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Every week news

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t’s going to be a strange holiday season, with limited, socially distanced, outside gathering recommended for normally boisterously big family get-togethers. But don’t let COVID19 get you down. There are plenty of ways to celebrate the season, COVID CHRISTMAS and we’ve got a handful ready for Nobody ever you in this year’s annual Holiday dreamed about a pandemicGuide. Find out how to keep the filled holiday spirit of hope alive [11] ; the season, but it’s here. Don’t fear key to having hard conversations though, there about pandemic plans [12] ; will be plenty of celebrating what impacts a holiday spike in going on. cases could have on schools [14] ; where to feast [16] ; and festive celebrations [20].

You can also read about a couple of Cal Poly grads releasing songs in time for Thanksgiving [30] ; PCPA’s plans for a virtual holiday show [32] ; and Atascadero’s humble pie company [34].

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n response to the state’s limited stay-at-home order that went into effect on Nov. 21 for purple tier counties, San Luis Obispo County law enforcement officials say they’ll only take appropriate action against egregious violators.

The county reverted back to the purple tier in the state’s reopening guidelines due to an increase in positive COVID-19 case rates.

A curfew included in the limited order requires that all gatherings with members of other households and activities conducted outside the home cease between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., except for essential activities. The SLO County Sheriff’s Office released a statement when the order went into effect stating that it will continue its mission of focusing on significant criminal matters.

“Deputies will not be making traffic/ pedestrian stops to determine the comings and going of citizens during those stated hours,” the statement read. “However, the Sheriff’s Office will take appropriate action on large egregious gatherings flaunting the curfew mandate.”

“Egregious” violations include large gatherings or repeat offenders, Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tony Cipolla said.

Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office stated it will continue the protocols it already has in place for the business community, which entails “asking for voluntary compliance when dealing with these matters.”

According to readyslo.org, San Luis Obispo County will enforce the state’s modified shelterat-home order if a business refuses to comply with it. Businesses could face a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, up to six months in jail, or both.

The SLO County Public Health Department said in a press release that activities conducted during 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. are often nonessential and more likely related to social activities and gatherings that have a higher likelihood of leading to reduced inhibition and reduced likelihood for adherence to safety measures like wearing a face covering and maintaining physical distance.

In a Nov. 20 Facebook post, Paso Robles Police

Chief Ty Lewis said he received a lot of inquiries about the new curfew order.

“There are many questions about enforcement as many see the order as unconstitutional, and unenforceable, and violation is a simple misdemeanor.

Our [district attorney] has already indicated he will not file criminal charges on these executive orders except in the most egregious of circumstances,” Lewis stated.

In an attempt to be transparent, Lewis said he was waiting for information and guidance from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services that would answer the community’s questions.

Lewis told New Times he VIOLATORS California’s limited stay-at-home order established a 10 p.m. curfew for counties in the purple tier. Local law enforcement hasn’t received any more officials say they will only cite egregious curfew violators. information from the state.

“The trouble with partner with the Paso Robles Chamber of the order is that it isn’t Commerce so the chamber can be the first point necessarily a law. Violations are enforceable of contact with a person or business suspected of via a city’s ordinance laws, which are typically viewed as infractions. Infractions usually result violating state orders.

In his Nov. 20 Facebook post, Lewis said his in some type of citation. Because of the nature concern “surrounds the potential for protests of the order, with its many exceptions, it makes because there is a feeling that the order will enforcement difficult,” he said. invite and incite protests against it during During the Nov. 17 Paso Robles City Council meeting, Lewis said he made it very clear that if the ‘curfew’ hours and how is law enforcement supposed to react to those.” the Paso Robles Police Department directed all Lewis said that several police chiefs in the its time toward COVID-19 enforcement that the state mentioned the potential for local protests department would have less time for traditional during a recent conference call. law enforcement activities.

“I have also read social media posts, locally, “As a small police department, we have where people have suggested protests, too. limited resources. I asked for clear direction Luckily, our community has community leaders from City Council on how to deploy those resources and was directed to make educational who, to date, have discouraged such activity,” Lewis said. Δ contacts,” he said.

Paso’s council directed the department to —Karen Garcia

SLO County’s new $25,000 campaign donation limit among highest in state

per donor cap, the board led by 1st District Supervisor John Peschong sidestepped an outpouring of criticism and argued that a $25,000 limit preserved local control and also gave candidates the tools to win elections. The FPPC is planning to increase the current $4,700 cap to $4,900 in January.

The board voted 3-1, with 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson dissenting, to pass the ordinance and shift enforcement duties from the FPPC to the SLO County District Attorney’s Office.

Supervisors in support of the cap pointed out that the county has not had any campaign contribution limits in the past for races like county supervisor, district attorney, and sheriff-coroner.

Despite a torrent of public opposition decrying money’s influence in politics, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors pushed ahead on Nov. 20 to adopt a new $25,000 per donor cap on campaign contributions to county candidates—one of the highest among California counties.

Rushed to pass before a new state law— AB 571—takes effect next year and defaults counties without local limits to the state’s Fair Political Practices Commission’s (FPPC)

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“It’s a good number,” Peschong said after two hours of public comment that expressed almost unanimous opposition to the dollar amount.

“If we don’t move this forward today, and we accept the state’s limit, we can’t change it. … Ultimately, I do not want Sacramento and the governor’s office and legislature to tell the people of SLO County what to do.”

Among the ranks of counties that’ve adopted their own campaign finance ordinances, SLO County is now in the top five in terms of highest contribution limit, according to a New Times analysis.

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allow larger individual donations, with caps of $40,000 and $30,000 in those respective counties. Most large metropolitan counties have limits below the state’s, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Diego, and Orange. Many counties don’t have any rules on their books and are likely to default to the state’s $4,900 limit next year per AB 571.

In voting against the SLO County ordinance, Supervisor Gibson cited the public opposition and added that he didn’t want the elected district attorney to enforce rules that would also apply to his or her own race. Gibson said that his office tallied the total number of phone calls and emails that came in from the public on the subject—they went 700 to zero in opposition, he said.

“I think the will of the population of SLO County is clear,” Gibson said. “I think we’re missing an opportunity here to cure the kind of … huge, large dollar contributions that come in trying to sway the election.”

But Peschong argued that a higher limit gives candidates a chance to compete in fundraising against independent expenditures—or thirdparty committees, where donations are unlimited under Citizens United v.

Federal Elections Commission.

A longtime Republican strategist who’s run presidential, state, and local candidate campaigns, Peschong said that if candidates are tied down by a lower donation limit they would be “overwhelmed” by independent expenditures.

“That’s what I truly believe,” Peschong said. “And I’ve seen that in other counties.”

But Gibson and other citizens who spoke up were unconvinced. Some questioned the ethics of Peschong’s ownership stake in his political consulting firm, Meridian Pacific Inc., which has worked on local candidate campaigns in the past, including sitting 5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold, 4th District Supervisor Lynn Compton, and District Attorney Dan Dow. The FPPC opened an investigation into that alleged conflict of interest on Nov. 4 following a complaint filed by Morro Bay resident Malcolm McEwen.

“I believe that Supervisor Peschong has a disqualifying conflict of interest in any participation in this matter because the ordinance regarding campaign finance could have a direct financial effect on his business interests,” McEwen’s Oct. 22 complaint reads.

In a response letter to the FPPC, Peschong called the complaint a “frivolous” accusation from “a regular public scold.” He said he did not have a conflict of interest because Meridian Pacific has not worked for county candidates since his election in 2016 and won’t for the remainder of his time in office (Peschong has said he will not seek re-election in 2024).

In backing the $25,000 contribution limit, Supervisor Compton said that trying to eschew money from politics is just unrealistic.

“The money doesn’t go in our pockets when we run. It goes for things like advertising, it goes for radio, for TV. That’s really expensive,” Compton said.

“People are saying let’s get money out of politics. That’s just not the reality of getting your message across nowadays.”

—Peter Johnson

Gulls at Bayshore Village declared a nuisance, again

Gulls continue to wreak havoc on the condominium units at Bayshore Village in Morro Bay, and as a result, the city of Morro Bay declared the animals a menace and danger to the safety and public health of residents, which allows residents to remove them.

Morro Bay city staff received a request in September from the Bayshore Village Homeowners’ Association to extend a 2015 authorization, which expires on Dec. 31, allowing removal of gull nests from condominium unit roofs and expand it to also allow for gull harassment and hazing and gull egg addling.

During the Nov. 17 City Council meeting, Community Development Director Scot Graham said harassment and hazing would be in the form of wind drive whirlybirds, solar power whirlybirds, metal siders, spikes, bird wire, mylar tape, coil wire around chimneys, distress calls, plastic owls, and green laser lights. Addling of gull eggs, he said, is done by covering them with corn or vegetable oil and putting the treated eggs back into the nests soon after they’re laid—as a result, the eggs won’t hatch.

The council has approved the resolution for the past 10 years. Graham said that roof damage is one of the main issues the homeowners experience.

In the last five years, the homeowners’ association obtained a depredation permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to addle the gull eggs, destroy nests, and nonlethally harass the gulls.

According to Fish and Wildlife, the permit is intended to provide short-term relief from bird damage until long-term nonlethal measures can be implemented to eliminate or significantly reduce the problem.

The permit authorizes “take”—killing birds, trapping birds, egg addling, and destruction of active nests—of birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which includes gulls.

Councilmember Jeff Heller joked that Alfred Hitchcock would approve of this resolution, but added that, jokes aside, he typically avoids the Bayshore Village area because of the gull situation. He questioned the homeowners’ association’s harassment methods as the issue has persisted for 10 years.

Graham said the methods haven’t been working, but the expanded authorization of addling eggs could reduce the number of gulls in the area.

Mayor John Headding, a former Bayshore Village resident, said that his four years of living in the condominiums was an excellent experience except for the seagulls.

He said harassment methods carried out in the past were respectful and complied with city rules and Fish and Wildlife regulations.

“It hasn’t been completely eradicated, the issue. But I can tell you, in my humble opinion, [it would be] unlivable because of the persistent significant numbers of gulls on the property itself,” Headding said during the meeting. “It did improve the grounds, which are rather vast as you know, including a pool clubhouse and walking area that would be significantly impacted by the gulls.”

The council unanimously approved the resolution. ∆ —Karen Garcia

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Spreading equity

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t the height of the Black Lives Matter movement this summer, the San Luis Obispo City Council committed $120,000 to help boost diversity and equity programs at various local organizations.

After assembling a task force to prioritize the use of those funds, on Nov. 17, the city finalized eight grants that will aid community work ranging from the theater and arts, to health care, to education and literacy.

“This is a commendable milestone for the city of San Luis Obispo because it sets a precedent for how our communities can and should begin to approach system change,” task force chair and Cal Poly FILE PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM

INVEST In response to the Black Lives Matter movement, the city of San Luis Obispo awarded eight grants on Nov. 17 to local nonprofits focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

graduate student Amman Asfaw said in a city press release.

At R.A.C.E Matters SLO, the grant will help fund a second public art series called BELONGING, which debuted last February as a month-long event to lift the voices and stories of the local African American community.

“We are extremely grateful,” R.A.C.E Matters SLO said in a statement, adding that the funds will help “artfully amplify Black expression.”

The SLO International Film Fest and the SLO Repertory Theatre also have plans to use their grants in the arts realm.

Skye McLennan, director of the SLO Film Festival, told New Times that the city’s grant will go toward producing a short film series highlighting Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) filmmakers and activists “driving change within their own communities.” The five films will air at the March 2021 film festival.

“This program will also feature two panel discussions,” McLennan added. “One will feature local change-makers discussing the use of media as a tool for activism, and the second on building equity and inclusion throughout the filmmaking process.”

At the SLO Repertory Theatre, Managing Artistic Director Kevin Harris said their grant will advance the company’s push to “effectively promote anti-racist ideals in every aspect of our day-to-day work.”

He said the funds are well timed as the nonprofit gears up to move into a new building.

“It is our No. 1 priority to do everything we can to ensure that the new theater is built with a strong, diverse, anti-racist foundation,” Harris said. “Since May, our organization has grappled with our past. … It has been extremely difficult, personal work, and we know that we have a long [way] to go as individuals and as a company.”

The equity grants also benefit local English-learning residents through Literacy for Life, a nonprofit that teaches adults to read, write, and speak English.

According to Executive Director Bernadette Bernardi, the grant comes at a critical time amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The program, which has been around since the 1970s, serves a diverse clientele of mostly economically disadvantaged residents, providing free one-on-one tutoring services. “[The diversity funds] validate our role in supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities—most especially through a time wherein resources are low and needs are very high,” Bernardi said.

City funds will also help fill equity gaps in health care through the SLO Noor Foundation, which provides free medical care to uninsured community members.

“In recent years, SLO Noor has seen a growing need for inclusive care that addresses the obstacles faced by patients who are BIPOC, such as language barriers, transportation and technology access, and health care affordability,” said Rebecca Brogdon, grants coordinator. “With funding provided by the city, SLO Noor will provide comprehensive bilingual health

and supportive services to its underserved and uninsured patients, including free laboratory and imaging services, while conducting a citywide outreach campaign in English and Spanish to raise awareness of SLO Noor’s services.”

Undocumented residents are also served by the grants through the Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success. With its grant, the coalition plans to hold a “Undocu Community Summit” in fall 2021.

The summit aims to “gather and form strategic partnerships to collectively identify solutions to best support and address the needs of the undocumented community,” according to a press release.

Other grant recipients included the Diversity Coalition of SLO County and One Cool Earth.

Looking forward, the SLO Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force’s next step is to make policy recommendations to the City Council with the intention of enacting lasting change, according to task force chair Asfaw.

“The good work is not done,” he said.

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It takes a village Let’s build on homeless outreach success by finding a place for Hope’s Village to land

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lot of attention is being paid to the issue of homelessness in SLO County right now. On a very positive note, a 150-unit motel is being converted in Paso Robles to provide both permanent and temporary housing and resources to North County residents.

That’s a start.

But in the South County, around 75 homeless were recently evicted from a squatters’ area along the Bob Jones Trail near San Luis Creek—so-called illegal campers (unless you argue that current COVID-19 concerns/mandates to leave campers alone/unharrassed should have been maintained). But the area was getting unsightly.

I’ve worked with the homeless under a church and county mental health outreach program (Pasadena), helped establish a local homeless nonprofit (Hope’s Village) and at one point was homeless myself. (The latter was because a county building official refused to approve a house I planned despite support from a professional architect). I raised some money for Dan DeVaul years ago after local officials had condemned his makeshift housing along Los Osos Valley Road and DeVaul was made a felon despite the fact that he was housing the obviously needy.

According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness (endhomelessness. org), most homeless are single (but about a third are families). Homelessness is increasing, not decreasing, especially

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because of the pandemic.

Homelessness will not just go away.

Also in the news recently, the thefts of two cars in SLO (With dogs inside!) were attributed to “vagrants” (likely homeless).

How can things get better if there are displaced and possibly mentally ill people wandering the streets without shelter?

Things simply can’t. People are desperate.

Nonprofit Hope’s Village (hopesvillageofslo.com)—which is known for its wonderful mobile shower and RVs for veterans programs—has proposed to start a sustainable village on acreage where homeless could, perhaps, temporarily camp and eventually be helped to build their own modest tiny homes. Tiny homes are in code now in many areas, especially as accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Locally, there was even a tiny home expo on the Madonna Inn property that was well attended two years ago. With Hope’s Village, I was at one time charged with finding a parcel of land for purchase or lease for such a village. The effort proved frustrating, but sometimes I regret having given up the effort.

Housing First is a nationwide movement predicated on the idea that homeless people, regardless of whether they are mentally ill or simply destitute from a job loss or eviction, simply cannot move forward without some kind of roof over their heads—and not just a temporary shelter. We all need homes, otherwise a job search or rehabilitation

Russell Hodin

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effort remains pretty futile. Churches and corporations in Salt Lake City banded together a few years ago to build housing for the homeless that offered basic amenities (along with support services) and was quite successful for a while.

(However, it is true that the program became a magnet to homeless from other areas and the resources became limited.)

But the idea of a village remains sound as long as it is somewhat isolated from middle class neighborhoods. SLO County has a lot of land, and there are parcels, such as one on the north side of Madonna, currently for sale that are or could be zoned residential. Such a village, once established and offered to those who met specific guidelines, could be a model for other communities just as the Paso motel project will hopefully be.

There is a very good example in Portland, Oregon. Dignity Village houses at least 60 residents on city-owned land and, since 2000, has provided an opportunity for the disenfranchised to work toward selfsufficiency, starting with the construction of their own modest homes. They do limit how long people can reside there, generally two years. But that’s a good start for most toward self-sufficiency (see pictures at dignityvillage.org).

Initially, our local village could have a variety of temporary housing approaches. These include straw bale houses; kit homes; motorhomes; geodesic dome homes; pre-fab homes; and, of course, tiny homes. Donated tents and outhouses, along with portable showers, could serve the early village residents reasonably well with the goal of building permanent infrastructure once coding was established.

Hope’s Village has many endorsements and has laid the groundwork for the village concept that has been replicated

elsewhere. It is time to start building on our local homeless outreach successes that include the Paso motel rehab, the Prado homeless services center, and the now years-long established Hope’s Village organization whose innovativeness has helped so very many—and which is well positioned to get this village concept literally off the ground. ∆ William Seavey wrote to New Times from Cambria. You can write to New Times, too, by sending an opinion piece to letters@ newtimesslo.com.

Letters Close the dunes, again

Never in our lifetime have we faced a health crisis as we are in now. Getting back to “normal” clearly will not be happening for a long time. Since the county has reverted to purple, concrete action is being taken to limit the number and sizes of gatherings. Given all of the closure mandates in other parts of the county, Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area must be re-closed to vehicles.

Allowing visitors from outside of SLO County lines by keeping the beach open to 1,000 vehicles daily is an invitation to continued high levels of COVID-19 cases.

Protecting our public health must be the first priority. This is a plea to our local public health officer, Dr. Penny Borenstein, and the director of California State Parks, Armando Quintero, to close the park to vehicular access for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dorothy Hines Nipomo

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Conscience extinguished

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hen George Washington was 14, he copied out 110 Rules of Civility considered foundational to the development of personal character. The 110th rule was: “Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.”

If only our elected leaders today followed the same maxim that guided our first president!

Sadly, that “celestial fire” of conscience seems barely aflutter. Witness a lame duck president refusing to concede to the will of the people, hampering a peaceful transition, and throwing unfounded accusations that cast doubt on our electoral process.

But shouldn’t we hope and expect more from our local representatives?

Guess not, given the recent power-grab

by SLO County Supervisors Lynn Compton, Debbie Arnold, and John Peschong, who had the gall to set a campaign contribution limit of $25,000 per person in races for 10 elected county offices that include, well, supervisors.

“Person” is defined by federal election campaign law as an individual, but also includes firms, syndicates, corporations, labor unions, political action committee, political parties, and other organizations. In other words, every monied group that hopes to sway an election and influence policy.

As The Tribune said, “Three SLO County supervisors just handed special interests—oil companies, developers, the cannabis industry, among others—the opportunity to have even more influence in county elections.”

Remember: The more big money machines spend, the less average people are heard. All democracies require an even playing field.

In trying to justify their vote, the three conservative supervisors all implied that they should be applauded for setting any campaign limits. In reality, they’re opening the door to colossal influence-peddling by big donors.

It’s laughable that they’re patting themselves on the back for a cap that is five times greater than the $4,700 cap set by the state Legislature. Unless a local cap was approved by the SLO board, the lower well-intentioned state cap would take effect on Jan. 1.

Like Trump, Peschong, Arnold, and Compton have no conscience when it comes to duly representing the will of the people.

Despite our polarizing times, SLO citizens voiced astoundingly unified opposition to the proposal. At least 700 individuals joined the League of Women Voters and other diverse groups in opposing the proposal.

At the board hearing, Supervisor Bruce Gibson recognized the thundering will of the people on this issue. “I hear clearly our community’s desire for good government and honest elected leadership,” he wrote in The Tribune. At the hearing on Nov. 20, Gibson emphasized that all but one of the 700 calls and emails sent to the board opposed the $25,000 cap.

Who, exactly, are Arnold, Peschong, and Compton representing? The answer: Big Money. Which means: Not you.

Listening to the comments, I was struck by the passion and pleading of SLO’s citizenry.

“It’s obscene, disgusting,” said Carol S. Carolyn B. asked, “How does this instill confidence in the political process?”

Alex M. said, “This measure will allow big money to influence our small-town campaigns.”

Erin P.: “Outrageous! This gives the

appearance of corruption and collusion by our supervisors.”

Stephen L. said, “I am scared this cap will sell out our board to the highest bidder.”

Over and over, citizens said, “No!” “Please no!” “Urging you to vote no!”

“Begging a no vote!!”

Arnold, Peschong, and Compton also completely discounted testimony given by fellow elected officials and those who have run for local office. For example: Tori Keen, candidate for Atascadero City Council: “This ordinance is institutionalized corruption.”

Karen Bright, Grover Beach mayor pro tem: “Why on earth would this county need the highest campaign limit in the state?”

Susan Funk, Atascadero City Council: “I know how hard it is to raise campaign money; I see the attraction, but at what cost? This gives a huge advantage to those who have connections to big donors.”

Jimmy Paulding, Arroyo Grande City Council, wrote on Facebook: “We must do everything in our power to curb the corrupting influence of money in our politics.”

Dawn Ortiz-Legg, newly appointed to fill the board seat left vacant by Adam Hill’s death, also spoke against the $25,000 cap. She said, “This looks like a desperate effort to overcome the rule of law.”

Our recourse? Vote Peschong, Arnold, and Compton out! Unfortunately, you’ll have to wait to do that: Peschong and Arnold don’t come up for reelection until March 2024. Compton’s seat goes on the ballot in June 2022.

Our other option is to put a citizen-led campaign contribution ordinance on the ballot. I look forward to joining such a battle, even knowing that coteries of big business and the elite will open their bottomless coffers to beat it.

This past election, if anything, proved the power and passion of citizenry. Nationally, millions across the country wrote letters, made phone calls, did everything they could as individuals to act on their faith in our democratic system. Locally, we generated the largest Democratic turnout in SLO County history.

The lesson? All of us have the ability and responsibility to safeguard our democracy. Act now and always on your celestial fire of conscience so that we may keep the torch of democracy burning. ∆ After three years, Amy Hewes is handing this column off to another local progressive. She thanks New Times for the opportunity to share her views, and she is especially grateful to her generous readers.

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Opinion

The Shredder

Greasy, slimy, gopher guts

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orty-seven hundred bucks doesn’t go as far as it used to, especially when you’re greasing the palms of unctuous local politicians. Thanks to the passage of AB 571 local races now default to the statewide cap on individual campaign donations, which the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is raising from $4,700 to a cool $4,900 in January … unless counties and cities set their own alternative limit before Dec. 31, 2020.

Guess which county just passed a $25K limit? If you guessed SLO County, you must pay attention to the news. Despite hundreds of residents overwhelmingly opposing the board’s new cap—including many arguing it should be lower than the state limit—the conservative majority of the SLO County Board of Supervisors in a 3-1 vote agreed to allow rich people to lay 25-large on whomever runs for, say, 1st District Supe John Peschong’s seat.

I mention Peschong because he’s the only supervisor with a conflict-of-interest complaint leveled against. Morro Bay resident Malcolm McEwen filed a complaint with the FPPC arguing that since Peschong has a financial stake in political consulting firm Meridian Pacific Inc., which has run local political campaigns, Peschong should have recused himself from the vote.

Peschong’s greasy response to the FPPC is the sort of slippery shysterism that makes politicians so repellent to regular folks.

Calling McEwen’s complaint “frivolous,” Peschong used hair-splitting lawyer arguments to “prove” he has no conflict or any potential financial interests to gain from the new limit, which—sorry, not sorry—is total bullshit (excuse my fancy lawyer term).

Peschong wrote in his response, “Neither I nor my business have engaged in campaign services for which I have received income for any candidate for elected office … since 2016.” He also claimed he wouldn’t be working on any campaigns “while I am serving as a public official.”

That’s good, because that would totally be a blatant conflict, eh? But what about after you leave office, John? In the same response, you said, “In 2020, I was reelected for a new (and announced final) term of office,” which means in four years you and Meridian Pacific will no doubt be engaging in political consulting and running campaigns and lining your bird’s nest with fat wads of individual campaign donations for all the TV ads you’ll produce and glossy mailers we’ll throw in the trash.

The new $25,000 limit will unquestionably benefit Peschong in the future, and the FPPC has agreed to investigate.

Politics and money seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly, apple pie and mom, power and corruption, self-interest and rationalization, greed and crime …

I could go on. Let’s face it: Politicians love money! It’s what gets them elected and reelected. Not only does Peschong have a conflict of interest in raising the

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campaign donation limits, so does every politician! How is this even allowed?

Oh yeah, Political Action Committees, Citizens United, unbridled lobbying … politics has turned from “one person one vote” to “corporations are people” and “money is speech.”

“Hm.” (Flipping over couch cushions).

“Where in the heck… ?” (Searching under car seats). “Sorry ________ (fill in the blank), candidate for ________ (whatever local office), but I don’t have $25,000 to donate to your campaign. I’ve looked in all the usual places where I keep my discretionary income.”

For most of us, $25,000 to throw at a candidate for office is wholly out of reach; in fact, $4,900 is too. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to live in an oligarchy, where rich people get to decide who gets to run for office, who wins, and what policies they’ll put in place. The last four years under Trump, we’ve seen our government drift further into kleptocracy. This $25K cap further divides us between those who can influence politicians with big campaign donations and those of us whose couch cushions are empty.

Here’s the sad thing. Even if Peschong had done the right thing (and maybe the the smart thing) and recused himself, this ordinance would still have passed with yes votes from 4th District Supe Lynn Compton and 5th District Supe Debbie

Arnold, and Peschong would be in the clear. By the way, thanks dissenter and 2nd District Supe Bruce Gibson for having a little backbone and self-respect! Does money and politics make you as sick to your stomach as it does me?

And speaking of rhetorical questions, political money, and corruption, is Andy Caldwell a sore loser? During his race for the 24th Congressional District against U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, Caldwell accepted donations over the allowable limit and miscategorized other donations, which he called accounting errors when discovered.

Now on his Facebook page, Caldwell wrote, “Sydney [it’s actually spelled ‘Sidney,’ doofus] Powell believes up to 35,000 votes may have been added to democratic [capital “D,” you disrespectful wanker] candidate vote totals by way of the Dominion voting machines. What would that mean for my race against Salud?”

You still would have lost, dude. You got routed by more than seven points!

Also, even Trump and his stooges have distanced themselves from Sidney “Wackadoodle” Powell. And now you’ve got your wacko followers all wound up on fake news fraud claims. Congrats Caldwell!

You’ve proven everyone else’s points about your washed up wacko ways. ∆ The Shredder is thankful 2020 is almost over. Send Thanksgiving salutations to shredder@newtimesslo.com.

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ANNUAL WINTER FAIRE AND JURIED CRAFT SHOW A collective of exceptional paintings, photography and fine crafts, spanning a variety of artistic mediums from traditional to contemporary. Crafts include fiber, wood, glass, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and more.

Through Jan. 3, 2021 Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2504, artcentermorrobay.org.

HARMONY CHRISTMAS MARKET Shop and support local businesses selling a variety of goods and food to make shopping for the holidays a breeze.

Dec. 5-6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-927-1028. Harmony Christmas Market, 2177 Old Creamery Rd, Harmony.

LIGHTS AT CAMBRIA PINES Cambria Christmas Market has been postponed until 2021, but enjoy a new, limited experience called Lights at Cambria Pines. The Lights at Cambria Pines will only be accessible for guests staying overnight on a Christmas package at a Moonstone Hotel Property or with restaurant reservations. Nov. 27-Jan. 2, 5-9 p.m. cambriachristmasmarket.com. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805-927-4200.

WOMEN OF WARWICK MAKERS MART POPUP SALE Features crocheted, embroidered goods, hand forged jewelry, painted notecards, soaps and oil, and more. Nov. 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5-$100. 805-927-4805. Happy Hill Hippie Haven, 345 Warwick St., Cambria, ladytiedi.com.

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ATASCADERO’S LIGHT UP THE DOWNTOWN DRIVE-IN Park and enjoy live music from AUSD school choirs and bands, the traditional countdown to light up Historic City Hall, Santa and Mrs. Claus making their way around Sunken Gardens on the Model-A Firetruck, and more. Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m. visitatascadero.com.

Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

CHARLES PADDOCK ZOO’S VIRTUAL HOLIDAY MAGIC EVENT An all-virtual family-friendly event. More details available soon. Check site or call for updates. Dec. 19 Charles Paddock Zoo, 9100 Morro Rd., Atascadero.

GLOW, SHINE, SPARKLE, REVERSE HOLIDAY PARADE A holiday parade along High School Hill. Each of the school clubs and organizations will be creating a standing float. These floats will be filled with lights to light up High School Hill for families to drive through and enjoy. Dec. 4, 5:30-8 p.m. visitatascadero.com. Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

TRAIL OF LIGHTS A new holiday lighting trail map offering city residents the chance to showcase their holiday lights. Deadline to enter address to map is Nov. 30. Maps available through Christmas. Dec. 4-25 visitatascadero.com/holidaylights. Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

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DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY STROLL Walk through Downtown San Luis Obispo to see businesses, windows and parklets lit up for the Holidays. Visit site to get your Merry map and itinerary to see bright and cheery decorated windows and other surprises and visual delights. Nov. 28-Jan. 1 SLOHolidays. com. Mission Plaza, 751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

HANUKKAH MENORAH LIGHTING The socially distanced candle lighting ceremony, coordinated by the JCC-Federation, happens outside the steps of the Mission in San Luis Obispo each night of Hanukkah.

Dec. 10-17, 5 p.m. Free. jccslo.com. Mission Plaza, 751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

LIGHT UP DOWNTOWN SLO 2020 Visit Mission Plaza, which will include Santa’s House and the traditional Holiday Tree, which will be surrounded by creative and colorful light installations, a 20-foot rainbow light tunnel, a glammed-up Dine Out Downtown outdoor dining area, a lighted tree forest, and five interactive themed Memory Moment Pods. Nov. 28-Jan. 1 sloholidays.com.

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ROD BAKER’S SIXTH HOLIDAY GIFT STUDIO GLASS SALE Explore Rod Baker’s unique affordable gifts in a fun safe studio and sculpture garden, with guest glassblowers. Woods Humane Society benefits from art sales of blown and fused glass home-garden décor, jewelry, and dishware. Masks and social distancing required. Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. 805551-6836. Central Coast Glass Cottage, 1279 2nd St., Los Osos.

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Let the light in SLO County spiritual leaders ask community to keep hope and faith during the holiday season

BY PETER JOHNSON

S

ometime in between worrying about COVID-19, the election, work, family, and the holidays, Rabbi Micah Hyman wants you to do one more thing.

Breathe.

“It’s so important, feeling the fullness of breath, trusting the air around you,” said Hyman, the rabbi and executive director at SLO Hillel, a hub for Jewish life at Cal Poly.

In the midst of dark and stressful times, it’s hard to slow down, breathe, and keep the faith. But these simple practices, more than anything else, are what Hyman is preaching as the community heads into this holiday season.

Stop the “doom scrolling”—or scouring social media for the latest bad news— Hyman said. Take a deep breath. Find the light, even if it’s a small sliver.

“Do not believe we’re just spiraling down,” he said. “All it takes is just a little bit of light to illuminate our future. You see it in our world with vaccines. You see it with our children who are so resilient.”

From a spiritual perspective, the religious holidays of Hanukkah and Christmas are stories of miracles.

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus, the son of God in human form. Hanukkah remembers the Jewish people overcoming persecution—symbolized by a menorah that miraculously burned for eight straight nights on minimal oil.

Underlying these holidays are messages of hope and perseverance—themes that local spiritual leaders plan to tap into this year to help the community cope with a relentless pandemic and divided society.

“Within the Judeo-Christian narrative, there’s a very strong theme of things going extremely badly and then

something new, something different being born out of that,” said Rev. Caroline Hall, leader of the St. Benedict Episcopal Church in Los Osos. “Perhaps when things are at their darkest can we expect God to show up.”

But miracles don’t often occur suddenly or out of thin air, Hyman said. Observers of Hanukkah practice this concept every year by lighting only one candle on the menorah each night.

It’s an “incremental light,” Hyman said. The same is true of gifts during Hanukkah—they slowly build over the eight days.

“It’s not a big reveal as much as the accumulative effect of faith,” he said.

In Hyman’s interpretation of Hanukkah, the story of the burning menorah is not really a story about the endurance of a magical oil. It’s about the endurance of people banding together with hope, discipline, resourcefulness, conservation, and a sense of purpose.

“That’s what a miracle is,” Hyman said.

As he offers spiritual guidance to the community this year, Hyman goes back to those fundamentals of hope, hard work, and patience. Taken together, they create “the opportunity for something entirely new to happen.”

It requires our active participation, though.

“Most important is doing the work,” he said. “I’m certainly not waiting for God to shine a miracle cure. Those cures are miracles, but that takes Pfizer; it takes government; and it takes big, big vision.”

Similarly, Hall encouraged individuals to cultivate hope by “identifying those places where God is present”—whatever God means to you. It could be out in nature, within yourself, in a friend or family member, in art and music, or elsewhere.

BURNING HOPE Each year during Hanukkah, observers light a menorah in Mission Plaza.

While the community struggles with a pandemic this year, local religious leaders emphasize the importance of remaining hopeful.

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“The energy of the universe is one of love and gratitude,” Hall said. “The more we can draw on that, and embody that and share that, the more the universal flow of spirit moves through us.”

As Hall leads church services during the holiday season—outdoor or virtual— she will continue reminding members that the world offers inherent beauty and hope.

“I’m going to encourage people to listen to carols, just surround themselves with beautiful music,” she said. “Enjoy the beauty of our surroundings. We are so fortunate to live somewhere so extraordinarily beautiful.”

At the same time, Hall also thinks it’s critical to honor the difficulty and pain we’re going through.

“It’s important to acknowledge that being human right now is not that great.

It’s easy to get happy-clappy,” she said.

“But also, that’s the way it’s been for humanity a lot of times. There is always a light in the darkness.”

Hall called special attention to the virtues that Jesus showed at a moment when hate and antagonism seemed to permeate society. We should emulate those values to persevere through another divisive time.

“Jesus did talk about loving our enemies and also about how the way we think is as important as how we act,” she said. “I encourage people to pray for people who are really getting up their noses and not harbor judgments against others but find a way to forgiveness.”

Whether it’s these spiritual practices or simply taking a breath, Hyman and Hall want you to do something to make these holidays have hope and possibility.

“We are still alive, with loss, but we are here and have faith in the future,” Hyman said. “Just when you think it’s over, it ain’t over.” ♦ Assistant Editor Peter Johnson can be reached at pjohnson@newtimesslo.com.

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Breaking traditions

Amid extra stressors this year, it’s important to meet difficult conversations with respect, reflection, and resignation

BY KAREN GARCIA

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ormally, the holiday season is all about reuniting with family and friends, but this year is anything but normal.

With COVID-19 cases on the rise, the San Luis Obispo County Department of Public Health is urging residents who do choose to gather this year to do it responsibly and keep it brief, outside, small, and symptom-free.

Some Central Coast families feel good about gathering, and others are getting creative.

Atascadero resident Katie Cramer is planning to host a Thanksgiving gathering of about 17 people, but she asked her guests to get a COVID-19 test if they’re planning to attend. She said she’s sure some family members “had some feelings” when she told them about the test, but they didn’t express them.

“We have two high-risk family members that are really missing family time, and one that is pregnant (and is very cautious), so I don’t feel like being tested is too much to ask,” Cramer wrote in a Facebook message.

Cambria resident Shirley Bianchi said her family collectively decided to cancel family celebrations this year. The plan is to have a Zoom visit on Thanksgiving morning so her daughter and son-in-law in Germany can join in—virtual visits are something Bianchi does a lot these days.

“Our two local daughters and spouses will be here, but that makes just six of us, which is doable in our house,” she said. “And we look forward to next year when we can hug, laugh, get re-acquainted with the greatgrandkids, and have a wonderful, marvelous time with all of us in attendance.”

Making these decisions and having such conversations with family is completely new territory for everyone involved, Kiana Shelton told New Times. She’s a licensed clinical social worker in the adult mental health program for the SLO County Department of Behavioral Health.

Shelton advises people to call out the newness of the situation in order to make it less uncomfortable.

“It’s really reassuring to be in a space where everything is so new and how you choose to navigate it, there is no super right or wrong way because of the fact that none of us in our lifetime have lived this, except maybe the Spanish flu, but you would be in your 90s,” she said.

What, how, and when you choose to say something is important, so Shelton’s created what she calls “three radical R’s”: respect, reflect, and resign.

Radical respect, she said, gets a person in the right mindset for whatever conversation is about to take place.

Holiday Guide 2020 “I think it changes the way we hold value to that conversation. A lot of the time we’re quick to words just to fill space. I think more than anything this year has taught us that filling the space may not be what we need to do right now,” she said, “but holding space is.”

Radical reflection this year means hearing things you didn’t necessarily want to hear, agree with, or expect to hear, Shelton said, but being able to take the time to reflect on it inwardly.

She suggests asking yourself how that information impacts the way you have a relationship with someone who thinks differently than you.

“Does it mean that when I hold space with someone are there things we just resign or refrain from talking about?” she said. “We hold the capacity and ability to be able to navigate with people despite differences, whether we know them or not.”

Radical resigning calls for selfawareness of what’s necessary to continue participating or not—whether it’s in a conversation or gathering.

“These are all really great emotional awareness skills that we practice more often than we know. When we start to move from a very mindful or radical space with these terms I think that it really shapes how we move in situations,” she said. “It may actually give us more self-confidence and comfort in the decisions we make.”

With her family in mind, SLO County resident Tori Keen is cooking a big dinner at home this year. Her family’s usual plans are traveling to another family member’s home to celebrate.

“Everything will be remote for us,

because we have older people who are at risk and it’s just not worth it to play the odds. I will be delivering them part of the dinner I cook, but all other interactions will be virtual,” Keen said.

She said her family members who are older aren’t entirely excited about the plan, but they understand the sentiment behind it.

Caroline Johnson, the SLO County Department of Behavioral Health’s communications coordinator, wants to remind residents to carve out time for selfcare. It means different things for everyone, Johnson said, but if you have to turn on Christmas music or put on a face mask, do it.

New Times Assistant Product Manager Eva Lipson said that her family talked about how they could safely see one another on Thanksgiving when they would all be traveling from different counties in California.

After a few conversations and reflection on how everyone was feeling—several family members were concerned—she took the plunge, called her brother, and canceled joining the celebration. She said her brother sounded relieved, and she’s had less anxiety about the whole situation since.

“I told him I loved him and missed him and his family, and that I appreciated the effort they were going to put out to make this happen, but I thought we should wait until it was safer when we could love on each other, hug, and enjoy each other’s company more,” Lipson said. ♦ Staff Writer Karen Garcia can be reached at kgarcia@newtimesslo.com.

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Post-Halloween and holiday season surge in COVID-19 cases forces schools to rethink reopening plans

BY KASEY BUBNASH

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here’s been a lot of flexibility required of Katie Morris and her family since schools closed at the onset of the pandemic in March. With local cases of COVID-19 currently surging and concerns about rates worsening amid the holiday season, it doesn’t look like things will get easier anytime soon.

Morris, a Grover Beach resident, has been working almost entirely at home for more than seven months now, both to reduce person-to-person contact and to help her two kids—a middle schooler and first grader in the Lucia Mar Unified School District—through the distance learning process.

The end of last school year was, as Morris described it, “unorganized chaos,” and understandably so considering the emergency situation. But once her kids were out of school for the summer, Morris and other parents had hoped the district would use the break to develop a strong reopening plan.

It’s been a long road since then. After countless parent surveys, meetings, research, and one other near opening, the Lucia Mar board of education approved an updated reopening plan on Oct. 16.

Through that plan, elementary school students would’ve been allowed to return for some in-person instruction on Nov. 30, and middle and high school students would have returned on Jan. 11, 2021.

Although Morris had some reservations about logistics and returning to school right after two major holiday breaks, she signed her kids up for in-person instruction.

“The social and emotional growth that kids experience during school in-person is huge,” Morris told New Times, “and we can’t learn that through distance learning.”

Immediately, she started planning for at least a partial return to her office, arranged potential after-school child care options, and she reached out to family and friends who might be willing to drop her kids off at school.

Then, shortly after Halloween, SLO County Public Health reported an

“alarming spike” in COVID-19 cases.

On Nov. 16, the state put SLO County back into the purple tier, which means COVID-19 is considered widespread and restrictions are more stringent. Now, many school districts like Lucia Mar that had plans to reopen can’t, and school officials worry the gatherings and travel that so often come with the holidays could lead to further disruptions in the near future.

“So all of that effort that all of these families have done to prepare for a Nov. 30 return is kind of null and void,” Morris said, “because of [Lucia Mar’s] decision to not even go for a waiver.”

When SLO County was in the red tier—one step more open than purple— all schools were able to start reopening without Public Health-approved waivers, and several districts throughout the county made plans to do so. But where the county stands now, only programs and classes that have already opened and elementary schools in districts with approved waivers can continue or start opening for in-person instruction.

That means Lucia Mar’s general middle and high school programs can’t reopen until two weeks after SLO County re-enters the red tier, and elementary schools can’t reopen unless the district applies for and is granted a waiver.

At a Lucia Mar board of education meeting on Nov. 17, several parents called on the district to apply for a waiver so that at least elementary school students would be able to return as planned, but a majority of board members said they couldn’t support reopening while in the purple tier.

“A waiver is an exception to the rule,” board member Colleen Martin said at the meeting. “That’s what a waiver is. And pretty much what the rule’s been is that if you’re in the purple, you’re not opening schools.”

So far, Atascadero Unified School District is the only traditional public school district in the county to receive a waiver from the Public Health Department, and it opened its elementary schools for in-person instruction on Nov. 16.

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A PURPLE CHRISTMAS School officials worry that holiday travel and gatherings could lead to increased COVID-19 cases locally and further obstacles to in-person reopening plans.

For other public school districts, the post-Halloween spike and looming holiday season are creating obstacles to reopening. At a “Returning to School Safely Webinar” on Nov. 16, several SLO County school district leaders expressed concerns about returning to in-person learning immediately after the winter break, and some are considering delaying returns until at least a week after New Year’s Eve. Although hotel occupancy and airline numbers for the week of Thanksgiving weren’t available before press time, a search of SLO County’s Airbnb listings shows limited availability mid-November.

Data provided to New Times shows that passengers using the SLO County Regional Airport increased by more than 160 percent between April and October this year, jumping from just 2,682 travelers in April to more than 24,000 in October.

Travel usually increases over the holidays, so the potential for a more intense local COVID-19 caseload after the holidays is concerning to Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Superintendent Curt Dubost, who said he desperately wants schools to reopen for safe in-person instruction.

Paso welcomed preschool and kindergarten students back to school on Nov. 2, and had planned to bring back secondary students on Jan. 5. Now Dubost said the district is considering pushing the Jan. 5 return date back at least four days to create a bigger gap between New Year’s Eve and the start of school. Either way, students in those grades won’t be able to attend school on campus until SLO County makes it back into the red tier.

The San Luis Coastal Unified School District is opting to keep kids in distance learning until Jan. 21, which is the earliest they could transition to inperson—the county has to remain in the red tier for 21 consecutive days before students can return to campus.

The state’s ever-changing guidance has been frustrating, Dubost said, and it’s hard to comprehend why a school that happened to open earlier should be allowed to continue doing so while others can’t. But Paso can take it, he said.

“We will make it work,” Dubost told New Times. “And the people that are here, we’re so used to getting a curveball that it’s like, ‘OK that’s today’s challenge. Let’s fix it and move on.’” ♦ Reach Staff Writer Kasey Bubnash at kbubnash@newtimesslo.com.

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Festive fare

Canceled holiday travel plans got you down?

Local food and drink attractions can bring you back up this winter season

BY MALEA MARTIN

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lthough holiday feasting may look different this year, the foodies of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties are bringing creative cheer this season to keep everyone jolly and, most importantly, well fed.

A side of history

The History Center of San Luis Obispo County is taking a page out of Santa Maria’s historical cookbook with a drivethrough holiday tri-tip dinner on Dec. 6.

The History Center is hosting the event at Villa Automotive on South Street in SLO, and Sid’s Redneck BBQ will be whipping up meals big enough for four hungry eaters. A $50 ticket will get you a full tri-tip, loaf of French bread, salad, and beans.

The ticket also includes access to a selfguided walking tour of the historic Eto Park and Brook Street neighborhood.

“For a long time, it was Japantown, a place where especially people of Japanese ancestry lived in the first half of the

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20th century,” History Center Executive Director Thomas Kessler said.

But following the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941 came the U.S. internment policies, where Japanese-American citizens were forcibly taken from their homes and incarcerated in camps, Kessler said. The city opened Eto Park to memorialize the Japanese heritage of the area that was destroyed by this discriminatory policy.

The event pays further homage to this history by hosting the barbecue on Dec. 6: the day before the anniversary of Pearl Harbor.

“It’s really an ominous date, knowing what would eventually be done to the American citizens of Japanese descent who lived in this neighborhood,” Kessler said. “We thought it was appropriate to recognize that.”

Fair treats year round

Funnel cakes and kettle corn might not scream “holiday season,” but the Santa Maria Fairpark says it doesn’t have to be summertime to enjoy these treats.

The Fairpark’s Festival of Lights drivethrough light show held from Dec. 4 to 6 will also feature a holiday market and food vendors.

“We wanted to have a Fairpark food drive-through because we weren’t able to have the fair,” Donna Moore, the Fairpark’s manager of admissions and tickets, told New Times.

Grab a bag of G. Brothers’ kettle corn for something sweet, or opt for one of Fanny’s Fabulous Funnel Cakes’ fried fair classics.

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HOLIDAY HISTORY The History Center of San Luis Obispo County is holding a drive-through holiday barbecue on Dec. 6 and encouraging people to take advantage of a free walking tour of SLO’s historic Eto Park and Brook Street area.

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Presale admission is $25 for a car of up to nine passengers, and $35 for more than nine. But if you’re just in a food mood, entrance to the vendor area is free of charge.

Nothing to wine about

Holidays are typically a boozy time of year, but those who indulge might want a little something special at the end of 2020 to wash down the pandemic blues.

“I know for me personally, I’m going to drink a lot more sparkling wine this year, because I’m going to celebrate even if I’m just at home with my fiancé,” Riverbench Vineyard CEO Laura Booras said with a laugh. “We have to celebrate the little things at this point.”

Booras said Riverbench’s blanc de noir sparkling wine pairs particularly well with “all the sides” at a Thanksgiving or holiday dinner table.

“I’m Southern, so there have been years

Holiday Guide 2020 where we fried our turkey, and it’s pretty darn good with a fried turkey too,” Booras added.

The most traditional holiday pairing, Booras continued, is “of course, pinot noirs.” And if you want to experience a little international taste in lieu of traveling, Booras’ family always drinks Beaujolais around the holidays, a wine named for an area of France that uses gamay grapes for its viticulture.

Riverbench’s website has dozens of food pairings and recipes to try. With pinot, the winery recommends a wine country turkey brine or spicy pork chops. With sparkling, try a croissant bread pudding or a caramelized onion quiche.

Ever wondered why pinot noir pairs well with turkey, or sparkling wines with delicate desserts? Alfredo Koch, program coordinator for Allan Hancock College’s Viticulture and Enology Department, said it’s a combination of food chemistry and personal preference.

“Light meals usually go with lighter wines, because if you put something really strong with something really weak, the strong side overpowers and takes everything,” Koch explained. “There’s not much interaction.”

Koch recommended Hancock’s Sensory Evaluation of Wines courses, which he said will be offered in the spring, for those interested in learning more about pairings—the perfect holiday gift for the wine lover on your list. Or, just buy them a bottle from Hancock’s on-campus winery, available online. ♦ Sun Staff Writer Malea Martin is feeling festive. Send holiday cheer to mmartin@ santamariasun.com.

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Holiday Guide 2020 HOLIDAY EVENTS from page 11

SLO-MADE HOLIDAY FAIRE A three-day virtual event presenting handmade wares from local artisans. Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. slomakerspace.com/slo-made-faire. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

HANDMADE HOLIDAY OUTDOOR MARKET Come discover and support local artists while finding the perfect gifts for your love ones. Features Tarot reading and free art activities for kids and families. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Free. 805-668-2125. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande, lila.community.

PECK THE HALLS Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater and enjoy a free self-guided tour. Meet the animals up close and hear their stories of triumph. Masks and distancing required. Dec. 6, 12-3 p.m. Free. 805-70473267. Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary, 2148 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande, GreenerPasturesSanctuary.org.

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CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY: DRIVE-THRU EVENT A holiday light display to bring you all the warmth of the holidays. Drive through the gleaming light displays created by local organizations and families. Nov. 27-Jan. 3, 7-10 a.m. $40. 805-925-4125. elksrec.com. Elks Unocal Event Center, 4040 Highway 101, Santa Maria.

DRIVE-IN HOLIDAY BINGO AND FAMILY BINGO Features a variety of festive holiday prizes and a few yuletide surprises. Both bingo events are designed to encourage community members to safely celebrate the holiday season from the comfort and convenience of their cars. Dec. 11, 10-11:30 a.m. 805-925-0951, Ext. 2260.

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SANTA MARIA FAIRPARK’S INAUGURAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS A drive-thru holiday event along the paths and roadways of the Santa Maria fairgrounds. Each ticket holder will receive an activity book with food menus from featured food trucks (located at the end of fest in parking lot). Dec. 4-6 santamariafairpark.com. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria.

SECOND ANNUAL JINGLE MINGLE HOLIDAY MARKET A craft fair showcasing local artists and crafters, paired with the fairpark’s Festival of Lights this year. Shop local and discover unique gifts. Dec. 4, 3-8 p.m. and Dec. 5, 9

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SOLVANG JULEFEST 2020 The 2020 holiday season event, which has been modified as per Santa Barbara County COVID guidelines, will entail multiple holiday happenings all located within the town. Nov. 28-Jan. 1 SolvangJulefest.org. Downtown Solvang, Mission Dr., Solvang.

SOLVANG NISSE ADVENTURE Participants join in a city-wide hunt for the mysterious Solvang Nisse (Christmas elves) which will have hidden themselves throughout downtown Solvang. Elf-trackers can visit site where clues will be provided to the various hiding spots which the Nisse frequents. Prizes awarded. Nov. 28Jan. 1 NisseAdventure.com. Downtown Solvang, Mission Dr., Solvang.

SOLVANG TREE DECORATING CONTEST More than 100 Christmas trees will line Solvang’s lanes as the town’s businesses hold a tree decorating contest, similar to Solvang’s fall season Scarecrow Fest. Solvang’s shops, Danish bakeries, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, wine and beer bars, and hotels will join the friendly competition. Nov. 28-Jan. 1 SolvangJulefest.org. Downtown Solvang, Mission Dr., Solvang.

VIRTUAL TURKEY TROT FOR THE SLO FOOD BANK Join the SLO Food Bank on Thanksgiving for a virtual Turkey Trot. Participants can run, hike, bike, or walk anywhere of their choosing. All participants will receive an event t-shirt and socks. Proceeds provide holiday meals to those in need; $1 provides seven nutritious meals. Nov. 26, 8:30-11:30 a.m. $25. 805-458-8840. slofoodbank.org.

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Walking in a Window Wonderland As part of Light Up Downtown SLO 2020, several storefront businesses will participate in a holiday light and window display contest and compete for votes from the public. Voting will be open online from Saturday, Nov. 28, through Friday, Dec. 18. Visit downtownslo.org or sloholidays.com for the list of participating storefronts and more info on the contest.

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HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA SALE TO BENEFIT MEADE CANINE RESCUE Come rustle through a winter wonderland of new ornaments, trees, wreaths, garlands, decorative holiday items and much, much more generously donated by The Apple Farm in San Luis Obispo. All proceeds benefit Meade Canine Rescue Foundation. Nov. 27-29 meadecaninerescue.net. Little house next to The Lodge, Atascadero Road, Morro Bay. SAN LUIS OBISPO

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DANA ADOBE ORNAMENT FUNDRAISER A great gift idea and a way to support the DANA Adobe and Cultural Center. Each ornament is custom made by staff members.

Visit site for more info. ongoing danaadobe.org. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo, 805-929-5679.

FIN’S GIVING TUESDAY DRIVE-THRU SEAFOOD DINNER A benefit dinner for the 5 Cities Homeless Coalition. Dec. 1, 3-7 p.m. my805tix.com. Fin’s Restaurant, 25 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, 805-473-3467.

WREATH AUCTION PREVIEW RECEPTION A free preview in the lobby of the Clark Center. Enjoy holiday cheer and a great opportunity to see over 30 beautiful holiday wreaths that are available for an online auction. Leading Central Coast supporters have generously donated these wreaths. Proceeds benefit Clark Center. Nov. 30, 3-6 p.m.

Free. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/event/wreath-auctionpreview-reception/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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AT SLOBG Local artists will display and sell handmade items to benefit the SLO Botanical Garden. Get your holiday shopping done in one spot. Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 27 805-541-1400. slobg.org/calendarof-events/gallery. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

GIVE JOY HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN Family Care Network’s Give Joy Campaign matches families’ needs with our community’s heart to give. Help raise awareness, funds, and resources to make sure our families have everything they need for this holiday season and beyond. Participate and donate today. Through Dec. 31 fcni.org/givejoy. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

JEWISH DELI DAY #2 AT SLO PROVISIONS Enjoy warm delicious food this holiday season. Orders are due by Tuesday, Dec. 1. Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Varies. 805-4265465. jccslo.com/jewish-deli-day-2.html. SLO Provisions, 1255 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

AN IRISH CHRISTMAS Features an award-winning cast of world champion dancers in a celebration of the great traditions of Christmas in Ireland. Enjoy spectacular dance, song, and music. An online replay of the 2015 PBS television show. Dec. 19, 6-7 p.m. Free; donation requested. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/event/an-irishchristmas-5/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: A VIRTUAL CABARET A streaming holiday cabaret production. Features music, dance, and surprise acts. Registration required. Hosted and directed

by Erik Stein. Performers include Kitty Balay, Yusef Seevers, Emily Trask, and others. Dec. 12, 6 p.m. Free admission; donations accepted. pcpa.org. PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria, 805-922-8313.

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PCPA: ACTORS TALKBACK Streams live on PCPA’s Instagram every Thursday and spotlights a different thespian guest each week. Hosted by Erik Stein. Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. Free. pcpa.org. PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria, 805-922-8313.

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

TECH TALKS: LIVE ON INSTAGRAM Every Tuesday sit down with one of our technical staff and learn about the ins and outs of their craft. Get the exclusive with our host Erik Stein.

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

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2021 SLO FILM FEST FUNDRAISER: SNEAK PEEK OF VINYL NATION This fundraiser includes a very special sneak preview of the festival’s 2021 official selection, plus a panel hosted by Palm Theatre owner Jim Dee with filmmakers and local vinyl experts. Dec. 4-6, 7 p.m. $12$25. slofilmfest.org/2021-fall-fundraiser-vinyl-nation/.

Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

HOLIDAY MOVIE SCREENING HOSTED BY PISMO BEACH/5 CITIES ROTARY A benefit screening of Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus, starring Charles Bronson.

Ed Asner, and Richard Thomas. Food donations benefit St. Patrick’s Outreach Program. Dec. 12, 4:30 p.m. Admission: non-perishable food item. 805-234-7796. Sunset Drive In Theatre, 255 Elks Lane, San Luis Obispo.

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CAL POLY VIRTUAL SYMPHONY PRESENTATION The Cal Poly Symphony will present music of Gordon Jacob, George Walker and Ludwig van Beethoven. In addition to the 20-minute concert portion, student musicians will be interviewed about their experiences with the challenging process of preparing for and presenting a concert during a pandemic Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. music.calpoly.edu. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID. DRIVE-IN CONCERT: BRYNN ALBANESE The JCC is excited to host local violinist, Brynn Albanese, for her onewoman, drive-in concert. This is a COVID-19 responsible event. Masks and social distancing required. Listen from inside car or sit directly outside. Nov. 29, 2-3:15 p.m.

Suggested donation: $20 per car; more or less welcome.

805-426-5465. jccslo.com/calendar.html. JCC-Federation of SLO Property, 875 Laureate Lane, San Luis Obispo.

FOURTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY KALEIDOSCOPE: CAL POLY CHOIRS This virtual concert will feature a variety of performances and special guest appearances from the Valencia High School Choirs and Canzona Women’s Ensemble. Sponsored by the Cal Poly’s Music Department and College of Liberal Arts Dec. 6, 3 p.m. $10-$15. music. calpoly.edu. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID. FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SLO FOOD BANK

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THE MUSE HOUR: HOLIDAY CONCERT (VIRTUAL) Featuring Pink Martini pianist Thomas Lauderdal. Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. bigbigslo.com. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-4849.

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SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

THE BRONX WANDERERS CHRISTMAS (VIRTUAL) The Bronx Wanderers take you on a musical, comedic and heartfelt journey through music’s biggest and most recognizable hits, including holiday music. Features nonstop hit after hit from artists such as Frankie Valli to Bruno Mars. Dec. 5, 6-7 p.m. Free. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter. org/event/the-bronx-wanderers-christmas/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

DIRTY CELLO: HOLIDAY BLUES AND BLUEGRASS (VIRTUAL) Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. Dec. 12, 6-7 p.m. Free; donation requested. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/event/dirtycello-holiday-blues-bluegrass-concert/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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GENTRI: THE GENTLEMEN TRIO (VIRTUAL) Pioneering a signature sound they call “Cinematic Pop,” the music of GENTRI is transfused with lush, epic orchestrations and rich, dynamic three-part harmonies. GENTRI has released 3 EPs and 3 full length albums. Nov. 28, 6-7 p.m. Free; Donation requested. clarkcenter.org/event/gentri-thegentlemen-trio/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande, 805-489-9444.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

THE MONOTONES TRIO: DRIVE-IN HOLIDAY CONCERT This local group is under the direction of founder Clive Grey. Familiar holiday tunes and a traditional sing along with the audience will be featured. Dec. 3, 12-1 p.m. 805-925-0951 Ext. 2260. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

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

THE SIMPLY SAXES QUARTET: DRIVE-IN HOLIDAY CONCERT The quartet is led by Judy Lindquist and includes several members of the Riptide Big Band. The Quartet plans an audience sing-along for the finale. Dec. 17, 12-1 p.m. 805-925-0951 Ext. 2260. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

SYV CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS JOHNNY GANDELSMAN (ZOOM) The Grammy-winning violinist presents this exploration of suites by Bach. Includes a pre-recorded interview with the artist. Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m. smitv.org. St. Mark’s in the Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos.

Art NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

EVENING SKIES: A GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW Photographers Beth Sargent, Karen Peterson, Terry Garvin, Jack McNeal, and Greg Siragusa bring their talents together in depicting the evening skies of our seaside beaches and sanctuaries on the Central Coast.

Nov. 30-Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE: FEATURED ARTIST CARLO CHRISTIAN “I love revisiting deserted buildings, farms, ranches, and junkyards over time as they return to nature—the sacred circle,” Christian said. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. through Nov. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

Bank’s Giving The San Luis Obispo Food Bank hosts its virtual Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 26, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Participants can run, hike, bike, or walk anywhere of their choosing and will receive a special, commemorative event T-shirt and socks. Proceeds of the event will provide holiday meals to those in need. Visit slofoodbank.org for more info on the Turkey Trot and how to donate.

—C.W.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE: FEATURED ARTIST DON DOUBLEDEE Doubledee has been drawing all his life. As well as being a Cal Poly architecture grad, he has been a resident of Morro Bay since 1970.

Nov. 30-Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free.

805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE: FEATURED ARTIST SPANKY ANDERSON Spanky Anderson grew up in Georgia and learned to draw and paint at an early age. He graduated from the University of West Georgia with a BA in Art. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. through Nov. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. HOLIDAY EVENTS continued page 22

DRIVE-IN & DRIVE -BY Holiday Spirit Abounds!

HOLIDAY SPRIT ABOUNDS! FESTIVITIES INCLUDE LIGHTING OF CITY HALL & THE DOWNTOWN, A VISIT FROM SANTA & MRS. CLAUS IN THE MODEL-A FIRETRUCK, MUSIC & HOLIDAY SHOPPING! 5:30-6:30 pm

Kick off the evening Drive-In Style with music from Atascadero School Choirs & Bands, Countdown to Light Up City Hall & the Downtown, plus, enjoy Santa & Mrs. Claus in the Model-A Firetruck! Gates open at 5:15 pm, Entrance on East Mall & West Mall; First Come, First Served! Winners will be announced for the lighting contests!

5:30-8 pm

Glow • Shine • Sparkle Reverse Holiday Parade Parade!

Head over to Atascadero High School and drive through a variety of AHS organizations that have illuminated High School Hill! Over 20+ floats!

NEW! Santa’s Reindeer Pop-Up Farm

Historic City Hall • Dec. 4th - 6th • 12 noon – 6 pm Santa’s reindeer have taken a quick break from the North Pole before their big night! Great photo opportunity - PLUS you can feed them too!

NEW! Trail of Lights!

Dec. 4th - 25th Holiday lighting trail map showcasing lights throughout the city! Map can be found at VisitAtascadero.com/holidaylights or use the QR Code!

REGISTRATION FOR RESIDENTS: visitatascadero.com/holidaylights Prizes awarded for 1st & 2nd place place!

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: November 30th. Remember to include a photo!

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Holiday Guide 2020 HOLIDAY EVENTS from page 21 NORTH SLO COUNTY

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

CALL FOR ARTISTS: THE ARTERY’S ANNUAL UNDER $200 ART SHOW Open call has begun for The ARTery’s Annual Under $200 Art Show. An unjuried and all skill level show without an entry fee, this show features a diverse selection of artwork priced feasibly for the average collector. Accepting art until the end of November. Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-464-0533. the1artery.com/gallery. The ARTery, 5890 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

SLOPE PAINTERS AT STUDIOS ON THE PARK Please stop by to see paintings by San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment (SLOPE), at Studios on the Park. SLOPE painters have been sheltering at home and are now ready to break out to show paintings and prints at open galleries.

Fridays, Saturdays, 12-9 p.m. and Wednesdays, Thursdays, 12-4 p.m. through Dec. 31 Free. 805-238-9800. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, studiosonthepark.org.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

CALL FOR ARTISTS: ART CENTRAL’S VIRTUAL GALLERY Central Coast artists to submit artwork to Virtual Gallery Exhibit every Friday. Free to join, all you have to do is email image(s) of artwork created since COVID-19 with name, title, medium, and a positive message. Fridays, 5-11 p.m. through Dec. 18 Varies. 805747-4200. artcentralslo.wordpress.com/blog/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

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

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

NINTH ANNUAL LITTLE TREASURES Art from local artists priced at $100 or less. Dec. 1-Jan. 29 Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805 747 4200, artcentralslo.wordpress.com.

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NIPOMO ARTISTS SOCIALLY DISTANCED OPEN STUDIO Artists of Nipomo are opening their homes for a socially distanced open studio. Features paintings, jewelry, ceramics, sculptures, and mixed media creations will be on display. Addresses and map can be found on web page. Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 805-633-0796. nipomoartists.com/pages/open-studio. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

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.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

PORTRAITS OF SANTA BARBARA BIRDS: EMIL MORHARDT Morhardt exhibits 28 acrylic paintings of shore and inland birds of Santa Barbara. Features 12 species of birds in portrait detail to highlight their characteristics and behavior. The paintings range from small size to larger format for impact and drama.

Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov. 30 805-688-7517. http:/GalleryLosOlivos.com. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos.

WINTER SALON: ANNUAL GROUP SHOW Over 50 artists display all fine art mediums hung floor to ceiling, “salon style”. Features all sizes, all subjects, framed, unframed, etc.

Dec. 3-Jan. 31 GalleryLosOlivos.com. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 805-688-7517.

Classes & Workshops NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

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

Perfect for beginners. Preregistration required. Nov. 28, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com.

Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. RESIN WORKSHOP An at-home class that includes a kit and how-to video so you can create in the safety and comfort of your home. Dec. 5, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. SEA GLASS HAMMERED WIRE JEWELRY An outhome class complete with supplies and how-to video.

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

Dec. 5, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805-286-5993. creativemetime. com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. SUCCULENT WORKSHOP Choose from succulent pumpkin, round wreath, square wreath, heart wreath, or grapevine wreath kits. Preregistration required. This is an at-home project. Instructor will provide all supplies (except pumpkin) and a how-to video. Nov. 29, 10-11 a.m. and Dec. 6, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com.

Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COUNTY

STUDIOS ON THE PARK: ONLINE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of virtual classes and workshops online. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-238-9800.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

FUN DIY HOLIDAY PLUSHIE KITS Make your own Holiday Plushies. Comes with all materials needed and instructions.

Mondays-Sundays. through Dec. 18 slomakerspace.com/ making-home. SLOMakerSpace, 81 Higuera, suite 160, San Luis Obispo, 805-225-4783.

MAKE YOUR OWN HOLIDAY CERAMIC CUP AT HOME Offering a coco cup home kit. You will be provided with supplies needed, instructional video; we will glaze and fire your work for you. No experience needed; designed with the beginner maker in mind. Through Jan. 1, 2021 $45. slomakerspace.com/. SLOMakerSpace, 81 Higuera, suite 160, San Luis Obispo, 805-225-4783.

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

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

FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF GREENER PASTURES FARM SANCTUARY PICKETS FOR PROGRAMS AT SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN Buy and paint a picket to be displayed on the SLO Botanical Children’s Garden fence from 2021 to 2023.

Pickets, paint, and brushes supplied on site at SLO Botanical Garden.

Your contribution to public art supports the garden and programs.

Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Tuesdays, 2-4:30 p.m. through Dec. 22 $150 per picket or $600 for 5.

805-541-1400. slobg.org/calendarof-events/pickets. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

$30 minimum purchase · Friday 11/27–Tuesday 12/1 Discount taken at register, no coupon required, not valid with any other promotion or offer. Not valid on clearance items.

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Saddle up, Santa The Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary in Arroyo Grande hosts its Peck the Halls holiday event on Sunday, Dec. 6, from noon to 3 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear their ugliest Christmas sweaters and enjoy a free, self-guided tour at the animal sanctuary. Face masks and social distancing between parties will be required. Visit greenerpasturessanctuary.org to find out more. The sanctuary is located at 2148 S. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande.

—C.W.

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. 805-2865993. creativemetime.com. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

WINTER SNOWFLAKE CERAMIC CLASS A socially distanced hand-building ceramic, snowflake class. Ceramic artist Heather Cruce guides this workshop. Through HOLIDAY EVENTS continued page 24

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BROAD ST SMILES

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Jan. 31, 2021 slomakerspace.com/. SLOMakerSpace, 81 Higuera, suite 160, San Luis Obispo, 805-225-4783.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

DANA’S HOLIDAY TAMALE MAKE AND TAKE CLASS Participants are asked to bring a mask, gloves, an apron, pen, and pan and will take home one dozen tamales. Sign-ups open. RSVP by Nov. 30. Payments due Dec. 2. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $50 per person. danaadobe.org. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo, 805-929-5679.

processes found around us. Parents welcome. Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m. through Dec. 2 Free. 805-541-1400. slobg.org/ calendar-of-events/acorn-adventures. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

SCAVENGER HUNT: SEARCH FOR SANTA’S MOUSE This free activity book, available at Santa’s House and at shops around downtown features a charming story, and a scavenger hunt with eight clues for kids and families to find together as they stroll downtown. Nov. 28-Jan. 1 sloholidays.com.

Mission Plaza, 751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. ♦ FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF THE JCC OF SLO

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. 805-6682125. lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

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

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

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

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

Kid Stuff SAN LUIS OBISPO

ACORN ADVENTURES Kids are invited to discover the natural world with Environmental Management and Protection major, Danika. Explore and get hands-on with nature to better understand the plants, animals and natural

Let there be light

The JCC-Federation is coordinating a socially distanced candle-lighting ceremony outside the steps of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa in Downtown SLO, each night of Hanukkah—Thursday, Dec. 10, through Thursday, Dec.17—starting at 5 p.m. Guests may view the lighting from Mission Plaza; face masks are required. To find out more about this year’s ceremonies, visit jccslo.com. The mission is located at 751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

—C.W.

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DAVID BUTZ

Avila Gallery features new paintings and jewelry by SLO artists, and offers small group art classes for learning how to create jewelry and other art mediums. We are currently exhibiting work by jewelry designer Linda Lewis, bead and stone artist Sharon Gove, jewelry by students Matt Duran & Kasey Burgunder, and paintings by Ana Bass and Tracy Taylor.

David’s etching subjects are varied — he makes what he loves, and each project is an experiment. The technique used may differ from creation to creation, and there are so many techniques in intaglio printmaking! Check out David’s work on his website.

65 Landing Passage, Avila Beach (805) 752-1188 · OPEN: Thurs–Sun 12–5pm theavilagallery.com · lindalewisjewelry.com

(805) 227-6958 dbutzdesign@att.net www.davidbutz.com

GLASSHEAD STUDIO - LISA RENÉE FALK

GREGORY SIRAGUSA GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE

Lisa Renée Falk of glasshead studio creates original artwork using glass, fibers, feathers, yarns, and fabric. Shop for unique handcrafted gifts, jewelry, tableware, or purchase a gift certificate toward an art class. HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP Sat DEC 12th 10am-5pm. PreRegistration required. For more info email: make@glassheadstudio.com

Gregory Siragusa’s photography marvels at the goodness of the Central Coast. Greg shows his photography along with 55 local artists in Gallery at Marina Square. Photographers, painters, jewelers, sculptors and more have found an amazing place to show their work.

8793 Plata Lane · Suite H, Atascadero (805) 464-2633 www.glassheadstudio.com

Gallery at Marina Square 601 Embarcadero · Suite 10, Morro Bay www.galleryatmarinasquare.com

HEIDI PETERSEN / PEG GRADY

JANICE PLUMA

We’re a potter and multi-media artist creating our contemporary work in one Santa Margarita studio/gallery. A mug for your morning coffee, eclectic paintings and fiber arts for your walls, dishware for your family table. Heidi Petersen Ceramics, Peg Grady Art. Wed–Sat,11am–5pm, and by appointment. (805) 305-7012

Contemporary abstract acrylic and mixed media paintings. This highly textured work includes unusual collage materials, bold brushstrokes and vibrant color. Original paintings and prints can be purchased on the website. Safe, private studio visits by appointment at Atelier 708, Paso Robles. Virtual classes for individuals and groups coming soon.

22210 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita (same property as The Educated Gardener) PegGradyArt.com · HeidiPetersenCeramics.com

708-D Paso Robles Street, Paso Robles (805) 423-8939 · atelier708d@gmail.com www.janicepluma.com

KATHLEEN HILL

NIPOMO ARTISTS VIRTUAL SHOW

Unique, hand made, award-winning Doll Art depicting bygone eras.

Nature, landscape photographs, and composite art prints, a mix of blended and texture montage, digitally created for a painterly effect.

Photos are available in all sizes, matted, or printed on fine art paper, metal or canvas. Also as coasters, ornaments, & note card gift items.

Visit Nipomo Artists 24/7 to view and purchase original creations from artists Jewel DeMoss, Tina Ellis, Karen Fields, Moreno Creations, Rose & Stone Pottery, Clay Geeks, The Harried Potter, Maggie Pickering, and Marjorie Lane. We have precious and fine jewelry, paintings, ceramics, holiday gifts, cards and more!

1362 Vicki Lane, Nipomo brynkh@gmail.com www.kathleenhillstudio.com

www.nipomoartists.com

PATRICIA NEWTON

ROGER CANTRELL - SLO GALLERY

Award-winning original oil paintings of local scenery, specializing in seascapes. Matted prints, gallery wrap giclees, note cards and tiles are available. Patricia’s artwork may be found at Gallery at Marina Square and Art Center Morro Bay, located in Morro Bay, California.

Come see the new gallery! Downtown SLO via Laguna Beach and Cambria. Across from the SLO Museum of Art. Our focus is showcasing the best of Central Coast artists, with exceptions to enliven the mix. Open Wed–Sun 11am–8pm, or by appointment.

Gallery at Marina Square, 801 Embarcadero, Morro Bay (805) 423-1100 www.artbypatricianewton.com

1019 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo (805) 926-5050 · info@SLOgallery.art www.SLOgallery.art

SLO BOTANICAL GARDENS

THE UGLY MUG CERAMICS

This show includes handmade jewelry, glass, paintings, ceramics and sculptures featuring 12 local artists. Find art for the home and garden and unique gifts.

Something for everyone! Visit the gallery, discover a Yarn Bomb, and explore acres of beautiful gardens and trails. All art is for sale and a portion of all sales will benefit a community treasure. Open Thurs–Sun 10am–4pm until Dec. 27.

Come in and browse the eclectic world of The Ugly Mug Ceramics.

Specializing in pottery mugs, ceramic planters, one-of-a-kind art pieces and affordable holiday gifts, this store offers one of the more unique shopping experiences on the Central Coast. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

SLO Botanical Gardens in El Chorro Regional Park 3450 Dairy Creek Road, SLO (805) 541-1400

875 Main Street, Morro Bay (805) 225-5088 Open Wed, Thurs & Sun 11am-5pm · Fri & Sat 10am-6pm · Closed Mon & Tues

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DOG DAYS AREN’T OVER

The Meade Canine Rescue Foundation hosts its Holiday Extravaganza Sale, starting on Friday, Nov. 27, and running through Sunday, Nov. 29, at 1340 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay. Proceeds of the sale will benefit the foundation, an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to helping cats and dogs (including Reesie and Frodo, pictured). Featured items include holiday ornaments, trees, wreaths, and more (donated by the Apple Farm in SLO). Call (805) 235-1924 or visit meadecaninerescue.net to find out more.

—Caleb Wiseblood

NOV. 26 – DEC. 3 2020

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ARTS

MOSAICS FOR BEGINNERS Learn everything

NORTH COAST SLO COU NT Y

ANNUAL WINTER FAIRE AND JURIED CRAFT SHOW A collective of exceptional paintings, photography and fine crafts, spanning a variety of artistic mediums from traditional to contemporary.

Crafts include fiber, wood, glass, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and more. Through Jan. 3, 2021 Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2504, artcentermorrobay.org.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS: CAMBRIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS VIRTUAL JURIED SHOW Fall juried exhibit will be held virtually and will feature paintings only. Cash prizes given by Juror. Mondays-Sundays. through Jan. 3 $15-$25 per piece. 805-927-8190.

Gallery@CambriaCenterfortheArts.org. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

EVENING SKIES: A GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW Photographers Beth Sargent, Karen Peterson, Terry Garvin, Jack McNeal, and Greg Siragusa bring their talents together in depicting the evening skies of our seaside beaches and sanctuaries on the Central Coast. Nov. 30-Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. 805-7721068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE: FEATURED ARTIST CARLO CHRISTIAN “I love revisiting deserted buildings, farms, ranches, and junkyards over time as they return to nature—the sacred circle,” Christian said. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. through Nov. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE: FEATURED ARTIST DON DOUBLEDEE Doubledee has been drawing all his life. As well as being a Cal Poly architecture grad, he has been a resident of Morro Bay since 1970. Nov. 30-Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE: FEATURED ARTIST SPANKY ANDERSON Spanky Anderson grew up in Georgia and learned to draw and paint at an early age. He graduated from the University of West Georgia with a BA in Art. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. through Nov. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

you need to complete an awesome mosaic project from home. Perfect for beginners. Preregistration required. Nov. 28, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

RESIN WORKSHOP An at-home class that includes a kit and how-to video so you can create in the safety and comfort of your home. Dec. 5, 10-11 a.m. Various.

805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

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

Video shows how to drill holes in sea glass, texturize and strengthen metal, and basic jewelry making techniques. Dec. 5, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. SUCCULENT WORKSHOP Choose from succulent pumpkin, round wreath, square wreath, heart wreath, or grapevine wreath kits. Preregistration required. This is an at-home project. Instructor will provide all supplies (except pumpkin) and a how-to video. Nov. 29, 10-11 a.m. and Dec. 6, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

WOMEN OF WARWICK MAKERS MART POPUP SALE Features crocheted, embroidered goods, hand forged jewelry, painted notecards, soaps and oil, and more. Nov. 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5-$100. 805-927-4805. Happy Hill Hippie Haven, 345 Warwick St., Cambria, ladytiedi.com.

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CALL FOR ARTISTS: THE ARTERY’S ANNUAL UNDER $200 ART SHOW Open call has begun for The ARTery’s Annual Under $200 Art Show. An unjuried and all skill level show without an entry fee,

this show features a diverse selection of artwork priced feasibly for the average collector. Accepting art until the end of November. Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-4640533. the1artery.com/gallery. The ARTery, 5890 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

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2021 SLO FILM FEST FUNDRAISER: SNEAK PEEK OF VINYL NATION This fundraiser includes a very special sneak preview of the festival’s 2021 official selection, plus a panel hosted by Palm Theatre owner Jim Dee with filmmakers and local vinyl experts. Dec. 4-6, 7 p.m. $12-$25. slofilmfest.org/2021-fall-fundraiser-vinylnation/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

ART IN THE GARDEN: GALLERY AND FUNDRAISER AT SLOBG Local artists will display and sell handmade items to benefi t the SLO Botanical Garden. Get your holiday shopping done in one spot.

Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 27 805-541-1400. slobg.org/calendar-of-events/gallery.

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: ART CENTRAL’S VIRTUAL GALLERY Central Coast artists to submit artwork to Virtual Gallery Exhibit every Friday. Free to join, all you have to do is email image(s) of artwork created since COVID-19 with name, title, medium, and a positive message. Fridays, 5-11 p.m. through Dec. 18 Varies.

805-747-4200. artcentralslo.wordpress.com/blog/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: GROUNDED (EXHIBITION AT SLOMA) Artists of all media are eligible for this digital exhibition. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 29.

Exhibit runs January 8 through Feb. 28, 2021, with a digital reception on Jan. 1, 2021, with awards and cash prizes. Assistant Curator Courtney Davis will make selections from submitted entries. Through Nov. 29 805-543-8562. sloma.org/call_for_artists/grounded/.

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San

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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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/.

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

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

NINTH ANNUAL LITTLE TREASURES Art from

local artists priced at $100 or less. Dec. 1-Jan. 29 Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805 747 4200, artcentralslo.wordpress.com.

NIPOMO ARTISTS SOCIALLY DISTANCED OPEN STUDIO Artists of Nipomo are opening their homes for a socially distanced open studio. Features paintings, jewelry, ceramics, sculptures, and mixed media creations will be on display. Addresses and map can be found on web page. Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

805-633-0796. nipomoartists.com/pages/open-studio.

Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

PICKETS FOR PROGRAMS AT SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN Buy and paint a picket to be displayed on the SLO Botanical Children’s Garden fence from 2021 to 2023. Pickets, paint, and brushes supplied on site at SLO Botanical Garden. Your contribution to public art supports the garden and programs. Saturdays, 10 a.m.2 p.m. and Tuesdays, 2-4:30 p.m. through Dec. 22 $150 per picket or $600 for 5. 805-541-1400. slobg.org/ calendar-of-events/pickets. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

ROD BAKER’S SIXTH HOLIDAY GIFT STUDIO GLASS SALE Explore Rod Baker’s unique affordable

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gifts in a fun safe studio and sculpture garden, with guest glassblowers. Woods Humane Society benefi ts from art sales of blown and fused glass home-garden décor, jewelry, and dishware. Masks and social distancing required. Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. 805-551-6836. Central Coast Glass Cottage, 1279 2nd St., Los Osos.

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SEA GLASS WIRE WRAP JEWELRY Learn how to

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ARTS from page 26 options. Mondays-Sundays. through Nov. 29 Various.

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

SLO-MADE HOLIDAY FAIRE A three-day virtual event presenting handmade wares from local artisans. Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. slomakerspace.com/slo-made-faire. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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

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

VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB EVENT WITH AUTHOR ALICIA JASINSKA Featuring the author of The Dark Tide, Alicia Jasinska. Register and receive the link to this event. For teens and adults. Dec. 1, 4-5 p.m. Free. slolibrary.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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

Downtown SLO, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.

VIRTUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION This year, the Cuesta College Harold J Miossi Student Exhibition went online. View student work, including the Salon des Refuses, on the website. Mondays-Sundays hjmgallery2020studentshow.org/. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-546-3202.

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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.

MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP FOR AGES 7-12 Each week students will have the opportunity to use two mediums while emphasizing an Element of Art and a Principle of Design. Maximum of 5 students. Pre-registration and masks required. Tuesdays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. $20. 805-668-2125. lila. community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

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HARMONY CHRISTMAS MARKET Shop and support local businesses selling a variety of goods and food to make shopping for the holidays a breeze. Dec. 5-6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-927-1028. Harmony Christmas Market, 2177 Old Creamery Rd, Harmony.

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA SALE TO BENEFIT MEADE CANINE RESCUE Come rustle through a winter wonderland of new ornaments, trees, wreaths, garlands, decorative holiday items and much, much more generously donated by The Apple Farm in San Luis Obispo. All proceeds benefit Meade Canine Rescue Foundation. Nov. 27-29 805-235-1924. meadecaninerescue.net. Little house next to The Lodge, 1340 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay.

LIGHTS AT CAMBRIA PINES Cambria Christmas Market has been postponed until 2021, but enjoy a new, limited experience called Lights at Cambria Pines. The Lights at Cambria Pines will only be accessible for guests staying overnight on a Christmas package at a Moonstone Hotel Property or with restaurant reservations. Nov. 27-Jan. 2, 5-9 p.m. cambriachristmasmarket.com. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805-927-4200.

TAI CHI CHUN/ QI GONG BASICS Learn the foundation of Qi Gong, the rooting of breathing, and Shaolin Tai Chi. Tuesdays-Thursdays Call for details. 805701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

ZEN IN MOTION Tai Chi and Qi Gong basics. Deep

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breathing and moving meditation. Beginners welcome, classes outdoors in Morro Bay. Wednesdays, 10:3011:30 a.m. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com.

Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

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ATASCADERO’S LIGHT UP THE DOWNTOWN DRIVE-IN Park and enjoy live music from AUSD school choirs and bands, the traditional countdown to light up

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Historic City Hall, Santa and Mrs. Claus making their way around Sunken Gardens on the Model-A Firetruck, and more. Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m. visitatascadero.com. Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

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OPEN AIR VINEYARD YOGA Intentionally carve out time for quiet, movement, and a little self pampering in the open air of the vineyard with Yogi Chelcy Westphal Johnson, of Mindful Movement Collective. Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $28-$150. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805.239.1730.

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ACORN ADVENTURES Kids are invited to discover the natural world with Environmental Management and Protection major, Danika.

Explore and get hands-on with nature to better understand the plants, animals and natural processes found around us. Parents welcome.

Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m. through Dec. 2 Free. 805-541-1400. slobg. org/calendar-of-events/acornadventures. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

RUMBLE IN THE BRONX

The Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande presents a virtual performance from The Bronx Wanderers, as part of the venue’s virtual concert series, on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. This eclectic tribute group covers a variety of recognizable hits from artists ranging from Frankie Valli to Bruno Mars. Call (805) 489-9444 or visit clarkcenter.org to find out more about the program.

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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.

DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY STROLL Walk through Downtown San Luis Obispo to see businesses, windows and parklets lit up for the Holidays. Visit site to get your Merry map and itinerary to see bright and cheery decorated windows and other surprises and visual delights. Nov. 28-Jan. 1 SLOHolidays.com. Mission Plaza, 751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

GIVE JOY HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN Family Care Network’s Give Joy Campaign matches families’ needs with our community’s heart to give. Help raise awareness, funds, and resources to make sure our families have everything they need for this holiday season and beyond. Participate and donate today.

Through Dec. 31 fcni.org/givejoy. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

LIGHT UP DOWNTOWN SLO 2020 Visit Mission Plaza, which will include Santa’s House and the traditional Holiday Tree, which will be surrounded by creative and colorful light installations, a 20-foot rainbow light tunnel, a glammed-up Dine Out Downtown outdoor dining area, a lighted tree forest, and five interactive themed Memory Moment Pods. Nov. 28Jan. 1 sloholidays.com. Mission Plaza, 751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

SCAVENGER HUNT: SEARCH FOR SANTA’S MOUSE This free activity book, available at Santa’s House and at shops around downtown features a charming story, and a scavenger hunt with eight clues for kids and families to find together as they stroll downtown. Nov. 28-Jan. 1 sloholidays.com. Mission Plaza, 751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

VIRTUAL TURKEY TROT FOR THE SLO FOOD BANK Join the SLO Food Bank on Thanksgiving for a virtual Turkey Trot. Participants can run, hike, bike, or walk anywhere of their choosing. All participants will receive an event t-shirt and socks. Proceeds provide holiday meals to those in need; $1 provides seven nutritious meals. Nov. 26, 8:30-11:30 a.m. $25. 805-458-8840. slofoodbank. org. SLO County, Countywide, San Luis Obispo.

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DANA ADOBE ORNAMENT FUNDRAISER A great gift idea and a way to support the DANA Adobe and Cultural Center. Each ornament is custom made by staff members. Visit site for more info. ongoing danaadobe. org. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo, 805-929-5679.

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2020 NOVEMBER WINE SEMINAR: BUBBLES Sample bubbly from all across the globe. Public wine seminars are socially distanced and limited to 16 guests.

Nov. 29, 1 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805.239.1730.

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

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

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VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR: LIVE MUSIC BY RACHEL SANTA CRUZ Live music streamed every Wednesday from the Schooners Deck. Tune into our virtual happy to hear some great music and watch the sunset.

Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos, 805-995-3883, schoonerscayucos.com.

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

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DRIVE-IN CONCERT: BRYNN ALBANESE The JCC is excited to host local violinist, Brynn Albanese, for her onewoman, drive-in concert. This is a COVID-19 responsible event. Masks and social distancing required. Listen from inside car or sit directly outside. Nov. 29, 2-3:15 p.m.

Suggested donation: $20 per car; more or less welcome.

805-426-5465. jccslo.com/calendar.html. JCC-Federation of SLO Property, 875 Laureate Lane, San Luis Obispo.

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THE BRONX WANDERERS CHRISTMAS (VIRTUAL) The Bronx Wanderers take you on a musical,

and enjoy a free self-guided tour. Meet the animals up close and hear their stories of triumph. Masks and distancing required. Dec. 6, 12-3 p.m. Free. 805-704-73267. Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary, 2148 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande, GreenerPasturesSanctuary.org.

comedic and heartfelt journey through music’s biggest and most recognizable hits, including holiday music.

Features non-stop hit after hit from artists such as Frankie Valli to Bruno Mars. Dec. 5, 6-7 p.m. Free. 805489-9444. clarkcenter.org/event/the-bronx-wandererschristmas/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

WREATH AUCTION PREVIEW RECEPTION A free

GENTRI: THE GENTLEMEN TRIO (VIRTUAL)

PECK THE HALLS Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater

preview in the lobby of the Clark Center. Enjoy holiday cheer and a great opportunity to see over 30 beautiful holiday wreaths that are available for an online auction.

Leading Central Coast supporters have generously donated these wreaths. Proceeds benefit Clark Center.

Nov. 30, 3-6 p.m. Free. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ event/wreath-auction-preview-reception/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

Pioneering a signature sound they call “Cinematic Pop,” the music of GENTRI is transfused with lush, epic orchestrations and rich, dynamic three-part harmonies. GENTRI has released 3 EPs and 3 full length albums. Nov. 28, 6-7 p.m. Free; Donation requested. clarkcenter.org/event/gentri-the-gentlemen-trio/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande, 805-489-9444. ∆

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Cal Poly Arts presents a four-episode, live-stream music and conversation series, The Muse Hour, presented in partnership with Luther Burbank Center for the Arts and Tacoma Arts Live.

The Muse Hour‘s fourth and final episode will air on December 12 at 7:30 p.m., featuring bandleader and pianist Thomas Lauderdale and vocalist China Forbes from the Portland-based “mini-orchestra,” Pink Martini. This intimate, festive holiday concert offers popular seasonal music from around the globe celebrating the spirit of gathering together, albeit virtually!

The performance will be followed by a live moderated Q&A session with audience members.

Tickets are $11.50 and are available through calpolyarts.org. Support Cal Poly Arts as a VIP Member ($75 level or greater) or a Season Sponsor to receive FREE access to this episode of The Muse Hour series.

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Music

BY GLEN STARKEY

Giving thanks Two songs for the holiday and a little light at the end of the tunnel

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hanksgiving means family gatherings, but this year we’re being encouraged to steer clear of large parties, avoid travel, and basically hunker down with those we live with and don’t go anywhere. It’s downright depressing, but leave it to some Cal Poly grads to turn your frown upside down.

Both Próxima Parada, a local blueeyed soul quartet featuring a couple of Cal Poly grads, and Amytra, a Cal Poly journalism grad and emerging adult contemporary artist, are releasing songs to cheer you up.

We’ll start with Próxima Parada, who’s released a new video of the title track off their new album Kind Reminder.

The video, available Nov. 25 on YouTube, features the song’s lyrics superimposed over archival black and white footage of children and their parents.

“How many people had to survive, so you could arrive?” the song begins. “I’m still thinking about your beautiful face.

You-ooh-ooh are amazing. How many stories live in you? From the Middle Ages, oh-oh from ancient times, how many times did they sacrifice? How much sweat on the brow? Ooo-ooo how many miles?

Please oh please forgive everybody. Whooo-o’s forgotten where they come from?

Who’s forgotten who they are? They don’t need your back and hatred. They need your face. Oo-oo they need your embrace and a kind-kind-kind reminder. How many people had to die so you could be alive? When I’m looking at your face,

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Strictly Starkey PHOTO COURTESY OF AMYTRA

Milestone. Her mother was a member of the Monterey County Symphony Orchestra in the ’60s, where she met Amytra’s father, James L. Crawford, a bass player.

When her mom became bedridden and unable to play the violin because of arthritis in her hands, Amytra focused her attention on her own musical dreams. Her mother passed on July 25 of this year, so Amytra decided to release “World ‘WORLD WIDE HEALING’ Cal Poly journalism grad Amytra will release her Wide Healing” in her ‘KIND REMINDER’ Próxima Parada releases an debut single, “World Wide Healing,” on mother’s honor and in honor uplifting video of their single “Kind Reminder,” premiering Nov. 26, Thanksgiving Day, and perform of all those who’ve suffered on Nov. 25 on YouTube. it live on your Facebook page at 11 a.m. in the wake of COVID-19 and race riots. oh-oh it’s the face of a million, oh-oh it’s up those who follow.”

“I wanted to provide a musical salve so much more. When you see me passing Wise words from Próxima Parada. to mitigate the pain and loss of 2020,” by, oo-oo would you kindly remind me ohMeanwhile, on Thanksgiving Day, Amytra said. oh of my ancestor’s feet, all the fields of Amytra will release her debut single, She’ll perform “World Wide Healing”— wheat, all the rows of thirsty seeds?”

“World Wide Healing,” on iTunes and all the first single on her debut album—live Going through this pandemic, it’s streaming platforms including Spotify on Facebook at 11 a.m., Thanksgiving easy to focus on our own hardships and and Apple Music, as well as Amazon and Day. suffering, forgetting the multitudes who Google Play.

Now, for that light at the end of the came before us—men and women who “It’s time, it’s time for love. Can you feel tunnel.

Unless you already bought toiled and sacrificed and suffered and it? Feel it? It’s time to search our souls. died for their offspring. What we’re going It’s time we all let go,” she sings. “One day tickets, you can’t go because it’s sold out, but there’s a Nov. 29 drive-in concert through sucks, but we’re not the only ones love, world wide healing.” this weekend featuring violinist Brynn who have weathered difficult times.

The pop track has a reggae/island Albanese at the JCC-Federation—the “Thanksgiving feels like a good time sound, with Amytra’s beautiful, emotive county’s first allowed drive-in show. to encourage people to remember the voice.

“Strange yet amazing times we are in,” sacrifices and mysteries that live inside “It was written by me, Kenny Albanese said in a text message. “I am so of us,” the band said in an email. “Given Henderson, Jessica Adams, and Rudolph grateful for these opportunities. A little the current climate, we all need a kind Cannonier, with vocal arrangements/ tidbit about this show. [SLO County Public reminder. Join us in sharing this uplifting mastering by Dr. Ron Moton, world Health Director] Dr. Penny Borenstein is video with folks.” renown jazz musician and 22-year the one who approved it. She will be at the “We can feel gratitude for the long, long member of Platinum, Grammy Awardconcert since that is the Temple that she line of ancestors that live inside of us and winning group, Confunkshun,” she attends. I think she’s getting very close have made countless sacrifices so that we explained in an email. to being able to clear drive-in concerts to could finally arrive here today,” the band Amytra’s sound is inspired by Minnie live musicians. Maybe this is going to be a continued. “And now, as a continuation of Riperton, Janet Jackson, and Sade, and tryout to see how it works.” them, let’s keep showing up for ourselves she lists Prince as the inspiration for her Fingers crossed! Happy Thanksgiving and for others, closing the gap that biographical and “sometimes quirky” lyrics. to you and yours. Stay safe! ∆ divides us, and embracing our differences. She hails from a musical family. Her uncle There will be countless generations to Hank Crawford was Ray Charles’ musical Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey follow us, so let’s acknowledge, but also director before he embarked on a solo learn from, our past in order to better set at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com. career recording with Atlantic, CTI, and

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Arts Artifacts

SLO Symphony welcomes Emily Lanzone as its new Concertmaster

The San Luis Obispo Symphony announced that Emily Lanzone will be its new concertmaster, following the recent resignation of former Concertmaster Brynn Albanese, who held the position for the past three seasons.

“It has become clear to me during the past eight months that my musical life is heading in a very different direction,” Albanese said in a release from the symphony. “I am transitioning from performing with large ensembles and chamber music into a life of musical service to others in the health and educational sectors.”

With reduced opportunities to perform during the pandemic, Albanese used her downtime to earn a Music for Healing and Transitions Practitioners (MHTP) certificate through SLO County Hospice. The SLO Symphony’s Music Director, Andrew Sewell, accepted Albanese’s resignation in mid-November.

Sewell described the symphony’s decision to promote Lanzone as Albanese’s replacement as “the natural choice.” Lanzone maintains a private studio of violin and viola students and was appointed as the symphony’s associate concertmaster in 2017. She also instructs the symphony’s young string ensemble, Super Bows.

“Emily was a strong candidate during the concertmaster auditions three years ago and has proven to be a very capable leader, soloist, teacher, chamber musician, and colleague during this time,” Sewell said in the release. “She has shown great strength and leadership as Associate Concertmaster for the past three years, and especially these past few months.”

Gallery at Marina Square showcases drawings and paintings by Morro Bay artist Don Doubledee

As part of its December exhibition, Gallery at Marina Square in Morro Bay will showcase drawings and paintings by Morro Bay-based artist Don Doubledee, Dec. 1 through 29.

According to the gallery, Doubledee has been drawing nearly his entire life. A graduate of Cal Poly’s architecture program, Doubledee has lived in Morro Bay since 1970 and has worked as a planning commissioner, event coordinator, and home and building designer throughout his career.

Doubledee’s drawing process usually begins with a simple, soft pencil sketch that evolves into a detailed pencil rendering.

From there, Doubledee will add ink or watercolor to the piece.

Doubledee’s artworks have often been nicknamed “Postcards of Morro Bay,” according to the release, as most of his pieces depict Morro Bay’s waterfront and other areas.

Gallery at Marina Square is located at 601 Embarcadero, suite 10, Morro Bay. Visit galleryatmarinasquare.com for more info on its December exhibit. Δ —Caleb Wiseblood

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Virtual stage

BY CALEB WISEBLOOD

The snow must go on ’Tis the season for PCPA’s first virtual cabaret production, Home for the Holidays

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ast November, I fondly remember sitting in the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria watching Yusef Seevers steal the show as Sebastian in PCPA’s production of The Little Mermaid. If anyone had told me that one year from then, Seevers would be singing Christmas carols in my living room, I’d accuse them of losing their barnacles.

But alas, here we are in 2020, and Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s new virtual cabaret production promises that very notion—at least, virtually.

Home for the Holidays, a live program scheduled to stream on Saturday, Dec. 12, starting at 6 p.m., will feature a variety of song and dance numbers from PCPA resident artists, including Seevers, Kitty Balay, George Walker, Andrew Philpot, Emily Trask, Katie and Annali Fuchs-Wackowski, and others.

The show is hosted and directed by PCPA Associate Artist Erik Stein. Stein is also PCPA’s casting director.

“Working on Home for the Holidays took me back to a very special time in my life,” Stein told New Times. “This is my first virtual cabaret, but my wife and I ran a cabaret theater for a few years with some close friends.

We were called The California Cabaret Theatre, and we were located in Avila Beach.

“Over the course of three years we mounted nine cabaret-style shows, and we did everything,” Stein said. “We acted, directed, wrote, built the set, made the props, costumes, hung the lights, marketed the show, sold tickets, cleaned the bathrooms.”

And while Home for the Holidays marks Stein’s first virtual holiday-themed production, he’s no stranger to directing and performing

SNOW GLOBE THEATER Home for the Holidays, a new virtual cabaret from PCPA, will feature an hour-long marathon of song and dance numbers from several performers, including Andrew Philpot (pictured here with Taylor Hart in a snowy scene from PCPA’s A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder).

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Find out more about Home for the Holidays (scheduled to stream on Saturday, Dec. 12, starting at 6 p.m.) and other updates from the Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) at pcpa.org.

in non-virtual, non-cabaret seasonal staples, especially Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

“I’ve done a lot of Christmas shows, but A Christmas Carol seems to be the show of my career,” said Stein, who’s worked on 17 different productions of the show, including his first show as a student at PCPA in the late ’80s and a Broadway production.

“I’ve played every male role except Scrooge and Tiny Tim,” Stein recalled.

Scrooge would no doubt cry humbug on the yuletide festivities planned for PCPA’s upcoming virtual cabaret, which will be free to view (although pre-registration is required).

However, donations will be accepted, and patrons who donate $100 or more can attend a virtual VIP reception with the show’s performers (check pcpa.org for all the details).

“I’ve loved working PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIK STEIN with PCPA’s resident actors on this project.

I would just mention the morsel of an idea, and they would turn it into a five-course meal,” Stein said.

Also joining the featured PCPA resident artists, recent PCPA graduates Brezae Weeks, Etasha Caston, and Capri Campeau will perform during the program, who Stein described as highlights in the show.

“I’d love to mention that we couldn’t do this without our amazing STRING THEORY According to PCPA, George Walker (pictured) will play “just about every instrument that has strings” during Home for the musical director, Holidays, an upcoming virtual cabaret event.

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BEAR NECESSITIES Home for the Holidays is hosted and directed by PCPA Associate Artist and Casting Director Erik Stein (pictured, right).

Stein’s past holiday productions with PCPA include Christmas is Here Again, with co-star George Walker (left).

our editor, Jana Price,” Stein added. “So much of the magic of this event is because of these two wonderful humans.”

As Home for the Holidays is only scheduled to be an hour long, part of organizing the production was simply a matter of finding out how many song and dance numbers the performers could get away with in under 60 minutes, Stein explained.

“I had some ideas that I put in front of the actors, and they had ideas of things they wanted to do. And then we figured out ways to do as much as possible in one hour,” Stein said. “I believe that restraint breeds creativity. Any obstacles we hit as we worked to figure out how to create a virtual cabaret have only made us more creative.

“And it is so much more fun to be creative as a group—especially right now when we don’t get to see each other as often as we would like,” Stein added. Δ Feel free to humbug Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood at cwiseblood@newtimesslo.com.

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Split Screen

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irectors Christopher Boone and Kevin Smokler take viewers on an exploration of the resurgence of vinyl records. Once a ubiquitous music medium, records all but vanished in the ’80s with the emergence of CDs. However, a niche but ever-growing market has returned as more bands have turned to releasing their music on vinyl, and a diverse range of record collectors have turned this nostalgic format into an obsession. The film is offered through virtual screening from the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. You can buy single view access for $12 or access for two or more viewers for $15. There’s also a $25 watch-at-home kit that includes virtual screening access, a random vinyl record, popcorn, and a beverage option of local beer, Sans Liege “3-Day Weekend” Pinot Noir, or nonalcoholic local cider. Ticket purchasers will also have access to a pre-recorded Q&A session hosted by Palm Theatre owner Jim Dee with the filmmakers and several San Luis Obispo record store owners, who will have fun talking about their love of vinyl.

(92-min.)

Glen If you have a sizeable record collection and you’ve ever had to move to a new home, you know well the impulse to give up your collection—bulky, heavy, fragile, the struggle is real! For a while there, people did relinquish their collections in droves. In the ’90s, I worked in a record store and people would come in with boxes of records, mostly classic rock, and sell them to us usually for about a dime a record. They were, by and large, worthless. But in the past decade or so, records have become hip again, and Vinyl Nation traces the improbable resurgence of vinyl in this fascinating documentary that interviews musicians, record store owners, record collectors, and record manufacturers, and most importantly, it dispels the myth that record collectors are nerdy white dudes who know way more about music than you. Women and people of color have also found their way to record collecting, and to hear collectors explain in reverent language the magical experience of handling and playing these objects and how it deepens their experience and appreciation of music is beautiful. If you’re already into vinyl, you’re going to want to see it. If you’re not, be careful! By the end of this film, you may have found a new

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collect, love, and covet this stuff, we meet a host of audiophiles who aren’t afraid to blow the top off the stereotypical collector. Some of those collections make our wall of records look like nothing!

Glen Whenever I begin to question if we’ve gone too far with our collection, I remember the time I saw KCBX Music Director Neal Losey’s private record collection. For some, it’s an obsession. This documentary makes clear, however, that anyone can get into records. They interview people from Crosley, the inexpensive OBSESSION Vinyl Nation, screening virtually suitcase turntable company that through the SLO International Film Festival Urban Outfitters carries; a guy who between Dec. 4 and 6, explores the resurgence bought a record manufacturing of vinyl records. company as an investment and almost lost it all … until vinyl made a comeback; and buyers and vendors VINYL NATION at a huge annual record swap meet— What’s it rated? Not rated interesting people who try to explain how What’s it worth, Anna? Full price this 150-year-old medium is suddenly back.

What’s it worth, Glen? Full price The music industry has been ravaged by Where’s it showing? Virtual screening the internet and technology, but performers starting Dec. 4, 7 p.m., until Dec. 6 at are realizing that people want something midnight, through the SLO International tangible, something they can hold in their Film Festival via goelevent.com/ hands instead of download to their phones SLOFILMFEST/e/VinylNation and computers. Vinyl is back, and I’m guessing it’s back for good. way to spend your discretionary income!

Anna I knew that creating vinyl records is Anna I have vivid memories of my little a big undertaking—laborious and fraught kid fingers thumbing through my parents’ with error—but didn’t know the actual vinyl collection searching for what I could process of it, and this was a fascinating look talk my dad into putting on the turntable at that aspect as well. The interviewees, next. It was my introduction to “their” many of whom are record store owners, music—The Mamas and the Papas, Leon talk a lot about what collectors actually Redbone, Buddy Holly—all playing out look like beyond the stereotype of Comic in that gloriously tenuous medium where Book Guy from The Simpsons. They’re all a scratch or an errant bump of the table over the map in terms of age and gender can render the whole thing ruined. As a and color and music taste, yet they all teenager, I would don Princess Leia buns share this passion and it connects them and black lipliner as I ventured to Amoeba when nothing else about their lives would.

Music in San Francisco and hunted till my I was surprised at how emotional I felt hands were dirty and I had a pile of vinyl to hearing them talk about their passion, but slog back home. Now it seems every artist that really is what it comes down to: Music is hip to the fact that as impractical and is the great unifier. This is a great watch fragile and expensive as it may be, their for anyone but especially for those of us who audience wants to hear their sound the appreciate the simple act of putting needle old fashioned way—even the kids! This to disc and getting lost in the grooves. Your documentary is on its face a love story to heart will feel full after Vinyl Nation. ∆ the medium and the passion of the people behind it. Beyond that, it’s an exploration of Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and the process of making and history behind freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Glen compiles streaming listings. vinyl music. Through interviews that go Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com. far deeper than the question of why people

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What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2020 Where’s it showing? Netflix n 1993, Sean Ellis was a 19-year-old living in Boston and staring down the barrel of a life sentence for the killing SEARCHING FOR JUSTICE of officer John Mulligan, a cop who was Falsely convicted of murder as a gunned down while he dozed in his car teen and after spending nearly 22 while on security duty. In Trial 4, we examine the process of Sean’s first year years in prison for a crime he didn’t in the system—two hung juries and an commit, Sean K. Ellis fights to prove eventual guilty verdict, as well as his final his innocence with the help of trial after nearly 22 years in prison. attorney Rosemary Scapicchio after Earnest and endearing, Sean is hardly a judge rules he didn’t receive a fair the picture of guilt. What becomes evident is a case of railroading by the police who trial, in Netflix’ Trial 4. want to put someone away for this crime against one of their own and a district defense attorney Rosemary Scapicchio and her attorney who was hell bent on prosecuting dogged fight for him, and the aftermath of prison Sean. What follows is a tale of documented life. Prepare to be infuriated but know that in the corruption and cover-ups and the hard won fight to free a man who went out to buy diapers end, this is a tale of triumph and Sean’s genial outlook on life is nothing short of heartwarming. one night and never came home.

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Created by Tim Kring (Chicago KGB brainwashing program.

Hope, Heroes), the story moves back and forth through time from 1973 the KGB’s Cicada program begin reactivating, to the present. In ’73, U.S. spy J. Randolph though some malfunction and the endgame Bentley (Jeremy Irvine) is captured by the is unknown. Some episodes are better than KGB, where Petra (Emilia Schüle), a beautiful others—I especially like the North Korean KGB agent, helps break and reprogram plot thread—but overall it’s an entertaining Bentley into a puppet killer. The suggestion spy fantasy that ends with a cliff hanger. The is that Bentley later helps the CIA use his planned second season has been canceled, experience for their program. so prepare to hang indefinitely. (10 44-min. episodes) ∆ In the present day, dormant sleeper —Glen agents connected to Treadstone as well as

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Food

BY CAMILLIA LANHAM

Meeting and eating A-Town Humble Pies started as a way to get to know people, but it’s become so much more

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traus Family Creamery butter, Bob’s Red Mill flour, and farmers’ market produce. These are the things that A-Town Humble Pies are made of.

With Straus dairy farms on California’s coast and a Bob’s Red Mill grain mill close by, these pies are about as local as you can get, and that’s exactly how Ian and Alicia Denchasy want it.

“Whatever I buy today will probably be in the pie tomorrow,” Ian said. “We kind of believe that when we bake with local ingredients, we are putting out the energy of the area.”

He said that it may sound kind of hippy-dippy, but it’s true.

Every ounce of produce that they purchase comes from the farmers who man the booths around them at the North SLO County farmers’ markets. Rocky Canyon Farms, Pepper Hill Farm, Fair Hills Apple Farm, Velasquez Farms, Cortez Farms, the list goes on forever.

Even their savory pies feature local ingredients—for instance, the chicken pot pie’s main ingredient comes from BeeWench Farm.

In the summer, pies were packed with seasonal stone fruit like peaches. After the peaches disappeared, apples became the star. As January rolls around, the couple will switch to berries. Grapes even made an appearance this year. And let’s not forget that pumpkins came into season just in time for Thanksgiving.

But A-Town Humble Pies didn’t start out with such a broad repertoire of pie ingredient knowledge. Alicia said it’s something they’ve gained as part of the farmers’ market community.

Ian and Alicia swear they started A-Town Humble Pies as a way to meet people when they moved to Atascadero from Venice Beach for retirement. They had a space saved at the Atascadero Farmers’ Market before they even moved.

A-Town Humble Pies made its first appearance in June 2019. Now they’re in five farmers’ markets, taking whole pie orders from customers, baking 60 to 80 pies a week, lugging their ingredients between kitchens, and looking for a more permanent space or storefront.

“It’s just sort of blown up in our faces and become a full-fledged business. So much for retirement I guess,” Ian said with a laugh.

“It’s just been a really nice way to meet the community,” Alicia added. “It’s just become such a really main staple of our lives, to meet with these really great people, and that’s really why we do it.”

Currently living in an apartment on the south side of town, the Denchasys are building a tiny home in the hills off Del

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Get a slice

Follow A-Town Humble Pies on Instagram (@atownhumblepies) to see what they’re baking and where they’re taking it. You can find them at the Los Osos, Morro Bay, Atascadero, Templeton, and Paso Robles farmers’ markets. To order whole pies, visit atownhumblepies.com or call (805) 792-4310.

LABOR OF LOVE Alicia, Kealii, and Ian Denchasy (left to right) dish out sweet and savory seasonal pies they make by hand for A-Town Humble Pies.

Rio Road and planning to plant an apple orchard, berries, and other dry-farmable produce. And they’re learning all about the farming side of things from their farmers’ market friends.

“It’s just sort of become this little world that we’ve been a part of,” Ian said. “It’s just insane.”

Known as the “guy with the pies” in the Venice Beach neighborhood they left behind, Ian has been baking pies for about three decades. It all started with Alicia’s Aunt Dorothy, who was visiting with family from Canada. Everyone wanted to walk down to the famous strip on Venice Beach.

“She didn’t want to walk a mile and a half down to the beach,” Ian said, adding that he didn’t either. “We stayed behind and cooked for hours while they did the whole get rousted by vendors and street performers and all that.”

By the time the family got back, Ian and Aunt Dorothy had about five or six pies baked, fresh out of the oven.

She taught him how to make the crust: Cutting butter into the flour by hand, spooning water into the mixture little by little until it was the right consistency.

And she told him not to skimp on certain ingredients.

Alicia said Aunt Dorothy was the type of woman who grew wheat so she could make her own flour—she was into fresh, healthy, homegrown ingredients before it was trendy.

Ian was already into cooking, he said, so he just kind of picked up pie making after that day and ran with it. And now, what started as a retirement pursuit has become something so much bigger.

They sell pie by the slice at the Los Osos, Atascadero, Templeton, Morro Bay, and Paso Robles farmers’ markets and

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BERRY SEASON Pies are always in season for Ian and Alicia Denchasy, who serve up slices of berry and rhubarb pie at local farmers’ markets when the local produce is at its peak.

take whole pie orders over the phone, the internet, or the farmers’ market table. The Denchasys’ son Kealii recently moved up from Los Angeles to help them out, and because they’re currently working out of three different kitchens, Ian and Alicia are keeping an eye out for a small storefront and commercial kitchen.

“We literally make every pie by hand, and I mean, literally, from cutting the fruit to laboring the dough. It’s very labor intensive,” Ian said. “You can only make so many pies that way.”

But at least it’s a labor of love. And that’s what the couple tries to project from their farmers’ market stand: community, a welcoming atmosphere, and eyes that smile behind that COVID-19 mask. Ian even pulls out his ukulele to strum the gentle background sounds of Hawaii (Ian is part Hawaiian) for people to hear as they walk through the market.

A-Town Humble Pies has a crew of piebuying regulars and the Denchasys try to continue gleaning information from the people around them.

When the couple comes across a new ingredient from one of the local farmers, they experiment with it: Take that unknown-to-them produce to the pie kitchen, try it with this or that, bring the new concoction to the farmers’ market, have people try it, and use the feedback to try to perfect a new pie.

“We’ve learned so much. We’re not farmers by trade. We don’t know half the stuff that we see at farmers’ markets.

They’re teaching us,” Alicia said. “It’s really great because then we can continue offering and selling these different things.”

SAVORY FLAVOR A-Town Humble Pies concentrates on using ingredients from local farmers, such as chilis from Velasquez Farms in this chili pot pie.

In her experience, she said, people might go to the farmers’ market to pick up produce such as lemons. They are comfortable with one type of lemon, say Meyer lemons, but there are 30 different lemons out there to try. Each with a unique flavor profile. Each works differently as an ingredient.

“Unless people know how they can cook with it, they’re not going to try it,” Alicia said.

In mid-November, A-Town Humble Pies stopped taking whole pie orders for Thanksgiving. But the pie makers will be opening up orders for the Christmas season in a couple of weeks.

“We’ll look at what’s going to be available and that’s what we’ll offer,” Ian said. “But we really won’t know what the fruit choices will be until we talk to the farmers.”

One thing Ian knows for sure: His sticky toffee pudding pie will definitely be available.

“Honestly, it’s probably mine and my son’s favorite pie,” he said. “Drizzle toffee sauce over it and heat it up, … it’s just heaven.” Δ Editor Camillia Lanham is looking forward to heaven. Send fresh baked good news to clanham@newtimesslo.com.

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2095 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/09/2009) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BABY SEALS SWIM ACADEMY, 14505 San Antonio Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Steffi Ketzler (14505 San Antonio Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Steffi Ketzler. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-1620. 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. 10-16-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2101 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ENDURO CAMPERS, 835 Capitolio Way, Ste. 1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Pacific Adventure Vehicles Inc. (835 Capitolio Way, Ste. 1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Pacific Adventure Vehicles Inc., Leif Stein, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-19-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy.

Exp. 10-19-25.

November 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2109 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/01/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO HAPPY HOMES, 350 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County.

Shannon Stire Bowdey (350 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Shannon Bowdey, Realtor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-1920. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy.

Exp. 10-19-25.

November 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2135 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CRESCENT YOGA, 547 N. 9th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433.

San Luis Obispo County. Dawnielle Quick (547 N. 9th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Dawnielle Quick. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-22-20. 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. 10-22-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2137 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/07/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GREG LINN IMPORTS, LLC, 2260 Valley Oaks Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Greg Linn Wines, LLC (2260 Valley Oaks Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Greg Linn Wines, LLC, Greg Linn, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-2220. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 10-22-25.

November 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2138 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SURF COACH SLO, CENTRAL COAST SURF RETREATS, 372 Woodland Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402.

San Luis Obispo County. Kai Booth Sanson (372 Woodland Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kai Booth Sanson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-22-20. 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. 10-2225.

November 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-2187 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PBK-WLC, 8163 Rochester Avenue, Ste. 100, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. San Bernardino County. PBK Architects, Inc. (11 Greenway Plaza, 22nd Floor, Houston, TX 77046). This business is conducted

by A TX Corporation /s/ PBK Architects, Inc., Christopher M. Cunico, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-28-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 10-28-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2148 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/23/1994) New Filing The following person is doing business as, JVPAINTING, 2176 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Joseph William Verodi III (2176 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Joseph William Verodi III. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-2320. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 10-23-25.

November 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-2193 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SALON SALT & STONE, 1750 El Camino Real, Suite E, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Kathryn Jean Cano (1750 El Camino Real, Suite E, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kathryn Jean Cano, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-2920. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy.

Exp. 10-29-25.

November 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2161 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/23/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PARIS NAIL LOUNGE, 3230 Broad St. Ste. 120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Tan D. Nguyen (3230 Broad St. Ste. 120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tan D. Nguyen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-2320. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 10-23-25.

November 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2180 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/26/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE NATURAL TOOLBOX, 910 Longbranch Ave. #B, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Roxann Lynn Buchanan (910 Longbranch Ave. #B, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Roxann Lynn Buchanan, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-2820. 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. 10-28-25.

November 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2183 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/12/2005) New Filing The following person is doing business as, A.S.P.I.R.E. PHYSICAL THERAPY, 894 Meinecke Ave., Suite B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Tyrone McSorley, Julie McSorley (2897 Shadow Brooke Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted

by A Married Couple /s/ Tyrone McSorley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-28-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 10-28-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2185 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SEAGLASS SALON, 1367 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County.

Chalaunt Marie Craig (743 Seabright Ave. Apt. A, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Chalaunt Craig.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-28-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 10-28-25.

November 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-2194 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/22/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ZACH’S WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES, 1435 Pine St., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Zach A. Roorda (1435 Pine St., Paso Robles, CA 93446).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Zach A. Roorda. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-2920. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy.

Exp. 10-29-25.

November 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2196 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/29/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DANIELS WOOD LAND SIGN CO., 2125 Ardmore Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Daniels Wood Land, Inc. (2125 Ardmore Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted

by A CA Corporation /s/ Daniels Wood Land, Inc., Ronald Daniels, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-29-20. 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. 10-29-25.

November 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2197 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/15/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DOUSE FIRE SYSTEMS, SOLID OAK TREE MANAGEMENT, 10240 Digger Pine Road, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County. Jeremy F Lowney (10240 Digger Pine Road, Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jeremy F Lowney. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-29-20. 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. 10-29-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2199 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/11/2010) New Filing The following person is doing business as, JULIA RICE DESIGN, 1298 Warren Rd., Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Spaceman International, USA, Inc. (1298 Warren Rd., Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Spaceman International, USA, Inc., Monty G. Rice, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-2920. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy.

Exp. 10-29-25.

November 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2202 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/12/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MORRO BAY ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, 1612 Main St., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Christopher M. Jules (1804 Fearn Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Christopher M. Jules. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-3020. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 10-30-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-2219 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, RUN PARKER, 487 Cobre Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Advantasoft, Inc. (487 Cobre Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted

by A CA Corporation /s/ Advantasoft, Inc., Keith Jackson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-0320. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 11-03-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2203 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NIPOMO TRUCKING INC, 1350 La Loma Drive, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County.

Nipomo Trucking Inc (1350 La Loma Drive, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Nipomo Trucking Inc, Juan Carlos Corona, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-30-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 10-30-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-2221 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/05/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SPA AVILA, 347 12th Street, San Miguel, CA 93451. San Luis Obispo County. Sherilynn Hatchard (683 cobble Creek Way, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Sheri Hatchard, Owner-Operator. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-03-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 11-03-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2205 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/01/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, S & M FIRE PROTECTION, 3523 S. Higuera St. Ste. D, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Tedeschi Fire Protection, Inc. (3523 S. Higuera St. Ste. D, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Tedeschi Fire Protection, Inc., Linda Tedeschi, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-30-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 10-30-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2206 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MANU FORTI CONSTRUCTION, 471 Golden West Pl., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Jeremiah M. McCaa (471 Golden West Pl., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Jeremiah M. McCaa, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-30-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 10-30-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2208 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ALL SEASONS GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING, 1167 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. All Seasons Landscaping, Inc. (1167 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ All Seasons Landscaping, Inc., Erik Wolting, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-3020. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy.

Exp. 10-30-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2209 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FAERIESBURGH, SUSTAINABLE BUDDHA, 9 GREAT DEALS, 128 Cerro Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Rath Group LLC (128 Cerro Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Rath Group LLC, Tom Halen, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 11-02-25.

November 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2234 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/04/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FARM TO COOKIE, 2027 Sierra Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Rita Demasi Morris (2027 Sierra Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Rita Demasi Morris, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-04-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 11-04-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2260 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/16/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BRASS PACKS, WISE ASSET DEVELOPMENT, GONSCOOTN, WISE ADVISORY COMMISSION, 410 Kings Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Brothers Wise International, LLC (410 Kings Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company /s/ Brothers Wise International, LLC, Austin Clay Wise, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-09-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 11-09-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-2235 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/10/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, KINDRED HOSPITAL REHABILITATION SERVICES, 345 S. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. RehabCare Group of California, LLC (680 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202).

This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company /s/ RehabCare Group of California, LLC, Joseph Landenwich, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-04-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 11-04-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-2262 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/22/2004) New Filing The following person is doing business as, EXECUTIVE ESTATE SERVICES, 210 Elaine Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County.

Crystal Nordholm (4511 Meadow Lark Rd., Fort Lupton, CO 80621). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Crystal Nordholm. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-09-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 11-09-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2224 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/03/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SHELLBACK LANDSCAPES, 606 Heritage Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County.

Ryan Craig Anderson (606 Heritage Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Ryan C. Anderson, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-03-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 11-03-25.

November 26, December 3, 10, & 17, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-2241 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/04/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO DRIP IRRIGATION, 1241 Knollwood Dr., Cir#102, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County.

Michael Anthony Cantafio (1791 Newhall Ave., Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Michael Anthony Cantafio. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-04-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 11-04-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-2266 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/09/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SIMPLE SEWER, 433 Stagecoach, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. Travis Brown (433 Stagecoach, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Travis Brown. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-0920. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy.

Exp. 11-09-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2227 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/31/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MOUNTAIN GAL MYSTICS, 717 Highland Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County.

Jessica R. Gray (717 Highland Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jessica R. Gray. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-04-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 11-04-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2228 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HIGHWAY ONE REALTY, 148 North Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County.

Michele A. Lilley (323 Pacific Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Michele A. Lilley, Broker/Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-0420. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy.

Exp. 11-04-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2230 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/29/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO PLANT THERAPY, PLANT THERAPY, 207 Suburban Road, Suite 4, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Plant Therapy LLC (5980 Tamarisk Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Plant Therapy LLC, Ethan Pilch, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-0420. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy.

Exp. 11-04-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-2244 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/27/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BARREBETHANY, 9020 Junipero Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422.

San Luis Obispo County. Bethany Ann Sobraske (9020 Junipero Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Bethany A. Sobraske. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-05-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 11-05-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2253 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/24/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LAST CHANCE LIQUOR, 320 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County.

Salama Inc. (320 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Salama Inc., Robert Salama, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-06-20. 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. 11-06-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2258 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/09/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CENTRAL COAST SMOKE HOUSE, 950 Nice Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Central Coast Smoke House LLC (950 Nice Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Central Coast Smoke House LLC, David B Arruda, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-09-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy.

Exp. 11-09-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-2268 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THAI BBQ COMBO, 630 First St., Ste. B, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

San Luis Obispo County. Max Trading Group LLC (630 First St., Ste. B, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Max Trading Group LLC, Brent Walsworth, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-0920. 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. 11-09-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2269 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/30/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ONE STONE DESIGN, 3329 Shasta Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403.

San Mateo County. Morgan Blaire McKean (3329 Shasta Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403), Clare Joan Stassel (425 Aliso Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Morgan Blaire McKean. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-09-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 11-09-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2270 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ROD & HAMMER SLO STILLS, 855 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

SLO Stills, LLC (835 Aerovista Place, Suite 230, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted

by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ SLO Stills, LLC, Hamish S. Marshall, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-09-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 11-09-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2272 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/06/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SAN LUIS ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY AND DENTAL CENTER, 1010 Peach St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Adam J. Janette DDS, Inc (1010 Peach St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted

by A CA Corporation /s/ Adam J. Janette DDS, Inc., Adam J. Janette, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-10-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 11-10-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2273 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/05/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO DENTAL LAB, 799 East Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County.

James Dean Davidge, Marissa Irelin Davidge (194 Lincoln St., San Luis Obipso, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Marissa Davidge. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-10-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 11-10-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2275 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/12/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CHRISTINA’S DOGGIE SPA, 5465 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County.

Christina Shawnee Koker (6390 Straw Ridge Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Christina Shawnee Koker, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-12-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 11-12-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2278 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/08/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ARCHER AND COMPANY, RETREAT VACATION RENTAL MANAGEMENT, 1040 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Archer Wilkinson, Inc. (1040 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted

by A CA Corporation /s/ Archer Wilkinson, Inc., Patrick Wilkinson, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-1220. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy.

Exp. 11-12-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2281 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LAZY GOODS, 1186 14th St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Naomi Holmes (1186 14th St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Naomi Holmes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-12-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 11-12-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2283 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/30/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FUNKYDORAE, 603 Johnson, Apt. 9, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Bailey Nichole Bethard (963 Vista Del Collados, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Bailey Nichole Bethard. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-1220. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy.

Exp. 11-12-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2286 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TREES 4 KILIMANJARO, 10240 Digger Pine Road, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County. Jeremy Franklin Lowney (10240 Digger Pine Road, Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jeremy Franklin Lowney. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-12-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 11-12-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2287 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CA TAX PROS, 200 Station Way, Ste. B, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Douglas Gerry Matthews, Kathy Sue Matthews (200 Station Way, Ste. B, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An General Partnership /s/ Douglas Gerry Matthews, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-13-20. 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. 11-13-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting, Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., via teleconference, on the items listed below.

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

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. Public scoping meeting to discuss the scope of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) being prepared for a mixed-use development known as 600 Tank Farm Road Residential Mixed Use Project located immediately north of Tank Farm Road, near its intersection with Santa Fe Road. The project consists of 280 residential units and 12,500 square feet of commercial space, the project also includes an amendment to the Airport Area Specific Plan to rezone the property from Business Park (BP-SP) to Commercial Services (C-S-SP), and an associated and a General Plan Map Amendment. Project address: 600 Tank Farm Road; Case #: SPEC-04072020 & GENP-0814-2019; Zone: BP-SP; Covelop Holdings, LLC, applicant.

Contact Information: Kyle Bell – (805) 781-7524 – kbell@slocity.org 2. Continued review of a mixed-use project consisting of 15 residential units and 1,500 square feet of commercial space within the Commercial Services (C-S) zone. The project includes a density bonus of 20% including a request for an alternative incentive to relax development standards for the creek setback requirement to allow variable 2-8 foot setback for various buildings, where 20 feet is normally required, a request to allow residential uses on the ground floor within the first 50 feet of the structure along the street frontage, and a request for a 10 percent parking reduction. Project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); Project Address: 830 Orcutt Road; Case #: ARCH-0764-2019, AFFH-0210-2020, USE-0209-2020; Zone: Commercial Services (C-S) zone; 830 Orcutt, LLC, owner/applicant.

Contact Information: Kyle Bell – (805) 781-7524 – kbell@slocity.org 3. Review of the City’s Draft Active Transportation Plan that will supersede the 2013 Bicycle Transportation Plan as the planning document that provides recommendations for improvements to walking and bicycling in the City. A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact pursuant to CEQA is recommended for the project; Project Address: Citywide; Case #: OTHER 0495-2020, EID 0496-2020; Zone: Citywide; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant.

Contact Information: Adam Fukushima – (805) 781-7590 – afukushi@slocity.org The Planning Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

The report(s) will be available for review online in advance of the meeting at http://www.slocity.org/ government/advisory-bodies/agendas-and-minutes/ planning-commission. Please call The Community Development Department at 805-781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

November 26, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2288 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SAN JOAQUIN PEST CONTROL CENTRAL COAST, 2343 N. Larkin Ave., Fresno, CA 93727. Fresno County. Morgan Brothers, Incorporated (2343 N. Larkin Ave., Fresno, CA 93727).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Morgan Brothers, Incorporated, Francis J. Oneto II, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-13-20. 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. 1113-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2290 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TWIN CREEKS APARTMENTS, 791 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. New Heritage LLC (1620 Central Ave., Suite 202, Cheyenne, WY 82001). This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership /s/ New Heritage LLC, Joseph Collins, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-13-20. 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. 11-13-25.

November 26, December 3, 10, & 17, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES

FILE NO. 2020-2291 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, OAK PARK VILLAGE APARTMENTS, 251 S. Oak Park Blvd., Grover Beach, CA 93433.

San Luis Obispo County. Searidge Pacific LLC (1620 Central Ave., Suite 202, Cheyenne, WY 82001).

This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership /s/ Searidge Pacific LLC, Joseph Collins, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-13-20.

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. 11-13-25.

November 26, December 3, 10, & 17, 2020

NOTICE OF PREARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Luis Obispo’s Community Development Director has determined that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be prepared for the following project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Project Numbers:

GENP-0814-2019 & SPEC-04072020

Project Applicant:

Covelop Holding, Inc.

Project Location: The 600 Tank Farm Road Residential Mixed-Use project site consists of two parcels located at 600 Tank Farm Road; northeast of the intersection of Tank Farm Road and Santa Fe Road, totaling approximately 11.7 acres (APN 053-421-002 and 053-421-006) within the City of San Luis Obispo.

Project Description: The project involves zoning-level entitlements: a General Plan Map Amendment, a rezone, a Specific Plan Amendment to the Airport Area Specific Plan, a Minor Use Permit for a mixed-use project, Conceptual Site Plan, a Development Agreement, and environmental clearance and permitting for necessary off-site improvements. The requested entitlements would allow for up to 12,500 sf of non-residential space and 280 residential units on the 11.7-acre site. Conceptual site plans for the site reflect the development of 19 residential buildings, two mixed-use buildings, and one clubhouse building. In addition, the project would provide a roundabout at the intersection of Tank Farm Road and Santa Fe Road and interim improvements for Santa Fe Road including two travel lanes and Class IV bike paths.

The project environmental Initial Study and Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report are available at the Community Development Department at 919 Palm Street or on the City’s website at: https:// www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/ community-development/documents-online/ environmental-review-documents/-folder-2122.

The City requests your written comments on the Notice of Preparation by December 28, 2020 (see contact information below).

Public Scoping Meeting: A public scoping meeting has been scheduled to allow for any interested persons to provide input on issues to be discussed in the EIR: Date and Time: Wednesday, December 9, 2020, 6:00 PM Location: Based on the threat of COVID-19 as reflected in the Proclamations of Emergency issued by both the Governor of the State of California, the San Luis Obispo County Emergency Services Director and the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo 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, the City of San Luis Obispo will be holding all public meetings via teleconference.

There will be no physical location for the public to view the meeting. Instructions on how to view and attend the meeting remotely will be provided in the meeting agenda, which will be posted online on the following website: https://www.slocity.org/government/advisory-bodies/ agendas-and-minutes/planning-commission The meeting is an opportunity for City staff to gather information from the public regarding the potential environmental impacts of the project that need to be evaluated in the EIR. It is not intended to be a hearing on the merits of the project. Therefore, members of the public should keep their comments focused on potential significant changes to the environment that may occur as a direct result of project development.

LEGAL NOTICES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-2297 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/15/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SHORE SHARK STUDIOS, 1133 Laurel Ln., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Milan Sunil Tolani (1133 Laurel Ln., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Milan S. Tolani, MS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-13-20.

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. 11-13-25.

November 26, December 3, 10, & 17, 2020

NOTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Luis Obispo’s Community Development Director has determined that the following project is qualified for adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Project Title:

Bullock Ranch Residential Development Project

Project Number:

ARCH-0489-2019, SBDV-04902019, EID-0345-2020

Project Applicant:

Bullock Ranch LLC

Project Location:

3580, 3584, & 3590 Bullock Lane (APNs: 004-705-009, 053-061053)

Project Description: The proposed project includes a Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM, TR 3136) and the development of 192 residential units, including eight live-work units with commercial/office space (mixed-use), 433 on-site parking spaces, and other residential community amenities on a 10.93-acre site. The residential development would consist of three housing product types: 8 live-work townhouses, 88 bungalows/carriages on the east side of the project site, and 96 townhouse units along the west side. The project also includes construction of several residential community amenities, including a 1,766-square foot community center that would include a fitness center and lease office, a 766 square-foot pool building that would include bathrooms, showers, resident mailboxes, and bicycle maintenance room, and an outdoor pool area. The project would improve Bullock Lane between the project site’s north property line and south property line. The project also includes an extension of an existing regional bike path along the west side of Bullock Lane from the project’s south property line to the southwest corner of the intersection Orcutt Road and Bullock Lane. The project would result in the disturbance of the entire project site resulting in additional disturbance offsite for improvements, for a total site disturbance of approximately 11.24 acres, including 3.5 acres of area to be paved as well as some nearby offsite improvements. The project also includes the removal of all trees currently on site and removal of two single-family residences and the existing barn located on site.

The Director’s determination was based on an environmental initial study prepared by City and Consultant staff in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Anyone can review this study by appointment at the Community Development Department at 919 Palm Street. The document will also be available for review on the City’s website at www.slocity. org. Anyone may review and comment on the Mitigated Negative Declaration within 30 days of this notice.

Written statements may be submitted to the City of San Luis Obispo, Community Development Department, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Attention: Rachel Cohen, Associate Planner.

Hearing Body:

Planning Commission & City Council

Tentative Date:

Yet to be determined

Hearing Place:

Web based public hearing

Contact Information:

Time:

6:00 p.m.

For more information on the proposed project, its environmental effects, and City environmental procedures and deadlines, please contact Kyle Bell, Associate Planner, at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93401, by email at kbell@slocity.org or by phone at (805) 781-7524.

For more information on the proposed project, its environmental effects, City environmental procedures and deadlines, please contact:

November 26, 2020

November 26, 2020

Project Planner:

Rachel Cohen, at rcohen@ slocity.org or 805-781-7574.

ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT PUBLIC HEARING

The City of San Luis Obispo’s Zoning Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing at 2:30 p.m. or later on Monday, December 7, 2020, on the item listed below. While the City encourages public participation, growing concern about the COVID-19 pandemic has required that public meetings be held via teleconference. Meetings can be viewed by joining the webinar or visiting the City’s electronic archive the day after the meeting to view the recording.

Webinar registration details will be available on the agenda and the archive can be accessed from the City’s website at: https://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/Browse. aspx?id=116939&dbid=0&repo=CityClerk. Public comment may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@slocity.org 1. 673 and 675 Higuera St. MOD-0469-2020; Modification to an existing bar/tavern use permit (A 50-04) for the restaurant/bar known as The Mark, for the expansion of the bar/nightclub activities into the adjacent suite and a new outdoor patio. Project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA). C-D-H zone; Crisp Management, applicant. (Kyle Bell) 2. 877 Palm St. USE-0546-2020; Minor Use Permit for operation of Restaurants with Late-Hour Alcohol Service at Hotel SLO, providing alcohol service from 8:00 a.m. to Midnight daily, and from 8:00 a.m. to –2:00 a.m. yearly, on New Year’s Eve (December 31st, each year) (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review). C-D-H Zone; David Smith, Hotel San Luis Obispo, applicant. (Walter Oetzell) 3. 1013 Ella St. VAR-0566-2020; Request for minor relaxation of Street Side Setback standards to accommodate second-floor additions to a singlefamily dwelling, reducing the Street Side Setback along Ella Street to six feet, where the standard is ten feet, for a “dinette pop-out” addition, and reducing the Street Side Setback along Jennifer Street to as little as one foot, where the standard is ten feet, for portions of a bedroom and bathroom addition (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review). R-2 Zone; David & Summer Weber, applicants. (Walter Oetzell) PLEASE NOTE: Any court challenge to the actions taken on this public hearing item may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Luis Obispo at, or prior to, the public hearing.

November 26, 2020

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission will hold a Regular Meeting, Monday, December 7, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. on the items listed below. While the City encourages public participation, growing concern about the COVID-19 pandemic has required that public meetings be held via teleconference. Meetings can be viewed by joining the webinar or visiting the City’s electronic archive the day after the meeting to view the recording. Webinar registration details will be available on the agenda and the archive can be accessed from the City’s website at www.slocity.org. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@ slocity.org.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: 1. Review of a residential and mixed-use development that includes 192 residential units, 8 live-work units with commercial/office space, and other residential community amenities with a Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) within the Orcutt Area Specific Plan (OASP). The project includes a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Review; Project addresses: 3580, 3584 & 3590 Bullock Lane, Bullock Ranch; Case #: ARCH-04892019, SBDV-0490-2019, EID-0345-2020; Zones: R-3-SP & C-C-MU; Barry Ephraim with Bullock Ranch LLC owner/ applicant.

Contact Information: John Rickenbach – (805) 610-1109 – jfrickenbach@aol.com The Architectural Review Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence distributed to the Architectural Review Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

The report will be available for review online 72 hours in advance of the meeting at https://www.slocity.org/ government/advisory-bodies/agendas-and-minutes/ architectural-review-commission. Please call the Community Development Department at (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report.

November 26, 2020

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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS Applications to make minor changes to the properties at the addresses listed below have been received by the City.

1. 1484 and 1487 Quarry Ct. FNCE-0525-2020; Request to establish a fence height exception for a six-foot decorative wall along Orcutt Road, where four-feet is normally allowed. Project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-2-SP zone; Wathen Castanos Homes, applicant. (Kyle Bell) 2. 1308 Monterey St. MOD-0554-2020; Modification to the previously approved Hours of Operation Permit (DIR4082-2016) to reduce the hours of operation from 9:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); C-R zone; Monterey & Johnson LLC, applicant. (Kyle Bell) 3. 301 Prado Rd. MOD-0432-2020; Modification to the approved development plan for the Prado Business Park (ARCH-0424-2019) to modify two of the seven buildings to expand the size and building form of Building B by 3,698 square feet and reducing the size of Building E by 3,698 square feet, the project includes additional modifications to the parking lot layout and associated landscaping, in accordance with the Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 3011; BP-SP zone; 301 Prado Group, LLC, applicant. (Kyle Bell) 4. 1136 Iris St. ARCH-0470-2020; Review of an addition to an existing single-family dwelling on a Contributing List Historic property, including relocation of the front façade (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); R-2-S Zone; Robert & Michelle Braunschweig, applicants. (Walter Oetzell) 5. 434 Hathway St. FNCE-0418-2020; Request for a Fence Height Exception, allow a six-foot tall fence in the Front Setback, ten feet from the property line, exceeding the standard height by one and a half feet (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); R-2 Zone; Hana Novak, applicant. (Walter Oetzell) 6. 2877 South Higuera St. DIR-0505-2020; installation of three new antennas and appurtenant equipment on an existing equipment mount, and replacement of equipment cabinets within the existing groundlevel equipment area (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); C/OS-40 Zone; Paulina Mendoza, T-Mobile, applicant. (Walter Oetzell) 7. 3818 Hatchery Ln. DIR-0576-2020; Request to allow a Temporary Sales Office and associated signage for the Iron & Oak Development (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); R-2-SP Zone; Williams Homes, applicants. (Walter Oetzell) 8. 221 Daly Ave. ARCH-0474-2020; Architectural review of façade and landscaping improvements, and an addition, which consists of a new 1,065 square foot atrium, porte- cochère for passenger drop-off, and steeple element to an existing religious facility (Nativity of Our Lady Church). This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-1 zone; Tom O’Brien, applicant. (Hannah Nguyen) 9. 2109 Cypress St. HOME-0501-2020; Review of a Homestay Rental application to allow short-term rental (such as Airbnb) of an owner-occupied single-family residence at 2109 Cypress. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-2 zone; Andrew & Katherine Walters, applicants. (Hannah Nguyen) 10. 535 Islay St. HOME-0534-2020; Review of a Homestay Rental application to allow short-term rental (such as Airbnb) of an owner-occupied single-family residence at 535 Islay Street. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-2-H zone; Jon Olsen, applicant. (Hannah Nguyen) 11. 503 Mitchell Dr. DIR-0537-2020; Review of a Director’s Action to construct a conforming addition to an existing single-family residence that is nonconforming due to a 7-foot street side setback, where a minimum 10-foot street side setback is the standard. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review; R-1 zone; Alison Edwards, applicant. (Hannah Nguyen) 12. 157 Higuera St. DIR-0598-2020; Request to perform work at night from December 7 – 23, 2020 and December 26 – 30, 2020, between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M., for street improvements which include a southern extension of the existing right turn pocket lane on Higuera Street towards South Street. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); C-S-MU zone; Wathen Castanos Homes, applicant. (Hannah Nguyen) 13. 1218 Southwood Dr. HOME-0477-2020; Review of a Homestay Rental application to allow short-term rental (such as Airbnb) of an owner-occupied residence at 1218 Southwood Drive. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-2 and R-4 zones; Jonathan Biggane, applicant. (Hannah Nguyen) The Community Development Director will either approve or deny these applications no sooner than December 7, 2020.

The Director’s decision may be appealed, and must be filed with the appropriate appeal fee within 10 days of the Director’s action. For more information, contact the City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, by calling (805) 781-7170, weekdays, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

November 26, 2020

The City of San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission will hold a Regular Meeting, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. While the City encourages public participation, growing concern about the COVID-19 pandemic has required that public meetings be held via teleconference. Meetings can be viewed by joining the webinar or visiting the City’s electronic archive the day after the meeting to view the recording. Webinar registration details will be available on the agenda and the archive can be accessed from the City’s website at www.slocity.org. Public comment may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@slocity.org.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: 1.

2021-22 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program: Review 2021-22 Community Development Block Grant applications and develop preliminary funding recommendations to forward to City Council for consideration.

Contact: Cara Vereschagin – (805) 781-7596 – cvereschagin@slocity.org The report(s) will be available for review in the Community Development Office and online at https://www.slocity.org/government/advisorybodies/agendas-and-minutes/human-relations-commission. Please call 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda packet.

November 26, 2020

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the following purpose: Public Hearing Agenda: A. Address: 629 Hanford Street Applicant: Jessica Micklus and Milton Padilla Project No.: P20-000057 Description: Coastal Development Permit and Architectural Review Permit for a new 3,377 square-foot three level single-family residence and a 816 squarefoot garage, and Categorical Exemption No. 2020-013. The project site is located within the Pismo Heights (P) Planning Area and R-1 (SingleFamily Residential, 1983 Code) Zoning District.

Environmental Review: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding constuction of a single-family residence.

B. Address: 241 Leeward Avenue Applicant: Kerri and Laurie Donis Project No.: P19-000085 Description: Continued review of Coastal Development Permit and Architectural Review Permit for the demolition of an existing 1,026 square-foot residence for a new 2,536 square-foot two-story single-family residence with a roof deck and a 561 square-foot garage, and Categorical Exemption No. 2020-010. The project site is located within the Shell Beach (H) Planning Area and R-1 (Single-Family Residential, 1983 Code) Zoning District.

Environmental Review: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding constuction of a single-family residence.

Details about ways to participate in this hearing will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/ agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall. The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of December 4, 2020.

You have a right to comment on this project and its effect on our community.

Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed project. Written and voicemail comments are welcomed prior to the hearing. Written comments prepared prior to the hearing may be submitted to the Planning Commission at planningcommission@pismobeach.org or to send an email to Planning staff at eperez@pismobeach.org . Oral comment may be provided prior to the hearing by calling 805-556-8299 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name and identify your item of interest. Generally, written comment may be submitted by email up until the start of the public comment period during this time. Every effort will be made to provide an opportunity for live public comment during the meeting, but because the City cannot guarantee the quality of internet access or video conferencing facilities for the meeting, live public comment may not be available at every meeting. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions.

Staff report, plans and other information related to this project is available for public review in Access Pismo www.pismobeach. org, or by emailing Elsa Perez, Administrative Secretary at eperez@pismobeach.org The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Friday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by email at eperez@pismobeach.org, or by visiting www.pismobeach.org. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website.

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

For further information please contact Elsa Perez, Administrative Secretary, at eperez@pismobeach.org.

November 26, 2020

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Grover Beach will conduct a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, on Monday, December 7, 2020 to consider the following items: Please note that due to COVID-19, the City of Grover Beach will hold all meetings virtually. Meetings can be viewed on Channel 20 and are live streamed on the City’s website and on www.slo-span. org. Members of the public may provide public comment during the meeting by calling (805) 321-6639 to provide public comment via phone (the phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting at 6:00 PM) or written public comments can be submitted via email to gbadmin@groverbeach.org.

SUBJECT: Second Reading and Adoption of the Ordinance of the City of Grover Beach, California Amending Sections 101504, 101505 And 101506 of Chapter 15 to Article X of the Grover Beach Municipal Code Amending the Amount of a Transactions and Use Tax to be Administered by the State Board of Equalization - The City Council will consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of Article X of the Grover Beach Municipal Code adding a transactions and use tax in the amount of one percent to provide funding for maintaining major streets and sidewalks, supporting local business recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining essential 9-1-1 emergency medical and fire services, property crime and youth violence prevention, and neighborhood policing services, and many other essential City services from the City’s General Fund, which will be enacted only upon majority vote approval of the people of Grover Beach at the November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election.

Where You Come In: Any member of the public may be heard on the item described in this notice by calling (805) 321-6639 during the meeting or submit written comments to the City Clerk prior to the meeting by mail to: City Clerk’s Office, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 or by email to gbadmin@groverbeach.org. If you require special accommodations to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (805) 473-4567.

For More Information: If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the item(s) described in this notice, please contact: the City Clerk’s Office by telephone at (805) 473-4567 or send an e-mail to gbadmin@ groverbeach.org.

The City Council may also discuss other hearings or items of business at this meeting. The complete meeting agenda and copy of the staff reports on the above items will be available at the customer service counter at Grover Beach City Hall at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. This information will also be posted on the City website at www.groverbeach.org.

If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing(s) described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the Public Hearing (Govt. Code Sec 65009). /s/ Wendi Sims, City Clerk Dated: Thursday, November 19, 2020 November 26, 2020

State Emergency Solutions Grant – Coronavirus (ESG-CV) Round 2 Request for Proposals The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services is requesting proposals for Emergency Solutions Grant – Coronavirus (ESG-CV) Round 2 funding administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. ESG-CV funding is provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

ESG-CV funding can be utilized to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus among individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or receiving homelessness assistance; and to support additional homelessness assistance and homeless prevention activities to mitigate the impact created by coronavirus.

RFP and Application The full RFP announcement and grant application is located on the County Department of Social Services Website at https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/ Social-Services/Homeless-Services/ Funding-Availability. All grant applications must be submitted by 5:00pm, Friday, December 18, 2020.

Virtual Informational Meeting A virtual informational meeting for interested agencies and persons to learn about the application process and appropriate use of the funding will be held via Zoom on Monday, November 30th at 3:30pm.

For more information, contact Leon Shordon, Administrative Services Officer, Department of Social Services via email at SS_Homelessgrants@co.slo.ca.us November 26, 2020

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. (All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out the agenda placement call the Planning Department at 781-5600) WHAT: Hearing to consider a request by Rossi and Phillips 66 Pipeline Company, LLC for a Major Grading Permit (PTMG2019-00065) for a soil remediation project that includes excavation of hydrocarbon-impacted soils at varying depths and widths and the restoration of the site to current grade in two areas along an existing oil pipeline alignment. The proposed project is consistent with the Corrective Action Plan which was approved by the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The remediation project will result in the disturbance of approximately 20 acres, including approximately 87,046 cubic yards of cut and 96,023 cubic yards of fill material on the 899-acre Santa Margarita Ranch located at 9000 Yerba Buena Avenue. The proposed project is within the Agriculture land use category in the Salinas River Sub Area of the North County Planning Area and exhibits the Flood Hazard and Historic Combining Designation overlays.

County File Number: PMTG2019-00065 Assessor Parcel Number: 070-091-036 Supervisorial District: 5 Date Accepted: May 1, 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: A copy of the staff report will be available on the Planning Department website, www.sloplanning.org. You may contact Cindy Chambers, Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, cchambers@co.slo.ca.us, (805) 7815600.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: The Environmental Coordinator, after completion of the Initial Study, found that the Proposed Project may have a significant effect on the environment, and therefore an Environmental Impact Report was prepared (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.). The Final Environmental Impact Report addresses the full range of potential environmental impacts as prescribed under Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines. The potentially significant impacts include: Air Quality; Biological Resources; Cultural Resources; Geology and Soils; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Hazards and Hazardous Materials; Hydrology and Water Quality; Transportation; and Tribal Cultural Resources. Mitigation measures are proposed to address these impacts and are included as conditions of approval. A Statement of Overriding Considerations was determined necessary based on significant and unavoidable impacts associated with Cultural Resources and Tribal Cultural Resources. **If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing** DATED: November 23, 2020 RAMONA HEDGES, SECRETARY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION November 26, 2020 WHO: WHEN:

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN: Thursday, December 10, 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 Vikki Hansen for a Conditional Use Permit (DRC2020-00069) to allow for the expansion of an existing residential care facility from 6 beds to 8 beds with a request for modification of the 20,000 square foot minimum site area standard for residential care facilities, as allowed by subsection b of County Code Section 23.08.012. The project would also permit an as-built addition of a 262-square-foot bedroom, a 39-square-foot bathroom, an elevator, and the conversion of an existing basement area to a bedroom for use by the care facility. The project would not result in any ground disturbance on the 6,480 square-foot property.

The proposed project is within the Residential Single-Family land use category and is located at 1405 Berwick Drive in the community of Cambria. The site is in the North Coast Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA. County File Number: DRC2020-00069 Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 024-133-010 Date Accepted: 10/30/2020 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 Emi Sugiyama, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600.

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing.

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

Ramona Hedges, Secretary Planning Commission November 26, 2020

ORDINANCE NO. 3429

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CAMPAIGN FINANCE CONTRIBUTION LIMITS WHEREAS, the California Political Reform Act of 1974 (Gov. Code § 81000 et seq.) (“Political Reform Act”) was amended by the voters in 1988, to impose contribution limitations for statewide offices, and authorized local jurisdictions to enact contribution limits or other prohibitions; and WHEREAS, in 2019, the Legislature amended the Political Reform Act to impose contribution limitations on local elective offices in jurisdictions that have not enacted their own contribution limits; and

WHO: San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors WHEN: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. All items

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of San Luis Obispo County (“County”) believes it is in the public’s and the County’s interest to encourage public confidence in the political process by limiting the source and amount of contributions that may be made to candidates and committees controlled by candidates for county elective offices; and

are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement

WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Board that this Ordinance limiting contributions comply with the free speech clauses of the United States and California Constitutions and the decisional law by the federal and state courts.

go to the County’s website at www.slocounty.

of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda,

The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo ordains as follows:

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SECTION I. Chapter 30.02 is hereby added to the San Luis Obispo County Code as follows:

hearing date.

30.02.010 – Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter 30.02 is to encourage public confidence in the political process and to prevent corruption and the appearance of corruption by limiting the source and amount of contributions that may be made to candidates and committees controlled by candidates for county elective offices.

WHAT: Hearing to consider a request by Franco DeCicco to amend the Official Maps- Part III of the Coastal

30.02.020 – Definitions.

Land Use Element, by rezoning 0.4 acres from

Except as more specifically provided herein, the definitions set forth in the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Government Code sections 81000 et seq., as amended) shall govern interpretation of this Chapter 30.02 and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.

Commercial Retail to Residential Single-Family in

“County Election” shall mean any primary, general, or special election, including a recall election, held within the County of San Luis Obispo for elective County office or on a County measure. Each primary, general, or special election is a separate election for purposes of this chapter.

the Cayucos Urban Reserve Line. The project site

“Elective county office” shall mean a member of the Board of Supervisors; County Assessor; County Clerk-Recorder; District Attorney; Sheriff-Coroner; Assessor; and Auditor–Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Administrator.

at 2958 Orville Avenue in Cayucos about 200 feet

“Person” means an individual, proprietorship, firm, partnership, joint venture, syndicate, business trust, company, corporation, limited liability company, association, committee, and any other organization or group of persons acting in concert. The definition of “person” includes any labor union group, political action committee, political party committee, general purpose committee, primarily formed committee, and sponsored committee.

east of Highway 1. District 2.

30.02.030 – County Campaign Contribution Limits. (a) A person shall not make to a candidate for elective county office, or a committee controlled by that candidate, and a candidate for elective county office, or a committee controlled by that candidate, shall not accept from a person, a contribution totaling more than twenty five thousand dollars $25,000 for a single election. (b) The Board of Supervisors may, by resolution, adjust the contribution limit set forth in Section 30.02.030(a) from time to time. (c) Contributions will be aggregate pursuant to Government Code section 82015.5.

County File Number: LRP2019-00001 Assessor Parcel Number: 064-263-036 Supervisorial District:

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Date Accepted: February 21, 2019

30.02.040 – Contribution Limits to Other Candidates.

WHERE: DUE TO COVID-19, THE CHAMBERS MAY

A candidate for elective county office or a committee controlled by that candidate shall not make any contribution to any other candidate for elective county office in excess of the limits set forth in Section 30.02.030.

NOT BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE REFER TO

30.02.050 – Limits on Transfers of Contributions.

THE TEMPORARY PROCEDURES FOR BOARD OF

A candidate for elective county office may transfer campaign funds from one controlled committee to a controlled committee for elective county office of the same candidate. Contributions transferred shall be attributed to specific contributors using a “last in, first out” or “first in, first out” accounting method,

SUPERVISORS MEETINGS ON THE COUNTY’S WEBSITE

and these attributed contributions when aggregated with all other contributions from the same contributor shall not exceed the limits set forth in Section 30.02.030.

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30.02.060 – Limitations on Campaign Loans.

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ORDINANCE NO. 3426 ORDINANCE AMENDING COUNTY FEE SCHEDULE The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, ordains as follows: SECTION 1: The Board finds and determines: a. That it has the authority to revise fee charges for providing any product, service, or enforcement of various regulations under the general laws of the State of California, including Government Code Sections 54985 et seq. and 66010 et seq. b. The Board has adopted a policy (Resolution No. 75-396) requiring the County Administrator and the AuditorController to annually review changes in fees and charges for specific County products, services and costs of enforcement with the departments making those charges, and make recommendations to this Board as to whether said charges should remain the same, be increased or be decreased. c. On November 19, 2019, Ordinance No. 3399 was adopted establishing or reaffirming all county fees. Said ordinance, and any other ordinances subsequently adopted amending the fee schedule, shall continue in effect unless modified by this ordinance. All fees to be charged in calendar year 2021 as set out in Schedule “A” or in Fiscal Year 202122 as set forth in Schedule “B” of this ordinance have been subject to review by the County Administrator and the County Auditor-Controller. All fees presented on Schedule “A” and Schedule “B” are attached and incorporated by reference herein. d. The Auditor-Controller has certified to this Board that the overhead rates are calculated in accordance with accounting standards set by the Federal Government’s Office of Management and Budget, in accordance with Circular A-87.

(a) The provisions of this Section 30.02.060 regarding loans apply to extensions of credit, but do not apply to loans made to a candidate for elective county office by a commercial lending institution in the lender’s regular course of business on terms available to members of the general public for which the candidate is personally liable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: You may contact Jennifer

e. The fees and charges shown on Schedule “A” and Schedule “B” hereto reflect the Board approved charges for providing any product or service, or the cost of enforcing any regulations, which are limited to those items included in the Federal Office of Management and Budget Circular A-87; provided, however, that fees for zoning and planning matters, including municipal and district organizational and re-organizational matters, as specified in Government Code Section 66016, do not exceed estimated reasonable costs of those services for which the fees are charged.

(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a candidate for elective county office shall not personally loan to the candidate’s campaign, including the proceeds of a loan obtained by the candidate from a commercial lending institution, an amount, the outstanding balance of which exceeds two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000). A candidate for elective county office shall not charge interest on any loan the candidate made to the candidate’s campaign.

Guetschow, Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo

f. Capital facilities fees do not exceed actual construction costs as defined in Government Code Section 54999.1.

County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos

https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Board-

A contribution for an election may be accepted by a candidate for elective county office after the date of the election only to the extent that the contribution does not exceed net debts outstanding from the election, and the contribution does not otherwise exceed the applicable contribution limit for that election in accordance with Section 30.02.030.

781-5600. The staff report will be available for review the

30.02.080 – Limits on Carry-Over of Contributions.

County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

g. By definition, these charges are not a “tax” and are exempt from voter approval pursuant to California Constitution Code Article XIIIC, section 1, paragraph (e)(1)[charge for specific benefit conferred]/(2)[charge for specific service provided]/(3)[charge for issuing license or performing inspection]/(4)[charge for use of government property]/(5)[fine or penalty imposed for violation of law] (Prop.26).

Notwithstanding Section 30.02.050, a candidate for elective county office may carry over contributions raised in connection with one election for elective county office to pay campaign expenditures incurred in connection with a subsequent election for the same elective county office.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered

h. Public Notice has been given in accordance with Government Code Sections 66016 and 66018.

at the hearing will be approval of the Environmental

SECTION 2: The fee schedules are amended as follows:

30.02.070 – Contributions After Election.

30.02.090 – Contributions Before an Election.

A candidate for elective county office may raise contributions for a general election before the primary election, and for a special general election before a special primary election, for the same elective county office if the candidate sets aside these contributions and uses these contributions for the general election or special general election. If the candidate for elective county office is defeated in the primary election or special primary election, or otherwise withdraws from the general election or special general election, the general

Street, Room 300, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, (805)

Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the

Document prepared for the item. The Environmental Coordinator, after completion of the initial study, finds

election or special general election funds shall be refunded to the contributors on a pro rata basis less any expenses associated with the raising and administration of general election or special general election contributions. Candidates for elective county office may establish separate campaign contribution accounts for the primary and general elections or special primary and special general elections.

that there is no substantial evidence that the project

30.02.100 – Recall committees.

the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not

(a) An officer of any elective county office may establish a committee to oppose the qualification of a recall measure and the recall election for that officer’s elective county office. This committee may be established when the officer of the elected county office receives a notice of intent to recall pursuant to Elections Code section 11021. An elected county officer may accept campaign contributions to oppose the qualification of a recall measure, and if the qualification is successful, the recall election subject to the campaign contribution limits set forth in Section 30.02.030 and the loan limitations of Section 30.02.060. (b) After the failure of a recall petition or after the recall election, the committee formed by the elected county officer shall wind down its activities and dissolve.

Any remaining funds shall be treated as surplus funds and expended within thirty (30) days after the failure of the recall petition or after the recall election for a purpose specified in Government Code section 89519(b).

30.02.110 – Enforcement.

The contribution limit provisions of this Chapter shall be enforced by the District Attorney as civil prosecutor pursuant to Government Code section 91001. If a complaint concerns alleged violations of this Ordinance by the District Attorney, the District Attorney shall recuse himself from participating in the investigation of the complaint and the matter may be referred to the Fair Political Practices Commission. For the purpose of effecting such an investigative or prosecutive referral, the County may enter into an agreement with the Fair Political Practices Commission pursuant to Government Code section 83123.6.

may have a significant effect on the environment, and

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 September 8, 2020 for this project.

Mitigation measures are proposed to address Tribal Cultural Resources; and are included as conditions of approval. Anyone interested in commenting or receiving a copy of the proposed Environmental Determination

SECTION II: If any section, subsection, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portion of this ordinance. The Board of Supervisors hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each section, subsection, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

should submit a written statement. Comments will be

SECTION III: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its passage and before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after passage of this ordinance, it shall be published once with the names of the members of the Board of Supervisors voting for and against the ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California.

COASTAL APPEALABLE: County action may be eligible

SECTION IV: Adoption of this ordinance is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act because it is not a project as defined in CEQA Guidelines section 15378.

must be filed in writing as provided by Coastal Zone Land

SECTION V: In accordance with Government Code Section 25131, after reading the title of this Ordinance, further reading of the Ordinance in full is waived.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on the 10th day of November, 2020 and PASSED and ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, on the 20th day of November , 2020, by the following roll call to vote, to wit:

accepted up until completion of the public hearing(s).

for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. Appeals

Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043. **If you challenge this matter in court, you may be

Supervisors John Peschong, Debbie Arnold and Chairperson Lynn Compton

NOES:

Supervisor Bruce S. Gibson

raised at the public hearing described in this public

ABSENT:

None

ABSTAINING:

None

notice or in written correspondence delivered to the

ATTEST: WADE HORTON County Clerk of the Board and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County of San Luis Obispo State of California By: T’Ana Christiansen Deputy Clerk November 26, 2020

b. That the fee changes attached and incorporated by reference herein shown on Schedule “B” as “proposed fees” are hereby approved, and shall be effective July 1, 2021.

SECTION 3: All departmental managers and divisional managers whose services are listed in said Schedule “A” and Schedule “B” are hereby directed to amend their fees for services to the rate shown in Schedule “A” and Schedule “B” as “proposed fees”, including all additions or deletions.

SECTION 4: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect as set forth in Section 2 above; and before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after passage of this ordinance, it shall be published once with the names of the members of the Board of Supervisors voting for and against the ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on 3rd day of November 2020 and PASSED and ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, on the 17th day of November 2020, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Supervisors Debbie Arnold, Bruce S. Gibson and Chairperson Lynn Compton NOES: Supervisor John Peschong ABSENT:

appropriate authority at or before the public hearing** DATED: November 19, 2020 WADE HORTON, EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By__/s/ T’Ana Christiansen Deputy Clerk November 26, 2020

None

ABSTAINING: None Lynn Compton Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors County of San Luis Obispo, State of California

limited to raising only those issues you or someone else

AYES:

Lynn Compton Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California

a. That the fee changes attached and incorporated by reference herein shown on Schedule “A” as “proposed fees” are hereby approved, and shall be effective January 1, 2021.

ATTEST: Wade Horton Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of San Luis Obispo, State of California By: T’Ana Christiansen Deputy Clerk *Schedule “A” and Schedule “B” are not attached hereto and are available in the Admin. Office and online under the 11/17/2020 BOS meeting date, Agenda item No. 02, at https://agenda.slocounty.ca.gov/iip/sanluisobispo/ agendaitem/details/12655 November 26, 2020

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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 AT 9:00 AM AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 AT 8:00 AM 4 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT 01. Resolution No. (Res.). 2020-244, authorizing Public Works Dir. or designee to execute & implement an agreement for the advance or contribution of money to the Dept. of Water Resources for preliminary planning & design costs re: potential delta conveyance project, adopted.

02. Ordinance No. (Ord) 3426, FY 2021-22 County Fee Schedule , adopted.

03. Consent Agenda – Item Nos. 03-21 (No. 11 withdrawn) & Res. 2020-245 thru 2020-254, approved.

04. Public Comment Period - matters not on the agenda: B. Difatta; D. James; E. Larsen; L. Majors; S. Healy; S. Nelson; L. Owen; M. Brown: speak. No action taken.

05. Res. 2020-255, authorizing execution of the amended & restated joint powers agreement for the SLO Regional Transit Authority, terminating the So. Co. Area Transit joint powers agreement, adopted.

06. Closed Session, cancelled.

07. Ag. Preserve Amendments: Res. 2020-256 (CON202000008); 2020-257 (CON2020-00009); Res 2020-258 (CON2020-00010); Res. 2020-259 (CON2020-00011) & Res. 2020-260 (CON2020-00012) Halter Ranch; & Res. 2020261 Nicholson (CON2020-00022), adopted as amended.

08. Res. 2020-262, amendments to the Housing Element of the Co. General Plan, adopted.

09. Hearing re: affordable housing, homelessness & community development needs to be addressed w/ local, State & Federal funding sources, direction to staff & Res. 2020-263, FC 142 position allocation list amendment, adopted.

10. Ord. Nos. 3427 & 3428, amending Title 22 & Title 23 of the Co. Code pertaining to the Density Bonus Ord. to comply w/ State law, adopted.

11. Ord. amending Title 22 of the SLO Co. code, section 22.30.204 ag. offset requirements, not passed w/ direction provided to staff.

12. Planning & Building Dept. priorities report, rec’d & filed w/ direction to staff.

13. FY 2020-21Budget reduction plans, approved.

MEETING ADJOURNED TO 11/20/20 AT 8:00 AM. 1. Ord. No. 3429, establishing local campaign finance contribution limits, adopted.

Meeting Adjourned.

Wade Horton, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: T’Ana Christiansen, Deputy Clerk November 26, 2020

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Notice Requesting Proposals for Facilities Janitorial Services Specification No. 50230-2020-JS The City of San Luis Obispo is requesting sealed proposals for services associated with the Facilities Janitorial Services Specification No. 50230-2020-JS. All firms interested in receiving further correspondence regarding this Request for Proposals (RFP) will be required to complete a free registration using BidSync (https://www. bidsync.com/bidsync-app-web/vendor/register/Login.xhtml).

All proposals must be received via BidSync by the Department of Finance at or before 2:00PM on December 4, 2020, when they will be opened electronically via BidSync.

Proposals received after said time may not be considered.

The preferred method of submission is electronically via BidSync. If you wish to send a hard copy to guard against premature opening, each proposal shall be submitted to the Department of Finance in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the proposal title, project number, proposer name, and time and date of the proposal opening.

Proposals shall be submitted using the forms provided in the project package.

A MANDATORY pre-proposal conference will be held to answer any questions that the prospective proposers may have regarding the City’s request for proposals, and for the City to provide to proposers a facilities orientation program.

Failure to attend the pre-submittal meeting is cause for the proposal to be rejected.

Ludwick Community Center 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo November 19 2020 At 10:00AM Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this meeting may be held outside, attendees are required to wear face coverings and maintain CDC social distancing guidelines.

The physical tours of the sites will be replaced by video tours that can be viewed at this site: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCVT7HrKXHqosc8VSMAMADig/videos Due to security concerns, the Police Dept. sites video will be shown at the mandatory meeting.

Project packages and additional information may be obtained at the City’s BidSync website at www.BidSync.com.

Please contact Greg Cruce at (805)781-7264 or Alejandro Hernandez at (805) 781-7219 with any questions.

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2303 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, P&T DESIGN, 3650 Lawnwood Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. William Jr Paul Enos, Tamsin Jessy Enos (3650 Lawnwood Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ William Paul Enos Jr., Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-16-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, E. Brookhart, Deputy.

Exp. 11-16-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2307 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BIRTH WITHIN DOULA SERVICES, 102 E. Branch St., Suite J, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Ashley Marie Daoust (821 N. 2nd St., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Ashley Daoust. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-16-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 11-16-25.

November 26, December 3, 10, & 17, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2313 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/01/2012) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DAVID’S BLUE RIBBON HONEY, 225 Michael Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County.

Maislen Enterprises, LLC (225 Michael Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Maislen Enterprises, LLC, David L. Maislen, Manaing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-16-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 11-16-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2316 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, RANCHO SESTERO MEAT CUTTING, 1478 Camino Caballo, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County.

Clinton James Eighmy (1478 Camino Caballo, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Clinton J. Eighmy, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-16-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 11-16-25.

November 26, December 3, 10, & 17, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2324 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/17/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TLC THERAPY, 411 Traffic Way, Suite B, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Tiana Lee Corcuera (411 Traffic Way, Suite B, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tiana Lee Corcuera. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-17-20. 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. 11-17-25.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2327 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/05/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CHEF ANTONIO’S ITALIAN KITCHEN, 250 Wesley Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Antonio Ramos III (945 Sombrero Way, Santa Maria, CA 93458). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Antonio Ramos III, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-17-20. 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. 11-17-25.

November 26, December 3, 10, & 17, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2329 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2004) New Filing The following person is doing business as, POLY PERFORMANCE, INC., 870 Industrial Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Poly Performance, Inc. (870 Industrial Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Poly Performance, Inc., Aaron David Schlossberg, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 1117-20. 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. 11-17-25.

November 26, December 3, 10, & 17, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES 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: Joseph D. Borjas, Esq. 3220 S. Higuera St., Ste. 311 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 November 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-2333 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/20/1992) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LOPEZ & SUN SEALING, 485 Meredith Avenue, Nipomo, CA 93444.

San Luis Obispo County. George LoNOTICE OF pez (485 Meredith Avenue, Nipomo, PETITION TO CA 93444). This business is conductADMINISTER ed by An Individual /s/ George Lopez, ESTATE OF: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo BETH M. LACKLORE on 11-18-20. I hereby certify that this DECEDENT copy is a correct copy of the stateCASE NUMBER: ment on file in my office. (Seal) Tom20PR - 0310 my Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, Deputy. Exp. 11-18-25.

November 26, December 3, 10, & contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in 17, 2020 the will or estate, or both, of: BETH M. LACKLORE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been FICTITIOUS BUSINESS filed by KIMBERLY K. LACKLORE in the NAME STATEMENT Superior Court of California, County of FILE NO. 2020-2337 San Luis Obispo.

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE The Petition for Probate requests that (03/20/2019)

by KIMBERLY K. LACKLORE be appointed as personal representative to New Filing The following person is doing busi- administer the estate of the decedent. ness as, P5 LLC, 1181 Swallowtail THE PETITION requests the deceWay, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis dent’s will and codicils, if any, be Obispo County. P5 LLC (1181 Swal- admitted to probate. The will and any lowtail Way, Nipomo, CA 93444). codicils are available for examination This business is conducted by A CA in the file kept by the court.

Limited Liability Company /s/ P5 LLC, THE PETITION requests authorMichael Parker, CEO. This statement ity to administer the estate under was filed with the County Clerk of the Independent Administration of San Luis Obispo on 11-18-20. I hereby Estates Act. (This authority will allow certify that this copy is a correct copy the personal representative to take of the statement on file in my office. many actions without obtaining court (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the perUgalde, Deputy. Exp. 11-18-25.

November 26, December 3, 10, & sonal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons 17, 2020 unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS independent administration authority NAME STATEMENT will be granted unless an interested FILE NO. 2020-2340 person files an objection to the petiTRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE tion and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

(11/17/2020) A HEARING on the petition will be New Filing The following person is doing busi- held in this court as follows: December 1st, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: ness as, WILDFLOWER MEDICINE, 289 Irish Way, Pismo Beach, CA 9, in the Superior Court of California, 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Clare County of San Luis Obispo, located at S. Ramirez (289 Irish Way, Pismo 1035 Palm St., Room 385, San Luis Beach, CA 93449). This business is Obispo, CA 93408.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of conducted by An Individual /s/ Clare S. Ramirez. This statement was filed the petition, you should appear at the with the County Clerk of San Luis hearing and state your objections or Obispo on 11-20-20. I hereby certify file written objections with the court that this copy is a correct copy of the before the hearing. Your appearance statement on file in my office. (Seal) may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a conTommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, tingent creditor of the decedent, you Deputy. Exp. 11-20-25. must file your claim with the court and November 26, December 3, 10, & mail a copy to the personal represen17, 2020 tative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from NOTICE OF the date of first issuance of letters to PETITION TO a general personal representative, as ADMINISTER defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days ESTATE OF: from the date of mailing or personal AUSTREBERTHA ZUNIGA delivery to you of notice under section DECEDENT 9052 of the California Probate Code.

CASE NUMBER: Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a 20PR - 0318 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, creditor. You may want to consult with contingent creditors, and persons an attorney knowledgeable in Califorwho may otherwise be interested in nia law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the will or estate, or both, of: AUSthe court. If you are a person interTREBERTHA ZUNIGA ested in the estate, you may file with A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by HECTOR HENNEBERGER in the the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of Superior Court of California, County of an inventory and appraisal of estate San Luis Obispo. assets or of any petition or account The Petition for Probate requests that as provided in Probate Code section

by HECTOR HENNEBERGER be ap- 1250. A Request for Special Notice pointed as personal representative to form is available from the court clerk. administer the estate of the decedent. Attorney for Petitioner: THE PETITION requests author- Joseph D. Borjas, Esq. ity to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of 3220 S. Higuera St., Ste. 311 Estates Act. (This authority will allow San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 the personal representative to take November 12, 19, & 26, 2020 many actions without obtaining court NOTICE OF approval. Before taking certain very PETITION TO important actions, however, the personal representative will be required ADMINISTER to give notice to interested persons ESTATE OF: unless they have waived notice or conDAVID HURST sented to the proposed action.) The DECEDENT independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested CASE NUMBER: person files an objection to the peti20PR - 0322 tion and shows good cause why the To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, court should not grant the authority. contingent creditors, and persons A HEARING on the petition will be who may otherwise be interested in held in this court as follows: Decem- the will or estate, or both, of: DAVID ber 8th, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: HURST 9, in the Superior Court of California, A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been County of San Luis Obispo, located at filed by AUBREY SHEA HURST in the 1035 Palm St., Room 385, San Luis Superior Court of California, County of Obispo, CA 93408.

San Luis Obispo.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of The Petition for Probate requests the petition, you should appear at the that by AUBREY SHEA HURST be aphearing and state your objections or pointed as personal representative to file written objections with the court administer the estate of the decedent. before the hearing. Your appearance THE PETITION requests author-

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LEGAL NOTICES ity to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 15th, 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: Nancy A. Gibbons 2540 Camino Diablo, Suite 200 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 November 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEFFREY LYNN OLDHAM DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0311

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JEFFREY LYNN OLDHAM A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOHN F. NICHOLSON in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that

by JOHN F. NICHOLSON 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: December 1st, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm St., Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: John F. Nicholson Law Offices of John F. Nicholson 22647 Ventura Blvd., #527 Woodland Hills, CA 91364 November 12, 19, & 26, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOSHUA JAMES CALDERA DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0315

LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CV-0567

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Michele Marie Salwei filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, PRESENT NAME: Michele Marie Salcontingent creditors, and persons wei to PROPOSED NAME: Alexandra who may otherwise be interested in Michele Van Nuys the will or estate, or both, of: JOSHUA JAMES CALDERA THE COURT ORDERS: that all perA PETITION FOR PROBATE has been sons interested in this matter appear filed by MARIAELENA CALDERA in the before this court at the hearing indiSuperior Court of California, County of cated below to show cause, if any, San Luis Obispo. why the petition for change of name The Petition for Probate requests that should not be granted. Any person MARIAELENA CALDERA be appointed objecting to the name changes as personal representative to adminis- described above must file a written ter the estate of the decedent. objection that includes the reasons THE PETITION requests author- for the objection at least two days ity to administer the estate under before the matter is scheduled to be the Independent Administration of heard and must appear at the hearEstates Act. (This authority will allow ing to show cause why the petition the personal representative to take should not be granted. If no written many actions without obtaining court objection is timely filed, the court approval. Before taking certain very may grant the petition without a important actions, however, the per- hearing. sonal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con- NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: Decemsented to the proposed action.) The ber 9, 2020, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. independent administration authority 9 By Zoom at the Superior Court will be granted unless an interested of California, County of San Luis person files an objection to the peti- Obispo, 1050 Monterey St. San Luis tion and shows good cause why the Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this court should not grant the authority.

Order to Show Cause shall be pubA HEARING on the petition will be lished at least once each week for held in this court as follows: Decem- four successive weeks prior to the ber 1st, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: date set for hearing on the petition 9, in the Superior Court of California, in the following newspaper of general County of San Luis Obispo, located at circulation, printed in this county: 1035 Palm St., Room 385, San Luis New Times Obispo, CA 93408.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the Date: October 30, 2020 hearing and state your objections or /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the file written objections with the court Superior Court before the hearing. Your appearance November 12, 19, 26, & December may be in person or by your attorney. 3, 2020 IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a conORDER TO SHOW tingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and CAUSE FOR CHANGE mail a copy to the personal represenOF NAME CASE tative appointed by the court within NUMBER: 20CVP-0342 the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to To all interested persons: a general personal representative, as Petitioner: Lucia Capacchione filed a defined in section 58(b) of the Cali- petition with this court for a decree fornia Probate Code, or (2) 60 days changing names as follows: PRESfrom the date of mailing or personal ENT NAME: Lucia Capacchione to delivery to you of notice under section PROPOSED NAME: Lucia Cecilia 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal Capacchione authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with THE COURT ORDERS: that all peran attorney knowledgeable in Califor- sons interested in this matter appear nia law. before this court at the hearing indiYOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by cated below to show cause, if any, the court. If you are a person inter- why the petition for change of name ested in the estate, you may file with should not be granted. Any person the court a formal Request for Special objecting to the name changes Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of described above must file a written an inventory and appraisal of estate objection that includes the reasons assets or of any petition or account for the objection at least two days as provided in Probate Code section before the matter is scheduled to be 1250. A Request for Special Notice heard and must appear at the hearform is available from the court clerk. ing to show cause why the petition Attorney for Petitioner: should not be granted. If no written Martha B. Spalding, Attorney at Law objection is timely filed, the court 215 South Main Street may grant the petition without a hearing.

Templeton, CA 93465 November 12, 19, & 26, 2020 NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: January Notice of Lien Sale 6, 2021, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2 4060 Horizon Lane, San Luis Obispo, at the Superior Court of California, CA 93401 County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A Notice of Public Sale of Property for 2 copy of this Order to Show Cause Storage Units shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks priForeclosure Lien Sale will be held with or to the date set for hearing on the online bidding @ www.selfstorageauc- petition in the following newspaper tion.com of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Closing at 5PM December 4th, 2020 Property is to be sold to the highest Date: October 27, 2020 bidder for cash. /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court Clean up deposit of $100 will be re- November 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2020 quired. Removal must be done within 72 hours.

Public Notice Notice of Intent to demolish existing Seller reserves the right to withdraw residence at 1044 Peach Street. If property from sale. you claim an interest in moving this Ethan Gonsalves, Unit Number H050 building or wish to salvage any porhas the following items such as mis- tion thereof, you must file a claim at cellaneous household items and tools. trevor@formdesignbuild.com.

James Ongley, Unit Number H094 has October 15, November 5, & 26, the following items such as miscella- 2020 neous household items and tools.

November 19 & 26, 2020

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2020-2277 OLD FILE NO. 2020-2057 Retreat Management, Archer, 1040 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 10/09/2020. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Patrick Archer Wilkinson (456 Manzanita Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business was conducted by An Individual /s/ Patrick Wilkinson, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-12-2020. 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.

November 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2020-2229 OLD FILE NO. 2019-2454 Highway One Realty, 148 North Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430.

San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 10/16/2019. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Andrew Lilley (321 Pacific Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business was conducted by An Individual /s/ Andrew Lilley, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-04-2020. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By N. Balseiro, Deputy Clerk.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RAMON COO, also known as RAMON G. COO CASE NUMBER: 20PR-0317

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: RAMON COO, also known as RAMON G. COO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: MARY COO in the Superior Court of California, County of: San Luis Obispo.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: MARY COO 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: Date: December 8, 2020 Time: 9:00 A.M. in Dept.: 9 Address of Court: Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

Hearing attendance by Zoom only: www.zoom.us, Meeting ID 979 6596 1551, Password: 79513.

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: Herbert A. Stroh 656 Santa Rosa St., Suite 2A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Phone: 805-541-2800 November 12, 19, 26, 2020

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER AN ASSESSMENT LIEN. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO A NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL, AS SHOWN BELOW. 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 (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, or a currently dated cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, as specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this State), will be held by the agent of the duly appointed Trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment recorded on March 10, 2020 as instrument number 2020011776 in the Official Records of San Luis Obispo County, California and the Declaration of Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions of Tamerlo Investments N.V., a Netherlands Antilles Corporation on August 30, 1978 as instrument number 41866 in Book 2096, Pages 914-955, as amended thereafter. The sale will be held pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell (“Notice of Default”) described below.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, encumbrances, or otherwise, on an “as-is, where-is” basis, to pay the sum secured by the lien, with interest and late charges thereon, advances, if any, under the occupancy of the premises and all governing documents of the Holiday Recreational Vehicle Park Owners Association, or under terms of the

LEGAL NOTICES lien, 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 as set forth below. Accrued interest, costs and additional advances, if any, may increase this figure prior to sale. It is also possible that at the time of sale, the opening bid may be less than the amount stated. The beneficiary may bid at sale and may elect to bid less than their full credit bid.

Record Owner(s) at the time the Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Notice of Default were recorded: William Storm Jr. and Alisha Michelle Ball Lien Claimant / Beneficiary: Holiday Recreational Park Owners Association 100 S. Dolliver Pismo Beach, CA 93449-2997 (805) 773-1121 Duly Appointed Trustee: Hart I King Date of Notice of Default: May 29, 2020 Recording Date: July 6, 2020 Instrument No.: 2020033680 Recorded in the Official Records of San Luis Obispo County, California Date and Time of Sale: December 12, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. Place of Sale: AT THE BUSINESS OFFICE OF THE HOLIDAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK OWNERS ASSOCIATION, 100 S. DOLLIVER, PISMO BEACH, CALIFORNIA 934492997 Estimated amount due: $3,296.52 Accrued interest, costs and additional advances, if any, may increase the sale figure prior to sale; and it is also possible that at the time of sale, the opening bid may be less than the amount stated herein.

From information which the Trustee deems reliable, the Trustee believes that the legal description and street address, or other common designation, of the real property to be sold is as follows: AN UNDIVIDED 1/875 INTEREST IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A” PURSUANT TO A DEED REFERENCING LOCKER #840 100 S. Dolliver Pismo Beach, California 934492997 The Trustee and the authorized agent of the Trustee disclaim any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Written directions to the above-referenced property may be obtained by submitting a written request to the beneficiary identified herein within ten (10) days of the first publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale pursuant to Section 2924f of the California Civil Code.

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 entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. Rather, it would entitle you to ownership of a deed evidencing an undivided 1/875 ownership interest in the real property described in Exhibit A and owned by the members of the Holiday Recreational Vehicle Park Owners Association, a California nonprofit corporation. You should also be aware that ownership of the foregoing interest subjects the owner to the provisions of the governing documents of the Holiday Recreational Vehicle Park Owners Association, including but not limited to the Declaration of Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions referenced above, the bylaws of the foregoing nonprofit corporation, and the applicable rules and regulations in effect for the Holiday Recreational Vehicle Park. You are encouraged to investigate the nature of the property and the foregoing governing documents, copies of which are either recorded or available at the Holiday Recreational Vehicle Park business office.

You are also encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on the property described in Exhibit A by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

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 (805) 7731121 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, using the reference number set forth above, 37115.031 ([Ball] - Locker #840). 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. The best way to verify postponement information is to at-

LEGAL NOTICES tend the scheduled sale.

EXHIBIT A Legal Description The lien claimant / beneficiary identified above heretofore delivered to the Trustee a written Notice of Delinquent Assessment and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The Trustee caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located, and more than 3 months have elapsed since such recordation.

The party conducting the sale will be a duly authorized agent of the undersigned Trustee.

WE ARE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: 11/12/ 2020 HOLIDAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Authorized Agent of Trustee By: /s/ Mark Schieber Board of Directors - Collections

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LEGAL NOTICES SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): John Christopher Ritchason You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page.

Petitioner’s name is: Pamela June Ritchason Case Number: 20FL-0502

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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 domesSTATEMENT OF tic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may ABANDONMENT be ordered to pay support and atOF USE OF torney fees and costs.

FICTITIOUS For legal advice, contact a lawyer BUSINESS immediately. Get help finding a NAME lawyer at the California Courts OnNEW FILE NO. 2020-2315 line Self-Help Center (www.courts.

OLD FILE NO. 2016-2551 ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California C & C Landscaping, 282 Temple- Legal Services Web site (www. ton Cemetery Rd., Paso Robles, CA lawhelpca.org), or by contacting 93446. San Luis Obispo County. The your local county bar association. fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 11/02/2016. The follow- NOTICE: Restraining orders are on ing person has abandoned the use of page 2: the fictitious business name: Chelsey These restraining orders are effecLee Clagg (282 Templeton Cemetery tive against both spouses or doRd., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This mestic partners until the petition is business was conducted by An In- dismissed, a judgment is entered, dividual /s/ Chelsey Lee Clag. This or the court makes further orders. statement was filed with the County They are enforceable anywhere in Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-16- California by any law enforcement 2020. I hereby certify that this copy officer who has received or seen a is a correct copy of the statement on copy of them. file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By S. Currens, Deputy Clerk.

November 26, December 3, 10, & FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay 17, 2020 the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may SUMMONS order you to pay back all or part of NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

John H. Pascale and Does 1-20, Inclusive 1. The name and address of the court are: YOU ARE BEING SUED SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

BY PLAINTIFF: County of San Luis Obispo Jaleah Brynn 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis CASE NUMBER: 20LC-0659 Obispo, CA 93408 Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you with- 2. The name, address, and teleout your being heard unless you phone number of petitioner’s atrespond in 30 days. Read the infor- torney, or petitioner without an mation below. attorney are: You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS af- Pamela June Ritchason ter this summons and legal papers 1866 7th St. are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a Los Osos, CA 93402 copy served on the plaintiff. A let- 805-801-3965 ter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be Date: October 26, 2020 in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk, by Shaube a court form that you can use for na Kruse, Deputy your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help November 26, December 3, 10, & Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/self- 17, 2020 help), 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 @NewTimesSLO legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate #NewTimesSLO 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.

ARIES

LIBRA

(March 21-April 19): “A little too much is just enough for me,” joked poet and filmmaker Jean Cocteau. I suspect that when he said that, he was in a phase similar to the one you’re in now. I bet he was experiencing a flood of creative ideas, pleasurable self-expressions, and loving breakthroughs. He was probably right to risk going a bit too far, because he was learning so much from surpassing his previous limitations and exploring the frontiers outside his comfort zone. Now here’s your homework, Aries: Identify two actions you could take that fit the profile I’ve described here.

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Those who build walls are their own prisoners,” wrote Libran author Ursula K. Le Guin. She continued, “I’m going to fulfill my proper function in the social organism. I’m going to unbuild walls.” I hope that sounds appealing to you, Libra. Unbuilding walls is my first choice for your prime assignment in the coming weeks. I’d love to see you create extra spaciousness and forge fertile connections. I’ll be ecstatic if you foster a rich interplay of diverse influences. If you’re feeling super-plucky, you might even help unbuild walls that your allies have used to halftrap themselves.

CASE NUMBER: 20-LC-0659 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

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The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Andrew W. Hays 1220 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-541-3400 Date: 10/27/2020 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk /s/ Matthew K. Zepeda, Deputy Clerk November 26, December 3, 10, & 17, 2020, 2020

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Biologists believe that no tree can grow more than 436 feet tall. As much as an individual redwood or spruce or mountain ash might like to sprout so high that it doesn’t have to compete with other trees for sunlight, gravity is simply too strong for it to pump enough water up from the ground to its highest branches. Keep that in mind as a useful metaphor during the next 10 months, Taurus. Your assignment is to grow bigger and taller and stronger than you ever have before—and know when you have reached a healthy level of being bigger and stronger and taller.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I haven’t felt the savory jolt of bacon in my mouth since I was 15, when I forever stopped eating pigs. I still remember that flavor with great fondness, however. I’ve always said I’d love to find a loophole that would allow me to enjoy it again. And then today I found out about a kind of seaweed that researchers at Oregon State University say tastes like bacon and is healthier than kale. It’s a new strain of a red marine algae called dulse. If I can track it down online, I’ll have it for breakfast soon. I bring this to your attention, Gemini, because I suspect that you, too, are primed to discover a fine new substitute—something to replace a pleasure or resource that is gone or taboo or impossible.

What could it be?

CANCER (June 21-July 22): By age 49, Cancerian author Norman Cousins had been struck with two debilitating diseases. His physicians gave him a one in 500 chance of recovery. He embarked on a series of unconventional attempts to cure himself, including “laugh therapy” and positive self-talk, among others. They worked. He lived lustily for another 26 years, and wrote several books about health and healing.

So perhaps we should pay attention to his belief that “each patient carries his own doctor inside him”—that at least some of our power to cure ourselves resides in inner sources that are not understood or accredited by traditional medicine.

This would be a valuable hypothesis for you to consider and test in the coming weeks, Cancerian. (Caveat: But don’t stop drawing on traditional medicine that has been helping you.)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In accordance with astrological rhythms, I’m giving you permission to be extra regal and majestic in the coming weeks. You have a poetic license to be a supremely royal version of yourself, even to the point of wearing a jeweled crown and purple silk robe. Would you prefer a gold scepter with pearls or a silver scepter with rubies? Please keep in mind, though, that all of us non-Leos are hoping you will be a noble and benevolent sovereign who provides enlightened leadership and bestows generous blessings. That kind of behavior will earn you the right to enjoy more of these lofty interludes in the future.

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the coming weeks, I will refer to you as The Rememberer. Your task will be to deepen and refine your relationship with the old days and old ways—both your own past and the pasts of people you care about most. I hope you will take advantage of the cosmic rhythms to reinvigorate your love for the important stories that have defined you and yours. I trust you will devote treasured time to reviewing in detail the various historical threads that give such rich meaning to your web of life.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “If you can’t help me grow, there’s no point with you being in my life.” Singer and actress Jill Scott said that. In my view, Scorpios may be the only sign of the zodiac that can assert such a sentiment with total sincerity and authority. For many of the other tribes, it might seem harsh or unenforceable, but for you it’s exactly right—a robust and courageous truth. In addition to its general rightness, it’s also an especially apt principle for you to wield right now. The coming weeks will be a potent time to catalyze deep learning and interesting transformations in concert with your hearty allies.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “You live best as an appreciator of horizons, whether you reach them or not.” Those words from poet David Whyte would be a perfect motto for you to write out on a piece of paper and tape to your bathroom mirror or your nightstand for the next 30 years. Of all the tribes in the zodiac, you Sagittarians are most likely to thrive by regularly focusing on the big picture. Your ability to achieve small day-by-day successes depends on how well you keep the long-range view in mind. How have you been doing lately with that assignment? In the coming weeks, I suspect you could benefit from hiking to the top of a mountain—or the metaphorical equivalent—so you can enjoy seeing as far as you can see.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sensible Capricorn author E. M. Forster (1879-1970) said, “Passion does not blind. No. Passion is sanity.” That’s the opposite of what many poets and novelists have asserted down through the ages, which is that passion isn’t truly passion unless it renders you half-crazy, driven by obsession, and subject to delusion and irrationality. But in offering you counsel in this horoscope, I’m aligning myself with Forster’s view. For you in the coming weeks, Capricorn, passion will help you see clearly and keep you mentally healthy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Alpine swifts are small birds that breed in Europe during the summer and then migrate long distance to Africa for the winter. Ornithologists were shocked when they discovered that at least some of these creatures fly for more than 200 days without ever once landing on the ground.

They’re not always flapping their wings—sometimes they glide—but they manage to do all their eating and drinking and sleeping and mating in mid-air. Metaphorically speaking, I think it’s important for you to not act like the alpine swifts in the coming months, dear Aquarius. Please plan to come all the way down to earth on a regular basis.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There’s substantial evidence that when people talk to themselves out loud in the midst of doing a task, they improve their chances of succeeding at the task.

Have you ever heard athletes giving themselves verbal encouragement during their games and matches? They’re using a trick to heighten their performance. In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to experiment with this strategy in the coming weeks. Increase your brainpower by regularly offering yourself encouraging, supportive instructions. It’s fine if you just sort of whisper them, but I’d love it if now and then you also bellowed them. ∆

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