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an Luis Obispo County’s active COVID-19 cases jumped from 401 on Dec. 22 to more than 2,000 on Jan. 4—a new wave fueled by the highly contagious omicron variant, according to health officials.

The SLO County Public Health Department is urging vaccinations, booster shots, and mask-wearing to help the community weather a viral storm that Public Health Officer Penny Borenstein called the “fastest” and “steepest” since the start of the pandemic.

“Bottom line: We are all tired of this pandemic, but we must protect ourselves and our friends and family members by getting vaccinated and boosted, continuing to wear masks, avoiding crowds, and staying home and testing if we’re sick,” Dr. Borenstein said in a Jan. 4 press release.

Despite generally causing milder symptoms— at least in comparison to its predecessor, delta— omicron is still putting many local residents in the hospital. Area hospitals reported 30 patients with COVID-19 on Jan. 4, including eight in intensive care units.

“We’re exponentially increasing here,” said Tom Vendegna, chief medical officer at French Hospital Medical Center in SLO, in a Jan. 5 phone interview with New Times. “Today, we’re at 11 [patients] and going up.”

Vendegna said that the “sheer volume” of omicron cases is causing a spike in hospitalizations. Right now, the majority of hospitalized COVID-19 patients are middleaged and unvaccinated, he said.

“It’s more the 40- or 50-year-olds we’re seeing,” Vendegna said. “Older people are good about being vaccinated and careful. If you really look at the stats, the older population is vaccinated and boosted.”

Omicron isn’t only sending local residents to the hospital—it’s also sending hospital workers home with COVID-19.

“The big difference [with omicron] is it’s actually hitting the workforce,” Vendegna said.

“It’s so infectious that a lot of people are now calling in sick. There is a nationwide nursing

shortage, and this is adding to the shortage.”

As the latest COVID-19 wave hits the county, schools and workplaces are grappling with the consequences.

Cal Poly returned to campus on Jan. 3 to start its winter quarter, but many in-person classes moved to Zoom amid record-high COVID-19 cases in the school community.

On Jan. 2 and 3, 232 students tested positive for the virus, according to the university’s COVID-19 dashboard. Cal Poly is requiring all students to get tested. Booster shots are also required

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CONFRONTING OMICRON A recent survey of Cal But it’s Cal Poly faculty—not school Poly faculty found that 61 percent had moved their classes administrators—who are behind the online to start the winter quarter. shift to virtual instruction to start the quarter. In a Jan. 1 campuswide quarters online and calls Armstrong’s email email, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong “disconnected from faculty, staff, and student maintained the school’s stance preferring inconcerns about COVID exposure on campus.” person instruction to virtual, despite omicron.

The union also criticized the school’s testing “Our on- and off-campus experts were plan—since some students will have already unanimous in their view that moving away attended classes before receiving their test from in-person classes and activities will only results during the first week—and laments a serve to delay implementation of our enhanced lack of PPE and social distancing. mitigation strategy that includes 100 percent “Cal Poly faculty have shown that they will testing for returning students and booster step up to protect our campus community when clinics,” Armstrong wrote in the email. “Given management will not,” chapter President Lewis our high community vaccination rate, the Call said in the press release. booster requirement, and high compliance Candace Winstead, a Cal Poly biological with the mask requirement, we have every sciences professor, is one of the many faculty expectation that the in-person educational members who decided to move her classes online experience at Cal Poly will remain one of the for the first two weeks of the quarter. safest places and activities you can be a part of Winstead told New Times that four of her 40 throughout next week and all of winter quarter.” students tested positive for COVID-19 before According to a survey of 514 faculty members Jan 3. She said faculty are allowed to change up done by the Cal Poly chapter of the California to 25 percent of their class modality (in-person Faculty Association, 61 percent decided to teach vs. virtual) without official permission. virtually during the first week of the quarter “The idea of having totally untested students anyway. in my labs right after the holidays seemed like In a Jan. 5 press release, the local union a recipe for more virus transmission than I am chapter blasted Cal Poly for its omicron personally comfortable with,” Winstead said. ∆ plan. The release points out that all seven —Peter Johnson UC campuses are starting their winter

Food Bank employee fired over open letter sent without approval

team understand that their personal beliefs are just that, personal. As such, our employees are aware that it is inappropriate to use SLO Food Bank resources to espouse their personal beliefs.”

Olson called Cava’s letter a “violation of our well-established understanding of these rules.”

Cava told New Times that he wrote the letter to encourage food banks “to speak out explicitly against the systems that bring people to our doors in the first place,” something that, in his opinion, isn’t happening at the SLO Food Bank.

“There has been a reticence on the part of the leadership and the board to really meaningfully grapple with the root causes of hunger,” Cava said. “That kind of led to me and several other people who I work with, over the course of the last four months or so, [to] come to the realization that every time we would bring up these issues, they were suppressed.”

Olson disagreed. He pointed to the Food Bank receiving a grant last year to study food equity and hiring a team member to focus on food equity, as evidence of the organization’s commitment to addressing the issue.

At 8 a.m. on Jan. 4, now former SLO Food Bank employee Kody Cava sent an email that would get him fired later that day.

The nearly 5,500 word message—titled “An open letter to our food banks regarding food equity” and also posted on Cava’s Substack newsletter—criticized his employer’s dependence on private donations to operate and how the Food Bank approaches food equity.

At first glance, the email looked like an official communication from the organization: It was written below SLO Food Bank letterhead, came from Cava’s work email address, and was signed with his job title. But later that day, Food Bank CEO Garret Olson sent an email to community partners clarifying that the letter wasn’t authorized and doesn’t represent the official position of the SLO Food Bank.

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“This effort is so critical to our organization that our board has agreed to push the development of our strategic plan back so it can incorporate the findings and data of our food equity study into our plan,” Olson said in a written statement.

Cava noted that the Food Bank did start having monthly internal meetings to talk about food equity.

“It became clear to a group of us in the course of those conversations that there was kind of a divide in philosophy of what the proper role of the SLO Food Bank can be in the community in regards to addressing the root causes of hunger,” Cava said. “Over the course of those meetings, there were even talks of discontinuing the meetings because they were becoming too contentious.”

Cava alleged that at one point, his employment was threatened.

“As I was bringing up these issues of food equity and my concerns with the lack of accountability on the part of the leadership NEWS continued page 5

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It wasn’t all revelry for the city of San Luis Obispo this holiday season. The city saw an uptick in crime rates, which police think is a sign that crime patterns are returning to a pre-pandemic state.

Data from the SLO Police Department showed that crime reports climbed by 26 percent over Nov. 26, 2021, to Jan. 3, 2022, (the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s celebrations), compared to the same dates in the 2020-21 time period.

Reports of property theft, aggravated and non-aggravated assaults, alcoholrelated crimes, vehicle theft, and both residential and non-residential burglaries rose during the holidays. Alerts about robberies and auto burglaries decreased.

“It is very difficult to compare anything to last year given the COVID pandemic and how it changed the landscape of the city. Many students stayed home, businesses were opened reduced hours and/or reduced capacities,” SLOPD Operations Capt. Brian Amoroso told New Times via email. “There are definitely more people out and about this past year over the holidays than 2020-21. As an example, there are not a lot of drunk in public arrests and DUIs if the bars are all closed.”

People attempting to return to a preCOVID-19 lifestyle also influenced when crimes happened. In the 2021-22 holiday season, reports of criminal activity were highest on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. But during the 2020-21 holiday season, weekends saw the highest concentration.

“Students are back in town. Residents are mostly back to work. People tend to report things to the police at the beginning of the week instead of using time on the weekends,” Amoroso said.

Most recently, the Mission Thrift Store was robbed in the early hours of Tuesday, Jan. 4, when vandals smashed the shop’s windows and stole items totaling up to $500.

“Our thrift store manager got the phone call from the alarm company

SLO city doesn’t expect big impact from SB 9 housing law

A controversial new state housing law that’s been called the “death of singlefamily zoning” isn’t likely to soon have a big impact in the city of San Luis Obispo, according to local officials. But some residents remain skeptical.

Senate Bill 9 (SB 9), which took effect Jan. 1, allows California property owners to subdivide single-family lots into two, and build up to two primary homes on each lot.

The law, pitched as a tool to fight the state’s housing crisis, faces opposition from many residents who worry that it could degrade neighborhoods and residential quality of life.

“Density has its limits,” SLO resident Genevieve Czech said in a Dec. 7 letter to the city, “as it has not only aesthetic impacts, but also crime, traffic, health and safety, and stress on resources, not to forget the tree canopy and wildlife.”

Throughout November and December, locals pushed city officials to pass an urgency ordinance ahead of the new year to protect against SB 9 development, which other cities, like Santa Barbara, did.

But SLO opted not to, assuring that it already has objective design standards in place that will appropriately guide the “by-right” development allowed by SB 9.

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team and the board of directors, I was told by someone that I should not be doing this, and that I should just keep my head down because I’m likely to be fired by the CEO,” Cava said in the afternoon of Jan. 4. “And, fun fact, just about an hour ago I was fired.”

When asked about this allegation, Olson told New Times, “While I can’t comment on any confidential employee personnel issues, I will share with you that if any supervisor made such a comment to any employee, that supervisor’s actions would be addressed, as we seek to create an environment in which people do great work because they are inspired and supported to do so.”

Despite the termination of his employment, Cava said he has received some positive feedback from his letter, which he sent to news outlets, nonprofit community organizations, and other antihunger organizations.

“I totally agree with Kody at the Food Bank in his stance on ending poverty and food insecurity, and at Hope’s Village we try to do the same thing,” Becky Jorgeson, founder of Hope’s Village of SLO, said.

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around 5 a.m. saying that the store had been broken into. When she went to the store, she saw the window was shattered.

They made their way to one of the display cases and ravaged the cash register,” said Melissa Newman, the director of marketing and enrollment at the Old Mission School.

Luckily, the cash register was empty because Mission Thrift doesn’t leave money in the register overnight. The destroyed register was replaced with one that a community member donated.

Stolen items included pocketknives, art supplies, and vintage playing cards. Newman said that the thrift store manager, Michelle Orradre, was concerned about the pocketknives theft since they could be used as a weapon later on.

Repairing the broken window cost an additional $200, and Orradre is nervous about the store being forced to pay for more damages. The store’s sales make up nearly 10 percent of the Old Mission School’s budget, Newman said.

“I touched base with the manager over there and she said the theft and break-in is a toll emotionally and financially; she now feels unsettled being there alone at night/early mornings,” Newman said.

Amoroso said that SLOPD doesn’t have any break-in suspects presently, and they’re trying to obtain potential video footage of the incident.

“One of the best ways to protect yourself and your property is to lock your doors and windows in your home and vehicle. Do not leave anything of value in plain sight, or in a vehicle at all if possible,” he said. “Be aware of your surroundings. Report suspicious activity to the police. Aware citizens can be a force multiplier for law enforcement.”

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just frankly did not have many of the objective design standards.”

In a Dec. 8 presentation at the SLO Planning Commission, SLO officials also explained how they believe SB 9’s provisions will reduce the law’s impact in the city.

SB 9 requires owner-occupancy of a home three years before and three years after the construction of new units. About half of SLO’s single-family homes are currently rentals, according to city staff.

“One thing we know is in the city of SLO, we have a very high rental percentage for our single-family homes,” said Michael Codron, the city’s community development director, at the meeting. “[50 percent] is a lower percentage than many communities across the state and would reduce the number of people who could pursue this type of project.”

SLO also has a high percentage of lots smaller than 6,000 square feet and condo complexes in R-1 zones. All factored in, SLO officials don’t see SB 9 making sense on most properties, and they estimate that only about 200 new units will spawn out of SB 9 over the next 20 years.

“That will need to be validated,” Codron said.

Planning commissioners asked city staff to provide updates on SB 9 at future meetings in 2022. The city also says it plans to bring forward updates to its zoning and subdivision regulations later this year.

—Peter Johnson

SLO County needs a lot more rain, officials say

SLO County’s recent rainstorm had locals digging out their rain boots and led to greener hills, but it wasn’t enough to alleviate the local drought.

According to SLO County Water Resources Division Manager Courtney Howard, we’re going to need more rain to get back to where we should be.

“There was some rise [in reservoir levels], however, they’re still below where they were this time last year,” Howard said. “So we haven’t fully recovered, we’re going to definitely need more rain, and more consistent rain.”

Kate Ballantyne, deputy director of SLO County Public Works, said it’s still early in the rainfall season, and December’s storms were a good start. But big rainfall doesn’t always correlate with a large rise in reservoir levels.

“That’s primarily because when the soil is dry and it rains, the moisture locks in and it doesn’t necessarily run off into the reservoirs,” Ballantyne said.

The Lopez Dam, which supplies water to the Five Cities area, receives an average annual rainfall of 21 inches, but has only gotten 11.21 cumulatively this water year, according to Dec. 27 data from the Water Resources Advisory Committee. More than 8 of those inches came during December rainfall, but the reservoir is still only at 53 percent of its total average.

“Where we are today after all that rain is about where the lake level was in

mid-October of 2021,” Ballentyne said of Lopez Lake.

Rainfall consistency is the key here, both for reservoirs to be filled and groundwater to be replenished.

“It’s really important how the rain falls,” Howard said. “Even if we get a certain amount of quantity to get up to average [rainfall], if it’s intermittent it doesn’t saturate and get into our reservoirs. It evaporates.”

The amount of rain retained also depends on the watershed conditions.

Howard said graded and rocky terrain, such as that found on Lake Nacimiento’s watershed, is better because it encourages water to flow into the reservoir and not dry up.

Ballentyne said Lopez Lake has historically needed about 9 or 10 inches of rain before water starts to run off into the lake.

“Each watershed definitely performs differently,” Ballantyne said. “If it continues to rain without a hot, dry spell in between, we expect to see more runoff into [Lopez] Lake. But if we do have a hot spell we kind of backtrack and it’s like you’re starting over.”

While urban areas rely more on reservoirs like Lopez and Nacimiento, most of the county’s rural areas rely on groundwater, which is also impacted by rainfall.

“It’s a similar concept [to reservoirs], where we need the ground to saturate for it to actually get down into the groundwater basin,” Howard said.

If a rain event is too isolated, the

ground may dry up faster, allowing less of the water to percolate down into the basin.

“It has stayed cool, so that’s helpful.

It’s not drying up as fast,” Howard said of the weather since the last rainfall in late December. “If it stays saturated by the time the next rain comes, then it will get down to the basin sooner, rather than having to resaturate again.”

Ballantyne said the best kind of rain is constant and steady, which allows the county to get the amount of rain it needs without encountering flooding or damage.

“It was great that we got rain and we’re feeling hopeful, but definitely cautious looking at the dry January that’s forecasted,” she said. “We’re really hoping for more rain because that’s what we need to move out of the drought.”

—Malea Martin

Air District opens applications for backyard burns

Backyards outside city limits in San Luis Obispo County could get smoky because burn season is officially underway.

After a sporadic period of winter rainfall heightened vegetation moisture levels, the SLO County Fire Department and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) declared burn season open effective Jan. 3. SLO County residents living in single family or duplex residences beyond city NEWS continued page 7

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News day. Field told New Times that the California Air Resources Board looks at limits and urban and village rural lines the meteorological conditions and wind can obtain burn permits from the county patterns before determining burn days.

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“You want there to be enough wind so With a valid permit, agricultural burning is also allowed in order to eliminate green that smoke moves but not too much where it can get out of control. There’s a lot of waste material. forecasting that’s involved,” she said.

“Typically, the burn season runs Burn days can be monitored at the top between now and usually April 1. Then, of the APCD website (slocleanair.org) or it turns into fire season,” said Meghan by calling the Burn Day Hotline at (800) Field, the APCD’s air quality specialist.

834-2876. Field said to follow the APCD “That’s when they don’t allow backyard on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for burning anymore. Agriculturalists can the most updated burn day notifications. still burn at that time until Cal Fire Their texting program called AirAware MUSIC issues a burn ban.” also provides mobile alerts.

Backyard burning is a highly controlled She noted other tips like having the activity that can be dangerous if the driest possible burn materials, and to FLAVOR/EATS rules aren’t strictly complied with. finish burnings by 4 p.m. when burn time Field said that residents living within ends. Flouting these rules will result in city boundaries are prohibited from INFO financial penalties. burning because of their proximity to Both backyard and agricultural sensitive elements like schools, compact permits cost $50 each, with the former CALENDAR neighborhoods, and people who are more being valid until burn season ends in vulnerable to the harmful effects of April and the latter valid through the particulate matter. calendar year or until the burn ban goes OPINION “I remember about 10 into motion. Field said that years ago, we started the APCD offices already [burn season] sooner NEWS received 80 to 100 permit because we had more applications since Jan. 3.

Send any news rainfall. It’s really “People could be or story tips to STROKES dependent on how many within city limits and not news@newtimesslo.com. inches of rain we receive realize it. I feel like that’s prior to starting burn ARTSprobably the only reason season. They wanted to make sure we why an application wouldn’t be accepted,” had over 4 inches of rain,” Field said. she said. “It’s really helpful for people to She added that it’s critical for eligible be in the loop on what’s going on with air quality in SLO County.” ∆ residents to check if a particular time —Bulbul Rajagopal they picked for burnings falls on a burn

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t was only when her mother used the bathroom on move-in day that Cal Poly first-year student Cassandra Garcia realized her new residence hall might have an overcrowding problem.

“She looked around and said, ‘You guys have only two stalls, two everything. Are you gonna be OK living like this?’ I said, ‘Yeah, we’ll make it work,’” Garcia said.

But Garcia quickly found out that living in the North Mountain Residence Hall required more than just the old college try of sharing community spaces with a few peers. During September 2021, the San Bernardino native discovered that the two-story dorm building brimmed with 90 students including RAs. Each of the two floors has four bathrooms, split evenly between men and women. This meant that she shared the cramped two-shower, two-sink, two-toilet bathroom with 11 girls on her floor.

“We [don’t] have a community center or a study hall. We just have the basics of a room, three laundromats, and some benches outside to work at if we wanted to,” Garcia said.

The University Housing website states that students request placement into residential categories rather than specific buildings when they apply for housing. These structures are called Residential Learning Communities, and they include a variety of housing sections like the Pride community for LGBTQ-plus identifying students and a substancefree community for students who want to live in an environment without tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.

Garcia belongs to the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), which is geared toward historically and economically disadvantaged students. The invite-only EOP supports its scholars with financial aid to attend Cal Poly, which, at $10,195 for full-time tuition and campus fees for the 2021-22 academic year, is the most expensive in the California State University (CSU) system.

Unlike most students who get to choose the Residential Learning Community they want to be a part of, Garcia said that EOP scholars live together. In the

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2021-22 school year, they were placed in North Mountain. Built in 1952, it’s the oldest set of dorms at Cal Poly. With three students to a room, Garcia found her North Mountain peers struggling with the cramped living experience, too. She ultimately penned an opinion piece for Mustang News labeling the residential grouping as “modern-day segregation.”

The piece highlighted Cal Poly’s status as the least diverse university in the CSU and University of California collegiate systems. Garcia said that her EOP advisor reached out to her over Zoom after the article was published to listen to constructive criticism.

“A lot of second-year students told me they felt the same way. Last year, during the pandemic, they felt it was a totally different scene because they had to pay extra for only having one person in the dorm because of COVID,” she said. “So, instead of 12 people sharing a bathroom, it was only four. They still felt it was mainly people of color living in those dorms.”

Garcia said that one of the most coveted residential communities in Cal Poly is yakʔitʸutʸu, which means “our community” in the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash language. Opened in 2018 and dedicated to honor the university’s relationship with the Northern Chumash, the yakʔitʸutʸu dorms are higher-end with facilities like serenity rooms for relaxation.

A map of its all-gender bathrooms shows seven shower and toilet stalls, including handicap accessible ones.

In her opinion piece, Garcia wrote that Cal Poly placed majority white and wealthy students in those dorms. She added that since the yakʔitʸutʸu dorms are supposed to respect Native American relations, the university should populate them with minority students receiving financial aid.

Matt Lazier, Cal Poly’s media relations director, told New Times that university housing officials consult with campus partners annually about the locations of Residential Learning Communities.

Financial-support programs like the EOP “consistently requested” Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) with a lower-cost option.

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becomes a problem when it’s time for dinner.

Castaneda said the seven-minute walk from her dorm to the Vista Grande Cafe is worrisome at night when the campus is emptier. Oftentimes, she feels safer resorting to the Starbucks at University Union near North Mountain at the cost of a more wholesome meal. The yakʔitʸutʸu dorms, however, are right across from Vista Grande, only two minutes away.

Castaneda said one of the showerheads in the bathroom on her floor has been defunct since September. So, roughly a dozen students shared one shower stall until winter break.

“We tried to fix it ourselves but there’s not much to do about it,” she said. “Us UPGRADED LIVING Constructed in students that are in EOP, we’ve noticed 2018, the most expensive dorms to live the difference in location. We’re put off to in at Cal Poly, yakʔitʸutʸu is a residential the side compared to the other students. I community at Cal Poly meant to honor would agree it’s modern segregation.”

Native American relations.

Garcia added that the housing department takes a long time to fix issues “It is important to reiterate the point when complaints are filed through the that student residents and program student portal. administrators are involved in choosing “I know that my neighbor asked the locations of RLCs each year. Given this, University Housing is always open to housing if they can lower the bunk bed for him since it was too close to the ceiling, feedback—both positive and constructive and I think it took three weeks to a critical input—from its program month for housing to go and finally lower participants, and this information is his bed,” she said. considered in the broader discussion of University Housing said that where RLCs will be located from one year maintenance requests are processed by to the next,” Lazier said. three levels of priority.

According to Cal Poly’s University “Lowering bunks is a common request Housing cost breakdown, a double room at move-in, a time when there is a higher in a residential hall is almost $1,000 MUSIC volume of maintenance requests overall. cheaper than the same in yakʔitʸutʸu Roommates must agree to this particular in the 2021-2022 academic year. Double rooms in yakʔitʸutʸu are also almost request,” housing officials stated.

FLAVOR/EATS $1,450 more expensive than triple rooms “Although this is a lower priority item as in other university dorms. compared to leaks, flooding, water/power But several students living in North outages, etc., we can generally get to them INFO Mountain feel that campus officials in a timely manner, once high-priority don’t respond to their call for help. requests are cleared.”

CALENDAR Ithzel Castaneda is a Cal Poly first-year Castaneda and her two roommates who lives on the floor above Garcia’s in haven’t alerted the maintenance Lassen Hall—one of the five buildings department about the housing issues yet, OPINION that makes up the North but she said they’re running Mountain block. She’s part low on hope. of a throng of Cal Poly “We all feel like an NEWS students who agreed with afterthought. I feel like Send any news Garcia’s piece.

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ew Year’s Day brought not only hangovers and resolutions to Californians, but also a slew of new state laws to follow. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a whopping 770 bills in 2021, which officially became laws on Jan. 1, 2022.

This week, New Times sorted through the pile to highlight nine key laws that locals should look out for in 2022. From attempts to relieve the housing crunch, rein in law enforcement, and counter voter suppression tactics, these laws are likely to show up in the lives of Central Coast residents and affect local communities this year.

Universal vote-by-mail

Voting-by-mail is here to stay. After California tested out universal vote-bymail during the COVID-19 pandemic— sending every registered voter a mail-in ballot—citizens responded by turning out in record numbers. While the practice quickly became divisive once former President Trump blamed mail-in voting for his election loss, many states, including California, leaned into the shift.

Assembly Bill 37 requires all county elections officials to deliver mail-in ballots to all registered voters ahead of future elections. The law overrides any local effort—like that of the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors last year— to revert to a traditional election model built around polling places.

Slicing and dicing single-family lots Of the many new laws passed to try to bring down statewide housing costs and boost housing production, Senate Bill 9 stood out as most controversial. The law gives property owners the ability to split their single-family lots into two and build up to two primary homes on each— effectively allowing for more density in traditional single-family neighborhoods.

Critics have decried the law as the “death of single-family zoning” and worry about the impact on neighborhoods, while proponents believe it will add to California’s housing stock and make home ownership more attainable.

Communities across the Central Coast will have to wait and see how the law plays out in their neighborhoods in 2022.

Police: Think before you teargas

Assembly Bill 48 tries to rein in law enforcement’s ability to use nonlethal weapons, like tear gas, to control crowds—a tactic often resorted to during nationwide Black Lives Matter protests in 2020.

This new law prohibits the use of those weapons in situations where there’s “a violation of an imposed curfew, verbal threat, or noncompliance with a law enforcement directive.” Yet, tear gas is permitted in the face of “a threat to life or serious bodily injury” or “to bring an objectively dangerous and unlawful situation safely and effectively under FILE PHOTO BY STEVE E. MILLER control.”

“Objectively dangerous” was how SLO Police Chief Rick Scott described a June 2020 protest in the city that notoriously ended in protesters running away from tear gas, pepper balls, and flash bangs.

Scott claimed his department did not violate the letter or spirit of AB 48 when it used the weapons to end the protest, calling the gathering on Santa Rosa Street “no longer peaceful.” He said police used tear gas as “a last resort in defense of the safety of the officers and the protesters themselves.”

HOUSING LAW One new state law, Senate “The department is in compliance Bill 9, tries to boost housing supply by allowing with AB 48,” Scott said in an email, property owners to split their single-family lots “but more importantly we are and build up to four homes on them. steadfastly focused on preventing

the use of any crowd control measures whenever possible.”

Decertifying bad cops

In another law aimed at police accountability, Senate Bill 2 enacts the state’s first decertification process for police officers who commit acts of misconduct, like sexual assault or excessive force.

The law creates a new division within the state’s Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, which will be tasked with investigating allegations of police misconduct.

If misconduct allegations are sustained, an advisory board can recommend punishments for the officer, including the revocation of his or her certification—which would mean that that officer couldn’t simply move on to a different police department.

has rankled some business owners who say it favors restaurants and discriminates against bars and other drink-focused establishments.

‘Stealthing’ is sexual battery

California is the first state in the U.S. to legally ban “stealthing”—the act of removing a condom without a partner’s consent during sex.

Assembly Bill 453 adds stealthing to the state’s civil definition of sexual battery— giving victims the opportunity to sue their violators if they wish.

The law was crafted in response to several recent studies showing stealthing’s increasing prevalence. The act puts victims at risk of STIs and unwanted pregnancies.

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Freer pigs, higher prices?

Bacon may get more expensive this year, as the U.S. meat industry grapples with the rollout of Proposition 12.

This 2018 ballot initiative set minimum space requirements for confining farm animals like pigs, calves, and chickens.

While those animals will soon have a legal right to luxuries like “turning around” and “fully extending their limbs,” the meat industry will likely see its cost of doing business go up as a result.

SLO County Farm Bureau Executive Director Brent Burchett told New Times that he “wouldn’t rule out” a 10 percent increase in pork prices in the coming months thanks to Proposition 12—a tough pill to swallow for consumers already feeling the crunch of inflation, he said.

Six years ago, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1383—setting into motion an aggressive timetable for California to reduce its methane emissions caused by organic waste in landfills.

On Jan. 1, many of the regulations associated with the law kick in. Residents and businesses alike will grapple with new requirements for composting and food rescue.

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onerous for developers. Every newly constructed home is required to have solar panels installed. Construction costs have risen, too, because of the shortage of skilled labor. Going through the city permitting process on a simple renovation or even an ADU project can take a year reviewing plans before construction even begins. California has come out with a few bills to expedite the construction of affordable housing, yet these bills don’t always have the desired effect or impact on the market. Local municipalities are understaffed, overworked, and can barely keep up with the review process. All of this adds to housing prices.

These factors seem to indicate the real estate market will continue to climb.

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e are not experiencing an artificial price bubble. This is a very real housing shortage.

Unlike bubbles in the past, like the Dutch Tulip Mania in the 1600s, housing is a necessity, not a luxury. Everyone needs a place to live. As the human race continues to populate the world, we will need more and more places for people to live. Over the past 70 years, the population of the USA has grown by about 23-plus million people every decade. During the 1950s to the 2000s we were building 20-plus million homes per decade to keep up with the rising population. After the 2008 financial crisis, builders took a very big hit and stopped building. There was an

oversupply of homes available during the 2008 recession, which is the reason why home prices went down. During the 2010s, only 6 million homes were built. In the 2020s, they are projected to build 17 million homes in America. This is still a massive shortage. For this reason, prices for homes are unlikely to come down anytime soon.

Another factor that is making home prices rapidly climb is the cost for materials, labor, and building fees.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, lumber mills in America shut down. There was a huge bottleneck due to labor constraints.

There have been supply chain issues up and down every industry because of the

pandemic. Have you tried to purchase furniture or appliances lately? Some places are four to six weeks behind!

Sometimes more! The cost for 1,000 board feet of board has risen dramatically from September 2015 at $220 to $590 in September 2020. In September 2021, the cost of 1,000 board feet came down to $584.70, but it is still dramatically higher than where it was. In 2019, $50,000 could buy enough lumber to build 10 houses.

In 2021, that $50,000 would be able to build a little more than two houses. Other building materials besides wood have also gone up.

Labor, materials, and building requirements have become even more

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ow will the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary provide economic benefits and environmental protections to the Central Coast? Let us count the ways.

A 2014 study of the potential economic impacts of a national marine sanctuary off the Central Coast (conducted by Jason Scorse, director of Center for the Blue Economy at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, and Judith Kildow, director of the center’s National Ocean Economics Program), found that a national marine sanctuary off the Central Coast could add “at minimum, $23 million per year to the local economy and create almost 600 jobs.” [Emphasis added.]

As recently summed up by Dr. Scorse: “We found significant potential for the sanctuary to boost local employment and income, and we still believe this to be the case. Sanctuaries bring in money for research, from increased tourism, and increased property values.

Given the indigenous heritage of the Chumash region, we believe that there will be significant interest from both a cultural and historical perspective in a new sanctuary of this kind. If anything, recent trends in the U.S. toward better appreciation of native rights and culture should make the proposed sanctuary even more valuable to the public than when we conducted our study.”

The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries’ Socioeconomics Research and Monitoring Program regularly reports on the economic impacts of existing marine sanctuaries. (Spoiler alert: The impacts are positive, especially for commercial and recreational fishing, which are particularly dependent on the health of marine resources and habitat.)

Do we have plenty of local, state, and federal regulations that protect our coastal waters already, and therefore don’t need a marine sanctuary? Let’s take a tour through recent history.

Congress allowed the 1982 moratorium on oil and gas leasing off the Pacific and Atlantic coasts to expire in 2008. Since then, we have seen an array of stopgap measures and bills introduced at the state and federal level that have died at the hands of Big Oil and its allies. The latest fail came last December, when U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) stripped a ban on Pacific and Atlantic coastal drilling out of the Build Back Better Act. There are about 20 known oil fields in federal waters off the San Luis Obispo County coast. The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary would immediately and permanently protect our coastal waters from drilling.

Then there were the times in 2002 and in 2005 when SLO County had to fend off efforts by the Bureau of Reclamation to dump toxic irrigation wastewater from the San Joaquin Valley into Estero Bay. Then there was PG&E’s proposed 2012 seismic survey offshore of Diablo Canyon, which ignored emerging benign technologies and opted for the cheapest and most environmentally destructive means of detecting underwater earthquake faults: Towing 250-decibel sound cannons through coastal waters all day, every day, for more than a month; 250 decibels is approximately what you would hear if you stood next to the engine of a 747 on takeoff.

Halting both the proposed seismic survey and wastewater dumping project required Herculean feats of local organizing over many months by dozens of local groups. In both cases, the outcome could easily have gone the other way.

At a July 2005 U.S. Bureau of Reclamation town hall in Cayucos, a resident asked if the potential expansion of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary to encompass the waters off SLO County might hinder the plan to dump toxic wastewater here. The federal rep replied that at that moment there was no marine sanctuary off the SLO Coast, our waters therefore were not protected, therefore there would be no such impediment to the project.

PG&E’s seismic survey had reached its final stage of approval, with all other required state and federal permits in hand, by the time it reached the California Coastal Commission and was turned back. Before it did, the utility eliminated one of the proposed survey vessel tracks—the one that would have taken it into the Monterey Bay sanctuary.

This history—and the benefit of having a national marine sanctuary in your corner when you really need one—is worth keeping in mind as the designation process goes forward.

Also worth keeping in mind are two federal studies that anticipated the claim that our oceans already have enough protection and don’t need the protection a sanctuary brings. A 1981 report of the U.S. General Accounting Office put its findings in its title: “Marine Sanctuaries Program Offers Environmental Protection and Benefits Other Laws Do Not.” In 2008, the intervening 27 years had not altered this reality when the inspector general of the Department of Commerce affirmed that the national marine sanctuary program “effectively complements other federal, state, and local resource protection efforts by offering benefits other laws or regulations do not.”

From the mouth of Santa Rosa Creek in Cambria to the kelp forests off Point Conception, spanning 20,000-year-old Chumash ancestral sites now underwater, we are blessed with some of the most unique marine habitat and cultural heritage in the world, deserving of the protection that only a national marine sanctuary can provide. ∆

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The Shredder

Ain’t capitalism grand?

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s Cal Poly guilty of segregating students of color into substandard dorms? If so, that would belie the university’s claims toward inclusivity and fairness and certainly open Cal Poly up to civil rights violations. The truth, however, may be more complicated than the accusations.

Maybe Cal Poly—a public university designed to affordably educate the populace—has a capitalism problem. You’ve got to admit, they seem very eager to get students back on campus in expensive dorms with expensive meal plans.

Last month, first-year journalism student Cassandra Garcia penned an op-ed for Cal Poly’s Mustang News titled “Cal Poly’s modern-day segregation,” which asked readers to “imagine living in a dorm where maintenance problems are a constant norm and there is no community center to meet other students.

But hey, you’re also sharing a bathroom with 11 other people despite it only having two showers, two toilet stalls, and two sinks. On top of it all, you didn’t choose which dorm you were placed in since your academic program is what designated you to live there. This is the current problem faced by residents in the North Mountain Residence Halls at Cal Poly.”

Ugh. Dorm life sounds like a living hell.

I guess if you’re trying to strengthen your immune system or overcome your sense of modesty it might be OK, but sharing a bathroom with 11 others? That’s a lot of campus dining food poop for two

commodes to handle, amirite?

I mean, is this college or an episode of The Waltons?

“Goodnight, John-boy!”

“You don’t have to yell. I’m in the bunk above you.”

According to Garcia, Poly has placed mostly students of color from the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) in these dorms. EOP is for historically and economically disadvantaged scholars with financial aid, so as far as Cal Poly’s concerned, it’s doing students like Garcia a favor, but that’s not how Garcia and a cadre of other students see it. They claim they’re being given separate and unequal facilities while wealthier white students are living in comfort.

Didn’t Brown v. Board of Education end this separate but equal jazz?

Well, let’s break this down. The North Mountain dorms were built in 1952 and look like a cluster of dumpy twostory roadside motels. Compared to the university’s newer LEED-certified dorms with “serenity rooms” for relaxation and easy access to campus dining facilities, North Mountain is a real dump.

They’re also cheaper, for instance, than yakʔitʸutʸu, Cal Poly’s new dorm facility that means “our community” in the Chumash language and is pretty, shiny, and modern. It’s also the most expensive.

Look, Poly’s dorm prices vary. Both the red bricks (aka South Mountain Halls) and those hideous brutalism concrete bunkers (Sierra Madre and Yosemite

Residence Halls) suck compared people who need it? But this simple mission, free food with no questions asked, when to yakʔitʸutʸu, but you get what you pay for. Are Garcia and unattended by a broader critique of the ills other students in the EOP being that necessitate a food bank’s existence in discriminated against or living in the first place, comes with a steep price.” dorms they and their financial aid What price you ask? Charity and can afford? Sucky dorms, for sure, philanthropy are simply ways for the but more affordable, right? Can’t rich to “launder their dirty money,” Cava we all agree capitalism is vicious, claimed. Food banks rely on donations, so ugly, and unfair? But hey, it’s what we’ve out of fear of “alienating” donors, they are got. Study hard, graduate, get a good job, part of the “status quo” that perpetuates a make a bunch of money, donate the money to system of poverty instead of endeavoring Cal Poly’s EOP program, and create better to overcome it.

EOP dorms for future participants. Problem Cava’s not wrong, just naïve. solved, capitalism style!

He’s also called for food banks to refuse Of course, not everybody likes capitalism donations from “corporate bad actors” style. Hence, problem created for one Mr. who are “known to engage in anti-labor Kody Cava, former Community Programs or anti-consumer practices such as union Coordinator of the SLO Food Bank, busting, price-fixing, monopolization, whose mission is to provide those in need [and] labor trafficking,” but aren’t those with nutritious food. Cava used his work donations a small step toward mitigating email to send out an “open letter” to the bad practices?

SLO Food Bank and others outside the The goalMUSIC should be to eliminate the organization that amounted to an antineed for food banks, but attacking your capitalist manifesto and excoriation of his employer for trying to raise money to feed (now former) employer and the idea of food FLAVOR/EATS more people?

I dunno, bro, maybe rethink banks in general. your message, the venue to disseminate Four hours after his bloated and and perhaps consider earnest letter’s release, Cava was fired for that message, INFO your audience.

Capitalism isn’t fair or making political statements. Oops! sustainable, but nonprofits that feed “No soup for you!” people shouldn’t CALENDARbe your target. People are Cava wrote, “It is tempting to view food greedy. Fix them and you’ll banks as some of the most fix the world. ∆ laudable and altruistic OPINION nonprofit organizations, The Shredder is antiif not at least the most Send us your capitalist … until pay benign and unoffending. views and opinions to NEWS day. Send comments to Who could take issue letters@newtimesslo.com. with giving free food to shredder@newtimesslo.com.

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A TIME OF REMEMBRANCE For Survivors of Violence

Grief touches us all. It is a fundamental human experience.The

grief that results from a violent action or crime, resulting in a loss of trust and security, trauma and possibly death, can be a particularly difficult path to negotiate, even more so when we feel we are traveling that path alone.

A Time of Remembrance is a ceremony created to bring together survivors of violence, offer a time to mourn as a community, to honor the many ways the experience of violence changes our lives, and provide a space for healing.

Through story, poetry, music and ceremony, A Time of Remembrance is a time for us to gather, remember our loved ones, our life before the loss, and be compassionate with ourselves and our complex emotions.

Even as we must find ways to grieve and experience our loss in our own individual ways, coming together in a community with others on similar paths can be a healing experience. We offer A Time of Remembrance in that spirit. If extra support is needed, Wilshire Hospice Bereavement Counselors are available for follow up.

Please join us:

A TIME OF REMEMBRANCE JANUARY 26, 2022 · 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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JAN. 6 – JAN. 13 2022 NOTE: Local COVID-19 case numbers and changing health precautions may cause some event cancellations and venue closures. Please check with the venues directly, and most of all, stay safe!

VIBRANT VIEWS

The Cambria Library is hosting a new pastel and watercolor exhibition, which premiered on Tuesday, Jan. 4, and is scheduled to remain on display through Thursday, Feb. 24. This solo exhibit showcases a collection of vibrant paintings by Bobbye West-Thompson. Admission to view the show is free. Call (805) 927-4336 or email cambria@slolibrary.org for more info. The Cambria Library is located at 1043 Main St., Cambria.

—Caleb Wiseblood COURTESY IMAGE BY BOBBYE WEST-THOMPSON

ARTS

FINE ART PAINTING BY MARY SUMMERS Oil

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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.

COSTA GALLERY: ART AND ABOUT LOS OSOS 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.

DESTINATION UNKNOWN: WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP In this series of classes, we will use watercolors as a medium for exploration. We will explore what we can do with color, texture, line, and light. We will also explore the effects of watercolors when mixed with other media. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon through Jan. 25 $120-$135. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org/ index.php/shop/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

DISRUPTED REALISM: LECTURE BY JOHN SEED Disrupted Realism is the first book to survey the works of contemporary painters who are challenging and reshaping the tradition of realism. Helping art lovers, collectors, and artists approach and understand this compelling new phenomenon, it includes the works of 38 artists. See website information. Jan. 10, 3-5 p.m. Free. 805772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org/index. php/comingevents/demos-meetings/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

FIBER ART BY GAY MCNEAL Gay’s love of textiles and the fiber arts started when her mother taught her to sew when she was ten years old. Gay received a BA in Art with an emphasis in Interior and Textile Design from CSU Long Beach. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

painter Mary Summers, PhD, RN, has a lifelong love of the outdoors. She values capturing scenes in beautiful light, including early morning and late in the day. Her philosophy is to “follow the brush” to record the rich colors, designs, and textures of the world. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com.

Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FOR THE BIRDS EXHIBIT During this exhibit, you’ll find bird related fine art paintings, photography and three dimensional art to include pottery, sculpture, jewelry, glass, and more. Don’t miss this exciting exhibit and artist reception featuring live birds. This event is free and open to the public. Jan. 6-Feb. 21, 12-4 p.m.

Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., 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.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE: FEATURED CRAFT ARTIST CAROLE MCDONALD As a native Californian, Carole McDonald started her art career working in the film industry. Her oil paintings reflect the

vibrant colors tranquil feelings of the Central Coast where painting is a daily joy. Mondays, WednesdaysSundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 29 Free. 805-7721068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

This opening celebration will feature an awareness lecture with live birds from Pacific Wildlife Care. Jan. 9, 2-4 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org.

Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

LEARN BEGINNING FUSED GLASS WITH LARRY LE BRANE Call or email host, or check website for

Create a gorgeous sea glass necklace and two pierced earrings. Everything is provided to complete the projects from local sea glass (choose brown, white, or green in class), to metal, jewelry findings and use of tools. Preregistration required. Jan. 15, 1-3 p.m. $50.

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

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 $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.

MOSAIC HEARTS Learn mosaic basics to create a one-of-a-kind heart project. Choose a project to make your heart sing from rocks to wall art. You have many colors, baubles, and beads to choose from. Everything is provided. Preregistration required. Jan. 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. 805-286-5993. CreativeMeTime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

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. $60. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/workshops/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

OPENING RECEPTION: FOR THE BIRDS EXHIBIT

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.

INDEX Arts ............................[15] Culture & Lifestyle.......[17] Food & Drink..............[18] Music .........................[18]

SEA GLASS HAMMERED METAL JEWELRY

SEA GLASS HEART JEWELRY Create a gorgeous sea glass necklace and two pierced earrings in this relaxing and fun class. Everything is provided to complete the projects including local sea glass. Learn how to drill holes in sea glass and basic jewelry making skills. Preregistration required. Jan. 15, 10 a.m.-noon $50. 805-286-5993. CreativeMeTime.com. 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.

WATERCOLORS AND PASTELS OF BOBBYE WEST-THOMPSON Bobbye West-Thompson’s vibrant pastels and pure pigment watercolors are up at Cambria Library. Tuesdays-Saturdays. through Feb. 24 Free. 805927-4336. slolibrary.org. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria.

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

STUDIOS ON THE PARK: ONLINE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of virtual classes and workshops online. ongoing studiosonthepark.org.

Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805238-9800.

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ALLOY: IDEAS AND INFLUENCE Group exhibition of contemporary cast metal featuring works by Margaret Korisheli, nicolalee, Paula Zima, Randall Johnson, Elizabeth Dorbad, Ariane Leiter, Marcia Harvey, and Barry Frantz. Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Jan. 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Jan. 28 Free. 805-546-3202. cuesta.edu/student/campuslife/artgallery/index.html.

Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

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MIXED MEDIA FOR AGES 5-6 AND 7-12 For ages

JAN. 6 – JAN. 13 2022

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 Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach, puffersofpismo.com.

ART AND ABOUT SLO Join us for Art and About SLO, a self-guided art walk that gives the community an opportunity to experience visual, literary, and performing art in galleries and other venues. Visit site for an updated map of locations. Events will not occur on major holidays.

First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-5449251. artsobispo.org/art-and-about. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.

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.

BOOK LAUNCH FOR CROSS BODY LEAD, BY ELIE AXELROTH Short reading from the book and

PERCUSSIVE DANCE CLASSES Come and dance with us. Clogging is a similar to tap dancing and it’s fun and easy to learn. Have fun dancing to all sorts of music, meet people, and get great exercise! No partners required. Adults and kids ages 8 and over. Thursdays, 10-midnight through May 26 $20/month. 805-975-6601.

Heritage Square Park, 201 Nelson St., Arroyo Grande.

discussion with focus on social justice issues raised in this novel. This event is on Zoom. For link, contact Congregation Beth David. Books available from Volumes of Pleasure or your favorite retailer. Jan. 10, 12:30-2 p.m. Free. 805-544-0760. elieaxelroth.com/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

RANCHO NIPOMO: MOVING WITH THE TIMES EXHIBIT This exhibit also includes the restoration efforts

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 Free. 3cps.org/3cps-online-show/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

CERAMIC LESSONS AND MORE Now offering private one-on-one and group lessons in the ceramic arts. Both hand building and wheel throwing options.

Beginners welcomed. ongoing 805-835-5893. hmcruceceramics.com/. 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, 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.

FREE DOCENT TOURS AT SLOMA Gain a deeper understanding of the artwork on view with SLOMA’s new docent tours. Saturdays, 11 a.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

CLASSICAL PRODIGIES

The Santa Maria Philharmonic Society presents its annual Youth Showcase at Shepard Hall on Sunday, Jan. 16, at 4 p.m. This recital features performances from young classical musicians ranging from ages 8 to 18. To find out more about the program, visit smphilharmonic.org. Shepard Hall is located inside the Santa Maria Public Library, at 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Pictured: soprano Bridget Lee (right), a participant of the 2020 recital.

—C.W. 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.

REPRESENTATION IN FILM FRIDAYS: FREAKS SLO

paper by London-based artist William Brickel. Through Feb. 6, 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.

Library presents this topical film series highlighting issues of representation in film. Professor Paul Marchbanks of the Cal Poly English Department will introduce the featured film and facilitate discussion afterwards. Jan. 14, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-781-5184. slolibrary.evanced. info/signup/calendar. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

LITTLE TREASURE: HOLIDAY ART EXHIBIT

SECOND SATURDAYS FREE ART EVENT SLOMA’s

I’D TELL YOU IF I COULD Paintings and works on

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/.

WALT WHITMAN GAY MEN’S BOOK CLUB Walt Whitman Gay Men’s Book Club meets virtually via zoom.

This club reads, studies and discusses books chosen by the group which relate to their lives as gay men. All are welcome.

Second Monday of every month, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. galacc. org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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.

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. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/events/secondsaturdays/. 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 JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Twenty films, twenty days, to stream the SLO Jewish Film Festival. Inlcudes feature films, documentaries, and shorts from around the planet celebrating the Jewish experience. Streaming starts Jan. 9. Through Jan. 30 $50 All-Access Festival Pass; $25 Three-Movies Pass; $10 One-Movie Pass.

410-693-2949. slojff.com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

SPIRA: WITH THE MOVEMENT ARTS COLLECTIVE AT SLOMA Maartje Herman’s Spira is a dance shaped and inspired by Mark di Suvero’s sculpture Mamma Mobius. The dance features 4 dancers from the Movement Arts Collective. On Saturday, Ryan Lawrence will provide guided movement workshops for people of all ages and abilities. Jan. 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Jan. 8, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma. org/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., 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, 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.

of the Dana Adobe which had their start in the 1930s and remain ongoing to this day. Through Jan. 15, 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.

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COMMUNITY TALK: LECTURE FROM PHOTOGRAPHER ANTONIO TUROK Antonio Turok’s lecture is based on his photographs taken in Nicaragua, Salvador, Guatemala, and the southern Mexican states. Jan. 12, 7-8 p.m. Free. 209-3128653. tinyurl.com/ Turok22. Corazon del Pueblo, 124 W. Main Street, Santa Maria.

THE FULL MONTY: THE MUSICAL This theatrical adaptation of the popular 1997 film follows a group of unemployed men that decide to become male strippers to make some quick cash. The show is described as an upbeat comedy full of honest affection and engaging melodies. Jan. 14-30 805922-4442. my805tix.com. Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

GRAPHITE ART OF MINNIE ANDERSON Now through the month of January 2022, Minnie Anderson’s exhibit is on display in Shepard Hall and features selected graphite works using a number 2 pencil on paper. The works feature portraits, pets, and family relationships. Through Jan. 28 Free. 805 925-0994 x 2832. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

LOCAL AND FEATURED ARTIST EXHIBITS Valley Art Gallery, located in the SM Airport, exhibits local and featured artist work. New exhibits are mounted the first Tuesday of even-numbered months. Wide variety of art available for purchase. ongoing, 8 a.m.10 p.m. Free. 805-922-0663. Santa Maria Airport, 3249 Terminal Dr., Santa Maria.

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

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FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria.

OUTDOOR UKULELE LESSONS For individuals 50 years and up, at no charge. Participants will learn to play chords, melodies, and familiar songs. Five baritone ukuleles are available to borrow, or class members may bring one of their own. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. cityofsantamaria.org/register. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

SOCIAL DIS-DANCE Classes available for all skill levels.

Class sizes limited. ongoing Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753.

WINE AND DESIGN VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON CLASSES Check Wine and Design’s Orcutt website for the complete list of virtual and in-person classes, for various ages. Also offering kids camps for summer. ongoing Varies. wineanddesign.com/orcutt. Wine and Design, 3420 Orcutt Road, suite 105, Orcutt.

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SHARING THE LIGHT: ANSEL ADAMS AND ALAN ROSS This duo exhibition showcases the photography careers of both Ansel Adams (1902-1984) and Alan Ross (whose work is pictured), a longtime friend and former assistant of Adams. Through March 20 wildlingmuseum. org. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082.

THIRD ANNUAL WINTER SALON Gallery Los Olivos presents its third annual Winter Salon group show.

Gallery artists display their creative work hung “salon style” floor to ceiling. All fine art mediums represented.

Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Jan. 31 805-688-7517. GalleryLosOlivos.com. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos.

WIDENING CIRCLES: LANDSCAPE PORTRAITS OF SOLVANG Both of the show’s featured artists, husband and wife John Iwerks and Chris Chapman, will also be hosting periodic art demonstrations at the museum (Oct. 9, Oct. 30, and Nov. 13). Through Feb. 1 elverhoj.org. Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, 805-686-1211.

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AFRICAN DANCE With Live Drumming. Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m. through Jan. 13 $8. 805-215-4565. omnistudiomb.com/schedule/. Omni Studio, 698 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

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. 805-528-4880. baysidemartialarts.com. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

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.

INTRODUCTION TO OUTRIGGER CANOE PADDLING WITH PALE KAI OUTRIGGER CLUB Pale Kai will be offering a free canoe demo and recruitment sessions in Morro Bay to get you out on the water. Join us for a fun intro to outrigger canoe paddling. All equipment and instruction provided.

Limited sign-ups. Jan. 8, 8 a.m. Free. palekai.org/ recruitment-program/. Coleman Park, Morro Bay, 101 Coleman Drive, Morro Bay, (805) 772-6278.

TAI CHI AND QI GONG: ZEN IN MOTION Small 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.

WEEKLY QIGONG PRACTICE AT FITNESSWORKS MORRO BAY Calm your mind and nourish your joints with a weekly Qigong practice led by Mike Raynor of Tai Chi Rejuvenation. The practice is rooted in Qigong fundamentals, and standing/moving meditations. Forms include: Eight Brocades, Five Elements, Shibashi 18, and Tai chi 24.

Saturdays, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Members free; non-members $8-$10. 805-225-1728. facebook.com/TaiChiRejuvenation/.

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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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, 805-2215523.

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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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.

CAL POLY BASKETBALL VS. UC DAVIS It’s National Hat Day, so the first 500 fans will get a Cal Poly hat. Jan. 15, 7-9 p.m. gopoly.com/. Mott Athletics Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

CAL POLY BASKETBALL VS. UC RIVERSIDE The Mustangs take on UC Riverside in a Big West Conference game at 7 p.m. Jan. 13, 7-9 p.m. gopoly.com/. Mott Athletics Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805756-7297.

CAL POLY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. CSUN It’s Youth Day, so all kids ages 13 and under get into the game for free and can participate in a pregame clinic from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 8, 2-4 p.m. gopoly. com. Mott Athletics Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

CAL POLY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. UCSB Don’t miss the Blue-Green Rivalry game as the Mustangs take on UC Santa Barbara. Jan. 6, 7-9 p.m. gopoly.com.

Mott Athletics Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

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, 1011 a.m. $10. 805-709-2227. Crows End Retreat Center, 6340 Squire Ct., 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.

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.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS OF PERSONS WITH FTD (FRONTOTEMPORAL DEMENTIA) A welcoming meeting providing information and support for caregivers of people with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). FTD is a dementia that affects younger people and is very difficult for families. This is an open group. Caregivers can drop in for information, supportive discussion, and caregiving tips. Second Saturday of every month, 2:30-4 p.m. through Jan. 14 805-471-8102. calpoly. zoom.us/j/83141446835. 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 nonconforming 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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NEW LOCATION CELEBRATION: HALCYON STORE Celebrating new location at 1275 W. Grand Ave Grover Beach. Scheduling Readers and Classes now store hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Mondays-Sundays,

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CITY FARM SLO’S YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM Check site for more info on programming and summer camps. ongoing cityfarmslo.org. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.

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.

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.

QI GONG FOR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT Learn

• Interacting with local businesses in SLO and SB Counties?

• Occasional SnoCones and pizza?

• Making a positive difference in a local economy?

• Supporting local, independent journalism?

• Working for the biggest media group on the central coast?

• Fresh bagels every Monday morning?

If you answered “Yes” please apply. Let us know why this part-time position is perfect for you!

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION (ONLINE MEETING) Zoom series hosted by TMHA. Thursdays,

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.

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COMPLIMENTARY SHOWERS WITH SHOWER THE PEOPLE After a short hiatus, the San Luis Obispo

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Colorado. Jan. 7, 7-9 p.m. gopoly.com/. Mott Athletics Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

over ten years ago? You are not alone. The Pet Loss Grief Group is a step-by-step process (with two class options to choose from: Tuesdays or Wednesdays).

Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. and Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. through Feb. 9 $59.99. 1-714-273-9014. griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/rev-diann-davisson.

Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

OFFICE ASSISTANT

SUNDAY EVENING RAP LGBTQ+ AA GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) Alcoholics Anonymous

CAL POLY WRESTLING VS NORTHERN COLORADO Come watch the Mustangs battle Northern

PET LOSS CLASS: 6 WEEKS ONLINE (INCLUDES BOOK) Do you still miss a pet that died one, five, or

EMPLOYMENT

ARTWORK IS HEART-WORK

Creative Me Time hosts its next Mosaic Hearts workshop at Art Center Morro Bay on Sunday, Jan. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants of this beginnerfriendly class will use baubles, beads, and other materials to create their own mosaic projects from scratch. Admission is $50. Call (805) 286-5993 or visit creativemetime.com for more info. Art Center Morro Bay is located at 835 Main St., Morro Bay. —C.W.

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460-6042, ancientowlbeergarden.com.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Jan. 9 Varied. 805-674-4277.

Halcyon Store, 1275 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, halcyonstore.

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

POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE TOURS Tours will give you a glimpse into the lives of Lighthouse Keepers and their families, while helping keep our jewel of the Central Coast preserved and protected. In-person and virtual tours offered. Check website for more details.

Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/.

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

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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.

ANDROID PHONE CLASS First Thursday of every month Oasis Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805937-9750.

CENTRAL COAST CORVETTE CLUB Open to Corvette owners and enthusiasts. First Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. Free. 805-934-3948. Home Motors, 1313 E. Main St., Santa Maria.

DIY BATH AND BODY SCRUB Treat yourself in the New Year. Join us and learn how to make your very own body scrubs. All materials will be provided at the workshop. Registration is required. Jan. 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org/citygovernment/departments/library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

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

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available for purchase. Check site for specific virtual tasting packages. ongoing Free. 805-239-1730. casswines.com/. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

FRUITION LIVE With Goodnight Texas. Jan. 11, 7:30

WEDNESDAYS AROUND THE WORLD: ARGENTINA Stamp your Cass passport as we travel

OPEN MIC NIGHT Come join us each Wednesday for

the globe and taste the world’s most scrumptious cuisines, all vertically paired with our award-winning wines. Jan. 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805-239-1730.

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

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

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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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.

SIMPLY SOURDOUGH First Thursday of every month Oasis Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750.

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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.

STANDING SUN: CELLAR CLUB Visit site for Cellar Club details and more info. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.5 p.m. 805-691-9413. standingsunwines.com. Standing Sun Wines, 92 2nd St., Unit D, Buellton, 805-691-9413.

p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

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.

SOLEFFECT A 6 piece band from the Central Coast of California. 2 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. Jan. 8, 8-11 p.m. Free. 805-2251312. soleffectmusic.com. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay.

THE UNLIKELY CANDIDATES LIVE With The Criticals. Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

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EASTON EVERETT TRIO Neo-folk pop. Jan. 14, 5-7 p.m. eastoneverett.com/. Grand Oaks Ballroom, Cava Robles RV Resort, 3800 Golden Hills Rd., Paso Robles, 805-242-4700.

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.

MIGHTY BEETHOVEN Celebrating Beethoven’s 250th anniversary with perhaps his most iconic and popular work, the Symphony No. 5. From the famous opening four note motive he creates an amazing edifice of towering genius and power. Jan. 14, 6 p.m. my805tix. com. Mission San Miguel Arcángel, 775 Mission St., San Miguel, 805-467-3256.

Songwriters at Play celebrates 11 years of presenting live music at Sculpterra. Host Steve Key will share the garden stage with Brett Perkins, and Brad Colerick.

Joining us for guest sets: The Dennis and Laura Show, Sonya Heller, and Steve Bernal. Jan. 15, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. stevekey.com/events.

Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES STEVE KEY BAND

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.

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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.

at concerts, wineries and private events in California since 2016, The Taproots are best known for their creative songwriting and strong harmonies. The duo performs a unique blend of original contemporary Americana music incorporating rock, folk, and jazz influences Jan. 7, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-3696100. toothandnailwine. com/pages/live-musicevents. Tooth and Nail Winery, 3090 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles.

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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. BURGERS AND BRATS LUNCH AT VFW 2814

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-

Songwriters at Play host Steve Key is also the headliner, accompanied by drummer Paul Griffith and Bob Liepman on cello and electric mandocello. Paul and Bob both played on Steve’s latest album, “How I Learned to Drink”. Special guests are Karl Tallman and Paul Welch. Jan. 8, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free.

805-204-6821. stevekey. com/events. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

THE TAPROOTS AT TOOTH AND NAIL WINERY A steady feature

FOOD & DRINK

Enjoy a hot-off-the-grill hamburger, cheeseburger, or handmade bratwurst sandwich at VFW Post 2814 in Atascadero. Starting at only $5, each meal comes with choice of toppings and condiments, a bag of chips, and a bowl of chili. The public is welcome. Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. through Dec. 28 $5. 805-466-3305. vfwpost2814.org/canteen.html. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 2814, 9555 Morro Road, Atascadero.

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The city of Solvang and the Santa Barbara County Fire Department will co-host Solvang’s 31st annual Christmas Tree Burn on Friday, Jan. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m., in the empty field adjacent to Old Mission Santa Ines. Attendees of the event can look forward to enjoying refreshments, live music, a fire safety demo, and more. For more info, visit solvangjulefest.org/treeburn. Old Mission Santa Ines is located at 1760 Mission Drive, Solvang.

—C.W.

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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/.

JACK HARLOW LIVE Jan. 11, 7 p.m. Alex Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Rd, 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.

THEE SACRED SOULS (VIRTUAL) Presented by SLO Brew Rock. Jan. 12, 7 p.m. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

W. TERRENCE SPILLER PIANO RECITAL The first half will feature works by Clara and Robert Schumann, two of the most important musicians from 19th-century Germany, and one of the most important married couples in music history. The second half will be entirely of French repertoire. Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m. $20 general, $10 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/.

Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

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ELVIS THRU THE YEARS The Clark Center Presents this celebration of the music and legacy of Elvis. George Thomas sings all of the “King’s” most well-known songs and captures his audience with “Elvisesque” moves and interaction. Jan. 7, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $40-$55. 805-4899444. clarkcenter.org/shows/elvis-thru-the-years/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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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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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.

LOVE, PEACE, AND JOY Rich and Janice are an acoustic duo specializing in joyful uplifting music that has a heartfelt soulful sound. This California-based pair celebrates their love of song in a style all their own.

Everyone welcome. Jan. 9, 5-7 p.m. A donation will be taken. 904-314-8043. Unity Chapel of Light Church, 1165 Stubblefield Rd., Orcutt, unitysantamaria.net/.

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

THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC’S ANNUAL YOUTH SHOWCASE The Santa Maria Philharmonic’s annual Youth Showcase is a recital by audition for classical musicians ages 8 to 18. This event is free to the public. Jan. 16, 4-6 p.m. Free. 805-925 0412. smphilharmonic.org/youth-showcase/. Shepard Hall Art Gallery - Santa Maria Public Library, 421 South McClelland St., Santa Maria.

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SENIOR DANCE The Lompoc Senior’s Club presents a “Senior Dance” featuring Riptide Big Band with vocalist Bob Nations. Funded by the Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County. RSVP by email or phone.

Jan. 16, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Donation $3. 661-333-7746.

RiptideBB.com. Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center, 1120 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc.

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BRIAN KINSELLA LIVE Jan. 9, noon Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org.

DUSTYMUSIC JUGZ LIVE Jan. 7, 8:30 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org.

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that were radio staples in the ’70s.

Check out the band’s first single, “Weak for your Love,” and you’ll see they’re right in that pocket.

This is smooth-like-butter music, and I haven’t seen a better nod to old-school soul since Lenny Kravitz hit the scene in the mid’80s. Definitely worth a look. This trio is going to be big.

Fruition and Goodnight, Texas play The Siren

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hough by all accounts the COVID-19 omicron variant is surging unabated, causing what’s been described as a “tidal wave” of infections and as many as 1 million new cases a day, live music is still happening in SLO County. If you’re vaccinated, boosted, masked, and ready to get down with your bad self, read on.

In the week’s biggest show, Numbskull and Good Medicine are bringing Fruition with Goodnight, Texas, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, to The Siren in Morro Bay (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $20 plus fees presale at eventbrite.com or $25 at the door).

Fruition is touring in support of Broken at the Break of Day (2020), their newest album, which the band says “shines a light on all five members, whether it’s on the traded lead vocals of ‘Dawn’ or the irresistible rhythms of ‘Where Can I Turn.’”

The Portland-based folk-rock quintet— known for elements of soul, bluegrass, and country—has been together for more than a decade, creating a sound marked by engaging and unique songwriting and tight harmonies.

They’re quirky as heck and super interesting. Check out, for instance, their song “Nothing More Than Spinning,” which they describe as “a folk song interpreted by Queen.” The song’s video features amazing archival footage by Philip Medicus from the 1939 World’s Fair, and the song comes off like music to accompany a vintage carnival ride.

Featuring Jay Cobb Anderson (electric guitar, vocals), Kellen Asebroek (piano, acoustic guitar vocals), Jeff Leonard (bass), Mimi Naja (mandolin, electric guitar, vocals), and Tyler Thompson (drums), they recorded the seven-song album in record time.

“This process was the quickest the band had ever wrote and recorded the songs,” Thompson said in press materials. “All the songs obviously fit either a ‘day’ or

‘night’ theme, but the whole rehearsing and recording process had to be done in about half the amount of time we were used to. That time limitation leant us to not overthink things, play instinctually and all live in the studio with very minimal overdubs. All the songs are very different, but I think the speedy process naturally created some sonic congruency.”

“We pushed ourselves like never before.

But in the end, it all turned out great,” Anderson said about the sessions for Broken at the Break of Day. “It was a bit more of a hectic process to get things done and recorded. I can’t believe it sounds so good when we did it all so fast.”

Also this week at The Siren, check out The Unlikely Candidates with The Criticals on Friday, Jan. 7 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $18 plus fees presale at thesirenmorrobay.com or $20 at the door).

The Unlikely Candidates are still riding high on the release of their hit song “Novocaine,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 a couple of years ago and is hooky and unforgettably rockin’.

It’s had more than 37 million views on YouTube and has more than 55 million worldwide streams. The band’s newest single is “Gemini,” which may remind some listeners of Maroon 5.

As for openers The Criticals, they’re a Nashville-based rock band that lists The Stone Roses, Jane’s Addiction, and The Doors as inspiration. Together, this should be a great night of rock ’n’ roll.

Meanwhile at SLO Brew Rock …

Grateful Dead tribute act Cubensis plays SLO Brew Rock on Friday, Jan. 7 (7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $20 plus fees at slobrew.com or $25 plus fees day of show) with the Ron “Pigpen” McKernan-focused tribute band The Alligators opening.

That’s a whole lotta Deadhead love coming your way, brought to you by Skull & Roses.

More music …

W. Terrence Spiller presents a piano recital on Friday, Jan. 7, in the Spanos Theatre on Cal Poly’s campus (7:30 p.m.; ages 5 and older; $10 to $20 at pacslo.

PORTLAND’S FINEST Quirky and engaging org). The professor emeritus folk-rock quintet Fruition plays a Numbskull and from the university’s music Good Medicine show on Jan. 11 at The Siren. program is playing to benefit the PHOTO COURTESY OF SYDNEY ANGEL PHOTOGRAPHY Music Department Scholarship Fund, performing works by Clara and Robert Schumann, who Spiller called “two of the most important musicians from 19thcentury Germany, as well as one of the most famous married couples in music history.” The second half of the program features a French repertoire: Frédéric Chopin’s “Fantasy in F Minor,” Op. 49; Francis Poulenc’s “Trois mouvements perpétuels”; Maurice Ravel’s “Pavane pour une infante défunte;” and Claude ALT-ROCK HITMAKERS The Debussy’s “L’Isle Joyeuse.”

Unlikely Candidates, whose 2019 song A true super group plays Puffers of “Novocaine” remains a huge hit, plays The Pismo this Saturday, Jan. 8, when Siren on Jan. 7.

MiniNova takes the stage at 7 p.m. The group features Kenny Lee Lewis (guitar) Also this week at SLO Brew Rock, from the Steve Miller Band, Scott Martin (((folkYEAH!))) and SLO Brew Live (saxophones and woodwinds) from WAR, present Thee Sacred Souls on Jim Stromberg (drums/percussion), and Wednesday, Jan. 12 (7 p.m.; 18-andDavid Keif (bass). older; $25 plus fees presale at slobrew.

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Harold J. Miossi Gallery hosts Zoom panel with featured artists

The participating artists in the Harold J. Miossi Gallery’s latest group show, Alloy: Ideas and Influences, will discuss their artworks during a virtual panel on Jan. 19. The Zoom meeting will start at 6 p.m. and is open to the public.

Alloy: Ideas and Influences is described as an exhibition of contemporary cast metal from artists with ties to Cuesta College’s Sculpture Foundry Program. The show’s eight featured artists are Elizabeth Dorbad, Barry Frantz, Marcia Harvey, Randall Johnson, Margaret Korisheli, Ariane Leiter, Paula Zima, and nicolalee.

The group exhibition is scheduled to remain on display through Jan. 28. Admission to the show is free. Call (805) 546-3202 or visit cuesta.edu for more info.

The gallery is located at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo.

SLO photographer Nic Stover brings one-day workshop to Solvang

San Luis Obispo-based photographer Nic Stover will lead a photography workshop at the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang on Jan. 30, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

The class is described as being designed for photographers of all skill levels seeking to improve their editing skills.

“In this session, class participants will see how the most impactful and compelling images are those that have the proper balance of technique, vision, and processing,” Stover said in a press release. “All of these skills need to be developed and continually refined through our own artistic and creative processes.”

The first half of the workshop will cover concepts of photography composition and image design, while the second half will consist of a hands-on review and discussion session. Admission to the class is $75. Attendees should plan on bringing two or three of their own photos (either printed or submitted digitally in advance) for the review segment of the course.

Stacey Otte-Demangate, executive director of the Wildling Museum, said she hopes the museum’s current photography exhibit, Sharing the Light, is “inspiring visitors to dive into their own photography,” and that attendees of the upcoming workshop should expect to hear “great pointers about how to take their work to the next level.”

Early registration is encouraged, as the workshop is limited to 12 participants.

Masks are required while inside the Wildling Museum. For more info, call (805) 686-8315 or visit wildlingmuseum.org.

The museum is located at 1511 Mission Drive, unit B, Solvang.

To find out more about Stover and his photography portfolio, visit stoverphoto.com. ∆ —Caleb Wiseblood

SLOMA’s Second Saturdays provides the activity and materials

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amed American novelist Gore Vidal (1925-2012) once opined, “The unfed mind devours itself.” Well, the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) doesn’t want that to happen to your mind, which is why Second Saturdays was created: a monthly arts activity that anyone—regardless of age or skill—can do for free.

SLOMA Visitor Services Manager Lena Rushing facilitates the monthly event.

“Some months ago, SLOMA launched Second Saturdays, a completely free art activity every second Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the lawn near the Mamma Mobius sculpture in front of the museum,” Rushing explained. “These activities compliment the museum’s current exhibitions, and visitors are welcome to create art here or take the activity home to be creative at their leisure.”

Last month, to coincide with the holiday activities in Mission Plaza, Rushing set up on the mission steps, where she handed out boxes for an activity called “Altered Photographs,” which was inspired by Exposure/Composure, a collection of abstract photography by members of The Photo Society hanging through Jan. 30 in SLOMA. The kit—packaged in a cute red box— included four black and white photos of Downtown SLO landmarks, along with tools to manipulate them: markers, sandpaper, ink, and more.

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SUPPLIES PROVIDED You bring the creativity, they provide the activity and supplies for free. On Dec. 11, to coincide with the Exposure/Composure photography exhibition, SLOMA provided this kit with four black and white photographs and the tools to manipulate them.

ART ATTACK! As an example, Lena Rushing turned this black and white photo of the iconic Fremont Theater into a monster attack for last month’s Second Saturdays activity, called “Altered Photographs.”

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ARTIST TO ARTIST Well known local artist and SLO Museum of Art Visitor Services Manager Lena Rushing facilitates Second Saturdays.

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“You don’t have to tell us your name, you This Saturday don’t have to do it here, you can just take it The San LuisFLAVOR/EATS Obispo Museum of Art’s next free Second and run,” Rushing quipped, “and if you want Saturday event will be held Jan. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to take extras for the neighborhood kids, no on the lawn outside the museum, 1010 Broad St., in SLO. problem. It’s totally free and funded thanks to Visit sloma.orgINFO for more info. sponsors and donations.”

Rushing, a talented fine artist whose museum lawn or take home. During the 11 CALENDAR paintings and shadow boxes are well-collected, a.m. to 1 p.m. event, teachers and students even created some whimsical examples of from dance studio The SLO Movement Arts what you can do with the photos. In a photo of OPINIONa movement workshop.

Center will offer the SLO Mission, she filled the fountain with “The take-home activity is a mixed-media circling shark fins. In a photo of the historic mobile inspired by the workshop/performances Fremont Theater, she created a friendly NEWS

by SLO Movements Arts Center dancers monster crawling over the building. using materials seen in my SLO Museum of Each activity allows for total freedom STROKES Art solo show Touchy Touchy,” of expression—no rules, no Martinez explained. “Some judgment, no competition, of the materials in each kit just a chance to exercise your ARTS creativity in whatever form will be scrap textiles from the Send gallery, stage, it emerges via the materials actual exhibit! The colorful and cultural festivities to provided. activity is engaging for children arts@newtimesslo.com.

This month’s activity, of all ages, and we encourage scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 8, families to visit and interact is connected to Touchy Touchy, a with the kinetic exhibition together collection of kinetic fabric sculptures meant to during their visit.” be touched, which will remain in the museum As American painter Robert Henri (1865through Feb. 28.

1929) noted, “The object isn’t to make art, it’s Created by multidisciplinary artist Marrin to be in that wonderful state which makes art Lee Martinez, the works are meant to invoke inevitable.” the complicated relationship between mother Come on out to SLOMA this Saturday and and child, and more specifically, “a mother’s get your “art state” on. ∆ physical sensitivity to their child’s constant touch,” according to her artist’s statement.

Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at Martinez designed the reclaimed textilebased activity, which you can work on at the gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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resurrected Thomas Anderson is trapped in a smaller but more powerful version of the Matrix with no memory of his life as the savior Neo. After an ally named Bugs frees him, Neo has to make the choice to save the human race all over again, but it’s tougher than ever. (148 min.)

Bulbul The first hour of this 2 1/2 hour movie struggles to break the fourth wall with puns and dialogues about the original trilogy and characters moaning about how sequels are never as good. The fourth addition to the 1999 franchise finds a resurrected older Neo (Keanu Reeves) trapped in the Matrix as his powerless alter ego, Thomas Anderson, just like in the first movie. But Resurrections got some 2021 updates. Convinced that the events of the Matrix trilogy didn’t happen, Anderson is now a world-famous video game developer who turned the plot of the three movies into a beloved video game. The Matrix has been rebuilt into a stronger structure by a program called the Analyst. It suppressed Neo’s memories, and they come back to him in the form of dreams that repeatedly make him question his sanity. His blue-pill-pushing therapist (Neil Patrick Harris) tells him it could be all in his head. But Neo soon finds his way back to the red pill, and fights to carve a way out with help from Morpheus (now played by Yahya AbdulMateen II), Bugs (Jessica Henwick), Sati (Priyanka Chopra), and a restored Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), to name a few.

Resurrections is supposed to be Neo and Trinity’s homecoming, what with their deaths at the end of the 2003 trilogy that saves Zion from the machines. But the movie is labored and leaves us with more questions than ever.

Caleb I’ll start with the positives. I enjoyed Neo’s introduction as a ritzy Zuckerberg-era video game developer, but we don’t get to explore that side of his new life nearly long enough. When he’s not

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at work, or in therapy, or sitting in a bathtub during a Jefferson Airplane montage, Neo goes to the same coffee shop most days to try to strike up conversations WELCOME BACK New and old allies initiate the with another frequent “resurrection” of Neo (Keanu Reeves), who has forgotten customer, Tiffany, a the events of the original Matrix trilogy and has become a “happily” married successful video game developer, in The Matrix Resurrections. woman he finds extremely familiar, as not enough to distract me from this limp if they were once lovers in a past life. It’s deconstruction of a movie. This should easy for viewers to figure out why, since have been a fresh slate to show us another she’s played by Moss. As for new faces exciting exit for Neo from the Matrix. though, Jonathan Groff, who Hamilton Instead, Resurrections couldn’t resist fans will recognize fondly as King George, basking in the glow of the first gameputs his own spin on this entry’s iteration changer of a movie. of Agent Smith, the iconic sunglassesCaleb I also enjoyed the film’s addition wielding villain previously played by of machines that decide to team up with Hugo Weaving. Smith is introduced as the humans, rather than enslave them. I Neo’s boss at work, or business partner, think it was both cute and unintentionally although he gives off evil movie-boss amusing that some of these machines also energy. Unfortunately, once the film’s decide to shape themselves to resemble obnoxiously bloated plot progresses and animals—probably to help their human these initial facades of Neo, Trinity, and counterparts understand that they’re Smith begin to dissipate, so does my good guys now? One of these large fourattention span. legged critters nuzzles up to Neo’s face Bulbul One thing that does grab my like a pet cow, and it’s adorable. As much attention about the fourth installment fun as it is to see Reeves play Neo again, is that it’s the first in the franchise I think it was a mistake to continue his directed by only one of the Wachowski storyline from the previous films. I would sisters. Helmed by Lana Wachowski, have much rather seen a new story with Resurrections feels incomplete without new characters that takes place in the the creative vision of Lilly. I did enjoy world of the Matrix, similar to what the Neo’s trip to Io—a blossoming community Wachowskis and a group of collaborators led by Niobe (reprised by Jada Pinkett accomplished with 2003’s The Animatrix, Smith) who has aged 60 years since an animated anthology of standalone the trilogy concluded. She shows Neo vignettes that are superior to any of the that Io flourished under a partnership original film’s sequels. If I was at the pitch between humans and the machines, meeting for The Matrix Resurrections, I something that Zion—the previous would have suggested a prequel exploring human settlement—failed to realize. I how the machines took over our world, as also appreciated that Trinity is seen as The Animatrix does. Or how about a buddy truly equal to Neo, to such an extent that comedy from the point of view of Neo’s new the Analyst acknowledges that they’re robot cow? Δ whole together. Trinity gains the power Split Screen was written by Staff to fly unlike the resurrected Neo, and can Writer Bulbul Rajagopal and Calendar even see the code from inside the Matrix.

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research hospital where doctors are trying to curb a psychiatric patient called Gabriel who tries to kill the medical staff.

Cut to 2020, we see the pregnant lead Madison Lake (Annabelle Wallis) living with her abusive husband in Seattle.

After he hits her against a wall, she locks herself in their bedroom alone and falls asleep. But after dreaming of a man violently entering her house, Madison wakes up to find her husband killed.

With a police investigation in full swing where she’s the prime suspect, Madison has constant mental run-ins with Gabriel where, in a paralyzed state, she witnesses him killing others.

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later to exploit her all over again?

Madison’s head-smash undoing the stitches.

This movie is marketed as a slasher, but it will elicit more laughs than screams. The plot is riddled with hammy dialogues and over-explained imagery like Madison behind literal jail bars to represent her “mental prison.”

Malignant ends with the hint of a sequel as Madison gears up to fight Gabriel again. (111 min.) Δ —Bulbul

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I hate to be a stickler, but the January release of this heartwarming tribute is technically two months late, as Harry

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Spicing things up Ebony offers the Central Coast a taste of Ethiopia

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parents had 10 of us, and I was the eighth child.”

Reflecting on her upbringing in Ethiopia’s capital and largest city, Abraha said the family home featured “a big garden with lots of fruit trees such as plums, lemon, olive trees, passion fruits, and a vegetable garden with tomatoes, carrots, beans, spinach, all kinds of lettuce, and different kinds of herbs.”

“The weather is beautiful all around the year,” she continued, “Therefore, harvest season is all year.

“After school, we all had chores in the house, which included helping with the cooking or cleaning or gardening. As a young girl I loved to spend time in the garden and also helped my mom with her cooking. My mom was a great cook of traditional Ethiopian foods as well as Italian cuisine, and I got most of my cooking lessons from her.”

In the 1990s, Abraha moved to New York, then New Jersey, where she launched her career.

“In 1996, I was employed by the New Community Corporation, where I served in different positions for almost 25 years,” she said. “But I was always interested in going back to college to acquire extended knowledge in culinary art.”

She ultimately studied culinary art at Hudson County Community College in New Jersey while working as a cook in New Community Corporation’s food service department, feeding 145 nursing home residents and 200 children in day care, she said.

After graduation in 2019, she became a food service manager for the corporation A FAMILY AFFAIR Chefs and sisters Martha until 2021, and now she runs Taezaz, left, and Helen Abraha dish up healthy, a New Jersey-based food communal Ethiopian food at Ebony in San Luis Obispo. catering company.

t The Kitchen Terminal in San Luis Obispo, new eatery Ebony specializes in vegan cuisine from Ethiopia—home to teff, the world’s tiniest grain, as well as gebeta, history’s oldest board game.

In celebration of Ethiopian Christmas on Friday, Jan. 7, Ebony will be surprising randomly selected customers with one of two authentic, handcrafted gebeta games with their takeout meals.

Initially launched in December from Benny’s Kitchen in SLO, Ebony is the Central Coast’s only Ethiopian restaurant. Customers are invited to place their to-go orders via Instagram, currently the restaurant’s sole marketing channel, and pick up meals at its new expanded kitchen space off Allene Way. Named for Africa’s prized ornamental hardwood, Ebony is the brainchild of four Ethiopian women, two of whom are silent partners. Chefs Helen Abraha and Martha Taezaz helm the kitchen. They are also sisters.

“I was born in Addis Ababa,” said Abraha, who serves as executive chef and will develop Ebony’s seasonal menus. “My

TASTY TURMERIC Ater kik alicha wot, or misir alicha, combines slow-simmered split peas with caramelized onions, garlic, ginger, and turmeric, a staple spice in Ethiopia.

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For current business hours, menu items, and prices, contact Ebony via Instagram @ebony_slo or email ebonysloca@gmail.com. Pick up orders at Ebony’s new location at The Kitchen Terminal at 4750 Allene Way, in SLO.

She plans to rotate between coasts as needed to help develop and grow Ebony, and will potentially make a permanent move to SLO based on the restaurant’s success.

Taezaz, meanwhile, Ebony’s only fulltime employee, has both food-handling and business experience, as well as a love of different cultures.

After graduating high school, she completed a one-year course in catering, food preparation, food safety, handling, and service at the Hotel and Tourism Training Institute in Addis Ababa, followed by a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the capital’s Royal University College.

She has worked at various international organizations and governmental bodies, including the U.S. Agency for International Development, IKEA, and the embassies of Zimbabwe and the Netherlands.

“I have traveled to different regions of my country Ethiopia, and to some countries in Europe and Asia to satisfy my interest in learning diversity in

CHICKPEA PERFECTION Injera—a traditional Ethiopian bread, eating utensil, and plate rolled into one—accompanies shiro wot, a paste-like stew containing ground roasted chickpeas, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and optional jalapeño. Roasted beets and potatoes complete the meal.

FIERY FLAVOR Spicy misir wot features slow-simmered red lentils cooked with onion, garlic, ginger, and berbere—a popular Ethiopian spice blend containing chili peppers, black cardamom, bishop’s weed, sacred basil, and thyme.

cultures, and life in general,” she said.

In 2016, she relocated to Alexandria, Virginia, then in late 2021 moved to SLO to join Ebony’s launch team.

“I will be the cook at Ebony following the standards and recipes of the chef [Abraha],” she said.

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FROM HOME Ethiopian food is a celebration of friends Archaeologists date and family, with slow-cooked, often spicy the gebeta game to dishes that are meant to be shared, the as early as 500 AD, chefs say. based on fragments All meals are accompanied by injera, of an ancient pottery board with rock cuts a tangy, porous bread that doubles as an unearthed in Ethiopia. eating utensil. Injera’s primary ingredient The object of the is teff, a super grain native to Nigeria and two-person game rich in complete proteins, fiber, magnesium, is to collect your iron, and calcium. opponent’s stones.

All four of Ebony’s partners tout the quality and healthfulness of their and jalapeño for the more adventurous. products, importing traditional spices Ben Arrona, owner of Benny’s Kitchen from Ethiopia and partnering with local as well as Benny’s Pizza Palace and growers for items such as onions, garlic, Social Club in SLO, was excited to play a vegetables, and lentils. part in launching the new restaurant.

The chefs cook with avocado oil, and all “I have two goals at Benny’s—to bring meals are organic, gluten-free, and vegan. more culture and flavor to SLO while The team also shares a goal to support supporting businesses of color,” he said. local needy families by providing free “Ebony hits both of those goals with one food on a regular basis. Details on their delicious company.” philanthropic efforts will be ironed out MUSIC Eventually, the team behind Ebony plans once the restaurant to expand hours and menu gathers steam. items, and, as their client FLAVOR/EATS Currently, Ebony base grows, evolve to a sitis open Monday, down dining establishment.

Wednesday, and Friday Other ideas include INFO from 11:30 a.m. to Send tidbits on everything brunch and a traditional 4 p.m., or until supplies food and drink to Ethiopian coffee last. The limited takeout bites@newtimesslo.com. ceremony—a custom CALENDAR menu, available for prethat starts with roasting order or walk-in clients, the beans and would take is posted on its Instagram OPINION another article to explain. Suffice it to account and includes rotating dishes such say, it’s not your average coffee. ∆ as shiro wot, spicy misir wot, and ater kik NEWS alicha wot.

Flavor Writer Cherish Whyte thinks Wot is stew, jazzed up with a wealth of injera is ingenious. Reach her at cwhyte@ spices, primarily berbere and turmeric— newtimesslo.com.

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Son Care Foundation, Inc. (173 Buckley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A TX Corporation /s/ Son Care Foundation, Inc., Rhys Janssen, CEO. 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 30, 2021, January 6, 13, & 20, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2836 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DRIFT COLLECTIVE, 753 Shell Beach Road, Shell Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Shelly St. Peter (1316 Costa Brava, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Shelly St. Peter, 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 16, 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2848 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/20/1987) New Filing The following person is doing business as, H & H PLUMBING, 1805 Thistle Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Gary Hubbard (1805 Thistle Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Gary Hubbard, 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, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 12-02-26.

December 16, 23, 30, 2021, & January 6, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2861 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NOTORIOUS SERVICES, 894 Prosperity Way, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Jaryn Bryce Healey (894 Prosperity Way, Nipomo, CA 93444).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jaryn Bryce Healey.

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, S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-03-26.

December 16, 23, 30, 2021, & January 6, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2864 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/07/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SOFTWARE INVENTIONS, INC., 7440 Pinal Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Software Inventions, Inc. (7440 Pinal Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by a CA Corporation /s/Software Inventions, Inc., Catherine Stanley, Secretary.

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. 12-03-26.

December 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 13, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2876 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/28/2011) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ALOHA PACIFIC SPA REPAIR SERVICE, ALOHA PACIFIC POOL AND SPA SERVICE, 22221 F Street, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County.

Marc Lynn Stoelzle (22221 F Street, Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Marc L. Stoelzle, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-07-21. 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. 12-07-26.

December 16, 23, 30, 2021, & January 6, 2022

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Paso Robles Planning Commission VOLUNTEERS WANTED

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION ACCOUNT INFORMATION RELATED TO LOCAL AGENCY IMPROVEMENT FEES Notice Issue Date: December 21, 2021 Notice is hereby given that, as of the date noted above, the City of San Luis Obispo has made available to the public a draft report entitled: FY 2020-21 ANNUAL REPORT ON DEVELOPER IMPACT FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66001 (AB 1600) The notice is provided in accordance with Section 66006 (b)(2) of the California Government Code. The final report shall be considered by the City Council at the following public meeting: When: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Teleconference – webinar details will be available on the published agenda The draft report is available online at https://www. slocity.org/government/department-directory/financeand-it/online-documents/-folder-2133. If you are unable to view the document online please contact the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@slocity.org or 805-781-7100 and one will be mailed to you. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail delivered to the City Clerk’s office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to emailcouncil@slocity.org.

While the Council encourages public participation, growing concern about the COVID-19 pandemic has required that public meetings be held via teleconference.

Meetings can be viewed on Government Access Channel 20 or streamed live from the City’s YouTube Channel at http://youtube.slo.city.

This notice was posted on December 21, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. on the City’s bulletin board, located in front of City Hall, on the door of the Finance Department, and on the City’s website www.slocity.org. For further information, interested persons may contact Brigitte Elke, Finance Director, at (805) 781-7125 or belke@slocity.org.

The City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for appointment to the Planning Commission. Appointments will be for 3-year terms expiring February 28, 2025. Commissioners can expect to dedicate 15 - 20 hours each month to meetings, subcommittee meetings and meeting preparation.

The Planning Commission prepares recommendations to the City Council regarding the City’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.

The Commission also performs duties related the approval/denial of development applications including Conditional Use Permits, Development Plans, Tentative Maps, and environmental reviews (CEQA).

Applicants are encouraged to review the Planning Commission Handbook for a complete overview of the Planning Commission’s responsibilities: https://www.prcity.com/DocumentCenter/ View/25862/01-PC-Approved-PR-City-Handbookdocx The Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the City Council. Commission applicants must be either a qualified elector (resident of City of Paso Robles) or have a vested interest in the City.

The Commission meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Center. Subcommittee meetings are scheduled at the convenience of the Commission members. All Commissioners must participate in a rotational assignment (5 months annually) to the Development Review Committee which meets each Mondays at 3:30 p.m.

Applicants are advised that all Commissioners are required to file annual Statements of Economic Interests (financial disclosure statements) and, under certain circumstances, there are restrictions on the actions of Planning Commissioners.

Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 1000 Spring Street or downloaded from the City web site at: https://www.prcity.com/DocumentCenter/ View/15289/Advisory-Body-Application-PDF or type “advisory application” in the site search box on the City website.

Applications are due by Friday, January 28th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at Paso Robles City Hall, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446

Teresa Purrington City Clerk

To be considered for appointment, your application must be received by the due date. For more information, please contact the Community Development Department at 805-237-3970 or via email at planning@prcity.com or the Deputy City Clerk at 805-237-3960.

January 6, 2022

January 6 & 13, 2022

PASO ROBLES HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO PROPOSERS PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, California, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 27, 2022 as determined by www.time.gov for performing work as follows: PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE CHUMASH PARK AND PALISADES PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT The City of Pismo Beach is requesting proposals from firms for professional engineering services for the Chumash Park and Palisades Park Playground Project.

The City is interested in acquiring the services of a qualified firm or a joint venture of firms to prepare all necessary construction documents for the construction of playground improvements for the Chumash Park and Palisades Park Playground Project. The selected consultant will work closely with the City of Pismo Beach Public Works Department, the City of Pismo Beach Parks Recreation Division, and the selected playground equipment designer/manufacturer.

Proposal packages may be obtained from the Public Works Department, Engineering Division, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 or by calling (805) 7734656. Printed versions of this request for proposals are available for a non-refundable fee of $25 and PDF versions may be emailed at no charge by contacting Erin Olsen at eolsen@pismobeach.org. Specific questions will be accepted in writing up to 72 hours before the proposal due date and time by emailing Eric Eldridge, at eledridge@pismobeach.org. For nontechnical questions contact Erin Olsen at eolsen@ pismobeach.org.

ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK December 30, 2021 & January 6, 2022

VOLUNTEERS WANTED The City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for appointments to fill one vacancy for a Board of Commissioner and one Tenant Board of Commissioner on the Paso Robles Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.

The Paso Robles Housing Authority Board of Commissioners consists of seven members appointed by the Paso Robles City Council. Commissioner applicants must be residents of either City of Paso Robles or San Luis Obispo County and must be a tenant over 62 years of age owned or managed by the Housing Authority.

The Housing Authority is a separate agency from the City of Paso Robles, and advises Public Housing Management and determines policy, procedures and direction of the Housing Authority. The Board of Commissioners meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at 901 30th Street, Paso Robles, CA. Applications may be obtained at City Hall (1000 Spring Street) or at the Housing Authority (901 30th Street).

Applications may also be downloaded from the City’s web site at https://www.prcity.com/DocumentCenter/ View/15289/Advisory-Body-Application-PDF or type “advisory application” in the site search box on the City website.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) will hold a public hearing to receive public testimony on Unmet Transit Needs within the County of San Luis Obispo and its seven cities. The hearing will be held during the SLOCOG Board meeting on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.

Unmet Transit Needs can also be sent in online, by phone, fax, email, mail, or in person by February 9, 2022. Submissions can be made online at slocog.org/ transitneeds; by phone at (805) 781-1385; by fax at (805) 781-5703; by email at: unmet_needs@slocog.org; and by mail or in person at 1114 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

SLOCOG, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, is committed to providing special accommodations and translation services to those interested in participating in public hearings. Please note that a 48-hour notice is needed to honor your request. Call (805) 781-4219 to make arrangements.

Visit www.slocog.org for the agenda and meeting details. It has not yet been determined whether this SLOCOG Board meeting and public hearing will be held in person or virtually via Zoom. If held in person, it will take place at the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401—and all attendees will be asked to wear a face covering, regardless of vaccination status. If held remotely via Zoom, please register for the meeting using details outlined in the agenda. For more information, call (805) 781-4219 or write to SLOCOG, 1114 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

Members of the public may also submit written comments for this meeting by email or mail: Email: pio@slocog.org by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022.

Mail to: Clerk of the Board, SLOCOG, 1114 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Mailed written comments must be received by SLOCOG no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022.

December 16, 2021 & January 6, 2022

NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN BY ELAINA CANO, COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OF THE FILING PERIODS FOR OFFICES IN WHICH CANDIDATES ARE TO BE VOTED ON AT THE STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY TO BE HELD ON JUNE 7, 2022.

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

Si desea información en español por favor comuníquese con la Oficina Electoral al (805) 781-5080.

Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Department Hearing

January 6, 2022

January 6, 2022

Declaration of Intention Filing Period (Jan. 31 – Feb. 9, 2022): Candidates for Judge of the Superior Court office must file a written and signed declaration of intention. The filing fee for candidates filing a declaration of intention must be paid at the time the declaration of intention is filed.

Declaration of Intention Extension Filing Period (Feb. 10 – Feb. 14, 2022): If an eligible incumbent does not file a declaration of intention by the deadline, the deadline for filing the declaration of intention for that office is extended for non-incumbent candidates only.

Declaration of Candidacy & Nomination Papers Filing Period (Feb. 14 – March 11, 2022): Candidates must also file a declaration of candidacy and nomination papers to qualify for office.

VOTER-NOMINATED AND NON-PARTISAN OFFICES Federal, State, Countywide and County Supervisor District 3 Offices - Petitions in Lieu of Filing Fee Filing Period (Jan. 3 – Feb. 9, 2022): Period in which candidates for federal, state, and countywide office may obtain, circulate and file their petitions in lieu of a filing fee.

County Supervisor Districts 2 and 4 - Petitions in Lieu of Filing Fee Filing Period (Jan. 13 – Feb. 9, 2022): Period in which candidates for County Supervisor may obtain, circulate and file their petitions in lieu of a filing fee.

Declaration of Candidacy & Nomination Papers Filing Period (Feb. 14 – March 11, 2022): All candidates must file a declaration of candidacy and nomination papers to qualify for office.

Declaration of Candidacy & Nomination Papers Extension Filing Period (March 12 – March 16, 2022): If an eligible incumbent does not file a declaration of candidacy by the deadline, the deadline for filing the declaration of candidacy for that office is extended for nonincumbent candidates only.

Applications may be brought to the Paso Robles City Clerk’s Office or mailed, but they must be received by the deadline.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE Please contact the County Elections Office at (805) 781-5228 or visit our website at www.slovote.com for more information on the qualifications required for voter-nominated and non-partisan offices.

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January 6, 2022

/S/ ELAINA CANO County Clerk-Recorder

JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OFFICES Petitions in Lieu of Filing Fee Filing Period (Jan. 3 – Feb. 9, 2022): Period in which candidates may obtain, circulate and file their petitions in lieu of a filing fee.

APPOINTMENTS FOR CANDIDATE FILING San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office: Appointments are required for candidate filing. Appointments are available 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. To schedule an appointment please call (805) 781-5228.

January 6 & 13, 2022

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing WHEN: Friday, January 21, 2022 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT: A request by Chevron Environmental Management and Real Estate Company for a Minor Use Permit (DRC2020-00180) to remove an approximately 5,000-foot segment of an inactive 16-inch diameter oil pipeline and appurtenant facilities. The remaining inactive pipeline to be removed is primarily above ground with several buried sections and would result in approximately 1.5-acres of site disturbance. The project would transport removed pipe and pipe supports from the project site to an approved recycling facility. The existing inactive 16-inch pipeline is a portion of a pipeline network that connected the former Texaco Hill Plant to the Sales Terminal at 3072 North Main Street in the City of Morro Bay. The portion proposed for removal is located roughly adjacent to Alva Paul Creek, east of Del Mar Park, east of the City of Morro Bay. Also to be considered is the environmental determination that the project is statutorily exempt under CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15284. A Notice of Exemption has been prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15062.

County File Number: DRC2020-00180 Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 073-076-016, -077-018, -084-032 Date Accepted: 12/02/2021 WHERE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, until further notice Planning Department Hearing for the Department of Planning and Building for the County of San Luis Obispo will be closed to members of the public and non-essential County staff. The Department’s Notice of Meeting Procedures, which includes Instructions on how to view the meeting remotely and how to provide public comment are posted on the Department’s webpage at https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Planning-Building/ Meetings,-Hearings,-Agendas,-and-Minutes.aspx Additionally, hearing body members and officers may attend the meeting via teleconference and participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were present.

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

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by Friday, January 14, 2022 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC2020-00180.”

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

COASTAL APPEALABLE County action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission after all possible local appeal efforts are exhausted. Appeals must be filed in writing as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043.

Daniela Chavez, Secretary Planning Department Hearing

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing WHEN: Friday, January 21, 2022 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT: A request by Ernst Schroeder for a Minor Use Permit/Coastal Development Permit (DRC2021-00116) to allow for the construction of a new two-story 1,498 square-foot single-family residence and attached 273 square-foot single-car garage and driveway parking space. The project will result in the disturbance of approximately 1,909 square feet of the 4,400 square-foot parcel. The proposed project is within the Residential Single Family land use category and located at 1221 Pacific Avenue, in the community of Cayucos within the Small-Scale Design Neighborhood. The site is the Estero Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA. County File Number: DRC2021-00116 Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 064-222-008 Date Accepted: 12/07/2021 WHERE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, until further notice Planning Department Hearing for the Department of Planning and Building for the County of San Luis Obispo will be closed to members of the public and non-essential County staff. The Department’s Notice of Meeting Procedures, which includes Instructions on how to view the meeting remotely and how to provide public comment are posted on the Department’s webpage at https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Planning-Building/ Meetings,-Hearings,-Agendas,-and-Minutes.aspx Additionally, hearing body members and officers may attend the meeting via teleconference and participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were present.

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

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by Friday, January 14, 2022 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC2021-00116.”

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

COASTAL APPEALABLE County action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission after all possible local appeal efforts are exhausted. Appeals must be filed in writing as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043.

Applications are due by Friday, January 21st, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at Paso Robles City Hall, 1000 Spring Street Paso Robles, CA 93446

For additional information, please call City Clerk at 805237-3960 or the Planning Department at 805-237-3970, or David Cooke, Executive Director of the Housing Authority, at 805-238-4015 or dcooke@pasoroblesha.org.

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

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2877 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/14/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE ZEN ZONE LIFESTYLE, 1629 Johnson Ave #1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Greg Money (1629 Johnson Ave #1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Greg Money, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-07-21. 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. 12-07-26.

December 16, 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2880 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/20/2007) New Filing The following person is doing business as, AJ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 513 Martita Place, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Donald Scott Trecartin (513 Martita Place, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Donald Scott Trecartin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-08-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy.

Exp. 12-08-26.

December 16, 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2881 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/08/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DELTINA COFFEE ROASTERS, 1945 Front Street, Oceano, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Broken Crown Coffee Company, LLC (1263 Capitola Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433).

This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Broken Crown Coffee Company, LLC, John Quint, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-08-21. 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. 12-08-26.

December 16, 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2883 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PASO ROBLES VALET, 1117 Putter Ave, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County.

Paso Robles LLC (1117 Putter Ave, Paso Robles, CA 93446).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Paso Robles LLC, Thomas Humphrey, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-08-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy.

Exp. 12-08-26.

December 16, 23, 30, 202, & January 6, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2886 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MARFARM VINEYARD, 430 Green Gate Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Hamish S. Marshall (835 Aerovista Place, Suite 230, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A Trust /s/ Hamish S. Marshall, Trustee.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-09-21. 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. 12-09-26.

December 16, 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2887 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MARSHALL FARM, 430 Green Gate Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Hamish S. Marshall (835 Aerovista Place, Suite 230, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by a Trust /s/ Hamish S. Marshall, Trustee.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-09-21. 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. 12-09-26.

December 16, 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2889 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/01/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MOBILE RV’S WASH & WAX, 1121 Orcutt Road SPC 11, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Jose Angel Torres Sandoval (1121 Orcutt Road SPC 11, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by an Individual/s/ Jose Angel Torres Sandoval, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-09-21. 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. 12-09-26.

December 16, 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2890 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2007) New Filing The following person is doing business as, EXCEL JUDGMENT ENFORCEMENT, 22720 Madison Drive, Santa Margarita, CA 93453.

San Luis Obispo County. John McDonald (22720 Madison Drive, Santa Margarita, CA 93453).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ John McDonald.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-09-21. 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. 12-09-26.

December 16, 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2895 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/11/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ROCKBOUND ESTATES, 1780 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Rockbound Estates (1780 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446).

This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Rockbound Estates LLC, Fiorella Derodeff, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-10-21. 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. 12-10-26.

December 16, 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2899 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TABULA RASA PILATES, 990 Camino Caballo, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County.

Vanessa Dominguez, Dustin Barth (990 Camino Caballo, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Vanessa Dominguez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-10-21. 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. 12-10-26.

December 30, 2021, January 6, 13, & 20, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2904 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/10/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 805 PAINTING COMPANY, 1340 Phillips Lane Apt 8, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Joseph Michael Jr Hernandez (1340 Phillips Lane Apt 8 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by an Individual /s/ Joseph Michael Hernandez Jr., Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-13-21. 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. 12-13-26.

December 16, 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2906 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/13/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CAL COAST CRAFT, 2075 Alturas Road, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County.

Douglas Curran (2075 Alturas Road, Atascadero, CA 93422).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Douglas Curran.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-13-21. 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. 12-13-26.

January 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2914 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/14/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THIS GUY JUNK REMOVAL, 1941 Willow Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Jesus A Beltran Flores (268 Spruce St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jesus Beltran Flores. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-14-21. 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. 1214-26.

December 16, 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2916 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/14/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TEAM-RENOVATIONS, TEAM-INSPECTIONS, 848 Covington Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County.

TEAM-SYSTEM CORP (848 Covington Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by a CA Corporation /s/ Team-System Corp, Reginald D. Johnson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-1421. 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. 12-14-26.

December 16, 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2917 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PEAK SMALL BUSINESS, 1363 Sydney St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. SLO Distribution, LLC (1363 Sydney St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liability Company /s/ SLO Distribution LLC, Shane Williams, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-14-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 12-14-26.

December 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 13, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2919 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CENTRAL COAST LAW GROUP, 485 Morro Bay Blvd. #102, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Gregory E Martin (485 Morro Bay Blvd. #102, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Gregory E Martin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-1421. 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. 12-14-26.

December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, & 13, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2921 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/14/2012) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SEVEN SISTERS REALTY, 1241 Johnson Avenue, Suite 331, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Douglas E. Federman (1241 Johnson Avenue, Suite 331, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/Douglas E. Federman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-14-21. 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. 12-14-26.

December 16, 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2923 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/23/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LA BELLASERA HOTEL AND SUITES, 206 Alexa Ct., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. PDOF Paso 206, LLC (3500 Lenox Road, Suite 625, Atlanta, GA 30326). This business is conducted by An DE Limited Liability Company /s/ PDOF Paso 206, LLC, By: PDOF Paso Investors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its sole manager, By: PDOF MP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its sole manager, By: Peachtree Distressed Opportunity Fund, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, its member, By: PHG Distressed Opportunity Fund GP, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, its general partner, By: Peachtree Hotel Group II, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, its manager, By: Jatin Desai, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-15-21. 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. 12-15-26.

December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, & 13, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2924 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/23/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HAMPTON INN & SUITES PASO ROBLES, 212 Alexa Ct., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. PDOF Paso 212, LLC (3500 Lenox Road, Suite 625, Atlanta, GA 30326). This business is conducted by An DE Limited Liability Company /s/ PDOF Paso 212, LLC, By: PDOF Paso Investors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its sole manager, By: PDOF MP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its sole manager, By: Peachtree Distressed Opportunity Fund, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, its member, By: PHG Distressed Opportunity Fund GP, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, its general partner, By: Peachtree Hotel Group II, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, its manager, By: Jatin Desai, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-15-21. 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. 12-15-26.

December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, & 13, 2022

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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FILE NO. 2021-2934 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LANCE’S CARPET, WINDOW & TILE CLEANING, 2109 Big Buck Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446-4227. San Luis Obispo County. Lance Allen Clairmont (2109 Big Buck Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446-4277). This business is conducted by an Individual /s/ Lance A. Clairmont, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-16-21. 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. 12-1626.

December 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 13, 2022

FILE NO. 2021-2946 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/02/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, JUDY CREEK, 2450 Symphony Oaks Drive, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Casey Appell (2450 Symphony Oaks Drive, Templeton, CA 93465) and Judith Appell (2450 Symphony Oaks Drive, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by a married couple/s/ Casey Appell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-17-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 12-17-26.

December 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 13, 2022

FILE NO. 2021-2959 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CARBON 6, 5940 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County.

Atomic Bites LLC (5940 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Atomic Bites LLC, Michelle Cole, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-20-21. 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. 12-20-26.

December 30, 2021, January 6, 13, & 20, 2022

FILE NO. 2021-2986 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NOURISH N’ NUZZLE, 625 Crystal Way, Nipomo, CA 93444.

San Luis Obispo County. Nourish N’ Nuzzle LLC (625 Crystal Way, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Nourish N’ Nuzzle LLC, Natalie Dodson, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-23-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy.

Exp. 12-23-26.

January 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2989 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CENTRAL COAST VETERINARY SERVICES, 960 Nicola Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 9345. San Luis Obispo County.

Danimal DVM Inc. (1607 Phillips Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401), SLO Pet Vets Inc. (630 Quintana Rd. #160, Morro Bay, CA 93442).

This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Danimal DVM Inc., Daniel Gutman, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-23-21. 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. 12-23-26.

January 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2022

FILE NO. 2021-2936 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BLUE BANANA, 776 Calle Bendita, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County.

Chantal J King (776 Calle Bendita, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Blue Banana, Chantal J King, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-16-21. 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. 1216-26.

December 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 13, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-2938 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/16/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SYNERGY WOODWORKS, 1607 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Randall Reb Kullgren (1607 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by an Individual /s/ Randall Reb Kullgren, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-16-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy.

Exp. 12-16-26.

December 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 13, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-2944 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ANIME & MORE SHOP, 263 N. Frontage Rd, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County.

Jose Manuel Ruiz (625 S Pine St #B, Santa Maria, CA 93458).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jose Manuel Ruiz.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-17-21. 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. 12-17-26.

December 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 13, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-2945 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE SCHWAEGERLE TEAM, 962 Mill St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. OC Enterprises (962 Mill St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by a CA Corporation /s/ OC Enterprises, Owen Schwaegerle, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-17-21. 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. 12-17-26.

December 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 13, 2022

FILE NO. 2021-2952 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, JADE PRECIADO EVENTS, 226 W Price St., Apt. C, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Jade G Preciado (226 W Price St., Apt. C, Nipomo, CA 93444).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jade G Preciado.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-17-21. 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. 12-17-26.

December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, & 13, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2953 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DEREK PRECIADO PHOTOGRAPHY, 226 W Price St., Apt. C, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Derek R Preciado (226 W Price St., Apt. C, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Derek R Preciado. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-17-21. 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. 1217-26.

December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, & 13, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2957 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CASA LINDA CLEANING CO, 1997 Beach St., Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County.

Edgar Murillo Baltierra (1997 Beach St., Oceano, CA 93445).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Edgar Murillo Baltierra, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-20-21. 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. 12-20-26.

December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, & 13, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2958 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BLUE SKY BILLBOARDS, INC., 130 W. Le Point Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. Blue Sky Billboards, Inc. (130 W. Le Point Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Blue Sky Billboards, Inc., Joy Amanda Sharp, C.E.O. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-20-21. 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. 1220-26.

December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, & 13, 2022

FILE NO. 2021-2960 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/06/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NIDA’S EGGROLLS, 3563 Sueldo St. Ste. H, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Vanieda Suong (1237 ½ Mill St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Vanieda Suong.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-20-21. 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. 12-20-26.

December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, & 13, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-2965 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/01/2011) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SEABREEZE CUPCAKES & SWEET TREATS, 570 Higuera St., Ste. 135, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Breanne McLaughlin (1666 Verde Canyon Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Breanne McLaughlin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-20-21. 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. 12-20-26.

December 30, 2021, January 6, 13, & 20, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-2975 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/21/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WHAT’S NEXT, 462 Noel Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. Robert J Dumouchel (462 Noel Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Robert J Dumouchel, Sole Proprietor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-21-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy.

Exp. 12-21-26.

December 30, 2021, January 6, 13, & 20, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021-2984 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MSP COMPANY, 901 Highland Way, Unit E, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County.

Patrick McGuire (901 Highland Way, Unit E, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Patrick McGuire, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-22-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy.

Exp. 12-22-26.

January 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2022

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2992 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/15/1985) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ROD’S AUTO BODY, 155 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County.

Rod Hieb (3881 Hill View Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Rod Hieb. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-27-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 12-27-26.

December 30, 2021, January 6, 13, & 20, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-2999 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LOCALJOE805, 9540 Avonne Ave., Unit 1, San Simeon, CA 93452-9719. San Luis Obispo County. Joseph John Santalla (9540 Avonne Ave., San Simeon, CA 93452-9719). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Joseph J Santalla, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-2821. 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. 12-28-26.

December 30, 2021, January 6, 13, & 20, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-3000 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/31/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SILVA TILE DESIGN, 208 Boeker Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County.

Salvador Trujillo Silva (208 Boeker Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Salvador Trujillo Silva, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-28-21. 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. 12-28-26.

December 30, 2021, January 6, 13, & 20, 2022

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FILE NO. 2021-3001 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SHELDON CONSULTING, 245 Christine Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Thomas Fredrick Sheldon (245 Christine Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Thomas Fredrick Sheldon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-28-21. 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. 12-28-26.

January 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-3002 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GOP WAGON, 206 Encanto Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County.

Charles Robert Crockett (206 Encanto Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Charles Robert Crockett, Wagonmaster.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-28-21. 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. 12-2826.

January 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-3003 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/27/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HEY GORGEOUS FORMAL WEAR, 960 W. Grand Ave., Suite B, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County.

Krista Smith (500 Rodeo Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Krista Smith, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-28-21. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 12-2826.

January 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-3011 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/28/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SCULPTED BEAUTY

BY ROSE, 671 W. Tefft Street, Suite 15, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Rosalie Chantel Davis (712 Kelly Court, Apt. B, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Rosalie C. Davis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-2921. 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. 12-29-26.

January 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2021-3017 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HALV MEDIA, 11353 Los Osos Valley Road, Apt. G, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Matthew Gordon Halvorson (11353 Los Osos Valley Road, Apt. G, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Matthew Gordon Halvorson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-3021. 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. 12-30-26.

January 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2022

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FILE NO. 2022-0006 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/03/2022) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SIMPLICITY HOME CARE, 2351 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Rita E. Castro (2351 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Rita E. Castro. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-03-22. 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. 01-03-27.

January 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2022

LIEN-SALE AUCTION AT MEATHEAD MINI STORAGE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facilities Act (California Business & Professions Code Section 21700 et seq.).

The undersigned will sell at public auction by competitive bidding on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 10:00 AM. on the premises where the property has been stored and which are located at Meathead Mini Storage, 3600 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California, the following: Julia Wronska Unit No. 2013A Miscellaneous personal commercial property John Salter Unit No. A06 Miscellaneous personal commercial property Susan Maez Unit No. H05 Miscellaneous personal commercial property Leeland Johnson Unit No. I15 Miscellaneous personal commercial property

and/or

and/or

and/or

and/or

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party.

Dated: 12/21/2021 Auctioneer: Kenneth D. Erpenbach dba Hitchin’ Post Auction Barn Bond No. MS879-23-57 (805) 434-1770 December 30, 2021 & January 6, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CVP-0304

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Megan Prendeville and Timothy Prendeville filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Alyssa Corinne Prendeville to PROPOSED NAME: Alyssa Corinne Temple 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: February 2, 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: December 1, 2021 /s/: Hernaldo J. Baltodano, Judge of the Superior Court December 30, 2021, January 6, 13, & 20, 2022

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GRANT THOMAS MORGAN DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0422

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

The Petition for Probate requests that YASUE I. MORGAN 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 15, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 9, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Suite 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

Civil Operations.

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: Patricia M. Scoles 1104 Vine Street, Suite B Paso Robles, CA 93446 December 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 2022

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2021-2947 OLD FILE NO. 2021-1031 WINDROSE FARM, 5750 El Pharo Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 04/23/2021. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: William Brown Spencer, Barbara Hunter-Spencer (5750 El Pharo Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446).

This business was conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Barbara Hunter-Spencer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-17-2021. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By A. Webster, Deputy Clerk.

January 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PATRICK O’DANIELS DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0351

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: PATRICK O’DANIELS, PATRICK J. O’DANIELS, PATRICK JOSEPH O’DANIELS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SEAN O’DANIELS in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that SEAN O’DANIELS 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 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: Edward E. Attala 1502 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-543-1212 January 6, 13, & 20, 2022

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NEW FILE NO. 2021-2840 OLD FILE NO. 2016-1838

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 08/03/2016. 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, & January 6, 2022

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RACHEL B. WATTS DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0407

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

The Petition for Probate requests that STEPHANIE BENNETT 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 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: Jed D. Hazeltine 778 Osos Street, Suite C San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-439-2323 December 30, 2021, January 6 & 13, 2022

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NEW FILE NO. 2021-2840 OLD FILE NO. 2016-1838

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 08/03/2016. 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, & January 6, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SHARRELL MARIE KLIGEL DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 22PR-0002

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

The Petition for Probate requests that DEANNA BEAUCHAMP be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 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 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.

Petitioner: DeAnna Beauchamp 119 Marian Way Pismo Beach, CA 93449 805-235-5182 January 6, 13, & 20, 2022

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NEW FILE NO. 2021-2840 OLD FILE NO. 2016-1838

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 08/03/2016. 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, & January 6, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM SALVADOR CARNAZZO DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0415

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: WILLIAM SALVADOR CARNAZZO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ARACELI V. LARDIZABAL-CARNAZZO, SHANNON T. CARNAZZO, SABATINO R. CARNAZZO, and SEBASTIAN A. CARNAZZO in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that all above petitioners 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: February 15, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 9, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Robert H. Mott, Attorney at Law 960 Santa Rosa San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-544-8757 December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that a Lien Sale will be held at Broad Street Storage 4880 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, on January 24, 2022 at 10:00 AM to satisfy the lien on the property stored at the address above in the units listed. Daniel Kirkutis B110, Robyrt Clehr B142, Dianna Wheat C123, James Tanner B028, Matthew Weatherman B166. All units must be paid for at the time of sale.

Credit/Debit Card only will be accepted. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to attend the sale. Each person attending must sign in and agree to follow all Rules and Regulations of the sale. The landlord reserves the right to bid at the sale.

All purchased goods are sold “as is”; and must be removed within 48 hours following the sale. Buyers must provide a current, original or a photocopy of their original resale permit at time of sale in lieu of sales tax. This sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party.

January 6 & 13, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE The following units will be sold to satisfy liens against them at a public auction to be held on Friday, January 7, 2022 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned that a public lien sale of the following described personal property will be held.

UNIT 245 - Sandra Buie. Furniture, sports equipment, 8-10 boxes and tubs UNIT 526 - Stacy Pine. Furniture, mattress, 8-10 boxes and tubs Sealed bids will be accepted preceding a silent auction at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Friday, January 7, 2022, at THEATRE DRIVE SELF STORAGE, 2371 THEATRE DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California.

Bond #0727501.

Bids will be taken from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, (Owner has the right to refuse any or all bids. Owner has the right to bid). Highest bidder will be notified by telephone by 12:00 PM the day of the auction. Payment is due and payable immediately. Cash or credit card only, this is to include a $100 cash deposit, refundable once the unit is verified clean and goods removed.

December 23, 30, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV-0712 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Richard Eugene Alexander filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Richard Eugene Alexander to PROPOSED NAME: Richard Seth Benjamin 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: February 16, 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: December 17, 2021 /s/: T. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court December 23, 30, 2021 & January 6, 13,2022

LEGAL NOTICES SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) ALBERT BRUCE, an Individual; DOES 1 through 10 inclusive

CASE NUMBER: (Número de caso): 21CV-0452 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte son) SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CIVIL & FAMILY LAW BRANCH COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 1050 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): CITY OF GROVER BEACH, a municipal corporation, in its own name, and in the name of the people of the State of California.

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): Molly Thurmond 1241 Johnson Ave Ste 151 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805)459-1115 Date: (Fecha) 08/10/2021 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk (Secretario) /s/, M. Landrum, Deputy Clerk, (adjunto)

S FROM SANTA BARBARA TO PASO ROBLES CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 21CV-0452

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

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the fantasy tale The Wizard of Oz, a tornado lifts the hero Dorothy from her modest home in rural Kansas to a magical realm called Oz. There she experiences many provocative and entertaining adventures. Nonetheless, she longs to return to where she started from. A friendly witch helps her find the way back to Kansas, which requires her to click her ruby slippers together three times and say, “There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home.” I suspect, Aries, that there’ll be a different ending to your epic tale in 2022. At some point, you will decide you prefer to stay in your new world. Maybe you’ll even click your ruby slippers together and say, “There’s no place like Oz, there’s no place like Oz.” (Thanks to author David Lazar for that last line.)

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Fifty-five percent of the people who live in Toronto speak primarily English or French. But for the other 45 percent, their mother tongue is a different language, including Portuguese, Tagalog, Italian, Tamil, Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin. I wish you could spend some time there in the coming months. In my astrological opinion, you would benefit from being exposed to maximum cultural diversity. You would thrive by being around a broad spectrum of influences from multiple backgrounds. If you can’t manage a trip to Toronto or another richly diverse place, do your best to approximate the same experience. Give yourself the gift of splendorous variety.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): One of your primary meditations throughout 2022 should be the following advice from The Laws of Human Nature, a book by motivational author Robert Greene. He writes, “In ancient times, many great leaders felt that they were descended from gods and part divine. Such self-belief would translate into high levels of confidence that others would feed off and recognize. It became a self-fulfilling prophecy. You do not need to indulge in such grandiose thoughts, but feeling that you are destined for something great or important will give you a degree of resilience when people oppose or resist you. You will not internalize the doubts that come from such moments. You will have an enterprising spirit. You will continually try new things, even taking risks, confident in your ability to bounce back from failures and feeling destined to succeed.”

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I would love to unabashedly encourage you to travel widely and explore wildly in 2022. I would rejoice if I could brazenly authorize you to escape your comfort zone and wander in the frontiers. It’s not often the planetary omens offer us Cancerians such an unambiguous mandate to engage in exhilarating adventures and intelligent risks.

There’s only one problem: that annoying inconvenience known as the pandemic. We really do have to exercise caution in our pursuit of expansive encounters. Luckily, you now have extra ingenuity about the project of staying safe as you enlarge your world.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I suspect that your life in 2022 might feature themes beloved by Leo author Emily Brontë (18181848). “No coward soul is mine,” she wrote, “No trembler in the world’s storm-troubled sphere.” I suggest making that one of your mottoes. Here’s another guiding inspiration from Emily, via one of her poems: “I’ll walk where my own nature would be leading: / It vexes me to choose another guide: / Where the grey flocks in ferny glens are feeding; / Where the wild wind blows on the mountain-side.” Here’s one more of Brontë’s thoughts especially suitable for your use in the coming months: “I’ll be as dirty as I please, and I like to be dirty, and I will be dirty!”

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What reversals and turnabouts would you like to experience in 2022, Virgo? Which situations would you like to transform dramatically? Are there imbalances of power you would like to rectify? Contradictions you’d love to

dissolve? Misplaced priorities you could correct? All these things are possible in the coming months if you are creative and resourceful enough. With your dynamic efforts, the last could be first, the low could be high, and the weak could become strong.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Everything good I’ve ever gotten in my life, I only got because I gave something else up,” wrote author Elizabeth Gilbert. That has often been true for me.

For example, if I hadn’t given up my beloved music career, I wouldn’t have had the time and energy to become a skillful astrology writer with a big audience. What about you, Libra?

In my reckoning, Gilbert’s observation should be a major theme for you in 2022.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Author C. S. Lewis wrote that we don’t simply want to behold beauty. We “want to be united with the beauty we see, to pass into it, to receive it into ourselves, to bathe in it, to become part of it.” If there were ever a time when you could get abundant tastes of that extravagant pleasure, Scorpio, it would be in the coming months. If you make it a goal, if you set an intention, you may enjoy more deep mergers and delightful interactions with beauty than you have had since 2010.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian singer-songwriter Tom Waits began his career in 1969. He achieved modest success during the next 11 years. But his career headed in an even more successful direction after he met Kathleen Brennan, who became his wife and collaborator. In a 1988 interview, Waits said, “She’s got the whole dark forest living inside of her.

She pushes me into areas I would not go, and I’d say that a lot of the things I’m trying to do now, she’s encouraged.” In 2022, Sagittarius, I’ll invite you to go looking for the deep dark forest within yourself. I’m sure it’s in there somewhere.

If you explore it with luxuriant curiosity, it will ultimately inspire you to generate unprecedented breakthroughs. Yes, it might sometimes be spooky—but in ways that ultimately prove lucky.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn-born Muhammad Ali was far more than a superb professional boxer. He was an activist, entertainer, and philanthropist who gathered much wisdom in his 74 years. I’ve chosen one of his quotes to be your guide in the coming months. I hope it will motivate you to rigorously manage the sometimes pesky and demanding details that will ultimately enable you to score a big victory. “It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you down,” Ali said. “It’s the pebble in your shoe.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): At a pivotal moment in his evolution, Aquarian playwright Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) swore an oath to himself. I’ll tell you about it here because I hope it will inspire you to make a comparable vow to yourself about how you’ll live your life in 2022. Author Robert Greene is the source of the quote. He says that Chekhov promised himself he would engage in “no more bowing and apologizing to people; no more complaining and blaming; no more disorderly living and wasting time. The answer to everything was work and love, work and love. He had to spread this message to his family and save them. He had to share it with humanity through his stories and plays.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Here’s what Piscean author Anais Nin wrote in one of her diaries: “When I first faced pain, I was shattered. When I first met failure, defeat, denial, loss, death, I died. Not today. I believe in my power, in my magic, and I do not die. I survive, I love, live, continue.” According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Pisces, you could claim her triumphant declaration as your own in 2022, with special emphasis on this: “I believe in my power, in my magic. I survive, I love, live, continue.” This will be a golden age, a time when you harvest the fruits of many years of labor. ∆

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