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n an effort to bring Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area back into compliance with the California Coastal Act, the California Coastal Commission voted to ban offroading and most other vehicle access within the next three years. DUNES ON CAMERA What that means for filming Hollywood films, access to the dunes is up in the music videos, commercials, air. Staff Writer Kasey Bubnash and more have speaks with State Parks and Visit been filmed at the SLO CAL (which oversees the local Oceano Dunes SVRA over the film commission) about it this years. Now State Parks has to week [8]. figure out if it will In addition, read about the be an allowable use in the future. Restaurant Revitalization Fund and what some local organizations are doing to help restaurant owners apply for it [9] ; abstract art at SLO Provisions [22] ; and a winery in Morro Bay that weathered the pandemic and is ready for tourist season [26].

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County to consider the formation of a second Oceano advisory council

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ceano could soon be home to two separate community advisory councils: one with members who unanimously support the elimination of off-roading in the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) and one with members who are adamantly against it. At its upcoming meeting on June 8, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider a resolution recognizing the formation of a new community advisory council, the Vitality Advisory Council of Oceano. The group, according to a county staff report, first formed and requested recognition in April. “We are a diverse group of interested citizens and business owners in the historic and proud community of Oceano,” the Vitality Advisory Council of Oceano wrote in an April 18 letter to 4th District Supervisor Lynn Compton, who represents Oceano. “The recent decisions made by the California Coastal Commission, which profoundly impacts Oceano, as well as other long unresolved issues, require a responsive, locally informed voice.” The letter is signed by founding members Linda Austin, president of the Oceano Community Services District; Adam Verdin, co-owner of Old Juan’s Cantina; Marios Pougioukas, owner of the Rock and Roll Diner; Barney Foster, a recent failed candidate for the Oceano Community Services District; Gina McMahon; and Jonathan Rodriguez. To members of the already existing council, the Oceano Advisory Council, this looks like a strategy on Compton’s part to silence the voices of those who disagree with her. “Believe me, we are going to speak out,” said Allene Villa, chair of the Oceano Advisory Council. “We’re not going to take it, and I believe we’re going to be victorious.” The Oceano Advisory Council has been meeting regularly since it was officially recognized by the Board of Supervisors in 1996. Community advisory councils don’t have any real voting power, and their members aren’t always chosen through an election process, but, once recognized, they have to follow strict regulations and offer insight about various local issues to the county. Community advisory councils usually receive a small amount of funding from the Board of

Supervisors, although the board isn’t required to fund them. In April, Villa said the Oceano Advisory Council sent a line-by-line budget request to Compton’s office detailing funding needs through December 2022. The request, which totaled $4,832, included items like office supplies, website maintenance, and a Zoom contract. The most expensive request was a one-year contract with Survey Monkey—at a cost of $2,700—for a ROOM FOR TWO? At its upcoming meeting on June 8, the San proposed community needs Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider assessment regarding the a resolution recognizing the formation of a new community advisory future of Pier Avenue. council, the Vitality Advisory Council of Oceano. The Oceano Advisory Council never heard back said, and the creation of one advisory council from Compton’s office on the budget, Villa said, doesn’t equate to the elimination of another. which she thought was strange. Members even “I think it’s a good thing,” she said. “The more asked about the request during public comment input the better.” at Board of Supervisors meetings in May. But when Villa heard about the new advisory Although Compton wouldn’t say whether council, which she said consists of ardent offshe planned to approve the current advisory roading supporters, everything became clear. council’s most recent budget request, she doesn’t Villa suspects Compton will try to put most, plan to cut off all of its future funding. if not all, of her funds toward the Vitality “So if either group brings good projects Advisory Council of Oceano, effectively forward I’m likely to fund them,” she said. disbanding the long-running Oceano Advisory Still, Charles Varni, vice chair of the Oceano Council. Villa called the move “undemocratic.” Advisory Council, remains staunchly opposed But Supervisor Compton said the formation to the formation of another advisory council. of the new Vitality Advisory Council of Oceano Varni said the current council has taken wasn’t her idea. She said she’s received numerous calls and complaints about members pains to get input from the business and offof the existing Oceano Advisory Council—who roading community in Oceano. He personally are unanimously in support of the Coastal contacted some of the members of the new Commission’s decision to ban off-roading in the council earlier this year when the existing Oceano Dunes SVRA—refusing to consider the council was recruiting new members in hopes views and opinions of those in Oceano’s business they’d apply. So he takes issue with Compton’s and off-roading community. So when several community members asked if characterization of the Oceano Advisory Council as being biased and unwilling to listen. she’d support the formation of another advisory “That’s an absolute lie,” he said. Δ council, she said she thought it sounded like a —Kasey Bubnash fine idea. She likes to hear from both sides, she

SLO approves pilot program to send an EMT and social worker to homeless calls

social worker through a local nonprofit contract. The budget also adds a second social worker to serve with the Police Department’s Community Action Team (CAT), which has historically sent two police officers and one social worker to homeless-related calls. City Council members unanimously supported the Mobile Crisis Unit, and officials said they hope it can become a successful model for addressing homelessness and mental health issues countywide. Councilmember Andy Pease said that the program is an example of the city responding to calls from the community to “reimagine” public safety in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement. “For us this is kind of lightning speed for what a municipality can do,” Pease said. “We’re absolutely not done.” SLO City Manager Derek Johnson said the program will likely lead to an increase in calls for services for both the Mobile Crisis Unit and

The San Luis Obispo City Council approved its two-year budget on June 1 and signed off on a new proposed public safety pilot program that will start sending an EMT and social worker to homeless-related 911 calls instead of armed police officers. The pair, when hired, will serve as the city’s Mobile Crisis Unit, and they will provide “nonemergency response and care to unhoused community members,” according to the city. The goal of the two-year pilot program will be to “reduce the emergency dispatching of paramedics and law enforcement to community members who need non-emergency support.” The 2021-23 budget allocates enough funding to hire the EMT in the fire department and the

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the police department, as has been shown in other cities with similar programs. “Where that takes us long term is something we’ll have to monitor and track,” Johnson said. While council members supported the budget, many local activists called in to the meeting to protest it. The callers took issue with a $1.3 million increase to the SLO Police Department’s budget and called for a $5 million divestment. Many were concerned that the Mobile Crisis Unit and CAT were too intertwined with law enforcement. “We do not want CAHOOTS programs [the mobile crisis unit],” said resident Kat Shroeder Mora. “We want mental-health-first programs that don’t involve the police. We do not want community policing or [diversity] trainings for the police. We want fewer police—this has been really clear. This budget does not do that.” —Peter Johnson NEWS continued page 6

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Paso Robles man convicted of child molestation

After a prolonged five-year case, on June 2, SLO County Superior Court Judge Barry LaBarbera found Paso Robles resident Jason Robert Porter guilty of committing sexual acts on children and possession of child pornography. LaBarbera said the case was solidified after an 11-year-old victim gave her testimony against Porter on June 1—she was the last to testify during a two-week jury-less trial. The victim, who was 4 years old at the time of her assault, testified that Porter had pulled down her pants and underwear and inappropriately touched her private parts while she was asleep in Porter’s son’s room. LaBarbera said he believed the 11-yearold to be “very credible and mature in her testimony.” “I do see the parents here and I just want to let them know that if [she] were here, I’d tell her she’s a brave survivor,” he said. Porter was arrested in 2016, when the girl’s mother caught him taking photos under her child’s dress. He was released on bail only to be arrested two weeks later, after law enforcement served a search warrant at his home and electronic devices, seizing thousands of images and videos of Porter committing sexual acts with minors. In charges filed in 2016, the SLO County District Attorney’s Office identified four children between the ages of 4 and 7 at the time of their assault. Authorities eventually identified an additional 32 minors as victims. During the trial, evidence showed that videos and photos were in folders that were often labeled with the names of Porter’s victims. Evidence also showed video footage from a hidden video camera that Porter had installed in one of the bathrooms of his parents’ Paso Robles home, where he lived and friends and family regularly gathered for pool parties. The hidden camera footage captured adults and minors. LaBarbera said the videos were graphic and “hard to watch.” In many of the videos, Porter’s face was visible or his voice was immediately recognizable. In the videos and photos where Porter isn’t visible, SLO County District Attorney Deputy Melissa Chabra

said she found consistency with a brown couch, a specific carpet pattern, and a silver watch that belonged to Porter and was in his residence at the time. “I have no problem finding beyond reasonable doubt that he is the perpetrator of each of these offenses and that he took these videos and photographs, and then, of course, we do have a couple of counts involving surreptitious photos sometimes with adults and sometimes with minors,” LaBarbera said. Porter was originally charged with and pleaded not guilty to 17 felony counts of committing sexual acts on a child and possession of child pornography and 41 misdemeanor charges of invasion of privacy for the bathroom video camera. Chabra, representing the prosecution, dropped some of the misdemeanor charges. LaBarbera found Porter guilty of all felony charges except for the accusation of producing child pornography. He said he believed Porter had possession of the child pornography so he could “look at it over and over again” and did not believe Porter had it for commercial purposes. Porter will be sentenced on June 28 and is facing life in prison. The victims’ attorney, Greg Gillet, said “justice was served” in a statement. “The victims in this matter were and are children. They have not only had to live through the heinous acts undertaken by Mr. Porter, but they also have had to live under the shadow of a pending trial for almost five years. Mr. Porter has stolen a time of their lives that should have been filled with love and trust. However, like the victim who testified in court showed yesterday, they are resilient and strong. They will not be defined by this episode. They, with love and support of their families and their communities, will overcome,” the June 2 statement said. The families of the victims ask for continued prayers for all of the victims and their ongoing recovery. Tina Swinthin, Porter’s former sisterin-law, told New Times that he was a point of contention during the custody battle over her daughters because she did not trust having her children around him. Swinthin said her ex-husband, Damien Porter, was initially in agreement with her. In a July 2008 email submitted into court records, Damien emailed his mother saying Porter needed counseling for his behavior. However, during the custody battle from 2009 to 2014, Damien advocated that his brother be able to see

their daughters during holidays. Damien told New Times that he didn’t want to comment on his brother’s case. In a 2011 deposition, court records show that Swinthin asked the court to deny her ex-husband’s request to allow Porter to see his daughters. “The reality is, the majority of my entire family court battle was trying to protect my daughters from [Jason Porter],” Swinthin said. Ultimately, Swinthin gained full custody of her children but said when she tried to warn the court of the “dangerous person” Porter was, she felt the family court system did not listen to her. —Karen Garcia

Countdown for Lucia Mar recall petitioning has officially started

A group of South County parents has the green light to move forward with its efforts to recall several Lucia Mar Unified School District board of education members who they say failed to advocate for students amid the pandemic. On May 28, the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s office gave Central Coast Families for Education Reform the go-ahead to begin circulating petitions calling for elections to recall Lucia Mar board members Colleen Martin, Dee Santos, and Donald Stewart. The group, which initially formed through Facebook with the aim of getting youth sports back up and running, is now registered with the Secretary of State as an active recall committee. Members have 160 days to collect 8,302 signatures in support of recalling each of the three board members in question, amounting to around 15 percent of the voters who reside within Lucia Mar’s boundaries. Petitioning has already started, according to Christin Brittingham, a Lucia Mar parent of four and director of communications for the group. “There’s a lot of people really coming out of the woodwork with passion,” Brittingham said. The group is currently working to train volunteers who plan to help canvass South County using almost every method possible, Brittingham said, including door knocking, booths outside of grocery stores, and rallies. The first drive-through signing event is scheduled for June 6 at 3 Fat Guys in Grover Beach, where anyone interested can drive up to the parking lot, order food, and sign a petition. While she’s hopeful the group will

gather enough signatures to launch a recall election, Brittingham said she hopes all the noise will at least put the board of education in the spotlight. “We didn’t know this school board didn’t have our backs until they didn’t have our backs,” Brittingham said. “Whether we win this thing or not I think it’s a really good thing.” Central Coast Families for Education Reform first announced plans to petition for a recall election at a rally on May 4, where Vice President Michael Mulder said board members Martin, Santos, and Stewart demonstrated that they “do not support the best interests of our students,” by voting against school resource officers in schools, blaming parents for low student achievement throughout distance learning, and allegedly violating the Brown Act by not allowing in-person or live public comment between March and September 2020. Lucia Mar board members Martin, Santos, and Stewart wrote in a joint statement on May 5 that the pandemic was a challenging time for everyone, and that “student success and the health and safety of our students and staff have guided every decision made unanimously by the seven members of the elected board of education.” The Lucia Mar Unified Teachers Association released a statement in support of the board members and their leadership amid the pandemic shortly after, calling the recall effort a “witch hunt” that would only succeed in wasting taxpayer dollars. SLO County Clerk-Recorder Tommy Gong estimates that, if the petitions are successful, a recall election would cost the Lucia Mar Unified School district around $350,000. —Kasey Bubnash

New TCE detection on Buckley Road prompts another investigation

A new detection of the carcinogen TCE near the San Luis Obispo County Airport has prompted another investigation into its source, two years after regulators pinned the pollution on a nearby machine shop, which denied responsibility. Recent soil gas samples taken by the SLO County Airport turned up high amounts of TCE at a property located next door to the known TCE groundwater plume, which officials had considered to be “ground zero” for the decades-old NEWS continued page 7

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pollution in the Buckley Road area. The newly detected TCE could not have come from the contaminated groundwater next door, according to the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. That fact alone raised the question again of who really spilled the cancer-causing solvent, which has poisoned more than a dozen area wells. Additional evidence unearthed over the past two years has also cast doubt on the water board’s conclusion in 2019 that a machine shop above the TCE plume—Noll Inc.—caused the pollution. As the alleged responsible party, Noll Inc. is required to provide replacement water to affected residents and clean up the TCE. In late 2019, Noll Inc.’s attorneys deposed a former employee of a geotechnical engineering and testing firm that was once housed next door at 795 Buckley Road, where recent tests detected TCE in the soil gas. The employee testified that the company, Central Coast Laboratories, had used TCE on-site until the 1980s to dissolve asphalt, receiving it in steel drums as large as 35 gallons. One of the lab buildings was destroyed in a fire in 1981, according to the deposition. “Central Coast Laboratories and its successors did handle sufficient quantities of TCE to easily be responsible for the groundwater contamination that has been identified in the Buckley Road area,” read an October 2019 memo sent to the water board from Avocet Environmental, a

consultant retained by Noll Inc. “It is our strong opinion that this new information warrants a far more comprehensive soil, soil vapor, and groundwater investigation of the 795 Buckley Road property.” On Feb. 1, in response to the new TCE tests done by the airport, the water board opened a new investigation. The agency ordered the current 795 Buckley Road property owner, John Coakley, and those associated with Central Coast Laboratories to have further TCE testing performed at the site. The parties submitted a work plan to regulators in April. The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board declined a request for a phone interview on June 2 and did not return New Times’ emailed questions before press time. John Noll of Noll Inc. said in an email that the recent information should exonerate him and his company from the TCE accusations. “[Central Coast Laboratories] is the only business location in the Thread Lane/Buckley Road area that used TCE for many, many years,” Noll said in written materials shared with New Times. “That’s the bottom line.” —Peter Johnson

Traveling nurses help county vaccination efforts

Hattie Sentmore was gearing up to leave her New Orleans home earlier this year for her first COVID-19-related

traveling nurse assignment in Texas when her best friend convinced her to switch assignment locations to California. The women arrived in San Luis Obispo on Feb. 1, and Sentmore said she’s been on an incredible journey ever since. Sentmore was assigned to station No. 7 at the Cuesta College vaccination site. “It was so funny to me because [patients] would come over and say to me ‘oh my God, seven is my lucky number,’” she said. A lot of vaccination patients, Sentmore said, were excited to get their vaccination, shedding tears of joy at the idea of returning to normalcy. She even received a gift card for a whale watching tour. “I have had patients always tell me they’re grateful because I’m kind, but I tell them like I tell my kids, to treat people the way you want to be treated,” she said. “The overwhelming kindness and welcoming from everyone, I just felt so welcomed. Even though I am African American, and this community is predominantly caucasian, I had so many people come in and thank me,” she said. “Some people did say, like ‘no disrespect, but I haven’t seen many African Americans here so thank you for coming.’” Sentmore was part of a California program available to counties through the medical and health mutual aid system across the state, according to county spokesperson Michelle Shoresman. Nurses who participate in this program are contracted by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the

California Department of Public Health. The county’s original request was for 10 SNAP registered and licensed practical nurses, 30 ancillary personnel, and six pharmacists. Most staff, Shoresman said, were under an original deployment for 90 days that was renewed once, and many of the SNAP personnel continued on when the request was renewed. R.A.C.E. Matters SLO made an effort to work with the county to ensure that these diverse individuals with various clinical backgrounds felt welcomed. Preston Allen, a R.A.C.E. Matters member, said their steering committee’s intentions are to welcome the nurses, let them know they’re seen and appreciated, and inform them that the community is inclusive and diverse. “Because of their willingness to leave their home to travel all this way for us and guide us through this intense and for some a scary process of vaccinating our community. Each point of this medical team’s contact was reassuring, with an extremely caring attitude. Several staff were from my home state and town (Detroit, Michigan). We shouted out our high schools and talked about family. … While the conversations were brief, because they were of course working, the conversations were heartfelt,” Allen said. As the county works to close down the vaccination sites due to declining demand, Sentmore is also packing her bags to head home. She said her experience has moved her and other nurses to make future plans to return to visit the community. ∆ —Karen Garcia

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Looming end of vehicle access at Oceano Dunes SVRA could impact the park’s ability to host film productions

THE WORLD’S END Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom appear in The Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007), partly filmed at the GuadalupeNipomo Dunes.

he Oceano Dunes District, with its rolling sand dunes stretching from Grover Beach down to Guadalupe, has made its fair share of cameos in movies, TV shows, and music videos. In the 1920s, Cecil B. DeMille famously transformed the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes into an ancient Egyptian city for his silent film The Ten Commandments. Johnny Depp sailed his ship over the dunes and into the ocean as Captain Jack Sparrow in The Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, and the Oceano Dunes served as a dramatic backdrop in videos and advertisements for both Beyoncé and Rihanna. “It’s pretty impressive scenery there,” local photographer Blake Andrews said. “I mean, if you want a particular style.” As the founder of SLOtography, Andrews and his photography and videography team have helped document scores of weddings, engagements, family portraits, and other events throughout the Central Coast since 2008. Every client wants something a little different—a picturesque backdrop overlooking the ocean, a romantic shoot among the vines, the inclusion of favorite places or pets. The Oceano Dunes is a frequent location request, and Andrews has the perfect spot—one he took care to avoid revealing. It’s deep enough in the dunes that it appears incredibly remote in photos, but it’s close enough to a nearby town to be reached on foot. That’s important to Andrews, who believes driving on the beach is harmful to both human health and sensitive habitats in the dunes, and is unnecessary for most simple film or photography shoots. Andrews typically packs up his camera and whatever equipment he can carry himself, rallies his clients, and heads out for a brief hike through the dunes to find the most footprint-free mounds of sand available. While he said driving out to

shoot in the dunes might be necessary for larger productions, he prefers to walk. “My personal approach to all of this is like, let’s do this responsibly,” Andrews said. “Let’s not disturb natural habitats. And I think that’s what this whole closure is all about. It’s like, finally, let’s get the snowy plover back its beach.” At a meeting on March 18, the California Coastal Commission voted to eliminate off-roading and most other vehicle access in the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) within the next three years, an effort to bring the park’s uses back into compliance with the Coastal Act and its designation as an Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area. The decision, which came after nearly 12 hours of public comment and discussion, was a long-awaited moment of celebration for many SLO County residents, who have argued for years that off-roading in the Oceano Dunes SVRA disrupts sensitive habitats and culturally important lands, and negatively impacts the economic vitality and health of neighboring communities. It was, at the same time, a crushing blow to off-roading enthusiasts and the businesses that depend on the money they bring in. Although the Coastal Commission’s ban is being challenged in court, a number of local elected officials said in March that they were relieved to see any final decision made, putting an end to the 40year battle over vehicle access and finally bringing some sense of certainty to the region.

But the logistics of the closure and specific guidelines the park will have to abide by are yet to be determined, including how the park will handle requests from film crews, particularly those that require vehicle access. Chuck Davison is president and CEO of Visit SLO CAL, which oversees the San Luis Obispo County Film Commission. Although requests to film in state parks like the Oceano Dunes are handled largely by the state, the SLO County Film Commission often assists film crews with location scouting, permitting, and obtaining any necessary equipment and workers. Davison said the ease of access into the dunes by vehicle is undoubtedly a draw for big film crews that have to haul hefty equipment. “The dunes have always been a hot spot for film in SLO Cal, and a big reason for that is the ability to drive on the beach,” Davison said. “In order for these larger scale productions, like Beyoncé’s shoot, to take place, they have to be able to move massive amounts of equipment onto the sand.” When large-scale productions are filmed anywhere in SLO County, the benefits locally are twofold, Davison said. The final products often work as free marketing for the county, bringing awareness to the area on a huge scale, and the casts and crews involved typically stay and eat in local hotels and restaurants for the duration of the shoot. Davison described 2019 as a “light filming year” for the Oceano Dunes, when there were roughly 15 productions filmed

in the area generating around $37,000. If film crews aren’t allowed to drive on the beach in special circumstances, it could impact the whole county, and Davison said. “We continue working hard with both parties to find middle ground,” he said. “As a tourism organization we don’t believe in an all-or-nothing approach. We believe in finding compromise. We are hopeful that others believe in that too.” It’s not entirely unusual for California State Parks to grant film crews special access to hard-to-reach areas, according to Information Officer Jorge Moreno. Most of the state’s 280 parks don’t have the kind of vehicle access that the Oceano Dunes District has, he said, but even big parts of the dunes aren’t open for driving. At Oceano Dunes SVRA and Pismo State Beach, filming with vehicles or filming accessed with vehicles is not allowed if vehicles are prohibited within certain park areas, but Moreno said exemptions can be made if the request doesn’t ultimately conflict with park classification. “For example,” Moreno said, “for filming or access to filming, vehicles are not allowed in the Dune Preserve, however we do allow vehicles north of the ‘no vehicle’ boundary on Pismo State Beach, again if the resources may still be protected and under staff supervision.” Whether or not a shoot is viable is generally decided by individual State Parks districts, which, upon receiving film permit applications, work with the film crew to ensure that the location in questions is accessible and that cultural, natural, and historical resources will not be impacted by the filming. State Parks has approved around 140 film permits in the Oceano Dunes SVRA since 2016, Moreno said, charging a flat permit fee of $65 for simple shoots or $200 for larger shoots. State Parks charges extra for any staff time needed to monitor film crews for compliance. Whether film crews will still be allowed to access portions of the Oceano Dunes by vehicle in the next three years, Moreno said, is still an unanswered question. “State Parks is still reviewing the new conditions that the Coastal Commission added to State Parks Coastal Development Permit to determine how the new conditions will affect park operations.” ∆ Staff Writer Kasey Bubnash can be reached at kbubnash@newtimesslo.com.

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hawn Van Pelt, owner of Cool Hand Luke’s Steakhouse in Santa Maria, added 150 outdoor seats to his restaurant to accommodate pandemic restrictions this past year. Given the time and resources he poured into the addition, Van Pelt said he would like to keep filling these seats, especially with the economy opening up again. But he’s running into a new hurdle: staffing. “Unfortunately, right now, I only open it for lunch on Saturday and Sunday,” Van Pelt said of the outdoor seating area. “Only because I can’t staff it and staff the whole restaurant also.” Van Pelt said his staffing levels are actually close to what he had before the pandemic. He still has about 90 percent of his crew. But the demand for in-restaurant dining, he said, is at an alltime high. “The challenge today is volume— which is good, we’re busy,” Van Pelt said. “But the challenge is staffing enough employees. … With the volume we’re doing, I need to be at 150 percent of what I was pre-COVID.” In his 25 years in the industry, Van Pelt said right now is the hardest it’s ever been for him to find workers. “Every restaurant is in the same boat. All my vendors are in the same boat,” Van Pelt said. “The demand has gone up for volume, and they have no staff.” Cool Hand Luke’s isn’t alone: SLO Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Dantona and Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Glenn Morris both said that staffing is the main struggle they’re hearing about from local restaurants. “They’re starting to get customers back, and people are excited to get back out and go to restaurants again,” Morris said. “But what the headwinds are, a lot of it tends to be around staffing. It’s just taking longer to rebuild the workforce, get people back and trained. … One of the impacts of that we’re seeing right now is, restaurants that maybe were open six or

seven days a week pre-pandemic are open for five right now.” Luckily, restaurants in particular have some new resources at their disposal, such as the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which Congress passed as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. The program provides restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue losses, up to $10 million per business, with no requirement to repay the funds as long as they’re used by March 2023, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) website. Van Pelt said his restaurant is applying for the fund. U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) voted in support of the relief package and said the Restaurant Revitalization Fund prioritizes small, locally owned food and drink establishments by processing their applications first this time. “I think they learned from the initial CARES package, where we had a rush of bigger companies, and a lot of the smaller mom-and-pop businesses, of which most of these restaurants are, sort of got in later on,” he said. “So [the Restaurant Revitalization Fund] prioritizes smaller, disadvantaged businesses first … that are the majority of the restaurants throughout the country.” After all the new loan and grant programs offered to businesses over the last year, such as the widely utilized Paycheck Protection Program, Santa Maria Chamber CEO Morris said requests for application assistance have waned. “Everybody’s gotten much better at filling these forms out. … If you look back a year ago, we were getting more calls from folks on, ‘How does this work?’ or, ‘What do I need to do?’” Morris recalled. “There was just a lot of unfamiliarity and a little bit of nervousness, I think, early on. … I think folks have gotten past all of that, and that’s a new skill developed.” The San Luis Obispo SCORE Chapter, which offers free business consulting

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in SLO County and the Santa Maria Valley, has assisted hundreds of local businesses with applying for aid programs throughout the pandemic. When federal funding packages were first passed, “we began receiving requests for help from businesses because they did not fully understand the CARES Act opportunities available,” Chapter Chair Horace Morana said in an email. “At that point in time the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program were changing literally on a daily, if not hourto-hour, basis. … We modified our client support system so that [our SCORE mentors] were able [to] provide our clients Malea Martin is a staff writer at New the information they desperately needed.” Since March 2020, Morana said SCORE Times’ sister paper, the Santa Maria Sun. She can be reached at mmartin@ SLO has helped more than 400 clients santamariasun.com. through workshops focusing on SBA loans PHOTO COURTESY OF COOL HAND LUKE’S FACEBOOK PAGE and has mentored more than 100 clients asking for loan advice. Now, SCORE is mentoring a handful of clients as they navigate the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Carbajal said programs like the Restaurant Revitalization Fund are particularly important for rebuilding the Central Coast economy, given the prominence of the hospitality industry here. “The restaurant businesses were one of the hardest hit sectors in our country and on the Central Coast,” Carbajal said. “What this does is it allows them to stay afloat and recoup a lot of the expenses that they had to incur to have outdoor dining, to have delivery and takeout services. … So this is absolutely essential to help an industry that has been devastated.” NEW CHALLENGES Cool Hand Luke’s Steakhouse has And it’s not just locations in both Santa Maria and Paso Robles. Shawn Van restaurants that are Pelt, owner of the Santa Maria location, said staffing is his eligible to apply: food biggest challenge right now. stands, food trucks,

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He points to SLO Health Counts, which studied the age-adjusted death rate due to drug use. The most recent data, from 2016 to 2018, shows 16.6 deaths per 100,000 people—down from 2015 to 2017, which had a rate of 17.5. However, from 2012 to 2017 the rate steadily increased. New Times previously reported that between 2016 and 2020, the SLO County coroner’s cases of overdose deaths show an increase in those caused by fentanyl or an opiate that contained fentanyl. “I want to be the net that catches those people because there’s nothing for them,” Jackson said.

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JOHNS, DIANE LYNN, 50, of Paso Robles passed away 5/26/2021 arrangements with Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home

BELKIN, PATRICIA, 83, of Atascadero passed away 5/23/2021 arrangements with Reis Family Mortuary

LEIS, JOHN “JACK”, 96, of Santa Maria passed away 5/25/2021 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens

BROOKS, ROBERT CRAIG, 68, of Paso Robles passed away 5/8/2021 arrangements with Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home

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CARIGO, JULIO SAN JUAN, 95, of Guadalupe passed away 5/20/2021 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens

MARTIN, ALYCE C., 94, of Lompoc passed away 4/30/2021 arrangements with Starbuck-Lind Mortuary

CUTLER, CHERYL, 72, of Arroyo Grande passed away 5/21/2021 arrangements with Reis Family Mortuary

MARTINEZ, MARGARITO, 51, of Santa Maria passed away 5/23/2021 arrangements with Moreno Mortuary

DAULTON, FRANK, 88, of Paso Robles passed away 5/21/2021 arrangements with Blue Sky Cremation Service

MURPHY, NANCY ANN, 94, of Santa Maria passed away 5/22/2021 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens

DAVIS, PHILIP MCILREE, 68, of Atascadero passed away 5/13/2021 arrangements with Reis Family Mortuary

O’GARA, PAULA, 91, of San Luis Obispo passed away 5/20/2021 arrangements with Reis Family Mortuary

ELMERICK, ROBERT BRUCE, 72, of Templeton passed away 5/15/2021 arrangements with Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home

PRESTON, PATRICIA SULLIEAN, 92, of Paso Robles passed away 5/26/2021 arrangements with Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home

EVERSMAN, GREGORY, 71, of Nipomo passed away 5/19/2021 arrangements with Reis Family Mortuary

RUIZ, MARIA DEJESUS CAMACHO, 88, of Santa Maria passed away 5/21/2021 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens

GALVIN, EMILIE B., 96, of Lompoc passed away 5/23/2021 arrangements with Starbuck-Lind Mortuary GARCIA, ANNA, 99, of Santa Maria passed away 5/21/2021 arrangements with Moreno Mortuary GARCIA, JOSE ROBERTO, 44, of Santa Maria passed away 5/20/2021 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens GATES, CARMEN PEREZ, 87, of Santa Maria passed away 5/18/2021 arrangements with Moreno Mortuary GILLE, HELMUT PAUL, 88, of Paso Robles passed away 5/2/2021 arrangements with Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home GONZALEZ, MARIO A. MERINO, 19, of Santa Maria passed away 5/16/2021 arrangements with Moreno Mortuary GRAHAMER, ROBERT PAUL, 92, of Nipomo passed away 5/24/2021 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens HILL, DANIEL E., 100, of Lompoc passed away 5/24/2021 arrangements with Starbuck-Lind Mortuary

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Reckoning with our needs When tragedy strikes, let’s come together instead of drawing more dividing lines

n May 20, I attended the funeral service for SLO Police Detective Luca Benedetti, who was tragically shot and killed while serving a search warrant on May 10. I am heartbroken over this loss, and along with our community, I grieve for Detective Benedetti’s wife and two young girls, who will now grow up without their dad. It’s heart-wrenching. Since the funeral service, I keep thinking about how their tragic story could have been mine. My dad was an officer and detective with the SLO Police Department for more than 25 years, and growing up, I lived with the reality that one day my dad might not come home from work. Like Detective Benedetti, my dad put his life on the line every day, doing a tough job that is often misunderstood and under-appreciated. The details of what happened on May 10 and the weeks and months leading up to it are part of an ongoing investigation, but it’s been reported that the shooter, Eddie Giron, was experiencing severe mental illness, and that his friends and family had unsuccessfully been trying to help him for months. It’s unclear if Mr. Giron would ever have been receptive to mental health support, but it is clear that our community’s resources were not enough to prevent him from turning to violence. This isn’t the first time a person suffering from mental illness attacked law enforcement in our county. Last June, four officers were shot at and wounded in Paso Robles by someone experiencing a severe mental health crisis. As in this case, the shooter’s family had also tried countless times to get him help, but were also unsuccessful. Less than a year later, we’re forced to reckon with the fact that once again our mental health resources have proven insufficient. The fact that Mr. Giron was experiencing a mental health crisis in no way excuses his decision to ambush the police officers serving the search warrant. But the facts of this story require us to take a long, hard look in the mirror and recognize that we are failing to keep our community safe, including first responders like law enforcement, if we know our friends and neighbors need mental health support, yet we can’t provide it to them. When tragedy strikes a community, it can serve as an opportunity to bring people together to grieve as a community and lend support to each other. It can be a chance to temporarily put aside our differences to work together to find solutions so that such tragedies do not befall our community again. Unfortunately, that isn’t happening like it should. Much of the conversation so far seems to be finger pointing. Some in our community have used divisive rhetoric that seeks to inflame rather than heal, insinuating that Detective Benedetti’s killing should be linked to past protests of

police. As the proud son of a police officer, I will always stand up for good law enforcement officers. But I also believe that creating a dichotomy between “pro-police” and “prosocial services” is a false choice driven by national political antagonism. We need to move beyond the divisive politics that pit us against one another at the expense of practical solutions. Most people recognize that developing support networks to coordinate support for those experiencing acute mental health deterioration combined with better training for first responders in mental health support and addiction-related challenges makes all of us safer, including police officers. Now is the time to both support law enforcement and expand mental health resources so we can reduce the number of senseless deaths in our community. I know that we are far more united on issues of public safety than what we see on TV or read on Facebook. Last summer, the Arroyo Grande City Council updated its police use of force standards with the support of both our police department and our community. And we did it with unanimous, bipartisan support from our council. A commitment to working together, in support of both law enforcement and those experiencing mental illness, is what we need right now, not dividing into camps and exploiting tragedy for political gain. Let’s use this moment to reckon with the urgent need to build a safer, healthier community. One where tragedies like this never happen again. Δ Jimmy Paulding is an Arroyo Grande City Council member. Send comments for publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.

Letters We need to take our county back

I am writing to address the growing homeless and crime problem in our community. I have many friends with businesses in the North County and they have been plagued with problems. One of my friends is security for the buildings where his shop is located. Twice during one week in May he ran off two people casing the joint. From the entrance to Madonna Road off the 101 (where there’s a huge homeless camp in plain sight) to the riverbed in Paso Robles’ fires over and over and over. I know why the cops can’t do anything. Their hands are tied by local politicians. I know the cops aren’t siting back having doughnuts and coffee while they laugh at the problem. They want to act. I am demanding action! How much of our taxpayer dollars are going to the fires and such? My guess is a lot. The crime in the North County has gotten out of control. Strong-armed robberies in daylight and break-ins and lost property are just a few of the problems. I am not sure what to do about this issue. I wish I had a plan. Maybe a bus ticket back to where they came from is needed. I know it would cost much less than what we are spending now. The homeless people who are from our area should get housing and help.

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We could do a much better job if we were just taking care of our own. I am not trying to be mean or uncaring. I know how hard life can be. I had a homeless friend live with me for two months. I tried everything to help her. In the end she wanted to be homeless. I did not kick her out. Honestly, it was eye-opening for me. I am worried about the safety of not just myself, but everyone on the Central Coast. I know most of the homeless are harmless. However, there are many who are very dangerous, and we have seen that in real time lately. Writing to address the problem is all I know I can do, so I’m doing just that. I am encouraging everyone else to do so too. Especially the business owners. Enough is enough; it is time to get off our laurels and get into action before it is too late. I have lived in this area for 49 years, and I can say life on the Central Coast is not what it used to be. I am pleading with the citizens of our beautiful community to take our county back, no matter what that looks like. Lori Moffat Paso Robles

Morro Bay wind farm is a bad idea

According to a recent New Times article, it appears that this Morro Bay wind farm business is coming along (“Morro Bay wind farm project is back in motion,” May 27). They are proposing floating platforms far out to sea, somewhat based on experience with oil and gas offshore development. Floating wind platforms have only been experimental so far, but the few actually in place have been reported as mostly successful. The project will involve 100 massive turbines of around 10 MW (megawatt) capacity with blades the length of a soccer field. The ocean depth is way more than a mile in the proposed location so the project will be expanding into new territory on several levels, and, as one might expect, so will the costs. It will require

massive subsidies for an installation that may only last 20 to 30 years. The project boasts a 1,000 MW capacity, but wind turbines are incapable of producing at 100 percent of capacity year round. In 2020, California wind power only performed at 26 percent of name plate capacity for the year. So this project is likely to only actually produce in the neighborhood of a quarter to a third of its nameplate capacity annually depending on typical wind speeds in the project zone, which are less than spectacular, and the intraday and seasonal variability of wind speeds, which can be substantial in California. This unpredictability will require a substantial ongoing amount of carbonemitting, fossil fuel backup generation to guarantee the stability of the grid. The most important issue by far is the fact that there is no synergy between wind and solar in California because they both have their production peaks and lows at the same time during the day and throughout the year, which means that they are in competition. Renewables overproduction— energy that cannot be sold and used at the time it is produced—has been rising rapidly in California. Since California has already begun to produce more renewable energy than it can efficiently use, much of the added wind power produced by this project will go to waste. So it appears that the developers and our politicians are asking us to pay a premium on top of what are already among the highest electricity rates in the country for something that has never been done before on such a scale and may not even work; whose costs cannot be accurately predicted because it has never been done before; whose inherent unpredictability will require a constant supply of carbon-emitting backup; and for power production much of which is likely to go to waste. Maybe it is just me but I think it is a very bad idea. Mark Henry San Luis Obispo

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hat do we do about crazy people? The recent murder of a local police officer and shooting of another by a person whose mental illness had allegedly been previously reported to law enforcement highlights the difficulty of responding to reports of mental illness. On May 10, 2021, Edward Giron killed police Detective Luca Benedetti and wounded Detective Steve Orozco by lying in ambush as they executed a search warrant seeking property that had been stolen from a former employer. Detective Benedetti left a wife and two young children. Detective Orozco is expected to recover. In comments to this paper, Giron’s mother indicated that he had been in a “declining mental state,” including displaying paranoia. She reported that she had fruitlessly contacted authorities numerous times advising them of his deterioration, and had even requested that he be placed in a 5150 mental health hold, which the authorities declined to do. Also in this paper, the Shredder has suggested that the killing was the result of a failure to provide Giron with “help and compassion,” although Giron apparently never sought help (“Politicize everything?” May 20). What should have been done? Of course, in hindsight it is obvious that Giron was dangerously deranged and should have been locked up. Still, Giron’s criminal record was reportedly limited to “nonviolent drug, alcohol and property offenses,” and no threats of violence were reported. Giron’s criminal record was similar to that of many of our local homeless and other residents, and recent laws and edicts have ordered the release of many such offenders. Many of our more extreme political partisans are paranoid. Behavior is difficult to predict. Who do we lock up? If we knew the answer to that question, Detective Benedetti would still be alive. In the absence of serious criminal acts or threats, law enforcement is prohibited from intervening and placing anyone into care, unless they can show that they are an “imminent danger to others or themselves.” In practice, this is a difficult standard to meet. Even then, the “hold” is for a very limited time. Otherwise, no one can be forced to get treatment, and many of the mentally ill refuse it. These limitations are the result of our society’s ambivalence and conflicting demands. We want to be safe, and we want the ill to be helped, but we also respect a person’s personal autonomy and right to choose their own lifestyle and beliefs. Much of the problem comes from the fact that mental illness is subjective. We often celebrate eccentric and quirky behavior. Consider San Francisco. One person’s “lunatic” can be another’s “colorful character.” Further, aberrant behavior and delusional thinking may be transitory, so that someone may appear coherent at certain times, such as when questioned by a cop. A potential for violence may go undetected up to the moment they commit a terrible act. It has been the trend since the 1960s to take a more accepting view of what constitutes “normal” behavior. Recall the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, in

which asylum patients were depicted as merely eccentric folks who were punished for failing to conform. An era which questioned norms on behavior, beliefs, and lifestyles, and which celebrated challenging authority, has given us an elastic and broader view of what is acceptable. We no longer want to be judgmental. A person engaged in a loud and angry argument with themselves is no longer a raving lunatic, but instead is a “nontraditional conversationalist” or merely “inwardly referential.” What is more judgmental than calling someone crazy? Society reacted to some now-shocking former mental health interventions, such as lobotomies and institutionalizing children for behavior that upset controlling parents. We grew wary of the objectivity of possible informants, such as estranged spouses or parents who disapprove of a child’s lifestyle (“He’s shooting marijuana!”). So we have defaulted to a standard requiring that a person must be about to kill someone else, or be perched on a ledge ready to jump, to enable the law to intervene. We have chosen to wait until an individual actually commits or threatens violent crimes before we act, and to occasionally be shocked by insane violence from those who are walking about freely. The question of official policy on mental health interventions also is a central part of other issues. Should the authorities be able to force treatment on the addicted and mentally ill homeless? Should an unproven allegation of domestic violence be enough to seize someone’s guns under a red flag law? What should we do? As with many issues, intervention comes down to a very difficult choice between public safety and our personal freedoms. Before you quickly respond with some glib, ideologically driven proposal, please conduct an experiment: First, read Detective Benedetti’s obituary, and consider the loss to his widow and children, and the countless others who have lost loved ones to the criminally insane. And then, go on down to the DMV, and decide if you would be comfortable entrusting the government to determine the state of your mental health. Good luck. ∆ John Donegan is a retired attorney in Pismo Beach who knows that he is sane because his parents had him tested. Send comments for publication to letters@ newtimesslo.com.

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Will of the people? A pparently, the SLO City Council didn’t get the Black Lives Matters (BLM) and Cal Poly Students for Quality Education (SQE) memo about defunding the police because instead of lowering the city’s police funding, the newly passed two-year budget increases it. “The people have spoken,” says the infographic being distributed by BLM and SQE. “We’ve said that we don’t need police, we don’t want police: we want investment in our communities instead!” I hear you, but do we know the will of the people? We certainly know the will of the squeaky wheels, but I’m guessing the vast majority of San Luis Obispans are scared shitless of the idea of defunding the police. Who will drive the homeless out of city parks? Who will fine the noisy students for parties in residential neighborhoods? Who will recover the stolen catalytic converters for their Priuses? Who will take missing cat reports? For their part, BLM and SQE see bloated police budgets as taking resources away from the community: “It calls for new investment in servers and information for them; it calls for upgrades to the police fleet of vehicles; it’s FULL of more investment in something the people have been clear they don’t want to see!” Here’s the thing. All those BLM protests were inspiring, but they were

also divisive. For every protester you show me, I can show you a seething resident who’s pissed the city spent around $800,000 trying to control protesters who spilled onto Highway 101 and disrupted people’s lives—and before you go there, yes, I know the point of a protest is to afflict the comfortable. My point is you don’t know the will of the people. You know the will of the movement. Here’s what the city said it would do at the June 1 City Council meeting. When a mental health emergency call comes in to 911, the dispatcher will assess whether it’s a police matter or if it’s better to send an EMT and social worker. It’s a baby step, to be sure, but it’s a step. The police abolitionists weren’t having it, of course. It’s all or nothing with them right now, and that’s a recipe for nothing. “Social workers must not be complicit in a system of violence founded on racial oppression,” Michael Barros commented. “People will be no doubt afraid to seek help or communicate with social workers due to a fear of incarceration or police violence. How mental health callers respond is still up to the decision of the 911 dispatchers. Contracting a social worker with the PD is not divestment.” I get it. Justice deferred is justice denied. Yes, our homeless community and Black,

Indigenous, People of Color (BIPoC) have waited more than long enough for a reform of our broken system. There’s absolutely no question injustice abounds. BLM wants to fix it all with a one-size-fits-all solution that, in fact, doesn’t fit all. I know it’s hard to get behind the SLO Police Department right now. We had a police chief who left her gun in an El Pollo Loco bathroom, which set off a witchhunt. We had a police commander who was promising pizza parties if officers could meet DUI arrest quotas. It’s easy to argue this department is staffed by Keystone Cops, but they got the reprobate that murdered Rachel Newhouse and Aundria Crawford, and when you see someone peering through your windows, it’s nice to have someone to call. Others may complain about our police pay. SLOPD Officers make about 25 percent more than the national average, but they have to live in SLO County, which has a 16.5 percent higher cost of living than the national average. New Chief of Police Rick Scott noted that nearly all of the police budget is personnel costs, meaning salaries and pensions. Where are you going to cut? Pensioners

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earned their pension. It was a promise. The new city budget allocated $38 million over the next two years to expand housing options for all, “with an emphasis on affordable and workforce housing, and to bridge the homeless services gap currently affecting the entire SLO County region,” according to a press release. There’s even “about” $2 million devoted to “diversity, equity, and inclusion.” I know if you’re a BLM stalwart, this all seems like window dressing and half measures. The infographic begins with the statement, “Budgets are moral documents,” but everyone should know it’s pretty near impossible to argue about competing morality. It’s a nonstarter! If you’re not willing to compromise on anything, what makes you think you’ll get anywhere? If we really want to know the will of the people, we need to gather signatures and get competing ballot measures into the next election that will specifically say what police duties should be and how much funding they should get for doing them. Also, we should be specific about what community funding we want and how much it should be. Let people vote. Then we’ll know the will of the people. Until then, we know what BLM and SQE want, but we don’t know if that aligns with what the whole community wants. ∆

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JUNE 3 – JUNE 10 2021

AGENT OF CHAOS

Controlled Chaos, a new solo exhibition at Art Central in downtown SLO, is scheduled to remain on display through Monday, June 28. This show highlights a collection of colorful alcohol ink paintings by Judy Maynard. Admission to view the exhibit is free. For more info, call (805) 747-4200 or visit artcentralslo. com. Art Central is located at 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. —Caleb Wiseblood

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ARDELLA SWANBERG: FINE ART WATERCOLOR Ardella’s painting inspirations have been the subjects found in the many places she has lived—from living on a cattle ranch north of Cayucos to the beautiful harbor of Morro Bay. Through June 29 Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

ARTIST SALON 2021 EXHIBIT This special exhibit celebrating 70 years of MBAA will feature MBAA Member Artists and their choice of artwork that best represents their personal artistic journey. Artwork will be accompanied by the artist’s photo and brief bio. All art media and artistic approaches will be represented. Through July 12, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

ILLUMINATE: VIRTUAL SHOW Cambria Center for the Arts presents its spring juried virtual exhibit. Mondays-Sundays, 12-11:30 p.m. through June 27 Free. 805-434-7060. cambriaarts.org. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria. NANCY JENSEN: FINE ART WATERCOLOR In her watercolor paintings, Jensen honors the fruits of the harvest in local vineyards, the springtime surprises of bright wildflowers and blooming gardens, the fresh produce of local farms, and the gifts of the sea scattered on local sandy beaches. Through June 29 Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

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THE ATASCADERO ART ASSOCIATION PRESENTS: BRUSH, NEEDLE, CAMERA, KILN Hanging from June 1-17. An official outdoor reception will be held on the evening of the 4th, accompanied by snacks and beverages. Attendance is free and masks are requested. June 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 805-464-0533. the1artery. com/. The ARTery, 5890 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

COASTAL ATTITUDES The ocean batters the land in endless waves; no apologies, no letup. The land is stubborn and hangs on, then throws a handful of scenic highway right back at the ocean. Through June 30 Paso Robles Art Association Gallery, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, pasoroblesartassociation.org.

DATE NIGHTS AT GLASSHEAD STUDIO Share a creative evening with your special loved one. Work

together on an 8”x 8” fused glass plate while enjoying a glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage, and a small charcuterie plate. Limited to 6 participants. June 4, 6-8 p.m. Starting at $150. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio. com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

DISCOVER GEOLOGY KIDS EVENT Children ages 5-12 will dig and uncover their very own rock or gem. Learn about geology in a fun, hands on class. All supplies provided including snack and drink. Reservation advised as space is limited. June 5, 12-1:30 p.m. Free. 805-464-0533. the1artery.com/events/2021/6/16/ discover-geology-kids-class. The ARTery, 5890 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

GEOMETRIC GLASS TERRARIUM Create a small glass terrarium using clear glass, copper foil, and solder. Complete your look with small rocks and air plants. All materials included. Limited to 4 participants. June 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $125. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

IMPRESSIONS OF THE MIDDLE KINGDOM Go online for more info. Through June 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, 805-238-9800.

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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ATMOSPHERES DEEP SLOMA presents a multimedia exhibition exploring themes of ecology and environmentalism.

Through Aug. 1 sloma.org/exhibition/atmospheresdeep/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS: CAMBRIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS VIRTUAL JURIED SPRING SHOW Seeking artists for Spring Juried Exhibit. Art Takein (online) deadline is April 26. Questions: gallery@ cambriaarts.org. Mondays-Sundays. through June 27 free. 805-434-7060. cambriaarts.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

MOVIE NIGHT: STOP MAKING SENSE June 3, 7 p.m. Free. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843, slobrew.com.

COLLEEN GNOS: OPEN STUDIOS ARTIST Call or email for private tours of Gnos Art Studio. ongoing 805441-8277. gnosart.com/store. Private home, Private address, TBA.

OBJECTIFYING SLOMA presents a showcase of

CONTROLLED CHAOS Art Central is proud to present Judy Maynard in a solo exhibit featuring her latest alcohol ink paintings. Please stop by the gallery to view this colorful exhibit during store hours. MondaysSaturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. through June 28 Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

PLAYING WITH SHARKS A National Geographic film,

COURAGE THROUGH STORIES WITH AUTHOR TRACEY HECHT Kids 5-7 learn courage through stories with author Tracey Hecht featuring her nocturnals book. June 12, 9-9:30 a.m. Free. 805-7815775. slolibrary.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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

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.

MASTERING CREATIVE ANXIETY In examining psychological barriers that could prevent a person from

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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succeeding. Dr. Eric Maisel explores both the deepest and the most superficial problems that could make an unwelcome appearance at any stage in life, inhibiting innovation and disrupting performance. Registration required. June 11, 10 a.m.-noon Free. 805-781-5775. slolibrary.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

contemporary sculpture by Elisa Ortega Montilla. Through June 27 sloma.org/exhibition/objectifying/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. screened by CCSPA. Takes place in-person and virtually on website as well. June 12, 8:30 p.m. $18 in-person; $10 virtual. slomotionfilm.com. There Does Not Exist Brewery, 4070 Earthwood Lane, Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, 805-351-2664.

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. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. SPIRITUAL MOVIE DISCUSSION (VIRTUAL) Supported by Unity 5 Cities, this weekly virtual group discusses popular movies with spiritual themes (please watch movies in advance). Contact Melissa at meliss. crist@gmail.com to be added to the email list and receive the link. Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 805-4409461. unity5cities.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

TEEN ART CLASSES WITH AMY WICKS Get artsy with art instructor Amy Wicks via Zoom (for teens). Materials available while supplies last (contact your local branch). See website for registration. Thursdays, 2-3 p.m. through June 17 Free. 805-781-5775. slolibrary.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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

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

VIRTUAL OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR Visit ARTS ARTS continued page 17

ARTS from page 16 Obispo’s Facebook page to view works from several local artists and artisans. ongoing Free. facebook.com/ artsobispo. Downtown SLO, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.

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

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INTRO TO IMPROV Looking for something new in 2021? Intro to Improv classes are now in-person and they’re a casual and fun way to build confidence and develop your improv skills. Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. through July 14 $150. centralcoastcomedytheater.com. Broad Street Public House, 3590 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-439-3055.

LIVE, IN-PERSON IMPROV SHOW Come out and be ready to laugh as we improv our way into your hearts. The show will follow social distance guidelines, so be sure to show up early to grab your spot. June 5, 7-9 p.m. $5. centralcoastcomedytheater.com. Broad Street Public House, 3590 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-439-3055.

MIXED MEDIA FOR AGES 5-6 AND 7-12 For ages 5-6 (Mondays) and 7-12 (Tuesdays). Mondays, Tuesdays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. 805-668-2125. lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande. OPEN STUDIO FOR ADULTS Call to reserve. All materials included. Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. and Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $35. 805-668-2125. lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

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

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

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

OPEN AIR VINEYARD YOGA Intentionally carve out time for quiet, movement, and a little self pampering in the open air of the vineyard with Yogi Chelcy Westphal Johnson, of Mindful Movement Collective. Fridays, 9:3010:30 a.m. $28-$150. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805-239-1730. PASO, HERE WE COME Redwings Horse Sanctuary is making their permanent home on Union Road in Paso Robles. Donate to its $1 million fundraising campaign. Redwings offers public tours, volunteering with the horses, and a foster to adopt program. ongoing Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Union Road, Paso Robles, 831-386-0135, RedwingsHorseSanctuary.org. SAN LUIS OBISPO

and summer camps. ongoing cityfarmslo.org. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.

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.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Join in this exciting Dungeons & Dragons online game series, which is part of the Adult Summer Reading Program. Register once between May 1 and May 15 to get access to all games. Saturdays, 6-10 p.m. through July 31 Free. 805-7815775. slolibrary.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

from the comfort of your home from an experienced, certified meditation teacher. For beginners as well as those seeking to extend an existing practice. Email (info@theartofsilence.net) or text for more info. Wednesdays, Sundays, 11 a.m.-noon and Sundays, 6-7 p.m. Donation based. 559-905-9274. theartofsilence. net/events. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

MEET AN AMAZING ANIMAL EACH WEEK (LIVE VIA ZOOM) Each Tuesday, meet a different animal through Zoom, and learn about the people who work with them. Part of the 2021 Summer Reading Program. Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. through July 27 Free. 805-7815775. slolibrary.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

choice of chicken, tri-tip, or vegetarian, plus sausage, beans, sourdough bread, and cookies. Each meal will feed 2 adults. June 6, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $35 in advance; $40 day-of. 805-769-8779. slorotary.org. Mechanics Bank (Parking Lot), 2276 Broad St, San Luis Obispo.

SLO NIGHTWRITERS PRESENTATION ON ZOOM WITH LEEANNE KRUSEMARK LeeAnne Krusemark

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.

SLOROLL: A COMMUNITY INITIATIVE A free pop-up

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. 805543-0638. historycenterslo.org/jack-tour.html. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.

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AMPSURF KIDS SUMMER SURF CAMP (WEEKLY JUNE TO SEPT) All children with all abilities invited to participate. Early signups can use promo code KIDSURF21 for $50 off. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through Sept. 3 $0-$350. 805-441-5271. ampsurf.org. Addie Street Surfer Parking Lot, Addie Street, 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.

SUMMER CAMP (GRADES 1-6) Held at different elementary schools in Nipomo. Camps feature games, arts and crafts, movies, STEAM activities, and more. June 7-Aug. 13 805-929-5437. nipomorecreation.org. Nipomo, Citywide, Nipomo. 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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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (ONLINE) Join us for this Caregiver Support Group online. Sponsored by the Santa Maria Wisdom Center and Dignity Health Family Caregiver Support Program. Open to everyone. Call to have zoom link emailed, or for questions. Second Tuesday of every month, 1:30-2:30 p.m. through Dec. 31 Free. 805-354-5326. smwisdomcenter.org. Santa Maria, Citywide, Santa Maria.

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roller skating event. Locations posted the day of at 4 p.m. Follow @thesloroll. First Friday of every month Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

STEAM EXPERIMENTS LIVE As part of the SLO County Library’s Summer Reading Program, join a Zoom STEAM class on making slime, kitchen science, and more. Pick up a free science kit at your local library the week before (while supplies last). Registration required. Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. through June 30 slolibrary. org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

STORYTIME TALES FROM AROUND THE USA Each Friday this summer, we will premiere a story time from around the USA, each recorded in a different state. Fridays, 6 a.m. through July 30 Free. 805-781-5775. slolibrary.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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The History Center of San Luis Obispo County presents a virtual iteration of its annual Spring Carnegie Lecture on Friday, June 4, starting at 5:30 p.m. Co-hosted by the Friends of La Loma Adobe, this webinar will examine the origins of SLO’s La Loma Adobe at the Reservoir Canyon Natural Reserve, with insight from guest speakers Robert Hoover and Robert Vessely. Admission to join this Zoom event is free, but pre-registration is required at historycenterslo.org. —C.W.

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Piazza Hospitality’s first property on California’s scenic Central Coast, offers outdoor yoga classes on its rooftop terrace. Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays $10-$15; complimentary for hotel guests. 805-235-0700. hotelslo.com. Hotel San Luis Obispo, 877 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

SLO NOONTIME TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETINGS Want to improve speaking and leadership

MEDITATION COURSE VIA ZOOM Learn to meditate

other deep breathing and moving meditation techniques with the 2019 Taijiquan Instructor of the Year. Beginners Welcome.Instructor Certification Courses available. Mondays, Wednesdays Call for details. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

OUTDOOR YOGA CLASSES Hotel San Luis Obispo,

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TAI CHI CHUN CERTIFICATION With the 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the year. Ongoing courses. ongoing Call for price. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

ZEN IN MOTION Learn the Shaolin Water Style and

online through the Adult School. Visit site for more information and to register. Mondays-Thursdays. through June 3 805-549-1222. slcusd.asapconnected.com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

is a nationwide speaker on the topics of publishing and entrepreneurship. She will be speaking to the SLO NightWriters on “Manuscript Formatting Submission Do’s and Don’ts.” Zoom link to the meeting and more information on website. June 8, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 805-703-3132. slonightwriters.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

LEARN A MAGIC TRICK! Learn a new magic trick online every Thursday with master magician Chris Lopez. Just visit our YouTube page anytime during the day. Part of the 2021 Summer Reading Program. June 10, 8 a.m.10 p.m. Free. 805-781-5775. slolibrary.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

foundation of Qi Gong, the rooting of breathing, and Shaolin Tai Chi. Tuesdays-Thursdays Call for details. 805701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

ONLINE FITNESS CLASSES THROUGH THE ADULT SCHOOL Lifelong fitness classes are offered

CARNEGIE LECTURE: LA LOMA ADOBE Spanish settlers may have set the first bricks for the Adobe around 1782. Attend the virtual Carnegie lecture with specialists Dr. Robert Hoover and Robert Vessely, PE, as well as president Robert Jorgensen of the “Friends of La Loma Adobe.” June 4, 5:30 p.m. Free. 805-543-0638. historycenterslo.org/lecture. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

group classes with 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the Year. Call for time and days. Learn the Shaolin Water Style and 5 Animals Qi Gong. Beginners welcomed. Mondays, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call for price details. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

TAI CHI CHUN/ QI GONG BASICS Learn the

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.

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CENTRAL COAST CORVETTE CLUB Open to Corvette owners and enthusiasts. First Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. Free. 805-934-3948. Home Motors, 1313 E. Main St., Santa Maria. HUMAN BEING SUPPORT AND INSPIRATION ONLINE GROUP An online group to listen and get support from others from the comfort of your own home. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $40 monthly subscription. 805598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Divine Inspiration, 947 E Orange St., Santa Maria.

YOGA HIKE AT LOS FLORES RANCH PARK Enjoy the beauty of the park while on a moderate three-mile hike. Energize the body, relieve tightness, learn to recover faster, and strengthen muscles. Bring drinking water, sunscreen, and a packable mat. June 5, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $10. 805-925-0951. cityofsantamaria.org/register. Los Flores Ranch Park, 6271 Dominion Rd., Santa Maria.

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BRUNCH IN THE GARDEN Enjoy the Cambria sunshine, delicious brunch items, and good company in a beautiful garden. Non-alcoholic beverages are included with the menu prices and a full bar will be available for adult beverage purchases. Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. through Aug. 29 805-927-4747. cambriapineslodge.com/ onsite. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.

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/.

PISMO BEACH FARMERS MARKET Features various vendors selling their goods. Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m. Pismo Beach Farmers Market, Pismo Pier, Pismo Beach, 805. 773.4382.

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BRUNCH IS BACK Celebrate the second Sunday of the month with brunch. Enjoy a two-hour cruise on the waterfront. Features fresh coffee, pastries, and more. Second Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. 805-772-2128. chabliscruises.com. Chablis Cruises, 1205 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. TAPAS ON THE HILL Kick off your weekend on our hilltop patio with traditional tapas, award-winning wine, and stunning panoramic vineyard views. Call or email to reserve your table. Fridays, 5-7 p.m. through Oct. 29 805-434-3333. AronHill Vineyards, 3745 West Highway 46, Templeton, aronhillvineyards.com.

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sunset rooftop tasting experience. Includes a flight of limited release and reserve wines paired with a complimentary cheese and charcuterie board. Advanced 48-hour booking required. Fridays, Saturdays, 6 p.m. through Oct. 30 $120 per person. 805-369-6100. toothandnailwine.com/. Tooth and Nail Winery, 3090 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles.

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

STANDING SUN: CELLAR CLUB Visit site for Cellar Club details and more info. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.5 p.m. 805-691-9413. standingsunwines.com. Standing Sun Wines, 92 2nd St., Unit D, Buellton, 805-691-9413. TREAD BRUNCH AT TREAD WINES Enjoy brunch bites that have been delightfully paired with our wine portfolio. Learn from our winemaker, Kristin Bryden, and our dedicated team of wine educators about the conception of TREAD. June 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. treadwines.com/. TREAD Wines, 6905 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos.

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Resort, 1945 Solano St., Los Osos, 805-528-5252, seapinesgolfresort.com.

CHRIS BELAND LIVE June 6, 1 p.m. Castoro Cellars, 1315 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton, 805-238-0725, castorocellars.com.

CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN LIVE Presented by Good Medicine. June 5, 6 p.m. Castoro Cellars, 1315 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton, 805-238-0725, castorocellars.com. DULCIE TAYLOR LIVE June 13, 1 p.m. Castoro Cellars, 1315 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton, 805-238-0725, castorocellars.com.

MORRO BAY SHOW FEATURES SONGWRITERS AT PLAY Touring musicians Ryan Biter (Flagstaff,

ARROYO GRANDE FARMERS MARKET Saturdays,

AZ) and Rags Rosenberg (Joshua Tree, CA) will swap songs with Songwriters at Play host Steve Key. June 5, 7-10 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. stevekey.com/events. Libertine Pub, 801 Embarcadero Way, Morro Bay.

12-2:25 p.m. Arroyo Grande Farmers Market, Olohan Alley, Arroyo Grande.

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PRESQU’ILE WINERY: WINE CLUB Call or go online to make a reservation to taste at the winery or find more info on the winery’s Wine Club offerings. ongoing presquilewine.com/club/. Presqu’ile Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, 805-937-8110.

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KALYRA: PURCHASES AND PICK-UPS Offering varietals from all over the world. Tuesdays-Sundays, 12-5 p.m. 805-693-8864. kalyrawinery.com. Kalyra Winery, 343 N. Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez.

BEAR MARKET RIOT LIVE June 11, 6 p.m. Broken Earth Winery, 1650 Ramada Dr., Paso Robles, 805-239-2562.

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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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The Valley Art Gallery will be showcasing a collection of contemporary, abstract paintings by Orcutt-based artist Denise Gimbel (pictured) at the Santa Maria Airport, starting on Tuesday, June 8. Featured works in the exhibition will include pieces from Gimbel’s Manzanita Morning series, Giant Kelp Dreams series, and Flight of Spring series. Visit valleygallery.org to find out more about the exhibit, which is scheduled to remain on display through the end of June. The airport is located at 3217 Terminal Drive, Santa Maria. —C.W.

VIRTUAL WINE TASTING PACKAGES AT CASS WINERY Wine by the glass and bottles are also

members and visitors are encouraged to visit participating restaurants, try the grilled cheese sandwich, take a pic, post a Yelp review, then go to the website to vote: Best SLO Grilled Cheese 2021. Through June 30 Prices vary. slogrilledcheese.com. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.

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for the complete list of virtual and in-person classes, for various ages. Also offering kids camps for summer. ongoing Varies. wineanddesign.com/orcutt. Wine and Design, 3420 Orcutt Road, suite 105, Orcutt.

Resort, 1945 Solano St., Los Osos, 805-528-5252, seapinesgolfresort.com.

SONGWRITERS MIX IT UP IN MORRO BAY A Bakersfield duo called Charlie Zanne Band will share the Libertine stage with Steve Key for an evening of folk, blues, and rock-inspired original songs. June 12, 7-10 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. stevekey.com/events. Libertine Pub, 801 Embarcadero Way, Morro Bay.

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MUSIC from page 18 Play host Steve Key is joined by two L.A. based pop singers, Katie Ferrara, and Alfa Garcia. Touring duo Fort Vine plays a special guest set in the middle of the show. June 12, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. stevekey.com/ events. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

BARREL ROOM CONCERT: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Enjoy the views of the hilltop vineyard and the groovy tunes of Unfinished Business. June 6, 4-6 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805-239-1730.

BIGFOOT AND THE MOON LIVE June 4, 6 p.m. Derby Wine Estates, 525 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles, 805-238-6300.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS: VIRTUAL MUSIC SERIES Follow the venue’s Facebook page for a virtual series of music, wine tasting, and education. Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Free. facebook.com/ vinaroblesamphitheatre/. Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, 805-286-3680.

SAN LUIS OBISPO 5828 Orcutt Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-269-8200, baileyana.com.

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June 6, 3 p.m. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-239-1000, pasobrewing.com.

CLOUDSHIP LIVE June 5, 7 p.m. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-239-1000, pasobrewing.com.

CAL POLY CHOIRS SPRING CONCERT: UBI CARITAS (CHARITY) Cal Poly’s Chamber Choir,

ERIN AND THE EARTHQUAKES LIVE June 4, 7

Women’s Chorus, University Singers, and PolyPhonics will unite for this special virtual concert, which will feature music selections of various styles from several different time periods, although each share similar themes of positivity and optimism. June 5, 8 p.m. $10. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/choirs. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

p.m. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805239-1000, pasobrewing.com.

THE REAL BLUES JAM NORTH RIDES AGAIN Hosted by Ted Waterhouse with Bruce Willard and Dean Giles as the Rhythm Section. All musicians and vocalists are invited to sit in regardless of experience. June 3, 6-9 p.m. Free. 805-296-3712. pasoroblesbeer.com/events. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles.

RICKY MONTIJO LIVE June 13, 5 p.m. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-239-1000, pasobrewing.com.

ROUTE 66 LIVE June 12, 7 p.m. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-239-1000, pasobrewing.com.

SATURDAY IN THE PARK: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Enjoy the sounds of summer at Atascadero’s 2021 Summer Concert Series, to be held weekly at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand. Concerts will be every Saturday, from mid-June through mid-September with a few exceptions. June 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. visitatascadero.com. Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero, 461-5000.

SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND AT SCULPTERRA Songwriters at Play host Steve Key is joined by touring troubadour Rags Rosenberg, and local fave Jim Conroy. Joining us for guest sets: Max MacLaury, Mario Rojas, Ryan Biter. June 5, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-204-

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BEAR MARKET RIOT LIVE June 4, 5 p.m. Baileyana,

extremely limited so make sure to get here early if you want a seat. First Friday of every month, 6 p.m. through Oct. 1 liquidgravitybrewing.com/. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo.

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6821. stevekey.com/events. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

CAL POLY SYMPHONY SPRING CONCERT: VIRTUAL The Cal Poly Symphony concludes its first full season as a hybrid ensemble, with members playing together both in-person and virtually. The program includes music for winds and brass, music for string orchestra, and music with everyone together. June 11, 7:30 p.m. $5. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/symph. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY WIND BANDS: VOICES IN THE WIND Featuring two new compositions, including “A Mother of a Revolution!” by Omar Thomas, inspired by the Stonewall riots of 1969. Faculty oboist Heidi Butterfield will be the guest soloist for “Hidden Currents” by Katherine Bergman. June 6, 3 p.m. $5. 805-756-4849. music. calpoly.edu. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

MUSIC ALBUM RELEASE New music album, ECLIPSE, by local artist Carolbeth is being released at carolbethhite.bandcamp.com. This mysterious meditative music chronicles a solar eclipse seen on the Central Coast and is great for yoga, meditation, and massage therapy. Enjoy the journey. Through June 3 $10.

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The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang hosts a virtual fundraiser and ceremony to recognize prolific photographer Richard Salas, the winner of the museum’s Wilderness Spirit Award, on Sunday, June 6, at 4 p.m. This event will showcase highlights from Salas’ career, including underwater footage from some of his oceanic ventures. Tickets start at $50, and all proceeds will benefit the museum’s upcoming programming and exhibits. Visit wildlingmuseum.org to find out more. —C.W. carolbethhite.bandcamp.com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

TAJ MAHAL QUARTET LIVE June 8, 7 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600, fremontslo.com.

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FIVE CITIES BAND LIVE June 4, 5 p.m. Branch Street Deli, 203 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande, 805-4899099, branchstreetdeli.com.

ROYAL GARDEN SWING ORCHESTRA LIVE June 5, 3 p.m. Branch Street Deli, 203 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande, 805-489-9099, branchstreetdeli.com.

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CENTRAL COAST BEAT SOCIAL: COURTYARD CULTURE An ongoing series of outdoor music events at different venues in Santa Maria, Guadalupe, and other cities along the Central Coast. Hosted by Central Coast Beat Social. ongoing centralcoastbeatsocial.com/. Santa Maria, Citywide, Santa Maria.

SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC: FIRST FRIDAYS AT FOUR Featuring musicians from the Santa Maria Philharmonic, this monthly series of musical adventures are recorded in local settings and offered free to the public. First Friday of every month Free. smphilharmonic. org. Soundcloud (Santa Maria Philharmonic), Online, Santa Maria. ∆

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Music

Strictly Starkey

BY GLEN STARKEY

Good Medicine returns!

PHOTO COURTESY OF CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN

The local concert company has two big shows this week

hen Circles Around the Sun was at SLO Brew Rock a month ago, the show sold out before the ink was dry on this music column. Now they’re coming to Castoro Cellars this Saturday, June 5, from 7 to 10 p.m., and as of June 1, there were still tickets remaining, but if you want to go, I’d head to eventbrite.com right now and secure your seats—reduced capacity and socially distanced, of course. Under the aegis of Good Medicine Presents, working with Numbskull and folkYEAH, the LA-based instrumental supergroup plays Castoro’s outside venue ($55 to $70 at eventbrite.com), touring in support of their third album. “The seven-track collection marks a stylistic shift from their previous LPs,” according to press info. “It’s an evolution that sees the band embracing a sleeker, shinier, even dancier version of themselves‚ a cosmic disco of the body and the soul, still anchored in the groove, but ascending to the stars. The thing is, their sound isn’t the only thing that’s evolved. Since their last LP, Circles has undergone a transformation internally. It’s a tale of life, death, and rebirth, of love and loss, of shedded skin and new beginnings.” The new self-titled album features guitarist Neal Casal (Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Ryan Adams), bassist Dan Horne (Cass McCombs, Jonathan Wilson), keyboardist Adam MacDougall (Black Crowes), and drummer Mark Levy, who were searching for a more upbeat sound and found it in a drum machine. “The built-in beats on it are actually pretty janky,” Horne said. “But we knew we wanted to make more of a dancey, groovedriven album that would translate live, to give our shows a more high-energy feel.” They list P-Funk, Herbie Hancock’s Head Hunters, and Beastie Boys’ slinky instrumentals as inspiration for using the 1983 Drumtraks system. “This band was never something I thought would get done to a click,” said MacDougall, referencing the drum track, “but we all talked about it being more of a fun record, so we hung some mirror balls and played a bunch of dance music!” It’s a new sound for a great band that will tuck you deep in their groove pocket and take you for a sonic ride into unknown spaces. Then next Thursday, June 10, Good Medicine brings ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra) to Castoro for another outdoor show (7 to 10 p.m.; $55 to $70 at eventbrite. com). These guys are awesome live! “ALO is a lot of things,” according to keyboardist Zach Gill. “Simply put, it’s a rock band, a family, an artistic outlet, a community, and a business. But that only scratches the surface of this 30-year musical vision quest.”

known theater performer and member of Burning, Bad & Cool. Tropo with special guest Felly Fell plays SLO Brew Rock on Saturday, June 5 (6:30 p.m.; free). Tropo is Tyson Leonard, a monster violinist and creator of live, organic electronic music. He often performs solo but sometimes with guest musicians to create hypnotic house music.

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THEY’RE BACK After their sold-out show last month, LA supergroup Circles Around the Sun plays Castoro Cellars as part of a Good Medicine Presents concert on June 5. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALO

PARTY ON Super fun live act ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra) plays a Good Medicine Presents show at Castoro Cellars on June 10.

Gill started the funk ’n’ roll outfit in 1989 when Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz and Steve Adams started playing together as 13-year-olds. “We’ve all been through so much together, there’s a lot of trust,” Lebo noted. “This long-term relationship of ours is a beautiful thing.” They recorded their debut album by the time they were high school seniors, relocated to Santa Barbara for college, and now they have nine studio releases and two decades of touring under their belts. Their newest, 2019’s Creatures Vol. 1: Spark, added a new member, drummer Ezra Lipp (Phil Lesh & Friends, Stu Allen & Mars Hotel, Magic In The Other), who took over for longtime bandmate Dave Brogan. These days they’re working on a series of EPs. “We love the full-length album process, but these days there are so many different ways to get your music out there,” Adams explained. “For us, the decision to make EPs was like, ‘Why not try it? We like new things.’ Just four songs to focus on each round in the studio. As it went, it was manageable and fun.”

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LIVE ELECTRONIC Tyson Leonard performs as Tropo on June 5, at SLO Brew Rock, delivering violin-driven electronic house music.

More live music …

Brass Mash is back at Liquid Gravity on Friday, June 4 (6:45 p.m.; free), getting back into the swing of things after a pandemic-induced hiatus: “The last few months have been an absolute whirlwind!” bandleader Colin Dean said. “Back in February, the band was barely functioning and we were just sitting around waiting for the world to open up. As California and SLO County opened up, our monthly Liquid Gravity shows in March, April, and May were truly overwhelming. Limited capacity made for long lines of eager concertgoers: It’s been great to have such energy surrounding the events, but I really hope folks know that we are going to continue to have our First Friday events through the summer and fall.” Get there early! Steve Key brings his Songwriters at Play series to Sculpterra Winery this Saturday, June 5 (noon to 3 p.m.; free; all ages), where he’ll be joined by touring troubadour Rags Rosenberg and local favorite Jim Conroy. Rosenberg is a songwriter and poet who “has spent a lifetime sifting through the leftover parts of the world and himself to try and create an archival record.” Conroy is a well-

Cal Poly has three virtual concerts coming up this week starting with The Cal Poly Symphony presenting its season finale, “Voices Past and Present,” through a virtual presentation at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 4 ($5 at pacslo.org). The winds and brass will conclude their yearlong exploration of Gordon Jacob’s “Old Wine in New Bottles,” a set of pieces based on old English folk songs. You’ll also hear Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “English Folk Song Suite,” orchestrated by Jacob, and Nkeiru Okoye’s “Voices Shouting Out,” written in response to the events of 9/11. The Cal Poly Choirs present “Ubi Caritas,” which will feature a variety of selections on the themes of charity and love at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 5 ($10 at pacslo. org). The Latin text “Ubi Caritas” is loosely based on the ancient chant melody. The Cal Poly Women’s Chorus will present “Someone Will Remember Us” by Jocelyn Hagen. PolyPhonics will perform music by Carlos Guastavino and Joseph Rheinberger, as well as a special comical selection. Finally, the Cal Poly Wind Ensemble and Wind Orchestra will present a virtual concert titled “Voices in the Wind” at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 6 ($5 at pacslo.org). Most of the works on the program were composed within the last decade, including “A Mother of a Revolution!” by Omar Thomas—inspired by the Stonewall uprising of 1969.

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Local husband-and-wife folk duo Bob and Wendy continue their ongoing series of releasing a new song every month, which will culminate with an eight-song record released at the end. Their newest is “99,” which was written as a tribute to Bob’s mother, Nanette. “Bob’s mother, Nanette, was 92 years old when she passed away,” Wendy explained. “I remember her dermatologist telling her that she had exceeded her lifetime limit of sun exposure. We visited her at assisted living and found her happily sunbathing outside on a chaise lounge. This is a song about longtime love and growing old together.” “99 a number on a page/ 99 no need to act your age// I can’t imagine living life without you/ Everything I’ve done has been about you/ About you// 99 let me count the ways/ 99 I love to spend my days// Lying next do you out in the sunshine/ Laughing ’cause we both forgot the punchline/ The punchline.” Wendy’s lyricism and expressive voice continue to astound. You can preview the track at bobandwendy.hearnow.com/99. ∆ Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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ARTery in Atascadero holds new group show, Brush, Needle, Camera, Kiln

The Atascadero Art Association presents Brush, Needle, Camera, Kiln, a new multimedia exhibition at the ARTery, which runs through Thursday, June 17. This group show includes a variety of media created by members of the association. A special outdoor opening reception for the exhibit will take place on Friday, June 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission to the reception is free, and masks are requested. Snacks and drinks will be available during the event. To find out more about Brush, Needle, Camera, Kiln and other updates from the ARTery, call (805) 464-0533 or visit the1artery. com. The gallery is located at 5890 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

SLO Rep reopens with new production, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged]

Tickets are now on sale for the SLO Repertory Theatre’s upcoming production, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged], which opens on Friday, June 18, and is scheduled to run through Sunday, Aug. 8. Performances will be held every Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. This show marks the company’s first live, in-person production in more than a year. Described as an irreverent romp, this madcap comedy from co-writers Adam Long, David Singer, and Jess Winfield revolves around three actors who perform segments from the works of William Shakespeare. The cast members of SLO Rep’s iteration, helmed by director Kevin Harris, are Billy Breed, Suzy Newman, and Jeff Salsbury. The crew behind this production includes scenic designer Dave Linfield, costume designer Megan Selby, assistant costume designer Randon Pool, and stage manager Amanda Rose Johnson. The sponsors of the show are Bev Tracey, Barbara-Jo Osborne, and Diane Clausen. For tickets and more info on The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged], call (805) 786-2440 or visit slorep.org. The theater is located at 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo.

Guest speaker LeeAnne Krusemark joins SLO NightWriters’ next Zoom meeting

Journalist, author, and publicist LeeAnne Krusemark will be discussing topics of publishing and manuscript formatting during the San Luis Obispo NightWriters’ next virtual presentation, scheduled to be held on Tuesday, June 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. via Zoom. Admission to join the meeting is free. Call (805) 703-3132 or visit slonightwriters.org to learn more about the event and find the Zoom link to join. ∆

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Abstract expressionist Christine Marie offers art lovers a chance to connect to their inner thoughts

hristine Marie wears a lot of hats. She’s a creative entrepreneur and Mission Women’s Business Center consultant, a curator, and contemporary artist whose new exhibition of abstract paintings called Space & Time is on display at SLO Provisions through June. This Saturday, June 5, you’re invited to an opening reception as part of Art After Dark from 5 to 8 p.m. (1255 Monterey St., SLO). Her paintings are bursting with color and texture—works that will evoke a personal reaction in each individual viewer. She engaged in an email interview with New Times, explaining her take on abstract expressionism, a post-World War II art movement that had its start in New York City.

PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST Christine Marie will be at SLO Provisions on June 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., for an artist reception for her new collection, Space & Time.

VOYAGE Christine Marie hopes that views of her art will “elicit a self-guided journey that evokes emotion and thought through the utilization of color and texture, with the hope that the experience be completely unique to the viewer.”

New Times: First, some quick questions. Where on the Central Coast did you grow up? Christine Marie: I lived in Los Osos throughout high school and moved away after graduation. NT: You left for SoCal but returned. Why? CM: My most recent return to the Central Coast in 2015 was upon the diagnosis of what was considered a rare combination of thyroid disorders. An awful combination of Hoshimoto’s and Graves’ diseases kicked off an intense chapter that brought me home to be closer to family and a specialist. I am so grateful to have received treatment, had an opportunity to heal, and reimagine the possibilities of my life. Painting and the performing arts have been a huge source of positivity and healing throughout this journey. NT: Are you a trained artist or self-taught? CM: Mostly self-taught. I made some adjustments to my life a couple of years ago in an effort to continue challenging myself to elevate my work and learn new skills and techniques; this included several workshops over the last 1.5 years. NT: Who are your artist heroes? CM: I admire all of these artists for innumerable reasons ranging from content, style, and technique to their community impact and how they show up in the world: Mark Rothko, Camille Rose Garcia, Nino Yuniardi, Alice Sheridan, Louise Fletcher, and Nicholas Wilton. NT: Now for a longwinded question. Li’l Abner cartoonist Al Capp said of abstract art, it’s “a product of the untalented sold by the unprincipled to the utterly bewildered.” This represents perfectly how misunderstood abstract art is, art that abstract painter and Hofstra University art professor Laurie Fendrich called “the most difficult to understand and seemingly irrelevant kind of painting that exists.” Of course, Fendrich doesn’t believe that. She speaks of abstract art’s “Little Hidden Meaning,” about enabling us “to be quiet,” to counter “our society’s glut of things,” and perhaps more importantly to be “quite simply beautiful.” What’s your take on abstract art?

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and why do so many people seem to reject it? CM: It’s been my experience that people that are drawn to abstract art tend to have a curious nature. They tend to be open to new ideas, places, people, experiences, and exploring the known and unknowns of life and the world and perceptions of it. Some people aren’t quite sure why they’re drawn to it, and others enjoy the evolution of the interaction that unfolds over time.

TRANSCENDENCE Many of Christine Marie’s paintings don’t have titles, but she said, “Occasionally, during the process of creation, a title reveals itself to me.”

Why are you drawn to it? CM: One could say that it has chosen me. It feels more like an old spiritual language that comes from deep within my soul. It’s the convergence of the intrinsic and extrinsic—the internal and external. Abstract art is a form of freedom for the painter and viewer to observe the work and how it translates through the lens of memories, experiences, and emotions: of what is or what isn’t in the realm of possibilities of our individual psyche and imagination—the tangible and intangible. Abstract art takes you on a journey by challenging the boundaries of perception. It invites you to dig deeper, find the story or connect with the soul, search for meaning, or to quiet the mind to engage in an immersive experience by allowing an innate psychological or physiological response to occur. NT: Arshile Gorky said, “Abstraction allows man to see with his mind what he cannot physically see with his eyes. Abstract art enables the artist to perceive beyond the tangible, to extract the infinite out of the finite. It is the emancipation of the mind. It is an explosion into unknown areas.” What sort of people do you think are drawn to abstract art,

NT: Why do so many people reject abstract art? CM: Art is a very personal thing. You could spend a lot of time trying to understand why people prefer one genre over another, but in a way it’s also the point of art. Part of its beauty is in the diversity and the incredible feeling you get when you find a work of art that you connect with. NT: Robert Motherwell said, “Nothing as drastic an innovation as abstract art could have come into existence, save as the consequence of a most profound, relentless, unquenchable need. The need is for felt experience—intense, immediate, direct, subtle, unified, warm, vivid, rhythmic.” What do you hope people feel or experience when they view your art? CM: During the creative process, it’s always my intention to elicit a self-guided journey that evokes emotion and thought through the utilization of color and texture, with the hope that the experience be completely unique to the viewer and based on the internal relational response ignited by the colors, textures, and composition of each painting. Occasionally, during the process of creation, a title reveals itself to me, but it’s not uncommon to have an internal dialogue that accompanies the approach to naming the work—a push-pull resistance to a title that potentially influences the viewer’s perception and experience. ∆ Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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Split Screen

Survivors C o-writer/ A QUIET PLACE II director John Krasinski helms What’s it rated? R this follow-up to his When? 2020 wildly successful 2018 Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Regal, Galaxy, Park sci-fi horror film A What’s it worth, Anna? Full price Quiet Place, about What’s it worth, Glen? Full price The Abbott family— father Lee (Krasinski), mother Evelyn (Emily Blunt), deaf daughter Regan (Millicent Simmonds), oldest son Marcus (Noah Jupe), and youngest son Beau (Cade Woodward)—who are living in a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by blind monsters attracted to sound. After a flashback about how the invasion took place, Part II picks up right where the first film ends, with the Abbotts—now without Lee and Beau, who were killed, but with a newborn infant—escaping their compromised home and venturing out into the world, only to discover the monsters that hunt by sound aren’t the only dangers that await them. (97 min.)

Glen Like its predecessor, Part II is dripping with tension. Unlike its predecessor, there’s no big buildup to the creature reveal. Krasinski shows us the monsters right in the opening flashback as their homey little burg goes about its business with a Little League baseball game. Then the sky turns to fire as the aliens land, and soon all hell breaks loose. It’s a fun opening that quickly settles into the taut resolution of the first film when Lee died to protect his family. Now Evelyn, Regan, Marcus, and the infant have to find a new safe haven, so begins their journey to the next signal fire over and Emmett (Cillian Murphy), a family friend who lost his wife and young son to the creatures. This is a story about people in a crisis and the way they react. Lee was a good man, Emmett less so, but as the story carries on we meet people who’ve lost their humanity entirely. It’s also about Marcus and Regan learning to stand on their own and take care of themselves. For a monster movie, it’s got surprising emotional depth. Anna I loved getting the Day One story, and seeing the Abbotts’ everyday life torn to shreds in an instant makes for such a perfect, gripping opening sequence. I was immediately gasping. Krasinski once again proves he knows how to keep an audience captive and invested from minute one. The first film was visceral—from Evelyn’s silent birth in the tub while the monster lurked to the nail going through her foot, that movie was an experience to see—and Part II lives up to its predecessor. We feel the loss even harder this time with Lee absent after the initial flashback and his daughter fiercely defending his vision and sheer will to keep his family alive. I know sequels can sometimes be a letdown or feel like the first movie on repeat, but this strays far from rote and becomes its own beast. Simmonds is a force to be reckoned with—she takes the reins here and does a fantastic job. Murphy’s Emmett is a great addition here too—we don’t know whether he’s on our team or not, but he’s a man who had and lost a family and that won’t

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let him turn his back on the Abbotts even in a world where everyone must fend for themselves. He becomes a reluctant hero, and his performance is on point. Glen I don’t know if you recognized him, but Scoot McNairy was the evil dude in the marina. He’s such a great character actor. Djimon Hounsou is also terrific as the man on the island. It’s a great cast overall, and the ending offers a hint of closure. Marcus and Regan have proved their mettle. I don’t think Krasinski going to try to milk this series, and he shouldn’t. This two-part film is pretty near flawless. I will, however, be interested to see what he directs next. The Hollars (2016) was a very effective dramedy and very different from his 2009 debut, Brief Interviews with Hideous Men, based on the David Foster Wallace collection of stories, but neither of those films hinted he was capable of A Quiet Place. I get the feeling he’s an artist who likes to mix it up, so he could go in any direction. Like the original, this is definitely a film to see in the theater, and now that Downtown Centre Cinemas is reopened, not to mention The Palm Theatre, SLO’s finally got movies going again. Thank goodness! Anna It does feel great to be back in the theater, and this movie is a perfect reason to go. It should be dark and free from distraction to really get that spine-tingling feeling Krasinski makes happen. Blunt is always fantastic and her fierce, protective mother role here is well done. When Emmett is reluctant to help the Abbotts, she appeals to the tried-and-true soft spot all parents have—Lee is gone now, she needs help, and she has a tiny baby in a box and nowhere to turn. The monsters in these films are scary enough—their heads open like a lotus and they’re quick and unforgiving. The smart thing Krasinski does here is make the movie about the characters and not the monsters. We know what to be scared of, so he gives us a lot to invest in. I wish I could watch both films for the first time again; they’re an experience to be had. I’d hate to see this strung out over more films, and I think Krasinski has the good sense not to, but I hope that he keeps his work as interesting and dynamic as his track record shows. Do yourself a favor and buy tickets for this one. It should be seen on the big screen.

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he moment every Friends fan has been waiting for has finally arrived—the gang is back together and ready to reminisce! From calling back to iconic moments (can you hear the words “Pivot! Pivot! Pivot!!!!” in your head yet?) to down-and-dirty behind-the-scenes gab, we visit the group we invited into our living rooms week after week for a solid decade and feel once

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oug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Edge of Tomorrow) directs this sci-fi action film based on Patrick Ness’ 2008 young adult novel The Knife of Never Letting Go. It’s 2267, and colonists on a planet dubbed New World eek out an agrarian existence in a place inhabited by The Spackle, humanoid natives who purportedly killed all the female colonists in a bitter war. All the men—not any women—are afflicted with a condition called “Noise,” in which all their thoughts are available for anyone to hear. Our protagonist, Todd (Tom Holland),

again like part of the gang. James Corden hosts and is his usual charming and glorious self as he asks the cast for their favorite moments on and off screen from that time. Special guests abound. From series regulars like Maggie Wheeler who played the iconic Janis to Lady Gaga singing “Smelly Cat,” this is pure goodness for any die-hard fans. I have Friends on a steady loop pretty constantly, and now I have a sweet extra treat to add in with this special. If you were lucky enough to fall under the spell of this earnest, silly, incredible sitcom, you have nothing to lose here. This is a heart-warmer for us tried-and-true fans. And for the record, no, Ross. You were not on a break! (104 min.) —Anna is a young colonist who discovers Viola (Daisy Ridley), who dropped to the surface via spacecraft as part of an exploratory crew to assess the planet before a second wave of colonists arrives, unaware of the Noise and dead women. Soon the leader of Todd’s town, Mayor Prentiss (Mads Mikkelsen), is after the girl, so she and Todd make their escape for another town and the hope of contacting Viola’s mother ship to warn them. It’s an interesting premise, and the acting is solid, with a cast that also includes David Oyelowo, Demián Birchir, and Cynthia Erivo. It’s also teed-up for sequels. There are three books in the series. This was streaming earlier for $19.99, but I didn’t pull the trigger. After renting it for $1.96 from Redbox, I made the right decision. It’s OK but not 20 bucks OK. (109 min.) ∆ —Glen

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Story time Absolution Cellars specializes in single vineyard, single variety wines from three Central Coast counties

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s Absolution Cellars owner Dirk Neumann pours a taste of 2020 rosé out on his Morro Bay patio, he launches into the story behind it. Every wine he pours has a story. This particular rosé is made from sangiovese grapes, but they aren’t just any old grapes. They come from the Michaud Vineyard in Monterey County, which grows grapes in the Chalone American Viticultural Area—a region that placed third in the now infamous 1976 Paris competition when Napa Valley beat out French wines in a blind tasting. Well, Neumann said, you may have never heard of Chalone, but wine from the area beat out all but one French wine that day. Michael Michaud has been making wine and growing grapes in the region for more than 40 years, Neumann said, in the shadow of Gavilan Mountain Range spires that are now part of Pinnacles National Park. “He only grew three-quarters of an acre of sangiovese, and it all went in this wine,” Neumann said. “I’d rather make three barrels of this than any other rosé.” Sangiovese, he said, is a more savory grape than something like a grenache or pinot noir—which Central Coast wine consumers are more used to drinking. The rosé of sangiovese drinks great as a “poolside, front porch sipper, beach wine,” but it also can meet a Thanksgiving dinner halfway. It’s versatile, Neumann said. Absolution Cellars makes from one to five barrels (translates to between 24 to 124 cases at the most) each of about 14

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different wines, mostly single varieties sourced from single vineyards from Monterey to Santa Barbara counties. “So many different micro-climates and unique regions, so why not?” he said. “I tell people, ‘We’re going to go on a tour of the Central Coast today with our tasting.’” The tasting room in Morro Bay opened in February 2020, five to six weeks before the state’s first COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. As a new winery, Absolution Cellars had to get creative to put the word out about its wine. Neumann said he donated cases to local nonprofits such as Wine 4 Paws and the Christopher Meadows Memorial Fund and reconnected with people across the country via social media. Seeing how stressed out everyone was with the pandemic, he offered his wine up as a bit of a reprieve—and was floored by the response he got.

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So many people, he said, were interested in supporting his business venture. “It was not the ideal way I wanted the business to start, but I got to re-establish some long-lost friendships and strengthen others,” he said. As someone who spent a couple of decades in the home-building industry, Neumann refers to winemaking as his chosen second-half-of-life career. When he moved to the Central Coast from South Florida in 2013, he said, he knew he wanted to do something in wine. He just wasn’t sure exactly what that would entail. Accounting, finance, marketing, product planning, land acquisition, you name it, he said, he covered it at some point in his career. His goal was to retire on the Central Coast, but Neumann said he ended up moving here a lot earlier than he originally thought after realizing that he could continue doing freelance market research for builders and developers from anywhere in the country. In 2011/2012, he was visiting Santa Barbara County and participated in Margerum Wine Company’s winemaker for a day program. Neumann said he hit it

off with the winemaker at the time, Jason Barrette (who’s now the general manager and chief winemaker at Hemera Estate Wines in South Australia), and got the opportunity to make a one-bottle blend out of the barrels at the end of the day. “What I enjoyed the most about it was that I wasn’t sitting in front of a a computer. I was working with my hands for the first time in a long time,” Neumann said. In 2014, he joined a wine co-op in San Luis Obispo that enabled hobbyist winemakers to rent a barrel for a year and work with a winemaker to purchase grapes and get them in the barrel. People liked the end product of that year, he said, so he decided to do it again, attending as many wine events and talking to as many winemakers as possible in the process. And by 2017, Neumann had way too much of his own wine around to drink in his lifetime. He had a decision to make. That year, he committed to making just under 300 cases of wine. He doubled it in 2018, and by 2019 he made almost 1,000 cases of wine. So, it was time to find a tasting room, which happened to be a spot on the Embarcadero in Morro Bay that FLAVOR continued page 27

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opened up next to Chateau Margerum. Neumann views himself as sort of a niche winemaker. He’s interested in making single vineyard, single variety, small batch wines that really showcase the place they came from. “I was told: ‘Buy good grapes.’ If you buy good grapes and you don’t mess with them, the chances of getting a good wine are pretty good,” he said. “One of the things I love about the wine industry is just how open and friendly and helpful everyone is, at least in our area.” His foray into making albariño is a good example. Neumann put a post in a winemakers group on Facebook, asking what he should look out for—must dos, must don’ts. Winemakers from Portugal responded, sending him their entire protocols from growing the grapes to bottling it. “The joke is if you ask 10 different winemakers, you’ll get 10 different answers,” he said with a laugh. But he took what he could from the responses and found a vineyard specializing in Iberian (Spanish/ Portuguese) grape varieties in the San Antonio AVA of Monterey County. Pierce Ranch Vineyard’s owners are of Portuguese descent, which is one of the reasons Neumann chose to purchase grapes from them. Absolution Cellars 2020 albariño is crisp and refreshing with acidic minerality in the finish and peach notes on the nose. Neumann said he went out and tasted the grapes with the vineyard

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manager before they were harvested, and grapes grown in different blocks on the property showed different characteristics. The stone fruit characteristics, he said, come from a block of albariño grown on a hill, which was blended with those grown in the valley. “It’s amazing that one grape, just through variants in soil, elevation, orientation can add such a distinctive characteristic,” he said. ∆

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To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JEFFREY LYNN OLDHAM AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOHN F. NICHOLSON in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Amended Petition for Probate requests that JOHN F. NICHOLSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE AMENDED 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: July 27, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 9 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: John F. Nicholson Law Offices of John F. Nicholson 22647 Ventura Blvd. #527 Woodland Hills, CA 91364 May 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-0949 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DIRECT HIT GROUP, 1576 12th St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. James Dean Laughlin (1576 12th St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ James Dean Laughlin, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-14-21. 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. 0414-26. May 13, 20, 27, & June 3, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1007 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/29/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PEARCE ENGINEERING, PEARCE RENEWABLES, 1222 Vine Street, Suite 301, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Pearce Services, LLC (1222 Vine Street, Suite 301, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company /s/ Pearce Services, LLC, Kristin Osborn, CFO/Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-21-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 04-21-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1038 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/21/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, COASTAL CARE CONNECTION, 2450 Reno Court, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Scarlett Marie Vessells (2450 Reno Court, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Drasko Scarlett Vessells, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-23-21. 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. 04-23-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1094 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HAUL ‘N ASK, 9020 San Rafael Road, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Brian Anderson (9020 San Rafael Road, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Brian Anderson, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-29-21. 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. 04-29-26. May 27, June 3, 10, & 17, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1111 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/16/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO BREW LOFTS, 738 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. RJH Investors LP, Marshall Holdings LP (835 Aerovista Place, Suite 230, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401), James Efird (2191 Canvas Back, Avila Beach, CA 93424). This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership /s/ RJH Investors LP, Hamish S Marshall, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-30-21. 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. 04-30-26. May 27, June 3, 10, & 17, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-1120 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/1992) New Filing The following person is doing business as, YVETTE ROMAN PHOTOGRAPHY, 2101 Callender Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Yvette Roman Davis (2101 Callender Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Yvette Roman Davis, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-03-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 05-03-26. May 13, 20, 27, & June 3, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1122 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/31/1940) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SAN LUIS OBISPO CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 3396 Johnson Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Church of the Nazarene, San Luis Obispo, California (3396 Johnson Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Church of the Nazarene, San Luis Obispo, California, Douglas K. Pittam, Chairman of the Board. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-03-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 0503-26. May 13, 20, 27, & June 3, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-1114 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/03/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, VIP LUXURY RESTROOMS, 974 Silver Dollar Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Villain Baits Inc (974 Silver Dollar Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Villain Baits Inc, Patrick Touey, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-03-21. 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. 05-03-26. May 13, 20, 27, & June 3, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-1116 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CAYUCOS PICNIC CO., 856 Saint Mary Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Hayley Marie McGuigan (856 Saint Mary Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Hayley Marie McGuigan, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-03-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 05-03-26. May 27, June 3, 10, & 17, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-1117 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/03/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DRIFTWOOD, BEACHWOOD, DANIOR CATERING, 380 Santa Fe Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Lannon Peter Rust (1637 Summer Creek, Paso Robles, CA 93446), Spencer Johnston (380 Santa Fe Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449), John Mercurio (5550 Higuera, Apt. 30A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Danior Enterpises LLC, Lannon Peter Rust, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-03-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, M. Stilletto, Deputy. Exp. 05-03-26. May 13, 20, 27, & June 3, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1125 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THREAD ALCHEMIST, 2658 Rodman Drive, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Erin Gifford (2658 Rodman Drive, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Erin Gifford. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-03-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, M. Stilletto, Deputy. Exp. 05-03-26. May 13, 20, 27, & June 3, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1128 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NADIA WINERY, 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. (205 concourse Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95403). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Vintage Wine Estates, Inc., Patrick Roney, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-04-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 05-04-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1134 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/19/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, COAST NUTRA, 748 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Coast Nutra (2027 S Broadway, Ste. B, Santa Maria, CA 93454). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Coast Nutra, Hector Escalente Jr., CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-04-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 05-04-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1136 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, VIRTUA L.L.C., 3940 Broad St. #7198, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Virtua L.L.C. (3940 Broad St. #7198, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Virtua L.L.C., Cosimo Allegretta, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-04-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 05-04-26. May 13, 20, 27, & June 3, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1143 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/04/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, OSOS SMOKE SHOP, 1197 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Faraj I Akkari, Abdo Akkari (464 Kern Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Faraj I Akkari, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-04-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 05-04-26. May 13, 20, 27, & June 3, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1150 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TRAUMA HEALING CENTER, 1411 Marsh St., Suite 201, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Trauma Healing Center Marriage and Family Therapy Corp. (1411 Marsh St., Suite 201, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Trauma Healing Center Marriage and Family Therapy Corp., Elaine Power, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-05-21. 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. 05-05-26. May 13, 20, 27, & June 3, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1154 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SPACHISKIN, 1183 El Camino Real, Spc. C3, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Diana Lynn Rocha (1183 El Camino Real, Spc. C3, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Diana Lynn Rocha, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-05-21. 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. 05-05-26. May 13, 20, 27, & June 3, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1156 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MOONCREST MEDIA, 311 Trinidad St., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Adam J. Trovao (311 Trinidad St., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Adam J. Trovao. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-05-21. 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. 05-05-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1157 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SPAW DAYS MOBILBE PET GROOMING, 6263 Deer Creek Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Hannah Rae Cunningham (6263 Deer Creek Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Hannah Rae Cunningham, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-05-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 0505-26. May 13, 20, 27, & June 3, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1164 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BOATTECHY, 203 Park View Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Ken Tony Oesterreich (203 Park View Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Ken Tony Oesterreich, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-0621. 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. 05-06-26. May 13, 20, 27, & June 3, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-1167 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/06/1996) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LUCKY LAUNDRY, 1957 Front St., Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Aguirre Enterprises, Inc. (9610 West Nicholas, Visalia, CA 93291). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Aguirre Enterprises, Inc., Rigoberto Aguirre - President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-0621. 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. 05-06-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-1183 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CLANDINGUS, 2425 Hemlock Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Scott Ender (2425 Hemlock Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Scott Ender. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-0721. 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. 05-07-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1188 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/10/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO NOSH, 1212 S. 16th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Christine Catherine Reyes (1212 S. 16th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Christine Reyes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-10-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 05-10-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-1176 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LAUREL LANE MARKET AND LIQUOR, 1291 Laurel Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Michel Gandour,Inc. (1291 Laurel Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Michel Gandour, Inc., Michel Gandour - CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-07-21. 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. 05-07-26. May 13, 20, 27, & June 3, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1178 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/04/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ASPIRE STRATEGIES FOR LIVING, 290 Reef Ct., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Tamara Lee Jones (290 Reef Ct., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tamara Lee Jones, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-0721. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 05-07-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1180 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/02/2002) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLA CORPORATION, 3450 Broad Street, Suite 106, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. San Luis Aviation Inc. (1070 Capistrano Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A DE Corporation /s/ San Luis Aviation Inc., Josh Lober, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-07-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 0507-26. May 13, 20, 27, & June 3, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1193 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SAN LUIS CREEK RANCH, 2746 Reservoir Canyon, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. David J Spiegel, Amanda E Dunton (2746 Reservoir Canyon, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ David J Spiegel. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0510-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 05-10-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1210 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LATE BLOOMER ART, 1571 Deer Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Jane E Cozby (1571 Deer Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jane E Cozby. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-1221. 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. 05-12-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

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NOTICE REQUESTING PROPOSALS FOR BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR SPEC. NO. SLO-BMR-2021

City of Grover Beach ORDINANCE NO. 21.02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PARTS 3 AND 4 OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE VII OF THE GROVER BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, the City of Grover Beach is a General Law city organized pursuant to Article XI of the California Constitution; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority granted the City by Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution, the City has the police power to adopt regulations designed to promote the public convenience or the general prosperity, as well as regulations designed to promote the public health, the public morals or public safety; and WHEREAS, the Water Code Section 350, et seq. and the City of Grover Beach Municipal Code Section 7202 give the City authority to declare a water shortage emergency in response to anticipated shortages in water supply and to implement measures to reduce water demand and to implement penalties for failing to meet water use reduction requirements; and WHEREAS, Water Code Section 353 provides that when a water shortage emergency has been declared by the governing body, it shall adopt necessary regulations and restrictions on the delivery and consumption of water; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the City of Grover Beach Municipal Code Article VII, Chapter 2, Part 1, Section 7202, the City Administrator has the authority to adopt and promulgate reasonable administrative rules, policies and guidelines intended and designed to implement the provisions of Chapter 2, Mandatory Water Conservation; and WHEREAS, Part 4, Moratorium on Land Use Applications was adopted in 1989 in response to a water shortage but is no longer necessary and expired after a period of 14 months; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grover Beach has adopted an Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan including certain mandatory water wasting prohibitions and may, by Council Resolution, implement mandatory water conservations measures during a declared water shortage condition; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grover Beach intends to implement penalties for violation of mandatory water wasting prohibitions at any time and for violation of mandatory water conservation measures during a declared water shortage condition. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH AS FOLLOWS: PART 1. Part 3 of Chapter 3 of Article VII of the Grover Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: PART 3 – WATER CONSERVATION SECTION 7234. WATER SHORTAGE DECLARATION. The City Council of the City of Grover Beach may adopt a Resolution declaring a Water Shortage Condition as defined in the latest approved and adopted Urban Water Management Plan and implementing certain mandatory water conservation measures and penalties. Said measures are hereby adopted and made a part of the Grover Beach Municipal Code as though fully set forth herein. Any violation of the adopted mandatory water conservation measures constitutes a violation of Section 7202 and is subject to the remedies identified in Chap. 4, Art. 1 of this Code. A copy of the latest adopted Urban Water Management Plan is on file for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk. SECTION 7235. MANDATORY PROHIBITIONS ON WATER WASTING. The Prohibitions on Water Wasting identified in the latest approved and adopted Urban Water Management Plan are hereby adopted and made a part of the Grover Beach Municipal Code as though fully set forth herein. A copy of the latest adopted Urban Water Management Plan is on file for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk. The Prohibitions on Water Wasting are voluntary but may, by Council Resolution declaring a Water Shortage Condition, be declared mandatory for a period of time as set forth in the adopted Resolution. PART 2. Grover Beach Municipal Code Article VII, Chapter 2, Part 4 – Moratorium on Land Use Applications is hereby deleted in its entirety. PART 3. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared unconstitutional. PART 4. This Ordinance shall become effective at 12:01 a.m. on the 31st day after the date of its adoption, and within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, it shall be published once, together with the names of the Council Members voting thereon, in a newspaper of general circulation within the City. INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council the foregoing urgency ordinance was PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council on May 24, 2021, on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES:

Miller, Robert, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Bright and Mayor Lee

NOES:

None

ABSENT:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

RECUSED:

None

/s/ JEFF LEE, Mayor Attest: /s/ WENDI SIMS, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ David P. Hale, City Attorney June 3, 2021

The City of San Luis Obispo is requesting sealed proposals for a Below Market Rate (BMR) Housing Program Administrator over a 2-year term (with an option to extend for another 2 years). All proposals must be received by the Department of Finance (990 Palm Street) by 3:00 p.m. on June 14, 2021. All firms interested in receiving further correspondence regarding this Request for Proposals (RFP) will be required to complete a free registration proposal using BidSync (https://www.bidsync.com/bidsync-app-web/ vendor/register/Login.xhtml). All proposals must be received via BidSync by the Department of Finance at or before June 14, 2021, when they will be opened electronically in BidSync. Proposals received after said time may not be considered. The preferred method of submission is electronically via BidSync, but if you wish to send a hard copy, to guard against premature opening, each proposal shall be submitted to the Department of Finance in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the proposal title, project number, proposer name, and time and date of the proposal opening. Proposals shall be submitted using the forms provided in the project package. Questions should be posted to BidSync where the City will answer. Project packages and additional information may be obtained at the City’s BidSync website at www.BidSync.com. Please contact Dan Clancy at … with any questions. For technical issues with BidSync, please contact BidSync customer help at 800-990-9339.

CITY OF PISMO BEACH

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, California, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 17, 2021 as determined by www.time.gov for performing work as follows: LITTER REMOVAL SERVICES All proposals will be compared on the basis of understanding the scope of work to be performed, methods and procedures to be used, management, personnel and experience, and consultation and coordination with the City of Pismo Beach. Your firm is invited to submit a proposal for your services, together with other required information listed in the Request for Proposal. Only those proposals submitted per the City’s proposal requirements found on pages of the package and certified by an authorized company officer will be considered. Proposals received by fax will be rejected. Printed versions of this request for proposals are available for a non-refundable fee of $10.00 per copy and are available electronically via email free of charge. Proposals shall be submitted in an envelope and clearly marked “LITTER REMOVAL.” Additional proposal packages may be obtained from the Public Works Department, Engineering Division, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 or by calling (805) 773-4656. For specific questions regarding this request for proposals please call Kristin Bennet at (805) 773-7053. ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK May 27 & June 3, 2021

June 3, 2021

Applications to make minor changes to the properties at the addresses listed below have been received by the City.

2. 145 San Jose Ct. DIR-0535-2020; Request for tandem parking approval and reduction of the Front Setback to accommodate two unenclosed parking spaces for a single-family dwelling (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); R-1 Zone; Michael Smith, applicant. (Walter Oetzell) 3. 1953 Chorro St. DIR-0599-2019; Request for a reduction of the side and rear setback to 1 ½ feet to accommodate an accessory structure measuring 800 square feet in area adjacent to the side and rear property lines in the southwest corner of the site (categorically exempt from CEQA review); R-2 Zone; Todd Miller, applicant. (Walter Oetzell) 4. 171 North Santa Rosa St. MOD-0307-2021; Request to modify the University Square Master Sign Program to define a new Sign Type, revise the site plan to include an additional building (Building #7) within the Sign Program, and add additional elevation drawings depicting signable areas and defining sign standards for the added building (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); C-R-S Zone; Johnathan McDiffett, JLL Bank of America, applicant. (Walter Oetzell) 5. 1159 Islay St. ARCH-0203-2021; Rehabilitation of a singlefamily dwelling, and construction of a two-story addition to the dwelling, comprised of new residential floor area, a two-car garage, and an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), on property designated as a Contributing List Resource in the City’s Inventory of Historic Resources; including a request for an exception from the 16-foot ADU height standard to allow an ADU that is 25 feet, 2 inches in height (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); R-3 Zone; Chris Knauer, applicant. (Walter Oetzell) 6. 1194 Ella St. DIR-0225-2021; Request to construct a new two-story single-family structure on a 3,000-square-foot (sf) corner lot. The structure includes a 1,165-sf single-family residence with an attached 450-sf garage, and an attached 785-sf accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The project includes a request to allow the structure to be setback six feet from the western property line, where eight feet is the standard setback requirement. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA). ; R-2 zone; Lou Smith, applicant. (Kyle Van Leeuwen) 7. 266 Albert Dr. DIR-0278-2021; Request to allow the construction of a 1,198-square-foot two story ADU (22 feet in height) behind an existing Single Family Residence .This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-1 zone; Ramon Cartznes, applicant. (Kyle Van Leeuwen) 8. 237 Higuera St. DIR-0298-2021; Request for an exception to allow three total wall signs and two wall signs on one building face where the standard for the Service Commercial (CS) Zone is a maximum of two wall signs and a maximum of one wall sign per building face. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA).; C-S-MU zone; A-Plus Signs, applicant. (Graham Bultema) 9. 1691 Fredericks St. DIR-0322-2021; Request for an exception to allow a monument sign for a proposed residential care facility on a flag lot in the R-1 Zone where monument signs are not typically an allowed sign type. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA).; R-1 zone; SDG Architects, applicant. (Graham Bultema) 10. 1045 Buchon St. HOME-0105-2021; Review of a homestay rental application to allow short-term rental (such as AirBNB) of an owner-occupied single-family residence at 1045 Buchon Street. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA).; R-2-H zone; Tony Romero, applicant. (Graham Bultema) The Community Development Director will either approve or deny these applications no sooner than June 14, 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. June 3, 2021

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The City of San Luis Obispo’s Zoning Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing at 2:30 p.m. or later on Monday, June 14, 2021, on the item listed below. While the City encourages public participation, growing concern about the COVID-19 pandemic has required that public meetings be held via teleconference. Meetings can be viewed by joining the webinar or visiting the City’s electronic archive the day after the meeting to view the recording. Webinar registration details will be available on the agenda and the archive can be accessed from the City’s website at: https://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/Browse. aspx?id=116937&dbid=0&repo=CityClerk. Public comment may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@ slocity.org 1. 187 Tank Farm Rd. USE-0168-2021; Review of a Minor Use Permit to establish a Cannabis Retailier (Delivery) use at 187 Tank Farm Road, Suite 130. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); C-S-SP zone; Pure SL, applicant. (Kyle Van Leeuwen) PLEASE NOTE: Any court challenge to the actions taken on this public hearing item may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Luis Obispo at, or prior to, the public hearing. June 3, 2021

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

1. 1309 Vega Way. DIR-0300-2020; Request to establish a moveable “Tiny House” (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); R-1 Zone; Paul J. Nyulassie, applicant. (Walter Oetzell)

ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT PUBLIC HEARING

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a public hearing for the following purpose: PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA: Project: Urban Water Management Plan Description: The City of Pismo Beach (City) is in the process of preparing and updating its 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) in compliance with the Urban Water Management Planning Act and the Water Conservation Act of 2009, commonly referred to as SBX7-7. An update of The City’s UWMP is required every five (5) years. The draft 2020 UWMP and draft Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) will be made available for public review. The public may request a copy of the draft UWMP and WSCP by emailing Management Analyst Erin Olsen at eolsen@pismobeach.org, or calling 805773-4656. Additionally, the draft UWMP and WSCP will be posted for review online as soon as the document is available, at www.pismobeach.org/engineering. 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 June 10, 2021. You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Written and voicemail comments are welcomed prior to the hearing. Written comments prepared prior to the hearing may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by mail or delivery to the utility bill drop box at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, by fax at (805) 773-7006, or by email at citycouncil@pismobeach. org. Oral comment may be provided prior to the hearing by calling 805-556-8299 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name, and identify your item of interest. Generally, written comment may be submitted by email up until the start of the public comment period during this item. Every effort will be made to provide an opportunity for live public comment during the meeting, but because the City cannot guarantee the quality of internet access or video conferencing facilities for the meeting, live public comment may not be available at every meeting. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation. Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review from the City Clerk’s Office, by emailing City Clerk Erica Inderlied at einderlied@pismobeach.org. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Thursday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www.pismobeach.org. The Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website. PLEASE NOTE: If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information, please contact Erica Inderlied, City Clerk, at einderlied@pismobeach.org or 805-7737003.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a public hearing for the following purpose: PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA: Address: Citywide Description: Public hearing to receive any protests concerning the posting of properties in Pismo Beach that are non-compliant with the 2021 Weed Abatement Program city-wide. 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 June 10, 2021. You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Written and voicemail comments are welcomed prior to the hearing. Written comments prepared prior to the hearing may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by mail or delivery to the utility bill drop box at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, by fax at (805) 773-7006, or by email at citycouncil@ pismobeach.org. Oral comment may be provided prior to the hearing by calling 805-556-8299 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name, and identify your item of interest. Generally, written comment may be submitted by email up until the start of the public comment period during this item. Every effort will be made to provide an opportunity for live public comment during the meeting, but because the City cannot guarantee the quality of internet access or video conferencing facilities for the meeting, live public comment may not be available at every meeting. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation. Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review from the City Clerk’s Office, by emailing City Clerk Erica Inderlied at einderlied@pismobeach. org. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Thursday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www.pismobeach.org. The Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website. PLEASE NOTE: If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information, please contact Erica Inderlied, City Clerk, at einderlied@pismobeach. org or 805-773-7003.

Erica Inderlied City Clerk

May 27 & June 3, 2021

June 3, 2021

TANK FARM ROAD AND ORCUTT ROAD ROUNDABOUT

Notice Requesting Proposals for Urban Forestry Consultant SLO-UF-2021

SPEC. NO. 1000164 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids by mail for the “TANK FARM ROAD AND ORCUTT ROAD ROUNDABOUT, Spec. No. 1000164” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, THURSDAY, JULY 1, 2021, at 2:00 P.M., when they will be publicly opened via Microsoft Teams. Bids received after said time will not be considered. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, contractor name, address, and specification number. The Contractor must possess a valid Class A Contractor’s License at the time of the bid opening. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of San Luis Obispo. Download FREE at the City’s website: www.SloCity.org - Bid packages under Bids & Proposals. Questions may be addressed to Jennifer Rice, Project Manager, at 805-781-7058 or jrice@ slocity.org. June 3, 2021

The San Luis Obispo City Council invites all interested persons to participate in a public meeting on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. While the Council encourages public participation, growing concern about the COVID-19 pandemic has required that public meetings be held via teleconference. Meetings can be viewed on Government Access Channel 20 or streamed live from the City’s YouTube Channel at http://youtube.slo.city. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail delivered to the City Clerk’s office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to emailcouncil@ slocity.org. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: • 2021-22 AND 2022-23 WATER & SEWER RATE STRUCTURE AND RATE ADOPTION A public hearing to consider adopting a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, establishing Water and Sewer Rates for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23.”

WHEN: Friday, June 18, 2021 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

The consultant will provide baseline assessment, analysis and recommendations, and bring technical urban forest planning and management expertise to the overall process.

WHAT: A request by Derek and Karen Valine for a Minor Use Permit/ Coastal Development Permit to construct a 2,886-square-foot two-story residence and 986-square-foot attached garage. The proposed project will result in the disturbance of approximately 5,174 square feet on a 21,136-square-foot parcel located in the Residential Single Family land use category, approximately 494 feet southeast of Pecho Valley Road, in the community of Los Osos. The site is located in the Estero Planning Area.

All firms interested in receiving further correspondence regarding this Request for Proposals (RFP) will be required to complete a free registration using BidSync (https://www.bidsync.com/bidsync-app-web/vendor/register/Login.xhtml). All proposals must be received via BidSync by the Department of Finance at or before 3:00 pm on June 14, 2021 when they will be opened electronically in BidSync. Proposals received after said time may not be considered. The preferred method of submission is electronically via BidSync. If you wish to send a hard copy to guard against premature opening, each proposal shall be submitted to the Department of Finance in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the proposal title, project number, proposer name, and time and date of the proposal opening. Proposals shall be submitted using the forms provided in the project package. Project packages and additional information may be obtained at the City’s BidSync website at www.BidSync.com. Please submit your questions on BidSync, where the City will answer the questions publicly.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S SUBDIVISION HEARING The City of San Luis Obispo’s Community Development Director will hold a public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 14, 2021, to consider the items listed below. While the City encourages public participation, growing concern about the COVID-19 pandemic has required that public meetings be held via teleconference. Meetings can be viewed by joining the webinar or visiting the City’s electronic archive the day after the meeting to view the recording. Webinar registration details will be available on the agenda and the archive can be accessed from the City’s website at: https://opengov.slocity.org/ WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=116938&dbid=0&repo=CityClerk Public comment may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@slocity.org 1. 590 Marsh St. and 581 Higuera St. SBDV-0400-2020; Review of a tentative parcel map (SLO-20-0054) that includes a twoparcel subdivision with 28 residential and 1 commercial condominium units at 581 Higuera Street (Parcel 1) and 23 residential and 2 commercial condominium units at 590 Marsh Street (Parcel 2). The project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); C-D zone; Marsh Nipomo Mixed Use, LP, applicant. (Rachel Cohen)

On April 29, 2021, all property owners and customers of record received a form to protest the proposed water and sewer rate structure and the proposed water and sewer rates, as required under Proposition 218. Signed protests must be received by the City Clerk, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo CA 93401, at or before the time of the protest hearing (June 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.).

2. 179 Cross St. MOD-0082-2021; Request to modify a previous approved subdivision SBDV-2231-2015, from a one lot parcel map with four air-space condominiums to a four lot common interest subdivision (SLOAL 20-0088), no changes are proposed to the approved site plan or building designs. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA).; C-S-SP zone; Above Grade Engineering, applicant. (Kyle Bell)

June 3, 2021

WHERE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE based on the threat of COVID-19 as reflected in the Proclamations of Emergency issued by both the Governor of the State of California and the San Luis Obispo County Emergency Services Director as well as the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, relating to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, until further notice all public meetings for the Department of Planning and Building for the County of San Luis Obispo will be closed to members of the public and non-essential County staff. The Department’s Notice of Temporary Procedures, which includes Instructions on how to view the meeting remotely and how to provide public comment are posted on the Department’s webpage at https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/ Departments/Planning-Building/Meetings,-Hearings,-Agendas,-andMinutes.aspx Additionally, hearing body members and officers may attend the meeting via teleconference and participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were present. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Ian Landreth, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600. TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by Friday, June 11, 2021 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC2021-00090.” If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing. Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Department Hearing

SUBJECT: 1.

Proposed 2021-2023 Budget –The City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive public comments on the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2021. The budget identifies anticipated City revenues and planned expenditures for the following budget units: General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, and Enterprise Funds, including Water and Sewer and the Capital Improvement Program.

Where You Come In:

For More Information: If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the item described in this notice, please contact: Administrative Services Director Deanne Purcell by telephone at (805) 473-4550 or send an e-mail to dpurcell@groverbeach.org; or to City Manager Matthew Bronson by telephone at (805) 473-4567 or send an email to mbronson@groverbeach.org. The City Council may also discuss other hearings or items of business at this meeting. The complete meeting agenda and copy of the staff report on the above item will be posted on the City website at www.groverbeach.org. Live broadcasts of City Council meetings may be seen on cable television Channel 20, as well as over the Internet at www.groverbeach.org (click on the icon “Government Access Local Channel 20” and then “Channel 20”). City Council meetings are rebroadcast throughout the week.

PLEASE NOTE: Any court challenge to the actions taken on these items may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Luis Obispo at, or prior to, the public hearing. June 3, 2021

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

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing WHEN: Friday, June 18, 2021 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600. WHAT: A request by the Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District for a Minor Use Permit / Coastal Development Permit to allow a Wetland Restoration project. The project will restore 40 acres of declining palustrine coastal wetlands and 16 acres of upland coastal dune scrub habitat in order to enhance and increase habitat for sensitive species and reduce sediment loading in the Morro Bay Estuary. The proposed project includes the following components: Restoration of native coastal dune habitat by removing an access road and demolishing the existing residence and upland infrastructure; Improving fish passage by removing three perched culverts and managing invasive vegetation; and Reconnecting and protecting the historic floodplain and wetland habitat by breaching portions of the existing levee, decommissioning the homestead well, and realigning power lines. 72 Willows are proposed for removal. The project will result in the disturbance of 2.31 acres of an 81.5 acre-parcel and a portion of the adjacent (eastern property line) 80-acre site. The project site is located at 1951 and 1987 Turri Road, 1.5 miles east of the community of Los Osos. The site is located in the Rural Estero Planning Area. Also to be considered is the environmental determination. The County, as a Responsible Agency, has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration previously prepared by the Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District dated November 2020 (adopted on February 26, 2021) and finds that this determination is appropriate (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.). County File Number: DRC2021-00013 Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 067-011-048, -049 Date Accepted: 05/12/2021 WHERE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE based on the threat of COVID-19 as reflected in the Proclamations of Emergency issued by both the Governor of the State of California and the San Luis Obispo County Emergency Services Director as well as the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, relating to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, until further notice all public meetings for the Department of Planning and Building for the County of San Luis Obispo will be closed to members of the public and non-essential County staff. The Department’s Notice of Temporary Procedures, which includes Instructions on how to view the meeting remotely and how to provide public comment are posted on the Department’s webpage at https:// www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Planning-Building/Meetings,-Hearings,Agendas,-and-Minutes.aspx Additionally, hearing body members and officers may attend the meeting via teleconference and participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were present. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Kerry Brown, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600. TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo. ca.us by Friday, June 11, 2021 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC2021-00013.” If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing COASTAL APPEALABLE County action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission after all possible local appeal efforts are exhausted. Appeals must be filed in writing as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043. Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Department Hearing June 3, 2021

June 3, 2021

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

The City Council may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the items listed above. If you challenge the proposed project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Teresa Purrington City Clerk City of San Luis Obispo

Date Accepted: 04/26/2021

Please note that due to COVID-19, the City of Grover Beach will hold all meetings virtually. Meetings can be viewed on Channel 20 and are live streamed on the City’s website and on www.slo-span. org. Members of the public may provide public comment during the meeting by calling (805) 321-6639 to provide public comment via phone (the phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting at 6:00 PM) or written public comments can be submitted via email to gbadmin@groverbeach.org prior to the Council meeting no later than 3:00 PM. If submitting written comments in advance of the meeting, please note the agenda item. Written comments will be read out loud during the City Council meeting on the appropriate agenda item subject to the customary 3-minute time limit.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Metz of the City’s Utilities Department at (805) 781-7239 or by email at jmetz@slocity.org.

Reports for this meeting will be available for review online at www.slocity.org no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7100 for more information. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel https://youtube.slo.city.

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 074-483-007

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Grover Beach will conduct a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, on Monday, June 14, 2021 to consider the following item:

As recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee, adopt a Resolution adding the property at 531 Dana Street to the Master List of Historic Resources as “The Dana/Barneberg House.” Consideration of eligibility for historic listing is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the general rule described in CEQA Guidelines § 15061 (b) (3), as it is does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. (HIST00091-2021)

A public hearing to consider adopting the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan. The California Urban Water Management Planning Act is a part of California Water Code sections 1061010656 and 10608. The Act requires urban water suppliers to adopt and submit an updated plan to Department of Water Resources every five years. By adopting a compliant UWMP, the City remains eligible for State grants, low interest loans, and other assistance. The City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan is the action plan for a drought or catastrophic water supply shortage.

County File Number: DRC2021-00090 Supervisorial District: District 2

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

• ADD 531 DANA STREET THE MASTER LIST OF HISTORIC RESOURCES

• 2020 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND 2020 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN ADOPTION

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt (Class 3) from environmental review under CEQA.

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

For more information, please contact Jennifer Thompson of the City’s Utilities Department at (805) 781-7206 or by email at jthompson@slocity.org.

For more information, please contact Walter Oetzell of the City’s Community Development Department at (805) 781-7893 or by email at woetzell@slocity.org.

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing

The City of San Luis Obispo is requesting sealed proposals from an experienced and qualified consultant or group of consultants to assess and recommend improvements to the current Urban Forestry Program structure.

June 3, 2021

SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Pursuant to California Government Code Section 25215.5 and Chapter 3.22 of the San Luis Obispo County Code, by which service charges may be collected on the general County tax bill, the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, acting as the Governing Board of County Service Area Nos. 1 (Old Galaxy and Tract 1690 – Nipomo), 1-A (Galaxy Park and Tract 1898 – Nipomo), 1-F (New Galaxy – Nipomo), 7-A (Oak Shores), 18 (San Luis Obispo Country Club Estates), and 21 (Cambria), will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, regarding the collection of annual service charges on the FY 202122 tax roll. All hearing items are scheduled for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date. DUE TO COVID-19, THE CHAMBERS MAY NOT BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE REFER TO THE TEMPORARY PROCEDURES FOR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGS ON THE COUNTY’S WEBSITE AT, https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Boardof-Supervisors.aspx. The report describing the service charges proposed to be collected on the FY 2021-22 tax roll is on file in the Office of the County Clerk of the Board and is available for public review. Date: May 27, 2021 WADE HORTON, EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By: /s/ T’Ana Christiansen Deputy Clerk May 27 & June 3, 2021

Dated: Thursday, June 3, 2021

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1219 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, OH BOY BAKERY, 250 O’Connor Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Megan Marie Horner (250 O’Connor Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Megan Marie Horner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-13-21. 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. 05-13-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1221 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GREEN BUILDING PAGES, GREEN PRODUCT PAGES, 1350 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Marilyn Miller Farmer (1350 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Marilyn Miller Farmer, Director. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0513-21. 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. 05-13-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1222 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/01/1992) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HABITAT STUDIO, 1350 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Marilyn Miller Farmer (1350 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Marilyn Miller Farmer, Principal. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0513-21. 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. 05-13-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1224 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ANTIPODIKA, 22575 K Street, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County. KB Collaborative LLC (22575 K Street, Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ KB Collaborative LLC, Kevin Bohrer, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-13-21. 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. 05-13-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing WHEN: Friday, June 18, 2021 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600. WHAT: A request by Manuel Grijalva for a Minor Use Permit / Coastal Development Permit (DRC2020-00226) to allow the replacement of an existing 87-square-foot second story deck with a new 261-square-foot second story deck. The proposed project is within the Residential Single Family land use category and is located at 1184 12th Street, approximately 90 feet north of Santa Ysabel Avenue, in the community of Los Osos. The site is located in the Estero Planning Area. Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt (Class 1) from environmental review under CEQA. County File Number: DRC2020-00226 Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 038-071-012 Date Accepted: 03/04/2021 WHERE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE based on the threat of COVID-19 as reflected in the Proclamations of Emergency issued by both the Governor of the State of California and the San Luis Obispo County Emergency Services Director as well as the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, relating to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, until further notice all public meetings for the Department of Planning and Building for the County of San Luis Obispo will be closed to members of the public and non-essential County staff. The Department’s Notice of Temporary Procedures, which includes Instructions on how to view the meeting remotely and how to provide public comment are posted on the Department’s webpage at https://www. slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Planning-Building/Meetings,-Hearings,Agendas,-and-Minutes.aspx Additionally, hearing body members and officers may attend the meeting via teleconference and participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were present. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Ian Landreth, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600. TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by Friday, June 11, 2021 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC2020-00226.” If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing. Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Department Hearing June 3, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1226 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/23/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, JOURNEY WELDING & REPAIR, INC., 10100 Digger Pine Road, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County. Journey Welding & Repair, Inc. (10100 Digger Pine Road, Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Journey Welding & Repair, Inc., Kody R. Journey, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-13-21. 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. 0513-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1233 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/14/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE JUSTICE PEOPLE, THE JUSTICE PEOPLE DOCUMENT SERVICES, IN A JIFFY, IN A JIFFY PROCESS SERVERS, 7395 El Camino Real #120, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Tyler Stuart (7395 El Camino Real #120, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tyler Stuart, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-14-21. 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. 05-14-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1238 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/14/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, KONA’S DELI, 977 E. Foothill Blvd, Suite 108, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Easytaly LLC (977 E. Foothill Blvd, Suite 108, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Easytaly LLC, Mattia Tedeschi, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-14-21. 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. 0514-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1245 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/01/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BOG DOG PHOTOGRAPHY, DRASKO BOGDANOVIC PHOTOGRAPHY, 636 Clarion Ct., Suite 103, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Drasko Dragan Bogdanovic (212 Seaview Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Drasko Dragan Bogdanovic, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0517-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 05-17-26. May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1248 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/16/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CA*LIZ CLEANING, 410 North 6th St. Apt. A, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Maria Elizabeth Galvan (410 North 6th St. Apt. A, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Maria Elizabeth Galvan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-17-21. 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. 05-17-26. June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1251 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/17/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PREMIER BARBER LOUNGE, 620 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Irvin Luis Lopez (581 Manhattan Ave., Apt. 1, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Irvin Luis Lopez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-17-21. 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. 05-17-26. May 27, June 3, 10, & 17, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1256 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/04/2005) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ONBOARD NAUTICAL EVENTS, 500 Atascadero Rd., M6, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Papagallo Yacht Charters, Inc. (500 Atascadero Rd., M6, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Papagallo Yacht Charters, Inc., Leonard Gentieu, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-17-21. 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. 05-17-26. May 27, June 3, 10, & 17, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1258 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/15/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BRONZE SILVER GOLD GALLERY, 786 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Franceska Alexander, Arthur Montgomery (786 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A Joint Venture /s/ Franceska Alexander. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-1821. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 05-18-26. May 27, June 3, 10, & 17, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-1265 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/18/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BERE’S CLEANING SERVICES, 1310 Warner St., Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Berenice Saligan-Tejada (1310 Warner St., Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Berenice Saligan-Tejada. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-1821. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 05-18-26. May 27, June 3, 10, & 17, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1273 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2005) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FATTE’S PIZZA OF GROVER BEACH, 1741 W. Grand Ave. #D, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Paul C Miser (670 Stoneridge Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Paul C Miser, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-19-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 05-19-26. May 27, June 3, 10, & 17, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1274 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/02/2011) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HAYNESCARSTENS, 8200 San Diego Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Haynescarstens, LLC (8200 San Diego Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Haynescarstens, LLC, Julius Carstens, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-19-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 05-19-26. June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1275 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/22/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TADDO’S TALLOW, 2360 Autumn Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Tamera Vanclef (2360 Autumn Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tamera Vanclef, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-2021. 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. 05-20-26. June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-1276 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/19/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 9S SALON, THE 9S, 9S SALON LLC, 420 S. Main Street, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. 9S Salon LLC (420 S. Main Street, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ 9S Salon LLC, Benjamin Bourgault, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-20-21. 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. 05-20-26. May 27, June 3, 10, & 17, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1277 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, KEEP IT SIMPLE OFFICE SERVICES, 5425 Olmeda Ave., Unit E, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Jennifer Lee Borders (5425 Olmeda Ave., Unit E, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jennifer Lee Borders, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-2021. 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. 05-20-26. June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1283 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LUCKY COIN, 277 W Tefft St., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Dwayne D. Wallace Jr. (1033 George St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Dwane D. Wallace Jr., Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-2121. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 05-21-26. May 27, June 3, 10, & 17, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1287 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PILL SAVE PHARMACY, 1516 West Branch St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Phai, Inc. (3324 Rockview Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Phai, Inc., Ihab Doss, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-24-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 05-24-26. May 27, June 3, 10, & 17, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-1289 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CA LOPEZ TRUCKING LLC, 186 Colt Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. CA Lopez Trucking LLC (186 Colt Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ CA Lopez Trucking LLC, Caldelario Aguilar Lopez, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-24-21. 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. 0524-26. May 27, June 3, 10, & 17, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-1306 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/16/2001) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HARFORD SEAFOOD COMPANY, HARFORD PIER FISH MARKET, HSC, 3898 Avila Beach Dr.-Harford Pier, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. SC Resource Management LLC (315 L P Ranch Rd., Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ SC Resource Management LLC, Shaun Corrales, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-2521. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 05-25-26. June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1293 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/21/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MARGO MASON REAL ESTATE, 2306 Willow Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Margo Mason, Inc (2306 Willow Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Margo Mason, Inc, Margaret Mason, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-24-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 05-24-26. June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-1304 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LMK DESIGN COMPANY, 4886 Caballeros Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Lise Marjan Kelsey (4886 Caballeros Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Lise Marjan Kelsey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-25-21. 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. 0525-26. June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1305 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/25/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TAQUERIA EL GUERO #2, 313 Miller Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Oscar Macias (313 Miller Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Oscar Macias, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-25-21. 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. 0525-26. June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-1312 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/14/2008) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SALEM COMPANY, 778 Francis Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Salem Cabinetry, Inc. (778 Francis Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Salem Cabinetry, Inc., Jan Grznar, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-26-21. 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. 05-26-26. June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1313 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/05/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BEAUTY BY KNOWLEDGE, 790 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Angela Candelaria Romero (5305 Olmeda Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Angela Candelaria Romero, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-26-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 0526-26. June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1317 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BENNY’S PIZZA PALACE AND SOCIAL CLUB, 1601 Monterey, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jerry’s Kids (410 Corrida Drive, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Jerry’s Kids, Benjamin Arrona, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-26-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 0526-26. June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-1318 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/26/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ZIGGY’S SPORTS CARDS AND COLLECTIBLES, 449 Mesa Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Michael Siegfried (449 Mesa Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Michael Siegfried. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-27-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 05-27-26. June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-1320 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/05/2012) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LIGHTSHINE ENTERPRISES, “SEA GEMS”, 404 Indio Drive, Shell Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Christina Mielziner, Jonathan Mielziner (404 Indio Drive, Shell Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Christina Mielziner, Co-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-27-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 05-27-26. June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-1338 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CULTIVATE WELLNESS, 2570 Paul Pl, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Elizabeth Ann Mccain Thompson (2570 Paul Pl, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Elizabeth Ann Mccain Thompson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-28-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 05-28-26. June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-1341 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2005) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MADONNA INN, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Madonna Inn, Inc. (100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Madonna Inn, Inc., Clint Pearce, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-28-21. 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. 05-28-26. June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-1348 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/24/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, REDZ RONNY, 1820 Atascadero Rd., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Ronald Alberto Rojas Bravo (1820 Atascadero Rd., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Ronald Alberto Rojas Bravo, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-01-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 06-01-26. June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021 Lien Sale 06/16/2021 @ 9am at 611 AVE OF FLAGS, BUELLTON, CA 2011 NISSAN CA LIC# 6TPY636 VIN# 1N4AL2AP5BN502307 June 3 & 10, 2021

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID WALTER PERRY aka DAVID W. PERRY DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0171

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DAVID WALTER PERRY aka DAVID W. PERRY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DAVID WAYNE PERRY in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that DAVID WAYNE PERRY 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: June 22, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 9 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 DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Law Offices of Johnson, Murphy & Jones 928 W. Grand Ave. Grover Beach, CA 93433 May 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: EVERETT A. PINEO DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0174

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: EVERETT A. PINEO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JENNIFER L. LOPES in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that JENNIFER L. LOPES 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: June 22, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 9 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. Petitioner: Jennifer L. Lopes 499 E. Newlove Dr. #L Santa Maria, CA 93454 May 27, June 3, & 10, 2021

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LYNN M. LANE DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0165

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LYNN M. LANE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by AMY MING in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that AMY MING be appointed as personal represen-

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tative 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: June 22, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 9 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.

court should not grant the authority. A ZOOM HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: June 15, 2021 Time: 9:00 A.M. in Dept.: 9 Address of Court: Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. ZOOM MEETING ID: 930 6411 1585 PASSWORD: 79513 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of Letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Edward E. Attala, Attala Law, APC 1502 Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Phone: 805-543-1212 May 20, 27, June 3, 2021

Attorney for Petitioner: Andrew D. Smith Smith & Johnson Law, APC 115 W. Walnut #3 Lodi, CA 95240 May 20, 27, & June 3, 2021

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LAMBERTHA M. KOCK CASE NUMBER: 21PR0153

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LAMBERTHA M. KOCK, BETTY M. KOCK A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: FRANK J. KOCK in the Superior Court of California, County of: San Luis Obispo. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: FRANK J. KOCK 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CVP-0129

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Lisa Anne Richardson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Lisa Anne Richardson to PROPOSED NAME: Lisa Anne Casale 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: July 14, 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: May 19, 2021 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021

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ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY ONLINE AUCTION SALE #209 RESCHEDULED PUBLIC INTERNET AUCTION NOTICE TUESDAY JUNE 15, 2021 AUCTION CLOSING TIME: 12:12 PM ‘High Noon’ PDT CASE NO: 20LC-0826 File No: 2021000626 INTERNET AUCTION LOCATION: THEAUCTIONARIUM.HIBID. COM California Abandoned Personal Property Auction in accordance with California Civil Code sections 1980 thru 1991 Chapter 5. Disposition of Personal Property Remaining on Premises at Termination of Tenancy, as amended, Valued at $700 or more to be conducted on-line or internet auction sale. Abandoned by Rosa Gregorio, et al ., and/or unnamed occupants to the possession of Redwood Holdings, LLC 390 North 9th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433, County of San Luis Obispo, with Notice of Abandonment delivered in accordance with California law & statute. VALUABLE UNCLAIMED ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY NOT REMOVED AFTER FORECLOSURE / EVICTION WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE INTERNET AUCTION. Property to be auctioned includes: Winner Take All Bulk Sale Contents of Furnished 2 Bedroom Rental Home; Couches, rugs, 3 flat screen TV’s, Lamps, bedroom suites, 2 beds, mirrors, dressers, wall art, window treatments, Linens, sheets, blankets, towels, Shark vacuum cleaner, contents of locked ‘owners closet’ to be opened for preview auction day, full kitchen (excluding built in appliances) cook wares, pots, pans, dishes, glasses, pitchers, bowls, coffee machine, water filter, flatware, garage, refrigerator, 2 toilets, couch, cleaning supplies, washing machine, ladder, tools, lamps, brooms, mystery locked owners cabinet to be opened auction day preview, lumber, bricks, misc items. ONLINE BIDDING OPEN NOW THEAUCTIONARIUM.HIBID. COM COVID 19 SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES IN EFFECT PREVIEW’S & LOAD OUT REMOVAL WINNER TAKE ALL BULK SALE Terms & Conditions: INTERNET ONLY BIDDING AUCTION DAY PREVIEW! Everything sold as-is where-is for CASH 17% Buyers Premium. CA Sales tax where applicable. Payment in full due at close of auction, CASH or Western Union Only. AUCTION DAY AUCTIONEER ANNOUNCEMENTS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER PUBLISHED TERMS. (Check Website) REMOVAL CONTENTS ONE DAY REMOVAL W/IN 1-Days following Auction. All bidders must register online at theauctionarium.highbid.com - CA Bond #MS391-61-68 AUCTION BIDDERS WANTED www.THEAUCTIONARIUM.com June 3 & 10, 2021

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Lien Sale Saturday, June 12th, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Contents of Unit 408 - Mike Bulen, Unit 416 - Breanna Busik, Unit 426 - Michael Mathews, Unit 503 - Julie Kelley, Unit 512 - Kari Anderson, Unit 606 - Leonard Silicato, Unit 612 - Brian Heiberger, Unit 706 - Sonia Rios, Unit 922 - Taylor Cottrell, Unit 939 - Babak Naficy. Cash only, by sealed bid. Beach Area Storage, 464 Leoni Drive, Grover Beach, CA 93433. May 27 & June 3, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NEW FILE NO. 2021-1129 OLD FILE NO. 2017-2775

Lucky Coin, 277 W. Tefft St., Ste. D, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 11/17/2017. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Stephen Ge Song, Jingyao Lu (330 McCarthy Ave., Oceano, CA 93445). This business was conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Stephen Song. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-04-2021. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By M. Stiletto, Deputy Clerk. May 13, 20, 27, & June 3, 2021

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NEW FILE NO. 2021-1131 OLD FILE NO. 2019-0466

Flying Tick, 2323 Tuley Court, Suite A, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 02/19/2019. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Bolt Manufacturing (2323 Tuley Court, Suite A, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business was conducted by A Corporation /s/ David Fort, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-04-2021. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By JA. Anderson, Deputy Clerk. May 13, 20, 27, & June 3, 2021

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) DIANE N WILSON, an Individual YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 19LC-1153

Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or

LEGAL NOTICES more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una repuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted puede usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formuleriors de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su repuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte la podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requistas legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar ias cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo ao una consesion de artitraje en un caso dce derecho civll. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: (Número de caso): 19LC-1153 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte son) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 1035 Palm Street, Room 385 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y número de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Jon O. Blanda (State Bar #: 217222) Collection at Law, Inc. 3835 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite R-349 Westlake Village, CA 91362 (818) 716-7630 Date: (Fecha) 11/21/2019 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk (Secretario) /s/, C.M. Kastner, Deputy Clerk, (adjunto) May 27, June 3, 10, & 17, 2021

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LIBRA

(March 21-April 19): “There is ecstasy in paying attention,” writes Aries author Anne Lamott. That’s always true for everyone, but it’s extra true for you Aries people. And it will be extra ultra especially true for you during the next 20 days. I hope you will dedicate yourself to celebrating and upgrading your perceptual abilities. I hope you will resolve to see and register everything just as it is in the present moment, fresh and unprecedented, not as it was in the past or will be in the future. For best results, banish all preconceptions that might interfere with your ability to notice what’s raw and real. If you practice these high arts with exhilarating diligence, you will be rewarded with influxes of ecstasy.

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): According to physicists, it’s impossible for a human being to suck water up through a straw that’s more than 34 feet long. So please don’t even try to do that, either now or ever. If, however, you have a good reason to attempt to suck water up a 33-foot straw, now would be an excellent time to do so. Your physical strength should be at a peak, as is your capacity for succeeding at amazing, herculean tasks. How else might you direct your splendid abilities? What other ambitious feats could you pull off?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your guiding wisdom comes from Taurus author Annie Dillard. She writes, “I think it would be well, and proper, and obedient, and pure, to grasp your one necessity and not let it go, to dangle from it limp wherever it takes you.” I suspect that Dillard’s approach will enable you to maintain a righteous rhythm and make all the right moves during the coming weeks. If you agree with me, your crucial first step will be to identify the nature of your “one necessity.” Not two necessities. Just the single most important.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “All I want to be is normally insane,” said actor Marlon Brando. Yikes! I have a different perspective. I would never want to be normally insane because that state often tends to be sullen and desperate and miserable. My preferred goal is to be quite abnormally insane: exuberantly, robustly, creatively free of the toxic adjustments that our society tells us are necessary. I want to be cheerfully insane in the sense of not being tyrannized by conventional wisdom. I want to be proactively insane in the sense of obeying my souls’ impulses rather than conforming to people’s expectations. I bring this to your attention, Gemini, because I believe the coming weeks will be a fruitful time for you to be my kind of insane.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio poet Ezra Pound had character flaws that bother me. But he also had a quality I admire: generosity in helping his friends and colleagues. Among the writers whose work he championed and promoted with gusto were 20th century literary icons James Joyce, T.S. Eliot, Marianne Moore, Hilda Doolittle, William Butler Yeats, Ernest Hemingway, William Carlos Williams, and Robert Frost. Pound edited their work, arranged to get them published in periodicals and anthologies, connected them with patrons and editors, and even gave them money and clothes. In accordance with astrological omens, I encourage you to be like Ezra Pound in the coming weeks. Make an extra effort to support and boost your allies. Assist them in doing what they do well. To do so will be in your own best interest!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Poet Tess Gallagher praises those times “when desire has strengthened our bodies.” I want you to have an abundance of those moments during the coming weeks. And I expect that cultivating them will be an excellent healing strategy. So here’s my advice: Do whatever’s necessary to summon and celebrate the strong longings that will strengthen your body. Tease them into bountiful presence. Treasure them and pay reverence to them and wield them with gleeful passion.

CAPRICORN

(June 21-July 22): “It’s one thing to make a mistake, it’s another to become wedded to it,” advised author Irena Karafilly. Let’s make that one of your key truths in the coming weeks. Now is a good time to offer yourself forgiveness and to move on from any wrong turns you’ve made. Here’s a second key truth, courtesy of composer Igor Stravinsky: “I have learned throughout my life as a composer chiefly through my mistakes and pursuits of false assumptions, not by my exposure to founts of wisdom and knowledge.” Third key truth, from Sufi teacher Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan: “Don’t be concerned about being disloyal to your pain by being joyous.”

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else,” observed poet Emily Dickinson. That’s the truth! Given how demanding it is to adjust to the nonstop challenges, distractions, and opportunities of the daily rhythm, I’m impressed that any of us ever get any work done. According to my astrological analysis, you Capricorns are now experiencing a big outbreak of this phenomenon. It’s probably even harder than usual to get work done, simply because life keeps bringing you interesting surprises that require your ingenuity and resourcefulness. The good news is that these surges of ingenuity and resourcefulness will serve you very well when the hubbub settles down a bit and you get back to doing more work.

LEO

AQUARIUS

(July 23-Aug. 22): According to my analysis of the astrological omens, the number of perfect moments you will experience during the next two weeks could break all your previous records. And what do I mean by “perfect moments”? 1. Times when life brings you interesting events or feelings or thoughts that are novel and unique. 2. Pivotal points when you sense yourself undergoing a fundamental shift in attitude or a new way of understanding the world. 3. Leaping out of your own mind and into the mind of an animal or other person so as to have a pure vision of what their experience is like. 4. An absolute appreciation for yourself just the way you are right now.

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarius-born August Strindberg (18491912) was a masterful and influential playwright. He also liked to dabble in painting and photography. His approach in those two fields was different from the polish he cultivated in his writing. “I am an amateur and I intend to stay that way,” he testified about his approach in the visual arts. “I reject all forms of professional cleverness or virtuosity.” Just for now, Aquarius, I recommend you experiment with the latter attitude in your own field. Your skill and earnestness will benefit from doses of playful innocence, even calculated naiveté.

CANCER

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “There is strong shadow where there is much light,” wrote Virgo author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832). That’s a good metaphor for you these days. Since I suspect you are currently shining as brightly as you possibly can, I will urge you to become acutely aware of the shadows you cast. In other words, try to catch glimpses of the unripe and unformed parts of your nature, which may be more easily seen than usual. Now, while you’re relatively strong and vibrant, investigate what aspects of your inner world might need improvement, care, and healing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Which of the astrological signs feels the deepest feelings? I say it’s you Pisceans. You’re connoisseurs of deep feelings, as well as specialists in mysterious, multisplendored, brushes-with-infinity feelings. And right now, you’re in the Deepest Feelings Phase of your personal cycle. I won’t be surprised if you feel a bit overwhelmed with the richness of it all. But that’s mostly a good thing that you should be grateful for—a privilege and a superpower! Now here’s advice from deep-feeling author Pearl Buck: “You cannot make yourself feel something you do not feel, but you can make yourself do right in spite of your feelings.” ∆

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