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hen Kelly Stainbrook first started working as a bus driver for the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District nearly 25 years ago, the district had about 24 drivers on staff. By March of this year, that number had dwindled to 11. When COVID-19 hit and early safety mandates required government employees 65 and older to stay home, it fell even further to five.

Stainbrook, now Paso’s transportation operations and risk manager, said the deterioration of her team of drivers is the result of natural attrition over the years—some drivers moved away, others retired, and others were promoted up and out of their positions.

Despite exhausting nearly every recruitment strategy she can think of, Stainbrook said she just hasn’t been able to bring on enough drivers to work the district’s two dozen bus routes.

Although the district has eight drivers working now, it’s still not enough. Now, for the first time in decades—Stainbrook estimated since at least the 1950s—Paso Unified won’t be offering transportation services to the roughly 1,200 to 1,300 general education students, some who live as far as Lake Nacimiento and San Miguel, who typically depend on the bus to get to school.

“It is not what the district wants to do,” Stainbrook told New Times. “It’s not what [Superintendent Curt Dubost] wants to do. But unfortunately you have to work with what you have.”

A number of school districts throughout SLO County, many of which have plans to bring some students back for in-person learning in January, are grappling with a similar predicament. Guidance from the California Department of Education requires districts to reduce school bus seating capacity in order to maintain physical distancing between students, and at a Returning to School Safely webinar on Nov. 16, several local district leaders said such requirements are forcing them to make difficult decisions about which students get transportation.

San Luis Coastal Unified School District Superintendent Eric Prater said that under the current guidelines, a bus that would normally carry 84 students can only hold about 14.

Without additional buses, drivers, and funding, there’s really only room to bus the kids who most need it. Most districts, including Lucia Mar, San Miguel, San Luis Coastal, and Paso

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SMALL BUT MIGHTY Paso Robles Joint Unified School District’s few school bus drivers enjoy a complimentary KFC lunch.

Unified, plan to transport only students with special needs who districts are required to bus.

That means, Prater said, that a majority of the roughly 2,500 kids who depend on buses in San Luis Coastal will have to find another way to get to school until COVID-19 is under control.

“And this is, for working families, for single parents who live beyond walking distance to schools, this is a gut punch to those families,” Prater said at the Nov. 16 webinar. “And I really, really am looking for solutions.”

But Paso Unified’s transportation problems started long before the COVID-19 pandemic and have only become increasingly dire because of it. Transportation Manager Stainbrook said she started the 2019-20 school year with 12 drivers and was using her substitute pool to supplement the lacking labor on a daily basis. That left her without anyone to fill in for drivers when they were actually sick or needed time off.

It just wasn’t sustainable, Stainbrook said.

In February of this year, about a month before schools closed due to COVID-19, Paso already had a plan to diminish its transportation

services. So while other districts in SLO County will likely once again offer transportation services to their general education students when the COVID-19 pandemic is over, Stainbrook said it’s not likely that Paso will.

“This certainly, certainly, absolutely breaks my heart,” Stainbrook said.

But, she said, it’s her goal to build the department back up to the capacity necessary to bus every student who needs it. School buses are the safest way for kids to get to school, she said, and they minimize traffic. Her drivers help instill a sense of independence and responsibility in the kids who ride their buses, and during the beginning of the pandemic, they delivered free meals to district families in need. The community needs school bus drivers, Stainbrook said, and Paso needs people willing to do the job.

“It’s really rewarding,” she said. “It’s giving back to the community.”

If you’re interested in becoming a bus driver, call Stainbrook at (805) 769-1160, Ext. 32009. Δ —Kasey Bubnash

the city expects to complete 100 percent of its highest priority bike and pedestrian projects.

That high-priority list is long and only 6.5 percent complete—it includes 52 projects, stretching dozens of miles and potentially costing more than $100 million.

At its core is a network of physically protected bike lanes, which will traverse busy arterial

roads like Broad Street, Higuera Street, Marsh Street, Foothill Boulevard, Los Osos Valley Road, Madonna Road, and Tank Farm Road.

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to the city’s warp-speed goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2035.

“What it comes down to is we have climate action goals, and transportation is the major source of GHG emissions,” Fukushima told New Times. “So active transportation—converting a lot of the single occupancy vehicle trips to bike and pedestrian trips—is a huge part of that.”

The plan divides more than 300 bike and pedestrian projects into three tiers— with Tier 1 featuring the highest priority projects. There’s some community debate taking place about which projects are deserving of Tier 1 status.

“We’re having a little bit of a philosophical debate,” Fukushima said.

“The debate we’re seeing is what is the best way to reach those [climate and transportation] goals given the financial resources and time to get there.”

Some residents want to see the city finish work on the Bob Jones Trail or the Railroad Safety Trail—building on trail networks that already exist. While elements of those projects are included in Tier 1, Fukushima said that costly, timeconsuming factors, like acquiring land, make them more difficult to complete quickly.

That’s why much of the Tier 1 approach involves installing protected bike lanes on major city streets and adding more street crossing opportunities—with some new dedicated bike and pedestrian trails included, too. SLO leaders say these projects give them the best chance of seeing a major shift in how residents commute through town.

“That’s where most services are and where people want to go to,” Fukushima said.

While protected bikeways are also expensive—often exceeding $1 million per mile—Fukushima said some stretches will be financed by developers as part of new housing projects like San Luis Ranch and Avila Ranch.

The active transportation plan is open for public comment through Dec. 31. Over the next week, three separate city bodies will discuss it: the Active Transportation Committee on Dec. 3; the City Council on Dec. 8; and the Planning Commission on Dec. 9.

“This is sort of wrapping up almost three years of work,” Fukushima said about the stretch of meetings, which will culminate in a final council vote in February 2021.

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Templeton will take a deeper look at its water policies

The Templeton Community Services District recently looked at a set of potential water policy priorities that were brought to their attention back in February—opting to look further into policies that differ from what the community wants.

It includes an incentive program for property owners who want to sell back or “relinquish” their water units, the ability to transfer water units between properties owned by the same individual, a landscape retrofit program, and updating the way the district calculates single-family dwelling unit equivalent water demand.

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program to reduce water use and permitting property owners to transfer water units that are not in service to another property they own.

During the Dec. 1 district board meeting, six public commenters had the same message for the board, calling for community workshops to create more effective programs for transferring and relinquishing water units and updating the single-family dwelling unit equivalent.

Public commenter Jessica Main, former executive director of the Templeton Chamber of Commerce, said she spoke with a property owner who didn’t want to participate in the meeting because “nothing ever gets done.”

The resident took issue with the fact that the district doesn’t WEATHERING THE STORM Despite an explosion of COVID-19 hospitalizations statewide, San currently have any new water Luis Obispo County has largely avoided a dramatic increase in critically ill patients. meters available for purchase in the community unless someone Cal Poly considers SLO County gives up their meter. avoids COVID-19 testing campus “He says, ‘Why would you want to sell back your house for what you bought hospitalization spike wastewater for it for 20 years ago?’ They don’t want to for now COVID-19 relinquish their water meters for $2,000 With COVID-19 exploding across the Poop can be very telling, and Cal Poly is when you guys turn around and sell them state and sending more patients to the hoping to take advantage of that. for the big price tag that you’re selling hospital than ever, San Luis Obispo As Cal Poly prepares for its winter them for now,” Main said.

County hospitals are comparatively less quarter amid escalating cases of The bigger picture, she said, is to work busy battling the virus—at least for now.

COVID-19 locally, it plans to up the ante with the community on these water At press time, SLO County had 12 on testing and screening after winter policies to make water meters available residents hospitalized with COVID-19, and bring in more development so that the break, particularly among students with one in intensive care, despite having living on campus. That could include district can receive the funding it needs. more than 800 active cases. Thirty-eight “I’m really concerned that in 10 years a wastewater surveillance program, we are not going to have enough money people have died of the virus since March. an effort in which the university coming into the community district SLO County is faring significantly would continually take samples from funds to keep the recreation and fire better with the virus at press time than wastewater in on-campus residences and department going,” she said. others in California. While Los Angeles buildings to monitor for COVID-19.

Other public commenters said they County grapples with a per capita “If a positive hit comes up,” Cal Poly were more interested in the district’s hospitalization rate of 25.5 per 100,000 spokesperson Matt Lazier wrote in a water unit relinquishment program than residents, SLO County’s is 3.5 per 100,000 statement to New Times, “the people in any of the other policies. According to a residents, according to a CalMatters the building will be asked to take part staff report, current district rules allow tracker. That ranks as the second lowest in campus screening to determine who is for a property owner with unconnected rate among all coastal counties, trailing positive and needs to isolate, etc.” or excess water units to relinquish water only Del Norte County.

The university is still finalizing units back to the district, which, in turn, Yet SLO County remains in the state’s its plans, but Lazier said it aims to are made available to properties on a most-restrictive purple tier due to high implement the program by early winter waitlist. raw case counts. On Nov. 30, Gov. Gavin quarter.

In order to process a relinquishment, Newsom signaled that he may adopt a Wastewater surveillance is gaining the original property owner pays a fee of new, stricter stay-at-home order that popularity among universities throughout $500. Once the units are assigned to a would apply to all purple tier counties— new parcel, the original owner is refunded the United States as an efficient way citing overwhelmed hospitals. to keep track of COVID-19 outbreaks the amount that was originally paid for SLO County Public Health Officer in ways that the usual testing methods the water unit.

Penny Borenstein has attributed SLO’s cannot. An October analysis conducted In 2014, the district implemented a relatively low hospitalization rate to the

by NPR showed that roughly 65 colleges one-year incentivized relinquishment fact that most recent infections have been program that waived the fee and the in the U.S. had implemented such in people age 30 or younger. Current district refunded the amount that was surveillance strategies, and later that originally paid for the units, plus interest. month a team of scientists at UC Berkeley hospitalization numbers have not yet The district said the program was not reached the previous peak set over the launched a pop-up lab to monitor Bay successful. summer during the last surge in cases.

Area sewage for COVID-19.

District board member Navid While SLO County will be in the purple Still, Michael Uhlenkamp, a Fardanesh said the district has been tier for at least three more weeks, there’s spokesperson for the California State having issues with water management University (CSU) Office of the Chancellor, some reason for optimism. On Dec. 2, the and wastewater capacity, so it must county added 33 cases, a day after adding said wastewater testing is not being correct those issues before taking on other implemented throughout the entire 34. Both tallies were much lower than the issues. daily counts that led up to Thanksgiving. university system.

The district currently doesn’t have In early November, Borenstein “Each campus has been delegated the the wastewater treatment capacity for predicted that case counts would drop authority to implement plans that would additional growth. Another challenge the around this time once Cal Poly students district has is its engineering department, best suit their specific campus needs in went home for Thanksgiving and winter collaboration with their local public health which is staffed by one person. breaks. agency and based on the resources they After laying out its priority list the “At least on-campus students will have available,” Uhlenkamp wrote in an board also decided it will look into hiring be vacating as of Nov. 20. That will email to New Times. “So it’s possible that a consultant to research all four water contribute to seeing lower numbers,” a CSU campus might be doing something policies, which will be brought back to Borenstein said on Nov. 11. similar, but we’re not aware of any CSU the board and the public through district —Peter Johnson campus engaging in a similar practice.” meetings and workshops.

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After a year of work that involved community and committee input, the new housing element for the city of Paso Robles was unanimously approved by the City Council on Dec. 1.

The work began, MIG consultant Genevieve Sharrow said, with a public workshop in January where participants focused on finding creative solutions for financing and ways to facilitate building more housing that include clarity and process streamlining.

With that information, the Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee reconvened and ultimately played a large role in the recent updates.

During public comment, committee member David Cook, who’s the executive director for Paso Robles Housing Authority, commended the work of everyone involved and said the housing element was helping the nonprofit with its affordable housing project for seniors.

The project is slated to be housed in a mixed-use overlay area that currently doesn’t allow for residential projects. However, with the new update, the area would have more flexibility so it could be used for residential, commercial, or a mix of the two.

During the meeting, Sharrow said that the areas in these zones are ripe for redevelopment and could benefit from housing in relation to the adjacent services and businesses in the area.

Cook echoed the statement and said the nonprofit’s affordable housing project for seniors would be perfect in the newly flexible area between Niblick Road and Edgewater Lane as there is a bus stop, banking, and other services nearby.

The housing element update also amends zoning ordinances to remove barriers to multi-family residential development, including regulating the maximum building height. The current code sets a maximum height measured by both stories and feet on buildings, and now the city will eliminate the maximum number of stories, but keep the maximum height limit in feet.

Development plans of five or more units currently require a Planning Commission review, and that will be revised to more than 10 units, in order to facilitate a streamlined review process.

Additionally, the new update introduces fractional density units.

Sharrow said the process mirrors a methodology that the city of San Luis Obispo uses.

“The program really intends to encourage smaller unit sizes and thus more affordability by design, assuming smaller units are a fraction of density unit. The fractional density units will apply only to multi-family units, multifamily residential zones, uptown town center zones, and mix-use overlay zone,” she said. ∆ —Karen Garcia

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RECYCLE WATER When Los Osos hooked up to a new wastewater plant in 2015, many hoped it would be the beginning of the end of the town’s 32-yearold building moratorium.

Los Osos residents and water purveyors raise concerns about county plan to allow new development

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s Los Osos finally ready to break out of its 32-year-old building moratorium?

That is a debate playing out right now—with some groups expressing serious doubts—as the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors gears up to review and possibly approve a long-awaited Los Osos Community Plan on Dec. 15.

Eight years in the making, the plan charts 20 years of growth in the bayside community, lifting a decades-long building freeze. It envisions about 2,000 new housing units and a population increase of about 30 percent, to 19,000 residents.

County leaders say that the plan responsibly manages the growth in accordance with ongoing efforts to stabilize the Los Osos Valley Groundwater Basin, the town’s only source of water, which is threatened by seawater intrusion and septic pollution.

But some locals and environmental watchdogs are adamant that the plan is too much, too soon. Water purveyors are also expressing concern about their ability to serve additional customers.

“Approving a plan and trying to move ahead right now is not a sustainable thing to do. We can’t do it,” said Patrick McGibney, chair of the Los Osos Sustainability Group, a community nonprofit that’s opposing adoption of the plan.

Recent Los Osos water quality metrics give valid reasons for concern.

Measurements of chloride (seawater) and nitrates (septic pollution) in the aquifer have yet to reach the levels that officials would like to see. And in the case of seawater intrusion, the most recent data indicated a setback.

Deprived of growth since 1988, Los Osos hoped that its transition to a new wastewater treatment plant in 2015 would help solve its water woes and unshackle the town. But residents like McGibney point out that groundwater basins take years to recover and even longer to show reliable signs of stability.

He and others are asking the county to play it safe and hit the brakes.

“We need at least five years before we start increasing our development to find out if the metrics are working,” McGibney said. “Reports show we still have seawater intrusion coming in. This basin is the only one we have.”

Controlled growth

Officials like 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson emphasize that the Los Osos Community Plan can be structured in a way that ensures development doesn’t outpace water supply or overstress the basin.

Under a proposed timeline, in the first two to three years of plan implementation, only accessory dwelling units, affordable housing, and second story commercial conversions to residential can be permitted.

After that, it’s a 1.3 percent per year growth rate for five years. Gibson said that the number is adjustable, though.

“As we get moving forward, we will monitor how the water supply responds.

That’s where adaptive management comes in,” Gibson said. “We’re going to grow at a rate we can monitor and adapt to.”

Gibson said that, like others, he’s also concerned about some of the recent water quality metrics. But he wants to keep a big-picture perspective about whether the basin is moving in the right direction, despite the yearly ups and downs.

“We need to look at the trends of this,” he said. “We’ve had significant improvement in the metric of seawater, and now the past couple of measurements it’s retreated some. The basin has to be sustainable over a long period of time.

It has to be able to absorb year-to-year variations.”

Meanwhile, the three Los Osos water purveyors, who are in charge of implementing a court-approved management plan to balance the basin, appear less than enthusiastic about serving new customers.

In recent letters to the county, the purveyors—the Los Osos Community Services District (CSD), Golden State

Water Company, and S&T Mutual Water Company—all urged a cautious approach to growth.

All three expressed uncertainty about the progress they’ve made recovering the basin and also cited the financial challenge of building the necessary infrastructure to support full build-out.

“The CSD is recommending that a very cautious and measured approach be taken when planning for new development to proceed,” Los Osos CSD General Manager Ron Munds wrote in a June letter to the county. “The variables that can impact the groundwater basin health have been analyzed extensively, but it will take additional time to confirm if the trends are sustainable. The follow-up concern is the fiscal impact to existing customers, which will need to be addressed in front moving forward.”

In a July 10 letter from the S&T Mutual Water Company, Vice President Chris Gardner stated that the firm is “cautiously optimistic” that the basin could become sustainable for “the current population.”

“We do not believe these supplies to be sustainable now,” Gardner wrote.

“Progress is materializing, but we are fearful that ‘turning on the tap’ of development, without greater margins of safety, will lead to unnecessary harm and expense.”

To these points, Gibson said that while the county has the land-use authority to adopt a community plan, it’s ultimately the water purveyors’ job to take the steps necessary to recover the water basin and serve current and future Los Osos residents.

“Do the water purveyors have the commitment to make the investments to secure the basin? That’s their

responsibility,” he said. “I’m there to work cooperatively with them to do this. But they have to do it. They need to do things that are unpopular, potentially.”

Concerned locals and environmental groups have piggybacked on the purveyors’ reservations to argue against the community plan as it’s drafted. In a letter to the county, the local Santa Lucia chapter of the Sierra Club expressed its stance against any new development in Los Osos “until such time as it can be shown that the basin is capable of serving new development while continuing to serve existing homes and businesses while sustaining the habitat and wildlife that rely it.”

McGibney, of the Los Osos Sustainability Group, added that the anxiety over water is real for many Los Osos residents who are “scared to death of losing” it.

“Bruce Gibson is always saying we’re a bunch of NIMBYs out here,” he said.

“We’re not NIMBYs; we’re concerned about our water.”

If the Board of Supervisors approves the plan on Dec. 15, the California Coastal Commission still has to certify it.

The U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife also has to sign off on the accompanying habitat conservation plan, which is meant to mitigate its impacts on threatened and endangered species.

Locals like McGibney hope it doesn’t get that far. Officials like Gibson know that regardless of what his board does, the plan has a long road ahead.

“I’m fine with the questions that are raised,” Gibson said. “We will have extensive discussions. We’ll see where we go.” ∆ Assistant Editor Peter Johnson can be reached at pjohnson@newtimesslo.com.

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Inoculation station Central Coast counties await state, federal guidance on COVID-19 vaccine distribution

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has yet to approve a vaccine. However, during a virtual coronavirus briefing on Nov. 30, Gov. Gavin Newsom said that California will receive a specific allocation of the vaccine.

He said California is anticipating getting approximately 327,000 doses of a vaccine for COVID-19 in mid-December that will most likely come from Pfizer.

Pfizer and Moderna have submitted data from their clinical trials to the FDA to review, and the agency is set to consider Pfizer’s vaccine at a Dec. 10 meeting.

Moderna’s will be discussed a week later.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), when a vaccine is authorized, its anticipated supply will be limited.

The challenge, Newsom said, is that the vaccine must be stored at very low temperatures. Those who receive the first dose require a second one that could be given in the following three weeks.

San Luis Obispo County’s Public Health Department is trying to anticipate the local needs for distributing a vaccine, but officials said that plans hinge on

further instructions and guidance from the federal and state governments.

Whitney Szentesi, the lead public information officer for the health department, told New Times that the department has been preparing for mass vaccination events for years and managed a successful drive-through flu shot clinic in October to serve as a drill and help it prepare for an eventual COVID-19 vaccine.

In Santa Barbara County, Public Information Officer Jackie Ruiz said its Public Health Department is working closely with the California Department of Public Health and formed a Partner COVID Vaccination Workgroup to prepare health care partners to administer a vaccine once it’s available.

“It is anticipated that there will be a limited amount of vaccine initially, and this will be prioritized in tiers, with potentially the first for high-risk health care workers, including hospital, skilled nursing and assisted living workers, and first responders, and the next for individuals at highest risk for developing severe illness, such as residents of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities,” Ruiz said.

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In an effort to distribute the future vaccine in a fair, ethical, and transparent way, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine gave input to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which will make recommendations to the CDC director once a vaccine is approved for use. The advisory committee is made up of scientists and public health experts who review and create recommendations for all vaccines.

On Dec. 1, the advisory committee approved a recommendation that when a COVID-19 vaccine is authorized by the FDA, it should be given to both health care personnel and residents of long-term care facilities. The CDC website states that the recommendation was adopted by the CDC director.

“We are currently working with health care facilities and first responder agencies to get an accurate number of at-risk staff, and residents within facilities, to inform our planning process,” Ruiz said, Santa Barbara County hopes to carry out the vaccination by using a phased approach, so it can help set expectations for the community about when they’ll have an opportunity to be vaccinated.

“This rollout will intentionally focus on those most at-risk for being in contact with the virus first,” Ruiz said.

Local hospitals, such as those owned by Dignity Health, expect that priority will be given to health care workers involved directly with patient care and those most

vulnerable to the virus.

Spokesperson Sara San Juan said that Dignity plans to provide the COVID-19 vaccine at its hospital locations as well as its Dignity Health Urgent Care centers.

“While we are encouraged by the news about the progress of vaccine development, we must remain vigilant and follow CDC guidelines—including wearing a mask and social distancing—to stop the spread of COVID-19,” she said.

Before administering the vaccine, San Juan said, Dignity has assembled a team of infectious disease and immunology experts to review the new vaccine applications to evaluate their safety and efficiency.

“At this time, employees will be encouraged but not required to receive the vaccine. Local, state, and federal agencies may require the vaccination for some health care workers,” she said.

Aside from the FDA, California established a Scientific Safety Review Workgroup to closely monitor all available information about the potential COVID-19 vaccines, including the vaccine trials, the FDA review process, and any independent evaluations.

SLO County Public Health Officer Penny Borenstein said she wants people to know that a safe and effective vaccine is one of the most important interventions to end the COVID-19 pandemic, and local health officials are committed to distributing a safe vaccine when it is available. ∆ Staff writer Karen Garcia can be reached at kgarcia@newtimesslo.com.

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anta Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties have some of the most ambitious climate goals in the state: Santa Barbara County’s new 2030 Climate Action Plan will seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent over the next 10 years, and the city of San Luis Obispo aims to reach carbon neutrality by 2035.

Reducing energy use in the built environment is integral to achieving these ambitions, according to Santa Barbara County Sustainability Division Chief Ashley Watkins, as NEW SKILLS Building industry professionals attend a pre-pandemic 3C-REN training session, buildings are responsible for 25 held in partnership with In Balance Green to 40 percent of greenhouse gas Consulting. For now, 3C-REN has pivoted to offer emissions. its training events virtually.

“But we can’t really achieve that goal if we’re not able to few times a year for regional forums, educate people about the benefits of such as the one on Nov. 13. The virtual energy efficiency technologies, provide conference, called “Taking the High incentives or financing to encourage Road: Preparing our Region’s Workforce people to adopt those technologies, and for Quality Jobs in Energy Efficiency,” then provide a workforce that’s properly focused on what the California Workforce training to be able to install those types Development Board dubs the “High Road of equipment,” Watkins said.

Framework.”

The Tri-County Regional Energy “It’s a new framing for a lot of energy Network, which Watkins helps direct, and resources from the state and aims to achieve just that by reducing increasingly within the region,” 3C-REN energy use in the region’s buildings.

Co-Director Jon Griesser said.

In 2019, San Luis Obispo, Santa It focuses on equity, climate, and jobs, Barbara, and Ventura counties launched and can serve as a guide for regional this regional entity, also known as workforce development efforts, like those 3C-REN. The partnership provides 3C-REN is undertaking. Griesser said services for households, such as free it’s about “meeting the needs of employers energy saving kits and virtual home and employees to create high quality, assessments, and services for building family-supporting jobs, and making sure industry professionals, such as workforce training and energy code forums—and it’s that you’re creating the kind of workforce that our employers need.” all funded through local utility ratepayer “At the same time,” he continued, it’s dollars. about “making sure that we’re doing Before the days of regional energy these things with equity front and center, networks like 3C-REN, these programs and working to achieve increasingly were all run through the California aggressive climate goals.”

Public Utilities Commission. But many of One way 3C-REN achieves this is the state-run resources are based out of by making a concerted effort to reach urban centers like Los Angeles, making underserved parts of the community with it difficult for a Central Coast resident to its free and discounted energy upgrades, access them.

Watkins said.

“We found our residents weren’t really “The Home Energy Savings Program hearing about available programs and can serve all of our residents, but we are that it was difficult for the workforce to really trying to target what we consider be able to take a day off work and drive hard-to-reach residents,” Watkins down for training,” Watkins said. said, such as low-income individuals or 3C-REN takes those same dollars—a people who don’t speak English as their line item that utility payers can find in first language. “We’re trying to make their monthly bill—and keeps them local. sure that ratepayer dollars are being For people who want to save energy distributed equally amongst everyone in (and money) in their homes, 3C-REN’s our community.”

Home Energy Savings Program offers To learn more, visit 3C-REN.org. a no-cost home assessment, which is currently done virtually due to the pandemic. Following the assessment, 3C-REN will send you a free Energy Efficiency Starter Pack with LED light bulbs, a smart power strip, and more, so you can start saving on your energy bills with no out-of-pocket costs. Since launching the program earlier this year, 3C-REN has served nearly 250 households.

If you’re a building industry professional, 3C-REN offers free training events, with more than 70 held since 2019.

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Encouragement was always her goal, to leave you feeling better than you were a moment ago. Man oh man, was she a pro at that.

Whether she was bolstering the dancers of the Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo (the company she founded in 1977), connecting to her beloved family, or simply a random person on the street, her fiery spirit was indeed contagious, joy inspiring, and magnificent.

A mother, a wife, a creative, a therapist, a friend, a teacher, and an explorer not only of the world, but of her own consciousness, Lorilee did it all full out. Always, all ways.

She leaves behind Joe Silvaggio, her children Rozlynn Bauman, Andrew Silvaggio, and Alexa Silvaggio. Her son-in-law and Rozlynn’s husband, Keith Bauman, and her grandchildren Brooklyn (who was also Lorilee’s

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coloring instructor) and Rocco Bauman. Her sister Deanna Driscoll, her husband John Driscoll, and nieces Beth and Dee Dee Zobian.

To anyone she encountered, and those she never met, she would like to remind us all, “Hey, this is paradise. Make sure you have your dancin’ shoes.” Let’s keep dancing.

In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation to the nonprofit she began over 40 years ago: The Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo at civicballeslo.org/ support.

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BY BILL MONNING

Thank you After 12 years in the state Legislature, Sen. Bill Monning says goodbye

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s term limits have brought my tenure in the state Senate to an end, I want to say thank you for the opportunity to serve you, the residents of the 17th Senate District.

These past eight years in the Senate, four of those serving as Majority Leader, and my four years in the state Assembly, have been among the best years of my life.

With the support and confidence of voters, I have worked to serve and represent all the constituents who reside in this beautiful district of just under 1 million residents.

Among the highlights of my time in the Legislature have been the retention of a truly dedicated and hard-working staff who have helped me to win critical legislative and budget victories, and the opportunity to meet and work with so many extraordinary people in all sectors of the district.

During my tenure, constituent service has been a priority, and my staff has helped thousands of residents navigate issues with state agencies and other entities. The 17th Senate District has suffered its share of natural disasters, including fires, floods, and even a tsunami, and with each of these, we succeeded in gaining federal, state, and local support to help mitigate the losses and assisted impacted communities.

On the legislative front, I am proud of our successes passing more than a hundred pieces of legislation and securing significant budget allocations that have directly impacted the lives of those who live in the district.

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Legislation to authorize and fund the California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery at the former Fort Ord Army Base was a highlight of my time in office.

The cemetery now serves veterans in the entire Central Coast region of California.

I am also extremely proud of my work to enact the End of Life Options Act, which provides for eligible terminally ill patients to work with their physicians to determine if aid in dying medication might be an appropriate option as they near the end of their lives, as well as my work to enact the Safe, Clean, and Affordable Drinking Water Act of 2019, which will allocate $1.3 billion over 10 years to bring the human right of safe drinking water to more than 1 million Californians who currently live with contaminated drinking water sources.

Additionally, I was able to secure funding to offset some of the economic impacts of the pending closure of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in San Luis Obispo County; for the emergency replacement of the Pfeiffer Bridge on Highway 1 in Big Sur; and for the purchase of a search and rescue craft for the Santa Cruz Port District.

And, while I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished in Sacramento, I will carry very fond memories of my work with the many unsung heroes in our communities. In this list, I include those active in veterans, volunteer, and service organizations; local elected officials and their staff; business owners, employees, and union members; firefighters, public safety, judicial, and special district workers; and those who work in health care, education, the arts, environmental protection, hospitality, agriculture, construction, and tourism.

As always, to my wife, Dr. Dana Kent, and our family, I say thank you for your support, encouragement, and forbearance

Russell Hodin

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with the long hours and many days and miles of separation. You have inspired and sustained me every step of the way.

As I will miss the many rewards of public service, I look forward to more time together with family.

We clearly face very tough times with the health and economic impacts of COVID-19 and wildfire devastation, but I have confidence in our communities’ resilience and the character of Californians.

In the end, the art of politics in its most positive manifestation is about building human and institutional relationships to achieve and implement shared visions for the betterment of our communities.

I want to thank each and every one of you for your confidence in giving me the privilege and honor to serve you. I look forward to maintaining many of the friendships made as I explore the next chapters of this journey.

Thank you! ∆ Sen. Bill Monning’s final term in the California Senate ends in 2020. Send a response through the editor at clanham@ newtimesslo.com.

Letters A response to ‘Woke on the warpath’

I’ve been trying to fill my head with happy thoughts these past few months, and “Woke on the warpath” (Nov. 19) put a dent in that. I’m not sure how John Donegan derives his pronouncements if not from breathtaking naiveté. The nowscrubbed material from Pete Sysak’s social media went way beyond calling distant protesters “thugs,” it was vile, hateful, and I will not honor it with a description.

Someone who hatefully denigrates so many of the same populations that the college is designed to serve has zero business serving in any capacity there.

I won’t comment on John’s description of “nontraditional shopping” beyond saying that there are protesters, looters, and rioters. Specific actors in the summer’s protests, educate yourself. Look at the role white supremacists played, if you dare.

Is there systemic racism in our happy place? Yes. Can I load you up with local statistics? I looked for 45 minutes; I’m not giving any more of my life to this rebuke. I will say that you can look no further than the treatments by our District Attorney, Pastor Dan Dow, of a young black woman, Tianna Arata, charged with 13 crimes, while Dow “couldn’t find anything to prosecute” in his examination of Chris McGuire, an alleged white sexual predator and former Paso Robles police sergeant.

Nationally, a Black man is more likely to die in police custody than a white man.

He is more likely to be pulled over, suffer violence at that time, be arrested, more likely to be tried and convicted, and with demonstrably stiffer sentences. Blacks have higher unemployment rates, lack access to financing, are offered poorer educations.

Tellingly, people of color have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.

If not for systemic discrimination, how would that be explained?

I’m not going to chase John down his wormhole of Chinese or Russian upheavals, and how that macabre history foretells what awaits our hapless youth. I will say that I am proud of our youngsters, of how they speak up and instigate needed change. There is injustice in our world, inequality is rampant. I’m not sure that any of us on the left want to banish the Pete Sysaks, the Chris Arends, or the John Donegans, LETTERS continued page 13

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we just want you to be respectful. To realize that there are those who have been beleaguered in the nation for 400 years, and to know that the work to be done is to be done by the oppressors, white people. Our society needs conflicting viewpoints to function, to maintain a balance. We just can’t allow you to be dickish about it.

Allen Root San Luis Obispo

This was a truly amazing election

The circumstances were challenging indeed, with new ways of voting made necessary by the COVID-19 pandemic: vote-by-mail ballots and Voter Service Centers in place of traditional polling places, health and safety precautions and social distancing to protect both the voters and the poll workers. Yet our local election officials, their staffs, the hundreds of volunteers who supported them, and dedicated U.S. Postal Service employees made it all work. Voter turnout was at an all-time high at 88.35 percent, and the process went smoothly.

The League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County is immensely proud of our elections officials and their staffs and of the community that came out to support them and to vote in unprecedented numbers. They, like their counterparts across our nation, demonstrated the strength and integrity of our democratic system. Good people, doing good work, guarding against impropriety, and protecting our precious right to vote.

Thank you all.

Ann Havlik and Cindy Marie Absey co-presidents League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County

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Even if you don’t like seagulls, evidence not hearsay should dictate human interference in nature. The Morro Bay City Council received no data, didn’t asked for any data, and presented none of their own that would justify their decision to overrule the city’s municipal code, allowing Bayshore Village to “expand the authorization to also allow the harassment and hazing of gulls, and addling of gull eggs” (“Gulls at Bayshore Village declared a nuisance, again,” Nov. 26). The Bayshore Village Homeowners Association submitted an undated, unidentified picture of a roof covered in poop. The City Council unanimously made a blind decision. Morro Bay a bird sanctuary? Don’t take that to the bank!

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eing a conservative writing for a left-oriented publication requires the writer to strictly adhere to facts and provide abundant documentation.

Editors are usually grudgingly skeptical, not surprising as they must endure the wrath of an angry readership. The letters expressing outrage that a conservative is even allowed to remain on the planet let alone have an opinion published are numerous and often biting. Personally, all is well within the realm of expected response with but one exception, the accusation that what I’ve written is composed of “lies” and “distortions” (“The rest of the story,” Nov. 19).

Webster defines a “lie” as “to make a statement that one knows is false with the intent to deceive.” Distortion is defined as “to misrepresent, to produce an unfaithful reproduction.” On both these issues I take exception, as while I may be occasionally wrong (my wife and I continuously debate about whether or not I’ve been wrong—my perspective— and how often I’ve been wrong—her perspective), I’ve never deliberately lied to readers of this column nor knowingly misrepresented facts with intent to deceive. A column like this requires extensive research, which is what I do. Presenting unpleasant facts often contrary to “accepted wisdom” is not done with the intent of winning a popularity contest, and so far, I’ve spectacularly succeeded in not winning the latter. Not caring if one is liked or not can be very liberating. This is especially relevant when expressing a controversial point of view in a world where conformity of behavior and thought has been bludgeoned into people since middle school, an environment where being “different” is a sure path to unpopularity and often persecution by one’s peers.

We live in a world where “everyone knows … ” is the norm: To dissent is to be compared to “not believing in gravity” or a charter member of the Flat Earth Society. When writing from a conservative perspective, this is simply an occupational hazard; those with thin skins rapidly retreat into a safer enclave. Personally, I find critical dissent stimulating, requiring doing even more research to buttress or disprove my original argument. Sometimes that produces a glaring oversight on my part, but most often quite the contrary.

For instance, the argument that somehow the Democratic Party is the party of the people, especially people of color, is laughable were the results not so tragic for so many millions. I too in my misspent youth was once a Democrat, even a Democrat activist until overwhelmed by the hypocrisy and mandated intellectual conformity required to remain within the pack.

By the late 1970s, I found myself ignominiously expelled by virtue of reason, historical facts, and an underlying desire to pursue justice and truth in all matters.

Challenging my criticism of the Democrat’s historical record on civil rights, a recent critic cited the “Southern strategy” to gain Southern voter support (“The rest of the story,” Nov. 19). Was there a “Southern strategy” by a cynical Nixon administration in hopes of capturing the allegiance of Southern white voters? Absolutely, and it worked well, but only for a time. Integration of all realms of our society uplifted Black Americans across the board, breaking down each legal and social barrier to racial equality among decent people. I emphasize “decent people” as there are always some people who cling to their prejudices to circumvent recognizing the humanity of others. To be fair requires looking at results: an integrated nation, including former bastions of segregation and an overwhelming change of heart by hundreds of millions of Americans.

Were this not so, Barack Obama would not have been elected president twice by the American people, most notably by a majority of white voters. Thankfully, this is a different America than the country of my youth in the 1950s.

As for the Democrat Party, it hasn’t changed much except that now it cynically continues to divide us along lines of race/gender, economics, education, and geography. It feeds off corporate America and has replaced Republicans (the original political champions of desegregation and civil rights) as an organization that protects corporate interests and the super-wealthy at the expense of millions of working-class men and women. Unfortunately, Republicans are easily outmaneuvered by Democratdominated academia, media, and megadonors from corporate America. The result is millions of Americans still donate their vote to an organization dedicated to the demise of working- and middle-class Americans to the benefit of the super-wealthy.

The policies adopted or being advocated as law include the end of charter schools in impoverished communities; environmental/economic policies that will massively increase the cost of energy (which most harms the poor); and massive increases in crime, the latter effecting minority communities the hardest. Look at Chicago, a city run by a Democrat political machine for more than half a century and note the Black-on-Black violence, failing schools, and societal collapse. Where is the Democrat outrage at this other than during election years?

But I digress: I hope within the coming year I will still be able to annoy some of you in these pages as I pop bubbles of climate change dogma, the social issues of our time, and foreign policy. That notwithstanding, I also wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. ∆ Al Fonzi had a 35-year military career, serving in both the Vietnam and Iraq wars. Respond with a letter to the editor emailed to letters@newtimesslo.com.

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he SLO County grand jury isn’t feeling the love these days.

Its members are hurt that the community doesn’t recognize its value as a toothless government watchdog.

Don’t you guys know that the grand jury is basically the same as a law enforcement civilian oversight committee?

I didn’t, and it’s not. But the jury felt the need to highlight its importance in a press release it sent out on Nov. 30.

“Over the last year, there have been a number of incidents involving various law enforcement agencies that have raised concerns within the community.

Some believe that the agencies have not been transparent in releasing information regarding these incidents.

This frustration has resulted in renewed calls for the creation of a ‘citizen review board’ to oversee all local law enforcement agencies in San Luis Obispo County,” the grand jury states in the release.

That’s what the grand jury’s for, according to the grand jury, which made no mention of what these “incidents” were or how many or with what agencies. The grand jury is the “legally recognized ‘civil watchdog,’” the release said. You guys obviously don’t get it!

I can list a few recent incidents for those of you who aren’t in the know: There’s the 2017 death of Andrew Holland while he was in custody at the SLO County Jail, where he was restrained in a chair for almost two

days (and a handful of other in-custody deaths). Let’s not forget the great gun caper of 2019, where ex-SLO Police Department Chief Deanna Cantrell left her gun in an El Pollo Loco bathroom and instigated an essentially illegal search of a residence and other shady type things, lying to the public in the process. And how could we miss the plethora of issues involved with former Paso Robles Police Department Sgt. Christopher McGuire and the sexual assault allegations against him that never made their way into a courtroom because SLO County District Attorney Dan Dow decided he didn’t want to prosecute.

Umm, also there’s that whole SLOPD officer-involved shooting of a dog in 2019.

Oh, and the fact that law enforcement agencies deployed tear gas on peaceful protesters in downtown SLO this past summer. A history of unprosecuted sexual assault and rape allegations in San Luis Obispo—and that one time SLOPD Sgt. Chad Pfarr told New Times that victims often “conjured up” their supposed sexual assaults because they were wasted when it happened.

Most recently—and perhaps the thing that’s freshest on everyone’s mind—there are the allegations that the SLO County District Attorney’s Office is basically trying to put words in witnesses’ mouths so that it can persecute (not prosecute) Tianna Arata and her fellow activists for protesting against systemic racism in law enforcement.

It certainly seems that the only way the public gets any specific information about any of these things is through the court system—and not our resident “civil watchdog.” And often, none of these complaints nor the investigations that might be tied to them see the light of day. There seems to be a decided lack of transparency when it comes to investigations of law enforcement agencies.

But maybe I’m being too harsh. Let me check the grand jury’s watchdoggy reports!

As far as the Andrew Holland case is concerned, the jury mentioned it in one report during the 2016-17 session and one in the 2017-18 session. And both of those reports involved the grand jury’s regular duty of “inspecting” local detention facilities. So the specific allegations of law enforcement misconduct against Holland or the others who died in custody weren’t quite the focus of either report.

In 2016-17: “The grand jury took an initial look at the death of four inmates from the county jail between July 2016 and 2017.” But, the report goes on to say, the jury was limited by time and other constraints, so it recommended that the SLO County Sheriff’s Office and county Health Agency conduct a joint review of everything to make sure it was up to snuff. It’s always good when an agency investigates itself!

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What the grand jury did not do was a thorough investigation or review of the deaths. They were mentioned in passing.

In 2017-18: “The reader may wonder why this and other reports issued by the 2017-18 San Luis Obispo Grand Jury do not discuss recent deaths at the county jail.” Yes, actually, I was just wondering that!

Welp, the report said, other people with more resources are already looking into the deaths, so we decided it’d be best to leave the investigating to those experts!

Civilian oversight boards investigate specific complaints, not overarching themes. They look into issues in particular cases that include particular law enforcement officers. And the whole point of these boards is to give the public a more transparent view of law enforcement. And quite frankly, the jury’s watchdoggery is giving the public exactly zero transparency when it comes to these issues.

Don’t worry, though, if you’ve got a complaint, you can call them! But first, you have to go through the proper channels at whatever law enforcement agency you’re complaining about. Then you can call them. And maybe they’ll look into it—or maybe they won’t. You know?

It’s really their prerogative. ∆ The shredder is a civilian watchdog that bites. Send comments to shredder@ newtimesslo.com.

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The Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande presents Holiday Blues and Bluegrass, featuring Dirty Cello (pictured) on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m., as part of the venue’s virtual concert series. Led by cellist Rebecca Roudman, this San Francisco-based ensemble is known for blending blues and bluegrass with elements of world music. Call (805) 489-9444 or visit clarkcenter.org to find out more about the virtual program.

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

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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.

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. Through 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 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. Through Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. 805772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

RESIN WORKSHOP An at-home class that

includes a kit and how-to video so you can create in the safety and comfort of your home. Dec. 5, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805-2865993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

SEA GLASS HAMMERED WIRE JEWELRY An out-home 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. 805-2865993. 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. Dec. 6, 10-11

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ATELIER 708 FACEBOOK DISCUSSION SERIES

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

HOLIDAY MOVIE SCREENING HOSTED BY PISMO BEACH/5 CITIES ROTARY A benefit screening of Yes

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.

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.

STUDIOS ON THE PARK: ONLINE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of

THE INTERMISSION SHOW This brisk 8- to

virtual classes and workshops online. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-238-9800.

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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.

EVERETT: PAINTING IN PROGRESS Private tours of

Everett’s studio. Masks and appointments required. Email cfineart@pacbell.net for more info. Second Saturday of every month Private home, Private address, TBA.

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

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/.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 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.

WINTER SNOWFLAKE CERAMIC CLASS A

socially distanced hand-building ceramic, snowflake class. Ceramic artist Heather Cruce guides this workshop. Through Jan. 31, 2021 slomakerspace. com/. SLOMakerSpace, 81 Higuera, suite 160, San Luis Obispo, 805-225-4783.

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MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS Each

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

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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.

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. Through Jan. 2, 2021, 5-9 p.m. cambriachristmasmarket.com. Cambria Pines Lodge,

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events/. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.

2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805-927-4200.

LIGHT UP DOWNTOWN SLO 2020 Visit Mission

TAI CHI CHUN CERTIFICATION With the 2019 Tai Chi

Instructor of the year. Ongoing courses. ongoing Call for price. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

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. Through Jan. 1, 2021 sloholidays.com.

Mission Plaza, 751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

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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.

METABOLIC CONDITIONING We use primarily our own

ATASCADERO’S ATASCADERO’S

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

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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.

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.

NAR-ANON: FRIDAY MEETINGS A meeting for

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

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CLASSES FOR SENIORS

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

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

SPOKES BOARD ACADEMY Whether you are an

CARNEGIE LECTURE: ETO PARK AND BROOK STREET Originally known as “Portuguese Flats,” the

“Nippon Tract” was developed by the Eto family and thrived in the 1930s as a “Nihonmachi” (Japantown).

This small neighborhood is reached near the west end of South Street, with the church at the south end of the street. Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m. Free. 805-543-0638. historycenterslo.org/lecture.html. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

COMPLIMENTARY OUTDOOR YOGA CLASSES

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

Hotel San Luis Obispo, 877 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

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SLO NOONTIME TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETINGS Want to improve speaking and leadership

SANTA’S REINDEER POP-UP FARM Thanks to Santa’s generosity, these reindeer from the North Pole will be featured along with Santa’s Sleigh at a Pop-Up Reindeer Farm at City Hall. A a great picture opportunity for the kids, and they can feed the reindeer too.

Presented by T-Mobile. Dec. 4, 12-6 p.m., Dec. 5, 12-6 p.m. and Dec. 6, 12-6 p.m. Free. visitatascadero.com/ events/. Historic City Hall, 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, 805-461-5000.

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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. Through Jan. 1, 2021 sloholidays.com.

Mission Plaza, 751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

skills in a supportive and positive environment? During COVID, we are meeting virtually. Contact us to get a meeting link for info. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. Free. slonoontime.toastmastersclubs.org. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.

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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SCAVENGER HUNT: SEARCH FOR SANTA’S MOUSE This free activity book, available at Santa’s

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

TRAIL OF LIGHTS A new holiday lighting trail map

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experienced board member or just considering becoming one, the Spokes Board Academy will equip you with the knowledge you need to be an informed and effective member of a nonprofit board of directors. There will be 7 sessions on different topics. Dec. 8, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. spokesfornonprofits.org/upcoming-events/ academy/. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.

THINK DIFFERENTLY: REIMAGINING YOUR EVENTS An afternoon of inspiration, education, and

direction on how to think differently about events for your organization. This event is brought to you by a partnership between the SLO Chamber and the City of SLO’s Promotional Coordinating Committee. Dec. 7, 121:30 p.m. Free. 805-781-2777. slochamber.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE JACK HOUSE Public virtual

tours via Zoom of the famous Jack House of San Luis Obispo. Access to the house is extremely limited and this is your best opportunity to get the inside view. Thursdays, 2 p.m. $5 suggested. 805-543-0638. historycenterslo. org/jack-tour.html. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.

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HOLIDAY SPRIT ABOUNDS! FESTIVITIES INCLUDE LIGHTING OF CITY HALL & THE DOWNTOWN, A VISIT

Holiday Spirit Abounds!

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VOLUNTEER AT SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN

Are you feeling bored, stressed, or restless? Chase away those feelings by volunteering at SLO Botanical Garden. Gardening has proven benefits to well-being, and volunteering here is a great way to connect with

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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. Through Jan. 1, 2021 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.

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.

HOMESHARESLO CALL-IN COFFEE CHAT

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

CRITICAL INKING

Gallery at Marina Square in Morro Bay will be showcasing works by local artist Don Doubledee through Tuesday, Dec. 29. Doubledee’s pen and ink drawings often depict scenes inspired by Morro Bay’s waterfront and other coastal areas.

To find out more about the exhibit, visit galleryatmarinasquare.com. The gallery is located at 601 Embarcadero, suite 10, Morro Bay. —C.W.

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CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 17 your community and with nature. Mondays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon through Dec. 5 Free. 805-541-1400. slobg. org/volunteer2. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., 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.

HALCYON PSYCHIC WEEKEND Offering a variety

of techniques to provide guidance of love, travel, relationships, finance, and more. By appointment only.

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

INFANT DROWNING RESCUE COURSES Join twice

a week classes on Tuesday/Thursday or the once a week class on Friday and receive $10 off. Drowning Rescue Courses are a great way to learn water safety in a fun,

loving way. Fridays, 2-6 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays, 2-6 p.m. Members $130; Non-members $160. 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, 805-4816399, 5citiesswimschool.com.

JINGLE EXPRESS DRIVE-THRU A drive-thru holiday event. Meet and greet with Santa throughout the evening.

Features special treats while supplies last. Presented

by Pismo Beach Recreation. Dec. 4, 5:30-8 p.m. Free admission. pismobeach.org/recreation. Pismo Beach City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, 805-773-7063.

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

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

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. 805-704-73267. Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary, 2148 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande, GreenerPasturesSanctuary.org.

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

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

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BRUNCH IS BACK Celebrate the second Sunday of the month with brunch. Enjoy a two-hour cruise on the waterfront. Features fresh coffee, pastries, and more.

Second Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. 805772-2128. chabliscruises.com. Chablis Cruises, 1205 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

VIRTUAL WINE TASTING PACKAGES AT CASS WINERY Wine by the glass and bottles are also available for purchase. Check site for specific virtual tasting packages. ongoing Free. 805-239-1730. casswines.com/.

Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

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HISTORY CENTER DRIVE-THRU BARBECUE Fill your mind with the diverse history of the Brooks Street/ Eto Park neighborhood, and fill your belly with a delicious tri-tip meal for four with all the fixings. Dec. 6, 1-5 p.m. $50. 805-543-0638. historycenterslo.org/bbq.html. Villa Automotive, 34 South Street, 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.

805-426-5465. jccslo.com/jewish-deli-day-2.html. SLO Provisions, 1255 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

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.

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.

History Center

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San Luis Obispo County

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Sunday . December 6 . 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Tri-Tip Block • Salad & Dressing • Loaf of Sourdough • Quart of Beans

$50 easily feeds four!

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

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

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

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS: VIRTUAL MUSIC SERIES Follow the venue’s Facebook page for a virtual series of music, wine tasting, and education.

Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Free. facebook.com/ vinaroblesamphitheatre/. Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, 805-286-3680.

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

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

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.

FOURTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY KALEIDOSCOPE: CAL POLY CHOIRS This virtual concert will feature a variety

Henry Cass, son of Capt. James, and wife Marjie Mathews Cass, in an early touring car overlooking Cass’s father’s pier at Cayucos, 1912.

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Proceeds benefit the History Center of SLO County

Tickets: www.historycenterslo.org/bbq Thank you to our generous sponsors!

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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.

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, 756-4849.

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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 non-stop 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-bronxwanderers-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. 805-4899444. clarkcenter.org/event/dirty-cello-holiday-bluesbluegrass-concert/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. ∆

Music

Strictly Starkey

BY GLEN STARKEY

GarageBand do-it-yourselfer Los Osos resident Chris Mariscal takes control

PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS MARISCAL

ONE MAN BAND On Trial & Error & Error, Los Osos singersongwriter Chris Mariscal plays every instrument and recorded it himself on Apple’s GarageBand.

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n August 2019, Los Osos resident Chris Mariscal sent me a long Facebook Messenger note that read in part: “Hi Glen. I’m really bad at social things, so I’m really sorry if this isn’t cool to contact you here about work stuff.

I was playing drums for Hot Tina most recently (I’m pretty sure I’m fired, funny story for another day), and had put out an album of solo stuff.”

Long story short, he wanted to send me his solo album. “I was hoping that someone might listen then give an honest assessment, whether it’s good or whether it’s crap. So far for whatever reason, my teaser video I boosted on Facebook got over 100k views, so the people in Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, the Philippines, and Argentina seem to think I’m onto something.”

I told him to send away, and he ended his message with this: “I’m told it came out more Gram Parsons than George Jones; hopefully no one tries to set me on fire in the desert. Well, this has certainly been an awkward stream of consciousness. I’m going to not over edit and overthink it for the next twenty minutes and instead just hit send and hope.”

His album arrived, landed on my desk, and was forgotten there … until he sent me another message on Oct. 30, 2020. “I dropped it off in person at the offices. I was wondering of you ever got that or if it was simply not up to snuff, which is cool.”

I totally forgot about the record but told him the next time I was in the office—I’ve mostly been working from home—I’d look for it, and sure enough, after about 10 minutes of shuffling piles of CDs, voila!

Titled Trial & Error & Error, I finally got the CD in the player and gave it a spin, and it’s charming and personal, and recorded completely on Apple’s GarageBand program.

ALBUM COVER COURTESY OF CHRIS MARISCAL

TRIAL & ERROR & ERROR A dozen originals and one cover of Pete Seeger’s “Living in the Country” await listeners on Chris Mariscal’s charming DIY solo effort.

“Guitars and bass were direct-in with proprietary amp plug-ins. The drums, acoustic guitar, and vocals were all done with the same single Fender microphone,” Mariscal explained in the note he included with the CD. “They were all arranged for a classic Buddy Holly four-piece combo.

The writing, arranging, performance, recording, record label, production, mixing, mastering, artwork, photography all represent a complete solo effort.”

Holy heck, man! This is an amazing solo effort. Aside from a cover of Pete Seeger’s “Living in the Country,” all songs were written by Mariscal, and they’re often narrative gems with enigmatic

lyrics sung with a plaintive voice and accompanied by Mariscal’s often sparkling guitar work.

On “I Love You (So I Gotta Hate You),” he sings, “I’m at the train station. I’m about to get away from you. Not going nowhere. I just needed something to do. Just to kill a few hours. Then it’s time once again to not share a sentence or a thought with a friend. Well, I begged you not to do it, so that’s how it went down. I’d have done a whole lot better to have never made a sound.”

On “Hotel Rooms Hangover Mornings,” he sing, “Well here I am.

I’m the talk of the town. I’m that dirty little secret that you can’t keep down.

And they all know of your little game, and they all know but won’t use my name. What you chose to do for you and what I chose to do for me is now a major something in their books of history.

Hotel rooms hangover mornings running from what is, but now I’m just a story. It’s one that’s yours and his.”

These are mostly quiet songs about working through life’s travails. It’s an impressive solo effort available on most platforms like Apple Music and Spotify, as well as YouTube. Definitely worth a listen.

Two Cal Poly streams

The Cal Poly Symphony opens its virtual season on Friday, Dec. 4, with music by Gordon Jacob, George Walker, and Ludwig van Beethoven (7:30 p.m.; $5 via pacslo.org or by calling (805) 7564849). In addition to the concert, student musicians will talk about their experiences with preparing for and presenting a concert during a pandemic, and videos from fall quarter Zoom rehearsals will be shown.

“For the first time, the Cal Poly Symphony has been rehearsing as a hybrid ensemble,” conductor David Arrivée explained in press materials.

On Sunday, Dec. 6, the Cal Poly

Choirs will virtually present their 4th Holiday Kaleidoscope (3 p.m.; $10 via feelitlive.com). Expect a variety of virtual choir presentations, with special guest appearances by the Valencia High School Choirs and Canzona Women’s Ensemble, among others.

“Virtual choirs are created through audio engineering of individual recordings made by singers, combined to form a unified choral sound,” Director of Choral Activities Scott Glysson said.

All four Cal Poly choral ensembles will perform: PolyPhonics, the Women’s Chorus, Chamber Choir, and University Singers. For more info, music.calpoly.edu/calendar/, email music@ calpoly.edu, or call (805) 756-2406.

Jingle Grams!

You know who the pandemic isn’t robbing of holiday spirit? The Jingle Belles! This local trio of a cappella singers is usually the hottest holiday ticket in the county, hired to spread Christmas cheer with their gorgeous rendition of holiday classics. Stupid COVID-19 has made that impossible, but you can still hire these lovely ladies for jingle grams via Zoom and Facetime. Starting on Tuesday, Dec. 6, they’re available every Tuesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m., every Thursday rom 6 to 9 p.m. (exception Dec. 23 rather than 24), and every Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. Contact Linda Wilson at jinglebelles.SLO@gmail. com or call (805) 441-2570. The 15- and 30-minute slots will fill up fast! ∆ Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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HOLIDAY SPICE Though they can’t sing in person this year, The Jingle Belles a cappella trio is available for jingle grams in 15- and 30-minute slots.

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Arts Artifacts Upcoming studio event showcases glass art

by Los Osos artist Rod Baker and other glassblowers

The Central Coast Glass Cottage in Los Osos hosts its sixth annual Holiday Gift Studio Sale on Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Face masks and social distancing will be required during this free event. Rod Baker’s functional and decorative glass art, including jewelry, dishware, and home decor, will be on display and for sale in the venue’s sculpture garden. Special guest glassblowers will also be showcased.

Proceeds from sales during the event will benefit the Woods Humane Society, an animal protection organization based in San Luis Obispo County. For more info on the organization and other ways to support the nonprofit, call (805) 543-9316 or visit woodshumanesociety.org.

To find out more about the sixth annual Holiday Gift Studio Sale and other updates from the Central Coast Glass Cottage, call (805) 551-6836 or visit centralcoastglassblowingandfusing.com.

The venue is located at 1279 Second St., Los Osos.

Art Center Morro Bay accepts multimedia submissions for January exhibit, Flower Power

The Morro Bay Art Association is seeking artists to showcase in its upcoming exhibition, Flower Power, which is scheduled to debut on Jan. 7 and remain on display through March 8, 2021. The take-in date for art submissions will be Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Art Center Morro Bay. This upcoming group show aims to celebrate the symbolic and aesthetic appeal of flowers, through a variety of artworks.

Artists are encouraged to submit oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel paintings; photography; jewelry; and other media. The exhibit will also feature two subcategories, The Role of the Vase and The Art of Ikebana, for applicants to submit vases and living floral arrangements, respectively.

“More than merely decorative, floral imagery has helped convey ideas from the refined to the revolutionary for thousands of years,” a press release from the Morro Bay Art Association stated. “Flowers in contemporary art are connected to particular cultural legacies but are also open to new interpretations, moored to the past yet provoking questions about our future.”

For entry forms and more info on the submission process, visit artcentermorrobay.org. The entry fee for wall-hung pieces is $5 per piece for gallery members and $10 per piece for non-members. Fees for floral arrangement submissions will be determined by size. Art Center Morro Bay is located at 835 Main St., Morro Bay. Δ —Caleb Wiseblood

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Virtual tours PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS

BY GLEN STARKEY

All decked d out Take a docent-led virtual tour of the historic Point San Luis Lighthouse

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hanks to GPS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) charts, radar beacons, and other navigational aids, lighthouses are obsolete— relics of bygone era. At one time, however, these were an essential safety feature of nighttime sea travel.

Take the tour Near Avila Beach, the Point Virtual tours of the Point San Luis ASCEND The staircase San Luis Lighthouse, completed Lighthouse and grounds run every of the main keeper’s house in 1890, remains largely as it did Wednesday and Saturday at 2 p.m. during leads to bedrooms upstairs.

December, and they last about an hour. from its original construction.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at It’s the only surviving West understanding that it My805Tix by searching “Point San Luis Coast Prairie Victorian would remain a historical Lighthouse,” by calling (805) 540-5571, or model lighthouse remaining by emailing sanluislighthouse@gmail.com. site for education and in existence, and though the use by the public. Indeed, pandemic has closed it from inevents—including person touring, docent-led virtual tours take weddings, parties, and place at 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Saturday concerts—happened through December.

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Decorated for the holidays, the Point San regularly at the lighthouse Luis Lighthouse is ready for virtual tours.

Kathy Mastako, Point San Luis Light Station before the pandemic. volunteer docent, researcher, and writer, The lighthouse and wasn’t until 1886 that Congress passed a bill explained via email, “The lighthouse has been grounds are currently maintained by the Point authorizing funding for its construction. beautifully decorated for the festive season.

San Luis Lighthouse Keepers, a nonprofit that Even then, construction was delayed … until Using Zoom, a docent will lead guests on a runs the tours and facilitates the events that a near-disaster made clear that the busy port walking tour of this historic site. Guests will pay for the lighthouse’s upkeep. The Fresnel travel back in time to December 1890, delve into needed a lighthouse. On April 29, 1888, at 2 lens was eventually returned to the lighthouse a.m., The Queen of the Pacific realized it was the lighthouse’s history, and see all the things and put on display. taking on water and the captain ordered a one would see on an ‘in-person’ tour, plus more.

“All ticket proceeds go toward operating, turn toward Port Harford. The ship hobbled “We’ll explore the light station’s grounds, maintaining, restoring, and preserving this its way through 15 miles of dark seas but had visit the head keeper’s dwelling, and see all Central Coast hidden gem,” Mastako added, to move slowly for fear of rocks at the harbor’s the rooms, which have been decked out for the which includes proceeds from the current virtual entrance. It sank about 500 feet from the pier holidays with old-fashioned ornaments and tours. “Along the way, the docent will talk about in 22 feet of water. Luckily, no one drowned as trim; climb the lighthouse tower to the lantern how, through the years, the keepers and their most of the ship was still above water. If it had room with its spectacular views of San Luis families at Point San Luis ‘made merry.’” a lighthouse to guide it, advocates argued, the Bay; step inside the fog signal room; admire It might not be quite the same as an inship would probably have made it to the pier. the beautiful Fresnel lens; and see its beacon person tour, but it will probably be warmer Completed in 1890, the lighthouse was lit for flashing,” Mastako continued. watching from the comfort of your computer the first time on June 30, with an added steam It’s a real step back in time. In-person tours screen this time of year, and you might just whistle becoming operational the following feature a tram ride to the remote location, discover that due to the virtual setting, docents year. Its 4th Order Fresnel lens alternately where you really get a sense of the isolation the will be able to take you to places in-person lighthouse keeper and his family must have felt. flashed red and white and could be seen from tours don’t go.

17 nautical miles away. The Fresnel lens The story of this particular lighthouse is Docents can also answer questions along the was eventually replaced by an automated fascinating in and of itself. By 1870, Port way. electric light in 1969, and the Coast Guard As Mastako said of the pandemic, “When life Harford was increasingly busy, averaging decommissioned the lighthouse in 1974. hands you lemons, start a lemonade stand.” Δ 400 ships arriving at the location per year.

The lighthouse and its accompanying As early as 1867, President Andrew Johnson’s Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at Department of the Interior was exploring the buildings and grounds were given to the Port gstarkey@newtimesslo.com. idea of a lighthouse at the location; however, it San Luis Harbor District in 1992 with the GATHERING PLACE The kitchen, with its old wood stove and hand-pump water faucet, was a hub of activity.

A ROOM WITH A VIEW Known as Lucy’s Room, this little girl’s bedroom features spectacular views.

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AVILA GALLERY

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 EVERYDAY 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

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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.

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Glen I’m often blown away but how much power can be packed into a short film, and these two shorts by local filmmakers are both worth seeing. Jo Anna Edmison’s Stoke Chasers was shot on 16mm, lending it an air of nostalgia, and with a filter that gives the footage a quintessential California feel. You see young women skateboarding and surfing, with narration that explains how women are all too often discounted and discouraged from trying “dangerous” sports. Burkard’s Unnur brings viewers to the wilds of Iceland and depicts the life-changing experience of parenthood. Elli Thor wants to pass to his daughter, Unnur, his love of a simpler, wilder, more natural life, one that’s not about chasing money but instead chasing experiences that nurture the soul. Unlike the decidedly lo-fi no-budget feeling of Stoke Chasers, Unnur is gorgeously shot and captures Iceland’s inhospitable beauty. They’re very different films but share a love for adventure and taking the path less traveled. The filmmakers will talk about their craft as well as entering their films in film festivals amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anna Both films deal with the feeling of being an “other.” Stoke Chasers confronts the idea of being a girl in what has always been seen as “boy sports,” and Unnur explores the conscious choice of wilder living and focusing on connection with

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Unnur is Thor’s love story to his daughter and his chosen path to raise her with appreciation for nature and adventure at the forefront. It’s beautiful to hear his struggle within that as well. Will she ever know that her upbringing was unusual and her quest for adventure born from it? Will there be resentment of a life that differs from others? Wholly beautiful PASS THE TORCH Unnur, a short film about Icelandic with epic shots of the surfer Elli Thor and his determination to pass on his love of remote Icelandic spots nature to his daughter, Unnur, screens Dec. 5, with Stoke they travel to, Burkard Chasers, either virtually or in-person at Whalebird Kombucha. takes us on a short but compelling journey nature over having the conventions of a through Thor’s path in life. Both of these “normal” life where a big home and steady films are absolutely worth tuning in for, job are your focus. Any woman who has and I’m very much looking forward to gotten into skating or surfing knows the hearing from the filmmakers themselves reality of showing up and being the only female out there and how intimidating that on their journeys. ∆ can be. Luckily, our culture is changing Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and to reflect the reality that women are not freelancer Anna Starkey write Split lacking in ability or strength in these traditionally male scenes, and watching the Screen. Glen compiles streaming listings. young women in Stoke Chasers is beautiful Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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Wines with character Greg Brewer, Wine Enthusiasts’ 2020 Winemaker of the Year, is disciplined about doing things the same way year after year

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n 30 years, the Sta. Rita Hills hasn’t let Greg Brewer down.

“I’ve been reflecting a lot on my relationship with this place,” the BrewerClifton winemaker said. “I’m very loyal to this place. I’m very provincial in that way. I’ll always work here. I’ve only worked here.”

He describes his relationship with the Santa Barbara County region as akin to working with someone for three decades.

It’s an intimate relationship, and as a result, Brewer said, he’s been able to be kind of naked and exposed in how Brewer-Clifton grows and makes wine, doing as little as possible during the process so the wines can reflect the Sta. Rita Hills.

“It’s really about not inserting oneself,” he said. “It’s being as gentle as we can, and ultimately, I guess, allowing things to be what they’re going to be.”

The process at Brewer-Clifton is disciplined, trusting of the systems that are in place. Brewer doesn’t modify or tweak the wine as it’s developing; his crew doesn’t disturb the wine or add anything to it. The end result PHOTOS COURTESY OF is going to be the BREWER-CLIFTON result, Brewer said.

Recently picked as Wine Enthusiast’s 2020 Winemaker of the Year, Brewer and his efforts to showcase the region haven’t gone unnoticed.

“Greg is one of the most talented and dynamic winemakers in California today with his distinctive style of coastal-influenced pinot noirs and chardonnays that rank among some of our magazine’s most highly rated bottlings. More importantly, he’s been a champion of Santa Barbara wines and helped build the prestige and excitement SINCE 1996 for the Sta. Brewer started Rita Hills wineBrewer-Clifton in growing region,” the mid-1990s, Wine Enthusiast with a love for the chardonnay and Publisher Adam pinot noirs that Strum said, the Sta. Rita Hills according to Wine has since become Industry Network known for.

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The 8-mile stretch of land that runs between Buellton and Lompoc was the second designated American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Santa Barbara County.

This area is mostly dedicated to chardonnays and pinot noirs, and its proximity to the Pacific Ocean influences the vines with fog-filled mornings and evenings.

Brewer describes it as a land of juxtaposition, a rugged coastline that gives way to hills and dales. It’s all about the ocean—both contemplative and savage in the same instant.

“We’re in this kind of gentle climate that’s predictable, and at the same time, it’s cold and desolate and stark,” he said.

“There’s tension in [the wines]. There’s that oceanic kind of drive and force within them.”

When Brewer was 21 years old, he started working at the Santa Barbara Winery tasting room as a way to make extra money while he was in grad school for French literature and also teaching French at UC Santa Barbara. That was in 1991. By the end of 1992, he was the assistant winemaker, leaving grad school and his desire to teach French behind. Bruce McGuire, who’s been the winemaker at Santa Barbara Winery for four decades, showed Brewer the ways of wine in a budding industry.

Back then, Brewer said, there were only four or five wineries in the region.

Now there are thousands of acres of vines planted and hundreds of wineries with corporate, mom-and-pop, and foreign investors. Then, of course, Sideways came out and really put Santa Barbara County on the wine map.

“It’s been really beautiful to see it play out,” he said.

Brewer started Brewer-Clifton in 1996, meeting up with Ron Melville in 1997 to help build Melville Winery, where Brewer made wine for 18 years.

Around that same time, Sta. Rita Hills winemakers came together to push for AVA recognition. In discussing what the appellation could be, Brewer said, several folks pushed for specialization: chardonnays and pinot noirs.

California’s growing regions are diverse, and Santa Barbara County has so many micro-climates, producing so many different wine varieties, Brewer said they

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wanted to be sure they stood out.

“Specialty is valued and should be,” he said. “In 20 years, we’ve done a lot.

Plantings have probably gone up 1,000 percent.”

Wine lists all around the world include a section on the Sta. Rita Hills. About 2,700 acres of chardonnay, pinot noir, and 18 other varieties now grow in the appellation, which boasts 51 wineries, according to the Santa Barbara Vintners.

Seven days a week, Brewer does the same thing in that AVA. Describing himself as similar to an old stereotyped sushi chef in Tokyo, he repeats the same process day in and day out, producing wines that can be themselves.

Jackson Family Wines purchased Brewer-Clifton in 2017, and Brewer stayed on as the winemaker. He said the Jackson family has been rooted in Santa Barbara County for many years and encouraged him to continue doing what he was doing—allowing him the space and financial leeway to go further than he could comfortably go in the past.

“The past 3 1/2 years have really been the best of my entire career,” he said. “I’ve never been more here, and there’s a long, cool future ahead.”

Receiving the Winemaker of the Year award, he said, is similar to what the Jackson family alignment means to him.

With both he can continue to spread the word about the Sta. Rita Hills and its unique family of grape growers and winemakers—his neighbors who he both learns from and teaches.

While Brewer-Clifton aims to be as hands-off as possible, Brewer said, he of course makes decisions that impact the outcome. For instance: Brewer-Clifton trims its leaf canopy so there’s a lot of airflow around the fruit. They choose the right time to harvest and pick their grapes at night. He uses a commercial

yeast strain and ages the wine in 15- to 25-year-old barrels. But, Brewer said, it’s all very elementary. Brewer-Clifton isn’t about flexibility; it’s efficient, rhythmic, and ritualistic.

The process is preventative, said his wife, Sonja Magdaveski, who makes wines for Casa Dumetz in Los Alamos.

Nothing is arbitrary and everything is preparation. She said that Brewer knows what his goals are and he knows that he wants to be as light and quiet as possible in order to allow the grapes to do the talking.

He trusts the Sta. Rita Hills to deliver.

He’s inspired by what they can do, and he knows what he needs to do to enable the grapes to do the right thing.

“It’s really about being so prepared and so aware and so in tune that you can be quiet and disciplined and not rush into making arbitrary decisions,” Magdaveski said. “You walk into that winery any day of the year and it looks exactly as it did yesterday and last year and many years from now. ... And to fight the need to not go with every twist of the market, which is so volatile.”

Magdaveski said Brewer’s process yields wines that have a similar character, an energy to them that’s consistent and connected—the energy of the Sta. Rita Hills, the energy of Brewer himself. It’s not so much the flavor profiles that are distinct as it is the intention and texture of the wines.

“There’s a density of character in the wines that Greg makes that are like no other,” she said. “It’s totally impossible to express, and once you’ve had it, and you’ve had many, it’s a very specific characteristic.” ∆ Editor Camillia Lanham is ready for some pinot noir with character. Send tasting notes to clanham@newtimesslo.com.

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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 10-16-20.

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. 1016-25.

November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 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

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. 2020-2187 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

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 10-2920. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 10-29-25.

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

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 10-30-20. 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. 1030-25.

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

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

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

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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 11-03-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy.

Exp. 11-03-25.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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

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

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 11-04-20. 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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 11-04-20. 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 19, 26, December 3, & 10, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES 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 11-0620. 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

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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 11-09-20. 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

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

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. 2020-2269 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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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 11-0420. 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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 11-0420. 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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. 1105-25.

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

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. 1109-25.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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

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

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 11-0920. 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

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

LEGAL NOTICES 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 11-12-20. 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

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

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. 2020-2281 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

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. 11-1325.

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

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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 11-12-20.

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. 2020-2286 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

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2296 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, OXYGEN VENTURES, 3590 Sacramento Dr., Ste. 150, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Tokunbo Adefolayiga (3590 Sacramento Dr., Ste. 150, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tokunbo Adefolayiga. 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.

December 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES 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

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

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LEGAL NOTICES 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

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 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. 11-1725.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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 Lopez (485 Meredith Avenue, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ George Lopez, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-18-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 11-18-25.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2337 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/20/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, P5 LLC, 1181 Swallowtail Way, Nipomo, CA 93444.

San Luis Obispo County. P5 LLC (1181 Swallowtail Way, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ P5 LLC, Michael Parker, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-18-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 1118-25.

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

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2340 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/17/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WILDFLOWER MEDICINE, 289 Irish Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Clare S. Ramirez (289 Irish Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Clare S. Ramirez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-20-20. 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. 11-20-25.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2341 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BLUE MOON PROPERTIES, 7830 Blue Moon Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

San Luis Obispo County. Lauren Peterson, Erik Peterson (1213 La Brea Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Lauren Peterson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-20-20.

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. 11-20-25.

December 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2344 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/20/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MONTENEGRO STEEL WORKS, 2125 Fairchild Way, Unit 4A, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County.

Brian Montenegro (10695 Colorado Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Brian Montenegro.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-20-20. 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. 1120-25.

December 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2345 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MEGAN’S ORGANIC MARKET, 280 S. Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. MOM SLO LLC (280 S. Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ MOM SLO LLC, Megan Souza, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 1120-20. 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. 1120-25.

December 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2346 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/20/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BREADHEAD BAGELS, 1480 13th St., Apt. C, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Kyle Jesse Lemons (1480 13th St., Apt. C, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kyle J. Lemons.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-20-20. 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. 11-20-25.

December 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2349 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TAHOE LIFE REALTY GROUP, 5922 Pebble Beach Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Siljax Real Estate, Inc. (5922 Pebble Beach Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Siljax Real Estate, Inc., Keli Silva-Jackson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-23-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy.

Exp. 11-23-25.

December 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2357 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, S. AND K. STUDIOS, 175 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. S. And K. Music LLC (2331 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ S. And K. Music LLC, Shaira Benitez, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-24-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 11-24-25.

December 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2359 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/18/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, POZO SALOON, 90 W. Pozo Rd., Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County.

High Mountain Road, LLC (1646 4th St., Los Osos, CA 93402).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ High Mountain Road, LLC, Timothy S. Reed, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-24-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 11-24-25.

December 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2361 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/24/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WEST S.T.O.PEST PEST CONTROL, 365 S. 4th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433.

San Luis Obispo County. Joseph Eugene Essert (365 S. 4th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Joseph E. Essert, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-25-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 11-25-25.

December 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-2374 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/30/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CHINELO, 1131 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County.

Diana Luisa Perez Tufino (1321 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Diana Luisa Perez Tufino. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-30-20. 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. 11-30-25.

December 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-2382 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/30/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NUCCIMOTO, 3563 Sueldo St., Ste. R, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Nuccitelli Enterprises LLC (3563 Sueldo St., Ste. R, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Nuccitelli Enterprises LLC, Brett James Nuccitelli, Manager.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-01-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-01-25.

December 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-2394 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LONGOTHEBARBER, 2389 Sandpiper Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Tony Edmond Longarini (2389 Sandpiper Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tony Edmond Longarini. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-01-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy.

Exp. 12-01-25.

December 3, 10, 17, & 24, 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

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

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: AUSTREBERTHA ZUNIGA DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0318

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: AUSTREBERTHA ZUNIGA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by HECTOR HENNEBERGER in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that by HECTOR HENNEBERGER 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 8th, 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID HURST DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0322

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DAVID HURST A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by AUBREY SHEA HURST in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that by AUBREY SHEA HURST 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,

LEGAL NOTICES 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

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: PRESENT NAME: Michele Marie Salwei to PROPOSED NAME: Alexandra Michele Van Nuys THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: December 9, 2020, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 9 By Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: October 30, 2020 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN A. ROFFONI CASE NUMBER: 20PR0335

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JOHN A. ROFFONI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: ROBERT HATHER and COLEEN EDWARDS in the Superior Court of California, County of: San Luis Obispo.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: ROBERT HATHER and COLEEN EDWARDS be appointed as personal representatives 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 22, 2020 Time: 9:00 A.M. in Dept.: 9 Address of Court: Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of Letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Edward E. Attala, Attala Law, APC 1502 Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Phone: 805-543-1212 December 3, 10, 17, 2020

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-06228-CA A.P.N.:025-523-061 Property Address: 139 Via Fuchsia, Paso Robles, CA 93446

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요 약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/01/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: CHARLES SMIT AND SASKIA SMIT, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 06/10/2005 as Instrument No. 2005047542 in book —-, page—and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, Date of Sale: 01/21/2021 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: IN THE BREEZEWAY ADJACENT TO THE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES BLDG. LOCATED AT 1087 SANTA ROSA STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 887,117.05 THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 139 Via Fuchsia, Paso Robles, CA 93446 A.P.N.: 025-523-061 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 887,117.05.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

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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 (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-06228-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: October 8, 2020 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 9608299 http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. December 3, 10, & 17, 2020

NOTICE: Restraining orders are on page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders.

They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

1. The name and address of the court are: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Luis Obispo 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney are: Pamela June Ritchason 1866 7th St. Los Osos, CA 93402 805-801-3965

SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): John Christopher Ritchason You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page.

Date: October 26, 2020 /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk, by Shauna Kruse, Deputy

Petitioner’s name is: Pamela June Ritchason Case Number: 20FL-0502

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

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

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

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NOTICE: SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF NONJUDICIAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4(j) TO:

ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: $2,750.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Notice is hereby given that on June 19, 2020, the above described property was seized at on the US-101 Freeway, north of Los Berros, San Luis Obispo County by the Department of California Highway Patrol, in connection with controlled substances violations, to wit, section(s) 11352, 11350, 11377, 11379, of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $2,750.00.

NOTICE:

TO:

SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF NONJUDICIAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4(J) ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

$659,980.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY San Luis Obispo Superior Court, Case No. 20CV-0601 Notice is hereby given that on November 19, 2019, the above described property was seized at 8380 Carrisa Highway, Santa Margarita, CA 93453, by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs Office, in connection with cannabis violations, to wit, section(s) 11358, 11359, and 11360 of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/ appraised value of the property is $659,980.00.

Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf.

Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.

Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)).

The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.

The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

DATED: December 2, 2020

December 3, 10, & 17, 2020

DAN DOW District Attorney Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney

NOTICE: SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF NONJUDICIAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4(j) TO:

ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: $1811.26 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Notice is hereby given that on November 11, 2020, the above described property was seized at 8380 Carrisa Highway, Santa Margarita, CA 93453, by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs Office, in connection with controlled substances, to wit, section(s) 11370.1, 11351 of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/ appraised value of the property is $1,811.26.

Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408.

Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf.

Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200. pdf.

Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.

Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.

Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.

Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.

The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

DATED: December 2, 2020

DATED: December 2, 2020

DAN DOW District Attorney Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney

December 3, 10, & 17, 2020

DAN DOW District Attorney Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney

December 3, 10, & 17, 2020

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

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing WHEN: Friday, January 8, 2021 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT: A request by Catherine Milner for a Minor Use Permit (DRC201900046) to establish up to 9,200 square feet of outdoor cannabis canopy within a proposed 9,600-square-foot fenced area on a 40-acre parcel.

The project would result in an area of disturbance of approximately 0.87 acre (37,920 square feet) and would include the installation of a 400-square-foot shed to be used for the storage of harvest equipment, and approximately 0.5 mile of roadway improvements (i.e. paving) along an existing paved private driveway. No grading or tree removal would be required. A modification from the setback standards set forth in Section 22.40.050.D.3.b of the County’s LUO is requested to reduce the setback from 300 feet to 60 feet from the eastern property line. The project site is located within the Agriculture land use designation at 2560 McMillan Canyon Road, approximately 3.8 miles north of the community of Shandon in the Shandon-Carrizo Sub Area of the North County Planning Area.

Also to be considered at the hearing will be adoption of the Environmental Document prepared for the item. The Environmental Coordinator, after completion of the initial study, finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not necessary. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) has been issued on October 29, 2020 for this project. Mitigation measures are proposed to address Biological Resources, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology & Water Quality, Utilities & Services, and Mandatory Findings of Significance and are included as conditions of approval.

The Environmental Document is available for public review at the Department of Planning and Building, at the below address. A copy of the Environmental Document is also available on the Planning and Building Department website at www.sloplanning. org. Anyone interested in commenting on the proposed Environmental Document should submit a written statement and/or speak at the public hearing. Comments will be accepted up until completion of the public hearing(s).

County File Number: DRC2019-00046 Supervisorial District: District 1 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 017-081-009 Date Accepted: 11/07/2019 WHERE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE based on the threat of COVID-19 as reflected in the Proclamations of Emergency issued by both the Governor of the State of California and the San Luis Obispo County Emergency Services Director as well as the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, relating to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, until further notice all public meetings for the Department of Planning and Building for the County of San Luis Obispo will be closed to members of the public and non-essential County staff. The Department’s Notice of Temporary Procedures, which includes Instructions on how to view the meeting remotely and how to provide public comment are posted on the Department’s webpage at www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Planning-Building/Boards-andCommissions.aspx. Additionally, hearing body members and officers may attend the meeting via teleconference and participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were present.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning. org. You may also contact CASSIDY MCSURDY, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600.

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by Monday, January 4, 2021 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC2019-00046.”

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.

Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Department Hearing December 3, 2020

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Adoption of the 2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) for the San Luis Obispo region: The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) will hold a Public Hearing virtually via Zoom webinar on January 6, 2021, to receive public testimony and adopt the federally required 2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP). The FTIP is a federally required document that must be financially constrained by fiscal year (FFY21~FFY24), and must be updated every two years to comply with the requirements of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act federal transportation bill. The 2021 FTIP has been developed to be consistent with SLOCOG’s 2019 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).

The FTIP document has been circulated beginning November 18, 2020 for public review period of 30 days. The program is available at (www.slocog.org) and hard copy in the SLOCOG office.

The 2021 FTIP is the region’s transportation programming document that contains a comprehensive listing of surface transportation projects that receive federal funds, are subject to a federally required action, or are regionally significant. Highway and local road projects, public transit, and bicycle and pedestrian projects are included in the FTIP based on programmed and committed federal, state, and local funding over the next four years.

The San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (RTA), the City of San Luis Obispo Transit agency and the South County Transit (SCT) agency rely upon SLOCOG, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to meet the public participation requirements for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Program of Projects.

Please note: Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, SLOCOG Board meetings are virtual meetings only via Zoom webinar until further notice. SLOCOG is authorized to hold virtual public meetings via teleconference/Zoom webinar/GoToMeeting, and all requirements in the Brown Act, expressed or implied, that require the physical presence of board members, staff, board clerk or other participants, or of the public as a condition of participation in or quorum for a public meeting are hereby waived. In accordance with San Luis Obispo County Local Emergency Mandatory Order to Shelter at Home, and in accordance with Executive Order N-29-20, SLOCOG will not make available a physical location from which members of the public may offer public comment. SLOCOG Board meetings will be live-streamed at the following link: www.slo-span.org, or watch the meeting via Cable TV Public Access Channel 21. For members of the public, a link will be provided in the SLOCOG Board agenda for them to register in advance so they can participate in live public comment. Further directions on providing live comments will be included in the SLOCOG Board agenda. Public members may also submit written public comments by email or mail: Email: pio@slocog.org by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2021.

Mail to: Clerk of the Board, SLOCOG, 1114 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Mailed written comments must be received by SLOCOG no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2021.

Please refer to www.slocog.org for the meeting agenda and further information. The hearing will be held virtually during the SLOCOG Board meeting/Zoom Webinar on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, starting at 8:30 a.m. For more information, write to: SLOCOG, 1114 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, or contact John DiNunzio (805) 781-5764, or email at jdinunzio@slocog.org.

December 3, 2020

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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Clerk, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-120, San Luis Obispo, California 93408 before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2021 (“Bid Deadline”), for the following public works project: OCEANO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT OCEANO, CA CONTRACT NO. 300600.03 STATE PROJECT NO. ATPSB1L-5949(172) Bids will be opened and declared by the County Clerk at 3:15 p.m. on the bid opening date at a public meeting at 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-120, San Luis Obispo, California 93408.

Any bid received at the office of the County Clerk of the County of San Luis Obispo at or after 3:00 p.m. on the date specified above will not be accepted and will be returned to the bidder unopened. A bid received one second after 3:00 p.m. (i.e. after 3:00:00 p.m.) shall not be considered.

Bids are required for the entire work described in the Contract Documents.

The Bid package (also referred to herein as the “Contract Documents”) are posted on the County’s Purchasing website: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/GS/Purchasing/Current_ Formal_Bids_and_Proposals.htm Any changes, additions, or deletions to these Contract Documents will be in the form of written addenda issued by the County. Any addenda will be posted on the website.

Prospective bidders must check the website for addenda or other relevant new information at up to 5:00 p.m. the day before the prescribed date/time for submittal of bids. The County is not responsible for the failure of any prospective bidder to receive such addenda. All addenda so issued shall become a part of this Bid. All bidders are required to acknowledge and confirm receipt of every addendum in their bid proposal.

All bidder Requests for Information must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m., 5 business days prior to the bid opening date. Requests submitted after said date may not be considered. All questions pertaining to the content of this invitation to Bid must be made in writing through the Purchasing website. Questions and responses will be posted on the Purchasing website and can be viewed by accessing the Invitation to Bid located at the Purchasing website. The identity of the entity submitting the question will not be posted. The County reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of comments / questions that will be posted on the website.

The bidder must have either a Class A license or a combination of Class C licenses at the time the Contract is awarded (Public Contract Code § 3300). When the bidder holds a combination of Class C licenses, all work to be performed outside of the bidder’s license specialties, except work that is incidental or supplemental to the licenses of the bidder, shall be performed by licensed Subcontractors in compliance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 4100) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code). The bidder must also perform work equaling at least 30 percent of the value of the original total bid with their employees and with equipment they own or rent with or without operators.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 1771.1: • A Contractor or Subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in the Bid Proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of this public works project, unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and qualified to perform work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered Contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the Contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

• This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

There is no project-specific DBE goal requirement.

Bids must be submitted under sealed cover plainly marked as a bid and identified with the project number, the date and time for receipt of sealed bids, and the name of the bidder.

Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or a bidder’s bond in favor of the County in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted total Bid. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by County to ensure performance under the Contract or, in the alternative, request the County to make payment of retention to an escrow agent.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish the County with payment and performance bonds, with each issued by a California admitted surety insurer equal to 100% of the Contract Price.

Pursuant to section 1770 et seq. of the California Labor Code, the Contractor and all Subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations and comply with all applicable Labor Code provisions, which include, but are not limited to the employment of apprentices, the hours of labor, and the debarment of Contractors and Subcontractors.

The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates.

Copies are available at the DIR website, http://www.dir. ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. By order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo in their action on the 17th day of November 2020.

END OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS December 3, 2020

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WHO:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

WHEN: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m.

To find

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

San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

WHEN: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty. ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled

before the scheduled hearing date.

WHAT: Hearing to consider: 1) an amendment to the Estero Area Plan – Los Osos Urban Area (“Los Osos Community Plan”) – of the County General Plan-Land Use Element and Local Coastal Plan and related amendments to the Growth Management Ordinance, Title 26 of the County

hearing date.

WHAT: Hearing to consider a request by the COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO to amend and update the Residential Vacation Rentals Ordinance (Section 23.08.165), Title 23 (Coastal Zone Land

Code, and the 2016-2018 Resource Summary

Use Ordinance) of the County Code, to establish

Report, and 2) the Los Osos Habitat Conservation

residential vacation rental standards for the

Plan (LOHCP), including a memorandum of

Community of Los Osos.

understanding with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to allow mitigation activities

The Public Hearing Draft of the Residential Vacation

for the LOHCP, and authorization for the Planning

Rentals Ordinance can be found here: https://www.

and Building Director to accept the terms and

slocounty.ca.gov/LosOsosPlan.aspx

conditions for the Incidental Take Permit for the LOHCP.

County File Number: LRP2020-00005 Assessor Parcel Number: Various

County File Number: LRP2011-00016 & LRP202000006

WHO:

Assessor Parcel Number: N/A

Supervisorial District: 2 Date Accepted: N/A

Supervisorial District: 2 Date Authorized: 12/11/12, 3/12/19

WHERE: DUE TO COVID-19, THE CHAMBERS MAY NOT

WHERE: Due to COVID-19, in-person public attendance

BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE REFER TO

will not be allowed at Board of Supervisors

THE TEMPORARY PROCEDURES FOR BOARD OF

meetings. At the hearing all interested persons

SUPERVISORS MEETINGS ON THE COUNTY’S

may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. Instructions for remote viewing/listening

and

submitting

public

WEBSITE AT https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/ Departments/Board-of-Supervisors.aspx.

You may contact Cory

comment are available at: www.slocounty.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

ca.gov.

Hanh, Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo County

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: You may contact Kerry

Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street,

Brown, Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo County

Room 300, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, (805) 781-

Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 300, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, (805) 7815600. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the

5600. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered

is the environmental determination that the Residential

is the environmental determination prepared for the Los

Vacation Rentals Ordinance amendment is exempt under

Osos Community Plan. The Environmental Coordinator, after completion of the initial study, finds that there is evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, and therefore a Final Environmental

CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), General Rule Exemption. The Environmental Coordinator has determined that it can be seen with certainty that

Impact Report (FEIR) was prepared (pursuant to Public

there is no possibility that the proposed project may have

Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of

a significant adverse effect on the environment. A Notice

Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) for this project. The

of Exemption has been prepared pursuant to CEQA

FEIR addresses potential impacts regarding: aesthetics,

Guidelines Section 15062.

air quality, biological resources, coastal hazards, cultural resources, tribal cultural resources, hydrology and water

COASTAL APPEALABLE: County action may be eligible

quality, land use, noise, transportation and circulation,

for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. Appeals

wastewater, water supply, recreation, population and

must be filed in writing as provided by Coastal Zone Land

housing, public services, greenhouse gas emissions, and

Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043.

cumulative impacts. The FEIR also considers alternatives to the project in addition to the “no project” alternative. **If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else

**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

raised at the public hearing described in this public

notice or in written correspondence delivered to the

notice or in written correspondence delivered to the

appropriate authority at or before the public hearing**

appropriate authority at or before the public hearing** DATED: December 1, 2020 WADE HORTON, EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF

DATED: December 1, 2020 WADE HORTON, EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

SUPERVISORS By: /s/ T’Ana Christiansen

By: /s/ T’Ana Christiansen Deputy Clerk

Deputy Clerk December 3, 2020

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December 3, 2020

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing WHEN: Friday, December 18, 2020 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT: A request by Robert Fisher for a Minor Use Permit/ Coastal Development Permit (DRC2020-00165) to allow an existing 2,500-square-foot, single-family residence to be used a vacation rental. The project would not result in any disturbance on a 3,013-square-foot parcel. The proposed project is within the Residential Multi-Family land use category and is located at 1362 Strand Way, in the community of Oceano. The site is in the San Luis Bay Coastal Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA. County File Number: DRC2020-00165 Supervisorial District: District 4 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 061-021-082 Date Accepted: 10/16/2020 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 Matthew Ringel, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600.

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@ co.slo.ca.us by Friday, December 11, 2020 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC2020-00165.”

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

COASTAL APPEALABLE: County action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission after all possible local appeal efforts are exhausted. Appeals must be filed in writing as provided

by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043.

Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Department Hearing December 3, 2020

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing WHEN: Friday, December 18, 2020 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT: A request by Peter Suhonos for a Minor Use Permit (DRC2020-00119) to allow an existing 2,150 square-foot, singlefamily residence to be used a vacation rental. The applicant is requesting to modify the location standard per Land Use Ordinance Section 22.30.150. The requested modification would allow the proposed vacation rental to be located within approximately 1,050 feet of an existing vacation rental instead of 1,500 feet per ordinance standards. The project would not result in any disturbance on a 10-acre parcel. The proposed project is within the Residential Rural land use category and is located at 675 Nacimiento Lake Drive, approximately one mile west of the City of Paso Robles. The site is in the Adelaida Sub Area of the North County Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA. County File Number: DRC2020-00119 Supervisorial District: District 1 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 026-301-012 Date Accepted: 10/16/2020 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.

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter.

To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by Friday, December 11, 2020 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC2020-00119.”

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.

Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Department Hearing December 3, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01804-CA A.P.N.:092-137-008 Property Address: 759 Viola Court, Nipomo, CA 93444

PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요 약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/04/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Gerald L. Davis And Linda J. Davis, Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 04/18/2007 as Instrument No. 2007026248 in book —-, page—and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, Date of Sale: 01/21/2021 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: IN THE BREEZEWAY ADJACENT TO THE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES BLDG. LOCATED AT 1087 SANTA ROSA STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 449,900.86 THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 759 Viola Court, Nipomo, CA 93444 A.P.N.: 092-137-008 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 449,900.86.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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 automati-

LEGAL NOTICES cally entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-01804-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: September 25, 2020 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 9608299 http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. December 3, 10, & 17, 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 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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 attend 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

for the week of Dec. 3

LEGAL NOTICES STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2020-2315 OLD FILE NO. 2016-2551 C & C Landscaping, 282 Templeton Cemetery Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County.

The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 11/02/2016. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Chelsey Lee Clagg (282 Templeton Cemetery Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business was conducted by An Individual /s/ Chelsey Lee Clag. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-16-2020. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk.

By S. Currens, Deputy Clerk.

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

SUMMONS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: John H. Pascale and Does 1-20, Inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED

BY PLAINTIFF: Jaleah Brynn CASE NUMBER: 20LC-0659

Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond in 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

CASE NUMBER: 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 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

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LIBRA

(March 21-April 19): An anonymous blogger on Tumblr writes the following: “What I’d really like is for someone to objectively watch me for a week and then sit down with me for a few hours and explain to me what I am like and how I look to others and what my personality is in detail and how I need to improve. Where do I sign up for that?” I can assure you that the person who composed this message is not an Aries. More than any other sign of the zodiac, you Rams want to be yourself, to inhabit your experience purely and completely—not see yourself from the perspective of outside observers. Now is a good time to emphasize this specialty.

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “I made the wrong mistakes,” said Libran composer and jazz pianist Thelonious Monk. He had just completed an improvisatory performance he wasn’t satisfied with. On countless other occasions, however, he made the right mistakes. The unexpected notes and tempo shifts he tried often resulted in music that pleased him. I hope that in the coming weeks you make a clear demarcation between wrong mistakes and right mistakes, dear Libra. The latter could help bring about just the transformations you need.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Humans like to be scared,” declares author Cathy Bell. “We love the wicked witch’s cackle, the wolf’s hot breath, and the old lady who eats children, because sometimes, when the scary is over, all we remember is the magic.” I suppose that what she says is a tiny bit true. But there are also many ways to access the magic that don’t require encounters with dread. And that’s exactly what I predict for you in the coming weeks, Taurus: marvelous experiences—including catharses, epiphanies, and breakthroughs—that are neither spurred by fear nor infused with it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In 1994, the animated movie The Lion King told the story of the difficult journey made by a young lion as he struggled to claim his destiny as rightful king. A remake of the film appeared in 2019. During the intervening 25 years, the number of real lions living in nature declined dramatically.

There are now just 20,000. Why am I telling you such bad news? I hope to inspire you to make 2021 a year when you will resist trends like this. Your assignment is to nurture and foster wildness in every way that’s meaningful for you—whether that means helping to preserve habitats of animals in danger of extinction or feeding and championing the wildness inside you and those you care about. Get started!

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Is there anyone whose forgiveness you would like to have? Is there anyone to whom you should make atonement? Now is a favorable phase to initiate such actions. In a related subject, would you benefit from forgiving a certain person whom you feel wronged you? Might there be healing for you in asking that person to make amends?

The coming weeks will provide the best opportunity you have had in a long time to seek these changes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Scientists know that the Earth’s rotation is gradually slowing down—but at the very slow rate of two milliseconds every 100 years. What that means is that 200 million years from now, one day will last 25 hours. Think of how much more we humans will be able to get done with an extra hour every day! I suspect you may get a preview of this effect in the coming weeks, Leo. You’ll be extra efficient.

You’ll be focused and intense in a relaxing way. Not only that: You will also be extra appreciative of the monumental privilege of being alive. As a result, you will seem to have more of the precious luxury of time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Adventurer Tim Peck says there are three kinds of fun. The first is pure pleasure, enjoyed in full as it’s happening. The second kind of fun feels challenging when it’s underway, but interesting and meaningful in retrospect.

Examples are giving birth to a baby or taking an arduous hike uphill through deep snow. The third variety is no fun at all.

It’s irksome while you’re doing it, and equally disagreeable as you think about it later. Now I’ll propose a fourth type of fun, which I suspect you’ll specialize in during the coming weeks.

It’s rather boring or tedious or nondescript while it’s going on, but in retrospect you are very glad you did it.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Home is not where you were born,” writes Naguib Mahfouz. “Home is where all your attempts to escape cease.” I propose we make that one of your mottoes for the next 12 months, Scorpio. According to my astrological analysis, you will receive all the inspiration and support you need as you strive to be at peace with exactly who you are.

You’ll feel an ever-diminishing urge to wish you were doing something else besides what you’re actually doing. You’ll be less and less tempted to believe your destiny lies elsewhere, with different companions and different adventures. To your growing satisfaction, you will refrain from trying to flee from the gifts that have been given you, and you will instead accept the gifts just as they are. And it all starts now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Pictures of perfection, as you know, make me sick and wicked,” observed Sagittarian author Jane Austen. She wrote this confession in a letter to her niece, Fanny, whose boyfriend thought that the women characters in Jane’s novels were too naughty. In the coming weeks, I encourage you Sagittarians to regard pictures of perfection with a similar disdain. To accomplish all the brisk innovations you have a mandate to generate, you must cultivate a deep respect for the messiness of creativity; you must understand that your dynamic imagination needs room to experiment with possibilities that may at first appear disorderly. For inspiration, keep in mind this quote from Pulitzer Prizewinning historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich: “Well-behaved women seldom make history.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn novelist Anne Brontë (1820-1849) said, “Smiles and tears are so alike with me, they are neither of them confined to any particular feelings: I often cry when I am happy, and smile when I am sad.” I suspect you could have experiences like hers in the coming weeks. I bet you’ll feel a welter of unique and unfamiliar emotions. Some of them may seem paradoxical or mysterious, although I think they’ll all be interesting and catalytic. I suggest you welcome them and allow them to teach you new secrets about your deep self and the mysterious nature of your life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian philosopher Simone Weil formulated resolutions so as to avoid undermining herself.

First, she vowed she would only deal with difficulties that actually confronted her, not far-off or hypothetical problems.

Second, she would allow herself to feel only those feelings that were needed to inspire her and make her take effective action. All other feelings were to be shed, including imaginary feelings—that is, those not rooted in any real, objective situation. Third, she vowed, she would “never react to evil in such a way as to augment it.” Dear Aquarius, I think all of these resolutions would be very useful for you to adopt in the coming weeks.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In June 2019, the young Piscean singer Justin Bieber addressed a tweet to 56-year-old actor Tom Cruise, challenging him to a mixed martial arts cage fight.

“If you don’t take this fight,” Bieber said, “you will never live it down.” A few days later, Bieber retracted his dare, confessing that Cruise “would probably whoop my ass in a fight.” If Bieber had waited until December 2020 to make his proposal, he might have had more confidence to follow through—and he might also have been better able to whoop Cruise’s ass. You Pisceans are currently at the peak of your power and prowess. ∆

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Support Our Food Drive December 1-15 Help families, neighbors & community members put nutritious food on the table this holiday season.

The Meadows & The Groves at Rice Ranch have joined with Foodbank Santa Barbara County 1 in 4 local people receive food support from Foodbank Santa Barbara County, and the need for healthy food has more than doubled as our community has been impacted by COVID-19.

Help us make this a success, when our community needs us most!

Most needed items: Nut Butters Canned Proteins Whole Grains (rice, quinoa, barley, etc.)

Canned Fruits and Vegetables Pasta

Drop off food items anytime we're open Dec 1-15!

We're Open & Safe in 2 locations daily 10am - 5pm The Meadows: 1119 Trilogy Circle, Orcutt at the end of Bradley Rd & Sage Crest Dr Contact: (805) 623-5607 sales@ccb1.net

The Groves: 5836 Lady Bells Drive, Orcutt off Bradley on Sage Crest & Stubblefield Contact: (805) 623-5119 sales@ccb1.net