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n a second U.S. Department of Justice indictment connected to SLO County’s late 3rd District Supervisor Adam Hill, the federal government accuses Ryan Wright (formerly Ryan Petetit) of corruption, among other charges. Wright allegedly FRAUD FEST Based on U.S. Department of funneled at least $95,000 to Hill the Justice’s latest indictment against former colleagues in exchange for favorable votes of late supervisor Adam on his company’s development Hill, he enjoyed cars, cash, sports games, travel, and projects and influence on PB plush accommodations in Companies’ projects within other exchange for favoritism on the SLO County dais. local jurisdictions. Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal writes about the allegations, the fraud, and how it came about [8]. This week, you can also read about oak trees and the Dana Reserve [9], how to paint your pet [20], and a Nipomo spot where oysters reign supreme [26].

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SLO City Council partly relieves downtown parking costs

he frantic discussion over downtown parking reached a fever pitch in the lead-up to the San Luis Obispo City Council’s Nov. 7 meeting. Representatives from several downtown businesses expressed their frustration online with the hourly $4 rate that gripped the city center starting in July. Come 2025, that on-street rate is set to climb again to $5 an hour. “We stand at a precipice, and I fear that you will not fully understand the negative impact of your

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TEMPORARY FIX Come Thanksgiving, downtown parking on streets and in structures will be free for the first hour, and there will be free parking on Sundays in parking structures.

Cuesta’s faculty opposes the Dana Reserve project

After two days of discussion over the controversial Dana Reserve development, Cuesta College’s academic senate decided to vote in opposition of the proposed project. This vote came on Oct. 27, less than a week after Cuesta College President Jill Stearns spoke during public comment at the Oct. 23 SLO County Planning Commission meeting, highlighting the fact that in addition to the project’s proposed 1,300plus housing units, the development aims to house a South County campus for Cuesta. “Mr. Tompkins has shared with the Cuesta College board of trustees his generous intent to donate property for an educational site as part of the planned reserve,” Stearns said. “This property aligns very well with the needs of Cuesta College for a South County location.” Stearns added that hiring and keeping Cuesta employees at any level is challenging due to a lack of affordable housing, which the reserve would help. “Cuesta College has a permanent full-time workforce of just under 900 employees that expands during the academic year to over 11,050 inclusive of temporary and part-time employees,” she said. “In an average year, we hire 70 new permanent employees, and like other large employers in San Luis Obispo County, we lose great candidates because of the housing challenge. In fact, affordable housing is the No. 1 reason cited by those who

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policies until we are in free fall towards the rocks below,” Antigua Brewing wrote in an Instagram post addressed to the City Council prior to the meeting. “We are seeing less of previously regular customers, and they are telling downtown business owners that they can’t afford the added cost of parking.” Parking rates in downtown SLO became a contentious issue after the city revealed that its plans to erect a fourth parking garage in the area would cost an estimated $53 million. City officials doubled hourly parking rates to raise revenue for a $47 million loan for the garage. In comparison, hourly street parking on Paso Robles, the Cal Poly campus, and Pismo Beach sets drivers back by $2, $3, and $5, respectively with Paso Robles setting the first two hours free. SLO’s parking rate jump is part of a decadelong plan that began with the city approaching SLO Repertory Theatre for a joint project. The city would build the garage and allot a portion of the land to SLO Rep to build a new performing arts center. At the Nov. 7 meeting, city staff referred to the proposed garage as the Cultural Arts District Parking Structure. Antigua, other businesses like Blackwater, and public commenters at the Nov. 7 meeting urged for parking payment relief. Enough community members thronged to attend the parking program update that officials opened an overflow room to make space for everyone. After a five-hour discussion, City Council arrived at a unanimous decision. The council adopted a draft resolution authorizing an hour of free parking on streets and in structures and free parking in structures on Sundays through June 30, 2025. The changes will be effective Thanksgiving day. That draft resolution also greenlit free parking on streets and in structures from 6 to 9 p.m. during the 2023 and 2024 downtown Christmas parades. While some attendees supported the free first

hour preference, others claimed it would make a negligible difference. One such community member was Brenda Altamirano, who said she worked approximately five-hour shifts at the downtown Williams Sonoma store for an hourly wage of $16. “One hour free would do nothing for me as an employee because right now I’m basically working one hour just to pay for parking,” she said during public comment. However, city staff claimed that parking data told a different story. Street parking in the downtown core that spans 12 blocks costs $4 an hour while the surrounding blocks charge $3 an hour, Deputy Director of Mobile Services Jennifer Rice said at the meeting. She added that during peak hours, seven of the 12 blocks in the downtown core are at 85 percent street parking capacity. “What that tells us is that the outlying areas have less utilization and so that’s bringing down that overall utilization rate to 63 percent,” Rice said. “It also shows that people will pay more to park closer to their destination even when there are less expensive options that are readily available.” The council also set the ball rolling on a parking rate study that could develop a methodology to manage parking and community needs. The rate study will evaluate eliminating charging for street parking from 6 to 9 p.m.—hours that were once free—tier-based parking pricing, and block time payments among other scenarios. City officials are gearing up to request proposals from firms to help them with the study. They expect the final rate study to appear before City Council in April 2024. But longtime SLO resident and former downtown business owner Leslie Beers wished for the study to be removed altogether, much to the appreciation of many attendees who applauded in support. “You should take away the study and get the business people together, make a consensus of what they want,” she said during public comment. ∆ —Bulbul Rajagopal

decline offers of employment.” Although Stearns has been speaking on behalf of Cuesta College when it comes to the Dana Reserve, Cuesta College English professor Wesley Sims said that faculty has been left out of the conversation. “I’m on the South County Task Force, and that’s made up of administration and faculty, and this never came before us in that task force. It never came to the larger faculty,” Sims told New Times. “So, you know, to me, it kind of speaks volumes when you’re not bringing these decisions to faculty, and I think the reason they didn’t want to bring it to faculty is because they knew we’d be in opposition.” The South County Task Force is charged with providing input regarding what programs, certificates, degrees, courses, and/or curriculum may be well suited to South County. Cuesta currently leases a classroom at Arroyo Grande High School to offer limited classes to South County residents. Sims said that faculty is dealing with confusion around this project because until the recent academic senate meetings on Oct. 13 and 27, most faculty members knew nothing about Cuesta’s role in the Dana Reserve. “The really frustrating thing from our perspective was that faculty were uniformly against the proposed Dana Reserve but there were a few members on senate who really thought we couldn’t be speaking [on it],” he said. “We usually wouldn’t bring a thing like this to the academic senate but

because Cuesta’s administration is showing up to these meetings and speaking in favor—they might not be saying the words in favor but they’re speaking in favor—is really misleading because faculty aren’t for it.” Sims said that he doesn’t want the public to get confused about where a majority of the college stands regarding the Dana Reserve. “Faculty make up a large portion of the college, and I don’t believe the students are for it either, so I feel like Cuesta is getting a really bad name by the admin. who are supporting this publicly, and we want to jump in and say, ‘Hey, you know, not so fast,’” he said. “There’s a lot of opposition here and that comes from the faculty.” During the Oct. 27 academic senate meeting, one of the senators said that this project doesn’t align with the college’s values because it promotes environmental and cultural destruction. “Biologists educated us about the environmental destruction in the [environmental impact report], the Northern Chumash Tribal Council educated us about the possible destruction of the cultural heritage,” the senator said during the meeting. “As a bioarcheologist, I’ve worked several projects in the area, and the community we served educated us about their concerns. Let our actions reflect our values.” During the meetings, senate members were presented with a six-page document from the NEWS continued page 6

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Northern Chumash Tribal Council, which mentions that the Dana Reserve “completely ignores the Chumash history in Nipomo and lacks any discussion of local sites of importance to which the resources in the project area may be related.” According to the minutes from the Oct. 27 academic senate meeting, the academic senate council also opposed the development because the project would cause irreparable environmental damage, including the destruction of 3,000 mature oak trees and rare Burton Mesa chaparral habitat. The Dana Reserve project is slated to go before the SLO County Board of Supervisors on a yet-to-be-determined date. “That should go to the [Cuesta] board of trustees on probably the first Wednesday in December, but it’s really not as if there will be any more action other than informing the board of trustees that we’ve passed this resolution,” Sims said. “What we’re really hoping is that we can show up to the [SLO County] Board of Supervisors meeting and say there’s a more complicated relationship with Cuesta College and you know faculty are in opposition.” —Samantha Herrera

Paso resolution says all businesses are essential, masking is personal preference

At the Nov. 7 meeting, the Paso Robles City Council unanimously passed a resolution affirming its stance on mask mandates. “The phone calls I’ve gotten over the last couple of weeks and just running into people around town have made it clear this is very important,” Councilmember Chris Bausch— who proposed the resolution for the Nov. 7 meeting agenda—said at the meeting. According to the resolution, all businesses within the city are now considered essential businesses—meaning they can operate in the case of a call to quarantine due to rising COVID-19 case numbers. In addition, the resolution also formally declares that wearing a mask within the city would be a matter of personal preference. “They are afraid that their business licenses will be revoked [if they don’t comply with a future mandate],” Bausch said. “I hope this statement will give them reassurance that we will do all we can to ensure that all businesses are essential businesses.” The two-pronged resolution was lauded by public commenters who echoed Bausch’s sentiment on the impact of the initial COVID-19 pandemic masking mandate and subsequent shutdown in 2020. “This is not something businesses in Paso Robles need to be afraid of,” one public commenter and Paso Robles business owner said. “They need to know that their City Council stands behind them and that they will do the best of their ability to keep their businesses open.” Mayor John Hamon told the council and public that he felt it was the right time for the city to make its stance clear, citing his personal experience with the initial 2020 mandates and shutdowns. “I remember the first thing I did is I called [1st District Supervisor John Peschong] and told him that my business was essential and we would be out there whether or not we were allowed to do it,” Hamon recalled. While he didn’t say what prompted his concerns, the resolution comes after the SLO County Department of Public Health’s Sept.

21 mandate that health care workers in the county either get influenza and COVID-19 vaccines or wear a mask. “I remember [at the beginning of the pandemic] what I told restaurant owners, and that was, ‘If you fail, we fail, so do what you got to do to stay alive in this situation,’” Hamon said. “Now that it’s coming around again, I am concerned that they will try it again, so with this statement, we can make it clear how Paso Robles is going to move forward with this problem.” —Adrian Vincent Rosas

SLO County streamlines code for animal care and maintenance

For the first time in 25 years, San Luis Obispo County’s code relating to the care and upkeep of animals is getting a makeover. Title 9, the rules that establish county Animal Services’ responsibilities, are more streamlined after the Nov. 7 Board of Supervisors meeting, when Animal Services Manager Eric Anderson detailed eight different sections that needed revision and the board unanimously approved them. The changes involved administrative revisions like prohibiting the impersonation of an animal control officer and general animal care rules like restricting individuals from feeding and attracting animals beyond their own property. Language was scrutinized, too. For instance, the definitions for a commercial animal operator and a hobby breeder contained overlapping and conflicting language, which make the differences between the two unclear. Anderson told New Times that the update should boost clarity with language that’s more understandable and terms that are better defined. “A number of things were omitted which weren’t included in past versions of the code revision,” he said. “Those are issues that I think the public oftentimes expects or like us to be able to address. But without some sort of code in place, we have no legal basis or justification to address those things.” One such issue is the lack of laws preventing people from leaving their pets’ waste behind on somebody else’s lawn or a public sidewalk. The Title 9 amendment includes a “pooper scooper” law to deter it. “That wasn’t there before,” Anderson said. “When people would call and [complain], we would have to tell them we’re really sorry and that’s something they’d have to live with because there’s no real code that precludes them from doing that.” The county’s cat population will experience the biggest impact, according to Anderson. Owners of cats allowed to roam at-large and finders of stray unaltered cats now must spay or neuter them at their own cost. Animal Services hopes this will curtail an explosion in the number of roaming cats. Owners of outdoor cats must get them vaccinated against rabies too. Other changes include setting up a holding period for stray livestock. While defined time periods exist for roaming dogs, cats, and other companion animals, no clear guidelines existed that lined out how long Animal Services should hold such animals for before they’re adopted out. Anderson told New Times that the present county code sets 72 hours as the holding time for animals brought in as strays. But, a California code enactment developed a formula to determine how long animals had to be held. That state code is now on hold, but the county still complies with it because it

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extends the holding time. “By and large, within our county, the way that formula plays out is the animal has to be held for up to four days not including the day of impound,” he said. “While the legal minimum is 72 hours, we continue to hold animals for a period beyond that and even when that’s concluded, the animals remain with us for an extended period while we find homes for them and appropriate placement.” —Bulbul Rajagopal

Cuesta College’s smaller campus sees enrollment gains

home is the main goal, she said. “We’re really trying every week to make sure there’s something for students to engage in different ways and keep them on campus,” Ruiz said. “Getting them to know other students and building relationships with them to study or find support [is important].” —Samantha Herrera

Residents express concern over North Morro Bay building proposal

Land stability is a major concern for Morro Bay residents opposing a 48-unit housing development on Panorama Drive. Mia Ruiz, dean of student success and “My family has owned property in North support programs at Cuesta College’s North Morro Bay since the early 1960s … during a County Campus, said that during the fall very wet year back in the ’80s, my father put 2023 semester, the campus saw 23 percent a stake out [into the ground to observe land uptick in enrollment. stability] and observed,” Morro Bay resident “I think that’s all due to a real collaboration Joan Martin Fee said. “It moved 3 feet.” with our faculty and our leadership, also Fee was among the Morro Bay residents bringing back more in-person courses to our who showed up en masse to the Nov. campus,” Ruiz said. “Really enhancing not 7 Planning Commission meeting to only student engagement to build a sense of express their concerns about the potential community for our North County students, development. but also providing them with that in-person According to resident Theresa Pena, academic support with different strategies. building on the land would pose a danger to So I think all those together have really those who live west of the proposed project, helped to increase our enrollment.” like herself. Ruiz said that some of the more popular “My foundation is already sloping, and classes have been part of the school’s my gates are no longer even,” Pena wrote vocational programs, including the culinary, in a letter to the commission. “This has agriculture plant science, and nursing worsened over the last 10 years, and I can’t programs. The campus plans to continue help but imagine that it’s possible that this focusing on increasing those vocational development may add to this problem for classes, she said. many of us.” “Where we really want to see According to the city’s project lead, Nancy opportunities for North County growth is Hubbard, the land on which the development really in our vocational education by really is being considered served as a former Navy looking at different trade industries and how jet fuel storage site. It was decommissioned possibly some more certificate programs in 1992 and has since had several owners can serve our North County community,” and undergone an environmental cleaning she said. “That’s where we see real growth process. potential for the future of this campus.” In 2021, Morro Bay applied to the While Cuesta College’s main campus SLO County Local Agency Formation might be appealing for the younger Commission to annex the property by population of SLO County, Ruiz said that the Panorama Drive as part of its general North County Campus takes pride in being plan efforts to develop new housing. The more suited for adults who might not have annexation was approved in January 2022 time to spend all day on a college campus despite similar ground stability concerns. and can only come during hours that are Planning Commissioner Bill Roschen convenient for them. noted that the commission wouldn’t be “[We serve] definitely a different student taking action on the proposal, rather just demographic than you’re going to see in our hearing discussion on the project, because San Luis Obispo campus. We have more the project’s environmental impact reports working adults here and students that need weren’t complete yet. those evening courses,” she said. “Also, “We have not seen the reports on the students looking for more of those vocational environmental impact or what cleanup certifications and general education efforts might entail at this point,” Roschen preparedness for transfer.” said. Cuesta College’s North County Campus Many of the public commenters also took staff pride themselves on caring about issue with the traffic and parking problems students’ support and connection to fellow the project could create. classmates and professors, so having “Our whole way of life is going to be programs that make them feel seen and destroyed by speeding cars,” one resident understood is a priority, Ruiz said. said, noting that the people often speed onto “We’ve really enhanced our students’ Panorama Drive off of Highway 1. access center and increased our tutoring, The Planning Commission will hear the as well as developing workshops,” she said. proposal again at its Dec. 5 “We even see students meeting. taking classes in San Luis “[There is] documented Obispo coming to our North catastrophic risk to the County Campus to utilize Send any news property and safety of the our resources.” or story tips to residents living directly Ruiz said that some of news@newtimesslo.com. below this project,” resident the workshops include Susan Hammond said. learning how to handle time “When significant disruption of the ground management and test taking strategies to [potentially] triggers a landslide, [this] should ensure a passing grade. 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DOJ indicts former development company executive for bribing former county supervisor

people who needed land use permits from the county, the indictment said. Prior New Times reporting found that Wright was a partner at PB Companies until he stepped down as CEO in December 2015. Business filings to the California Secretary of State show that the paperwork registering PB Companies as a limited liability company was first filed on Feb. 21, 2012. That document lists SLO-based lawyer John W. Belsher as the agent for service. Belsher also signed the filing. His website labels his professional corporation as Belsher Law and it places his practice in the “areas of land use regulation, municipal law, hazardous materials, and business transactions.” The indictment detailed that Wright and his co-conspirator went on to create a consulting company on July 10, 2014, to allegedly funnel payments to Hill. The former supervisor, in turn, served as a managing member of the consulting company and provided false information about those payments on his publicly filed Form 700s. Form 700s maintain financial transparency from elected officials. They require elected officials to annually disclose income, investments, and gifts received along with other financial interests. New Times obtained Hill’s Form 700s for calendar years 2014, 2015, and 2016. Devoid of records of gifts from the development company, the forms only list monetary gifts from Pacific Gas and Electric Company for 2014 and 2015. No gifts were mentioned for the 2016 calendar year. However, the form for 2014 lists San Luis Consulting under the section for investments, income, and assets of business entities. Hill described the business as “writing, editing, coaching” and listed the fair market value in the $10,001 to $100,000 range. San Luis Consulting isn’t mentioned in the other two Form 700s. “On July 14, 2014, in a text message exchange, County Supervisor 1 told defendant Wright that he liked the idea of Consulting Company 1 paying him because he and defendant Wright and CoConspirator 1 could keep their arrangement ‘private’ by only disclosing Consulting Company 1 on his Form 700 disclosure form,” the indictment read. California Secretary of State business filings confirm that a limited liability company called San Luis Consulting formed on July 10, 2014. The initial filing lists Belsher again as the agent of FILE PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM service. A filing on Feb. 2, 2015, names Hill as the managing member and he signed off on it. The FBI executed search warrants at Hill’s SLO residence and his county office in March 2020. A month later, the FBI also interviewed Wright and his co-conspirator separately. Hill died by suicide in August that year. On Aug. 17, 2022, the co-conspirator accepted a federal grand jury DARK PAST Former 3rd District Supervisor Adam Hill allegedly accepted bribes in return for advocating for Ryan Wright’s subpoena that directed the development projects. development company to egal troubles for a former executive of a San Luis Obispo development company hit a crescendo with a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) indictment after being embroiled in criminal and civil cases for the better part of a decade. Ryan Wright, formerly known as Ryan Petetit, allegedly colluded with a former SLO County supervisor to pay him in bribes and gifts totaling more than $95,000, according to the DOJ’s indictment. In exchange, the supervisor reportedly smoothed the way—at the city level—for Wright’s development projects and voted in favor of his company’s projects while serving on the county Board of Supervisors. The indictment states that they later covered up the bribery scheme by forging documents. Grover Beach’s Wright, 37, was arrested on Oct. 30 on a three-count indictment. A source who wished to remain anonymous confirmed that the unnamed supervisor, “County Supervisor 1,” is the late 3rd District Supervisor Adam Hill. Hill and Wright allegedly worked with an unnamed third person the indictment named “Co-Conspirator 1” to carry out the bribes and forging. This is the second time someone has been indicted for bribing Hill—the first was cannabis kingpin Helios Dayspring, who’s now serving a 22-month prison sentence for bribing a public official and committing tax fraud. The new indictment indicated uncertainty about when these crimes started, claiming they continued until May 23, 2017. The earliest instances detailed in the document date back to June 2014 when the trio allegedly discussed creating a separate entity—eventually a consulting company— to pay Hill for his work in favor of the development company. “During this discussion, defendant Wright told County Supervisor 1 that CoConspirator 1 ‘wants to protect all three of us’ ‘[a]nd put[ting] a gag order on all three of us [is a] good idea[],’” the indictment reads. “Defendant Wright warned County Supervisor 1 that ‘[l]oose lips sink ships.’” The indictment states that Wright was the CEO of the development company until December 2015, while Co-Conspirator 1 formed the same company in 2012 and served as a managing member. It describes CoConspirator 1 as a private law firm attorney who specializes in real estate and land use. Co-Conspirator 1’s law firm represented

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hand over records of payments made to the consulting company. Wright’s first alleged bribes to Hill were detailed in a text message exchange between the two in 2014. “Defendant Wright told County Supervisor 1 that Development Company 1 would pay County Supervisor 1 $5,000 up front and $1,700 a month thereafter, and would provide County Supervisor 1 with a leased car from a Volvo dealership using Development Company 1’s funds,” the indictment read. That same day, Hill reportedly texted Wright that he had already spoken to a member of SLO city’s Architectural Review Commission. The former supervisor then explained to Wright that he was “going to golden ticket you to all the people and places you need to be with/at.” The bulk of the 2014 texts pertained to a project at 590 Marsh St., which would later be part of the San Luis Square Project—a site that’s currently under construction. During these discussions, Hill allegedly agreed to accept a car allowance paid for by Wright and leased a Volvo Wagon valued at $43,020. Between 2014 and 2015, Wright also urged Hill to seek approval on other projects like Toad Creek Homes and Las Tablas Villas in Templeton and the Avila Ranch housing development. Among other payments, Wright also allegedly greased Hill’s palms in 2014 with a trip to San Francisco to watch a Giants versus St. Louis Cardinals baseball game. Both the semi-private jet flight and game were funded by the development company. The former CEO reportedly spent at least $754 for rooms for each of them at a luxury San Francisco hotel. “Defendant Wright, using Development Company 1’s funds, also paid for his and County Supervisor 1’s premium seat, which were in the first row along the third baseline and cost approximately $1,032 per ticket,” the indictment said. The federal grand jury claimed Wright also knowingly falsified and tampered with a record. The indictment noted that he allegedly made an Excel spreadsheet in August 2022 that claimed the development company owed Hill $10,000 for work related to a project in Santa Barbara County. “In fact, as defendant Wright then knew, the spreadsheet had been altered after learning of the FBI investigation to include references to the Santa Barbara project while the original document included no such references,” the indictment said. Wright is a familiar face in local legal proceedings. In 2016, Jonathan Westbay filed a lawsuit again him, Belsher, and former business associate Russell Sheppel for breach of contract and property damage related to a development deal in Arroyo Grande. Westbay alleged that Wright and his partners wrote bad checks to pay their share of the mortgage. During that lawsuit, Wright was contending with two other active cases. He was arrested in November 2015 for criminal charges stemming from domestic violence allegations. Then, he was sued in civil court by a former girlfriend who accused Wright of verbally, sexually, and physically assaulting her on multiple occasions between 2012 and 2014 while they were in a relationship. If convicted of his latest crimes pertaining to Hill and his co-conspirator, Wright faces federal prison time up to 35 years. ∆ Reach Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal at brajagopal@newtimesslo.com.

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Sticking point Local residents express concerns over future loss of natural habitat, oak trees to build the Dana Reserve project in Nipomo

Nipomo development reduced the number of oak trees it would cut down, but the Dana Reserve project still asks to remove a little more than 3,000 oak trees from its 288-acre property. Community members and local environmentalists think that number continues to be far too high. San Luis Obispo County’s biggest housing development in 25 years plans to cut down approximately 3,094 oak tees, Burton Mesa chaparral habitat, and other nonnative grasslands to help make room for its 1,318 residential units, 203,000 square feet of recreational space, village shopping center, California Fresh Market grocery store, South County Cuesta College campus, and neighborhood parks, according to the staff report. Project developers Nick Tompkins and his daughter Elizabeth said that the project will also be planting more than 1,000 new oak trees and is retaining hundreds of others, leaving a total of 4,202 oak trees on-site after the project is complete. “For the total number of trees impacted for each home that is built at the Dana Reserve, 2.1 oak trees will be removed. However, through the oak tree mitigation plan with both on-site and off-site conservation and onsite replanting, 11.8 trees will remain for each home build,” Elizabeth said during the Oct. 23 SLO County Planning Commission meeting. “Another way to say this is that for every tree impacted, 5.6 will be permanently protected.” The public hearing went on for two days, Oct. 23 and 24, and commissioners ultimately voted 4-1 to propose that the SLO County Board of Supervisors approve the project at an upcoming meeting that’s yet to be announced. Planning Commissioner Anne Wyatt dissented. While some SLO County residents support the removal plan in order to build more housing and create job opportunities on the Central Coast, others such as Herb Kandel with the Nipomo Action Committee want to

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Creel said during the Oct. 23 meeting. “It’s a complicated issue, one in which the clear solution is to preserve as many trees as you can and continue to plant new ones.” However, Waycott said that a loss of mature habitat and waiting years to decades for new trees to grow could lead to an uptick in rodents and other animals that community members don’t want in their neighborhood. “[Losing oak trees] means losing predator species, which control rodents that are living under these trees. Then we lose bunnies and squirrels, and then what’s left?” he said. “Raccoons and skunks and things that you know people don’t really like anyways.” While staff discussed requiring homeowners in the Dana Reserve to plant and care for an oak tree for a minimum of seven years, former Cal Poly professor David Chipping told New Times that it’s not a well thought-out plan. “So if at the end of the seven years, the homeowners association says, ‘These trees AGAINST THE RESERVE Nipomo residents Alison Martinez (left) and Kelly Kephart of the are making a mess in the sidewalk, or they Nipomo Action Committee have spoken out against the Dana Reserve development with hopes are cracking the roads, or they look a little that SLO County staff will come up with an alternative plan before the project goes before the Board of Supervisors. dirty, let’s tear them down,’ then there’s no long-term guarantee to tend to these trees encourage project developers to keep looking result of the last ice age and there was a lot beyond the seven years,” Chipping said. at alternative plans and continue reducing of erosion at that time, to which sand was “An oak isn’t a good tree to grow in a street the number of oak trees and native plant life blown into these cracks from the ocean and anyways; they grow quite slowly and they that need to be cut down. created a large sand dune. It was a huge sort tend to have roots that can sort of break the “It starts with a plan that keeps a of landscaping factor,” Waycott said. “Due local paving.” reasonable amount of habitat in place,” to this unique soil structure in Nipomo, Waycott agreed and added that growing an Kandel told New Times. “Then we can build chaparral plants and oak woodlands oak in a confined area can end up damaging on the final [environmental impact report] developed in their own way on this sand the tree. to include a mixed housing development that dune, and they’re rare.” “Concrete, pavement, and even cars parked includes affordable housing. This shows there Waycott said that oak trees are also resilient. on the ground under the oak tree are going to can be an opportunity to protect both habitat “They can survive on not impact the soil and it’s going and produce affordable housing.” a lot of water and they’re to reduce the oxygen to the Kandel said that oak trees bring a variety of green all year round, which roots and water,” he said. benefits to residents not just in Nipomo but is great,” he said. “Green “So that’s definitely going to Send any news all around the county that other plants just means photosynthesis and have a huge impact.” or story tips to can’t re-create, such as quickly replenishing that means absorbing CO2 While agreeing that there news@newtimesslo.com. the groundwater basin. and giving off oxygen all needs to be some housing built “Oak forests are slower to deteriorate so year long.” for the increasing population they percolate water more effectively back Cleaning the air of carbon while in SLO County, Waycott said he hopes to see into the groundwater table,” he said. replenishing it with oxygen is a key priority some more research conducted while moving Bill Waycott, fieldtrip coordinator for for Dana Reserve developers, according to the housing project to an area that doesn’t affect SLO Chapter of the California Native Plants county staff, which is why they want to plant as many native plants. Society, told New Times that Nipomo is around 1,500 new oak trees as part of the “Now, the question is, how can we special because it sits on an ancient oak forest, development. influence [developer’s] decisions by but today there’s only 5 percent of untouched “It’s been generally described to me from promoting alternatives to the plan that will save as much [native plant life] as we can oak forest left. Keeping it protected, he said, is several different experts that young trees save,” Waycott said. ∆ valuable for the environment and for honoring actually sequester more carbon than older, the history of Nipomo. mature, larger trees because the greatest Reach Staff Writer Samantha Herrera at “It’s estimated that about 12,000 years potential to sequester is through that sherrera@newtimesslo.com. ago, these large sand dunes formed as a growth phase,” county staff member Emily

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he waters of Morro Bay suffer no dearth of ecological wonder. But it wouldn’t be possible without seaweed or kelp. “Kelp forests are one of the most productive ecosystems in the world, supporting a wealth of biodiverse species,” California State Parks Interpreter Robin Hazard said. “They provide homes, food, safety, and places to raise young for several species.” Now, thanks to a collaboration between the Morro Bay Museum of FABULOUS FUNCTION Whether it serves as a Natural History and seaweed cornerstone of ecological life or as a cultural touchstone, enthusiast Josie Iselin, The seaweed is part of the natural beauty on the Central Coast. Curious World of Seaweed hopes to bring information where they were then shipped to markets in about the plant’s importance to all. San Francisco and China.” “Kelp forests are essential for humans in According to the museum, seaweed and that [they] provide one in every two breathes kelp also served a critical role in the culture we take,” Hazard, who works for Morro Bay of the Indigenous people of California and State Park, said. “They also serve as a carbon the Pacific Northwest for thousands of sink, helping to absorb the impacts of climate years. In the time of European colonization, change.” explorers would pluck specimens from the The exhibit’s debut aligns with the release rocky shores up and down the coast to add to of Iselin’s book—bearing the same name— their collections back home and advance the that features similar write-ups and stories to understanding of the plant’s role. the ones shown in the exhibition. Even in more modern history, kelp and seaweed beds have received attention from From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week, federal and state governments to ensure that the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History this core part of the ecosystem is protected will feature the exhibition through Dec. as it begins to disappear from our coastlines. 15. Admission is $3 for adults and free for That protection is part of another role anyone aged 17 and under. Hazard has with the parks system. Hazard said that kelp and seaweed are “California’s coastline has 12 Marine essential to maintaining the ecosystems Protected Areas (MPAs)—the largest of such they reside in, but also rely on the ecological areas in the world,” Hazard said, noting her diversity of Morro Bay to thrive. role as the SLO MPA Collaborative co-chair. “Along the northern coast of California, “For those interested in kelp stewardship, sea urchins thrive in abundance and have joining your local MPA Collaborative eaten the majority of the kelp forests in that Network can connect you with making region since there are no species to predate healthy changes for our one on the sea urchins, leading ocean.” to these barrens and loss of In the end, whether you kelp forests,” Hazard said. know everything there is to “In San Luis Obispo, we are Send business know about seaweed and lucky to have a balanced and nonprofit information to kelp or you know nothing ecosystem, since we have strokes@newtimesslo.com. at all, The Curious World of the southern sea otter who Seaweed is ready to bring serves as a predator to the the important plant to the sea urchin, leading to a center stage. healthy and balanced ecosystem where kelp “The large format and vibrant prints and seaweed can thrive.” draw you in and seamlessly build awareness According to another State Parks through art,” Chase said. “Leaving visitors interpreter, Robyn Chase, the exhibit with a new appreciation for this incredible is more than just a scientific display resource.” chronicling the history and ecological For more information, visit facebook.com/ importance seaweed has. MorroBayStateParks. “The exhibit’s imagery and diverse stories reach beyond the science of marine Fast fact flora,” Chase said. “This exhibit beautifully celebrates arts and educators by taking you • During the entire month of November, on a visual journey through their unique Woods Humane Society offers a special experiences and perspectives.” promotion for senior (ages 7-plus) cats The exhibit tries to give the viewer an and dogs in their shelters. This waiver understanding of the ecological importance does not include dog license fees but does of seaweed, but focuses more on the impact cover everything else. To view all of the that both kelp and seaweed have had on the currently available senior pets at Woods, visit residents of the Central Coast and California woodshumane.org/adopt or stop by during their open hours from noon to 4 p.m. in SLO as a whole. (875 Oklahoma Ave.) or Atascadero (2300 “Chinese seaweed farming played an Ramona Road). ∆ important role in San Luis Obispo County’s diverse agricultural history,” Chase said. Reach Staff Writer Adrian Vincent Rosas at “Bales of seaweed were gathered and dried arosas@newtimesslo.com along the northern SLO County coastline

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BY BARBARA-JO OSBORNE

Greed and bad budgeting SLO’s move to capitalize on parking will backfire

he parking issue in San Luis Obispo is not about parking; this is about money. I wish Big Sky Restaurant was still here. I wish Marshalls Jewelry, Beverly’s Fabrics, Betty’s Fabrics, Ross, Mo’s BBQ, Johnsons Gallery, or Johnsons for Children, or … . This is about money and the city staff being irresponsible with competing budgets. This is about the city budget. Question: Why do Home Depot, Whole Foods, Costco, et al, let us park for free? What do they know that the city of SLO doesn’t seem to understand? Answer: The longer a person shops, the more they spend. The more they worry about getting to their car, the less focused on shopping they are and the less they spend.

Home Depot knows charging $4 an hour is way less income than someone spending $50 because they finally found what they were looking for. Let them shop. Did anyone at the city do that calculation? The city should think about the shopper and then think about sales tax and business license tax. These are two of your top revenue streams and these taxes are driven by retail sales. Your retail sales go down and then your sales tax and your business license tax goes down. The pandemic came. People had to stay home. Retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters lost sales and the city’s sales tax revenue dropped, and consumers found another way to get their needs met: online.

Amazon charges sales tax and includes the city of SLO’s portion, but it’s in the minority. Most online retailers charge the state’s sales tax rate, and the city loses. Doubling the parking rates and charging for weekends and holidays and after 6 p.m. is just greedy and mean. It penalizes the shoppers we want to attract to downtown. Why are you doing that? If you need money, do a better job of budgeting. Cut salaries at the top. Retail sales, restaurants, movie theaters, coffee shops are “downtown.” If they’re gone, so is downtown. They were just coming back to financial health when the city’s parking department declared war on the consumers. You have numbers that show more people are coming back in and shopping, and you used those numbers to formulate a plan to

squeeze out more money from parking. SLO’s downtown is right on that brink. Consumers are too angry now to want to “support” the downtown. You are taking too much. Remember when businesses figured out they could attract customers by taking advantage of free parking on Sundays and holidays? SLO businesses decided to open on Sundays and holidays. Suddenly more people were parking and shopping and eating lunch and going to the movies, unfettered by parking fees. Remember when the city parking department saw this and suddenly begin charging for parking on Sundays? Remember when the churches all had a fit and gathered together and demanded a return to free parking during the church morning times? I do. I was working for a downtown business that got socked in the gut by lost sales on SLO PARKING continued page 12

BY CHARLES VARNI

Shredder is mean As the cause of ‘good trouble,’ I’m also getting blamed for dysfunction at the OCSD

used to enjoy reading the Shredder when it focused on intelligent satire and muckraking. More and more it has slipped into the morass of cheap shots, meanness, hype, and—of deepest concern—a lack of respect for facts. I want to respond to what I consider inaccurate and intemperate remarks made about me in the Nov 2. column (“Learn by don’ting”). First, the notion that I am the source of Oceano Community Services District’s (OCSD) dysfunction is outlandish. Anyone with a historical perspective on this organization knows it has had many, many issues over the years—numerous embezzlements, internal conflicts, and public

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catfights. More directors over the years have resigned than have been elected. My election as a director and the appointments of directors Allene Villa and Beverly JoyceSuneson created a new moderately liberal majority, maybe for the first time ever. The MAGA mad locals who make up Director Linda Austin’s bully posse and Vitality Advisory Council directors were mobilized to disrupt public meetings with shouted insults and profanities, refusing to behave civilly, character assassination, and intimidate directors within and outside of meetings (on social media, in the parking lot, etc.). Using the Shredder’s dysfunctional metaphor, it is clear that what the OCSD

“family” does when its dysfunctional norms, values, and processes are challenged. It labels, attacks, and rejects the person who is speaking the truth, pulling the covers off, or otherwise exposing the family secrets. Kill the messenger. The general manager and Linda Austin’s narrative that the law firm quit because I and Director Joyce-Suneson violated the Brown Act is simply a distraction from the truth of the law firm’s major errors in dealing with the facts of corruption. Remember this fact: The law firm works for the board of directors and is responsible for informing and protecting the directors and district from doing the wrong thing. The law firm does not represent the general manager. And finally, the Brown Act cannot be used to cover up criminal activity. My reporting the criminal behavior to the SLO County District Attorney’s Office certainly pissed off some people. Linda Austin called Director Joyce-Suneson and me “tattletales.” So I ask you Shredder, who is the “problem”? The people keeping government agency embezzlement a secret, or the persons

making it public? When our law firm was given notice, we were scheduling a “performance review,” they chose to quit rather than face it. Why? Because they have a huge vulnerability by implicitly or explicitly participating in an active suppression of information related to internal fraud and embezzlement at the OCSD. When I first attempted to bring this out in a public OCSD meeting, our attorney sought to shut me up by saying I was violating the Brown Act by sharing secrets from closed session meetings. Forgive me for raising my voice and challenging him. You cannot use the Brown Act to cover up criminal behavior, and I was out of patience. The Shredder refers to a “whiny letter” I wrote to supervisors and the sheriff about the Oct. 25 OCSD meeting. Here is an excerpt: “We had prepared for an uncivil and disruptive OCSD meeting since it involved a public performance review of the general manager. He and Linda Austin made it known MEAN SHREDDER continued page 12

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Sundays the minute parking was no longer free. Ultimately, the city will lose in the parking wars. As downtown businesses lose revenue, as shoppers stop coming downtown because they have had enough of the city’s parking greed, the city will lose sales tax revenue and business license tax. And we will all lose because our society craves social interaction, dinner and a movie, a new dress or pair of jeans. The costs of the new parking structure? The city planned it for 20 years and didn’t set aside anything? Why do we have to pay for the city’s poor budget planning? Just because you can raise taxes and increase parking fees doesn’t mean you, in all good conscience, should do so. Tighten your own belt. Do what you are making business owners do. Give back Sundays, holidays, and time after 6 p.m., and then cut the fee increase in half. ∆ Barbara-Jo Osborne from Morro Bay is a business owner who supports SLOREP. Send comments for publication to letters@ newtimesslo.com. MEAN SHREDDER from page 11

there would be a large crowd. Our attorney had notified the sheriff of fears of disruption or possible violence (I was not privy to these conversations with our attorney Daniel Cheung). The room was packed with the usual bully posse of rude, loud, interruptive, aggressive, and mean-spirited zealots. We know them well from previous meetings and they answer to the dog whistle of Linda Austin and VACO. They began to disrupt the meeting early on and escalated through the evening. This bully posse was verbally attacking and threatening other people in the audience. President Villa, despite her efforts, was unable to establish and maintain civility or order. Around 6:43 p.m. a male speaker approached the podium and began to berate and threaten me in an aggressive manner. President Villa called a recess to the meeting at which point the male rapidly walked towards me and confronted me in my seat by walking behind the dais. I stood and told him to back off. He refused. I told him I was calling the sheriff and to back off. He walked past and behind me. I called 911 at 6:45 p.m. and requested immediate assistance for the threat made to me and to help restore public order. This was the most aggressive, meanspirited, and threatening meeting of OCSD I had ever seen. No sheriff ever arrived even though, as I learned later, other persons had also called for assistance, fearful at what was taking place.” I went on to report what I had learned about why the sheriff never responded to my 911 call, which was well described in a Tribune front page headline story. The editors there didn’t think the issue was a “whiny” one or that I was being a troublemaker. The bully posse likes to dogpile on their target. They throw mud ball after mud ball. I guess some of it stuck in the Shredder’s hair since they ended their OCSD diatribe with “… (Varni is) demanding accountability ... for everyone but himself. Dude, maybe you’re the problem.” I am not accountable for the cover-up of an embezzlement at OCSD; nor the actions of Austin’s bully posse; nor the egregious actions of the Oceano sheriff. Dismissing my letter as “whiny” and blaming the “victim” is a classic way to distract from the true facts, which I laid out to the best of my ability. I am accountable for making, in the words of John Lewis, “good trouble.” Since all of my public actions regarding OCSD are on television

and in social media I am very accountable and have never avoided taking responsibility for my own poor behavior when it happens. So here’s a call out for you Shredder, show me an action or something I wrote that you think I should be held “accountable” for. ∆ Charles Varni is an Oceano Community Services District director. Send comments for publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.

LETTERS Bidenomics led to inflation, increased costs

I read with great interest the article entitled “Closed for Business” in the Nov. 2 issue of New Times. The article spoke of the increased costs and regulations (parking cost increases) that has brought about hardship on local businesses. I wonder if people realize what has brought about these increased costs to every facet of our lives? It is called “Bidenomics,” the increased spending and the nonstop printing of money by the federal government is the primary cause of the “out of control” inflation America is experiencing and will continue to experience until spending is brought to reasonable levels. Government nonstop printing of money results in more dollars competing for goods and services, which in turn results in the higher prices for those goods and services. The national debt currently stands at $33.6 trillion. The administration’s war on fossil fuels has resulted in huge increases in the cost of gasoline at the pump. If you add to that the fact every product brought to market requires fuel to get it there, you understand why we have experienced these dramatic price increases. Think about the fact that agricultural products alone require fuel for planting, harvesting, transporting to market, and ultimately for the consumer to transport the product home, fuel costs are added to one product four times. Then, there are the costs of increased regulations governing the production, transporting, and marketing of many items. Don’t forget the federal government’s raising of interest rates, which has caused mortgage interest rates to skyrocket. All these government actions have resulted in greatly increased costs to consumers all across America. So remember when you hear the word “Bidenomics,” the current economic policies of the federal government are in fact playing a huge part in inflation. These increased costs you are paying for groceries, fuel and utilities, insurance and health care are not going down, they never do. Like it or not, “Bidenomics” is here to stay. John Texeira Paso Robles

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arking in downtown SLO is such a hotbutton issue that it took up five hours of the Nov. 7 SLO City Council meeting. Why? Well, obviously, charging people $4 a hour to park downtown is way too much. Way too much. And the thought of increasing that hourly rate to $5 in 2025 is more than most business owners and residents can bear. Everyone is pissed. Everyone. Except for the two guys who spoke up at the meeting advocating for parking rate increases and more residents to take the bus. The audience members shared a lot of thumbs down in response to those comments. Apparently, buses are out. Cars are in. Parking costs are up. And something needs to give. As in the city needs to give in. Which they’re doing, kind of. Taking a page out of the policies they had before the costs of building a fourth parking garage downtown ballooned to $53 million and SLO needed to take out a $47 million loan to pay for it, the council decided everyone gets their first hour of parking free in both garages and on the street. They also decided that Sundays are free all day in structures. So, Sunday funday is back, baby! Bring that car, park it in the garage, get day drunk, and leave it—just make sure you’re back before 10 a.m. on Monday, because you could get an almost $50 ticket. Ouch!

There was probably a way to avoid this predicament. A way of paying for and planning for this parking garage that’s been in the works for more than a decade that didn’t involve heaping costs on downtown SLO’s visitors. But what do I know about forward-thinking? Maybe we should ask Paso Robles, a city so forward-thinking that its council members got ahead of a potential political problem before it became an issue. A standard health order from the SLO County Public Health Department requiring influenza and COVID-19 vaccines or masking for health care workers in the county riled up the antieverything agitators in the county. It’s a cause that Paso City Councilmember Chris Bausch couldn’t help but jump on board with. He had to take a stand against masks, you know? For the children. Oh wait, that was when he was on the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District board. Who’s he standing up for now? “The phone calls I’ve gotten over the last couple of weeks and just running into people around town have made it clear this is very important,” said Bausch, who proposed the resolution for the Nov. 7 meeting. I’m pretty sure those mandates aren’t going

But Cuesta’s faculty feels extremely to happen again when it comes to COVID-19. We’ve been living with maskless COVID-19 differently—so extreme, in fact, that the spreaders for a couple of years now and made college’s academic senate felt the need it through case increases and decreases to push back against the idea that all of without calls to shut down the economy again. Cuesta supports the project. Not only that, a It would take a truly heinous virus to cause member of the college’s South County Task our politicians to shut down the economy. Force said the project hadn’t come before the But Bausch and his ilk on the Paso council task force, which is supposed to advise the aren’t going to let the nonissue issue get them college about what’s best for the region. down. On Nov. 7, they unanimously passed “It kind of speaks volumes when you’re a resolution declaring that all businesses in not bringing these decisions to faculty, and Paso were essential (all businesses matter) I think the reason they didn’t want to bring and that masking was up to individual it to faculty is because they knew we’d be preference (which it already is, unless you in opposition,” said task force member and choose to work in health care). Cuesta College English professor Wesley “They are afraid that their business Sims. licenses will be revoked,” Bausch said. “I hope Sims said most of the college’s faculty this statement will give them reassurance was in the dark about Cuesta’s role in the that we will do all we can to ensure that all Dana Reserve project until recently, when businesses are essential businesses.” it came before the academic senate, which What a relief! voted to take a stand against the reserve due You know who isn’t relieved? Cuesta to environmental concerns (like chopping College Superintendent and President Jill Stearns. She’s been singing the praises of the down 3,000 mature oak trees) and cultural concerns (like indigenous sites that it said 1,300-housing unit and more Dana Reserve should be protected and aren’t). project in Nipomo, touting the space it’s “I feel like Cuesta is getting a really bad allocating to a new South County campus for name by the admin. the college, and advocating who are supporting this for all the “affordable” publicly,” Sims said. housing it’s going to bring to So the faculty publicly the area. Send us your rebuked Stearns for her “This property aligns views and opinion to support and spread the very well with the needs letters@newtimesslo.com. word. ∆ of Cuesta College for a South County location,” Ain’t politics grand? Send the Shredder your she said at a recent SLO County Planning Commission meeting. thoughts at shredder@newtimesslo.com.

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Saturday, Nov. 18, marks the premiere of New York-based mixed-media painter Alisa Sikelianos-Carter’s new exhibition at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, where it will remain on display through March 2024. On opening day, Sikelianos-Carter will take part in an artist talk at the Palm Theatre, from 11 a.m. to noon. Attendees are asked to register in advance at sloma.org. The Palm Theatre is located at 817 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. —Caleb Wiseblood COURTESY IMAGE BY ALISA SIKELIANOS-CARTER

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ATRIUM PARTY AND ARTISTS RECEPTION Meet featured artists Spanky Anderson, painter of fine art acrylics, Debbie Gedayloo, creator of hand crafted fiber art, and Windward Tides photographers Chat with creators, sip refreshments, and explore captivating works. Nov. 11, 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. DEBRA PIAZZA: ACRYLIC, MIXED MEDIA ARTIST Piazza began her painting career during the pandemic, and uses handmade collage papers, and/or anything she can find to enhance the texture of a flat canvas. Exhibiting at Morro Made, Rustic Diamond, Morro Bay Art Association, Cayucos Makers,

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only. Through Nov. 12 Free. 626-393-1750. actsofworship-art.com/. Acts of Worship venue, 2021 Niderer Road, Paso Robles. HANDCRAFTED FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2023 Premier craftspeople and artists are featured in this unique exhibition and retail sale. You’ll find an abundance of unique, handmade gifts and goods at every price point. A portion of every sale supports Studios on the Park’s mission of bringing art to the community. Through Dec. 30 Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. HOLIDAY FUSED GLASS PLATE OR BOWL WORKSHOP Learn the basics of working with fused glass and using a variety of colored glass to create a unique design. Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $100. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

masterpiece based off of a photo, just in time for Thanksgiving. Materials and wine included in cost. Nov. 17, 5-8 p.m. $30 for one; $50 for two. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/events/pumpkinsin-pastel-class/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

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SIP N’ SKETCH Bring your own supplies (or borrow some of our’s) and paint or sketch a themed live-model or still life under the guidance of Studios resident artists. See website for the specific theme of the month. Your first glass of wine is included in price. Third Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. $20. 805-2389800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. STUDIOS ON THE PARK: CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of classes and workshops offered. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-238-9800.

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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. ALISA SIKELIANOS-CARTER The Alisa Sikelianos-Carter exhibition at SLOMA will promote an emerging female artist of color whose works are inspired by the stories of her Black ancestors and traditionally Black hairstyles, centered on ancestral power and mythology. Nov. 18-March 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma. org/exhibition/alisa-sikelianos-carter/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., 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. ARTIST’S TALK WITH ALISA SIKELIANOS-CARTER Join SLOMA and the Palm Theatre for an artist’s talk with Alisa Sikelianos-Carter, whose In Space and Splendor exhibition will launch in SLOMA’s Gray Wing. General seating available. Nov. 18, 11 a.m.-noon Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/artists-talk-

alisa-sikelianos-carter/. Palm Theatre, 817 Palm St, San Luis Obispo. BEGINNING DRAWING WITH SPENCER COLLINS This class is designed to teach young students the important basic building blocks of drawing. Students learn about various drawing techniques and materials such as graphite, charcoal, and paint pens. Students will learn to draw things from life, including animals, places, and people. Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. through Dec. 18 $28 per student; refer a second student for $5 off one class. 559250-3081. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. BEYOND THE BASICS OF WATERCOLOR WITH VIRGINIA MACK This is a class for those who love imagining ways to further their visual expressions. A watercolorbased course, but one that branches out into other media. Third Wednesday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $35 per class. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. CERAMIC LESSONS AND MORE Now offering private one-on-one and group lessons in the ceramic arts. Both hand building and wheel throwing options. Beginners welcomed. ongoing 805-8355893. hmcruceceramics.com/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. 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/babyhandprints. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. COMEDY NIGHT Professional comedy show featuring local and touring comics. Hosted by Aidan Candelario. Third Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. $5. 805-540-8300. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo, bangthedrumbrewery.com. CYANOTYPE: MAGICAL SUN PRINTING WITH NANCY SCHUM Be amazed by

the magic of using paper and sunlight to create beautiful one-of-a-kind art. Most materials provided. Nov. 12, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $20. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-747-4200. DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE An incessantly ringing cell phone, dead man in a café, and bowl of lobster bisque send a lonely woman on a surreal journey. Sarah Ruhl’s comedy investigates isolation as Jean’s inner compulsions lead her toward love and connection in a technologydependent society. Thursdays-Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. through Nov. 11 $25 general admission. 805-756-4849. theatredance. calpoly.edu/dead-mans-cell-phone. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS Known as one of America’s preeminent humor writers, the master of satire returns to SLO with his sardonic wit and incisive social critiques. Nov. 16, 7:30-9 p.m. $35.60-$68. 805-756-4849. pacslo. org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. THE FACULTY SHOW ‘23 A testament to the diverse and collective brilliance of the Cuesta College Fine Arts faculty through a variety of media. A portion of all sales help fund the Fine Arts Access Scholarship, making an arts education more affordable for the next generation of artists. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 8 Free. 805-5463202. cuesta.edu/student/campuslife/ artgallery/index.html. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. 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. GRAND KYIV BALLET: SNOW WHITE

Based on the classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, the ballet of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs takes the vibrant style of the Disney-animated movie and sets it to the musical motifs of Polish composer Bogdan Pavlovsky. Nov. 13, 7-9 p.m. $42.50$67. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., 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 great-grandfather, 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. 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. LEARNING CALLIGRAPHY AND ITS HISTORY WITH CHERYL BARTON Over the course of four sessions, learn the basics of calligraphy, practice notable scripts, and take a look at the compelling history and evolution of the scripts we use today. Email Cheryl at cbchezza@gmail. com for more info and to register. Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon through Nov. 17 $28 per class, or $100 for all four. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-747-4200. LESLIE SUTCLIFFE This installation consists of 96 panels, any number of which can be assembled and reassembled in a multitude of ways. Initially, the individual panels were inspired by the rich visual imagery in Italo Calvino’s Six Memos for the Next Millennium. Through Jan. 29, 2024 Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/ mementos-of-six-millennia/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. MUSICAL IMPROV COMEDY SHOW Anyone is welcome to submit their name and get chosen to play a unexpected game from the draw Nov. 9, 6 p.m. and Nov. 16, 6 p.m. my805tix.com/. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera St., suite 250, San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9463. 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.

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Send event information to events@newtimesslo.com or submit online. com/event-calendar. Saints Barrel Wine Bar, 1021 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. OUTSIDE THE BOX Craftmakers presents Outside the Box, an exhibition of fine craft, including clay masks, encaustics, collages, fabric, sculpture, and more. Craftmakers is an artist group of the Central Coast Artists Collective. Through Nov. 27 Free. 805-7474200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. PAINTING AN EVENING MARINA WITH PASTELS WITH JIM TYLER Complete a large, complex painting over the course of 1.5 days. Start with a wet underpainting technique to provide a rich glow. This is an instructor-led class with demonstrations each step of the way. All experience levels welcome. Nov. 17, 2-5:30 p.m. and Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $140. 805-7482220. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey 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. ARTS continued page 18

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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. REDEMPTIVELY GROTESQUE FILM SERIES This Fall, Cal Poly Professor Paul Marchbanks will usher participants through a series of “Redemptively Grotesque” films at the San Luis Obispo Library; stories that will juxtapose human suffering and the prospect of transcendent hope. See Library’s Event Calendar for more information about the films. Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-781-5991. slolibrary. org. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, 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. SLO COMEDY UNDERGROUND OPEN MIC NIGHT Enjoy a night of laughs provided by the local SLO Comedy Community. It’s open mic night, so anyone can perform and “you never know what you’ll see.” Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-548-2337, libertinebrewing.com. SLO DRAWZ: OPEN FIGURE DRAWING GROUP Improve your drawing skills while also building a community of supportive creatives with live models. This is not a guided class, please bring your own materials. To sign up, email chantellegoldthwaite@gmail.com. Every other Monday, 5-7 p.m. and Every other Thursday, 5-7 p.m. through Dec. 31 $20 per session; or $60 for a month pass. 805-7474200. 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. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ARTISAN’S FAIRE This annual scholarship fundraiser features a wonderful variety of original artwork and handmade goods from local artisans. Also features the popular Artisan Cafe, serving lunch and homemade pie, and a raffle prize. A fun day to start off the holiday season. Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free to the public. 805-363-4084. womansclubofarroyogrande. com. Women’s Club of Arroyo Grande, 211 Vernon St., Arroyo Grande. 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.

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SHREK THE MUSICAL St. Joseph High School presents this musical about everyone’s favorite ogre. Nov. 10, 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Nov. 11, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $20. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/shrek-the-musical/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT CRASH COURSE: MORRO BAY A free Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) crash course. Additional Dates in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria. Nov. 11, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. 805-888-8120. catcharchitecture.com/ adu-learn. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay. BASH CANCER FEST This year will feature live performances from Resination, B & The Hive, Driftwood Brothers, and The SLO Pickers Nov. 11, 12-5 p.m. my805tix.com. South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos. CHAKRA MEDITATION ON THE BEACH Guided by Dawn Feuerberg, certified classical ashtanga yoga and tantra meditation instructor, and founder of Aurora Adventures, LLC. Nov. 14, 10-11 a.m. my805tix.com/. Beach Access Parking Lot, 102 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay. DISCOVER FREEDOM FROM ANXIETY Unlock the transformative power of somatic breathwork. Enroll in upcoming classes starting this November to find true peace and freedom from anxiety. Nov. 14, 6-7:30 p.m. Call. 805-235-7978. gratefulbodyhealthcoaching. com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. MORRO BAY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Disciplines include advanced athletic performance fitness training, Thai kickboxing, and more. Beginners to advanced students welcome. Day and evening classes offered. Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for more info. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. SHAMANIC MORNING RITUALS FOR VITALITY Guided by Dawn Feuerberg, certified classical ashtanga yoga teacher, classical tantra meditation instructor, and founder of Aurora Adventures, LLC, a wellness inspired travel company. Nov. 10, 8:30 a.m. my805tix.com. Beach Access Parking Lot, 102 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay. 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/. NORTH SLO COUNTY

CAMP, PAINT, AND SIP Please join ArtSocial805 at Sun Outdoors Paso-Robles where you will paint the featured image. Ticket purchase includes all painting materials, instruction from a professional artist, and your first glass of wine for adults only. Nov. 11, 1-3 p.m. $40-$50. 805-400-9107. artsocial805.com. Sun Outdoors Paso Robles, 3800 Golden Hill Road, Paso Robles. MAKERS MARKETPLACE Vendors will be on the patio and in the mercantile. Limited spaces available for vendors that have been approved by the events manager. Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. my805tix.com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton. NAR-ANON: FRIDAY MEETINGS A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805-441-2164. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero. NORTH COUNTY CRAFT FAIR A revival of Templeton’s 100 percent handmade holiday craft show featuring many local crafters. Cider and cookies to welcome you as you shop. Prize drawing fundraiser for Central Coast Quilts of Valor Foundation supporting veterans with quilts and Wreaths Across America. Nov. 11-12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Templeton American Legion Hall, 805 South Main St., Templeton, 805-610-2708. SAN LUIS OBISPO

AERIAL SILKS CLINIC Learn aerial skills that build memory, strength, coordination, confidence, and endurance. Plus, silks is a great way to learn flipping safely. Wrapped up in the fabric, “it’s like having your own personal spotter.” Ages 7-17; no experience

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The Los Osos Valley Garden Club presents Native Plants for Pollinators, a free talk with prolific gardener Peggy Burhenn at the First Baptist Church of Los Osos on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. Burhenn will discuss the steps to making a garden more welcoming to pollinators. Visit lovgardenclub.org for more info. The church is located at 1900 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos. —C.W. necessary. Nov. 11, 1-3 p.m. $25 for first child; $10 per additional sibling. 805-547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com/saturday-eventclinics. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. THE MONDAY CLUB SLO LIVING HISTORY TOURS Enter the iconic doors of the historic, Julia Morgan-designed clubhouse. Docents will take you back to the 1920s and ‘30s, while viewing the beautiful architecture, murals, and gardens. Nov. 13, 1-4 p.m. TheMondayClubSLO. org. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-541-0594. 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. TRANS* YOUTH PEER SUPPORT GROUP This group is a safe place for trans* and gender non-conforming people, as well as those questioning, from ages of 11 to 18. A facilitated emotional support group to be heard, share your story, and hear stories that may sound surprisingly like your own. Second Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-4252. VSP VISION EYES OF HOPE MOBILE VISION CLINIC VSP Vision Eyes of Hope is partnering with the SLO Noor Foundation and CAPSLO to provide approximately 200 adults and children, including members of the unhoused community, with free eye exams and, if needed, free prescription glasses. Appointments are encouraged. To book, call. Nov. 10, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 11, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-439-1797. 40 Prado Homeless Services Center, 40 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

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. SOCIAL GROUP FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS Call for more details. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. 805-9046615. Oak Park Christian Church, 386 N Oak Park Blvd., Grover Beach. SOLO AGING: HOW TO COPE AND HELP OTHERS AND WHO TO TRUST Hear local experts talk about solo aging in person and ask any questions you want. Nov. 15, 10 a.m. my805tix.com/. Hilton Garden Inn, 601 James Way, Pismo Beach. WE HEART NIPOMO Please join We Heart Nipomo for the group’s first annual

volunteering event. Meet at Nipomo Park at the gazebo for orientation, where you will meet your team leaders and head off to your volunteer jobs. Nov. 12, 9 a.m. Free. signup. com/go/QnMxiis. Nipomo Regional Park, 255 Pomeroy Road, Nipomo.

FOOD & DRINK

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BREAKFAST ON THE BAY A monthly occasion that brings together the passionate citizens and business owners of the greater Estero Bay region in one place to deepen connections and share information. Breakfast is included with ticket price. Third Wednesday of every month, 7:30-9 a.m. $20 per member; $25 per nonmember. 805-772-4467. morrochamber.org. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay. MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET Get fresh and veggies, fruit, baked goods, sweets, and handmade artisan crafts. Come have some fun with your local farmers and artisans and enjoy delicious eats while enjoying the fresh breeze of Morro Bay. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. through May 31 Varies. 805-824-7383. morrobayfarmersmarket. com. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COUNTY

BRUSHES, BUBBLES, AND BEER Tickets are $50 for painting and $60 for painting plus a Hog Canyon beverage. Nov. 15, 6-8 p.m. $50$60. 805-400-9107. artsocial805.com. Paso Market Walk, 1803 Spring St, Paso Robles. CHAI FOR WHEN IT’S CHILLY: WORKSHOP A workshop to learn about herbs traditionally used in chai, and create your own to take with you. Bring home an herb sachet for making a pot at home and the knowledge of mixing your own blend to gift for the season. Nov. 15, 6-7:30 p.m. $55. 805-4642175. greenomenapothecary.com/eventsworkshops. The Green Omen Apothecary and Tea Lounge, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero. 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. PAINT AND SIP Enjoy a fun afternoon of painting and sipping with the artists of ArtSocial805. The $50 fee includes all your supplies, instruction, and a glass of wine. Nov. 12, 2-4 p.m. $50. 805-400-9107. artsocial805. com. Locatelli Vineyards Winery, 8585 Cross Canyons Road, San Miguel. Please join ArtSocial 805 at the Paso Robles Sports club for a paint and sip event. The tickets include all your painting materials, your first glass of liquid inspiration, and a small plate of nibbles. FOOD & DRINK continued page 19

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Nov. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $50. artsocial805. com. Paso Robles Sports Club, 2975 Union Road, Paso Robles, 805-239-7397. PONY CLUB BEHIND THE VINES: BIANCHI WINERY An intimate private wine tasting with local producers. Nov. 15, 5-7 p.m. my805tix.com/. Pony Club Wine Bar, 1021 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-226-9995.

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. GOOD MEDICINE PRESENTS MOONSHINER COLLECTIVE For ages 21 and over. Nov. 10, 7 p.m. $20. my805tix. com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

SOUTH AMERICAN SHOWDOWN Taste and compare three of the Chile’s best wines against three of Argentina’s finest and vote for your favorite. Nov. 14, 6-7:30 p.m. $40 per person. 805-257-8047. vin13. com. Vin 13 Wine Bar of Paso Robles, 1244 Pine Street, Paso Robles.

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.

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.

KELLYTOWN Enjoy lively fiddle tunes and rocking pub songs from Ireland, with a taste of Cajun and roots music. Nov. 11, 7-9:30 p.m. No cover charge. 805-400-5293. WeAreKellytown.com. Bristol’s Cider House, 3220 El Camino Real, Atascadero. LIVE JAZZ WITH SUNNY WRIGHT, TOM BETHKE, KEN HUSTAD, AND TEDDY RAMIREZ Join jazz/blues vocalist Sunny Wright, guitarist Tom Bethke, bassist Ken Hustad, and drummer Teddy Ramirez. Nov. 11, 4-7 p.m. No cover; no minimum. 805-238-6932. JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room, 811 12th St., Paso Robles, justinwine.com. PONY CLUB LIVE LOCAL MUSIC: ADRIAN LIBERTINI Sip on a crafted cocktail whilst listening to Adrian Libertini. Nov. 11, 5-7 p.m. my805tix.com/. Pony Club Wine Bar, 1021 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-226-9995. PONY CLUB LIVE LOCAL MUSIC: DAVE TATE Sip on a crafted cocktail whilst listening to Dave Tate. Nov. 9, 5-7 p.m. my805tix.com/. Pony Club Wine Bar, 1021 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-226-9995. PONY CLUB LIVE LOCAL MUSIC: SUNNY WRIGHT Sip on a crafted cocktail whilst listening to Sunny Wright Nov. 10, 5-7 p.m. my805tix.com/. Pony Club Wine Bar, 1021 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-226-9995. RAT KING, SORES FOR DAYS, MORBID STRAIN: GRIND SHOW With Rat King (Seattle death grind), Sores for Days (SLO grind), Morbid Strain (Santa Maria rockers). Nov. 9, 8-11 p.m. $10. 805-2962676. darknectarcoffee.com/pages/ events. Dark Nectar Coffee Lounge, 5915 Entrada, Atascadero.

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DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo. SECOND ANNUAL AUTUMN SOIRÉE 2023: WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL Celebrating the region’s winemakers and harvest bounty. Features tastings from the Central Coast’s most acclaimed wineries paired with delectable creations courtesy of Hotel SLO’s Executive Chef Ryan Fancher and his team. Nov. 11, 5-8 p.m. $150. 805-235-0700. autumnsoiree. com/. Hotel San Luis Obispo, 877 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

OCEANFRONT SUNSET WINEMAKER’S DINNER An exclusive and intimate evening featuring a six-course dinner and wine pairings. Nov. 9, 5:30 p.m. and Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m. my805tix.com/. Seaventure Restaurant, 100 Oceanview Ave., Pismo Beach, 805-779-1779.

MUSIC

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FREE MAMBO LESSON AND DANCE Learn the basics of mambo, then dance to a variety of pre-recorded music. Get ready to waltz, foxtrot, swing, rumba, tango, mambo, and more. Nov. 17, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-709-2477. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, morro-bay.ca.us/345/ Community-Center. 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. NORTH SLO COUNTY

BARREL ROOM CONCERT: CARBON CITY LIGHTS Enjoy the views of the hilltop vineyard and live music from Carbon City Lights. Nov. 19, 4-6 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery and Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles. CORDYCEPS, VULNIFICUS, CEMETERY ROT With Cordyceps (brutal death metal) , Vulnificus (brutal death metal), and Cemetery Rot. Nov. 10, 8-11 p.m. $15. 805296-2676. darknectarcoffee.com/pages/ events. Dark Nectar Coffee Lounge, 5915 Entrada, Atascadero. 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,

SINGING HANDS CHILDREN’S CHOIR A unique performing arts group that performs across the state for deaf festivals, service organizations, churches, fairs, and other outlets. New members always welcome. Registration open weekly. Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. $45 tuition per month. singinghandschildrenschoir. com/. Singing Hands Children’s Choir and Performing Arts, 1413 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

ALL AGES OPEN MIC NIGHT Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY BANDFEST WITH BOSTON BRASS For this year’s Bandfest, the Cal Poly Bands will be joined by guest ensemble Boston Brass. Cal Poly’s Wind Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Mustang Marching Band will also perform. The program will include selections honoring U.S. military veterans for Veterans Day. Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. $15 and $20 general; $10 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly. edu/calendar/winds/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY FALL JAZZ CONCERT Known to the world as America’s original art form, jazz has several subgenres which will be showcased at this concert by student musicians from a variety of majors. Nov. 17 $20 general; $10 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly. edu/calendar/jazz/. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. CO-CREATION PROJECT VI Presented by

Orchestra Novo. Nov. 12, 4 p.m. my805tix. com. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. LIVE MUSIC AT LIQUID GRAVITY Check social media and calendar for weekly updates. Fridays, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 2-5 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. MAPACHE For ages 18 and over. Nov. 9, 7 p.m. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843, slobrew.com. THE MARCUS SHELBY QUARTET The San Luis Obispo County Jazz Federation will present award-winning bassist and composer Marcus Shelby and his quartet. Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. my805tix.com/. Mount Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo. NICK MOSS BAND AND THE SLO BLUES ALL-STAR BAND SLO Blues Society presents the Nick Moss Band, with the SLO Blues All-Star Band opening the show. Nov. 10, 7-10 p.m. Advanced tickets $32; tickets at door $40. sloblues.org. San Luis Obispo Vets’ Hall, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-781-5930. SLO BLUES SOCIETY: THE NICK MOSS BAND Visit site for tickets and more info on the concert. Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Veteran’s Memorial Building, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, (510) 285-6221. SLO YOUTH SYMPHONY CONCERT: CALIFORNIA FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSIC The SLO Youth Symphony presents their Fall Concert as part of the California Festival: A Celebration of New Music featuring four student ensembles. Student and youth tickets are free, but a ticket is still required for entry. Nov. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $0-$13. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org/events/detail/ sloyouthsymphonyfall23. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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For two nights only, students from St. Joseph High School in Orcutt will hold an upcoming production of Shrek: The Musical at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande. Performances of the show will be held on Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11, starting at 6:30 p.m. both evenings. Presented by St. Joseph High School Community Theatre, Shrek: The Musical is based on the classic Dreamworks film about the iconic, green ogre and his donkey companion. The duo embark on a quest to rescue a princess from a dragon-guarded castle and encounter several fairy tale characters along the way. The production’s cast includes Cooper Smith as Shrek, Joseph Souza as Donkey, Serra Arensdorf as Fiona, Sanford Riggs as Lord Farquaad, Rylee McGinley as Queen Lillian, Michael Bloodworth as King Harold, Mady Kubiak as Pinocchio, Adelina Johnson as Humpty Dumpty, and more than a dozen other performers. According to the Clark Center’s website, the show is full of carefully choreographed dance routines, engrossing set designs, and energetic and soulful musical numbers, which result in “a visually and auditory feast for the senses.” General admission to the show, held in the Clark Center’s Forbes Hall, is $20, while VIP tickets are available for $100 each. For tickets and more information, visit clarkcenter.org or sjhsknights. com, or call (805) 489-9444. The Clark Center for the Performing Arts is located at 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

Community Foundation of SLO County sponsors free dance in Santa Maria

The Santa Maria Valley Senior Citizens Club presents its next dance event and live concert, titled Dancin’, with the Riptide Big Band at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center on Sunday, Nov. 12, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Special guest vocalists Bob Nations and Mitch Latting will accompany the Riptide Big Band during the performance. The Central Coast-based ensemble includes musicians from both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties and specializes in big band era music, soft rock from the ’60s and ’70s, the music standards of the ’30s and ’40s, and “pretty much anything written for standard big band orchestration,” according to the group’s website. Admission to Dancin’ is free thanks to funding from the Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County. Visit riptidebb.com for more info. The Elwin Mussell Senior Center is located at 510 E. Park Ave., Santa Maria. ∆ —Caleb Wiseblood

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Paint Your Pet combines accessible art and honoring your furry friends

ow do you immortalize something Find out more important to you? To figure out when the next Paint To some, it’s a shrine of photos—snapshots Your Pet event is, visit artsocial805. of the special and important person, place, or com for updates and information thing. on other events the group hosts For Karyn Blaney, there’s another way—painting. throughout the year. Follow them on And when it comes to our furry (and sometimes Instagram @artsocial805. not-so-furry) friends, there might be no better way than to do it yourself. or detail,” she said. “What “It’s a great way to help immortalize your pet,” matters is the color and Blaney said. “Because you are the one sitting down where the fur—if there is any and doing the painting and it has that personal on the animal—is flowing.” touch to it.” They start with the basic So when Blaney—who is the owner of Art Social dark to light colors, filling in 805, a group that offers pop-up art experiences where they know the details ranging from painting to crafts and more—got the the best before expanding idea of making painting pets accessible to all, she out—it’s something every set out to make Paint Your Pet a reality. artist experiences, and “Years ago I had a mentor that I had talked Blaney is happy to be able to about this idea and she was like, ‘Don’t do it to bring that to people who because it will be too hard to teach people who aren’t traditionally artistic. want to paint their pets and have never painted “It’s all about giving people before how to paint,’” Blaney said. “Of course, I the confidence to not be took that and figured, ‘Well, this something I can afraid to work with large make work,’ and so I did.” amounts of paint,” she said. MODEL MUTT Here we see a recently finished piece appreciated by the posing pup that served as the painting’s subject. Her method: Make the painting process simple. “I get it, too, because the Blaney has prospective painters send in photos of amount of work and effort their pets, usually two to three, that she can use as you put in is daunting and pop-up group, Blaney has flexibility in where she the basis for a stencil. knowing that once it’s on the canvas it’s permanent can throw these Paint Your Pet events. Sometimes “Usually I had to request very specifically that adds to that fear.” it’s wineries across North County, but other times they take the photo outside since the lighting was The result, however? Blaney said the reactions it’s pet hospitals or even coffee shops. better,” she said laughing. “It’s very professional to previous Paint Your Pet events have been far “Whoever in the area that wants to do this event looking because those photos also have to be of the beyond what she originally expected. usually reaches out to us and we handle most of the pet’s head and shoulders so I can make the stencil logistics,” Blaney said. “The space doesn’t matter. “We had a moment last week where, at an event, look as close as it can be.” As long as we have access to some tables and a husband surprised his wife with a painting of Once Blaney has the stencils ready, the event can their recently passed dog as a gift,” she said. “She chairs, we can make it work.” commence. She hopes to continue hosting the events into the was in tears and it was this incredibly touching and “It usually takes around two to three hours for future—helping people immortalize their beloved sweet moment.” most people to complete the painting,” she said. As one might expect, Blaney said most of the time pets and learn a little about their artistic side along “It’s a lot, especially when you are working with a the way. the pets being painted are your traditional cats and 12-inch-by-12-inch canvas.” “We just opened up a permanent studio location dogs, but because of the success and accessibility of up in Paso Robles, so really if we want to hold the Blaney said that some people do struggle with the event she’s seen a few unique pets. the painting process even with the stencil because “Over the years, we have painted everything from Paint Your Pet event anytime, we can,” Blaney said. “Our next one is going to be in December because of how overwhelming it can be for someone turtles to snakes to even there is no better holiday gift than a painting of with relatively little art experience. fish,” she said laughing. your favorite pet.” ∆ “People are usually the most nervous “We also had donkeys, about actually getting that much paint on horses, cows, and of Send gallery, stage, Staff Writer Adrian Vincent Rosas is thinking about their paintbrush, but having the stencil course cats and dogs.” and cultrual festivities to arts@newtimesslo.com. gives them the courage and understanding Because Art Social 805 making a painting of his parents’ dog, Peanut. Reach him at arosas@newtimesslo.com. that you don’t have to draw every single hair is a traveling art studio

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ANYTIME ANYWHERE Art Social 805 owner Karyn Blaney said that as long as a venue can provide tables and surfaces to paint on, Paint Your Pet is something she hopes to bring to everyone in the county for years to come.

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immy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi (Wild Life, Free Solo) co-direct this incredible true story of long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad (Annette Bening), who NYAD at the age of 64 and What’s it rated? PG-13 on her fifth attempt What’s it worth, Glen? Full price swam from Cuba to What’s it worth, Anna? Full price Florida in a harrowing Where’s it showing? Netflix 110-mile open ocean swim through sharkand jellyfish-infested waters. With the help of her best friend Bonnie Stoll (Jodie Foster) and gifted ship’s captain John Bartlett (Rhys Ifan), Nyad finally achieved her lifelong dream in 2013. (121 min.) Glen This lady is absolutely crazy! I mean, I get it if you’re young, but to keep making this attempt after being stung by jellyfish and having near-misses with sharks seems more like a death wish. What I got out of this story is that mental determination is the most important element to an endeavor like this. You just have to have the fortitude to never give up. The story is written by Nyad in her book Find a Way and adapted for the screen by Julia Cox, so this is very much Nyad’s version. Apparently, the swim hasn’t been officially certified or recognized, in part because nine hours of night swimming wasn’t recorded and crew members—there was about 35 people along—had some differing accounts of the nine hours, but I have nothing but respect for this tenacious athlete. She’s determination personified. Anna Marathoning any sport doesn’t appeal to me, but I sure admire the determination of athletes like Nyad. She first attempted the harrowing swim at age 28 at the peak of her training and strength. What would drive someone to believe that they could succeed in what they had previously failed decades earlier while having to retrain in their 60s? It’s pretty mind-boggling, but Nyad’s determination never wavers. Bonnie

TENACITY Nyad, streaming on Netflix, depicts the 110-mile ocean swim completed by Diana Nyad (Annette Bening) from Cuba to Florida, when the long-distance swimmer was 64 years old in 2013.

reluctantly agrees to be her coach, but the journey for both women is just beginning. Through treacherous waters and bad conditions, Nyad fails her attempts over and over again. Yet she refuses to give up on her dream, and in the end—waterlogged, sunburnt, and hallucinating—she crawls onto the beach of Florida. Bening and Foster play these real-life women with grit and determination. Glen Nyad’s story is very open about how she was molested by her youth swim teacher, Olympian and Hall of Fame coach Jack Nelson (Eric T. Miller). Overcoming that trauma seems to have given Nyad something of a hard edge and helped her develop the mental toughness to swim for hours on end. Healing herself gave her superhuman endurance. Another achievement was swimming around Manhattan in just under eight hours in 1975, breaking a 45-year-old record. She’s a remarkable athlete who’s gone on to become a motivational speaker, author of four books, and journalist. Both Bening

and Foster are superb in their roles. Nyad and Stoll had a complicated relationship— Nyad’s larger-than-life personality is a lot to deal with. Motivational and inspiring, Nyad’s story proves you’re never too old to take on a challenge. Anna The film did not paint Nyad’s journey as anything less than difficult and haunted by her past. Between exposure and rough conditions and dangerous sea creatures, it’s difficult for me to comprehend the amount of determination one would need to even attempt this feat. Kudos to the athletes out there who are like Nyad and never give up. Those strong personalities can also be difficult though, and Nyad is no pushover. This woman was absolutely not on my radar, but I really did enjoy Bening’s portrayal of this real-life swimmer. The film is certainly worth watching. ∆ Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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Percy and getting her hands on that sweet Buick. Lawrence plays the wily and rougharound-the-edges character with comic ease, and introverted Percy doesn’t quite know what to do with this bold and beautiful woman who just seemed to walk into his life and throw herself at him. While it doesn’t get too deep and there’s obviously something that feels a bit icky about the premise, No Hard Feelings manages to keep the laughs coming. Maddie and Percy wind up helping each other through their respective problems and forming a weird yet endearing friendship. Fans of J Law will have fun with this one. (103 min.) —Glen PHOTO COURTESY OF SONY PICTURES

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What’s it rated? R When? 1960 Where’s it showing? The Palm Theater of San Luis Obispo on Nov. 12 (1:30, 4:15, and 7 p.m.)

’ve watched Psycho many times, but only once on the big screen during a college film class. It is absolutely a different experience from watching it on TV. Director Alfred Hitchcock loaded in so many carefully considered details, and the film’s mise-en-scène is remarkably rich and best viewed in a theater, which you can do this Sunday, Nov. 12, at SLO’s Palm Theatre. Based on Robert Bloch’s 1959 novel of the same name, which was loosely inspired by Wisconsin murderer Ed Gein, the story follows Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), who steals $40,000 in hopes of

BLAST FROM THE running away with her lover, Sam Loomis (John Gavin). She has second thoughts, however, and plans to return the money, so she checks into the Bates Motel, run by Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), who seems sweet at first but turns out to have some unresolved mommy issues. Its most famous scene is the shower murder, which has been dissected many times. The 2017 documentary 78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene, by director Alexandre O. Phillippe, breaks down the 78 shots and 52 cuts that comprised what might be the most studied sequence in film history. Psycho’s also notable for the fantastically tense soundtrack by Bernard Hermann. A must-see for any cinephile. (109 min.) ∆ —Glen

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Return of SLO Blues The Nick Moss Band plays the SLO Blues Society’s first post-COVID show

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BLISTERING BLUES Alligator Records recording artists The Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling play a SLO Blues Society show on Nov. 10, at the SLO Vets Hall.

ike the proverbial phoenix rising from the ashes, the SLO Blues Society is climbing out of the COVID-19 mess to fly again. The all-volunteer organization that began in 1980 hasn’t mounted a show since 2020, but they say three are on the horizon for the 2023-24 fall/winter season, starting with Alligator Records recording artists The Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling this Friday, Nov. 10, in the SLO Vets Hall (doors at 6:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $32 presale at my805tix.com or $40 day of show). Blues society regulars take note. Instead of Saturday night shows, they’re now on Fridays, and ticket prices have—like everything else— gone up a bit. But you’ll get an electrifying dose of award-winning Chicago-style blues as Moss and company tours in support of their ripping new album, Get Your Back Into It! This record is perfect for tearing up the dance floor and deeply respectful to the Chicago tradition. As Moss noted in press materials, “We are a rare breed as far as how authentic we like to keep the music.” And Gruenling’s harmonic playing is phat as heck. Throw in Rodrigo Mantovani on bass, Taylor Streiff on keyboards, and Pierce Downer on drums, and this is a spellbinding blues quintet. “When we get together, the music takes over,” Moss added. “We can’t hold back, and the energy just comes pouring out. We get carried away and the audience gets carried away with us.” As a treat and to reopen the SLO Blues Society season, a special opening act has been assembled called the SLO Blues AllStar Band and featuring “Burning” James Scoolis on guitar and vocals (Burning James Band), Dorian Michael on guitar (the Cinders), Carl Sonny Leyland on piano, Wes Starr on drums (Delbert McClinton, Asleep at the Wheel, Hummel’s Blues Harmonica

Blow Out), Billy Baxmeyer on bass (Burning, Bad & Cool), and Irene Cathaway as a guest vocalist. Monsters one and all.

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Emily Nenni may have been born in the Bay Area, but she’s a Nashville gal now. The on-the-rise country singer plays The Siren on Thursday, Nov. 9 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $15 at goodmedicinepresents.com), bringing songs that turn the tables on a lot of country tropes. “I wrote a song about female barrel racers that’s not demeaning,” she explained in press materials. “It was a good way to start my first record [Hell of a Woman, 2018], because it has feminist themes.” On her new album, On the Ranch (2022), there’s “In the Mornin’”: “When the sun comes up, I’m hitting the road.” “You can stay at my house, but in the morning, you’ve got to get out of here,” she elaborated. “I wrote it from a female perspective where it’s a woman saying this instead of the man. When you listen to me, I hope you relate. I hope you laugh, cry, and want to hear more. I’m a honky-tonk girl who’s just getting started.” Gifted, funny singer-songwriter John Craigie returns to the Cuesta PAC on Friday, Nov. 10 (7 p.m.; all ages; $29 at goodmedicinepresents.com), with Bella White opening. Craigie’s got a new one

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Shady-as-heck rapper Riff Raff plays The Siren on Tuesday, Nov. 14 (7 p.m.; 21-andolder; $25 at goodmedicinepresents.com). The big pimpin’ rapper (aka Horst Christian Simco) is touring in support of his fifth album, 2020’s Vanilla Gorilla. And finally from Numbskull and Good Medicine, modern folk duo Viv & Riley plays Bristol’s Cider House on Thursday, Nov. 16 (7 p.m.; all ages; $15 goodmedicinepresents.com). They’re touring in support of their existential indie roots album Imaginary People.

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Highway Starr—The Ultimate Tribute to coming down the pipe in 2024, Pagan Church. Modern Country Music plays on Saturday, “The music is always evolving and Nov. 11 (8:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $20 at tixr. devolving with each new record,” he com). Expect covers by the likes of Morgan explained in press materials. “With my last Wallen, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Florida album Mermaid Salt, I really wanted to Georgia Line, Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown, explore the sound of isolation and solitude Keith Urban, and more. as everyone was heading inside. With this French Cassettes with Juniper Honey record, I wanted to record the sound of plays on Thursday, Nov. 16 (7:30 p.m.; 21-andeveryone coming back out.” older; $15 at tixr.com). French Cassettes, a Bella White, a 22-yearharmony-driven power-pop old Canadian multiquartet, is touring in support instrumentalist and singerof Rolodex, their sophomore songwriter opens. LP on the Tender Loving Send music and Country singer Empire label. According to club information to Kolby Cooper says on frontman Scott Huerta, the gstarkey@newtimesslo.com. his Instagram page, album nearly did him in. he loves “God, playing “I adopted the mentality, guitar, singing, baseball, which was probably unhealthy, that every song football.” See him at BarrelHouse on I wrote needed to be my favorite song,” he Friday, Nov. 10 (6 p.m.; all ages; $22 at remembered in press materials. “I lost my mind goodmedicinepresents.com). so many times in the middle of the night.” Monophonics bring their “heavy soul and warm textures of psychedelic rock Fremont Theater … taking you back to the stylings of the Woo-eee, Fremont’s going all out this week late ’60s and early ’70s” at The Siren on starting with (((folkYEAH!))) presenting St. Friday, Nov. 10 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; Paul and The Broken Bones on Friday, goodmedicinepresents.com), with The Nov. 10 (8 p.m.; all ages; $37 at seetickets. Sextones opening. us), with Maggie Rose opening. Founded Moonshiner Collective plays the Club in Birmingham, Alabama, in 2011, St. Paul Car Bar on Friday, Nov. 10 (7 p.m.; all ages; delivers super cool old-school soul, funk, and $20 at goodmedicinepresents.com). The disco. Their forthcoming album, Angels In ensemble features multi-instrumentalist Science Fiction, builds on the experimental singer-songwriter Dan Curcio, eight-string R&B of 2022’s The Alien Coast. Singerguitarist Gary Wooten, and drummer/ STARKEY continued page 25 percussionist Ryan House.

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songwriter Maggie Rose recently released the first single and music video for “Underestimate Me” from her forthcoming album. Well, damn! She’s bringing the heat. Check it out. The always amazing Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox plays on Tuesday, Nov. 14 (8 p.m.; all ages; $51 to $182 at eventbrite.com). Their motto, “Life in the Past Lane,” aligns perfectly with their penchant for mixing today’s pop hits with yesterday’s sounds: Miley Cyrus became The Platters. Bruno Mars became Frank Sinatra. The Spice Girls became The Andrews Sisters. Guns ’n’ Roses became Bessie Smith. They’re endlessly creative and catchy as can be. Rising Appalachia plays on Wednesday, Nov. 15 (8 p.m.; all ages; $30 at prekindle. com). The internationally touring Americana and world folk ensemble is “steeped in the soul of the South, the brainchild of Atlanta-raised sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith, rooted in the traditional folk music of their family, storytelling, song catching, grassroots activism, lyrical prowess, and a multi-instrumental tapestry of their melodic ensemble,” according to their bio. Derek Richard Thomas opens.

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FOOD COURTESY PHOTOS BY KISA MAXWELL

Mother Shuckers is Nipomo’s prime seafood joint, specializing in oysters and a good time

eing landlocked in southern San Luis Come out of the shell Obispo County isn’t stopping one Enjoy oysters on the half shell and more at Mother Nipomo restaurant from shucking and Shuckers, 133 Thompson Ave., Nipomo. The restaurant is serving oysters. open Thursday through Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m. Karaoke Mother Shuckers, the rustic seafood spot nights take place Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. Keep up with Mother Shuckers on Instagram @mothershuckersnipomo on North Thompson Avenue, draws attention and on Facebook at Mother Shuckers – Nipomo. to itself, least of all for its bright blue exterior and the shiny black sign out front bearing crusted clam and squid strips. Now, Mother a mermaid holding a pearl-filled oyster. It’s Shuckers also serves 15 beers on tap, wines by all about the briny cornucopia of mollusks the glass and bottle, and wine-based cocktails available to enjoy at an affordable price. like the Nipomo Sunset. “Nipomo is so small, but we’re really But it’s the oyster that sings brightest at limited when it comes to restaurants,” Mother Shuckers, and the restaurant goes Mother Shuckers social media manager Kisa through 30 dozen in a given week. Maxwell said. “There’s no other specialty At its simplest, the shucked oysters are seafood place here to my knowledge.” sweet, meaty, and possess a clean taste of the Open since December 2021 under the ocean. Served with plenty of lemon wedges ownership of Nipomo residents Butch and and packets of Tapatio hot sauce, the oysters Barbara Powers, the restaurant receives its are cracked open efficiently enough for them oyster supply from Morro Bay’s Grassy Bar to smoothly glide off the shell and into your Oyster Company. The North Coast to South gullet. It’s as graceful as could be. Get half a County connection comes from the Powers’ dozen for $16 or a dozen for $30. familiarity with the local market that came Mother Shuckers also gets creative with with running their other business: Olde Port the oysters, putting the shucked shells under Fish and Seafood Company in Grover Beach. the broiler flame. It doesn’t stop there. Those The Powers originally envisioned Mother broiled oysters can be crowned with six Shuckers to be an oyster and beer bar. When toppings of your choice, including lemon and Maxwell joined them, she recommended garlic butter-soaked panko breadcrumbs, adding local wines to the menu. Patrons poke sauce and seaweed salad, or a Cajun and community members gave friendly blend with Tapatio and parmesan cheese. recommendations, too, especially ones “For people who like oysters, it’s not just who were familiar with Olde Port Fish and raw,” Maxwell said. “We don’t do Seafood. That advice a mignonette sauce. We do have resulted in other horseradish and cocktail upon additions to the request for people. That’s why we seafood family— like to offer the broiled options for a beer-battered fish little bit of variety.” Send tidbits on everything and chips, pink bay food and drink to A bright shrimp ceviche topping bites@newtimesslo.com. shrimp cocktails, also exists for those who want to ahi tuna, and pankoramp up the regular raw oysters at

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TASTE THE OCEAN Mother Shuckers owners Butch and Barbara Powers’ knowledge of the local seafood market enables the Nipomo restaurant to get oysters from Morro Bay’s Grassy Bar Oyster Company.

Mother Shuckers. It’s tomato-forward and flecked with chopped jalapeño, cucumber, red onions, and cilantro. Maxwell told New Times it’s a cohesive way to unite two preexisting menu items. “I came up with the ceviche and that’s been on the menu for a year,” she said. “Then, a customer was like, ‘At home, I put my ceviche on top of fresh oysters.’ We tried it and it was great.” Maxwell calls herself the “Jill of all trades” having worked every job at Mother Shuckers. Well, almost. She’s hasn’t shucked an oyster yet and leaves that to the kitchen staff. But the Tapatio aficionado has recommendations on how to eat them. “I personally think you have to add things to it, but everyone has their own way of liking it,” she said. “Personally, I like hot sauce, horseradish, and the broiled options.” Maxwell added that Mother Shuckers is going to roll out an updated menu RAW BOOST The shrimp ceviche has been on this month. New features the Mother Shuckers menu for a year and became will include salmon tacos a bright topping on raw oysters after a customer recommendation. along with the usual shrimp

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ON FIRE Tuck into broiled oysters at Mother Shuckers that come with toppings (from left to right) like a Cajun blend, poke sauce and seaweed salad, and lemon garlic butter with panko crumbs.

and rock cod varieties that can be enjoyed on “Taco Thursdays” with a dollar knocked off, and a ticketed crab boil event in December. With the help of Maxwell, bartender and Powers’ daughter Katie Quine, and a team of four staff members, Mother Shuckers is steadily becoming a Nipomo hot spot. Headed by DJ Darren, karaoke nights on Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. bring out a crowd that packs the restaurant to capacity. Regular live music events on the outdoor patio on Sundays rival the karaoke nights in terms of popularity. “The response for that has been great, especially because there are a lot of local bands around here who have a very big following,” Maxwell said. “It opens up people coming here who are following the band.” According to Maxwell, the weekend gatherings are good ways to introduce the local community to their take on oysters while Mother Shuckers also becomes a welcoming hangout spot. “Overall, the vibe is still a sea shanty. You’re not obviously coming in to do a fine dining experience, but then again you don’t have to pay for the fine dining experience either,” she said. “We still try to keep the presentation looking clean and nice, and it’s consistent. I really think the kitchen has it down.” ∆ Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal is ready to slurp her weight in raw oysters. Send hot sauce to brajagopal@newtimesslo.com.

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FILE NO. 2023-2292 (07/01/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as WOLF & MOON COACHING, 863 Calle Del Caminos, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Lindsay Gates Strawn (863 Calle Del Caminos, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Lindsay Gates Strawn. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-13-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk a. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-13-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2280 (10/11/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as CASTILLO DE ORO, 2743 Rodman Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Maeve Christina Holden, Jan Matthew Holden (2743 Rodman Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Maeve Christina Holden. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-11-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-11-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2334 (08/03/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as O’BRIEN DEVELOPMENT, 2555 Lupine Canyon Rd. Avila Beach, CA 93424, San Luis Obispo County. Edward Alexander O’Brien (2555 Lupine Canyon RD, Avila Beach, CA 93424). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Edward Alexander O’Brien. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-19-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-19-28. October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2340 (10/20/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as J AND M KOKKONEN ENTERPRISES, 1103 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, San Luis Obispo County. Matt T Kokkonen (1103 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Matt T Kokkonen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-20-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-20-28. October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FILE NO. 2023-2374 (10/26/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as FABULOUS WINES, 5115 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles CA, 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Le Vinge Winery, Inc.(5115 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles CA, 93446).This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Le Vinge Winery, Inc., Scott Keller, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-26-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 1026-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2270 (10/01/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as BEAM PROFESSIONALS, 1327 Archer St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. PBK Architects, Inc. (11 Greenway Plaza, 22nd Floor, Houston, TX, 77046). This business is conducted by A TX Corporation /s/ PBK Architects, Inc., Christopher Cunico, Chief Operating Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-10-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M.Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 10-10-28. October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2283 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as CAMBRIA SMOKE SHOP, 2380 Main St. E, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. RGM Tobacco Inc (2380 Main St. E, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ RGM Tobacco Inc., Rony Yousef, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-12-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 1012-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2350 (10/23/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE SHOPPE, 129 Bridge Street, Suite A, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Bailey R Brazil-Rodriguez (281 S 9th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Bailey R Brazil-Rodriguez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-23-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 10-23-28. October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2285 (10/12/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as ELLEN THE DOG TRAINER, 1501 Quintana Road 24, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Ellen Naumann (1501 Quintana Road 24, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Ellen Naumann. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-12-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 1012-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2212 (10/02/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as JJ’S OUTDOOR SERVICES, 1711 7th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Josue Eliel Lopez-Cambray, Jose Guadalupe Lopez-Lopez (3050 Rockview Pl. A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Josue Eliel Lopez-Cambray. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-02-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-02-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2260 (06/01/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as CCG REAL ESTATE ADVISORS, 350 James Way, Suite 130, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Coastal California Group LLC (350 James Way, Suite 130, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Coastal California Group LLC, Joseph Silva, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-09-23. 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. 10-09-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2251 (02/14/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST TRUST, 755 Santa Rosa St., Ste 300, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Paradocs, Inc. (755 Santa Rosa St., Ste 300, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Paradocs, Inc., Barry Vanderkelen, CEO, CFO,. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-06-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M.Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 10-0628. October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2266 (06/21/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as ONSPOT LOCKSMITH 24/7 INC, 7430 Sonora Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Onspot Locksmith 24/7 Inc (7430 Sonora Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Onspot Locksmith 24/7 Inc., Ryan Kelly Nunley, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-10-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 10-10-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2253 (10/09/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE VENT ROOM, 2150 Creek Road, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Rosie Armendariz (2150 Creek Road, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Rosie Armendariz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-09-23. 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. 10-09-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2256 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as ESTATE VINEYARDS, 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery LLC (11444 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company /s/ JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery LLC, Craig B. Cooper, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-09-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 10-09-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2365 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as M & M AVIATION, 1146 E Grand Ave Arroyo Grande, CA, 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Saira S Moore. (1146 E Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Saira S Moore. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-26-23. 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. 10-26-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2177 (05/15/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as AEVUM HOME HEALTH, 1302 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 San Luis Obispo County. Aevum Home Health, Inc. (1302 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/, Aevum Home Health, Inc., Zolton Soo, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-25-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 9-25-28. November 9, & 16, 23 & 30, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2360 (11/21/2002) New Filing The following person is doing business as MERIT PROFILES BACKGROUND SCREENING, 200 S. 13th Street, Suite 108, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. GK Security Inc. (200 S. 13th Street, Suite 108, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ GK Security Inc., William Rinehart, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-24-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 10-24-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2368 (08/16/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as QUICK TECH, 2121 10TH Street, Suite A, Los Osos, CA, 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Chad Crawford. (2121 10TH Street, Suite A, Los Osos, CA, 93402. This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Chad Crawford. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-26-23. 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. 10-26-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2178 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as DOCUMERGE, 999 Monterey Street, Suite 380, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jarvis Al, LLC (999 Monterey Street, Suite 380, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/, Jarvis Al, LLC., David Mitchell, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-25-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 9-25-28. November 9, & 16, 23 & 30, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2267 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as A AND M CLEANING SERVICES, 900 S 10th St. #4, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Maria M Guzman (900 S 10th St. #4, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Maria M Guzman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-10-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 10-10-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2286 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as COUNTRY FARM AND CRAFT MARKET, 22675 K Street, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County. Cenzane Enterprises LLC (PO Box 131, Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by A WY Limited Liability Company /s/ Cenzane Enterprises LLC, Nathan E. Ecret, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-12-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 10-12-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2118 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as REIMERS CANDIES GIFTS AND ICE CREAM, 324 Front Street, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. Bob’s Petro Products, Inc., (443 N. Ryan Terrace, Porterville, CA 93257). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Bob’s Petro Products, Inc, Benjamin Taylor, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-12-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp.09-12-28. October 26, November 2, & 9, & 16 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2371 (03/01/2004) New Filing The following person is doing business as CREATIVE FENCE CO., 1896 Huasna, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Gregory Alexander Orduno. (1896 Huasna, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Gregory Alexander Orduno. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-26-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 10-26-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2277 (10/07/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as FAMILY AFFAIR 37, 1039 Southwood Dr. #F, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Samuel Quintin Bonner (1039 Southwood Dr. #F, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Samuel Quintin Bonner, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-11-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 10-11-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2288 (10/06/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as NANCY RAE COACHING, 1887 Downing Ave., Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Nancy Alaina Rae (1887 Downing Ave., Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Nancy Alaina Rae, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-12-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 1012-28. October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2304 (10/17/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as VINCENT CONCIERGE SERVICES, 1025 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Elizabeth Ann Vincent (1025 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Elizabeth Ann Vincent. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-17-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A.Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-17-28. October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2199 (08/15/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as SLO PERFORMANCE MARINE, 245 Tank Farm Road, Unit H, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Aaron Johnston. (245 Tank Farm Road, Unit H, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Aaron Johnston. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-28-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O.Palma, Deputy. Exp. 9-2828. November 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2440 (11/01/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as SMOKE’N TIKI, 845 Embarcadero Suite F Morro Bay CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Smoke’n Tiki LLC. (845 Embarcadero Suite F Morro Bay, CA 93442).This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Smoke’n Tiki LLC, Dane Jacobs, Manager/Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-07-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto Exp. 11-07-28. November 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2204 (03/16/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as CASA DEL SOL, 4600 San Palo, Rd. Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. 4600 San Palo, LLC. (4600 San Palo, Rd. Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ 4600 San Palo, LLC, Tobe Frangie, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-02-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A.Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 1002-28. October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2293 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as A LIST PRESSURE WASHING, 63 8th St. Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Cole Anthony Schoenthal (63 8th St, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Cole Anthony Schoenthal. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-13-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 1013-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2296 (10/16/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as MAMA’S MEATBALL SLO, 570 Higuera St. Suite 130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Mama’s Meatball Franchise, LLC. (37 Mariposa Dr. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Mama’s Meatball Franchise, LLC. Nicola Allegretta, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-16-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-16-28. November 9,16, 23, & 30, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2307 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as PORTER’S PECKERS, 15726 Morro Road, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Ernest Craig Porter (15726 Morro Road, Atascadero, CA 93422), Lisa Ann Porter (15726 Morro Road, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Ernest Craig Porter. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10–17-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 1017-28. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2309 (10/17/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST SPRAY TANNING, 1480 Mentone Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433 San Luis Obispo County. Kathryn Rothford (1480 Mentone Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kathryn Rothford. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-17-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M.Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 10 -17-28. October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2311 (08/01/2003) New Filing The following person is doing business as ANNEX SUPPLY CO., 150 West Branch Street, Ste B, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Hive Supply Co. (289 Gait Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Hive Supply Co., Tracy Sonny, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-17-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-17-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2315 (08/11/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as OPTIMUM WEALTH, 935 Riverside Ave. #11, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Optimum Wealth Financial Planners, Inc. (935 Riverside Ave #11, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Optimum Wealth Financial Planners, Inc., Anne Crabbe, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-17-2023. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-17-28. October 26, November 2, & 9, & 16, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2318 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as COLOSSAL COIN & COLLECTIBLES, 1943 Brook LN, Paso Robles, CA 93446, San Luis Obispo County. Darryl P. Hixon (1943 Brook LN, Paso Robles, CA 93446 ). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Darryl P. Hixon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-18-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 10-18-28. October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2327 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as SWETKA’S TENNIS SHOP, TENNIS WAREHOUSE,1039-J El Monte Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040. Santa Clara County. Sports Warehouse Retail, LLC (181 Suburban Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 94040). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Sports Warehouse Retail, LLC, Mark Sczebecki, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-18-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 10-18-28. October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2333 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as R.A.D WELL FUND, 2756 Green Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Toni Lynn Wilburn, Beth Dale Currier (2756 Green Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Toni Lynn Wilburn. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-19-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 10-1928. October 26, November 2, & 9, & 16 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2335 (09/19/2005) New Filing The following person is doing business as BARREL 27 WINE COMPANY, 3525 Adelaida RD, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Barrel 27 Wine Company, Inc., (3525 Adelaida RD, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Barrel 27 Wine Company, Inc., McPrice Robert Myers, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-19-2023. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-19-28. October 26, November 2, & 9, & 16, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2336 (07/01/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as PRIME RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES, LLC. 811 Spring Street, #102, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Prime Residential Services, LLC. (811 Spring Street, #102, Paso Robles, CA 93446).This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Prime Residential Services, LLC., Alberto Lara, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-1923. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 10-19-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2342 (11/25/2013) New Filing The following person is doing business as FRANK’S LOCK AND KEY, FRANK’S LOCK & KEY, 601 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 94320. San Luis Obispo County. The Lurin Corporation (601 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 94320). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ The Lurin Corporation, Erin Dorsey, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-20-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-20-28. October 26, November 2, 9, & 16 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2352 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as PACIFIC HYDROLOGIC DATA & MONITORING, 210 Oro Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Matthew Charles Scrudato (210 Oro Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Matthew Charles Scrudato. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-2423. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 10-24-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2357 (10/24/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as COMBAT KITCHEN, 9150 Harvest Way, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Medcorp Distributing, Inc. (P.O. Box 2307, Paso Robles, CA 93447). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Medcorp Distributing, Inc., Carly Medeiros, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-24-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 10-24-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2362 (10/25/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as GO DO FITNESS, Garrett G Doolittle, Nicolas S Uecker (60 Rafael Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). San Luis Obispo County. Go do Fitness. (60 Rafael Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405).This business is conducted by A General Partnership, Garett G Doolittle. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-25-23. 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. 10-25-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2369 (10/26/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as BELLIZZIMO BEAUTY, 2 Angello Terrace, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Natalie N Ozzimo (2 Angello Terrace, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A Individual /s/ Natalie N Ozzimo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10–2623. 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. 10-26-28. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2023

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2347 (08/01/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as EL CAMINO CRAFTS, 6405 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Dana Pojas (6405 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Dana Pojas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-2323. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 10-23-28. October 26, November 2, & 9, & 16 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2353 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as MORRO GRILL 1215 Embarcadero Rd., Suite E., Morro Bay, CA 93442 San Luis Obispo County. Beach Burger, Inc. (571 Embarcadero Rd., Suite C, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Beach Burger, Inc., Fernando Anguiano, President . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-2423. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 10-24-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2358 (10/24/2028) New Filing The following person is doing business as INNERBLOOM PSYCHEDELIC THERAPY, 1242 Monterey St., Ste. 130A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Innerbloom Ketamine Therapy (1242 Monterey St Ste. 130A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Innerbloom Ketamine Therapy., Ray Herman Rivas, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-24-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-24-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023

CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE TO BIDDERS 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 Wednesday, November 29, 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: NACIMIENTO REPAIR PROJECT General Work Description: In general, the Base Bid Work shall be repair at the end of Nacimiento, including and not necessarily limited to, mobilization activities, public notification and interaction activities, construction surveying and staking, traffic control, water pollution control practices, demolition, concrete curb and gutter, retaining curb, channel, cross gutter, hot mix asphalt repairs and gravel access road repairs. The estimated opinion of probable construction cost for this Base Bid Work is approximately $89,000.00 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 City of Grover Beach website: www.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.

FILE NO. 2023-2364 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as CITY WIDE FACILITY SOLUTIONS, 1212 Carmel St, San Luis Obispo CA, 93401. San Luis Obispo County. BKA Management LLC. (1212 Carmel St, San Luis Obispo CA, 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ BKA Management LLC., Breck Ashdown, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-2523. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-25-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2370 (10/26/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as SACRED SOUL AWAKENING, 142 Windward Avenue, Apt. 6, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Haley Ashlyn Dyson. (142 Windward Avenue, Apt. 6, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Haley Ashlyn Dyson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-2623. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M.Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 10-26-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23 2023

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 8th, day of November 2023, at the City of Grover Beach, California. City of Grover Beach STATE OF CALIFORNIA Steve Kahn, PE, LS Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Legal Ad Published: The New Times: Thursdays, November 9 and 16, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2373 (11/01/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as SUMMERLAND CO., 1023 Morro St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Kelly Yates, Michael Yates (5850 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A Married Couple, Kelly Yates, Michael Yates. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-2623. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 10-26-23. November 9, & 16, 23 & 30, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2376 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE TILE GUYS, 9712 Pinal Ave. Space A-11, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County. Robert B Hedges (9712 Pinal Ave. Space A-11, Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Robert B Hedges. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-27-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 10-27-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23 2023

Any bid received at the Office of the County Clerk-Recorder of the County of San Luis Obispo at or after 3:00 p.m. on the date specified above will not be accepted and will be returned to the bidder unopened. A bid received one second after 3:00 p.m. (i.e., after 3:00:00 p.m.) shall not be considered. Bids are required for the entire work described in the Contract Documents. The Bid package (also referred to herein as the “Contract Documents”) are posted on the District’s Purchasing website: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/GS/Purchasing/Current_Formal_Bids_and_Proposals.htm Any changes, additions, or deletions to these Contract Documents will be in the form of written addenda issued by the District. Any addenda will be posted on the website. Prospective bidders must check the website for addenda or other relevant new information at up to 5:00 p.m. the day before the prescribed date/time for submittal of bids. The District is not responsible for the failure of any prospective bidder to receive such addenda. All addenda so issued shall become a part of this Bid. All bidders are required to acknowledge and confirm receipt of every addendum in their bid proposal. All bidder Requests for Information must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m., 5 business days prior to the bid opening date. Requests submitted after said date may not be considered. All questions pertaining to the content of this invitation to Bid must be made in writing through the Purchasing website. Questions and responses will be posted on the Purchasing website and can be viewed by accessing the Invitation to Bid located at the Purchasing website. The identity of the entity submitting the question will not be posted. The District reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of comments / questions that will be posted on the website. Bidders are notified that financing for this project is provided in part by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Grant Program and that compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, executive orders, and FEMA policies, procedures, and directives is required. The bidder must have either a Class A license or a combination of Class C licenses that make up a majority of the work at the time the Contract is awarded (Public Contract Code § 3300). When the bidder holds a combination of Class C licenses, all work to be performed outside of the bidder’s license specialties, except work that is incidental or supplemental to the licenses of the bidder, shall be performed by licensed Subcontractors in compliance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with section 4100) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code) Pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.1: •

A Contractor or Subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in the Bid Proposal, subject to the requirements of the Public Contract Code section 4104, or engage in the performance of this public works project, unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and qualified to perform work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered Contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Business and Professions Code section 7029.1, Public Contract Code section 10164, or Public Contract Code section 20103.5, provided the Contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

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This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

Bids must be submitted under sealed cover plainly marked as a bid and identified with the project number, the date and time for receipt of sealed bids, and the name of the bidder. Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or a bidder’s bond in favor of the District in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted total Bid. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by District to ensure performance under the Contract or, in the alternative, request the District to make payment of retention to an escrow agent. The successful bidder will be required to furnish the District with payment and performance bonds, with each issued by a California admitted surety insurer equal to 100% of the Contract Price. Bidders must take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible (2 CFR 200.321). Pursuant to section Labor Code section 1770 et seq., the Contractor and all Subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations and comply with all applicable Labor Code provisions, which include, but are not limited to the employment of apprentices, the hours of labor, and the debarment of Contractors and Subcontractors. The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates. Copies are available at the at the DIR website, http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. The San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and related regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that all bidders will be afforded a full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. 1. The offeror or bidder’s attention is directed to the “Equal Opportunity Clause” and the “Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications” set forth herein. 2. The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor’s aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows: A

Goals for minority participation for each trade: 24.6%

Goals for female participation in each trade: 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor’s construction work (whether or not it is Federal or federally assisted) performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, it shall apply the goals established for such geographical area where the work is actually performed. With regard to this second area, the Contractor also is subject to the goals for both its federally involved and non-federally involved construction. The Contractor’s compliance with the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on its implementation of the Equal Opportunity Clause, specific affirmative action obligations required by the specifications set forth in 41 CFR 60-4.3(a), and its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade, and the contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor or from project to project for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor’s goals shall be a violation of the contract, the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed. 3. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs within 10 working days of award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the name, address, and telephone number of the Subcontractor; employer identification number of the Subcontractor; estimated dollar amount of the Subcontract; estimated starting and completion dates of the Subcontract; and the geographical area in which the Subcontract is to be performed. 4. As used in this Notice, and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the “covered area” is San Luis Obispo County, California. Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. Should the State or District determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for termination of this agreement. The District shall provide Contractor advance written notice of such termination, allowing Contractor at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response. Termination shall be at the sole discretion of the District. By order of the Board of Supervisors of the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District in their action on the 11th day of July 2023. END OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS November 9, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2375 (03/01/1987) New Filing The following person is doing business as PORTICOS MOBILEHOME & GARDEN PARK, 2550 Cienaga St, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Maria Sausa Porticos (2510 Cienaga St, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Maria Sausa Porticos. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-26-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 10-26-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23 2023

Bids will be opened and declared by the County Clerk-Recorder at 3:15 p.m. on the bid opening date at a public meeting at 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408.

Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity

1. Name and Address of Bidder 2. Name of project on which bid is submitted 3. Date and time of bid opening

FILE NO. 2023-2372 (10/26/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as GOLF COMMUNITY REALTY, GOLF COURSE HOMES, GOLF COURSE PROPERTIES, 1740 Louise Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444 San Luis Obispo County. Gary E. Frimann (1740 Louise Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Gary E. Frimann. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-26-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-26-23. November 9, & 16, 23 & 30, 2023

ARROYO GRANDE CREEK CHANNEL EMERGENCY LEVEE REHABILITATION PROJECT PHASE 2B CONTRACT NO. 300698

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.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

Notice is given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Clerk-Recorder, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408 before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023 (Bid Deadline”), for the following public works project:

Title VI Solicitation Notice

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.

LEGAL NOTICES

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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.

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 close of business on November 16, 2023. The City will respond to bidder’s inquiries via bidding addenda. Any such inquiries, submitted after the cutoff time of receiving bidder’s inquiries, will not be treated as a bid protest.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2378 (10/02/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as J.G. PAINTING, 535 S Traffic Way #36, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. John Carter Godwin (535 S Traffic Way 36, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ John Carter Godwin, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-27-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10-27-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2385 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as SURF RAT DONUTS, 101 D St. Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Benjamin Gobel Brown III (1472 10th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Benjamin Gobel Brown III. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-3023. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 10-30-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2387 (10/01/1990) New Filing The following person is doing business as MEDIUM MASTERS, 3057 S Higuera St, Spc 131, San Luis Obispo CA, 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Suzan N Vaughn. (3057 S Higuera St, Spc 131, San Luis Obispo CA, 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Suzan N Vaughn. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-30-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 1030-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2389 (10/30/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as FERNANDO GARDEN, 2200 Sandown Pl, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Edwin Fernando Ramirez Trinidad (2200 Sandown Pl, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A Individual /s/ Edwin Fernando Ramirez Trinidad. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10–30-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10–30-28. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2391 (10/31/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as GOLDEN VALLEY TAX SERVICE, 3126 Sprint St Suite B, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Andres Aguilar F (511 San Luis Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455). This business is conducted by A Individual /s/ Andres Aguilar F. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10–3123. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 10–31-28. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2392 (09/16/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as CULTURESTOKE, 1696 Baden Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Culturestoke LLC (1696 Baden Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Culturestoke LLC, Martin Imes, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10–31-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 10–31-28. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2023

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2393 (10/31/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST HANDYMAN SERVICE, 491 Higos Way, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. John A Mercier (491 Higos Way, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Individual /s/ John A Mercier. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10–3123. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 10–31-28. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2396 (10/16/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as 33RPM SOAP COMPANY, 1448 8th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Adam Bauman (1448 8th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A Individual /s/ Adam Bauman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10–31-23. 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. 10–31-28. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2405 (11/01/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as RANCHO GRANDE MOTORS,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 11-01-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 11-01-28. November 9, & 16, 23 & 30, 2023

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2407 (11/01/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as WEST LANDSCAPE AND TRACTOR SERVICE, 7491 Kingsbury Rd. Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Matthew J West (7491 Kingsbury Rd. Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Matt T Kokkonen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-01-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 11-01-28. November 9,16, 23 & 30, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2408 (09/01/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as GOD DOG, 365 S. 4th St. Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Stop & Go Pest Control (6113 Mohawk St Bakersfield California 93308). This business is conducted by An CA Corporation /s/, Stop & Go Pest Control, Joseph Essert, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-0123. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 11-01-28. November 9,16, 23 & 30, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2412 (11/02/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as SUNNY MERCH RETAIL, 1551 Pomeroy Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93406. San Luis Obispo County. Esther Dickey (1551 Pomeroy Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Esther Dickey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-2723. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 11-02-28. November 2, 9, 16 & 23 2023

INVITATION TO BID (SUB BIDS ONLY) GENERAL CONTRACTOR:

MAINO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED

PROJECT NAME:

CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY SAN LUIS OBISPO CAL POLY MUSTANG BUSINESS PARK

PROJECT LOCATION:

4800 MORABITO PLACE, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401

PROJECT OWNER:

CAL POLY CORPORATION

ARCHITECT:

GENSLER

BID DATE & TIME:

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2023 @ 12:00 P.M.

PRE-BID SITE REVIEW:

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2023 @ 10:00 A.M.

ESTIMATE/BUDGET:

$950,000

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE:

6 WEEKS

START DATE:

DECEMBER 4, 2023

COMPLETION:

JANUARY 12, 2024 (CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERTIME AND WEEKEND WORK ANTICIPATED TO MEET PROJECT SCHEDULE)

SCOPE OF WORK: Work consists of interior demolition, electrical-data-communications, fire alarm, fire sprinkler modifications, miscellaneous metals, new pre-engineered exterior stair system, HVAC, plumbing, acoustical wall panels, flooring, painting, doors-frames-hardware, signage, exterior parking striping and signage, concrete foundations, roofing repairs, cabinetry and countertops, glass and glazing.

The University will be performing the following trades: None BIDS SHALL BE EMAILED TO: tomm@mainoslo.com and sonnys@mainoslo.com BID REQUIREMENTS: 1. Subcontractors must be bondable and may be required to provide Payment and Performance Bonds. 2. Bid Bond is not required. 3. Safety Record is of the utmost importance. Subcontractors with aggregate EMR Rate of 1.5 over the past three years may be disqualified. 4. Prevailing Wage

TO VIEW PLANS/SPEC: Plans and specs may be downloaded from ASAP Reprographics at www.asapplanroom.com Plans and specs may also be viewed at the following Builders Exchanges: - SLO County Builders Exchange – www.slocbe.com - Santa Maria Valley Contractors Association – www.smvca.org - Central California Builders Exchange – www.cencalbx.com

Maino Construction Company, Incorporated is an equal opportunity Contractor. It is the responsibility of each Subcontractor to view all pertinent information and documents prior to submitting a proposal. November 9, 2023

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2418 (11/03/2028) New Filing The following person is doing business as GOLD COAST PROPERTIES, 717 E. Grand Ave. Suite B, Arroyo Grande CA, 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Gold Coast Properties (717 E. Grand Ave, Suite B, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual Betty Dong Martin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-03-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 1103-28. November 9, & 16, 23 & 30, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2419 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as EDNA VALLEY FARMING, 263 Esparto Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Kienun B Kocan. (263 Esparto Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Indivdual /s/ Kienun B Kocan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-03-23. 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. 11-03-28. November 9, & 16, 23 & 30, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2427 (11/06/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as COAST & COUNTY BROKERS, 1187 13th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Steven Larry Weiss (1187 13th Street, Paso Robles, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/, Steven Larry Weiss. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-06-23. 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. 1020-28. November 9, & 16, 23 & 30, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2428 (06/01/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as JOY DENTAL MARKETING, JOY MARKETING AGENCY, JOY MARKETING, JOY CREATIVES, JOY DESIGN, JOY DIGITAL MARKETING, SLO MARKETING AGENCY, SAN LUIS OBISPO MARKETING AGENCY, JOY INNOVATIONS, SLO DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY, SAN LUIS OBISPO DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY, ATTRACT YOUR IDEAL CLIENT, 569 Diego Rivera Ln, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Double Helix Design LLC. (569 Diego Rivera Ln, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Double Helix Design LLC , Ryan Meffert, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-06-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 1106-28. November 9,16, 23 & 30, 2023

Public Notice of Lien Sale Business & Professional Code 21700

Notice is hereby given that a Public Lien Auction will be held at STOWIT MINI STORAGE 5325 TRAFFIC WAY ATASCADERO CA 93422 The sale will take place on SATURDAY November 18, 2023 @10am!! Contents stored in the following Units will be Sold: #76 LIANNE COMEAU, #208 LIANNE COMEAU, #17 HEATHER GINGG, #30 SHAWN WEAVER, #210 JULIE COLEMAN, #95 DAVE HILL #194 AMBER BISHOP, #133 TAMMY NELSON Auction Conducted by Hitchin’ Post Auctioneers Bond # 65343801 November 9 & 16, 2023

LEGAL NOTICES

CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 294

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: AMERICA TEMPRANO DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0289

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GILBERT ELWOOD KEAS DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0295

ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY Department of Social Services PO Box 8119 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8119 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Juvenile Court CASE NAME: Maria-Agrapina Alyssa Rosealine Stacki Sofia-Ruth Jerri-Ann Stacki CASE NUMBER: 23JD00012-001 23JD00012-002 1. To: Alexander Stacki and anyone claiming to be a parent of Maria-Agrapina Alyssa Rosealine Stacki and Sofia-Ruth Jerri-Ann Stack born on 04/16/2015 and 05/23/2016 at Twin Cities Community Hospital, Templeton, California and Women and Infants Hospital of RI, Providence, Rhode Island 2. A hearing will be held on January 11, 2024, at 1:00pm in Dept. 12 located at Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. 3. At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer. 4. The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all of your parental rights to the child will be terminated. 5. You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you. 6. If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final. 7. The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you are present. Date: October 18, 2023 /s/ Myranda Morales, Deputy Clerk October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CVP0332

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Susan Nampafu & Joseph Yawe filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Praise Mamuleme, Nathan Yawe Ssengooba to PROPOSED NAME: Praise Mamuleme Yawe, Nathan Ssengooba Yawe. 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 22, 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 Media Group Date: October 13, 2023 /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court October 26, November 2, 9 & 16, 2023

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: AMERICA TEMPRANO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANNA TEMRPANO DONAT In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANNA TEMPRANO DONAT 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: November 21, 2023, at 9:02 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey St. Room 220, 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: Joseph D. Borjas, Esq. 3220 S Higuera St., Ste. 311 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-544-8510 October 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2023-2305 OLD FILE NO. 2022-1464 The fictitious business name for the partnership was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 06-20-2022. The following person(s) have/has withdrawn as a General Partner(s) from the partnership under the fictitious business name of: DCS VENDING (9148 Ciruela Way, Atascadero, CA 93422). San Luis Obispo County. The full name(s) and residence address(es) of the withdrawing partner(s) are as follows: Sylvia Choi (9148 Ciruela Way, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A General Partnership. I Declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Sylvia Choi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10/17/2023. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in the office of the County Clerk Recorder. (Seal) Elaine Cano, County Clerk. By O. Palma, Deputy Clerk. October 26, November 2, 9 & 16, 2023.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: GILBERT ELWOOD KEAS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PAUL KEAS, IN PRO PER In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PAUL KEAS 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: November 28, 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, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Paul Keas 20840 Scenic Vista Drive San Jose, CA 95120 650-270-8890 November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV-0587 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Melanie Suzanne Fox filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Melanie Suzanne Fox to PROPOSED NAME: Summer Fox. 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

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LEGAL NOTICES is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: December 14, 2023, Time: 9:00 am, D2, 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: October 20, 2023 /s/: Rita C. Federman, Judge of the Superior Court November 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MICHAEL BRIAN SHEPHERD DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0300 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MICHAEL BRIAN SHEPHERD A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by AMANDA POHL, GUARDIAN FOR KAYDIN SHEPHERD, A MINOR In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that AMANDA POHL, GUARDIAN FOR KAYDIN SHEPHERD, A MINOR 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: November 28, 2023, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey St. Room 220, 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: Mark Choate 424 N Franklin St. Juneau, AK 99801 907-586-4490 November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RICHARD DANTE MESSINEO DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0283

without a hearing.

interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JEFFERY CHARLES DAHL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHRISTOPHER L. DAHL, SR. in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHRISTOPHER L. DAHL, SR. 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 with limited authority. (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: 12/05/23 at 9:01AM in Dept. 4 located at 1050 MONTEREY STREET, RM 220, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 Your hearing will be in person or via zoom. (Probate) MEETING ID: 160 407 5307 PASSWORD: 79513 You may also access the Zoom information from the court website at https://www.slo.courts.ca.gov 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 a 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 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 STEVE HORNSTEIN - SBN 186905, HORNSTEIN LAW OFFICES 20335 VENTURA BLVD., SUITE 203 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91364 Telephone (818) 887-9401 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/23 CNS-3754820# NEW TIMES

Navil Ayon (10X8) Danielle Evans (40X8) Danielle Evans (10X10) Corporate Unit (10X8) 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 November 6th, 2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CVP-0343

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. AVISO: Las órdenas de restricción que figuran en la página 2 valen para ambos cónyuges o pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. EXTENSIÓN DE CUOTAS: si no puede pagarla cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por complete, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte. PAGE 2: STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from: 1. removing the minor children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor children; 3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party. You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or you own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs. WARNING-IMPORTANT INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during a marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divided, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property. 1. The name and address of the court are (el nombre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo Civil & Family Law Branch 1050 Monterey St. 1035 Palm Street, Rm. 385 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney are (El nombre, dirección y número de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Bojan Corovic 1381 Long Branch Ave. #A Grover Beach, CA 93433 805-801-8068 Date: June 26, 2023 /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2023

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: RICHARD DANTE MESSINEO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PRISCILLA DIANE WHITE In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PRISCILLA DIANE WHITE 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: November 21, 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: Paul E. Clark 1031 Pine Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-238-7220 November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV0565 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Aye Zin Clough filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Aye Zin Clough to PROPOSED NAME: Agatha Zin Clough 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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: November 22, 2023, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D4, in person or via Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: October 11, 2023 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court October 19, 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: STEVEN L TRESTER DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0290 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: STEVEN L TRESTER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ROY TRESTER In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ROY TRESTER 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: November 28, 2023, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey St. Room 220, 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: The Dayton Law Firm 1754 Technology Dr. Suite 230 San Jose, CA 95110 408-437-7570 October 26, November 2, & 9, 2023

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEFFERY CHARLES DAHL CASE NO. 23PR-0312

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY

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Auction by StorageTreasures.com Phone (855)722-8853 SuperStorage (805) 481-1010 Ad to run November 9th, and November 16th, 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 and provisions of the Civil Code. SuperStorage (formerly Main Mini Storage), 1380 Santa Ynez Avenue, CA 93402, 2000 Mountain View Ave., Los Osos CA 93402, Will sell by competitive bidding ending on or after November 17th, 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: Tools, Bookshelves, dressers, washers & dryers, desks, musical instruments, 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: LOS OSOS Katherine Fox (12x22) David Loftus (10x20) Kirk Koester (10x25) 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 day 24th day of October 2023. Auction by StorageTreasures.com Phone (480) 397-6503 Main Mini Storage (805) 528-7864 Ad to run November 9th and November16th, 2023.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CVP0589

To all interested persons: Petitioner: David Gabriel Mihai filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: David Gabriel Mihai, to PROPOSED NAME: David Gabriel Mihai Trajan. 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.

Escrow No. 26666-TC Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and addresses of the Seller/Licensee are: CAMP WILLIAMS CAFE, INC., Social Security No./Federal Tax Number(s), 559 Pismo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 The business is known as: Camp Williams Resort Cafe The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and address of the Buyer/Transferee are: Balubhai Patel, 243 N Rampart Bl., Los Angeles, CA 90026 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/ Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT and are located at: 24210 E. Fork Rd., Azusa, CA 91702. The kind of license to be transferred is: On-Sale Beer License No. 40-346188 now issued for the premises located at: 24210 E. Fork Rd., Azusa, CA 91702.. The anticipated date of the sale/ transfer is December 7, 2023 at the office of Hanmi Escrow Co., Inc., 3130 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90006, County of Los Angeles, State of California. That the amount of purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $20,000.00, which consists of the following: Description *Demand Note $20,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: October 23, 2023 CAMP WILLIAMS CAFE, INC., a California Corporation By:/s/ Richard Harry Lenz, Secretary Seller/Licensee By:/s/ Balubhai Patel Buyer/Transferee 11/9/23 CNS-3755295# NEW TIMES

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV-0588

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Cosmar Eduardo Siles Ramirez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Sebastian Alejandro Villasenor to PROPOSED NAME: Sebastian Alejandro Siles. THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: December 13, 2023, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D4, in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/13/23, Time: 9:00 am, D4, 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: October 20, 2023 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court November 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023

Date: October 20, 2023 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court November 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2023

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Thien Chi Nguyen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Thien Chi Nguyen to PROPOSED NAME: Ivan Ngugen. THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: December 6, 2023, Time: 9:30 am, 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: October 17, 2023 /s/: Michael C Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court November 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023

SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Marion Ruth Cummings 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: Bojan Corovic Nombre del demandante Case Number: 23FL-0313

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LEGAL NOTICES SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Rosenda Larios Mota 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: David Nunez Nombre del demandante Case Number: 22FLP0213

LEGAL NOTICES PAGE 2: STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from: 1. removing the minor children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor children; 3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party. You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or you own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs. WARNING-IMPORTANT INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during a marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divided, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property. 1. The name and address of the court are (el nombre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo 1035 Palm Street, Rm. 385 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney are (El nombre, dirección y número de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Marle A. Comstock CFLS SBN 271130 912 S. Broadway Santa Maria, CA 93454 805-361-0737 Date: April 27, 2022 /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk

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. NOTICE: Restraining orders are on page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. Tiene 30 dìas de calendario después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presenter una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) 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. AVISO: Las órdenas de restricción que figuran en la página 2 valen para ambos cónyuges o pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2023 fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. EXTENSIÓN DE CUOTAS: si no puede pagarla cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de MARKETPLACE cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en Awesome Exotic Dancers parte o por complete, las cuotas Girls, Guys, y costos de la corte previamente Fantastic Parties exentos a petición de usted o de or Just For You. Now Hiring la otra parte. 966-0161

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FINANCE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO UNCLAIMED FUNDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, the Finance Department of the City of San Luis Obispo, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, declares that the following monetary sums have been held by the City of San Luis Obispo and have remained unclaimed in the funds hereafter indicated for a period of over three (3) years and will become the property of the City of San Luis Obispo on the 18th day of December, 2023, a date not less than forty-five (45) days after the first publication of this Notice. Any party of interest may, prior to the date designated herein above, file a claim with the City' s Finance Department which includes the claimant' s name, address and telephone number, Social Security Number or Federal Employer Identification Number, amount of claim, the grounds on which the claim is founded. The Unclaimed Money Claim Form can be obtained from the City's Finance office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, or from the City's website at https://www.slocity.org. Proof of identity such as a copy of a driver's license, social security card or birth certificate must be provided before funds will be released. With any questions, please contact the City of San Luis Obispo, Finance Department at (805) 781-7124. This notice and its contents are in accordance with California Government Code Sections 50050-50056. Payee Name

Check #

Amount

Fund

Payee Name

Check #

71 Palomar Project Owner LLC

364231 $ 2,780.91

601

Jordan Reece

Abbott Laboratories Inc

361378

$ 74.16

101

Kaitlyn Waller

Advanced Alternative Medical Center

353598

$ 248.41

101

Great customer service

Alex Wilkerson

351124

$ 60.75

Allison Frisby

742098

Largest reach in SLO County

Amount

Fund

350076

$ 40.00

101

350759

$ 150.00

101

Katherine Mei

350762

$ 42.50

611

101

Kaylene Wakeman

350885

$ 24.75

101

$ 104.34

803

Ken Craig

360578

$ 92.31

601

Alpha Fire & Security Co

348468 $ 1,260.00

611

Kim Le

347956

$ 21.52

601

Andrew Gust

347050

$ 17.18

601

Kira Abercromby

351015

$ 33.75

101

Angelica Hollstein

350907

$ 63.00

101

Kirsten Smith

367155

$ 17.05

601

Araceli Marquina

356944

$ 20.00

101

Kyah L Yruegas

740607

$ 25.58

803

Atlas Blue, Inc.

357477 $ 1,215.65

602

Lamplighter Inn & Suites

350539

$ 99.99

208

Betty Bautista

353890

$ 53.00

611

Lance Marks

348912

$ 62.00

101

Brandon Bracy

742646

$ 80.94

803

Laura Wilvert

358502

$ 55.00

101

Brian Banks

351139

$ 49.50

101

Laurel Cadena

358820

$ 35.00

101

Brian Bates

351140

$ 40.50

101

Lillian Frey

742193

$ 163.89

803

Brittany Escobar Solis

742958

$ 265.11

803

Lilliana Ruiz

350542

$ 100.00

101

• Fictitious Business Name Statements

Brittnie Bennet

358925

$ 25.00

101

LR Development Group

363016

$ 99.76

601

Burt Industrial Supply

347896

$ 204.92

601

Maren Brajkovich

350372

$ 75.00

101

Camri Wilson

356959

$ 20.00

101

Maren Brajkovich

351662

$ 75.00

101

• Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name Statements

Carmi Adams

350663

$ 83.25

101

Maria Ramirez

350779

$ 36.00

101

Cassidy J Pedraza

741554

$ 81.94

803

Mason Heller

353655

$ 75.00

101

Central Coast Parkinson's Support Group 354256

$ 150.00

101

Massage by Casey Gaspar

352681

$ 79.41

101

Chad Wilkinson

350673

$ 54.00

101

Megan Henney

347058

$ 39.21

601

Christina Rice

351157

$ 55.50

101

Melissa V Orloff

739944

$ 40.06

803

Christine Serano

351158

$ 48.75

101

Melissa V Orloff

739988

$ 40.06

803

County of SLO - Human Resources

363338

$ 320.00

101

Merri-Lee Zachmeyer

350786

$ 126.00

101

• Petitions for Probate

David Atkins

356651

$ 75.00

101

Mike McNamara

355219

$ 68.48

611

Diane Marie Orrell

364751

$ 103.00

101

Natalie Franzone-Cohen

347543

$ 20.40

611

• Trustee Notices

Dillon P Estrada

740180

$ 66.52

803

Nathan W Hamilton

739940

$ 75.11

803

Dominic Tartaglia

351364

$ 42.50

611

Nicole A Segovia

740125

$ 135.21

803

• Lien Sales

Dr Sven & Mrs Jane Markoff

361380

$ 59.92

101

Nicole A Segovia

740173

$ 90.13

803

Dustin Elias

359474

$ 20.00

101

Office Depot

350800 $ 1,312.79

101

• Public Notices, and more!

Dylan Deffenbaugh

348351

$ 25.15

611

Orchid Monroy-Ochoa

351055

$ 25.75

101

Emily L Stock

740821

$ 200.31

803

Patrick Larsen

347810

$ 50.00

101

Emily L Stock

740877

$ 40.06

803

Perfect Air

367200

$ 57.77

101

Emily L Stock

740920

$ 19.12

803

Perfect Air

367201

$ 25.00

101

Emily L Stock

740965

$ 76.48

803

Peter Slason

355234

$ 25.00

621

Emily L Stock

741006

$ 76.48

803

Ponton Industries

351063

$ 751.67

602

Emily L Stock

742256

$ 298.81

803

Pradeep Patel

351270

$ 76.50

101

Emily L Stock

742309

$ 301.73

803

R & M Rentals

355240

$ 40.70

101

Emily L Stock

742413

$ 275.14

803

Ray McGee

352467

$ 25.00

611

Eric Marmolejo

351186

$ 63.00

101

Redwood Toxicology Laboratory

365817

$ 39.68

101

Erik Mellor

347088

$ 16.43

601

Reva Chadha

739692

$ 131.62

803

Erik Mork

367977

$ 30.00

601

Rick Jelmini

363041

$ 40.33

601

Evan J Katz

741373

$ 99.94

803

Rosa Lopez Ramirez

347257

$ 75.00

101

Fastrack

347932

$ 29.00

101

Rosemary Weddle

350233

$ 40.00

611

Gary Schmidt

357256

$ 21.00

101

Sabrina J Marks

740778

$ 80.12

803

Gary Schmidt

358463

$ 280.00

101

San Luis Interiors

352891

$ 483.87

101

Glenn Scheitrum

348370

$ 63.00

611

Spring Angelotti

357064

$ 20.00

101

Grace Glaeser

742298

$ 109.15

803

Stanley Converent Security

351436

$ 50.35

101

Hyojung Byun

351535

$ 175.00

101

Stephen Bravante

362678

$ 67.50

101

Ian Connolly

355439

$ 39.23

611

Steve Gonzalez

352065

$ 56.02

101

Ian Courtney

347014

$ 20.78

601

Steve Guerrero

351299

$ 47.25

101

Irma Del Pilar

358781

$ 80.00

101

Steven Johnson

364864

$ 56.21

601

J C C Federation of San Luis

352244

$ 64.49

101

Sylvia Torres

350862

$ 225.00

101

Jade Buhman

356690

$ 38.00

611

T.J.N. Dozer & Backhoe SE

352329

$ 25.00

101

Jami S Carricaburu

741401

$ 65.10

803

Teresa Navarro

351098

$ 33.75

101

Jami S Carricaburu

741448

$ 26.64

803

Todd Buranen

357458

$ 17.00

611

Jami S Carricaburu

742967

$ 181.24

803

Toyota of San Luis Obispo

351711

$ 84.43

601

Jared M Friedman

741360

$ 62.14

803

Tyler J Glassman

741562

$ 263.65

803

Jared Vleming

357835

$ 25.00

611

Tyler J Glassman

741619

$ 65.56

803

Jennie Diaz

353992

$ 136.81

601

U V S Thrift Shop

359074

$ 25.00

101

Jersey Mike's Subs

352841

$ 150.00

101

Vance Trimble

354181

$ 20.46

602

Joel Orth

350753

$ 108.00

101

Vanessa Ramirez

351313

$ 70.00

101

John Rouke

350833

$ 681.27

101

Vincent Troncoso - BMW of SLO

365260

$ 836.29

101

Jonathan Abercrombie

351807

$ 170.00

611

Wells Fargo Vendor Finance

347167

$ 42.06

101

Jordan Pickens

350756

$ 74.25

101

WIN−911 Software

347733 $ 1,095.00

602

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• Name Changes

November 2 & 9, 2023

www.newtimesslo.com • November 9 - November 16, 2023 • New Times • 33

ORDINANCE NO. 3497 ORDINANCE AMENDING COUNTY FEE SCHEDULE The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, ordains as follows: SECTION 1: The Board finds and determines: a.

That it has the authority to revise fee charges for providing any product, service, or enforcement of various regulations under the general laws of the State of California, including Government Code Sections 54985 et seq. and 66010 et seq. The Board has adopted a policy (Resolution No. 75-396) requiring the County Administrator and the Auditor-Controller to annually review changes in fees and charges for specific County products, services and costs of enforcement with the departments making those charges, and make recommendations to this Board as to whether said charges should remain the same, be increased or be decreased. On November 8, 2022, Ordinance No. 3480 was adopted establishing or reaffirming all county fees. Said ordinance, and any other ordinances subsequently adopted amending the fee schedule, shall continue in effect unless modified by this ordinance. All changes to the fees to be charged in Fiscal Year 2023-24 as set forth in Schedule “B” of this ordinance have been subject to review by the County Administrator and the County Auditor-Controller, which changes to Schedule “B” are attached* hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Act required the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to implement Behavioral Health Payment Reform beginning July 1, 2022. As a component of Behavioral Health Payment Reform, effective July 1, 2023, San Luis Obispo County will no longer be reimbursed by the DCHS Cost-Based model, but by a Fee-for-Service model using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes instead of codes previously utilized for outpatient services. As of November 8, 2022, when the County adopted FY 2023-24 Schedule “B” via Ordinance No. 3480, details of the CalAIM Behavioral Health Payment Reform reimbursement model were not available, but have since become available. Consequently, the Behavioral Health fees associated with fund center 166 of FY 2023-24 Schedule B shall now be modified to reflect the CalAIM Behavioral Health Payment Reform model, effective immediately for the purpose of state reimbursement, by deleting the 16 previous fees established under the cost reimbursed model and adding 1,268 specific CPT-related fees. No County clients have been charged fees under the prior, DHCS CostBased model since July 1, 2023. The County Department of Public Health has a need to add footnotes to certain fees in FY 2023-24 Schedule “B”, fund centers 160-10 and 160-05, attached* hereto and incorporated herein by reference, in order to come into compliance with state regulations, explain adjustments to funding, and improve cost efficiencies. The County Department of Public Health has a need to add a new fee to FY 2023-24 Schedule “B”, fund center 160-10, attached* hereto and incorporated herein by reference, for a test to detect infection with Legionella, to protect public health and safety. By definition, these charges are not a “tax” and are exempt from voter approval pursuant to California Constitution, Article XIIIC. Section 1, paragraph €(1)[charge for specific benefit conferred]/(2)[charge for specific service provided]/(3)[charge for issuing license or performing inspection]/(4){charge for use of government property]/(5)[fine or penalty imposed for violation of law] (Prop. 26). Public Notice has been given in accordance with Government Code Section 25124.

SECTION 2: The fee schedules are amended as follows: a.

That the fee changes attached* and incorporated by reference herein shown on Schedule “B”, fund center 166, as “New” and as “Deleted” are hereby approved, and shall be effective on the date of passage of this ordinance. That the changes to footnotes attached* and incorporated by reference herein shown on Schedule “B”, fund centers 16010 and 160-05, are hereby approve d, and shall be effective November 30, 2023. That the fee change attached* and incorporated by reference herein shown on Schedule “B”, fund center 160-10, as “New” is hereby approved, and shall be effective November 30, 2023.

SECTION 3: All departmental managers and divisional managers whose services are listed in Schedule “B” are hereby directed to, upon the dates specified in Section 2 above, amend their fees for services to reflect the fees shown in Schedule “B” as “New” and as “Deleted”. SECTION 4: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect as set forth in Section 2 above; and before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after passage of this ordinance, it shall be published once with the names of the members of the Board of Supervisors voting for and against the ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California. INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on October 17, 2023 and PASSED and ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, on October 31, 2023, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES:

Supervisors Bruce Gibson, Jimmy Paulding, Dawn Ortiz-Legg, Debbie Arnold and Chairperson John Peschong

NOES:

None

ABSENT:

None

ABSTAINING: None John Peschong Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors County of San Luis Obispo, State of California ATTEST: John Nilon Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of San Luis Obispo, State of California By: Niki Martin Deputy Clerk Attached*“Schedule B” is not attached hereto and is available in the Administrative Office and online at Agenda item details (ca.gov) Meeting Date: 10/31/23, Agenda Item No. 26. November 9, 2023

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 AT 9:00 AM 5 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT 01. Consent Agenda – Item Nos. 1-13 & Resolution (Res) Nos. 2023-279 thru 2023-285, approved. 02. Public Comment Period – Items not on the agenda: M. Gordon; A. Seastrand; N. Reinstein; B. Jones; M. Brown; G. Kirkland; A. Dury; and Supervisors Peschong and Ortiz-Legg: speak. No action taken. 03. County’s FY 2024-25 & Multi Year financial forecast, rec’d & filed & review of the FY 2024-25 Budget Goals & Policies, Budget Balancing Strategies & Approaches, Board Priorities, including authorizing the County Administrative Officer to implement any mid-year budget balancing strategies, including but not limited to a ‘hiring chill’, approved w/ direction to staff to amend the priorities. 04. Ordinance No. 3498, replacing Title 9 of the County Code re: County Division of Animal Services, in order to eliminate inconsistencies & conflicting language w/in the present version & to update the provisions thereof to be consistent w/ current needs & humane animal care & control stds, adopted. 05. Introduction of the Cattleman of the Year, Mike Massey. 06. Closed Session. Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation - potential cases: 3. Initiation of litigation - potential cases: 3. Pending Litigation: Existing Litigation re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2:18-mn-2873-RMG (D.S.C), City of Camden et al., v. E.I. Dupont de Nemours and Company, et al., No. 2:23-cv-03230RMG, City of Camden, et al., v. 3M Company, No. 2:23-cv03147-RMG;. Conference w/ Labor Negotiator re: employee organizations: SLOPA; SLOCEA-T&C; DCCA; Sheriffs’ Mgmt; SLOCPPOA; DSA; DAIA; SLOCPMPOA; SLOCEA – PSSC; Unrepresented Mgmt & Confidential Employees; SDSA; UDWA. Conference w/ Real Property Negotiator re: APN 074-331-001. Agency Negotiators: S. Diggs. Parties Negotiating: R. Pinkerton. Instructions to County Negotiator: Price, Terms, and Conditions. Open Session. Report out. 07. Amendments to the Board of Supervisors Rules of Procedures, withdrawn & will return to the Board at a later time. 08. Update on the status of the Bob Jones Pathway Gap Closure Project, rec’d w/ direction provided to staff. 09. Board Member Comments & Reports on Meetings, none. MEETING ADJOURNED For more details, view the meeting video at: https://www.slocounty. ca.gov/Departments/Administrative-Office/Clerk-of-the-Board/ Clerk-of-the-Board-Services/Board-of-Supervisors-Meetings-and Agendas.aspx John Nilon, Interim County Administrative Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors November 9, 2023

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2023 AT 9:00 AM 5 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT 01. Consent Agenda – Item Nos. 1-21 & 31 & 32 Resolution (Res) Nos. 2023-264 thru 2023-273, approved as amended. 02. Public Comment Period – Items not on the agenda: T. Gogri; O. Momberg; A. Engel; D. Drake; G. Kirkland; G. Grewal; P. McGibney; D. Stebbens; L. Owen; C. Storton; L. Becker; B. McFarland; Marlea; D. Greenaway; N. Shaw; L. Quinlan; S. Nelson; J. Whitworth: speak. No action taken. 03. Tract Map 1646, subdivision of 98 lots, by Anastasi Development Co, approved; Res. 2023-274 and 2023-275, accepting agreement to provide Housing for low/moderate Income & Restrictive Covenant re: Vesting Tract Map 1646 & agreement affecting real property in Los Osos, approved as amended. 04. Res. 2023-276, 2nd amended & restated Joint Powers Agreement of the SLO Co. Integrated Waste Mgmt Authority (IWMA), as amended by the 2023 Co. Joinder Amendment, enabling the County to rejoin as a member; effectuate the termination of the current MOU; administer the County’s compliance w/ State solid waste mandates; designate the Director of Public Works or designee as the County’s jurisdictional contact w/ the CA Dept. of Resources Recycling and Recovery; Res. 2023-277, amending the Position Allocation List for Fund Center 405-Public Works, by deleting 1.00 FTE Program Manger I/II, adopted. 05. Res. 2023-278, increasing the Solid Waste Management Fee for solid waste collection customers w/in the County solid waste jurisdiction, adopted. 06. Ordinance No. 3497, amending County Fee Schedules for Behavioral Health, Public Health Nursing Program & Public Health Lab for FY 2023-24, adopted. 07. Closed Session, moved to 11/7 Agenda. 08. Senate Bill 1090 funds update, rec’d; AB 1090 spending plan; $813,920 budget adjustment for a homeless shelter expansion project in Paso Robles; a 3-year agreement w/ ECHO for homeless shelter services, approved. 09. County’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Multi-Year financial forecast, moved to 11/7 agenda. 10. Board Member Comments & Reports on Meetings, none. MEETING ADJOURNED For more details, view the meeting video at: https://www.slocounty. ca.gov/Departments/Administrative-Office/Clerk-of-the-Board/ Clerk-of-the-Board-Services/Board-of-Supervisors-Meetings-andAgendas.aspx John Nilon, Interim County Administrative Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors November 9, 2023

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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600. WHAT Hearing to consider a request by Bill Borgsmiller for a Minor Use Permit (N-DRC2022-00047) to disturb over an acre of land, and a Variance (N-DRC2023-00019) to allow grading on slopes exceeding 30 percent for the purpose of constructing a 6,144 square foot (“sf”) single family residence with attached garage, a 642 sf covered patio, an in-ground swimming pool, and other site improvements that will include an allweather access road, utilities, and a septic system. Grading will result in approximately 19,100 cubic yards of cut and fill and 2.82 acres of site disturbance on two adjacent parcels with a combined area of 43.5 acres. The project site is located at 8781 Tassajara Creek Road, about 1.8 miles west of US Highway 101, within the Residential Rural land use category and within the Salinas River Sub Area of the North County Planning Area. Also, to be considered at the hearing will be the adoption of the Environmental Determination prepared for this item. The Environmental Coordinator, after completion of the initial study, finds that there is no substantial evidence the project will have a significant effect on the environment, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not necessary. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) has been issued on November 3, 2023 (SCH# 2023110142), for this project. Mitigation measures are proposed to address Air Quality, Biological Resources, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Land Use and Planning, and Mandatory Findings of Significance are included as conditions of approval. A copy of the Environmental Document is also available by visiting the Planning and Building Department website at https://energov.sloplanning. org/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home then searching the file number and viewing the attachments. Anyone interested in commenting on the proposed Environmental Document should submit a written statement and/or speak at the public hearing. Comments will be accepted up until completion of the public hearing(s). County File Number: N-DRC2023-00019 Supervisorial District: District 5 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 070-062-027 Date Accepted: N/A WHERE The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Blake Maule, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at +1-805-781-1298. If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing. Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Commission November 9, 2023

NOTICE: SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF NONJUDICIAL 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: $5,428.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY Notice is hereby given that on August 28, 2023, the above-described property was seized at or near 10138 Catalpa Street, Atascadero, CA, inside a grey Dodge Charger, by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with cannabis violations, to wit, section(s) 11470, 11351 and 11378 of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $5,428.00. 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: October 30, 2023 DAN DOW District Attorney Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney November 2, 9, & 16, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider amending the countywide Fee Schedule Ordinance. The hearing will be held at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, 1055 Monterey Street, in San Luis Obispo. Recommended amendments include increases, decreases, new, and deleted fees. Schedule A Fee amendments would become effective January 1, 2024, and Schedule B Fee amendments would become effective July 1, 2024. Any person interested in expressing their views regarding the proposed amendments to the Fee Schedule may do so at the hearing. To determine specific placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda and to review the fee schedule amendments, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date. The fee schedule amendments may also be reviewed at the: County Government Center Administrative Office, Room D430 1055 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 (805) 781-5011 DATED: September 29, 2023 JOHN NILON, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk of the Board November 9 & 16, 2023

JOB ORDER CONTRACT FOR STREETS AND SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE 2023, SPEC. NO. 1000199 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids by mail for the “Job Order Contract for Streets and Sidewalk Maintenance 2023, Spec. No. 1000199” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., when they will be publicly opened. Bids received after said time will not be considered. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, contractor name, address, and specification number. The Contractor must possess a valid Class A Contractor’s License at the time of the bid opening. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of San Luis Obispo. Download FREE at the City’s website: www.SloCity.org Bid packages under Bids & Proposals. Questions may be addressed to Manny Guzman, Project Manager, at 805-781-7423 or HYPERLINK “mailto:mguzman@slocity.org” mguzman@slocity.org. November 9, 2023

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Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny Homework: What increasingly unnecessary duty could you abandon and thereby fuel your drive to be free? Newsletter.freewillastrology.com ARIES

LIBRA

(March 21-April 19): Your victories-in-progress are subtle. They may not be totally visible to you yet. Let me describe them so you can feel properly confident about what you are in the process of accomplishing. 1. A sustained surge of hard-earned personal growth is rendering one of your problems mostly irrelevant. 2. You have been redefining what rewards are meaningful to you, and that’s motivating you to infuse your ambitions with more soulfulness. 3. You are losing interest in a manipulative game that doesn’t serve you as well as it should. 4. You are cultivating more appreciation for fascinating and useful problems.

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In addition to being a masterful composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) played the piano, violin, harp, bassoon, clarinet, horn, flute, oboe, and trumpet. His experience led him to believe that musicians best express their skills when they play fast. It’s more challenging to be excellent when playing slowly, he thought. But I will invite you to adopt the reverse attitude and approach in the coming weeks, Libra. According to my astrological analysis, you will be most successful if you work gradually and incrementally, with careful diligence and measured craftiness.

TAURUS

SCORPIO

(April 20-May 20): Taurus physicist Richard Feynman was a smart and accomplished person who won a Nobel Prize. He articulated a perspective that will be healthy for you to experiment with in the coming weeks. He said, “I can live with doubt and uncertainty and not knowing. I think it’s much more interesting not knowing than to have answers which might be wrong. I have approximate answers and possible beliefs and different degrees of certainty about different things, but I’m not absolutely sure of anything, and there are many things I don’t know anything about.” Give Feynman’s approach a try, dear Taurus. Now is an excellent time to explore the perks of questioning everything. I bet you’ll be pleased with how free and easy it makes you feel.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): To earn money, I have worked as a janitor, dishwasher, olive picker, ditch-digger, newspaper deliverer, and 23 other jobs involving hard labor. In addition, I have done eight artistic jobs better suited to my sensitive temperament and creative talents. Am I regretful or resentful about the thousands of hours I toiled at tasks I didn’t enjoy? A little. But mostly I’m thankful for them. They taught me how to interact harmoniously with a wide array of people. They helped forge my robust social conscience. And they motivated me to eventually figure out how to get jobs I really loved. Now I invite you to take an inventory of your own work life, Gemini. It’s an excellent time to evaluate where you’ve been and where you want to go in the future.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There are so many kinds of sweetness. Zesty spicy sweetness. Tender balmy fragrant sweetness. Sour or bitter sweetness. Musky piquant sweetness. Luscious succulent sweetness. One of my favorite types of sweetness is described by Cancerian poet Stephen Dunn. He wrote, “Often a sweetness comes as if on loan, stays just long enough to make sense of what it means to be alive, then returns to its dark source. As for me, I don’t care where it’s been, or what bitter road it’s traveled to come so far, to taste so good.” My analysis of the astrological omens suggests to me that you are about to commune with at least three of these sweetnesses, Cancerian. Maybe most of them.

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(July 23-Aug. 22): Author Dan Savage advocates regular indulgence in sloth. He notes that few of us can “get through 24 hours without a little downtime. Human beings need to stare off into space, look out the window, daydream, and spend time every day being indolent and useless.” I concur, and I hope you will indulge in more downtime than usual during the coming weeks. For the sake of your long-term mental and physical health, you need to relax extra deep and strong now—to recharge your battery with delicious and delightful abandon.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): According to my deep and thorough analysis of your astrological rhythms, your mouth will soon be a wonder of nature. The words emerging from your lips will be extra colorful, precise, and persuasive. Your taste buds will have an enhanced vividness as they commune with the joys of food and drink. And I suspect your tongue and lips will exult in an upgrade of aptitude and pleasure while plying the arts of sex and intimate love. Congratulations, Mouthy Maestro!

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In my horoscopes for Scorpios, I tend to write complex messages. My ideas are especially thick and rich and lush. Why? Because I imagine you as being complex, thick, rich, and lush. Your destiny is labyrinthine and mysterious and intriguing, and I aspire to reflect its intricate, tricky beauty. But this time, in accordance with current astrological omens, I will offer you my simplest, most straightforward oracle ever. I borrowed it from author Mary Anne Hershey: “Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Play with abandon. Choose with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what you love.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In her poem “Requiem,” Anna Akhmatova says, “I must kill off memory ... and I must learn to live anew.” I think most of us can benefit from periodically engaging in this brave and robust exercise. It’s not a feat to be taken lightly—not to be done more than once or twice a year. But guess what: The coming weeks will be a time when such a ritual might be wise for you. Are you ready to purge old business and prepare the way for a fresh start? Here are your words of power: forgiveness, clearing, cleaning, release, absolution, liberation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): We need stories almost as much as we need to breathe, eat, sleep, and move. It’s impossible to live without them. The best stories nourish our souls, stimulate our imagination, and make life exciting. That’s not to say that all stories are healthy for us. We sometimes cling to narratives that make us miserable and sap our energy. I think we have a sacred duty to de-emphasize and even jettison those stories—even as we honor and relish the rich stories that empower and inspire us. I bring these thoughts to your attention, Capricorn, because you’re in a phase of your cycle when you will especially thrive by disposing of the bad old stories and celebrating the good ones.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I could be wrong, but I don’t think so: You are smarter and wiser than you realize about the pressing issues that are now vying for your attention. You know more than you know you know. I suspect this will soon become apparent, as streams of fresh insights rise up from the depths of your psyche and guide your conscious awareness toward clarity. It’s OK to squeal with glee every time a healing intuition shows up. You have earned this welcome phase of lucid certainty.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In Indigenous cultures throughout history, shamans have claimed they have the power to converse with and even temporarily become hawks, coyotes, snakes, and other creatures. Why do they do that? It’s a long story, but one answer is that they believe animals have intelligences that are different from what humans have. The shamans aspire to learn from those alternate ways of seeing and comprehending the world. Many of us who live in Western culture dismiss this venerable practice, although I’ve known animal lovers who sympathize with it. If you are game for a fun experiment, Pisces, I invite you to try your own version. Choose an animal to learn from. Study and commune with it. Ask it to reveal intuitions that surprise and enrich you. ∆

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