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Pismo Chamber of Commerce to protest proposed vehicle ban at Oceano Dunes
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he Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce is making its stance on a proposal to ban off-roading at the Oceano Dunes perfectly clear: The move, it says, would hurt local businesses. On March 14, the Pismo Beach Chamber plans to host a protest of the California Coastal Commission’s recommendation to eliminate offroading at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) within the next five years. “It’s not just the dunes,” said Lisa Kruitbosch, a Pismo Beach business owner and volunteer with the Pismo Chamber. “It is so large, the impact that it will have on the community.” At a meeting on March 18, the Coastal Commission is slated to consider a staff recommendation to strengthen sensitive habitat conservation efforts in the Oceano Dunes while eliminating off-roading and most street-legal vehicle access in the park by 2026. If passed, offroading and most street-legal vehicle access in the SVRA would be phased out over the course of five years, a process that staff said could start as early as March 19 of this year. Only State Parks and emergency vehicles would be allowed on the beach as of 2026, except between West Grand and Pier avenues, where drive-up beach camping would continue indefinitely. Staff also recommend closing the Pier Avenue vehicular entrance to the beach by July 1 of this year, restoring the area to a natural shoreline edge with biking, pedestrian, and equestrian access and the “typical beach area public access amenities.” But the SVRA is the only state park in California where recreational driving is allowed on the beach and dunes, and Kruitbosch said that unique feature brings tourists and their money to businesses across South County. After talking with a number of business and hotel owners in Pismo Beach, Kruitbosch said it’s clear that the local business community relies at least partly on off-roading tourists. The upcoming protest, according to Pismo Chamber Chairwoman Valerie Mercado, is an attempt to get the word out about the March 18 meeting. Protest attendees will gather at
the Grand Avenue entrance to the SVRA at 2 p.m. on March 14, where speakers in support of continued vehicle access will take the stage. At 6 p.m., attendees with masks and gloves will hold hands in a line across the dunes. “The ultimate message is the fact that it impacts the business community,” Mercado told New Times. An economic impact study conducted and published by a Cal Poly professor earlier this year concluded that a near seven-month ban on vehicles in the Oceano Dunes during the pandemic had no significant impacts on businesses or tourism in surrounding communities. The study found that Oceano’s transient occupancy tax revenue increased for several months during the closure compared to the same months the previous year, while offroading was allowed. But Mercado said most coastal communities in California saw spikes in tourism during the pandemic, largely, she said, because COVID-19 safety orders left Californians with nowhere else to go. That study, she said, didn’t offer an accurate picture of what a vehicle closure in the dunes would really mean. Mercado said she works directly with local business owners almost every day, and they’re largely against a ban on vehicle access. “If we’re not going to stand up for them, who will?” she said. The city of Grover Beach is also working on a letter to the Coastal Commission, outlining its concerns about the recommendations and possible impacts to the local economy. Although the Grover Beach City Council agreed at a March 8 meeting not to take an official stance on the Coastal Commission’s various recommendations, they took issue with several portions of the plan. Council members generally agreed that the Coastal Commission should hold off on making any decisions that would impact the dunes until there is representation on the commission from someone in the Tri-Counties area. The Tri-Counties Coastal Commission seat was most recently filled by former Pismo Beach City Councilmember Erik Howell but is now vacant.
SLO to debate future of night hiking program
value of outdoor exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic and the fact that city staff hadn’t finished a report recapping its impacts. SLO officials have now completed that report, which offers data and analysis about the program. It shows that nightime use of the mountain skyrocketed during the month of December, when the Madonna Inn erects a Chrstimas tree of lights at the peak. While in the other months, the number of hiking permits averaged between 20 and 30 per night, they often maxed out in December. “Once the lights go up on the mountain, it gets really, really popular,” said Bob Hill, SLO’s sustainability and natural resources official. “We’ve had more interest than we can accommodate. We’ve had to turn people away.” Hill said that choosing Cerro San Luis for the pilot program was never about the tree—the
The San Luis Obispo City Council will discuss on March 16 whether or not to allow future night hiking on Cerro San Luis Natural Reserve—a question that’s divided locals and comes as the city wraps up a pilot program that permitted some seasonal trail use after dark. Since 2018, during winters, locals could claim up to 65 permits each evening to access Cerro San Luis (also known as Madonna Mountain) until 8:30 p.m. For trail enthusaists and 9-to5 workers, the extended hours provide more opportunities to enjoy the open space. For conservationists, it risked further disruption of wildlife habitats. Initially planned as a two-year pilot, the City Council voted in November 2020 to extend the program for one more season, citing the
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ACCESS FOR ALL? On March 14, the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce plans to host a protest of the California Coastal Commission’s recommendation to eliminate off-roading at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) within the next five years.
Grover Beach City Council also said they’d like to see a reputable, peer-reviewed economic impact report regarding off-roading’s impacts to South County and a traffic impact study regarding the possible closure of the Pier Avenue SVRA entrance. Councilmembers also agreed that if vehicle access were to be phased out, businesses would need longer than five years to adjust. Councilmember Mariam Shah said that more than anything she just wants to see some kind of final and permanent plan for the dunes so that SLO County residents and businesses can move on. “Our area has been dealing with the indecision for 40 years,” Shah said, “and it is time for a true plan for everyone.” Δ —Kasey Bubnash
open space has a designated parking lot and an emergency access road, among other desirable features for night use. The rush in December brought both benefits and drawbacks, he said. “It’s a local tradition, and people love to do it. I certainly heard a lot of really positive feedback,” Hill said. “There have absolutely been occassions where we had some pretty serious crowding.” The report showed that hikers made up the majority of evening trail users—of the 8,609 total permits pulled, 90 percent went to hikers and 10 percent went to mountain bikers. It also revealed that the overall number of trail users increased every year. Over the three winters, total traffic on the mountain increased by a third, according to counting devices. NEWS continued page 6
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Instances of hikers using the open space without a permit also soared—those volumes more than doubled from 201920 to 2020-21, reaching 1,848 this past winter. While park rangers issued just one citation throughout the pilot program, their contacts with hikers increased more than fourfold. One medical emergency transpired on the mountain at night—a sprained ankle. With the report in hand, Hill said it’s now time for the City Council to determine next steps. The council could make the pilot program permanent, tweak it, or leave it behind. If it’s continued in any way, city staff will have to prepare a new environmental document, per state law, and will ask the council to approve additional funding. At least one council member is in ardent opposition. Jan Marx told New Times that the city report “confirms” her stance against night hiking. Marx said the program, which “only benefits a small number of people,” is costly and degrades the environment. A survey of trail users found that one-third encountered some form of wildlife on their hike, while one hiker reported seeing a mountain lion. “In my opinion, the ‘pilot program’ should never have been allowed in the first place, let alone extended another year, without full environmental review,” Marx said. “The program is harmful environmentally and too expensive. It should be terminated.” —Peter Johnson
Some Cambria teachers want vaccine before schools reopen San Luis Obispo County moved back into the red tier of the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy on March 3, opening the door for in-person instruction to resume. With that decision left up to local school districts, some teachers are pushing for vaccines first, school openings second. Coast Unified School District, with campuses in Cambria and Cayucos, is slated to hold a public hearing on March 11 to decide whether its schools will continue distance learning, reopen campuses, or create a mix of the two for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. Ahead of the hearing, 12 Cambria teachers from Santa Lucia Middle School and Coast Union High School submitted a letter to the board citing concerns about reopening campuses before teachers are vaccinated.
“We do not feel comfortable with our school reopening until we are all fully vaccinated and have waited the appropriate amount of time after the last vaccine shot for it to be fully effective. We are concerned about how easily this horrible virus can spread,” the letter stated. “Even just one teacher, student, or family member getting this virus is one too many.” The letter went on to say that although COVID-19 positive testing rates are decreasing, the teachers feel that relaxing the district’s current efforts “could clearly lead to these numbers moving in the opposite direction, quickly, especially with the news of more contagious variants spreading.” “If we don’t feel safe in our work environment, it is impossible to be the teachers we want to be. While distance learning is not ideal, it is safe, and safety comes first. We care so deeply about our students and their learning, and want nothing more than to get back to ‘normal’ but feel that this is not the right time with no teacher being fully vaccinated,” the letter read. Coast Unified is proposing that Santa Lucia Middle School and Coast Union High School operate from 8:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., respectively, with teachers and students who have the option to participate in the classroom or remotely. Students in classrooms with remote teaching instruction would be supervised by school staff. For the Cambria Grammar School, the district proposes it would run from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The school would have students in classrooms receiving direct in-person instruction with separated recess spaces for all grade levels to reduce contact between student groups. The district could also opt to continue with its distance learning program—two 30-minute online class sessions per day with assigned independent work, totaling a four-hour instruction day. Coast Unified School District Assistant Superintendent Kyle Martin told New Times that throughout the 2020-21 school year, the district received occasional
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letters from parents stating their support for or opposition to distance learning. With the county’s recent return to the red tier, Martin said, there has been a lot more comment from the community on the district’s next steps for the last two months of the school year. “It’s coming from, again, both sides. I think primarily parents expressing their concerns for distance learning and wanting to have a change where students can be back in person and I think more, but not all, of the teachers have taken a position of not being ready as far as vaccinations go,” he said. Martin said the board is also taking into consideration opinions from its Cayucos campus, which is more supportive of reopening classrooms. “It’s very difficult because one of the realizations I’ve come to is nobody’s wrong with their opinions,” he said. “There’s not one single answer that addresses everyone’s needs or everyone’s viewpoint.” The other challenge to consider is the size of the district. For example, Martin said, the foreign language, sixth-grade language, and social studies departments are staffed by one person. “We don’t have a bigger staff that we can divide people up and say, ‘OK, you can handle the in-person instruction and you can handle online.’ It’s the same person,” he said. —Karen Garcia
SLO city fines another fitness business as Kennedy gym loses appeal
Despite improved COVID-19 conditions and a recent move into the red tier, the city of San Luis Obispo and local businesses continue to grapple with the fallout of the city’s enforcement of state pandemic rules—where $26,000 in citations have been levied against six companies. The most heavily cited of the six, Kennedy Club Fitness, lost its appeal on March 4 of two citations totaling $7,000 (it faces $12,000 in fines). The gym has been cited six times between September 2020 and February 2021 for allowing indoor exercise while the county was in the state’s purple tier, when that activity was prohibited. Each alleged violation is $1,000 under the city’s COVID-19 emergency resolution. Kennedy could file a lawsuit to challenge the decision in court. The gym’s managing partner, Brett Weaver, and his attorney, Jordan Cunningham, did not share with New Times whether they would do so before press time. In December 2020, Weaver launched a GoFundMe page, “Help Kennedy Clubs Keep Our Community Healthy,” which at NEWS continued page 7
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press time had raised more than $17,500. “We are now facing government imposed fines and legal fees for providing health and fitness to our community,” the page reads. Kennedy isn’t the only local gym to be cited by the city during the pandemic. In August 2020, Club 24 was the first business in the city to get fined. The latest is the SLO Yoga Center, which was cited $3,000 in January and February for holding indoor classes. “We were closed for over nine of the past 12 months, but as a matter of business survival, we held limited indoor classes for a few weeks while we were in the purple tier, which resulted in multiple fines by the city,” SLO Yoga Center owner Stephanie Stackhouse told New Times. Stackhouse said that the fitness industry has been “one of the hardest hit in the country” during COVID-19, and added that with “strict protocols” like mask wearing and good ventilation, indoor classes can be held safely. She said yoga classes “pose a much lower risk of COVID spread than many of the types of businessees that were allowed to operate in the purple tier.” “It’s been difficult and confusing,” Stackhouse said. “We are aware of many businesses that continued to quietly operate consistently over the past year, yet were never fined by the city.” SLO Yoga Center is appealing one of its citations, which Stackhouse said was issued “at a time when we were not holding classes.” City officials emphasized that they first focus on education and outreach to businesses before levvying fines. The remaining city businesses cited for COVID-19 violations are all restaurants: Sally Loo’s Wholesome Café, Louisa’s Place, and Flour House. —Peter Johnson
More COVID-19 relief coming to Arroyo Grande businesses Arroyo Grande is funneling tens of thousands of dollars into new and existing programs aimed at offering support to those most impacted by COVID-19, including another round of
grants for struggling local businesses. At a meeting on March 9, Arroyo Grande City Council unanimously voted to direct $120,000 toward the city’s Business Assistance Grant Program, which was first launched in the fall of 2020 using Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding. Through the initial program, Arroyo Grande awarded grants ranging from around $1,000 to $5,000 to 18 businesses in need. “We’ve done this before with much success, and I think it really is helpful to businesses,” Councilmember Kristen Barneich said at the March 9 meeting. “And it just kind of gets straight to the meat of the matter.” This time around, Arroyo Grande is using funds provided to the city through Senate Bill 1090, a law that provided San Luis Obispo County localities with millions of dollars to mitigate the economic impacts of the upcoming Diablo Canyon Power Plant closure. Recipients of this round of grants will be able to use the funding for rent, payroll, cleaning, personal protective equipment, and any other operational changes needed to survive the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Arroyo Grande is also directing several thousand dollars to scholarships for local businesses and residents in need of workforce training. Job losses amid COVID-19 and the Diablo Canyon Power Plant closure have created a need for new skill building and training opportunities locally, according to an Arroyo Grande staff report. The scholarship program would help residents and businesses most impacted attend training courses through SLO Partners, a nonprofit that offers career-building services. City Council members also voted to launch the COVID Safety Superstar Program, which aims to celebrate businesses that have worked particularly hard to adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols and will come at no significant cost to the city. “Dang that feels good, doesn’t it?” Arroyo Grande Mayor Caren Ray Russom said after the relief programs were approved on March 9. “We get to be Santa Claus twice!” ∆ —Kasey Bubnash
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Vaccine shuffle SLO County Public Health prepares for transition to MyTurn and Blue Shield COVID-19 vaccination systems
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vaccinate their residents begin to make the transition. Flaws and glitches in the MyTurn website portal and confusion and distrust around Blue Shield’s management of vaccine allocations have triggered a “bipartisan chorus of concern” among county health officials, according to recent reporting in the Los Angeles Times and CapRadio. Some counties, including Ventura and Santa Clara, are asking the state for an opt-out option. “All we really need from the state is more vaccine,” Santa Clara County Executive Jeffrey Smith told the LA Times. “We don’t need a new and inferior delivery system.” In SLO County, the changes are coming but are not here just yet as the state rolls them out in phases. SLO County Public Health Department spokesperson Michelle Shoresman told New Times that the county expects the required transition to MyTurn to occur sometime in April, adding that officials are “still learning more about what features will be required.” Complaints about MyTurn range from the site crashing, to it providing inaccurate information about vaccine appointments, to it allowing wealthy Los Angeles residents to steal vaccine access codes meant for disadvantaged communities. Shoresman said that as “with the implementation of any new system, there are bound to be benefits and challenges” with MyTurn. “We don’t yet fully understand what those will be,” she said. “We will continue to learn more as we get closer to ‘go live’ with MyTurn and will do everything
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should go. That handoff is expected to happen statewide by the end of March. SLO County hopes that the change will not impact the flow of vaccines coming to its three vaccine clinics at the Paso Robles fairgrounds, Cuesta College, and Arroyo Grande Community Center. “We are not yet clear on how the Blue Shield agreement will impact our own vaccine clinic efforts, or others, but we hope that it will improve availability of vaccine for all,” Shoresman said. One question about the Blue Shield arrangement is whether it might lead to more local health care providers offering the COVID-19 vaccine. Currently, other than the Public Health CHANGE-UP As SLO County rolls out a new lottery system clinics, only a handful to schedule COVID-19 vaccinations, it’s also preparing to of local pharmacies are transition to the state’s flawed and glitchy MyTurn portal. administering vaccines in SLO County. we can to make this transition, when it French Hospital Medical center in happens, as smooth as possible for our SLO had a short-lived vaccination drive residents.” in January and February but paused it SLO County expects that the MyTurn indefinitely to “focus on patient care,” transition will disrupt elements of its according to a Dignity Health Central current vaccination process, like the Coast spokesperson. newly introduced lottery system. The lack of options is expected to “When we transition to MyTurn, it will change soon. Borenstein announced likely replace the new registry system on March 3 that Community Health we created and implemented this week,” Centers of the Central Coast is starting Shoresman said. vaccinations. Tenet Health Central Coast Predicting the potential consequences officials told New Times on March 8 that of the Blue Shield transition is also it plans to launch vaccine clinics at Sierra difficult, Shoresman said. Vista Regional Medical Center and Twin In January, the California Cities Community Hospital in the near Department of Public Health decided to future, working with the state and Blue outsource COVID-19 vaccine allocation Shield to secure supply. responsibilities to the insurance giant, “Our hope is that the vaccine will which will ultimately be widely available from contract regular health care providers and with health pharmacies across SLO County,” Shoresman said. “Until this wider providers and use data-driven infrastructure exists, we are providing the vaccine through our three clinics.” ∆ algorithms to determine Reach Assistant Editor Peter Johnson at where the pjohnson@newtimesslo.com. state’s supply
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Inoculation pilot SLO and Santa Barbara Counties work through barriers to provide COVID-19 vaccine to farmworkers
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rica Ruvalcaba-Heredia, director of the Promotores Collaborative of San Luis Obispo, got emotional over the phone when she talked to New Times about the work the SLO County Vaccine Task Force and Public Health Department are doing to vaccinate the farmworker community. As a daughter of immigrants herself, Ruvalcaba-Heredia said many farmworkers and Latinos feel that the greater community is finally valuing them and their work. In late February, the vaccine task force approved a plan drafted by the SLO County Farm Bureau to begin vaccinating farmworkers in mid-March—the date is dependent on vaccine availability—at the South County Regional Center in Arroyo Grande. Fieldworkers who are set to have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this month, she said, are happy, thankful, and excited. “It’s important to mention that they feel like, ‘OK my work as an essential worker matters and the people at [the Department of Public Health] care about me,” Ruvalcaba-Heredia said. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Latino residents accounted for a majority of SLO County’s confirmed COVID-19 cases. Although initially Latinos were disproportionately impacted by the virus, over time the percentage of cases has evened out to match SLO County’s demographic makeup. As of March 8, Latino residents—who are 22 percent of the population—made up 33 percent of SLO County’s total positive cases since March 2020. Ruvalcaba-Heredia represents these communities on the SLO County Vaccine Task Force and recently shared that some community members have doubts about the inoculations. “They say they heard from a neighbor or a friend that if they get the vaccine and they don’t have any symptoms like a head cold then the vaccine didn’t work and they’ll get the coronavirus or some other illness,” she said.
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Other rumors include that if you get the vaccine you’ll die or if you get it you’ll become sterile. Ruvalcaba-Heredia compares it to the telephone game: One person says something to another, and that person passes it on to someone else, and all the while the message becomes more and more distorted. Promotores tries to eliminate misinformation by getting its information directly from the Public Health Department, translating it, and dispersing it to the community. She said that having someone who’s not only bilingual but is a member of the community, has a family or friend working in the fields, and understands the challenges the Latino community faces makes it easier for individuals to reach out to them for assistance or information. “It makes a difference because they understand and have empathy for their community,” Ruvalcaba-Heredia said. Brent Burchett, executive director for the SLO County Farm Bureau, said that compassionate multilingual outreach was a goal of the SLO County Farmworker Task Force that formed in November 2020. As a member of the task force, Burchett’s first course of action was educating and helping farmers with regulations and coronavirus testing to ensure the safety of their workers. When the vaccine first became available, Burchett also joined the vaccine task force, where he learned that SLO County decided to follow an age-based tier to vaccinate county residents. “The doctors on the [task force] had a good point. While occupation may be a great indicator of COVID exposure,
whether you’re a teacher, police officer, or farmworker, the greatest predictor of mortality in a serious health implication from COVID is age,” he said. When the task force debated how to determine which industries to vaccinate, Burchett said the team realized there are and would be many barriers to vaccinating farmworkers. The California Department of Public Health placed agricultural workers in phase 1B, so the task force began trying to figure out how to reach the farmworker community. Burchett said the plan for the pilot vaccination program, a date is yet to be set, will get modified after the first clinic is done. But for now, the task force has the names and contact information of farm labor contractors and large-scale farmers. Each employer will submit a list of interested employees’ names, date of birth, and another identifier (the task force and county are still working together to decide on a third category). The Farm Bureau doesn’t want a driver’s license or a Social Security number as identifiers because it might dissuade individuals from getting the vaccine on account of their legal status. “That’s a barrier. We want to make this as easy as possible and for the farmworkers to feel comfortable coming in,” Burchett said. SLO County Public Health spokesperson Michelle Shoresman said that the county is still working out the details of how to verify employment and residency with the Farm Bureau and employers “for this high-risk group, but we are committed to making the process as non-intimidating as possible.” When a worker arrives for the appointment, he or she will need to fill out a health screening document, and multilingual staff will be available to help. In an effort to get their workers vaccinated, Burchett said he hopes employers will offer paid sick leave or half the day off to allow employees to participate in the program. Currently, the county can’t provide mobile vaccination clinics on-site because
The California Department of Public Health placed agricultural workers in phase 1B, so the task force began trying to figure out how to reach the farmworker community.
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of the vaccine’s storage needs. According to a recent survey conducted by the Farm Bureau, 180 agriculture farmers and farm labor contractors in the county employ a collective 6,000 agriculture workers who need the vaccine. The survey also takes into account seasonal farmworkers. For instance, about 1,800 workers included in the survey are coming to the Central Coast from Arizona. Burchett said the numbers are estimated and the workers included could overlap with those who live in Santa Barbara County and work in SLO County. “The rule is you can either work or live in SLO County. Either one of those is acceptable [for vaccine eligibility in SLO County],” he said. Shoresman said the county doesn’t know how Blue Shield’s efforts will impact its pilot program yet. SLO County is slightly behind other California counties that have already carried out pilot programs to vaccinate their farmworker populations. Santa Clara, Fresno, Santa Cruz, Imperial, Tulare, Riverside, San Joaquin, and Santa Barbara counties vaccinated their field workers in mid-February. The first Farm Worker Friday in SLO County is slated to vaccinate approximately 500 to 600 workers, similar to Santa Barbara County’s pilot program that took place on Feb. 28 at the Santa Maria Health Care Center. Santa Barbara County’s first trilingual, tri-cultural vaccine clinic successfully vaccinated nearly 500 workers with the help of 30 on-site bilingual staff members. Although the program was a success, Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) policy and communications associate Vanessa Terán said MICOP and partnering organizations identified several ways in which the program could improve, such as on-site registration. Many participants don’t have access to a computer, a cellphone number, or an email account to register for a vaccine with. Terán said digital literacy can be another barrier to registration. “It’s a big learning experience for us as a community, as a society, to see who we prioritize in these moments so that others don’t feel left out. It’s important to say your turn will come,” Terán said. ∆ Staff Writer Karen Garcia can be reached at kgarcia@newtimesslo.com.
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arin Lee Bellomy Leonard Cake, 80, of Pismo Beach, CA, passed away on February 24, 2021. She was born in June of 1940 in Bakersfield, CA. Graduating from high school in Monterey Park in 1958, she met her future husband while working at Lake Tahoe the same month and went on to earn a BA in Education at UOP in 1962. With her first husband WiIliam Ray Leonard, Karin raised 2 sons. Karin served on the Pismo Beach Planning Commission during the late seventies. She joined Shapson’s Sunrise House in 1977 and remained when the shop reorganized as Full Circle in 1983, continuing there until becoming a massage therapist in 1993. She focused on the healing of others for the rest of her life. Since 2015, Karin had been restructuring St. Benedict’s Abundance Shop in Los Osos. Her direction increased its revenue for outreach ministries four-fold. She also supported the Circles of Empowerment, a local group devoted to global healing. Karin served her community as a Mediator for the Victim Restitution Unit of the San Luis Obispo County Court. Karin met her husband Stephen Cake on October 15, 2010. They were married on March 24, 2012 in Los Osos, CA.
In addition to her husband Stephen, she leaves behind her son Ken and his wife Linda, her son Don and his wife Susan, as well as her German exchange daughter Antje and her children. Also grieving are her brother Phil and his wife Jane Bellomy; grandchildren Danica, Duncan, Ian, and Sabrina Leonard, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband William Ray Leonard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church of Los Osos and the Circles of Empowerment Group of Arroyo Grande. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Those wishing to be notified please email karinslovedones@gmail.com and we will let you know when the service will be held.
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s Lindsey Haring signed her kids up for the SLO Youth Baseball league this February, all she could think about was how desperately they needed to get outside and see their friends. After nearly a year of being holed up at home together amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Haring’s children—second and fourth graders at C. L. Smith Elementary School—returned to their classrooms this month for limited in-person instruction. GET OUT As youth sports open up, The Haring said she could see the Mountain Air is hosting a fundraiser for Promoting difference in her second grader Extracurricular Activities for Kids (PEAK), a local almost immediately. Virtual organization that helps families in need access learning isn’t easy for younger kids, extracurricular activities through scholarships and registration support. she said, and his whole attitude brightened after just a few days of accessing extracurricular activities. That in-person class. She couldn’t wait to see how they’d both process seemed a little overwhelming, so Westwood said they launched PEAK react to getting back out on the baseball as an arm of Pacheco’s Parent Teacher diamond. Association (PTA). But then she thought about all the kids Now, thanks to donations and whose families can’t afford club sports or fundraising efforts, PEAK gives out about the equipment necessary to participate. 100 scholarships of up to $200 to Pacheco Much of the gear that was once families each year. About 80 percent of shareable—bats, helmets, mitts—won’t those go toward club soccer sign-ups, be shared this season under COVID-19 Westwood said, but they also go to swim safety restrictions. It’ll likely be more lessons, gymnastics, and music, art, and expensive than usual to participate, dance classes. PEAK hosts registration Haring said, and at a time when so many support events, where bilingual families are struggling financially and volunteers help parents with paperwork. so many kids are in dire need of physical “Every single dime goes to these kids,” and social activities. Westwood said. “It’s a reminder that everybody in the Although PEAK started at Pacheco, community doesn’t come to the table with its mission is spreading to other schools the same opportunities and the same like C.L. Smith and Hawthorne access,” she told New Times. Elementary. Parent Celia Uribe So Haring and her husband, who launched a sister PEAK organization own The Mountain Air, an outdoor at C.L. Smith in 2019 and had plans to sports store in downtown SLO, decided push out some scholarships in 2020 when to launch a fundraiser for Promoting COVID-19 hit and stopped the program Extracurricular Activities for Kids in its tracks. Now with COVID-19 (PEAK), a local organization that helps infection rates waning and youth sports families in need access extracurricular starting back up, Uribe said she’s activities through scholarships, outreach, expecting a flood of kids wanting to get and registration and language support. out and families in need. Dubbed “Peaks for PEAK,” Haring’s “Especially after this year where fundraiser kicked off on March 1 and will children have been at home,” Uribe told continue through the end of the month. The premise is simple: If you go on a hike, New Times. “I think it’s more important than ever right now.” you can submit your name and the trail you hiked at The Mountain Air’s website (themountainair.com). The Mountain Fast facts Air will donate $20 to PEAK for every • A new mural by local artist Abbey submission it receives. No photo evidence Onikoyi was unveiled at 40 Prado is required and you don’t have to post Homeless Services Center on March about it on social media. Haring said the 2. With supplies donated by Miner’s goal is simply to inspire everyone in the Ace Hardware, Staples, and United community to get outside and get active Rentals, Megan Souza of Megan’s while raising as much as possible for Organic Market commissioned the PEAK scholarships. project and gifted it to 40 Prado as a way “We just want to make sure that to give back to the community. anyone who wants to play gets to play,” • Cal Poly Extended Education Haring said. entered into a partnership with two PEAK was founded around 2011, when statewide programs to deliver cybersecurity Susan Westwood’s youngest son was a and cloud skills training from Amazon kindergartener at Pacheco Elementary Web Services to the current and School. Westwood’s close friend and an future workforce of California. 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avid Reginald (Reggie) Booker, age 75, passed away on February 10, 2021. Dave was born in Ventura, California to George and Beverley Wolfe Booker. He attended elementary schools in Gonzales, Morro Bay and Atascadero. He graduated from Atascadero High School in 1963 where he made lifelong friendships. He played varsity sports and was a letterman in High School. When he no longer played sports, he cheered from the sidelines. He particularly loved cheering on the teams at his grandkid’s and Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School sporting events, you couldn’t miss him at a game. In 1967, while attending California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, he married Linda Willey. He graduated from Cal Poly in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Accounting (cum laude). He then moved to the Los Angeles area where he worked as an accountant until he obtained his license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Dave and Linda moved back to San Luis Obispo in 1971 and he joined the accounting firm Glenn and Burdette, which he soon became managing partner of. When Dave and Linda started their family, they moved back to Atascadero. He was very active in the Atascadero community and was member of (1975-1979) and Chairman of (1979) the Atascadero Unified School District Board of Education. In 1981, Dave, Linda, and their three children moved back to San Luis Obispo where they built their first home and added another child to the family. This marriage ended in 1997. In 2000, he married Jennifer Blomfield and lovingly helped raise her three daughters for 17 years. He was a proud father and worked hard to provide for his family. Dave was a founding director and served on the Board of Directors for First Bank of San Luis Obispo throughout the bank’s 25-year history. In 1988, he sold his interest in the accounting firm Glenn, Burdette, Phillips, and Booker and became a full-time Banker. Dave held many different banking positions, including Chief Executive Officer of First Bank and Senior Vice President when the bank merger with Pacific Capital Bank was complete in 2005. Following his retirement, he decided he wasn’t quite ready to retire and organized a new Board of Directors to form American Principle Bank in San Luis Obispo. His life is filled with notable merit and civic leadership. He even ran for Mayor of San Luis Obispo in 2004. Over the years,
Dave contributed to the community through Kiwanis De Tolosa, the CPA Society, and Rotary Club. He also served on many community boards including the Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, Orfalea School of Business at Cal Poly, and Cuesta College Foundation. After retiring from banking, he enjoyed time with his family and friends, biking, attending sporting events, and spreading his laughter and love of people wherever he went. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and vacationing in Hawaii. It is hard to capture the impact he had on his family, friends, and the community. He knew no strangers and always had a smile, joke and a laugh to share with those around him. He filled up a room with his laughter and wherever he went it seemed like everyone knew Dave Booker. He had a passion for business and was always willing to mentor and help those starting out in business. He will truly be missed by so many people. Dave is survived by many that loved him: his former wife, Linda Booker and their children Beau (Danielle) Booker, Amber Sellinger, Benjamin (Cathrina) Booker; grandchildren Lila and Levi Sellinger, and Alexa and Abigail Booker; brothers Eric (Rayleen) Booker and Kurt Booker; his second wife, Jennifer Blomfield and step-daughters, Bailey, Bridget, and Nellie Salisbury; stepgrandson Dylan Metcalf; and his life partner for the past 4 years, Marilyn Hotz. He is predeceased by his son, Tyler Booker and parents, George and Beverley Booker. When it is safe to do so, a gathering will be held to honor and celebrate his remarkable life. In lieu of flowers, please donate in his name to a charity of your choice.
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BY RICHARD UHLS
Good trouble I am committed to doing the work to dismantle racism
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n Feb. 23, a portion of an email I wrote to then San Luis Obispo Police Department Chief Deanna Cantrell was quoted in The Tribune. This was part of a story regarding the community’s reaction to the arrest of Tianna Arata and Elias Bautista following a protest on July 21, 2020. While the quote is accurate, it does not tell the whole story. The quote has led to some social media posts that have given an inaccurate portrayal of me and of my leadership of the San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, which I serve. It is important to me to put this quote into context so as to more clearly reflect my beliefs, values, and teachings. I participated in one of the peaceful protests in which Tianna Arata was one of the leaders. I marched through downtown San Luis Obispo with many others who followed the directions of Tianna Arata in what was being chanted, and in pausing to kneel in silence for eight minutes and 42 seconds, marking the time it took for George Floyd to be killed at the hands of police. It was a powerful and emotional experience. It was also a time of witnessing the strong leadership skills of Tianna Arata in the movement for racial equality, of Black Lives Matter, and an end to police brutality. I have never advocated that Tianna Arata should go to jail or prison for her actions on July 21. I do not believe sentencing her to jail would serve any useful purpose. I do, however, believe she should be held accountable for her actions along with anyone else who broke the law while engaging in the protest. I believe a just resolution to the charges against Tianna Arata could be worked out through a process of restorative justice. The means for doing so are already in place in our community. Civil disobedience and protests have a long and important history in our country, a history without which we would never have made any progress at all in the quest for civil rights, and the still unrealized dream that persons of color be treated with the same respect and opportunities that we who are of a privileged class take for granted. The history of civil disobedience and protests in our country is filled with activists and leaders who have been willing to get into “good trouble.” They have done so by speaking truth to power and engaging in acts of protest and civil disobedience when necessary. Many have done so willing to accept the consequences of their actions. I am committed to the holy work of dismantling racism and of repairing the historic and ongoing damage caused
to persons of color in which the church has all too often been complicit. The United Methodist Church, along with many other faith communities, is doing the hard work of pressing on toward the goal where racism is an ugly part of our collective history and no longer an acceptable part of our current reality. I am committed to this work in my own life, in the church I am blessed to pastor, and in the community in which I live. This essential work is frequently addressed in our worship services and in my messages, all of which are available online. I admit I have my own blind spots on the journey to be anti-racist and am committed to growing and learning along the way. I have not had the opportunity to meet Tianna Arata. I would welcome the opportunity to do so and to have a dialogue about the important work that needs to be done by all of us. Δ Rick Uhls is a pastor at San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church. Send a response for publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.
Letters Affordable access to the dunes
On March 18, the California Coastal Commission will consider State Parks’ plan for the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA). The plan includes maintenance improvements but also new development at the Oso Flaco Nature Reserve, including 320 campsites, 270 parking places, convenience facilities, residences for staff, and a new off-highway vehicle trail to the Oceano Dunes SVRA. The League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County opposes this plan. We are committed to preserving the shoreline, conserving agricultural lands, and protecting open space. The plan as currently envisioned is a serious departure from the existing situation and not appropriate for the area. A new major access trail to the dunes riding area from Oso Flaco Lake would inflict damage on a unique designated environmentally sensitive area. The current riding area has generated the need for habitat conservation plans and particulate matter reduction plans. It is inappropriate to introduce disruptive uses into additional sensitive areas thereby exacerbating the impacts to the environment, habitats, and human health. We urge State Parks to reconsider the scale, location, and timing of any new development proposed for the Oceano Dunes SVRA and to recognize that public policy concerns and our knowledge of the impacts at the SVRA have changed since vehicular use was first introduced to the
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dunes. We recognize the state directive to provide affordable access to the coast for the benefit of all residents, and we believe that there are other options that will provide a wide range of access while at the same time protecting the very resources to which affordable access is desired. Ann Havlik and Cindy Marie Absey co-presidents League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County
Harassment of elected officials must stop
What we allow is what will continue. Are we willing to put an end to escalating harassment and intimidation of our elected officials, or will we sit on the sidelines? Political violence is not a new phenomenon. Those seeking to serve in public office have always faced hostility. Now, as a record number of women and other underrepresented groups have made inroads into elected office, the reactions have become heightened and dangerous. The mix of the digital era, pandemic isolation, and growing partisanship provides a powder keg ready to explode. With the growing number of women in office, the violence toward them is also rising. Violence against women in politics takes many forms, including death threats, rape threats, sexual harassment, misogyny, disparagement, and sexist and racist abuse. These tactics attempt to silence and force compliance. They aim to undermine our democracy by preventing true representation. From north to south and coast to inland, SLO County has seen numerous egregious acts against women candidates and elected officials. A razor blade in a tire, an intruder at a city hall, a public commenter spewing misogynistic
accusations, a letter to the editor containing a veiled death threat, a social media poster slinging sexualized tropes. These are moments of abhorrent action, and they have lasting effects. Every generation is responsible for strengthening our democracy with equity, respect, and fairness. It is up to us to be the change we want to see. We can be passionate but respectful in our dissent. We can be courageous but nonviolent in our disagreements. What we cannot do is accept that political violence comes with the territory. Instead, we must make this behavior unacceptable. When we do, we will be able to encourage true dialogue, welcome diverse ideas, make space for underrepresented people, and ultimately grow the number of participants in our democracy. How can we make a difference? Demonstrate respectful public discourse. Be a constructive contributor in person and online. Call out abusive and inappropriate behavior. Support a candidate or elected official. Attend public comment, not just when you’re upset but also when you want to share a word of praise. And when your representatives share what is happening, make a public display of your solidarity. You might even consider joining politics yourself—apply for a board or commission or run for office. Above all else, engage. Don’t let the absence of your voice be your complicity. Dawn Addis Andrea Chmelik Jen Ford Terry Parry Pat Harris Rita Casaverde Gail Bunting Womens March SLO organizers LETTERS continued page 13
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Orthodoxy and vanity A new book by astronomer Avi Loeb considering the mysterious object from interstellar space that passed through the solar system in 2017, Extraterrestrial, may not have conclusively solved the many questions about this event, but the reaction of some of the scientific community to Dr. Loeb’s theories have revealed a lot about ourselves. The object, dubbed ’Oumuamua, was about 400 meters long, cigar-shaped, moving at an unusually high speed, shinier than a typical space object, and came from the direction of Vega, a star about 25 light years away. Not only was the shape and reflection of the object unusual, but an anomaly in its trajectory was observed that was not readily explainable by conventional physics. It appeared to deviate from the path calculated if the object was just being influenced by the sun’s gravitation alone. These unusual characteristics resulted in speculation that the object was an artifact of an intelligent civilization. Similar scenarios had been depicted in science fiction novels, including Arthur C. Clarke’s famous work, Rendezvous With Rama. Dr. Loeb’s book argues for that theory and has received a lot of derision from the scientific community, many of whom also ridicule the idea of extraterrestrial intelligence generally, and SETI (the search for extraterrestrial intelligence). While his book certainly does not offer conclusive evidence of the intelligent origin of ’Oumuamua, nor does it purport to, it is an interesting theory at least deserving of consideration. Just applying Occam’s Razor (the most probable explanation for something is that requiring the fewest assumptions), lends it weight. While the shine, shape, and speed might be natural, how can the physics-defying trajectory be explained without inventing new laws? If alien LETTERS from page 12
About ‘Wake up Atascadero’
About community choice energy aggregators: They are nothing more than a middleman for your electric power. The costs can increase and already have in some locations. Unless there are transmission lines connected to distribution lines connected directly to your house, you receive the same combination of energy sources as I do in SLO County, which does not subscribe to the community choice energy aggregator. Renewables are not as useful as most believe. Think about it; when the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow, the power is interrupted. When this occurs, sources of reliable power need to be available and increased. There is no way renewables could ever provide 100 percent of our power. It’s not the hope for the future. There is no way the aggregators can guarantee how much renewable energy you are receiving. What isn’t generally known by the public is that only 15 to 20 percent of solar power is actually efficient. The remaining 80 to 85 percent rises and increases the
civilizations do in fact exist, our first physical encounter with one might well be in the form of an ancient artifact. This approach does not require postulating the existence of some faster-than-light “warp drive” or other fantastic technologies. It is a lot more serious than predicting that little green men in a saucer will demand an audience with our leaders (although I suppose that some of our political leadership might be best explained by malign extraterrestrial intervention). The possibility of other intelligence can be supported by considering the vastness of the universe, and applying simple math. If intelligence can occur on Earth, it is likely to have also occurred elsewhere in the infinite reaches of the universe. The old “infinite number of monkeys at an infinite number of typewriters … ” thing, and all that. So why are some of the scientific community so hostile and dismissive, especially when many of them readily consider other theories without experimental proof, such as string theory, dark matter, and multiple universes? Conservatism in science is not only desirable, but necessary. Theories need to be vigorously challenged, especially where acceptance demands an expensive and painful reaction, such as with anthropogenic (humancaused) climate change. As Carl Sagan observed, “extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.” But the opposition to Loeb’s theories and extraterrestrial intelligence go beyond normal conservatism. What gives? Well, as Galileo discovered, many people are emotionally resistant to having their place at the center of the universe questioned. His theory that the Earth did not occupy the center of the universe offended the notions of many as to their own primacy in the greater scheme of things. Any civilization with the ability to send an interstellar probe
heat in the atmosphere as infrared light. There is no perfect solution. No source of energy has zero drawbacks. CALISO, the California Independent System Operator, constantly monitors the demand and availability of power. The everchanging availability of wind and solar creates a challenge to fill the gap to avoid blackouts. California experienced occasional blackouts in 2020 due to a lack of instant availability of replaceable power. No wind, no sun, no power. To fill the gap created by the loss of the intermittent power, a source or sources of sustainable power needs to be available to take over. It’s a huge challenge for CALISO to juggle the power sources to keep the grid steady and able to deliver the ever-changing demand for electricity. At the onset of community choice aggregators, each City Council was given the authority to choose yes or no. The residents were not given a choice, except in the very beginning to reject. If anyone wants to opt out after a certain amount of time, they are finding it very difficult, which includes a sizable fee. Atascadero realized all the downsides in the beginning. Do the math. If wind and solar are only intermittent, it can’t possibly be expected to provide more than what is available,
is necessarily more technologically advanced than we are. This leaves humanity, at best, playing the role of sidekick Ed McMahon to the alien Johnny Carson. Or, less appealingly, treated as entertaining “pets,” with our race’s greatest achievements reduced to mere amusing tricks like “sit” or “roll over.” We might be viewed dryly as just another sample to be catalogued, just as we view, say, a new species of lichen. Still worse, we might be viewed as just a “snack” to be noshed upon while en route to an important destination. Our egos resist any scenario that challenges our importance. Thus, our emotions drive many to just pretend that other intelligent life can’t possibly exist. But the ostrich approach is hardly objective and scientific. This unwillingness to contemplate the possibility of anything greater than ourselves manifests itself in atheism as well. Those who confidently purport to absolutely “know” that God definitely does not exist, because they have seen no proof, disregard the logical difficulty in proving a negative. By their logic, radio waves, viruses, etc., did not “exist” 200 years ago, as we were then unable to detect or prove them. The current inability to detect is not proof of anything. For those dedicated to logic and science, instead of their own emotional needs, agnosticism and leaving the question open makes the most sense. As with all professions, science is subject to the vanity and insecurities of its practitioners, and orthodoxy can be a comfortable refuge for those unwilling to face uncomfortable possibilities. Δ John Donegan is a retired attorney in Pismo Beach who has already packed his bags for an anticipated ride on the spaceship and has set up a GoFundMe page for the fare. Send comments in a letter to the editor by emailing letters@newtimesslo.com
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ome people really take their offroading seriously. I’ve been on one of those three-wheeled ATVs down at the Oceano Dunes once. It was fun for about 30 minutes, but I haven’t felt the need to do it again. However, I guess for some people the smell of gasoline, sand in their eyes and noses, and the liberating freedom of jumping a sweet sand dune into a snowy plover nest is a siren’s call. Some folks are going apoplectic about the possibility that the Oceano Dunes may be permanently closed to off-roading by Jan. 1, 2026, if the California Coastal Commission votes to approve staff recommendations outlined in a Feb. 18 report. You know who’s not standing for it? The Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce, which is holding a “PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION opposing the California Coastal Commission 5 year plan to remove OHV from Oceano Dunes!” screamed their press release. Scheduled for Sunday, March 14, at 2 p.m. “on the sand just off the Grand Avenue entrance to the park,” the demonstration will include pro-offroad speakers followed by a “Hands Across Oceano Dunes,” right before sunset. Hopefully this human chain of motorheads won’t be broken by a speeding Jeep Cherokee with oversized wheels! You know how hard it is to see at dusk! Oh, wait. I see in the fine print, “attendees will position themselves like they
are holding hands.” Whew, close one. Actual hand-holding seems kind of COVIDy. Also, in a blow to freedom, they’re also saying, “Everyone will be required to wear a mask and bring their own gloves,” but “Access for all masks and flags will be available while supplies last.” Huh? “A chamber of commerce proudly stands up for the businesses in their community, especially when it can cause closure and major revenue losses, which leads to unemployment and a reduction in tourism,” Chamber Chairperson Valerie Mercado said. “The Pismo Chamber therefore is standing together with the business community, local residents, and families that have enjoyed the dunes for generations. These people are our friends, members, neighbors, and customers.” Wow, I can picture a waving American flag when Valerie speaks. Maybe that’s why the Chamber press release said, “American flags and Save our Dune flags are strongly encouraged.” There will also be “Education stations and coloring books will be provided for the kids.” “Mommy, I ran out of sand-colored crayon again! Wahhh!” I get that chambers of commerce get involved in politics, but I can’t recall a chamber ever organizing a protest. Hey, Valerie, if you feel that strongly about off-roading, how about lobbying to open Pismo Beach to off-roaders? Or do you
not want dust kicked up and wafting through town into people’s clam chowder bowls? Speaking of freedom, gotta hand it to Kennedy Club Fitness. All that cardio is paying off in their fight to avoid paying $7,000 in SLO city fines for ignoring state health and safety guidelines. Kennedy lost its appeal of the fines and could take their fight to superior court if the city doesn’t back down, and they’ve hired State Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham’s law firm to represent them. The city’s fines are based on state mandates, but according to Kennedy owners, their string of four gyms are essential businesses no matter what the state says. And instead of endangering their members with indoor exercise, they’re building up their immune systems! Hell yeah! This should get interesting! In the meantime, Kennedy started a GoFundMe campaign that had raised $17,640 of a $30,000 goal as of March 10. Um, is this about the city fines, which donations have already paid for twice, or is this about principles? And if it’s about principles, wouldn’t the principled thing have been to follow state health and safety mandates? Or are you guys just on ’roids and super angry? And finally, in the Not In My Backyard department, meet Ashley Smith, a Morro Bay mother who’s appealing her
city’s permitting of a proposed addiction and rehabilitation detox facility going into what was formerly a Rodeway Inn. Called Morro Bay Recovery Inc., the facility would use the 27-room motel to help those with addictions to drugs and alcohol. Of course, as well all know, anyone with a drug or alcohol addiction is a total reprobate undeserving of help, especially when that help is located near Ashley Smith’s home. Smith is naturally worried about safety issues since people seeking help from their addictions are all scumbag criminals. Smith wonders if the facility will be completely fenced and patrolled by guards. Why stop there, Karen … er, I mean Ashley. How about concertina wire, machine-gun turrets, and a ball and chain on every prisoner’s … er, I mean patient’s ankle? Sure, it will be state licensed and regulated, and like most such facilities, I can’t imagine it will be inexpensive to be admitted, and it will be fully staffed by people overseeing the recoverees who will need staff or physician permission to leave the facility, but “Danger, Will Robinson, danger!” It’s hard enough to seek help considering how our society stigmatizes addiction. Do we really need to make a stink because a new and desperately needed recovery facility is opening up? Maybe if Ms. Smith knew someone in need of recovery she’d be more open to being part of the solution instead of the problem. ∆ The Shredder needs a drink. Send drink chips to shredder@newtimesslo.com.
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FLOWER POWER This exhibit will demonstrate the flexibility of floral images to convey both timely and timeless themes. The flowers offer decorative appeal, symbolic and healing values, as well as ways of thinking about a wide range of topics. Through April 5 Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2504, artcentermorrobay.org.
GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE: CHINESE BRUSH PAINTINGS BY JARIEN DE HAM Jarien de Ham began Chinese brush painting in 2002. Includes landscapes and figure paintings. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through March 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.
MIXED MEDIA ART JOURNALING: ZOOM WORKSHOP Mixed media art journaling can be a transformative tool to utilize during life’s transitions, when you want to gain clarity on a major decision, explore your creativity or just need to process your thoughts in a visual way. Mondays. through March 22 Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2504, artcentermorrobay.org.
MOSAICS FOR BEGINNERS Create in the comfort and safety of your home with a kit and how-to video. Choose from several projects to make your heart sing while learning mosaic basics to complete your project. Preregistration required. March 13, 1-2 p.m. Various. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
RESIN ART Create in the comfort and safety of your home with a kit and how-to video. Choose from several projects from a beach theme cutting board to resin art bowls to framed artwork. Kits include everything needed to complete the project. Preregistration required. March 13, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805-286-
RESIN PHOTO JEWELRY Create in the comfort and safety of your home with a kit and how-to video. Encase your photos in glistening resin then add colorful bead accents to finish your projects. Kits include everything you need to complete your project at home. Preregistration required. March 13, 11 a.m.-noon $35. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
SEA GLASS JEWELRY CLASS Create in the comfort of your home with a kit and how-to video by Creative Me Time. Choose from wire wrapping or hammered sea glass jewelry featuring local sea glass. Preregistration required. March 14, 10-11 a.m. Various. 805-2865993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
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PORTRAITS IN NATURE View the unique and inspiring work of local Central Coast artists in oil, pastel, watercolor, photography, sculpture and glass in the Paso Robles Art Association Gallery. Through April 28 Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-238-9800, studiosonthepark.org. STUDIOS ON THE PARK: ONLINE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of virtual classes and workshops online. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805238-9800.
WINGS OF CHANGE: VETERANS’ VOICES 4 ART EXHIBITION An outdoor butterfl y sculpture garden. Through June 30 310-621-7543. Deprise Brescia Art Gallery, 829 10th St., Paso Robles.
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ABSTRACT THOUGHTS An exhibit showcasing diversity in style, medium, and concept. Through March 29 Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-238-9800, studiosonthepark.org.
MOSAIC FRAME WORKSHOP Have an old wooden picture frame that could use some “glassing-up”? This is perfect project to re-purpose broken jewelry and glass to give an old frame a new look. This is a 2-day workshop. Limited to 6 people. March 13, 10 a.m.-noon and March 14, 12-1 p.m. $55. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio. com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata
ALUMNI SERIES III: NICOLA LEE AND LIZZIE GRACE Join the Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery for our third Alumni Series, where we hear from Cuesta Alum who rejoin our family for a conversation on their postCuesta journey. This month’s program features the work of Nicola Lee and Lizzie Grace. March 18, 12-1 p.m. zoom.us. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
CALL FOR ARTISTS: ART CENTRAL’S VIRTUAL GALLERY Most Fridays, Art Central publishes a “Virtual Gallery” and is looking for more artwork to include. Please email us your artwork so we can continue to encourage, support, and inspire the local art community. Attach your image, name, title, medium, size and any inspiring words you would like to share. Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through May 28 Free. 805-7474200. artcentralslo.wordpress.com/blog/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
CAMBRIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS VIRTUAL GALLERY: VINEYARD CHURCH PAINTERS A new virtual group show titled ‘It’s About Time.’ If interested in submitting work, view site for requirements (deadline
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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to submit is March 4). Through April 25 Free. 805-4347060. gallery@cambriacenterforthearts.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
FLOOR PLAN: A VIRTUAL DANCE CONCERT Presented by the Orchesis Dance Company. Available to stream through the end of Cal Poly’s academic year. March 13-June 1 theatredance.calpoly.edu. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
HJ MIOSSI ART GALLERY: ALUMNI PANEL 3 (GUESTS TBD) Join the HJ Miossi Art Gallery for its third Alumni Panel, where guests hear from Cuesta alumni for conversations about their post-Cuesta journeys. Artists TBD. Please subscribe to the Miossi Gallery newsletter for the most up-to-date information or check website. March 18, 12-1 p.m. Free. cuesta.edu/ student/campuslife/artgallery. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-546-3202.
THE INTERMISSION SHOW This brisk 8- to 10-minute show is set up like a socially distanced talk show with SLO Rep’s Managing Artistic Director Kevin Harris at the helm, clad in a tacky suit and tie with a faux alcoholic drink nearby. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 3 p.m. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-786-2440, slorep.org/.
LINDA WEINBERG-HAMMER: PASTEL EXHIBIT Pastel artist Linda Weinberg-Hammer will have her works on display. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, please contact the artist directly. ongoing 913-522-9457. Jamaica You, 1998 Santa Barbara Ave., San Luis Obispo.
ROSEY ‘N’ BARB: STILL AT IT AFTER ALL THESE YEARS Barbara and Robert “Rosey” Rosenthal, awardwinning printmakers, have been art partners since 1980. For this unique show, Barbara is showing her rich, landscape paintings and Rosey his colorful, gouache paintings. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through March 29 Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralartsupply.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
SAN LUIS OBISPO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2021 Includes 100+ films that include narrative features, documentaries, short films, music videos and more. Don’t miss the return of the popular Surf Night at Sunset Drive-In. Secure your pass online. Through March 15 $10 per film; $300 festival pass. 805-546-3456. slofilmfest.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER: USED ART SUPPLIES GARAGE SALE Come and browse through gently used art supplies, generously donated by local artists. All proceeds go towards creating scholarships for graduating local high school students continuing on to study art in college. Please bring cash only to
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ARTS from page 18 purchase fundraiser items during store hours. ongoing, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/ continuing-to-inspire/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
SHELTER: AN AUDIO PLAY An experimental theatrical experience available to stream through the end of Cal Poly’s academic year. Through June 1 theatredance. calpoly.edu. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. SLO CAMERA CLUB Online Zoom meetings and competitions. Everyone is welcome. Visit site for meeting links. Second Thursday of every month Free to guest. slocameraclub.org/home.shtml. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-0639.
and inspiring imagery. Open to SB and SLO County residents. Through March 17 cityofsantamaria.org/art. Santa Maria, Citywide, Santa Maria.
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support group for those who are affected by someone else’s addiction. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. naranoncentralca. org/meetings/meeting-list/. The Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero, 805-221-5523.
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OPEN AIR VINEYARD YOGA Intentionally carve out time for quiet, movement, and a little self pampering in the open air of the vineyard with Yogi Chelcy Westphal Johnson, of Mindful Movement Collective. Fridays, 9:3010:30 a.m. $28-$150. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805.239.1730.
group classes with 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the Year. Call for time and days. Learn the Shaolin Water Style and 5 Animals Qi Gong. Beginners welcomed. Mondays, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call for price details. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.
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SLO REP: THE INTERMISSION SHOW Even though SLO REP’s stage is dark, enjoy a dose of SLO REP behindthe-scenes fun every Friday until the theater opens its doors to the public again. Fridays, 3-3:30 p.m. through April 30 Free. 805-781-3889. slorep.org/shows/theintermission-show/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
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. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.
SLOMA: A DIGITAL ART SALON (VIRTUAL) This digital exhibition features diverse artworks created by contemporary California digital artists. Juror selections were made by artist Michelle Robinson. Through May 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/adigital-art-salon/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
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WE ALL BLEED: PHOTOGRAPHY OF PROTEST BY RICHARD FUSILLO An exhibition of photography
and Qi Gong basics. Deep breathing and moving meditation. Beginners welcome, classes outdoors in Morro Bay. Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 805-7017397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.
and media surrounding the Black Lives Matter protests in SLO. Hosted in collaboration with R.A.C.E. Matters SLO. Through May 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/we-all-bleed/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
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SUNSET PHOTO SHOOT As part of a series of events for the 130th Anniversary of the Point San Luis Lighthouse, we will be hosting an evening for photographers and enthusiasts to come to the station and take sunset photos. March 19, 5:45-9 p.m. my805tix.com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.
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Creative Me Time hosts a pickup date for its next take-home resin workshop at Art Center Morro Bay on Saturday, March 13, from 10 to 11 a.m. Participants will be able to choose from several different beach-themed projects to complete, from resin art bowls to cutting boards. Call (805) 286-5993 or visit creativemetime.com for more info. Art Center Morro Bay is located at 835 Main St., Morro Bay. —C.W.
NAR-ANON: FRIDAY MEETINGS A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805-221-5523. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero.
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PASO, HERE WE COME Redwings Horse Sanctuary is making their permanent home on Union Road in Paso Robles. Donate to its $1 million fundraising campaign. Redwings offers public tours, volunteering with the horses, and a foster to adopt program. ongoing Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Union Road, Paso Robles, 831-386-0135, RedwingsHorseSanctuary.org. SAN LUIS OBISPO
CENTRAL COAST DAHLIA SOCIETY’S THIRD ANNUAL TUBER SALE You’re invited to purchase top quality dahlia tubers and rooted cuttings. Free parking. Social distancing and masks will be required. March 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tubers $5; cuttings $10. 805-801-3917. centralcoastdahlias.org/events.html. Dr. Bravo’s parking lot, 3241 S. Higuera St., 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.
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.
GRIEF RECOVERY AND SUPPORT PROGRAM (8 WEEKS) A step-by-step grief recovery program on how to let go and move on in your life. Pertains to all losses (death, divorce, COVID-19, intangible losses of faith, health, trust, etc.). All are welcome (ages 18 and over). Tuesdays, 10-midnight and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. through April 14 $59 (includes book). 714-273-9014. facebook. com/grief.loss. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
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Santa Maria Kiwanis Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner SUNDAY, MARCH 14 Mussell Senior Center
Wednesdays Around the World Dinner Series: South Africa WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 Cass Winery, Paso Robles
Sunset Photo Shoot FRIDAY, APRIL 9 Point San Luis Lighthouse, Avila Beach
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HIKE AND MEDITATION FOR VITALITY Hike the hills at the SLO Botanical Garden before an outdoor meditation practice. Every other Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. through May 19 $25 for Garden Members; $30 for non-members. 805-541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.
KIDS YOGA AT THE JACK HOUSE Bring the kids outside for sunshine, yoga, and fun. Offered every Tues. and Thurs. afternoon by SLO Yoga Center at the Jack House and Gardens. Ages 3 to 10 are welcome. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. through March 30 $5. 805-598-7100. sloyogacenter.com/schedule. The Jack House, 536 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo.
METABOLIC CONDITIONING We use primarily our own body weight in this interval training class to run through exercises and drills to raise the heart rate, condition our muscles, and stay flexible. This advanced class also incorporates hand weights and sand bags, if you have them. Mondays-Thursdays, 8:15-9:15 a.m. $72. 415-516-5214. ae.slcusd.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. THE NONVIOLENT LIFE: A CONVERSATION ABOUT NON-VIOLENT LIVING Join us for a conversation about non-violent living based on “The Nonviolent Life”, which explores the powerful journey of nonviolence rooted in the Christian vision of love. The conversation will be led by Rev. Caroline Hall on Zoom. Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.-noon through April 6 Free. 805-528-0654. stbenslososos.org. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.
PARENT PARTICIPATION AND PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES ONLINE (THROUGH SAN LUIS COASTAL ADULT SCHOOL) Find support and connect with others in weekly online parenting classes. Learn about the developmental stage of your child, participate in teacher-facilitated discussions on parenting topics, explore local resources, and safely enjoy the company of other parents. Mondays-Thursdays. through May 28 $10-$30. 805-549-1253. slcusd.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
PARENTING THE INFANT, BABY AND ME YOGA, AND PREPARING FOR THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD (ONLINE) Meet other parents and form connections that last a lifetime in Parent Participation’s infant classes (ages 0 to 12 months). Learn from the comfort and safety of your own home. Expecting parents welcome. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. through May 28 $10-$46. 805-549-1253. slcusd.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
SAN LUIS OBISPO VOLKSMARCH/GROUP WALK Come join our group walk to Cal Poly starting from The Kinney at Grand and Monterey. Please wear masks and social distance at registration table. 5K and 10K routes available. Great for kids and pets. Hosted by the Central Coast Beach Boardwalkers. March 13, 8 a.m.-noon $3 or free. 805-714-1552. beachboardwalkers.org/. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.
SLO NOONTIME TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETINGS Want to improve speaking and leadership 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.
STRIKING SUCCULENTS WITH GABRIEL FRANK Landscape expert and author Gabriel Frank will present an online talk about landscaping with succulents, then guests can join Gabriel at the Garden to create their own potted succulent arrangement. The Garden will provide succulents from the nursery, soil, and gravel. Bring your own decorative pot. March 20, 1-4 p.m. $5-$55. 805541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.
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AND DIVERSITY CENTER This variety show benefits the Gala Pride and Diversity Center and is produced by Big Balsz Productions and SLO Light and Sound. Starring local drag, burlesque, and contortion acts to delight and amaze. Food for pick-up by Feed My Seoul 805. Libations for pick-up by Sidecar SLO. March 13, 8-9:30 p.m. $10. 805-5414252. bigbalszproductions.com/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE JACK HOUSE
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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2021 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/jacktour.html. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.
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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.
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CAL POLY CHOIRS: BREATHE IN HOPE Selections on the theme of perseverance and hope. Features works by Adolphus Hailstork, Camille Saint-Saëns, André Thomas, and Ernst Toch, plus Dale Trumbore’s “Breathe in Hope,” based on a Facebook post in response to the killing of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling. March 13, 7:30 p.m. $10. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/choirs. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
LEARN TO SURF: BEGINNER SURF LESSONS Beginner surf lessons for you, your zoomers, and your homeschoolers. All equipment provided with the $70 charge. Every other Monday-Sunday, 8:45-11 a.m. through April 30 $70. 805-489-8823. surfpismo.com. Pismo Beach Pier, West end of Pomeroy, Pismo Beach.
POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE VIRTUAL TOUR Join a live docent via Zoom for an interactive virtual tour of the Point San Luis Lighthouse. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. $10. pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.
WEEKLY DROWNING RESCUE COURSES Facility advertised as open and safe. Give the office a call to register over the phone. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.6:30 p.m. Members $130; Non-members $160. 805-4816399. 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, 5citiesswimschool.com.
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Local artist Linda Weinberg-Hammer began showcasing a collection of her pastel pieces at the Jamaica You Salon in San Luis Obispo at the beginning of March. This new solo exhibit, titled The People I’ve Seen, is scheduled to remain on display through Friday, April 30. Contact the artist directly at (913) 522-9457 or email brytelyn@aol.com to find out more. The salon is located at 1998 Santa Barbara Ave., SLO. —C.W.
MORRO BAY FARMERS MARKET A delightful mix of local farm fresh products, baked goods, crafts, and more. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. 805-824-7383. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Boulevard, Morro Bay, facebook.com/ MorroBayMainStreetFarmersMarket/.
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BRUNCH IS BACK Celebrate the second Sunday of the month with brunch. Enjoy a two-hour cruise on the waterfront. Features fresh coffee, pastries, and more. Second Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. 805772-2128. chabliscruises.com. Chablis Cruises, 1205 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. ESTATE BEEF DINNER: PRIME RIB Chef Charlie has prepared a five-course dinner featuring estate-raised beef, and Ted Plemons has carefully paired each course with a special selection of Cass wines to enjoy with every bite. March 12, 6-9 p.m. $112-$140. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805-239-1730. 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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ARROYO GRANDE FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, 12-2:25 p.m. Arroyo Grande Farmers Market, Olohan Alley, Arroyo Grande.
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KIWANIS OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY: CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DINNER Each meal includes a generous portion of lean corned beef, red potatoes, cabbage, carrots, onions, horseradish, and a freshly baked roll. All meals will be packaged to go (stay in your car for a contactless pick-up). March 14, 12-3 p.m. my805tix.com. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.
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ELFIN: SPRING ALBUM RELEASE Local artist Dr. C. Hite releases Elfin to celebrate spring and St. Patrick’s Day. ongoing Free streaming; select at $1 per song or $10-$20 per album download. carolbethhite.bandcamp. com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
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On Rediscover, Dulcie Taylor reworks some of her earlier and most popular songs
D
ulcie Taylor was just 10 when her mother gave her a guitar for Christmas, leading to a lifelong journey of singing and songwriting. The award-winning performer has been a MesaBluemoon Records recording artist since 2002 with the release of Diamond & Glass, which quickly became a favorite of Triple A radio. Her follow up, Mirrors and Windows, was included on Soundstage’s Best Recordings of the Year along with artists such as Brian Wilson and Wilco. Though she continues to record stunning new material, like 2018’s Better Part of Me, in the last year or so she’s begun to look back at some of these earlier songs on two EPs. “We’re calling this new record Rediscovered, and similar to my previous release Reimagined, this six-song EP is another collection of some of my earlier songs that we have remixed and remastered,” Taylor explained. “We even rerecorded some too, all in an effort to incorporate new ideas into these older tracks, and take them in a direction we didn’t get to the first time around. This process has been akin to time travel— when we’d bring up a track, some of them nearly 20 years old, it put me right back in the studio where the song was cut with the musicians who played on it, and that was a really special feeling. I have so loved going through this process of revisiting and reworking my material for this new release, and I hope all that love shines through in the new versions of these songs.”
MORE FROM THE VAULT Singersongwriter Dulcie Taylor releases Rediscovered, a new EP featuring six of her early hits, on March 12.
Both the previously released Reimagined and the soon-to-be-released Rediscovered are filled with magical tracks featuring Taylor’s deeply affecting vocals and right-to-the heart lyrics. Check it out at mesabluemoon.com.
The live stuff
SLO Brew Rock brings The Higgs to the brewery for a two-night run this Friday, March 12, and Saturday, March 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. “We are absolutely thrilled to announce a special two-night engagement with national touring jam band The Higgs!” organizers announced. “The Higgs blur musical boundaries and find a unification of many different genres like jazz, rock, prog, reggae, and blues.” Singer-songwriter Steve Key will swap songs with Minnesotan Tim Styles on Saturday, March 13, on the Sculpterra Winery garden stage from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Also on the bill is Bakersfield duo The Charlie Zanne Band. Expect plenty of folk and Americana tunes. You can also catch singer-songwriter and Moonshiner Collective frontman Dan Curcio at SLO Brew Rock this Sunday,
Cal Poly has a trio of virtual concerts this week showcasing the talents of their students. The first features The Cal Poly Symphony and its annual Soloist Showcase at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 12. After November auditions for student soloists, the winners were computer engineering major Kiran Manikonda on clarinet and Grant Smith, a double major in civil engineering and music, on piano. Manikonda will play Gioachino Rossini’s “Introduction, Theme and Variations,” and Smith will perform the first movement from Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor. The winds and brass of the orchestra will also play some selections. Practice for the show has been a mix of in-person string practice inside and inperson brass and wind practice outdoors, as well as other players joining in remotely from home. Music professor and conductor David Arrivée, the soloists, and other students will engage in a Q-and-A after the performance. Tickets are $5. Call (805) 756-4849 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit pacslo.org. The Cal Poly Choirs will share their first “semi-live” music in more than a year this Saturday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. Titled Breathe in Hope, it will feature a variety of selections. “We had a successful social-distanced, masked recording session, and it turned out beautifully,” according to the choirs. “We will share the results in an hour-long virtual concert filled with poetry readings and beautiful music.” Tickets ($10) are available by calling (805) 756-4849 or online through pacslo.org. Finally, The Cal Poly Wind Bands concert, Community, which was originally scheduled for March 6, will now take place this Sunday, March 14, at 3 p.m. “Music has the ability to bring together minds and souls,” Director of Bands Christopher J. Woodruff said. “For
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this concert, the members of the Cal Poly Wind Bands explore the connections between individuals that make us part of a larger whole, whether they are performing in person or remotely.” Tickets to the virtual event are $5, available by calling (805) 756-4849 or online through pacslo.org.
Get inside Jim White on The Rock
Southern singer-songwriter Jim White is a national treasure. He was raised on gospel music in Pensacola, Florida. He’s best known as the man behind albums such as Wrong-Eyed Jesus (The Mysterious Tale of How I Shouted) (1997), Drill a Hole in That Substrate and Tell Me What You See (2004), Transnormal Skiperoo (2007), and most recently Misfit’s Jubilee (2020). Rock DJ Jacob Campbell conducted an in-depth three-hour interview with White just days ago that will be exclusively broadcast on local community radio The Rock, 97.3/107.9 FM, KEBF-KZSR on Tuesday, March 16, from 7 to 10 p.m. “Jim has no problem at all reeling off the most amazing stories you can imagine,” Campbell said. White was also the narrator and de facto tour guide for the award-winning BBC documentary Searching for the Wrong Eyed Jesus, a road movie set in the rural South that the LA Times described as “decidedly strange, delightfully demented.” During his interview on The Rock, “White reveals that prior to becoming a musician, he led an aimless, diverse life working countless menial jobs: dishwasher, cook, lifeguard, surfboard laminator, culminating with 13 years driving a cab in New York City,” Campbell added. “White was a pro surfer, has been a literary commentator for the National Endowment of the Arts, and was a European fashion model. Samuel Beckett once played a practical joke on him—all revealed during this exclusive interview.” Listen online at esterobayradio.org. ∆ Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.
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Artifacts The power of pictures
Cambria Center for the Arts holds photography competition
On Saturday, March 20, the Cambria Center for the Arts will accept entries into a special, one-day photography contest. This competition will only accept photographs taken on its start day (each entry must include an invisible timestamp in the metadata) and must be submitted no later than Thursday, March 25. Themed as “A Day in the Life of Cambria,” participants are encouraged to submit photos that capture the “essence” of Cambria, according to press materials. “Some photographers might capture the grin of a child sampling olallieberry ice cream for the first time, or the alert eyes of a young goat cavorting in a pasture, or a pelican resting on San Simeon Pier,” reads a statement from the Cambria Center for the Arts. “Some may choose the lights and shadows of Old Santa Rosa Chapel’s nave, and others the peculiarities of a moonstone.” Another rule of the contest is each photo must have been taken in or nearby Cambria (northern boundary is the Piedra Blancas Lighthouse, southern boundary is Harmony Headlands, and eastern boundary is the Santa Rosa Creek intersection with Highway 46). Each participant can submit up to four different photos. No alterations (including Photoshop edits) are allowed. For more rules, guidelines, and submission details, visit cambriaarts. org/march20 or email president@ cambriacenterforthearts.org. The Cambria Center for the Arts is located at 1350 Main St., Cambria.
Sensorio announces plans to reopen in April with a new installation, Light Towers
Sensorio, an immersive art destination in Paso Robles, has announced plans to reopen to the public on Thursday, April 15, with a newly added light installation, Light Towers, from London-based artist Bruce Munro. In addition to its current 15-acre outdoor exhibition, Field of Light, guests can look forward to a new viewing area made specifically for Light Towers. This new installation was created as a homage to Paso Robles’ wineries and vineyards and features 69 towers made from more than 17,000 wine bottles, illuminated with glowing optic fibers. An original music composition, “Rise and Shine,” composed by Orlando Gough and performed by a vocal ensemble, accompanies the installation. Tickets are now on sale for the walk-through exhibition, which is currently slated to run through Thursday, Sept. 30. General admission ranges from $30 to $40. To find out more about Sensorio, visit sensoriopaso.com. The exhibit is located at 4380 E. Highway 46, Paso Robles. ∆ —Caleb Wiseblood
COURTESY PHOTO BY RICHARD FUSILLO
Richard Fusillo’s new photography exhibit captures local BLM protests
DANCING IN THE STREET You can virtually tour Richard Fusillo’s new photography exhibition, We All Bleed, on the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art’s webpage, where you can also hear the voices of those involved.
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n May 25, 2020, George Floyd died in police custody after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes as he lost consciousness. Floyd had been arrested for allegedly using a counterfeit $20 to purchase cigarettes. His death was another in a long list of officer-involved deaths of Black men, and it ignited the long-simmering Black Lives Matter movement that traces its inception to the 2013 acquittal of neighborhood vigilante George Zimmerman for the shooting death of 17-yearold Black boy Trayvon Martin. “Following the murder of George Floyd last May, a dozen activists showed up on the corner of Marsh and Broad a few days later holding signs and chanting ‘No Justice, No Peace,’” recalled photographer Richard Fusillo. “This was the first protest for the local BLM movement and also the first time I documented it. Almost a week later, the same dozen turned into over 3,000 individuals standing in front of the San Luis Obispo We All Bleed Courthouse, Photographs by Richard Fusillo, spilling out into as well as local activists’ voice the streets. The recordings and a collage of protest days in between signs, are currently on display at were when I the San Luis Obispo Museum of decided I wanted Art in the We All Bleed exhibit, which can be toured virtually on to be involved sloma.org. The exhibition will be more; more than up through Sunday, May 2, and a Black square, was created in collaboration with more than just a R.A.C.E. Matters SLO. single donation. A SLO Motion Film event on Saturday, April 24, features “I figured one SNCC, a documentary about the of the best ways Student Nonviolent Coordinating to be in solidarity Committee. Tickets are available was to honestly at slomotitonfilm.com. document the scenes unfolding in front of me in hopes to uplift voices of the BIPOC community here, and to capture history in the making,” he said. “I’m thankful for every individual I encountered, listened to, watched, and am truly inspired by the local activists here.” Images Fusillo captured, as well as activists’ voice recordings and a collage of protest signs, are currently on display at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art and can be toured virtually on the SLOMA website, sloma.org. The exhibition will be up through Sunday, May 2, and was created in collaboration with R.A.C.E. Matters SLO. There’s also a film event with SLO Motion Film on Saturday, April 24, screening SNCC, a documentary about the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. “It was a pleasure to work alongside Richard Fusillo and SLOMA,” said R.A.C.E. Matters SLO co-founder Courtney Haile. “We joined this collaboration because I knew that in addition to being a talented artist, Richard is a trusted friend to many activists in his images—along with being an activist himself. We gave input and feedback during the
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planning process, and I am super excited for the April 24 screening of SNCC in collaboration with SLO Motion Films.” Was Fusillo surprised by the scope of the local protests? “At first yes, but then after attending and photographing all the individuals involved, I knew it would just keep growing,” he said. “That’s the power of community. SLO and its community needed to experience a larger scope. The local protests were sort of an awakening for many.” The protests were, and continue to be, very divisive, especially when protesters marched onto Highway 101, closing it to traffic—twice— in July of last year, which also resulted in arrests of local activists, most notably Tianna Arata. What does Fusillo say to critics of tactics like shutting down Highway 101? “This can be a difficult question, but I will start off by saying I was there,” he said. “The answer to me is simple: It got attention. When protestors gather on busy streets, stop at intersections, and shut down highways or freeways, it is to cause disruption and discomfort. “Marching and stopping on Highway 101 is dangerous, and we must remember that most protesters don’t wake up one day and say let’s hop on 101 just to piss people off. No, they are marching on that street to not only let out frustration but also bring their discomforts to us,” he continued. “If being stopped on the highway frustrates you, I’m sorry to say, but good, ... that was the point.” One Highway 101 closure ended when the protesters faced off against SLOPD in front of the Walnut Street police station, where officers eventually fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd. Much has been made about police actions and police descriptions of the protests. Does Fusillo think the police have been honest in their assessment? “Without going into details, no,” he said matter-of-factly. All the photos in the We All Bleed collection are black and white. Why? “I chose black and white images for two reasons: They remain timeless; most of my
journalism and in-the-field work is black and white because I draw inspiration from photographers of the past. I have always loved how black and white images remove the nonsense.” One of his most impacting images didn’t make it into the SLOMA exhibition, but it’s viewable on his website, fusillofoto.com. It depicts a circle of people, one with a hand with vitiligo, which seems to communicate in a profound way how random skin tone is. Was this shot a happy accident? “First, I’m glad you saw that image,” Fusillo said. “It didn’t make it on the walls at SLOMA but is a part of the collection We All Bleed. I don’t stage my shots and am constantly scanning the area I’m photographing when being a journalist. You never know what’s happening all around you until you look. So, yes, this was a happy accident in a way. “I remember this moment was during a Free Tianna protest in front of the courthouse, and for a moment there was complete joy in the crowd. A small group of Black, young activists were huddled amidst the crowd focusing on one another, talking quietly before dancing. I happened to turn around at the right moment.” Many of Fusillo’s images are simple yet deeply evocative, such as a charred American flag. How does he know where to turn his eye? “I learned how to capture spontaneous, candid moments while touring with bands and the music scene I used to photograph a lot in the past,” he said. “Live shows, van life, and not knowing what town is next really trained my eyes to constantly scan what’s happening around me every time I’m holding a camera. Being on the streets, capturing protests, is very familiar to that.” What does he hope people will take away from his show? “I hope people see how important small community activism is and that it needs to continue to grow,” he concluded. “All Black Lives Matter.” ∆ Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.
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Glen Like Palm Springs (2020), The Map of Tiny Perfect Things takes the Groundhog Day (1993) idea and puts its own unique spin on it. Mark is a likable guy, carefree and happy to spend his day driving construction machinery through town, trying to woo a pretty girl at the community pool by saving her from a beach ball that knocks her into the water, and doing other random things to entertain himself. He’s a standard-issue selfish teenager who bickers with his sister, Emma (Cleo Fraser), and hangs out with his bestie, Henry (Jermaine Harris). His dad, Daniel (Josh Hamilton), is writing a book about the Civil War, and his mom is always driving off as soon as he wakes up. Like self-involved newscaster Phil (Bill Murray) in Groundhog Day, Mark has a lesson to learn, but he’s nowhere near ready. Meanwhile, Margaret has her own travail to deal with, though it’s a mystery. Each repeated day she receives a text message and suddenly rushes off. Mark has a lot of growing to do, and in Margaret, he finds someone other than himself to care about. What follows is a tender, funny love story. Anna The film starts off with Mark basically performing a circus act while his dad and sister sit at the breakfast table. He’s catching mugs about to fall, flipping butter up into the air, teasing his family by playing myna bird to their banal breakfast talk—he’s clearly been
letting someone know where their missing keys are or shouting out “bless you” a few seconds before a stranger sneezes, Mark has the events of the day memorized. While he may seem pretty happy-go-lucky, Mark also can’t help but feel lonely. When his day-to-day is all of a sudden shaken up by Margaret, he’s beyond excited to have someone to share the ins and outs of life as they’re stuck in a circle. To his surprise, Margaret even has some cool things to show him that he hasn’t seen before, and soon the two start building their map of all the little things that bring them joy— even if they’ve seen them a hundred times. It’s a lighthearted teen rom-com, perfect for those moments when you need a bit of sweetness in your life. Glen It is pretty lighthearted … until it isn’t. Margaret’s secret is a pretty heavy one, and when Mark discovers it, it leads to a reassessment of his own life. He thinks his dad is a fool for quitting his job to write a book on the Civil War, his mom feels absent, and he has zero interest in his sister or her stupid soccer game. Margaret makes him realize he’s not the center of his story but instead a player in hers, and his family isn’t useless and boring, he’s just checked out from caring. Ultimately, this is a story about Margaret learning to heal herself and move on, and Mark growing up and learning to care about someone or something other than himself. It’s sweet bordering on
AROUND THEY GO Mark (Kyle Allen) and Margaret (Kathryn Newton) discover they’re trapped in the same Groundhog Day-like time loop, in the charming YA rom-com The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, screening on Amazon Prime.
maudlin, and obviously the time loop idea is derivative, but I really like these characters. I don’t recognize either Kathryn Newton or Kyle Allen from any of their past work, but they’re very engaging here, striking the right notes of teenage ennui. You want things to work out for them, for them to find a way out of their rut and into a new life together. Ain’t love grand? Anna It definitely delves into some deeper places emotionally. Margaret doesn’t want their time loop to end, and when you realize why, it all makes sense. Mark starts to see that he’s actually pretty lucky he got stuck in such a mundane day. It’s very cute to watch these two as they map out all of these perfect little moments and fall for each other. They’re both smart, but when Margaret pokes fun at Mark for being a “nerd who’s bad at math,” he decides that maybe goofing off isn’t the best way to spend every day and actually starts using his time for some self-betterment. It’s a story of growth and growing up for these two, and a story of their friendship and the early days of teen romance. This one is bound to give you some nostalgia for those little moments that seem so big when you were first entering a young budding romance. Don’t play the comparison game with this one and Palm Springs or Groundhog Day—give it a chance to shine all on its own. Δ Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Glen compiles streaming listings. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.
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‘STARTER SODA’ The Pacific Sunrise is a mix of orange juice, passionfruit and peach purees, and soda water topped with housemade whipped cream, sprinkles, and candy powder.
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tar-shaped sprinkles float on the freshly whipped waves of cream spiraling above a Pacific Sunrise—a soda made from orange juice, passionfruit puree, and peach puree. Sitting outside with cars passing behind me, the soda’s deep orangey-pink matches the candy powder drifting next to the rainbow of stars. I break through the array with a squish, pushing a thick straw in to take a sip. Pleasantly surprised, the tangy-sweet beverage tastes of fruit and bubbles that make me giggle. Pacific Sunrise is Bumble B Soda Company’s “starter soda,” co-owner Marissa Bello says with a laugh. Designed for the palates of both adults and children, the sodas, shakes, and other creations coming out of Bumble B take patrons down a whimsical path of flighty fun. “The whole thing is to meet your grown-up palate but to take you back to the magicalness of being a kiddo,” Marissa says from a safe social distance. “Nostalgia spurred us.” When Marissa and her husband, Ryan Bello, were offered the space on Main Street in Morro Bay, they had no idea what they were going to do with it. They had just turned 50 years old and were trying to figure out how they wanted to live out the rest of their days. Ryan owned various businesses over the years doing manual labor like painting. Marissa was a massage therapist and an esthetician. They were ready for something new. “We looked at each other and wondered what did we love growing up and what are our fond memories,” she says. “It was just remembering the fun ice cream places and remembering how everyone used to get together.” “What brings us smiles and what can bring smiles to other people?” Ryan adds. Both of them grew up in San Luis Obispo County, spending time as residents of Morro Bay, Atascadero, and other area cities. Marissa says they used to go to Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour in San Luis Obispo. They talked about oldschool soda shops and how much fun they had, the community those establishments built, and the memories people left with. “They were really popular during our parents’ and grandparents’ age, but they started to go extinct, but they were a place for the community to gather around,” Ryan said. “There was no other soda shop around—ice cream/soda shop. I looked all over California and I looked all over the county, and they were just really rare. … This is something that’s going away, but I didn’t want it to go away.”
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So they opened Bumble B Soda Company in June 2020, making sodas and other fun stuff to order. Carbonated water is mixed with the purees and syrups of your choice—or some magical combination Marissa thought up in the middle of the night (Hello, Pacific Sunrise!)—and topped with housemade whipped cream and a variety of candy powders or sprinkles. The Cherry Blossom is a cherry vanilla soda with cherry gummies and sprinkles that resemble cherry blossoms: “It’s like creating a picture, if you know what I mean,” Marissa says. “They almost sell themselves as they go out the door,” Ryan says. The Bellos said that opening the shop almost didn’t happen, though. Bumble B was ready to open its doors right as COVID-19 hit. “We looked within ourselves, and we said we can do this. We can do this. And it was a ghost town,” Ryan says. “Once we were deep into summer, the line was out the door, people were bustling everywhere.” They didn’t have a grand opening until February 2021, when Bumble B Soda Company joined forces with The Dough Connection—a cookie dough company brought to the world by San Luis Obispo’s April Bodine. Now, Bumble B offers her cookie dough creations alongside and in their ice cream fantasies. Take the recent special, which they name “All the Buzz” as it sits on the table in front of me. Loaded down with crumbled bits of Heath Toffee Bar, the whipped cream is also drizzled with chocolate syrup and topped with a scoop of decadent Mocha Toffee Chip cookie dough. Underneath that cream, though, is where things get really good. Bumble B dropped a shot of Top Dog Coffee Bar (they’re neighbors) espresso into a traditional chocolate shake. It’s love at first sip. And the best part is that it isn’t too sweet. “Some people really, really love sweet soda. Some people don’t,” Marissa says. “Because they’re all hand-crafted and made to order, we can adjust for your palate.” Bodine and Marissa found each other on Instagram. Although there’s some debate as to who reached out to whom, the two women say it was random happenstance that led to some casual Instagram account stalking, and eventually, they just sat down and talked about their goals: To create desserts that are fantastic fun and make people smile.
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PACKED WITH DOUGH April Bodine of The Dough Connection stuffs Rice Krispies treats with her safe-to-eat no-bake chocolate chip cookie dough. In February, The Dough Company and Bumble B Soda Company celebrated their new partnership with a grand opening at the shop in Morro Bay. OLD FASHIONED Bumble B Soda Company in Morro Bay is a twist on the soda shops of the past, crafting sodas to order in almost any flavor you could desire with a little bit of whimsy sprinkled on top.
“Good, clean fun for the whole family,” Bodine says. “It’s over the top, it’s very whimsical, it’s very Instagrammable,” Marissa adds. “Nostalgia 2.0,” Bodine continues with a laugh. So they joined “sugar forces” for the community. The Dough Connection is a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bodine says. She was a teacher, but with two young children who were suddenly at home all the time and needed help, she transitioned to staying at home. “I started pandemic baking for sure,” Bodine says. “I always loved baking and so for my mental health, I started doing this weekly ‘I’m going to try a new recipe’ that I didn’t have time to do before.” She posted pictures of her creations, and the response was bigger than she expected. Bodine baked more and more, family and
friends started picking them up, and all of sudden, she was starting a business. Her no-bake, safe-to-eat cookie dough sandwiches are what did it, she said. You can get dough in sandwich form, as a cake pop, or packed in ice cream containers. The dough flavors come in classics like chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, and oatmeal. But she also makes doughs like Oreo Explosion and stuffs Rice Krispies treats with chocolate chip cookie dough. “I was always that person that if I made cookies, it’s so I could eat the dough first,” she says. “I don’t even care about the cookies that come after.” Together, Bumble B and The Dough Connection are aiming to make people happy. “We always say that this is more than a dough creation or a shake. We try to create an experience for people,” Marissa says. “We love to know the people that come in, we love to know our local community. … We really try to have that connection.” Δ Editor Camillia Lanham is swimming in passionfruit puree. Send samples to clanham@newtimesslo.com.
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FILE NO. 2021-0248 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/20/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SUN UP SOLAR CLEANING, 1435 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Zachary A Roorda (1435 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Zachary A. Roorda, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-01-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my Chelsea Gamble, Derek Shannon, office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County William Patterson, Victoria Diaz, Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 02Shan Sancoucie, Jaime Shaw, Sarah 01-26. Spradlin, Danielle Hunt. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021 The contents of these storage spaces include shelving, stereos, speakFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ers, grill, patio furniture, suitcases, NAME STATEMENT fishing pole, furniture, clothes, decFILE NO. 2021-0300 orations, computer equip, sports TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE equip, tools, toolboxes, electronics, (N/A) misc. boxes, containers, & other New Filing items. The following person is doing busiPurchases must be paid for at the ness as, CENTRAL COAST GRANTS time of purchase in cash and credit MANAGEMENT, 3267 Fennel Lane, card only. All purchased items sold San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San as is where is and must be removed Luis Obispo County. Harlee Clarke within 72 hours of the sale. Sale is (3267 Fennel Lane, San Luis subject to cancellation in the event Obispo, CA 93401). This business of settlement between owner and is conducted by An Individual /s/ Harlee Clarke. This statement was obligated party. filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-05-21. I hereby Auctioneer: Plastino Interests, Inc., certify that this copy is a correct CA Bond#7901004996 copy of the statement on file in my Online Auction Platform: www.stor- office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County agetreasures.com Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. Facility Phone: (805) 356-6066 02-05-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021 March 4 & 11, 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 22nd day of March 2021, at 07:00 PM, at www.storagetreasures.com. Property is stored at Rock Safe Self Storage, 2155 Willow Road, Arroyo Grande, CA County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, the contents of the following tenant’s storage space(s):
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-0207 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/25/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FUNGI MINDED, 1910 Berwick Drive, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Jennifer Marie Perryman (1910 Berwick Drive, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jennifer Perryman, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-2521. 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. 01-25-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-0218 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/22/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HOME SWEET HOME COTTAGE AND RANCH LLC, 282 Templeton Cemetery Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Home Sweet Home Cottage And Ranch LLC (282 Templeton Cemetery Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Home Sweet Home Cottage And Ranch LLC, Channon Clagg - Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-2721. 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. 01-27-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-0241 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/28/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, F DAVIS DESIGN, 2101 Callender Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Alfred Davis (2101 Callender Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Alfred Davis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-01-21. 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. 02-01-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-0330 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/28/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, COASTLINE REPAIR, 2098 Circle Drive, Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Michael Francis Garcia (2098 Circle Drive, Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Michael Francis Garcia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-0921. 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. 02-09-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-0336 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/10/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PTXL PROJECTS, 80 El Viento, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Christopher Enos Garces Patacsil (80 El Viento, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Christopher Enos Garces Patacsil, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-1021. 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. 02-10-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0302 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO THOUGHTFUL, 227 Marlene Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Christina Becker Olson (227 Marlene Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Christina Olson, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-05-21. 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. 02-05-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
FILE NO. 2021-0340 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/10/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SEICO, 1264 Bolton Drive, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Solar Electric Industries Corporation (1264 Bolton Drive, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Solar Electric Industries Corporation, Matei Vasile, CEO, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-10-21. 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. 0210-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0314 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/08/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CRABBY EDNA’S, 7335 Sonora Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Kathleen Ann Cook (7335 Sonora Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kathleen Ann Cook. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-08-21. 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. 02-08-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
FILE NO. 2021-0341 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, RED MULE FREIGHT COMPANY, 256 La Cresta Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Robert Lorusso (256 La Cresta Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Robert Lorusso. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-10-21. 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. 02-10-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-0325 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/21/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CENTRAL COAST PROPANE, 6260 Monterey Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Superior Plus Energy Services Inc. (1870 Winton Rd. S Ste. 200, Rochester, NY 14618). This business is conducted by A NY Corporation /s/ Superior Plus Energy Services Inc., Andrew Peyton, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-09-21. 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. 02-09-26. February 25, March 4, 11, & 18, 2021
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-0342 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/06/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MEGAN’S ORGANIC MARKET, 630 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. MOM Inc. (630 Quintana Rd. Suite 113, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ MOM Inc., Megan Souza, President & CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-1021. 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. 02-10-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0344 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/10/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FORTY SEVEN SEVENTY, FORTY SEVEN SEVENTY OLIVE CO., FORTY SEVEN SEVENTY STUDIOS, 4770 Devonshire Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Christopher Yerich, Gina Yerich (4770 Devonshire Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Christopher Yerich. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-1021. 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. 02-10-26. February 25, March 4, 11, & 18, 2021
FILE NO. 2021-0359 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/21/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SHARE THE BREAD BAKERY, 2801 Johnson Ave. #4, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Megan Thomas (2801 Johnson Ave. #4, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Megan Thomas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-11-21. 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. 02-11-26. February 25, March 4, 11, & 18, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0362 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/25/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO BULLIES, 2065 Andre Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Matthew Louis May (2065 Andre Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Matthew Louis May, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-11-21. 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. 02-11-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
FILE NO. 2021-0346 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 5 STAR CLEANING SERVICES, 1108 Pacific Blvd. Apt. 2, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Ana Recendiz (1108 Pacific Blvd. Apt. 2, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Ana Recendiz, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-10-21. 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. 02-10-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-0348 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/03/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CONTINUOUS COFFEE, 1246 Polar St., Unit C, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. HI5 Development, LLC (1246 Polar St., Unit C, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ HI5 Development, LLC, Alicia Haynes, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-10-21. 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. 02-10-26. February 25, March 4, 11, & 18, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0370 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/02/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, AG METRICS GROUP, PACIFIC AG RESEARCH, FLORIDA AG RESEARCH, MICHIGAN AG RESEARCH, 1840 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Ag Metrics Group, Inc. (1840 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ AG Metrics Group, Inc., Bradley Booker, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-16-21. 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. 02-16-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
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business as, SLO COUNTY REALTY, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY REALTY, 815 Murray Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Kenneth Bruce Emmer (815 Murray Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kenneth Bruce Emmer, Realtor/ Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-16-21. 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. 02-16-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0377 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/16/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, RABBIT TRANSPORT, 372 Mercury Drive, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Perez Ventura Pablo Juan (372 Mercury Drive, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Juan Pablo Perez Ventura. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-16-21. 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. 02-16-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0389 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/17/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FADENSHADE, 1015 East Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Chad Michael Patton (355 Black Hawk Way, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Chad Michael Patton. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-1721. 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. 02-17-26. February 25, March 4, 11, & 18, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0381 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/12/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ADVANCED DESIGN, 890 Pomeroy Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Kimberly Ann Schott (890 Pomeroy Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kimberly Ann Schott, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-16-21. 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. 02-16-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
FILE NO. 2021-0390 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/17/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FREEDOM PLUMBING, 1142 Mesa Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Christopher David Cavazos (1142 Mesa Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Christopher David Cavazos. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-17-21. 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. 02-17-26. February 25, March 4, 11, & 18, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0382 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/16/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, VIVANCO TRANSPORT, 426 Jupiter Drive, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Jesus Erwin Aguilar Vivanco (426 Jupiter Drive, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jesus Erwin Aguilar Vivanco. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-16-21. 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. 02-16-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0384 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/02/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BOZZANO AND COMPANY, 672 Howard Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Anthony Bozzano LLC (PO Box 14105, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Anthony Bozzano LLC, Anthony Bozzano, ManFICTITIOUS BUSINESS aging Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis NAME STATEMENT Obispo on 02-16-21. I hereby certify FILE NO. 2021-0371 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) (N/A) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, New Filing Deputy. Exp. 02-16-26. The following person is doing March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
FILE NO. 2021-0353 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LAE, INC., LILLY’S ANIMAL SANCTUARY, 491 Hansen Hill Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. LAE, Inc. (491 Hansen Hill Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ LAE, Inc., Erika Ulrike Satkoski, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-10-21. 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. 02-10-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
FILE NO. 2021-0355 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/13/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FINAL SOLUTION CYCLES, 7395 El Camino Real #390, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Brian David Cocks (7395 El Camino Real #390, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Brian David Cocks. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-10-21. 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. 02-10-26. February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021
FILE NO. 2021-0378 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/16/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 1994 AGENCY, 4509 Mananita Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Loren Raquel Mislavsky (4509 Mananita Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Loren Raquel Mislavsky. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-16-21. 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. 02-16-26. February 25, March 4, 11, & 18, 2021
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-0387 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MJBARBERS, 1015 East Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Matthew Raphael Jara (1015 East Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Matthew Raphael Jara, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-17-21. 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. 02-17-26. February 25, March 4, 11, & 18, 2021
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-0388 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/01/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GRAND BARBERS, 1015 East Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Andrew Henry Padron (1338 Sapphire Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93454). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Andrew Henry Padron. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-17-21. 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. 02-17-26. February 25, March 4, 11, & 18, 2021
FILE NO. 2021-0394 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/17/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE SOAP FARM, 2520 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Susana Harris (365 Zenon Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Susana Harris. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-17-21. 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. 02-17-26. February 25, March 4, 11, & 18, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0400 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CYPRESS SAFETY, 3450 Broad St., Suite 104, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Live Oak Utility Infrastructure, LLC (PO Box 5410, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Live Oak Utility Infrastructure, LLC, Peter Worhunsky, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-17-21. 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. 02-17-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0407 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, STELLALUNA FILMS, 420 Piedra Springs Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Rosinsky, Inc (420 Piedra Springs Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Rosinsky, Inc., Anatoly Rosinsky, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-1721. 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. 02-17-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0408 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CB ORGANICS, 656 Santa Rosa Street, Suite 2B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. City Boy Organics, Inc. (PO Box 1918, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ City Boy Organics, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Inc., Jason Kallen, President. This statement was filed with the County NAME STATEMENT Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-18FILE NO. 2021-0395 21. I hereby certify that this copy is TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE a correct copy of the statement on (02/17/2021) file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, New Filing County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. The following person is doing busi- 02-18-26. ness as, LOCAL LOGIC CONSULTING, UNCLE OZZY’S FIZZY WATER, March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021 1367 Mill St., San Luis Obispo, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 93401. San Luis Obispo County. NAME STATEMENT Dustin Thomas Oswald (1367 Mill St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This FILE NO. 2021-0409 business is conducted by An IndividTRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE ual /s/ Dustin Thomas Oswald. This (N/A) statement was filed with the County New Filing Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-1721. I hereby certify that this copy is The following person is doing busia correct copy of the statement on ness as, FIGUEROA MOUNTAIN file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, BREWING COMPANY, 1462 E. Grand County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San 02-17-26. Luis Obispo County. SLO Taps, LLC (241 S Broadway St. Ste. 101/206, March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021 Orcutt, CA 93455-4658). This busiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ness is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ SLO Taps, NAME STATEMENT LLC, Wendy Ferdinandi, Manager. FILE NO. 2021-0396 This statement was filed with the TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE County Clerk of San Luis Obispo (02/17/2021) on 02-18-21. I hereby certify that New Filing this copy is a correct copy of the The following person is doing busistatement on file in my office. (Seal) ness as, ONLY REFERRALS, 102 Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. CurBridge Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Amy rens, Deputy. Exp. 02-18-26. Lynn Gallagher (102 Bridge Street, February 25, March 4, 11, & 18, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This busi- 2021 ness is conducted by An Individual /s/ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Amy Lynn Gallagher. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of NAME STATEMENT San Luis Obispo on 02-17-21. I hereby FILE NO. 2021-0416 certify that this copy is a correct copy TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE of the statement on file in my office. (N/A) (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. New Filing Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 02-17-26. February 25, March 4, 11, & 18, 2021 The following person is doing business as, JUSTIN ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY, 1377 Woodside Drive, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Justin Daniel NAME STATEMENT Alexander (1377 Woodside Drive, FILE NO. 2021-0397 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE business is conducted by An Individ(02/01/2021) ual /s/ Justin Daniel Alexander. This New Filing statement was filed with the County The following person is doing busi- Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-18ness as, LO CAL PAINTING, 552 21. I hereby certify that this copy is Kings Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442. a correct copy of the statement on San Luis Obispo County. John Stefile in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, phen Ashbaugh (552 Kings Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. is conducted by An Individual /s/ John Exp. 02-18-26. Stephen Ashbaugh. This statement March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021 was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-17-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. » MORE (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. LEGAL NOTICES King, Deputy. Exp. 02-17-26. February 25, March 4, 11, & 18, 2021 ON PAGE 32
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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2021-0417 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MIGHTY CAP MUSHROOMS, 1905 Kleck Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Christopher Joseph Battle (1905 Kleck Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Christopher Joseph Battle, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-18-21. 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. 02-18-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0418 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/20/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, QUALITY 1ST PLUMBING AND DRAINS, 302 Pala Mission Way, San Miguel, CA 93451. San Luis Obispo County. Sky Sepulveda (302 Pala Mission Way, San Miguel, CA 93451). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Sky Sepulveda. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-1821. 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. 02-18-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0419 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CALIFORNIA NEUROHEALTH, 1411 Marsh Street, Suite 106, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Christopher Evan Demartini, Elham Khodabandeloo (1633 Pereira Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Christopher Evan Demartini. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-18-21. 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. 02-18-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0421 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/23/2013) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MARVIN GARDENS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, 499 Las Tablas Road, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Marvin Arthur Adams (499 Las Tablas Road, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Marvin Arthur Adams, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-18-21. 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. 02-18-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0432 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/17/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TLC THERAPY, 135 Bridge St., Suite B, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Tiana Lee Corcuera (135 Bridge St., 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 02-19-21. 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. 02-19-26. February 25, March 4, 11, & 18, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0436 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/07/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DELCO CONSTRUCTION, 179 Valley View, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. James D Sanderson (179 Valley View, Avila Beach, CA 93424). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ James D Sanderson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-19-21. 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. 02-19-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0439 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MULBERRY STREET MARKETING AND PUBLIC REALTIONS, 811 Rosana Pl., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Ruth Ann Danielson (811 Rosana Pl., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Ruth Ann Danielson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-19-21. 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. 02-19-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0441 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/08/1996) New Filing The following person is doing business as, C & D TOWING, 2125 Ardmore Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Marques & Webb Inc. (3558 Trails End, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Marques & Webb Inc., Eric Baro, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-22-21. 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. 02-22-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0447 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ANGELIC HOPE LLC, 916 Trail View Pl., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Angelic Hope LLC (916 Trail View Pl., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Angelic Hope LLC, President, Leanne Thomas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-22-21. 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. 02-22-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0448 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION, c/o 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403. San Luis Obispo County. Foundation for San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries (PO Box 12942, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Foundation for San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries, Juliane McAdam, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-22-21. 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. 02-22-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0450 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. Kindred Rehab Group of California, LLC (680 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company /s/ Kindred Rehab Group of California, LLC, Joseph Landenwich, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-22-21. 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. 02-22-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0451 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2006) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SIERRA APT., 1145 Murray Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jeanann Harris Hutchings (1314 Johnson Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jeanann Harris Hutchings. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-22-21. 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. 02-22-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0459 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/23/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GEOLYNX, 1321 Carmel St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Central Coast Lynx LLC (1321 Carmel St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Central Coast Lynx LLC, Jeremy Douglas Politte, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-23-21. 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. 0223-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0460 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/28/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CENTRAL COAST LYNX LLC, 1321 Carmel St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Central Coast Lynx LLC (1321 Carmel St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Central Coast Lynx LLC, Jeremy Douglas Politte, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-23-21. 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. 02-23-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0461 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/05/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as, INK LOKOS, 1470 Mission St., Unit B, San Miguel, CA 93451. San Luis Obispo County. Armando Gonzalez (1470 Mission St., Unit B, San Miguel, CA 93451). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Armando Gonzalez, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-2321. 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. 02-23-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0462 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/27/2001) New Filing The following person is doing business as, A&C FARMS, 889 Guadalupe Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Arthur Bermudez Gamboa (889 Guadalupe Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Arthur Bermudez Gamboa. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-23-21. 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. 02-23-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0465 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/23/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HONEY CATCHES, 160 N. 7th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Heidi Lynn Craig (375 Alder St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Heidi Craig, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-23-21. 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. 0223-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0470 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/20/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FREEMAN TRAINING GROUP, 1525 Verano Way, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Adkorps, Inc. (PO Box 1877, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Adkorps, Inc., Billy Joe Adkins, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-23-21. 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. 02-23-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2021-0492 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/22/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SEVEN OXEN ESTATE WINES, 3340 Ramada Drive, Suite A, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Killer Canyon LLC (3175 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company/s/ Killer Canyon LLC, Adriana Cassidy Neal, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-2421. 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. 02-24-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0471 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/23/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, INTEGRITY SPORTS, 3965 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Jason Oliver Warner, Courtney Brockman Warner (3965 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Courtney Brockman Warner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-23-21. 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. 02-23-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
FILE NO. 2021-0498 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/19/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SOULSHARE, 2104 Vanderlip Court, Suite E, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Soulshare Inc. (2104 Vanderlip Court, Suite E, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A DE Corporation /s/ Soulshare Inc., Brandon Stegall, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-2421. 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. 02-24-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2021-0479 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/23/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, AMPLE MUSIC, 2202 Camborne Pl, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Giovanni Espinoza (2202 Camborne Pl, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Giovanni Espinoza. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-23-21. 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. 02-23-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0482 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FADE-0-5 BARBER LOUNGE, 555 S. 13th St., Suite L, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Antonio Martinez Barajas (1914 Beach Street, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Antonio Martinez Barajas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-23-21. 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. 02-23-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0487 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, COUNTRY OAKS GLASS AND SHOWER, ANASTASIA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 1280 Terebinth Ln., Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Anastasia Building Group (1280 Terebinth Ln., Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Anastasia Building Group, Michael Anastasia, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-2421. 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. 02-24-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0467 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/15/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 805 CAR & KEY, 320 S. 6th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Darrin Joseph Ciminieri (320 S. 6th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Darrin Joseph Ciminieri. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-23-21. 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. 0223-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0489 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ENJOY EURO DINING AND MARKET, 260 Encino Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Lana Grishchenko (260 Encino Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Lana Grishchenko, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-2421. 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. 02-24-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0537 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CLOVER HONEYSUCKLE, 408 W. Grand Ave., Suite C, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Nicole Khodavandi (280 W. Grand Ave., Apt. C, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Nicole Khodavandi, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-01-21. 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. 03-01-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2021-0524 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CHIROBARICS, 780 Monterey Ave., Suite 102, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Kathleen Ann Lewis (350 Marina St., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kathleen Ann Lewis, D.C. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-2621. 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. 02-26-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0527 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/02/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, JEFFREY + JEAN STONE & WAX CO., 1170 Santa Ynez Ave., Unit C, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Brendan Jeffrey Conner (1170 Santa Ynez Ave., Unit C, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Brendan Jeffrey Conner, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-26-21. 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. 02-26-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0528 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/21/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NE NE DESIGNS, 1836 6th St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Danae Michele O’Neal (1836 6th St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Danae Michele O’Neal. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-26-21. 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. 02-26-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0505 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, J J DAVID CONSTRUCTION, 311 Blue Springs Ln., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Jebediah James David (311 Blue Springs Ln., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jebediah James David, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-25-21. 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. 02-25-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
FILE NO. 2021-0534 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/17/1992) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PACIFIC COAST FLOOR AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE, 1708 Farrier Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Miguel Angel Servin, Isabel Maria Servin (1708 Farrier Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Miguel Angel Servin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-01-21. 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. 03-01-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0507 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/25/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 805 PAINTING COMPANY, 1340 Phillips Lane, Apt. 8, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. 805 Painting Company LLC (1340 Phillips Lane, Apt. 8, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ 805 Painting Company LLC, Joseph Michael Hernandez Jr. / CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-25-21. 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. 02-25-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0509 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/25/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GOLDILOCKS CHIROPRACTIC, 679 Santa Ysabel, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Launa Rae Rapa (1300 15th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Launa Rae Rapa, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-2521. 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. 02-25-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
FILE NO. 2021-0501 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SIERRA WEST PHOTO, 351 Mindoro Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Sierra Kate Halberstadt (351 Mindoro Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Sierra Kate Halberstadt. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-2421. 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. 02-24-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
FILE NO. 2021-0502 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CS3, 725 Creston Road, Ste. C, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Clear Simplified Stormwater Solutions, LLC (725 Creston Road, Ste. C, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Clear Simplified Stormwater Solutions, LLC, Dave Spurr, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-24-21. 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. 0224-26. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0535 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/01/2013) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CLOVER AND BRANCH, 3021 S. Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Carrie St. Marie Skelton (3021 S. Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Carrie St. Marie Skelton, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-0121. 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. 03-01-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
FILE NO. 2021-0542 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/07/1984) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE ARROYO GROUP, 224 La Cresta, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. William G. Gerrish, Nancy L. Gerrish (611 Shelter Ridge Place, Nipomo, CA 93444), Judy S. Fukunaga (224 La Cresta, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ William G. Gerrish, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-01-21. 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. 03-01-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0547 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, RICE JEFE, 977 Foothill Blvd. #109, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Kevin AvilaSanroman, Briana Dawnyae AvilaSanroman (1262 Murray Ave. Apt. 79, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Kevin Avila-Sanroman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-01-21. 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. 03-01-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0548 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/02/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, INTEGRITY ASPHALT MAINTENANCE, 157 Park Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Tyler Andrew Edmondson (157 Park Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tyler Andrew Edmondson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-02-21. 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. 03-02-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0554 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/02/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NANCY RAE COACHING, 5136 Hillcrest Dr., Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Nancy Rae Wright (5136 Hillcrest Dr., Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Nancy Rae Wright. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-02-21. 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. 03-02-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0555 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/22/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, KD GRADING & EXCAVATION, 281 Alyssum Circle, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Kevin Eugene Dodd (281 Alyssum Circle, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kevin Eugene Dodd, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-0221. 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. 03-02-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-0575 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GENTLE TOUCH PET TRAINING, 173 Buckley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Son Care Foundation (173 Buckley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Son Care Foundation, Inc., Jack Gould, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-03-21. 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. 03-03-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-0576 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/03/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BRICK AND MORTAR CATERING, 3563 Sueldo St., Ste. H, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Gaviota Wind Caves LLC (1080 Grove St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Gaviota Wind Caves LLC, Manuel Castillo, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-0321. 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. 03-03-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-0577 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/31/1984) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 955 PARTNERSHIP, 5445 Via Venado, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. CDM LLC (5445 Via Venado, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401), Shirley Maloney, Trustee of the Neil T Maloney Exemption Trust (54 Highland Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401), Ben McAdams, Trustee of the McAdams Family Trust (4599 Spanish Oaks Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ CDM LLC, Carol Marie Fissori, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-0421. 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. 03-04-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-0585 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BOTTOM LINE, 2297 Pacific Avenue, Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Jill L. Terra (2297 Pacific Avenue, Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jill L. Terra, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-04-21. 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. 03-04-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-0591 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/02/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HIGHPOWR, 263 N Frontage Rd., C52, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Kenneth Harris Finwall (200 S. Dolliver, Spc. 178, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kenneth Harris Finwall, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-05-21. 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. 03-05-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0596 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MCPHEE’S CANTEEN AND QUALITY MEATS, 3070 Limestone Way 101B, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. TC Restaurant Group (241 James Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ TC Restaurant Group, Ronald James Meier, Treasurer/CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-05-21. 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. 03-05-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
FILE NO. 2021-0597 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SPODIDO VENDING, 883 Vista Del Brisa, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Janice Caroline Johnson (883 Vista Del Brisa, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Janice Caroline Johnson, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-05-21. 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. 03-05-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS Applications to make minor changes to the properties at the addresses listed below have been received by the City. 1. 125 Venture Dr. ARCH-0421-2020; Minor architectural review of a proposed 8,397 sf addition to a site containing an existing 115,995-square foot manufacturing/office building (Trust Automotive), consisting of an on-site daycare facility for up to 14 children for the exclusive benefit of employees. The addition includes a 4,815sf children’s center, 998-sf art barn, 2,584 square feet of covered outdoor use area, 15 tree removals, the planting of 17 new trees, and associated site improvements. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); M zone; Trust Children’s Center, applicant. (Shawna Scott) 2. 757 Lincoln St. DIR-0521-2020; A request for a discretionary exception to setback requirements to reduce the side setback adjacent to a small (80 sq. ft.) accessory structure (storage shed) to two feet, where the standard setback is five feet (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review). R-1 zone; Culbert Construction and Plumbing Inc., applicant. (Walter Oetzell) 3. 1793 Oceanaire Ct. DIR-0532-2020; Request to allow a 979-square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to be constructed above 16 feet in height above an existing single-family home, with no additional setback from the existing eastern wall. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-1 zone; Jack Senecal, applicant. (Kyle Van Leeuwen) 4. 2038 Fixlini St. DIR-0457-2020; Request to construct a nonconforming addition to an existing nonconforming residential structure. The structure is nonconforming due to a four-foot setback along the southern property line when five feet is the standard setback requirement. The addition would extend the nonconforming wall by six feet. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-1 zone; Leigh Ramirez, applicant. (Kyle Van Leeuwen) 5. 4150 Vachell Lane. DIR-0132-2021; Night work request for PG&E box relocation along Vachell Lane as part of Avila Ranch project, between 7:00 pm and 7:00 am, on no more than three nights between March 22 and April 26, 2021; This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); M-SP zone; Wathen Castanos Homes, applicant. (Graham Bultema) 6. 93 Broad Street. DIR-0120-2021; Request to allow a 753-square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to be constructed above 16 feet in height. The ADU is proposed to be constructed over an existing garage and proposed carport addition. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-1 zone Susan and Gary Nicols, applicant. (Kyle Van Leeuwen) 7. 11650 Los Osos Valley Road & Adjacent Right-ofWay. DIR-0167-2021; Request to perform work at night between 7:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. on no more than 15 nights between March 22 and April 30 to allow for an existing multi-family housing development to tie-in to the City’s recycled waterline. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-3 zone; Ferreira Inc, applicant. (Kyle Van Leeuwen) The Community Development Director will either approve or deny these applications no sooner than March 22, 2021. The Director’s decision may be appealed, and must be filed with the appropriate appeal fee within 10 days of the Director’s action. For more information, contact the City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, by calling (805) 781-7170, weekdays, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. March 11, 2021
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the following purpose: Public Hearing Agenda: A. Address: 991 Visalia Applicant: Forest Key Project No: P20-000063 Description: Continued Public Hearing for a Development Permit and Architectural Review Permit for a new 3,110 square-foot two-story single- family residence and a 645 square-foot garage on a vacant lot with a slope over 10%, and adopting Categorical Exemption No. 2021-006. A Variance Request will be considered for a 35’ height where a 25’ maximum height is required. The project site is located within the Pismo Heights (P) Planning Area and RSL (Single-Family Low-Density Residential, 1998 Code) Zoning District. The project is not appealable to the California Coastal Commission. APN: 005-233-001 Environmental Review: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding construction of a singlefamily residence. B. Address: 401 Shell Beach Road Applicant: Pacific Coastal Properties II Project No: P15-000130 Description: Public hearing for Tentative Tract Map, Coastal Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Review Permit for the demolition of a vacant restaurant and the construction of a new 10,089 square-foot mixed-use development including: a restaurant space, retail space, and four residential airspace condominium units, and Categorical Exemption No. 2019-008. The project is located within the Shell Beach (H) Planning Area (Commercial District) and C-1 (Retail Commercial, 1983 Code) Zoning District. APN: 010-334-013 (Remanded by City Council) Environmental Review: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines exempting infill development. C. Address: 1243 Ocean Boulevard Applicant: City of Pismo Beach Project No: P20-000069 Description: Public hearing to consider Amendment No. 3 to the Chapman Estate Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit to modify the limit on the number of events, hours of operation, and other similar operational items for use of the Chapman Estate as a cultural center. The project is located in the R-1 (Single Family Residential) zone of the Shell Beach Planning Area (H). The project is located inside the Coastal Zone and is appealable to the Coastal Commission. APNs Environmental Review: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding existing structures. Details about ways to participate in this hearing will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall. The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of March 19, 2021. You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearings or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Written and voicemail comments are welcomed prior to the hearing. Written comments prepared prior to the hearing may be submitted to the Planning Commission at planningcommission@ pismobeach.org or to send an email to Planning staff at eperez@pismobeach.org . Oral comment may be provided prior to the hearing by calling 805-556-8299 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name and identify your item of interest. Generally, written comment may be submitted by email up until the start of the public comment period during this time. Every effort will be made to provide an opportunity for live public comment during the meeting, but because the City cannot guarantee the quality of internet access or video conferencing facilities for the meeting, live public comment may not be available at every meeting. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions. Staff report, plans and other information related to this project is available for public review in Access Pismo www.pismobeach.org, or by emailing Elsa Perez, Administrative Secretary at eperez@pismobeach.org The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Friday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by email at eperez@pismobeach.org, or by visiting www.pismobeach.org. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website. PLEASE NOTE: If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information please contact Elsa Perez, Administrative Secretary, at eperez@pismobeach.org. March 11, 2021
The San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Chapter 5.44 entitled “Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization” requires that the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) percentage (%) be published as a basis for establishing rent increases. The monthly space rent in mobile home parks may not be increased more than once each year based on the CPI % change, or 9%, whichever is less. The CPI monthly data for Los Angeles, Long Beach and Anaheim is used for San Luis Obispo. January 2021 PERCENT CHANGE Year Ending 1-Month Ending December January January 2020 2021 2021 1.5 0.9 0.2 For further information regarding the CPI %, please contact the CPI Hotline at (415) 625-2270. Teresa Purrington City Clerk City of San Luis Obispo March 11, 2021
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
Notice To Bidders SEALED BIDS will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Grover Beach at the City Clerk’s Office at 154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 8, 2021 and promptly thereafter all bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud outdoors at the entrance of City Hall for furnishing to said City all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, services and supplies necessary to construct and complete the construction of the: CITYWIDE STREET SIGN REPLACEMENT General Work Description: In general, the Base Bid work includes the replacement of existing pole mounted and overhead street signs throughout the city per the included updated City Street Sign Standard. The estimated opinion of probable construction cost for this Base Bid Work is $80,000 Conditions of Submitting a Bid: Bids are required for the entire Work described herein. The Contractor shall possess a Class A license at the time this Contract is awarded through Contract acceptance (Public Contract Code Section 10164). The Contractor and all subcontractors will be required to obtain a City of Grover Beach Business Tax Certificate at the time the Contract is awarded.
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo Cultural Heritage Committee will hold a Regular Meeting, Monday, March 22, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. While the City encourages public participation, growing concern about the COVID-19 pandemic has required that public meetings be held via teleconference. Meetings can be viewed by joining the webinar or visiting the City’s electronic archive the day after the meeting to view the recording. Webinar registration details will be available on the agenda and the archive can be accessed from the City’s website at www.slocity.org. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@slocity.org. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: 1. Review of a request to include the property at 79 Benton Way in the City’s Inventory of Historic Resources as a Master List Resource (Elbert Earle Christopher House). This action is categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review.; Project Address: 79 Benton Way; Case #: HIST-0675-2020; Zone R-1; Susan and Mark Hoffman, owner/applicant. Contact Information: Walter Oetzell – (805) 781-7593 – woetzell@slocity.org The Cultural Heritage Committee may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Cultural Heritage Committee during, or prior to, the public hearing. The report(s) will be available 72 hours in advance of the meeting and can be viewed on the City’s website at: https:// www.slocity.org/government/advisory-bodies/agendasand-minutes/cultural-heritage-committee. Please call the Community Development Department at (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. March 11, 2021
This Contract is subject to state contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code, Section 12990. Notice to Bidders, Plans, Special Provisions, and Proposal Forms may be inspected at the Public Works Office in Grover Beach, California, and copies of said documents may be obtained through the City’s bids and proposal webpage at: https://www.grover.org/bids.aspx. No bid will be received unless it is made on a Proposal Form furnished by the City. Bids received via FAX will not be considered. Each bid shall be accompanied by cash, certified or cashier’s check, or bidder’s bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the base bid, made payable to the City of Grover Beach. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county, or counties, in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project available from the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at http://www.dir. ca.gov/OPRL/PWD/. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal or be awarded a contract for public work on public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Notice is also hereby given that any or all bidders may be required to furnish a sworn statement of their financial responsibility, technical ability and experience before award is made to any particular bidder. Bidders shall contact the City of Grover Beach Department of Public Works office at (805) 473-4530 the day prior to bid opening to obtain any bidding addenda information. Submittal of a signed bid shall be evidence that the Bidder has obtained this information and that the bid is based on any changes contained therein. Submittal of Bidder’s Inquiries: Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications or estimate must be communicated as a bidder inquiry prior to bid opening. Bidder’s inquiries shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to the City of Grover Beach, Public Works Department, at: PublicWorks@ groverbeach.org. The cutoff time that the City will accept bidder’s inquiries is 5:00 p.m. on the fifth business day prior to the bid opening date. Do not count the bid opening date when counting the days. The City will respond to inquires via bidding addenda. Any such inquiries, submitted after the cutoff time of receiving bidder’s inquiries, will not be treated as a bid protest. Bid Submittal Instructions: The contractor must wear a mask when dropping off the bid. On the outside of the bid envelope the Bidder shall indicate the following: 1. Name and Address of Bidder 2. Name of project on which bid is submitted 3. Date and time of bid opening The right is reserved by the City of Grover Beach to reject any or all bids, to evaluate the bids submitted, and award the Contract to the lowest responsible bidder. The City further reserves the right to waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the bid. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) working days after the date set for the opening thereof. At the time of publishing, City Hall is closed to the public. The bid opening will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Any changes to the bid opening procedure will be noted in an addendum. Dated this 11th day of March, 2021, at the City of Grover Beach, California. City of Grover Beach STATE OF CALIFORNIA Gregory A. Ray, P.E. Public Works Director/City Engineer March 11 & 18, 2021
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting, Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., via teleconference, on the item listed below. While the City encourages public participation, growing concern about the COVID-19 pandemic has required that public meetings be held via teleconference. Meetings can be viewed on Government Access Channel 20 or streamed live from the City’s YouTube channel at http://youtube.slo.city. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail delivered to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@slocity.org. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: 1. Review of the commercial component of the Northwest Corner (NWC) mixed-use project consisting of four buildings with a total of 61,745 square feet of commercial space, including a request to allow a 42.5-foot overall height with architectural projections to 52 feet for the medical office building, where the standard is a maximum height of 35 feet with architectural projections allowed to 45 feet; review of a sign program; and an Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration previously adopted for the overall Northwest Corner (NWC) mixed-use project site; Project address: 3985 Broad Street; Case #: ARCH-05712020; Zone: C-C-SP-SF; NKT TFB I, LLC, owner/applicant. Contact Information: Brian Leveille – (805) 781-7166 – bleveille@slocity.org The Planning Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. The report(s) will be available for review online in advance of the meeting at http://www.slocity.org/government/advisorybodies/agendas-and-minutes/planning-commission. Please call The Community Development Department at 805-781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20, beginning at 6:00 p.m. March 11, 2021
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 Process-Public Participation in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission regulations (47 CFR § 1.1307) for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Program Comment for Positive Train Control and Infrastructure. Union Pacific Railroad proposes to construct a 60’ monopole (65’ in overall height) communications pole with associated equipment at the following approximate locations in San Luis Obispo County, California within the existing railroad right-of-way: • Coordinates: 35.17614925, -120.6196056; Mile Post #256.65, Edna; • Coordinates: 35.05603266, -120.5965967; Mile Post #266.28, Arroyo Grande; • Coordinates: 35.02983787, -120.5913368; Mile Post #268.12, Arroyo Grande. We respectfully request that parties interested in providing comment on the proposed undertaking relative to potential effects on cultural or historic properties should contact GSS, Inc., 3311 109th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322; Ph. (515) 331-2103, within 30 days of the date of this publication (GSS W21032-CA-1/2/3). March 11, 2021 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021 AT 9:00 AM 5 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT 01. Consent Agenda – Item Nos. 01-31 & Resolution (Res.) No. 2021-034 through 2021-038, approved as amended. 02. Update on COVID-19, rec’d & filed. 03. Res. 2021-039, commending J. Ogren upon her retirement after 37 years serving the County, adopted. 04. Public Comment Period - matters not on the agenda: J. Tacker; L. Owen & M. Brown: speak. No action taken. 05. 2021-22 County & State Budget update, rec’d & filed. 06. Infrastructure & Facilities 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan, approved. 07. Closed Session. Anticipated Litigation: No of potential cases: 3. Significant exposure to litigation: No of potential cases: 2. Existing litigation: Application filed by PG&E in the 2018 Nuclear Decommissioning Cost Triennial Proceeding (U 39 E & A: 18-12-008); Hammer v. Co. of SLO Superior Court, Case No. 18CV-0681. Conference w/ Labor Negotiator re: SLOGAU; SLOCEAT&C; DCCA; Sheriffs’ Mgmt; SLOCPPOA; DSA; DAIA; SLOCPMPOA; SLOCEA – PSSC; Unrepresented Mgmt & Confidential Employees; SDSA; UDWA. Report out. 08. State Water Project Water Mgmt Tools Study update, rec’d & filed & appointment of M. Nordstrom as alternate to the San Miguelito Mutual Water Co, approved. 09. Res. 2021-040, approving the Water Management amendment to supplement & clarify water mgmt tools regarding transfers & exchanges of State Water Project water; CEQA Findings & Stmt of Overriding Considerations, adopted. 10. Res. 2021-041, partially affirming the appeal of M. Kyle, modifying the Planning Commission’s decision, & conditionally approving the application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) DRC2017-00075, adopted as amended. 11. Res. 2021-042, denying the appeal of P. Byrne & upholding the Planning Commission’s decision to approve CUP DRC2019-00070, adopted as amended. Meeting Adjourned. Wade Horton, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk March 11, 2021
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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHARLES HAIRSTON DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0060
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FILE NO. 2021-0598 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/24/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LONG MAN PRODUCTIONS, 3053 S. Higuera St., Suite 9, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Erik David Long (3053 S. Higuera St., Suite 9, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Erik D. Long. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-05-21. 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. 03-05-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0600 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/15/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MOCHA ME, 15555 Powerline Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Nancy Linne Swett (15555 Powerline Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Nancy Swett, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-05-21. 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. 03-05-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
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FILE NO. 2021-0601 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/05/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO DISTRIBUTION LLC, 1363 Sydney St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. SLO Distribution LLC (1363 Sydney St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ SLO Distribution LLC, Shane Williams, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-0821. 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. 03-08-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2021-0602 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/08/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MI TIERRA MEXICAN FOOD, 1000 Olive Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Leticia Arredondo Mendoza (203 Dressler Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93454). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Leticia Arredondo Mendoza, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-08-21. 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. 03-08-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CHARLES HAIRSTON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EDDIE HAIRSTON in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that EDDIE HAIRSTON 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: March 23, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: P9, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Brighton K. Hushing-Kline Hushing Law PO Box 1980 Atascadero, CA 93423 March 4, 11, & 18, 2021
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2021-0609 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/08/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, RETREAT REAL ESTATE, 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 03-0821. 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. 03-08-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 2021-0611 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/03/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MULLER CATTLE COMPANY, 580 Parkhill Rd., Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County. Matthew Dwayne Muller, Christy Lynette Muller (580 Parkhill Rd., Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Matthew Dwayne Muller, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-0821. 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. 03-08-26. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DONALD JAY AVERY DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0063
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DONALD JAY AVERY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LILA D. AVERY-FUSON in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that LILA D. AVERY-FUSON 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: March 30, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 9 BY ZOOM, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the
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LEGAL NOTICES hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Lila D. Avery-Fuson 6630 Northstar Lane Paso Robles, CA 93446 March 11, 18, & 25, 2021
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ERIKA BELL DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0077
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ERIKA BELL A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SAN PASQUAL FIDUCIARY TRUST COMPANY in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that SAN PASQUAL FIDUCIARY TRUST COMPANY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: April 8, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept.: P2 VIA ZOOM, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm St., Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Scott W. Wall Andre, Morris & Buttery 1102 Laurel Ln. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 March 11, 18, & 25, 2021
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JESSE LANDIS B. HILL DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0010
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JESSE LANDIS B. HILL, JESSE HILL, JESSE LANDIS-BOOGHER HILL JR. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARIANNE BUCKMEYER in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that MARIANNE BUCKMEYER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 30, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 9 VIA ZOOM, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Robert L. Wilkes 1801 E. Parkcourt Pl., Bldg. E-106 Santa Ana, CA 92701 March 11, 18, & 25, 2021
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN THOMAS SILVA III DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0059
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JOHN THOMAS SILVA III A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR 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: March
LEGAL NOTICES 23, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 9, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: San Luis Obispo County Counsel 1055 Monterey Street, Suite D320 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 March 4, 11, & 18, 2021
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROSE S. GODDARD DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0064
LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Public Sale
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC. Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned is hereby given notice that a public lien sale of the following personal property will be held online at storageauctions.net and will end at the hour of 10 AM on the 30th Day of March, 2021 where said property has been stored and which are located at: Traffic Way Storage, 5395 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422 County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, the following Russell Allen Toolbox, cables, dining table & chairs, furniture, easy chair, dresser, hutch, lamps, pillows, mattress & box spring Melissa Currie Tools, construction light, furniture, dressers, headboard & frame, luggage, shelving, women’s clothing, household décor, misc bags/ boxes/bins Karen Golden Harvard air hockey table, Honda gx100 compactor, ladder, furniture, dresser, armoires, pet carriers & cage, gas cans, misc household items, shelving, mattress & box spring, luggage, misc bags/ boxes/bins
Virginia Lyon Dining table, vacuum, tools, landscape equipment, women’s To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, clothing, household goods, lamps contingent creditors, and persons pillows/bedding, luggage, misc who may otherwise be interested in bags/boxes/bins the will or estate, or both, of: ROSE S. GODDARD A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ROSALYN ANN PHILLIPS in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that ROSALYN ANN PHILLIPS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 30, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 9 VIA ZOOM, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Rich Thomas Commercial kitchen appliances, asst’d refrigerator, fryer, sink, ventilation March 4, 11, 2021
Notice of Public Sale
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC. Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned is hereby given notice that a public lien sale of the following personal property will be held online at storageauctions.net and will end at the hour of 11 AM on the 30th Day of March, 2021 where said property has been stored and which are located at: Downtown Mini Storage, 9200 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, the following Dwight Inlow Mountain bike, bike tires, boogie board, car rims, children’s sneakers, tool/tackle box, duffle bag, suitcases Debi Lorden Industrial construction lights, household décor, chandelier, rug, statues, lamps, shelving, chair, suitcases, misc household, misc boxes Amber Popejoy Unknown wrapped item, car seat, flower pots Nola Soto Western saddles, Christmas lights, Christmas nativity set, rugs, duffle bag, misc boxes/bags Jenna Wallravin Suitcase, misc bins Sandra Welsh Dining table, bolt of fabric, baskets, mattress/box spring, pillows, misc boxes Samantha Wolcott Animal print couch & ottoman, crib,
Attorney for Petitioner: fishing rod, electronics/entertainJohn F. Sachs, A Professional Law ment center, books, household déCorporation cor, poster, suitcase, misc boxes 1510 Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 March 4, 11, 2021 March 11, 18, & 25, 2021
LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV-0049
LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV-0118
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Phyllis Momtazee-Snelling AKA Phyllis L. Momtazee AKA Phyllis Lynne Rosenbaum filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Phyllis Momtazee-Snelling AKA Phyllis L. Momtazee AKA Phyllis Lynne Rosenbaum to PROPOSED NAME: THE COURT ORDERS: that all per- Phyllis Momtazee Snelling sons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons why the petition for change of name interested in this matter appear beshould not be granted. Any person fore this court at the hearing indicated objecting to the name changes de- below to show cause, if any, why the scribed above must file a written petition for change of name should objection that includes the reasons not be granted. Any person objecting for the objection at least two days to the name changes described above before the matter is scheduled to be must file a written objection that inheard and must appear at the hearing cludes the reasons for the objection to show cause why the petition should at least two days before the matter is not be granted. If no written objection scheduled to be heard and must apis timely filed, the court may grant the pear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If petition without a hearing. no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: March hearing. 6, 2021, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2 By Zoom at the Superior Court of Califor- NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: April 14, nia, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 2021, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 9 By Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, Zoom at the Superior Court of CaliforCA 93408. A copy of this Order to nia, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Show Cause shall be published at Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, least once each week for four succes- CA 93408. A copy of this Order to sive weeks prior to the date set for Show Cause shall be published at hearing on the petition in the follow- least once each week for four succesing newspaper of general circulation, sive weeks prior to the date set for printed in this county: New Times hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: February 2, 2021 /s/: Ginger E. Garrett, Judge of the Superior Court Date: March 4, 2021 February 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2021 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court ORDER TO SHOW March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Steven Newell Lundy filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Steven Newell Lundy to PROPOSED NAME: Steven Lundy Sims
CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV-0063
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Pamela Ann Bonner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Pamela Ann Bonner to PROPOSED NAME: Pamela Ann Darling
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CVP-0029
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Lauryn Elizabeth Alegre filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Lauryn Elizabeth Alegre to PROPOSED NAME: Lauryn THE COURT ORDERS: that all per- Elizabeth Allen sons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons cated below to show cause, if any, interested in this matter appear bewhy the petition for change of name fore this court at the hearing indicated should not be granted. Any person below to show cause, if any, why the objecting to the name changes de- petition for change of name should scribed above must file a written not be granted. Any person objecting objection that includes the reasons to the name changes described above for the objection at least two days must file a written objection that inbefore the matter is scheduled to be cludes the reasons for the objection heard and must appear at the hearing at least two days before the matter is to show cause why the petition should scheduled to be heard and must apnot be granted. If no written objection pear at the hearing to show cause why is timely filed, the court may grant the the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the petition without a hearing. court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: April 14, 2021, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 9 By Zoom at the Superior Court of Califor- NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: April 7, nia, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 2021, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2 By Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, Zoom at the Superior Court of CaliforCA 93408. A copy of this Order to nia, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Show Cause shall be published at Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. least once each week for four succes- A copy of this Order to Show Cause sive weeks prior to the date set for shall be published at least once each hearing on the petition in the follow- week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petiing newspaper of general circulation, tion in the following newspaper of genprinted in this county: New Times eral circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: February 09, 2021 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Su- Date: January 28, 2021 perior Court /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the SuMarch 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021 perior Court March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW
CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV-0069
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Adrienne Amelia Wright aka Adrienne Amelia Petkewich filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Adrienne Amelia Wright aka Adrienne Amelia Petkewich to PROPOSED NAME: Adrienne Amelia Petkewich 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: April 14, 2021, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 9 By Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: February 9, 2021 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court February 25, March 4, 11, & 18, 2021
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CVP-0034
NUMBER: 21CVP-0034
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Fernando Porras Medina filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Fernando Porras Medina to PROPOSED NAME: Fernando Porras
LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CVP-0048
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Leah Andrea Katona filed a petition with this court for a decree NEW FILE NO. 2021-0574 changing names as follows: PRESOLD FILE NO. 2017-2379 ENT NAME: Leah Andrea Katona to PROPOSED NAME: Leah Andrea Gentle Touch Pet Training, 1886 Ransom Katona Deer Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. THE COURT ORDERS: that all perThe fictitious business name resons interested in this matter appear ferred to above was filed in San Luis before this court at the hearing indiObispo County on 09/29/2017. The cated below to show cause, if any, following person has abandoned the why the petition for change of name use of the fictitious business name: should not be granted. Any person Teah Anders (1886 Deer Canyon objecting to the name changes Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). described above must file a written This business was conducted by An objection that includes the reasons Individual /s/ Teah Anders, Owner. for the objection at least two days This statement was filed with the before the matter is scheduled to be County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on heard and must appear at the hear03-03-2021. I hereby certify that ing to show cause why the petition this copy is a correct copy of the should not be granted. If no written statement on file in my office. (Seal) objection is timely filed, the court Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By S. may grant the petition without a Currens, Deputy Clerk. hearing. March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021 NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: April 21, 2021, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2 By Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: February 26, 2021 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2021
Public Notice
T-Mobile intends to collocate telecommunications equipment on the monopole telecommunications tower located at 1415 S 4th Street, Oceano, San Luis Obispo County, CA 93445 & Latitude: 35-06-17.9 N, Longitude: 120-37-07.8 W. The height of the structure will be approximately 24.4 meters above ground level (35.7 meters above mean sea level). The tower is anticipated to have no FAA lighting. Specific information regarding the project is available by calling Madeline Sarcone (515) 473-6256 during normal business hours. Any interested party may file comments within thirty days of this notice with Impact7G, Inc. at 9550 Hickman Road, Suite 105, Clive, IA 50325 on the impact of the proposed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Historic Preservation Act Section 106. Interested persons may review the application for this project at www. fcc.gov/asr/applications by entering Antenna Structure Registration (Form 854) file no. (A1185292). Interested persons may raise environmental concerns about the project under the National Environmental Policy Act rules of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 CFR §1.1307, by notifying the FCC of the specific reasons that the action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Requests for Environmental Review must be filed within 30 days of the date that notice of the project is published on the FCC’s website and may only raise environmental concerns. The FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests for Environmental Review online at www. fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest, but they may be filed with a paper copy by mailing the Request to FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. A copy of the Request should be provided to Impact7G, Inc. at 9550 Hickman Road, Suite 105, Clive, IA 50325.
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 March 11, 2021 petition for change of name should STATEMENT OF not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above ABANDONMENT must file a written objection that inOF USE OF FICTITIOUS cludes the reasons for the objection BUSINESS NAME at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must apNEW FILE NO. 2021-0481 pear at the hearing to show cause why OLD FILE NO. 2017-0611 the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a Fade-0-5 Barbershop, 1921 Cienaga St., Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis hearing. Obispo County. The fictitious busiNOTICE OF HEARING: Date: April 21, ness name referred to above was 2021, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2 By filed in San Luis Obispo County on Zoom at the Superior Court of Califor- 03/06/2017. The following person nia, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 has abandoned the use of the fictiPark Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. tious business name: Antonio MarA copy of this Order to Show Cause tinez Barajas (1720 S. Depot Street shall be published at least once each M87, Santa Maria, CA 93458). This week for four successive weeks prior business was conducted by An Indito the date set for hearing on the peti- vidual /s/ Antonio Martinez Barajas. tion in the following newspaper of gen- This statement was filed with the eral circulation, printed in this county: County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on New Times 02-23-2021. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the Date: February 16, 2021 statement on file in my office. (Seal) /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Su- Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By N. perior Court Balseiro, Deputy Clerk. March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021 March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
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ARIES
LIBRA
(March 21-April 19): Artist Richard Kehl tells this traditional Jewish story: God said to Abraham, “But for me, you would not be here.” Abraham answered, “I know that Lord, but were I not here there would be no one to think about you.” I’m bringing this tale to your attention, dear Aries, because I think the coming weeks will be a favorable time to summon a comparable cheekiness with authorities, including even the Divine Wow Herself. So I invite you to consider the possibility of being sassy, saucy, and bold. Risk being an articulate maverick with a point of view that the honchos and experts should entertain.
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Poet Wendell Berry says “it’s the immemorial feelings” he likes best: “hunger and thirst and their satisfaction; work-weariness and earned rest; the falling again from loneliness to love.” Notice that he doesn’t merely love the gratification that comes from quenching his hunger and thirst. The hunger and thirst are themselves essential components of his joy. Work-weariness and loneliness are not simply inconvenient discomforts that he’d rather live without. He celebrates them, as well. I think his way of thinking is especially worthy of your imitation in the next three weeks.
TAURUS
SCORPIO
(April 20-May 20): Spiritual author Ernest Holmes wrote, “True imagination is not fanciful daydreaming. It is fire from heaven.” Unfortunately, however, many people do indeed regard imagination as mostly just a source of fanciful daydreaming. And it is also true that when our imaginations are lazy and out of control, when they conjure delusional fears and worries, they can be debilitating. I bring this to your attention, Taurus, because I believe the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to harness the highest powers of your imagination—to channel the fire from heaven—as you visualize all the wonderful and interesting things you want to do with your life in the next nine months.
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Famous and influential science fiction novelist Philip K. Dick relied on amphetamines to fuel his first 43 novels. Beginning with A Scanner Darkly, his 44th, he did without his favorite drug. It wasn’t his best book, but it was far from his worst. It sold well and was made into a movie featuring Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr., and two other celebrity actors. Inspired by Dick’s success without relying on his dependency—and in accordance with current astrological omens—I’m inviting you to try doing without one of your addictions or compulsions or obsessions as you work on your labor of love.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “I’m always waiting for a door to open in a wall without doors,” wrote Gemini author Fernando Pessoa. Huh? Pessoa was consistently eccentric in his many writings, and I find this particular statement especially odd. I’m going to alter it so it makes more sense and fits your current needs. Here’s your motto for the coming weeks: “I’m always ready to figure out how to make a new door in a wall without doors, and call on all necessary help to make it.”
CANCER
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(June 21-July 22): You can’t drive to the Kamchatka Peninsula. It’s a 104,000-square-mile area with a sub-Arctic climate in the far east of Russia. No roads connect it to the rest of the world. Its major city, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, is surrounded by volcanoes. If you want to travel there, you must arrive by plane or ship. And yet Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has long had a thriving tourist industry. More so before the pandemic, but even now, outsiders have come to paraglide, hunt for bears, and marvel at the scenery. In this horoscope, I am making an outlandish metaphorical comparison of you to the Kamchatka Peninsula. Like that land, people sometimes find it a challenge to reach you. And yet when they do, you can be quite welcoming. Is this a problem? Maybe, maybe not. What do you think? Now is a good time to reevaluate.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Ninety percent of all apples in the world are descended from a forest of apple trees in southeast Kazakhstan. Most of us have tasted just a few types of apples, but there’s a much wider assortment of flavors in that natural wonderland. You know how wine is described as having taste notes and aromas? The apple flavor of Kazakhstan’s apples may be tinged with hints of roses, strawberries, anise, pineapples, coconuts, lemon peels, pears, potatoes, or popcorn. Can you imagine traveling to that forest and exploring a far more complex and nuanced relationship with a commonplace food? During the coming weeks, I invite you to experiment with arousing metaphorically similar experiences. In what old familiar persons, places, or things could you find a surprising wealth of previously unexplored depth and variety?
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Author Andrew Tilin testified that he sometimes had the feeling that his life was in pieces— but then realized that most of the pieces were good and interesting. So his sense of being a mess of unassembled puzzle parts gave way to a deeper contentment—an understanding that the jumble was just fine the way it was. I recommend you cultivate and enjoy an experience like that in the coming weeks, Capricorn.
LEO
AQUARIUS
(July 23-Aug. 22): Biting midges, also known as no-see-ums, are blood-sucking flies that spread various diseases. Yuck, right? Wouldn’t the world be a better place if we used science to kill off all biting midges everywhere? Well, there would be a disappointing trade-off if we did. The creepy bugs are the primary pollinators for several crops grown in the tropics, including cacao. So if we got rid of the no-seeums, there’d probably be no more chocolate. I’m guessing that you may be dealing with a comparable dilemma, Leo: an influence that has both a downside and an upside. The central question is: Can you be all you want to be without it in your life? Or not? Now is a good time to ponder the best way to shape your future relationship.
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Indian poet Meena Alexander (1951-2018) was born under the sign of Aquarius. She became famous after she moved to the U.S. at age 29, but was raised in India and the Sudan. In her poem “Where Do You Come From?” she wrote, “Mama beat me when I was a child for stealing honey from a honey pot.” I’m sorry to hear she was treated so badly for enjoying herself. She wasn’t committing a crime! The honey belonged to her family, and her family had plenty of money to buy more honey. This vignette is my way of advising you, in accordance with astrological omens, to carry out your personal version of “stealing the honey from the honeypot,” dear Aquarius. Take what’s rightfully yours.
VIRGO
PISCES
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): According to my analysis of your imminent astrological potentials, you already are or will soon be floating and whirling and churning along on an ocean of emotion. In other words, you will be experiencing more feelings and stronger feelings than you have in quite some time. This doesn’t have to be a problem as long as you do the following: 1. Be proud and appreciative about being able to feel so much. 2. Since only a small percentage of your feelings need to be translated into practical actions, don’t take them too seriously. 3. Enjoy the ride!
(Feb. 19-March 20): The bad news is that the narrow buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea is laced with landmines. Anyone who walks there is at risk for getting blown up. The good news is that because people avoid the place, it has become an unprecedented nature preserve—a wildlife refuge where endangered species like the red-crowned crane and Korean fox can thrive. In the coming weeks and months, I’d love to see you engage in a comparable project, Pisces: finding a benevolent use for a previously taboo or wasted part of your life. ∆
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