you about it early as space is limited, and you might need to start saving your money because it ain’t cheap! On Saturday, Oct. 31, La Cuesta Ranch (2400 Loomis St., SLO)

TUNE IT IN When Próxima Parada headlines the La Cuesta Ranch Oct. 31 drive-in show, the sound will be broadcast on FM radio, not from the stage.

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Arts Artifacts

SLOMA announces new executive director, Leann Standish

The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) announced the selection of its new executive director, Leann Standish, on Oct. 1. Standish previously served as the executive director of the San Luis Obispo Foundation for the Performing Arts Center for nearly four years. Throughout her career in arts management, Standish has occupied various leadership roles around the country, including at the Perez Art Museum in Florida, the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts, the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. According to SLOMA, Standish is excited to use her new role to bring in art and artists from outside the SLO community to “complement and collaborate with the area’s existing creatives.” “Her [Standish’s] passion for connecting people through the arts is well demonstrated throughout her career,” Charles Feltman, president of the SLOMA board of directors, said in the release. “With her background, we believe she will provide the leadership to help us chart the best course forward for our mission of providing and promoting diverse art experiences.” As Standish transitions into her role as SLOMA’s new executive director, she will continue to serve as a consultant to the SLO Foundation for the Performing Arts Center. “I join the entire foundation board in thanking Leann for her years of dedication to the performing arts,” Joey Leslie, president of the SLO Foundation for the Performing Arts Center board of directors, said in a statement. “We will miss her leadership but are excited about this next chapter of cultural collaboration for our community.” For more updates from SLOMA, call (805) 543-8562 or visit sloma.org. The museum is located at 1010 Broad St., SLO.

Hooray for Hollywood in Morro Bay adds new memorabilia exhibit

As part of a new, ongoing exhibit series, Hooray for Hollywood in Morro Bay is currently showcasing a variety of film and television memorabilia. Featured props in the store’s current exhibit include a helmet used in Excalibur (1981) and a dress used in The Carol Burnett Show. Each month, the exhibit, located above the store’s entrance, will rotate between different assortments of memorabilia, including props, costumes, vintage posters, photographs, and other items. Each item on display is from the personal collection of the store’s proprietor, Sabin Gray. Call (626) 639-4122 or visit the store’s Facebook page for more info. The store is located at 701 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. ∆ —Caleb Wiseblood

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Music

BY GLEN STARKEY

A singer’s best-kept secret

PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM

Vocal coach JP Maddex helps the Central Coast’s finest singers be even finer

f you follow the Central Coast music scene, these are a few names you might be familiar with: James Scoolis of Burning James and the Funky Flames, banjo queen Erin Inglish, Natalie Haskins, Donna Lu of the Cowtippers, Jody Mulgrew, bluesman Craig Luis Dingman, Noach Tangeras, and Kelly Atwood of AC/DC tribute act High Voltage. They’re but a handful of the dozens of singers who have been instructed by Johnpatrick “JP” Maddex, who’s taught voice for 41 years, including the last 14 at Morro Bay’s Central Coast Music. “I teach my own style,” Maddex explained in a recent phone interview. “I don’t teach the standard style. A lot of the people you see out performing have worked with me in the past. In fact, I think if you go through the list of the last 10 years of the New Times Music Awards, I’ve probably had about half a dozen of my students as winners.” Maddex is also connected to some recording studios too. For instance, Rob Vermeulen of Robbo Music in Morro Bay will frequently call on Maddex to help someone who’s in to record an album. “He’ll find that they may not be quite vocally what they need to be, so he’ll set them up with me and we’ll tune them up,” Maddex explained. Maddex’s own training started in high school, and in his early years he worked with nine different teachers, absorbing their techniques, including an “intensive” course of study at Stamps Blackwood School of Music, at Kentucky’s Murray State University. “I started singing as a kid in gospel quartets,” Maddex, 61, explained. “I was the lead singer, and we opened up for people like the Statler Brothers. I did that for a long time, but in 1980 I retired from doing that and started teaching voice on the side. In 1999, I switched over to full-time teaching in Escondido at B&H Music.” He came to the Central Coast because his younger brother lived here and was having health problems, so he came to “help glue him back together.” He discovered owner Eddie Frawley of Central Coast Music and began teaching there. “I don’t perform anymore,” he added. “I found that I was a teacher at heart. I was a teacher who could sing rather than a singer who taught. [Performing] is not my bliss. I can still do it, but I just so much enjoy teaching. I think I’ve had 89 of my students record albums. It’s been really a fun career.” So, what makes Maddex different from other voice teachers? “When you go into a voice coach, you’ll stand in front of a piano and sing scales and make weird sounds—me-me-moo-moo—for maybe three quarters of the lesson, and then you’ll work on a repertoire that they suggest to learn their curriculum. They have ways of teaching mechanics—breathing and placement,” he said. “What I found through my experience on stage and training from other teachers, I developed

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MADDEX VOCAL TECHNIQUE Voice teacher JP Maddex (right) works with MarciJean Fambrini of the Belmont Kings at Morro Bay’s Central Coast Music, where Maddex has quietly worked for the last 14 years improving local singers’ technique.

my own style where I teach singing in a much more rubber-to-the-road way. It’s a much more natural way of breathing. “It doesn’t feel like you’re trying to do something; it just feels like you’re just doing something,” he continued. “I teach solid mechanics, but one of the things that was missing in my education was the fact that the audience expects you to be able to do those things. If you’re a carpenter, they expect you to know how to use a hammer and a saw, but that’s not what they remember you for. They remember you for your connection with the audience and your ability to tell a story.” One of his students is MarciJean Fambrini of MarciJean & the Belmont Kings, the popular jump blues and swing band. “When I was referred to Johnpatrick, I asked myself if I thought going back to yet another vocal coach would do any good at this point in the game,” Fambrini explained in a text message. “I started singing and training when I was 5 years old, numerous vocal teachers, vocal coaches, theater coaches, choir directors, singing, dancing, acting workshops my entire youth—the list goes on of the training I’ve had over the last 42 years—all of them helpful only in the way that a workout coach or partner might be at the gym, doing the same exercises and using the same equipment. “I thought maybe it was time to go through the same routine as always,” she continued. “Your typical scales and breathing exercises and ridiculous vocal acrobatics, which includes singing the words bumblebee in every key until you crack while your lips turn numb—basically paying for a cheerleader to egg you on,” she continued. “In the first five minutes of our meeting, he informed me that there would be no such jumping jacks or scales or any of the stuff that bored me to tears but that we were going to jump right into the material that I sing with

the Belmont Kings. I was delighted.” Instead of taking the long way around, Maddex cuts to the chase! “I spend time in the lesson getting the person to understand that if they are the person in the song, if they feel the way the person feels, then the audience will feel that way,” Maddex said. “What happens is when you do that, your body knows how to make that sound. In other words, you’ll relax into your technique rather than trying to do your technique. “That’s the difference in the way I teach. It’s much more organic,” he continued. “People will almost always say after their very first lesson, ‘This is so much easier than I thought it was going to be, and my voice sounds instantly different than it did before.’” Too true. According to Fambrini, “He asked me to describe how I interpreted ‘singing from the diaphragm,’ a basic tool singers use. When I showed him how I’ve been doing it for 42 years, he made some very unorthodox changes and completely blew my mind. It’s not at all how I was taught. My ability to hold a note at least doubled within the first 10 minutes of our first session,” she said. “He continued some unorthodox adjustments on how I had normally been taught and proceeded to unlock some much ingrained terrible habits that I had picked up from different teachers over the years. “On top of all that, my biggest enemy vocally didn’t lie within the secrets of the diaphragm but my psyche,” Fambrini added. “I felt like he became more of a vocal therapist. Turns out I needed a shrink more than I needed scales. His coaching is more like therapy, and his tools helped me become comfortable in my own skin on stage and improved my ability to connect with the audience and calm my nerves.” ∆ Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

Arts

Split Screen PHOTO COURTESY OF MONKEYPAW PRODUCTIONS

Pulp horror

SPLATTER FEST HBO’s Lovecraft Country mixes campy horror with Jim Crowera racism to create a gleefully fun series starring (left to right) Jurnee Smollett, Jonathon Majors, and Courtney B. Vance.

reator Misha Green teams with producers J.J. Abrams and Jordan Peele to bring this fantasy horror series to life. Based on a novel by Matt Ruff, it’s set in 1950s Jim Crow-era America, and Black Korean War vet Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) teams up with his Black travel-guide-writing Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) and friend Letitia “Leti” Lewis (Jurnee Smollett) to go in search of his missing father, Montrose (Michael Kenneth Williams). Drawn to Ardham, Massachusetts, a town famed horror writer H. P. Lovecraft supposedly set many of his fictional tales in, they discover they’re battling both the racist terrors of white America and horrifying Lovecraftian monsters. (10 53- to 68-min. episodes)

and soon enough it becomes clear that their journey has taken a wild turn. There are forest monsters and invisible force fields; blond-haired, blue-eyed captors; and occult magic in the works. You definitely need to be OK with gore to get through this series; Glen This clever mashup mixes besides monster attacks there is enough terrifying monsters, ghosts, secret occult blood, guts, and skin-shedding to make organizations, magic, and supernatural anyone squirm. Beyond phenomenon with racist the bigger story, Lovecraft police, sundowner towns, LOVECRAFT COUNTRY Country gets personal with and cross-burning Atticus and his wounded neighbors. It’s filled with What’s it rated? TV-MA past as a veteran and all the B-movie fun of What’s it worth, Anna? Full price the budding relationship drive-in horror flicks and What’s it worth, Glen? Full price between himself and Leti. a timely examination Where’s it showing? HBO It’s hard to peel your eyes about America’s original away from the screen. sin—slavery and racism. Glen Smollett and Majors are really Each episode is connected, but they can compelling as the two leads. Despite the also feel separate. For instance, episode 7, B-movie shlock of a lot of the story, the “Meet Me in Daegu,” is set in 1949 South two never waiver in their commitment Korea and follows Ji-Ah (Jamie Chung), to the material. I guess Smollett came to a beautiful young woman who turns out fame in the TV series Full House (1992to be a mythical monster, Kumiho, who must kill 100 men to become human again. 94), which I’d never seen. I’ve seen her in a number of films but never put together She decides to seduce and kill Atticus, it was the same actress, which to me is a thus connecting to the previous episodes. testament to her ability to disappear into Expect a lot of gore and a lot of insightful examination of racism in America. Another a role. Here she plays a strong, talented Black woman struggling to find her place episode is about a potion that allows a in a white world. Majors is a relative Black woman to become white, as she newcomer. I first noticed him in The revels in the way she’s treated by other Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019), white people. It’s fun and serious at the where he turned in a quiet, sublime same time. performance, and then in Da 5 Bloods Anna What a ride Lovecraft Country is, (2020), Spike Lee’s newest. He’s a natural a chef’s kiss blend of drama and horror. When we first meet Atticus, he’s bound and and brings a vulnerability and inherent nobility to Atticus, who it turns out is determined to find his missing father and somehow connected by blood to a weird sets out with his Uncle George and Leti, PHOTO COURTESY OF ARTIC LIGHT AND NATURETRACK FILM FESTIVAL

SURVIVAL STORY One of the 70 films screening online during the NatureTrack Film Festival is Queen without Land, about a polar bear mother and her cubs surviving their shrinking habitat, available Oct. 9 through 18 at naturetrackfilmfest.org.

ee more than 70 films from 20 countries when the third annual What’s it rated? Not rated NatureTrack Film Festival When? Oct. 9 through 18, 2020 goes virtual. All films are nature related and Where’s it showing? Online at carefully curated under the naturetrackfilmfestival.org motto, “Igniting passion for nature through film.” for outdoor gear and more. Info is on the “What better time than now to think ticketing page online.” more carefully about how we go forward You can also pick and choose the films to take care of Mother Earth? Explore all you see in $10 programing blocks. As an the far-flung locations around the world example, Queen without Land is a 2018 humans are drawn to investigate, this film by Asgeir Helgestad, who for four year from the comfort of your own home,” years follows Frost, a polar bear mother, in organizers announced. “The All-Access Svalbard, Norway, as her habitat shrinks Pass ($100) is the best bargain. Proceeds due to global climate change. benefit NatureTrack Foundation. California residents can get in on a terrific raffle —Glen

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Wine

BY CAMILLIA LANHAM

Revenue shuffle

As event festivals saturate the marketplace, wine associations look at alternative ways of raising money

fter loading a wine bottler into the back of his vehicle on a recent Friday, Christopher Taranto headed over to a friend’s winery to help make room for the upcoming vintage. It’s grape harvest time, and the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance communications director’s eagerness to lend a hand is indicative of the way North County’s tight-knit industry works. “For our organization and for the Paso Robles AVA [American Viticulture Area], the boundaries are fairly tight, and the critical mass of brands that exists within those boundaries come together in a fairly supportive manner,” he said. “There’s a serious understanding that the rising tide lifts all boats in Paso Robles.” With a membership that’s at least 500 strong, and includes wineries, grape growers, hospitality industry members, and those that support the wine industry, the Wine Alliance is a marketing arm for the wine region. There are other AVAs in North County, but they fall under the larger umbrella of the Paso AVA. The alliance, Taranto said, provides marketing for the whole industry, both in SLO County and outside the region; brings in trade to the area, such as sommeliers and restaurateurs, so they can learn about Paso wines; and it also provides educational opportunities to its members, such as holding forklift certification courses or hospitality boot camps. The organization’s budget for this year is about $1.3 million, and it raises that through a membership structure that the alliance tweaked in 2007, due in part to the fact that festivals weren’t bringing in the revenue that they once did. “We do have a lot of festivals that do help promote the region and provide a leverage point for reaching the consumer,” Taranto said. “We no longer use those as a base for revenue because we have buy-in from our members.” Alison Laslett with the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association said her organization hasn’t had the same success with membership that Paso has, so they’re trying something new. Santa Barbara Vintners proposed creating a wine business improvement district, which would be funded by a 1 percent assessment on direct-to-consumer wine sales from Santa Barbara County’s wineries. The business improvement district (BID)— aka the Santa Barbara County Wine Preserve—would raise $1.2 million for the association, if it moves forward. “Historically, I would say that Santa Barbara County’s vintners’ ambitions have outpaced their funding. We have a wine region that’s unique and successful in that the wines are elegant and win a lot of awards. But we’re not as well known as we might be if the Vintners had the

funding,” Vintners Association Chief Executive Officer Laslett said. “Forty years ago, the Vintners were able to raise quite a bit of money because they were the only [event] game in town. But if you look at the festivals now, you’ve got so many to choose from. ... It’s a very crowded space.”

Improving business

California’s Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 allows business districts to fund businessrelated improvements, maintenance, and economic growth by collecting an assessment from the businesses that would benefit from the district’s formation. It’s most often used to increase tourism in downtown areas and cities with an assessment on hotel stays. Although there are a couple of other wine improvement districts proposed in California, including in Sonoma’s Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley, it would be the first of its kind for the wine industry if it’s successful. In an Aug. 18 presentation to Santa Barbara County supervisors, Laslett compared the operating budgets of wine associations in Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County, Paso Robles, and Napa. Santa Barbara Vintners had the lowest budget. In 2017, Santa Barbara brought in $552,000 while the Paso Wine Alliance had an operating budget of $1.57 million, Sonoma had $1.6 million, and Napa $7.3 million. While areas like Sonoma and Napa have successful trade auctions that help fund their respective associations, the Paso Wine Alliance, which Laslett said the Santa Barbara Vintners is compared to the most, has a much larger membership than the Vintners Association’s 70 to 80 members. And while Santa Barbara County brings in around 800,000 wine tourists annually, the Paso area alone has about 1.6 million, Laslett told supervisors. “If you look at any of the wine regions, they’re different, and so this is one of the things that you really have to consider when you look at the money that an association is able to raise for itself,” Laslett told New Times. “It’s very hard to compare wine regions up and down California. Each of them has their own flavor and culture.” The association has looked at myriad ways to fund itself, including sponsorships and increased membership, with which the Vintners have so far been unsuccessful, and creating a grape commission. A grape commission, which would tax grapes, needs to be done through the California Department of Food and Agriculture by district. That district also includes Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties, and the Vintners Association is still interested in pursuing that, but it would take collaboration between the three

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“Obviously people are pushing their agenda forward,” Griffith said. “It’s not the sense of camaraderie that we really need in this county, to come together and to get engagement.” She’s spearheading a resolution in opposition to the proposal for the Lompoc City Council to pass, which would mean that if UNIQUE AND DISPARATE With eight designated the Wine Preserve American Viticultural Areas in Santa Barbara County, the assessment becomes region has a wide range of grape growing regions, wineries, a reality, Lompoc winemakers, and price points. wineries won’t have to participate, Griffith counties and the state, so Laslett said the said. So far, she has about 20 wineries association is pursuing the BID first. signed on in support. “Santa Barbara County has never The Vintners Association has always found particular success in raising been an organization with controversy, funding through its wine association,” Griffith said, due to the variety of Laslett told supervisors on Aug. 18. business models in the county, which “What makes them succeed as a wine include a lot of small wineries and a lot of industry is also what prohibits them from big wineries; people growing grapes and working together.” selling those, making wine and selling it, These challenges include a geography or doing both. that breeds the wide variety of grapes and “When you have a lot of different wines produced in the county, which has business models out there, it creates, you eight different official AVAs and produces know, a lot of different approaches to what wines from giant Bordeaux varietals to makes really sound business decisions,” softer pinots and chardonnays at a range Griffith said. “This wine BID has brought of price points and production sizes. more collaboration than I’ve seen in 19 years, because there are so many of us Opposing sides who don’t want this. ... Maybe at the end Some area winemakers—who aren’t of the day, this will bring us all together, Vintners Association members—spoke out help us realize that we need a new vision at the Aug. 18 meeting and have started for the future.” a group in opposition: The Santa Barbara Doug Margerum, a Vintners Wine Country Coalition. The coalition Association member and owner of currently has about 50 wineries signed on. Margerum Wine Company and Barden, “I think there is a very vocal and loud said that he believes the diversity opposition. I’m not convinced that it’s of Santa Barbara County wines, a majority at all,” Laslett said. “When winemakers, and grapes is its greatest someone’s on board with something, they strength. He said they don’t have a good say, ‘Oh that’s great,’ and then go harvest way of marketing Santa Barbara County their grapes. When someone’s opposed to to the rest of the world, and it’s one of something, they’re going to fight it.” the highest quality regions for grapes A business improvement district needs and wines in California. So he supports a majority (more than 50 percent) of the the wine BID creation because, at the businesses that will be assessed to sign on moment, it’s the best proposal on the table in order to move forward. Opponents say to promote the region. that the association doesn’t have a majority “Every single one of the people who of Santa Barbara County’s estimated 270 are against this aren’t members of the wineries supporting the proposal, while Vintners Association, so they’ve taken Laslett says she believes they do. themselves out of the equation,” he said, “Any BID in its formation experiences adding that people don’t want to pay opposition,” Laslett said. “What I have what they perceive to be a tax. But it’s heard from other leaders of BIDs is that just 30 cents on a $30 bottle of wine. He once you form it, the benefits become encourages anyone with a better proposal overwhelmingly obvious.” to come forward with it. Kathleen Griffith of Flying Goat Cellars “For me, I see this as an innovative in Lompoc was a member of the Vintners new idea to do something that no one Association until January 2020. One of the else has done. It’s a new idea. It’s a great reasons she left was because she felt she idea,” Margerum said. “It will raise a wasn’t getting the support she wanted out tremendous amount of money to promote our cause.” ∆ of the association. As a Lompoc winery, she said, Flying Goat got “zero value” out of the Editor Camillia Lanham is into all makes association. She doesn’t agree with the BID proposal because she sees it as the association and models of Central Coast wines. Send food and drink tips to clanham@ attempting to make up for a lack of newtimesslo.com. performance and an attrition of membership.

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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

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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 08-26-20. 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. 0826-25. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

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 08-2720. 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. 2020-1778 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

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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. 2020-1799 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. 2020-1810 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

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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

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 09-0820. 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 LampertThomas, Michael Thomas (1860 Tully Place, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Gail LampertThomas. 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. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

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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

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

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NOTICE TO PROPOSERS 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 20, 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.

PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, California, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 29, 2020 as determined by www. time.gov for performing work as follows: 2020 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE The City of Pismo Beach is requesting sealed proposals to provide professional engineering and planning services from a qualified firm or joint venture of firms for the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) Update.

Public Hearing Item: • A public hearing will be held to consider any protests against the continuance of the San Luis Obispo Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID). If a legally sufficient protest is not made, Council will consider adoption of a resolution affirming the continuation of the TBID, setting forth the basis for the assessment, and levying the assessment upon hotels in the district for fiscal year 2020-2021.

All proposals will be compared on the basis of understanding

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 Request for Proposals. Only those proposals submitted

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.

the scope of work to be performed, methods and procedures to be used, management, personnel and experience,

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. 09-10-25. 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

and consultation and coordination with the City of Pismo Beach. Your firm is invited to submit a proposal for your services, together with other required information listed in per the City’s proposal requirements and certified by an authorized company officer will be considered. Proposals received by fax will be rejected. Printed versions of this request for proposals are available for a non-refundable fee of $15 from the Public Works Department, Engineering Division, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 or by calling (805) 773-4656. PDF versions may be emailed at no charge by contacting Erin Olsen at eolsen@pismobeach.org.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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

WHO: San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors WHEN: Tuesday, October 20, 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 an appeal (APPL2020-00012) by Jeff Edwards of the Planning Department Hearing’s approval of a request by the City of Pismo Beach for a Minor Use Permit/ Coastal Development Permit (DRC2020-00050) to allow for the construction and testing of two full-scale groundwater wells and a connection pipeline to the existing City of Pismo Beach ocean outfall pipeline. The project consists of the construction of two permanent groundwater wells and an underground 35-foot long pipeline connection. Temporary project features include mobile water tanks, a 24-foot tall sound wall, a 35-foot tall drilling rig, and an 1,800-foot long, above-ground pipeline connecting the well locations to the outfall connection point. The project will result in the disturbance of approximately 1.4 acres, which includes approximately 60,000 square feet of temporary disturbance and 200 square feet of permanent disturbance surrounding the wells. The proposed project is within the Recreation land use category and is located in the Coastal Dunes RV Park and Campground on State Route 1 at 1001 Pacific Boulevard, in the community of Oceano. The project is within the San Luis Bay Coastal Planning Area. County File Number: DRC2020-00050 Assessor Parcel Number: 061-111-017; 061-111-018 Supervisorial District:4 Date Accepted: July 20, 2020 WHERE: DUE TO COVID-19, THE CHAMBERS MAY NOT BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE REFER TO THE TEMPORARY PROCEDURES FOR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGS ON THE COUNTY’S WEBSITE AT https://www.slocounty. ca.gov/Departments/Board-of-Supervisors.aspx. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: You may contact Emi Sugiyama, Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 300, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, (805) 781-5600. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at www.slocounty. ca.gov. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered is the environmental determination. The County, as a Responsible Agency, has reviewed the Notice of Exemption (NOE) from CEQA previously prepared by the City of Pismo Beach (April 14, 2020) and finds that this determination is appropriate (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.). Avoidance and minimization measures included in the City of Pismo Beach certified NOE are included as proposed conditions of approval. 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** DATED: October 8, 2020 WADE HORTON, EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By: /s/ T’Ana Christiansen Deputy Clerk October 8, 2020

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN: Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600. WHAT: Hearing to consider a request by HDFT Investments LLC to amend approved condition of approval 1.g of recorded Tract 3091 (SUB2015-00026). Tract 3091 provided for the resubdivision of two existing parcels into seven parcels and the development of eight residential units. Condition 1.g limits any use as a vacation rental to the studio unit only within the recorded tract/development. The proposed amendment would remove that condition and allow any unit to be utilized as a vacation rental, subject to Land Use Ordinance 23.08.165 (Residential Vacation Rentals). The project is located on the southwest corner of First and San Antonia Streets, within the community of Avila Beach, in the San Luis Bay Coastal planning area. This project is found to be statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under the provisions of Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(5), which provides that CEQA does not apply to projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves. County File Number: DRC2020-00081 Supervisorial District: District 3 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 076-226-002, -005, -007 Date Accepted: 09/21/2020 WHERE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE based on the threat of COVID-19 as reflected in the Proclamations of Emergency issued by both the Governor of the State of California and the San Luis Obispo County Emergency Services Director as well as the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, relating to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, until further notice all public meetings for the Department of Planning and Building for the County of San Luis Obispo will be closed to members of the public and non-essential County staff. The Department’s Notice of Temporary Procedures, which includes Instructions on how to view the meeting remotely and how to provide public comment are posted on the Department’s webpage at www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Planning-Building/Boardsand-Commissions.aspx. Additionally, hearing body members and officers may attend the meeting via teleconference and participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were present. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning. org. You may also contact Young Choi, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600. If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing. COASTAL APPEALABLE: County action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission after all possible local appeal efforts are exhausted. Appeals must be filed in writing as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043. Ramona Hedges, Secretary Planning Commission October 8, 2020

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WHO: San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors WHEN: Tuesday, October 20, 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. WHERE:DUE TO COVID-19, THE CHAMBERS MAY NOT BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE REFER TO THE TEMPORARY PROCEDURES FOR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGS ON THE COUNTY’S WEBSITE AT https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/ Board-of-Supervisors.aspx. WHAT: Hearings to consider the following proposals to establish or amend agricultural preserves: 1. CON2019-00015 – Request by Alex Camp to establish an agricultural preserve to enable the applicant to enter into a land conservation contract. The 484.65acre property, consisting of four parcels, is located within the Agriculture and Rural Lands land use categories, at 4550 Noble Lane, approximately six miles west of the community of Templeton. The site is in the Adelaida Sub area of the North County Planning Area. Supervisorial District 1. 2. CON2020-00002 – Proposal by Craig Sunada to establish an agricultural preserve to enable the applicant to enter into a land conservation contract. The 40 acre parcel is located within the Agriculture land use category, at 3250 Branch Road, 0.5 miles south of highway 46, and approximately 2.25 miles east of the City of Paso Robles. The site is in the El Pomar-Estrella sub-area of the North County planning area. Supervisorial District: 1. 3. CON2020-00015 – Proposal by Flamm Family Trust to establish an Agricultural Preserve to allow the applicant to enter into a Land Conservation Contract. The property consists of approximately 480 acres located within the Agriculture land use category, at 2505 Harmony Ranch Road, adjacent to and southwest of the terminus of Highway 46 West at Highway 1, approximately 2.25 miles south of the Urban Reserve Line of the Community of Cambria. The site is in the North Coast Planning Area. Supervisorial District: 2. 4. CON2020-00016 – Proposal by Grolle Family Trust to amend an Agricultural Preserve, establish an Open Space Preserve, rescind a portion of a Land Conservation Contract and enter into a replacement Open Space Easement Agreement. The property consists of approximately 276 acres within the Agricultural land use category and is located on Santa Rosa Creek Road approximately 2,000 feet northwest of the intersection of Santa Rosa Creek Road and Highway 46 and approximately 7.5 miles west of the Community of Templeton. The site is in the Adelaida Sub area of the North County Planning Area. Supervisorial District: 2. 5. CON2020-00017 – Proposal by Matt Dusi to establish a new agricultural preserve to enable the applicant to enter into a land conservation contract. The 76-acre site is located within the Agriculture land use category, at 2110 Ramada Drive, approximately 600 feet south of the Highway 46 West / Ramada Drive intersection in the community of Templeton. The site is in the El Pomar-Estrella and Salinas River sub-areas of the North County planning area. Supervisorial District: 1. 6. CON2020-00018 – Proposal by 360 Ranch, LLC to amend an existing Agricultural Preserve, rescind an existing Land Conservation Contract and enter into a new Land Conservation Contract to add land. The request will add approximately 43 acres of land to the existing 328-acre contracted property resulting in approximately 371 acres under preserve and contract. The property is located at 1440 Calf Canyon Rd, approximately seven miles southeast of the community of Creston. The site is in the Shandon-Carrizo sub-area of the North County planning area. Supervisorial District: 5. 7. CON2020-00019 – Proposal by Franklin Camuso to establish an Agricultural Preserve to enable the applicant to enter into a Land Conservation Contract. The property consists of approximately 1,232 acres located within the Agriculture and Rural Lands land use category, off Highway 166, approximately 20 miles east of the community of Nipomo. The site is in the Huasna-Lopez subarea of the South County planning area. Supervisorial District: 4. 8. CON2020-00020 - Proposal by Jack Ranch SLO, LLC to establish an agricultural preserve to enable the applicant to enter into a land conservation contract. The 285-acre parcel is located within the Agriculture land use category and is located on the northwest side of Greystone Place, adjacent to the San Luis Obispo Golf and Country Club, approximately 2.5 miles south of the City of San Luis Obispo. The site is in the San Luis Obispo Subarea North of the San Luis Obispo planning area. Supervisorial District: 3. 9. CON2020-00021 – Proposal by Ralph and Karen Sawdey to establish a new agricultural preserve to enable the applicant to enter into a land conservation contract. The 930-acre site, consisting of five parcels, is located within the Agriculture land use category, on Carrisa Highway (Highway 58), approximately 5.25 miles northwest of the California Valley village reserve line. The site is in Shandon-Carrizo Sub Area North the of the North County planning area. Supervisorial District: 5. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: You may contact Terry Wahler or Stephanie Fuhs, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 200, San Luis Obispo, California 93408 (805) 781-5600. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered is the environmental determination that the projects are categorically exempt under CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(2). A Notice of Exemption has been prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15062. The projects are covered by Class 17 Categorical Exemptions (State CEQA Guidelines section 15306) from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Anyone interested in commenting or receiving a copy of the proposed Environmental Document should submit a written statement to the County Department of Planning and Building at the address above. Comments will be accepted up until completion of the public hearing(s). **If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing** DATED: October 8, 2020 WADE HORTON, EX-OFFICIO OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By: /s/ T’Ana Christiansen Deputy Clerk October 8, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES 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 09-1120. 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

FILE NO. 2020-1857 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as, POP TOP RENTALS, 249 Laurel Dr., Unit D, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. Troy Jacob Bernritter (249 Laurel Dr., Unit D, Avila Beach, CA 93424). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Troy Jacob Bernritter. 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, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 09-11-25. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 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

FILE NO. 2020-1856 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CUTE DU, 249 Laurel St., Unit D, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. Troy Jacob Bernritter, Marissa D. Wilson (249 Laurel St., Unit D, Avila Beach, CA 93424). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Marissa D. Wilson. 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, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 09-11-25. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2020

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

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN: Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600. WHAT: Hearing to consider a request by Pegaso, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit (DRC2018-00177) to allow for a multi-phased development of cannabis activities. Phase I will include approximately three acres (130,680 square feet) of outdoor cannabis cultivation in hoop houses. Phase II will consist of the construction of 38,800 square feet of greenhouses for the establishment of 22,000 square feet of indoor cultivation and 16,000 square feet of ancillary nursery. Phase II will also include construction of a 9,500 square foot building for processing activities. The project will result in approximately 10 acres of disturbance on a 225-acre parcel, including 12,364 cubic yards of cut and fill. A parking modification is requested to reduce the required parking spaces from 80 to 26. The project is within the Agriculture land use category located at 12415 River Road, approximately 2.2 miles northwest of Pozo Village and 5.3 miles east of the entrance to Santa Margarita Lake. The site is within the Las Pilitas Sub Area of the North County Planning Area. Also to be considered at the hearing will be adoption of the Environmental Document prepared for the item. The Environmental Coordinator, after completion of the initial study, finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not necessary. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) has been issued on January 31, 2020, for this project. Mitigation measures are proposed to address Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions and are included as conditions of approval. The Environmental Document is available for public review at the Department of Planning and Building, at the below address. A copy of the Environmental Document is also available on the Planning and Building Department website at www.sloplanning. org. Anyone interested in commenting on the proposed Environmental Document should submit a written statement and/or speak at the public hearing. Comments will be accepted up until completion of the public hearing(s). County File Number: DRC2018-00177 Supervisorial District: District 5 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 071-201-053, -054 Date Accepted: 02/05/2019 WHERE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE based on the threat of COVID-19 as reflected in the Proclamations of Emergency issued by both the Governor of the State of California and the San Luis Obispo County Emergency Services Director as well as the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, relating to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, until further notice all public meetings for the Department of Planning and Building for the County of San Luis Obispo will be closed to members of the public and non-essential County staff. The Department’s Notice of Temporary Procedures, which includes Instructions on how to view the meeting remotely and how to provide public comment are posted on the Department’s webpage at www. slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Planning-Building/Boards-and-Commissions. aspx. Additionally, hearing body members and officers may attend the meeting via teleconference and participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were present. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Eric Hughes, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600. If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing. Ramona Hedges, Secretary Planning Commission October 8, 2020

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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. 0914-25. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2020

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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. 09-14-25. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

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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

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FILE NO. 2020-1874 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, RESURRECT, 105 Pilgrim Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Omar Adwin Valdovinos (105 Pilgrim Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Omar Adwin Valdovinos. 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, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 0915-25. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2020

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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 09-15-20. 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

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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 09-1520. 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. 2020-1885 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CLEANING TREND, 741 Hill St. Apt. 132, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Briseida Mariana Canelo Sanchez (741 Hill St. Apt. 132, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Briseida Mariana Canelo Sanchez. 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, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 09-15-25. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1878 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/11/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TERRA NOVA BREW BUILDERS, 1113 Atascadero St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Terra Nova Culture Inc. (1113 Atascadero St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Terra Nova Culture Inc., Jeremy Edward Fleming, CEO / Chief Designer. 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, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 09-15-25. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 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

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FILE NO. 2020-1879 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/11/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NATURA ENERGY INC., NATURA BUILDERS, NATURA ELECTRIC, 1113 Atascadero St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Natura Energy Inc. (1113 Atascadero St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Natura Energy Inc., Jeremy Edward Fleming, CEO / Chief Engineer. 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, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 09-15-25. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2020

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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

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FILE NO. 2020-1884 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BAJA MOTO RANCH, 235 Tank Farm Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Joseph A. Zabala (1425 Las Encinas Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Joseph A. Zabala. 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, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 09-15-25. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2020

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 09-16-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 09-16-25. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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 09-17-20. 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

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

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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

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 PatrickMiernicki (3210 Rockview Place, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Dustin M. PatrickMiernicki. 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

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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 0921-20. 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. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-1916 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/21/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PIER ST. DELI, 325 Pier Ave., Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Mauricio Villegas, Monica Villegas (1108 Pacific Blvd., Apt. 6, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Mauricio Villegas. 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, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 09-21-25. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2020

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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 09-2120. 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

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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 09-2120. 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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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Clerk, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-120, San Luis Obispo, California 93408 before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2020 (“Bid Deadline”), for the following public works project: METAL BEAM GUARDRAIL UPGRADE PROJECT VARIOUS LOCATIONS SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CA CONTRACT NO. 300603 FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5949(168) Bids will be opened and declared by the County Clerk at 3:15 p.m. on the bid opening date at a public meeting at 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-120, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Any bid received at the office of the County Clerk of the County of San Luis Obispo at or after 3:00 p.m. on the date specified above will not be accepted, and will be returned to the bidder unopened. A bid received one second after 3:00 p.m. (i.e. after 3:00:00 p.m.) shall not be considered. Bids are required for the entire work described in the Contract Documents. The Bid package (also referred to herein as the “Contract Documents”) are posted on the County’s Purchasing website: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/GS/Purchasing/Current_Formal_Bids_and_Proposals.htm Any changes, additions, or deletions to these Contract Documents will be in the form of written addenda issued by the County. Any addenda will be posted on the website. Prospective bidders must check the website for addenda or other relevant new information at up to 5:00 p.m. the day before the prescribed date/time for submittal of bids. The County is not responsible for the failure of any prospective bidder to receive such addenda. All addenda so issued shall become a part of this Bid. All bidders are required to acknowledge and confirm receipt of every addendum in their bid proposal. All bidder Requests for Information must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m., 5 business days prior to the bid opening date. Requests submitted after said date may not be considered. All questions pertaining to the content of this invitation to Bid must be made in writing through the Purchasing website. Questions and responses will be posted on the Purchasing website and can be viewed by accessing the Invitation to Bid located at the Purchasing website. The identity of the entity submitting the question will not be posted. The County reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of comments / questions that will be posted on the website. The bidder must have either a Class A license or a combination of class C licenses that make up a majority of the work at the time the Contract is awarded (Public Contract Code § 3300). When the bidder holds a combination of Class C licenses, all work to be performed outside of the bidder’s license specialties, except work that is incidental or supplemental to the licenses of the bidder, shall be performed by licensed Subcontractors in compliance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 4100) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code) Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 1771.1: • A Contractor or Subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in the Bid Proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of this public works project, unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and qualified to perform work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. • This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Bids must be submitted under sealed cover plainly marked as a bid and identified with the project number, the date and time for receipt of sealed bids, and the name of the bidder. Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or a bidder’s bond in favor of the County in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted total Bid. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by County to ensure performance under the Contract or, in the alternative, request the County to make payment of retention to an escrow agent. The successful bidder will be required to furnish the County with payment and performance bonds, with each issued by a California admitted surety insurer equal to 100% of the Contract Price. Bidders must take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunity to participate in the Contract (49 CFR 26). Pursuant to section 1770 et seq. of the California Labor Code, the Contractor and all Subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations and comply with all applicable Labor Code provisions, which include, but are not limited to the employment of apprentices, the hours of labor, and the debarment of Contractors and Subcontractors. The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates. Copies are available at the DIR website, http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. Notice of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements Bidders must take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunity to participate in the Contract (49 CFR 26). It is the policy of the County of San Luis Obispo to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The County encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership. The DBE Contract goal is 7 percent. Notice of Davis-Bacon Requirements Federal funds are being used on this project, and therefore, the Davis-Bacon Act (2 CFR part 200 Appendix II(D) and 29 CFR Part 5) apply. The Federal minimum wage rates for this project as predetermined by the United States Secretary of Labor are set forth in the Special Provisions. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the prevailing wage rates determined to be applicable to this contract by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and Subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate. Title VI Solicitation Notice The County of San Luis Obispo, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity 1. The offeror’s or bidder’s attention is called to the “Equal Opportunity Clause” and the “Standard Federal Equal Employment Specifications” set forth herein. 2. The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor’s aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows: A. Goals for minority participation for each trade: 24.6% B. Goals for female participation in each trade: 6.9% These goals are applicable to all the Contractor’s construction work (whether or not it is Federal or federally assisted) performed in the covered area. If the contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, it shall apply the goals established for such geographical area where the work is actually performed. With regard to this second area, the contractor also is subject to the goals for both its federally involved and nonfederally involved construction. The Contractor’s compliance with the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR part 60-4 shall be based on its implementation of the Equal Opportunity Clause, specific affirmative action obligations required by the specifications set forth in 41 CFR 60-4.3(a), and its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade, and the contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor or from project to project for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor’s goals shall be a violation of the contract, the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR part 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed. 3. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs within 10 working days of award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the name, address and telephone number of the Subcontractor; employer identification number of the Subcontractor; estimated dollar amount of the Subcontract; estimated starting and completion dates of the Subcontract; and the geographical area in which the Subcontract is to be performed. 4. As used in this Notice, and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the “covered area” is San Luis Obispo County, California. Notice of Federal Trainee Program As part of the Contractor’s equal employment affirmative action program, the Contractor is to provide on-the-job training to develop full journeyman in types of trades or job classifications involved in the Contract. The number of trainees or apprentices is 0. Notice of Requirements of Federal Fair Labor Standards Act All contracts and subcontracts that result from this Notice of Bidders incorporates by reference the provisions of 29 CFR 201, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full and part-time workers. The Contractor has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation. The Contractor must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division. By order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo in their action on the 6th day of October 2020. October 8, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1928 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CHARLOTTE & ALDEN ENTERPRISE, 2653 Victoria Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Charlotte Gilbert, LLC (2653 Victoria Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Charlotte Gilbert, LLC, Rosalyn Carroll, CEO. 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. King, Deputy. Exp. 09-22-25. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1929 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/22/1986) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SAN LUIS BAY REALTY, 6613 Bay Laurel Place, Suite A, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. SLO Development, Inc. (6613 Bay Laurel Place, Suite A, Avila Beach, CA 93424). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ SLO Development, Inc., Taylor Ross North, CEO. 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, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 09-22-25. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1930 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LEGACY COLLECTION, 601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 200, Minnetonka, MN, 55305. Hennepin County. Presidio MI SLR 198, LLC (601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 200, Minnetonka, MN, 55305). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company /s/ Presidio MISLR 198, LLC, Michael M. Sullivan, Authorized Representative of Presidio Merced Land IV Passive, LLC, CoManager of Presidio MI Builders IV, LLC, Manager of Registrant. 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. King, Deputy. Exp. 09-22-25. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 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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FILE NO. 2020-1932 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HARVEST VISTAS, 601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 200, Minnetonka, MN, 55305. Hennepin County. Presidio MI SLR 96, LLC (601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 200, Minnetonka, MN, 55305). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company /s/ Presidio MISLR 198, LLC, Michael M. Sullivan, Authorized Representative of Presidio Merced Land IV Passive, LLC, Co-Manager of Presidio MI Builders IV, LLC, Manager of Registrant. 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. King, Deputy. Exp. 09-22-25. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1933 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CENTRAL COMMERCIAL GROUP, INC., 3450 Broad Street, Suite 101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Central Commercial Group, Inc. (3450 Broad Street, Suite 101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Central Commercial Group, Inc., Henry Niezen, President. 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, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 09-22-25. October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1939 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/23/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, EL SOL RESTAURANT, 1920 Creston Rd., Suite A, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Juan Manuel Silva (3255 Sunburst Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Juan Silva, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-23-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 09-23-25. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1940 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/04/1981) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DEL MONTE CAFE, 1901 Santa Barbara Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Debra J. Collins (1901 Santa Barbara Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Debra J. Collins, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-23-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 09-23-25. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1943 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/01/2007) New Filing The following person is doing business as, COASTAL CONSTRUCTION, 355 Arbutus Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. William Kurt Richards (355 Arbutus Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ William Richards, Sole Owner Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-23-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 09-23-25. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-1945 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/24/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SECOND CHANCE DOG TRAINING, 7525 Morro Rd. #3, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Michael Nelson (7525 Morro Rd. #3, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Michael Nelson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-24-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 09-24-25. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-1946 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MEDICAL 12, 1773 Pereira Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Devslo, LLC (1773 Pereira Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Devslo, LLC, Chad Wilkinson, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-24-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 09-24-25. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-1948 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, A POTTED PLANT, 664 Church St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-4338. San Luis Obispo County. Kelly Marie Edward, Michael Landom Sandifer (664 Church St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-4338). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Kelly Marie Edward. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-24-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 09-24-25. October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-1949 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MUNDO BARS, 3563 Sueldo St., Suite H, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Trina Lorena Galvan (2231 Cienaga St., Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Trina Lorena Galvan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-24-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 09-24-25. October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-1951 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/25/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LOS PADRES INN, 1575 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Sai Jyoti Hospitality Inc. (1575 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Sai Jyoti Hospitatlity Inc., Vibhuti V Panchal, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-25-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 09-25-25. October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1952 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/25/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CALIFORNIA INDOOR CLIMBING ASSOCIATION, 888 Ricardo Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Ascent Ventures, Inc. (888 Ricardo Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Ascent Ventures, Inc., Kristin Horowitz, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-25-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 09-25-25. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1961 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/29/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, AMITAGE CORPORATION, 2045 Idyllwild Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Amitage Corporation (2045 Idyllwild Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Amitage Corporation, Alex Amini, CEO/MGR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-29-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 09-29-25. October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1966 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/21/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, KAILA BROOKE CREATIVE, KAILABROOKECREATIVE.COM, KAILA BROOKE PHOTOGRAPHER, KBPHOTOGRAPHER.COM, 820 Stagecoach, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Kaila Brooke Zunich (820 Stagecoach, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kaila Brooke Zunich. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-29-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 0929-25. October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1967 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/01/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUPLES THERAPY, 1411 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jon Mark Wise (1311 7th St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jon Mark Wise. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-29-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 09-29-25. October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-1968 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/29/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FAIR WINDS SAILING CHARTERS, 898 Napa Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93443. San Luis Obispo County. David Paul Barnard (898 Napa Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93443). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ David Barnard, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-29-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 09-29-25. October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-1976 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/24/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FRIESEN HOMES, 120 Oak St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Dave Allen Friesen, Joshua David Friesen (120 Oak St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Dave Allen Friesen, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-29-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 09-29-25. October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1977 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/23/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NATIVE TOUCH LANDSCAPES, 956 Griffin St., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Taylor William Matheson (1734 Paso Robles Street, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Taylor William Matheson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0930-20. 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. 09-30-25. October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1978 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MELISSA MORROW PHOTOGRAPHY, 1350 Huasna Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Melissa Marie Morrow (1350 Huasna Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Melissa Marie Morrow. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-30-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 09-30-25. October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1981 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/30/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WILLIAM LEYS WATERPROOFING CONSULTANTS, LLC, 1150 Tiffany Ranch Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. William Leys Waterproofing Consultants, LLC (PO Box 14438, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ William Leys Waterproofing Consultants, LLC, William M. Leys, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-30-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 09-3025. October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Clerk, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-120, San Luis Obispo, California 93408 before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2020 (“Bid Deadline”), for the following public works project: STREET LIGHTING AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CA CONTRACT NO. 300604 FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5949(167) Bids will be opened and declared by the County Clerk at 3:15 p.m. on the bid opening date at a public meeting at 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-120, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Any bid received at the office of the County Clerk of the County of San Luis Obispo at or after 3:00 p.m. on the date specified above will not be accepted, and will be returned to the bidder unopened. A bid received one second after 3:00 p.m. (i.e. after 3:00:00 p.m.) shall not be considered. Bids are required for the entire work described in the Contract Documents. The Bid package (also referred to herein as the “Contract Documents”) are posted on the County’s Purchasing website: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/GS/Purchasing/Current_Formal_Bids_and_Proposals.htm Any changes, additions, or deletions to these Contract Documents will be in the form of written addenda issued by the County. Any addenda will be posted on the website. Prospective bidders must check the website for addenda or other relevant new information at up to 5:00 p.m. the day before the prescribed date/time for submittal of bids. The County is not responsible for the failure of any prospective bidder to receive such addenda. All addenda so issued shall become a part of this Bid. All bidders are required to acknowledge and confirm receipt of every addendum in their bid proposal. All bidder Requests for Information must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m., 5 business days prior to the bid opening date. Requests submitted after said date may not be considered. All questions pertaining to the content of this invitation to Bid must be made in writing through the Purchasing website. Questions and responses will be posted on the Purchasing website and can be viewed by accessing the Invitation to Bid located at the Purchasing website. The identity of the entity submitting the question will not be posted. The County reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of comments / questions that will be posted on the website. The bidder must have either a Class A license or a combination of class C licenses that make up a majority of the work at the time the Contract is awarded (Public Contract Code § 3300). When the bidder holds a combination of Class C licenses, all work to be performed outside of the bidder’s license specialties, except work that is incidental or supplemental to the licenses of the bidder, shall be performed by licensed Subcontractors in compliance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 4100) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code) Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 1771.1: • A Contractor or Subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in the Bid Proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of this public works project, unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and qualified to perform work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. • This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Bids must be submitted under sealed cover plainly marked as a bid and identified with the project number, the date and time for receipt of sealed bids, and the name of the bidder. Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or a bidder’s bond in favor of the County in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted total Bid. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by County to ensure performance under the Contract or, in the alternative, request the County to make payment of retention to an escrow agent. The successful bidder will be required to furnish the County with payment and performance bonds, with each issued by a California admitted surety insurer equal to 100% of the Contract Price. Bidders must take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunity to participate in the Contract (49 CFR 26). Pursuant to section 1770 et seq. of the California Labor Code, the Contractor and all Subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations and comply with all applicable Labor Code provisions, which include, but are not limited to the employment of apprentices, the hours of labor, and the debarment of Contractors and Subcontractors. The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates. Copies are available at the at the DIR website, http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. Notice of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements Bidders must take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunity to participate in the Contract (49 CFR 26). It is the policy of the County of San Luis Obispo to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The County encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership. The DBE Contract goal is 5 percent. Notice of Davis-Bacon Requirements Federal funds are being used on this project, and therefore, the Davis-Bacon Act (2 CFR part 200 Appendix II(D) and 29 CFR Part 5) apply. The Federal minimum wage rates for this project as predetermined by the United States Secretary of Labor are set forth in the Special Provisions. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the prevailing wage rates determined to be applicable to this contract by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and Subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate. Title VI Solicitation Notice The County of San Luis Obispo, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity 1. The offeror’s or bidder’s attention is called to the “Equal Opportunity Clause” and the “Standard Federal Equal Employment Specifications” set forth herein. 2. The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor’s aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows: A Goals for minority participation for each trade: 24.6% B. Goals for female participation in each trade: 6.9% These goals are applicable to all the Contractor’s construction work (whether or not it is Federal or federally assisted) performed in the covered area. If the contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, it shall apply the goals established for such geographical area where the work is actually performed. With regard to this second area, the contractor also is subject to the goals for both its federally involved and nonfederally involved construction. The Contractor’s compliance with the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR part 60-4 shall be based on its implementation of the Equal Opportunity Clause, specific affirmative action obligations required by the specifications set forth in 41 CFR 60-4.3(a), and its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade, and the contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor or from project to project for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor’s goals shall be a violation of the contract, the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR part 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed. 3. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs within 10 working days of award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the name, address and telephone number of the Subcontractor; employer identification number of the Subcontractor; estimated dollar amount of the Subcontract; estimated starting and completion dates of the Subcontract; and the geographical area in which the Subcontract is to be performed. 4. As used in this Notice, and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the “covered area” is San Luis Obispo County, California. Notice of Federal Trainee Program As part of the Contractor’s equal employment affirmative action program, the Contractor is to provide on-the-job training to develop full journeyman in types of trades or job classifications involved in the Contract. The number of trainees or apprentices is 0. Notice of Requirements of Federal Fair Labor Standards Act All contracts and subcontracts that result from this Notice of Bidders incorporates by reference the provisions of 29 CFR 201, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full and part-time workers. The Contractor has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation. The Contractor must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division. By order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo in their action on this 6th day of October 2020. October 8, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-1989 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/30/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 1887 FARMSTEAD, 5420 Vineyard Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Emily Bayer (5420 Vineyard Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Emily Bayer, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-01-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 10-01-25. October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-2004 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DG CONSULTING, 188 Jasmine Way, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Desiree Garcia (188 Jasmine Way, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Desiree Garcia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-05-20. 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. 10-05-25. October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BARBARA WILKINS AMENDED DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0233

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: BARBARA JEAN WILKINS AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PATTY BETTENCOURT in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that PATTY BETTENCOURT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 20, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: SLO9 VIA ZOOM, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Law Office of Dennis James Balsamo, APLC 1303 E. Grand Ave., Ste. 103 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DANYA CHRISTINE PRATT DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0270

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DANYA CHRISTINE PRATT AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MATTHEW PRATT in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that MATTHEW PRATT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 27, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey St., 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: Douglas M. Buchanan PO Box 234 Arroyo Grande, CA 93421 October 1, 8, & 15, 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 have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interest-

LEGAL NOTICES ed 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: ERNEST ROY MURPHY CASE NUMBER: 20PR0287

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ERNEST ROY MURPHY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LENORA ANN MURPHY in the Superior Court of California, County of: San Luis Obispo. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: LENORA ANN MURPHY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: NOVEMBER 3, 2020 Time: 9:00 A.M. in Dept.: 9 Address of Court: Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of Letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

LEGAL NOTICES 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 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Edward E. Attala 1502 Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Phone: 805-543-1212 October 8, 15, 22, 2020

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARIA I. BEDRONI CASE NUMBER: 20PR0276

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MARIA INES BEDRONI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: INES KENNEY in the Superior Court of California, County of: San Luis Obispo. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: INES KENNEY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: OCTOBER 27, 2020 Time: 9:00 A.M. in Dept.: 9 Address of Court: Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of Letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a 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 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Edward E. Attala, Attala Law, APC 1502 Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Phone: 805-543-1212 October 1, 8, 15, 2020

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

WOODLANDS SELF STORAGE, intends to sell the personal property of the named below to enforce a lien imposed on said property Pursuant to Lien Sale per California Self Storage Act Section 21700 through 21715 of the Business and Professional Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code. Unit #199 - MaryAnn Nutter, 10 x 30. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE UNDERSIGNED INTENDS TO SELL THE PERSONAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE TO ENFORCE A LIEN SALE PER CALIFORNIA SELF STORAGE ACT CHAPTER 10. UNDERSIGNED WILL SELL ITEMS at an ONLINE auction at https://selfstorageauction.com/ sale by competitive

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bidding starting on October 9-16, 2020, WHERE SAID PROPERTY HAS BEEN STORED AND WHICH ARE LOCATED AT: WOODLANDS SELF STORAGE, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. ALL PURCHASES ARE SOLD AS IS AND MUST BE REMOVED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE TIME OF SALE. SALE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION UP TO THE TIME OF SALE. COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY ONLINE BIDS. October 1 & 8, 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 date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-2802832 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 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800280-2832 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-20-881852-JB IDSPub #0172573 9/24/2020 10/1/2020 10/8/2020

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 20-0074 Loan No.: *******437

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/03/2007 AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BELOW. 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 payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States (payable to Attorney Lender Services, Inc.) will be held by the duly appointed Trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: FRANCIS C. FINK AND MARYLOU FINK, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Trustee: ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. Recorded 05/15/2007 as Instrument No. 2007032890 in book —, at Page — of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California, Date of Sale: 10/29/2020 at 11:00AM Place of Sale: In the breezeway at the entrance to the County General Services Building located at 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $863,697.63 estimated - as of date of first publication of this Notice of Sale The purported property address is: 1551 POMEROY ROAD ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 A.P.N.: 091-073-034 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county wherein the real property is located and more than three (3) months have elapsed since such recordation. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common

LEGAL NOTICES 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 Trustee’s Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www. nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, 20-0074. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 09/24/2020 ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. KAREN TALAFUS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY 5120 E. LaPalma Avenue, #209 Anaheim, CA 92807 Telephone: 714-6956637 Sales Line: (916) 939-0772 Sales Website: www.nationwideposting.com This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. NPP0371649 To: NEW TIMES 10/08/2020, 10/15/2020, 10/22/2020

NOTICE SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) Katy Ohern, an individual; and Does 1-100, Inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Persolve Legal Group, LLP CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 19LCP-0463 Order to Show Cause hearing is set for 11/2/20 at 9:00 a.m. in Department 2.

Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library,

LEGAL NOTICES or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una repuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted puede usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formuleriors de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su repuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte la podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requistas legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar ias cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo ao una consesion de artitraje en un caso dce derecho civll. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: (Número de caso): 19LCP-0463 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte son) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 901 Park Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y número de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Sarah Jane Rynolds/SBN 299510 Persolve Legal Group, LLP 9301 Corbin Avenue, Suite 1600 Northridge, CA 91324 818-534-3100 Date: (Fecha) 06/26/2019 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk (Secretario) /s/, Matthew Zepeda, Deputy Clerk, (adjunto) October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Jorge Vazquez Pantoja Aviso Al Demandado (Nombre)

You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page. Lo han demandado. Lea la información y en la página siguiente. Petitioner’s name is: Maria Ignacio Garcia Nombre del demandante Case Number: 19FLP-0466 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. Tiene 30 dìas de calendario después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presenter una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica no basta para protegerio. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. Si desea obtener asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de immediate con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. 1. The name and address of the court are: THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of San Luis Obispo County 901 Park Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney are: BRENT D. PETERSON (Bar # 238145) 605-13th Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-400-3001 Date: 9/26/2019 /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: November 5th, 2020 at 1:30 via ZOOM meeting NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual. October 1, 8,15, 22, 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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.

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: 20CV-0491

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Caroline Leone Wakefield-Buchwald filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Caroline Leone WakefieldBuchwald to PROPOSED NAME: Caroline Leone Wakefield THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/042020, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 9 By Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: September 24, 2020 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CV-0502

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Susan Stark filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Susan Stark to PROPOSED NAME: Jiordana Thelony Stark 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: 01/07/2021, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2 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 30, 2020 /s/: Ginger E. Garrett, Judge of the Superior Court October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

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Notice is hereby given that a public Lien Auction will be held at Stow-It Mini Storage 5325 Traffic Way Atascadero CA 93422 On Saturday October 17, 2020 at 10a.m. Contents stored in the following units will Be sold: #7 Vivian Vetter, #12 Heather Brown #34 Jose Benitez, #143 Rebecca McMurray, #166 Paul Nickols, #195 Chris Clay #213 Tim Fowler, Auction Conducted by Hitchin’ Post Auctioneers Bond # MS 879-23-57 October 8 & 15, 2020

REQUEST FOR ORDER

Attorney: Brent D Peterson Address: 605 13th St Paso Robles, CA 93446 Phone: 805-400-3001 Attorney for Maria Ignacio Garcia, Petitioner Superior Court of CA, San Luis Obispo County Case Number: 19FLP-0466 Address: 901 Park Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 Petitioner: Maria Ignacio Garcia Respondent: Jorge Vazquez Pantoja Request for Order for 100% Physical and 100% Legal Child Custody of the minor child, Axel Vazquez Ignacio, etc. Notice of Hearing Information: 1. TO: Jorge Vazquez Pantoja 2. A Court Hearing will be held as follows: a. Date: 11/5/2020; Time: 1:30pm; Dept: P1 Remote hearing by ZOOM b. Address: 901 Park Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 3. WARNING to the person hereby served with the Request for Order: The Court may make the requested orders without you if you do no file a Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (Form FL-320), serve a copy on the other parties at least nine days before the hearing (unless the court has ordered a shorter period of time), and appear at the hearing. (See form FL-320-INFO for more information) October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2020-1924 OLD FILE NO. 2020-0053 Cherry Lane Nursery, 436 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 01/08/2020. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: CLN Enterprises Inc. (436 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business was conducted by A Corporation /s/ CLN Enterprises Inc., Aaron Stern, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-21-2020. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By S. Currens, Deputy Clerk. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2020

NEW FILE NO. 2020-1988 OLD FILE NO. 2019-1372 1887 Farmstead, 5420 Vineyard Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 06/03/2019. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Morgan Fuller, Emily Bayer (5420 Vineyard Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business was conducted by A Copartnership /s/ Emily Bayer, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-01-2020. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By E. Brookhart, Deputy Clerk. October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

SUMMONS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:

CASE No.: 20FL-0372 CITATION - FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: Navy Federal Credit Union

In the Matter of the Adoption Petition of: Juan Luis Rico Aguirre, Adopting Parent.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA To: Noe Olmedo, By order of this court you are hereby advised that you may appear before the judge presiding in Department 9 of the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, on 01-08-2021, at 10:00 a.m. then and there to show cause, if any you have, why Kevin Xavier Olmedo-Lopez should not be declared from your custody and control for the purpose of freeing Kevin Xavier Olmedo-Lopez for placement for adoption. The following information concerns rights and procedures that relate to this proceeding for the termination of custody and control of said minor child as set forth in Family Code Section 7860 et seq.: 1. At the beginning of the proceeding the court will consider whether or not the interests of the minor child require the appointment of counsel. If the court finds that the interests of the minor do require such protection, the court will appoint counsel to represent him/her whether or not he/she is able to afford counsel. The minor will not be present in court unless he/she requests or the court so orders. 2. If a parent of the minor appears without counsel and is unable to afford counsel, the court must appoint counsel for the parent, unless the parent knowingly and intelligently waives the right to be represented by counsel. The court will not appoint the same counsel to represent both the minor and his/her parent. 3. The court may appoint either the public defender or private counsel. If private counsel is appointed, he or she will receive a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses, the amount of which will be determined by the court. The amount must be paid by the real parties in interest, but not by the minor, in such proportions as the court believes to be just. If, however, the court finds that any of the real parties in interest cannot afford counsel, the amount will be paid by the county. 4. The court may continue the proceeding for not more than thirty (30) days as necessary to appoint counsel to become acquainted with the case. Date: August 27, 2020 Michael Powell, Clerk By: Rebecca Hochman, Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Juan Luis Rico Aguirre 108 Brewer St., Apt. A Templeton, CA 93465 805-975-4263 October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

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CASE NUMBER: 20CV0563

Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond in 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. CASE NUMBER: 19CV-0563 The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 1050 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Morani Stelmach, Esq. (SBN 296670) Silverman Theologou, LLP 11630 Chayote St., Suite 3 Los Angeles, CA 90049 213-226-6922 Date: 09/24/2020 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk /s/ Matthew K. Zepeda, Deputy Clerk October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES 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: 20FLP0337

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE: Restraining orders are on page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. 1. The name and address of the court are: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Luis Obispo 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney are: Ignacio Guizar Flores 8740 Oak Dr. San Miguel, CA 93451 805-610-5252 Date: August 18, 2020 /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2020

SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Anthony D. Delagarza You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page. Petitioner’s name is: Priscila S. Castro Case Number: 20FL-0387

LEGAL NOTICES California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. 1. The name and address of the court are: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Luis Obispo 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney are: Priscila S. Castro 275 Sotuh 11th St., Apt. C Grover Beach, CA 93433 805-903-3582 Date: September 2, 2020 /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk, by Megan Sanders, Deputy October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

CASE No.: 20FL-0371 CITATION - FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL

In the Matter of the Adoption Petition of: Juan Luis Rico Aguirre, Adopting Parent.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA To: Gerardo Limon, By order of this court you are hereby advised that you may appear before the judge presiding in Department 9 of the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, on 12-11-2020, at 10:00 a.m. then and there to show cause, if any you have, why Evelyn Natalya Limon-Lopez should not be declared from your custody and control for the purpose of freeing Evelyn Natalya Limon-Lopez for placement for adoption. The following information concerns rights and procedures that relate to this proceeding for the termination of custody and control of said minor child as set forth in Family Code Section 7860 et seq.: 1. At the beginning of the proceeding the court will consider whether or not the interests of the minor child require the appointment of counsel. If the court finds that the interests of the minor do require such protection, the court will appoint counsel to represent him/her whether or not he/she is able to afford counsel. The minor will not be present in court unless he/she requests or the court so orders. 2. If a parent of the minor appears without counsel and is unable to afford counsel, the court must appoint counsel for the parent, unless the parent knowingly and intelligently waives the right to be represented by counsel. The court will not appoint the same counsel to represent both the minor and his/her parent. 3. The court may appoint either the public defender or private counsel. If private counsel is appointed, he or she will receive a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses, the amount of which will be determined by the court. The amount must be paid by the real parties in interest, but not by the minor, in such proportions as the court believes to be just. If, however, the court finds that any of the real parties in interest cannot afford counsel, the amount will be paid by the county. 4. The court may continue the proceeding for not more than thirty (30) days as necessary to appoint counsel to become acquainted with the case.

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Date: August 27, 2020 Michael Powell, Clerk By: Rebecca Hochman, Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Juan Luis Rico Aguirre 108 Brewer St., Apt. A Templeton, CA 93465 805-975-4263 October 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2020

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Rob Brezsny’s Free Will Astrology Homework: What’s the most interesting and transformative action you could take right now? Testify at freewillastrology.com. ARIES (March 21-April 19): “A person’s best ally is someone who takes care of herself,” says actress Susan Clark. I heartily agree. The people with whom you can cultivate the most resilient bonds and most interesting synergy are those who have a high degree of self-sufficiency—those who take rigorous responsibility for themselves and treat themselves with tender compassion. In the coming weeks, Aries, I think it’s especially important for you to emphasize relationships with allies who fit that description. Bonus! Their exemplary self-care will influence you to vigorously attend to your own self-care.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): According to my reading of the astrological potentials, the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to take a vacation in reverse. What’s that? It’s when you devote yourself to renewing and reinvigorating your relationship with the work you love. You intensify your excitement for the vocation or job or long-term quest that teaches you important life lessons. You apply yourself with sublime enthusiasm to honing the discipline you need to fulfill the assignments you came to Earth to accomplish.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “If you are not having fun, you are doing something wrong,” said comedian Groucho Marx. He was exaggerating so as to drive home his humorous point, but his idea contains some truth—and will be especially applicable to you in the immediate future. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you have a temporary exemption from feeling frantically dour and unpleasantly dutiful. As crazy as the world is right now, you have a cosmic mandate to enjoy more playtime and amusement than usual. The rest of us are depending on you to provide us with doses of casual cheer.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Leave the door open for the unknown, the door into the dark,” writes Cancerian author Rebecca Solnit, adding, “That’s where the most important things come from.” I think this is good advice for you in the coming weeks. What exactly does it mean? How and why should you do what she advises? My first suggestion is to reframe your conception of the unknown and the dark. Imagine them as the source of everything new, as the place from which the future comes, as the origin of creative changes. Then instruct your imagination to be adventurous as it explores brewing possibilities in the dark and the unknown.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “If something comes to life in others because of you, then you have made an approach to immortality,” wrote author Norman Cousins. Whether or not you believe the “immortality” part of his formulation, I’m sure you understand how fabulous it is when you help activate beauty and vitality in someone. You may even feel that inspiring people to unleash their dormant potential is one of the most noble pleasures possible. I bring these thoughts to your attention, Leo, because I suspect that you now have exceptional power to perform services like these for your allies, friends, and loved ones. I dare you to make it one of your top priorities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “The messiah will come when we don’t need him any more,” said author Franz Kafka. In that spirit, and in alignment with current astrological omens, I will tell you that the precise help you wish you could attract into your life will show up as soon as you make initial efforts to provide that help to yourself. Here are some additional nuances: The gift or blessing you think you need most will be offered to you by fate once you begin giving that gift or blessing to yourself. A rescuer will arrive not too long after you take steps to rescue yourself. You’ll finally figure out how to make practical use of a key lesson as you’re teaching that lesson to someone you care for.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran author Ursula K. Le Guin said

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that we don’t just naturally know how to create our destinies. It takes research and hard work. “All of us have to learn how to invent our lives, make them up, imagine them,” she wrote. “We need to be taught these skills; we need guides to show us how. If we don’t, our lives get made up for us by other people.” I bring this to your attention, Libra, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time to upgrade and refine your mastery of these essential powers. What can you do to enhance your capacity to invent your life? Which teachers and information sources might be helpful?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In 1984, hip-hop group Run-DMC was the first to achieve a gold record in their genre, meaning they sold more than 500,000 albums. Their next album sold more than a million. They were pioneers. In 1986, legendary producer Rick Rubin encouraged them to do a remake of “Walk This Way,” a song by the hard rock band Aerosomith. The members of Run-DMC didn’t want to do it; they felt the tune was in a genre too unlike their own. But Rubin eventually convinced them, and the cross-pollination was phenomenally successful. The Run-DMC-meets-Aerosmith collaboration launched a new genre that sold very well. The song was later voted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In this spirit, and in accordance with current cosmic rhythms, I urge you to try a bold hybrid or two yourself, Scorpio: blends of elements or influences that may seem a bit improbable. They could ultimately yield big dividends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You Sagittarians periodically go through phases when you specialize in stirring up fresh intuitions. I mean, you’re always one of the zodiac’s Intuition Champions, but during these special times, your flow becomes an overflow. You have a knack for seeking and finding visions of the interesting future; you get excited by possibilities that are on the frontiers of your confidence. From what I can tell, your life in recent weeks has been bringing you these delights— and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Take maximum advantage. Aggressively gather in the gifts being offered by your inner teacher.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Calling on my expert knowledge of healing language and imaginative psychology, I have formulated a mantra for you to use in the next six weeks. I suggest you say it five times after you wake up, and again at midday, and before dinner, and before sleep. It should help keep you intimately aligned with the dynamic groove that the cosmos will be conspiring to provide for you. For best results, picture yourself as glowing inside with the qualities named in the mantra. Here it is: StrongBrightFree ClearBoldBrisk DeepNimbleKind AdroitSteadyWarm.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles features displays that extol the musicians who’ve won Grammy Awards over the years. A few years ago, a distinctly unfamous musician named Paz Dylan made professional-looking fake posters touting his own magnificent accomplishments, and managed to sneakily hang them on the museum walls. They remained there for a month before anyone noticed. I’m going to encourage you to engage in similar gamesmanship in the coming weeks, Aquarius. It’ll be a favorable time to use ingenuity and unconventional approaches to boost your confidence and enhance your reputation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Relationships never stop being a work in progress,” writes author Nora Roberts. That’s bad news and good news. It’s bad news because even for the most loving bond, you must tirelessly persist in the challenging task of reinventing the ways the two of you fit together. It’s good news because few activities can make you more emotionally intelligent and soulfully wise than continually reinventing the ways the two of you fit together. I bring these thoughts to your attention because the coming weeks will be a fertile time for such daunting and rewarding work. ∆

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