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Board of Supervisors condemns recent white pride incidents, racism

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to condemn racism following several incidents in which an “embrace white pride” banner was held on the Vineyard Drive bridge overpass in Templeton. The board also expressed its continued efforts to counter racism present throughout the county.

However, 1st District Supervisor John Peshong, 3rd District Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg, and 5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold took issue with naming a specific location in the resolution.

“The issue I have is that it calls out Templeton,” Arnold said during the board’s June 6 meeting. “I’d like to take that out, as I don’t think this helps us.”

Arnold wanted to redact “Vineyard Drive” and “Templeton” from the resolution, as well as specific mentions of the white pride banner, words such as “disturbing,” the specific callout of white supremecy, and descriptions of those who came forward to speak out against the banner during public comment at the supervisors’ May 16 meeting. She said it made the resolution redundant and unclear.

“I object to the fact that we are reacting to something divisive with something more divisive,” she said. “Who says what is disturbing and what is not disturbing?”

Supervisor Ortiz-Legg felt that including the name of where the incident took place would be an incorrect representation of Templeton residents.

“I think taking it out makes sense,” she said. “We have a history of acts like this across the county and we do need to work towards the elimination of the speech we have been talking about, but it doesn’t need to be or represent the people from Templeton.”

Although Peshong, Arnold, and Ortiz-Legg initially all voted to pass Arnold’s proposed amendments to the resolution, Ortiz-Legg asked to reconsider her vote later in the meeting. She said that she didn’t realize that her vote had caused more to be redacted from the resolution than she wanted.

“The part I wanted to take out is the Vineyard Drive mention,” she said. “I want to keep the piece that mentioned the public commenters bravely speaking out, and I didn’t realize that was being kept out.”

Second District Supervisor Bruce Gibson and 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding also took issue with the changes—emphasizing that the resolution didn’t blame the banner on Templeton residents. Naming a location, they said, simply recorded the place where the banner was held.

“The changes Arnold makes eviscerate this resolution,” Gibson said. “Recall the compelling testimony. To take out that strips out any sense of care. It simply states a fact.”

Paulding said that removing specific instances

SLO County allows water district a seat in Paso Robles basin governance

In a vote that invoked the long-running clash between commercial agriculture and rural residents in Paso Robles, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors relinquished some of its Paso groundwater basin governance authority to a water district on June 6.

The 3-2 vote gave the Estrella-El Pomar-Creston (EPC) Water District a seat and a 29 percent vote share on the Paso Basin Cooperative Committee,

of hate lessened the impact that the board’s condemnation could have in bringing about longterm change. He cited the 2011 cross burning in Arroyo Grande and the resulting response as evidence that sometimes specifics need to be used.

“I take concern in not wanting to acknowledge what is a historical instance,” he said. “To not include that information would mean we are otherwise making a statement of values and it will completely remove the factual basis.”

During the second vote on the resolution, OrtizLegg, Gibson, and Paulding voted to strike the specific mentions of Vineyard Drive and Templeton, keeping the original resolution intact, including calling out white supremacy. Arnold and Peshong voted against the motion.

Peshong noted his experience as a Templeton resident were not reflected in the banner and

that the individuals responsible were from Tulare County.

“The Templeton I know are the people that showed up afterward,” he said. “I do believe that putting Templeton in here is a derogatory statement.”

He emphasized that he had set up meetings between North County residents and state representatives to spur conversations about potential avenues to counter hate. Condemning the issue without naming the incident outright, he said, was a way the county could move on without drawing any more attention to it.

“We would be calling attention to this and driving [the people responsible for the banner] to come back,” he said. “We have activity we know of, and we are acting against it.”

Paulding said that the only way to bring about actual change was to address the incident in question.

“I think it is important that our board specifically condemn white supremacy and by doing that in this resolution, we are taking a step forward,” Paulding said. “Otherwise we are just making a statement of values.” ∆

—Adrian Rosas

the board tasked with implementing the policies and projects to solve the aquifer’s overdraft.

By allowing the EPC Water District to join, the county essentially ceded control over a geographic territory of the basin whose owners have voluntarily joined the EPC district. The move will reduce the county’s vote share on the committee, as well as its funding share, from 62 percent to 32 percent.

“For me, this vote is not about politics. This vote is about what’s best for managing the basin,” 3rd District Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg said in support of the move. “It’s very important

that everybody has a voice. We need everybody to be participating.”

Opponents, like 5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold, felt it imperative for the county to retain its power on the committee and to prevent commercial ag interests from gaining more influence on basin policy.

“We know what the [basin] property owners want, and they don’t want their property to be overseen by water districts that are actually controlled by large investors that don’t live in the community,” Arnold said.

COUNTERING HATE The San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors voted to condemn the act of racism that prompted Templeton and other North County residents to respond with counter-rallies and public comment to bring about long-term change.

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The EPC Water District—which has about 200 landowner members on the west side of the basin—submitted a formal request to the county in February to join the committee. Its leadership spoke during public comment on June 6 to urge the Board of Supervisors to support their participation.

“I just want to state that we want to be a meaningful partner in solving our overdraft problem,” EPC Vice President Hilary Graves told the board. “Over the last five years, I think we’ve done a really good job of demonstrating our ability to be a good partner.”

Graves and other district members touted their work thus far helping the county progress toward complying with the state’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), like doubling the size of the basin monitoring well network.

Members said that inviting the district onto the committee was bringing basin governance closer to the people.

“In my judgment, any governance is most effective when the level of administration is both geographically localized and has carefully focused powers,” landowner Michael Baugh said. “The EPC Water District is both. It’s local and it’s directed toward a single goal: the health and longevity of the Paso Robles water basin.”

In 2018, the EPC made the same request to the county to join the committee, but a previous Board of Supervisors majority denied it. This time around, the board’s vote went in its favor.

“I have supported this for quite a long time,” 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson said, calling it “consistent with the strategy and the policy laid out by the Board of Supervisors.”

Fourth District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding said his vote to support the EPC reflected his “big tent philosophy” of bringing stakeholders together. The EPC district will join the county, the city of Paso, the San Miguel CSD, and the Shandon-San Juan

Water District at the table.

“It’s about solutions,” Paulding said. “The reality is over the last 10 years, we haven’t had that approach and we haven’t been delivering solutions.”

Paso area residents who spoke against the EPC district cited a 2016 election in which 76 percent of basin voters rejected the formation of one water district to govern the entire Paso basin. Templeton resident and former 2nd District supervisor candidate Bruce Jones boiled down the decision to either siding with locals or special interests.

“This policy change essentially determines whether the Paso basin water policy will be controlled by a small special interest group of large water banking investors, or controlled by you, the board,” Jones said.

Echoing that, 1st District Supervisor John Peschong said that the majority of his constituents “do not want this to happen.” He noted that the San Miguel CSD’s board submitted a letter in opposition to the EPC’s participation.

“I think what we’re doing is wrong. I do not believe that this benefits any of the small family farms in the basin,” Peschong said.

Pointing the finger back at the Board of Supervisors, EPC Water District member Matt Merrill asserted that it’s the county that’s historically failed Paso Robles farmers by not pursuing other water solutions.

“It’s a crisis that was basically created by the supervisors not taking action and sitting on their hands for way too long,” Merrill said. “In the end, we have to look toward the future, and blaming and pointing fingers at everybody is just a waste of time. We need to move forward.”

—Peter Johnson

SLO city approves water and sewer rate increases

Starting next month, San Luis Obispo city residents and businesses will be paying more for water and sewer services.

On June 6, the SLO City Council unanimously approved a new, two-year water

and sewer rate structure—which will raise the average monthly residential water and sewer bill about 10 percent this July, and another 6 percent in July 2024.

“[Without the rate increases], it wouldn’t allow us to deliver on our capital projects or infrastructure projects, as we call them,” SLO Utilities Director Aaron Floyd told New Times

According to Floyd, some old water pipes may further deteriorate, have root intrusion into the lines, breakage in lines, or even have raw sewage come up in the streets or end up in the creek. While the city needs more revenue to take care of its existing infrastructure, SLO also needs to improve older portions of its wastewater system.

“Part of it is just to maintain current, existing infrastructure because the overall cost has gotten more expensive, but we also have a lot of those capital projects or infrastructure projects,” he said.

In April, the city sent out legally required notices to all property owners or customers directly responsible for the water and sewer costs, allowing them an opportunity to submit a written protest against the increase. For the rates to be overruled, more than half of the customers—at least 8,281—would have to submit written appeals.

At the June 6 City Council meeting, the city clerk reported that it received only 1,295 written protests.

With the new rates finalized, the city expects water revenues to increase 8.5 percent in 2023-24 and 7.5 percent in 202425, and sewer revenues to increase 4 percent in both fiscal years. How that impacts the individual bills of each household or business will vary.

“We have several different customer classes,” Floyd said. “So depending upon if you’re a large industrial user or a singlefamily residential, and how much water you’re using, everyone in the city pretty much has a different water rate. So no, everyone is not getting a flat 8.5 percent increase. Some will get a little more, some a little less.”

Several residents who opposed the rate increases wrote to the city to protest the “base fee” that the city charges to every customer, regardless of the amount of water they use. The base fee for single-family residential water customers will increase from the current rate of $24.12 to $28.15 starting this July, and it will go up again to $30.25 in 2024. The sewer base fee is also increasing from $21.89 to $23.58, and then to $24.52 in 2024.

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“I am one elderly person with no yard watering and conserve the water I do use, and I get penalized for that?” resident Kathryne Atkins wrote. “Reject the proposed water rate changes … [and] give staff direction to return in 90 days with a rate system that corrects the inequity and anti-progressive features of the present system.”

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Cal Poly report highlights offshore wind’s potential to spur green energy transition

Morro Bay’s wind farm-based future may provide a significant economic impact to the city, according to a report published by two Cal Poly professors.

“The projects in Morro Bay are the linchpin to California’s transition to green energy,” Cyrus Ramezani said.

The Cal Poly finance professor coauthored the May 31 report alongside fellow professor Mahdi Rastad, highlighting the commerce that might be generated from the introduction of floating offshore wind turbines along and around the Morro Bay coastline.

The report, which was sponsored by the California Workforce Development Board, focused on the unique type of floating wind farm that could be installed on the coastline after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management coordinated the sale of the project in December 2022.

California’s current plan includes generating between 2,000 and 5,000 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030 via wind farms stretching across the entire coast—and, according to the report, Morro Bay may be the key to ensuring that project’s success.

“Central Coast projects [like this] are going to provide the test grounds for these new and evolving floating offshore technologies,” Ramezani said.

The report suggests that in being the testing ground for floating turbines—which do not require drilling into the seabed for installation—Morro Bay would demonstrate how wind farms could be even more environmentally friendly than just providing green energy.

That floating wind farm technology was discussed at the Offshore Wind Summit conference held in Sacramento in May— attended by members of the Morro Bay subcommittee on Offshore Wind Energy as part of the city’s commitment to making sure residents are informed of the impact.

In previous New Times reporting, Morro Bay Mayor and subcommittee head Carla Wixom said that the city and residents were initially concerned about the potential offshore drilling that would happen if traditional offshore wind turbines were installed 20 miles off of the Morro Bay coast. Since then, the city was informed that it did not have the means to accommodate traditional wind farms, but—as the Cal Poly report reiterates—Morro Bay does have the infrastructure to connect offshore wind farms to the power grid.

“There will be a whole lot of work for manufacturing and construction,” Ramezani said. “These are good, wellpaying, long-term jobs.”

According to the report, jobs like wind turbine service technicians, metal fabricators and fitters, welders, and shipping boat captains are some of the jobs that would be generated if the wind farms do move forward.

In the report, Ramezani and Rastad concluded that all of the commerce generated from wind farms was something that should be considered in any city policy going forward and that—more importantly—clear collaboration between the city, residents, and companies would be the key to a greener future in California.

“To conclude … the success of the industry hinges upon investments in the supply chain, infrastructure and ports, and vocation training programs,” the report said. “Meeting California’s floating offshore wind milestones will be challenging, but it can be done with coordinated efforts, investments in both physical and human capital, and effective collaboration among stakeholders.” ∆

—Adrian Rosas

PATCHWORK GOVERNANCE After a June 6 vote by the SLO County Board of Supervisors, the Estrella-El Pomar-Creston Water District (in blue) will get a seat at the table in Paso Robles Groundwater Basin policy decisions.

Road to recovery

projects

Six months ago, historic winter storms bludgeoned San Luis Obispo County with rain totals the region hasn’t seen in decades. A Jan. 9 deluge brought the most precipitation ever recorded at Cal Poly in a single day—and that turned out to be just one of several severe storms to hit the Central Coast.

Hundreds of local roads, bridges, lift stations, and other public infrastructure sites remain damaged or destroyed. New Times reached out to public works officials to compile the largest, most expensive, and most important storm repair projects that are either underway or in the works. The total cost for all this work—in this list and beyond—surpasses $50 million, but officials hope that much of the expense will be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

SLO Creek bank repairs on San Luis Drive

Cost: $6 million

Completion date: End of year

Project: Over the course of the storms, a gushing San Luis Obispo Creek eroded several feet of creek bank along San Luis

Drive across from SLO High School. The erosion was so severe that a section of the San Luis Drive sidewalk broke off, leaving a precarious cliff drop near the street—the only route to about 100 homes past the high school. The repairs involve installing steel beams tied together by wood and concrete to restabilize the creek bank. As of press time, crews were laying down temporary pipe in the creek to divert its flow to allow for safe access to the bank. “We put the entire creek into a 4-foot diameter pipe,” city Project Manager Wyatt Banker-Hix explained. “At the end of the project, you peel that plastic up and the creek bed is ready to go.” The steep cost estimate for the project is largely due to the specialized nature of the work, BankerHix said, which involves drilling 30-footdeep holes into the ground to insert the steel beams. “Hopefully, it’s our biggest [most expensive] one,” Banker-Hix said, “ … that’ll last 50 to 100 years.”

Chimney Rock Road temporary bridge

Cost: $2.5 million

Completion date: June/July

Project: While the Jan. 9 storm severely

damaged a portion of Chimney Rock Road near Lake Nacimiento, a March storm completely destroyed it. “After the March storm, it was just gone. It was a canyon between the two sides,” SLO County Public Works Deputy Director John Waddell said. A nearly 200-foot section of road traversing a 40-foot-tall embankment with three culverts collapsed into the violent, sloshing

stormwaters. Now, SLO County is installing a temporary bridge to reconnect the sides. “It’s a military style, one-lane temporary bridge,” Waddell said. “Originally, we were going to use a crane to fly it in, but we couldn’t get a crane big enough, so we went to Plan B.” Plan B is to truck over the individual bridge parts and assemble it on-site. While

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Winter storms damaged hundreds of public infrastructure sites in SLO County—we compiled the largest of the repair

ERODED Construction crews lay down plastic tarp and pipe in San Luis Obispo Creek as part of a $6 million bank stabilization project near SLO High School.

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the temporary bridge is only a few weeks away from completion, a permanent fix is likely years off. “It is a challenging project,” Waddell said. “The location is very remote. It’s a long ways and a slow, windy road.” At first, the road collapse left residents of south Lake Nacimiento stranded. But in the weeks since, SLO County built a temporary road for locals and worker crews.

Prefumo Creek sediment removal near Laguna Lake

Cost: TBD

Completion date: TBD

Project: The Laguna Lake neighborhood in San Luis Obispo suffered severe flooding and property damage during the Jan. 9 storm. One reason for that, according to the city, was significant sediment buildup in Prefumo Creek, which runs alongside the neighborhood and drains to Laguna Lake. Years of buildup combined with the recent storms resulted in city storm drains sitting at a lower elevation than the creek itself. “That’s not a good thing,” SLO’s Banker-Hix said. “When we have rainstorms, that means the creek level rises and the storm drains end up filling up. That’s why the city is interested in removing a whole bunch of sediment there.” He noted how the recent storms sent an extra 4 feet of silt into the creek. “That piece of Prefumo Creek was actually manmade in the 1960s,” Banker-Hix said. “When we constructed that, we weren’t thinking about sediment transport. We were just trying to get a lot of water into Laguna Lake.” The removal project is a top priority for the city, since the lake neighborhood is now “at risk of perennial flooding.” Still in its design phase, a cost estimate for the project was unavailable, but Banker-Hix said it’d likely be in the range of “several million dollars.”

Arroyo Grande Creek levee repair

Cost: $1.5 million and counting

Completion date: TBD

Project: The Jan. 9 storm breached the Arroyo Grande Creek levee and flooded

hundreds of acres of public and private land south of Oceano. Communities in that area endured several rounds of evacuation orders—putting a fix for the levee at the top of the county priority list. While an emergency repair withstood the subsequent March storms, the levee suffered more damage, necessitating another round of temporary repairs that were completed in mid-March. Now, the county is analyzing the steps needed to further stabilize the levee and remove storm debris and sediment from the creek. “[We] don’t quite have the cost estimates yet,” county Water Resources Division Manager Courtney Howard said. “The design process has involved getting aerial surveys of the sedimentation and vegetation impacts, field visits, computer modeling of flow capacity, geotechnical borings, and levee structure alternatives analysis to determine the needed and appropriate fixes.”

Nacimiento Water Pipeline repair

Cost: $6 million to $8 million

Completion date: August/September for temporary repair, 2026 for permanent

Project: During the Jan. 9 storm, the Salinas River swelled beyond its capacity, eroding a portion of soil that was covering and protecting the Nacimiento Water Pipeline, which runs from the reservoir south to the city of SLO. Hundreds of feet of pipeline in the Atascadero area was exposed and damaged, forcing officials to shut off water deliveries to SLO. A permanent fix for the pipe will take three years to complete, but in order to restart deliveries to the city, the county is constructing a temporary, aboveground pipeline that will get water flowing again. “The repair will involve installation of about 800 feet of pipe to reconnect the broken segment of pipe located just south of Rocky Canyon Road and Halcon Road

STORM REPAIRS continued page 9

NEW CANYON The March collapse of Chimney Rock Road near Lake Nacimiento is causing SLO County to install a 170-foot temporary bridge over a newly formed canyon.

FLOOD CULPRIT The city of San Luis Obispo hopes to address a root cause of flooding in the Laguna Lake neighborhood by removing sediment from Prefumo Creek, which had accumulated to a point where it stood at a higher elevation than city storm drains and flooded streets in January..

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WHEN THE LEVEE BREAKS After undergoing several rounds of emergency fixes to try to shore up the Arroyo Grande Creek levee following its failure on Jan. 9, SLO County is developing a project it hopes can provide a more stable solution.

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in Atascadero,” county Utilities Division Manager Nola Engelskirger said. SLO is currently relying on its other water sources, including Santa Margarita Lake and Whalerock Reservoir.

Atascadero Creek debris removal

Cost: $2 million

Completion date: End of year

Project: This winter’s storms flushed tons

and tons of debris—vegetation, tree branches, trash, etc.—into creeks throughout the county. “We haven’t had major storms and runoff since, really, the ’90s,” Waddell with SLO County Public Works explained. “And then we had all the droughts. So there’s just a lot of downed trees and debris in the creek beds. We haven’t seen these types of flows and haven’t seen anything flush out all the logs and debris in a long time.” In the city of Atascadero, debris and sediment buildup has impacted the entire Atascadero Creek

corridor and reduced its flow capacity. The city is currently working on a project to identify key locations along the creek—near critical infrastructure, like bridges and utility crossings—to remove debris and sediment before the next rainy season. As an initial step, the city is contracting with a consultant to provide hydraulic modeling of the entire creek channel within city limits.

Huasna Townsite Road temporary bridge

Cost: $1.5 million

Completion date: June/July

Project: Dramatic images of a collapsed Huasna Townsite Road bridge, snapped in half by raging Jan. 9 floodwaters, may have shocked locals. But SLO County officials said that the 70-year-old bridge was already vulnerable. “This [bridge] was just approved to be replaced through a Caltrans bridge replacement program last fall,” Waddell, with county Public Works, said. “We knew it was deficient. We knew it was old and needed to be replaced.” With the bridge now destroyed, the county is poised to install a temporary bridge, similar to the Chimney Rock Road bridge, in the coming weeks. “We want to get it in before the fire season,” Waddell said. He explained that the road is an important emergency access route to and from the remote Huasna Valley. As an east-west road, the bridge connects Huasna and its residents with a few large ranches and National Forest property.

Similar to Chimney Rock Road, the county plans to replace the temporary bridge with a permanent bridge, but it will take a few years.

San Marcos Road landslide repair

Cost: $1.3 million

Completion date: TBD

Project: A landslide on San Marcos Road in west Atascadero wiped out 40 feet of its southbound lane and destabilized another 145 feet. The road damage is especially significant to the city, according to Deputy City Manager Lara Christensen, because San Marcos is a key thoroughfare for the west side of the city. “San Marcos Road serves as an important route to a large portion of west Atascadero, and was the only local detour route available toward Morro Bay when Highway 41 was closed due to a landslide in March,” Christensen said.

“Reopening both lanes of San Marcos Road is essential, as there are a limited number of roads serving this portion of the city.” The road repair project will entail installing a 200-foot-long soldier pile wall (similar to the SLO Creek project) on the west edge of the roadway, as well as a repair of the road itself, the guardrail, and its erosion controls. The impacted area is located about a quarter mile south of its intersection with Los Altos Road, which then connects to Highway 41. Δ

Assistant Editor Peter Johnson can be reached at pjohnson@newtimesslo.com.

STORM REPAIRS from page 8

DESTROYED Previously identified as deficient and in need of replacement, the Huasna Townsite Road bridge collapsed during the Jan. 9 storm. The county is installing a temporary bridge in its place this summer, as the road represents an important emergency route in and out of the remote Huasna Valley.

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DIY hats

Cattaneo Bros. CEO Kate Kaney has a thing for hats.

“I want everyone to have hats,” Kaney said with a laugh.

So she created the Hat Bar by Kate Kaney, and it’s all about DIY hat design. She offers visitors a chance to buy and decorate Western-style hats right next to Kaney’s other boutique—The Mercantile—located in downtown San Luis Obispo at 950 Chorro St.

“It’s an experience for you to be able to come in and choose a hat—any of the ones we have that you like best—and jazz it up,” she said. “Whether it’s in a way that’s meaningful to you or just leaving the hat plain because you like to keep things simple.”

Prospective hat designers have a choice of fabric or leather hat bands with ribbons, pins, dried flowers, and cards alongside the option to use a branding iron to further personalize their hats. Kaney said that most people usually go with their initials, but she has seen people sometimes pick their kids’ initials or even a significant date to sear into their hat.

“It helps give it that more ... rustic, vintage feel,” she said.

I could bring that to SLO,” she said. “I think it’s really important to have these kind of experiences in our city—places where you can go and create something that is truly your own.”

Hat Bar is open to hosting larger-scale hatdecorating events, according to Kaney.

“We have had companies come in and do team building and also hosted concerts, rodeos, and even wedding pre-parties,” she said. “Because we have everything there, it’s kind of become this perfect little space for a unique party.”

While the traditional audience for a boutique of this nature skews female, Kaney said that she wants all cowboy-hat enjoyers, male or female, to feel welcome at the Hat Bar.

Kaney is also looking to increase the number of hat options the boutique offers, including possibly having someone that could shape hats for people.

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Kaney was partially inspired to open the boutique due to her lifelong obsession with cowboy-style hats.

“I love, love hats,” she said laughing. “I took that passion from my mom growing up.”

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“We would be out traveling for events, and I would find these places that were doing a very similar concept [to Hat Bar] and realized

“Right now the main brand of hat we carry is Gigi Pip, alongside some other standard name brands,” she said. “Our dream goal would be to not only add more Old West style hat brands, styles, and materials but also have someone in the boutique that can shape cowboy felt material to custom fit people’s heads to truly give them that personalized feel.”

Kaney said that the community feedback thus far has encouraged her to extend the boutique’s services to the rest of SLO County.

“One of our more immediate plans is to take the Hat Bar mobile,” she said. “We have already done a couple of test pop-ups at places like Elks Rodeo, but we want to take that to the next level and bring it farther out into North and South County.”

Ultimately, Kaney is happy to be able to show to people how much fun and how expressive something like a hat can be.

“Say you want to buy a hat and decorate it your way or you already have a hat and simply want to change it a little,” she said. “You can do both here, and it’s awesome to offer such a unique experience to the city I care so much about.”

Fast fact

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• The city of San Luis Obispo announced that starting June 1, any SLO County resident who registers their vehicle with the city’s Park Local pilot program will receive their first hour of downtown parking for free in the Palm Street parking garage. For more information on the program and how to register, visit slocity.org/ parking. ∆

Reach Staff Writer Adrian Vincent Rosas at arosas@ newtimesslo.com.

DIY DESIGN From adding feathers, flowers, or pins to branding your initials or a unique design on your hat, the experience at The Hat Bar by Kate Kaney is one the founder hopes will bring more Old West vibes to her hometown.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE HAT BAR BY KATE KANEY

The city of SLO is unfairly targeting Dayspring

Iam reaching out to express my deep concern regarding recent developments in our community, specifically regarding the actions taken by the city and the potential consequences they may have (“SLO cannabis changes box out Dayspring,” June 1).

It appears to me that there is a disproportionate focus on dismantling Helios Dayspring, while the individuals who were complicit in his illegal activities and accepted his bribes seem to be escaping scrutiny. I find it puzzling that instead of addressing the root causes of corruption, new rules are being established that seem to have the sole purpose of targeting one person.

This raises questions about fairness and transparency in our community.

Furthermore, it is disheartening to see that these new regulations may inadvertently serve to benefit the city financially. By allowing the collection of double fees and potentially significant revenue from a new business, it raises suspicions of continued corruption under different guises. I wonder if such a law would have been passed had

My memories of the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area

This month the court will decide if the California Coastal Commission (CCC) has the right to ban driving on the Oceano beach and dunes. The Tribune is asking readers to share their memories. I raised my son in Oceano and I have no memories of us on the Oceano beach because we never went there: I didn’t want to risk our lives dodging cars, trucks, motorhomes, vans, and buses. We always had to drive to Pismo or Avila, although we lived a mile away from the Oceano beach.

Adam Hill, who was the only supervisor accused of corruption, still been alive. Perhaps his widow could provide valuable insights into these new laws and their apparent focus on a single target.

In addition to these concerns, I feel compelled to address the issue of water pollution in our community. It is evident that the city’s oversight in allowing a dry cleaner’s establishment in close proximity to our beloved creek has had adverse consequences. The potential environmental implications cannot be ignored, and I believe it is crucial for us to hold those responsible accountable for the pollution created.

I wanted to bring these matters to your attention as I believe it is essential for us, as members of this community, to advocate for fairness, integrity, and the well-being of our environment. I kindly request that you consider looking into these issues further and lend your support to ensure that appropriate actions are taken to address these concerns.

Daniel Horne

But I remember the front yard fence of my Pier Avenue property being knocked down and a few missing boards. The sheriff’s deputy I spoke with said it was probably beach campers collecting wood for their fires.

I remember dozens of Christmas trees and old furniture burned on our beachfront, the fire reaching illegal proportions, and at least 150 square feet of stinky, dangerous debris left behind.

I remember a beach driver shouting at me while walking on the Oceano beach: “Get off the road!”

I remember off-roaders saying that I need

to be screwed … in a wooden box 6 feet under. A sheriff’s deputy explained that it was not a threat until they pointed a gun at me and said they were going to kill me.

I remember when smokers could smoke on airplanes, in restaurants, movie theaters, and people died from secondhand smoke. Aren’t you grateful we outlawed that harmful behavior?

Lucia Casalinuovo Oceano

Morro Bay wasn’t the only town impacted by Ironman

Mark Tognazzini makes some valid points on how the Ironman competition can be better organized to lessen the impact on the citizens and visitors to Morro Bay and the businesses in town (“Displaced visitors,” June 1). Morro Bay was not the only community affected. One may recall that the bike ride route was on Highway 1 from Morro Bay to San Simeon and back.

held anywhere. Back and forth on the fourlane sounds like a much more appropriate place. What will happen next year when the full length of Highway 1 from Big Sur will probably be open and be visited by tourists from around the world?

Marvin Josephson Cambria

Taking the Bible at its word is awfully hard to do

In the June 1 Shredder (“Ungodly mess”), we had Barbara Dyer and Catherine Tally, who are both Christian women, speaking out against flying the “Pride flag” representing the LGBTQ-plus community. Therefore, the least of which these women should do is follow their Christianity when it comes to their female gender as the Bible so states: “And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.” (1 Timothy 2:12)

Speak

For the people of Cambria, this was quite the inconvenience, as traffic was a nightmare for those who had to get to work on that Saturday or attend family functions, live their lives, etc. One can only imagine if the Fire Department had to respond to a house or forest fire. Did Cambria benefit financially from this event?

In my opinion, the 54-mile ride should have been restricted to only the four-lane portion of Highway 1, and not permitted to be an up-and-back on the two-lane portion. Other bike events have come down Highway 1 in the past, but they were all going in only one direction.

Hopefully the route for next year will take this into consideration, as the bike portion of the Ironman is not a “tour,” but only a distance and time challenge, which can be

Furthermore, Zeus forbid if the aforementioned women were to actually follow through with what the Bible actually says to do with the LGBTQ-plus community, as shown in this Bible verse: “If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death, their blood shall be upon them.” (Leviticus 20:13)

Lest we forget, man is the head of the woman in everything: “But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ and the head of the woman is man. … For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man.” (1 Corinthians 11:3, 8)

Following the thinking of the primitive Bronze and Iron Age Christian Bible in the 21st century is awfully hard to do, wouldn’t you say?

Gary Ackerman SLO County

HODIN Russell Hodin

San Luis Obispo

Beer and gender

As an aficionado of both beer and the culture wars, the recent Bud Light marketing fiasco has been real catnip for me, and I just couldn’t resist jumping in.

To recap: Bud Light employed “influencer” Dylan Mulvaney, a transgendered woman, as a spokesperson to promote their beer and even created a special can depicting Mulvaney in an evening gown. Their stated intention was to broaden their customer appeal, and get rid of what they described as the unfavorable “fratty” and “out of touch” image of their beer, which they felt appealed primarily to members of college fraternities and the like.

It created quite a stir, and things went badly for Bud Light and their parent company, Anheuser-Busch InBev. The campaign was seen as not just an attack on traditional gender roles, but the “fratty comment” as an insult to their customer base. A lot of people boycotted the beer, and both sales and stock value have tanked. Panicking, Bud then repudiated the campaign, thereby offending the LGBTQplus community, who then instituted their own boycott of the beer. In short, this campaign managed to piss off just about everybody, and will surely end up a case study in corporate malpractice in business school courses for years to come.

The lessons are, first, don’t get caught showing contempt for your existing customer base. If you produce a mediocre product like Bud Light, it is easy for customers to fight back by switching from one watery brew to another watery brew. Or, perhaps some of them might even move on to real beer.

fights over pronoun mandates, and other assaults on the English language like “birthing parent” to replace “mother,” and “menstruating person” to replace “woman,” educational programs on gender identity for 6-year-olds, revisions to scientific nomenclature, transition surgery for children, men competing in women’s sports, and “women” with penises parading through women’s locker rooms. We have even seen activists inventing a provocative new tactic, drag queen reviews for children, just to give the middle finger to the “unenlightened” majority of society. I am sure that there will be more.

But this collision of the culture wars with the world of beer has given me a “eureka!” moment as I realize that the current elevation of subjective personal “identity” over natural physical characteristics provides me with some wonderful opportunities. I am now able to escape some of the undesired characteristics that I was cruelly assigned at birth.

For example, I am an enthusiastic consumer of beer, but have been cruelly denied the opportunity to indulge myself as fully as I would prefer by having been assigned the unwanted identity of “potentially portly person” at birth, or at least soon afterwards as I developed the motor skills to open a can of beer. While living my authentic life requires viewing the world through a perpetual beery haze, my unfortunate physical circumstances have made me suffer unwanted bouts of sobriety as I am forced to limit the caloric intake of my preferred beverage.

But, by merely “identifying” as svelte and sleek, I can now drink beer to my heart’s content while still living my authentic life as a slender fellow. And, why stop there? Why can’t I also identify as young and good looking? Who would dare challenge me?

Second, if you are going to jump into the culture wars, make sure that the business gained thereby is likely to be greater than the business lost. This requires an understanding of your customer base. Nike’s Kapernick campaign got away with it because of a customer base that was more receptive to their message. Bud Light had no such luck. Bud corporate honcho Alissa Heinerscheid’s brainfart has confirmed what many of us have long suspected about the substance behind a Harvard pedigree. Their marketing should have been designed by folks who actually drink beer.

And third, the timing. While Bud’s campaign wasn’t in itself especially offensive to conservatives—most of whom wouldn’t have even seen it but for the controversy—it came at a time when popular annoyance has been building over the relentless promotion of the transgender agenda in the media and advertising. It seems that Bud was just the “straw that broke the camel’s back,” and they now involuntarily find themselves as the face of the gender wars.

This will probably not be the last battle in the gender wars. To date, we have seen

The possibilities are endless! I was tragically born with little innate musical talent, but can now identify as a gifted musician, able to fill stadia with adoring fans as I thrill them with breathtaking guitar riffs, and they inundate me with a barrage of adoration.

I now identify as a rock star!

So, just where the hell are my groupies? ∆

John Donegan is a retired attorney in Pismo Beach who is now planning his World Tour, and still has seats available on his tour bus. Respond with a commentary of at least 800 words emailed to letters@newtimesslo.com.

… if you are going to jump into the culture wars, make sure that the business gained thereby is likely to be greater than the business lost.

Facts vs. feelings

Did you hear about 3rd District Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg’s old switcheroo at the June 6 SLO County Board of Supervisors meeting? Yeah, she accidentally voted with the board’s conservative minority and didn’t realize her mistake until the meeting intermission, when—presumably—one of her fellow liberals, 2nd District Supe Bruce Gibson or 5th District Supe Jimmy Paulding, took her aside and said, “What the hell, Dawn?” When the meeting reconvened, Ortiz-Legg asked for a takeback.

The vote in question was a “resolution condemning racism, bigotry, bias, and hate speech in our community,” which stemmed from the recent racist display of an “Embrace White Pride” banner being held over a North County Highway 101 overpass whose street and community shall not be named because … well, here’s where it gets tricky! We don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelers!

I mean, sure, condemning racism seems like it should be a no-brainer, unless you’re 4th District Supe Debbie Arnold, who took her red pen to the resolution for a little bit of editing. Well, actually, a lot of editing. By the time she got done with it, the document looked like the sort of redacted nonsense reporters get when they file a Freedom of Information Act request.

The main problem was that the resolution mentioned—OK, I’m just going to say it—“Vineyard Drive freeway overpass in Templeton,” and Arnold didn’t like

that it “called out” Templeton.

“I don’t think it helps when we react to something divisive with something more divisive,” she said, complaining that the resolution was “calling out a community that had nothing to do with that.”

She’s not wrong. Those racist dipshits were not locals, and Arnold went on to explain that she “assumed” they were “professional agitators that carried that banner into other communities,” so it was unfair to mention Templeton. OK, I’ll go along with that, but Arnold’s red pen didn’t stop at those six words, and Paulding wasn’t buying it. He argued, “It doesn’t single out any community; it simply states a fact that the instance occurred in this community.” He also noted that public commenters were arguing that the resolution was “infringing on First Amendment rights,” that it “might be misused to punish people with good intentions,” and he noted one commenter asked why the phrase “white pride” was considered hate speech—all to suggest, I guess, that there are local racist sympathizers among us.

Well, duh. Paulding also pointed out that the white pride kooks were throwing “Nazi salutes, the heil Hitler,” and that they told a Latino family nearby to “go back to their country.” In other words, he really wanted

this resolution to be as strongly worded and historically accurate as possible.

Arnold countered that her edits were only removing parts of the resolution that “just seemed repetitive,” but I think she’s confused between “repetitive” and “thorough.”

Gibson chimed in that Arnold’s changes “strip out any sense that this board cares,” reminding his colleagues and the public that a 12-year-old testified about how the racist display was damaging personally.

Instead of adopting Arnold’s watereddown version, Gibson simply said, “Strike the words ‘on the Vineyard Drive overpass in Templeton.’” Done and done! Ortiz-Legg said she was also OK with removing the location only.

Then 1st District Supe John Peschong got his two cents in, saying the white pride Nazis were “from Tulare County,” not Templeton. Way to throw Tulare County under the bus! Peschong also mentioned that he’d spoken to Caltrans and CHP, and the banner was protected under the First Amendment.

Speak up!

“We’re calling attention to this, and that’s what these folks want.”

So, don’t condemn bigotry because it gives bigots attention? Huh?

Then Arnold suggested that maybe other supes from other districts shouldn’t have a vote, just her and Peschong since they represent Templeton, which Paulding pushed back on reminding them that the BOS is a regional body. Yes, these meetings are boring, but sometimes they get spicy! They often get head-scratchingly dumb, too, because when Peschong finally called a vote on the Arnold edits, Ortiz-Legg voted yes.

Did you have a momentary blackout, Dawn?

Anyway, after the break, Ortiz-Legg said she wanted a do-over.

“I didn’t understand the extent of the changes,” she said. “That’s my mistake. I’m embarrassed about that, but I’m asking for a reconsideration of that resolution.”

We all get that, but that doesn’t mean the board members can’t exercise their First Amendment right to condemn bigotry, does it?

“The Templeton that I know are the Templeton that showed up the week after, 150 different people from Templeton to counterprotest those people,” Peschong said.

Agreed! So just take out the specific location, but nope! He wanted a vote on Arnold’s entire edit. He also complained,

I had whiplash and I did a spit take. Everyone but Peschong voted to allow a revote on the resolution: “No, I don’t want to reconsider,” he said, probably because he was thinking, “this dummy over here accidentally voted in my favor.”

The good news is, the BOS is on record for condemning bigotry 3-2. The bad news is that bigots still exist. ∆

The Shredder thinks people CAN change their minds but it’s hard TO change people’s minds. Comment at shredder@newtimesslo.com.

Hot Dates

LEGENDARY LENS

The Elverhoj Museum of History and Art in Solvang is currently showcasing an exhibition of photos by prolific photographer Henry Diltz, widely known for photographing more than 250 album covers—including this Crosby, Stills & Nash first album in 1969. The exhibit, titled Music is Love, premiered in late May and is scheduled to remain on display through mid-August. Visit elverhoj.org for more info. The museum is located at 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang.

—Caleb Wiseblood

ARTS

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

CENTRAL COAST ARTISTS COLLECTIVE

Art Center Morro Bay is pleased to host this very special juried exhibit. Through June 26 Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

COASTAL PERSPECTIVES:

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Represents a vast range of photography on various image surfaces. From black and white prints on paper, to color saturated prints on wood and metal, to changing images on a television screen, all of the entries exemplify masterful photography technique. Fridays-Sundays, 12-4 p.m. through July 2 Free. 805-927-8190. cambriaarts,org. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. Event lasts up to 2 hours. The party includes a complimentary glass of wine and canvas with materials. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $55. 805-394-5560. coastalwineandpaint.com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.

COSTA GALLERY SHOWCASES Features works by Ellen Jewett as well as 20 other local artists, and artists from southern and northern California. Jewett’s work is also on display at Nautical Bean in Laguna shopping center during February. Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. 559-7999632. costagallery.com. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos.

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY BY CATHY

RUSS The visual artistry of Russ’s work

New

is born of a keen eye for the unusual and a life-long passion for the outdoors.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through June 29 Free.

805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FOREVER STOKED PAINT PARTY Join us at the gallery, for a few hours to travel on a creative paint journey. You will receive as much or as little instruction as you prefer. No artistic experience is necessary. Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. $45. 805772-9095. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

FREE OIL PAINTING DEMONSTRATION WITH MYLES HERMAN Art Center Morro Bay is happy to present a free demonstration by classical artist Myles Herman. June 12 , 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-7722504. artcentermorrobay.org/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE

PRESENTS AN OPENING RECEPTION FOR CATHY RUSS, DEBBIE GEDAYLOO, AND STEVIE CHUN Come meet the artists, have a snack, and bring some beautiful art home. June 10, 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE

PRESENTS SMALL WORKS BY STEVIE CHUN Stevie Chun is a self-taught modern watercolor artist who also enjoys working in pen and ink. She currently is focused on the different cultural and social meanings behind the shape of a circle. These forms repeat in all sizes. Mondays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through June 29 Free. 805-7721068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

LET’S MAKE MOSAICS Learn mosaic basics to create a one-of-a-kind project.

June 11 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Various. 805-2865993. CreativeMeTime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., 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.

MOSAIC TRIVET WORKSHOP During this workshop, you will learn how to design and create a mosaic trivet. You will learn how to select materials, lay out a pleasing pattern, and adhere the tiles to the trivet base. You will learn how to properly grout and seal your project. ongoing, 1-4 p.m. $60. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay. org/index.php/workshops/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

PAPER, FELT, AND FIBER ART BY DEBBIE GEDAYLOO “Most of my artistic inspiration comes from nature and my desire to create joy and happiness. My art is based on a foundation of respect for nature and the necessity of our being good stewards of the planet,” the artist stated. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through June 29 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.

SECOND SATURDAYS Come by and see the Featured Artists Shows, find gifts for your loved ones, surprises for yourself, and meet the artists featured in the incredible gallery. Second Saturday of every month, 5-7 p.m.

Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY JAMBOREE (LOS OSOS) SLOFunny Comedy Jamboree returns to Central Coast Pizza. Hosted by Ro DelleGrazie, with local comedians Fabian Acuna and Kelsie Rae, and special guest David DeVito. Featuring Melissa Shoshahi and headliner Nick Hoff. June 10 8-9:30 p.m. $30. 805-534-3129. facebook. com/slofunny. Central Coast Pizza, 1050 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY JAMBOREE (MORRO BAY) The SLOFunny Comedy Jamboree comes to a close at the Eagles Aerie in North Morro Bay. Hosted by SLOFest Best of the Fest comedian Nick Hoff, with local comedians Fabian Acuna and Kelsie Rae. Featuring Melissa Shoshahi and headliner Ro Delle Grazie. June 11 6-7:30 p.m. $30. 805-534-3129. facebook.com/slofunny. Morro Bay Eagles Club, 2988 Main St, Morro Bay.

TRY BEGINNING FUSED GLASS WITH LARRY LE BRANE No previous art skills needed to make fused glass home-garden décor, gifts, dishware, and jewelry. Fun happens on 3 Saturdays: June 10, 17, and 24. $165 fee includes all materials. Class size is 4-6 students. Register at larron4@ charter.net. June 10, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $165. 805-748-6935. Central Coast Glass Blowing and Fusing, 1279 2nd Street, Los Osos, RodBakerGlass.com.

VISITING MR. GREEN: READER’S THEATER

Presented by By The Sea Productions. June 16-18 my805tix.com. By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay.

WATERFRONT MARKET MORRO BAY:

FATHERS DAY WEEKEND Features local crafters. Located in Morro Bay in the parking lot of Giovannis Fish Market. June 17 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and June 18 , 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-402-9437.

slovendorsassociation.com. Giovanni’s Fish Market, 1001 Front St., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

DEPRISE BRESCIA ART GALLERY:

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

INTRO TO POTTERY WHEEL THROWING

This six-class series is a beginner-level class designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of pottery on the wheel. In this class, students will learn the basic techniques of centering, pulling, shaping, trimming, and glazing clay. Clay, glaze, and firing included Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. through June 8 $260. 805-460-6803. thepotteryatascadero.com. The Pottery, 5983 Entrada Ave., Atascadero.

KNOT AND SIP: MACRAME WORKSHOP AT STILSON CELLARS The class will be taught by Atascadero-based macramé artist Lindsey Altman of Tied + True Goods. June 11 4-6 p.m. my805tix.com. Stilson Cellars, 1005 Railroad Street, Suite 2, Paso Robles, 661-609-2998.

PAINT SOCIAL Enjoy a fun evening of sipping wine and painting your own masterpiece with the artists of Art Social 805. June 16 , 6:30-8:57 p.m. $55. 805464-2616. Irish Oaks Mercantile, 7425 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

PAINT YOUR PET Join ArtSocial805 at JDusiWinery for a paint your pet experience. June 10 2-4 p.m. $60. 805-226-2034. jdusiwines.com. J Dusi Wines, 1401 Hwy. 46 West, Paso Robles. Join ArtSocial805 at Dracaena Wines, where we will lead you through a stepby-step painting, rendering an original masterpiece of your favorite pet. Tickets include all painting materials, plus your first glass of liquid inspiration. June 14 6-8 p.m. $50. 805-270-3327. artsocial805. com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pint Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles.

PAINTING IN THE MEZZANINE Please join the artists of ArtSocial805 for our monthly paint and sip experience in the

mezzanine. June 15 , 6-8 p.m. $49. 805720-1255. pasomarketwalk.com. Paso Market Walk, 1803 Spring St, Paso Robles. SIP N’ SKETCH Bring your own art supplies of any medium you prefer (or use some available at event) and create through the formal instruction of Anne Laddon, while sipping wine. June 17, 6-9 p.m. $20 for the art and wine experience. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY JAMBOREE (PASO ROBLES) SLOFunny Comedy Jamboree returns to Tooth and Nail Winery with another hilarious lineup, hosted by David DeVito, with local comedians Fabian Acuna and Kelsie Rae, special guest Amir Kabiri, and featuring Melissa Shoshahi and nationally touring headliner Nick Hoff. June 9 8-9:30 p.m. $30. 805-534-3129. facebook.com/slofunny. Tooth and Nail Winery, 3090 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles.

STUDIOS ON THE PARK: CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of classes and workshops offered. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-238-9800.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ACTOR’S EDGE: ACTING CLASSES

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

ALL LEVELS POTTERY CLASSES Anam Cre is a pottery studio in SLO that offers a variety of classes. This specific class is open to any level. Teachers are present for questions, but the class feels more like an open studio time for potters. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

ART CLASS FOR TEENS After-school art class specifically for teens ages 13-18. Drawing and painting skills, color theory, composition, perspective, expressing emotion through images, negative space, bookmaking, collages, mixed media, paper mache, etc. Sign up week-by-

COURTESY PHOTO BY HENRY DILTZ

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.

week. Tuesdays. through June 27 $25. 702-335-0730. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo.

ART EXHIBIT: LUMINOUS EXPRESSIONS

An exhibit of pastel paintings by members of the California Central Coast Pastel Society (3CPS). Meet the artists during a reception on May 6 at 3 p.m. Through July 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/gallery/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

ART EXPLORATIONS FOR TEENS WITH SPENCER COLLINS In this class series, students learn about drawing and acrylic painting. Each class students will recreate a famous piece of art from history. Topics include: Joan Miro, Claude Monet, Frida Kahlo, and Piet Mondrian. Ages 11-17. Every other Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. through June 22 4 classes for $100 or 1 class for $30. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. ARTIST RIKI SCHUMACHER AT ART CENTRAL GALLERY Schumacher’s work is pensive and introspective, inspiring one to take a solitary walk on a cloudy day. Wander in to reflect on her “delicious, wistful landscapes.” Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-7474200. artcentralslo.com/gallery-artists/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. CERAMIC LESSONS AND MORE Now offering private one-on-one and group lessons in the ceramic arts. Both hand building and wheel throwing options. Beginners welcomed. ongoing 805-8355893. hmcruceceramics.com/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

COMEDY NIGHT Professional comedy show featuring local and touring comics. Hosted by Aidan Candelario. Third Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. $5. 805-540-8300. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo, bangthedrumbrewery.com.

DATE NIGHT POTTERY Looking for a fun date night? Head to Anam Cre Pottery Studio and play with clay. Couples will learn how to throw a pot on the wheel and make a cheeseboard. Fridays, Saturdays, 6-8 p.m. $140. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

FREE DOCENT TOURS Gain a deeper understanding of the artwork on view with SLOMA’s new docent tours. Every Saturday, join trained guides for interactive and engaging tours of SLOMA’s current exhibitions. ongoing, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma. org/visit/tours/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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.

INTRO TO OIL PAINTING WITH SPENCER COLLINS The perfect class for those wanting to try oil painting for the first time. Guests discuss color theory, layering paint, and how to use various media. For ages 16 and over. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $30 per class or $100 for 4 classes. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND ART Owen and Kyoko Hunt from Kyoto, Japan offer classes for Japanese calligraphy (Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.), a Japanese art called “haiga” (Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.) and more at Nesting Hawk Ranch. Fridays $45. 702-335-0730. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo.

KIDS ART CLASS: PORTRAITS FOR KIDS

WITH ZOE WILLIAMSON Learn to love drawing faces. Each class, we will look at a famous artist, a new style of art, and practice drawing different expressions using simple proportions. Learn new techniques and build confidence. For kids ages 7 and older. Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. through June 13 $300 for 10 Classes. 805747-4200. artcentralslo.com/workshopsevents/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

KIDS POTTERY CLASSES Enjoy making

animal sculptures, bowls, plates, etc. Please arrive on time, not early, as venue uses the transition time between classes to sanitize. Designed to sign up on a weekly basis. Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

$40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

LEARN TO WEAVE MONDAYS 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.

LISA SOLOMON Solomon’s mixed media works revolve thematically around discovering her heritage, the notion of domesticity, craft, feminism, and the pursuit of art as science/research.

Through Aug. 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/lisasolomon/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

MARELA ZACARÍAS: STORYTELLING

Through July 7 San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 543-8562, sloma.org/.

ODDFELLOWS OPEN MIC Bring your music, improv, standup, magic, and dance talents. Each act gets five minutes.

Wothe via email (mrswothe@yahoo.com).

Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon SLO County, Various locations, San Luis Obispo.

POTTERY CLASS MONDAYS Nesting

Hawk Ranch offers three separate pottery classes every Monday, for ages 5-7 (9-10 a.m.), ages 8 and older (10:30 a.m.-noon), and throwing classes ages for ages 14 and older (1-2:30 p.m.). Mondays. through June 26 $40-$50. 702-335-0730. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo.

POTTERY: BEGINNING WHEEL CLASS

This series is a great intro to the pottery wheel. Students learn to throw various shapes, surface decorate, and glaze. Clay and firing included with admission. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $180. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SCULPTURE CLASS WITH ROD PEREZ

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.

SECOND SATURDAYS AT SLOMA

Intergenerational learning and creative expression for children of all ages. Families are invited to SLOMA’s lawn to learn about the visual arts together using our

CELLAR CRAFTING

Local macramé artist Lindsey Altman, of Tied + True Goods, will lead a Knot and Sip workshop at Stilson Cellars in Paso Robles on Sunday, June 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. Participants of the class will create their own driftwood plant hangers. Admission to the event includes a glass of wine. Visit my805tix.com for tickets and more info. Stilson Cellars is located at 1005 Railroad St., suite 2, Paso Robles. —C.W.

Audience votes for favorite. Third Saturday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-234-0456. Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo.

ONCE, THE MUSICAL Presented by the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre. June 9 -July 2 SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-786-2440, slorep.org/.

OPEN MIC COMEDY Sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Aidan Candelario. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-540-8300. saintsbarrel. com/event-calendar. Saints Barrel Wine Bar, 1021 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

PARENT-CHILD POTTERY CLASS Make lasting memories with clay together as a family. For ages 6 and over. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon $70. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

PICKET PAINTING PARTY Decorative picket purchasing opportunities are available to show your support and help fund maintenance and educational programs in the Children’s Garden. Second Saturday of every month, 1-4 p.m. $75 per picket or 2 for $100. 805-541-1400. slobg. org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST A self-directed fun group of dynamic artists who enjoy painting and sketching outdoors. Artists meet on site at various locations. Weekly plein air destinations are provided by Kirsti

unique activity kits and create an art project inspired by our exhibitions. Second Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/events/secondsaturdays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

SENIOR CLAY CLASS Offered to the senior community as an outlet to explore the beauty of clay. For ages 60 and over. Caretakers welcome for an additional $20. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon $40. anamcre. com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SLO COMEDY UNDERGROUND OPEN

MIC NIGHT Enjoy a night of laughs provided by the local SLO Comedy Community. It’s open mic night, so anyone can perform and “you never know what you’ll see.” Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-548-2337, libertinebrewing.com.

SLO DRAWZ: OPEN FIGURE DRAWING

GROUP Improve your drawing skills while also building a community of supportive creatives with live models. This is not a guided class, please bring your own materials. To sign up, email chantellegoldthwaite@gmail.com. Every other Monday, 5-7 p.m. and Every other Thursday, 5-7 p.m. through Dec. 31 $20 per session; or $60 for a month pass. 805-747-4200. instagram.com/slodrawz/.

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Songwriters at Play: Matt Axton and Badmoon

THURSDAY, JUNE 8 SLO Wine & Beer Co., San Luis Obispo

Rainbow Macrame Plant Hanger Class

THURSDAY, JUNE 8 The Bunker SLO, San Luis Obispo

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 Flower City Ballroom, Lompoc

38th Annual Jazz Piano Showcase

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, SLO

SLOFunny Comedy Jamboree – Los Osos

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 Central Coast Pizza, Los Osos

Knot and Sip: Macrame and Driftwood Plant Hanger SUNDAY, JUNE 11 Stilson Vineyards, Paso Robles

SLOFunny Comedy Jamboree – Morro Bay

SUNDAY, JUNE 11 Morro Bay Eagles Club, Morro Bay

Sunset Yoga in Morro Bay WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

Aurora Meditations & Rituals, Morro Bay

By the Sea Productions: Visiting Mr. Green FRI, SAT, SUN, JUNE 16, 17, 18 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay

Yoga /Kayak to the Lighthouse SUNDAY, JUNE 18 Point San Luis Lighthouse, Avila Beach

Live Oak Music Festival

Laugh Therapy Stand-Up Comedy

Tremendos del 805 and Banda Real 12-21 FRIDAY, JUNE 16 Flower City Ballroom, Lompoc Abyssal, Laceration, Isineratehymn & Poxx FRIDAY, JUNE 16 Dark Nectar Coffee, Atascadero

FRI, SAT, SUN, JUNE 23, 24 & 25 El Chorro Regional Park, San Luis Obispo 2023

CONCERT SERIES

Live at the Lighthouse: Upside Ska

SATURDAY, JUNE 24 Point San Luis Lighthouse, Avila

SLOFunny Comedy Show TWO SHOWS! 6:30pm & 9pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 24 The Savory Palette, Morro Bay

Barrel Room Concert: The Rockin’ B’s

SUNDAY, JUNE 25 Cass Winery, Paso Robles

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 Maverick Saloon, Santa Ynez

JD Hardy and Friends SATURDAY, JUNE 24 The Stockyard / Blast 825 Brewery, Orcutt

SLOFunny Comedy Gym Monthly Showcase

SUNDAY, JUNE 25 Central Coast Pizza, Los Osos

Chakra Meditation on the Beach

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

Aurora Meditations & Rituals, Morro Bay

Green Jello Punk Rock Puppet Show

SATURDAY, JULY 1 Flower City Ballroom, Lompoc

SIGN UP TO WIN FREE TICKETS!

Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SLO NIGHTWRITERS: A COMMUNITY OF WRITERS SLO NightWriters supports local writers with monthly presentations, critique groups, contests, and other events. Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 805-703-3132. slonightwriters.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY JAMBOREE (SLO)

Hosted by SLOFest Best Of The Fest Comedian David DeVito, with local comedian Fabian Acuna, and special guests Amir Kabiri and Yashar Kafi. Featuring Melissa Shoshahi and nationally touring headliner Nick Hoff. June 8 , 8-9:30 p.m. $30. 805-534-3129. facebook.com/ slofunny. Benny’s Pizza Palace and Social Club, 1601 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

AXE THROWING Enjoy the art of axe throwing in a safe and fun environment. Kids ages 10 and older are welcome with an adult. No personal axes please. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. $20. 805-528-4880. baysidemartialarts.com. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

Games

SELECT DAYS/TIMES

Sinsheimer Park, SLO

Live Oak Music Festival

FULL FESTIVAL PASS

FRI, SAT, SUN, JUNE 23, 24, 25

El Chorro Regional Park, SLO

STAND UP COMEDY SHOWCASE Central Coast Comedy Theater hosts another showcase with live comedy brought to you by some of the best on the west coast. Hosted by Stormy Silva on the back patio of beloved Linnaea’s Cafe. June 8 6-8 p.m. $10 presale; $15 at door. 805-8588255. centralcoastcomedytheater.com/shows.

Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo.

SUMMER 2023 THEATRE CAMPS SLO REP’s Academy of Creative Theatre presents fun theatre camps for all ages and levels of experience, taught by professional teaching artists. Check site or call for camp dates. Through Aug. 1 slorep.org. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 3533 Empleo St., San Luis Obispo.

TINY POTTERS: WISE ONES AND WEE ONES

PAINT For ages 4 to 6. Kids have the option to paint animals and other subjects. Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $30. anamcre.com/booking.

Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

TOM HANKS MOVIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

Visit the SLO Library Community Room to enjoy a Tom Hanks movie that you may have missed.

June 13 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 805-781-5994. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

VIRGINIA MACK: BEGINNING WATERCOLOR

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, 1:303:30 p.m. $35. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/ workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

WALT WHITMAN GAY MEN’S BOOK CLUB

This club reads, studies and discusses books chosen by the group which relate to their lives as gay men. All are welcome. Second Monday of every month, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. galacc.org/ events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

PCPA Presents: Bright Star

JULY 7–9, 13–16, 20–23

Solvang Festival Theater, Solvang

Central Coast Renaissance Festival

SAT & SUN, JULY 15 & 16

Laguna Lake Park, SLO

Park, Ash Ave. and B St., Cayucos.

SUMMER SCIENCE STORY

TIME WITH THE ESTUARY PROGRAM

Join the Morro Bay National Estuary Program for story time this summer. At this month’s event, learn about the history of sea otters and their importance to our local ecosystem through stories, games, and activities. Designed for elementary-age kids, but all ages are welcome.

BREATHE BALANCE AND STRETCH Be prepared to get down to the floor and up again. Breath practice is sustained throughout the session, which is filled with accessible movements that will create and enhance flexibility and balance. Shoe-less environment. Please bring a mat. Every other Monday, 9-9:45 a.m. $10. 415-516-5214. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

CAMBRIA SIDEWALK SALE Stroll Cambria and enjoy samples, sales items, and other delights as Cambria’s stores and restaurants put on the Cambria Sidewalk Sale. Great for grads and dads. June 18 , 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-927-3624. cambriachamber.org. Cambria (various venues), Citywide, Cambria.

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.

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.

CO-DEPENDENTS 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. MEMORIAL DANCE A free ballroom/social dance to the music of Linda Fortin and The Oso Lindo Band. June 9, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-471-6589. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, morro-bay.ca.us/345/Community-Center.

MORRO BAY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

June 10 10-11 a.m. Free. Morro Bay National Estuary Program, 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, 805-772-3834, mbnep.org.

SUNSET YOGA IN MORRO

BAY The class is breath centered complete with meditation, connection to your energy centers, vital movement, and a nourishing cool down. June 14 5:15-6:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Beach Access Parking Lot, 102 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay.

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

TAI CHI CHUN

CERTIFICATION With the 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the year. Ongoing courses. ongoing Call for price. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com.

Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

MARINA SQUAWK

As part of its featured exhibits during the month of June, Gallery at Marina Square in Morro Bay presents a showcase of paper, felt, and fiber artworks by Debbie Gedayloo. Many of Gedayloo’s pieces are inspired by nature, the artist stated in press materials. The solo exhibition will run through Thursday, June 29. Admission to the show is free. Call (805) 772-1068 or visit galleryatmarinasquare.com for more info. —C.W.

Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $65. 805-237-3988. Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles.

TAI CHI CHUN/ QI GONG BASICS Learn the foundation of Qi Gong, the rooting of breathing, and Shaolin Tai Chi. Tuesdays-Thursdays Call for details. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts. com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

WEEKLY QIGONG PRACTICE AT FITNESSWORKS MORRO BAY Calm your mind and nourish your joints with a weekly Qigong practice led by Mike Raynor of Tai Chi Rejuvenation. The practice is rooted in Qigong fundamentals, and standing/ moving meditations. Forms include: Eight Brocades, Five Elements, Shibashi 18, and Tai chi 24. Saturdays, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Members free; non-members $8-$10. 805-772-7466. fitnessworksmb.com. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

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.

YANG STYLE TAI CHI The course’s instructor won many Tai Chi and other internal martial arts tournaments. Both experienced martial artists and new learners are welcome to the class. Mondays, Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. $62. 805-470-3360. Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

EMBROIDERERS GUILD OF AMERICA

The Bishop’s Peak Chapter of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America invites you to attend its monthly meeting. For more information, follow on Facebook or visit the EGA website. Third Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Nov. 18 Free. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach, 805-773-4832.

LATE NITE CATECHISM Presented by Entertainment Events, Inc., this comedy is an uproarious piece of theater that takes audience members back — sometimes nostalgically, sometimes fearfully— to the children they once were. The irrepressible Sister teaches an adult catechism class to a roomful of “students” (the audience). June 10 7-9:30 p.m. $45-$65. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/late-nitecatechism/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SOLDERING 101 Learn how to make a set of stacking rings using tools and techniques of the bench jeweler. Time will be spent on bench safety in the studio, metalsmith tools and terms, cutting, sawing, filing, forming, and soldering skills. June 10 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $150. 805-752-1188. theavilagallery.com/classes/.

Studio Avila, 66 Landing Passage, Avila Beach.

UNDER THE BOARDWALK Visit site for tickets and more info on the show. Through July 15 americanmelodrama.com/. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

MUSIC IS LOVE: PHOTOGRAPHS BY HENRY

DILTZ Highlights a collection of the prolific music industry photographer’s work. Through Aug. 13 elverhoj.org. Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, 805-686-1211.

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. PACIFIC WILDLIFE CARE AT THE CAYUCOS LIBRARY Meet a red-tailed hawk, a Virginia opossum, and a gopher snake and learn about our local wildlife. While you’re here, pick up a bag, a book, and a summer guide when you join the Summer Reading Program. All ages welcome. June 15, 11 a.m.-noon Free. 805-995-3312. slolibrary.org. Cayucos Library, 310 B. St., Cayucos. 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. 805-528-7111. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, coalescebookstore.com/.

SPECKLED PLANTER WORKSHOP WITH NIGHT OWL POTTERY Make your own Speckled Planter with Night Owl Pottery. Workshop comes with your own plant, CBD chocolate samples, and tea. June 16 6-8 p.m. $80. 805-395-6778. plantaeandfungi.com/ event/speckled-planter-workshop/. Plantae and Fungi, 750 Sheffield St., Cambria.

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

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. 805701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

GODDESS GROUP Please join Oracle Owner/ Intuitive Medium, Tiffany Klemz, for this twice monthly, Goddess Group. The intention of this group is to curate connection, inspiration, unity, and empowerment. Every other Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. $11. 805-464-2838. oracleatascaderoca.com. Oracle, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero.

MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF THE MULTIFLORA GARDEN CLUB The Multiflora Garden Club (MFGC) focuses on furthering its members’ interests in horticulture, gardening, floral, and landscape design. Organized in 1971, fundraising efforts support scholarships in these areas and in the conservation of natural resources.

The MFGC is affiliated with California Garden Clubs Inc. Second Wednesday of every month, 12-2:30 p.m. through June 30 Free. 805-237-2534. Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles.

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.

TAI CHI This course’s instructor has won many Tai Chi and other internal martial arts tournaments. Both experienced martial artists and new learners are welcome to the class. Tuesdays,

AGILITY (PARKOUR) CLINIC In a world where the “cool” kids seem to rule, Agility (aka parkour) offers a path to social confidence. No experience is necessary, so come transform from timid to triumphant and flip with flair. For ages 5-17. June 10 1-3 p.m. $25 for first child; $10 per additional sibling. 805-547-1496. performanceathleticsslo. com/events. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

BARS AND BOUNCE CLINIC Described as a sneaky way to get fit. Build whole-body strength swinging on bars and bouncing on trampolines. No experience is necessary. June 17 1-3 p.m. $25 for first child; $10 per additional sibling. 805-547-1496. performanceathleticsslo. com/events. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. 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.

BITTY SPORTS: PICKLEBALL Play, learn, and grow in your pickleball skills. Through June 28 SLO County YMCA, 1020 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-8235, sloymca.org.

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.

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

PHOTO COURTESY OF GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE

SLO Blues Baseball Home

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

COFFEE CHAT SLO HomeShareSLO, a program of non-profit Smart Share Housing, facilitates matches between Providers (those with extra rooms) with home Seekers (those looking for affordable housing). Second Wednesday of every month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free and open to the public; No RSVP required.. 805-215-5474. smartsharehousingsolutions.org. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

COMPLIMENTARY SHOWERS WITH SHOWER THE PEOPLE After a short hiatus, the San Luis Obispo Library will once again be partnering with local non-profit organization, Shower the People. The shower trailer will be located between the library and parking structure. Toiletries provided. Sundays, 1-3 p.m. Free. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

DM PRO TENNIS ACADEMY Classes offered for all ages. Training and assistance are provided to support any goal, from the development of basic skills to top competition. Consultation with instructors is available. Multilingual instruction in English, Spanish, and Italian are available. Mondays, Wednesdays, 9-10, 10-11 & 11 a.m.-noon through June 28 Ranges from $55–$105. slocity.org. Islay Hill Park, 1151 Tank Farm Rd., San Luis Obispo.

FOOD, AGRICULTURE, AND CLIMATE

CHANGE SPEAKER SERIES Hear from local experts on the relationship between agriculture, food access, and climate change. June 14 6-7:30 p.m. civicspark. civicwell.org. City Farm SLO, 1221 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, 805-769-8344.

THE GRIEF RECOVERY METHOD (ON ZOOM) The Grief Recovery Method is an effective way to help people cope with grief and loss. It is a structured program that provides tools and techniques for dealing with grief. This is an educational, secular class. Facilitated by Diann Davisson. Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. and Wednesdays, 9:3011:30 a.m. through June 28 $150 (includes book). 714-273-9014. spiritualliving.org.

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.

PLUG-IN TO LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION

Get inspired by local action, connect with others, and discover more ways to get involved with the SLO Climate Coalition. Attend virtually or in-person. Sustainable snacks and childcare will be provided.

Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. sloclimatecoalition.org/events/. Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo.

PUPPY SOCIAL HOUR Puppies (10 weeks to 5 months old) will learn appropriate play style with other pups, acceptable manners with people, tolerance for gentle restraints, confidence with the approach of friendly strangers, and more. Saturdays, 9 a.m. and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. $25. 805-543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/training/.

Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo.

Q YOUTH GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM)

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

QI GONG FOR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT

Learn and practice qi gong, a Chinese system for physical, mental and spiritual development. This class is conducted outdoors in a beautiful setting, which is the best place to do qi gong, as its inspiration is drawn from nature. Certified instructor: Devin Wallace. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. 805-709-2227. Crows End Retreat

Center, 6340 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo.

RAINBOW MACRAME PLANT HANGER

CLASS Come celebrate PRIDE month at The Bunker SLO with a Rainbow Macrame Plant Hanger Class. This event is open to the public and is a great way to get creative.

June 8, 6:30 p.m. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

SLO BLUES BASEBALL: JUNE SCHEDULE

Visit site for tickets and full lineup of games. Through June 28 my805tix.com. Sinsheimer Park, 900 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo, 805-781-7222.

SLO LEZ B FRIENDS (VIRTUALLY VIA

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

Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

SLO NOONTIME TOASTMASTERS CLUB

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

Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.

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.

STAY YOUNG WITH QI GONG Qi Gong

boosts energy and vitality, reduces stress, improves balance and flexibility, and, best of all, is fun. Join instructor Devin Wallace for this outdoor class which is held in a beautiful setting. Call or email before attending. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. 805709-2227. Crows End Retreat Center, 6340 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo.

SUMMER SPORTS CAMP Community youth are invited to start and end their summer participating in a full day sports camp with Parks and Recreation. Participants will learn and play a variety of different traditional and non–traditional sports throughout the three–week camp. Limited registration available. June 12-16, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. $120 (Week 1 and 2), $70 (Week 3). slocity.org. Meadow Park, 2251 Meadow St., San Luis Obispo.

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.

TECH BREW MEETUP Tech Brew is a free networking event where people interested in technology can hang out in an informal environment with a small TEDtalk-like presentation from an interesting speaker. Learn more online. Second Monday of every month, 5-7 p.m. 805-323-6706. meetup.com/softec/. StoryLabs, 102 Cross St, Suite 220, San Luis Obispo.

TOUR THE HISTORIC OCTAGON BARN

CENTER The Octagon Barn, built in 1906, has a rich history that The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County looks forward to sharing with visitors. Please RSVP. Second Sunday of every month, 2-2:45 & 3-3:45 p.m. Tours are free; donations are appreciated. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-9096, octagonbarn.org.

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

TRANS* YOUTH PEER SUPPORT GROUP

This group is a safe place for trans* and gender non-conforming people, as well as those questioning, from ages of 11 to 18. A facilitated emotional support group to be heard, share your story, and hear stories that may sound surprisingly like your own.

Second Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-4252.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BEGINNER GROUP SURF LESSONS AND SURF CAMPS Lessons and camp packages available daily. All equipment included. ongoing Starts at $70. 805-835-7873. sandbarsurf.com/. Sandbar Surf School Meetup Spot, 110 Park Ave., Pismo Beach.

DONATION-BASED YOGA FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, EMTS, AND CARETAKERS

Class schedule varies. Contact empoweryoga805@gmail for details and reservations. ongoing 805-619-0989. empoweryoga805.com. Empower Yoga Studio and Community Boutique, 775 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATCH AND CLOCK COLLECTORS, CHPT. 52 Come join a friendly meeting of watch and clock collectors. Members bring watches and clocks to show, plus there are discussions of all things horological. Second Sunday of every month, 1:30-3 p.m. 805-547-1715. new.nawcc.org/index. php/chapter-52-los-padres. Central Coast Senior Center, 1580 Railroad St., Oceano.

POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE TOURS

Tours will give you a glimpse into the lives of Lighthouse Keepers and their families, while helping keep our jewel of the Central Coast preserved and protected. Check website for more details. Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/.

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

SEA EXPLORERS SUMMER CAMP

New sessions start each week for Sea Explorers ages 5 to 12. Deep dive into a unique marine science subject exploring marine habitats, interacting with live animals, and conducting experiments each day to learn more about the wonders of our oceans. Mondays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through July 31 Varies. 805-457-5357. centralcoastaquarium.com. Central Coast Aquarium, 50 San Juan St., Avila Beach.

SOCIAL GROUP FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS Call for more details. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. 805904-6615. Oak Park Christian Church, 386 N Oak Park Blvd., Grover Beach.

SUMMER CAMP 2023 Are you looking for a fun and educational way to keep your children busy this summer? Look no further than DANA Adobe and Cultural Center’s Summer Day Camp. June 12 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $300. 805-929-5679. danaadobe.org. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo.

WEEKLY WATER SAFETY LESSONS

Facility advertised as open and safe. Give the office a call to register over the phone. Mondays-Fridays $160-$190. 805-481-6399. 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, 5citiesswimschool.com.

YOGA/KAYAK TO THE LIGHTHOUSE A one-of-a-kind ocean adventure and yoga session led by certified yoga instructor Jennifer Anderson (Intent with Jen). June 18 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS

MARKET 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.

SPRING BRUNCH IN THE GARDEN Enjoy a delicious brunch in the serene Gazebo Garden. Menu features bagels, artisan sandwiches, familiar breakfast classics, and more. Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. through June 25 Please see event menu for pricing. 805927-4200. cambriapineslodge.com. Cambria Nursery and Florist, 2801 Eton Rd., Cambria.

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NORTH SLO COUNTY

BRUNCH IS BACK Celebrate the second Sunday of the month with brunch. Enjoy a two-hour cruise on the waterfront. Features fresh coffee, pastries, and more. Second Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. 805-772-2128. chabliscruises.com. Chablis Cruises, 1205 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. CASS PAINT AND SIP Please join ArtSocial805 for a Friday night paint and sip experience at Cass Winery. Charcuterie available for an additional fee. June 9 7-9 p.m. $55. 805-239-1730. casswines.com. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles.

ONX WINES VINEYARD TOUR AND TASTING Enjoy a private tour and tasting at the ONX Estate. The tour begins at the Tractor Shed with a portfolio tasting. From there your host will drive you around the vineyard in an off-road vehicle, allowing you to taste the wine right where it’s grown. Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 29 $45 per person. 805434-5607. onxwine.com/estate. ONX Estate Vineyard, 1200 Paseo Excelsus, Templeton. PAINT AND SIP Please join ArtSocial805 at Allegretto for a Father’s Day-themed painting event. June 17, 4-6 p.m. $55. 805369-2500. artsocial805.com. Allegretto Vineyard Resort, 2700 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles.

TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and pastor tacos, as well as shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. 805-460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden. com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero. SAN LUIS OBISPO

DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET

Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo.

HEAD GAMES TRIVIA NIGHT Live multimedia trivia every Wednesday. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to six players. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. headgamestrivia.com. Antigua Brewing, 1009 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-242-1167.

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PUB TRIVIA Bring your thinking cap as questions vary from pop culture, geography, to sports. There is a little for everyone. Prizes for the winning teams. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 805-439-2529. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BRUSHES AND BUBBLES Please join ArtSocial805 at Laetitia Vineyard and Winery. Ticket includes all the materials needed to create your masterpiece, plus your first glass of bubbles. June 18, 10 a.m.noon $60. 805-481-1772. artsocial805.com.

Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, 453 Laetitia Vineyard Drive, Arroyo Grande.

CAL POLY GRADUATION DINNER

BUFFET Celebrate your Cal Poly grad with a bountiful buffet on the lawn, overlooking the Pacific. Select from carving stations, a charcuterie station, and a mashed potato bar. With a variety of salads and dessert. June 17, 6-8 p.m. $65 plus tax and gratuity. 805-773-5000. cliffshotelandspa.com. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, 2757 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

CHUCK WAGON BARBECUE Celebrate

Father’s Day with music, food, drink, vendors, and more. Live music will be provided by Fist Full of Nickles. June 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $30. 661-766-2825. cuyamabuckhorn.com/chuckwagon-bbq. Cuyama Buckhorn, 4923 Primero St., New Cuyama.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

LOS OLIVOS JAZZ AND OLIVE FESTIVAL

Los Olivos Rotary invites public to enjoy tastings from 30 of Santa Barbara County’s top wineries, along with delicious bites from local chefs and gourmet producers, and an afternoon of live jazz. June 10 1-4 p.m. $100. 805-245-7142. jazzandolivefestival.org/.

Downtown Los Olivos, Grand Ave., Los Olivos.

SECOND SATURDAY OPEN AIR MARKET:

LOS ALAMOS A carefully curated open air artisan and farm market. Features great vintage finds, handwoven and hand dyed textiles, hand-spun yarn, organic body care products, and locally grown organic eats. Second Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-722-4338. Sisters Gifts and Home, 349 Bell Street, Los Alamos.

MUSIC

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BLUES AGENDA JAM AND SHOWCASE

A rockin’ blues dance party at Niffy’s Merrimaker every first, third, and now fifth Wednesdays. The Blues Asylum house band welcomes local, visiting, and newcomers to the blues groove. Spirits, beer, and wine, with outside food welcome. Every other Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. Free. 805-235-5223. The Merrimaker Tavern, 1301 2nd Street, Los Osos.

FOREVER GREEN AT MOONSTONE CELLARS IN CAMBRIA Enjoy some wines and live music on a Sunday afternoon in Cambria with Forever Green.

June 11 2-4 p.m. Moonstone Cellars, 812 Cornwall St, Cambria, 805-927-9466.

fare, and wine on the patio. Reservations required. Seating provided. Fridays, 5:15-7:15 p.m. through Sept. 8 $12-$20. 805-927-1625. harmonycellars.com. Harmony Cellars, 3255 Harmony Valley Rd., P.O. Box 2502, Harmony. UP IN THE AIR AT CASTORO CELLARS:

LAZY LOCALS Up in the Air will play it’s upbeat, eclectic mix of original and familiar music at Castor Cellars, and will welcome new singer, Debbie Manville, and bid a warm farewell to eight-year member Suzy Newman. June 11 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-2380725. Castoro Cellars, 1315 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton, castorocellars.com.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

ABYSSAL, LACERATION, ISINERATEHYMN, AND POXX Presented by Mid State Metal Fest. June 16 -17, 8 p.m. my805tix.com. Dark Nectar Coffee Lounge, 5915 Entrada, Atascadero, 805-835-1988.

EASTON EVERETT LIVE Easton Everett plays guitar-woven Indie music that has an authentic feel and is easy to listen to, but also surprises. June 17, noon Free. eastoneverett.com. Four Lanterns Winery, 2485 West Highway 46, Paso Robles, 805-226-5955.

FLAVOR PACKET LIVE Flavor Packet

“stirs up a lyrical and imaginative sound with their contemporary and world beat

TICKET TO TASTE

Allan Hancock College Winery in Santa Maria hosts the inaugural West Coast College and University Wine Festival on Saturday, June 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. Wine tastings will be provided by representatives from multiple colleges and wineries at the event. Tickets are $20 if purchased before Friday, June 9, or $30 at the door. Visit hancockcollege.edu/ winery to find out more about the festival.

—C.W.

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. Second Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 805-900-5444. Lunada Garden Bistro, 78 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos.

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. 805-995-3883. schoonerscayucos.com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES

MACKIN CARROLL LA-based musician Mackin Carroll cites his influences as Conor Oberst, Sufjan Stevens, Jeff Tweedy, Ben Gibbard, and Ben Folds. Also in the showcase lineup: Laura Joy, Kielo Smith, Kris Angelis, Crimson Calamity, and Sam Vendig. June 13 , 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 805204-6821. songwritersatplay.com/events.

Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

SUMMER CONCERT WITH JILL KNIGHT AND BRYNN ALBANESE CCA presents a concert celebrating local musicians to benefit the Center. Local violinist Brynn Albanese and local singer/songwriter Jill Knight, accompanied by Eric Williams, will bring their magical sounds to the 98-seat theater. June 11 3-5 p.m. $30. 805-927-8190. cambriaarts.org/summer-open/. Cambria

Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

SUMMER TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES AT HARMONY CELLARS Start your weekend in Harmony with live music, food truck

influenced jazz music, which makes for a memorable experience with notable original music and select jazz classics.” June 11 12-7 p.m. Free. eastoneverett.com/.

Four Lanterns Winery, 2485 West Highway 46, Paso Robles, 805-226-5955.

FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a different DJ every Friday. Presented by friends at Traffic Record store in Atascadero. Come listen, dance, drink, and unwind every Friday. All ages event; no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. 805460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

JOLON STATION BAND VARIETY SHOW

Come join Jolon Station Band every Thursday night in downtown Atascadero for a night of comedy, musical guests, prize wheels, and more. Thursdays, 8-10 p.m. $5 at the door. Raconteur Room, 5840 Traffic Way, Atascadero, 805-464-2584.

KELLYTOWN LIVE Enjoy some lively Irish fiddle tunes and rocking pub songs. June

DANTE MARSH & THE VIBESETTERS Guest Speaker: MAUREEN JULIE MCGRATH Keynote Speaker: IRIS DUPLANTIER RIDEAU The Rebellious Life of MRS. ROSA PARKS

With musical guests: House of Prayer, Deborah Gilmore, and DJS Josh Payne & Soul Dust Productions

PHOTO COURTESY OF ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE

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17, 7-10 p.m. No cover. 805-400-5293. Bristols Cider House, 3220 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

LIVE AT THE SPRINGS PRESENTS: BAYWOOD JONES A funk and jazz trio. Enjoy music, food, drinks, and more. June 8 , 8-11 p.m. Free. Sweet Springs Saloon, 990 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos, 805-439-0969.

RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND See the legendary drummer live in concert “with a little help from his friends.” June 16 8 p.m. Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, 805-286-3680, vinaroblesamphitheatre.com.

TOOTH AND NAIL’S HOUSE OF WINE AND MUSIC

PRESENTS TAYLOR GOLDSMITH OF DAWES Enjoy a farm to table dinner under the stars with a rare intimate solo performance by Taylor Goldsmith of the band Dawes. June 16 7-10 p.m. $175-$250. 805-369-6100. toothandnailwine.com/.

Tooth and Nail Winery, 3090 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

38TH ANNUAL JAZZ PIANO SHOWCASE Presented by the SLO County Jazz Federation. The concert will feature pianists Jim Barnett, Mark Bocchicchio, George Garcia, Bob Harway, Marshall Otwell, and Paul Rinzler accompanied by Dylan Johnson on bass and Darrell Voss on drums. June 10, 7:309:45 p.m. my805tix.com. Mount Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY CLARINET FESTIVAL The program will include a variety of ensembles from both on and off campus, including solos, duos, trios and quintets showcasing a variety of styles and genres of music from classical to chamber to jazz. Keith Waibel directs the Cal Poly Clarinet Ensemble. June 10, 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CLINTON DAVIS STRING BAND AT THE HISTORIC OCTAGON

BARN CENTER This artist’s “prowess across instruments and traditional American styles has gained notice from the standardbearers of previous generations, and earned him a place amongst a new generation of American folk musicians,” according to press materials. June 13 7-9 p.m. $20-$25. 805-235-2874. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, octagonbarn.org.

CLINTON DAVIS STRING BAND: PRESENTED BY 7 SISTERS

FOLKLORE SOCIETY Enjoy some old time fiddle and banjo breakdowns. June 13 7-9 p.m. $20. eventbrite.com. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-9096.

EASTON EVERETT LIVE Easton Everett plays guitar-woven Indie music that has an authentic feel and is easy to listen to, but also surprises. June 18 1-4 p.m. Free. eastoneverett.com/.

Sextant Wines, 1653 Old Price Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, 805-542-0133.

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.

KT TUNSTALL LIVE June 9 8 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600, fremontslo.com.

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.

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.

MATT AXTON LIVE Songwriters at Play presents Matt Axton and his band Badmoon. June 8 6 p.m. $20. my805tix.com. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera St., suite 250, San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9463.

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.

WARD DAVIS Davis has had songs recorded by Trace Adkins, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Wade Hayes, Sammy Kershaw, Bucky Covington, Jimmie Van Zant, Buddy Jewel, Carolina Rain, The Roys, and more. June 10 7-10 p.m. $20-$100. slobrew. com. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

FRIDAY NIGHT HAPPY HOURS: LIVE MUSIC Enjoy Friday Night Happy Hour at Avila Bay Athletic Club. June 16 6-8 p.m. Free. avilabayclub.com. Avila Bay Athletic Club and Spa, 6699 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach, 805-595-7600.

KARAOKE SATURDAYS Take advantage of karaoke every Saturday. Saturdays, 3-7 p.m. 805-723-5550. The Central Grill, 545 Orchard Road, Nipomo.

KARAOKE SINGING CONTEST If you want to throw your vocals out there against other singers, this contest is for you. June 10 4-7 p.m. $25 entry fee (winner gets $250 plus trophy). 805-266-8628. Oceano Elks Lodge, 410 Air Park Drive, Oceano.

KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS Take advantage of karaoke every Wednesday evening. Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m. Rancho Nipomo BBQ, 108 Cuyama Ln., Nipomo, 805-925-3500.

PACIFIC BREEZE CONCERT SERIES FEATURING THE MOTHER CORN SHUCKERS City of Pismo Beach presents the Pacific Breeze Concert Series with the Mother Corn Shuckers. Live Music, activities for kids, and food available for purchase.

June 11 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-773-7063. pismobeach.org/ recreation. Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St, Pismo Beach. ∆

Arts

Trilogy Art Group holds new multi-artist exhibit at Nipomo Library

The Nipomo Library is currently showcasing a collection of paintings and other media by various members of the Trilogy Art Group. The exhibition debuted in early June and is scheduled to remain on display through the end of the month.

On Saturday, June 10, the library will celebrate the new exhibit with a special reception, which will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet some of the show’s featured artists and “gain insights into their artistic process,” according to press materials.

Digital painter Fred Ventura is one of the artists who participated in the exhibit. Four of Ventura’s digital artworks are featured in the show, including Evening Crow (pictured)—a digital painting of a crow perched on a tree stump against a starry background.

In press materials, Ventura described the project as his attempt to capture “the essence of a crow” and exude “an otherworldly presence” with an eerie quality.

“My goal was to captivate viewers with the crow’s mysterious aura,” Ventura said in press materials. “I tried to invoke a sense of wonder and curiosity. The scene is set at dusk, and the stars are just beginning to appear.”

To find out more about the Nipomo Library’s latest group art exhibit and other programs organized by the Trilogy Art Group, contact Maryse Bergeron by emailing mbergeron50@msn.com.

The Nipomo Library is located at 918 W. Tefft St., Nipomo.

Paso Robles Youth Arts Center hosts Summer Voice Camp

Professional voice teacher and multi-instrumentalist Robyn Saxer will lead an upcoming weeklong workshop series at the Paso Robles Youth Arts Center.

Enrollment is now open for the Summer Voice Camp, which will run between Monday, June 12, and Friday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.

Young singers—from ages 8 to 18—of all experience levels are invited to participate in the series. The camp enrollment fee is $150 per student. The program will include singing exercises, games, master classes, and more.

During the last day of camp, the students enrolled in the program will showcase their talents at a live showcase event, which will include solo, duet, and group performances.

For registration details and additional info, call (805) 2385825 or visit pryoutharts.org. The Paso Robles Youth Arts Center is located at 3201 Spring St., Paso Robles. ∆

—Caleb Wiseblood

BY CALEB WISEBLOOD

Trail tales

Central Coast author highlights local hiking destinations in new book

As a local educator, Jill ayer teaches many of her college courses online, which allows her the exibility to work after sunset and dedicate some daylight hours to a sacred, daily hobby.

“Normally I’m a night person. In the evening, I work, I’m a professor,” said ayer, a Cambria resident who teaches art history classes for a handful of schools, including Allan Hancock College.

Book it

For more info on Sojourns: 100 Trails of Enlightenment Inspired by the California Central Coast , and its author, Jill Thayer, visit jillthayer. com. The book is available through various sellers and at an upcoming book signing on Saturday, June 17, at 2 p.m., at Terracotta Home and Garden, located at 4070 Burton Drive, Cambria.

Each morning, ayer approaches the upcoming day with a wanderlustdriven mindset, she explained.

“I will have this feeling when I wake up, usually when I’m getting ready to have breakfast, of where I want to be. Do I want to be by the ocean? Do I want to be in a forest? Do I want to be in a meadow?”

ayer said she will often ask herself. “ en in my mind, I go through the scenario of all of the trails that I’ve been on in the last few years.”

Revisiting these trails or discovering new paths to walk or hike along is part of ayer’s daily ritual. Rather than think of the hobby as a strict exercise routine, ayer approaches each day’s journey as a grand, reinvigorating adventure.

At one point, over the course of exploring dozens of coastal trails spread out across the coast of California, ayer decided to document her various treks in a new book—Sojourns: 100 Trails of Enlightenment Inspired by the California Central Coast, which was released in April.

“It took about two years to write it. It was a very long, arduous process,” said ayer, whose rst

book signing since its release is scheduled for June 17 at Terracotta Home and Garden in Cambria.

“I’ve been able to drive up and down the coast and go into retailers and local merchants and see if they want to carry it.”

e book is currently available at the Los Olivos General Store, the Hearst Castle gift shop, Coalesce Bookstore in Morro Bay, Ron’s Nursery in Arroyo Grande, and several other local outlets, as well as online through Amazon and similar sellers.

narrative-driven musings on what makes these areas the author’s personal go-tos for “balance, re ection, and bit of exercise.”

e book is also full of ayer’s own photos, which she was able to capture with her phone during each walk or hike.

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ayer described the book as an examination of her favorite hiking destinations—which include the Oceano Dunes, Big Sur, and other scenic sources of serenity—with resources on each site and personal,

“All of my photographs were taken with my iPhone. Luckily I didn’t have to haul my Nikon anywhere,” ayer said with a laugh.

e nal component of each journal-esque, destination-centric entry in ayer’s book is a quote from a notable gure she chose to accompany each trail.

“ e quotes, I feel, bring context to the imagery,” said ayer, who chose to include quotes from Henry David oreau, John Muir, Soren Kierkegaard, and E.B. White, among several other iconic voices.

In one excerpt from her book, ayer wrote that “throughout my life and transdisciplinary career, I gained inspiration from the words of artists, naturalists, theorists, and writers, many of whom are featured in these pages.”

“ e process of compiling the photographs, quotations, and narrative was cathartic, introspective, and ful lling,” ayer explained in her book, which also includes a thoughtful forward written by Kaila Dettman, executive director of the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County.

ayer said she hopes the book will help promote advocacy for land conservation and environmental sustainability and inspire others to explore for themselves the trails she included.

“I’m very grateful for the opportunity to be able to share the beauty of our region,” ayer said. Δ

Catch Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood sledding down the Oceano Dunes, or send comments to cwiseblood@newtimesslo.com.

COME TRAIL AWAY WITH ME Allan Hancock College professor Jill Thayer’s new book, Sojourns: 100 Trails of Enlightenment Inspired by the California Central Coast, highlights dozens of trails scattered across the West Coast, including the Garrapata Trail in Monterey County.

DAILY TREAD Part of Cambria resident Jill Thayer’s usual daily routine is taking an hour or two during the morning or afternoon to walk or hike somewhere outdoors.

ENLIGHTENING EXPLORATIONS The Boucher Trail in San Simeon is one of several scenic destinations featured in local author Jill Thayer’s new book, Sojourns: 100 Trails of Enlightenment Inspired by the California Central Coast

Caught in the system

Tina Satter co-writes and directs this based-on-a-true story drama about Reality Winner (Sydney Sweeney), a former American intelligence worker who leaked information about Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and was given the longest sentence for releasing government documents in history. Based on a play by Satter that was in turn based on the recorded interrogation of Winner by FBI Agents Garrick (Josh Hamilton) and Taylor (Marchánt Davis), the screenplay was co-written by James Paul Dallas. (83 min.)

What’s it rated? TV-MA

What’s it worth, Glen? Full price

What’s it worth, Anna? Full price

Where’s it showing? HBO Max

Glen is is yet another maddening story about a miscarriage of justice concerning a whistleblower who should be lauded as a hero rather than imprisoned. Yes, what Winner did was illegal, but she revealed information the American public should have been made aware of, and hence she did us a service by proving that Russia did indeed meddle in a presidential election. It’s a very quiet lm. After Winner watches Fox News coverage in her o ce of Trump ring James Comey, we jump ahead 25 days to her returning home from the grocery story to nd FBI Agents with a search warrant waiting for her. e story unfolds as they question her, and it’s a bit of a cat-and-mouse game as they slowly get her to reveal the truth. All the performances are measured, but it’s a gripping, albeit quiet, story.

Anna e FBI agents are there to gure Winner out and to see if what they know she leaked is part of a bigger scheme. Reality isn’t a mastermind, instead she’s just frustrated and overwhelmed by what she has learned at her workplace and the secrecy around the interference. She’s a translator, skilled in three languages other than English, and a valuable asset. However, her worth is quickly dismissed and thrown away by the American government, and she’s branded a traitor. It’s infuriating to

CHIMP EMPIRE

What’s it rated? TV-PG

When? 2023

Where’s it showing? Netflix

Set in the Ngogo rainforest in Uganda, this intricately shot docuseries narrated by Mahershala Ali follows rival groups of chimps as they navigate a complex world of social hierarchy, family dynamics, love, loss, and adaptation.

We are first introduced to the largest group headed by Jackson. This powerful group

watch unfold. Sweeney is reserved and overwhelmed as Winner, concerned at rst with her wilting produce and the fact that the FBI agents can’t seem to keep the door closed so her cat won’t escape. Like you said, this is a pretty quiet piece, and it makes sense to me that it was a play rst. It may be quiet, but it’s also completely compelling, and the lmmakers have some pretty interesting methods of weaving in audio from Winner’s actual interrogation as well as blipping out redacted content. Glen Considering this is Satter’s rst lm, it’s impressive. e tension is palpable, made more so by Sweeney’s reserved performance. It almost all takes place in Winner’s home in an empty, unused bedroom, and you’re right: She’s hardly a mastermind, and she certainly didn’t have a sinister agenda. I was also impressed with Hamilton as Agent Garrick—all xed smile and geniality but also menacing. ey tell her that her cooperation is completely voluntary, but it’s clear she has no real agency in the exchange. What’s really confounding is after spending four years in prison and being under continued

outnumbers all others around them, but with that population comes a cost. The males are all vying for power, and the group is somewhat splintered in many ways, especially in comparison to the smaller but more united Western group lead by Hutcherson.

Using two camera teams, this unbelievably beautiful series grabs your heart immediately. I can’t help but cheer their wins, mourn their losses, and try to understand the vastly complicated world they live in. Whether it’s watching outcasts like Gus and Pork Pie try to make their way into the group or watching the adorable little baby chimps swinging all over their mothers, this is an absolutely charming series. (four approximately 45-min. episodes)

—Anna

supervision until 2024, the very documents she leaked were later made public. Anna at room de nitely lends to the eerie vibe of the interrogation. ere’s no furniture, Reality’s dog is heard barking from his kennel in the backyard, Agent Garrick is surface-level friendly but sinister right underneath, and Joe (Benny Elledge) has a bad habit of bursting through doors unannounced. I found the way that this lm was shot and the general mood it conveyed to be very compelling, helped most by Sweeney’s quiet but panicked performance. e lm starts with Winner pulling up to her house and the rst scene is dubbed over by actual audio of Reality Winner on the day her world started crumbling, a very e ective choice by the lmmaker. What a tragedy it is that instead of the government putting Winner’s linguistic skills to good use, they instead imprisoned her for their secrecy. It’s absolutely maddening. ∆

Senior Sta Writer Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Glen compiles listings. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

FUBAR

What’s it rated? TV-MA

When? 2023

Where’s it showing? Netflix

Ahnold is back in this new action comedy about Luke Brunner (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a storied CIA operative on the cusp of retirement. He simply wants to work on winning his ex-wife, Tally (Fabiana Udenio), back and spending more time with his beloved daughter, Emma (Monica Barbaro). Instead, he’s tasked with one final mission to take down Boro Polonia (Gabriel Luna), who’s hell-bent on making and selling a dirty bomb.

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Spoiler alert! We discover in the very first episode that Emma is also a CIA operative, and now distrustful of one another for all the lies, they’re forced to team up and go after Boro before it’s too late. Thankfully, with the help of psychologist Dr. Pfeffer (Scott Thompson) and his puppet therapy, he might just get them to successfully work together.

It’s all very spoofy, and part of the comedy comes from CIA sidekicks Roo (Fortune Feimster), Barry (Milan Carter), and Aldon (Travis Van Winkle). Oh, and let’s not forget Emma’s sad-sack boyfriend, Carter (Jay Baruchel), and Tally’s paramour, Donnie (Andy Buckley), the bane of Luke’s existence. Lots of action and quippy dialogue keep things moving fast, and every episode ends in a cliffhanger. (eight 45- to 59-min.

operative Luke Brunner (Arnold Schwarzenegger) discovers his daughter, Emma (Monica Barbaro), also works for the agency, and now they’re forced to work together to take down a madman, in the Netflix comedy action series FUBAR

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episodes) ∆ —Glen

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‘Dinny lose yer nut!’

Despite the gloomy weather we’ve been having—thunder and lightning in June? Really?—the music scene is starting to heat up like it thinks it’s summer.

The Fremont Theater has a big show coming this Friday, June 9, with Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall (8 p.m.; all ages; $35 to $53 at eventbrite.com).

She came charging into the music scene in 2004 with her song “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree,” which borrowed the chugging beat to Bo Diddley’s eponymous 1955 song and appeared on her debut album Eye to the Telescope

“Suddenly I See” was another track off her debut that hit big and was featured in the film The Devil Wears Prada, a handful of TV shows, and a campaign song during Hillary Clinton’s failed 2008 presidential run.

Since then, six more albums have followed, most recently 2022’s Nut, the final installment of her soul, body, and mind trilogy, that also included Kin (2016) and Wax (2018).

“Nut is the culmination of a seven-year project,” Tunstall said in press materials. “It’s the final part of a trilogy of records that has spanned probably the most extreme and profound period of change in my life. The personal arc of these three records has been pretty extraordinary for me.”

Where does the title Nut come from?

“Growing up in Scotland, if someone was losing their temper, you would say, ‘Dinny lose yer nut!’ I love that the word also means a seed,” she continued. “The album artwork is all about the brain being a garden; you reap what you sow, you need to keep the weeds at bay, and there is an almost supernatural beauty to when things blossom. But it all needs constant tending; it’s always changing and able to change.”

Live shows often find her using looping technology to create a layered sound, and her music vacillates from thoughtfully restrained folk to leaping tigress rock.

“I feel there are two immediate, recognizable pillars of my style,” she explained. “I have this troubadour, acoustic guitar-driven, emotional side. Then there’s definitely a rocker side of me with much sharper teeth.”

Both will be on display this Friday.

Numbskull and Good Medicine

Texas-born singer-songwriter Tanner Usrey and opener The Parker Barrow Band play a Numbskull and Good Medicine show at The Siren on Friday,

June 9 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $17.50 at goodmedicinepresents.com).

“I let the songs be what they’re going to be, and I pride myself on that,” Usrey said in press materials. “Musically, it ranges from Southern rock to country to Americana. When it comes to songwriting, I want to focus on what’s real—I don’t shy away from saying the hard things.”

Great voice and great songs!

Meanwhile over at BarrelHouse Brewery’s amphitheater, see Virginia Beach act Turnover with openers Riki & Keep on Friday, June 9 (6 p.m.; all ages; $23 at goodmedicinepresents.com). Turnover was conceived in 2009 and recently released their fifth studio album, Myself in the Way. They’re a bit emo, a bit pop punk, a bit dream pop,

and a whole lotta synth groove.

“Don’t Stop Believin’” that you can have it “Any Way You Want It” and be welcomed with “Open Arms” when Journey Unauthorized plays Saturday, June 10, at Blast Brewery Stockyard (3 p.m.; all ages; $20 at goodmedicinepresents.com). You’ll probably also hear “Wheel in the Sky,” “Who’s Crying Now,” and other Journey hits. Also from your friends at Numbskull and Good Medicine come Vandoliers at The Siren on Thursday, June 15 (7 p.m.; 21-andolder; $15 at goodmedicinepresents.com).

These y’allternative, cowpunk, Americana rabblerousers are touring in support of their fourth studio album, 2022’s The Vandoliers, released on Amerikinda Records. Yee haw!

SCOTTISH LASS Singersongwriter KT Tunstall plays the Fremont Theater on June 9

PHOTO COURTESY OF KT TUNSTALL

KT Tunstall is here to rev you up and calm you down

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SYNTH POP Turnover brings their emo to BarrelHouse Brewing on June 9

COWPUNK DELUXE Texas-bred Vandoliers plays The Siren on June 15

PHOTO COURTESY OF TURNOVER

PHOTO COURTESY OF VANDOLIERS

More music …

The SLO County Jazz Federation presents their 38th annual Jazz Piano Showcase on Saturday, June 10 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $30 general and $10 for students at my805tix. com), at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church in SLO. Hear pianists Jim Barnett, Mark Bocchicchio, George Garcia, Marshall Otwell, and Paul Rinzler accompanied by Dylan Johnson (bass) and Darrell Voss (drums). Proceeds will benefit the Jazz Fed’s annual student scholarships. Pianist Bob Harway, now 91 and still tickling the ivories, will be honored.

Seven Sisters Folklore Society presents The Clinton Davis String Band at the Historic Octagon Barn Center this Tuesday, June 13 (7 p.m.; all ages; $20 presale at eventbrite. com). Davis is a San Diego-based old-time folk musician and fifthgeneration Kentuckian who grew up in rural Carroll County.

get off and sign up! You should know that tickets for opening night, Friday, June 23, are selling fast.

“Lots of people are excited about Neko Case,” KCBX Director of Programming and Content Marisa Waddell said.

Saturday, June 24, will feature the greatest number of one-day acts starting at 8 a.m. with a set on the Hot Licks Stage with the endlessly sardonic songwriting prowess of Derek Senn right up to a 10:30 p.m. late night show with West Coast funk and soul stalwarts Diggin Dirt on Stage Too.

In between, you can hear violin virtuoso Brynn Albanese at 9 a.m. on Hot Licks, Americana by Hattie & The Moon Howlers at 10 a.m. on the KCBX Stage, more Americana by Parker Millsap at 11:20 a.m. on the KCBX stage, take a jamming workshop with string player Phil Salazar at noon on Stage Too, get down to groovy blue-eyed soul act Próxima Parada at 1 p.m. on the KCBX Stage, experience the self-described “twang pollution” of Creston Line at 2:15 p.m. on Hot Licks (frontman Jon Bartel is one of my favorite local songwriters), soak up the guitar wizardry of Americana artist Tony Furtado at 2:15 p.m. on Stage Too, be charmed by the children’s concert at 2:30 p.m., tap your toes to the Western swing sounds of the Carolyn Sills Combo at 3:45 p.m. on Stage Too, dive into the African psychedelic rock of Orchestra Gold at 5 p.m. on the KCBX Stage, catch Diggin Dirt on the KCBX Stage at 6:45 p.m., stomp your feet to the beergrass sounds of the Mother Corn Shuckers at 8 p.m. on Stage Too, see amazing headliner and reggae legends The Wailers at 8:45 p.m. on the KCBX Stage, and listen to the songwriting magic of Dulcie Taylor at 10:15 p.m. on Hot Licks.

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Single day tickets for Saturday are $68 at liveoakfest.org, and that’s a whole lot of music for 68 buckaroos. Fourteen different acts! That’s less than five bucks a band.

“His repertoire spans fiddle and banjo music native to his family home, the exuberant ragtime piano and guitar of early 20th-century New Orleans, and ballad songs and dance music of the Southwest,” organizers announced.

This show will be held in the Milking Parlor.

Live Oak tracker …

If you’re still on the fence about Live Oak Music Festival at El Chorro Regional Park,

You can still buy single day tickets for Friday and Sunday, full festival camping tickets, or full festival tickets without camping (just go home every night and sleep in your own comfortable bed).

Stay tuned next week when I tell you all about Sunday, June 25. Spoiler alert! The headliner is amazing New Orleans funk jam band Galactic with incredible vocalist Anjelika ‘Jelly’ Joseph. ∆

Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF CLINTON ROSS DAVIS

OLD TIMEY Fifth-generation Kentuckian Clinton Davis and his string band play the Octagon Barn on June 13 .

SIMMER DOWN Reggae icons The Wailers headline June 24 at the Live Oak Music Festival at El Chorro Regional Park.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WAILERS

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There are also dozens of topping options to pick from—including chili, pulled pork, carne asada, cheese curds, poutine gravy, bacon, guacamole, nacho cheese, and much more.

by the time his order gets to him.

“I opened this place out of spite because I want a fair-priced hamburger and crispy goddamn french fries when I order them,” Lassiter said.

Lassiter prefers quality over speed when it comes to getting orders out, but French Fries is still relatively fast compared to similar kinds of eateries.

weekend, which resulted in 55-minute waits for some guests.

Due to the eatery’s success so far over the past few months, Lassiter has plans to expand the space by taking over a vacant building next door.

An anthropomorphized french fry container complete with cartoonish white gloves and big blue sneakers is the memorable mascot of a new eatery in Arroyo Grande.

“We have not named him yet,” said Joe Lassiter, the owner and founder of French Fries. This aptly named dining spot specializes in burgers, corn dogs, chicken strips, and, most importantly, its own namesake.

“I’m a big guy on fries. I mean, it’s half the food,” said Lassiter, who opened the casual eatery on East Grand Avenue in February.

When customers approach the restaurant’s front counter, they’ll find a list of 10 different french fry styles to choose from: shoestring, crinkle, wedge, sidewinder, waffle, curly, seashore, steak, sweet potato, and tater tots.

Patrons can customize their own combinations of fries and toppings or order from a handful of preset signature french fry assortments. Similarly, there’s a preset burger to order, or customers can opt to build their own.

From the beginning, Lassiter’s top priority in bringing French Fries to fruition was to serve a need that he found lacking in his own community, he said.

“I wanted the pricing to be fair. I don’t want to go out to lunch and get a burger and fries and have it cost 22 bucks. It happens multiple times at multiple places. It kills me,” Lassiter said. “I should be able to get a burger, fries, and a soda for like 10, 11 bucks.”

Another focus Lassiter aimed to emphasize at French Fries was a made-toorder approach.

“Everything is cooked to order. It’s not just sitting back there on a warmer,” said Lassiter, who added that he can’t stand going to burger places where the fries are lukewarm or soggy

“Even now when we’re jam-packed, I think the longest ticket’s nine to 12 minutes,” said Lassiter who added that lines were out the door during the restaurant’s opening

“We’re knocking down this wall here,” the restaurateur said, while pointing to the wall at the right of the restaurant, where a small mural of the french fry mascot—who Lassiter has unofficially nicknamed Fry Guy— currently rests.

PEEL DEAL The asada fries at French Fries in Arroyo Grande is one of six signature fry combinations. Patrons of the new eatery can also build their own fry assortments from scratch with dozens of topping options to choose from.

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SEAT YOURSELF French Fries in Arroyo Grande is a casual eatery that serves burgers, corn dogs, chicken strips, desserts, and, of course, lots of french fries.

BIGGER AND BETTER Plans are underway to expand French Fries to include a family entertainment center in the vacant space next door, complete with an arcade and additional seating.

Once that wall comes down and some interior renovations are complete, the neighboring space will be home to French Fries’ upcoming family amusement center with arcade games and more seating for onsite dining.

“I’m trying to cater to the younger crowd as far as the gaming goes,” said Lassiter, who revealed that the arcade will include air hockey, racing games, and more. “We want to incorporate more of a family atmosphere here, and I’ve always wanted to own some kind of family entertainment center.”

Lassiter, who also owns California Diesel and RV in Oceano, said that between the 10 types of french fry styles currently offered at French Fries, it’s hard to pick a favorite.

“But gun to my head, I’d probably go steak or seashore,” said the local business owner, who personally likes to pair his fries with a single-patty burger. Δ

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The following person is doing business as WEIS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, 453 Binscarth Road, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Evan Gregory Weisberg (453 Binscarth Road, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Evan Gregory Weisberg. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-13-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina

Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 04-13-28.

May 25, June 1, 8, & 15, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0938 (04/13/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as BAAN THAI MASSAGE THERAPY, 845 Napa Ave., Suite B, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Phonphan Lever (2125 Mountain View Dr. 3A, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Phonphan Lever. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-13-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 04-13-28.

May 25, June 1, 8, & 15, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0962 (04/11/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as 5 CITIES TATTOO & PIERCING, 160 Stimson Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. 5 Cities Tattoo & Piercing (160 Stimson Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ 5 Cities Tattoo & Piercing, Ryan S Gudmunds, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-17-23.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)

Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 04-17-28.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1085 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as CUT LOUNGE, 5992 Entrada Ave. Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Ariels on Entrada (5345 Olmeda Ave. Apt. 1, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Ariels on Entrada, Ariel Adams, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-01-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 05-01-28.

June 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1104 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as UNVEILED SALON SPA SUITES, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD BRIDAL SALON, 209 S Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Briana A Gros-Manina (898 Center St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Briana A Gros-Manina. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0503-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 05-03-28.

May 25, June 1, 8, & 15, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1134 (05/05/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as STUDIO SELAH, 1141 Pacific Street, Suite D, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Amber Spring Camacho (1404 Sydney Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Amber Spring Camacho. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-05-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 05-05-28. May 25, June 1, 8, & 15, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1135 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as MARISCOS & TOSTADAS CULIACAN VIP, 1800 East Grand Ave. #C, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Culiacan’s Inc. (1800 East Grand Ave. #C, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Culiacan’s Inc., Hector Acosta, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-05-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 05-05-28.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1136 (04/19/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as JRS Built, Inc., 6086 Gary Pl., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. JRS Built, Inc. (6086 Gary Pl., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ JRS Built, Inc., James Robert Stitt, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-24-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 04-24-28.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1043 (04/25/2023) New Filing

The following person is doing business as QUALITY CARE LANDSCAPE LLC, 955 Thousand Hills Rd., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Quality Care Landscape LLC (955 Thousand Hills Rd., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Quality Care Landscape LLC, Jose Figueroa Quintero, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-25-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 04-25-28.

May 25, June 1, 8, & 15, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1082 (01/01/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as BOUNDLESS BREATH, 1695 Valle Vista Pl., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Heaven Ashley Marculis (1695 Valle Vista Pl., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Heaven Ashley Marculis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-01-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 05-01-28.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-1125 (04/20/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as BIZARRE ANTIQUES & ODDITIES, 9850 Las Lomas #5, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Erin Marie Binger (9850 Las Lomas #5, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Erin Marie Binger. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-04-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 05-04-28.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1128 (12/05/2022)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as STEFONO’S SAPORI D’ ITALIA, 330 W Tefft, Suite F, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Jesus Antonio Zavala (719 W Tefft St., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jesus Antonio Zavala. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-04-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 05-04-28.

May 25, June 1, 8, & 15, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1129 (05/05/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as DOCK GIRL CREATIONS, 261 Main St. Slip #13, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Theresa Lynn Blasingame (261 Main St. Slip #13, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Theresa Blasingame. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-05-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 05-05-28. June 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1142 (03/20/2021)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as AT HER TABLE, 4680 San Vicente Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Michelle Nicole Barrera (4680 San Vicente Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Michelle Nicole Barrera. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-08-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 05-08-28.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1143 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as RED TAIL BIKES, 890 Main St., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Red Tail Bikes LLC (645 Henderson Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Red Tail Bikes LLC, Jon M Richert, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-08-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 05-08-28.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1152 (05/05/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as GREEN OLIVE PISMO BEACH, 601 Shell Beach Rd., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Atih Alkhouri, Ikhlas Touma (3766 Angeles Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Atih Alkhouri, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-09-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 05-09-28.

May 25, June 1, 8, & 15, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1156 (04/01/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as HANDYMAN’S TREND, 741 Hill St., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Carlos Alberto Galvan Diaz, Briseida Mariana Canelo Sanchez (741 Hill St., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Carlos Alberto Galvan Diaz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-09-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 05-09-28.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1173 (06/26/2013)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as SLO NATURAL FOODS CO-OP, SLO NATURAL FOODS, 2494 Victoria Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Natural Foods Co-op of San Luis Obispo, Inc. (2494 Victoria Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Natural Foods Co-op of San Luis Obispo, Inc., Robert Hyde, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-10-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 05-10-28.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1176 (05/10/2023) New Filing

The following person is doing business as 2TECH, 292 Via La Paz, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jason David Dornish (292 Via La Paz, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jason David Dornish. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-10-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 05-10-28.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person is doing business as DARREN MOLNAR GENERAL ENGINEERING, 3575 Stage Springs Rd., Creston, CA 93432. San Luis Obispo County. Molnar, LLC (3575 Stage Springs Rd., Creston, CA 93432). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Molnar, LLC, Darren S. Molnar, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0505-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 05-0528.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1137 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as DOWNING COTTAGE, 1801 Downing Ave., Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Aileen Ward, Andrew Jones (4375 Clayton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Aileen Ward & Andrew Jones. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-05-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 05-0528.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1141 (03/28/2018)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as EVERYDAY GLOBAL, 1052 E Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Everyday Global (1052 E Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Everyday Global, Cheryl Perry, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-08-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 05-08-28. May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-1147 (05/08/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as DAVID VASQUEZ MINISTRIES, 1156 S 16th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. David Bruce Vasquez (1156 S 16th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ David Bruce Vasquez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-08-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 05-08-28.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1148 (05/05/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as 805 KUSTOM TILE, 731 Division St., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Steve Russell Bowron (731 Division St., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Steve Russell Bowron. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-08-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 05-08-28.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1149 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as READING ALLY, ADHD ALLY, 2516 Greta Pl., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Andy Sims (2516 Greta Pl., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Andy Sims. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-08-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina

Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 05-08-28. May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-1162 (05/09/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as BAMBOO BAR AND GRILL, 1049 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. YYDS LLC (810 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ YYDS LLC, Xiaohan Ding, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-09-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 05-09-28.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1166 (05/09/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as VAILLANCOURT FOLK ART, 111 Clark Road, Shandon, CA 93461. San Luis Obispo County. SVP Winery, LLC (111 Clark Road, Shandon, CA 93461). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ SVP Winery, LLC, Raymond Shady, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-10-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 05-10-28.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1169 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as ELPIDA, 1322 Vega Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Alexi J Shepherd (1322 Vega Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Alexi J Shepherd. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-10-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 05-10-28.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-1178 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as COMFORT-N-COLOR, 402 24th St., Unit C, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Joann L Lake (402 24th St., Unit C, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Joann L Lake. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-10-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 05-10-28.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1181 (05/01/2021) New Filing

The following person is doing business as ZIMZ VISION KITCHEN, 798 Tanis Place, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Jordan James Medeiros (798 Tanis Place, Nipomo, CA 93444).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jordan J. Medeiros. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-10-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 05-10-28.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-1182 (05/08/2023) New Filing

The following person is doing business as REVIVE THRIVE, 798 Tanis Place, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Daniel John Medeiros (798 Tanis Place, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Daniel J. Medeiros. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-10-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 05-10-28.

May 18, 25, June 1, & 8, 2023

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 22CVP-0314

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JUAN J VALDEZ, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO

después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica 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 pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte. ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): PASO ROBLES BRANCH, SU-

PERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): CLAUDIA

GAVRILESCU, ESQ. (CA BAR NO.: 333030), REESE LAW GROUP, 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/842-5850 (File No. 567824)

DATE (Fecha): 11/7/2022

MICHAEL POWELL, Clerk (Secretario), by C.M. KASTNER, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL)

5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/23

CNS-3697999#

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2023-1265

OLD FILE NO. 2021-0366

Gym One, 1266 Tamson, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 02/11/2021. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Cambria Community Rehabilitation Inc (1266 Tamson, Cambria, CA 93428). This business was conducted by A Corporation /s/ Cambria Community Rehabilitation Inc, Glenn R Baldwin, VP. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-23-2023. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By A. Trujillo, Deputy Clerk. June 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2023-1324

OLD FILE NO. 2021-0524

Chirobarics, 780 Monterey Ave., Suite 102, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 02/26/2021. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Kathleen Ann Lewis (350 Marina St., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business was conducted by An Individual /s/ Kathleen Lewis DC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0530-2023. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk.

By A. Bautista, Deputy Clerk.

June 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2023

STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2023-1150

OLD FILE NO. 2020-0798

The fictitious business name for the partnership was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 04-202020. The following person(s) have/has withdrawn as a General

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 25845 and 54354-54358 and Health and Safety Code Section 5473 et seq., by which delinquent charges may be collected on the general County tax bill, the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo will hold a public hearing on July 18, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, regarding the proposed collection of delinquent charges on the FY 2023-24 tax roll for County Service Area (CSA) No. 10 (Cayucos).

All hearing items are scheduled for 9:00 a.m. To determine the placement of this item on the agenda, please contact the County Administrative Office the Thursday afternoon before the scheduled hearing date.

The accepted report describing the delinquent charges proposed to be collected on the FY 2023-24 tax roll is on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board and is available for public review.

Date: June 6, 2023

JOHN NILON

Interim Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

By: /s/ Niki Martin

Deputy Clerk

June 8 & 15, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 25215.6(b), Health and Safety Code Section 5473.1, and Chapter 3.22.010 of the San Luis Obispo County Code, by which charges may be collected on the general County tax bill, the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, acting as the Governing Board of County Service Area Nos. 7A (Oak Shores), 16 (Shandon), 18 (San Luis Obispo Country Club Estates), and 23 (Santa Margarita) will hold a public hearing on July 18, 2023, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, regarding the collection of annual levy water and sewer availability charges on the Fiscal Year 2023-24 tax roll.

All hearing items are scheduled for 9:00 a.m. To determine the placement of this item on the agenda, please contact the County Administrative Office the Thursday afternoon before the scheduled hearing date.

The report describing the water and sewer availability charges proposed to be collected on the Fiscal Year 2023-24 tax roll is on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board and is available for public review.

Date: June 6, 2023

JOHN NILON

Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

By: /s/ Niki Martin

Deputy Clerk

June 8 & 15, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDED ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIFIED PARCELS WITHIN THE SAN MIGUEL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1193-A AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY WASTEWATER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (LOS OSOS)

Notice is hereby given by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo as follows:

1. That pursuant to a duly adopted Resolution of said Board, the County Surveyor prepared and filed with the County Clerk a report, maps or plats, necessary amended assessments, and costs or fees for making the same and notice, under the procedure set forth in Streets and Highways Code Sections 8730 through 8734 inclusive of the Improvement Bond Act of 1915, for the said Assessment District.

2. That the report and map or plat of said amended assessments is on file in the County Department of Public Works office, San Luis Obispo County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California, and may be inspected there by any interested party before the hearing referred to hereinafter.

3. That a public hearing on said amended assessments shall be held on July 11, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo. To determine the placement of this item on the agenda, please contact the County Administrative Office the Thursday afternoon before the scheduled hearing date.)

4. That at said hearing, all interested persons may appear and object to or protest against such amended assessments.

Date: June 6, 2023

JOHN NILON

Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

By: /s/ Niki Martin

Deputy Clerk

June 8, 2023

CITY OF PISMO BEACH

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, for the following purpose:

PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA:

Description: Hear protests from property owners whose properties have been identified as non-compliant for weed abatement.

Details about ways to participate in this hearing will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/ agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall. The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of June 15, 2023.

You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Emailed comments may be submitted to citycouncil@pismobeach.org; staff cannot guarantee that emailed comments submitted after the start of the meeting will be given full consideration before action is taken. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, prior to the meeting, or hand-delivered during the meeting no later than the comment period for this item. Oral comment may be provided prior to the meeting by calling 805773-7005 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name, and identify your item of interest. Oral comment may also be made during the meeting, either by joining the virtual meeting using the link provided on the agenda document, or by attending the meeting in person in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation.

Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review from the City Clerk’s Office, by emailing City Clerk Erica Inderlied at einderlied@pismobeach.org. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Thursday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www.pismobeach.org/agenda. The Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information, please contact Erica Inderlied, City Clerk, at einderlied@pismobeach.org or 805-773-7003.

Erica Inderlied City Clerk

June 8, 2023

CITY OF PISMO BEACH

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, for the following purpose:

PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA:

Address: 3990 Shell Beach Road

Appellant/Applicant: Andrew Grow

Project #: P22-000004

Description: Appeal of the Planning Commission denial of Project No. P22-000004, a request for a Coastal Development Permit and Variance to develop a rainwater collection and retention system for an existing residence. The project is within the Coastal Zone and is not appealable to the Coastal Commission. APN 010-154-037.

Details about ways to participate in this hearing will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/ agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall. The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of June 15, 2023.

Environmental Review

In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding projects rejected or disapproved by public agencies.

You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Emailed comments may be submitted to citycouncil@pismobeach.org; staff cannot guarantee that emailed comments submitted after the start of the meeting will be given full consideration before action is taken. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, prior to the meeting, or hand-delivered during the meeting no later than the comment period for this item. Oral comment may be provided prior to the meeting by calling 805-773-7005 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name, and identify your item of interest. Oral comment may also be made during the meeting, either by joining the virtual meeting using the link provided on the agenda document, or by attending the meeting in person in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation Staff reports, plans, and other information related to these projects are available for public review from the City Clerk’s Office, by emailing City Clerk Erica Inderlied at einderlied@pismobeach.org. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Thursday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www.pismobeach.org/agenda. The Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information, please contact Erica Inderlied, City Clerk, at einderlied@pismobeach.org or 805-773-7003.

Erica Inderlied City Clerk June 8, 2023

I, James W. Hamilton, San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector, State of California, certify as follows: That at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2023, by operation of law, any real property (unless previously tax -defaulted and not redeemed) that have any delinquent taxes, assessments, or other charges levied for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023, and/or any delinquent supplemental taxes levied prior to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023, shall be declared taxdefaulted.

Unless the property is completely redeemed through payment of all unpaid amounts, together with penalties and fees prescribed by law or an installment plan is initiated and maintained; the property will become subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell after five years of tax -default and may be subsequently sold at a tax sale in satisfaction of the tax lien.

A detailed list of all of these properties remaining tax–defaulted at the close of business on July 1, 2026, and not redeemed prior to being submitted for publication, for which mailed notice of defaulted taxes was returned undeliverable, shall be published on or before September 8, 2026. On that date, all such property not redeemed will have been in a tax-defaulted status for over three years.

Information concerning redemption or the initiation of an installment plan of redemption of tax-defaulted property will, upon request, be furnished by James W. Hamilton, San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector, 1055 Monterey St., Room D-290, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93408. Inquiries by phone may be directed to (805) 781-5831. Information regarding current and prior year tax amounts can be found on the Tax Collector’s website at: www.slocountytax.org.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

/s/ James W. Hamilton, CPA San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector

Executed at San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County on June 1, 2023

Published in New Times on June 1, June 8, and June 15, 2023

RESERVOIR NO. 2 COVER REPLACEMENT PROJECT SPEC. NO. 2000034-2

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids by mail for the “Reservoir No. 2 Cover Replacement Project, Spec. No. 2000034-2” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023, at 11:00

A.M., when they will be publicly opened. Bids received after said time will not be considered. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, contractor name, address, and specification number.

The Contractor must possess a valid Class A or C-61 Contractor’s License at the time of the bid opening. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of San Luis Obispo.

Download FREE at the City’s website: www.SloCity.orgBid packages under Bids & Proposals. Questions may be addressed to Anthony Ramos, Project Manager, at 805-7837875 or aramos@slocity.org.

June 8, 2023

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission

WHEN: Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 09:00 AM All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT: A request by Miranda and John Battenburg for a Variance (N-DRC2023-00005) and Minor Use Permit (N-DRC2021-00022) to allow construction of a 3,216-square-foot single-family residence, 1,125-square-foot garage, 144-square-foot covered porch, 1,728-square-foot entry courtyard, 1,523-square-foot. patio, 160-square-foot pool, 100-square-foot tower porch, and associated improvements including water tanks, utilities, and driveway access. The driveway will occur on slopes in excess of 30%, and the project will result in approximately 2.03 acres of site disturbance on a 9.02acre parcel. The proposed project is located at 0 Villa Lots Road Paso Robles (APN 018-011-017), approximately 0.5 miles north of the city of Paso Robles. The project parcel is zoned Residential Rural (RR) by the County of San Luis Obispo and is within the North County Planning Area and Salinas River Sub Area.

Also, to be considered at the hearing will be the adoption of the Environmental Determination prepared for this item. 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 May 2, 2023, for this project. Mitigation measures are proposed to address Air Quality, Biological Resources, Geology and Soils, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use and Planning, and Mandatory Findings of Significance are included as conditions of approval.

A copy of the Environmental Document is also available by visiting the Planning and Building Department website at https://energov. sloplanning.org/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home then searching the file number and viewing the attachments. 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).

County File Number: N-DRC2023-00005

Supervisorial District: District 1

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 018-011-017

Date Accepted: N/A

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.

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 805-781-1298.

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.

Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Commission June 8, 2023

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AN ADDENDUM TO THE CENTRAL COAST BLUE PROJECT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Pismo Beach, as lead agency, has prepared an Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project listed above pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). As stated in CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(c), an addendum does not need to be circulated for public review. However, pursuant to the requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund program from which the project may seek funding, this Addendum is being circulated for public review. Anyone desiring to comment on the Addendum to the Final EIR may do so in writing within the 30-day public review period from June 7, 2023 through 5:00 p.m. on July 7, 2023. Any person wishing to comment on this matter must submit such comments, in writing, to the City of Pismo Beach, Attn: Matt Downing, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, California 93449 or to mdowning@pismobeach.org prior to the end of the review period. The Draft Addendum to the Final EIR may be viewed on the project’s website at: https://www.centralcoastblue.com/news A public meeting will be held by the Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority during the public review period on June 19, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. at Pismo Beach City Hall at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, California 93449.

Project Title: Central Coast Blue

State Clearinghouse #: 2019120560

Project Location: The project area is located in the city of Grover Beach and portions of unincorporated San Luis Obispo County, including the community of Oceano, which is a census-designated place. The project area would remain largely the same as that analyzed in the Final EIR with the exception of an additional approximately 0.5-acre area immediately adjacent to the southwestern boundary of the original project area, which would be added as a potential monitoring well location (Assessor’s Parcel Number 075-121-007). A specific map of the project area can be viewed online at https://www.centralcoastblue.com/news. No hazardous waste sites identified on lists compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 are present in the project area.

Brief Project Description: This Addendum describes the details of several modifications to the layout of project facilities that have occurred during evolution of the design process, which have resulted in new project impact areas beyond those identified and evaluated in the certified Final EIR for the Original Project. This modified layout is referred to herein as the Modified Project and involves modified locations for five injection wells, four monitoring wells, one production well, and several pipeline alignments as well as an expanded site for the advanced treatment facility (ATF) complex, two new monitoring well locations, and multiple alternate locations for injection/monitoring wells and pipelines. The overall purpose, objectives, and nature of the Original Project would remain the same under the Modified Project. As with the Original Project, the Modified Project would consist of a regional indirect potable use project that would involve injection of advanced purified water into the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin via a series of injection wells installed at various locations to enhance supply reliability by reducing the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin’s vulnerability to drought and seawater intrusion. Water for the project would be sourced from two of the region’s wastewater treatment facilities - the Pismo Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) WWTP. Prior to injection to the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin, water would undergo full advanced treatment at a proposed ATF complex constructed at Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 060-543-016 and 060-543-007 in Grover Beach. The proposed ATF complex would treat a combination of flows from the Pismo Beach WWTP and flows from the SSLOCSD WWTP for injection in the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin. Similar to the Original Project, the Modified Project would include a series of pipelines, injection wells, monitoring wells, one new production well, and a pump station in addition to the ATF complex. As with the Original Project, the Modified Project would alter the pumping regime of existing, operational production wells in the project area and would include construction of one new production well to optimize groundwater production in the area. Groundwater extraction from the underlying basin would continue to be governed by the existing Santa Maria Groundwater Basin Adjudication Agreement (i.e., the Superior Court of California’s 2005 Stipulation and 2008 final order). As with the Original Project, the Modified Project would in no way change existing entitlements or limit pumping rights established by the Adjudication Agreement. A detailed description of the Modified Project in comparison to the Original Project is available as part of the Draft Addendum.

Significant Environmental Effects: Similar to the certified Final EIR, the Draft Addendum identified significant and unavoidable impacts associated with nighttime construction noise and land use conflicts. The Draft Addendum also identified significant impacts to air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, energy, environmental justice, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, operational noise, vibration, and transportation; however, these impacts would be reduced to less-than-significant levels through the incorporation of the mitigation measures adopted in the certified Final EIR. All other environmental impacts would be less than significant. Potential impacts associated with the Modified Central Coast Blue Project are consistent with potential impacts characterized and mitigated for in the certified Final EIR for the Original Central Coast Blue Project. The Draft Addendum did not identify new significant impacts or impacts of substantially greater severity for the Modified Project than previously described in the certified Final EIR for the Original Project.

June 8, 2023

NOTICE OF IMPENDING POWER AND INTENT TO SELL TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY (Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 3361, 3362)

Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code sections 3691 and 3692.4, the following real properties will be subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell on July 1, 2023, at 12:01 a.m., by operation of law The parcels described below will have been tax-defaulted five or more years.

The Tax Collector’s Power to Sell will arise unless the property is either redeemed or an installment plan of redemption initiated, as provided by law, prior to close of business on the last business day of June. The right to an installment plan terminates on the last business day in June, and after that date the entire balance due must be paid in full to prevent sale of the property at public auction.

The right of redemption survives the property becoming subject to the power to sell but terminates at close of business on the last business day prior to the date of the sale by the Tax Collector.

All information concerning redemption or the initiation of an installment plan of redemption will, upon request, be furnished by James W. Hamilton, San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector, 1055 Monterey St., Room D -290, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93408. Telephone inquiries may be directed to (805) 7815836 Information regarding current and prior year tax amounts can also be found on the Tax Collector’s website at: www.slocountytax.org.

The amount to redeem, including all penalties and fees, as of June 2023, is shown opposite the assessment number and next to the name of the assessee.

PARCEL (ASSESSMENT) NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION

The Assessor's Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the Assessor's map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and to the individual parcel number on the map page or in the block. Assessment numbers beginning with “902” indicate a timeshare property.

The Assessor's parcel maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the Assessor's Office, 1055 Monterey St., Room D-360, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93408 or online at http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Assessor/Services/Assessment-Maps.aspx.

These Properties were Declared to be Tax-Defaulted in the Year 2018 for the Taxes and/or Assessments and Other Charges Levied in the Fiscal Year 2017/18

Ronald G Tre Etal

Garrett Sandra J Tre Etal

Herbst Andy Etal

Neveja Theresa R Etal

Ceralde Isadora G

Osoteo Rosie E Tre Etal

Cadwell Jeffrey Tre Etal

Karpowicz Walter J Tre Etal

Tupac-Yupanqui Linda

Collins Michael Tre

Diedrichsen Chris J

Caducio JC & JL

Moore Russell C Heirs of

Moore Russell C Heirs of

Her Xia

Wilson Mitchell J Heirs of Bell Kimberly Tre Etal

Xiong Toua

Thao Dylan

Kephart Timothy G & Thi L Etal

Beas Armando

Thao Lisa

Yang See SV

Lane Doris H

Wadhams Leora M Tre

Anderson Edwin E Heirs of Etal

Rayapati Venkatapathi N

Nicks Johnnie L Tre

Land Title LLC Etal

Black MG & ZM Etal

Ruoff R Etal

Cox Susan Etal

Cox Susan Etal

Woodberry Walter W Heirs of

Sayavong Walter B

Vizcarra Anselmo Etal

Montgomery Evelyn Heirs of

Phan Nha T & Diep T

Johnston Robert & Charlene

Earthsource Consulting LLC

Earthsource Consulting LLC

Gonzales Joseph S & MR

Conner William Heirs of Etal

Yang Pao Etux

Johnson LG & AH

Khang Pao

Yang Cheng

Peterson Hazel C

J Heirs of Jackson Troy Heirs of Menane Ronald P Tre Etal

Tomita Toshiyuki G & Yukiko

Bravence Paul R Heirs of Cox Ricardo A

Silva Reginald & Carlita M

Armijo Ann M Heirs of Etcon Klein Kerry J Etal

Osby Daryl L & Clydette D King Patrick F

Reclosado Ray G & Helen S

Brown David L Etal

Brown Beverly N Heirs of Etal

Serrano Christopher M & Bridget N

Roeme Dixie

Current NF & Frances J

Milam Hilary A Tre Etal

Abels Henry J Heirs of Etux

Buckley Yanni

Alves Mark Heirs of Etal

Nishi Yoshiko D

Scott James R & Teresa K

Stoyanov Milen

Imel John M & Amy R

Olsen Ray N & Barbara L

Trinidad Eddie C & Suzie

Phelps Mark A Etal

Tamayo Steve &

These Properties were Declared to be Tax-Defaulted in the Year 2017 for the Taxes and/or Assessments and Other Charges Levied in the Fiscal Year 2016/17

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WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission

WHEN: Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00

AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT: Hearing to consider a request by Doug Filipponi (Applicant), for a Minor Use Permit (MUP)(DRC2021-00102) to allow for the construction of a 2,675-squarefoot quick service restaurant with a drive-through, a 3,200-square-foot gas station with eight fuel dispensers and an attached convenience store, a 1,170-squarefoot single car wash tunnel, and on- and off-site improvements on a single 2.47acre parcel known as East Bennet Village Parcel 1 (Assessor’s Parcel Number [APN] 040-372-017) (project). Also requested is a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (CO22-0034) to subdivide the parcel into two individual parcels of 1.16 and 1.31 acres. The project includes five adjustment requests: (1) A request for an adjustment of a 15% reduction in required parking spaces per the shared parking adjustment outlined in County Land Use Ordinance (LUO) Section 22.18.020.D; (2)

A request for an adjustment to increase total signage area from 237 square feet to 1,229 square feet per LUO Section 22.20.040.A.2; (3) A request for an adjustment to allow drive-through facilities for the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) within 500 feet of the residential land use categories to the north and southwest by means of a minor use permit per Templeton Community Design Plan Standard V.F.4. and LUO Section 22.70.030; (4) A request for an adjustment to allow drive-through facilities for the carwash within 500 feet of a residential land use category by means of a minor use permit per Templeton Community Design Plan Standard V.F.4. and LUO 22.70.030; (5) A request for an adjustment to allow alternate business hours for the QSR within 500 feet from any residential land use category from 5:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. by means of a land use permit per Templeton Community Design Plan V.F.3. and LUO Section 22.70.030; (6) A request for an adjustment to allow alternate hours of operation for the fuel dispensaries within 500 feet from any residential land use category from 5:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m. (11:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. would be self-service) by means of a land use permit per Templeton Community Design Plan V.F.3. and LUO Section 22.70.030. The project would result in 26,128 cubic yards of earthwork (11,053 cubic yards of cut and 15,075 cubic yards of fill) and would result in 2.57 acres of on- and off-site disturbance. The project site is within the Commercial Retail land use category, located on the north side of Las Tablas Road, between Bennet Road, and Duncan Road in the community of Templeton. The project is within the Salinas River Sub Area of the North 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 February 24, 2023 for this project. Mitigation measures are proposed to address Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Geology & Soils, Hydrology & Water Quality, Land Use & Planning, Noise, Transportation, and Mandatory Findings of Significance and are included as conditions of approval.

County File Number: DRC2021-00102

Supervisorial District: District 1

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 040-372-017

Date Accepted: 01/27/2022

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.

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 Eric Tolle, 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.

Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Commission June 8, 2023

SAN LUIS COASTAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE FOR GENERAL PROJECTS MANAGEMENT SERVICES (BOARD ADVISOR)

Notice is hereby given that the San Luis Coastal Unified School District (hereinafter referred to as “Owner”) will receive proposals prior to the date and time stated below for the award of a contract for General Project Management Services (Board Advisor) for the Measure C-22 Construction Projects. San Luis Coastal Unified passed a $349 million dollar bond measure in November, 2022. The focus of this measure is the modernization of the district’s 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and a continuation high school. Prior to the bond measures success, the district developed a Facility Master Plan. The master plan along with the district’s deferred maintenance plan will make up the projects associated with this RFQP and General Project Management Services (Board Advisor) services needed. The board of education is currently prioritizing the projects and establishing the schedule for projects district wide.

The Request for Proposals is available from the San Luis Coastal Online Planroom @ www. asapreprographics.com.

Proposals must be sealed and filed at the Facilities Office of the Owner at:

San Luis Coastal Unified School District Building, Grounds, & Transportation Department 937 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 on June 30, 2023 before 2:00:00 p.m. No proposal will be accepted by the Owner after this time. Facsimile (FAX) copies of the proposal will not be accepted.

Kelly Lee

Facilities Analyst San Luis Coastal Unified School District

June 8, 2023 & June 15, 2023

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ARIES

(March 21-April 19): “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves,” said psychologist Carl Jung. What was he implying? That we may sometimes engage in the same behavior that bothers us about others? And we should examine whether we are similarly annoying? That’s one possible explanation, and I encourage you to meditate on it. Here’s a second theory: When people irritate us, it may signify that we are at risk of being hurt or violated by them—and we should take measures to protect ourselves. Maybe there are other theories you could come up with, as well, Aries. Now here’s your assignment: Identify two people who irritate you. What lessons or blessings could you garner from your relationships with them?

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): In 1886, a wealthy woman named Sarah Winchester moved into a two-story, eight-room farmhouse in San Jose, California. She was an amateur architect. During the next 20 years, she oversaw continuous reconstruction of her property, adding new elements and revising existing structures. At one point, the house had 500 rooms. Her workers built and then tore down a seven-story tower on 16 occasions. When she died at age 83, her beloved domicile had 2,000 doors, 10,000 windows, 47 stairways, and six kitchens. While Sarah Winchester was extreme in her devotion to endless transformation, I do recommend a more measured version of her strategy for you—especially in the coming months. Continual creative growth and rearrangement will be healthy and fun!

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): “All the things I wanted to do and didn’t do took so long. It was years of not doing.” So writes Gemini poet Lee Upton in her book Undid in the Land of Undone Most of us could make a similar statement. But I have good news for you, Gemini. I suspect that during the rest of 2023, you will find the willpower and the means to finally accomplish intentions that have been long postponed or unfeasible. I’m excited for you! To prepare the way, decide which two undone things you would most love to dive into and complete.

CANCER

transformers. The project will disturb approximately 6-acres on an approximately 20.4-acre parcel located at 650 and 696 Joshua Street, approximately 1000 feet west of Highway 101 and 1.5 miles south of the community of Nipomo within the South County Planning Area and South County Inland Sub Area.

Also to be considered is the adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for this 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 prepared for this project on May 19, 2023. Mitigation measures are proposed to address Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Tribal Cultural Resources, and Mandatory Findings of Significance, and are included as conditions of approval.

A copy of the Environmental Document is also available by visiting the Planning and Building Department website at https://energov. sloplanning.org/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home then searching the file number and viewing the attachments. 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).

County File Number: DRC2019-00258

Supervisorial District: District 4

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 090-281-011

Date Accepted: 04/17/2020

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.

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 Eric Hughes, 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

Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Commission

June 8, 2023

for you. You don’t have to relocate to take advantage, of course. There are numerous ways to expand and diversify your world. Your homework right now is to identify three.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Most of us continuously absorb information that is of little or questionable value. We are awash in an endless tsunami of trivia and babble. But in accordance with current astrological omens, I invite you to remove yourself from this blather as much as possible during the next three weeks. Focus on exposing yourself to fine thinkers, deep feelers, and exquisite art and music. Nurture yourself with the wit and wisdom of compassionate geniuses and brilliant servants of the greater good. Treat yourself to a break from the blah-blah-blah and immerse yourself in the smartest joie de vivre you can find.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): More than 25 countries have created coats of arms that feature an eagle. Why is that? Maybe it’s because the Roman Empire, the foundation of so much culture in the Western world, regarded the eagle as the ruler of the skies. It’s a symbol of courage, strength, and alertness. When associated with people, it also denotes high spirits, ingenuity, and sharp wits. In astrology, the eagle is the emblem of the ripe Scorpio: someone who bravely transmutes suffering and strives to develop a sublimely soulful perspective. With these thoughts in mind, and in accordance with current astrological omens, I invite you Scorpios to draw extra intense influence from your eagle-like aspects in the coming weeks.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “When I paint, my goal is to show what I found, not what I was looking for.” So said artist Pablo Picasso. I recommend you adopt some version of that as your motto in the coming weeks. Yours could be, “When I make love, my goal is to rejoice in what I find, not what I am looking for.” Or perhaps, “When I do the work I care about, my goal is to celebrate what I find, not what I am looking for.” Or maybe, “When I decide to transform myself, my goal is to be alert for what I find, not what I am looking for.”

CAPRICORN

(June 21-July 22): Cancerian author Denis Johnson had a rough life in his 20s. He was addicted to drugs and alcohol. Years later, he wrote a poem expressing gratitude to the people who didn’t abandon him. “You saw me when I was invisible,” he wrote, “you spoke to me when I was deaf, you thanked me when I was a secret.” Now would be an excellent time for you to deliver similar appreciation to those who have steadfastly beheld and supported your beauty when you were going through hard times.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t make a wish upon a star. Instead, make a wish upon a scar. By that I mean, visualize in vivid detail how you might summon dormant reserves of ingenuity to heal one of your wounds. Come up with a brilliant plan to at least partially heal the wound. And then use that same creative energy to launch a new dream or relaunch a stalled old dream. In other words, Leo, figure out how to turn a liability into an asset. Capitalize on a loss to engender a gain. Convert sadness into power and disappointment into joy.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): At age 9, I was distraught when my parents told me we were moving away from the small town in Michigan where I had grown up. I felt devastated to lose the wonderful friends I had made and leave the land I loved. But in retrospect, I am glad I got uprooted. It was the beginning of a new destiny that taught me how to thrive on change. It was my introduction to the pleasures of knowing a wide variety of people from many different backgrounds. I bring this to your attention, Virgo, because I think the next 12 months will be full of comparable opportunities

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Vincent van Gogh painted Wheatfield with a Reaper showing a man harvesting lush yellow grain under a glowing sun. Van Gogh said the figure was “fighting like the devil in the midst of the heat to get to the end of his task.” And yet, this was also true: “The sun was flooding everything with a light of pure gold.” I see your life in the coming weeks as resonating with this scene, Capricorn. Though you may grapple with challenging tasks, you will be surrounded by beauty and vitality.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I suspect that your homing signals will be extra strong and clear during the next 12 months. Everywhere you go, in everything you do, you will receive clues about where you truly belong and how to fully inhabit the situations where you truly belong. From all directions, life will offer you revelations about how to love yourself for who you are and be at peace with your destiny. Start tuning in immediately, dear Aquarius. The hints are already trickling in.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): The renowned Mexican painter Diego Rivera (1886-1957) told this story about himself: When he was born, he was so frail and ill that the midwife gave up on him, casting him into a bucket of dung. Rivera’s grandmother would not accept the situation so easily, however. She caught and killed some pigeons and wrapped her newborn grandson in the birds’ guts. The seemingly crazy fix worked. Rivera survived and lived for many decades, creating an epic body of artistic work. I bring this wild tale to your attention, Pisces, with the hope that it will inspire you to keep going and be persistent in the face of a problematic beginning or challenging birth pang. Don’t give up! ∆