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Memories of the 1980s AIDS epidemic linger as monkeypox hits SLO County—bringing with it concerns in the LGBTQ-plus community about discrimination and the spread of misinformation. To combat this, the county and Gala are collaborating to get the word out about the virus, how it spreads, and prevention measures. The virus seems to disproportionately infect men who have sex with men, but it’s more than just a sexually transmitted infection as the virus can also spread in other ways. Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal speaks with state and local leaders and LGBTQ-plus community members about it Also this week, read about the coffee shop that’s in hot water [5]; the argument over increased pumping and new agricultural regulations in North County [9] The Place on PCH in Oceano [22]; and a taste of the Pacific Rim in Grover Beach [29] Camillia
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Paso school board passes resolutionsymbolicabout gender specific titles Scattered applause and booing marked the end of a divisive 5 1/2-hour long Paso Robles Joint Unified School District board meeting. The majority of that Aug. 23 meeting was spent discussing a resolution stating that the district would not support any “mandate which replaces traditional gender-specific names such as mother and father, Mr. and Mrs., ladies and gentlemen, and boys and girls.”
A former employee at Kin Coffee—the shop once owned by Julian Contreras, who faced numerous sexual
Social media got heated over the weekend of Aug. 19 when San Luis Obispo County residents heard about what’s happening with Kin Coffee shop’s second location.
“We do not wish ill will on any coffee shop. To make it clear, we do not have any business relations with any coffee shop nor is any coffee shop ‘profiting’ from the sales at our establishment,” it read. “Anyone who continues to spread misinformation regarding ‘Taft St. Coffee’ will be faced with legal actions.”
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The resolution stemmed from a leaked, but unadopted, proposal from the National Education Association that would have pushed educators to use “LGBTQIA-plus inclusive” language.“Theintent of the resolution is to clarify for staff, parents, and students guidance for addressing individuals or class or a group of students or parents with traditional titles. Individual students who have changed their name and gender must be afforded that right. But a staff member who mistakenly or inadvertently misuses the name, will not be disciplined unless the misuse is intentional,” district superintendent Curt Dubost said. The resolution comes amid controversy surrounding questions from the parents and the school board about teacher training at the high school following a LGBTQ-targeted hate incident in 2021. Earlier this month, school board members discussed proposed changes to the district’s policy on harassment and discrimination that would erase most specific references to LGBTQ-plus students in the policy. At the Aug. 9 meeting, the district alluded to the explicit protections as unnecessary because state and federal law already protect those students, but it ultimately opted to push the decision to a later date.Teachers expressed their frustration in an open letter signed by 17 teachers, calling out the school board for its actions.
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According to the fictitious business name statement filed with the SLO County Clerk’s Office, Taft St. Coffee is registered under a limited liability company named California Coalition LLC. California Secretary of State filings show that the LLC was initially registered in June 2022 with the agent being Maria Antonia Meyers, Contreras’s mother. It noted Christian Contreras as the CEO of the business. Taft St. Coffee did not respond to New Times’ phone call and Instagram message requesting comment by press time. However, the shop’s Instagram account posted a statement on its profile.
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Others, like board member Frank Triggs who voted to pass the resolution, thought it was a good first step. “A student accepts the reality of who they are and how they were born and has the proper self-esteem. No one should be bashed, and that’s atrocious. We need protections to keep that from happening. But suicide is not caused by using the terms mother, father, ladies, gentlemen, boys, girls. And we need to help everyone that has suicidal tendencies. It’s not just gay people, it’s heterosexual people [too]. The cause of [suicide] is not because we use mom, dad, or whatever,” Triggs said.
“The proposal was tabled pending a study session. The board continues to reveal an indifference to anti-gay bullying. Moreover, the board’s next proposed action is a resolution affirming the use of traditional nouns and pronouns, which was adjusted,” the open letter read. “With a board like this, who needs bullies? Teachers are frustrated. We want to know why the board would take away policies that further protect our students who are hurt by these protections?”Studentssuch as Paso Robles High School senior Tyler Perez advocated for the school board to stop making changes to the existing rules.“I’m just here to let you know that the rules already in place are doing nothing and harming no one. So why remove them. It makes no logical sense. Leave them alone,” he told the board. “Instead focus on adding new things like education for staff and students so that they become aware and educated of who we are and what we identify as. There is no benefit in removing these roles. Instead they will bring fear to the already scared community.”
Taft St. Coffee gets community pushback for links to alleged sexual abuser
On Aug. 19, Instagram was abuzz with reshares of a post made by a local resident asking community members to boycott Taft St. Coffee. The next day, some users received cease and desist letters via Instagram direct messaging (DM) from Taft St. Coffee’s account. One of them was Henry Bruington, the former manager at Kin Coffee, who said he quit that job soon after he heard about the assault allegations. Bruington said he knows roughly four others who also received the messaged letters.“What’s weird is people were sharing it in their [Instagram] stories. The cease and desists said we have five days to remove all posts but those posts disappear in 24 hours. So, I’m not sure what they’re trying to accomplish,” Bruington said.
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“It’s pretty anxiety-inducing. It was one of the worst times of my life. The business that I had helped grow, to have something so terrible come out of it. My life got upended. But it’s also nothing compared to what was done [the sexual abuse complaints],” he said. “The main thing about reposting is that we have a new group of Cal Poly kids who just came into town who have no idea about the history and what happened. It’s our job as a community to keep people informed.” ∆
For years, the Central Coast public has enjoyed access to the Ontario Ridge trail, a hike that begins in Shell Beach along the spine of a steep hillside and leads to sweeping views of the Andcoast.yet,despite its popularity, the Ontario
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Julian Contreras—who, with his friend Nate Abate, faced sexual assault allegations from more than 40 women this April—formerly owned Kin Coffee in Downtown SLO. According to county business records, Contreras’s brother Christian owns Taft St. Coffee & Pastries, which is now operating in what used to be Kin’s second outlet closer to Cal Poly.
Bruington told New Times that it’s not a good feeling to have Kin Coffee and its affiliations resurface. He said he and his father helped physically construct both coffee shops.
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The cease and desist letter, signed by a public notary officer named Lola Wingate, told Bruington that he received it due to his “persistent actions including but not limited to (slander, defamation, and business profit loss) due to your social media activity regarding ‘Taft Street Coffee.’” The letter went on to state that if Bruington continues “slanderous comments and posts,” a harassment lawsuit would be filed against him. “I don’t think they would have anything actionable. If anything, I would want them to waste their money, not me wasting mine. I don’t think reposting that story is actionable,” Bruington said. “I understand that now, and it’s because they’ve been so cagey about it, Julian isn’t the technical owner of Taft St. Coffee but his brother is, and his brother is the co-owner of the first one. It’s more about that family profiting off something when nothing has been done to the 40-plus allegations against them.”
“I told Jeff during the June 3, 2019, council meeting that I had diligently paid TOT ever since the beginning of my short-term rental. He smiled and said, ‘The city of Grover Beach appreciates the money because you don’t have to pay that,’” Thompson said on Aug. 22. “In order for him to make that statement, he had reason to believe that payment of TOT is not required of STR operators. … Mayor Lee has let the cat out of the bag; the toothpaste cannot be put back into the tube.”Thompson said that he hasn’t charged his tenants for TOT since the end of 2019, adding that he focused on the phrase “tourist home or house” included in the municipal code’s definition of a hotel. He consulted an English professor about the meaning of the phrase. The professor told him that the phrase is an abbreviation of “tourist home” and “tourist house,” Thompson said, differing from the city’s interpretation of it to mean any house that temporarily lodges people.
City Attorney David Hale said at the hearing that single-family STRs like Thompson’s fall under the definition of a hotel, according to the municipal code.
—Bulbul Rajagopal
SLO County Sheriff’s Office expands jail competency program
The jail consistently has 10 to 20 inmates awaiting placement in either the jail-based program or Atascadero State Hospital. The Sheriff’s Office said that once it’s able to place an inmate in a competency bed, its success rate is high: The jail-based program has been able to restore 85 percent of inmates for trial.
“We have to come up with something that people want, that’s OK with the McCarthys, and that we’re willing to maintain,” he said. “There’s always a solution, you just to have to keep chipping away at it.”
What is the definition of a hotel? The question plagued the Grover Beach City Council, members of city staff, and one frustrated resident who refused to pay transient occupancy taxes (TOT) for two yearsTherunning.groupengaged in a two-hour-long heated back-and-forth at the Aug. 22 hearing where short-term rental (STR) operator Allen Thompson attempted to present evidence as to why he was exempt from paying TOT based on his interpretation of the city’s municipal code. He added that city Mayor Jeff Lee told him he didn’t need to pay the tax.
“The program needs to be expanded to accommodate the inmates awaiting competency restoration,” the report read.
Franco said that the county is continuing to negotiate with the McCarthy family and trail advocates on a resolution for the Cave Landing end of the trail that works for everyone.
consultant as an “English teacher,” which Thompson took offense to. “I sought the advice of a professional. Rather insultingly, he referred to her as an English teacher,” Thompson said. “We don’t refer to university professors, directors of their departments, as English teachers. This isn’t just anybody. I asked her about a specific issue. The city wants to interpret the phrase ‘tourist home and house’ as having the standalone word ‘house’ in it so that they can apply this word to me and my single-family residence. She said that’s not what it means.”
The Cave Landing side of the Ontario Ridge trail is also a work in progress. That land is also privately owned, by the McCarthy family, and in 2021, the Coastal Commission denied a McCarthy plan to build a new home on the land and reroute the trail easement (which the county had signed off on).
Hale told the City Council that staff had requested to audit Thompson’s books to determine how much TOT he owed Grover Beach, but Thompson refused to give them the documents. An estimate from the city tax administrator initially claimed that he owed $15,284.26 in unpaid taxes, interest, and penalties. But an updated calculation as of July 31, showed that sum jump to $16,215.52.
A new San Luis Obispo County jail program that helps restore mentally ill inmates to competency for their trials is about to get more beds. The California Department of State Hospitals is providing $4.7 million to the Sheriff’s Office over the next three years to add three additional beds to the jail’s current five-bed program. It also plans to provide funding to reevaluate inmates’ competency while they’re waitlisted for beds.First established in response to the 2017 jail death of Andrew Holland—a schizophrenic inmate who died strapped to a restraint chair while awaiting transfer to Atascadero State Hospital— the SLO County jail-based competency program works by bringing psychiatric treatment and competency restoration directly to the jail.
On Aug. 23, the SLO County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the $4.7 million contract with the state. It would fully cover the program’s costs, which include two new correctional deputies, medical supplies and medications, and payments to the county jail’s health care contractor, Wellpath. In a related Aug. 23 item, county supervisors also approved a contract with the state to facilitate remote reevaluations of SLO County inmates who
At the Board of Supervisors meeting on Aug. 23, Shell Beach property owner Kristina Spearman said she was happy to be able to provide the easement on her land for the public to continue to enjoy hiking Ontario Ridge.
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“I know it can be a challenge to have that balance between property rights and what you can do for your community, but this is something we really believe in,” Spearman told the board. “It isn’t something we had to do, but we did it because we believe in our community and we could, so thank you for that opportunity.”
The hearing concluded with the three-person City Council (Mayor Pro Tem Karen Bright and Councilmember Anna Miller were absent) unanimously rejecting his appeal of an administrative decision ordering Thompson to pay outstanding TOT and revoking his STR permit.Kristin Eriksson, the city’s deputy city manager, told New Times that owners of revoked STR permits cannot reapply for two years. Plus, applications hinge on the availability of permits due to the cap on the total number of STR permits allowed in the “Forcity.non owner-occupied STRs, in which the owner is not present during the stay/vacation home residences, such as Mr. Thompson’s, the cap for STR permits is 60 in the non-coastal zone; 40 in the coastal zone,” she said. At the hearing, staff noted that the city’s system sends out alerts to STR permit-holders when they haven’t paid the tax. Thompson said that he couldn’t be certain if he received them. “Mr. Thompson was notified in mid2019 that he was obligated to pay TOT and TMD [tourism marketing district] tax for any rental of his STR,” Eriksson told New Times. “Mr. Thompson received monthly notices from Host Compliance throughout 2020 and 2021. In August 2021, city staff also began direct correspondence with Mr. Thompson to attempt to collect on his delinquent tax payments.”
“Having a jail-based competency treatment program at the jail has proven beneficial for the inmate population [by giving them access to] restoration treatment on-site rather than waiting for a state hospital bed to become available, which can often take three months or longer,” an Aug. 23 county staff report on the bed expansion read. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the Department of State Hospitals recently determined that the jail needs more beds to meet the local demand for treatment.
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Hale referred to Thompson’s grammar
Ridge isn’t technically a trail. It’s unauthorized and encroaches on private property.“Essentially, the trail right now, as people are using it, is a trespass. There’s no formal right for the public to use it,” said Nick Franco, director of the San Luis Obispo County Parks and Recreation Department.Thatfinally changed on Aug. 23. Fulfilling a 16-year-old goal, SLO County inked easement agreements with two Ontario Ridge property owners—the Spearman and Cool families—which effectively formalize the trail. The easements received unanimous support from the Board of Supervisors on Aug. 23. Approval of the easements means that the trail can finally be brought into the county parks system and maintained to its standards. The “informal” trail that exists on the ridge now doesn’t conform to those standards, Franco said. But the public shouldn’t expect major changes to the trail, at least not anytime soon, Franco said. The long-term plan for the Shell Beach side of the trail (there’s also an entry/exit point at Cave Landing near Avila Beach) is to slightly reroute it to the intersection of Avila Beach Drive and Shell Beach Road. A new roundabout is planned at that intersection, so the rerouting will need to wait until construction of that project is complete. “I don’t see any massive changes [being made to the trail],” Franco said. “Where it would change is on both ends.”
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are awaiting placement in competency beds.According to a staff report, about 20 percent of inmates awaiting beds could have their competency restored without placement.“Manytimes, the inmates begin to take medications and receive treatment from mental health staff in the jail and could be found competent to resume court proceedings prior to being transferred to a state hospital program,” the staff report read.The three-year, $60,000 state contract will allow state hospital doctors to video conference with SLO County jail inmates to reevaluate their competency remotely. If the inmate is found to still be incompetent, “they retain their position on the list, and transfer to either the jailbased competency treatment or the state
As of press time, SLO County said it had 12 inmates awaiting transport to a competency bed and 14 who were waiting the evaluation of a psychiatrist.
Current mayoral candidate Michael Rivera, who ran for City Council in 2018 and lost, said he was concerned about the impact cannabis could have on teenagers and young adults if the drug became here. You can have marijuana delivered to your door. And we do not need to open the door to additional access to what is a very powerful drug. Cannabis is 90 percent THC. And they’ll say, ‘Oh, it’s highly regulated, there’s nothing that’s going to be filtered into it,’” Rivera said. “Well y’know, tell Aaron that. But you can’t because he’s dead.”
City resident Monica Thomas said that she originally didn’t want her kids to touch any sort of drugs, especially marijuana. But she had a change of heart when she realized the drugs used to treat mental health issues came with terrible side“Andeffects.Ialso realized the terrible side effects of alcohol, drinking and driving, DUI’s,” Thomas said during the forum. “Of course, cannabis has side effects too, but overall I now believe that it’s a safer choice when handled responsibly, if managed responsibly in the city, and have enough education for young people to know what the effects are.”
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—Peter Johnson Paso Robles residents divided on dispensariesrecreationalallowingcannabis
as “the Department of State Hospitals stopped admitting patients, further exacerbating the backlog of transfers.”
“Weed and wine, doesn’t that sound goodOnetogether?”PasoRobles resident asked that question at an Aug. 18 community forum where residents discussed the implications of allowing recreational cannabis dispensaries to operate within the city. could use that, our children could use that, and the city could use that.” The forum comes after the City Council approved developing a cannabis governance framework earlier this year as part of its goals for the next two fiscal years. The framework was presented at the beginning of the forum before participants were able to weigh in. As of right now, Paso only has one medical marijuana dispensary operating in town that’s limited to delivery only, and the only recreational dispensaries to the north are in Greenfield or King City. Otherwise, residents must travel south to cities like Morro Bay, Grover Beach, and San Luis Obispo. HdL Companies, the city’s contracted cannabis consultant, showed that one recreational cannabis storefront in Paso Robles could generate up to $4 million per year in gross receipts.
Existing state law subjects marijuana products from any retail storefront to “third party testing for mold, pesticides, and other contaminants,” according to a presentation by HdL Companies. State law also dictates that dispensaries cannot sell cannabis to people under 21 or 18 with a medical card and mandates ID verification prior to entry. HdL also said that the city can fund youth prevention services using cannabis tax revenues and routine inspections of facilities.
∆ Assistant Editor Peter Johnson can be reached at pjohnson@newtimesslo.com. County agricultural stakeholders oppose a new proposed county ordinance for the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin (shown in OF
The ordinance—which got the goahead for an EIR from a divided Board of Supervisors early last year—would revise the county’s basin land-use regulations for the first time in a decade by changing the definition of what’s considered exempted water use, increasing it from 5 to 25 acre-feet per year (AFY). As the restrictions go today, any new irrigation above 5 AFY must be offset by an equal reduction in pumping. That, at least on paper, has capped the demand on the basin since 2013. But in 5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold’s view, that setup was unfair from the start. “All along, I was never happy,” Arnold told New Times. “When the urgency ordinance was originally passed, there were clearly winners and losers, and for losers, it was through no fault of their own. We experienced an influx of irrigated ag and that was really the reason there was so much groundwater pumping. We still have people who have unlimited use of water—major quantities—and we have people who can’t useButany.”what Arnold hoped would be a simple revision to the ordinance to help small property owners has instead triggered what ag interests like the Farm Bureau are calling “a Pandora’s box of newTheregulations.”draftEIRfor the ordinance found that the key provision—the increase in exempted pumping—would have a major cumulative impact on the basin. Over the next 22 years, the EIR estimates it would spawn 250 new, 20-acre vineyards, which would add close to 10,000 AFY of demand on the basin—almost double what the basin’s overdraft is already estimated at now.To attempt to mitigate those impacts, the EIR proposes a variety of new requirements for plantings. The mitigation measures range from requiring air quality control on farms (“for the life of the project, maintain the unpaved roads, driveways, and/or parking area with a dust alarmed.communitythemeasures”“pileBurchett,DirectorBureauSLOhydrologyandmeteringandriparianfeetsetbackrequiredplanshabitatripariansetbackssuppressant);fromandwetland(“planting…shallbetoincludeaofatleast50…totheedgeofvegetationwetlandareas”);onwells;waterandreports.AccordingtoCountyFarmExecutiveBrentit’sthatofmitigationthathasagriculturalmostHesaid
SLO County’s discussion about revamping the local basin ordinance is unfolding while emergency drought restrictions come down from the state and local stakeholders start to try to implement the Paso Basin Sustainability Plan—the document crafted to comply with the state’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Most of the EIR commenters noted that they preferred to use the SGMA process to develop new local groundwater rules. Burchett also pointed to a recent Gov. Gavin Newsom executive order on well drilling as the type of challenge that agriculture is grappling with from higher levels of Newsom’sgovernment.order requires that all new wells drilled over
process. The SLO County Agricultural Liaison Advisory Board wrote in its letter that it prefers extending the existing basin ordinance, adding that it’s generally concerned about “the fundamental change in direction in the relationship between the county and agriculture.”
Paso Robles agricultural stakeholders have been concerned for nearly two years about a revised set of county rules for the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin coming down the pike. At first, concerns centered on a proposed five-fold increase in the amount of water each basin landowner could pump from their properties without restriction, and how that could impact the aquifer. But since May’s release of a draft environmental impact report (EIR) for the policy, farmers’ list of concerns has grown well beyond that.
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In public comment letters submitted to the county in response to the EIR, ag groups panned the new ordinance and warned that the package of new rules and mitigation measures it creates for farmers would be “unprecedented.”
“So the EIR says, ‘Oh if [the new ordinance] impacts the basin, [farmers] can just go drill a deeper well, no big deal.’ That’s not accurate,” Burchett said.
he understands what Arnold and her colleagues 1st District Supervisor John Peschong and 4th District Supervisor Lynn Compton are trying to do with “the fairness argument,” but “this is not the way to do it,” he said. “Any characterization that these are little small things, I believe is very wrong,” Burchett said. “When I speak to the Cattlemen’s Association, wine growers, people in South County, when they see mitigation measures being implemented on routine ag practices, that’s a big red flag.” If adopted, Burchett believes that almost every farmer over the basin would eventually find themselves in the crosshairs of the county Planning and Building Department. That’s because many of the mitigation measures proposed apply to both exempted plantings and larger farms that rotate crops, a practice that would now require a county“Thispermit.isnota tweak,” Burchett said of the policy. “It’s a new landuse ordinance that’s going to be on the books untilOther2045.”local ag groups agreed, and their comment letters warn that the proposed mitigation measures could drive hundreds of acres of farmland out of production, whether due to their proximity to a stream or the general burdens of the permitting
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“This ordinance is indisputably bad for agriculture,” the SLO County Farm Bureau wrote in a July 6 letter to the county. “It might help a handful of property owners, but it does so at the expense of the vast majority of growers in the Paso basin, and the mitigation measures it introduces set a dangerous precedent for new regulations on all farmers and ranchers in SLO County.”
On Aug. 18, Arnold, Burchett, and county officials met in person to discuss the ordinance, its EIR, and the Farm Bureau’s concerns. Arnold told New Times afterward that she was surprised, too, to see the mitigation measures in the draft EIR and hopes staff can find alternatives to replace them with in the final EIR. She declined to say whether she’d support the ordinance if it came back before the Board of Supervisors without changes.
ForSustainabilitygroundwaterthreatenedbasinsfirstreceiveapprovalsfromthepresidingGroundwaterAgency.mostofthePaso groundwater basin, that agency is SLO County, and the county confirmed that it’s since stopped issuing any new permits for irrigation wells that are not replacement wells of identical size and depth.
“I don’t know how it’s going to end,” Arnold said. “The planners and the lawyers are going to go back and take a look. All I’m trying to do is help my conscience that what our county did to our farmer back then was wrong.”
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“The initial concrete plan was to highlight the absence of good care, the stigma, the lack of education, the lack of adequate vaccines, and any other related issue in a way that we could put pressure to have them [medical officials] come around and to have there be a better response,” Laird told New Times.
Serrin Ruggles, the director of operations at San Luis Obispo’s Gala Pride and Diversity Center, remembers being gripped by fear when news of monkeypox first broke across the nation a month ago.
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In 1983, Laird became the first openly gay mayor in the country as Santa Cruz’s top official. He then became a founding member of the Santa Cruz AIDS Project (SCAP), and vividly remembers being in the thick of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
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Currently, the two-dose monkeypox vaccine called JYNNEOS is manufactured by a Denmark-based company called Bavarian Nordic, and the U.S. has a stockpile of 1,000 doses.
Laird mentioned Vito Russo, who wrote the book The Celluloid Closet about LGBTQ-plus portrayal in movies. During the AIDS crisis, Russo wrote a column called “Why We Fight” to encourage faster treatment plans. In it, Russo quoted from a New York Times article.
“I reread it recently. Two, three, four times, the New York Times said, ‘Don’t worry about HIV, it hasn’t reached the general population.’ That was just wrong on two fronts. No. 1: Was everyone then, with that view, and monkeypox now chopped liver politically or culturally?” Laird said. “Second, it didn’t face the real issue: this is about the spread of a particular virus and needs to be stopped.” ∆
Penny Borenstein, the SLO County public health director, told New Times that as of Aug. 18, the department had 24 JYNNEOS vaccines, and it anticipates receiving more. She mentioned that people under 45 years old bear the highest risk of contracting monkeypox, but the county will not cut off vaccination eligibility at that age.
“Right now, we’re only providing it to those [above 18 years] who have known contact with a case or who were in a setting where there was known to be monkeypox or maybe a lot of intimate contact but not necessarily known whether there was contact with a particular person with a case,” she said. “Also, lab workers. In our county, we’re the only laboratory that we know of locally that are testing for this virus.”
Recent research also shows that monkeypox can be caught through pets, like dogs. Borenstein recommended that infected people isolate from their pets at home, the same way they’d separate themselves from other members of their household. She added that Public Health plans on partnering with Gala and Access Support Network to expand vaccine availability. For now, Borenstein said, monkeypox isn’t considered an epidemic because of the low number of infections.
“The fact that the SLO Public Health Department reached out to me … a couple of hours after I first really heard about what was going on, that felt like a game changer to me. That felt like we were less alone this time around. As they walked me through all the data and helped me set up the event, and we did the informational session, I feel a lot more secure now,” they said. Through such a partnership, Ruggles and the Gala team hosted a virtual town hall meeting on Aug. 5 with county health officials prepared to serve as point people for members of the LGBTQplus community grappling with how monkeypox can affect their lives. Rare and belonging to the same family of virus that causes smallpox, monkeypox is an infectious disease that causes rashes around the groin and hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth. Other symptoms include respiratory ailments, fever, chills, and swollen lymph nodes. While it is sexually transmissible, it is not classified as a sexually transmitted infection because it can be spread through simpler means, too, like touching objects and fabrics that have been used by someone with monkeypox and through respiratory secretions.However, monkeypox data from the California Department of Public Health shows that MSMs are the most vulnerable demographic in terms of infection rates. As of Aug. 18, the state reported 2,660 total positive cases. Of these, 86.4 percent are from the MSM population. SLO and Santa Barbara counties reported one and five positive cases, respectively. But with article after article pointing out MSM as being behind the monkeypox spread, Ruggles is worried about potential discrimination.“Alotofthefear is that this will go ignored because the AIDS crisis went ignored for a long time. It wasn’t until we were seeing its effects in white, cisgender, heterosexual children specifically that we saw any kind of significant governmental response to it. There is also concern that the stigmatization of the disease will increase the spread,” they said. Ruggles added that some of the misconceptionsbiggestthat SLO Public Health addressed at the town hall meeting were comparisons to COVID-19.
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“A lot of the misinformation comes from this being a developing situation. I’ve heard people be concerned about needing to continue to wear masks because monkeypox can be spread through water droplets. But they [SLO Public Health] were able to tell us that it really takes quite a long time for monkeypox to be transmitted in that way,” Ruggles said. “You have to be having a very close conversation with somebody for an extended period of time. It’s not like COVID.” Ruggles and other members of Gala are now encouraging support for domestic vaccine production at the federal level.
Other leaders also have plans in motion to safeguard the LGBTQ-plus community from being negatively affected by monkeypox misconceptions. State Sen. John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) who represents the 17th District that includes SLO County, sits on the Select Committee on Monkeypox with fellow Sens. Scott Weiner (D-San Francisco), Susan Eggman (D-Stockton), Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa), Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach), and Richard Pan (D-Sacramento).
“I just had this terrible sinking feeling in my chest,” said Ruggles, who uses nonbinary pronouns. “I’ve read a lot on the AIDS crisis. … I just started crying. I was so worried we were going to be thrown right back to 1983 and be reliving it all, all over again. We lost so many people in the last generation, and I was scared that it was going to happen in this generation.” Their anxiety stemmed from a combination of factors: concern that monkeypox disproportionately affects men who have sex with other men (MSM population), worry that public health departments would be slow to react to a potentially ballooning infection rate, and an unease that general misinformation about the disease could further stigmatize queer people. But while American health leaders largely remained silent for years before sounding the alarm about the HIV/AIDS epidemic, efforts to mitigate monkeypox at the local level gave Ruggles some hope.
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“Well, I like that they can be shined up. Since cleaning is kind of in my blood, my favorite part is the fi nal product, looking at the before and after picture. That’s my favorite part. The metamorphosis,” CarmenAlhadeffsaid.says that it costs him anywhere from $150 to $250 to fix a piano, and finding people who want to donate pianos isn’t easy. Currently, Alhadeff has seven pianos in stock, but he’s open to adding more as long as space is available to support the community’s interest in the arts.
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“When COVID hit, we lost all of our ability to produce anything, including fundraisers, operas, musicals, galas, educational outreach—the best we could do is we received a few grants for doing video work, which everybody was doing. But we needed something to keep us afloat,” Alhadeff said. “We had a few pianos that were already in inventory, they were donated, and they were good pianos. And I put them up for sale, and boom, they just sold instantly.” Anyone looking to sell a piano can contact him, and he’ll take a look at the piano and provide an estimate of how much the piano will be worth. Depending on the client’s fi nancial situation, the donor could get a tax deduction. The price of each piano depends on various factors, including the condition, any unusual details, and color, according to Alhadeff. Once the price gets calculated, Alhadeff takes the piano, refurbishes it, and resells it to the next willing buyer. Before you jump on the phone to donate your piano to Opera SLO, just know that all pianos are not created equally. Pianos must meet certain criteria before Alhadeff can take them. “We usually don’t take Spinet pianos over 50 years [old] or consoles. We’ll start to take studio and professional uprights. However, we do make exceptions for top brands such as Yamaha, Kawai, Young Chang, Baldwin, and Steinway,” Alhadeff said. If your piano is eligible for donation, then Opera SLO can pick it up. Once the piano makes it into classroom 108B, it goes through a transformation in the hands of Alhadeff and Carmen. “So we vacuum clean the exterior, we polish all the brass. We reassemble the hinges, reassemble the piano, and stain the piano in most cases. And then of course, disposal and cleanup. It’s kind of a fun little process,” Alhadeff said. Refurbishing pianos can be arduous. For a novice like Carmen, who has only fi xed up six pianos, simply polishing the piano could take up to five hours. But, she said, it’s all about the process.
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Secondly, for all intents and purposes, we are a liquidation. And thirdly, because we only accept fi ne pianos, we’re basically the only piano dealer within 200 miles and liquidating fi ne pianos that are usually 20 percent to 40 percent under what you’ll buy somewhere else,” Alhadeff said. “This gives the community the opportunity to own an instrument and consider embracing that hobby.”
Walk through the double doors of the Morro Road Education Center and the fi rst thing see is classroom 108B, a larger room that houses four pianos in varying stages of disassembly.Pianotechnician Rhonda Carmen sat beside a white piano on a recent weekday, with an orange microfiber cloth in one hand and cleaning solution in the other, painstakingly scrubbing every crevice. This is where Brian Alhadeff, Opera SLO’s artistic and general director, runs a special program called the Nationwide Fine Piano Donation Program, which started in 2020 as a way to raise money for Opera SLO during the pandemic.
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Ellie Ripley Arroyo Grande Close Diablo Canyon and its nucelarunreliablereactors
If Diablo Canyon closes in 2024 and 2025 there will be intensely increasing roving power outages. The need for more fossil fuels will greatly increase the emissions we are striving to reduce. Our electrical grid can’t yet sustain 100 percent clean, emission free power 100 percent of the time without steady 24/7 power from Diablo Canyon. Because Diablo Canyon is one of the most robust structures in the world, if there’s ever an earthquake strong enough to damage it, there’s no sense in worrying because every structure in San Luis Obispo County will be flattened. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but opinions are not proof. If you haven’t had training in nuclear power, worked at Diablo Canyon as I have, there is no basis for the truth and your opinions have no basis for fact.
“Close Diablo Canyon Power Plant on schedule” (Aug. 18) is an opinion piece, and everyone has a right to an opinion. But when one expresses one’s opinion publicly, one must assume responsibility for the consequences of that opinion. For example, following are some consequences of the author’s opinion that Diablo Canyon should be closed. First there is the effect on climate change. According to California Energy Commission data, the entire contribution of in-state renewables to California’s power production was a little more than 24 percent last year. This includes an ongoing expansion of renewable capacity, especially solar. According to the same data, the renewables share of annual production over the last few years has increased at the blistering rate of about half a percent a year, which means that California can look forward to renewables serving 100 percent of in-state California power production in about 150 years. More importantly, this means that at least 75 percent of Diablo Canyon’s production will have to be replaced by something other than renewables. The only other possible substantial source of clean energy in California is hydropower, but hydropower capacity is not only not expandable, its current production has also been gravely reduced to a fraction of its capacity by prolonged drought. The bottom line is that at least 75 percent of Diablo Canyon’s production will be replaced by in-state fossil fuels, mostly natural gas, which will require a lot more fracking. By the way, imported clean energy does not count because it comes from existing sources, so there is no effect on reducing global carbon emissions. Emissions can only be reduced by expanding clean energy capacity to permanently replace carbon-emitting sources. Therefore, closing Diablo Canyon will reduce clean energy capacity, thereby increasing emissions.Thenthere are the social and economic consequences. In 2012 Diablo Canyon was generating more than $30 million a year in local sales and property taxes.
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Given that one or both of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant’s reactors have been down more than 40 percent of the year for at least the previous three years (for problems and/or planned downtimes), PG&E claims that “the two units produce a total of 18,000 gigawatt-hours of clean and reliable electricity annually” are at best misleading statements. Does the governor and Legislature know the true downtime of these two obviously unreliable nuclear reactors? Extending the life of these unreliable reactors increases our risk for blackouts. We need a plan that keeps the lights on, not one that improves the odds we’ll have more blackouts. Let the California Independent System Operator (ISO) do its job as it was originally required by law, to develop a transmission plan to ensure there would be no blackouts without the Diablo Canyon nuclear reactors. Closing these unreliable nuclear plants should make Cal ISO’s job easier.
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The concept of “trigger words” is that some people may have trauma that certain words trigger, so undergraduates may be given a warning they could hear a “trigger word” in a class discussion. No rational person has ever suggested politicians need “trigger warnings,” but I wrote to the council members and asked what my “trigger words” were (suspecting their trauma was actually trying to read the California Environmental Quality Act, with which they showed no familiarity).
Aaron Gomez never replied, Erica Stewart said she’d get back to me but never did, and Carlyn Christianson, to her credit, apologized, adding that she didn’t like the fact that I used the words “rich” and “poor”—which was ludicrous but at least honest. So we took our case to superior court instead, where the judge didn’t complain about trigger words. As I run for SLO City Council in 2022, I suggest to my fellow candidates that this time we have debates, to see whether we can discuss people’s legitimate concerns without just dismissing them.
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Continued operation could amount to hundreds of millions in continued in local tax revenue. The state has graciously offered some $80 million or so in compensation. Who will make up the difference? You guessed it … the local taxpayers. That means us. The closure of Diablo Canyon will also cost this community some 1,500 high-paying jobs and compel the relocation of a thousand or so families that have lived and worked in this community for decades.Asfar as the nuclear waste, it appears that thanks to politics the existing waste is not going anywhere soon, so what’s a little more? And nuclear waste is also far easier to contain and manage than the waste wafting into the atmosphere and being pumped into the ground from fossil fuel production. And why worry about the long half-life of nuclear waste when our entire civilization is not likely to last to the end of the century if something is not done about climate change. So, the last thing we should be doing would be to make it worse. We need the continued operation of Diablo Canyon.
Unfortunately, if you’re forbidden from disagreeing in an election, you never learn to sort through policy in any kind of productive manner if you’re elected. The last time I addressed the SLO City Council—on an appeal of a Planning Commission decision based on violations of the California Environmental Quality Act—rather than addressing the issues our citizens committee had brought up, three council members accused me of using “trigger words.”
When I ran for SLO City Council in 2020, I was puzzled that there was no event where candidates could address each other’s ideas—also known as “a debate.” Maybe this goes against our county civility code, which mandates “listening to understand, not listening to find fault.” It certainly goes against the city’s instructions for its advisory bodies: “The public meeting should not be used to express … disagreement.” (Presumably the Planning Commission is supposed to come together with developers and sing “Kumbaya” for two hours. Which, in fact, is pretty much what happens now.)
Mark Henry San Luis Obispo
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R oe v. Wade is dead. Now what? The impact in California and the other blue states is negligible, and abortion will continue to be available in those states. But more potentially impactful is the court’s finding that the “right to privacy” that the Roe court “discovered” in the Constitution does not actually exist. This has implications for other areas applying this right, such as contraception, medical care, and the regulation of sexual behavior. This reversal illustrates the pitfalls of using the judiciary to impose public policy. Judicially created policies lack the social legitimacy afforded to policy created through the political process, as most people can grudgingly accept being outvoted. And policies created by an unelected Supreme Court not only lack moral force, but also lack permanence. Here, a new right “discovered” by the Roe court was later “undiscovered” when the ideological composition of the court changed. Easy come, easy go. Congress is considering new laws to ensure access to abortion, but the outcome is far from certain. As the electoral defeat of same-sex marriage in uber-liberal California showed in two different elections, the electorate is often unwilling to embrace the left’s agenda. As inflammatory as the issue is, most moderate politicians in contested districts just wish the issue would go away and would rather be caught in the congressional cloakroom “mentoring” an underaged intern than take a stand on theSo,record.howdo you make a new right permanent? A constitutional amendment. Of course it is a difficult process, but the idea of a “right to privacy” would initially enjoy broad support among both liberals and conservatives, at least until the implications settled in. Liberals would want to protect abortion, samesex marriage, and other priorities, and cranky old conservatives like myself would enjoy getting government out of our lives. Few people like the idea of government injecting itself into their personal affairs. Many people believe that, even if the Constitution doesn’t have such a right, there should be a right to privacy—a right to be left alone. The initial problem would be defining the limits of any amendment that protected abortion. While the majority of voters reportedly support abortion in general, a majority also oppose abortions later in the term. Would the pro-choice absolutists, who demand complete bodily autonomy, be willing to support a limited right to abortion? After all, the Mississippi statue challenged in Dobbs v. Jackson, the case striking down Roe, provided for abortion on demand up to 15 weeks, and later upon a medical emergency or fetal deformity—limitations that the pro-choice forces found unacceptable and chose to challenge. The Mississippi law may more closely approximate the sentiments of the voters than would allowing all abortions without restriction.Atwistto consider is the fact that settling on terms might involve political compromises creating nationwide restrictions that limit the abortion rights currently allowed in less-restrictive blue states. Would pro-choice forces in those states be happy about any reduction of access?Thenext hurdle for such a constitutional amendment would come when people realized that a broad “right to privacy” or a “right to bodily autonomy” could be asserted by their ideological foes to permit behavior that they disapproved of. People would face the dilemma of deciding whether protecting their own privacy or autonomy was more important to them than indulging their urge to control the lives of others.
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John Donegan is a retired attorney is Pismo Beach, who is powdering his wig for the coming constitutional convention.
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A recent commentary in this paper noted the contradiction between supporting a “right to bodily autonomy” as to abortion, while denying it to those who object to vaccinations (“Bodily autonomy,” June 30). Those who responded, arguing that vaccinations are a good idea and should be required, missed the point. If you create a broad universal right, it is going to be universally asserted in cases in which it is applicable, not just to those situations you approve of. Would cultural conservatives, with their love of old-fashioned values, be willing to tolerate abortion, same-sex marriage, gay and extramarital sex, or assisted suicide in order to limit governmental intrusion into their own lives? Tough choice! There are two strong opposing drives here: our desire to be left alone versus our emotional need to control “those people.” Are we willing to give up telling others how they should live in order to get others to leave us alone? Can we tolerate the annoying “wrongheadedness” of others and curb our urge to use government to correct them? Do we truly want a right to bodily autonomy if it applies to everyone, and not just to ourselves? ∆
Liberals, who prefer an expansive and often intrusive government, would find a lot of their agenda jeopardized. For example, the absolute right to bodily autonomy asserted in the abortion battle, might also be asserted to challenge mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 or HPV, face masks, restrictions on the drugs we are allowed to use, the ban on polygamy, smoking restrictions, seat belt laws, the Obamacare insurance mandate, or various “nanny-state” laws.
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Oh man, this martyr’s complex runs deep! City Attorney David Hale thinks the $16K tax bill is probably “woefully deficient” since Thompson has refused the city’s request to audit his books. Hale noted that it’s uncontested by Thompson that he runs a STR, rents it to transients, and collects revenue, which is the very definition of hotel despite what “an English teacher” told him. In fact, Hale argued, the tax is a tax on “transient people,” not the rentalAlso,structure.according to Hale, even if Mayor Lee told Thompson he wasn’t required to pay TOT, it doesn’t matter because Lee doesn’t have the power to revoke the TOT law. If Lee says murder is legal, don’t believe him, man! The real nail in Thompson’s metaphoric “death and taxes” coffin was when Hale reminded him that every year when he signs his STR permit with the city, he checks a box saying he’ll abide by STR rules, one of which says TOT must be paid. You freaking agree to it every year in “Ifwriting!wewanted to use the term fraud, it’s pretty close,” Hale said of Thompson’s behavior. Tax fraud and tax delinquency of more than three months are cause to revoke an STR permit, and he’s a couple of years in Thompsonarrears.couldn’t and wouldn’t let it go. He argued that he didn’t collect the tax from his guests because he didn’t think it was required, which means what? He lowered his rents? Come on, dude! You just made more money because you didn’t pay the TOT. Thompson also got surly about Hale’s depiction of his expert witness: “I sought the advice of a professional. Rather insultingly, he referred to her as an English teacher, maybe like he’s the guy that polished up the handle of the big front door. I don’t know.”
Yep, two boring hours later, by unanimous decision, Thompson was ordered to pay his back taxes. His STR license was also summarily revoked. You can fight City Hall. You can also lose. ∆
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Oh boy! Technically she is an English teacher, and I bet dollars to doughnuts she didn’t interpret Grover’s hotel definition, only rendered her opinion that “tourist” modified both home and house, which isn’t germane anyway. So, guess what happened?
ccording to WalletHub’s survey that asked Americans what they’d rather do than pay taxes, a few top choices were to change a stranger’s baby’s diaper, fold 100 fitted sheets, clean public toilets, break their own arm, kill a stranger without getting caught, and explain sex to their children. Sheesh! Some people really hate paying taxes. Take, for instance, Allen Thompson, who owns a Grover Beach short-term rental (STR). He spent a good couple of hours trying to put me to sleep … er, I mean, explain to the Grover Beach City Council why his city-licensed rental isn’t subject to the transient occupancy tax (TOT) because—according to Thompson—three years ago when he told Mayor Jeff Lee he’d diligently paid the tax, Lee “smiled and said, ‘The city of Grover Beach appreciates the money because you don’t have to pay that.’” Did Lee say that? He seemed pretty cagey about it. Maybe he misspoke or was misunderstood, but does it matter? The point is the city told Thompson repeatedly he was required to pay the TOT and now he owes Grover Beach an estimated $16,215.52 in taxes, late fees, andArepenalties.youhaving trouble sleeping? Tune in to the Aug. 22 City Council meeting. Thompson starts droning on and on at about the one-hour mark. “Mayor Lee has let the cat out of the bag; the toothpaste cannot be put back into the tube,” he cliché-bombed the council at his administrative appeal hearing for failure to pay taxes. Good grief, man! For years you’ve been warned. Despite what you think Lee said, you are required to pay TOT, and now you’re coming before the city to argue your STR doesn’t fall under the definition of a “hotel” so you shouldn’t have to pay. Semantics: the branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning. It’s the mental yoga mat upon which Thompson contorted himself. When is a house a hotel? According to city ordinance, “Hotel means any structure, or any portion of any structure, which is occupied or intended or designed for occupancy by transients for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes, and includes any hotel, inn, tourist home or house … .” Yada-yada—it essentially covers anything a transient can rent for less than 30 days. Thompson read this to the council and then argued, “The word ‘house’ doesn’t mean any old house, and my house is not a ‘tourist house.’” He even consulted “ Dr. Brenda Helmbrecht, who’s the associate chair of the Department of English at Cal Poly SLO,” to confirm that the phrase “tourist home or house” means “tourist home or tourist house,” and his is a single-family house, see? Not a “tourist house!” This dude is a world champion nitpicker! He’s also a special, one-of-a-kind snowflake. All Grover Beach STR owners understand they have to remit TOT except this guy, who went on to compare himself to the child in the Danish folktale willing to bravely stand up and say, “The emperor has no clothes.”
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GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS FINE ART PAINTINGS BY VIRGINIA MACK Virginia Mack presents her watercolors and mixed media artworks. “Painting, birding and teaching are passions of mine. I have been immersed in studying birds and painting them for the last decade,” Mack said in a statement. Through Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.
ARTS continued page 17 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. INDEXArts............................ [16] Culture & Lifestyle....... [17] Food & Drink [20] Music [20] 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! AUG. 25 – SEPT. 1 2022 16 • New Times • August 25 - September 1, 2022 • www.newtimesslo.com
THE REBOOT (STORYTELLING REIMAGINED) Enjoy a live show of entertaining, true personal stories around a different theme each month performed in an enchanted garden theater under the stars. The event offers “story gold for folks who delight in all things well told.” Fourth Friday of every month, 7-9:15 p.m. through Oct. 28 Free. 805-772-9225. Top Dog Coffee Bar, 857 Main St., Morro Bay.
THE REBOOT: STORYTELLING REIMAGINED Indulge in delicious eats, treats, craft beer, and fi ne wine in Top Dog’s open-air theater while enjoying true stories all about “SPIN.” Featuring seasoned local storytellers, fi rst-timers, and special guest Angela James weaving words into gold for folks who delight in all things well told. Aug. 26, 7-9:15 p.m. Free. 805-772-9225. facebook.com/the.reboot4u. Top Dog Coffee Bar, 857 Main St., Morro Bay. SEA GLASS AND DRIFTWOOD SCENES Create a fun scene of your choice in a 8” x 8” white shadow box frame or 8” x 10” frame, using Joan’s huge collection of local sea glass, driftwood, and baubles. Preregistration required. Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-noon $40. 805-286-5993. CreativeMeTime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. SLOFUNNY COMEDY SHOW Hosted by Patrick Keane. With Jackie Gold and Alyssa Poteet, Featuring Roberto Rodriguez and headliner Bronston Jones. Aug. 27, 6:30-10:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Morro Bay Veterans Memorial Building, 209 Surf St., Morro Bay. SUCCULENT CREATIONS Learn how easy it is to create with succulents. Choose from wreaths or decorate an 18” x 8” piece of recycled wood with driftwood, then add succulents or create an adorable layered driftwood planter. Care instructions are provided. Preregistration required. Aug. 28, 10 a.m.noon Various. 805-286-5993. CreativeMeTime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
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GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS FINE ART CERAMICS BY THOMAS BROWN Thomas Brown presents his ceramics with crystalline glazes. These marvelous pieces of all shapes have become his life’s passion. He has been a teacher and art instructor for more than 20 years. Through Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.
THE PLEIN AIR TEAM Acrylic artist, Nancy Lynn, and husband, watercolorist, Robert Fleming, have an ongoing show of originals and giclee prints of Morro Bay and local birds. ongoing 805-772-9955. Seven Sisters Gallery, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 8, Morro Bay, sevensistersgalleryca.com.
NORTH SLO COUNTY ART AND ABOUT PASO Join us for Art and About Paso, 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 Saturday of every month, 5-9 p.m. Free. 805-544-9251. artsobispo.org/art-and-about. Participating locations, Paso Robles, City-wide.
Start the morning with a brief grounding meditation, and then go over the three rules of Foraging. Each participant will then wander into the natural world that surrounds Oracle, to gather their altar making objects, and return to create a “Cherish” altar. Aug. 27, 9 a.m.-noon $33. 805-464-2838. oracleatascaderoca.com. Oracle, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero.
ON AND OFF THE WALL Features art by Central Coast Sculptors, The Painters Group, and artists throughout California. This unthemed, juried exhibition includes a variety of painting and sculpting mediums. Mondays-Sundays, 12-4 p.m. through Sept. 19 Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
CAMBRIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS 2022 JURIED SHOW The juror for this show is Franceska Alexander, MFA. She’s the author of “Gallery Ready: A Creative Blueprint for Visual Artists.” Through Aug. 28, 11 a.m. cambriaarts.org/gallery-exhibits/. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.
DONALD ARCHER’S FIGURATIVE PAINTINGS Archer’s figurative paintings will be up at Cambria Library through June 30. Tuesdays-Saturdays 805-9274336. slolibrary.org. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria. 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.
GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS FINE ART OIL PAINTINGS BY PATRICIA NEWTON Patricia Newton presents her oil paintings. “I fell in love with rolling hills that reach the sea. The local landscape has had a profound impact on the artworks I create,” Newton said in a statement. Through Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.
METAL ART BY TRUDI GILLIAM Gilliam creates her sculptures using copper, brass, nickel/silver, and found objects. This new series of whales and birds uses copper and sea glass. ongoing 805-772-9955. Seven Sisters Gallery, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 8, Morro Bay, sevensistersgalleryca.com.
PAINT AND SIP CLASS Joining forces with the talents of Art Social, the winery will offer classes twice a month for you to sip and get creative on the vineyard. Friday classes held at 7 p.m. Sunday classes held at noon. Sept. 4 my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805-239-1730.
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FARMSTEAD In this unique exhibition, FARMstead artists show work characterized by our local agriculture. This show features pieces inspired by farm animals, equipment, products, and the people that work in this industry. Through Aug. 28 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. ON THE OTHER HAND Explore the possibilities of creating art using your non-dominant hand, which studies have shown activate a different part of your brain. Safely create fused glass designs using pre-cut glass and observe how you feel using your other hand. Bring a sketchbook or journal. Aug. 31, 10 a.m.-noon $45. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.
SAN LUIS OBISPO ALYSSA MONKS: BE PERFECTLY STILL, A RETROSPECTIVE Alyssa Monks layers spaces and moments in her paintings. She fl ips background and foreground using semi-transparent fi lters of glass, vinyl, steam, water and or foliage over shallow spaces. The tension in her paintings is created by the composition and the surface quality itself. Aug. 27 Nov. 13 Free. 805-543-8562. http:/sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.
UNDER THE STARS Performances of the Pacifi c Conservatory Theatre’s (PCPA) production of Into the Woods will run through Saturday, Sept. 4, at the Solvang Festival Theater. The ensemble cast of this fantasy musical includes, left to right, George Walker, Rhys Avants, Ekaterina Bouras, and Gracie Jurczyk. Tickets to the show range from $43.50 to $62. For more info, call the PCPA box offi ce at (805) 922-8313 or visit pcpa.org. The Solvang Festival Theater is located at 420 2nd St., Solvang. —Caleb Wiseblood BY JAY RAFTERY
ARTS NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY ART AND ABOUT MORRO BAY Join us for Art and About Morro Bay, 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 a map of locations. (Events will not occur on major holidays). Fourth Saturday of every month, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-544-9251. artsobispo.org/art-and-about. Morro Bay (participating artists), Townwide, 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. Centerartcentermorrobay.org/index.php/workshops/.805-772-2504.ArtMorroBay,835MainSt.,MorroBay.
The classic mystery features an intriguing group of passengers involved in a murder aboard the elegant Orient Express train. The famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, is also a passenger, and sets about to expose the murderer(s). Through Sept. 4 my805tix.com. By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay.
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CENTRAL COAST WATERCOLOR SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING/DEMO: AT PLAY WITH WATERCOLOR Sheila Underwood will show how she creates her impressionistic watercolors from life, photos, and imagination, using large brushes and “juicy” paint to convey movement and emotion, exaggerating to make the ordinary dramatic. COVID protocols apply. Meets in Wesley Room. Aug. 30, 1-3 p.m. Free. 805-439-0295. ccwsart.com. San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo. CERTAIN MATTER: A GROUP EXHIBITION OF MATERIAL ABSTRACTION Featuring artists Linda Sormin, Christopher Pate, Connie Martin, John Trevino, Sarah Mikenis, David McDonald, Amy Vensel, Alexis Arnold, and Garet Zook, all working in a variety of media where the material serves as both object and subject. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Oct. 14 Free. 805-546-3202. 1,artgallery/index.html.cuesta.edu/student/campuslife/HaroldJ.MiossiGallery,HighwaySanLuisObispo.
DRAWING IN DEPTH WITH SPENCER COLLINS In this class, we will focus on using one-point and two-point perspective to make the artwork look more three-dimensional. Students will be using graphite and charcoal in this lesson. Ages: 11 to 16. Sept. 1, 3:304:30 p.m. $25 for one student; $40 for two. 805-7474200. artcentralslo.com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
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COMEDY NIGHT Professional comedy show featuring local and touring comics. Hosted by Aidan Candelario. First Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. $5. 805-5408300. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo, bangthedrumbrewery.com.
INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING: ADULT ART CLASS This class is for students who may have tried oil painting in the past but are looking to advance their skill levels. Color theory and proportion study will be a focus in the class. Mondays, 2-5 p.m. $30 per student or $75 for 3 classes. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/ workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
Elks Recreation is seeking scare actors, set designers, and lighting and special effects volunteers to support Haunted Hills in October. Reserve an appointment with Elks Recreation, Inc. by calling. Aug. 27, 9 a.m.-noon 805-925-4125. elksrec.com. Elks Event Center, 4040 Highway 101, Santa Maria.
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An opportunity to learn how a four-shaft loom works. You will get acquainted as a new weaver or as a refresher with lots of tips and tricks. This class includes getting to know a loom, how to prepare/dress a loom, and much much more. Mondays, 1-4 p.m. $75 monthly. 805-441-8257. Patricia Martin: Whispering Vista Studios, 224 Squire Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, patriciamartinartist.com.
NEAL MENDOZA: PRETTY RUBBISH In his exhibition, “Pretty Rubbish”, Neil Mendoza gives form to environmental issues. His mixed media work uses absurdity as a reaction to the path of growing consumption that society is following at the expense of a sustainable future. ongoing, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805543-8562. sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.
SLO Gallery is seeking additional artistic talent to accompany the amazing array of art on display in the gallery. Photography is displayed in its own room and sculpture will be presented in focal points throughout the gallery. Through Aug. 31 818-762-6782. slogallery.com. SLO Gallery, 1019 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo.
PAINTING BIG SUR WITH PASTELS: INTRO TO PASTEL WORKSHOP WITH JIM TYLER In this workshop, we’ll cover all of the basics for applying pastels with the side, edge, and ends of the stick; how to layer and blend; the different kinds of pastel and paper; and how to frame a pastel painting. Contact Jim Tyler: jimtylerfineart@gmail.com. Aug. 27, 1-4 p.m. $50. 805747-4200. artcentralslo.com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. REPRESENTATION IN FILM: THE CREATION OF MONSTERS An informative exploration of representation in film throughout history. In this series, Cal Poly Professor Paul Marchbanks will introduce a classic film and facilitate a discussion after the showing. This event’s featured film is Freaks (1932), directed by Tod Browning. Sept. 2, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. 805-781-4187. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
COLORS OF CONSERVATION: ART EXHIBIT AND OPEN HOUSE Local artists have explored some of the most beautiful conserved properties throughout SLO County to bring you this vibrant exhibit that celebrates the diverse beauty of the Central Coast. Properties such as Buckingham Ranch, Santa Rita Ranch, and the Pismo Preserve are featured. Sept. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 805-544-9096. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, octagonbarn.org.
SAND IN OUR SHORTS: A NIGHT OF SKETCH COMEDY AND SONG This two-act vaudeville review is jam packed with enough sketches and songs to split your sides. Drawing on the grand tradition of vaudeville and variety shows, this is a compilation of some of the venue’s favorite comedy “shorts,” new and old. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, 2 p.m. and Sundays, 6 p.m. through Sept. 17 $30$36. 805-489-2499. americanmelodrama.com. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.
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CENTRAL COAST WOOD CARVERS Learn the art of wood carving or wood burning. Join Central Coast Wood Carvers in Morro Bay at St. Timothy’s. Open for beginners, intermediate, or advance. Learn a wide range of techniques and skills. Mask Required. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 962 Piney Way, Morro Bay, 805-772-2840, sttimothymorrobay.org/index.html.
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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.
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.
SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS GREASE: THE MUSICAL Presented by SMCT. Aug. 26 Sept. 11 my805tix.com. Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria.
BISQUEWARE PAINTING Paint a mug, platter, or figurine. All materials provided, and many options to choose from. No class fee, just pay for item and firing. For large parties, please call in advance. Mondays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 5 $10-$65. 805-896-6197. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.
This weekly sculpture drop-in class gives an opportunity for potters to take on new projects and learn new techniques relating to sculptural work. Additionally, every first Friday of the month, a new project will be taught by Rod Perez for beginners. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-896-6197.
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AXE THROWING Enjoy the art of axe throwing in a safe and fun environment. Kids ages 10 and older are welcome with an adult. No personal axes please. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. $20. 805528-4880. baysidemartialarts.com. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.
This is a watercolor class designed to let you jump in and try out this engaging medium through experimentation. It’s designed for beginners and those with watercolor experience who wish to expand their knowledge of painting in watercolors. To enroll please contact Mack via email: vbmack@charter.net Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $35. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/workshopsevents/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
MY NAME IS: HOSTED BY RESILIENT SOULS This Healing Arts Evening, a triumph over trauma, will include survivors’ voices through a gallery of their art and a live play of one survivor’s story, Annie, (from Monterey County). Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m. and Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m. resilientsouls.org. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach. OPEN STUDIO FOR ADULTS Guests can come in and decide what materials they would like to work with and create freely. Share your creative process with others and see how your work will flourish. Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. and Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $40. 805-668-2125. Lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.
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STAY YOUNG WITH QI GONG Qi gong offers great anti-aging benefits, providing a comprehensive system for improving physical, mental and emotional health. Its roots date back thousands of years in China. Learn with certified instructor Devin Wallace. Call first. Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. 805-709-2227. Hardie Park, Ash Ave. and B St., Cayucos.
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By the Sea Productions presents its production of Murder on the Orient Express, which runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. through Sunday, Sept. 4, at St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church in Morro Bay. Tickets to the show are $25 each and are available at the door or online in advance at my805tix.com. Visit bytheseaproductions.org or call (805) 776-3287 for more info. St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church is located at 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay. —C.W.
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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.
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BEYOND MINDFULNESS Realize your potential through individualized meditation instruction with an experienced teacher via Zoom. This class is for those who wish to begin a practice or seek to deepen an existing one. Flexible days and times. Certified with IMTA. Email or text for information. MondaysSundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sliding scale. 559-905-9274. theartofsilence.net. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
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. 805-441-2164. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero. SPIRITUAL WARRIOR GATHERING An evening of open minds and hearts connecting through honest conversations about what it looks like to be a Spiritual Warrior now. We’ll be grounding in and clearing out with movement, chanting, and drumming; please bring any instruments that call to you. Every other Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m. through Oct. 5 $11. 805-464-2838. oracleatascaderoca.com. Oracle, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero.
WATERFRONT MARKET: MORRO BAY All products are hand-made locally in San Luis Obispo County. This family and pet friendly event is free to the public. Come and see what the Central Coast has to offer you. Through Sept. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-402-9437. Giovanni’s Fish Market, 1001 Front St., Morro Bay.
ZEN IN MOTION Learn the Shaolin Water Style and other deep breathing and moving meditation techniques with the 2019 Taijiquan Instructor of the Year. Beginners Welcome.Instructor Certification Courses available. Mondays, Wednesdays Call for details. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.
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MORRO BAY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Disciplines include advanced athletic performance fitness training, Thai kickboxing, and more. Beginners to advanced students welcome. Day and evening classes offered. Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for more info. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.
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Build flexibility and strength with yoga. All ages welcome to this gentle outdoor class. Beginners are welcome. Receive 20 percent off for one item at the nursery. Bring your own yoga mat, a towel, and a yoga strap. Yoga mat rental is $5. Aug. 27, 9:15-10:15 a.m. $20. 805-935-9960. Cambria Nursery and Florist, 2801 Eton Rd., Cambria, cambrianursery.com.
SOCRATES: DISCUSSION GROUP Group members present interesting and thought provoking topics of all sorts. Topics are selected in advance and moderated by volunteers. Vaccinations are necessary. Enter through wooden gate to garden area. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 805528-7111. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, coalescebookstore.com/.
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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. SAN LUIS OBISPO
BDSM 101 This monthly class from the Central Coast Kink Community provides a basic overview of kink, consent, rules, and information to help practitioners be successful and safe. Attendees must be 18+ years of age. Virtually meets via Zoom. Fourth Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. No admission. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
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.
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. 805-772-7466. fitnessworksmb. com. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.
BIRDS AND BOTANY MONTHLY WALK AT SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN The Garden is excited to present a monthly bird walk series on the fourth Thursday of every month which explores the intersection of birds and botany. Fourth Thursday of every month, 8-11 a.m. $10 for Garden Members; $40 for general public. 805-541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. 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.
ANONYMOUS MEETING Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a Twelve Step recovery program for anyone who desires to have healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others. Meeting is hybrid (both in person and on Zoom). For information, call 805-900-5237. Saturdays, 1-2:15 p.m. Free. thecambriaconnection.org/. Cambria Connection, 1069 Main St., Cambria, (805) 927-1654.
PILATES IN NATURE IN CAMBRIA Build core strength, flexibility, posture, and balance with Metta Pilates. Enjoy this group Pilates class at Stolo Vineyards in Cambria. All ages and beginners are welcome. Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. through Nov. 15 $20. 805935-9960. Stolo Family Vineyards, 3776 Santa Rosa Creek Rd., Cambria.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Dark Star Cellars, Paso Robles
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Avila Beach Golf Resort, Avila
Downtown Paso Main St. Assoc: “Hello, Dolly” Movie Night SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Park Cinemas, Paso Robles
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Beach Camp Cass: Paint & Sip Class with Art Social SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Cass Winery, Paso Robles 5 Cities Homeless Coalition: Empty Bowls Fundraiser SAT., SEPT. 17, SEPT. 24, OCT. 1 Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Nipomo The Captain’s Luau SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 DANA Adobe & Cultural Center, Nipomo Docent-led Bird & Nature Walk at Oso Flaco Lake SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Oso Flaco Lake, Arroyo Grande Downtown Paso Main St. Assoc: Taste of Downtown Paso Robles SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 12th & Park, Downtown Paso Robles Camp Cass: Paint & Sip Class with Art Social FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Cass Winery, Paso Robles www.newtimesslo.com • August 25 - September 1, 2022 • New Times • 19
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SONGWRITERS AT PLAY HOSTS SONG CONTEST AT SCHOONERS Three judges award three prizes. Up to 10 contestants play 2 original songs each. $5 entry fee. Advance signups only, apply at stevekey57@gmail. com. Prize sponsors: Painted Sky Studios of Cambria, Matt Vargo Photography, and Damon Castillo’s Laurel Lane Studios in San Luis Obispo. Last Tuesday of every month, 7-9:30 p.m. through Feb. 28 Free. 805-204-6821. stevekey.com/events. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos. TIM SNIDER AND WOLFGANG TIMBER, WITH SURFEZA Aug. 27, 8 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.
For International Overdose Awareness Day. A free resource fair with local agencies that will be sharing information about preventing overdose and supporting recovery in our community. There will be free antidote trainings, crafts, a memorial display, and a candle-lighting ceremony in honor of loved ones. Aug. 31, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. facebook. com/SLOCountyODAwareness. Mitchell Park, 1445 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo. SLO RAM RETIRED ACTIVE MEN COFFEE CABINET Weekly Coffee Cabinet meeting of the SLO RAM Active Retired Men, a local men’s social club. Click ‘Contact’ on website for invite. Thursdays, 8-9:30 a.m. $10. retiredactivemen.org. Madonna Inn Garden Room, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo. SLO TABLE TENNIS Open to all ages and abilities. Casual and competitive games played. New players welcome. Sundays, 4-7 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. Free. 805-540-0470. Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo.
NORTH SLO COUNTY EASTON EVERETT BAND AT CAVA ROBLES RESORT Rock, reggae, soul. Sept. 4, 6-8 p.m. eastoneverett.com. Cava Robles Resort, 3800 Golden Hill Rd., Paso Robles, 805-242-4700. ELVIS COSTELLO Elvis Costello and The Imposters celebrate the release of their latest album with a summer tour titled “The Boy Named If and Other Favourites.” Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m. $59.50-$87.50. 805-286-3680. vinaroblesamphitheatre.com. Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles. FANCIFUL FLUTE Symphony of the Vines starts off its 13th season with a chamber music concert featuring outstanding flutist Marley Eder. Joined by Susan Davies, piano, and Hilary Clark, cello, the program will feature a variety of works. Aug. 28, 5:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805-239-1730. FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m. bigbigslo.com. Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero.
Celebrate the rich history of olive oil by learning more about the process, the nuances, and the value of this incredible elixir. A class for foodies who love to learn. Aug. 28, 11 a.m. $60. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805-239-1730.
LIVE MUSIC WITH GUITAR WIZ AT LUNADA GARDEN BISTRO “Guitar Wizard” Billy Foppiano plays a wide range of music, including blues, R&B, classic rock, and more. Fourth Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 805-900-5444. Lunada Garden Bistro, 78 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos.
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. 21
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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.
WILSHIRE: SUMMER OF SERVICE Do you want to support seniors in our community? Make a difference this summer through one of our volunteer programs. MondaysFridays. through Aug. 31 wilshirecommunityservices.org/. Wilshire Community Services, 285 South St., suite J, San Luis Obispo, 805-547-7025.
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CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 18 AUG. 25 – SEPT. 1 2022 Great Snacks · Cold Beer · Hwy 1 Oceano · 805-489-2499 · americanmelodrama.com SALEON NOW AUGUST 11 - SEPTEMBER 17 LABOR DAY WEEKEND BLUES SHOW The Independent Order of Odd Fellows CHORRO LODGE 168 520 DANA STREET • SAN LUIS OBISPO THE CHRIS CAIN BAND with support from Chris Burkhardt Sunday, September 4, 6-9 PM doors at 5 PM Monday, September 5, 2-5 PM doors at 1 PM $20 advance/ $25 door Tickets available at eventbrite.com Delectable Fare • Craft Beer • Fine Wine • Available all night long! A Classic Entertainment Production 20 • New Times • August 25 - September 1, 2022 • www.newtimesslo.com
CENTRAL COAST CONJURERS (SLO COUNTY MAGIC CLUB) Monthly meeting of magicians of all levels. Please call or email for more info. Meet likeminded folks with an interest in magic, from close-up to stage performances. Last Wednesday of every month, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 805-440-0116. IHOP, 212 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. 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. COMPLIMENTARY SHOWERS WITH SHOWER THE PEOPLE After a short hiatus, the San Luis Obispo Library will once again be partnering with local non-profit organization, Shower the People. The shower trailer will be located between the library and parking structure. Toiletries provided. Sundays, 1-3 p.m. Free. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.
Q YOUTH GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) This is a social support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning youth between the ages of 11-18. Each week the group explores personal, cultural, and social identity. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. QI GONG FITNESS ONLINE Qi Gong combines balance, posture, meditation and gentle physical training for optimum health. Registration begins Aug. 8 for online class, Wednesdays, from 9:35 to 10:35 a.m. with experienced instructor Gary West. For ages 18 and over. Wednesdays. through Dec. 7 $67. 805-549-1222. slcusd.asapconnected.com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. QI GONG FOR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT Learn and practice qi gong, a Chinese system for physical, mental and spiritual development. This class is conducted outdoors in a beautiful setting, which is the best place to do qi gong, as its inspiration is drawn from nature. Certified instructor: Devin Wallace. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. 805-709-2227. Crows End Retreat Center, 6340 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo. QI GONG ONLINE Qi Gong Online is offered by San Luis Coastal Unified School District. Qi Gong improves balance, posture, tone, and fitness with gentle exercises. Instructor: Gary West. Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. through Dec. 7 $67 semester. 805549-1222. sloadultschool.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. RECONNECT TO NATURE This 90-minute workshop will be an organic exploration of nature-based practices based on being present to the needs of our times. Practices will be partially inspired by ecophilosopher Joanna Macy’s book, The Work that Reconnects . Fourth Thursday of every month, 8:30-10 a.m. through Sept. 30 Sliding scale from $5 to $30; suggested donations are $15. 805-543-0638. historycenterslo.org/mindful. html. Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, 1185 Pacific St., 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.
LISTENING AS RITUAL Group listening sessions with musician/musicologist Ben Gerstein. Explore remarkable recordings of world music, nature field recording, western classical and contemporary, and jazz, sharing and discussing inspiration and perspectives on the expressive power of peoples, cultures, animals and habitats through sonic experience. Every other Monday, 7-8:15 p.m. $10-$15 donation. 805-305-1229. leftcoastartstudio.com/. Left Coast Art Studio, 1188 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos.
FRIDAY TWILIGHT CONCERTS AT HARMONY CELLARS Enjoy live music every Friday this summer. This season’s lineup is an eclectic mix of solo artists, dynamic duos, and bands. Wine for purchase. Food trucks on select Fridays. Fridays, 5-7 p.m. through Sept. 9 Varies by concert. 805-927-1625. harmonycellars.com. Harmony Cellars, 3255 Harmony Valley Rd., P.O. Box 2502, Harmony. IDOL X (THE ULTIMATE BILLY IDOL SHOW) Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.
FREE GUIDED MEDITATION GROUP A free guided meditation group held every Friday morning. Call for more info. Fridays, 10-10:45 a.m. through Jan. 27 Free. 805-439-2757. RuthCherryPhD.com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
HEALING DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP A safe place for anyone suffering from the pain of depression. We do not criticize but do share our journey, feelings, and what works for us. We can meet in person or use Zoom if needed. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Free. 805-528-3194. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION (ONLINE MEETING) Zoom series hosted by TMHA. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-270-3346. OUTDOOR YOGA CLASSES Hotel San Luis Obispo, Piazza Hospitality’s first property on California’s scenic Central Coast, offers outdoor yoga classes on its rooftop terrace. Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays $10-$15; complimentary for hotel guests. 805-235-0700. hotelslo.com. Hotel San Luis Obispo, 877 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. A PANEL CONVERSATION ON COMMUNITY Thanks for the Reco presents this panel that asks “What is our role in our own communities and how do we foster deeper, more fulfilling relationships?” Panel guests: Lauren Wheeler, Alexandra Wallace, and Alex Creswell. Hosted by Joey Baxter and Casey Cordes Sept. 2, 7 p.m. A Satellite Of Love, 1335 Walker St., San Luis Obispo, 805-439-1604, asatelliteoflove.com.
MUSICNORTH COAST SLO COUNTY BLUES ASYLUM AT THE OLDE ALEHOUSE Blues Asylum brings their rhythm and blues chops honed from the Delta, Chicago, and West Coast styles. Covers and originals will make you move and groove on the dance floor. Sept. 2, 6-9 p.m. Free. 805-439-1466. The Olde Alehouse, 945 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos.
OPEN MIC NIGHT Come join us each Wednesday for Open Mic Night in the downstairs dining area. Grab some friends and show off your talents. Food and drink service will be available. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Free. 805-9953883. schoonerscayucos.com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos. RUZZ GUITAR’S BLUES REVUE Aug. 25, 7 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.
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SUNDAY EVENING RAP LGBTQ+ AA GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of folks from all walks of life who together, attain and maintain sobriety. Requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Email aarapgroup@gmail.com for password access. Sundays, 7-8 p.m. No fee. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo. PAC LOADING DOCK PARTY Enjoy access to live music, cocktails by Sidecar Cocktail Co, beer and wine, late-night bites, and desserts. Proceeds benefit the Foundation for the PAC. Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 756-4849. SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.
Get fresh and veggies, fruit, baked goods, sweets, and handmade artisan crafts. Come have some fun with your local farmers and artisans and enjoy delicious eats while enjoying the fresh breeze of Morro Bay. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. through May 31 Varies. 805-824-7383. morrobayfarmersmarket.com. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.
TRANS* TUESDAY A safe space providing peer-to-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.
FOOD & NORTHDRINKCOASTSLOCOUNTY CHEERS TO CHARITY RE/MAX Success is hosting the second annual fundraiser at Castoro Cellars in Paso Robles. Net proceeds will benefit local veterans and seniors. Ticket includes dinner, two drink coupons, fantastic live music by a popular local band, and both live and silent auctions. Sept. 1, 6-10 p.m. $100. 805-4342737. SuccessCharities.org. Castoro Cellars, 1315 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton. GATHERING IN THE GARDEN: A CELEBRATION OF FISCALINI RANCH PRESERVE Features wine tastings by Cayucos Cellars, Cutruzzola Vineyards, Harmony Cellars, Hearst Winery, Moonstone Cellars and Rocky Creek Cellars; plus appetizers and raffle prizes. Aug. 27, 6-8 p.m. fiscaliniranchpreserve.org. Cambria Nursery and Florist, 2801 Eton Rd., Cambria.
SIP AND PAINT Please join ArtSocial 805 at Bovino Vineyard, where attendees will paint a beach scene on round canvases and sip on an estate grown wine. Aug. 28, 12-2 p.m. $60. Bovino Vineyard, 5685 El Pomar Drive, Templeton, 805-238-2007.
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MORRO BAY WHITE CAPS COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT Under the baton of conductor Brenda Hascall, the Morro Bay White Caps Community Band, will perform pops, classical, and jazz. Aug. 27, 10:30 a.m.noon Free; donations accepted. Embarcadero Morro Bay, 714 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, 805-772-4467.
THE SIREN SUNDAY JAZZ JAM Aug. 28, 4 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.
SAN LUIS OBISPO THE CHRIS CAIN BAND LIVE SLO Blues Show features legendary international touring blues hero Chris Cain and The Chris Cain Band with support from Chris Burkhardt. Delectable fare as well as craft beer and fine wine available all night. Sept. 4, 5-9 p.m. $20-$25. 805721-6878. classicentertainmentslo.com. Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo. DENIM, DIAMONDS, AND DAMON! Features local singer Damon Castillo, for an exclusive, live concert in the garden at The Monday Club. Ticket includes live concert, food and wine, raffle, and silent auction. Benefits The Monday Clubhouse Conservancy Preservation Fund, Raising a Reader and Fine Arts Awards. Aug. 28, 3:30-6:30 p.m. $75. themondayclubslo.org/DDD. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-541-0594.
LIVE MUSIC AT RAGTAG WINE CO. Enjoy live music by local favorites. Wine available by the flight, glass, or bottle. Thursdays-Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Ragtag Wine Co., 779 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-439-0774, ragtagwineco.com.
KEEN ON KEANE Comedian Patrick Keane (pictured) hosts the next SLOFunny Comedy Show in Morro Bay on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Keane has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Late Show, and other programs. Featured comedians in SLOFunny include Jackie Gold, Alyssa Poteet, Roberto Rodriguez, and headliner Bronston Jones. Tickets to the show are available at my805tix. com. The event takes place at the Veterans Memorial Building, located at 209 Surf St., Morro Bay. —C.W.
STELLAR LIVE Part of the “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series. Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m. Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero. SŌ LEFFECT LIVE AT THE POUR HOUSE S ō leffect is a six-piece band from the Central Coast. Enjoy upbeat originals and covers. Aug. 27, 7-10 p.m. 805-296-3712. soleffectmusic.com. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles.
LIVE MUSIC WITH BAY LOVE Come get a drink and a bite to eat while enjoying acoustic duo Bay Love. Aug. 26, 6-9 p.m. 805-215-3669. slopublicmarket.com/ events. SLO Public Market, Bonetti Ranch, San Luis Obispo. LIVE MUSIC WITH IMUA Come enjoy some R&B and soul with popular central coast band, IMUA. They’ll be performing in the Courtyard. Aug. 27, 1-3 p.m. 805-2153669. slopublicmarket.com/events. SLO Public Market, Bonetti Ranch, San Luis Obispo. SUNDAY MUSIC AT RAGTAG WINE CO. Enjoy live music by local favorites. Wine available by the flight, glass, or bottle. Sundays, 4-7 p.m. Ragtag Wine Co., 779 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-439-0774, ragtagwineco.com.
EVERY DAY KINDNESS II: ZONGO ALL-STARS BENEFIT CONCERT The Estero Bay Kindness Coalition presents a family-friendly dance party Featuring Zongo All-Stars. The proceeds will help provide nutrition and healthy meals to the food insecure members of the Estero Bay community. Aug. 26, 6:30-10 p.m. my805tix.com. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843.
EASTON EVERETT SOLO Enjoy some indie-acoustic, live music. Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. eastoneverett. com. Big Sky Cafe, 1121 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, (805)545-5401.
SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURE TWO DUOS Nashville-based duo Effron White and Lauren Blaine will share the Puffers stage with Central Coast duo Steve Key and Bob Liepman. Aug. 25, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. stevekey.com/events. Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach.
PHOEBE BRIDGERS Phoebe Bridgers has announced more live shows as part of her Reunion Tour, including a stop at Vina Robles Amphitheatre. She received Billboard’s 2022 Women in Music Trailblazer Award and revealed plans for her own monthly radio show, Saddest Factory Radio. Aug. 27, 6 p.m. $54.50. Rd.,Roblesvinaroblesamphitheatre.com.805-286-3680.VinaAmphitheatre,3800MillPasoRobles.
EASTON EVERETT BAND AT THE MARK BAR AND GRILL Rock, reggae, soul. Aug. 27, 6:30-9:30 p.m. eastoneverett.com. The Mark Bar and Grill, 673 Higuera St., Sal Luis Obispo, 805-439-4400.
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/.
THE JD PROJECT LIVE Part of the “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series. Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m. Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero. PAT BENATAR AND NEIL GIRALDO Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo return to the Vina Robles Amphitheatre stage, as part of their De Novo 2022 Tour. Aug. 28, 6 p.m. $49.50-$79.50. 805-286-3680. vinaroblesamphitheatre.com. Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles.
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LIVE MUSIC FROM GUITAR WIZ BILLY FOPPIANO AND MAD DOG Join “Guitar Wiz” Billy Foppiano and his trusty side kick Mad Dog for a mix of blues, R&B, and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 805-544-2100. Bon Temps Creole Cafe, 1819 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, bontempscreolecafe.com/index.htm.
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TRUTH ABOUT SEAFOOD LIVE AT CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA Concerts in the Plaza, presented by Sunset Honda and hosted by Downtown SLO, is the largest free concert series on the Central Coast. All concerts are free to the public. Aug. 26, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free. downtownslo.com/events/concerts. Mission Plaza, Downtown, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY MOTHER CORN SHUCKERS: LIVE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE Enjoy some of the Central Coast’s very finest musical talent performing on the area’s most spectacular stage, perched high atop the blue Pacific Ocean. Aug. 27 2-5:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach. POPS-BY-THE-SEA The San Luis Obispo Symphony will be celebrating their 60th year. Enjoy music by John Williams, Aaron Copland, John Phillip Sousa, and more. Sept. 3, 2:45 p.m. my805tix.com. Avila Beach Golf Resort, 6464 Ana Bay Rd., Avila Beach, 805-595-4000.
RAS DANNY REGGAE ALL STAR BAND Legendary Reggae artist Ras Danny All Star Band takes the stage Labor Day weekend. Sept. 3, 5-7 p.m. 805460-6252. colonymarketanddeli. com. Colony Market and Deli, 6040 El Camino Real, Atascadero. SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES MICHAEL UBALDINI AND JIMMY BOY THOMPSON Showcase host Steve Key shares the stage with SoCal folk-rocker Michael Ubaldini, and NorCal’s Jimmy Boy Thompson. In-the-round, Nashvillestyle, swapping songs and stories. Joining for guest sets: former Stereo Chicken Cynthia Ford, and newcomer Perry West. Aug. 27, 12-3:30 p.m. Free. 805204-6821. stevekey.com/events. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles. SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES YNANA ROSE Songwriters at Play host Steve Key presents an afternoon of live music featuring local favorite Ynana Rose, who played this year’s Live Oak Music Festival. She will be accompanied by guitarist Jake Odell. Joining for guest sets: Thomas Choboter, and The InVocations duo. Sept. 3, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. stevekey.com/events. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.
“Mostly, we want to bring in people from other countries,” Badiali says surrounded by the plants his wife cares for on the patio.
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The solo exhibit will showcase photos taken at the Oceano dunes by San Luis Obispo-based photographer Bob Canepa, who has visited the dunes weekly for years, according to press materials. A special fall reception for the exhibit will be held on Sunday, Oct. 9, between 3 and 5 p.m.
COVID-19 RELIC Darcy Badiali’s pandemic gorilla watches over The Place’s art gallery and leads the way into its studio space. BY CAMILLIA LANHAM
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“Most importantly from my perspective or in my point of view is the model that it sets for the community,” Badiali says, adding that he wants young people to understand that if they have a passion for art and are willing to work at it, they can make a living off of making art—it just may not be conventional or full of money. “I think [The Place] has the exact effect that I was aiming for at the beginning. That is, people walk in here and they want to do something creative themselves.”
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“If I amuse myself, I probably amuse a lot of other people along the way,” he says. “One of the best things you can do is get out of your head because your soul doesn’t reside in your head.”
Pearson says The Place has hosted about a dozen residents over the past five years, including a musician from Ireland and a ceramic artist from Denmark, who left behind a glazed porcelain flower for the koi pond. Inspired by a six-week residency that Badiali and Pearson did in China, the Place’s residency program is their way of exposing the Central Coast to something that hasn’t been here before, as well as introducing the uniqueness of South SLO County to artists from all over.
Creative Me Time hosts class on driftwood scenes in Morro Bay Sea Glass and Driftwood Scenes, a Creative Me workshop with art instructor Joan Martin Fee, will be held at Art Center Morro Bay on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendees will create their own driftwood scenes using local sea glass and driftwood.Admission to the class is $40. Call (805) 286-5993 or visit creativemetime.com for more info on the workshop and other upcoming programs hosted by Creative Me Time. Art Center Morro Bay is located at 835 Main St., Morro Bay. ∆ Wiseblood
MURALIST Oscar Pearson, who co-founded The Place, has painted murals all over the Central Coast, including at Chacho’s Mexican restaurant in Oceano.
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The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang presents Dunes: Visions of Sand, Light, and Shadow, a new photography exhibition, which is scheduled to debut on Saturday, Sept. 10, and remain on display at the venue through the end of March 2023.
Editor Camillia Lanham is out soul-searching. Contact her at clanham@newtimesslo.com.
Explore more Find The Place on PCH at 1699 Front St. in Oceano. It’s open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m.-ish to 3 p.m.ish. Virtually visit by going to theplaceonpch.wixsite.com, @theplaceonpch on Instagram, or The Place on PCH on Facebook.
CREATING GIANTS The Place on PCH co-founder Darcy Badiali has a knack for making larger-than-life-sized plates, which you can find for sale at the Oceano art gallery.
The Place on PCH in Oceano is a studio where artists can explore creativity and themselves
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“I am not a traditional black and white photographer who chooses deep contrast, but rather uses, or creates, tonalities throughout the image to place value on all parts of the subject,” Canepa said in a statement. Canepa said he hopes his photography will inspire others to help preserve local sand dunes and wetlands, and the native plants and animals— including the threatened Western snowy plover—that inhabit these areas. He bought his first camera in 2004 and has loved photography as an art form ever since. “I find myself in awe of this art form each day. There is always something to photograph, always a different perspective, angle, or a change in the lighting,” Canepa said. “I am passionate about dune photography and have been ‘playing’ in the dunes for years. “I find something new each time I visit the Oceano dunes … I can be atop the highest dune, surveying the entire area and envisioning compositions as the sun rises or descends over the approaching hours,” he said. For more info on Canepa’s photography, for1082CallMissionandThebobcanepaphotography.com.visitWildlingMuseumofArtNatureislocatedat1511Drive,unitB,Solvang.themuseumat(805)688-orvisitwildlingmuseum.orgmoredetails.
“People who have different perspectives,” Pearson adds. “The more out there the better, I think.” “And it’s good for the people around here to experience it.” In addition to the residency, The Place is a creative workspace for both artists, a gallery with art available for purchase, a teaching space, a plant nursery, and a place for the community to gather for events that include live music. Badiali says that the big idea is that art is where people can experiment and try things, which is exactly what The Place is—an ever-evolving creative space that gives everyone permission to make a mess, to try new things, and explore themselves and the world.
A pandemic gorilla slathered in red hunches over next to the stairs that lead down to an art studio. Topped by a black felt sombrero, Darcy Badiali’s sculpture watches over the koi pond, art-filled walls, and potted plants that populate The Place on PCH. The slatted floor is still wet from being hosed off before opening. A fog-laden breeze drifts through the open front and out through the greenery-covered back patio. Giant plates, cauldron-like oblong pots clad in black, geometrical painted ladies, ceramic faces, typewriters in various shades of blue, electrified stoplights—there’s so much to look at. Some of it is a product of the Oceano art gallery’s founders: sculptor, ceramicist, and welder Badiali and muralist and painter Oscar Pearson. Other pieces come from a combination of Central Coast artists and resident artists from all over the world who have spent time at The Place creating, learning, and immersing themselves in southern SLO County.
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Celebrating five years this summer, The Place weathered the COVID-19 pandemic and has started getting back to its roots over the last six months. Long Beach-based artist Narsiso Martinez, who met Pearson while they were studying art at CSU Long Beach, did a residency in Oceano earlier this year. One of the pieces he created during his time at The Place is now on display at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach. “Just being in The Place just makes it feel like it’s special. It made me feel like I want to draw, I just wanted to stay there and draw. Anywhere you turn is another piece of art,” Martinez said later over the phone. “It was especially special to me because of the subject matter.”Hefocuses on telling the stories of agricultural workers, something he connects to because of the time he spent as a field worker in Washington state, which is how he put himself through both undergraduate and graduate school. Even though he was at a different place in life than most of the people he worked alongside, Martinez said he felt like they were all connected, working under the same sun and saving money to make their lives better.“Luckily, I was able to finish school and I don’t have to go back to the fields. But I feel like these people deserve some sort of recognition,” Martinez said. “So I just take these stories to different audiences, so they can—at the very least—acknowledge how our food gets to our tables.” While he was in Oceano, Pearson introduced Martinez to some local labor organizers, who in turn put the artist in touch with Oceano-based farmworkers they had helped. One such person, Don Audelio, worked in the fields for 40 years and is now retired. He told Martinez his story and demonstrated how he used to pick lettuce, pack it, and carry it to the truck. Audelio’s face now peers out from a produce box flattened against the wooden wall next to Badiali’s tomato-colored ape. Martinez used charcoal and paint on cardboard bearing the Pismo-Oceano Vegetable Exchange logo to capture Audelio carrying a lettuce box in shades of black and white.
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Spoiler alert: Her companions don’t make it and soon she’s left alone with no way out and very few survival skills. After figuring out how to capture water and learning which berries she can eat without getting sick, she starts the long journey out. Through flashbacks, we see what Liv is running away from and running to. Her life is complicated and much messier than her exterior shows. This series falls flat in some ways, but it was an easy binge, and the way the filmmakers dole out Liv’s mysterious past keeps the pace up and the audience eager to see more. (six 31- to 40-min episodes) Δ —Anna
MAN VS. BEAST Dr. Nate Samuels (Idris Alba) faces off against a rogue lion while on safari with his two daughters and an old friend, in Beast , playing in local theaters.
BEAST What’s it rated? R What’s it worth, Anna? Stream it What’s it worth, Glen? Stream it Where’s it showing? Colony Cinemas, Downtown Centre, Park, Stadium 10, Sunset Drive-In
Baltasar Kormákur (Adrift, Everest, 2 Guns, Contraband) directs this adventure about a father, Dr. Nate Samuels (Idris Elba), and his daughters Norah (Leah Jeffries) and Meredith (Iyana Halley), who on a trip to the African savanna are hunted by a rogue lion. (93 min.)
KEEP BREATHING What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2022 Where’s it showing? Netflix
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Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder are comedy gold in this HBO series that follows the aging career of stand-up comedian Deborah Vance (Smart) and her new writer Ava (Einbender) as they try to reinvigorate Deborah’s career after she loses her Las Vegas residency. Whip smart and with genuine humor, this dynamic duo has a love/hate relationship. They can’t stand each other most of the time, but they also know they’re better together. Ava is pushing Deborah to create new material, to talk about her past that has been both exaggerated and vilified by audiences over her Startingcareer.over at 60 isn’t easy, and while Deborah has all the wealth and possessions she could ever need, she’s lacking when it comes to human connection. She is prickly and a little bit hard to love, but beneath the thorns lies a true, human heart that is searching for love and acceptance just like the rest of us. This series is seriously a mustwatch! (18 26- to 35-min. episodes)—Anna
Attorney Liv has to get home come hell or high water. When she convinces two guys to let her hop on their private flight, she has no idea what she is in for. The men aren’t who they say they are, and when the plane crashes into a remote body of water surrounded by miles and miles of forest, she soon realizes that no one is coming for her—and if they are, they won’t be looking to save her.
If you’re a computer-generated lion whose entire pride is slaughtered by a group of evil but nondescript poachers, the obvious thing to do is go on a murderous rampage killing every human being you encounter, right? And if you’re a doctor and recent widower whose two daughters blame you for their mother’s death to cancer through your neglect and absenteeism, the obvious thing to do is take them on a trip to their mother’s homeland in Africa for a wildlife safari with an old friend, Martin Battles (Sharlto Copley), a game warden whose reserve is plagued by poachers, right? That’s the setup for Beast, an implausible but rollicking story that wears its B-movie heart on its sleeve. The older daughter, “Mer” (short for Meredith), is wallowing in teen angst and is super pissed at dad, while younger daughter Norah is more willing to get the family back together, so when Martin takes Dr. Nate and the girls out for a look at the part of the reserve (ominously) closed to tourists, with no cell service, and where even radio signals are spotty, what could go wrong? Um, everything? Yes! Anna I saw an ad for Beast that had Idris Elba looking right into the camera and saying, “There are three reasons to see Beast: action, adventure, and moi.” OK, Idris, calm it down. While this fi lm technically has action and adventure, that fact alone doesn’t make it good. We’ve got two young women grieving the loss of their mother to cancer, the oldest super bitter toward her “I’m too busy and important being a doctor” dad for breaking up his marriage before her mother’s illness. There’re the poachers and the lion and very busy and important doctoring work to do. Hey, fi lmmakers? You’re doing too much! Adding more ingredients to this mess of a soup isn’t going to save it! Beast is simply the last half of Cujo, but unlike Stephen King, the writers here gave us nothing in these characters to care about. I mean, I’m all for families healing trauma and working through their difficulties, but must we do it only when giant claws and razor-sharp teeth are threatening us? This premise is way too simple and yet somehow made overcomplicated. Glen Without the processing of a lot of complicated emotions amid the indiscriminate animal attacks, there wouldn’t be much of a story here, but you’re right. The fi lm tries to do too much. Dr. Nate, when he gets a moment to sleep (or passes out from his many claw and teeth wounds), dreams of his dead wife’s tribe in their tribal regalia, looking wise and noble and stuff. I think it’s supposed to add some soul to the story, but it seemed like a distraction that didn’t go anywhere. I had sympathy for Martin, Nate, the girls, the slain villagers, and the poached lions, but the story turned the main aggrieved lion into a devil, which didn’t seem very realistic. And hey, Idris, you’re a badass and all, but when you fight a lion with a knife and don’t die in the fi rst 60 seconds, I’m calling BS. Also, special effects department, blood seeps through bandages—don’t paint fake blood on top. Look, if you like dumb B-movies and/or Idris Alba, get thee to a theater. It’s your money. Anna There were defi nitely some moments that just felt plain lazy. Quite frankly, I would bet good money that a few pages of that script just said “panicked nonsensical dialogue.” There was more than one occasion when I found my head shaking and mouthing “what?” at the screen. It’s a 90-minute movie, and I’m grateful they didn’t try to drag it out any longer. As is my style, I was more interested in siding with the “evil” lion. That dude was just plain hurt and misunderstood. Plus, humans kind of suck a lot of the time, and poachers suck basically all of the time! I like Elba and Copley as well as the two young actresses, but there just wasn’t a whole lot of meat on these bones for any of them. To me, this fi lm is better saved for a watch at home when you’ve exhausted your “to watch” list. It’s OK, and that’s about the nicest thing I can say about it. Δ Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Glen compiles listings. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.
HACKS What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2021-present Where’s it showing? HBO Max
BITTER BOND Joke writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder, left) incareer(JeanDeborahstand-upcantankeroustakesreluctantlyajobwithlegendVanceSmart),whoseisindecline, Hacks , streaming on HBO Max.
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SURVIVE OR DIE TRYING Liv (Melissa Barrera) is a city girl who after a plane crash suddenly finds herself lost in the woods with no one to help her find her way out, in Keep Breathing, streaming on Netflix.
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The San Luis Obispo County Early Warning System sirens will be tested on Saturday, August 27. Sirens will sound at 12:00 pm and again at 12:30 pm for three minutes. During the tests, no action is required on the part of the public. Local radio and television stations will conduct normal programming during the tests. If you hear the sirens at any other time, tune to a local radio or television station for important emergency information. When at sea, tune to Marine Channel 16.
SUNSET SERENADE Folk-rock trio Moonshiner Collective plays an EP release concert at The Siren El Chorro on Aug. 26
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Friday, Aug. 26, Moonshiner Collective will play an Under the Moon concert at The Siren El Chorro, out by Dairy Creek Golf Course, and I can’t guarantee a spectacular sunset, but chances are it’s going to be a beautiful night (doors at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:45; $100 per “pod,” which seats up to four people, available at eventbrite.com).
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On Saturday, Aug. 27, The Siren presents folk-fusion and looping act Tim Snider & Wolfgang Timber (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $15 presale at eventbrite. com), with local favorites Surfeza opening the show. Snider has toured the world as the violinist for Nahko and Medicine for the People. Roots legends The Wailing Souls play The Siren on Thursday, Sept. 1 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $15 presale at eventbrite. com). The three-time Grammy nominees promise a soulful and funky reggae show.
SLO Brew Rock hosts an evening with Brooks Nielsen on Saturday, Aug. 27 (7 p.m.; all ages; $32.50 presale at ticketweb.com). Folk and rock Indie-pop-folk singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers plays Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Saturday, Aug. 27 (7:30 p.m.; $54.50 at ticketmaster.com) with Christian Lee Hutson opening. Bridgers got her start busking at the Pasadena Farmers Market, became a member of the band Sloppy Jane, and started her solo career in 2017 with the release of her well-received debut Stranger in the Alps. Her 2020 follow-up, Punisher, led to a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. One dollar of every ticket sold is donated to The Mariposa Fund, which helps pay for undocumented people trying to obtain reproductive health services. Eighties superstar and her guitarist husband Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
STARKEY continued page 28 Celebrate the waning days of summer this Friday Moonshiner
At the end of July, I was lucky enough to attend a Moonshiner Collective outdoor show at Tolosa Winery, and it was one of those magic Central Coast nights where we were treated to a glorious sunset as multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Dan Curcio led his band—drummer/ percussionist Ryan House and eightstring guitarist Gary Wooten—through their paces. Curcio has a warm, distinctive voice, and all three members are monster players. This is Cali-folk-pop at its Thisfinest.
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“Our breathtaking views at El Chorro Regional Park are unmatched with panoramic views of the Seven Sisters and a sunset to complement it all,” organizers said. “Please bring your own blanket or low-back chairs to help make your special spot nice and cozy. We’re introducing a pre-show cocktail hour at the bar and grill with some amazing appetizers and dinners as well as craft cocktails.” No outside food and beverage, folks. Slide into those last rays of summer. The Siren Morro Bay El Chorro’s sister venue has a quartet of terrific shows this week starting with Ruzz Guitar’s Blues Review this Thursday, Aug. 25 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; free). This is one of the UK’s premier big band blues acts led by Gretsch-endorsed guitarist Ruzz Guitar, whose goal is a sound that brings together the swing of The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Jimmie Vaughan’s Texas blues, and other influences such as B.B. King, Ray Charles, and Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band. Billy Idol tribute act Idol X plays The Siren on Friday, Aug. 26 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $17 presale at eventbrite. com), bringing the sights and sounds of Billy Idol and Generation X to life. This is the band’s first trip to the Central Coast. “Dancing With Myself,” “White Wedding,” “Rebel Yell,” “Eyes Without A Face”— you’ll hear the hits.
One Match Left INDIE DARLING Alt-pop-folk singersongwriter Phoebe Bridgers plays Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Aug. 27
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PRESTIDIGITATION SLO Brew Rock hosts an evening with Brooks Nielsen on Aug. 27, touring in support of his debut solo album
The showman Brooks Nielsen is best known as co-founder and lead singer of Southern California surf-psych act The Growlers, but with the release of One Match Left, his debut solo album, he’s reinvented himself as a “carnival barker, lullaby crooner, and rock ’n’ roll priest,” as his bio reads. Indeed, his ambitious 20-track project—currently available on cassette and digital download and accepting preorders for a vinyl double-album shipping in January—is a diverse mix of songs laced with comedy and tragedy. “There’s happiness in there,” Nielsen said in press materials. “The bands that I like have a sense of humor, like Television Personalities or Jonathan Richman, but there’s tragedy too. That’s the old theatrical tradition.”
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Moonshiner has played more than half a dozen of these sunset shows at various locations this summer, and they’ve all sold out. At the beginning of summer they released the EP Galactic Sailors, and this Friday comes Galactic Sailors Part Deux From the live-in-the-moment message of the jangle pop and boogie title track “Galactic Sailors” to the celebration of transitory living in “Passin’ Through” to the positive-vibes emanations of “The Rhythm,” all three new tracks are uplifting. This should be another magical evening, but you never know how low the temp can go, so layer up!
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While the Pau Hana offers a more laidback atmosphere, Pono hasn’t forgotten its original reason for being: a more upscale dining experience, according to Annie Steil, Pono’s marketing and floor manager.“There is a tremendous need for fine dining here, and that’s something Ashlee and Preston noticed. They’ve lived in this area, worked in this area; we’ve all been in the restaurant and hospitality industry for a couple of years. Ashlee and Preston recognized the need and wanted to provide that for the community,” Steil said.
The main menu includes fan favorites, like the fried chicken and caviar. Dive into crunchy deboned chicken resting atop a bed of fragrant garlic fried rice and drizzled with kimchi aioli. The elevated surf ’n’ turf option includes briny pops of salmon roe placed in ruby red dollops over the chicken. It’s Tripp’s favorite item to cook. Alewine and Steil are partial to the seafood. Alewine loves the macademiacrusted mahi mahi—a generous slab of golden-brown fish slathered in a Thai peanut vinaigrette and mango salsa, seated on black forbidden rice. It’s fresh, light, and a true call of the tropics. “My favorite is the misoyaki butterfish. It’s a Central Coast catch, too. Butterfish is black cod. For the appetizer, there is a ton of love for the duck confit spring rolls. We probably sold 30 or 40 of those last night. The beef tartare with sea urchin is beyond incredible,” Steil said recently. Pono holds a coveted position when it comes to sourcing its uni (sea urchin). Working in the restaurant industry since he was 15, Tripp’s networking skills landed his kitchen the chance to receive a daily supply of sea urchins from Santa Barbara.
BREEZY BLUE While turquoise is reminiscent of Hawaii’s tropical waters, Marketing and Floor Manager Annie Steil said that it’s also co-owner Ashlee Alewine’s favorite color.
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Hawaii-happy partners Preston Tripp and Ashlee Alewine felt compelled to bring an edible piece of the tropical Pacific Rim to San Luis Obispo County. An award-winning chef, Tripp conceptualized and whipped up dishes for restaurants from California to Oahu, Hawaii. Alewine’s Central Coast roots brought the couple back to the Five Cities—the place where they first met and now run Pono Pacific Kitchen in Grover“ThisBeach.hasalways been home for the most part for me. So moving back here seemed natural,” said Alewine, who runs Pono’s business side. “You’ll notice on the menu the inspiration taken from everywhere he’s [Tripp] lived, taken things from different restaurants that he has helped do menu consultations and creations with. I know there’s not another Pacific Rim in SLO County.” The Pacific Rim spans the lands surrounding the Pacific Ocean that include countries from Asia, the Americas, and of course, Hawaii. Pono’s menu reflects Tripp’s riff on theForRim.starters, there’s the Special Pau Hana menu that hungry visitors can tuck into from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Alewine calls it a casual dining experience at the bar and (dog-friendly) patio—Pono’s “Hawaiian happy hour”—that serves up small plates different from the usual menu and knocks off $2 from draft beers and wines by the glass. Dig into dishes like the Pono Papas Bravas, a crispy fingerling potato, shichimi, and kimchi aioli medley; the spicy tuna crispy rice cake; and buttery garlic chargrilled oysters with asiago. “It’s a hang out, relax, and take a breath after work, get to know your neighbors [event] where you sit on a gorgeous patio and hear the waves in the background,” Alewine said. The ocean sweeps across Pono’s interiors too. Airy and sunny thanks to its open plan and big windows, the inside is resplendent with turquoise swatches, wood detailing, and cream and sunset orange accents. It echoes the serene meaning behind the word “pono”—living righteously and in perfect balance with all the elements around you.
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FLAVOR continued page 30 Reserve the Rim Coast into Pono Pacific Kitchen on 228 W. Grand Ave. in Grover Beach starting at 4 p.m. or call (805) 202-8115 between noon and 6 p.m. to make a reservation. Check out the menu at ponopacifickitchen.com. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook @ponopacifickitchen.
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“We try to intentionally touch every single table and we try to introduce ourselves. You can’t grow without feedback, and we love to put a face to the name,” Alewine said. “Every day I walk in here, it just feels right. I feel like Preston, Annie, and I, we’ve been training our whole lives for this. This is what we were born to do.” ∆ Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal is waiting for more fried chicken and caviar. Help her kill time at brajagopal@newtimesslo.com.
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“We have a lot of [wines from] Santa Barbara, Santa Maria Valley, and Santa Ynez. Most people go Paso, and I was all, ‘Let’s do something different.’ We of course have a ton of Paso wines. But when developing the wine list, I thought, ‘When I go tasting, where do I go? Edna Valley, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez.’ So I kinda reflected that in my wine list,” Alewine said. While Tripp and his culinary team maneuver the food backstage, Alewine and Steil, who met 12 years ago as servers at The Cracked Crab in Pismo Peach, hold down the front of the house.
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Alewine told New Times that 95 percent of the sea urchins that are fished in Santa Barbara are shipped to Japan, making Pono part of the enviable 5 percent. Tripp’s connections also gained Pono another signature ingredient: ahi straight from Hawaii. But a lot of the restaurant’s bounty comes from closer to home. They get bread from Grover Beach Sourdough next door. The team explores the Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market on Wednesday mornings where they regularly purchase from Chavez Farms, Hayashi Farms, Righetti Ranch, and Harris Ranch. Alewine and Steil said they have an extensive wine program, too, where they feature local wines.
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The name, address, and tele phone number of plaintiff’s attor ney, or plaintiff without an attor ney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y número de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del deman dante que no tiene abogado, es): Mario A. Jaurez Esq. 205350 Jaurez, Adam & Farley, LLP 625 E. Chapel Street Santa Maria, CA 93454
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) Giatou Yang, an indi vidual; Yia Yang, an individual; Thao Dylan, an individual; Nathan Vang Kou Thoa aka Nathan Yang Kou Thoa; Dylan Kongchai Thoa; and Does 3 through 50, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):ElviraSilva CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 22CVP-0141 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 re sponse. 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 near est 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 require ments. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral ser vice. If you cannot afford an attor ney, 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 contact ing 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 deman dante. 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 aallamarconoceabogadoEsbienespodraporatas.larioiodecerca.dobibliotecaca.gov/selfhelp/espanol),(www.courtinfo.enladeleyesdesucondaoenlacortequelequedemasSinopuedepagarlacuotapresentacion,pidaalsecretardelacortequeledeunformudeexenciondepagodecuoSinopresentasurepuestatiempo,puedeperderelcasoincumplimientoylacortelaquitarsusueldo,dineroysinmasadvertencia.Hayotrosrequistaslegales.recomendablequellameauninmediamente.Sinoaunabogado,puedeaunservicioderemisionabogados.Sinopuedepagarunabogado,esposibleque
By:Date:805-922-4553(Fecha)04/18/2022/s/MichaelPowell, Clerk (Secretario) /s/, C.M. Kastner, Deputy Clerk, (adjunto) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF INCALIFORNIATHECOUNTY OF SAN LUIS PASOOBISPOROBLES BRANCH Elvira Silva, an individual, GiatouVS.Plaintiff,Yang, an individual; Yia Yang, an individual; Thao Dylan, an individual; Nathan Vang Kou Thoa aka Nathan Yang Kou Thoa; Dylan Kongchai Thoa; and Does 3 through 50, inclusive NOTICECASEDefendants.NO.20CVP-0141OFCONTINUED HEAR ORDERING: TO SHOW CAUSE RE DATE:DISMISSALOctober 24, 2022 TIME: 9:00 a.m. DEPT: Assigned:PR2 Hon. Hernaldo Balto Complaintdano Filed: April 20, 2020 Complaint Amended: April 14, TO2022ALL PARTIES AND THEIR COUNSEL OF RECORD: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on July 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., the Plaintiff Elvira Silva (“Plaintiff”), by and through her counsel of re cord, JUAREZ, ADAM & FARLEY, LLP, appeared before his Honor able Court for an Order to Show Cause re Dismissal. The court continued the Order to Show Case to October 24, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. This Notice to be provided at time of service of the Summons. DATED: July 25, 2022 JUAREZ, ADAM 7 FARLEY, LLP By: /s/ Mario. A. Jaurez, Esq. Attorney for Elvira SIlva August 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2022
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OF HEARING: Date: August 18, 2022, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2 In Person or 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 circula tion, printed in this county: New Date:TimesJuly19, 2022 /s/: Rita C. Federman, Judge of the Superior Court August 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV-0403 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Hasan Palandoken filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Hasan Palandoken to PRO POSED NAME: Holden Hawk THEPalandokenCOURT
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CVP-0217
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NOTICE OF SALE.TRUSTEE’S T.S. No. 22-00622-SM-CA Title No. 2118835 A.P.N. 092-453-024 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/24/2002. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (ca shier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and au thorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown be low, of all right, title, and inter est conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or war ranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reason ably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trus tor: Lyle W. Hicks And Shauna J. Hicks, Husband And Wife As Community Property Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 11/07/2002 as Instrument No. 2002096586 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of San Luis Obispo County, CA. Date of Sale: 09/27/2022 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Breezeway facing San ta Rosa Street of the County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $112,279.77 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 372 Jupiter Drive Nipomo, CA 93444 A.P.N.: 092-453-024 The undersigned Trustee dis claims any liability for any incor rectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common des ignation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the ben eficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the success ful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded.
To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may other wise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CHARLES AHAIRSTONSECOND AMENDED PETI TION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EDDIE HAIRSTON in the Superior Court of Califor nia, County of San Luis Obispo. The Second Amended Petition for Probate requests that ED DIE HAIRSTON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the THEdecedent.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.
Attorney for Petitioner: Brighton K. Hushing-Kline Hushing Law PO Box Atascadero,1980CA
*Pursuant to Sec tion 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV-0372 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Mary Josephine Johnson filed a petition with this court for a decree chang ing names as follows: PRES ENT NAME: Mary Josephine Johnson to PROPOSED NAME: Molly J Johnson THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this mat ter 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 NOTICEhearing.
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NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mort gagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made avail able to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not pres ent at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if ap plicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or visit this Internet Web site www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 22-00622-SM-CA. Infor mation about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postpone ment information is to attend the scheduled sale.
ORDERS: that all persons interested in this mat ter 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 NOTICEhearing.
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 objec tion 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.
OF HEARING: Date: September 29, 2022, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2 In Person or 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 circula tion, printed in this county: New Date:TimesAugust 2, 2022 /s/: Rita C. Federman, Judge of the Superior Court August 11, 18, 25, & Septem ber 1, 2022
Date: 08/10/2022 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 855-219-8501; Sales Website: www.ndscorp. com By: Gabriela Sanchez, Trustee Sales Representative 08/18/2022, 08/25/2022, 09/01/2022 CPP352961
NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the Cali fornia Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com, us ing the file number assigned to this case 22-00622-SM-CA to find the date on which the trust ee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Sec ond, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eli gible bidder,” you should con sider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate profes sional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.
THE PETITION requests au thority to administer the es tate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without ob taining 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 un less an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.AHEARING on the petition will be held in this court as fol lows: September 13, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 9 in person or via Zoom, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the grant ing 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 represen tative 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 mail ing 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 attor ney knowledgeable in Califor niaYOUlaw.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 sec tion 1250. A Request for Spe cial Notice form is available from the court clerk.
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Nathaniel Burger and Nicole Weferling filed a peti tion with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Haley Lynn Oakley-Burger to PROPOSED NAME: Haley Lynn Burger
NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should un derstand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bid der at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstand ing liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you con sult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.
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NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: September 21, 2022, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2 In Person or 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 circula tion, printed in this county: New Date:TimesAugust 5, 2022 /s/: Hernaldo J. Baltodano, Judge of the Superior Court August 11, 18, 25, & September 1, 2022
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 informa tion at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center paidcase.ofsettlementwaivedTheoror(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp),Courtscalifornia.org),ServicesgroupsYouprofitfreeattorney,service.wantnotattorneyments.furtherpropertyandyoudoclerkpayhousecountycourtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp),(www.yourlawlibrary,orthecourtnearestyou.Ifyoucannotthefilingfee,askthecourtforafeewaiverform.Ifyounotfileyourresponseontime,maylosethecasebydefault,yourwages,moneyandmaybetakenwithoutwarningfromthecourt.ThereareotherlegalrequireYoumaywanttocallanrightaway.Ifyoudoknowanattorney,youmaytocallanattorneyreferralIfyoucannotaffordanyoumaybeeligibleforlegalservicesfromanonlegalservicesprogram.canlocatethesenonprofitattheCaliforniaLegalWebsite(www.lawhelptheCaliforniaonlineSelf-HelpCenterbycontactingyourlocalcourtcountybarassociation.NOTE:courthasastatutorylienforfeesandcostsonanyorarbitrationaward$10,000ormoreinacivilThecourt’slienmustbebeforethecourtwilldismiss the ¡AVISO!case.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 deman dante. 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
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A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Nicole Ellis, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600. 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.
(1) The proposed Capacity Charge for 1 Benefit Unit (BU) is $23,852. A Benefit Unit (BU) has been defined as the capacity demand for a Single-Family Residence (SFR).
Thursday,WHEN September 8, 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.
Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Commission August 25, 2022 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING
County File Number: SUB2017-00039 Supervisorial District: District 3 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 044-371-067 WHERE The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.
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Notice of intent to demolish a single family home and detached garage at 610 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. The public is hereby notified that the City of San Luis Obispo has submitted an application to demolish the buildings. If you have an interest in moving these buildings, please contact Brian Nelson at Augustbnelson@slocity.org04,August25, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE
County File Number: N-DRC2021-00006
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AugustgroundsupportconclusiveanyamendedwithinPermitConditionWastewaterthisonTheBy:WADEDATED:SanCountyRoomBoardMailPublicPublicAnyObispoduplication.paperCapacity-Fee-Study.pdfCommittees-Programs/Los-Osos-Water-Recycling-Facility/NBS-slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Public-Works/Forms-Documents/https://www..Anymemberofthepublicmayrequestacopy,anditwillbeprovideduponpaymentofthedirectcostofTorequestacopy,pleasecontacttheCountyofSanLuisat(805)781-1574oremailfdevlin@co.slo.ca.usinterestedpersonmayaddresstheBoardofSupervisorsattheHearing.WrittencommentsmaybesubmittedatorbeforetheHearingbyaddressingthemtotheBoardofSupervisors.commentsto:ofSupervisors206GovernmentCenterLuisObispo,CA93408August11,2022HORTON,EX-OFFICIOCLERKOFTHEBOARDOFSUPERVISORSNikiMartinDeputyClerkLosOsosSewerServiceAreacurrentlyhasamoratoriumprovidingwastewaterservicetoundevelopedproperties,andmoratoriumwillnotbelifteduntilCondition6oftheLosOsosProjectCoastalDevelopmentPermithasbeenmet.6oftheLosOsosWastewaterProjectCoastalDevelopmentprohibitswastewaterservicetoundevelopedpropertiestheserviceareaunlessanduntiltheEsteroAreaPlanistoidentifyappropriateandsustainablebuildoutlimits,andappropriatemechanismstostaywithinsuchlimitsbasedonevidenceindicatingthatadequatewaterisavailabletodevelopmentofsuchpropertieswithoutadverseimpactstoandsurfacewaters,includingwetlandsandhabitats.18&25,2022
Development Application 22-31 Applicant – City of Grover Beach The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council to adopt an update to the Grover Beach Safety Element. The Safety Element contains goals and policies to reduce the potential short and long-term risk of death, injuries, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from fires, floods, droughts, earthquakes, landslides, climate change, and other hazards. A Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project (SCH# 2022080144).
NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Subdivision Review Board WHEN: Monday, September 12, 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.
Where You Come In: Any member of the public may appear at the meeting or call (805) 321-6639 during the meeting and be heard on the item(s) described in this notice or submit written comments prior to the meeting by personal delivery or mail to: Community Development Department, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 or by email to commdev@groverbeach.org. If you require special accommodations to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (805) 473-4567. For More Information: If you have questions or would like more information regarding the item(s) described in this notice, please contact the Community Development Department by telephone at (805) 473-4520 or send an e-mail to commdev@ groverbeach.org The Planning Commission may also discuss other items of business at this meeting. The complete meeting agenda and staff reports will be posted on the City’s website at www.groverbeach.org If you challenge the nature of the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing(s) described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. (Govt. Code Sec. 65009).
The City of San Luis Obispo is requesting sealed proposals for services associated with the REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PREPARATION OF BROADBAND MASTER PLAN All firms interested in receiving further correspondence regarding this Request for Proposals (RFP) will be required to complete a free registration using BidSync 9/15/2022 when they will be opened electronically via BidSync The preferred method for bid submission is electronic via BidSync. However, if you wish to submit a paper copy, please submit it in a sealed envelope to the Department of Finance, City of San Luis Obipso, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, Project93401. packages and additional information may be obtained at the City’s BidSync website at www.BidSync.com. Please contact Josh Erquiaga, jerquiag@slocity.org with any Forquestions.technical help with BidSync please contact BidSync tech support at 800-990-9339. August 25, 2022 NOTICE REQUESTING PROPOSALS FOR PREPARATION OF BROADBAND MASTER PLAN COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2022 AT 9:00 AM ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission
WHAT: Hearing to consider a request by Brad Boulton for a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (SUB2017-00039 / CO 17-0227) to subdivide an existing undeveloped 10.01-acre parcel into two approximately 5-acre parcels for the purpose of sale and/or development. Each resulting parcel will have a designated building envelope which could support a primary residence, accessory structures and supporting appurtenances. Both parcels will be served by an existing shared well. Improvements include the construction of a shared driveway and a 24-foot-wide access road serving a single building site on each parcel. The project will result in a total disturbance area of approximately three and one-half (<3.5) acres, including 4,500 cubic yards (cy) of cut and fill. The project includes a request for an adjustment to the County’s Title 21 Real Property Division, design criteria, to allow for an exceedance of the maximum ratio of parcel depth to parcel width. The project site is located at 1688 Old Oak Park Road, approximately 1.5 miles north of the City of Arroyo Grande within the Residential Rural land use category. The site is in the San Luis Bay Inland Sub Area South of the South County Planning Area. Also to be considered at the hearing will be adoption of the Environmental Document prepared for the item. The Environmental Coordinator, after completion of the initial study, finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not necessary. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) has been issued on July 28, 2022, for this project. Mitigation measures are proposed to address Aesthetics and Visual Resources, Air Quality, Biological Resources, and Geology and Soils, which are included as conditions of approval. The Environmental Document is available for public review at the Department of Planning and Building, at the below address. A copy of the Environmental Document is also available on the Planning and Building Department website at www. sloplanning. org. Anyone interested in commenting on the proposed Environmental Document should submit a written statement and/ or speak at the public hearing. Comments will be accepted up until completion of the public hearing(s).
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The polls will be open on Election Day between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. For more information on where to vote or drop off Vote-By-Mail Ballots, call the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office at (805) 781-5080 or visit the Where to Vote web page at the following address: 8/25/2022CityTeresaofficemunicipal-electionsonAdditionalAll-Services/Elections-and-Voting/Where-to-Vote.aspxwww.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Clerk-Recorder/https://informationregardingtheelectionisavailabletheCity’swebsiteatwww.slocity.org/government/orbycontactingtheCityClerk’sat(805)781-7100orcityclerk@slocity.org.Purrington,CityClerkofSanLuisObispo
Development Application 22-35 Applicant – Ram Krupa Real Estate, LLC The Planning Commission will consider a one-year Time Extension for Development Application 18-06, Development Permit, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, and Use Permit for a mixed-use development that includes a 91-room and 85-room hotels, seven single family residential units, common area, and open space located at 1598 El Camino Real (APN 060-031-021 and -022) in the Retail Commercial (RC) and Open Space Zones (OS), with Planned Development Overlay Zone No. 5. A mitigated negative declaration has been adopted and there is no potential for significant environmental impacts.
6. Closed Session, cancelled. MEETINGForADJOURNEDmoredetails, view the meeting videos 8/25/2022https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Administrative-Office/at:Clerk-of-the-Board/Clerk-of-the-Board-Services/Board-of-Supervisors-Meetings-and-Agendas.aspxWadeHorton,ClerkoftheBoardofSupervisorsBy:AnnetteRamirez,DeputyClerk
CITY OF GROVER NOTICE OF HEARINGPUBLIC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of San Luis Obispo on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Names are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot, as determined by the Secretary of State per Elections Code Section 131122(b)(1)(C)(i).
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(2) Since varied property uses require different capacity demands, an incremental charge will be assessed based on each type of use. Additional information on rates for each type of use is available in the Wastewater Capacity Charge Study dated February 2022, prepared by NBS (“Fee Study”). The proposed capacity charge is based on the Fee Study. An electronic copy of the Fee Study is available online at:
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Development Application 22-34 Applicants – Master Capital Venture LLC, Classic Capital Venture LLC, Huston Capital Venture, LLC, Farroll Capital Venture LLC, Expo Capital Venture, LLC, Mega Capital Venture LLC The Planning Commission will consider a one-year Time Extension for Development Applications 18-23 through 18-28 for a Use Permit and Development Permit to construct a commercial cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution campus on six (6) separate lots. The proposed project is located at 928, 938, 943, 953, 963, and 973 Huston Street in the Industrial (I) zone. A mitigated negative declaration has been adopted and there is no potential for significant environmental impacts.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED SEWER CAPACITY CHARGE FOR LOS OSOS SERVICE AREA
4. Introduction of a proposed ordinance approving a Military Equipment Use Policy for the Sheriff’s Office, hearing set 9/13/22. 5. 2021 Annual Ag Statistics, rec’d; filed.
Notice of intent to demolish two residential units located at 633 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. The public is hereby notified that the City of San Luis Obispo has submitted an application to demolish the buildings. If you have an interest in moving this building, please contact Brian Nelson at bnelson@slocity.org August 04, August 25, & September 15, 2022 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Mayor (Vote for one) Richard Orcutt Retired Firefighter
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 Blake Maule, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at (805) 781-5600. 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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING
Michelle AppointedShoresmanIncumbent Councilmember Emily Teacher/PlanningFrancis Commissioner
Notice is given that the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will conduct a Public Hearing on September 27, 2022 at 9:00 A.M. in the County of San Luis Obispo, Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 in conjunction with its regularly scheduled meeting. The purpose of this Public Hearing is to consider a proposed capacity charge for all future connections to the Los Osos Wastewater system (LOWWS). Sewer capacity charges are designed to recover an equitable share of the costs of existing LOWWS infrastructure and planned capital improvement. The proposed rates are as follows:
Supervisorial District: District 1 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 027-321-027 Date Accepted: 05/18/2022
Jeffery AppointedEricaEntrepreneurSpechtA.StewartIncumbent
3. Public Comment Period – Items not on the agenda: E. Greening; L. Mordaunt; C. Storton; L. Busek; J. Walter; S. Robinson; V. Roof; M. Shah; E.; R. Helgerson; L. Owen; G. Kirkland; P. West; B. McFarland; P. Hostetter; R. Von Stein; M. Powell: speak. No action taken.
WHAT Hearing to consider a request by Ormonde Properties and DISH Wireless for a Conditional Use Permit (N-DRC2021-00006) to allow for the construction and operation of a new wireless telecommunications network facility consisting of six panel antennas, twelve remote radio units (RRUs), 3 surge suppressors, and associated equipment and hardware mounted on a 60-feet tall faux broadleaf tree (faux tree monopole). The project also proposes a 400-square foot ground mounted equipment area to contain a 24.5-square foot equipment cabinet on a concrete pad, a wireless meter service, and a power protective cabinet housing a safety switch and generator plug. The proposed faux tree monopole and equipment area would be located within a 314-square-foot area. The proposed project would result in the disturbance of approximately 980 square feet (including utility trenching and access road improvements) on a 3-acre parcel. The proposed project is within the Commercial Service (CS) land use category and is located at 80 Wellsona Road, north of the city limit of Paso Robles. The site is in the Salinas River Sub Area of the North County Planning Area. This project is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this project may have significant effect on the environment; therefore, the activity it not subject to CEQA.
Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Subdivision Review Board 8/25/2022
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE
/s/ Nicole Retana, Deputy City Clerk Secretary to Planning Commission 8/25/2022
1. Consent Agenda – Item Nos. 2-25; Res. 2022-194 thru 2022-201, approved. 2. Presentation: Res. 2022-202, proclaiming August 2022 as; Child Support Awareness Month;, adopted.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Grover Beach will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter.
WHERE The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the Spansh language, there’s the idiom pensando en la inmortalidad del cangrejo. Its literal translation is “thinking about the immortality of the crab.” It applies to a person engaged in creative daydreaming—her imagination wandering freely in hopes of rousing innovative solutions to practical dilemmas. Other languages have similar idioms. In Finnish, istun ja mietin syntyjä syviä means “wondering about the world’s early origins.” Polish has marzyć o niebieskich migdałach, or “dreaming about blue almonds.” I encourage you to enjoy an abundance of such explorations in the coming days, Capricorn. You need to fantasize more than usual.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian poet Danusha Laméris discovered that earthworms have taste buds all over their bodies. Now she loves to imagine she’s giving them gifts when she drops bits of apples, beets, avocados, melons, and carrot tops into the compost bin. “I’d always thought theirs a menial life, eyeless and hidden, almost vulgar.” But now that she understands “they bear a pleasure so sublime,” she wants to help the worms fulfill their destinies. I mention this, Cancerian, because I suspect you may have comparable turnarounds in the coming weeks. Long-held ideas may need adjustments. Incomplete understandings will be filled in when you learn the rest of the story. You will receive a stream of interesting new information that changes your mind, mostly in enjoyable ways.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): My Aquarian reader Georgie Lee wrote to tell me what it’s like being an Aquarius. I offer it to you because you are potentially at the peak of expressing the qualities she names. She says, “Accept that you don’t really have to understand yourself. Be at peace with how you constantly ramble, swerve, and weave to become more of yourself. Appreciate how each electric shift leads to the next electric shift, always changing who you are forever. Within the churning, ever-yearning current, marvel at how you remain eternal, steady, and solid—yet always evolving, always on a higher ground before.”
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The witch Lisa Chamberlain writes about the magical properties of colors. About brown, she says it “represents endurance, solidity, grounding, and strength.” She adds that it’s used in magic to enhance “balance, concentration, material gain, home, and companion animals.” According to my reading of the astrological omens, the upcoming weeks should be a deeply brown time for you Geminis. To move your imagination in a righteous direction, have fun wearing clothes in shades of brown. Grace your environment with things that have the hues of chestnut, umber, mahogany, sepia, and burnt sienna. Eat and drink caramel, toffee, cinnamon, almonds, coffee, and chocolate.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Kabbalistic writer Simon Jacobson says, “Like a flame, the soul always reaches upward. The soul’s fire wants to defy the confines of life. It cannot tolerate the mediocrity and monotony of sheer materialism. Its passion knows no limits as it craves for the beyond.” That sounds both marvelous and hazardous, right? Jacobson concludes, “Whether the soul’s fire will be a constructive or destructive force is dependent on the person’s motivation.” According to my astrological analysis, your deep motivations are likely to be extra noble and generous in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. So I expect that your soul’s fire will be very constructive.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You should never allow yourself to be tamed by others. That advice is always apropos for you Leos, and even more crucial to heed in the coming weeks. You need to cultivate maximum access to the raw, primal sources of your life energy. Your ability to thrive depends on how well you identify and express the beautiful animal within you. Here’s my only caveat: If you imagine there may be value in being tamed a little, in harnessing your brilliant beast, do the taming yourself. And assign that task to the part of you that possesses the wildest wisdom.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the coming weeks, I urge you to flee from stale and rigid certainty. Rebel against dogmatic attitudes and arrogant opinions. Be skeptical of unequivocal answers to nuanced questions. Instead, dear Aries, give your amused reverence to all that’s mysterious and enigmatic. Bask in the glimmer of intriguing paradoxes. Draw inspiration and healing from the fertile unknown. For inspiration, write out this Mary Oliver poem and carry it with you: “Let me keep my distance, always, from those who think they have the answers. Let me keep company with those who say ‘Look!’ and laugh in astonishment, and bow their heads.”
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran blogger Ana-Sofia Cardelle writes, “I look back on past versions of myself with such love and tenderness. I want to embrace myself at different parts of my life.” I hope you’re inspired by her thoughts as you carry out the following actions: 1. Create an altar filled with treasures that symbolize major turning points in your destiny. 2. Forgive yourself for what you imagine to be old errors and ignorance. 3. Summon memories of the persons you were at ages 7, 12, and 17, and write a kind, thoughtful message to each. 4. Literally kiss seven different photos of your face from earlier in your life. 5. Say “thank you” and “bless you” to the self you were when you succeeded at two challenging tests in the past.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You know more about how karma works than all the other signs. Scorpio-style intelligence typically has a fine intuitive grasp of how today’s realities evolved out of the deep patterns and rhythms of the past. But that doesn’t mean you perfectly understand how karma works. And in the coming weeks, I urge you to be eager to learn more. Become even savvier about how the law of cause and effect impacts the destinies of you and your allies. Meditate on how the situations you are in now were influenced by actions you took once upon a time. Ruminate on what you could do in the near future to foster good karma and diminish weird karma.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Whenever you are contemplating a major decision, I hope you raise questions like these: 1. Which option shows the most self-respect? 2. Which path would be the best way to honor yourself? 3. Which choice is most likely to help you fulfill the purposes you came to earth to carry out? 4. Which course of action would enable you to express your best gifts? Are there questions you would add, Virgo? I expect the coming months will require you to generate key decisions at a higher rate than usual, so I hope you will make intensive use of my guiding inquiries, as well as any others you formulate.
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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Here’s a good way build your vibrancy: Use your emotional intelligence to avoid swimming against strong currents for extended periods. Please note that swimming against strong currents is fine, even advisable, for brief phases. Doing so boosts your stamina and fosters your trust in your resilience. But mostly, I recommend you swim in the same direction as the currents or swim where the water is calm and currentless. In the coming weeks, I suspect you can enjoy many freestyle excursions as you head in the same direction as vigorous currents. What’s a past action need to out Rob Brezsny's expanded weekly horoscopes also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 (fees apply). Brezsny
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A blogger named Chaconia writes, “I’ve cultivated a lifetime of being low maintenance and easygoing, and now I’ve decided I’m done with it. Demanding Me is born today.” I’m giving you temporary permission to make a similar declaration, Taurus. The astrological omens suggest that in the coming weeks, you have every right to be a charming, enchanting, and generous version of a demanding person. So I authorize you to be just that. Enjoy yourself as you ask for more of everything.
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