New Times, Sept. 7, 2023

BY ADRIAN VINCENT ROSAS

Editor’s note

Over the summer, the city of Atascadero, Caltrans, and the California Highway Patrol cleaned up homeless encampments along the onand off-ramps of Highways 101 and 41. City Manager Jim Lewis said breaking up large public encampments is something the city plans to be more assertive with. However, the city is also collaborating with the Atascadero Police Department and the El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) to do more for the individuals displaced from those sites. Staff Writer Adrian Vincent Rosas spoke with the city and ECHO about their plans [8].

This week, you can also read about why the District Attorney’s Office scolded a South County city council [4] , gold fever at the Melodrama [24] , and a new rooftop eatery in Pismo Beach [31]

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Presumed Pismo Beach City Council leak alleges Brown Act violation

An alleged leak from the Pismo Beach City Council about a supposed violation of the Brown Act put city officials on the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office’s radar.

Over a heated exchange of emails spanning May 22 to July 21, City Attorney David Fleishman and Deputy DA Ken Jorgensen debated the reported presence of a draft employment contract in a closed session City Council meeting on May 10.

That draft document pertained to interim City Manager Jorge Garcia who was serving as the assistant city manager at the time. Garcia took the interim city manager position after City Manager Jim Lewis vacated the position to be Atascadero’s city manager.

Jorgensen’s Aug. 3 letter to Pismo Beach Mayor Ed Waage said that the DA’s Office received a complaint accusing the council of violating the Brown Act.

“The complaint alleged the council was provided a copy of a draft of Mr. Garcia’s employment contract and that council was instructed that while the contract contained a proposed salary, members were not to discuss salary as that would violate the Brown Act,” Jorgensen’s letter read.

The Ralph M. Brown Act is a California law that upholds the public’s right to attend and participate in local legislative body meetings. The agencies must deliberate issues—like employees’ salaries—openly with posted agendas and room for public comment.

However, under the Brown Act, some issues can be discussed in a members-only meeting— like when a city council negotiates terms to buy or sell property—if the government’s interest in confidentiality outweighs public interest.

The DA’s efforts to start an investigation into what took place during the May 10 closed City Council meeting sparked deliberation over the need for transparency in government and breaking rules of confidentiality.

Los Osos resident Julie Tacker filed the complaint against the council, stating that the draft contract integrated a 10 percent salary increase for Garcia for councilmembers to consider. Fleishman rebutted that claim in an email to Jorgensen, saying that Tacker either speculated about what happened in closed session or someone present at the meeting unlawfully informed her about what happened, which in turn violated a government code about confidentiality.

Supervisor Arnold takes issue with Paso water basin grand jury report

Despite heavy rainfall in January and March of this year, the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin still faces sustainability issues and low groundwater levels.

A recently released report from the SLO County grand jury found that rural residents who pumped water from the basin remained at risk of having their wells dry up, that there has been a failure to equally regulate pumping restrictions and fees across the affected water districts that rely the basin, and that public information and outreach on the Paso Basin was inadequate.

However, when the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors heard the issue on Aug. 22, 5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold took umbrage with the grand jury’s findings.

Tacker told New Times that she had “an idea” that the City Council would be talking about appointing a new city manager, which prompted her to advise a Pismo Beach City Council member.

“I spoke to a council member in text messages, and said, ‘Hey, be careful! Don’t talk about salaries in closed session,’” Tacker told New Times. “I don’t want to say which council member it was, but afterward they let me know that there has been a contract in closed session, and they were told not to discuss it.”

Tacker said she disclosed the same information to Jorgensen. The deputy DA pushed back on Fleishman’s claim about the confidentiality breach. In an email dated July 20, Jorgensen wrote that any person present at a closed meeting would be protected from reprisal if they believed that a law was broken and they reported the incident to the proper authorities.

“Therefore, it would be in the interest of the agency and its legal counsel to act in accordance with the law and cooperate in good faith rather than ‘stonewall’ a legitimate informal investigative inquiry by the DA,” Jorgensen wrote in that email.

Yet, Fleishman refused to provide details about what took place. He claimed he couldn’t do so unless the City Council authorized the information release, which it didn’t. Further, he said that the City Council ratified Garcia’s contract in an open session meeting on May 16.

The result: Jorgensen’s

“I am concerned … that this report is very misleading,” Arnold said at the meeting. “The grand jury is kind of a watchdog, [and] I am saying this publicly so they know that they may not have had the full information.”

The report recommended that the county improve its data collection, begin efforts to properly educate and inform the public about the basin and its groundwater sustainability plan, and to introduce new fees by the 2024-25 fiscal year to help meet sustainability goals without pulling from the county’s general fund.

County staff responded to the grand jury’s report saying that the county agreed with most of the findings but that the report lacked context.

The county noted that some of the recommendations—specifically setting aside funds to ensure residents would have access to water, introducing new fees, and revising basin

Aug. 3 official letter that detailed three recommendations for City Council to adopt.

The list details that city officials and employees who regularly attend closed session meetings must undertake Brown Act training to address Fleishman’s concern that information was “impermissibly shared.” City staff and council members should also take procedural planning steps to ensure that discussion items and documents brought up in closed session are permitted under the Brown Act. The final recommendation advises City Council members to publish Jorgensen’s letter as a public business item to be discussed at the next open meeting.

Agendas for the Aug. 15 and Sept. 5 council meetings didn’t show the letter listed as public business items up for dialogue. The DA’s Office and Fleishman didn’t respond to New Times’ requests for comment by press time. ∆

—Bulbul Rajagopal

ordinances—are already being implemented.

Arnold called into question the jury’s historical knowledge of the basin, as well as the impact that potential fees would have on small farmers.

“The rural people in this county have never been able to benefit from [the basin],” Arnold told the board. “I am completely opposed to taxing small property owners for something they had no part in creating.”

She also questioned the grand jury’s knowledge about who was in charge of the county’s Paso Basin Cooperative Subcommittee, which is in charge of implementing policies and projects to address the basin’s overdraft—namely 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson.

“I think everyone should be alarmed when elected officials are pulled out of their area and replaced with others on a board who may not be familiar

TRANSPARENCY PROBLEM A draft employee contract for interim City Manager Jorge Garcia was reportedly present at the Pismo Beach City Council’s May 10 meeting, allegedly violating the Brown Act and drawing scrutiny from the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office.

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with or have a history on the topic,” Arnold said.

Arnold—who represents areas like Atascadero, Creston, Garden Farms, Pozo, and Santa Margarita and portions of Templeton—felt that she and 1st District Supervisor John Peshong—who represents Adeliada, Estrella, Paso Robles, San Miguel, Shandon, and Templeton—were unfairly removed from impacting basin policy.

“Peshong and I were pulled off of this water board against our will, and Supervisor Gibson was selected to take our place,” Arnold said. “He has changed the policies of that board.”

Arnold continued her claims, stating that Gibson—who represents San Simeon, Harmony, Los Osos, Cayucos, Cambria, Morro Bay, and parts of San Luis Obispo— was not the representative of those affected groundwater sustainability agency policy changes, both in the past 10 years or into the future.

“We had worked to avoid this citation for a very long time,” she said. “Then suddenly with a change of leadership—to someone who doesn’t represent the area—we have these problems.”

Gibson countered, telling Arnold that he was elected to serve on the committee in 2022 and made the proper efforts to be up to speed on the history and issues of the basin to better serve in that role.

“I agree with [Gibson] that he studied hard because he couldn’t have torn down 10 years of work without studying hard,” Arnold said. “It’s not OK with me that all of my [and Peshong’s] constituents are going to have a fee [potentially] introduced and now they don’t even have a voice about how this groundwater is being managed.”

Ultimately the vote went 3-2 with Arnold and Peschong voting no, and Gibson, 3rd District Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg, and 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding voting yes to approve county staff’s response to the grand jury report.

Ortiz-Legg noted that despite some of the qualms Arnold and others had with the report, the board needed to remain focused on the task at hand.

“It’s a very complex situation [and] they did a good job of laying out the situation,” Legg said. “We are trying to get to [understand] the rules so that those who use the most pay the most, and those who use the least—or fall under the use amount that would cost them—do not pay the same.

“Most importantly, we want to work on bringing sustainability back to that basin.”

—Adrian Rosas

Sunny Acres receivership requests additional $150K to fix issues

The proposed price tag for abating the code violations left behind by Sunny Acres founder Dan DeVaul rose by an additional $157,997, bringing the total to a little more than $200,000.

The latest report from the court-appointed California Receivership Group— which is tasked with addressing unpermitted electrical, plumbing, septic improvements, and

the accumulated debris on the Los Osos Valley Road property in San Luis Obispo— requested that the SLO Superior Court approve the increased cost estimate.

That Aug. 25 funding request also detailed meetings with well vendors Miller Drilling Company and Filipponi and Thompson Drilling to investigate solutions for one of the three wells on-site. Previous New Times reporting found that Sunny Acres sober living program participants wanted a new well with a water treatment center for reliable drinking water.

The hearing to determine the new funding will continue on Sept. 7.

In June, the court approved an initial amount of $50,000 to jumpstart the cleanup process.

Assistant County Counsel Jon Ansolabehere told New Times that the money comes from third-party lenders who fund it off the “receivership certificate” that acts as a deed of trust.

“In this matter, it looks like [California Receivership Group President Mark] Adams is getting funding from Cathay Bank,” Ansolabehere said. “Typically, these are higher interest loans, and it is not uncommon to have multiple lenders involved.”

The majority of the requested dollars would be committed to a risk assessment of current program participants conducted by the nonprofit Restorative Partners. According to the receiver’s report, Restorative Partners is the only party willing to explore the possibility of buying Sunny Acres.

“The only viable solution to remediate the numerous health and safety violations is to sell the property to a buyer that can not only fix up the property, but can also take on the housing and managing of a sober living facility,” the report read.

Other costs pertain to environmental assessment, cleanout, field operation expenses, loan fees, appraisal estimate, a 10 percent contingency fee, and the receiver’s outstanding and future fees.

But DeVaul and his attorney, Matt Janowicz, objected to the cost breakdown. They particularly focused on the expenses for Restorative Partners’ involvement with Sunny Acres.

“There is a question of whether all people living on the property are to be evaluated as opposed to people that are part of the program of Sunny Acres,” the Aug. 29 objection said. “It is believed that not all of the people living on the property are part of the program but simply squatters.”

Janowicz added that both he and DeVaul need more time to file a full and more detailed objection. Meanwhile, Ansolabehere rebutted the objections on Aug. 30, and requested the court to reject them.

“This is revisionist history, and the objection fails to appreciate the unique circumstances on the property, which requires a unique approach,” Ansolabehere wrote in response to Janowicz’s statement about Sunny Acres allowing too many people on the property.

He added that the receivership of Sunny Acres is different because it’s not a situation where an individual property owner

or a tenant needs to be relocated to clean out a house. Rather, the makeup of the sober living facility involves a number of people recovering from substance abuse—some of whom are registered sex offenders—who would be homeless without proper care.

“They need to be assessed to determine what options the receiver has moving forward and how those options will impact the individual living there,” Ansolabehere’s response read.

—Bulbul Rajagopal

Paso Robles to appoint a replacement for Mayor Steve Martin on Sept. 7

As the city of Paso Robles continues to mourn the passing of Mayor Steve Martin, the City Council began its process to find his replacement for the remainder of his term at its Sept. 5 meeting.

“The city can either appoint someone to fill that seat or call for a special election,” City Attorney Elizabeth Hull explained at the meeting. “If you call for a special election, you can do an all mail-in ballot or you can consolidate the election into the upcoming March 5 general election.”

However, Hull and city staff warned the council that the cost of holding an election may cause some issues.

“[San Luis Obispo] County has concerns if we do the mail-in ballots,” Hull said. “We would have to find a consultant to handle the research associated with that process, as the county would be unable to assist us in that endeavor, and no one from the city has experience in that regard.”

Public sentiment went in both directions with some public comments advocating for the appointment process, albeit for varying reasons. One public commenter, former mayoral candidate Michael Rivera, expressed support for the appointment—specifically for himself.

“I believe I should be appointed mayor because I was the only one who ran against [Mayor Martin] in the last election,” Rivera said during public comment.

Other residents warned against the appointment route, some intending to ensure that everyone has a voice in the replacement and others spoke up because of concerns that the council would choose the appointment route solely to save money.

Hull noted to the council that they technically have until Oct. 13 to fill the role via appointment, but each member of the council expressed a desire to maintain continuity and get the vacancy filled as soon as possible.

While not explicitly choosing the replacement from within the council, much of what was expressed in both public comment and by the council members themselves showed support for Mayor Pro Tem John Hamon, who had been carrying on Martin’s duties while the mayor battled his illness before his passing.

Ultimately, the City Council voted unanimously 4-0 to hold a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 7.

There, the remaining council members will appoint and swear in the person who will serve out the remainder of Martin’s term, as well as set up the parameters for replacing a newly opened council spot. ∆

—Adrian Rosas

ADRIAN VINCENT ROSAS

Countering crisis

night and food made by members from the community,” Rick said. “When you ask for help, help is there, ECHO is there.”

That level of support is something that Jim Lewis is excited to have as the city looks into the future to address the long-term causes and impacts of homelessness.

into city policy at an upcoming City Council meeting in September. According to the Atascadero Police Department, the ordinance would address the when, where, and how individuals may sleep or camp on public property.

This has been a record-setting year for the El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) crew.

“ECHO has helped 117 men, women, and children find stable housing in our community this year so far from January to August,” ECHO Director of Operations Austin Solheim said. “That is the most we have ever housed in a year.”

But that number comes with some context, according to Solheim. That number indicates just how many more people are finding themselves unhoused in Atascadero.

Camps of homeless individuals have become the norm for the Highway 101 and Highway 41 exits—often stretching along the on- and off-ramps and under overpasses.

“I don’t know if we have had an increase necessarily in the amount of unhoused individuals,” Atascadero City Manager Jim Lewis said during the last week of August. “[But] I would describe the recent camps as very public and very large.”

Over the previous several weeks, the city of Atascadero, the Atascadero Police Department, Caltrans, and the California Highway Patrol have worked together to clean up and remove encampments. But the issue is something they know will require far more than just the initial effort.

“This is a topic that is extremely important to our community,” Jim Lewis said. “Camps of this size are something that we cannot tolerate.”

He stressed that while the city considered it to be imperative that they remove large public encampments, Atascadero is committed to handling the removals with as much care as possible.

“We will be more assertive with breaking public camps like this, [but] it is important that regardless of who we are removing from these types of spaces we are compassionate in our approach,” he said. “We will not be assertive in our handling of these individuals.”

To combat the long-term impact and cause of these encampments, the Atascadero Police Department, ECHO, and city staff have

combined resources to form two task forces.

“We are engaging in outreach for the underrepresented and making sure they know we can offer services to get them out of those encampments and into programs where they can recover and find stable housing,” Jim Lewis said.

The Community Action Team (CAT) consists of a uniformed officer and a licensed psychiatric technician—employed by San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health— whose focus is working directly with unhoused individuals on a case-by-case basis.

The Outreach for Underrepresented Residents (OUR) team features the same makeup as the Community Action Team, this time adding a social worker.

In addition to that social worker, the OUR team is also part of the city’s continuing partnership with ECHO, which is contracted to provide outreach services, case management, and other programs in collaboration with the city.

“We operated off of grant funding for a while,” ECHO CEO and President Wendy Lewis said. “But when that funding ran out, the city reached out about our services, and this partnership has been a big part of how we have kept our program going.”

She said that in addition to keeping ECHO’s programs going, the city collaboration also highlights what her organization is trying to accomplish.

“A lot of people refer to us or think we are purely a homeless shelter, but the reality is at our core we are much more than just a place to stay at,” Wendy Lewis said. “It’s a 90-day shelter program that focuses on allowing those who are part of it to work toward getting into more permanent housing.”

Both Wendy Lewis and Solheim say the program has made an impact on recently cleared encampments along Highways 101 and 41. One individual from the encampments, Rick, said the ECHO program has been critical to getting him back on track.

“It’s a privilege to live here … a guy has a bed to sleep in every

“We have already had some success with this outreach,” he said. “In the last big cleanup the city did, we offered those recovery services and even had two individuals from the encampment accept our offer of resources and begin that road to recovery.”

He also acknowledged that the partnership with ECHO and the formation of the task forces are only part of addressing the issue.

“Long-term, there will be sites designed to help people transition from unhoused and get back on their feet,” Jim Lewis said. “We are working with the county to also build different and more housing to help people find homes.”

He noted that Atascadero plans on taking inspiration from the Five Cities Homeless Coalition. The nonprofit—which handles various programs to help unhoused individuals in the Five Cities area—built transitional a housing campus in Grover Beach, and areas like Morro Bay and Paso Robles are considering similar programs.

“Our main goal is to first have ways to ensure that fewer people fall into homelessness, and then from there we have transitional housing programs to help them get into homes,” Jim Lewis said.

Atascadero plans on introducing new camping ordinances

Wendy Lewis said that the steps ECHO and Atascadero are taking are just the beginning of a trend that acknowledges the issue for what it is.

“For years there have been a lot of barriers between the community and the unhoused, but in recent years we have been part of the efforts to build trust between the two,” she said. “Instead of looking at this from the perspective of, ‘Oh this is a homeless crisis,’ we need to look at it for what it really is—a humanitarian crisis.” ∆

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

Atascadero forms new task forces, introduces partnerships to combat rising homelessness

IMPORTANT IMPACT A collaboration between Atascadero and the El Camino Homeless Organization aims to address encampments and bring awareness to transitional housing programs that can help homeless individuals and families.

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Scare to care

Pumpkins may be a fall emblem, but for 15 years running, Cambria has ensured that scarecrows have their day in the sun too—quite literally.

Throughout October, themed scarecrows will dot the seaside town thanks to the annual Cambria Scarecrow Festival. It started in 2009 with 30 scarecrows and has now grown to approximately 300 made by local scarecrow artists.

“We will have one big display that will represent the 15 years,” festival President Paulla Ufferheide said. “It will have pictures of scarecrows from the 15 years.”

Ufferheide told New Times that a trip to Saskatchewan, Canada, inspired the woman who started the festival. She accompanied her husband on a business trip and asked the hotel concierge for sightseeing recommendations. One of them was a scarecrow festival in a nearby town.

“She thought, Cambria, with all the artistic people we have, would be an ideal place to have a festival,’” Ufferheide said. “October has been historically a slow month for the businesses in Cambria.”

This year, scarecrow festival visitors can enjoy themed creations like woodland animals, a scarecrow display of extra-terrestrials called “Cambraliens” that’s a riff on the cantina scene in Star Wars, and characters from the Netflix series Wednesday. Cambria businesses can participate, too. Through the festival website, they can register by Sept. 15 to build their own scarecrows and place them at storefronts.

If the companies don’t want to make their own, the Friends of the Scarecrows program allows businesses to make a donation and rent locally made scarecrows. Currently, volunteers have 83 scarecrows ready for rent.

“Our Friends program is one of our big

funding areas,” Ufferheide said. “We have a big party called the Salute to the Scarecrows on Oct. 28 at the Cambria Pines Lodge from 6 to 8 p.m.”

The tourism boards of Cambria and San Simeon help fund the scarecrow festival as well. The proceeds go to building the scarecrows, and that process includes access to storage and wardrobe units, and utilities for the creative center.

Volunteers interested in making the scarecrows start fashioning them every April. An organizer monitors their work and doles out advice at the creative center every weekday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t want to build a scarecrow from scratch? The festival officials are fans of recycling and draw from past scarecrows preserved in storage.

“They can come to a program called Dr. Crow,” Ufferheide said. “It’s when you go and get a scarecrow that’s maybe been out a couple of years. We strip it down and change it into a new character.”

She added that the scarecrow festival is more than just a curious attraction in Cambria.

The festival also provides scholarships to students poised to graduate from Cambria High School who plan to pursue careers in the arts.

“It really kind of blows you away that this little community of 5,000 or 6,000 people can pull something like this off and do it with such a high level of artistic ability,” Ufferheide said.

Fast facts

• Support senior nutrition through Meals that Connect ’s inaugural pickleball tournament and pickle contest on Sept. 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Templeton Tennis Ranch. Kennedy Club Fitness, the event sponsor, will offer pickleball clinics at its SLO County locations until Sept. 9. Local leaders like Assemblymember Dawn Addis, Atascadero Mayor Pro Tem Susan Funk, and county Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg will participate in some pickleball games. Visit mealsthatconnect.org to volunteer, enter the pickle tasting competition, play pickleball, or simply make a donation.

• Give for Good, Diversity SLO County’s fundraiser, will take place on Sept. 21 at Flying Caballos Ranch in Edna Valley. The evening of philanthropy that’s a blend of networking, guest speakers, and live music aims to raise funds to support the group’s initiatives like the school speaker program and board leadership training for professionals in Black, indigenous, and minority communities. Visit diversityslo.org or contact Rita Casaverde at ed@diversityslo.org for more information.

• The county now has its first community reports and data center thanks to the Community Foundation of SLO County. It’s a comprehensive online database that tracks needs and trends about emerging issues in the region pertaining to topics like housing and homelessness, equity, child care and education, health and human services, land and nature, economic conditions, and arts and culture. Visit cfsloco.org/research to explore. Email info@cfsloco.org to connect directly with the foundation about specific initiatives addressing community needs.

Looking for impartiality

We should arm ourselves with facts, not rhetoric

Iread Stephen Siemsen’s letter in the latest edition of New Times, “An open letter to the secretary of state” (Aug. 31).

His use of a quote he attributes to President Trump caught my eye. It seemed too outrageous not to have been covered by mainstream media, especially as media these days are driven by click-bait headlines and blatant toxic partisanship. If President Trump had said this, had dismissed the Constitution as “a waste of paper” and something he did “not support,” surely I would have heard about it?

Curiosity took over.

So I did some research. It didn’t take me long, a 10-second Google search and a quick call to a passionate local Republican, to

BY DONA HARE PRICE

When I read “the sea is boiling hot” in Lewis Carroll’s famous poem “The Walrus and The Carpenter,” I imagined a hot tub near the ocean. I never thought it literally would be our ocean or our beloved Maui burning to the ground.

I wonder whether Carroll was thinking about climate change when he wrote it. climate change models appeared in The American Journal of Science in 1856, and “The Walrus and The Carpenter” was published in 1871. The journal contains information about experiments conducted by Eunice Newton Foote, an American scientist who foretold climate change when she proved that carbonic acid placed in glass tubes would warm when exposed to sunlight. Her experiments led her to correctly predict that the Industrial Revolution would result in warmer temperatures and negative impacts on our Earth.

That was more than 167 years ago, the ocean is now “boiling,” and the damage to coral reefs and marine life is undeniable.

Why are we not demanding of our political leaders immediate enactment of policies to slow the devastation? Why aren’t we begging our neighbors to make small, climatefriendly changes in their lifestyles?

For the past 15 years, my husband and I have snorkeled the same reef on the Big Island of Hawaii. What got my attention and called me to action was recognizing that the reef I love has more dead spots than ever before, making it look like a coral boneyard. Beyond that, we are not observing the entire genus of fish that I noted on my snorkel maps from our earliest trips.

On a recent trip to the Big Island, I had a revelation about what it might take to get the average person’s attention. This past May, a friend and I watched as tourists stood on coral, tramped through tidepools, and

discover that President Trump said no such thing. The quote Mr. Siemsen used to justify his demand “to disqualify Donald John Trump as a candidate for any local, state, or federal office, or to appear on any ballot anywhere within the state of California” was taken from the well-known parody/satire account known as The Borowitz Report, a regular feature in The New Yorker!

I am no supporter of President Trump, nor for that matter President Biden.

I am however a passionate advocate for the campaign against the politicization of media and the toxic partisanship that media bias creates in our communities.

We all make mistakes. We are all entitled

destroyed the young kelp necessary to a sea turtle’s diet. When I asked one of them to use the designated entrance a few feet away, she responded, “I didn’t step on it, I roll my belly over it to get into the water.” Then I watched her damage the young kelp as she rolled her belly over it.

A few days later, I noticed a tourist emerging from an undesignated exit, bloody and banged up from bumping against the coral. I mentioned to another group of novice snorkelers that their vacation wouldn’t get ruined from an injury and an expensive trip to urgent care if they used the proper entrance to the sea. These tourists thanked me and entered the water without injuring themselves or the marine life. That’s when my friend and I realized it works better to appeal to a person’s self-interest. We felt as if we had cracked the code.

I’m no different. I, too, am more concerned about this particular Hawaiian ecosystem because it is so close to my heart. Climate change is remote, for the most part removed from day-to-day routines. It’s painful to hold the complexity, destruction, and devastation—until it impacted the reef that makes my heart happy.

The sea is boiling hot; my reef will be impacted; fish, dolphins, and whales will be harmed. Those people who live in island nations have long known this emergency was here and have sounded the alarm with ferocity, but until now it was their problem, not ours.

It is our problem, and it is our responsibility to take action. Taking action means understanding our impact when we: buy fast fashion, take that cruise on the mega ocean liner, and refuse to enact a nationwide plastic ban. Long overdue change begins individually and collectively as we demand immediate policy to avoid more irreparable harm.

to our own opinions. We are not entitled to our own facts. Mr. Siemsen may have many reasons why he believes President Trump is not fit for office. I may even agree with him on some. However, the biggest mistake of all is allowing cognitive dissonance to cloud our judgement and, if we are voters, to cloud our responsibility to democracy.

That is why we need curious, impartial

editors who aspire to Bob Woodward’s admonition that the media reliably acts “as the Fourth Estate,” not as a propaganda machine for one party or another.

I trust that the New Times publisher and editorial team will print a prominent retraction, or at the very least The Shredder will show some editorial equity by holding Mr. Siemsen to account, just as he derides Moms For Liberty (“Something to the outcry,” Aug. 31).

I also hope that the chief warrant officer (retd.) will honor his commitment to “defend the Constitution of the United States” by writing to the secretary of state to acknowledge his error and withdraw his petition.

As Alexander Pope wrote: “To err is human; to forgive, divine.” We need some more of that in our political discourse! ∆

Clive Pinder, host of CeaseFire on KVEC 920AM/96.5FM Radio, writes to New Times from Templeton. Send a letter for publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.

It is time to ignore and marginalize the climate deniers—those same folks and corporations that profit from the status quo and are invested in, for example, oil and gas. Our voices must be louder than their profits!

How much more bloodied, banged up, and economically impacted do we all need to be to enact real and meaningful policy today to staunch the devastation of climate change in the middle of a climate emergency?

Small local actions are the way to create long-term impact. A few ways you can start:

• Make public comment in support of our Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary: sanctuaries.noaa.gov/chumashheritage.

• Join The SLO Beaver Brigade: slobeaverbrigade.com.

• Ask Atascadero City Council to deny a permit to store RVs in the Salinas River

floodplain, which damages a fragile habitat.

• Research the Dana Reserve project and decide if the developers’ profit is worth the environmental impact; then email your thoughts to the SLO County Board of Supervisors. ∆

Dona Hare Price is a local Jewish activist, an avid snorkeler, and writer. Send a response for publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.

Correction

In the Aug. 31 commentary, “Open letter to the secretary of state,” a quote was written as being stated by Donald Trump. New Times learned after publication that the quote was not factual but was first published in the satirical column The Borowitz Report in The New Yorker ’s Dec. 22, 2022, issue. New Times regrets the error.

‘The sea is boiling’

We all make mistakes. We are all entitled to our own opinions. We are not entitled to our own facts.

LUMBAR SPINE RESTORATION

MESENCHYMAL STEM CELL INJECTIONS TO ENTIRE LUMBAR SPINE

• ARTHRITIC FACET JOINTS INJECTED

• INTRADISCAL INJECTIONS TO HEAL TORN, BULGING, HERNIATED DISCS

• MUSCLES AND LIGAMENTS ALSO INJECTED

• OVER 80% SUCCESS RATE

CONDITIONS TREATED

• Torn discs

• Herniated discs

• Bulging discs

• Sciatica

• Arthritis

Fri., Nov. 3, 2023 @ SLO Brew Rock

Readers Choice voting: Sept. 21–Oct. 9

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BY JOHN ASHBAUGH

Ijoined several hundred local Democrats at the annual Labor Day Barbecue at Atascadero Lake Park. For almost 50 years, I’ve attended our SLO County Democrats’ BBQ on that holiday dedicated to working Americans and the continuing struggle for economic justice.

We cheered for elected Democrats like Congressman Salud Carbajal, State Sen. John Laird, and two young Central Coast Assembly members in their first terms, Dawn Addis and Gregg Hart. Looking back, each cited their solid records of delivering on their campaign promises. Looking ahead to the 2024 campaign, they were uniformly upbeat about prospects for recapturing the House and retaining the White House and Senate.

The event also featured SLO County Supervisors Jimmy Paulding, Bruce Gibson, and Dawn Ortiz-Legg; and city council members Emily Francis from SLO and Susan Funk from Atascadero. Funk is also a candidate for the 5th District Supervisor seat in Atascadero and SLO.

Among the crowd were dozens of the “usual suspects”: Union leaders, environmentalists, educators, and activists— but what struck me most was seeing lots of young people. There’s a great team of new recruits enlisting to help local Democrats win the next campaign in this county—and if there is one enduring truth about politics, it is this: There is always a “next campaign.”

Coming into the 2024 presidential election cycle, the only dark clouds on the horizon for Democrats are voters’ perceptions that President Biden, now 81, might be “too old” to serve another term in the Oval Office. He’ll be 86 by the end of his second term.

A recent AP-NORC poll revealed that about 77 percent of those polled—including 69 percent of Democrats—think that Biden is “too old to effectively serve another fouryear term as president.” (Ironically, only 51 percent felt that way about Trump, only three years younger than Biden!)

For Democrats 45 or older, 62 percent believe that Biden is “too old,” but for younger voters, that figure rises to 77 percent.

It may seem to defy logic, then, that younger voters represent the best hope for Democratic victories in 2024. Biden’s victory in 2020 owes much to the surging engagement of younger voters. Young voters have even more reason to get busy in 2024 despite concerns about his age.

The reality is that young voters are increasingly progressive and far more supportive of Democratic Party positions on the four main issues that consistently top their list of concerns: gun violence, climate change, the rights of LGBTQ-plus Americans, and economic inequality.

Recent data from the Harvard Kennedy School Youth Poll show that among voters 18-29:

• 63 percent of young voters favor stricter gun laws.

• 50 percent believe that government must take action to stem climate change “even at the expense of economic growth.”

• 53 percent reject the notion that samesex relationships are morally wrong.

• 62 percent want the government to do more to provide basic necessities of food and shelter.

Mass shootings are on the rise; climate catastrophes slam the nation from Maui

to Tallahassee; hate crimes and hatemotivated laws increasingly target LGBTQplus persons; and persistent homelessness testifies to economic injustice and widening inequality.

What answer do Republican politicians have to address these issues?

• On gun violence, GOP states are drowning in even more firearms including military-style assault weapons; allowing no-permit concealed carry; and continuing to permit criminals to acquire an arsenal at unregulated gun shows.

• On climate change, the Republican Party is still in a state of denial: They want to allow even more drilling of fossil fuels, and they’d strangle the conversion to cleaner energy even as these strategies are just beginning to prove their effectiveness.

• On LGBTQ-plus rights, GOP legislators are restricting gender-affirming health care for trans people, prohibiting drag shows, removing books that dare to discuss sexuality, and requiring public schools to “out” adolescents to their parents at the very time when they’re most vulnerable to parental intolerance and abuse.

• And on economic inequality, Republicans push lower taxes for the wealthiest Americans and threaten to shut down the government entirely unless Democrats capitulate to their demands to shred the “safety net” of health care, food security, housing assistance, etc.

I confess that at times I despair for the mess that my generation is passing on to my daughters and to our grandchildren. As I scanned the Labor Day crowd at Atascadero Lake Park, however, I found hope in the many faces of Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z. Many of these younger activists were people of color, like former chair of the SLO County Democrats Rita Casaverde who took the microphone holding her new baby. I listened as she and other young voters took the stage to talk about their solutions to our deepening national crisis.

Democrats are truly listening to young people like Rita—especially we boomers and the Silent Generation folks. We’re with them, we’re encouraging them, and we’ll campaign for them when they step up to run for office. It’s Democrats who are opening our ears, our hearts, and our wallets to campaign for the issues they care about. We’ll elect candidates who can deliver on their goals. Δ

John Ashbaugh has been ringing doorbells for Democrats since 1964. Write a response for publication by emailing it to letters@ newtimesslo.com.

This Week’s Online Poll

Did you know there was a 100-year-old theosophical society in Halcyon, SLO County?

60% I’ve never heard of it but would like to know more.

30% I’m not a member but live near the Temple of the People.

10% No, I thought Halcyon only has a post office.

0% I’m a member myself.

campaign

Watching the watchdogs

At the risk of oversimplifying a super not-simple issue, peeps over the Paso groundwater basin are hosed. They’ve got reports from all directions with bad news, years of not-great policies, the prospect of different fees coming down the pike, and some elected officials crying fowl about other elected officials trying to undo those not-great policies. Ahem, 5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold.

Most recently, the SLO County grand jury said basin wells could dry up, there’s been a failure to equally regulate pumping restrictions and fees, and public outreach was inadequate.

The Board of Supervisors now has to respond to those findings and the jury’s suggestions, which is what they were trying to do during a recent meeting when Arnold went on the offensive.

“I am concerned … that this report is very misleading,” Arnold said at the meeting. “The grand jury is kind of a watchdog, [and] ... they may not have had the full information.” I get it. You have all the information. But you and fellow North County Supervisor John Peschong, of the 1st District, are no longer on the subcommittee in charge. So it’s. All. Their. Fault.

“Peshong and I were pulled off of this water board against our will,” she said, and 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson was selected to take their place. “He has changed the policies of that board.”

Arnold stated that Gibson is the wrong

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guy to be looking out for the people of the Paso basin, and “suddenly with a change of leadership—to someone who doesn’t represent the area—we have these problems.”

Like trying to figure out how basin users should pay their fair share.

Gibson wasn’t taking it. He told Arnold that he was fairly elected and has gotten up to speed on basin history and issues.

“I agree with [Gibson] that he studied hard because he couldn’t have torn down 10 years of work without studying hard,” Arnold said.

Way to snap at the watchdogs and everyone else, Debbie. Could you maybe cry over the basin so your tears could recharge the groundwater a bit?

Speaking of watchdogs in the county, we’ve got Julie Tacker unleashed in Pismo Beach, digging up dirt on local government bodies for the SLO County DA’s Office

Because of “an idea” Tacker had that the Pismo Beach City Council would be discussing the appointment of and salary increase for the interim city manager during a closed session meeting back in May, the DA ended up in some heated back-and-forth with Pismo officials about whether council members violated the Brown Act

A civics aside: The Ralph M. Brown Act is a California law that gives you, John and Jane Q. Public, the right to attend and participate in local legislative body meetings and hear what’s really going on. Members of said bodies must discuss issues—like interim city managers’ salaries—openly.

But under that law, if confidentiality outweighs your public interest, some things can be discussed in a members-only meeting. Got it? Good.

Tacker is like a Brown Act brownnoser, so when she got the idea that a contract for interim City Manager Jorge Garcia might be on the table, literally, during a May 10 closed session meeting and that some new salary details might be inside that contract that might be on the table (a Brown Act no-no, remember?), she texted a City Council member a heads-up. Don’t go to the dark side, she said.

That council member, who has not been named, got back to Tacker saying that there was a contract in closed session, and they were told not to discuss it.

When City Attorney David Fleishman and Deputy DA Ken Jorgensen debated the reported presence of said alleged draft employment contract, the city attorney replied that Tacker either speculated about what happened in closed session or someone at the meeting unlawfully informed her what happened, which would violate confidentiality.

Speak up!

any reprisal for anyone who witnessed a law being broken at a closed meeting if they report the incident to the proper authorities.

“Therefore,” Deputy DA Jorgensen wrote to the city attorney on July 20, “it would be in the interest of the agency and its legal counsel to act in accordance with the law and cooperate in good faith rather than ‘stonewall’ a legitimate informal investigative inquiry by the DA.”

But without the City Council’s go-ahead to release the information in question, the city attorney said no dice. No one got thrown under the bus, so the DA’s Office has to just keep driving. And Julie Tacker has to just keep driving ... to those meetings, amirite?

Going forward, Pismo Beach showed some contrition. Officials and employees who attend closed session meetings must now get Brown Act training.

City staff and council members need to get their policy ducks in a row to ensure items and documents closed session are permitted under the Brown Act.

Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue, Spiritual Leader

But when it comes to laws possibly being broken: confidentiality schmonfidentiality! That’s what Jorgensen said. Well, it was more lawyer-y than that: There won’t be

And finally, City Council members are now supposed to publish Deputy DA Jorgensen’s letter as a public business item for the next open meeting. They apparently didn’t do it at their Aug. 15 or Sept. 5 council meetings. Will that letter never see the light of day? ∆

The Shredder is its own watchdog. Send bones to shredder@newtimesslo.com.

Hot Dates

GALLOP TO THE GALA

The Redwings Horse Sanctuary is co-hosting its Block Party Fundraiser with Cass Winery on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The winery will provide a catered lunch at the event, which also features live and silent auctions, wine and beer, live music, and more. Proceeds from the benefit will support medical care and feed for the horses at the sanctuary, located at 6875 Union Road, Paso Robles. Visit redwingshorsesanctuary.org for more info.

—Caleb Wiseblood

ARTS

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

AI THEATRE GALA Presented by Exit

Pursued by a Bear. ChatGPT creates the script from audience suggestions for the cast to perform. Sept. 9 5 p.m. Free admission. Brightside Pizza, 1236 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos.

ATRIUM PARTY FOR FEATURED

ARTISTS NANCY JENSEN, LINDA

HILL, AND WILD AUTUMN GROUP

PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW Gallery at Marina Square invites the public to its Gallery

Atrium Party and Artists Reception. Meet the artists and bring some art home. Sept. 9, 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

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 FUSED GLASS BY LINDA

HILL Linda Hill is a fused glass artist

living and working in Los Osos. Linda has been working at her craft for more than 20 years and she loves color, patterns, shapes, and creating fused glass art. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.5 p.m. through Sept. 29 Free. 805-7721068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART WATERCOLORS BY NANCY JENSEN Nancy Jensen celebrates the simple joys of living on the central coast of California. In her watercolor paintings, she honors the fruits of the harvest in local vineyards, the springtime surprises of bright wildflowers, and blooming gardens and the Central Coast as a whole. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 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 CERAMICS DEMONSTRATION WITH JACK METTIER Featured artist has more than 60 years of passion in the art of ceramics. He taught art and ceramics at Paso Robles High School, and ceramics and jewelry at Taft College. He has experimented with making kilns and making pieces and glazes from different materials and clays. Sept. 11 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay. org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE

PRESENTS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

GROUP SHOW: WILD AUTUMN A group photography show with Alice Cahill, Michael Johnston, Jessica Weiss, Lynda Roeller, and Liz Linzmeier. These wonderful photograpers will be showcasing their amazing photographs of the wild animals, horses, seals, otters, whales, birds, and autumn mood scenes that our visitors love. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

METAL ART BY TRUDI GILLIAM Gilliam creates her sculptures using copper, brass, nickel/silver, and found objects. This new series of whales and birds uses copper and sea glass. ongoing 805-772-9955. Seven Sisters Gallery, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 8, Morro Bay, sevensistersgalleryca.com.

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.

PAINTINGS OF CAMBRIA BY JANET

MORRELL Janet Morrell’s “Paintings of Cambria” exhibit will be on display through the end of September. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 30 Free. 805927-4336. slolibrary.org. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria.

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

New Times and the Sun now share their community listings for a complete Central Coast calendar running from SLO County through northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@newtimesslo. com. Deadline is one week before the issue date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood directly at cwiseblood@newtimesslo.com.

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 Visit site for tickets and more info on the show’s lineup. Sept. 14 7 p.m. my805tix.com. Central Coast Pizza, 1050 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

BOWL FORMS ON THE WHEEL This two-week series will focus on a variety of bowl shapes, foot styles, and decorating techniques. Through handson demonstration and individualized instruction, students will develop the essential skill of bowl making. This class will be tailored to meet a range of skill levels Sundays, 6-8 p.m. through Sept. 17 $96. 805-460-6803. thepotteryatascadero.com/sundayskills.

The Pottery Atascadero, 5983 Entrada Ave., Atascadero.

CLAY MUSHROOM MAKING

WORKSHOP Come create two small decorative mushroom sculptures using house made paper clay. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. through Sept. 15 $96. 805-4606803. thepotteryatascadero.com/ workshops. The Pottery, 5983 Entrada Ave., Atascadero.

DEPRISE BRESCIA ART GALLERY: OPEN DAILY Features a large selection of encaustic art, sculpted paintings,

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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.

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.

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. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/gallery-artists/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

BEGINNING WATERCOLOR WITH JAN FRENCH Be introduced to the personality and potential of this tricky but dynamic painting medium. For beginners or watercolor artists who would like to “loosen up.” Bring your own materials; list provided and supplies available at Art Central. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through Sept. 28 $120 for four classes. janfrench.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey

St., San Luis Obispo, 805-747-4200.

CCCT ENSEMBLE IMPROV COMEDY SHOW CCCT’s Ensemble team is eager to entertain you, the audience, by using your unique suggestions to craft hilarious jokes, all on the spot. Sept. 8 6-8 p.m. $10. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo.

CCCT HOUSE TEAM: CENTRAL TOAST (IMPROV COMEDY SHOW) Team will use your audience suggestions to curate an insanely funny show, all on the spot. Sept. 7 6-8 p.m. $10. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera St., suite 250, San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9463, slowineandbeerco.com.

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.

CLAY BABY HANDPRINTS Offers a unique experience of pressing your baby’s hand/foot into clay so parents can cherish this time forever. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays $55. anamcre.com/baby-handprints. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

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

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME After completely selling out two previous runs of this production, and winning 11 national awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), Cuesta Drama returns for one final remount. Directed by bree valle. Sept. 8 7:30-9:30 p.m., Sept. 9 2-4 & 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sept. 10 2-4 & 7:30-9:30 p.m. $25. 805-546-3198. cuesta.universitytickets.com/. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

COURTESY PHOTO BY DEB HOFSTETTER

WHEN DEEP CALLS TO DEEP JOURNEYS OF THE SOUL FOR A CULTURE IN CRISIS

The challenges of our times are demanding more than just political reforms. They are compelling us towards journeys of the soul that will ask not only for great courage, but new understandings of power and inclusive leadership, new mythologies of collective heroism, more diverse communities and organizational models that are more sustainable ecosystems than hierarchical power pyramids. We invite you to engage with contemporary issues and the latest in depth psychological thinking and practices, join interactive learning sessions on the cutting edge of practice and theory, and explore all that Pacifica Graduate Institute has to offer for your personal and professional journey.

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR THE JOURNEY!

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.

JOHN BARRETT John Barrett was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1952 and grew up in Manhattan Beach, California. He began pursuing his career as an artist in the late 1960s influenced by his greatgrandfather, a painter. Through Nov. 27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma. org/exhibition/john-barrett/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

KIDS IMPROV COMEDY CLASS This class is a perfect gateway to improv comedy for kids. In a safe learning environment, they will learn to work together, become accustomed to performing, and explore the basic structures of improv. Sept. 13 , 4-5:30 p.m. $225 for six week class. Central Coast Comedy Theater Training Center, 2078 Parker Street, Suite 200, San Luis Obispo, 805-858-8255, centralcoastcomedytheater.com.

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.

NUNSENSE The five nuns from Little Sisters of Hoboken put on a fundraiser to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia, Child of God. Fortunately, the remaining sisters all have hidden talents that bring merriment to this show full of “nun” puns. ThursdaysSaturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through Oct. 15 $20$45. 805-786-2440. slorep.org/shows/ nunsense-a-musical-comedy/. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo.

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

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

a.m.-4 p.m. through Oct. 13 Free. 805-5463202. cuesta.edu/student/campuslife/ artgallery/index.html. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, 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 unique activity kits and create an art project inspired by our exhibitions. Second Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. through Dec. 9 Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/events/second-saturdays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

GRAND TOUR

The public is invited to visit the historic Monday Club in San Luis Obispo during its Doors Open program on Saturday, Sept. 9, and Sunday, Sept. 10. Admission to the event, hosted by the California Preservation Foundation, is free. Visit themondayclubslo.org for more details on the event. For additional info on the California Preservation Foundation, visit californiapreservation.org. The Monday Club is located at 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. —C.W.

dynamic artists who enjoy painting and sketching outdoors. Artists meet on site at various locations. Weekly plein air destinations are provided by Kirsti Wothe via email (mrswothe@yahoo.com). Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon SLO County, Various locations, 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.

RICE PAPER COLLAGE WITH LINDA

CUNNINGHAM In this workshop, you will receive step by step instruction for creating a beautiful California-themed rice paper collage using multiple media. Beginners are welcome and no experience is necessary. Sept. 9 1-4:30 p.m. $40 per person. 805-478-2158. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SCAB PICKER: MOLLY SEGAL Los Angeles-based painter Molly Segal’s surreal largescale watercolors explore a world with finite resources, both natural and emotional, where we find ourselves grappling with insatiable needs and limited provisions. Mondays-Fridays, 11

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.

SEWING FELT ANIMALS FOR AGES 12-16 Four-week course for teenagers who want to learn how to sew. Students will learn the basics of hand-sewing and create cute felt animals (an owl or fox). All materials included. Sept. 13 1-2:30 p.m. $100. 702-335-0730. nestinghawkshop. com/workshops-and-lessons. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo.

SKETCH COMEDY CLASS This class is taught in the style that most popular sketch comedy TV shows and performance groups use to generate content. Students will learn how to create a pitch then craft that idea to it’s full funny potential with their ensemble. Sept. 14 6-8 p.m. $225 for series. Central Coast Comedy Theater Training Center, 2078 Parker Street, Suite 200, San Luis Obispo, 805-858-8255, centralcoastcomedytheater.com.

SKETCH COMEDY WRITING CLASS

Covers the fundamentals of writing for comedy; taught by experienced comedy writer and director Sabrina Pratt. Learn how to generate ideas all the way to the stage in a positive, creative environment. Sept. 11 , 6-8 p.m.

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SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA

Dr. Susan Rowland PGI Core Faculty C.G. Jung Award Recipiant

Dr. Leonie H. Mattison PGI President/CEO

Dr. Thema Bryant APA President

Roland Palencia Documentarian, Filmmaker Dr. Emily Lord-Kambitsch PGI Myth Co-Chair

Dick Russel, Author James Hillman, Soul in the World Jemma Elliot PGI Counseling Co-Chair

Dr. Bayome Akomolafe Psychologist, Philosopher, Author

Dr. Dylan Hoffman PGI Core Faculty Jungian & Archetypal Studies

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$225 for all six weeks. 805-858-8255. centralcoastcomedytheater.com/classes.

Central Coast Comedy Theater Training Center, 2078 Parker Street, Suite 200, 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 Thursday, 5-7 p.m. through Dec. 31 $20 per session; or $60 for a month pass. 805-747-4200. instagram.com/slodrawz/. 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.

SLODRAWZ FIGURE DRAWING GROUP

Doesn’t include guided instructions. Students are encouraged to bring whatever media they desire. Features a different nude model each session. All skill levels welcome. Second Monday of every month, 5-7 p.m. through Dec. 11 $20 ($3 tip recommended). 559-250-3081. spencerpoulterart.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey 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.

VANESSA WALLACE-GONZALES

Wallace-Gonzales is a Black-Latinx and Santa Barbara-based artist who uses elements of mythology to explore her identity and personal experiences. Through Oct. 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/ vanessa-wallace-gonzales/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., 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

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.

GOLD FEVER AT THE ROUGH AND READY

Boo the villain and cheer the hero at this show full of colorful characters. Through Sept. 9 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY JAMBOREE

GROVER BEACH

Visit site for tickets and more info on the show and its lineup. Sept. 13 8 p.m. my805tix.com. Ribline by the Beach, 395 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

MORRO BAY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

Disciplines include advanced athletic performance fitness training, Thai kickboxing, and more. Beginners to advanced students welcome. Day and evening classes offered. MondaysSaturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for more info. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts. com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

SHOP, SIP, AND STROLL Enjoy two delightful Thursday evenings exploring the best of Morro Bay’s Embarcadero and Downtown during the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce’s Shop, Sip and Stroll event. Sept. 14 my805tix.com. Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, 695 Harbor St., Morro Bay, 805-772-4467.

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/.

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.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

BARRELHOUSE MARKET DAYS Come enjoy a full-day of fun at Barrelhouse Brewing Co. in the heart of Tin City with an incredible marketplace for you to shop from featuring clothing, accessories, jewelry, decor, art, and more. Sept. 9 12-5 p.m. Free. 805-540-1768. themakeshiftmuse.com/. Barrelhouse Brewing Co. Brewery and Gardens, 3055 Limestone Way, Paso Robles.

BREW AT THE ZOO: TAKE TWO Visit site for tickets and more info on the event. Sept. 9 5:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Charles Paddock Zoo, 9100 Morro Rd., Atascadero. BRICK BY BRICK CAMPAIGN LAUNCH

The foundation invites the community to join in the celebration at the launch event. Sept. 8 , 5 p.m. my805tix.com. Bridgeworks, 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

MULTIFLORA GARDEN CLUB Meets monthly through May 2024. Closed June through August. September meeting

features Cristy Christie, owner of Black Diamond Compost. Social hour at noon, business meeting, plant exchange, and featured speaker follow. Sept. 13 12-2:30 p.m. 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. 805-4412164. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero.

PICKLES FOR A PURPOSE PICKLEBALL

TOURNAMENT AND PICKLE TASTING

CONTEST A two-day Pickleball Tournament hosted by Templeton Tennis Ranch and managed by Winby2 Pickleball to benefit Meals That Connect Senior Nutrition Program of San Luis Obispo. The event includes a raffle and all skill levels are encouraged to participate. Sept. 9 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $60. 805-541-3312. mealsthatconnect. org/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton.

REDWINGS HORSE SANCTUARY BLOCK PARTY FUNDRAISER All donations support medical care and feed for the horses for the year. Come for the love of the horses and contribute to supporting our mission to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abused, abandoned, and neglected horses. Sept. 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $50. 805-237-3751. redwingshorsesanctuary.org. Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Union Road, Paso Robles.

SHERECOVERS SHARING CIRCLE

SheRecovers Foundation is a non-profit organization with a community of more than 325,000 women in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders, other mental health issues, and/or life challenges. It’s mission is to inspire hope and reduce stigma. Facilitated by Monica Galli, Certified Recovery Coach. First Thursday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m.

Free. sherecovers.org/sharing-circles/. Dharma Yoga Loft, 1329 Spring Street, Paso Robles, 805-434-1924.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

BARS AND BOUNCE CLINIC A sneaky way to get fit. Build whole-body strength swinging on bars and bouncing on trampolines. So much fun you don’t even notice it’s a workout. No experience is necessary. Sept. 9 1-3 p.m. $25 for first child, plus $10 per additional sibling. 805-547-1496. performanceathleticsslo. com/events. Performance Athletics

Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

BRAIDING WATER OPENING CEREMONY

AT SLO SWIM CENTER Features art installations, live music, and Wicked Garden food truck. Honors water-based rituals of local community members. Sept. 9 6-8 p.m. Free. racemattersslo. org. SLO Swim Center, 900 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo.

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 Tuesday 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.

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Diablo Canyon

INDEPENDENT SAFETY COMMITTEE (DCISC) Public Meeting:

When: Wednesday Morning, September 13th 8:00 a.m. Opening comments and remarks; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; business session including approval of the Committee’s 33rd Annual Report on the Safety of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant (DCPP) Operations – July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023, report by a DCISC Technical Consultant on the July 13, 26-27, 2023 fact finding visit, Committee Member activities and scheduling of future public meetings and fact-findings, and review of the Open Items List. [Following adjournment Committee will observe a NRC-PG&E public meeting held remotely by MSTeams to discuss the DCPP License Renewal Application.]

Wednesday Afternoon, September 13th 1:30 p.m.

Committee member comments; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; receive informational presentations related to plant safety and operations requested by the Committee from PG&E including the “State of the Plant” regarding key events, organizational changes, preparations for the twenty-fourth refueling outage of Unit 1 (1R24) and other station activities since June 2023, an update on NRC Performance Indicators, Licensee Event Reports, NRC Inspection Reports, NRC current issues and current and future License Amendment Requests; and reports by DCISC Technical Consultants including a report on the August 9-10, 2023 fact-finding visit and a report on and approval of the August 29-30, 2023 fact finding visit.

Wednesday Evening, September 13th 5:15 p.m. Committee member comments; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; receive informational presentation from PG&E related to plant safety and operations requested by the Committee including an overview of the Engineering Department, update on its activities, staffing and Excellence Plan; reports by DCISC Technical Consultants on the DCISC comprehensive review of Equipment Long-Range Planning and Maintenance (the PMO++ Program) and approval of the July 13, 26-27, 2023 and August 9-10, 2023 fact finding reports, and acceptance of the Minutes of the June 28-29, 2023 public meeting.

Thursday Morning, September 14th 9:00 a.m. Comments by Committee members; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; consider engagement of a technical consultant to review Unit 1 reactor pressure vessel integrity; receive further informational presentations requested by the Committee from PG&E relating to plant safety and operations, including the Quality Verification (QV) organization’s perspective on plant performance, QV’s top issues and the Quality Performance Assessment Report, and an overview and status report on Performance Improvement Programs; Committee discussion on financial matters including consultant compensation, status of governmental agency interactions and response to California Senate Bill 846 directives, regulatory matters including issues addressed in the California Public Utilities Commission’s Order Instituting Rulemaking proceedings (R.23-01-007 and D.23-01-007) and future funding for the DCISC, and consider approval of a proposed third restatement of the Committee’s Charter, and hold a closed session for personnel matters.

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INTRODUCTION TO LEATHERWORK

Make a stamped leather belt during this one-hour online class and full seven-hour day at the shop. Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $50; plus $48 materials fee. 628-8884012. cuesta.edu/communityprograms/ ranch-education/index.html. Cuesta College Ranch Education Program, 3535 Education Drive, San Luis Obispo.

Thursday Afternoon, September 14th 1:30 p.m.

Comments by Committee members; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; consider informational presentations from PG&E on topics relating to plant safety and operations, including the status of the Staff Retention Program and an update of staffing in support of extended operations, an update on the status of studies required under SB 846 for independent consultants to catalog and evaluate maintenance plans and for conducting an updated seismic assessment; and wrap-up discussion by Committee members and confirmation of future site visits, study sessions and public meetings.and associated regulatory submittals; followed by wrap-up discussion by the Committee members.

Where: Avila SuitesLighthouse

Point San Luis Conference Center

First & San Francisco Streets Avila Beach, California

You may also participate in this public meeting in real-time by accessing a Zoom webinar meeting via a weblink or a meeting ID or by calling telephone numbers provided for that purpose. Instructions on how to access, view and participate in remote meetings are provided on the meeting agenda, available by visiting the Committee’s home page at http://www.dcisc.org

Please plan to attend!

For further information call 1-800-439-4688 or visit the Committee’s website at www.dcisc.org

A copy of the meeting agenda packet may be reviewed at the Cal Poly Library’s Special Collections and Archives Department and the agenda packet is available on the DCISC’s website. Each session of a public meeting of the DCISC is livestreamed and on the internet during the meeting by visiting www.slo-span.org.

WATCH THE SESSIONS LIVE, OR SUBSEQUENTLY IN ARCHIVE, INDEXED TO THE MEETING’S AGENDA, BY FOLLOWING THE LINK ON THE COMMITTEE’S WEBSITE TO WWW.SLO-SPAN.ORG, OR AFTER THE MEETING ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION, CHANNEL 21.

INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL

For ages 18 and over. Come see what pickleball is all about. Participants will learn the basics of the game including the rules, basic skills and strategy, types of equipment, and game safety. Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. through Oct. 14 $35. slocity.org. Meadow Park, 2251 Meadow St., San Luis Obispo.

LOTERÍA NIGHTS Enjoy a game of La Lotería Mexicana, a bingo-style game with colorful and beautifullydrawn cards. With drink specials and prizes for the winners. RSVP encouraged. Thursdays, 6 p.m. Free. drinkramblingspirits.com. Rambling Spirits, 3845 S. Higuera St. (inside SLO Public Market), San Luis Obispo.

MAKERS AT THE MARKET: FALL

MARKET Come shop locally and sustainably. Teaming up with SLO General Store to bring local makers in the courtyard, a fall wreath workshop, a ceramics workshop, live music, and plenty of food and drink. Sept. 9 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 805-215-3669. slopublicmarket. com/events/makers-at-the-market-fallmarket. San Luis Obispo Public Market, 3845 S Higuera 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, 805270-3346.

SLO CAL FOUR-WEEK EVENT There will be a curated selection of local products for marketgoers to purchase each week, as well as live musical performances and social media giveaways. Thursdays. through Sept. 21 SLOCAL.com. Downtown SLO, Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo.

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

SLO SPEAKS: BRIAN BECKER Becker is the National Coordinator of the ANSWER Coalition, and has been a central organizer of the mass anti-war demonstrations that have taken place in Washington, D.C. over the past two decades. Sept. 16 , 7-8:30 p.m. Event is free. 805-317-6661. facebook.com/ SLOSpeaks/. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 2201 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ATHLETES (GRADES 8-12) In this program, your child will learn the foundation of becoming a well-rounded athlete as we focus on skill development, movement, teamwork, and increasing confidence in each workout session. Mondays, Wednesdays, 5:30-6:20 p.m. through Sept. 20 $399 for a 12-Week Session (24 Classes). slocity.org. MZR Fitness, 3536 S. Higuera St. suite 200, San Luis Obispo, 805-439-4616.

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 non-conforming, non-binary, and questioning people. In-person and Zoom meetings held. Contact tranzcentralcoast@gmail.com for more details. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-4252.

TRANS* YOUTH PEER SUPPORT GROUP

This group is a safe place for trans* and

Learn about solar energy and volunteering in this free webinar. After completing the training, you are eligible to be a part of installing residential solar systems in the community. Sept. 9, 9 a.m.-noon Free. 805-229-1250. sunwork. org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BEGINNER GROUP SURF LESSONS

AND SURF CAMPS Lessons and camp packages available daily. All equipment included. ongoing Starts at $70. 805835-7873. sandbarsurf.com/. Sandbar Surf School Meetup Spot, 110 Park Ave., Pismo Beach.

CUESTA COLLEGE HISTORY OF RANCHES IN SLO COUNTY: RANCHO NIPOMO Come learn the history of the Dana Adobe; it’s architectural history, influence, historic visitors, and the family that once owned what is now all of Nipomo. Explore the gardens, trails, Cultural Center, and even make some homemade tortillas. Sept. 9 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $35. 628-888-4012. cuesta.edu/ communityprograms/ranch-education/ index.html. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo.

CHAPARRAL CHAPEL

The Lompoc Valley Botanic and Horticultural Society will hold an outdoor meeting at the Burton Mesa Chaparral Garden on Sunday, Sept. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. Nonmembers are welcome to attend the event, which will be followed by a guided tour of the garden, located at Lompoc’s Allan Hancock College campus, 1 Hancock Drive, Lompoc. Call (805) 4503668 or visit lvbhs.org for more info.

—C.W.

DONATION-BASED YOGA FOR

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.

USYVL SAN LUIS OBISPO FALL 2023

Youth Instructional Volleyball Program for boys and girls ages 7 to 15 of all skill levels. Learn the “FUNdamentals” of volleyball in a positive and encouraging environment. Teams are determined by age divisions, with 10-12 players each. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. through Nov. 4 Contact for price. usyvl.org/ locations/san-luis-obispo-fall/. Johnson Park, 1020 Southwood, San Luis Obispo, 213-204-1934.

VISIT THE MONDAY CLUB WITH DOORS

OPEN CALIFORNIA Visit the Monday Club during The California Preservation Foundation’s Doors Open California. The free event is part of a two-day celebration of architecture and culture across the state, featuring tours and guest speakers. Sept. 9-10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. TheMondayClubSLO.org. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-541-0594.

VOLUNTEER SOLAR INSTALLER TRAINING WEBINAR WITH SUNWORK

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.

MOVIES IN THE PARK Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy watching Trolls with your family and friends. This free event will have food for purchase starting at 6 p.m. Sept. 15 , 7:159 p.m. Free. 805-773-7063. pismobeach. org/recreation. Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St, Pismo 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

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LOMPOC VALLEY BOTANIC AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association Presents:

Alamar Wines

Alpha Omega Collective

Brown Butter Cookie Co.

California Coast Beer Co.

Cane Tiki Room

Catch Seafood Bar & Grill

Cold Stone Creamery

Crazy Woman Cellars

Hoyt Family Vineyards

Indigene Cellars

Jeffry’s Wine Country BBQ

Just Baked

Justin Downtown Tasting Room

Marv’s Original Pizza Co.

Odyssey World Café

Pappy McGregor’s Pub & Grill

Saturday

11 am - 4 pm • Passes - $30

Tickets: or call: 805-238-4103

Your PASS = 32 SAMPLES

Sponsored by KPRL 1230 AM &

Park Cinemas Paso Grill

Pasolivo Olive Oil

PPK on the Park

Red Scooter Deli

Sea Shell Cellars

SLO Sweets Paso Robles

Spice of Life Street Side Ale House

The Backyard on Thirteenth

The Blending Lab Winery

Tudor Wines

Vivant Fine Cheese

We Olive Paso Robles

Wine Boss Tasting Room & Patio Ziggy’s Hot Vegan Takeout

Arte

Chalk Art 8 am

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and protected. Check website for more details. Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., 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.

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.

WMW COMMUNITY HIKE Hosted by Women Making Waves. Sept. 9, 9-11 a.m. my805tix.com. Pismo Preserve, Mattie Road, Pismo Beach.

LOMPOC/VANDENBERG

LOMPOC VALLEY BOTANIC AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING

The Lompoc Valley Botanic and Horticultural Society will hold its first-ever outdoor meeting at Lompoc’s botanical garden, followed by a guided tour of the same. The public is invited to participate. Light refreshments will be served. Sept. 17 2-4 p.m. 805-450-3668. lvbhs.org. Burton Mesa Chaparral Garden at Allan Hancock College, 1 Hancock Drive, Lompoc.

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS

Vista Drive, Paso Robles, levignewinery. com. A painting experience in downtown Paso Robles at Iron Oak Winery. Sept. 14 , 6-8 p.m. $48. 805-296-3597. artsocial805. com. Iron Oaks Winery, 823 13th St., Paso Robles. Join one of the artists of ArtSocial805 for a Friday night paint and sip experience at Cass Winery. Sept. 15

7-9 p.m. $55. 805-239-1730. casswines. com. Cass Winery and Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., 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. 805-4606042. 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.

QUEER TRIVIA Sip some cider, test your LGBTQ trivia knowledge, and learn new fun facts. Topic themes and hosts rotate each week. Prizes for winners. BYO food. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-292-1500. Two Broads Ciderworks, 3427 Roberto Ct., suite 130, San Luis Obispo, twobroadscider.com.

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

Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, 805-226-6678.

FAMILY FUN FAIR ON GRANDPARENTS

DAY Kids play games to win tickets for bounce houses, face painting, prizes, or a hot dog meal. Live music by Route 66 from 2 to 4 p.m. Food available for purchase. Raffle tickets available onsite. Sept. 10 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-591-0563. South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos.

FOREVER GREEN LIVE: “MUSIC IN THE MEADOW” Forever Green will be providing live music entertainment at Stolo Vineyards in Cambria. Tickets are required, and are free. Sept. 17 1-3 p.m. Free. stolofamilyvineyards.com. Stolo Family Vineyards, 3776 Santa Rosa Creek Rd., Cambria.

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS OF MUSICAL WHISTLING AND MUSICAL SAW Presented by Cambria Concerts Unplugged. Sept. 10, 2:30-5 p.m. my805tix.com. Old Santa Rosa Chapel, 2353 Main St., Cambria.

LISTENING AS RITUAL Group listening sessions with musician/musicologist Ben Gerstein. Explore remarkable recordings of world music, nature field recording, western classical and contemporary, and jazz, sharing and discussing inspiration and perspectives on the expressive power of peoples, cultures, animals and habitats through sonic experience. Every other Monday, 7-8:15 p.m. $10-$15 donation. 805-305-1229. leftcoastartstudio.com/. Left Coast Art Studio, 1188 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos.

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.

for the love of the horses and contribute to supporting our mission to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abused, abandoned and neglected horses.

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.

SUNDAY BRUNCH IN THE GARDEN AT

THE LODGE Enjoy a delicious Sunday brunch spread, fun lawn games, and live music in the serene and picturesque garden area at Cambria Pines Lodge. Each guest (ages 21 and over) will receive one free mimosa with the purchase of an entrée. Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. through Oct. 29 Please see event menu for pricing. 805-927-4200. cambriapineslodge.com/ events/onsite. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.

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.

|2 and My 805 Tix| CLUB CAR BAR

TRIVIA WITH DR. RICKY Teams of 1 to 6 people welcome. Visit site for more info. Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. my805tix. com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main Street, Templeton, 805-400-4542.

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. 805-434-5607. onxwine.com/estate. ONX Estate Vineyard, 1200 Paseo Excelsus, Templeton.

PAINT AND SIP Join ArtSocial805 at LeVigne Winery for an evening of painting masterpieces and sipping fabulous wine.

Sept. 13 5:30-7:30 p.m. $55-$65. 805227-4000. Le Vigne Winery, 5115 Buena

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.

WEDNESDAY PUB TRIVIA Bring your thinking caps as questions vary from pop culture, geography, to sports. There is a little for everyone. Prizes for the winning teams. Trivia provided by Geeks Who Drink. 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

TRIVIA NIGHT Join BrainStew Trivia for a hilariously witty evening of trivia in Pismo. Teams of 1 to 4 people. Prizes awarded to the first and second place teams. Kitchen is open until 7:30 p.m. for brain fuel. Beer, cider, wine, and nonalcoholic options available. First Thursday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Free to play. 805-295-6171. kulturhausbrewing.com. Kulturhaus Brewing Company, 779 Price St., Pismo Beach.

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.

BUTTERCUP CONCERT SERIES: B AND THE HIVE Visit site for tickets and more info. Sept. 14 , 5-8 p.m. my805tix.com.

Buttercup Bakery and Cafe, 430 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, 805-226-6678.

BUTTERCUP CONCERT SERIES:

MURDER HORNETS Visit site for tickets and more info on the event and concert series. Sept. 7, 5-8 p.m. my805tix.com.

Buttercup Bakery and Cafe, 430 Morro

MORRO BAY WHITE CAPS COMMUNITY

BAND CONCERT Under the baton of conductor Brenda Hascall, the Morro Bay White Caps Community Band will perform a series of free concerts including pops, classical, and jazz music on the south T-Pier in Morro Bay. Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; donations accepted. 916-337-9046. Morro Bay S. T Pier, 1185 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

MY BUDDY: THE OTHER SIDE OF OZ

An exciting new cabaret-style jazz show featuring singer, pianist, storyteller Kiki Ebsen. Sept. 10 2-4 p.m. $25. 213-8649232. cambriaarts.org/theatre-season/. Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

NOTABLE INSIGHT: SCHUMANN AND DURUFLÉ Scott Yoo guides guests through pieces by Schumann and Duruflé in an informal one-hour event. Learn about the composers, their musical styles, and influences, and gain a deeper understanding of the pieces in advance of Sunday’s chamber concert. Sept. 15 5:30-6:30 p.m. $30. 805-7813009. festivalmozaic.org. Trinity United Methodist Church, 490 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Come join us each Wednesday for Open Mic Night in the downstairs dining area. Grab some friends and show off your talents. Food and drink service will be available. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Free. 805-995-3883. schoonerscayucos.com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

REGGAE NIGHT Featuring Reverb Iration Sound System and DJs LilMan, Kid Dub, and Roommate. Sept. 9, 7 p.m.-midnight Free. The Merrimaker Tavern, 1301 2nd Street, Los Osos, 805-534-1007.

SOCKS IN THE FRYING PAN An awardwinning trio from County Clare, the universal hub of Irish traditional music. Formed in 2014, this trio comprises Aodán Coyne on guitar and vocals, Shane Hayes on accordion, and Fiachra Hayes on fiddle and banjo. Sept. 11 7-9 p.m. $18. 805-225-1312. thesirenmorrobay.com. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay.

than 20 years of performing experience. Special guests include Roman Anthony, The InVocations, and Justin Allen. Sept. 12 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 805-2046821. songwritersatplay.com/events.

Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

SUMMER TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES

AT HARMONY CELLARS Start your weekend in Harmony with live music, food truck 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.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

EASTON EVERETT Easton Everett plays guitar-woven music that has an authentic feel and is easy to listen to. Sept. 9 1-4 p.m. Free. eastoneverett.com/. HammerSky Vineyards, 7725 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles, 805-239-0930.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

15TH ANNUAL CUESTA ACOUSTIC GUITAR CONCERT WITH MARY FLOWER

Featuring local recording and touring artists Dorian Michael and Jennifer Martin. This popular concert will feature music of an assortment of genres, including folk, jazz, blues, and more. All proceeds from this concert benefit the Cuesta College guitar program. Sept. 16 , 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15; $10 for students with ID. tickets.cuesta.edu. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

ALL AGES OPEN MIC NIGHT Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo.

CCCT MUSICAL IMPROV COMEDY

SHOW Improv team will be creating an entirely improvised, live comedy show using audience suggestions. Sept. 14 6-8 p.m. $10. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera St., suite 250, San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9463, slowineandbeerco.com.

MANY HATS

The Santa Maria Valley Senior Citizens Club presents Wear That Hat, a live concert and dance featuring the Riptide Big Band, at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center in Santa Maria on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Admission to the dance is free, thanks to funding from the Community Foundation of SLO County. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite hat. For more info on the event, call (775) 813-5186 or visit riptidebb.com. The Elwin Mussell Senior Center is located at 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

FLAVOR PACKET Guitar-woven music that has an authentic feel, and is easy to listen to. Sept. 17-3 p.m. Free. eastoneverett.com. Halter Ranch

Vineyard, 8910 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, (888) 367-9977.

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.

MICHAEL RAY PETERS Live at the Club Car Bar. Visit site for tickets and more info. Sept. 7 6-9 p.m. my805tix.com.

Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

RYAN DELMORE LIVE Visit site for tickets and more info. Sept. 14 , 6-9 p.m. my805tix.com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

TAYLOR LEWIS BAND Visit site for tickets and more info on the concert. Sept. 8 7-10 p.m. my805tix.com.

Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

6-9 p.m. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo.

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.

MO BETTA SUMMER JAZZ SERIES Enjoy an afternoon of smooth jazz and some cool R&B. Sept. 17 4 p.m. my805tix.com. Bliss Cafe, 778 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

THE PAT KELLEY TRIO Visit site for tickets and more info on the concert. Sept. 9 7:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Mount Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo.

SCOTT YOO AND GUESTS CHAMBER

CONCERT Join Scott Yoo and the visiting artists for the weekend’s culminating concert featuring three beautiful works of chamber music. Sept. 17 2-5 p.m. Tickets start at $35. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.org. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

SHREK RAVE For ages 18 and over. Sept. 9 9 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-5468600, fremontslo.com.

SQUARE DANCE 12-WEEK CLASS Learn to square dance. Wide variety of music. No dress code and no dance experience needed. Every Thursday, Thanksgiving excluded. No partner needed; couples are welcome. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through Nov. 30 $70 per person for full program. 805-781-7300. squaredancecentralcoast/ classes. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

CUESTA JAZZ FACULTY CONCERT

Cuesta Jazz Faculty take the stage to raise funds for student scholarships. Faculty are not only dedicated to their students, they’re dedicated to their craft, often performing as local professional musicians in SLO County.

p.m. General admission $20; Student with ID $10. tickets.cuesta.edu. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

DAVID FOSTER EVANS AND TRACY MORGAN AT BIG VARIETY NIGHT

David Foster Evans is accompanied by percussionist Tracy Morgan for a set of original music. for admission. 805-710-3309. Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, linnaeas.com/.

EASTON EVERETT

guitar-woven music that has an authentic feel and is easy to listen to.

p.m. Free. eastoneverett.com/. Edna Valley Vineyard, 2585 Biddle Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo, 805-544-5855.

EASTON EVERETT SOLO 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.

KABAKA PYRAMID AND THE BEBBLE ROCKERS Doors open at 7 p.m. With special guest Jemere Morgan. For ages 21 and over. Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843, slobrew.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT LIQUID GRAVITY social media and calendar for weekly updates. Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. and Fridays,

PHOTO COURTESY OF JUDY LINDQUIST

Arts

ARTIFACTS

Paso Robles City Library showcases late 19th century portraits

A collection of portraits by 19th century photographer R.J. Arnold is currently on display at the Paso Robles City Library. The exhibit, presented by the Paso Robles Area Historical Society, opened in early September and will remain open through the end of the month.

According to press materials, Arnold operated a photography studio in San Luis Obispo between 1886 and 1892, and “chose not to limit his subjects to paying clients but to photograph all walks of Central Coast life.”

Arnold’s portraits of adults and children featured in the exhibit “offer a stunning glimpse of what life was like in this area.”

The framed prints in the display were produced from glass plate photographic negatives that are more than 100 years old. To find out more about the exhibition, visit prcity.com or pasorobleshistorymuseum.org, or call the Paso Robles City Library at (805) 237-3870.

The library is located at 1000 Spring St., Paso Robles, and hosts a variety of event programming throughout the year. Alongside the ongoing portrait exhibition, other events in September lined up at the library include a discussion on The Arsonists’ City a novel by Hala Alyan, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m.

The R.J. Arnold photography exhibit is available to view during the library’s regular hours: Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Local theater group holds Stage and Slice Soirée in Los Osos

Exit Pursued by a Bear, a Central Coast-based theater group, will hold its Stage and Slice Soirée at Brightside Pizza in Los Osos on Saturday, Sept. 9, starting at 5 p.m. During the event, the group will enter audience suggestions into ChatGPT and perform the plays generated by the app on the spot.

Admission to attend the show is free, but donations will be accepted to help the group in its mission of achieving nonprofit status. The company will also use the event as an opportunity to announce its upcoming season of productions, which will include the premiere of Him, a new original play adapted from Dracula

To find out more about Exit Pursued by a Bear, visit facebook. com/exitpursuedbyabeartheatre.

For more info on Brightside Pizza, call (805) 439-3516 or visit brightsidepizza.com. The pizzeria is located at 1236 Los Osos Valley Road, suite A, Los Osos. ∆

—Caleb Wiseblood

BY CALEB WISEBLOOD

Eureka!

Great American Melodrama’s Gold Fever is a gold mine of laughter

To describe the Great American Melodrama’s latest o ering as based on a true story would be an overstatement. But a quick Google search on the show’s time and place—between 1849 and 1850 in Rough and Ready, California— reveals that much of its hilarity is historically accurate.

Founded by a ock of hopeful prospectors from Wisconsin during the California Gold Rush, the town of Rough and Ready was brie y known as the Great Republic of Rough and Ready, after seceding from the union in order to avoid mining taxes.

e concept of a town with a total area of less than 4 miles becoming its own country for the span of less than four months feels stranger than ction, and the Great American Melodrama dials that absurdity up to 11 in Gold Fever at the Rough and Ready, which runs through Sept. 9 at the Oceano venue.

Written by Neal LaVine and directed by Natasha Harris, the two-act show follows an ensemble cast of characters who become entangled in a zany McGu n plot. e McGu n: a large gold nugget, proudly displayed in the town’s saloon under the protection of Bartley Townsend (played by Cameron Parker), a clumsy but well-meaning sheri .

Before becoming property of the town, the nugget belonged to a burly, bearded miner by the name of Scabby Jones (played by understudy Noah Esquivel in the show I attended). During an earthquake, Scabby’s mine caves in on him. His remains—minus his hat and seamlessly detached facial hair—are never recovered.

Not long after Scabby’s death, a blind woman wanders into the town of Rough and Ready and identi es herself as the late miner’s daughter, Eugenia Jones (Elizabeth Martinie).

Showtime!

Send gallery, stage, and cultrual festivities to arts@newtimesslo.com.

Ready or not

The Great American Melodrama presents its production of Gold Fever at the Rough and Ready through Saturday, Sept. 9. The theater is located at 1863 Front St., Oceano. Call (805) 489-2499 or visit americanmelodrama.com for tickets and more info.

although his a ections prior to her arrival were reserved strictly for saloon owner and entertainer Lotta Crabtree (Meggie Siegrist).

While the sheri becomes the center of an inevitable love triangle, another new face in town, Phileas Cramner (Esquivel) aims to exploit the mining area’s resources and trick residents into paying him a 50 percent cut of their earnings.

Regulars at the Great American Melodrama won’t be surprised by the way in which Cramner’s attire and appearance complement his dastardly demeanor. e top hat and handlebar mustache amp up the crowd when it’s time to boo or hiss at the villain.

Townsend quickly becomes smitten with Eugenia,

Michael Wells is the actor regularly billed as both Cramner and Scabby. While I can’t comment on his performance, having only seen Esquivel in the two roles, what I can say is that I thoroughly enjoyed Esquivel’s takes on both characters, who couldn’t be more di erent than one another, except in terms of height. I could have used even more of Scabby, to be honest. He’s a lovable lug with a heart of—dare I say it—gold.

Other standouts in the cast include Toby Tropper as E.F. Brundage, the colonel who was

elected as the rst and only president of the short-lived Republic of Rough and Ready. Tropper plays Brundage with plenty of stupor and is also memorable as a silly park ranger during the Melodrama’s latest vaudeville review, e Great Outdoors, which follows every performance of Gold Fever

e camp-themed vaudeville segment is full of dance numbers and musical parodies. I won’t spoil all the songs that get spoofed, but fans of La La Land are in for a treat. Δ

e only prescription for Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood’s gold fever is more cowbell. Send some more cowbell to cwiseblood@newtimesslo.com.

FEVER DREAM Gold Fever at the Rough and Ready, currently onstage at the Great American Melodrama in Oceano, follows an ensemble cast of zany characters during the California Gold Rush.

AT FIRST SIGHT The cast of Gold Fever at the Rough and Ready includes Meggie Siegrist (left) as Lotta Crabtree and Cameron Parker (right) as Bartley Townsend.

POWER RANGER Toby Tropper plays a plucky park ranger during the Great American Melodrama’s new vaudeville review, titled The Great Outdoors

Eat a slice of justice pie

Antoine Fuqua ( e Replacement Killers, Training Day, King Arthur, Shooter, Brooklyn’s Finest, Emancipation) returns to direct this third installment in the lm franchise based on the CBS TV series e Equalizer (1985 to 1989) about mysterious retired intelligence operative Robert McCall, who uses his deadly skills to help innocent people caught up in dangerous situations. Denzel Washington stars as McCall, and in this installment, he nds himself settling into life in Southern Italy, when he discovers his new friends are under the control of the local ma a. (109 min.)

Glen ere’s something deeply satisfying about the premise of this franchise—a lone wolf who metes out justice to the corrupt and powerful who prey on the innocent and weak. It’s what we wish would happen in real life. I never watched the TV show upon which this trilogy is based, but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed each installment of this Fuqua/ Washington collaboration. is new story starts out strong right out of the gate, with an end-of- lm-worthy climax pitting McCall against a wing of the ma a. It’s almost the end of him. Wounded, he nds himself in the town of Altomonte being cared for by the local doctor, Enzo (Reme Girone). As he recovers, he gets to know the town folk, and he begins to feel a real sense of peace … until he discovers another branch of the ma a has its hooks in the town.

THE EQUALIZER 3

What’s it rated? R

What’s it worth, Glen? Full price

What’s it worth, Anna? Full price

Where’s it showing? Colony, Downtown Centre, Park, Stadium 10, Sunset Drive-In

Anna Violence for violence’s sake isn’t nearly as much fun to watch as this brand of justice. Washington is always a stellar lead, and he’s made for this type of role. Robert McCall is a badass who’s driven by a deep sense of right and wrong. A man who’s seemingly adrift and falls in love with this little town tucked into the mountains as he begins to feel a sense of home. ere’s no way McCall is going to let

PAINKILLER

What’s it rated? TV-MA

When? 2023

Where’s it showing? Netflix

In 2021, Hulu brought us the mini-series Dopesick, which took us to the boardrooms, courtrooms, and living rooms of those inside the opioid crisis. 2023 brings us Painkiller another look at the crisis, the cover-up, and the eventual rulings against Purdue and the Sackler family. We follow several threads that soon weave together. Glen (Taylor Kitsch) is an auto shop owner and family man who gets hooked on Oxycontin following an accident at work. Edie Flowers (Uzo Aduba) is an investigator who doggedly pursues the corrupt company despite

GREED

Uzo Aduba stars as investigator

Edie Flowers and Matthew Broderick as Purdue Pharma head Richard Sackler, in Painkiller, streaming on Netflix.

a bunch of jerks ruin this slice of paradise. It was fun to see Washington back on screen with Dakota Fanning, who was just 10 when the two starred in Man on Fire together— another great action revenge lm. Fanning plays an agent tipped o by McCall who comes to Italy to discover a drug ring and track down the man who told her to come. e story is violent and fast paced, but McCall himself is a quiet, methodical man who knows his move three turns from now. Like you said, there’s something immensely satisfying about watching bad people get their comeuppance. In fact, we were on such a high from it we went home to watch the rst two Equalizer icks.

Glen McCall is a compelling character. He’s softspoken, thoughtful, and polite … until it’s time to rumble. en he’s e cient, deadly, and merciless. A man of precision, he can inform the bad guys exactly how much

those above her demanding her silence. Richard Sackler (Matthew Broderick) is the money-hungry head of Purdue, who cares much more for his bottom line than he does for his fellow humans.

Shannon Shaeffer (West Duchovny) is the pharma rep turned whistleblower searching to make amends for pushing high doses to doctors and onto patients. Their stories are interwoven and at times overlapping. We watch the rise of Sackler’s greed, the cover-up plotted and executed, and the dissolving lives of addicts and the families that surround them. This well-crafted and beautifully acted miniseries will hit you in your gut. Maddening and heartbreaking, Painkiller peels back the layers of this tragic story with repercussions still being felt daily by millions. (six approximately 50-min. episodes)

—Anna

time they have to reverse course before it’s too late. “Nine seconds,” he says, starting the stopwatch on his digital wristwatch. Hats o to Fuqua. He knows how to direct an e ective action sequence as well as how to deliver the emotional payo of a scene. Sure, this is formulaic, but it’s a helluva good formula. Even though this is the end of the trilogy, I read there might be a prequel. If there is, count me in.

Anna We’ll be there if that happens! Don’t x what’s not broken: is storyline and this type of character work. e great thing about movies like this for me is that they are easily rewatchable—knowing the plotline and ending doesn’t ruin a second or third viewing. I’ll happily watch as many as they want to make as long as the integrity of the formula isn’t lost over time. Beat the heat and see this one in the theater. ∆

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

SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS

What’s it rated? TV-MA

When? 2023

Where’s it showing? Paramount Plus

In my mind, writer Taylor Sheridan can do no wrong. He’s penned compelling action films such as Sicario Hell or High Water and Wind River, and since turning his attention to TV, he’s created series such as Yellowstone and its spinoffs 1883 and 1923 Tulsa King Mayor of Kingstown and most recently this new series, Special Ops: Lioness about a team led by Joe (Zoe Saldana), that gets in trouble for operating on U.S. soil.

They’re after a terrorist financier, and Joe thinks

BADASS

the way in is to put a “lioness,” a female special operator, near the financier’s daughter, Aaliyah (Stephanie Nur). The operator in question is Cruz Manuelos (Laysla De Oliveira), a fierce warrior with questionable methods whose troubled background makes her something of a wildcard. Meanwhile, Joe’s got trouble at home with her daughter, Kate (Hannah Love Lanier) and husband, Neal (Dave Annable), not to mention her boss, Kaitlyn Meade (Nicole Kidman).

Like all of Sheridan’s work, this is a gritty, macho business, even with the ladies in the lead. Sure, it’s pure fantasy. If you’re looking for a plausible story, this ain’t it. But if you like a mix of action and drama with strong characters and muscular writing, this is on target. (eight approximately 42-min. episodes) ∆

stars

—Glen

‘DO I LOOK LIKE A KILLER?’ CIA operative Emma Collins (Dakota Fanning) questions Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) about a bunch of dead mafiosi, in The Equalizer 3 , screening in local theaters.

COURTESY PHOTO BY STEFANO MONTESI/SONY PICTURES

COURTESY PHOTO BY KERI ANDERSON/NETFLIX

COURTESY PHOTO BY LYNSEY ADDARIO/PARAMOUNT PLUS

Zoe Saldana

as Joe, who leads a special ops team in the war on terror, in Special Ops: Lioness , streaming on Paramount Plus.

CONTEST

Summer Concert Series

THURSDAYS,

Santa Maria Civic Theatre 2023-2024 Membership

THROUGH DECEMBER 2023

SMCT, Santa Maria

SLO County Jazz Federation: The Pat Kelley Trio SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, SLO

SLOFunny Comedy Jamboree with Headliner Chris Bennett

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Rib Line by the Beach, Grover Beach

SLOFunny Comedy Jamboree with Headliner Chris Bennett

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Central Coast Pizza, Los Osos

Women Making Waves: Community Hike at the Pismo Preserve SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Pismo Preserve, Pismo Beach

Women Making Waves: Shake It Off Dance Party FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 SLO Wine & Beer, San Luis Obispo

Taste of Downtown Paso Robles

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Downtown Paso, 12th & Park Streets

Grupo La Promesa de Tierra Juarez

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Flower City Ballroom, Lompoc

Symphony of the Vines: Arctic Chill

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Mission San Miguel Arcángel

Mo Betta Summer Jazz Series Concert

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Bliss Cafe, San Luis Obispo

Music

BY GLEN STARKEY

Uncommonly good

Common Kings and Steel Pulse light up Vina Robles

Wow, has it been 10 years since Vina Robles Amphitheatre opened as the premiere live music venue on the Central Coast? Why yes, yes it has!

“We’re thrilled to celebrate 10 seasons of fabulous concerts on California’s beautiful Central Coast and look forward to finishing the 2023 season with many more marquee names,” Vina Robles Amphitheatre General Manager Paul Leatherman said in a press release. “Vina Robles Amphitheatre is honored to partner with Nederlander Concerts to provide the best in live entertainment.”

This week, Nederlander Concerts presents two amazing reggae acts sharing the bill: Common Kings and Steel Pulse play this Wednesday, Sept. 13 (7 p.m.; all ages; $40 to $49.50 at vinaroblesamphitheatre.com), with Jakobs Castle opening.

Common Kings may not be blood related, but the four band members have become a family. Samoan-born Hawaiian lead singer Sasualei “Jr. King” Maliga, Hawaii-raised Samoan guitarist Taumata “Mata” Grey, Fiji-born bassist Ivan “Uncle Lui” Kirimaua, and LA-born Tongan drummer Jerome “Big Rome” Taito formed their band while studying at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa and began recording in 2011.

They’ve since toured with everyone from Justin Timberlake to Bruno Mars to CeeLo. After releasing some singles and EPs, they dropped their debut full-length, Lost in Paradise, in 2017, and it was nominated for Best Reggae Album at the Grammy Awards. Their follow-up, Celebration, came out this year. It’s filled with seductive island rhythms “with a narrative that is an all-American story with a tropical twist,” according to the band.

Birmingham-formed reggae act Steel Pulse has a history that goes back to 1975, when founding members David Hinds and Basil Gabbidon created the band after hearing Bob Marley and the Wailers’ Catch a Fire. Hind still leads Steel Pulse, which recently released its 12th studio album, Mass Manipulation It’s going to be a spectacular night of reggae music.

Fremont Theater

What’s a Shrek Rave? Heck if I know, but the evening of DJ music is happening on Saturday, Sept. 9 (9 p.m.; 18-and-older; $22.50 at prekindle.com), and the post says, “It’s Dumb Just Come Have Fun,” “Cool is Dead!” and “Who Cares!”

In something more comprehensible, check out country artist Easton Corbin when he takes the stage on Tuesday, Sept. 12 (8 p.m.; all ages; $38 at seetickets.us). The Nashville singer-songwriter is known for hits like “A Little More Country Than That” and “Roll With It,” and he recently dropped his highly anticipated full length album Let’s Do Country Right out on Stone Country Records in January.

“They let me do what I want to do and let me be me, which is very important,” Corbin said of Stone Country in press materials. “It’s about being authentic, and that’s what I try to shoot for when I write or record. I keep one foot in traditional and one foot in the modern and marry those two. That’s really been my motto through the years.”

Numbskull and Good Medicine

I just listed to “Barstool Boys,” the new Josh Abbott Band single released last week, and it’s a reminder of what good honky-tonk sounds like. It’s an anthem to the working class, folks who put their noses to the grindstone and need to blow off some steam afterward.

“I betcha Billy got there a little early/ Cuz you can’t pour ‘crete when it’s rainy/ I clocked out at 4:30/ I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t thirsty/ Betcha they’re sitting on ice/ Waitin’ on some blue collar guys/ Who don’t know nothing but work/ Been sweatin’ straight through their Carhartt shirt// Give me a barstool, boys/ And a bottle of something/ If I’m gonna get drunk tonight/ It oughta be a bar I get drunk in/ With a neon on the wall/ And a pretty flexible last call/ Some honkytonk jukebox noise/ For me and my barstool, barstool boys.”

“The day I wrote this with Erik Dylan and Josh Kiser, I knew we had a heater on our hands,” Abbott said in press materials. “We

first recorded this with a different intro, but I told the band I loved the energy of the live harmonica solo, and I wanted to start the song off with that same energy. We’ve been sneaking ‘Barstool Boys’ into our set for a couple months now, from Texas to California, from Minnesota to the U.K.! And every single time people are jamming out and asking about the song afterwards on social media. We’re fired up to get a banger out just in time for football season, and like the song says: ‘Bet your ass I’m gonna bet the over!’”

21-and-older; $17 at tixr.com), when former lead guitarist for The Black Crowes, Marc Ford, delivers his rock ’n’ roll magic. Allman Brothers keyboardist Johnny Neel once said, “Marc Ford’s an actual genius. He has the best guitar sound I’ve ever heard.”

Sound out!

See The Josh Abbott Band on their Country Nights Tour at BarrelHouse Brewing this Thursday, Sept. 7 (6 p.m.; all ages; $25 at goodmedicinepresents.com).

Jake Jacobson opens.

Cody Canada (of Cross Canadian Ragweed) and Willy Braun (of Reckless Kelly) play The Siren on Saturday, Sept. 9 (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $25 at goodmedicinepresents.com). Their team-up is called the Acoustic Healing Tour, and if you like the red dirt sounds of Oklahoma and Texas, you’re not going to want to miss it.

The Siren

It’s going to be a hot one at The Siren this Thursday, Sept. 7 (7 to 10:30 p.m.;

Ford began his career in the 1980s with his group Burning Tree before joining the Crowes in 1991, where he toured and recorded on three of the that band’s best records: The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, Amorica, and Three Snakes and One Charm. In 2002, Ford released his first solo album, It’s About Time Kareeta will open the show. They have a killer new album titled Freeway Junkie Queen that was produced by Greg Loiacono of The Mother Hips. It also features Dave Schools (of Widespread Panic) on bass, and a guest appearance by acclaimed songwriter Jerry Joseph on the title track.

The songs have a swirly, jam band feel, a little Southern swamp and country mixed with a Grateful Dead vibe. Good stuff.

You can hear three terrific local Americana bands at The Siren on Friday, Sept. 8, when the Susan Richie Band, the Mark Adams Band, and the Shane Stoneman Band

DOUBLE HEADERS! Two great reggae bands—Common Kings and Steel Pulse—co-headline Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Sept. 13

COUNTRY BOY Nashville hitmaker Easton Corbin takes the Fremont Theater stage on Sept. 12

PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOD VIBEZ

‘BARSTOOL BOYS’ Numbskull and Good Medicine present the Josh Abbott Band on their Country Nights Tour at BarrelHouse Brewing on Sept. 7

COURTESY PHOTO BY NICK INFANTE

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perform (7 to 10:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $20 at tixr.com). Support local music!

On Monday, Sept. 11, check out awardwinning Irish folk-grass band Socks in the Frying Pan (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $18 at tixr.com), a multi-award-winning trio from County Clare of Ireland’s west coast, which is considered the universal hub of traditional Irish music. With dynamic vocal harmonies and virtuosic musicianship, the group consists of Aodán Coyne on guitar and vocals, and the Hayes brothers, Shane Hayes on accordion and Fiachra Hayes on fiddle and banjo.

The Arcadian Wild plays on Wednesday, Sept. 13 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $18 at tixr. com), led by songwriters Isaac Horn and Lincoln Mick with Bailey Warren on fiddle, blending the traditional with the contemporary. “With roots in formal vocal music and influences from progressive bluegrass and folk, The Arcadian Wild offer up songs of invitation; calls to come and see, to find refuge and rest, or to journey and wonder,” according to press materials.

SLO Brew Rock

SLO Brew Rock presents Kabaka Pyramid & The Bebble Rockers this Thursday, Sept. 7 (7:45 p.m.; 21-and-older; $27 at ticketweb. com). The Jamaican performer mixes reggae with hip-hop, and his 2022 album The Kalling won the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.

According to his bio, he “uses his liquid and hypnotizing delivery to spread positive messages of spiritual evolution that forces you to listen. The name ‘Kabaka’ is Ugandan for ‘king,’ and the long-lasting survival of the Pyramids of ancient Africa represent his desire for longevity in the music and deep connection to Kemetic roots; leaving messages for generations to come.”

Fellow reggae artist Jemere Morgan will open.

Bang the Drum

For the Folks hosts live electronic act at Bang the Drum this Thursday, Sept. 7 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $20 presale at eventbrite.com or $25 day of show). The band mixes traditional Balkan brass melodies, Middle Eastern sounds, and hip-

“It’s also a little different than our normal shows, a mix between DJ and live instrumentation with trumpet, clarinet, and sitar,” explained For the Folks organizer Ben

have fun doing it. They’ll be joined by touring alt-rock act Odd Army and local up-andcoming alt-rock band Flip the Phaze, which (full disclosure) includes New Times staff writer Adrian Vincent Rosas.

Classic and modern rock cover band Rumor plays the American Cancer Society of SLO and the Le Vigne Winery 2023 Night of Hope fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 9 (6 to 10 p.m.; $100 at e.givesmart.com/events/ vze). Rumor will play the hits before and after the four-course gourmet dinner by award-winning chef and Le Vigne Winery owner Chef Walter Filippini. The event is a celebration of cancer survivors and those providing cancer care, including honoring a local physician to be announced.

The SLO County Jazz Federation presents The Pat Kelley Trio in concert this Saturday, Sept. 9 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $30 general and $10 students at my805tix. com), in SLO’s Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church. Guitarist Pat Kelley has enjoyed a successful career in Los Angeles as a studio and touring musician, recording artist, and educator, who’s worked with Chick Corea, Natalie Cole, Hubert Laws, and Dave Brubeck among many others. He’ll be joined by local pros Dylan Johnson (bass) and Darrell Voss (drums).

Sound out!

Balkan Bump is organized by trumpet player Will Magid, who graduated from The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music with a degree in ethnomusicology. The ensemble features up to a dozen members playing “a menagerie of global instruments including sitar, saz, oud, clarinet, and trumpet.”

Send music and club information to gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

Local music wiz Vince Cimo will open.

More music …

Local punk act Suburban Dropout headlines a three-band show presented by Channel Frequencies this Friday, Sept. 8 (8:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $3 cover), at downtown SLO’s BA Start Arcade and Taproom. I don’t know much about them other than they have an Instagram account that announces, “We play music (very badly),” but judging from their posted photos, they

Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band will play Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Redwings Horse Sanctuary’s third annual Block Party Fundraiser (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $50 at redwingshorsesanctuary. org; more info at (805) 237-3751). “There will be fine wine from some of Paso’s best wineries along with cold beer and delicious food served up by Chef Charlie,” organizers announced. “We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the most important part: the opportunity to get to know the amazing horses that call Redwings home! There will be demonstrations for everyone to enjoy and, of course, the silent and live auctions that will take place throughout the day.” Admission includes a barbecue lunch by Cass Winery with beverage of your choice. ∆

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

WINNER! SLO Brew Rock brings Kabaka Pyramid & The Bebble to the club on Sept. 7 Pyramid won the Best Reggae Album Grammy Award in 2023.

BY CHERISH WHYTE

Elevated cuisine

Cypress Beach House offers al fresco dining atop Pismo’s Inn at the Pier

Inn at the Pier at Pismo Beach has a new feather in its cap: a breathtaking eatery on its rooftop.

Cypress Beach House opened its doors in July after a major renovation, and now “the sky’s the limit,” said Caleb Granski, the hotel’s food and beverage manager.

Added Kristin Cavalli, regional director of operations for hotel-management firm Quorum, the oceanfront property boasts “the only rooftop dining experience in Pismo Beach, and we’re really proud of that.”

“It’s great to be able to offer our community something completely unique,” she added.

Granski of Orcutt and Cavalli of Buellton are also over the moon about the eatery’s chef and new menu, specializing in Italian and California coastal cuisine.

Formerly the outlet manager for dining experiences at Chateau Elan Winery and Resort in Braselton, Georgia, Granski returned to his hometown on the Central Coast in late 2022 and helped reimagine the hotel’s original restaurant, The Rooftop.

“We have all of the right people in place— including Executive Chef Ricky Sausser—to become the go-to spot in Pismo Beach,” he said. “I love everything chef puts forth. He

Tide change

The reimagined Cypress Beach House at Inn at the Pier, located at 601 Cypress St. in Pismo Beach, is open daily for midday service from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. The bar closes at 11 p.m. Brunch is served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday only. For more information or to make reservations, visit cypressbeachhouse.com. Follow the eatery on Instagram and Facebook @cypressbeachhouse.

leads the team with genuine enthusiasm and really pours his heart and soul into every dish he makes.”

Cavalli, a hospitality industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience, is equally excited about the restaurant’s potential under Sausser.

“Chef Ricky is an incredible talent and master of his craft,” she said.

Raised in the Lake Tahoe area, Sausser gained a passion for cooking at the age of 15 when he joined the kitchen staff at Ice Lakes Lodge in Soda Springs. His 20-year career includes stints as chef of 22 Bistro in Olympic Valley, California, and Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern in Missoula, Montana.

In 2022 he accepted a position at Inn at the Pier, happy to relocate to the Central Coast’s “beautiful weather, regional produce, and wine country,” he said.

Built in 2017, the hotel was prepping for a massive overhaul and new affiliation with Curio Collection by Hilton, touting “oneof-a-kind hotels and resorts with distinct character.”

PIERFECT VIEW Cypress Beach House— formerly The Rooftop— at Inn at the Pier in Pismo Beach was recently remodeled and now seats 110 guests on an expansive oceanfront patio.

Sausser was particularly lured by the team’s vision of what is now Cypress Beach House.

“We have all new furniture, new china, glassware, and silverware, and an artist painted a beautiful mural as well,” he said. “Ownership really went all out to make it a unique spot in Pismo.”

With a “laid-back, yet sophisticated setting,” drawing locals and tourists, Sausser said he aims to keep them returning with his menu and motto: “Use the best ingredients you can find, cook intuitively using all your senses, and less can be more.”

Sausser’s niche is “fusing contemporary Californian cooking with comforting Italian favorites,” he explained.

Standout appetizers at the restaurant include bison meatballs, fried calamari, and ricotta toast.

“Our bison meatballs are my personal recipe based on traditional Sicilian meatballs, but we use bison instead of … beef,” he said. “I think it gives it a more rounded flavor. The secret is adding currants, pine nuts, and lots of Parmesan. You also need to let the breadcrumbs soak in milk before mixing.

“We cook them with our spicy pomodoro sauce and burrata cheese. The burrata adds a creaminess to balance the acidity of the pomodoro.”

The calamari dish also gets a kick from

spicy tomato sauce, complemented by a green olive aioli, while the simple yet elegant ricotta toast offers subtle flavors of honey and orange. Dinner entrees include pasta, seafood, beef, chicken, and vegetarian options. Braised short rib rigatoni is the restaurant’s most popular pasta.

“It has an incredible depth of flavor and is so comforting,” Sausser said, jokingly adding that “it’s like the dish itself hugs you.”

However, the restaurant’s pièce de résistance is its cioppino—“something I recommend to anyone that likes seafood,” Sausser said.

“Our cioppino is a recipe based off the original San Francisco seafood stew,” he explained. “It’s fresh seafood—heavy on the clams because we are in Pismo Beach, after all—cooked in a spicy whitewine tomato broth. We use head-on shrimp to have a more intense flavor. We season the broth with a little fennel seed and finish it with lemon juice and fresh parsley to brighten it up.”

On weekends, check out the restaurant’s brunch menu, featuring dishes ranging from brioche French toast, buttermilk hotcakes, eggs Benedict, chilaquiles, and short rib hash to shakshuka, a slow-cooked tomato and sweet pepper stew with baked eggs, chickpeas, and yogurt.

FAN FAVORITE Cypress Beach House’s cioppino, based on the San Francisco original, features ample fresh seafood in a spicy white-wine tomato broth. Soak up the last drops with grilled sourdough bread.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CYPRESS BEACH HOUSE

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Completing the picture is a full-service bar. Sip handcrafted cocktails, curated local and Italian wine and beer, kombucha, espresso, tea, and more.

Sausser and his colleagues are proud of their menu, showcasing imported specialty ingredients, regional proteins when available, and fresh local produce, primarily from wholesale distributor The Berry Man in San Luis Obispo.

“I want Cypress Beach House to be the

Cypress Beach House Ricotta Toast

Whipped ricotta

• 1 1/2 cup (12 ounces) whole ricotta

• Approximately 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil— more as needed

• Kosher salt to taste—approximately 1/2 teaspoon

• Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Add the ricotta, salt, and black pepper to a food processor and blend. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a thin stream to incorporate. Pause to scrape the sides. The mixture should become creamy as it whips. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and olive oil. Transfer to a container, cover, and refrigerate.

Ricotta toast

• 1 piece sourdough bread, sliced 3/4-inch thick

• 2 teaspoons olive oil

• 3 1/2 ounces—approximately 1/2 cup—whipped ricotta in a piping (pastry) bag with a large round tip

• 1/4 teaspoon orange zest

• 2 teaspoons honey

• Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

• Maldon salt to taste

Slather the sourdough bread on both sides with olive oil, season lightly with kosher salt to taste, and grill until lightly charred and toasted on both sides. Remove and cut in half. Place on a plate together as one piece. Drizzle honey over both halves. Top with piped, whipped ricotta. Garnish with orange zest, fresh ground black pepper, and Maldon salt to taste. Serve immediately.

premier restaurant in Pismo for locals and people traveling to the area,” Sausser said. “If you haven’t been in yet, come see us. ... We have a fantastic team.”

And the view is extraordinary. ∆

Flavor Writer Cherish Whyte will be returning at sunset for round two. Contact her at cwhyte@newtimesslo.com.

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PASTA A LA PACIFIC Executive Chef Ricky Sausser tosses Sogna Toscano linguini with Pacific steamer clams at Pismo’s Cypress Beach House, specializing

Italian and contemporary California cuisine.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2015 (08/30/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as LAURA LARRIN ART, 1563 El Tigre Court. Apt. 5, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Laura Samantha Larrinaga (1563 El Tigre Court. Apt. 5, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Laura Samantha Larrinaga. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-3023. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk S. Steck, Deputy. Exp. 08-30-28.

September 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

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FILE NO. 2023-2021 (08/14/2023)

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The following person is doing business as GRAZE, 975 Red Gum Ln., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. KME Group LLC (975 Red Gum Ln., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ KME Group LLC, Colton James Lopez, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-30-23. 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. 08-30-28.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

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The following person is doing business as SUBARU OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, 1404 Auto Park Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Cuesta Investments, Inc. (1404 Auto Park Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Cuesta Investments, Inc., Christopher Scott Wallace, Vice President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-31-23. 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. 08-31-28.

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SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The San Luis Obispo City Council invites all interested persons to attend a public hearing on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Meetings may be viewed remotely by joining the Zoom webinar via the details published on the cover of the agenda, on Government Access Channel 20, or streamed live from the City’s YouTube channel at http://youtube.slo.city. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail delivered to the City Clerk’s office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to emailcouncil@slocity.org.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEM:

• The City Council will hold a Public Hearing to introduce an Ordinance adopting local amendments to Part 6 (Energy) of the 2022 California Building Code via Chapter 15.04.060 (Amendments – Energy Standards). Main elements of the proposed local amendments include cost effective energy performance requirements for all new buildings and requirements that building permit applications for new non-residential buildings with certain natural gas equipment illustrate the ability to accommodate future electric equipment. The project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the General Rule under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).

For more information, contact Chris Read, Sustainability Manager for the City’s Administration Department at (805) 781-7151 or by email, cread@slocity.org.

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

Council Agenda Reports for this meeting will be available for review one week in advance of the meeting date on the City’s website, under the Public Meeting Agendas web page: https://www.slocity.org/government/mayorand-city-council/agendas-and-minutes. Please call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7114 for more information.

The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel http://youtube.slo.city.

September 7, 2023

Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Chicadita LLC, Lacey CliftonJensen, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-01-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 09-01-28. September 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2023

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: BETTY G. PLET DECEDENT

CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0224

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of:

BETTY G. PLET

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by WENDY BARBARA BALL In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that WENDY BARBARA BALL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed

action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 10, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Martha B. Spalding, Attorney at Law

NOTICE: SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF JUDICIAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4(J)

TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

$3868.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY San Luis Obispo Superior Court, Case No. 23CVP-0221

Notice is hereby given that on July 6, 2022, the above-described property was seized at or near 149 Olive Street, Paso Robles, by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with cannabis violations, to wit, section(s) 11358, 11359, 11360 of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $3,868.00.

Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf.

Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.

Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.

The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

DATED: August 21, 2023 DAN DOW District Attorney

Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney

August 24, 31, & September 7, 2023

215 South Main Street Templeton, CA 93465 805-434-2138

August 24, 31, & September 7, 2023

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

CYNTHIA DIANE STEIDEL aka CYNTHIA D. STEIDEL and CINDY STEIDEL

DECEDENT CASE NUMBER:

23PR-0218

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CYNTHIA DIANE STEIDEL aka CYNTHIA D. STEIDEL and CINDY STEIDEL

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by AARON MICHAEL LYNN In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that AARON MICHAEL LYNN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 10, 2023, at 9:01

a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person or via ZOOM at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. Zoom Meeting ID: 160 407 5307 and Passcode: 79513.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

Herbert A. Stroh, Esq., McCormick Barstow LLP 1041 Mill Street, Suite 105 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-541-2800

August 24, 31, & September 7, 2023

County of San Luis Obispo Off-Highway Vehicle License In-Lieu Fees Fund Competitive Grant Announcement

The County of San Luis Obispo announces a competitive grant process to distribute approximately $74,000 of OffHighway Vehicle In-Lieu fees. These funds are available to public agencies and non-profit organizations July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026. These funds are generated by off-highway vehicle registrations and are distributed by the State of California to counties based on off-highway vehicle use. Vehicle Code section 38230 and 38240 which requires Off-Highway Vehicle In-Lieu Fee funds be applied to projects that are related to off-highway vehicle use and consistent with the uses identified in Public Resources Code 5090.50:

1) Maintenance, operation, planning or development of off-highway trails and facilities associated with off-highway vehicles:

2) Ecological restoration or repair of damage caused by off-highway vehicles:

3) Law enforcement entities and related equipment directly related to off-highway vehicle use: and

4) Education on off-highway motor vehicle safety, environmental responsibility and respect for private property or provide safety programs associated with off-highway motor vehicle recreation.

The grant applications must be complete and submitted by October 31, 2023

Please submit one hard copy of the application and one electronic version to:

County of San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation Department Attn: Off-Highway Vehicles In-lieu Fund Grant Administrator 1144 Monterey St., Suite A San Luis Obispo, Ca. 93408 ekavanaugh@co.slo.ca.us

For additional information contact Elizabeth Kavanaugh at: (805) 781-4089, or at the above email address.

September 7, 2023

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN RICHARD GONZALES DECEDENT CASE NUMBER:

23PR-0229

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JOHN RICHARD GONZALES

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JESSICA SOHI In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JESSICA SOHI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 10, 2023, at 9:02 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before

the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Edward E. Attala 1502 Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 September 7, 14, & 21, 2023

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PAUL M. BUNDY, SR. DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0046

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: PAUL M. BUNDY, SR. A SECOND AMENDED PETITION

SAN LUIS COASTAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that the San Luis Coastal Unified School District acting by and through its Board of Education will receive RFPQ #319: Sealed Fee Proposals and Statements of Qualifications for Lease-Leaseback Construction Services (“RFPQs”) for the Measure C-22 Phase 1 Modernization Contract at C.L. Smith Elementary School up to but no later than Monday, October 2, 2023 at 10:00:00 A.M

Prequalification Applications Due Date: Prequalification applications are available on the PQ Bids website located at pqbids. com. A proposal submitted by a Contractor that is not prequalified will not be accepted and will not be considered by the District. To be prequalified for the Contract, prequalification must be completed no later than 10:00:00 a.m., September 18, 2023

The Sealed Fee Proposals and Statements of Qualifications shall be received in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District Facilities Office located at 937 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Questions regarding RFPQ #319 Lease-Leaseback Construction Services for C.L. Smith Elementary Phase 1 Modernization may be directed in writing only to the Facilities Analyst, Kelly Lee, at klee@ slcusd.org, and must be submitted no later than September 20, 2023 at 10:00:00 A.M

Project documents are available at the San Luis Coastal Online Planroom at www.asapreprographics.com.

Kelly Lee Facilities Analyst San Luis Coastal Unified School District August 31 & September 7, 2023

SAN LUIS COASTAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that the San Luis Coastal Unified School District acting by and through its Board of Education will receive RFPQ #320: Sealed Fee Proposals and Statements of Qualifications for Lease-Leaseback Construction Services (“RFPQs”) for the Measure C-22 Phase 1 Modernization Contract at Hawthorne Elementary School up to but no later than Monday, October 2, 2023 at 10:00:00 A.M

Prequalification Applications Due Date: Prequalification applications are available on the PQ Bids website located at pqbids. com. A proposal submitted by a Contractor that is not prequalified will not be accepted and will not be considered by the District. To be prequalified for the Contract, prequalification must be completed no later than 10:00:00 a.m., September 18, 2023

The Sealed Fee Proposals and Statements of Qualifications shall be received in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District Facilities Office located at 937 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Questions regarding RFPQ #320 Lease-Leaseback Construction Services for Hawthorne Elementary Phase 1 Modernization may be directed in writing only to the Facilities Analyst, Kelly Lee, at klee@ slcusd.org, and must be submitted no later than September 20, 2023 at 10:00:00 A.M

Project documents are available at the San Luis Coastal Online Planroom at www.asapreprographics.com.

Kelly Lee Facilities Analyst San Luis Coastal Unified School District August 31 & September 7, 2023

FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANGELICA MAE WILLMARTH aka ANGEL WILLMARTH In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANGELICA MAE WILLMARTH aka ANGEL WILLMARTH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative

will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 17, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: D-4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR

CITY OF GROVER BEACH ORDINANCE NO. 23-02

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING OF CHAPTER 8 (PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC PROJECTS; PURCHASING OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT; CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES), OF ARTICLE II (ADMINISTRATION) AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 2800 OF CHAPTER 8 (PURCHASING POLICY) OF ARTICLE II (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE GROVER BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE

WHEREAS, the City of Grover Beach (“City”) is a General Law city organized pursuant to Article XI of the California Constitution; and WHEREAS, this Chapter may be referred to as the “Purchasing Policy” and is adopted pursuant to the authority identified in this ordinance, including Government Code Sections 37103, 37350 et seq., 53060, and 54201 et seq., as well as the police power set forth in Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution; and WHEREAS This Ordinance applies to contracts for the procurement of goods, services, construction, and professional services entered into by the City and it shall apply to every expenditure of public funds by the City for public purchasing irrespective of its source, except as otherwise provided by State law, State regulation, City ordinance or administrative policy, and WHEREAS, it shall not be applied to purchases by elected officials not statutorily required to purchase in compliance with City policies or for whom purchases are not made by the City; and WHEREAS when the procurement involves the expenditure of State or Federal assistance or contract funds, the procurement shall be conducted in accordance with any applicable mandatory State and/or Federal law. This ordinance does not apply to the procurement of legal services; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Policy, is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) Section 15378 because the approval of the Purchasing Policy will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment and does not involve an irrevocable commitment of resources by the City. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH AS FOLLOWS: PART 1. Chapter 8 (Performance of Public Projects; Purchasing of Supplies and Equipment; Contracting for Services), of Article II (Administration) is hereby repealed in total. PART 2. A new Section 2800 of Chapter 8 (Purchasing Policy) of Article II (Administration) is hereby added as follows: Chapter 8 – Purchasing Policy Sec. 2800. The Purchasing Policy shall represent the procedures for the procurement of goods, services, construction, and professional services entered into by the City and it shall apply to every expenditure of public funds by the City for public purchasing irrespective of its source, except as otherwise provided by State law, State regulation, City ordinance or administrative policy. The Purchasing Policy Dated July 24, 2023, and entitled “City of Grover Beach Purchasing Policy, Version no. 1” is hereby incorporated by reference as if set out in full and adopted by the Council establishing the purchasing procedures for the City which shall be implemented consistent with the provisions within the Purchasing Policy.

PART 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such a decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases, be declared invalid. PART 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with those sections amended or added herein are hereby repealed. PART 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall not become effective and in full force and effect until 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first day after its final passage. However, within fifteen (15) days after adoption by the City Council, the Ordinance shall be published once, together with the names of the Council Members voting thereon, in a newspaper of general circulation within the City. INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on July 24, 2023 and PASSED

APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council on August 28, 2023, on the following roll call vote, to wit:

AYES: Council Members – Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tem Robert and Mayor Bright

NOES: Council Members – None

ABSENT: Council Members – None

ABSTAIN: Council Members – None

/s/ KAREN BRIGHT, MAYOR

Attest: /s/ WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK

APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ David P. Hale, City Attorney

September 7, 2023

or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets

or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Brighton K. Hushing-Kline Hushing Law PO Box 1980 Atascadero, CA 93423 805-466-6644 August 31, September 7, & 14, 2023

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21701-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code

PUBLISHED DELINQUENT LIST

(Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3371)

I, James W. Hamilton, CPA, San Luis Obispo County AuditorController-Treasurer-Tax Collector, State of California, certify that:

The real properties listed below were declared to be in taxdefault at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2020, by operation of law. The listed real property assessments are only those for which a copy of the latest delinquent reminder letter was returned as undeliverable by the United States Postal Service. The declaration of default was due to non-payment of the total amount due for the taxes, assessments and other charges levied in 2019/20 which were a lien on the listed real property. The name of the assessee, the assessment number, which describes the property, and the total that is due on or before September 30, 2023, is listed.

Tax-defaulted real property may be redeemed by payment of all unpaid taxes and assessments, together with additional penalties and fees as prescribed by law, or it may be redeemed under an installment plan. On July 1, 2025, if the taxes remain unpaid, or there is not an active Annual Installment Plan of Redemption, the property will become subject to tax sale.

All information concerning redemption of tax-defaulted property, including the initiation of an installment plan, will be furnished upon request by the office of James W. Hamilton, CPA, San Luis Obispo County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector, at 1055 Monterey St., Rm. D-290, San Luis Obispo, California, 93408. Telephone inquiries may be directed to (805) 781-5836. Information on prior year tax amounts can also be found on the Tax Collector’s website at: www.slocountytax.org.

The assessment number 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 assessment numbering system are available in the Assessor’s Office, 1055 Monterey St., Rm. D-360, San Luis Obispo, California, 93408.

and provisions of the Civil Code. “SuperStorage”, 2050 22nd St. Oceano, Ca. 93445 will sell by competitive bidding ending on or after September 11th 2023, on or after 10:00 A.M., property in storage units. Auction is to be held online at www.storagetreasures.com.

Property to be sold includes, but is not limited to: Bookshelves, dressers, washers & dryers, desks, beds, tables and chairs, bed frames, mattresses, kitchen utensils, kitchenware, pots and pans, appliances, furnishings, clothing, household items, luggage, stereo equipment, cabinets, sporting equipment, fishing gear, camping gear, tools, construction equipment, computers, monitors, printers, toys, TV’S, bicycles, golf clubs, surf boards, office furniture, personal items, possible collectibles/antiques and boxed items contents unknown, belonging to the following:

Dawn Kenoyer (10X10)

Jose Beas (10X20)

Thomas Teel (10X10)

Caro Beach (10X20)

Mary Ellen Carney (10X20)

Gina Davis (10X20)

Gina Davis (10X20)

Jose Beas (8X10)

Fernando Serna (10X10)

Purchases must be paid for at time of sale in CASH ONLY. All purchased items sold as is, where is. Items must be removed at the time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Advertiser reserves the right to bid.

Dated this August 30th, 2023

Auction by StorageTreasures. com

Phone (855)722-8853

SuperStorage (805) 474-4445 August 31st and September 7th, 2023

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

TS No. CA-23-957685-CL

Order No.: FIN-23002402

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/9/2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY

on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY

Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times

Date: August 22, 2023

/s/: Rita C. Federman, Judge of the Superior Court August 31, September 7, 14, & 21, 2023

Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California; Date of Sale: 10/10/2023 at 9:00 AM

Place of Sale: At the County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $189,006.22 The purported property address is: 1781 OCEANAIRE COURT, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405

Assessor’s Parcel No.: 004622-017 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not

OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-957685-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA23-957685-CL to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNEROCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the

Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-23-957685-CL IDSPub #0187813 9/7/2023 9/14/2023 9/21/2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: 23CV-0376

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Stephanie Messina Anderson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT

NAME: Stephanie Messina Anderson to PROPOSED

NAME: Stephanie Eleanor Anderson

THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date:

November 2, 2023, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2, in person or by zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times

Date: August 24, 2023

/s/: Rita C. Federman, Judge of the Superior Court August 31, September 7, 14, & 21, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: 23CV-0481

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Allison McGowan Robbins filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT

NAME: Allison McGowan Robbins to PROPOSED NAME: Veronica Braley

THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: October 19, 2023, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2, in person or by zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to

Cause shall

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV-0482

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Nancy Eileen King filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Nancy Eileen King to PROPOSED

NAME: Nancy Zirbeck King

THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: October 11, 2023, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 4, in person or by zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times

Date: August 23, 2023 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court September 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER:

23CVP-0261

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Ashlynne Mariah Luther filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT

NAME: Diego Miguel Luther to PROPOSED NAME: Lukas Joshua Luther

THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date:

September 27, 2023, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2, in person or by zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times

Date: August 8, 2023

/s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court August 17, 24, 31, & September 7, 2023

Public Notice

Notice of Intent to demolish 3160 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo CA 93405. If you claim an interest in moving this building or wish to salvage any portion thereof, you must file a claim at jordan@ teamsweasey.com

August 17, September 7, & 28, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2023-1851

OLD FILE NO. 2022-2056

Cuesta Investments, Inc., Cuesta Buick GMC, Subaru of San Luis Obispo, 1404 Auto Park Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 09/06/2022. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Cuesta Investments, Inc. (1404 Auto Park Way,

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405).

This business was conducted by A Corporation /s/ Cuesta Investments, Inc., Chris Wallace, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-09-2023.

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. Webster, Deputy Clerk. August 17, 24, 31, & September 7, 2023

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) James S Harmor, an individual; and Does 1-100, inclusive

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): DNF Associates, LLC

CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 22LCP-0157

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 SelfHelp 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 SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or

CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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

¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una repuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted puede usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formuleriors de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su repuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte

la podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requistas legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar ias cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo ao una consesion de artitraje en un caso dce derecho civll. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

CASE NUMBER: (Número de caso): 22LCP-0157

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte son)

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 901 Park St. Paso Robles, CA 93446

an at torney 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 SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decider en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

SUMMONS (Family Law)

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT

(Name): Serenity Gonzalez Aviso Al Demandado (Nombre)

You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page. Lo han demandado. Lea la información y en la página siguiente.

Petitioner’s name is: Ulises E. Gonzalez Nombre del demandante

Case Number: 22FLP-0263

Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Grover Beach at the City Clerk’s Office at 154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 until 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 and promptly thereafter all bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud for furnishing to said City all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, services and supplies necessary to construct and complete the construction of the:

MEASURE K-14 STREET REHABILITATION AND REPAIR PROJECT, CIP 2295-16

• N. 2ND STREET, SARATOGA AVENUE TO NEWPORT AVENUE & ATLANTIC CITY TO PARK VIEW

• N. 2ND STREET, ATLANTIC CITY TO PARK VIEW

• BECKETT AVENUE, BRIGHTON AVENUE TO NEWPORT AVENUE

• FRONT STREET, NEWPORT AVENUE TO PARK VIEW AVENUE

• RAMONA AVENUE, N. 10TH STREET TO N. 14TH STREET

• SARATOGA AVENUE, FRONT STREET TO N. 8TH STREET

General Work Description: In general, the Base Bid Work shall be a cape seal of approximately 20 blocks, including and not necessarily limited to, including and not necessarily limited to, project management and controls activities, mobilization activities, public notification and interaction activities, construction surveying and staking, traffic control, water pollution control practices, pre- and post-construction survey monument protection and establishment, adjustment of pavement surface features (water utility boxes and valves, sewer manholes, storm drain manholes, and survey monument wells), clearing and grubbing of debris (plant, soil, abandoned landscape features, etc.) within the Work limits, landscaping and irrigation repair, resetting of mailboxes, resetting of sign posts, tree trimming, earthwork cutting and backfilling, removal of existing asphalt, roadway preparation, hot mix asphalt repaving street surface and conform areas, hot mix asphalt dike installation, concrete curb and gutter, concrete cross-gutter, concrete sidewalks, accessibility improvements, signage and installation of pavement striping and markings.

The estimated opinion of probable construction cost for this Base Bid Work is approximately $1,850,000

Conditions of Submitting a Bid: Bids are required for the entire Work described herein.

The Contractor shall possess a Class A license at the time this Contract is awarded through Contract acceptance.

The Contractor and all subcontractors will be required to obtain a City of Grover Beach Business Tax Certificate at the time the Contract is awarded.

This Contract is subject to state contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code, Section 12990.

Notice to Bidders, Plans, Special Provisions, and Proposal Forms may be inspected at the Public Works Office in Grover Beach, California, and copies of said documents may be obtained through the City’s website under bids and proposals at: groverbeach.org. No bid will be received unless it is made on a Proposal Form furnished by the City. Bids received via FAX will not be considered.

Each bid shall be accompanied by cash, certified or cashier’s check, or bidder’s bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the base bid, made payable to the City of Grover Beach.

Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county, or counties, in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project available from the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/PWD/. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates.

This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal or be awarded a contract for public work on public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.

Notice is also hereby given that any or all bidders may be required to furnish a sworn statement of their financial responsibility, technical ability and experience before award is made to any particular bidder.

Bidders shall contact the City of Grover Beach Department of Public Works office at publicworks@groverbeach.org the day prior to bid opening to obtain any bidding addenda information. Submittal of a signed bid shall be evidence that the Bidder has obtained this information and that the bid is based on any changes contained therein.

Submittal of Bidder’s Inquiries: Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications or estimate must be communicated as a bidder inquiry prior to bid opening.

Bidder’s inquiries shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to the City of Grover Beach, Public Works Department, at: publicworks@groverbeach. org. The cutoff time that the City will accept bidder’s inquiries is September 22, 2023, seven (7) business days prior to the bid opening. The City will respond to bidder’s inquires via bidding addenda. Any such inquiries, submitted after the cutoff time of receiving bidder’s inquiries, will not be treated as a bid protest.

By submitting a bid, the bidder is confirming that a job walk was performed, and any visual ambiguities have been submitted in writing via a bidder inquiry.

Bid Submittal Instructions: On the outside of the bid envelope the Bidder shall indicate the following:

1. Name and Address of Bidder

2. Name of project on which bid is submitted

3. Date and time of bid opening

The right is reserved by the City of Grover Beach to reject any or all bids, to evaluate the bids submitted, and award the Contract to the lowest responsible bidder. The City further reserves the right to waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the bid. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) working days after the date set for the opening thereof.

Dated this 31st, day of August 2023, at the City of Grover Beach, California. City of Grover Beach

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

Teresa Straley/SBN 248299; Chris Stefan/SBN 257516; Luis Duenas/SBN 271873 Persolve Legal Group, LLP 9301 Corbin Ave. Ste. 1600 Northridge, CA 91324 818-534-3100

Date: (Fecha) 04/26/2022

By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk (Secretario); C.M. Kastner, Deputy (Adjunto)

August 17, 24, 31, & September 7, 2023

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

Case Number: (Numbero del Caso): MCV-262175

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Advanced Fire Protection LLC; David Christianson; Mike Christianson; and DOES 1 to 10. This action is for breach of contract and common counts.

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEANDANTE): Pace Supply Corp.

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 SelfHelp 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

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presenter una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada Telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en a corte. Es possible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas infomacion 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 mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisites legales. Es recommendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remission a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es possible que cumpla con los requisites para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos extentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de dereco 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 direccion de la corte es):

Sonoma County Superior Court 600 Administration Drive, Room 107J, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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

William W. Hatcher, SBN

154664

Law Offices of William W. Hatcher 114 Pierce Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Phone (707) 542-1921

Fax (707) 545-0220

Date (Fecha): 6/15/2023

Robert Oliver, Clerk of the Court (Secretario)

By Taylor Curtis, Deputy Clerk (Adjunto)

September 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2023

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

Tiene 30 dìas de calendario después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presenter una Respuesta (formulario FL120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica no basta para protegerio.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. Si desea obtener asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de immediate con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

1. The name and address of the court are: THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of San Luis Obispo County 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446

2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney are: Brent D. Peterson (Bar # 238145) 605-13th Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-591-7161

Date: 01/25/2023

/s/ Michael Powell, Clerk

NOTICE TO THE PERSON

SERVED: You are served as an individual.

August 24, 31, September 7, & 14, 2023

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Free Will Astrology

by Rob Brezsny

Homework: What message has life been trying to send you but you have been ignoring? Newsletter.freewillastrology.com

ARIES

(March 21-April 19): Aries chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov says war is “more like a game of poker than chess. On a chess board, the pieces are face up, but poker is essentially a game of incomplete information, a game where you have to guess and act on those guesses.” I suspect that’s helpful information for you these days, Aries. You may not be ensconced in an out-an-out conflict, but the complex situation you’re managing has resemblances to a game of poker. For best results, practice maintaining a poker face. Try to reduce your tells to near zero. Here’s the definition of “tell” as I am using the term: Reflexive or unconscious behavior that reveals information you would rather withhold.

TAURUS

ENTER PHOTOS: Aug. 24–Sept. 18

BOOK ADS BY: October 13

PUBLICATION DATE: October 19

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PUBLICATION DATE: September 14

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BOOK FEATURES BY: September 21

BOOK ADS BY: September 28

PUBLICATION DATE: October

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(April 20-May 20): Raised in poverty, Taurus-born Eva Peron became a charismatic politician and actor who served as first lady of Argentina for six years. The Argentine Congress ultimately gave her the title of “spiritual leader of the nation.” How did she accomplish such a meteoric ascent? “Without fanaticism,” she testified, “one cannot accomplish anything.” But I don’t think her strategy has to be yours in the coming months, Taurus. It will make sense for you to be highly devoted, intensely focused, and strongly motivated—even a bit obsessed in a healthy way. But you won’t need to be fanatical.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Gemini author Ben H. Winters has useful counsel. “Every choice forecloses on other choices,” he says. “Each step forward leaves a thousand dead possible universes behind you.” I don’t think there are a thousand dead universes after each choice; the number’s more like two or three. But the point is, you must be fully committed to leaving the past behind. Making decisions requires resolve. Second-guessing your brave actions rarely yields constructive results. So are you ready to have fun being firm and determined, Gemini? The cosmic rhythms will be on your side if you do.

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CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Journalist Alexandra Robbins was addressing young people when she gave the following advice, but you will benefit from it regardless of your age: “There is nothing wrong with you just because you haven’t yet met people who share your interests or outlook on life. Know that you will eventually meet people who will appreciate you for being you.” I offer this to you now, Cancerian, because the coming months will bring you into connection with an abundance of like-minded people who are working to create the same kind of world you are. Are you ready to enjoy the richest social life ever?

LEO

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(July 23-Aug. 22): Author Kevin Kelly is a maverick visionary who has thought a lot about how to create the best possible future. He advocates that we give up hoping for the unrealistic concept of utopia. Instead, he suggests we empower our practical efforts with the term “protopia.” In this model, we “crawl toward betterment,” trying to improve the world by 1 percent each year. You would be wise to apply a variation on this approach to your personal life in the coming months, Leo. A mere 1 percent enhancement is too modest a goal, though. By your birthday in 2024, a 6 percent upgrade is realistic, and you could reach as high as 10 percent.

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LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do you sometimes wish your life was different from what it actually is? Do you criticize yourself for not being a perfect manifestation of your ideal self? Most of us indulge in these fruitless energy drains. One of the chief causes of unhappiness is the fantasy that we are not who we are supposed to be. In accordance with cosmic rhythms, I authorize you to be totally free of these feelings for the next four weeks. As an experiment, I invite you to treasure yourself exactly as you are right now. Congratulate yourself for all the heroic work you have done to be pretty damn good. Use your ingenuity to figure out how to give yourself big doses of sweet and festive love.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio novelist Kurt Vonnegut testified, “I want to stay as close on the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge, you see all kinds of things you can’t see from the center. Big, undreamed-of-things—the people on the edge see them first.” I’m not definitively telling you that you should live like Vonnegut, dear Scorpio. To do so, you would have to summon extra courage and alertness. But if you are inclined to explore such a state, the coming weeks will offer you a chance to live on the edge with as much safety, reward, and enjoyment as possible.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Where there is great love, there are always miracles,” wrote Sagittarian novelist Willa Cather (1873-1947). In accordance with upcoming astrological aspects, I encourage you to prepare the way for such miracles. If you don’t have as much love as you would like, be imaginative as you offer more of the best love you have to give. If there is good but not great love in your life, figure out how you can make it even better. If you are blessed with great love, see if you can transform it into being even more extraordinary. For you Sagittarians, it is the season of generating miracles through the intimate power of marvelous love.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn author Alexander Woollcott (1187-1943) could be rude and vulgar. He sometimes greeted cohorts by saying, “Hello, Repulsive.” After he read the refined novelist Marcel Proust, he described the experience as “like lying in someone else’s dirty bath water.” But according to Woollcott’s many close and enduring friends, he was often warm, generous, and humble. I bring this to your attention in the hope that you will address any discrepancies between your public persona and your authentic soul. Now is a good time to get your outer and inner selves into greater harmony.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In 1963, Aquarian author Betty Friedan published The Feminine Mystique, a groundbreaking book that became a best seller crucial in launching the feminist movement. She brought to wide cultural awareness “the problem that has no name”: millions of women’s sense of invisibility, powerlessness, and depression. In a later book, Friedan reported on those early days of the awakening: “We couldn’t possibly know where it would lead, but we knew it had to be done.” I encourage you to identify an equivalent quest in your personal life, Aquarius: a project that feels necessary to your future, even if you don’t yet know what that future will turn out to be.

PISCES

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(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In honor of the Virgo birthday season, I invite you to be exceptionally distinctive and singular in the coming weeks, even idiosyncratic and downright incomparable. That’s not always a comfortable state for you Virgos to inhabit, but right now it’s healthy to experiment with. Here’s counsel from writer Christopher Morley: “Read, every day, something no one else is reading. Think, every day, something no one else is thinking. Do, every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do. It is bad for the mind to continually be part of unanimity.” Here’s a bonus quote from Virgo poet Edith Sitwell: “I am not eccentric! It’s just that I am more alive than most people.”

(Feb. 19-March 20): “Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can: All of them make me laugh.” Piscean poet W. H. Auden said that. After analyzing the astrological omens, I conclude that laughing with those you love is an experience you should especially seek right now. It will be the medicine for anything that’s bothering you. It will loosen obstructions that might be interfering with the arrival of your next valuable teachings. Use your imagination to dream up ways you can place yourself in situations where this magic will unfold. ∆