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t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and the gift-giving ante gets upped with each passing day. If you’re feeling a bit behind this year, or if supply chain and COVID-19 issues have you in a state of paralysis, we’ve got just what you need. Our annual ON DISPLAY Get yourself Last-Minute Gift Guide is chockto some local full of helpful tips: Assistant makers markets, including one Editor Peter Johnson tours local held at Studios on makers markets for handmade the Park in Paso Robles (pictured), gifts [12] ; Staff Writer Bulbul for last-minute Rajagopal dishes about Central handmade holiday gifts. Coast olive oil purveyors [14] ; Staff Writer Malea Martin highlights locally made sweet treats [18] ; and Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood compiles a mix-tape of local vinyl shops [21]. Also this week, Paso Robles’ school district faces discrimination allegations [4] ; take a festive day trip to Hogwarts and Jurassic Park [32] ; and SLO is poised to welcome Antigua, a new brewery and restaurant [35].

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Paso school district deals with federal investigation, standstill with union

etween a federal investigation and a negotiations standstill with the teachers union, the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District is facing conflict on multiple fronts right now. Meanwhile, the district confirmed a new school board member who will add another perspective as these issues heat up. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened an investigation into the district on Nov. 15 after receiving allegations that the district discriminated against Latinx and limited English proficient parents and community members. The complaint alleges that these groups were “barred from meaningful participation in school board meetings,” according to a Dec. 2 statement from the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area and California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA), which together brought forth the complaint. “I’m fluent in Spanish, and I have watched some of the board meetings, and it has really been abysmal in terms of the percentage of what has actually been interpreted,” said Frank Kopcinski, directing attorney at CRLA’s SLO office. “The issues are still ongoing and there’s not adequate interpretation services at board meetings.” District Superintendent Curt Dubost said in a Dec. 2 statement that the district has “corrected already any deficiencies in that compliance.” “The district firmly denies any discrimination against Latino students or their families and has numerous initiatives to ensure participation of all members of our community,” he stated. Kopcinski said Paso People’s Action, a grassroots organization promoting communityled advocacy in Paso, brought the issues to CRLA. Yessenia Echevarria with Paso People’s Action said the potential Georgia Brown school closure is a key piece of the picture. “We were notified a year ago of this possible school closure, and the language of the possible school closure is very confusing,” Echevarria said. “And so our biggest concern is participation materials, to make sure that they’re being not only translated, but translated adequately.” From here, the investigation is in the Office for Civil Rights’ hands. “It’s possible that the district will come to some sort of resolution with Paso People’s Action,” Kopcinski said. “If that doesn’t happen, then OCR [Office for Civil Rights] could issue a noncompliance determination and provide a proposed resolution. But if the district doesn’t want to enter into a resolution agreement, then the OCR can issue an enforcement action. … They can suspend funds, or they can refer to the Department of Justice to bring legal proceedings against them.”

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HIGHER PAY At this Oct. 12 union rally, a young student showed support for teacher salary increases. The teachers union declared impasse in its negotiations with the district, though the district does not agree that the two parties are at a standstill. The district also recently came under investigation for allegations of discrimination.

Meanwhile, the Paso Robles Public Educators union recently declared an impasse in its negotiations with the district. The union didn’t accept the district’s most recent salary increase offer of 2.5 percent. “[The district] said that they didn’t think we were at impasse,” said Jim Lynett, executive director of Paso Robles Public Educators. So now it’s up to the Public Employment Relations Board to determine if the two parties are indeed at a standstill, he explained. “We believe that we continue to have good relations with the union leadership and continue to have constructive, productive dialogue as we argue through some significant issues,” Superintendent Dubost told New Times. From Lynett’s perspective, the allegations brought forth in the federal investigation and the ongoing union negotiations are not entirely separate issues. “When you are not supporting the teachers in terms of their salary and benefits, and you’re not showing that appreciation and support when your financial situation is the best it’s been probably since 2007, then you get people whose

morale is damaged and they’re much less likely to work together to support each other and find common solutions,” Lynett said. “So yeah, they’re related.” Dubost reiterated his previous stance: That while the district’s reserve is large, it is mostly one-time money from COVID-19 relief. “To find that sweet spot that takes advantage of the one-time monies that we have, and finding a way responsibly to spend down the excessive reserve, is the dilemma that we’re all facing,” he said. And with new board member W. Frank Triggs now in the mix, appointed to replace resigned trustee Jim Reed, the district will have a fresh voice as it continues to navigate these issues. “The district told us that they were going to go back to the school board at their next meeting, which is Dec. 14, and discuss this further,” Lynett said. “They’ll have a new board member by that time, and secondly, the budget from the governor for next year will appear around the 10th of January. So those are all factors in this situation.” Δ —Malea Martin

As much as $16.5 million could be coming to San Luis Obispo County and its cities as part of that haul—just a sliver of the overall $26 billion settlement reached between hundreds of states and counties across the U.S. and opioid distributors McKesson, Cardinal Health, and AmerisourceBergen and manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals. In 2018, SLO County joined as a plaintiff on

the burgeoning national lawsuit that accused the Big Pharma companies of fueling the opioid crisis by downplaying the addiction risks of their prescription drugs. Now, SLO County and six local cities are eligible to participate in the resulting settlements, but they have to decide to do so before a January deadline, according to Brian NEWS continued page 6

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Stack, a deputy attorney in the SLO County Counsel’s Office. “There are a lot of layers to this,” Stack told New Times. “Even if some of the cities hadn’t joined the lawsuit, they have the ability to join the settlement and increase the allocation that comes to the state. These funds will be made available on an annual basis and then the county will have to come up with qualifying uses for those funds.” At Dec. 7 meetings, the SLO and Paso Robles city councils voted to participate in the settlement. In doing so, they agreed to waive their right to sue the companies over local opioid impacts. “They [the drug companies] want to get as many entities to release claims against them as possible,” Stack explained. Stack noted that some litigation is still pending in the sprawling national case, so future settlements (and their payouts) are likely on the horizon. According to preliminary estimates, the recent settlement agreement would deliver $1.24 million and $692,000 to the cities of SLO and Paso Robles, respectively, handed out over a 17- or 18year period. Between SLO County and the six cities, a total of $16.5 million is available if all entities join. Cities that join then must decide whether they want to receive their share of the settlement directly or have the county administer it for them. The Paso Robles City Council opted for the latter, since spending the settlement dollars comes with its own administrative costs. “Our share of this lawsuit is about $38,000 a year, and the reason we’re not saying that money should come to us is because it would cost us as much money as that just to administer the program,” Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin said at the meeting. “It’s most cost effective to run it through the county.” The SLO City Council decided not to make that decision yet, with city officials noting that the impending deadline only concerns the decision of whether or not to participate in the settlement. Once the settlement funds are dispersed, the county and cities are required to spend it on qualified uses that pertain to fighting the opioid crisis. Those areas include intervention, treatment, education, recovery, and prevention of opioid use and related disorders. Janna Nichols, executive director of the 5 Cities Homeless Coalition, told the Paso Robles City Council during public

comment that the funding couldn’t come soon enough, as her nonprofit confronts the devastating impact of opioids every day. “I was just training with staff on Friday on how to administer Narcan to minimize the effects of a drug overdose,” Nichols said. “This is a very real issue, and we have significant challenges ahead of us.” —Peter Johnson

New groundwater plan will help SLO Basin’s water levels

San Luis Obispo County approved a sustainable water plan that would help quench the unusually parched region and ensure its wells have enough water for years to come. The county and the city of SLO greenlit the Groundwater Sustainability Plan on Dec. 7 for the San Luis Obispo Basin to counter the longstanding depleted water levels in the San Luis and Edna Valleys. These subbasins were identified by the California Department of Water Resources as some of the high- and medium-priority basins in SLO County in accordance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Other regions subject to SGMA include the Paso Robles and the Cuyama basins. “Most communities in the county have groundwater as part of their water portfolio, so sustainable use of groundwater is important countywide,” said Kate Ballantyne, the deputy director of SLO County Public Works. “The most critical takeaways would be that the basin has a very willing and engaged group of stakeholders who are working together to bring the basin into balance.” Drawn up by local agencies from the city and county called the Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSA), the plan is meant to alleviate groundwater depletion and bring equilibrium to the amount of water being used and deposited over the next 20 years. SLO Basin GSAs have to submit the approved plan to the state department by Jan. 31, 2022. The state deemed the SLO Basin as “high priority.” The city’s deputy director of water, Mychal Boerman, underscored this status when he announced at the Dec. 7 City Council meeting that the groundwater level in the basin had dipped by 30 to 60 feet from spring 2011 to 2015. “From the mid 1990s, there has been no recovery of groundwater level. There’s continual decline due to the imbalance of pumping out of the basin and natural recharge into the basin. This is typical in

the Edna Valley area,” he said. Boerman mentioned that the main aim of sustainability management is to prevent “undesirable results” like chronic lowering of groundwater levels, reduction of water storage, degraded water quality, surface water depletion, and the gradual sinking of land. Some ways to put a stop to these are to create a monitoring network that examines water level and quality, importing new water into the region through various projects, and more direct actions like pumping reductions for community members. “They have identified a variety of projects that may improve their water supply. However, GSAs do have the authority to implement pumping limitation programs if sustainability is not being achieved in accordance with SGMA requirements,” Ballantyne told New Times. Her office will be transferring the responsibility of implementing the plan to a new agency called the Groundwater Sustainability Department (GSD) that the Board of Supervisors set up in September 2021. Both the Board of Supervisors and the SLO City Council approved the position of a plan manager as well. GSD Director Blaine Reely will be appointed to this new role. “The Public Works Department will continue in their role of understanding conditions in unmanaged basins, identifying issue areas, and helping plan for solutions. Once solutions are identified, management and implementation of solutions transfer to the Groundwater Sustainability Department,” Ballantyne said. —Bulbul Rajagopal

The funding sources up for grabs are the Regional Park Program grant and the Rural Recreation and Tourism Program grant. Both have a request ceiling of $3 million. Currently, the Nipomo Park project is funded using almost $1 million in public facilities fees, and a little more than $450,000 from the California Per Capita Grant Program that was awarded in April 2021. According to previous New Times reporting, even with the Per Capita Grant, 4th District Supervisor Lynn Compton expected a rough deficit of $300,000 before skate park construction could begin. But now, Parks and Recreation is shooting for more funds because the plans have gone over budget. Franco said that the revised goal stands at $2.7 million. “When we went out to bid, it came substantially higher than the engineer’s estimate,” he said. “Bids right now for all construction projects everywhere are coming in significantly higher.” Franco mentioned that the cost of labor spiked because of the pandemicaffected economy. Adding that to a skate park project—a structure characterized by unusual architecture, like swerves and curves—further shrank Parks and Recreation’s coffers, prompting department officials to seek help from grants. “It’s a lot of concrete. For a skate park, you have to excavate a lot. When you do a MUSIC just building a long, thin sidewalk, you’re rectangle,” Franco said. “When you’re doing a skate park, you’re doing bowls and FLAVOR/EATS ramps. It’s not simple … and doing that in concrete that’s going to last … that’s the main cost.” INFO County Parks will But though county Parks and apply for more funds Recreation got approval to apply for more CALENDAR thinks a long road still lies for Nipomo Skate Park money, Franco ahead. Now completing its fourth year, San Luis Obispo County Parks the skate park project is expecting delays and Recreation got approval to widen OPINION in responses from the grant its funding net for the committees. construction of the coveted “The last grant we and often-controversial NEWS applied for, they said we Nipomo Skate Park. Send any news would hear back by the During its Dec. 7 or story tips to end of fall, but we still STROKES meeting, the county news@newtimesslo.com. haven’t heard [back],” Board of Supervisors gave he said. “The current approval for the parks ARTS schedule says that we’ll department to apply for two know by summer [2022], but it’s quite grants, each worth $2.5 million. possible that they’ll be delayed on that as “We really only need one of them; we’re well and we won’t hear until a year from doubling our odds. If we got both, we’d turn one down and accept the other,” said Parks now or so.” ∆ and Recreation Director Nick Franco. —Bulbul Rajagopal

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lamping is getting an oceanside round the golf course. Traffic’s going to makeover as San Luis Obispo be a concern but we’re OK because we’re County welcomed its first Flying legitimate,” Blecha said while gesturing at Flags resort in Avila Beach. the surrounding ribbon-cutting festivities. The ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. Around 50 people had gathered on the 30 at the Babe Lane location overlooking grassy knoll below the resort’s cottage the beach marked the official opening of area. Almost 15 camper vehicles already Highway West Vacations’ newest hotel dotted the camping area. Golf carts and campground. zoomed around the area to provide mini “A lot of RV travelers typically stay tours of the resort built by Red Tail on the resort and don’t really leave. Our Acquisitions. Even over the rhythm of the focus is for them to come here and relax live music, community members could and enjoy the views, but really go out into be heard marveling at the serene Avila the town and explore what Avila has to Beach coastline below. offer,” said Lathan Ford, general manager One of them was Danny Danbom, the of Flying Flags Avila Beach. community relations coordinator at The Ford added that unlike the closest Village at Sydney Creek. Flying Flags resort in Buellton, in “The special part about the location is neighboring Santa Barbara County, the that a lot of times, the dog beach that’s Avila Beach resort is meant for couples to located right below Flying Flags is always kick back and enjoy the coastal offerings. sunny. Sometimes, there are still pockets Along with full RV hookups, space for of fog at the beach closer to businesses in tent camping and glamping (glamorous Avila. They really picked a unique spot camping), Ford said that their cottages because nine out of 10 times, it’s going to accommodate only two people each. be not fogged in. That’s going to be huge “We have propane fire pits by each for tourism,” Danbom said. cottage location, so they can sit by the Another attendee, Jan Cordone—an fire, drink wine, and look at the ocean. ambassador with the SLO Chamber of It’s definitely more of a romantic setting.” Commerce—said that Flying Flags is a The Flying Flags company is privately chamber member, which makes it eligible owned, and the proprietors of the Avila for a ribbon-cutting ceremony organized Beach chapter worked with the Port San by the chamber. Luis Harbor Commission to understand Finally, under the high California sun, the needs of the town, Ford mentioned. Blecha, Ford, and other leaders gathered The Port San Luis Harbor Commission, to do what everyone had been waiting for. which also manages the state-owned Clutching comically large silver scissors Babe Lane property, leased the land to emblazoned with “SLO County Chamber Flying Flags, he said. of Commerce,” Ford snipped a wide red In spite of community nervousness ribbon to much fanfare. about the business causing beach “We want to offer a lot of things that crowding, Ford added that all staff are educating people about our area,” members, including him, are locals who Ford said. “The fact that we’re educating prioritized the town’s welfare over a people on our local history and who came “corporate feeling.” before us here, and the marine life … MUSIC “We do require a longer night stay. Our those are all things we worked on with focus wasn’t to bring in weekend partiers. the local community and the port.” If you stay with us on weekends, you do FLAVOR/EATS have to stay for four nights minimum. So, Fast fact we’re getting a little bit more respect from The Pismo Beach Chamber of guests when they come,” he said. INFO Commerce kicked off its annual Classic Although officials expect a boost in California Christmas event on Dec. Avila Beach’s economy by opening a 3. The program also involves activities CALENDAR Flying Flags there—a move designed to from the Shell Beach Improvement make the town as lively as Pismo Beach, Group and the Vitality Advisory Council according to Ford—it also came with a Oceano. The OPINION event runs until Dec. 21, and bump in motorists. Jim Blecha, the Port’s activities include a surfboard decorating Harbor commissioner, told New Times contest and the Shell Beach holiday stroll. that this was anticipated. NEWS For more information, contact the Pismo “There’s only one way Beach Chamber at (805) in here. I’ve been in the 773-4382 or at info@ county for 45 years, and it STROKES pismochamber.com. ∆ used to be deserted in the wintertime. You can now Send business and ARTSReach Staff Writer Bulbul see people on Avila Road nonprofit information to Rajagopal at brajagopal@ who don’t want to pay to strokes@newtimesslo.com. newtimesslo.com. park, parked all the way

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How much energy would be produced by the offshore wind energy plant proposed for the Central Coast? And how can we put that into terms the average resident can understand? Several recent news reports have said the installation would produce about 3 gigawatts (GW) of energy. Period. Full stop. Is that 3 GW per hour, per day, per year, or from now until the end of time? And how great a contribution would that be to our total energy supply? During The Tribune’s recent panel discussion on wind energy, the question was asked: “We hear that this project will produce nearly 3 GW of electricity. What does that mean for our electricity grid and powering our homes?” California Energy Commissioner Karen Douglas responded, “Three GW is a large amount of electricity.” Well, that really answers the question, now, doesn’t it? According to the state Energy Commission, San Luis Obispo County uses more than 1,700 GW of electricity per year. If this offshore plant is only going to produce 3 GW per year, is it really worth the trouble? It’s time for us to demand some clear, detailed, specific answers. Jayne Scott Morro Bay

School buses improve access to education

Unlike our neighboring school districts to the north and south, Atascadero Unified School District does not offer home-to-school bus service for the majority of its students. Every day, parents and guardians make thousands of car trips to and from schools, wasting money and time, creating traffic, lowering

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Adiós, Al Fonzi

Well, it seems that Al Fonzi has thrown in the proverbial towel and gone back East to Trump country (“From over here,” Dec. 2). Al will soon discover why things are “so much cheaper” in

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eastern Tennessee. I hope he is not who depend on it as well. Among all living downwind of that pile of burning of the diverse creatures we share our leaves, and let’s hope the fires are not left home with, sea otters are without a unattended. doubt a crowd favorite. Their charming Just like some of Al’s new neighbors, mannerisms and adorable appearance I too am proud of my “colonial pioneer make them hard to overlook. heritage.” Four of my mestizo ancestors Despite this, they have made their were with Portolá in 1769 and 14 others way onto the list of threatened species. came with Anza in 1774. One of them Although their numbers reached a record married a member of the Acjachemen high in 2016, they have been on the Nation giving me indigenous roots to decline since. Habitat pollution, nutrient my beloved California, and two more deficiency, infectious diseases, and shark were Africans who helped establish the bites currently plague the Southern sea city of Los Angeles in 1781. But, unlike otter population, but human disturbance the pioneers of the “Volunteer State,” also accounts for a large percentage of sea in 1846 my ancestors, although poorly otter mortality. armed and outnumbered, fought to defend Marine recreationists are spotted at MUSIC their California home from the invader. almost all times of the year observing I wish others of Al’s ilk would follow his and photographing sea otters. This example and find a cheaper place to live is harmless and a wonderful tourist FLAVOR/EATS somewhere back East. attraction for the most part. However, While taking in the countryside of his water activities such as kayaking or new Tennessee home, Al may notice that stand-up paddling put observers in close INFO the African slaves have all been replaced proximity to otters. From an otter’s with underpaid Mexican migrant labor. perspective, this may be a stressful Perhaps seeing them stooped over in the CALENDAR encounter that can result in irregular fields picking his food will behavioral patterns, a provide him with fond waste of energy, and even OPINION memories of his time in pup abandonment. Part of the “woke” Golden State? sea otters’ unique appeal Send us your Finally, I don’t is their familial bonds. views and opinions to NEWS understand Al’s comment Mothers will spend up to letters@newtimesslo.com. that people in Tennessee 14 hours a day diving to “still wish each other forage for their pups. This STROKES ‘Merry Christmas’ without is a great expenditure of energy, so if an hesitation or fear.” Many of us here in central otter is threatened and forced to dive, the California would like to wish Al Fonzi a ARTS additional energy spent can be fatal for “¡Feliz Navidad!” … y gracias por irte. the mother or pup. Lisa Casillas-Lugo de Siemsen The Morro Bay National Estuary Orcutt Program encourages those who partake in these pastimes to respect the wildlife Be mindful of otters by maintaining a reasonable distance, avoiding a direct approach, and paying I’m sure I’m not the only one who cherishes the breathtaking geography attention to their surroundings. of SLO County. With our beautiful Quinn Chamblin landscape comes countless other species San Luis Obispo

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xcuse me: Are we still having the “keep the Diablo Canyon Power Plant open” debate? Memo to Stanford, MIT, and U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm: Please acquaint yourself with the long voyage of discovery that found a spiderweb of active earthquake faults around the nuclear power plant, the upgrading of the power that the quakes could generate, and the corresponding and increasingly unconvincing “pencil engineering” by PG&E and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that kept upping the alleged quake resistance of the reactors (and all the ancillary electrical and cooling infrastructure they depend on), should one of those earthquakes occur. Also note the additional decades of sticking the Central Coast with an ever-growing supply of the world’s most lethal byproduct (the bitter irony of characterizing Diablo Canyon’s power as “clean”), with no permanent repository, after decades of promises that one will be found somewhere, someday. Diablo’s fans are worried about replacing the jobs that will go away with Diablo. First, the decommissioning and removal of the plant constitutes a 30-year work project. Second, those concerns might best be focused on protecting our regional Community Choice Aggregation program and urging a greater emphasis on the creation of local renewable energy projects—and all of the solar, wind, energy efficiency, and green economy jobs that come with them. But let’s get down to it. The central argument of the latest chorus of voices in favor of keeping Diablo open is that an inevitable surge in natural gas and carbon emissions is going to happen if the plant closes. Also, the state can’t keep the lights on, let alone meet its clean energy goals, without Diablo. While nuance generally loses out when arguing with a slogan on a blimp, as was paraded through downtown SLO last week, I’ll give it a shot. Nuclear power has been shoving renewable energy off the grid for decades. PG&E put it thusly to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), framing it the other way around: “As more solar generation comes on line over time, and when its output is at peak supply (e.g., in the middle of the day), there is less room on the electric system for energy from inflexible and large baseload resources such as Diablo Canyon.” Nuclear finally getting out of the picture will mean the combination of solar, wind, storage, efficiency, and all and sundry flexible, non-baseline resources can be brought to bear at full force. Last June, the CPUC ordered utilities to procure 11,500 megawatts (MW) of new electricity resources by 2026, all from renewables and distributed energy resources, including solar PV, microgrids, energy efficiency, and demand response. In making that announcement, the commission noted that these resources will replace “electricity generation from more than 3,700 MW of retiring natural gas plants and 2,200 MW from Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s retiring Diablo Canyon Power Plant. At least 2,500 MW of zero-emitting resources were ordered specifically to replace generation from Diablo Canyon, which is in addition to

capacity already procured over the past several years for the same purpose.” Commissioner Clifford Rechtschaffen is quoted in the order announcement saying: “The procurement we ordered is equal to output of four large nuclear power plants or 20 natural gas plants. Included is solar, wind, geothermal, and long duration storage—pumped hydro facilities or other emerging technologies that can store energy for eight hours or longer. Our actions today will ensure that we can keep the lights on during periods of greatest demand, even as we retire Diablo Canyon and other natural gas plants.” That “capacity already procured” referred to a tenfold increase in battery storage, coming online next summer, and another 3,300 MW to come online by 2023. Also we can count on 4,000 MW between now and August 2024 thanks to California’s Renewables Portfolio Standard and other state clean energy programs. With a little throat clearing, the CPUC also noted that the June procurement order had been preceded by an alternate proposal the month before, but “the proposal was … revised in response to comments from parties to make the procurement 100 percent greenhousegas-free and renewable, and the alternate proposal was then withdrawn.” As Sierra Club California Energy/Climate Committee member Robert Freehling put it in an email to me: “How many times do we have to ‘replace’ Diablo Canyon with clean energy before the replacement crowd accepts that it has been replaced?” In short: Where the electrons we use come from is where policy makers decide they will come from. Here’s Mr. Freehling again, in 2016, when the closures of San Onofre and Diablo Canyon were both pending. “The retiring nuclear power plants only cause modest and temporary fluctuations in the growth of preferred resources in comparison with the much larger scale of the state’s clean energy programs,” he said. “Renewable energy and energy efficiency programs add up to a total of 200,000 to 250,000 gigawatt-hours per year by 2030, compared to 18,000 gigawatt-hours lost from each of the nuclear plants. In other words, the state’s existing clean energy programs are about six times larger than the two nuclear plants combined.” There’s no Diablo in those details. ∆ Andrew Christie is the director of the Santa Lucia Chapter of the Sierra Club. Send comments through clanham@ newtimesslo.com.

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F is for failure

he Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) is the gift that keeps on giving to opinion columnists. It can’t seem to get through a month without doing more damage to its already tattered reputation of gross mismanagement and casual bigotry. Most recently, it’s come under federal investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. Oh my! What might they be investigating, you wonder? So much to choose from! Is it the district’s hysterical “ban” on teaching the right-wing dog whistle known as critical race theory, which isn’t, wasn’t, and wasn’t going to be taught anyway? Is it the response to the Pride flag incident—which, instead of condemning the theft and vandalism of the flag, was to irrationally limit flag size on school grounds? Is it the refusal to hold anyone accountable for the “Fuck Biden” flag on the high school campus during a Nov. 10 event meant to honor veterans? No way, man. Biden’s white, right? No, no, and no. The district is under investigation for the way it treats the limited English proficient (LEP) parents of Latino students. Let’s skip back to the April 27 school board meeting, when Paso People’s Action co-founder Yessenia Echevarria complained about the district’s shoddy translation services. “The Hispanic community should take note of this abuse,” Echevarria said during the virtual meeting, to which school board president and knuckle-dragger Chris

Arend replied, “This was idiocy. This woman speaks fluent English and she has wasted now another roughly five minutes of our time to grandstand here.” If you look up “white privilege” in the Pictionary, you’ll find a photo of Arend, perhaps best known for his wheezy and mind-numbingly boring Sept. 2, 2020, opinion piece on the CalCoastNews blog titled “The myth of ‘systemic racism.’” Can you imagine anything our world needs less than an entitled white dude mansplaining to all the brown people how there’s no racism in the United States and to the white people that if they believe there’s racism they’re ruining the country? Every time I write about Arend, who was also the reactionary “genius” who decided Paso schools had to be protected from Critical Race Theory so he penned the ban, I feel like I’m explaining something obvious to a petulant preschooler. Yes, Ms. Echevarria speaks fluent English and fluent Spanish, which is why she knows the provided translation services to parents who don’t speak fluent English are insufficient. Good grief you’re thick, man! Your term expires next year. Let’s hope it’s your last. Echevarria isn’t alone in criticizing the district’s translation services. “I’m fluent in Spanish, and I’ve watched some of the board meetings, and it has really been abysmal in terms of the percentage

The Shredder of what has actually been interpreted,” about violence and injustice toward people of Frank Kopcinski, directing attorney at color is in itself racist. the California Rural Legal Assistance’s These quick examples might be useful (CRLA) SLO office, said. “The issues are for those wondering how systemic racism still ongoing and there’s not adequate manifests itself. Marijuana use among interpretation services at board meetings.” whites is statistically higher than among CRLA and the Lawyers’ Committee Black people, so nationally you’d expect for Civil Rights of the San Francisco to see arrests be proportionate to usage, Bay Area joined forces to report to feds and yet arrests for marijuana possession that the PRJUSD was discriminating of Black people is almost four times higher against Latinx and LEP parents and than whites. There’s also evidence that community members by barring them unarmed Black people are proportionately “from meaningful participation in school more likely to be killed in police encounters board meetings” by “failing to communicate that unarmed whites. Black children are with them in a language that they can 18 times more likely to be tried as adults understand at School Board and 7-11 compared to white kids. MUSIC Advisory Committee meetings.” Systemic racism in employment is also well That 7-11 Advisory Committee is the documented. If you’re Black but have a “whitegroup that recommended the district sounding” name, you’re 50 percent more FLAVOR/EATS shutter Georgia Brown Elementary likely to get a call back on your application. School, which houses its dual language Black college grads are twice as likely to be immersion program essential to many of unemployedINFO as white college grads. the district’s 35 percent of second language Education? Black preschoolers are learners. Is a theme emerging here? 3.6 times more likely to be suspended. CALENDAR If you think “these people” Homeownership? Just 44 percent should quit complaining of Black households own and learn to speak their home compared to 73.7 OPINION English because “this percent of whites. Similar Send us your homes in Black neighborhoods is America,” and you views and opinions to believe, like Arend, that NEWSare worth 23 percent less letters@newtimesslo.com. than white neighborhoods. systemic racism is a In Paso, Spanishmyth, I think we might STROKES speaking parents are be onto the problem, more likely to have limited access to which is you don’t know what systemic information about their children’s racism looks like. education.ARTS Argue all you want that there’s Arend’s defense of his ban on critical race no systemic racism, but you’re wrong. ∆ theory included an example of a teacher virtually teaching in front of a Black Lives The Shredder is ditching detention. Send Matter poster. Apparently acknowledging comments to shredder@newtimesslo.com. a movement designed to raise awareness

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Makers and shakers

Local makers markets are popping up all over SLO County—here’s a handful of places for crafty holiday gifts

By Peter Johnson

ooking for ways to avoid the dreaded supply chain this holiday season? Here’s one suggestion: Cut it out completely and shop directly from a source. Thankfully, local makers markets are all the rage right now—popping up everywhere in SLO County—so there are plenty of chances to find artisan gifts in the waning weeks of the holidays. New Times scoured the internet and social media this week to find out where SLOcals can go to shop straight from our local crafters and bypass that fickle supply chain.

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SLOcally Made Market

’TIS THE SEASON Studios on the Park in Paso Robles (pictured) is hosting Handcrafted for the Holidays through Jan 3. It features the work of “premier craftspeople from SLO County and beyond.” COURTESY PHOTO BY ANNIE HOCK PHOTOGRAPHY

Crafting sisters Sadie Rodgers and Kerry Long put on this annual pop-up market in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo where, in their words, they “hustle like hell to create a space for our SLO community where shopping locally takes on a truer, deeper meaning.” At a temporary brick-and-mortar storefront, SLOcally Made compiles the works of dozens of local makers and retail shops, selling handmade items from jewelry to prints and paintings, to clothes, soaps, leather goods, baskets, and more. Open for two weeks before Christmas, this popular market provides a nice runway of time for locals to stop by at their leisure and find some classy—and crafty—gifts made right here in SLO County. 881 Higuera St., SLO; Dec. 11 to 24, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; slocally-made.com.

Handcrafted for the Holidays at Studios on the Park

Though best known for its art galleries and exhibits, Studios on the Park in Paso Robles also hosts its very own holiday shop in December, featuring the work of “premier craftspeople from SLO County and beyond.” Wall art, jewelry, glass, ceramics, woodworking, textiles, and more are all available for purchase at the downtown studio through Jan. 3. A portion of every sale supports the nonprofit’s “efforts to make the creative process available to the public”—a win-win-win! 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles; Nov. 30 to Jan. 3, noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; studiosonthepark.org.

Holiday Makers Market at the SLO Public Market

In case you missed the news, the longawaited SLO Public Market at the corner of South Higuera Street and Tank Farm Road is officially open with a smattering of new businesses. And on Dec. 11 and 12, the market will hold its first major public event. Can you guess what it is? Yep, a holiday makers market! Working with Makeshift Muse, a local organizer for makers, the new shopping center will host a variety of crafters and pop-up stands in its “scenic and spacious outdoor courtyard” over the two-day event. In addition to shopping, market attendees can also find workshops, food, drinks, and more at the event. PHOTO COURTESY OF SLO PUBLIC MARKET’S FACEBOOK PAGE 3845 S Higuera St., SLO; Dec. 11 and 12, noon to 5 p.m.; slopublicmarket.com.

Last Minute Gifts Pop-up at Birchwood Garden HANDMADE Locally crafted jewelry and more will be for sale at the popular SLOcally Made Market, located in downtown San Luis Obispo and open through Christmas Eve.

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Those of you in a crunch to find a last-minute gift should pay a visit to the beautiful Birchwood Garden in Nipomo for its Last Minute Gifts Pop-Up market on Dec. 18. This unique venue on Tefft Street—which is a nursery/ beer garden/event center—will

have more than 10 local vendors and artisans on-site selling their goods. Stop by to peruse the market, smell the flowers, get lunch, and/or enjoy a beer or two. 323 West Tefft St., Dec. 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; birchwoodnipomo.com.

SLO Made Holiday Fair at SLO Maker Space

This winter solstice holiday market is hosted by SLO Maker Space, a community workshop on Higuera Street where local creatives all share a woodshop, metal shop, sewing stations, ceramic studios, and more. On Dec. 21, these folks will proudly get together to showcase the fruits of their labor, hoping that their works might end up under your tree. Drop by for some shopping and/or crafting classes. 81 Higuera St., suite 160 and 180; Dec. 21, 3 to 8 p.m.; slomakerspace.com.

Winter Market at Art Center Morro Bay

Shop for local art and make your own alcohol ink ornament at Art Center Morro Bay’s Winter Market on Dec. 18 and 19. This beloved Main Street gallery is hosting the market on its patio, promising treats and holiday music in addition to its inventory of beautiful art pieces made by local artists. “We have the perfect gift for that special someone,” the center says in its promotional materials. “Come support art and artists this Christmas!” 835 Main St., Morro Bay; Dec 18, 1 to 7 p.m.; Dec. 19, 1 to 4 p.m.; artcentermorrobay.org.

Holiday Market at Bethel Rd. Distillery & Winery

Shop and sip wine at the same time at this Dec. 9 market hosted by Bethel Rd. Distillery & Winery in Templeton. This free event will feature local vendors and their goods, which include pottery, woodworking, woven decor, local olive oil, chocolates, and more. Visitors can also enjoy “groovy tunes” courtesy of Dan Curcio of Moonshiner Collective, grub from the Hungry Mother food truck, and “plenty of mulled wine and spirits to go around,” according to the market host. 1266 N. Bethel Road, Templeton; Dec. 9, 4 to 7 p.m.; bethelrddistillery.com. ✦ Assistant Editor Peter Johnson wants more makers markets. Reach him at pjohnson@newtimesslo.com.

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Slick fix

Olive oil is the gourmet eleventh-hour gift that’ll get taste buds rejoicing

live oil may seem like an unusual holiday gift, but in California’s Mediterranean climate, it’s right at home. New Times curated a sample of liquid gold gifting options from around San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Our list is in no way exhaustive but can point you in the right direction for the slickest last-minute present.

We Olive San Luis Obispo

Run by owner Ray Russell on Higuera Street, the 14-year-old We Olive SLO is a downtown staple offering a buttery variety of flavored and classic olive oils. Fan favorites include the organic Meyer lemon olive oil from the San Joaquin Valley, the fresh garlic olive oil from Sutter, and a fruity Arbequina oil from Capay Valley. Their balsamic vinegar straight from Italy seals the deal. Customers can purchase an olive oil and balsamic vinegar combination gift set as well as tapenades, jams, spices, and kitchenware. But the store’s refillable bottle policy for a lower price is a crowd pleaser, saving olive oil aficionados roughly $4 to $6 depending on the size of the container. We Olive SLO is a true local stop,

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according to Russell, because the only way to get your hands on their bottles is by picking up the phone or by strolling right into the shop. 958 Higuera St., SLO; (805) 595-1376; rrussell@weolive.com.

Pasolivo

Located in the heart of Paso Robles wine country, Pasolivo has “something for everybody,” said General Manager Marisa Bloch. Their extra virgin olive oil tasting experience will bring interested customers to 140 acres of rolling hills once owned by Hollywood director King Vidor. But Pasolivo’s slew of gift sets ranging from $25 to $200 and nationwide shipping (even to Canada) ensures that no one feels left out. Bloch said that their most popular gift set is called the Entertainer, which is brimming with olive oils, vinegars, mustards, and tapenades. “It’s a good variety for the ultimate foodie,” she said. The gift sets are also customizable, and Pasolivo is currently offering a holiday promotion until Dec. 14 where customers can get free products after spending a certain amount. 8530 Vineyard Drive and 1229 Park St., Paso Robles; (805) 227-0186; pasolivo.com.

FESTIVE FANCY We Olive SLO’s olive oil collection can only be browsed in-store, making it a truly local staple. PHOTO COURTESY OF PASOLIVO

Santa Maria Olive Co.

Family run on a 6 1/2 acre olive ranch in Santa Barbara County, the Santa Maria Olive Co. is a cornucopia of Arbequina, Picudo, Koroneiki, Arbosana, Mission, and Manzanillo olives, which get blended to create premium extra virgin olive oils. The company promotes buying its oil online in order to ensure peak quality. Santa Maria Olive Co. has a meticulous production process. Water from the Clayton Ranch’s sulfur spring well nourishes OLIVE OIL continued page 16

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Owned and run by rancher couple Shannon Casey and John Copeland, Rancho Olivos has been producing fresh estate artisan extra virgin olive oil out of the Santa Ynez Valley for more than a decade. “Rancho Olivos is the only olive oil producer in the valley that offers tastings on the farm next to our orchards of beautiful olive trees,” according to its website. They have a variety of holiday gift sets, too. The Dipping Gift Box lets olive oil lovers mix and match any two bottles of Rancho Olivos oils and vinegars. If you still can’t make up your mind, the Ultimate Sampler Box—a collection of all 12 oils and vinegars in 60 ml bottles—can save the day. Their other gift sets also include accessories like cloth gift bags. While the Santa Ynez location is the company’s primary home, Rancho Olivos opened a second location in Morro Bay in 2019. 2390 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez; 699 Embarcadero, No. 4, Morro Bay; (805) 686-9653; ranchoolivos.com.

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Tucked just outside Templeton, the farm specializes in Arbequina olive oil. “The flavor of the Arbequina is like putting ‘spring into a bottle,’ which is why so many restaurant chefs from the area insist on using it to highlight their Central Coast cuisine,” according Olea Farm’s website. Their gift boxes for all occasions include a five-set olive oil collection, a premium two-bottle selection, and an olive oil and balsamic vinegar quintet. Olea Farm also offers flat-rate shipping of $12, no matter how many gift boxes ordered. 2985 Templeton Road, Templeton; (805) 610-2258; oleafarm.com. ✦ Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal can be reached at brajagopal@ newtimesslo.com.

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Sweet treats

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rom fruit tarts to funfetti cupcakes, conchas to cookie dough, banana cream pies to buttery croissants, SLO County has a little bit of everything when it comes to sweet treats—you just have to know where to shop. That’s why we wrote this gift guide to the best

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It may have just opened in June this year, but SLO Delicious has already become a local favorite. It offers a wide selection of savory lunch options that are delicious in their own right, but the sweet magic lies in the Garden Street eatery’s dessert case. If you know someone with a sweet tooth, a box of baked goods and pastries from SLO Delicious would make the perfect gift for the holidays. They have the classics locked down: soft, gooey chocolate chip cookies; apple mini pies (the perfect size for not sharing); fluffy blueberry muffins. But SLO Delicious also knows how to venture into the unconventional, with pastry flavor combinations that you’ve probably never tried but definitely need to, like strawberry vanilla cream cheese cookies, carrot pineapple muffins, and bacon chocolate truffles. If you want to give a gift that’s delicious and visually appealing, grab the most beautiful little fruit tart you’ve ever seen for that special someone in your life … but don’t expect

daily. Under the distinctive crunchy and sugary exterior, you’ll find a soft and sweet bread-like pastry that will leave you wanting more than one—so best buy a few if you’re giving these as a gift this holiday season. The concha looks like a shell (hence the name: concha means shell in Spanish), making these a particularly fun gift for kids, general beach enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys delicious, sugary baked goods—which just about covers everyone on your list. Delicias de Mi Tierra doesn’t limit itself to conchas: other creations include German chocolate cake, tres leches cake, and churro cheesecake. Uhh … yum! 235 W Tefft St., Nipomo; (805) 619-7069; facebook.com/ deliciasdemitierrabakery.

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Crispy, buttery, flaky crust. Sweet, tart fruit filling. Local, organic, and sustainably sourced ingredients. Is there much more you can ask for in a pie? Bramble Pie Company in Atascadero offers all this and more in its quality pies. For those on your list who prefer to stick with the classics, opt for one of Bramble’s year-round offerings: chocolate cream, banana cream, Key lime, chocolate peanut butter, and more. Or get your loved one a gift card so they can try a new pie each season. That’s right, Bramble Pie Company offers different pies each season that align with what’s ripe in the fields, so you know you’re getting the freshest, most in-season pie possible. In the winter, the citrus pie is ready for the picking. In the spring, try a strawberry or apricot pie. Come summer, it’s peaches, plums, SWEET TREATS continued page 20

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Local record stores dish out used music, movies, memorabilia, and other giftable merchandise

By Caleb Wiseblood

ometimes the best thing about walking into a record shop isn’t browsing through the store’s music selection, it’s stumbling upon the wacky pop culture artifacts you’re likely to find. Some of this stuff goes even beyond that designation, into the realm of vintage Happy Meal toys and other niche commodities outside the collective zeitgeist. What makes the purveyors of such items so great for holiday shopping is you come in to find a gift for the music aficionado in your family, and end up multitasking in the process—picking out an extra present or two for your Hamburglar-loving uncle. You can find a plethora of these kinds of shops all along the Central Coast, but here’s a small handful of local gems to consider if you can’t decide where to start. Happy hunting!

HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH Paradise Records and Trading Post recently opened a third location (pictured) in the Santa Maria Town Center. Its two sister shops are located in Orcutt and Santa Barbara.

SEASONAL SOUNDS Whether you’re looking for an inexpensive LP or CD, Paradise Records has seasonal sections dedicated to holiday-themed albums (at both the Orcutt and Santa Maria stores). DISC DEPOT Cheap Thrills’ eclectic “vinyl dep’t” includes thousands of LPs for just $1.98 per record (according to the quirky arrow signs that lead patrons upstairs to the department on the second floor).

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When I found out that Paradise Records (Orcutt) recently opened a sister store in the Santa Maria Town Center, I assumed it was their second location, not their third. Little did I know they’ve got one in Santa Barbara, too, which kind of blew my mind. I just can’t imagine the amount of inventory stockpiling it takes to maintain three separate versions of Paradise Records—a seemingly endless warehouse of used records, magazines, comic books, collectibles, and more. When it comes to inexpensive, lastminute holiday gifting, I recommend heading to the specially marked sections for $1 LPs, $1 CDs, and $1 DVDs. If you’re willing to spend a bit more though, there’s a wild variety of memorabilia to peruse. 1157 E. Clark Ave., suite D, Orcutt, and 371 Town Center E, Santa Maria; (805) 7273141; paradiserecordsandtradingpost.com.

Mike’s Record Rack

Located just a few blocks away from the coastline, Mike’s Record Rack (Grover

SHOP LOCAL Looking for a locally produced album to give out as a holiday gift? Cheap Thrills’ local artist rack has got you covered, This section of the store is dedicated to albums (mostly CDs) from musicians and bands based on the Central Coast.

Beach) is a solid spot to find records, cassette tapes, and CDs just in time for the gift-giving season. According to the store’s website, owner Mike Leming is always on the prowl for large music collections on the market, which keeps the store’s selection consistently stocked and diverse (with genres ranging from 1950s jazz to hardcore metal). But music is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to potential holiday gifts you can find at the Record Rack, which also boasts a variety of T-shirts, posters, and other items to browse through. 201 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach; (805) 202-8027; mikesrecordrackgb.com.

Cheap Thrills

Not to be confused with the Sia song, Cheap Thrills (San Luis Obispo) appropriately offers exactly what its nononsense name implies. The shop does have its fair share of pricey exceptions (rare collectibles, etc.), but there’s always some cheap offers to find in every section of the store—whether it’s the “bargain movies” ranging from $1.98 to $4.98, or the “vinyl dep’t,” which includes thousands of LPs for just $1.98 per record (according to the quirky arrow signs that lead patrons upstairs to the department on the second floor). Other sections to check out at Cheap Thrills include the local artists rack, dedicated to albums (mostly CDs) from musicians and bands based on the Central Coast. 563 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo; (805) 544-0686; cheapthrills.biz.

Traffic Records

If you’re looking to shop for gifts locally, but without having to leave your house, Traffic Records (Atascadero) offers free shipping on LP deliveries (with purchases of more than $50). Although Cyber Monday is behind us, patrons can browse for special deals (a list of Black Friday-priced offerings remains up) and look up the store’s eclectic inventory online, which was revamped to include an even broader music selection than ever before (the store’s operators spent a lot of time during the pandemic closure adding hundreds of new and used records, audio equipment, and other items, according to the shop’s website). 5850 Traffic Way, Atascadero; (805) 464-2994; trafficrecordstore.com. ✦ Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood can be reached at cwiseblood@newtimesslo.com.

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AmpSurf’s 2021 ISA World Para Surfing Championship is holding its final competition events and closing ceremonies at the Pismo Beach Pier on Saturday, Dec. 11. There is no cost to come watch the event. More than 140 athletes from more than 25 countries participated in this year’s competition. Visit isasurf.org for more info. The pier is located in downtown Pismo Beach, at the end of Main Street. —Caleb Wiseblood PHOTO COURTESY OF AMPSURF

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ALLISON REIMUS: FEELINGS IN A FAMILIAR FRAMEWORK New paintings by New Jersey-based artist Allison Reimus. Opening reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. ongoing 805-305-9292. leftfieldslo.com. Left Field Gallery, 1036 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos.

ART AND ABOUT LOS OSOS Join us for Art and About Los Osos, a self-guided art walk that gives the community an opportunity to experience visual, literary, and performing art in galleries and other venues throughout Los Osos. Events will not occur on major holidays. Second Saturday of every month, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-544-9251. artsobispo.org/art-and-about. Los Osos, Townwide, Los Osos.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre (CCAT) will present a staged reading of the wildly popular book, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, by Barbara Robinson. Vaccination proof and ID required. Masks required. Dec. 18, 7-9 p.m. and Dec. 19, 2-4 p.m. $10. 805-927-8190. cambriaarts. org/theatre-season/. Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre, 1350 Main St., Cambria. BETTER GNOMES AND GARDENS Join us for a fun class in clay ceramics. In this workshop you will build a Gnome and Planter. The first two Mondays will be hand-building your gnome and planter. The pieces will be bisque fired and ready for glazing on the third and fourth. Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon through Dec. 13 $150 Members; $165 Non-Members (for the 4-day workshop). 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. COSTA GALLERY: ART AND ABOUT LOS OSOS Costa Gallery co-hosts ARTS Obispo’s art walk, with more than 200 Holiday gifts $50 and under by more than 20 local artists. Browse fiber art, glass, jewelry, paintings, photography, prints, and sculpture. Shipping available. Dec. 11, 1-4 p.m. Free admission. 559-799-9632. Costa Gallery is now featuring a private collection of encaustic artwork by Los Osos artists Margaret Bertrand and Bob Dodge. Second Saturday of every month costagallery.com. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th Street, Los Osos, 559-799-9632.

CRAFT ARTIST: LISA KANOFSKY A showcase of jewelry, encompassing a mix of pendants and beaded necklaces accented with a variety of metals and other textures, and other small artworks. Through Dec. 29 Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

specialties are fine art drawing and painting. His artworks capture the environment he lives in: Morro Bay. Through Dec. 29 Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FEATURED JEWELRY ARTIST LISA KANOFSKY Lisa Kanofsky is a Central Coast Artist living in San Luis Obispo. Lisa’s jewelry encompasses a mix of pendants and beaded necklaces accented with creativity and love. Reception: Dec. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. Through Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART DRAWING AND PAINTING BY DON DOUBLEDEE Don Doubledee has been drawing all his life. A Cal Poly graduate in architecture, Doubledee has been a resident of Morro Bay since 1970. Reception: Dec. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. Through Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY BY KERRY DRAGER Kerry Drager is a photographer, writer, and instructor who lives in Morro Bay. He is the author of three photo how-to books and the co-author of two photo-essay books, all nationally published. Reception: Dec. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. Through Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FOREVER STOKED PAINT PARTY Join us at the gallery, for a few hours to travel on a creative paint journey guided by a member of the fun loving FS crew. You will receive as much or as little instruction as you prefer. No artistic experience is necessary. Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. $45. 805-772-9095. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay. FREE CREATIVITY DAY This ongoing group is free, informal, and open to the public. Meet in the Studio at Art Center Morro Bay. Bring your art work, in any medium and join others working in various mediums. Bring your lunch and

join the fun. Choose your attendance time. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through Jan. 26 Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/comingevents/classes/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

JERILYNNE NIBBE: A RETROSPECTIVE Featuring monoprints, watercolors, and woodcuts. Through Jan. 2, 2022, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-6394. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay. KERRY DRAGER: FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY Drager is a photographer, writer, and instructor who lives in Morro Bay. He is the author of three photo how-to books and the co-author of two photo-essay books. Through Dec. 29 Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

LEARN BEGINNING FUSED GLASS WITH LARRY LE BRANE Call or email host, or check website for more precise info on workshop dates (dates vary). Make fused-glass home/garden décor, gifts, dishware, or use in your own artwork. No previous art skills are needed. All materials for 3-5 projects are included in $135 fee. For 4-6 students. No drop-ins. Registration at larron4@ charter.net Through Jan. 29, 2022 $135. 805-5288791. facebook.com/larry.lebrane. Central Coast Glass Blowing and Fusing, 1279 2nd Street, Los Osos.

LIVE FIGURE DRAWING CLASS Open to vaccinated adults. All levels and art techniques are welcome. 18 ages and over. No photos allowed. Bring your own art materials. First come, first served. Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. through Jan. 26 $10 members; $12 non-members. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/ comingevents/classes/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS AND ARTISTS Cambria Center for the Arts is always looking for volunteers to help us with projects. No artistic skills required. Artists are also sought on a continual basis. Please check our website for details. Through Dec. 31 805-927-8190. cambriaarts.org/home. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

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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MOSAIC TRIVET WORKSHOP During this workshop, you will learn how to design and create a mosaic trivet. You will learn how to select materials, lay out a pleasing pattern, and adhere the tiles to the trivet base. You will learn how to properly grout and seal your project. ongoing, 1-4 p.m. and Dec. 19, 1-4 p.m. $60. 805-7722504. artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/workshops/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

SECOND SATURDAY: FEATURED ARTISTS OPENING RECEPTION Come by and see the Featured Artists Shows, find gifts for your loved ones, surprises for yourself, and meet the artists featured in the incredible gallery. Second Saturday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

WINTER FAIRE AND CRAFTS SHOW This very special holiday event offers a collection of exceptional paintings, photography and fine crafts, spanning a variety of artistic mediums from traditional to contemporary. Crafts include fiber, wood, glass, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, and more. Through Jan. 3, 2022, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. WINTER MARKET An Art Fair on the Patio, with a free Alcohol Ink Ornament Make it/Take it, and music and treat offerings. Dec. 18, 1-7 p.m. and Dec. 19, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, artcentermorrobay.org.

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BRUCE MUNRO: LIGHT AT SENSORIO Acclaimed artist Bruce Munro’s Light at Sensorio features two walkthrough installations: “Field of Light” featuring almost 60,000 color-changing blooms covering 15 acres of rolling hills; and “Light Towers,” celebrating Paso Robles wine country with 69 towers composed of more than 17,000 illuminated wine bottles. Thursdays-Sundays. through Jan. 2 $9.50-$110. 805-226-4287. sensoriopaso. com/. Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles.

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COMEDY AT THE CASTLE Back by popular demand, Comedy Night at The Castle returns. This time, we have comedian Andy Hendrickson to keep you laughing. Dec. 18, 6-9 p.m. $30. 805-369-6100. toothandnailwine. com/pages/live-music-events. Tooth and Nail Winery, 3090 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles.

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Features a large selection of encaustic art, sculpted paintings, art installations, acrylic palette knife paintings, digital art, glass, jewelry, stones, fossils, and a butterfly sculpture garden. ongoing DepriseBrescia.com. Deprise Brescia Art Gallery, 829 10th St., Paso Robles, 310-621-7543.

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HANDCRAFTED FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2021 Premier craftspeople from San Luis Obispo County and beyond are featured in this unique exhibition and retail sale devoted to bringing wide public attention to the field of fine craft. A portion of every sale supports Studios on the Park. Through Jan. 3, 2022 Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

NEEDLE FELTED SNOWMEN: SCULPTING WITH WOOL Learn the basics of felting and craft some super cute snowmen that you’ll be proud to decorate your house with. This class will require patience, and uses sharp implements; recommended for ages 16 and older. Dec. 18, 4-6 p.m. $45. 805-464-0533. the1artery.com/events/ needle-felting. The ARTery, 5890 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

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.

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LORILEE SILVAGGIO’S THE NUTCRACKER Presented by Civic Ballet of SLO. It’s Christmas Eve and Clara is about to have the night of her dreams. Audiences of all ages will enjoy the magic and wonder of this holiday tradition. Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 civicballetslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 756-4849.

ACTOR’S EDGE: ACTING CLASSES Actor’s Edge offers film and television acting training in San Luis Obispo, plus exposure to Los Angeles talent agents. All ages and skill levels welcome. Classes available in SLO, LA, and on zoom. ongoing $210 per month. actorsedge. com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST PASTEL SOCIETY: 3CPS MEMBER ONLINE SHOW Discover California Central Coast Pastel Society’s new online exhibit, with vibrant contemporary and classical paintings in varied styles and themes. Find exhibit, workshop, membership, paint-out dates, and event info on website. Through March 31, 2022 Free. 3cps.org/3cps-online-show/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

EXPOSURE COMPOSURE While photography has historically been valued for its ability to depict our world objectively, some photographers seek to reveal it to us by abstracting objects and moments they observe. This exhibition explores examples of abstract photography created by members of The Photo Society. Through Jan. 30, 2022, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma. org/exhibition/exposure-composure/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. I’D TELL YOU IF I COULD Paintings and works on paper by London-based artist William Brickel. Through Feb. 6, 2022, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/visit/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY SLO REP presents this radio broadcast iteration of the holiday classic. Show info and tickets online. Fridays, Saturdays, 7-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 2-3 p.m. through Dec. 18 $20$25. 805-786-2440. slorep.org/shows/its-a-wonderfullife-a-live-radio-play/. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo.

LITTLE TREASURE: HOLIDAY ART EXHIBIT Features artwork of all mediums by local artists, and all priced at $100 or less. Great for holiday shopping, collecting sweet and creative gifts that are one of a kind. Exhibit runs Dec. 3 through Jan. 31. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 31 Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/ gallery/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

MASK MAKING AND HAT MAKING Geared for children and adults. ongoing Spirits of Africa Gallery, 570 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, spiritsofafricagallery.com/.

PAINTING CLASSES Easels, brushes, and canvases provided. Limited to 20 students. ongoing Spirits of Africa Gallery, 570 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, spiritsofafricagallery.com/.

PICKET PAINTING PARTY Decorative picket purchasing opportunities are available to show your support and help fund maintenance and educational programs in the Children’s Garden. Second Saturday of every month, 1-4 p.m. $75 per picket or 2 for $100. 805541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. SECOND SATURDAYS FREE ART EVENT SLOMA’s Second Saturdays program features art-making activities that complement the Museum’s current exhibitions. It’s completely free and open to the public, on the lawn outside SLOMA’s Mission Plaza double doors. Second Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. through Dec. 10 Free. 805543-8562. sloma.org/events/second-saturdays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

SLO CAMERA CLUB Online Zoom meetings and competitions. Everyone is welcome. Visit site for meeting links. Second Thursday of every month Free to guest. slocameraclub.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

SLO MADE HOLIDAY FAIR Come support local artists. SLO County artists will be selling their wares at the end of Madonna, across Higuera. Artists looking for a booth of their own, fill out the form on our website. Dec. 9, 3-8 p.m. 805-242-1285. slomakerspace.com. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo.

TOUCHY TOUCHY BY ARTIST MARRIN LEE MARTINEZ Soft kinetic sculpture exploring motherhood. The objects on display in this exhibition are a collection of kinetic creatures that explore a mother’s physical sensitivity to their child’s constant touch. Visitors are invited to interact with the forms, as suggested by adjacent action words. Through Feb. 28, 2022, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/touchy-touchy/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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THE VELVETEEN RABBIT: BALLET THEATRE SLO See Margery Williams’ classic children’s tale come alive on stage. Then enjoy a grand skate with “Les Patineurs (The Skaters).” Dec. 17, 7 p.m., Dec. 18, 7 p.m. and Dec. 19, 2 p.m. pacslo.org. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7113.

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HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA See Scrooge find his Christmas spirit in a heart-warming tale of holiday magic, laugh until your sides ache at the zany characters in a fractured fairy tale opera, and celebrate the music of the season in our Holiday Vaudeville Revue. WednesdaysSundays. through Dec. 31 $30-$35. americanmelodrama. com. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

HOLIDAY VIEWS Visit RM Art Studios to see more than 50 original paintings by Mike and Rosemary Bauer at their home studio/gallery. Treat yourself or a loved one to a gift of art featuring scenes from our own Central Coast. Call or email for your private appointment. Through Dec. 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-390-2497. rmartstudios.com. RM Art Studios, 831 Robin Circle, Arroyo Grande.

Santa’s Christmas Village and Lights Spectacular TUE, THU, SAT, SUN THRU DEC Village of Arroyo Grande

In-Person Lighthouse Tours WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS Virtual Tours ON DEMAND Point San Luis Lighthouse

Avila Beach Civic Association Santa’s Doggie Parade SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 Avila Beach

Baywood Photography Calendar & Note Cards For Sale DECEMBER 11, 12, 13, & 20 Los Osos / Baywood Park

Santa’s Palo Mesa Pizza Party SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 Heritage House, Arroyo Grande

Holiday Hike at Point Sal Trailhead SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 Point Sal State Beach

New Year’s Eve CASSino Party! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31 Cass Winery, Paso Robles

Wednesdays Around the World: Argentina WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12 Cass Winery, Paso Robles

Symphony of the Vines: Mighty Beethoven FRIDAY, JANUARY 14 Mission San Miguel

The Full Monty: The Musical FRI/SAT/SUN: JAN 14–16, JAN 21-23, JAN 28–30 SMCT, Santa Maria

Barrel Room Concert: Unfinished with the Beatles SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 Cass Winery, Paso Robles

Symphony of the Vines: Gallant Guitar SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Cass Winery, Paso Robles

Three Speckled Hens: Antiques & Old Stuff Show SAT & SUN, APRIL 30 & MAY 1 Paso Robles Event Center

Symphony of the Vines: Joyful Beethoven FRIDAY, MAY 27 Mission San Miguel

Evening Under the Estrella Sky Winemakers’ Dinner SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Hartley Farms, San Miguel

AN IRISH CHRISTMAS As seen on PBS. Join an awardwinning cast of riverdance principals and world champion dancers in a celebration of the great traditions of Christmas in Ireland: butter-making, chasing the wren on St. Stephen’s Day, drawing down the half door, and more. Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. $40-$58. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/an-irish-christmas/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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.

OCCULT AND METAPHYSICAL ART SHOW An exhibition of the occult and metaphysical paintings by Bay Area artist Leona Lee. Reception: Nov. 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. Through Jan. 15, 2022 Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach, puffersofpismo.com. 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.

RANCHO NIPOMO: MOVING WITH THE TIMES EXHIBIT This exhibit also includes the restoration efforts of the Dana Adobe which had their start in the 1930s and remain ongoing to this day. Through Jan. 15, 2022, 11 a.m.3 p.m. $5, free for DANA members and children under 12 years of age. 805-929-5679. danaadobe.org. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo.

WILL BARKHUFF: WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS Showcasing a series of watercolor paintings depicting local field workers. Dec. 10, 4-9 p.m. and Dec. 11, 4-9 p.m. 805-709-4424. Natural Toolbox, Suite 137, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets, Pismo Beach.

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THE LITTLE MERMAID St. Joseph Community Theatre presents this theatrical adaptation of Disney’s animated classic. Dec. 17, 7 p.m., Dec. 18, 7 p.m. and Dec. 19, 5 p.m. $10-$50. 805-937-2038. St. Joseph High School, 4120 S. Bradley, Santa Maria.

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GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY Solvang Fine Art is a having a Grand Opening reception and ribbon cutting ceremony. Guests will enjoy free refreshments, access to fine historic prints and contemporary paintings, and the opportunity to meet some of the artists on the gallery’s roster. Dec. 10, 4-8 p.m. 805-691-9702. SolvangFineArt.com. Solvang Fine Art, 482 First St, Solvang.

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AXE THROWING Enjoy the art of axe throwing in a safe and fun environment. Kids ages 10 and older are welcome with an adult. No personal axes please. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. $20. 805528-4880. baysidemartialarts.com. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

CAMBRIA CHRISTMAS MARKET Call or check website for admission details. Dinner reservations or overnight packages may be required to attend. Through Dec. 23 800-966-6490. cambriachristmasmarket.com. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.

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CARDIO BARRE Sculpt. Tone. Sweat. With Bridget Sundays, 10-11 a.m. through Dec. 26 $20 Drop in; Monthly Membership available. 805-215-4565. omnistudiomb.com. Omni Studio, 698 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

CENTRAL COAST SLIM DOWN Take control of food without suffering. Learn a step-by-step process to take control of overeating, cravings, and feel peace with food. Build the habits, mindset, and your unique path with results that stick. Hosted byTami Cruz (Certified Health/Life Coach) and Dana Charvet (Coach/Fitness Trainer). ongoing Call for pricing info. 805 235 7978. gratefulbodyhealthcoaching. com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

COMMUNITY YOGA Community Yoga with Bridget Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. through Dec. 27 Drop in $20; Monthly Membership available. 805-215-4565. omnistudiomb.com. Omni Studio, 698 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

MORRO BAY ROTARY SANTA HOUSE Families are welcome to the Morro Bay Rotary Santa House at the Giant Chessboard on the Embarcadero. Free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus are available. Safe COVID-19 practices in place. Dec. 10, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Dec. 11, 3:30-7:30 p.m. and Dec. 12, 12-3 p.m. 805-235-3733. morrobayrotary.org. Embarcadero Morro Bay, 714 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

CAL HOPE SLO GROUPS AT TMHA Visit website for full list of weekly Zoom groups available. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays calhopeconnect.org. Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-270-3346.

CARNEGIE LECTURE: REFLECTIONS ON THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM GOODWIN DANA Joe Dana will tell the story of how William Goodwin Dana and his extensive web of descendants have had such a major impact on San Luis Obispo County, especially in Nipomo and the South County. Dec. 10, 5:30 p.m. Free. 805543-0638. historycenterslo.org/lecture. History Center, 696 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

CELEBRATING OUR LGBTQI+ ELDERS: STORIES FROM THE CENTRAL COAST Queer elders share heartfelt, witty, and inspiring stories of their lives on the Central Coast. The program features video clips and a discussion/Q+A with the audience. Wine and cheese courtesy of the SLO Art Museum. All COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Reception follows—see website. Dec. 12, 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-704-1810. sloqueerarchive.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

NEEDS ‘N WISHES After the Los Osos Christmas Parade, come and visit with Santa. Enjoy free cookies and refreshments. Shop at Santa’s Toy Store, bake shop, auction. Bring spare change and holiday spirit. A People Helping People Holiday Fundraiser (also benefits Prado homeless and free Noor Clinic for uninsured). Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free admission. 805 528-2626. South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave, Los Osos.

CENTRAL COAST POLYAMORY (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) Hosting a discussion group featuring different

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

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

TAI CHI CHUN CERTIFICATION With the 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the year. Ongoing courses. ongoing Call for price. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. TAI CHI CHUN/ QI GONG BASICS Learn the foundation of Qi Gong, the rooting of breathing, and Shaolin Tai Chi. Tuesdays-Thursdays Call for details. 805701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

ZEN IN MOTION Learn the Shaolin Water Style and 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.

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CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET Enjoy a familyfriendly stroll down quaint Main Street in Templeton, and enjoy merchant open houses, drinks, snacks and sweet treats, children’s activities at the Recreations Center, a craft fair and Santa Meet and Greet at the Legion Hall, and more. Dec. 18, 4-7 p.m. Free. 805-4341789. templetonchamber.com. Templeton Chamber of Commerce, 321 Main Street, Templeton.

LIVING NATIVITY Join us on the front lawn at 6th and Main Street in downtown Templeton as animals, characters, narrators, and singers tell the “Story of the Season.” Dec. 17, 7-7:45 p.m., Dec. 18, 7-7:45 p.m. and Dec. 19, 5:45-6:30 & 7-7:45 p.m. Free. 805-434-1921. fpctempleton.org. Templeton Presbyterian Church, 610 S Main St., Templeton.

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. TOPS SUPPORT GROUP: WEIGHT LOSS AND MAINTENANCE A self-help support group focusing on weight loss and maintenance. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. 805-242-2421. tops.org. Santa Margarita Senior Center, 2210 H St., Santa Margarita.

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BIRD (AND BOTANY!) WALK The Garden is excited to present a monthly bird walk series which explores the intersection of birds and botany. Allow for a two-hour exploration on mostly flat terrain. Third Thursday of 24 • New Times • December 9 - December 16, 2021 • www.newtimesslo.com

every month, 8-10 a.m. through Feb. 24 $10/members, $20/public. 805-541-1400. slobg.org/calendar. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

topics relating to ethical non-monogamy every month. Virtually meet via Zoom. Third Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

CITY FARM SLO’S YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM Check site for more info on programming

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.

HOLIDAY GIFT CARD DRIVE You can mail gift cards to PO Box 125, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406, or drop them off at office locations in SLO and Paso Robles. Through Dec. 20 luminaalliance.org. Lumina Alliance, 51 Zaca Lane, suite 150, San Luis Obispo. HOLIDAY MAKER’S MARKET Features local vendors, live music, speaker series, workshops, food and drinks, and more. Dec. 11-12, 12-5 p.m. themakeshiftmuse. com/. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo.

LGBTQ+ FED THERAPIST LEAD SUPPORT GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) A pro-recovery group offering space to those seeking peer support, all stages of ED recovery. We understand recovery isn’t linear and judgment-free support is crucial. Share, listen, and be part of a community building up each other. Third Wednesday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Free. galacc.org/ events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

LITERACY FOR LIFE VIRTUAL TUTOR TRAINING Literacy For Life has a SLO countywide need for tutors. Work one-on-one with non-literate adults learning to read, write, and speak English. This tutor training will be held virtually. As we slowly transition to in-person tutoring, this training will focus on hybrid models. Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. 805-541-4219. literacyforlifeslo.org/become-a-tutor.php. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION (ONLINE MEETING) Zoom series hosted by TMHA. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-270-3346.

OUTDOOR YOGA CLASSES Hotel San Luis Obispo, 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. hotel-slo.com. Hotel San Luis Obispo, 877 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

Q YOUTH GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) This is a social support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning youth between the ages of 11-18. Each week the group explores personal, cultural, and social identity. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

QI GONG FOR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT Learn and practice qi gong, a Chinese system for physical, mental and spiritual development. This class is conducted outdoors in a beautiful setting, which is the best place to do qi gong, as its inspiration is drawn from nature. Certified instructor: Devin Wallace. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. 805-709-2227. Crows End Retreat Center, 6340 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo.

SIERRA CLUB VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS HISTORIC WALK OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Guided stroll past 15 holiday-lit houses in Old Town Historic District to recall Christmas customs, events, and locales of the

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participants will receive goodie bags donated by Petco Arroyo Grande. All dogs must be registered and check-in between 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. to receive a contest identification number. Call for more info. Dec. 11, 11 a.m.-noon $5. 805-627-1997. Avila Beach Promenade, 404 Front St., Avila Beach, avilabeachpier.com/information/avila-beachpromenade.html.

SANTA’S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE AND LIGHTS SPECTACULAR To expand and evolve Christmas in the Village into a spectacular for locals and tourists while at the same time honoring the unique historic charm. Through Dec. 26 Donations accepted. my805tix. com. Historic Village of Arroyo Grande, Branch and Short St., Arroyo Grande.

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STACY KORSGADEN: MEET THE CANDIDATE DISTRICT 3 SUPERVISOR Meet Stacy Korsgaden, candidate for District 3 Supervisor. What are your concerns for San Luis Obispo County? Voice your concerns and ask about her approach to solving local challenges. Dec. 12, 1-3 p.m. 805-434-8383. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach, avilabeachcc.com.

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The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) presents its production of The Secret Garden at the Marian Theatre through Thursday, Dec. 23. This musical adaptation of the classic novel follows 10-year-old Mary Lennox (played by London Raftery), who seeks access to a hidden garden on her uncle’s property. For tickets, admission protocol details, and more info, visit pcpa.org. The Marian Theatre is located at 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria. —C.W. CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 24 1890s. Flashlights recommended. Masks required if not vaccinated. No reservation. Meet in front of St. Stephen’s Church. Leader:Joe Morris. Dec. 19, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. 805-549-0355. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church SLO, 650 Pismo St., San Luis Obispo.

SLO LEZ B FRIENDS (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) A good core group of friends who gather to discuss topics we love/ care about from movies, outings, music, or being new to the area. We come from all walks of life and most importantly support each other. Transgender and Nonbinary folks welcome. Third Friday of every month, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. sloqueer.groups.io/g/lezbfriends. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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

SUNDAY EVENING RAP LGBTQ+ AA GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of folks from all walks of life who together, attain and maintain sobriety. Requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Email aarapgroup@gmail.com for password access. Sundays, 7-8 p.m. No fee. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

TRANS* TUESDAY A safe space providing peerto-peer support for trans, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and questioning people. In-person and Zoom meetings held. Contact tranzcentralcoast@gmail.com for more details. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-4252.

TRANS* YOUTH PEER SUPPORT GROUP This group is a safe place for trans* and gender non-conforming people, as well as those questioning, from ages of 11 to 18. A facilitated emotional support group to be heard,

share your story, and hear stories that may sound surprisingly like your own. Second Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-4252.

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2021 PISMO BEACH ISA WORLD PARA SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP Hosted by AmpSurf. Through Dec. 12, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Free-$50. ampsurf.org. Pismo Beach Pier, West end of Pomeroy, Pismo Beach.

STORYTIME WITH SANTA Santa will make a special appearance at the Grover Beach Community Library parking lot to read “Twas the Night Before Christmas” to all the children, pose for photos, and perhaps stick around for some treats. Free and outdoors. Bring your camera. Dec. 18, 11 a.m.-noon Free to attend. 805-4814131. groverbeachlibrary.org. Grover Beach Community Library, 240 N 9th St., Grover Beach. VETSURF FRIDAY Veterans encouraged to join us for these weekly VetSurf programs to share the camaraderie. Surfers and non-surfers are welcome; enjoy coffee and snacks on the beach or paddle out to share some waves with fellow Veterans. Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission. 805-441-5271. ampsurf.org. Addie Street Surfer Parking Lot, Addie Street, Pismo Beach. WEEKLY DROWNING RESCUE COURSES Facility advertised as open and safe. Give the office a call to register over the phone. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.6:30 p.m. Members $130; Non-members $160. 805-4816399. 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, 5citiesswimschool.com.

HOLIDAY “SHELL”-EBRATION Come for a behind-thescenes tour of the aquarium, appetizers and drinks(wine and non-alcoholic), a picture with shark Santa, crafts for the kids, and more. Dec. 10, 6-8 p.m. $10-$20. (805)457-5357. centralcoastaquarium.com. Central Coast Aquarium, 50 San Juan St., Avila Beach.

HOLIDAY HIKE Hosted by the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center. Hikers will begin their adventure walking through a wooded area of arroyo willows and wax myrtle, as they head to a bridge that crosses the lake. Dec. 19, 9 a.m.-noon my805tix.com. Oso Flaco Lake Natural Area, Oso Flaco Lake Rd., Nipomo, 805-343-2455.

HOLIDAY WREATH AUCTION The Clark Center Wreath Auction bidding will kick off on Black Friday. Bidders will have the opportunity to “Buy It Now” for early pick up. Mondays-Sundays. through Dec. 19 805489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/wreath-auction/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

LAST MINUTE GIFTS POP-UP Stop and shop in this nursery setting from more than 10 vendors and artisans for all of your last minute holiday gift needs. Dec. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Birchwood Garden Barn & Home, 323 West Tefft Street, Nipomo.

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.

SANTA’S DOGGIE PARADE This year’s parade

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30 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN SANTA MARIA/ ORCUTT Community Partners in Caring is seeking volunteers to help support dependent older adults and seniors. ongoing partnersincaring.org. Santa Maria, Citywide, Santa Maria.

ALTRUSA’S FESTIVAL OF TREES Sponsored by Altrusa of the Central Coast, the event gives sponsors a chance to decorate a Christmas tree and place gifts under it before raffling off each one to the public. Through Dec. 11 $1 per raffle ticket. altrusaofthecentralcoast.org/. Santa Maria Town Center, 142 Town Center East, Santa Maria.

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.

CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY A special holiday drive-through event hosted by Elks Recreation. Through Dec. 26 ElksRec.com. Elks Unocal Event Center, 4040 Highway 101, Santa Maria. CORAZON DEL PUEBLO POSADA 2021 Celebrating the end of the year by hosting this community event. Offers food for purchase, games where you can win prizes, craft tables, and live music. Dec. 18, 4-7 p.m.

Free. 209-312-8653. Corazon del Pueblo, 124 W. Main Street, Santa Maria.

FEEL GOOD YOGA Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. 805-937-9750. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt.

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.

LINE DANCING Mondays, 6:30-9 p.m. 805-937-9750. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. ORCUTT MINERAL SOCIETY Second Tuesday of every month Oasis Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750.

REFLEXOLOGY AT OASIS Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 805-937-9750. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS OVER ZOOM Visit site or call to learn about various virtual workshop offerings. ongoing Varies. Unwind Studio, 130 N. Broadway, suite B, Santa Maria, 805-748-2539, unwindsantamaria.com. WRAP IT UP Looking for a place to wrap gifts? Visit our free self-service gift-wrapping station. You bring the gifts, and we’ll provide the paper, tape, ribbon, and gift tags. While supplies last; no registration required. Dec. 11, 2-4 p.m. and Dec. 18, 2-4 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/ library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. L O M P O C/ VA N D E N B E R G

27TH ANNUAL LOMPOC HOLIDAY DECORATION CONTEST Nominations of Lompoc houses, apartments, businesses and other buildings with outdoor holiday decorations are welcomed for consideration. Through Dec. 9 cityoflompoc.com/. Lompoc City Hall, 100 City Hall Dr., Lompoc.

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SOLVANG JULEFEST Julefest returns with a modified, pandemic-safer set of events and happenings throughout the 2021 holiday season. Through Jan. 1, 2022 solvangjulefest. org/. Downtown Solvang, Citywide, Solvang.

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MORRO BAY FARMERS MARKET A delightful mix of local farm fresh products, baked goods, crafts, and more. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. 805-824-7383. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Boulevard, Morro Bay, facebook.com/ MorroBayMainStreetFarmersMarket/.

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BRUNCH IS BACK Celebrate the second Sunday of the month with brunch. Enjoy a two-hour cruise on the waterfront. Features fresh coffee, pastries, and more. Second Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. 805772-2128. chabliscruises.com. Chablis Cruises, 1205 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. HOLIDAY ESTATE BEEF WINEMAKER DINNER: PRIME RIB This beautiful 5-course prime rib dinner will be paired with award-winning wines. Each dinner is hosted by Ted Plemons, surrounded by vino vines, and carefully curated by executive chef Charles Paladin Wayne. Dec. 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805-239-1730.

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TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas every Tuesday. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero, 805-4606042, ancientowlbeergarden.com.

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VIRTUAL WINE TASTING PACKAGES AT CASS WINERY Wine by the glass and bottles are also available for purchase. Check site for specific virtual tasting packages. ongoing Free. 805-239-1730. casswines. com/. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

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SIP AND GRAZE Celebrate the opening of the Apple Farm Marketplace and Cellar. Enjoy delicious, savory and sweet bites created with fresh local groceries, paired with a signature line-up of local wines, brew, cider, and spirits, all while meandering through six holiday vignettes. Every other Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. through Dec. 17 $80-$100. 805544-2040. applefarm.com. Apple Farm, 2015 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

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

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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Cass Winery and Vineyard in Paso Robles hosts its Holiday Estate Beef Winemaker Dinner on Friday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy a five-course prime rib dinner, paired with a selection of award-winning wines. Tickets to the dinner are available in advance at my805tix.com. Call (805) 239-1730 or visit casswines.com for more info. The winery is located at 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles. —C.W.

A fundraiser to benefit the South County Historical Society. Join us for a family fun filled event with Santa at the Heritage House and Garden in Santa’s Christmas Village in Arroyo Grande. Lunch donated by Palo Mesa Pizza. Dec. 12, 12-2 p.m. my805tix.com. Santa’s Christmas Village, 126 S. Mason St., 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.

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3:30-5:30 p.m. eastoneverett.com/. Parrish Family Vineyard, 3590 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, 805-296-3027.

THREE DREAMERS FARMSTAND: SUNDAY MARKET EVENT Find a variety of local farm produced

products, hand-made by local farmers and artisans. Dec. 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. threedreamersfarm.com/. Three Dreamers Farmstand, 8640 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT Come join us each Wednesday for Open Mic Night in the downstairs dining area. Grab some friends and show off your talents. Food and drink service will be available. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-9953883. schoonerscayucos.com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

the Central Coast of California. Two female singers intertwine their vocals to create a soulful and unique sound. The guitar, bass, trumpet, and drums are a powerhouse of rock and funk that will get you dancing all night. Dec. 19, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-369-2347. soleffectmusic.com. California Coast Beer Company, 1346 Railroad St., Paso Robles.

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St. Benedict’s Church to the community and a Los Osos tradition. Enjoy a lively sing-a-long of familiar carols from across the centuries. Refreshments to follow. Limited seating. Dec. 19, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. stbenslososos.org. St. Benedict’s Church, 2220 Snowy Egret Ln., Los Osos, 805-528-0654.

LIBRARY MONTH AT ZACA MESA WINERY This holiday season, taste the treasures of our cellar. In our limited-time Library Flight, you will sip wine that has been artfully aged to delicious perfection. Available Thursday through Monday. Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 31 805-688-9339. zacamesa. com/upcoming-events/. Zaca Mesa Winery, 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos. 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.

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FRIDAY DJ SERIES Features different DJ each Friday. Presented by Traffic Records. Fridays, 6-9 p.m. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero, 805-460-6042, ancientowlbeergarden.com. SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES SUSAN MARIE REEVES Songwriters at Play host Steve Key presents an afternoon of live music featuring Santa Barbara’s Susan Marie Reeves, who plays a unique combination of bluegrass, mountain, folk, Irish, and alternative folk rock. Special guests: The Dennis and Laura Show, and Jennifer Martin. Dec. 11, 12:303:30 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. stevekey.com/events. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

once again to “bring it” at The Olde Alehouse in Los Osos. American rhythm and blues deeply rooted in Delta, Chicago, and West Coast styles. Dancing grooves will abound. Big patio with fire pits, great food, beer, wine, dancing, etc. Dec. 10, 6-9 p.m. Free. 805-439-1466. facebook.com. The Olde Alehouse, 945 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos.

STEREO CHICKENS LIVE Songwriters at Play host

CAMBRIA STARS: HOLIDAY SING ALONG A very special holiday sing along with Cambria local superstars Jill Knight and Brynn Albanese, in the heated garden of Robin’s Restaurant. Co-hosted by Cambria Concerts Unplugged. Dec. 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Dec. 13, 4:30-6:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Robin’s Restaurant, 4095 Burton Drive, Cambria, 805-927-5007.

SOLEFFECT LIVE S ōleffect is a six-piece band from

Steve Key presents an afternoon of live music featuring the trio called Stereo Chickens, California’s premier Americana group blending Country, Bluegrass, Folk, and Gospel into their own unique sound. Dec. 18, 12:303:30 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. stevekey.com/events. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles. the Central Coast of California. Two female singers intertwine their vocals to create a soulful and unique sound. The guitar, bass, trumpet ,and drums are a powerhouse of rock and funk that will get you dancing

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Festival, featuring part I of Handel’s Messiah and other seasonal favorites, accompanied by exquisite music for brass, orchestra, and the Forbes Pipe Organ. Dec. 18, 7-9:30 p.m. $10-$26. 805-538-3311. slomasterchorale.org/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

all night. Dec. 17, 7-10 p.m. Free. 805-296-3712. soleffectmusic.com. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles.

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

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102-year-old tradition that weaves scripture readings with carols sung by choral scholars to tell the story of salvation history. Dec. 12, 5 p.m. Free. 805-489-2990. facebook. com/StBarnabasAG/. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 301 Trinity Way, Arroyo Grande.

15TH ANNUAL WINTERDANCE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Enjoy hearing seasonal music of the Celtic and Nordic lands with New World String Project and Champion Irish Dancers. Dec. 19, 4-6 p.m. $30-$35. 805-215-0306. newwprldstringproject.com. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo.

BOB AND WENDY: FAULT LINE RELEASE Bob and Wendy will host a live in-studio performance of Fault Line at Damon Castillo’s Laurel Lane Studios. They will play in the room where the songs were recorded and will be joined by Paul Griffith and Damon Castillo. Limited to twenty tickets. Dec. 12, 3-5 p.m. $15 plus processing fee. 805-235-5456. bobwendy.com. Laurel Lane Studios, 1103 Laurel Lane, San Luis Obispo. A CHRISTMAS IN PARIS: A MOBETTA JAZZ PRODUCTION Please RSVP by Dec. 12 for this event. Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. $20 (dessert and beverage); $30 (dinner and beverage). The Penny, 664 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo.

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Solvang Fine Art hosts its official ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening reception on Friday, Dec. 10, from 4 to 8 p.m. Guests can look forward to enjoying free refreshments during the event, as well as the opportunity to meet some of the gallery’s featured artists. To RSVP, call (805) 691-9702 or email owner Julie Torchia (pictured) at julie@solvangfineart.com. Visit solvangfineart.com for more info. The gallery is located at 482 First St., Solvang. —C.W.

CHRISTMAS JAZZ VESPERS A Christmas Jazz Vespers concert will return to the historic sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of SLO. The Marshall Otwell Quartet, joined by internationally acclaimed vocalist Inga Swearingen, will present original arrangements of classic holiday music. Dec. 12, 7 p.m. 805-543-5451. fpcslo. org. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo.

DRUM CIRCLE SING-A-LONG Limited to 20 drummers. Learn African music through drumming and song. ongoing Spirits of Africa Gallery, 570 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, spiritsofafricagallery.com/.

GLISSANDO: FALL HARP MUSIC BY C. HITE A new harp release for listening and download at bandcamp. You can relax and imagine autumn leaves scampering

CHRISTMAS FROM A CELTIC TABLE From the intimate setting of

about in an autumn wind in original songs that are written with the heavenly glissando strumming technique. Through Dec. 9 carolbethhite.bandcamp.com/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

LIVE MUSIC WITH GRAMMY AWARD-WINNER LOUIE ORTEGA Enjoy live music with Louie Ortega every Wednesday, while sipping your favorites in the Wine Bar and Craft Beer Garden. No cover. Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m. Free. 805-544-9463. slowineandbeerco.com/ events. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera Street, Suite 250, San Luis Obispo.

SLO MASTER CHORALE: HOLIDAY FESTIVAL The San Luis Obispo Master Chorale will present its Holiday

the Clark Center’s Studio Theatre, take a journey through Christmas in Ireland with superb storytelling, dancing, and authentic, traditional Irish music celebrating the international spirit of the holiday season. Dec. 17, 7:30-9 p.m. $35-$55. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/christmas-froma-celtic-table/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

KATIE BOECK: 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF JONI MITCHELL’S BLUE This show features

COUNTRY MUSIC Author Raymond H. McDonald tells stories and sings the songs of his musical idol and friend Merle Haggard. Raymonds’ book, “Merle Haggard Was A Friend Of Mine,” released earlier this year, is the memoir of his 52-year friendship with Merle. Dec. 11, 7-9 p.m. No cover charge. 805-773-6563. Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach, puffersofpismo.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.

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WINTER RECITALS Certain Sparks’ recitals return to the barrel room stage. Dec. 17, 6-8 p.m. and Dec. 18, 5-9 p.m. Lompoc Wine Factory, 321 N. D St., Lompoc, 805-243-8398, lompocwinefactory.com.

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CHRIS BELAND LIVE Listen to the live melodies of Chris Beland while delighting in a flight of our highlyrated, handcrafted wines. By the bottle or by the glass will be available as well. Reservations are not required but are recommended. Dec. 19, 12-3 p.m. Free. 805688-9339. zacamesa.com/upcoming-events/. Zaca Mesa Winery, 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos.

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Music preservationist Timeless genre-jumper Pokey LaFarge plays The Siren

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okey LaFarge is one of a kind—a purveyor and preservationist of antiquated sounds that should never be forgotten. His music straddles multiple genres and epochs—celebrating past and present. Born Andrew Heissler in Bloomington, Illinois, he showed an interest in all things historical from a young age. His grandfathers both deeply influenced him. One was a member of the St. Louis Banjo Club and gave him his first guitar and tenor banjo, the other an amateur historian proficient in the American Civil War and World War II. Pokey, so named by his mother for his meandering ways, discovered blues as an early teenager, and by 17, he’d graduated high school, moved West, and was supporting himself as street busker. Let’s fast-forward 20 years through a very unique music career. In March of 2020, he gave up his Los Angeles abode, put his belongings in storage, and was headed to Austin to showcase and launch the his then-new record, Rock Bottom Rhapsody (released April 10, 2020), at South by Southwest, after which he planed for an extended tour. Best laid plans and all. The pandemic crushed it them. Stuck in Austin, he started work on his newest studio album, In the Blossom of Their Shade, which was released in two months ago in October. The songs reportedly “flowed out of him.” “Looking in, inspired by the deep soul not just from these shores, but from distant geographical places like Africa or South America, LaFarge set out to create a body of work that paired emotional lyrics with a killer groove and grabby melodies,” according to press materials. The album is, indeed, fantastic—a collection of entertaining and unique songs centered in various genres without ever sounding derivative. Numbskull and Good Medicine host Pokey LaFarge at The Siren on Saturday, Dec. 11 (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $25 plus fees presale at eventbrite.com or $25 at the door).

Triple awesome

There are still good seats left to see three amazing singer-songwriters who’ve teamed up for a Fremont Theater show this Thursday, Dec. 9. Marc Cohn, Shawn Colvin, and Sara Watkins will appear together in concert starting at 7 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.; all ages; $50 to $70 plus fees at fremontslo.com). Both Cohn and Colvin are Grammy Award winners, and Watkins was Nickel Creek’s fiddler before she set off on her solo career. Also at the Fremont, see indie pop act

TALENTED TRIO Shawn Colvin (pictured) will share the Fremont Theater stage with fellow singer-songwriters Marc Cohn and Sara Watkins on Dec. 9.

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RETRO-TASTIC Pokey LaFarge— purveyor of Western swing, Vaudeville, Appalachian folk, ragtime, country blues, and early jazz—plays The Siren on Dec. 11.

TV Girl next Thursday, Dec. 16 (doors at 7 p.m.; $18 plus fees at fremontslo. com). They’ll be playing their 2014 album French Exit in its entirety, with an opening acoustic set by Jordana.

Brew me a river

SLO Brew Rock’s got a sweet slate of music for you this week starting with incredible AC/DC tribute act High Voltage playing “a very loud Xmas party” on Saturday, Dec. 11 (7 p.m.; all ages; free). These guys are total pros, and the band delivers an incredible simulation of the rocking Aussie act. Now celebrating their 11th year, High Voltage has been through a lot of different players, but as drummer Ray Rocha notes, “It’s crazy that I could find so many talented guys to keep the band going. I’ve never had to cancel or reschedule a concert for lack of having a player.” Authority Zero makes a stop at SLO Brew Rock on their Ollie Ollie Oxen Free North American tour this Monday, Dec. 13 (8 p.m.; 18-and-older; $17 plus fees presale at slobrew.com or $20 day of show). Pop and skate punk, reggae and ska, new wave and post grunge await! On Wednesday, Dec. 15, enjoy an evening with Americana folk act Mapache at SLO Brew Rock (7 p.m.; all ages; $20 plus fees presale at slobrew. com or $25 day of show). Brought to you by (((folkYEAH!))) and SLO Brew Live, the band will play an acoustic set and an electric set. And mark your calendar for next Thursday, Dec. 16, when funk, ska, punk, metal act Fishbone plays SLO

SKATE PUNKS RULE Authority Zero is a little bit punk and a little bit reggae, and they’re ready to rev you up at SLO Brew Rock on Dec. 13.

brew Rock (7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $22.50 plus fees at slobrewrock.com). Hard to believe these guys have been bringing high-octane alt-rock and sharp social criticism since 1979!

All that jazz

Music industry giants The Martin Brothers will join the Cuesta Jazz Ensemble and the Royal Garden Swing Orchestra at Cuesta’s Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 11 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $10 to $15 at cuesta.universitytickets.com). “My brothers and I are veterans of the music industry and have played with many, many artists,” Scott Martin noted. “I currently play with the band WAR and won a Grammy Award with the Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band. My brothers have impressive credentials as well, having played with Barry Manilow, Paul Anna, and many more. My younger brother, Andy, played in the movie Soul and was the trombone voice of the little girl in the movie. He has so many movie and recording credits I can’t keep up.” See Scott, Andy (Big Phat Band, Horace Silver), and Stan Martin (Tom Kubis Big Band) as they work with two great local ensembles: Cuesta Jazz Ensemble directed by Ron McCarley, and local big band Royal Garden Swing Orchestra directed by Warren Balfour.

BROTHERLY JAZZ The Martin Brothers join the Cuesta Jazz Ensemble and Royal Garden Swing Orchestra for a whopper of a show on Dec. 11, at the Cuesta College Performing Arts Center.

More music …

Santa Maria band Mike Healy and The Canaries will play a free afternoon show at Morro Bay’s The Siren on Saturday, Dec. 11 (2:30 to 5:30 p.m.; 21-and-older). They play an appealing and accessible brand of alt-Americana, and Healy’s a terrific songwriter. The annual Damon Castillo Holiday Show returns to the Court Street Terrance this Saturday, Dec. 11 (5:30 p.m.; all ages; free), with some very special guests! Vocalists Inga Swearingen, Eric Cotton, and Morgan Monroe will join Castillo’s amazing band for an evening of holiday cheer. That’s a whole lotta talent. Singer-songwriter Sadie Jasper will celebrate the release of her first studio EP, Shut It Off, this Saturday, Dec. 11 (6 p.m.; $10 at eventbrite.com), at Red Bean Coffee in Grover Beach. Recorded in Morro Bay at Robbo Music, the fivesong collection is lush and beautiful. As Robbo Music proprietor and engineer Rob Vermeulen noted, “I think she’s amazing and a very talented songwriter, plus an excellent singer with a unique style.” All proceeds from merchandise will go toward the making of Sadie’s next album. Nipomo High School grad Katie Boeck sings Joni Mitchell’s iconic album STARKEY continued page 30

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Blue on Sunday, Dec. 12, in the Clark Center (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $30 to $42 at clarkcenter.org). Considered one of Mitchell’s best albums filled with vulnerability and honesty, Blue features classic tracks such as “Carey,” “River,” and “A Case of You.” The show features Boeck (piano, guitar, and dulcimer), Michael Gannon (guitar, vocals), Chris Benelli (percussion), and Makenna Hartlin (background Vocals).

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PRODICAL DAUGHTER Nipomo High School grad and now Nashville singer-songwriter Katie Boeck returns to the area to perform Joni Mitchell’s iconic album Blue, on Dec. 12, in the Cark Center.

Meanwhile, Ynana Rose has released Two of our best female a lovely version of “Silent Night,” which performers have released holiday singles she calls “a winter lullaby—spare, this season, and they’re both terrific. gentle, and kind. When I was a little girl, Dulcie Taylor released the original Christmas was a simple affair. “This Christmas Is Going We cut a small tree from To Be Great,” a folkyAmericana-bluesy MUSICthe woods and celebrated around the old wood stove holiday song. Send music and in our rustic cabin. This is “This song, to FLAVOR/EATS club information to one of the few songs that I me, says how I feel gstarkey@newtimesslo.com. can remember my mother about Christmas— singing to me around joy, hallelujahs, and INFO the holidays, and I tried to loved ones,” Dulcie said. “Last Christmas was sad for so capture her spirit in this recording.” CALENDAR many people—a shutdown affair that Both tracks can be found on most music didn’t have the best part of the season, platforms and streaming services. ∆ sharing time with loved ones, face-toOPINION face. This Christmas, 2021, is definitely Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey going to be better for most of us.” at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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Paso Robles’ Studios on the Park presents annual winter exhibition, Handcrafted for the Holidays

More than 20 artists and crafters are featured in Handcrafted for the Holidays, an annual group exhibition at Studios on the Park in Paso Robles. This year’s event premiered at the end of November and is scheduled to remain on display through the beginning of January 2022. The exhibit showcases a variety of handmade media, including jewelry, ceramics, glass, woodwork, silk, paper goods, knitwear, mosaics, candles, glass, ornaments, caramels, wall art, and more. A portion of the event’s sales proceeds will support arts programming for children, teens, and adults, offered at Studios on the Park. One of the nonprofit’s current programs that the exhibition benefits is Kids Art Smart, which serves Northern SLO County elementary and middle school students. To find out more about Handcrafted for the Holidays, call (805) 238-9800 or visit studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park is located at 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, and is open Sunday through Thursday, from noon to 4 p.m., and every Friday and Saturday, from noon to 9 p.m.

SLOMA debuts two new December exhibitions

The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) celebrated the grand openings of two separate exhibitions on Thursday, Dec. 2, with a joint reception. Touchy Touchy, a showcase of sculptures by artist Marrin Lee Martinez, will remain on display at the museum through the end of February 2022. Exposure Composure, a group photography show, is slated to run through the end of January 2022. Admission to view both exhibits is free. Call (805) 543-8562 or visit sloma.org for more details on either show. SLOMA is located at 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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Witchy wonderland Hogwarts and Whoville are decked out for holiday happenings at Universal Studios Hollywood

o matter which acre of Universal Studios’ 425 you’re standing on, you’re bound to be hearing something composed by John Williams playing in the background—whether it’s Harry Potter fanfare or the Jurassic Park soundtrack. There are a few exceptions here and there— depending on which themed area you’re walking to, or what time of the year you’re visiting the park. Danny Elfman’s opening suite for The Simpsons can be heard yearround in the town of Springfield, while James Horner’s score for How The Grinch Stole Christmas plays in—you guessed it—Whoville, a seasonal section of the park only erected during November and December, in celebration of “Grinchmas.” This part of the park operates as a town square-esque setting, complete with a communal Christmas tree lighting, which reoccurs every hour or so during the evening. The ceremony kicks off with an introductory speech from Whoville’s mayor, Augustus Maywho (à la Jeffrey Tambor in Ron Howard’s film adaptation, although he doesn’t appear in Dr. Seuss’ original book). The first time I spot this shady Whoville official is much earlier in the day though, nearly right after entering the park. As surreal as it is to see one of my favorite underrated movie villains come to life, my wide-eyed gaze is swiftly stolen by a 7-foot-tall Shrek wearing a cute Christmas sweater, towering just around the corner. That sentiment kind of sums up my recent holiday trip to Universal Studios—everything at the park seems to be competing for my attention. Springfield, where we stop to chow down on some burgers and chili dogs at

ARTery invites community to ‘sculpt with wool’ at next felting workshop in Atascadero

The ARTery in Atascadero is holding an upcoming felting workshop, Needle Felted Snowmen: Sculpting with Wool, on Saturday, Dec. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. Attendees of the class will learn the basics of felting and will craft their own felted snowmen, which they’ll be able to take home after the workshop. This course is described as requiring patience and is recommended for ages 16 and older. Admission is $45. Call (805) 464-0533 or visit the1artery. com for more info on the class and other upcoming offerings hosted by the ARTery. The studio is located at 5890 Traffic Way, Atascadero. ∆ —Caleb Wiseblood

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HOGWARTS HOLIDAY One of the coolest things about visiting Universal Studios’ Wizarding World of Harry Potter during the holiday season is getting to watch The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle—a spectacular fireworks and light show. PHOTOS BY CALEB WISEBLOOD

Potter fodder Find out more about Universal Studios’ seasonal festivities at universalstudioshollywood.com. The park is located at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City.

Krusty Burger, is always a joy just to walk through and admire its quirky, reverential atmosphere, but its landscape is overshadowed by a nearby monument, only a few steps away, down a cobblestone road—the robust entrance to MUSIC the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. FLAVOR/EATS Unlike the universe it’s based on, we don’t have to run through a magic wall to get WHOVILLE TOPS THE BILL WhovilleINFO (a seasonal section to Platform 9 3/4, nor board of the park only erected during November and December in a train or flying car to get celebration of “Grinchmas”) operates as a town square-esque to Hogwarts. Instead, we’re CALENDAR setting, complete with a communal Christmas tree lighting, which forced to maneuver around reoccurs every hour or so during the evening. dense crowds to get anywhere in this part of the park; the Waiting until about 8OPINION p.m. to head back into line for butter beer is just as lengthy as any the Potter-verse worked out perfectly, as we of the rides’ wait times. We pop into as many were able to enjoy The Magic of Christmas NEWS shops as we can, including Honeydukes, where at Hogwarts Castle—a spectacular holiday we browse through the store’s colorful candy fireworks and light show—just before stepping assortments—we resist the temptation to buy STROKES into the 15-minute too much, limiting ourselves to a couple of line for the chocolate frogs. ARTS aforementioned Rather than wait in the 85-minute line for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Forbidden Journey Send gallery, stage, Journey—a magic broomstick ride of sorts and cultural festivities to with a churro and inside Hogwarts Castle—we decide to arts@newtimesslo.com. goblet of fire, er, I explore alternative attractions, with the mean, cup of hot intention of returning to Hogwarts in the cocoa in hand. ∆ evening, right before closing time in hopes that the line will be much shorter. Luckily, we’ve got the Studio Tour, The Mummy, and Jurassic Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood is a card-carrying Slytherin. Send comments to World (formerly Jurassic Park) to keep us muggles company in the meantime. cwiseblood@newtimesslo.com.

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riter-director Mike Mills (Thumbsucker, Beginners) helms this drama about radio C’MON C’MON journalist, Johnny (Joaquin Phoenix), What’s it rated? R who takes a crossWhat’s it worth, Anna? Full price country trip with his What’s it worth, Glen? Full price young nephew, Jesse Where’s it showing? Palm Theatre (Woody Norman). (B&W, 109 min.) Glen This soulful little slice-of-life drama is so naturalistic, authentic, and real that it feels more like peering into people’s private lives than watching a film. The story itself is exceedingly simple. Johnny agrees to watch his nephew, Jesse, when his sister, Viv (Gaby Hoffman), has to help her mentally ill husband, Paul (Scoot McNairy), as he works through a breakdown. The siblings haven’t talked much since their mother (Deborah Strang) died the previous year. Since then, Johnny’s relationship with his girlfriend ended while Viv has struggled with her sick husband and her precocious and somewhat odd son, Jesse. It’s all pretty common family drama, but at the heart of the story is the transformational relationship that grows between Johnny and Jesse—both wounded souls in their own ways, both in desperate need of connection, and both trying to navigate their emotional baggage. It’s all set alongside Johnny’s current work project, which is interviewing young people about how they feel about the future. Though it started off a little slow and flat for me, the story and characters sucked me in, and by the conclusion, I was fully emotionally invested. This is an amazing piece of cinema. Anna It’s definitely not an action film, but the earnest relationships here keep it compelling. Every character is complicated with a vein of sadness running deep, and everyone also loves each other deeply— even within the imperfections they all hold. Phoenix is one of my favorites; he chooses his roles with clear intention, and I’m always impressed by the depths he will take himself to in a role. His main counterparts in this, Jesse and Viv, match

his talent, and young Norman is a total gem. The casting director must have been so excited when this wide-eyed and tenderhearted kid walked in the door. Johnny can’t stay in LA and can’t stand the thought of leaving Jesse behind, so he packs himself and the kid up and heads to New York, a new experience for Jesse whose delicate emotional balance puts Johnny in a tough spot. Jesse already feels abandoned and has a mentally ill father whose manias have no doubt taken their toll. He’s thoughtful and sweet and sometimes difficult in the way that only children can be. The interviews with kids are especially poignant in this film; they all display deep thought and emotion with heartfelt and honest answers to life’s big questions. This film hits all the marks for me, and it’s one I will surely watch again. Glen Phoenix, Hoffman, and McNairy are all terrific, dependable actors, and the performances are uniformly incredible. How director Mills coaxed young Norman—who’s only 11 but already has 15 acting credits to his name—to deliver such a nuanced and multilayered performance is nothing short of miraculous. I wish I’d seen this film before I became a step-parent. It’s a lesson in learning how to listen—I mean really listen—and understand what a child is saying (and not saying). This is such a thoughtful, deeply considered film. The characters feel sadness, joy, frustration, longing … they’re so real. It’s a quiet, small film on the surface, but it’s full of weighty ideas, and it’s filled with awards-worthy performances, direction and writing, and gorgeous black and

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white cinematography by Robbie Ryan. This is the antithesis of the Hollywood big-budget blockbuster, and—oh my— what a delicious change of pace. Anna This is the type of film I beg and plead for when there’s nothing but big box-office hits in theaters. Give me the quiet nuance and subtle beauty of actual character building over explosions and one-liners any day! I love to see actual craft happening on the big screen. The black and white filming was such a beautiful choice too; it’s one of those things that just cuts down on the noise around the studied performances, and despite saturation, you still see, feel, and hear the sounds of these places. Whether it’s the skate park in LA, or the beach, or the streets of New York, or a parade in New Orleans, director Mills conveys the vibrancy of the locations so well. You’re right that a lot of what this film is about is the learning curve that comes with children, especially if you’re not an everyday fixture in their lives and used to the day-in and day-out of the exhausting work of forming a human life with compassion and integrity. It never feels like you’re doing it totally right, but giving a child truth and humanity and perhaps a warm body to cuddle up with at night is ultimately what forms them. I can’t say it too much—this film was a total win for me. I can’t recommend it enough. ∆ Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Glen compiles streaming listings. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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Jolie’s Salt (2010), Charlize Theron’s Atomic Blonde (2017), and Jennifer Lawrence’s Red Sparrow (2018), this is Winstead’s foray into the female-led action spectacular, and I have to say, she nails it! Her Kate is a bone-crusher, and Winstead—all 5 feet 8 inches and 120 pounds of her—delivers some credible fight scenes. Her handler, Varrick (Woody Harrelson), groomed her to be an assassin since childhood, and as the film opens, she’s just doing another routine hit. When it’s time

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he corner of Osos and Monterey streets in downtown San Luis Obispo is about to start pumping with amber libations and a full-service restaurant. Locals Chris and Bambi Banys are putting the finishing touches on their new brewhouse, slated to open in midJanuary. The 3,500-square-foot space replaces Mexican restaurant Qué Pasa at 1009 Monterey St. Aptly named Antigua, the brewery abuts two historic buildings—the art deco Fremont Theater, built in 1941, and the Sperry Building, originally constructed in 1898 and currently housing Mo’s Smokehouse BBQ and Woodstock’s Pizza. “To us, [the name Antigua] conjures the idea of old-fashioned artistry and personal dedication to craft, and evokes the connection modern San Luis Obispo has to its historic roots,” Bambi said. “We designed our own logo, with help from a professional graphic artist. The image is a golden hop, rising like the sun over San Luis Obispo,” she said. “The idea is that of a glorious new age of beer dawning over the Central Coast.” Antigua may evoke images of times past, but the facility is a new-age marvel. During the past two years, passersby may have noticed extensive construction, from craning a steam-powered boiler to the roof and forklifting in massive custom-designed tanks, to even carving up Monterey Street to install new underground gas lines. The Banyses’ painstaking attention to detail extends to every aspect of the establishment, which will accommodate roughly 80 people indoors, with additional patio seating. “We are handcrafting as much as

HEAVY HITTERS Antigua’s current lineup includes Pandemic Porter, a rich blend of chocolate, coffee, and fresh hops; The Grand Hoppening IPA; and hefty Thor’s Hammer Immortal IPA. Stay tuned for a lager, hazy IPA, red ale, and more.

possible,” Bambi said. “For example, we repurposed butcher block desks that [I] had made for Chris’ prior office into branded patio tables; burned and scraped wood from the brewing equipment shipping crate to make the front apron of the bathroom sinks; made wood flight serving trays from trees cut at the SLO Country Club; made live-edge tables from a walnut slab salvaged from a tree removed in Creston; and burned, scraped, and sealed the wood that will wrap the bar front and make one of our exterior signs. “We believe in quality in all things, not just the beer,” she continued. “So, if we do something, we give it nothing less than our best effort and pay attention to the details. That’s who we are as people, and we think the customers deserve it. That’s why I’m on round four of getting the bar top just right.” While the Banyses put the finishing touches on their brewery, their new tanks are already yielding great pours,

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Learn more about Antigua, purchase beer, or explore club membership by visiting antiguabrewingusa.com. Follow the company on Instagram and Facebook @antiguabrewing. The restaurant and brewery, anticipated to open in mid-January, is located at 1009 Monterey St. in SLO.

including a porter, IPA, and double IPA. Customers can purchase four-packs of 16-ounce cans in the taproom, online, and for shipment throughout California. Antigua beers are unique in that their hops are farmed from their own property. Competitors import dry and pelletized hops from the Pacific Northwest, Bambi explained. “Pelletizing is the process of pulverizing the dried hops to dust and turning that dust into pellets that look like rabbit food,” she explained. “As you can imagine, just like with the herbs used in cooking, flavor is lost at each step of the process.” The Banyses, on the other hand, “strive to make the freshest, most exciting, besttasting beer you’ve ever had,” Chris said. “It starts on our San Luis hop farm, where we personally nurture and grow the hops that add fresh, intricate flavors to our brews. We then add the finest malts; pure, triple-filtered water; the best

yeast strains; and use a state-of-the-art, steam-fired brewhouse,” he continued. “We currently have around 1,500 bines planted on roughly 1 acre—hops are considered bines rather than vines,” Bambi added. “We have the capacity to expand to several more acres as needed once the brewery is open.” The Banyses have been brewing for friends, family, and events for several years, but have not sold their beverages—until now. Mike Hicks, an Antigua fan and owner of Lincoln Market and Deli in SLO, started stocking their beers last month. He said he met the couple at Paragon, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu martial arts facility in SLO. “I learned that they were in the process of opening up a brewery in downtown SLO, which is no small feat, and that they were unique in the fact that they were growing their own hops,” Hicks said. “As the owner of … a sandwich and beer store, I jumped at the chance to carry their beer. After trying their beer, I was glad I did. The Thor’s Hammer double IPA was floral and full-bodied, but not overly hot and heavy like some double IPAs can be,” he said. “The Grand Hoppening IPA FLAVOR continued page 36

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FILE NO. 2021-2615 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/11/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WIGHTON’S PLUMBING, 183 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. PipeDreams Ventures Holdings LLC (1101 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 201, Alameda, CA 94501). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company /s/ PipeDreams Ventures Holdings LLC, Dan Laufer, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-2921. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 10-29-26. November 18, 25, December 2, & 9, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-2684 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/29/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ALTURAS PASO ROBLES, 3200 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. FLT Presidio Gardens, LLC (2082 Michelson Drive, 4th Floor, Irvine, CA 92612). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company /s/ FLT Presidio Gardens, LLC, Michael B. Earl, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-08-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 11-08-26. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2691 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/05/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE OFFICIAL PICKLEBALL WORKBOOK, 1226 Kapareil Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Janice Mundee (1226 Kapareil Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446), Jody Belsher (2606 El Cerrito Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Janice Mundee, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-0821. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 11-08-26. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-2643 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BODYWORK BY BRIANNE, BEYOND BODYWORK, 22265 K Street, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County. Brianne McKinley (22265 K Street, Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Brianne McKinley, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-02-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 11-02-26. November 18, 25, December 2, & 9, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2659 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/31/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SPRAGUE PEST SOLUTIONS, 3003 Petrol Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Kern County. TMC Pest Management (3003 Petrol Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ TMC Pest Management, Ross A. Treleven, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-04-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 1104-26. November 18, 25, December 2, & 9, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2675 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, POP’S SOFT WASH, 150 South Courtland St. Apt. 102, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Jonathan R. Davis (150 South Courtland St. Apt. 102, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jonathan R. Davis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-05-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 11-05-26. December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2676 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, QUALITY HAULING, 1800 8th, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Brian L. Johnson (1800 8th, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Brian L. Johnson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-05-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 1105-26. November 18, 25, December 2, & 9, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2699 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/08/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SHARZU OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, 1345 Fairway St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Susan E Sunderland (6465 Corral De Piedra, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401), Charlotte Coyes (1345 Fairway St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Susan E Sunderland, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-0921. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 11-09-26. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2702 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/10/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PLUVIO, PLUVIO HAIRCARE, PLUVIO SKINCARE, PLUVIO COSMETICS, 447 Morro Cove, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Catrina Joann Wiley (914 San Adriano, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401), Neal Oliver Ryan (447 Morro Cove, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Catrina J. Wiley, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-1021. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 11-10-26. December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2703 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/31/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MONOCHROME WINES LLC, 3075 Blue Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Monochrome Wines LLC (3120 Ranchita Canyon Road, San Miguel, CA 93451). This business is conducted by A Ca Limited Liability Company /s/ Monochrome Wines LLC, Erin Nicole McGee, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-10-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 11-10-26. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2710 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2013) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TACO FARM CAMP, 3664 Ivan Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Fort Hope, Inc. (3450 Broad Street, Ste. 101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A Ca Corporation /s/ Fort Hope, Inc., Patrick Loomis, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-10-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 11-10-26. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2711 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/17/2013) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GOD’S COUNTRY, 3664 Ivan Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Fort Hope, Inc. (3450 Broad Street, Ste. 101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A Ca Corporation /s/ Fort Hope, Inc., Patrick Loomis, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-10-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 11-10-26. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2715 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/10/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, AMERICAN INN, 135 S. 5th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Shubh Labh Hospitality, Inc. (135 S. 5th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Shubh Labh Hospitality, Inc., Dimple Patel, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-12-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 11-12-26. November 18, 25, December 2, & 9, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2717 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/25/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, INNOVATIVE COATINGS, 806 9th Street, Suite 2B, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Innovative Coatings Central Coast, Inc. (806 9th Street, Suite 2B, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A Ca Corporation /s/ Innovative Coatings Central Coast, Inc., Tamra Charnley, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-12-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 11-12-26. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2718 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, INVEST SLO X COLLECTION, 790 Higuera, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Abel Enterprises LLC (962 Mill Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Abel Enterpises, LLC, Abel Salomon Contreras Jr., CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-12-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 11-12-26. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2722 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HOME INSTEAD, 397 Woodland Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. John Oak Care Corp. (397 Woodland Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ John Oak Care Corp., Daniel Robles, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-12-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 11-12-26. December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-2740 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, RICES CLEANING AND REPAIR, 1033 Par Ave., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Colton Chester Rice (1033 Par Ave., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Colton Chester Rice. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-15-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 1115-26. November 18, 25, December 2, & 9, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-2757 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BEVELED BEAUTY, 1083 Lana Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Brianna Elaine Tennant (1083 Lana Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Brianna E Tennant, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-17-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 11-17-26. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-2775 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/19/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLOLAB, SLOCRAFTY, 2282 Exposition Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Shane A. Weddle (2282 Exposition Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Shane A. Weddle. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-19-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 11-19-26. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2728 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GOLDEN COAST CITRUS, 415 Mehlschau Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Mayra U. Paniagua (415 Mehlschau Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Maayra U. Paniagua. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-1221. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 11-12-26. November 18, 25, December 2, & 9, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-2743 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WISHAW COLLECTION, 969 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Savannah Star Inc. (969 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Savannah Star Inc., President-Deborah Melton. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-15-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 11-15-26. December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-2759 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WEALTH CARE LAWYER, 871 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Klaus T Gottlieb (871 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Klaus T. Gottlieb. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-17-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 11-17-26. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2732 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CENTER FOR COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, CENTER FOR CBT, 441 La Canada, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Barbara J. Zebb (441 La Canada, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Barbara J. Zebb. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-15-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 11-15-26. November 18, 25, December 2, & 9, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2733 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, QUALITY AUTO BODY, 1975 Cienaga Blvd., Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Rudy Renteria, Rudy G. Renteria (1312 22nd St., Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by A Copartnership /s/ Rudy Renteria. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-15-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 11-15-26. November 18, 25, December 2, & 9, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2737 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/15/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ALLSTATE PARALEGAL SERVICES, ALLSTATE DOCUMENT SERVICES, ALLSTATE LEGAL, 239 W. Tefft St., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Tyler Stuart (239 W. Tefft St., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tyler Stuart. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-15-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 11-15-26. November 18, 25, December 2, & 9, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-2749 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/01/2012) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WITHUS LLC, 2449 Ladera Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Withus LLC (2449 Ladera Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A Ca Limited Liability Company /s/ Withus LLC, Willem Burgmans, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-16-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 11-16-26. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2751 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/16/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LILI’S BEAUTY SALON AND SPA, 241 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Liliana Hernandez Villar (1850 Johnson Ave. Apt. C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Liliana Hernandez Villar. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-16-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 11-16-26. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2754 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/12/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE COCONUT CULT, 1220 Kendall Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Lovebiotics, LLC (251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19808). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company /s/ Lovebiotics, LLC, James Andrew Harkin, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-17-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 11-17-26. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-2778 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/04/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TIGER MONKEY TATTOO LLC, 468 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Tiger Monkey Tattoo LLC (468 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Tiger Monkey Tattoo LLC, Amie Wilkinson, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-19-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 11-19-26. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2763 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/18/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ARROYO GRANDE AM PM FARMS, 100 Barnett St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Arroyo Grande Enterprise Inc. (45549 Beech Ave., Lancaster, CA 93534). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Arroyo Grande Enterprise Inc., Jehad Barsoun, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-18-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 11-18-26. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-2782 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CHILIE PEPPERS SLO, 2121 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Tahir Yahto Blazquez (3075 S. Higuera St. Apt. 101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tahir Yahto Blazquez, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-22-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 11-22-26. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2765 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/14/1999) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GRAY PROPERTIES, 1320 Archer Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Phillip D. Gray, Trustee, Carolyn M. Gray, Trustee (1320 Archer Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A Trust /s/ Phillip D. Gray, Trustee. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-18-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 11-18-26. December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2771 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DRESSER WINERY, 5530 Dresser Ranch Place, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Dudley Vineyard (844 Cherry Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Dudley Vineyard, Cathy Burke, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-19-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 11-19-26. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2792 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CACHÉ WINE CLUB, 1710 Portola St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Betsy Ann Whitaker (1710 Portola St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Betsy Ann Whitaker, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-22-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 11-22-26. December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2793 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SOMTHING BORROWED, SOMETHING SWEET, 676 N. 12th St. Apt. 3, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Robert Michael Smith III, Priscilla Figueroa-Smith (676 N. 12th St. Apt. 3, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Robert Michael Smith III, Co-owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-22-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 11-22-26. December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-2795 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PORTABLE WELDING, 1762 Viejo Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Micah B. Rose (1762 Viejo Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Micah B. Rose. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-22-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 11-22-26. December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-2796 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CENTRAL COAST FLOORING, 225 Tank Farm Rd. C4, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Tim L. Stapf (225 Tank Farm Rd. C4, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tim L Stapf. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-22-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 11-22-26. December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-2798 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FARMHOUSE MOTEL, 1880 Santa Barbara Ave. #110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Boys and Girl, LLC (656 Santa Rosa Street, Suite 2B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Boys and Girl, LLC, Roy E. Ogden, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-23-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 11-23-26. December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-2802 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/14/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TOLOSA, TOLOSA WINERY, TOLOSA DIRECT, 4910 Edna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Phase 2 Cellars, LLC (4910 Edna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Phase 2 Cellars, LLC, Kenneth Robin Baggett, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-23-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 11-23-26. December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-2804 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/23/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CAPSTONE MINISTRIES INTEGRATED INC., 425 Orchard Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Life in the Spirit International Inc. (2 James Way, Ste. 212, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Life in the Spirit International Inc., Patrick H. Sparrow, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-23-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 11-23-26. December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2021

NOTICE CALLING FOR PROPOSALS THURSDAY DEC 2, 2021 District:

San Luis Obispo County Office of Education (SLOCOE)

Proposal Deadline:

Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 3:00pm

Place of Proposal Receipt: San Luis Obispo County Office of Education, Operations Office 3420 Watson Drive San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND RELATED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR HVAC BUILDING REPLACEMENT PROJECT RFQ/RFP No. 21-22-0002 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as “DISTRICT,” will receive up to, but not later than, the above-stated proposal deadline, sealed proposals at the place identified above for the award of a contract for RFQ/RFP No. 21/22-0002, HVAC Retrofit Design-Build Services at SLOCOE Buildings The District intends to procure and implement energy conservation, cogeneration, and/or alternate energy supply sources via the best value procurement process as prescribed by Government Code section 4217.10 et seq. Project plans and documents can be downloaded by contacting npayton@slocoe.org or at SLOCOE PROJECT BIDS (https://www. slocoe.org/divisions/business-services/business-servicesother-department-information/#udlink|2) In accordance with the provisions of Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15 and Public Contract Code Section 3300, the DISTRICT requires that the bidder possess the following classification(s) of contractor’s license(s) at the time the bid is submitted: CLASS B or C-20 or C-38. Any bidder not so licensed at the time of the bid opening will be rejected as nonresponsive. Mandatory Site Walk. A mandatory site walk will be conducted to answer any questions and explain details regarding proposal requirements, specifications, and scope of work. This conference will give proposers the opportunity to investigate and fully acquaint themselves with the conditions relating to the project so that they may fully understand facilities, difficulties, and restrictions. Any proposer interested in this proposal must attend. Proposers not in attendance for the entirety of the site walk will be deemed ineligible on this project. Site walk is expected to last a minimum of two (2) hours; a mandatory sign-in sheet will be required, including attending each building site walk. Date:

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Time:

10:00 a.m. (SLOCOE); appx. 1:30 p.m. (Loma, Chris Jespersen);

Location: SLOCOE 3350 Education Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405; immediately after Chris Jespersen School, 251 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Questions regarding the RFQ/RFP must be received via e-mailed to npayton@slocoe.org by 3:00pm on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Responses will be issued by Thursday, December 16, 2021. The DISTRICT reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any proposals or in the bidding process. The California Department of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rates of per diem wages for the locality in which the work is to be performed for the Project. Copies of these wage rate determinations, entitled Prevailing Wage Scale, are maintained at the DISTRICT office and are available at the following website: www.dir.ca.gov. It shall be mandatory upon the successful bidder to whom the contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor listed, to pay not less than the said specified rates to all workers employed by them for the Project. No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the date set for the opening of proposals. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, the Agreement will contain provisions permitting the successful proposer to substitute securities for any monies withheld by the DISTRICT to ensure performance under the Agreement or permitting payment of retentions earned directly into escrow.

Activity

Completion Date

Mandatory pre-proposal conference

Thursday, December 9, 2021 9:00 AM

Last day for submittal of RFQ questions

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 3:00 PM

Responses to RFQ Questions issued

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Latest date and time for submittal of RFQ Proposals

Tuesday, December 21, 2021 3:00 PM

Start Date

Upon notice to receiver

By: Hugo Bastidos, Director of Operations December 2 & 9, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2806 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/18/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE WIELAND TEAM, 122 Le Point Street #201, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. The Wieland Team (122 Le Point Street #201, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ The Wieland Team, Cheryl L. Wieland, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-24-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 11-24-26. December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2817 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/23/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BEACHIN RENTALS, 586 Bakeman Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Derek Lee Acevedo (586 Bakeman Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420), Joseph Michael Lynch (668 Victoria Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Derek Lee Acevdo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-24-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 11-24-26. December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2820 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/08/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LE CUVIER WINERY, KIRK-LANDRY VINEYARDS, 333 Vine Hill Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Kirk-Landry Vineyards, Inc. (333 Vine Hill Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Kirk-Landry Vineyards, Inc., Clay Selkirk, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-29-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 1129-26. December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2021

GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION CHARACTERIZATION PROJECT SPEC. NO. 91506A

FILE NO. 2021-2821 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/26/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, COASTAL CREEK VILLAGE, 2994 S Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Warner Investment LLC (6111 Ozark Mtn Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93314). This business is conducted by A WA Limited Liability Company /s/ Warner Investment LLC, Jeremiah Stringham Warner, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-29-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 11-29-26. December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2822 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HAYDEN’S HEADLIGHT RESTORATION, 3520 Ranch House Rd. #210, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Hayden Brian Angles (3520 Ranch House Rd. #210, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Hayden Brian Angles, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-29-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 11-29-26. December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2021

Notice Requesting Proposals for Section 115 Trust Fund Administration The City of San Luis Obispo is requesting proposals for services associated with the Section 115 Trust Fund Administration. 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 December 22, 2021, at 2 pm 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 contact Brigitte Elke at belke@slocity.org or Dan Clancy at dclancy@ slocity.org with any questions. Questions on the bid must also be submitted to BidSync where the City can answer publicly. No questions will be answered other than on BidSync. For technical help with BidSync please contact BidSync tech support at 800990-9339. December 9, 2021

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids for the “GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION CHARACTERIZATION PROJECT, SPEC. NO. 91506A” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until THURSDAY, January 6, 2022, at 11:00 AM when they will be publicly opened. 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. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 10 AM at the intersection of Carmel and Marsh Streets (boring location B-4) in San Luis Obispo. The Contractor must possess a valid C-57 Well Drilling 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 percent 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 Metz, Project Manager, at 805-781-7239 or jmetz@slocity.org. December 9, 2021

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FILE NO. 2021-2825 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/29/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NEUMANN’S TRUCKING, 333 Hinds St. #A, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Michael Helmut Neumann (333 Hinds St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Michael Helmut Neumann. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-30-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 11-30-26. December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SPECIAL MEETING BRIEF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2021 AT 9:00 AM 5 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT 01. Hearing re: 2 finalist supervisorial district maps, 3-2 vote, Board selected final map (District-R ID 74786) for the 2021 redistricting process & hearing on 12/14/21, w/ direction to staff to make minor map adjustments to fully incorporate the San Miguel CSD into District 2. Meeting Adjourned. For more details, view the meeting video at: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/ Administrative-Office/Clerk-of-the-Board/Clerkof-the-Board-Services/Board-of-SupervisorsMeetings-and-Agendas.aspx Wade Horton, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk December 9, 2021

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2.60 SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS WHO: Public hearing will be held by the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors. WHEN: The hearing will be held on December 14, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. To determine any temporary meeting procedures on a specific agenda, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date. WHERE: The Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE: The Board shall consider the adoption of a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2.60 to Title 2 – Administration and Personnel of the San Luis Obispo County Code. The proposed ordinance would codify and/or establish new supervisorial district boundaries summarized as follows. District 1, situated in the northeast corner of the county, includes Paso Robles, Templeton, Whitley Gardens, Santa Margarita, and Creston all whole within the district. District 2 is the northern coastal district and includes the coastal communities of San Simeon, Cambria, and Cayucos and the inland communities of Atascadero, Oak Shores, Lake Nacimiento, San Miguel, and Garden Farms. District 3 is an oblong district connecting Morro Bay to Cal Poly and a portion of the City of San Luis Obispo along Highway 1. District 4 includes the southeastern portion of the district, including Arroyo Grande, Los Berros, Callender, Blacklake, Woodlands, Nipomo, Los Ranchos and the large unincorporated eastern parts of the county. District 5 includes the remaining portion of the City of San Luis Obispo (the southwestern portion) and the coastal communities of Los Osos, Avila Beach, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, and Oceano, all whole within the district. WHAT’S AVAILABLE: You can review a copy of the proposed ordinance on the County’s website or request a copy at the Office of the County Clerk of the Board on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets at 1055 Monterey Street, in San Luis Obispo between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. The proposed ordinance was introduced to the public at the December 7th meeting of the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors as item No. 39 (available at MONTEREY COUNTY www.slocounty.ca.gov/bos/ BOSagenda.htm.). Oak Shores

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Popuation 55,880 53,304 56,045 56,465 57,522

Deviation 0.07% -4.55% 0.36% 1.11% 3.01%

NOTE: This map is a graphical representation of the Census Data Tracts and Blocks listed for each district. The listing of Census Data shall be paramount in any discrepancy between this map and that data listing. CERTIFIED BY COUNTY SURVEYOR

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FILE NO. 2021-2827 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO SKATE COLLECTIVE, 4450 Jalama Dr., Guadalupe, CA 93434. Santa Barbara County. Aaron M. Almeda (4450 Jalama Dr., Guadalupe, CA 93434). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Aaron M. Almeda. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-3021. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 11-30-26. December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2831 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, A FUNVENTURE, 2500 Bay Vista Ln., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Charles John Nickerson (2500 Bay Vista Ln., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Charles John Nickerson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-01-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-01-26. December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2839 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NAUTICAL BEAN, 1399 2nd Street, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Nautical Bean Inc. (11560 Los Osos Valley Road #150, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Nautical Bean Inc., Delores Jones, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-0121. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-01-26. December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

FILE NO. 2021-2841 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HIVE ENGINEERING, 543 Branch Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Daniel Parker-King (543 Branch Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Daniel Parker-King, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-01-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 12-01-26. December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2842 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/20/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HEIDI WEBBER COLLEGE & CAREER CONSULTING, 538 Wetmont Ave. Unit A., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Heidi M. Webber (538 Wetmont Ave. Unit A., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Heidi M. Webber. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-0121. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-01-26. December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

District 4

San Luis Obispo

5 Pacific Ocean

V U

Santa Margarita

Morro Bay Cal Poly

Legend

Creston

229

Cayucos

Shandon

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING · BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WHERE YOU COME IN: At the hearing any interested person may express their views for or against, or to change the ordinance. Public comment will be taken in the afternoon session beginning at 1:30 p.m. and NOT at public comment during the Board’s morning session. Also, 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 or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing.

LEGAL NOTICES

_________________________ EDWARD M. READING, PLS 8081 12/03/2021

FILE NO. 2021-2843 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TECH BUNNIES, 361 Java Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Christina Renee Samaniego (361 Java Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Christina Renee Samaniego. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-0221. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-02-26. December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2844 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/29/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as, EL TIZON 3, 281 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Delfina Mendoza-Sanchez (625 Hawkins Way, Santa Maria, CA 93455). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Delfina Mendoza-Sanchez, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-02-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 12-0226. December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2851 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/16/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SWEET SOLSTICE SPA, 1437 10th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Sweet Solstice Spa LLC (1437 10th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Sweet Solstice Spa LLC, Emily Kathryn Hatton, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-02-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 12-0226. December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2852 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/20/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 805JUNKIES, 515 Diego Rivera Ln., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Javier E. Avila (515 Diego Rivera Ln., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Javier E. Avila. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-02-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-02-26. December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2853 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/23/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO COMPOSITE, 40 Julie Lane, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Team Snacks Incorporated (40 Julie Lane, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Team Snacks Incorporated, Blake Rowan, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-02-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 1202-26. December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2857 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BECK AND CALE PHYSICAL TEHRAPY, 150 Mary Ave. #1, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Kenneth Channer (2345 Par View Ln., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kenneth Channer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-03-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 12-0326. December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2858 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/26/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TALENTDREAMS, 1375 E Grand Ave., Suite 103, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Talentdreams (1375 E Grand Ave., Suite 103, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Talentdreams, Lillian Sinclaire, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-03-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 12-03-26. December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2870 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/06/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SWIFT AVE INVESTMENTS LLC, 1241 Ramal Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Swift Ave Investments LLC (1241 Ramal Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Swift Ave Investments LLC, Patricia L. Ouellet, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-06-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 12-06-26. December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV-0614

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Marla Ann Seeley filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Marla Ann Seeley to PROPOSED NAME: Marly Noelle Seeley THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: December 23, 2021, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2 Via Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: November 2, 2021 /s/: Rita C. Federman, Judge of the Superior Court November 18, 25, December 2, & 9, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BOBETTA LEE POWERS DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0389

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: BOBETTA LEE POWERS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by AMY L. POWERS in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that AMY L. POWERS 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: January 11, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 9 VIA ZOOM, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, 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: Brian L. Fox 290 Maple Court, Suite 126 Ventura, CA 93003 November 25, December 2, & 9, 2021

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2021-2658 OLD FILE NO. 2019-2055

MINT + CRAFT CAFE, 848 Monterey Steet, Suite B106, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 08/06/2016. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: The Tuck Shop SLO LLC (601 Grove St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business was conducted by A Limited Liability Company /s/ The Tuck Shop SLO LLC, Robin Covey, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-01-2021. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By S. King, Deputy Clerk. December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

Massage Envy Spa S.L.O., 269 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 08/26/2019. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Alchemie LLC (1083 Ella St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business was conducted by A Limited Liability Company /s/ Ana Christina Szwajkowska, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-04-2021. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Helen Nolan, County Clerk. By N. Balseiro, Deputy Clerk. November 18, 25, December 2, & 9, 2021

NEW FILE NO. 2021-2840 OLD FILE NO. 2019-2055

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID DOUGLAS HARPER DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0375

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DAVID DOUGLAS HARPER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by VICI GORDON in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that VICI GORDON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 21, 2021 at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 9 VIA ZOOM, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Adele Schneidereit #331200 7395 El Camino Real #385 Atascadero, CA 93422 November 25, December 2, & 9, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV-0654

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID M. GAWRON DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0393

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DAVID R. GAWRON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RENATA SZYMBORSKIPIERCE in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that RENATA SZYMBORSKI-PIERCE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 11, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 9 VIA ZOOM, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, 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: Renata Szymborski-Pierce 429 Croyden Lane Cambria, CA 93428 December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV-0637

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Ilario Rascon filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Ilario Rascon to PROPOSED NAME: Larry Dominguez Rascon

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Braden Alan Whitehead and Marissa Leigh Deluca filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Braden Alan Whitehead to PROPOSED NAME: Braden Alan DeWhite, PRESENT NAME: Marissa Leigh Deluca to PROPOSED NAME: Marissa Leigh DeWhite

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: January 13, 2022, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2 Via Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: January 6, 2022, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2 Via Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times

Date: November 23, 2021 /s/: Rita C. Federman, Judge of the Superior Court December 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2021

Date: November 16, 2021 /s/: Rita C. Federman, Judge of the Superior Court November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, 2021

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DONALD LEWIS PENDER aka DONALD L. PENDER aka DONALD PENDER DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0402 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DONALD LEWIS PENDER aka DONALD L. PENDER aka DONALD PENDER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DONALD C. PENDER in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that DONALD C. PENDER 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: January 18, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 9 VIA ZOOM, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Law Offices of Johnson, Murphy & Jones, Inc. 928 W. Grand Ave. Grover Beach, CA 93433 December 9, 16, & 23, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CVP-0289 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Jennifer Neely filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Garrett Thomas Pauley to PROPOSED NAME: Garrett Thomas Neely, PRESENT NAME: Haddie Lynn Pauley to PROPOSED NAME: Haddie Lynn Neely, PRESENT NAME: Bailey Catherine Pauley to PROPOSED NAME: Bailey Catherine Neely 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: January 19, 2022, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2 Via 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: November 18, 2021 /s/: Hernaldo J. Baltodano, Judge of the Superior Court December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RUSSELL EPHRIAM WILSON DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0405

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: RUSSELL EPHRIAM WILSON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by COLEEN WILSON in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that COLEEN WILSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 1, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 9 VIA ZOOM, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, 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: Coleen Wilson 5691 Arroyo Ave. Atascadero, CA 93422 December 9, 16, & 23, 2021

Public Notice

Notice of Intent to demolish a two story wood building at 323 Grand Ave, SLO. If you claim an interest in moving this building or wish to salvage any portion thereof, you must file a claim at frank@cantelmi.net. October 28, November 18, & December 9, 2021

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) CHRISTOPHER A. TAFOYA; CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES; and DOES 1-5, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): SESLOC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 21LC-0775

LEGAL NOTICES are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡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): 21LC-0775 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte son) SAN LUIS OBISPO SUPERIOR COURT, LIMITED CIVIL 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): Brandon M. Ormonde (Bar #272069) Mederos Ormonde & Rascon 791 North Cherry, P.O. Box 29 Tulare, CA 93275 559-686-1514 Date: (Fecha) 09/15/2021 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk (Secretario) /s/, Pamela Stember, Deputy Clerk, (adjunto) November 18, 25, December 2, & 9, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) HEATH MICHAEL BROWN; CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES; and DOES 1-5, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): SESLOC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 21LC-0778

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 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): 21LC-0778 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte son) SAN LUIS OBISPO SUPERIOR COURT, LIMITED CIVIL 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): Brandon M. Ormonde (Bar #272069) Mederos Ormonde & Rascon 791 North Cherry, P.O. Box 29 Tulare, CA 93275 559-686-1514 Date: (Fecha) 09/16/2021 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk (Secretario) /s/, Linda McGuirk, Deputy Clerk, (adjunto) November 18, 25, December 2, & 9, 2021

Within an interior side or rear setback

STREET SIDE SETBACK PARKING OF CHAPTER 3 ARTICLE IX DEVELOPMENT CODE, AMENDING SETBACK EXCEPTIONS 3 the WHEREAS,SECTION the City of3.10.070, Grover Beach is a REQUIREMENTS General Law cityAND organized pursuantOF to CHAPTER Article XI of ARTICLE IX DEVELOPMENT CODE, ADDING NEW SECTION 4.10.115, MOBILE VENDORS OF California4Constitution; WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority granted theOF CityCHAPTER by Article CHAPTER OF ARTICLE and IX DEVELOPMENT CODE, AMENDING SECTION 6.20.080 6 XI, OF ARTICLE IX, DEVELOPMENT CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 9.10.020 OFregulations CHAPTER designed 9 OF Section 7 of the California Constitution, the City has the police power to adopt ARTICLE IX, DEVELOPMENT CODE, OF THE GROVER BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE

to promote the public convenience or the general prosperity, as well as regulations designed to promote the public public safety; and WHEREAS, comprehensive WHEREAS, thepublic City ofhealth, Grover the Beach is a morals General or Law city organized pursuant to Article XI of the zoning and land useand regulations liepursuant within the City’s policegranted power; proposed California Constitution; WHEREAS, to the authority theand CityWHEREAS, by Article XI,the Section 7 ofamendments the California are Constitution, the City police power toGeneral adopt regulations designed to promote consistent withhas thethe City’s adopted Plan Land Use Element andtheother public convenience the general prosperity, as well as amendments regulations designed public the relevant policies;orand WHEREAS, the proposed are notto apromote projectthewithin health, the public morals or public safety; and WHEREAS, comprehensive zoning and land use meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, regulations lie within the City’s police power; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are consistent et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQAPlan Guidelines 14 California Code ofpolicies; Regulations §§ 15000, ettheseq.) with the City’s adopted General Land Use(Title Element and other relevant and WHEREAS, Section amendments 15378 because resultofinthea California direct or Environmental indirect physical change proposed are the not aamendments project withinwill the not meaning Quality Act in the environment and does not§§ involve of resources City; and (California Public Resources Code 21000,an et irrevocable seq., “CEQA”)commitment and CEQA Guidelines (Title by 14 the California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) Section 15378 because the amendments will not result in a direct WHEREAS, this Code amendment requires a Local Coastal Program Amendment; and WHEREAS, orthe indirect physical change inheld the aenvironment and on does not involve an irrevocable commitmentthe of City Planning Commission public hearing November 2, 2021 and recommended resources by the City; and WHEREAS, this Code amendment requires a Local Coastal Program Council approve the Development Code and Local Coastal Program amendments; and WHEREAS, Amendment; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 2, 2021 and the City Council conducted an introduction and first reading of the Development Code and Local recommended the City Council approve the Development Code and Local Coastal Program amendments; Coastal Program on November 8, 2021; and; WHEREAS, thetheCity Council conducted and WHEREAS, theamendments City Council conducted an introduction and first reading of Development Code and Local hearing Coastal Program amendments on November and; WHEREAS, Council a public and second reading and adoption 8, of 2021; the Development Codethe andCity Local Coastal conducted a public hearing and second22, reading and adoption of the Development Code and Local Program amendments on November 2021; and Coastal Program amendments on November 22, 2021; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH AS FOLLOWS: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH ASSection FOLLOWS: PART 1. 2.30.030, Commercial Zones Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements, PART 1. 2 Section 2.30.030, CommercialCode, Zones Allowable Land Uses Permit Requirements, of Chapter of Article IX Development is hereby amended with and the following: Chapter 2 of Article IX Development Code, is hereby amended with the following:

Commercial Zones Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements

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CB-O

CC1 CVS1

PageUse 2 Specific Regulations

Table 2.2 Commercial Zones Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements Manufacturing Uses P4

P VS/

Manufacturing - ArtisanLand Use

CB --

CB-O --

NC --

OP --

RC --

CC UP1

CVS1

Recreation, Education & Public Assembly

> 3,000 sf Commercial Recreation Facility – Outdoor Health/Fitness Facility

Specific Use Regulations

Section 3.10.020

Section 4.10.130

Manufacturing/Processing, Medium Within a front setback (refer to Figure Media Production 3.1.1)

UPinches)-- 1, 4 3.5 feet (42 P P

Section 4.10.130

Commercial Cannabis Activity & Uses Corner lots (refer to Figure 3.1.2) Printing and Publishing Front setback Recycling – Processing Facilities Street side setback Storage – Warehouse an interior side or rear setback Storage –Within Outdoor

P P 3.5 feet (42 inches) 1,3,4 --6 feet 3,4 P P 7 feet 2 UP --

P1 CI

P 1 CIC

Home Occupation

Adult Business

Automobile Service Station Building/Landscape Materials, Indoor

Building/Landscape Materials, Outdoor

Fuel Dealer

AUP

Animal Care Facilities

Business Support Services

Catering Service

Equipment Rental

Vehicle Sales

Services

ATM

Animal Boarding

AUP4

AUP

AUP4

AUP

Recreational Vehicle Park

Specialized Education/Training

UP4

Office – Business/Service

Office – Processing

Office – Professional

Recycling – Large Collection Facilities

AUP

Section 4.10.150

Recycling – Small Collection Facilities

Section 4.10.150 Section 3.10.020

Repair Services – Large Equipment

Repair Services – Small Equipment

Vehicle Rental

AUP

Section 4.10.180

Vehicle Repair & Services

Section 4.10.185

Transportation & Infrastructure

Single Room Occupancy Facility

Section 4.10.200

Ordinance No. 21-03 Freight Terminal

Transitional & Supportive Housing

Adult Business

Automobile Service Station

Parking Facility

Retail

Building/Landscape Materials, Indoor Building/Landscape Materials, Outdoor General Retail, except the following: Alcoholic Beverage Sales Drive-thru Floor area (single tenant over

Ordinance 5,000 No. 21-03 square feet)

AUP

Operating between 10:00 AUP AUP --AUP AUP p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Table 2.2 Commercial Zones Allowable Land Permit Requirements Resale Stores P P UsesP and AUP P P Thrift Store Plant Nursery

Land Use

Section 4.10.160

AUP

-VS/

Section 4.10.210

CB AUP

CB-O AUP

NC --

OP --

RC AUP

AUP

CC1 AUP

1 CVS P

Mobile Vendors

Restaurant

AUP

Drive-thru

Live Entertainment

AUP

Sidewalk Seating Vehicle Sales Wine Tasting

Animal Care Facility

AUP

Automated Teller Machine (ATM)

AUP

Business Support Services

Child Day Care - Day Care Center

Equipment Rental

Specific Use Regulations

Section 4.10.115

Lodging

UP3

Medical Services - Clinic /Urgent Care

Medical Services - Doctor Office

AUP

Medical Services - Extended Care

UP4

Office – Business/Service

Office - Professional

Office – Visitor Serving

Personal Services

AUP

Personal Services -Restricted

Repair Services – Small Equipment Recycling – Reverse Vending Machines Recycling – Small Collection Facility

Sidewalk or Adjacent Grade

Section 4.40

Page 6

PART 3. Section Fences, Walls, and Screening, of Chapter 3, Article IX Development Code, is UP 3.10.020, Use Permit Required -- Table Use AllowedZones Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements 2.3Not Industrial hereby repealed and replaced with the following: PART 3. Section 3.10.020, Fences, Walls, and Screening, of Chapter 3, Article IX Development Code, is Land Use CI CIC I Specific Use RegulationsH. Measurement of height where fences or walls are located on retaining walls or berms within hereby replaced with the following: 3.10.020 Fences, Walls,and and Screening A. Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to achieve Legendrepealed H. Measurement of height where fences or walls are located on retaining walls or berms within Fences, Screening A. Purpose. The purpose for of these regulations is to achieve a and rear setbacks. 1. Retaining walls located on the lower lot within interior side or rear setback. P Permitted Use Walls, and a balance3.10.020 between concerns for privacy and public concerns enhancement ofinterior the community interior and rear setbacks. 1. Retaining walls located on the lower lot within interior side or rear AUP Administrative Permit Required balance between Use concerns for privacy and public concerns for enhancement of the community Use Permit Required appearance,UPvisual image of the streetscape, overall character of neighborhoods, and to ensure theor walls Where fences are located on retaining on the on lower lot, the height of lower the retaining wall shall setback. Where fences or wallswalls are located retaining walls on the lot, the height of the appearance, visual image of the streetscape, overall character of neighborhoods, and to ensure the -Use Not Allowed provision PART of adequate light,light, air, andand public safety.B. B. Applicability. The requirements thisconsidered Section notofapply be as a partwall of the height of as thea part fence or overall wall (refer 3.1.6). Retaining provision of adequate air, public safety. Applicability. TheIX requirements this is Section 3. Section 3.10.020, Fences, Walls, and Screening, of Chapter 3, Article Development of Code, retaining shalloverall not be considered of the heighttoofFigure the fence or wall2.(refer to Figure apply to allhereby andand walls located private property unless otherwise C. Height limits within and replaced with theon following: tofences all repealed fences walls located on private property unless otherwise stated.stated. C. Height limits within 2. Retaining walls located on or therear higher lot withinWhere interiorfences side or or rearwalls setback. fences walls located on the3.1.6). higher lot within interior side setback. are Where located on 3.10.020 Walls, Screening A. Purpose. The thesebe regulations is towithin achieve a requiredFences, setbacks orand property frontages. Fences or wallsofmay may placed within required setbacks, required setbacks or property frontages. Fences orpurpose walls be placed required setbacks, or walls located walls in height on retaining the higher wall lot, the height balance privacy and public concerns for3.1 enhancement of the of community retaining thanare one foot on in retaining height on thegreater higherthan lot, one thefoot height of the shall beof provided theyexceed doconcerns not exceed the height limits shown in and the the standards this Section. provided they dobetween not theforheight limits shown inTable Table 3.1 and standards of this Section.walls greater appearance, visual image of the streetscape, overall character of neighborhoods, and to ensure the the retaining wall shall be considered as a part of the overall height of the fence or wall and shall not of the overall height of the fence or wall and shall not exceed seven feet in height as provision of adequate light,Maximum air, and public safety. B. Applicability. Table 3.1 Height of Fences or Walls The requirements of this Section apply considered as a part exceed seven feet in height as measured from the lower side (refer to Figure 3.1.7). 3.Page Walls10or fences Ordinance No. 21-03 to all fences and walls located on private property unless otherwise stated. C. Height limits within measured from the shall lower side (refer tospacing Figure of3.1.7). 3. Walls or each fences shall have a minimum spacing of have a minimum three feet between other to be considered separate structures Location Fence or Wall Maximum required setbacks or of property frontages. Fences or walls may beHeight placed within required setbacks, Ordinance No. 21-03 Page 10 provided they do not exceed the height limits shown in Table 3.1 and the standards of this Section. for purposes of measuring height. three feet between each other to be considered separate structures for purposes of measuring height. Within a front setback (refer to Figure 3.5 feet (42 inches) 1

1, 4

Figure 3.1.6 – Measurement of Retaining Wall and Fence Located on Lower Lot

3.1.1) Table 3.1 Maximum Height of Fences or Walls Corner (refer to Figure 3.1.2) Location of lots Fence or Wall

Section 4.10.080

Front setback

Section 4.10.190

Within a front setback (refer to Figure 3.1.1)

Street side setback

Within interior side 3.1.2) or rear setback Corner lotsan (refer to Figure

Figure 3.1.6 – Measurement of Retaining Wall and Fence Located on Lower Lot

Maximum Height

Figure 3.1.6 – Measurement of Retaining Wall and Fence Located on Lower Lot

3.5 feet (421, 4inches) 1,3,4

3.5 feet (42 inches)

6 feet 3,4

7 feet 2

Front setback 3.5 feet (42 inches) 1,3,4 Notes: 1.Street A fence or wall up to six feet in height is 3,4 allowed when the portion above 3.5 feet is a 6 feet side setback minimum of 75% transparent allowing air2 and light to pass through (Refer to Figure 7 feet 3.1.3). Notes: 2. In non-residential zones, a solid fence or wall up to eight feet in height may be allowed for screening or six security subject to approval ofabove an Administrative 1. A fence or wall up to feet in purposes height is allowed when the portion 3.5 feet is a minimum of 75% transparent Development Permit. allowing air and light to pass through (Refer to Figure 3.1.3). 3. Property owners in residential zones with a corner lot may designate one side of the 2. In non-residential zones, a solid fence or wall upas to eight feet inside height may beas allowed property as front setback, and the other the street setback shown in Figure for screening or security purposes subject to approval of an Administrative 3.1.2, for purposes of determining fence heights only. Development Permit. 4. All fences and walls shall comply with Section 3.10.030.E. (Restrictions to height limits 3. Property owners in residential zones with a corner lot may designate one side of the at street corners, Figure 3.3) property as front setback, and the other as the street side setback as shown in Figure Within an interior side or rear setback

3.1.2, for purposes of determining fence heights only. 4. All fences and walls shall comply with Section 3.10.030.E. (Restrictions to height limits Figure 3.1.1 – Fence Setback Areas at street corners, Figure 3.3)

Figure 3.1.1 – Fence Setback Areas (Reference Chapter22for for Specific Specific Setbacks by Zone) (Reference Chapter Setbacks by Zone)

Section 4.10.100

Figure 3.1.1 – Fence Setback Areas (Reference Chapter 2 for Specific Setbacks by Zone)

Fence on Lower Lot Maximum HeightLot 7-feet Fence on Lower Maximum Height 7-feet

Retaining Wall Retaining Wall

Front setback area Front setback area

Figure 3.1.7 – Measurement of Retaining Wall and Fence Located on Higher Lot Figure 3.1.7 of of Retaining Wall andand Fence Located on on Higher LotLot Figure 3.1.7– –Measurement Measurement Retaining Wall Fence Located Higher

Rear setback area

Interior side

Ordinance No. 21-03

Page side 7 setback area Interior setback area

Section 4.10.150

Vehicle Rental

AUP

AUP5

Section 2.30.050

Vehicle Repair & Services

Parking Facility

Telecommunication Facility End Note

UP6

Transportation & Infrastructure Section 4.40

1. Projects located in the Coastal Zone may require a Coastal Development Permit (See Section 6.20.040). 2. Use not allowed west of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks or on APN 060-011-036. 3. Use not allowed on West Grand Avenue. 4. Permitted above or behind ground floor commercial uses on West Grand Avenue. 5. Permitted if visitor-serving (e.g., automobiles or beach related vehicles). No moving trucks. 6. Telecommunication facilities are prohibited west of Highway 1, unless they are not visible from public viewing areas, meet the standards of Section 4.40.030.A.1, or such a prohibition would result in a conflict with Federal Law. (Am. Ord 14-4)

Figure 3.1.2 – Corner Lot8-Fence Setback Areas

2.5 Feet Maximum

Financial Institutions

Page 9

2 Feet

End Note Land Use CI1 CIC1 I Specific Use Regulations 1. Projects located in the Coastal Zone may require a Coastal Development Permit (See Section 6.20.040). Legend

Services

Massage Establishments

21-03

Page 6

UP UP UP Telecommunication Facility Table 2.3 Industrial Zones Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements

Page 3

6-Feet Maximum Retaining Wall Height

Section 4.10.130

Ordinance No. 21-03 P Permitted Use AUP Administrative Use Permit Required

Front setback area

Section 4.10.150

Figure 3.1.2 – Corner Lot Fence Setback Areas 3.5-Feet Maximum

Bar/Tavern/Night Club

Section 4.20

Figure 3.1.4 – Fences on Retaining Walls Exception

Section 4.10.090

Recycling – Reverse Vending Machine

Short-Term Rental

Senior Housing

Maintenance Service – Client Site Services Medical services – Clinic/Urgent Care Mortuary/Funeral Home

D.Studio Fences on retaining walls within the front or street side setbacks. 1. Fence and/or wall height AUP AUP -AUP AUP4 AUP – Art, Dance, Martial Arts AUP4 shall be measured from the adjacent grade along the lower side of the wall and/or fence, directly Residential atHome the base of either the wall or fence. Fences on top of retaining walls within theSection front or street Occupation P P P P P P P 6.20.070 side setback shall be counted towards theUPmaximum fence height. 2. Exception. A fence with Live/Work Unit -UP UP --UP Section 4.10.090 maximum heights consistent with Section 3.10.020.C may be allowed with the following conditions: UP Section 4.10.110 Mixed-Use Project UP UP UP UP UP UP2 a.Multi-Family RetainingDwelling Wall. Maximum height of --retaining wall--shall be six feet as measured from the adjacent UP ----Section 2.30.040 grade on the lower side. B. Setback required. A minimum setback of two feet as measured from the Residential Care Facility for the 4 UP --back of the retaining wall to the frontUP of the fence (refer to--Figure-- 3.1.4).-Elderly

Figure 3.1.4 – Fences on Retaining Walls Exception

Interior E. Fences and side walls located within the public right-of-way. Fences and walls that comply with the setback area requirements of this Section may be located within the public right-of-way behind the existing or future sidewalk location if an Encroachment Permit is issued. F. Standards for fences located outside of the required setback areas. 1. The maximum wall or fence height is seven feet in residential zones outside Section 4.10.115 FencesG. andArbors, walls located within public right-of-way. Fences and walls that comply the of required setbackE.areas. trellis, andthe ornamental features 1. Arbors, trellises, and with other this Section may be locatedsetback within the public to right-of-way existing similar ornamental requirements features are ofallowed within a required subject the samebehind heightthelimits thator future sidewalk location if an Encroachment Permit is issued. F. Standards for fences located outside apply to fences andofwalls, exceptsetback as provided thismaximum Subsection. Within front, streetfeet side, interior side the required areas. 1.inThe wall ora.fence height is seven in residential zones and rear setbacks.outside Up toofone arbor, trellis, or other similar ornamental feature per 1.street is required setback areas. G. Arbors, trellis, and ornamental features Arbors,frontage trellises, and other similar features a required subject themeasured same height allowed with a maximum heightornamental of eight feet, andare anallowed area ofwithin not more thansetback 40 square feetto as limits that apply to fences and walls, except as provided in this Subsection. a. Within front, street side, by the perimeter formed by the vertical projection to the ground of the outermost elements of the feature, interior side and rear setbacks. Up to one arbor, trellis, or other similar ornamental feature per street and no horizontal dimension shall exceed eight feet in length. Any portion of such a feature wider than 18 frontage is allowed with a maximum height of eight feet, and an area of not more than 40 square inches and that exceeds the usualbyfence height formed requirements of thisprojection Subsection beofof open feet as measured the perimeter by the vertical to theshall ground thean outermost Section 4.10.130 design such that a person standing on the public right-of-way can see at elements of the feature, and adjacent no horizontal dimension shall exceed eightcompletely feet in length.through Any portion Section 4.10.130 such a feature(refer wider to than 18 inches and Features that exceeds the usual fence setbacks height requirements of this least 50 percent of ofthe structure Figure 3.1.5). within required shall comply Subsection shall be of an open design such that a person standing on the adjacent public right-of-way with Section 3.10.030.E. (Restrictions to height limits at street corners). can see completely through at least 50 percent of the structure (refer to Figure 3.1.5). Features within required setbacks shall comply with Section 3.10.030.E. (Restrictions to height limits at street corners). Figure 3.1.5 – Arbor or Trellis Measurements

to the front of the fence (refer to Figure 3.1.4).

Section 4.10.130

B. Setback required. A minimum setback of two feet as measured from the back of the retaining wall to B. Setback required. A minimum setback of two feet as measured from the back of the retaining wall the front of the fence (refer to Figure 3.1.4).

Section 4.20

Mobile Vendors

Section 6.20.070

2.5Feet Fence Height

8-foot fence width by 2.5-foot fence height = 20 square feet Maximum 25% solid fence area x 20 square feet = 5 square feet of solid area Figure 3.1.3 – Example of 75% Transparency Calculation

Wall. Maximum height of retaining wall shall be six feet as measured from the adjacent grade on the lower side.

Specific Use Regulations Ordinance No. Rear setback area Section 4.10.020

Plant Nursery

> 3,000 sf

Section 4.10.050

Table 2.3 Industrial Zones Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements

AUP

Transitional & Supportive HousingLand Use

AUP

Live/work Unit

AUP

Section 4.10.130

Page 5 AUP

Caretaker’s Residence

AUP

Section 4.10.150

P UP

Specialized Education/Training (Reference Chapter 2 for Specific UP Setbacks UP by Zone) UP

AUP

Section 4.10.045

Ordinance No. 21-03 Residential

AUP

D. D. Fences on on retaining walls within thethe front or street side setbacks. 1. Fence and/or wallwall height Fences retaining walls within front or street side setbacks. 1. Fence and/or height D. shall Fences on retaining within the front or lower street side setbacks. 1. fence, Fence and/or wall height be be measured from thewalls adjacent grade along the the lower sideside of the wallwall and/or fence, directly at the shall measured from the adjacent grade along of the and/or directly at the base either the the wall or fence. Fences ongrade top top of along retaining walls within the the front or street sideside setback shall beofmeasured from thefence. adjacent the lower side of front the wall and/or fence, directly base of either wall or Fences on of retaining walls within or street setback shall be be counted towards the the maximum height. A fence with maximum heights shall towards fence height. A fence with maximum heights at the base ofcounted either the wall ormaximum fence.fence Fences on 2. top2.Exception. of Exception. retaining walls within the front or street side consistent with Section 3.10.020.C bemaximum allowed with the the following conditions: a. Retaining consistent with Section 3.10.020.C may be allowed with following conditions: a. Wall. setback shall be counted towardsmay the fence height. 2. Exception. A Retaining fenceWall. with maximum Maximum height of retaining wallwall shall be six feetfeet as measured from the the adjacent grade on the lower side. Maximum height of retaining shall be six as from adjacent grade on the lower side. Ordinance No. 21-03 Page heights consistent with Section 3.10.020.C may bemeasured allowed with the following conditions: a. Retaining

P UP

Sidewalk or Adjacent Grade

8-foot fence width by 2.5-foot fence height = 20 square feet Maximum 25% solid fence area x 20 square feet = 5 square feet of solid area

property setback, and the other as the street side setback as shown in Figure Meeting Facility, publicas orfront private 3.1.2, sf for purposes of determining fence heights only. < 3,000 AUP AUP AUP 4. All fences and walls shall comply with Section 3.10.030.E. (Restrictions to height limits > 3,000 sf UP UP UP at street corners, Figure 3.3) Studio – Art, Dance, Martial Arts AUP AUP AUP Public or Quasi-Public Facility UP Areas UP UP Figure 3.1.1 – Fence Setback

2 Feet

P -P Section 4.10.140 Storage –Notes: Personal Storage Facility A fence or wall up to six feet in height is allowed when above feet is 4.10.130 a UP the portion -UP 3.5Section Storage - 1. Vehicles minimum of 75% transparent allowing air and light to pass through (Refer to Figure P P P Wholesaling & Distribution 3.1.3). 2. InEducation non-residential zones,Assembly a solid fence or wall up to eight feet in height may be allowed Recreation, & Public for screening or security purposes subject to approval of an Administrative Commercial Recreation Facility - Outdoor UP UP UP Development Permit. Health/Fitness Facility AUP 3. Property owners in residential zones with a cornerAUP lot may AUP designate one side of the

< 3,000 sf

Public or Quasi-Public Facility

Section 4.10.130

Restaurant

Meeting Facility, Public or Private

Park, Playground (Public)

General Retail

High Technology Uses

Commercial Recreation Facility Indoor < 3,000 sf

Accessory Retail/Service Use

Table 2.2 Commercial Zones Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements Land Use

Retail

Commercial Zones Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements

Ordinance No. 21-03

P Manufacturing, TableArtisan 3.1 Maximum Height of Fences or Walls P --Manufacturing/Processing, Heavy Location of FenceLight or Wall MaximumPHeight P Manufacturing/Processing,

High Technology Uses

6-Feet Maximum Retaining Wall Height

8-Foot Fence Width

Measurement Measurement of Height of Height

2.30.030

PART2.2.Section Section2.40.030, 2.40.030,Indusial IndusialZones Zones Allowable Land Uses Permit Requirements, of Chapter PART Allowable Land Uses andand Permit Requirements, of Chapter 2 hereby repealed and replaced with the following: of2Article IX Development Code,Code, is hereby amended with thewith following: of Article IX Development is hereby amended the following: 3.10.020 Fences, Walls, and Screening A. Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to achieve a 2.40.30 Industrial Zones Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements Industrial Zonesconcerns Allowable Usesand and public Permitconcerns Requirements balance between forLand privacy for enhancement of the community appearance, visual image of the streetscape, overall character of neighborhoods, and to ensure the 2.3 Industrial Zones LandB.Uses and Permit The Requirements provisionTable of adequate light, air, and Allowable public safety. Applicability. requirements of this Section apply to all fences and walls located on private property unless otherwise stated. C. Height limits within CIC1 I Specific Use Regulations Land Use CI1 required setbacks or property frontages. Fences or walls may be placed within required setbacks, Industry, Manufacturing & Processing provided they do not exceed the height limits shown in Table 3.1 and the standards of this Section.

Measurement Measurement of Height of Height

2.30.030

PLegend Permitted Use AUP Administrative P Permitted UseUse Permit Required UP Permit Required AUP Use Administrative Use Permit Required --UP Use Allowed UseNot Permit Required -- 3. Section Use Not 3.10.020, Allowed PART Fences, Walls, and Screening, of Chapter 3, Article IX Development Code, is

3.5-Feet Maximum

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2.30.030, 2.40.030, OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX, DEVELOPMENT CODE, REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 3.10.020, FENCES, WALLS AND SCREENING OF CHAPTER 3 OF ARTICLE IX, AMENDING SECTIONS 3.10.030 AND 3.30.040 OF CHAPTER 3 OF ARTICLE IX, DEVELOPMENT CODE, ADDING NEW SECTION 3.50.110, RESIDENTIAL FRONT AND STREET SIDE SETBACK PARKING OF CHAPTER 3 ARTICLE IX DEVELOPMENT CODE, AMENDING SECTION 3.10.070, ORDINANCE NO. 21-03 SETBACK REQUIREMENTS AND EXCEPTIONS OF CHAPTER 3 ARTICLE IX DEVELOPMENT CODE, AN ORDINANCE OF THE4.10.115, CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH,IXCALIFORNIA, ADDING NEW SECTION MOBILE VENDORS OF CHAPTER 4 OF ARTICLE DEVELOPMENT AMENDING SECTIONS 2.30.030, 2.40.030, OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX, DEVELOPMENT CODE, CODE, AMENDING SECTION 6.20.080 OF CHAPTER 6 OF ARTICLE IX, DEVELOPMENT CODE AND REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 3.10.020, FENCES, WALLS AND SCREENING OF AMENDING SECTION OF CHAPTER 9 OF3.10.030 ARTICLEAND IX, 3.30.040 DEVELOPMENT CODE,3OF CHAPTER 3 OF ARTICLE9.10.020 IX, AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER OF THE ARTICLE DEVELOPMENT CODE, GROVERIX, BEACH MUNICIPAL CODEADDING NEW SECTION 3.50.110, RESIDENTIAL FRONT AND

Height Height

Figure 8-foot 3.1.4 – Fences onby Retaining Walls fence width by 2.5-foot fence height =Exception 20 feetfeet 8-foot fence width 2.5-foot fence height = square 20 square Maximum solid fence area x75% 20 feetfeet = 5=square feetfeet of solid area Maximum 25% fence area x square 20 square 5Calculation square of solid area Figure25% 3.1.3 –solid Example of Transparency Figure 3.1.3 – Example of 75% Transparency Calculation Figure 3.1.3 – Example of 75% Transparency Calculation

3.5-Feet Maximum

ORDINANCE NO. 21-03

7 feet

B. Setback required. A minimum setback of two feet as measured from the back of the retaining wall to the front of the fence (refer to Figure 3.1.4).

Table 2.2 Commercial Zones Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements Table 2.3 Industrial Zones Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements VS/ Specific Use 1 1 CC1 Use Regulations Land UseLand UseCB CB-O NC CIOP RC CIC I Specific Regulations CVS1 Legend

Fence on Higher Lot Maximum HeightLot 7-feet Fence on Higher Maximum Height 7-feet

Retaining Wall Retaining Wall

4. Where fences are located on a landscaped berm. The height of the fence shall include the berm directly beneath the fence and above natural grade in the overall height measurement (refer to Figure 3.1.8). 4. Where fences are located on a landscaped berm. The height of the fence shall include the berm

directly beneath and on above natural in the measurement (refer to Figure www.newtimesslo.com •fence December 9 -grade December 16, • New Times • 41 4. Where fencestheare located a landscaped berm. Theoverall height height of the2021 fence shall include the berm 3.1.8). directly beneath the fence and above natural grade in the overall height measurement (refer to Figure

Ordinance No. 21-03

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Figure 3.1.8 – Measurement ofofFence Figure 3.1.8 – Measurement FenceononLandscaped LandscapedBerm Berm

PART 5. Section 3.30.040, Landscape Standards, of Chapter 3 of Article IX Development Code, is hereby amended as follows:

Figure 3.9 Examples of Prohibited Parking on Driveways

Measurement of height

A. Landscape Standards A. Purpose. All projects shall meet the minimum landscape coverage for lot area as established in Chapter 2 (Zones and Allowable Land Uses). B. Exceptions: The minimum landscape coverage requirements may be reduced by the Review Authority as follows: 1. In commercial and industrial zones if a finding is made that it is impractical or infeasible to meet the minimum standards and the proposed landscaping is in compliance with the purpose of this Section. 2. In residential zones for non-residential uses (e.g., churches) if a finding is made that Fence on the proposed landscaping is in compliance with the purpose of this Section. C. Determination of berm Landscape Coverage Areas. Landscape coverage area shall include all areas not covered by structures, driveways, parking lots and hardscape materials. Landscape areas may include setback areas, drainage basins, and natural areas. In residential zones, patios, decks, walkways, and other hardscape materials may be included as landscape area if incorporated into the site landscaping as determined by the Review Authority. D. Maximum amount of paving for parking allowed in front and street side setback areas in residential zones. Paving for parking areas shall be limited to a maximum of 50 percent of the front or street side setback areas or 27 feet in width, whichever is I. Minor exceptions. The Director may approve an Administrative Development Permit to make minor I. Minor exceptions. The Director may approve an Administrative Development Permit to make PART 8. Section 4.10.115, Ordinance No. 21-03 Page 14 Mobile Vendors, is exceptions for unusual circumstances such as topography to maintain the effectiveness of screening as less, to limit the amount of hardscape paving in these areas (refer to Figure 3.4); except that the minor exceptions for unusual circumstances such as topography to maintain the effectiveness added to Chapter 4 of Article IX Development Review Authority may allow an increase for irregularly shaped or small lot that lacks sufficient area would generally be provided Subsections A through H. J. Specific fence and requirements of screening as would by generally be provided by Subsections A through H. J.wall Specific fence andfor Code as follows: specified 1. Fencing uses. Fencing between different land uses shall be for adequate driveway. walluses. requirements for between specifieddifferent uses. 1. land Fencing between different land uses. Fencing between 4.10.115 Mobile Vendors A. Purpose. This provided in compliance with Subsection L. (Screening). 2. Outdoor equipment, storage, and2.work areas. Figure 3.3 Examplesof of Paving in Front and Street SideStreet SetbackSide Areas Setback Areas different land uses shall be provided in compliance with Subsection L. (Screening). Outdoor Figure 3.4 Examples Paving in Front and Section provides standards for the operations Non-residential outdoor equipment, storage and uses adjacent to equipment, a residential zone shall be screened equipment, storage, and work areas. Non-residential outdoor storage and uses adjacent in of mobile vendors on private property, where 27 to a residential zone shall be screenedMechanical in compliance with Subsection L. (Screening). Mechanical compliance with Subsection L. (Screening). equipment for residential zones shall be screened allowed by Chapter 2 (Zones and Allowable feet equipment for residential zones shall 3.beSwimming screened in compliance Subsection M (Screening). 3. in compliance Subsection M (Screening). pools, spas, and similar features. Swimming Land Uses) to ensure the operations do Gar Swimming pools,similar spas, and similar features. and other similar water features Max pools/spas and other water features shall Swimming be fenced pools/spas in compliance with the City’s Building Code not create an adverse impact on adjacent age shall be fenced in compliance with the City’s Building Code requirements, regardless of the other requirements, regardless of the other requirements of this Section. K. Prohibited materials. The uses caused by noise, lighting, and litter. B. requirements of this Section. K. Prohibited materials. The following fencing materials are prohibited Applicability. This Section shall apply to the following fencing materials are prohibited in all zones except as follows. 1. Razor or concertina (barbed) in all zones except as follows. 1. Razor or concertina (barbed) wire unless approved by a Use Permit operation of mobile vendors operating greater wire unless approved by a Use Permit within an industrial zone. 2. Chain link fencing within a front or within an industrial zone. 2. Chain link fencing within a front or street side property frontage. Chain than 10 days in a calendar month on private street side propertyshall frontage. Chain linkinfencing shall be prohibited conjunction with all new structures, link fencing be prohibited conjunction with all newinstructures, including development property. Mobile vendors operating on private including development permits, unless an exception is Review approved by the Review Authority. Screening. permits, unless an exception is approved by the Authority. L. Screening. ThisL. Subsection property for 10 days or less in a calendar month This Subsection for of thenon-residential screening of uses non-residential uses when adjacent establishes establishes standards forstandards the screening when adjacent to residential zones to Ordinance No. 21-03 Page 14 see Section 6.20.080 (Temporary Use Permit). at the lot boundary follows: 1.asThe screen1.shall a solid, decorative walldecorative of masonry or of residential zones at the lotasboundary follows: The consist screen of shall consist of a solid, wall Mobile vendors operating in the public rightResidence similar durable material, six feet height. The Review Authority may require a wall up to eight masonry or similar durable material, sixinfeet in height. The Review Authority may require a wall up tofeet eight of-way or public property see Municipal Code Residence in height if necessary to screen the use from the residential use. 2. The decorative wall shall be Figure 3.4 Examples of Paving in Front and Street Side Setback Areas feet in height if necessary to screen the use from the residential use. 2. The decorative wall shall be Article III, Chapter 3. C. Permit Requirements. architecturally treated on both sides, subject to the approval of the Review Authority. 3. In industrial 27 architecturally treated on both sides, subject to the approval of the Review Authority. 3. In industrial An Administrative Development Permit feet zones, a minimum of 10 feet of dense landscaping shall be planted adjacent to residential zones. shall be approved by the Director to ensure Gar zones, a minimum of 10 feet of dense landscaping shall be planted adjacent to residential zones. 4. In Max 4. In commercial zones, a minimum of five feet of dense landscaping shall be planted adjacent to age compliance with this Section. D. Development commercial zones, a minimum of five Authority feet of dense landscaping shall abe planted for adjacent to residential residential zones. 5. The Review may waive or approve substitute the requirements Standards 1. Parking requirements. Parking zones.of 5.this TheSubsection Review Authority may waive or approve a substitute for the requirements this Subsection 27 feet if the Review Authority determines that: a. The relationship of theofproposed uses 27 feet shall be provided on-site based on the type if the Review that: a. Theb.relationship theSubsection proposedcan uses the required make theAuthority required determines screening unnecessary; The intent ofofthis be make successfully met Max Max of use (e.g., restaurant) in compliance with screening unnecessary; b. Thescreening intent of this Subsection can be successfully metsite by means of required alternative by means of alternative methods; c. Physical constraints on the make the Section 3.50.040 (Required Parking Spaces). screening infeasible; or d. The physicalon characteristics ofthe the required site or adjoining lots infeasible; make the required screening methods; c. Physical constraints the site make screening or d. The Residence E. Operating Requirements. 1. Access and screening unnecessary. M.site Mechanical equipment, loading docks, and refuse areas.unnecessary. 1. Mechanical M. physical characteristics of the or adjoining lots make the required screening Residence Circulation. Mobile vending operations shall equipment shall beloading screened from public view from adjoining public streets and adjoining areas Mechanical equipment, docks, and refuse areas. 1. Mechanical equipment shall be screened be located in an area that does not impede zoned view for residential uses. This equipment includes air conditioning, heating, ventilation ducts, and from public from adjoining public streets and adjoining areas zoned for residential uses. This safe vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian traffic or No. 21-03exhaust vents, loading docks, refuse storage areas, and utility services, electrical transformers, Page 12gas does not provide adequate sight distance at a equipment includes air conditioning, heating, ventilation ducts, and exhaust vents, loading docks, refuse 27 feet 27 feet meters, etc. 2. Mechanical equipment shall be screen from public view in residential zones when Max corner in compliance with Section 3.10.030.E. Max storagevisible areas,from and public utility services, electrical transformers, gas meters, etc.and 2. Mechanical shall streets. This includes air conditioning, heating, other similarequipment mechanical Obstruction of access or circulation through from public view in residential zones when visible from public streets. This includes air equipment. any parking lot, or obstruction of access to PART 6. Section 3.10.070, Setback Requirements and Exceptions, is hereby amended as follows: g, heating,3.and other similar mechanical equipment. The colors, materials, and architectural style of screening shall be architecturally compatible with any public sidewalk or street is prohibited. 2. PART 6. Section 3.10.070, Setback and This Exceptions, is hereby amended as follows: 3.10.070 Setback Requirements andRequirements Exceptions A. Purpose. Section provides standards for otherand on-site development. Location of Mobile Vendor. A mobile vendor rs, materials, architectural style of screening shall be architecturally compatible with other setbacks requirements and exceptions to the requirements. Setback standards provide open areas shall be parked, stopped, or standing on an elopment. 3.10.070 around Setback Requirements andsafety; Exceptions Purpose. standards for structures for: visibility and traffic access to andA. around structures;This accessSection to natural provides asphalt, concrete, or all-weather surface (as setbacks requirements and sunlight; exceptions to between the requirements. Setback standards provide open areas PART 4. Section 3.10.030, Height Limits and Exceptions, of Chapter 3 of Article IX Development Code, light, direct separation potentially conflicting activities; and space approved by the City Engineer) and outside PARTventilation 6. Section and 3.10.070, Setback Requirements and Exceptions, is hereby amended as follows: ection 3.10.030, Height Limits and Exceptions, of Chapter 3 of Article IX Development Code, is is hereby amended with the following: around structures visibility trafficB.safety; to and aroundsetbacks structures; naturalfire light, of any to designated lane, or loading space. for privacy, for: landscaping andand recreation. Setbackaccess requirements. 1. Minimum for all access ended with the following: 3.10.070 Setback Requirements and Exceptions A. Purpose. This Section provides standards for vendors prohibited on undeveloped Eachsunlight; structure shall comply with requirements. the front, interior side, street side, and rear setback ventilationstructures. and direct separation potentially conflicting activities; andMobile space for are privacy, 3.10.030 Height Limits and Exceptions A. Purpose. This Section describes the required methods setbacks requirements and exceptions to the between Setback standards provide open areas lots. structures. 3. Restrooms. Each A minimum of one-single eight Limits and Exceptions Section describes the required methods requirements of the assafety; established into Chapter 2 (Zones and access Allowable Land Uses), around structures for: applicable visibilityB. andzone traffic access and around structures; tosetbacks natural light, for all for measuring the heightA.ofPurpose. structures This in compliance with the height limits established byforthis landscaping and recreation. Setback requirements. 1. Minimum stall restroom and one wash lavatory shall ventilation and direct sunlight; separation between potentially conflicting activities; and space for privacy, the heightDevelopment of structures in compliance withand therestrictions height limits established by this Development except: a. Where a different setback requirement is established for a specific land use by Chapter Code, and exceptions to those height limits. B. Maximum height structure landscaping shall comply with the front, requirements. interior side, streetsetbacks side,forand rear setback requirements of the and recreation. B. Setback 1. Minimum all structures. Each be provided for every four mobile vendors exceptions and restrictions to those height limits. B.not Maximum Thethe of structures. The height of each structure shall exceed theheight height of limitstructures. established for 4structure (Standards Specific Development and Land Uses); b. As otherwise provided by this Section. 2. with the front, interior side, 2 street side, and rear Allowable setback requirements ofUses), the applicable zone shall asforcomply established in Chapter (Zones and Land except: a.the Where a operating on site. 4. Seating Areas. Seating ach structure shall not the 2height established the except applicable zone byprovided Chapter applicable zoneexceed by Chapter (Zoneslimit and Allowable Landfor Uses), as otherwise by2this Exemptions fromassetback requirements. minimum this Development applicable zone established in Chapter The 2 (Zones and setback Allowablerequirements Land Uses), of except: a. Where a different setback requirement is established for aa specific land 4use bybyChapter 4 (Standards Specific areas may for be provided as authorized by the d Allowable Land Uses), except as providedheight by shall this beSection. Height Section. C. Height measurement. Theotherwise maximum allowable measuredC. as the vertical different requirement is established for a specific use bysetback Chapter allowed (Standards for SpecificC. Code do setback not apply to the following: a. A projection into land required Subsection Administrative Development and Land Uses); b.b. As As otherwise provided by this Section. Exemptions from setback Development andandLand Uses); otherwise provided by2. this Section. Exemptions from Development setback Permit. 5. Display ent. The distance maximum height shall be measured aspoint, the measured vertical distance from the of fromallowable the average level of the highest and lowest from natural grade, b. Fences walls as specified in Section 3.10.020. c. Buildings or structures less than 120 2. square requirements. The minimum setback requirements of this Development Code do not apply to the of merchandise. vel of the that highest lowest point,bymeasured of that portion therequirements. lot3-2. portionand of the lot covered the buildingfrom to thenatural topmost grade, point of the roof as shownof in Figure minimum setback requirements of this C.side Development Code apply The to display the of merchandise feet thatThe do require a into building permit setback when located an interior or rear setback. An dois not following: a. not A projection a required allowedwithin by Subsection b. Fences and wallsd.as prohibited and includes placement of the building to the topmost point of the roof as shown in Figure 3-2. Natural grade shall be Natural grade shall be determined by the Director using the best available information. following:architectural a. A projection into aBuildings required setback allowed by Subsection C.way specified in Section or structures less than 120 square feet thatpublic do not require ab. Fences and walls as feature3.10.020. such asc.an awning, eave or balcony may encroach into the right of goods outside of the vehicle and attached to by the Director using the best available information. permit when located an interior side or rear setback. An architectural featuremay suchapprove as an of 36 inches withwithin ac.minimum clearance of eight feet.d.The Review Authority specified abuilding inmaximum Section 3.10.020. Buildings or structures less than 120 square feet that do not6.require a Permit. Mobile the vehicle. County Health awning, eave or balcony may encroach into the public right of way a maximum of 36 inches with a aminimum greaterwhen encroachment awithin finding made that the architectural will enhance vendors or other consumable, building permit located an interior side or rearafeature setback. d. An the featureselling suchfood as an clearance of eightif feet. The is Review Authority may approve greater encroachment ifarchitectural a building finding is madee.that the in architectural will enhance the building design. projections e. A sign in into with design. sign compliance with Section 3.60 (Signs). C. Allowed An ingestible productswith shallahave a valid permit awning, eave orAbalcony may feature encroach into the public right of waycompliance asetbacks. maximum of 36 inches Section 3.60 (Signs). C. Allowed into setbacks. An architectural to a feature attached to aprojections primary structure may extend beyond thefeature wall ofattached the structure issued by the County Department of Public minimum architectural clearance ofmay eight feet. The a side, greater primary structure extend beyond the Review wall of the Authority structure and may into a approve required front, or rearencroachment if a finding Health. All required County health permits and into a required front, side, or rear setback in compliance with Table 3-2. setbackthe in compliance with Tablefeature 3-2. is made that architectural will enhance the building design. e. A sign must in compliance with be in possession of the mobile vendor Section 3.60 (Signs). C. Allowed projections into setbacks. An architectural feature attached to a the city. 7. Hours of operator when operating in Table 3.2. Allowed Projection into Setbacks Mobile Allowed Projection into Specified Setbackand into a required operations. primary structure may extend beyond the wall of the structure front, side, orvendors rear shall be prohibited from operating between the hours of 10:00 p.m. Side Setback Feature with Table 3-2. Front & Rear Setback setback inProjecting compliance to 7:00 a.m., including set up and clean up. 8. 24 inches 1 Bay window, or similar projecting feature 36 inches 1 Litter Removal. Mobile vendors shall remove 24 inches Chimney/fireplace, 6 ft. or less in breadth 36 inches Table 3.2. Allowed Projection into Setbacks litter caused by its operations from public and Cornice, eave, awning, roof overhang, or similar 24 inches 1 36 inches feature Allowed Projection into Specified Setback private property within a 25 foot radius of the vending vehicle’s location. 9. Noise. Mobile 1. Feature may project no closer than 36 inches side Setback property line. Side Setback vendors shall comply with Municipal Code Projecting Notes: Feature Frontto&any Rear Article III, Chapter 1.01 (Noise Standards). 10. D. Setback requirements forfeature swimming pool, hot36 tub,inches etc. A swimming pool, hot tub, or and 1 24spa inches Bay window, or similar projecting Signage. Mobile vendors shall comply with any related mechanical equipment shall be set back a minimum of five feet from side and rear 24Meadow inches 1 Section 3.60 (Signs). 11. Waste Management. a. Chimney/fireplace, 6 ft.and orshall lessnot in be breadth 36 setback. inches E. Setback requirements for property lines, located within a front Figure 3.2 Height Measurement Mobile vendors shall not discharge any liquid Creek. All structures adjacent to Meadow Creek shall have a minimum 50 foot setback. F. Setback Cornice, eave, awning, roof overhang, or similar 1 Figure 3.2and Height Measurement (e.g., water, grease, oil, etc.) onto or into city 24 inches ons to height limits. The following structures structural features may exceed the height requirements for ESHA. All structures adjacent to36 Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHA) inches feature shall have a minimum 50 foot setback. (Am. Ord. 14-04) streets, storm drains, catch basins, or sewer is Development Codetoas noted: features. A chimney, cupola, monument, D. Exceptions height limits.1.TheArchitectural following structures and structural features may exceed the height facilities. All discharges shall be contained and limits of this Codemay as noted: 1. Architectural A chimney, cupola,ofmonument, equipment, vent, or Development similar structure exceed the height features. limit subject to approval a Use properly disposed of by the operator. b. Mobile mechanical equipment, vent, or similar structure may exceed the height limit subject to approval of the Review Authority; except a chimney or vent may exceed the maximum height of the vending operations shall provide separate and PART 7. Section 3.50.110, Residential Front and Street Side Setback Parking, is added to Chapter 3 of a Use Permit by the Review Authority; except a chimney or vent may exceed the maximum height of clearly marked receptacles for trash, recycling zone if required to meet requirements. 2. Telecommunications facilities.facilities. The Article IX Development Code as follows: the applicable zoneBuilding if requiredCode to meet Building Code requirements. 2. Telecommunications and/or compost, according to the collection elecommunications including antennas, poles, towers, andpoles, necessary The height facilities, of telecommunications facilities, including antennas, towers, mechanical and necessary 3.50.110 Residential Front and Street Side Setback Parking A. Applicability. These regulations apply services available at the operating site. mechanical shall comply with Section 4.40 (Telecommunications Facilities). ces shall comply withappurtenances Section 4.40 (Telecommunications Facilities). E. Restrictions to height E. to vehicle parking in residential zones within the front and street side setback areas as defined in Operators shall properly dispose of all trash, Restrictions to height limits at street Development adjacent any public or private street Section 9.10.020 (Definitions of specialized terms and phrases). No person shall park, stop, or leave treet corners. Development adjacent to corners. any public or private streetto shall be designed to recycling and/or compost generated by their shall be designed to provide a traffic safety visibility area or “sight triangle” for pedestrian and traffic standing any vehicle, operable or inoperable, unless consistent with the provisions of this Section. affic safetysafety visibility area or “sight triangle” for pedestrian and traffic safety (refer to Figure 3.3). operations daily. 12. Additional Conditions. The (refer to Figure 3.3). For the specific sight triangle calculation refer to the City’s Standards and B. Parking Allowed. Vehicles parked in front and street side setback areas of residential lots shall Director may impose additional conditions that rdinance 21-03 calculation Page 13 cific sightNo. triangle to the City’s Standards and Specifications for sight triangle. Specifications for sightrefer triangle. conform to all of the following: 1. Vehicle parking shall comply with the size, surface and other are more restrictive than allowed in this Section to ensure safe operations and avoid adverse standards in Section 3.50.070.A (Location of Required Parking) and the maximum driveway areas in impacts to adjacent uses. F. Failure to Comply Subsection 3.30.040.D. 2. Vehicles, including tires, shall be parked completely within the designated Figure 3.3 Sight Triangle Example Figure 3.3 Sight Triangle Example with Permit Requirements. Failure to comply parking area. 3. Vehicles may be parked in tandem (one vehicle behind the other) provided that no with any of the requirements of this Section part of the vehicle encroaches into an existing sidewalk. may result in permit revocation consistent with Figure 3.8 Examples of Allowed Parking on Driveways Section 6.30.080 (Permit Revocations). PART 9. Section 6.20.080, Temporary Use Permit, is hereby amended as follows:

. Applicability. The Sight Distance Triangle requirements are applicable to every intersection of two or more public or private streets. 2. Location. At street intersections, the area behind the existing or future dewalk at the corner must be of Distance any obstruction may impair are visibility of oncoming vehicles. 3. 1. Applicability. Theclear Sight Trianglethat requirements applicable to every intersection rea Required for or Sight. Cityorofprivate Groverstreets. Beach 2.Engineering and Specifications bethe of two moreThe public Location. AtStandards street intersections, the area shall behind sed to determine dimensions of at thethe sight triangle distance. 4.that Usemay of No Parking existingthe or future sidewalk corner mustfor be corner clear ofsight any obstruction impair visibility reas to Maintain Visibility. Red curbing may be used to establish no parking zones, as approved by the of oncoming vehicles. 3. Area Required for Sight. The City of Grover Beach Engineering Standards ity Engineer.

and Specifications shall be used to determine the dimensions of the sight triangle for corner sight

distance. 4. UseLandscape of No Parking Areas to of Maintain Visibility. Red IX curbing may be used to is establish ART 5. Section 3.30.040, Standards, Chapter 3 of Article Development Code, hereby no mended asparking follows:zones, as approved by the City Engineer.

C. Parking Prohibited. Vehicle parking shall be prohibited within the front or street side setback areas under the following conditions: 1. Outside of the designated parking area or driveway. Vehicles shall not be parked outside the driveway width area leading to garage or allowed parking area or in any other manner inconsistent with Subsection B, including where vehicles are “straddling” or are partially on the driveway or designated parking area. 2. On lawn, landscaped areas, dirt, or mulch. 3. Diagonal Parking configuration. Vehicles shall not be parked diagonally or in any other configuration that would require vehicle circulation outside the width of the driveway area.

. Landscape Standards A. Purpose. All projects shall meet the minimum landscape coverage for t area as established in Chapter 2 (Zones and Allowable Land Uses). B. Exceptions: The minimum ndscape coverage requirements may be reduced by the Review Authority as follows: 1. In commercial nd industrial zones if a finding is made that it is impractical or infeasible to meet the minimum standards nd the proposed landscaping is in compliance with the purpose of this Section. 2. In residential zones for 42 • New Times • December 9 - December 16, 2021 • www.newtimesslo.com on-residential uses (e.g., churches) if a finding is made that the proposed landscaping is in compliance ith the purpose of this Section. C. Determination of Landscape Coverage Areas. Landscape

6.20.080 Temporary Use Permit A. Purpose. This Section establishes procedures and standards for Temporary Use Permits for the short-term activities specified in this Section. These are activities that may not comply with particular standards of the applicable zone, but may otherwise be acceptable because of their temporary nature, if reviewed and appropriately conditioned in compliance with this Section. B. Applicability. A Temporary Use Permit is required to permit the short-term activities specified in this Section. C. Review Authority. The Director is authorized to issue Temporary Use Permits. The Director shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny Temporary Use Permits. D. Application requirements. An application for a Temporary Use Permit shall be prepared, filed, and processed in compliance with Section 6.10 (Permit Application Filing and Processing). E. Exempt short-term activities. The following activities are allowed without a Temporary Use Permit, but may require other

permits as specified. 1. Construction yards - Onsite. On-site contractor’s construction yard for an approved construction project including storage or cargo containers. The construction yard shall be removed immediately upon completion of the construction project, or the expiration of the Building Permit authorizing the project construction, whichever occurs first. 2. Fund-raising events. a. Fund raising events (e.g., bake sales, yard sales, car washes, etc.) conducted on property within a non-residential zone, limited to a maximum of two days per month for each sponsoring organization. b. Sponsorship shall be limited to educational, fraternal, religious, or service organizations directly engaged in civic or charitable efforts, or to tax exempt organizations in compliance with 501(c) of the Federal Revenue and Taxation Code. 3. Garage sales. Garage sales may be held in compliance with Municipal Code Article X. 4. Public right-of-way. Activities conducted within the public right-of-way that are authorized by an Encroachment Permit. 5. Special Events. A Special Events Permit shall be required in compliance with Municipal Code Article III if an event is anticipated or planned to be attended by more than 100 people. 6. Meeting halls or public assembly facilities. Events that occur at permanent meeting halls or public assembly facilities, unless the activity involves resale goods as defined in Chapter 9 (Definitions), which shall require a Temporary Use Permit to comply with the requirements of Section 4.10.140 (Resale Stores). F. Allowed short-term activities. A Temporary Use Permit may authorize the following short-term activities within the specified time limits, but in no event for more than 12 months. Other activities that are proposed to occur for no more than 12 months, but do not fall within the categories defined below shall instead comply with the development permit requirements and development standards that otherwise apply to the property. 1. Events. Art and craft exhibits, carnivals, circuses, fairs, farmer’s markets, festivals, flea markets, food events, open-air theaters, outdoor entertainment/sporting events, promotional events, rummage sales, swap meets, and other special events. 2. Seasonal sales lots. Seasonal sales activities (e.g., Christmas tree lots, pumpkins, agricultural products grown on the premises, etc.) including temporary residence/security trailers. 3. Mobile Vendors on private property. A mobile vendor may operate a maximum of 10 days per calendar month on private property, subject to the following operating requirements: a. Access and Circulation. Mobile vending operations shall be located in an area that does not impede safe vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian traffic or does not provide adequate sight distance at a corner in compliance with Section 3.10.030.E. Obstruction of access or circulation through any parking lot, or obstruction of access to any public sidewalk or street is prohibited. b. Location of Mobile Vendor. Mobile vendors shall be parked, stopped, or standing on an asphalt, concrete, or all-weather surface (as approved by the City Engineer) and outside of any designated fire lane, or loading space. Mobile vendors are prohibited on undeveloped lots except when operating as an ancillary use for a special event. c. Seating Areas. Seating areas may be provided as authorized by the Temporary Use Permit. d. Display of merchandise. The display of merchandise is prohibited and includes placement of goods outside of the vehicle and attached to the vehicle. e. County Health Permit. Mobile vendors selling food or other consumable, ingestible products shall have a valid permit issued by the County Department of Public Health. All required County health permits must be in possession of the mobile vendor operator when operating in the city. f. Hours of operations. Mobile vendors shall be prohibited from operating between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., including set up and clean up. g. Litter Removal. Mobile vendors shall remove litter caused by its products from any public and private property within a 25 foot radius of the vending vehicle’s location. h. Noise. Mobile vendors shall comply with Municipal Code Article III, Chapter 1.01 (Noise Standards). i. Signage. Mobile vendors shall comply with Section 3.60 (Sign Regulations). j. Events. The Director may allow more than one mobile vendor if associated with a special or promotional event of no greater than three consecutive days. k. Waste Management. i. Mobile vendors shall not discharge any liquid (e.g., water, grease, oil, etc.) onto or into city streets, storm drains, catch basins, or sewer facilities. All discharges shall be contained and properly disposed of by the operator. ii. Mobile vending operations shall provide separate and clearly marked receptacles for trash, recycling and/or compost, according to the collection services available at the operating site. Operators shall properly dispose of all trash, recycling and/or compost generated by their operations daily. 4. Model homes & sales office. A model home(s) and/or sales office associated with a residential project. This may include off-

site directional signs located on private property with written permission from the property owners. The maximum sign area shall be 36 square feet for each sign and a maximum sign height of six feet. 5. Temporary structures. A temporary classroom, office, or similar structure (not for storage), including a manufactured or mobile unit, may be approved as an accessory use for a maximum of 12 months. 6. Temporary storage containers. A temporary storage or cargo container not associated with an active building permit may be approved for a maximum of 30 days. The storage container shall be located on-site. 7. Temporary office and living quarters. A trailer or mobile home used as a temporary work and/or living quarters when associated with an active construction site. 8. Construction yards - Off-site. Offsite contractors’ construction yards, for an approved non-City construction project. The construction yard shall be removed immediately upon completion of the construction project, or the expiration of the Building Permit authorizing the project, whichever occurs first. 9. Similar short-term activities. A short-term activity that the Director determines is similar to the other activities listed in this Section, and compatible with the applicable zone and surrounding land uses. G. Notice and hearing. A public notice and hearing shall not be required for the Director’s decision on a Temporary Use Permit. H. Findings. The Director may approve a Temporary Use Permit subject to making all of the following findings: 1. The location, operation and time period of the temporary use will not constitute a hazard to the public interest, health, safety, or general welfare. 2. The operation of the temporary use will not be detrimental to adjoining properties through the creation of excessive dust, light, noise, odor, or other objectionable characteristics. 3. The proposed lot is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the temporary use without detriment to the enjoyment of other properties located adjacent to and in the vicinity of the subject lot. 4. The proposed lot is adequately and safely served by streets having sufficient capacity and improvements to accommodate the quantity of traffic that the temporary use will or could reasonably be expected to generate. 6. Adequate temporary parking to accommodate vehicular traffic to be generated by the use will be available either on-site or at an acceptable off-site location. I. Conditions of Approval. In approving a Temporary Use Permit application, the Director may impose conditions that are deemed reasonable and necessary to ensure that the permit would be in full compliance with the findings required by Subsection H. This may include conditions from other City departments (e.g., Police, Fire, and Public Works) that may have a direct effect on the operation of the temporary use. Conditions may address any pertinent factors affecting the operation of the temporary event, or use, and may include the following: 1. Regulating the length of time for operations, operating hours and days. 2. Provision for adequate temporary pedestrian and vehicular circulation, and parking facilities. 3. Regulation of nuisance factors including mitigation of glare or direct illumination, dirt, dust, noise, odors, smoke, trash, and vibration on adjacent lots. 4. Regulation of temporary structures and facilities, including placement, height, size, and location of equipment. 5. Provision to meet City building and fire code requirements. 6. Provision for sanitary and medical facilities, as appropriate. 7. Provision for solid, hazardous, and toxic waste collection, recycling, and/or disposal. 8. Provision for police/ security and safety measures, as appropriate. 9. Regulation of signs. 10. Other conditions that would ensure that the operation of the proposed temporary use would be conducted in an orderly manner, and in full compliance with the purpose of this Section.

including but not limited to shared driveways, drainage basins, utility lines and components that serve areas utilized for the benefit of residents, sidewalks, clubhouses, open space, trails, and other facilities, regardless of underlying lots or parcel ownership. B. Fence. A constructed, un-roofed barrier of wood, metal, masonry, or other material as allowed by this Development Code, that is intended to enclose, separate, define, secure, protect, and/or screen one or more areas of a site. 1. Transparent Fencing. A barrier constructed of materials including rails, pickets, wrought iron, or wire, with the materials spaced that leaves at least 75 percent of the surface area open, allowing air and light to pass through the fence. 2. Razor or Concertina Wire. Sharp fencing materials that are designed to lacerate unauthorized persons attempting to climb or cross the fence through other than a gate. C. Mobile Vendor. An entity that sells goods or food services from a stand that is intended to be temporary or is capable of being moved to various locations. D. Multi-family Dwelling or Multi-family Development. Two or more dwelling units attached or detached on a lot, or when each unit is attached to an adjacent dwelling located on individual lots or air space condominium, which does not include an accessory dwelling unit. Multi-family dwellings or development include a duplex, triplex, condominium, townhouse, common interest development, common area developments, and apartments. Multi-family dwellings or developments may also be combined with nonresidential uses as part of a mixed-use development. E. Single Family Dwelling. One detached residence designed for and occupied exclusively by one house keeping unit, whose members are an interactive group of persons jointly on a single lot, that does not include any shared facilities including but not limited to driveways, drainage basins, landscaping, etc. that is found in a common area development. A single family dwelling may also include, as an accessory use, a legally established Accessory Dwelling Unit. This definition also includes individual manufactured housing units installed on a foundation system pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 18551.

PART 10. Section 9.10.020, Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases, of Chapter 9 of Article IX Development Code, is hereby amended with the following definitions:

/s/ JEFF LEE, MAYOR

A. Common Area Development. A subdivision or development that constructs and shares facilities,

PART 11. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such a decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases, be declared invalid. PART 12. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with those sections amended or added herein are hereby repealed. PART 13. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall not become effective and in full force and effect until 12:01 a.m. on the thirty first day after its final passage for the area outside of the Coastal Zone. This ordinance shall not become effective and in full force and effect until final certification by the California Coastal Commission for the area within the Coastal Zone. However, within fifteen (15) days after adoption by the City Council, the Ordinance 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 special meeting of the City Council held on November 8, 2021 and PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council on November 22, 2021, on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members – Miller, Robert, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Bright and Mayor Lee NOES: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None Attest: /s/ WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ DAVID P. HALE, CITY ATTORNEY

LEGAL NOTICES SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) HUGH W. DUGAN; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 40, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): FIREFIGHTERS FIRST CREDIT UNION CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 21LCP-0566

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 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

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caso): 21LCP-0566 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte son) SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 901 PARK STREET PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y número de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Alana B. Anaya 195758 Anaya Law Group 2629 Townsgate Rd., Suite 140 Westlake Village, CA 91361 805-230-9222 Date: (Fecha) 09/08/2021 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk (Secretario) /s/, Pamela Stember, Deputy Clerk, (adjunto) November 18, 25, December 2, & 9, 2021

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

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Attorney for Administrator: Dustin M. Tardiff In re the Estate of J. Carl Treise, aka John Carl Treise Decedent. Case No. PR040209 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Kim Treise Mathis, aka Kim Marie Martel, as Administrator of the Estate of J. Carl Treise, aka John Carl Treise, deceased, will sell at private sale under the terms and conditions specified below, the real property of the estate situated in the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, with the following physical address: 4567 Las Pilitas Road, in the City of Santa Margarita, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, 93453 (This is unimproved property and the address is not a physical address but required for purpose of listing the property on the MLS.) (APN: 070-3451-030) Written offers for this property will be received by Wayne Lewis, realtor for Administrator Kim Treise Mathis, aka Kim Marie Martel, 800 11th Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446, (805) 975-6330 on or after November 19, 2021. Sale will be made on or after March 23, 2022 to the person making the highest and best offer for said real property. The terms and conditions for sale are cash in lawful money of the United States of America, with 10% of the amount offered to accompany the offer and the balance to be paid on close of escrow. The personal representative reserves the right to reject any bid that is less than the appraised value of the property listed above. For Further information, please contact Dustin M. Tardiff, attorney for the personal representative at (805) 457-4578. All sales are subject to confirmation by the Superior Court and no sale may be consummated and no deed may be recorded and delivered to a purchaser until Court confirmation has been acquired by the personal representative. Date: 11/18/2021 /s/ Kim Treise Mathis, aka Kim Marie Martel ADMINISTRATOR of the Estate of J. Carl Treise, aka John Carl Treise November 25, December 2, & 9, 2021

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LIBRA

(March 21-April 19): Aries filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky (1932-1986) was experimental and innovative and influential. His imagery was often dreamlike, and his themes were metaphysical. He felt that the most crucial aspect of his creative process was his faith. If he could genuinely believe in the work he was doing, he was sure he’d succeed at even the most improbable projects. But that was a challenge for him. “There is nothing more difficult to achieve than a passionate, sincere, quiet faith,” he said. In accordance with your astrological omens during the next 12 months, Aries, I suggest you draw inspiration from his approach. Cultivating a passionate, sincere, quiet faith will be more attainable than it has ever been.

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the first season of the animated TV series South Park, its two creators produced an episode called “Make Love, Not Warcraft.” The story lovingly mocked nerds and the culture of online gaming. Soon after sending his handiwork to executive producers, Libran co-creator Trey Parker decided it was a terrible show that would wreck his career. He begged for it to be withheld from broadcast. But the producers ignored his pleas. That turned out to be a lucky break. The episode ultimately won an Emmy Award and became popular with fans. I foresee the possibility of comparable events in your life, Libra. Don’t be too sure you know which of your efforts will work best.

TAURUS

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Nobel Prize-winning Scorpio author André Gide (1869-1951) had an unusual relationship with his wife Madeline Rondeaux. Although married for 43 years, they never had sex. As long as she was alive, he never mentioned her in his extensive writings. But after she died, he wrote a book about their complex relationship. Here’s the best thing he ever said about her: “I believe it was through her that I drew the need for truthfulness and sincerity.” I’d love for you to be lit up by an influence like Madeline Rondeaux, Scorpio. I’d be excited for you to cultivate a bond with a person who will inspire your longing to be disarmingly candid and refreshingly genuine. If there are no such characters in your life, go looking for them. If there are, deepen your connection.

(April 20-May 20): “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware,” said philosopher Martin Buber. How true! I would add that the traveler is wise to prepare for the challenges and opportunities of those secret destinations ... and be alert for them if they appear ... and treat them with welcome and respect, not resistance and avoidance. When travelers follow those protocols, they are far more likely to be delightfully surprised than disappointingly surprised. Everything I just said will apply to you in the coming weeks, Taurus.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini sleight-of-hand artist Apollo Robinson may be the best and most famous pickpocket in the world. Fortunately, he uses his skill for entertainment purposes only. He doesn’t steal strangers’ money and valuables from their pockets and purses and jackets. On one occasion, while in the company of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, he pilfered multiple items from a Secret Service agent assigned to protect Carter. He gave the items back, of course. It was an amusing and humbling lesson that inspired many law-enforcement officials to seek him out as a consultant. I suspect that in the coming weeks, you may have comparable abilities to trick, fool, beguile, and enchant. I hope you will use your superpowers exclusively to carry out good deeds and attract inviting possibilities.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Many sportswriters regard Michael Jordan as the greatest basketball player ever. He was the Most Valuable Player five times and had a higher scoring average than anyone else who has ever played. And yet he confesses, “I have missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. And I have failed over and over and over again in my life.” He says the keys to his success are his familiarity with bungles and his determination to keep going despite his bungles. I invite you to meditate on Jordan’s example in the coming days.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In his poem “Song of Poplars,” Leo author Aldous Huxley speaks to a stand of poplar trees. He asks them if they are an “agony of undefined desires.” Now I will pose the same question to you, Leo. Are you an agony of undefined desires? Or are you a treasury of well-defined desires? I hope it’s the latter. But if it’s not, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to fix the problem. Learning to be precise about the nature of your longings is your growing edge, your frontier. Find out more about what you want, please.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Black is your lucky color for the foreseeable future. I invite you to delve further than ever before into its mysteries and meanings and powers. I encourage you to celebrate blackness and honor blackness and nurture blackness in every way you can imagine. For inspiration, meditate on how, in art, black is the presence of all colors. In printing, black is a color needed to produce other colors. In mythology, blackness is the primal source of all life and possibility. In psychology, blackness symbolizes the rich unconscious core from which all vitality emerges.

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A fashion company called Tibi sells a silver mini dress that features thousands of sequins. It’s also available in gold. I wonder if the designers were inspired by poet Mark Doty’s line: “No such thing, the queen said, as too many sequins.” In my astrological estimation, the coming weeks will be a fun time to make this one of your mottoes. You will have a poetic license to be flashy, shiny, bold, swanky, glittery, splashy, sparkling, and extravagant. If expressing such themes in the way you dress isn’t appealing, embody more metaphorical versions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “I have pasts inside me I did not bury properly,” writes Nigerian poet Ijeoma Umebinyuo. Isn’t that true for each of us? Don’t we all carry around painful memories as if they were still fresh and current? With a little work, we could depotentize at least some of them and consign them to a final resting place where they wouldn’t nag and sting us anymore. The good news, Capricorn, is that the coming weeks will be an excellent time to do just that: bury any pasts that you have not properly buried before now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In February 1967, the Beatles recorded their album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in London. A man claiming to be Jesus Christ convinced Paul McCartney to let him weasel his way into the studio. McCartney later said that he was pretty sure it wasn’t the real Jesus. But if by some remote chance it was, he said, he didn’t want to make a big mistake. I bring this to your attention, Aquarius, because I suspect that comparable events may be brewing in your vicinity. My advice: Don’t assume you already know who your teachers and helpers are. Here’s the relevant verse from the Bible: “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): According to Professor of Classics Anne Carson, ancient Greek author Homer “suggested we stand in time with our backs to the future, face to the past.” And why would we do that? To “search for the meaning of the present—scanning history and myth for a precedent.” I bring this to your attention, Pisces, because I think you should avoid such an approach in the coming months. In my view, the next chapter of your life story will be so new, so unpredicted, that it will have no antecedents, no precursory roots that might illuminate its plot and meaning. Your future is unprecedented. ∆

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