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or the last five years, Curt Dubost has attempted to steer the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District in the right direction, corralling its board, attempting to appease the community, and do what’s best for the students. But it hasn’t been easy. The NEW LEADERSHIP The home of the Bearcats superintendent had a rocky is on the hunt for its next road to travel, starting with the superintendent. Will the Paso Robles Joint Unified district’s financial issues before School District land on someone who will be able wading through a pandemic bridge its divide for the students? and the culture war politics that took center stage during school shutdowns and in their aftermath. As the district searches for his replacement, Dubost talks to Staff Writer Adrian Vincent Rosas about district politics, his tenure, and what his hopes are for the district’s future [8]. Also this week, read about the need for LGBTQ-plus informed mental health care in SLO County [9], Civic Ballet of SLO’s The Nutcracker [22], and a little bit of Hawaii in Pismo Beach [28].

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LGBTQ-plus supporters rally against anti-transgender panel at Cal Poly

embraces diversity and champions inclusion within its community, both as a moral imperative and as a key element in our efforts to educate our students.” That inclusion and diversity on display at the rallies was something that Miranda said will stick with her for a long time. “It’s just incredible, I feel amazing, and I’m so happy with how everything worked out,” she said with a laugh. She hopes that with the community making its voice heard, transgender people like herself will know that there is support for them. “From all the bands and attendees of both rallies

heers, music, and chants from more than 300 people echoed outside Cal Poly’s Fisher Science Building and Baker Science Building on the evening of Dec. 5. The group gathered for more than four hours at back-to-back rallies to make their voices heard as Turning Point USA’s Cal Poly chapter hosted what it called a “de-transitioning panel.” “I have never seen anything like this,” third-year Cal Poly student Will Toles told New Times at the rally. “To have a critical mass of people who show up and showcase why something like this isn’t right is so incredibly important.” The first rally featured drag performances and dance music. The second was a concert featuring local student acts Carpool, Suburban Dropout, and Paper Boats. “I won’t lie, the event was terrifying to put together but ended up being amazing, and I found the support I never really thought I would hear,” said transgender Cal Poly student Mackenzie Miranda, who plays in Paper Boats and organized the second rally with her boyfriend, Jamie Larkin, and their friends. Chris Elston—aka “Billboard Chris”—and Chloe Cole spoke on the panel, which claimed to be “a dad and a de-transitioner’s take on the transgender movement.” Elston rose to prominence around the U.S. and his native Canada by traveling and talking to people, usually while wearing a billboard, about what he believed to be a dangerous rise in transgender youth and the use of puberty blockers. Cole serves as Elston’s example as the pair travels the country, sharing her perspective on what she considered to be her forced transition starting when she was 13 years old and a negative experience with puberty blockers. She de-transitioned back when she was 16. “Transgenderism is about the denial of reality, it’s about upending everything we know that’s normal and good, it’s about destroying the nuclear family, it’s about taking everything perverse in society and making it normalized,” Elston said during the panel. “This is child abuse, and we are going to stop it.” He called out the rallies outside the panel, claiming that the groups didn’t know what they were protesting and were simply looking for an excuse to party. “They think we are against LGBTQ people, [but] I’ve got news for you, there’s no such thing as an LGBTQ person!” Elston said. “Those are just a bunch of letters, letters intended to silence you if you dare say anything about the ghoulish

business of trying to change a child’s body and stop development.” New Times reached out to Cal Poly for comment on the panel and subsequent rallies. “We understand why some people are upset about particular guest speakers at Cal Poly, but it is not the university’s role to decide who can and cannot express their viewpoints on campus,” university spokesman Matt Lazier said in a statement. “With that in mind, we need to make the distinction that the event is not being presented by the university, it is being put on by a student club … which is utilizing university facilities.”

In the statement, Lazier said that the university didn’t necessarily agree with the content being expressed at the event. “All trans students, employees, and visitors are valued members of our community, and the university does not support language or ideas intended to divide,” the statement said. “Cal Poly

to University Police who worked with us to sanction the events and keep people safe to the dean of students who supported me—I am so thankful,” she said. “I thought I didn’t have support, but when I looked for it, I found it easily. It’s there, and I am so happy I was able to experience it firsthand.” ∆ —Adrian Vincent Rosas

Trial to determine election recount requester’s debt payment begins

of the case haven’t been discussed before. Opening on a contentious note, Deputy County Counsel Ann Duggan, who represents County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano, told Federman that Stebbens made a remark to county staff a few days ago while delivering some documents pertaining to the trial. “[She said], ‘Don’t worry, there’s no white substance in there,’” Duggan said. “Election workers across the state are subjected to threats.” Stebbens claimed that she was familiar with the two staff members she spoke to, adding that she’s “never, ever had an instance” where she was disrespectful or threatening to them. Court documents stated that the recount started on Dec. 19, 2022, and ended nine days later when Stebbens requested to terminate efforts. On each

day of the recount, the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office gave Stebbens and estimate of the costs for the day, which she paid. In January, the office sent her the final bill of $7,367, which exceeded the deposits Stebbens made on the estimated costs of the recount. In February, Stebbens emailed the County-Clerk Recorder’s Office saying she had submitted a payment earlier that day. “Prior to sending the email, [Stebbens] had come into the [County-Clerk Recorder’s] office and submitted a check for $2,918.92, with no explanation as to what this partial payment signified,” the County Clerk-Recorder’s documents on the appeal read. Duggan opened her statements on Dec. 4 by

San Miguel resident Darcia Stebbens sat alone in the San Luis Obispo Superior Court on Dec. 4. Representing herself, she’s appealing an August 2023 small claims court decision in favor of the SLO County-Clerk Recorder’s Office. A year after requesting a manual recount of the 2nd District Supervisor race between Bruce Gibson and Bruce Jones, Stebbens still hasn’t paid the full cost of the recount process. That December morning marked the first day of the trial de novo hearing, in which presiding Judge Rita Federman will decide if Stebbens must pay the remaining $4,448.21. The trial de novo process considers the conflict as though the facts and issues

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bringing Cano to the witness stand. After laying out her office’s recount practices, the county-clerk recorder revealed that Stebbens didn’t respond to the county counsel’s email in February that demanded the remaining $4,448.21 balance. According to documents that Stebbens submitted in the appeal, she disputes the small claims court decision for five reasons. She alleged that Cano’s small claims court action against her in May took place in the wrong jurisdiction. California’s small claims courts allow people to sue for up to $10,000. Stebbens claimed that even though Cano sued her for less than that, the small court jurisdiction should be questioned because the full recount cost was $53,346. “[Stebbens] had already paid a total of $45,979.46 during the recount process and made an additional good faith payment of $2,918.92 for total payments amounting to $48,898.38, which should be credited to the total account stated,” her brief read. Stebbens also refused to pay the balance because of Cano’s alleged “refusal” to give her a detailed invoice breaking down the costs of her first deposit; because “relevant materials” that she requested before or during the recount process allegedly weren’t produced; because the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office allegedly misinterpreted the California Elections Code and Regulations; and because of alleged “excessive and inconsistent billing practices.” “This is not a contractual matter,” Deputy County Counsel Duggan said at the trial. “She essentially owes a statutory cost. This is not a breach of contract. The amount under issue falls under the jurisdiction of the small claims court.” Duggan concluded her questioning of Cano on Dec. 4. Stebbens will cross-examine her on Dec. 7 and told the judge she’d bring witnesses of her own. —Bulbul Rajagopal

Highway 101 project to alleviate Pismo Beach traffic heads to Coastal Commission

Pismo Beach could give the California Coastal Commission full authority over construction improvements on the segment of Highway 101 that runs through the city. During a Dec. 5 City Council meeting, the council voted 3-2 on a proposal that would do just that with Councilmembers Scott Newton and Stacy Inman dissenting due to concerns over a lack of city control on the project and loss of Pismo Beach’s natural beauty. The Caltrans and San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) project aims to mitigate traffic by widening the inside shoulder of Highway 101 South in Pismo Beach. The widening will serve as a travel lane strictly during periods of heavy traffic, according to the city staff report. “Is there a reason why we see nothing to give us assurance that this project will add beauty in any way or give enhancements?” Newton asked Community Development Director Matt Downing during the meeting. “Honestly, this isn’t the Pismo Beach I envisioned.” Newton’s comment came after he learned that the project is proposed as a seven-year pilot project. It’s a pilot because the state prohibits general purpose travel on the shoulder of state highways, so the part-time travel lane could revert to a 14-foot wide full-time shoulder if the law doesn’t change,

according to the staff report. Councilmember Mary Ann Reiss suggested that the shoulder should have a rocky look to match the landscape on the hilly side of the freeway in order to maintain Pismo’s natural beauty. “We’re investing a lot of money in the beautification of this city, so that’s really important to me that this is carried into this project with the barriers,” Reiss said. “I want to be able to trust that what we ask for will get done because there have been a couple of times where that has not happened.” The project also aims to install lane control signals, build a new park-and-ride lot at Mattie Road and Price Street, improve drainage pipes, and do new construction on median barriers, the staff report also states. However, the city first needs to apply for a coastal development permit from the California Coastal Commission since it’s located within the coastal zone. To streamline permitting, Caltrans and SLOCOG asked the city to consolidate the process for all three agencies to submit to the commission. Newton expressed concerns that if the city went that route, the project would be run by the Coastal Commission instead of a local agency, and Pismo Beach would lose the opportunity to have an active say. “If we approve the request for the consolidation, do we effectively lose the ability to require any modifications?” he asked Downing. “We’re only then left to have an opinion that we can state?” Downing validated Newton’s concerns, saying that the city would lose its ability to require and request modifications and would give authority over the project to the Coastal Commission. “However, we do have a good relationship with Caltrans, and we have been working on this throughout the process,” Downing said. “We told them things and they responded very appropriately and supportively.” Councilmember Stacy Inman said she thought there had been a lack of communication with community members and was worried that residents hadn’t been given enough time to learn about this project. “There’s probably about 15 people here, and the last time I looked, there was only about three people watching online, so since the city is recommending this, please tell me how you think we’re giving the public enough participation in this project through this one meeting,” Inman said. The project has been in development for years, Downing said, and city staff has conducted multiple public outreach workshops and comment periods. “This is not the first time the public is hearing about this project,” he said. “We did our standard noticing for this agenda this evening, and for the next Caltrans workshop, I would expect a coordination with Caltrans and the city to make sure that emails can go out for those whose emails we have and send out physical mail to residents located 300 feet on either side of the freeway. Also, when it comes to the actual Coastal Commission workshop, we are actually required to send notice to our local papers and residents as well.” Pismo Beach Mayor Ed Waage said he appreciated the concerns of fellow councilmembers, adding that the visual quality is going to be an important part of this project. “Whatever Caltrans can do to help soften whatever they’re doing, would certainly be much appreciated,” Waage said. “I think we’ve been trying for a long time to get to this third

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lane to help with congestion throughout the city. When we’re done, we’ll have something that will have a good impact.” —Samantha Herrera

Though the crisis stabilization unit can stand to receive more use, it ignores one crucial demographic eager to access mental health care. “There is no youth crisis stabilization unit in the county, and the psychiatric inpatient Cambria’s skate park units do not have appropriate bed space for project recommended the report read. “The [unit] does not for $600,000 federal grant youth,” accept youth patients.” On Dec. 4, California State Parks The Johnson Avenue crisis stabilization announced that it recommended Cambria unit is a round-the-clock voluntary to the National Parks Service as a potential residential care facility that provides grant recipient to help fund the town’s skate individual and family counseling, medication park project. monitoring, life skills enhancement, and “The Cambria Community Services follow-up service plans—all for adults. District [CSD] has been selected as one of SLO County Health Agency Director 16 projects to proceed with post-selection Nicholas Drews informed the Board of federal requirements to create a new skate Supervisors at its Nov. 28 meeting that the park facility,” CSD General Manager youth gap analysis report recommends Matthew McElhenie said. finding an alternate use for the crisis He said the grant could put $600,000 stabilization unit, but the health agency faces toward the current $1.2 million project cost. financial hurdles. Since early 2021, a group of residents “A lot of the challenges are answers we do known as Skate Cambria have raised nearly not currently have because we don’t have a $635,000 in private funds for the project. thorough understanding of the marketplace,” With the potential incoming federal grant, Drews said. the combined amount would allow the town He discussed a report recommendation to build out the park on the same site where to redesign the unit as an urgent care center, one once stood, McElhenie said, barring any which he called a “24/7 alternative to a delays or inflation costs. hospital.” “In spring 2020, the skate park was According to the report, a revamped space removed due to safety concerns related to the would have the ability to accept youth who deteriorated condition of the park,” he said. need mental health care on a 5585 hold. “The site for this new project has historical The 5585 hold allows county-designated significance to the community.” professionals to take a minor into custody Even if costs exceed the $1.2 million for up to 72 hours for assessment, evaluation, project cost estimate, McElhenie said the crisis intervention, and/or psychiatric CSD board of directors committed $178,000 treatment. of their funding to the project in late 2021. Currently, the county’s Mental Health The CSD also applied for and received a Evaluation Team doesn’t refer young clients $47,000 grant from the SLO County Tourism to the crisis stabilization unit. Youth walkImprovement District in late 2023. ins to the unit are also referred elsewhere. The federal funds would quell concerns According to the report, staff who place over the project’s future, McElhenie said, and 5585 holds on the youth who need them are allow the district to enact reluctant to release them the skate park’s full vision. from custody because of a “This area will feature lack of care options. a mix of street and “It has been reported that Send any news transition features that or story tips to as a precaution, children will support skaters with news@newtimesslo.com. may sometimes remain on various interests, abilities, holds when they might be and characteristics that stabilized in community welcome … bicycles, roller settings,” the report said. skates/blades, or even specialty wheelchairs,” In a 2021-22 SLO County civil grand jury McElhenie said. “Development will also report, the grand jury stated that the lack of include constructing a seating section with a services for county youth under a 5585 hold shade structure, landscaping, a parking lot, results in them being transported to other and a restroom stall.” counties to receive help. Following National Park Service approval The county Behavioral Health Department on the grant, McElhenie said, the district will has yet to plan an urgent care center, as its have to participate in a grant administration cost is unknown. Drews told the Board of workshop, receive grant contracts, and Supervisors that the department wants to construct Cambria’s new skate park. know more before making a decision. “A new skate park at this location will “We’d like to look through an RFI [request restore a critical public asset and recreational for information] to see if there are other opportunity that was lost when the old park alternatives to the crisis stabilization unit,” was removed,” he said. “Beyond building a he said. “We believe that if [the unit] was skate park, this project will create a youthfriendly space where people of all backgrounds modified, it could serve the current purpose that it has but also fulfill the need that we’ve and skill levels can gather and connect.” —Adrian Vincent Rosas heard tremendously from the community that we need an alternative to emergency rooms for those needing mental health TMHA report calls emergency care.” for changes to county With 5th District Supervisor Debbie crisis stabilization unit Arnold absent, supervisors voted 4-0 to approve the request for information. Even with only four beds available, San “This is one of the most important things Luis Obispo County’s crisis stabilization unit we’ve discussed in a long time because we is not being used enough. That was the verdict of a youth gap analysis have a crisis, and I think everyone knows it,” report released on Dec. 4, led by Transitions- 1st District Supervisor John Peschong said. “I would be supportive of … going out to look Mental Health Association (TMHA) in for more funding.” ∆ partnership with the county’s Behavioral —Bulbul Rajagopal Health Department.

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urt Dubost has seen a lot in the last five years. A pandemic shutdown, culture war politics, “seismic anomalies” beneath a crumbling campus, and a growing concern that compromise is becoming more and more impossible in the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District. “These last few years have been full of conundrums,” the district’s superintendent said. “It’s been a wild ride.” In late 2022, he announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year just as his contract with the district ends. “I knew when I stepped into this role five years ago that I was never going to be a transformational leader in the long term,” he said. “I knew I was going to be a transitional leader.”

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With the search for his successor underway, Dubost said “Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride” is the best—and his favorite—analogy to describe the last five years. He took over after then Superintendent Chris Williams left in late 2018 due to the state of district finances, which were in disarray. “When I first started, we had 0.9 percent left in our financial reserve, so we had no money,” he said. “Teachers’ unions were irate that they were going to suffer the consequences of decisions made by the school board and previous superintendent, and there was no money available for pay raises. I mean people were exiting as quickly as they could have—and all of this is before the pandemic hit.” Dubost had been the superintendent of the Templeton Unified School District, Taft Unified School District, and San Miguel Joint Union but said he knew Paso would be different. “I was uniquely qualified when the position opened up because I understood the old guard of North County but also had experience outside of this area,” he said. “Not that I thought I was some kind of magical being or anything, but I’ve been very confident of my traits in this role since the beginning.” From the moment he became superintendent, Dubost said he knew that he had to make it clear that he would do everything in his power to push for compromise. “I’ve had a moderate view, one of a compromiser that was right down the middle of the road,” he said. “I’ve tried to maintain that to the best of my abilities.” But it’s been a constant struggle, and he’s fielded criticism from the district’s board and the community. “The extremists on both sides have been disappointed in me for certain,” Dubost said. “I wouldn’t even say it’s just the conservatives either; the far left is just as responsible for this as the others.” Dubost said he faced criticism from progressives over the district’s handling of accommodations for the district’s Spanishspeaking population, LGBTQ-plus issues, and claims of bias over what school projects get built first.

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He said he’s tried to argue common sense on items that come before the district board, including the culture war issues of critical race theory and parents’ rights, and find solutions INTO THE FUTURE The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District is on the hunt for its next superintendent. Current Superintendent that both sides could Curt Dubost hopes that whoever it is will focus on compromise and agree on. It’s been a unity for the students. struggle. “I’ve had friends on the board opted to move forward with the left think I am a conservative because I reconstruction of the campus. But earlier won’t embrace all aspects of everything in this year, the state discovered a geological critical race theory,” Dubost said. “And the anomaly beneath the school site, halting wackadoodles on the right—I mean they those efforts. are just nuts, and most of them aren’t even “If it hadn’t been for that seismic anomaly parents; they’re politicians.” underneath it, that building would be under While Dubost said he understands that construction right now,” he said. some issues are inherently inflammatory, he Dubost said the dual immersion program feels that district politics have a “you are with isn’t going anywhere, at least not while he’s us or against us” mentality. still superintendent, but he can’t guarantee “If I agree with everything except two out where it will be located this time next year. of your 10 points, and it doesn’t matter what He hopes that in his final few months as political leaning, it doesn’t mean I disagree superintendent, the board members will with you,” he said with a sigh. understand that they were elected to these Those politics compelled Dubost to roles for a reason and make a decision on the announce before the 2022 election that he elementary school’s fate. would be retiring at the end of his contract. “There’s going to be people pissed off no “I wanted voters in that election to matter what, so be it. [The board members] understand that whatever board members ran for these positions knowing they would they were electing were going to be choosing have to make tough decisions,” he said. the next superintendent,” he said. “This was “Well, now you are going to have to make one of the few things where I was as close to that tough decision, and if you don’t get partisan as I’ve ever been.” reelected as a result, I’m sorry, but you have Dubost said it’s no surprise that people to do what is right for these kids.” have been critical of some of his stances, The district’s working with an executive adding that when he did deviate from the search firm, Leadership Associates, to take in middle ground, it was rooted in particular applications until Jan. 22, 2024, for Dubost’s criticisms. replacement, slated to take over on July 1, 2024. “Of course, there are people who want Whoever it is, Dubost said, needs to to see me gone, especially before the last be able to move the district’s board to election,” he said with a laugh, referring find consensus on tough issues through to current district board member Kenney compromise. The next superintendent, he Enney’s 2022 campaign of “Dubost’s a lousy said, needs to be a “unifier.” superintendent.” “If you aren’t willing to address things More than anything, though, Dubost’s from another person’s perspective, you won’t worried that if the district can’t move past its be able to get anything done,” he said. “To current politics, more and more programs have extreme positions from any perspective will suffer. isn’t helping anyone, let alone the kids who are affected by it.” The best example of a New Times reached out Send any news program that’s suffered to the district regarding or story tips to due to political squabbles? the current status of news@newtimesslo.com. Dubost said it’s the district’s the search, including English-Spanish dual the current number of immersion program. applicants, but district “The district has got to make a decision on officials said that legally all application where to place the dual immersion program,” materials are confidential. he said. “It’s going to be controversial, there’s Despite all of the political conflict, Dubost going to be hate and discontent, but they said he still has high hopes for the district. have to decide in either January or February.” “I think the vast majority of teachers The fate of Georgia Brown Elementary— want to do a great job, most of our staff which houses the program—has been stuck want what’s best for Paso Robles, the vast in limbo for more than two years. majority have kids in school here and want “The status quo cannot continue,” he said. them to succeed,” he said. “Be Americans, be “We continue to pretend it’s OK for kids to Paso Roblans, let’s come together for God’s be at the Georgia Brown site with the issues sake and make this work for the people who that it has, I mean it’s falling apart.” matter the most—the kids.” ∆ In 2021, district officials contemplated closing the site altogether, before community Reach Staff Writer Adrian Vincent Rosas at arosas@newtimesslo.com pushback paused the conversation. 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Responses from county seventh, ninth, and 11th graders who took the survey showed that in 2021, 70.2 percent of those who identified as lesbian, gay, or bisexual felt sad or hopeless almost every day for two weeks or more in the previous year, prompting them to stop their usual activities. received flak in September after a handful That percentage was 73.9 percent for those of chapter members lashed out at the who identified as transgender. More than 60 Morro Bay Library and Barnes and Noble percent of trans-identifying participants also for stocking books on the LGBTQ-plus noted that they were harassed for being gay community in the children’s sections. or lesbian, or because someone thought they Leaflets with homophobic and antiwere. Semitic messaging were strewn in a Paso Seden-Hansen said that such harmful Robles neighborhood in early June this experiences make way for depression to set in. year. The Paso Robles Joint Unified School “There are a lot of anti-trans and anti-gay District held debates over whether to allow events that happen regularly to young people Pride flags in classrooms, and Kenney in their homes and with teachers and with Enney returned to the school board after peers,” she said. “There are a lot of young being ousted in December 2022 for writing people in their 20s and 30s, not just high controversial Facebook statements about school kids, who perhaps get discouraged transgender youth. and don’t want to turn for help and get Phelps said that after their interaction judged and treated wrongly.” with the therapist in 2008, they turned to the Seden-Hansen advocated for people to Psychology Today directory to find a more continue looking for a well-suited therapist supportive expert and was matched with even if the “first helper, second helper, or Paso Robles marriage and family therapist third helper didn’t turn out to be the right Julie Seden-Hansen. help.” She recommended calling respective A full-time licensed therapist for 15 years, insurance companies to ask for referrals Seden-Hansen runs a private practice with and telehealth care if local therapists don’t five therapists, some of whom belong to the take insurance and have rates beyond their LGBTQ-plus community. budgets. Seden-Hansen stopped accepting “There is such a need for support for some insurance carriers a couple of years members of this community and for safe ago. professionals, because even though it’s an “Unfortunately, they only pay about half ethical duty for a therapist to be backed of what the going rate is,” she said. “Basically, by science and not be the rate of what they pay prejudicial, that’s not has not gone up since 2008, always the case, especially and it wasn’t high enough in this area,” she said. “It’s Send any news then.” very important for people or story tips to Licensed marriage and to know that there are news@newtimesslo.com. family therapist Phelps practitioners who are not confirmed to New Times only supportive but part of that base reimbursement this community.” rate for insurance is $70, while the base rate Seden-Hansen told New Times that charged by therapists is between the $150 the most significant change she’s noticed to $200. But there’s some relief for both among young members of the LGBTQ-plus clients and professionals through out-ofcommunity is that they talk about it more network benefits offered by many insurance than their predecessors did. companies. “Now, if you get your average junior high “If a therapist is not contracted with an student in therapy, if they don’t identify as insurance provider and the client has outLGBTQ, a part of their friend group does,” of-network benefits, they can submit what’s she said. “It used to be very exceptional when called the superbill,” Phelps said. “So, they’re a kid might say something to indicate they paying the full rate for therapy. The therapist have a gay friend. Now, it’s normal. That’s gets their full rate and then the client gets how kids are talking.” most of it back from the insurance agency However, young LGBTQ-plus community anyway.” members still feel unsafe in SLO County, Both Phelps and Seden-Hansen also according to the 2021 California Healthy recommended that parents and guardians Kids Survey. of LGBTQ-plus youth also seek out help. In recent years, Seden-Hansen witnessed FAMILIAR the older generation—both parents and STORY grandparents—step into her office to figure The queer out how to navigate their kids’ process of community coming out. especially “This is one of the reasons why we really benefits from mental need LGBTQ-informed, identified, and health care supportive therapists because sometimes professionals people want to come in and wonder, ‘How who have lived can I change this?’” she said. “You want to experience go to a professional therapist because we’re because it allows informed about all the different ways people for deeper can be, and we’re supportive of respecting conversations, the individual and helping people not sever according to their relationships with family.” ∆ Paso Robles

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t’s no secret that housing has been a hot topic issue in California. Headlines repeatedly call out the skyrocketing prices, the frustration of the younger generations, and the need for more inventory. The answer to these challenges isn’t complicated: build more houses. However, as we’ve seen in multiple articles in New Times, a vocal group of not in my back yard (NIMBY) Central Coast residents seem intent on encouraging politicians to continue to exacerbate the problem. If you’d like to see this in action, turn to the discussion surrounding the Dana Reserve. Ready yourself to hear the NIMBYs oppose a development offering many firsttime homebuyers a chance to enter the market. They’ll claim numerous reasons they oppose the project (it’s not affordable enough, the mitigation plan isn’t enough, the millions of dollars in fees going back into

the community isn’t enough, etc). But only the truly blunt will identify the real reason: They don’t want new neighbors. As we’ve seen with many projects, but especially this one, it’s often a group of homeowners in our community fighting against new housing that would offer others the opportunity to join the housing ladder. It is the haves versus the have-nots. At Generation Build, we want to make sure the counter, and we believe popular opinion on the Dana Reserve is represented: We are excited by this project. The Dana Reserve is an ambitious project with the highest rate of affordability for a master planned community ever proposed in SLO County. It promises more than 1,300 homes, including 156 deed-restricted affordable units and 797 moderate, workforce, and missing-middle homes, and would provide some relief to our historic housing supply crisis. We believe this alone warrants support. However, this project goes beyond housing. The Dana Reserve was designed to fix numerous existing infrastructure problems for Nipomo and provides multiple

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Road, relieving congestion. The project also includes a solution for the Nipomo Community Services District’s upcoming mandatory order to purchase and pay for increased amounts of imported Santa Maria water, for which it does not currently have users to use and pay. In fact, the Nipomo HOUSING TARGET The Dana Reserve project in Nipomo aims to build Community 1,300 units of housing—some of it affordable—for San Luis Obispo County. Services District, which serves the community benefits. These fixes include majority of Nipomo residents’ water and sewer funding approximately $35 million in critical services, estimates that existing ratepayers infrastructure improvements the county has can expect their combined average sewer and planned for the future—$27 million of which water payments to increase $750 per year if is unfunded, and payment for such will revert the project does not go forward compared to to the Nipomo and county taxpayers if the if it does. project is denied. This includes completing the frontage road from Tefft Street to Willow DANA RESERVE continued page 12

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I recently attended a virtual meeting hosted by Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) with Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-San Luis Obispo). As a smallbusiness owner and board member of the South County Chambers of Commerce, I’ve witnessed firsthand the devastating impact that abuse of our legal system has on small businesses in California. While

well-intentioned laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) aim to ensure accessibility for all, some trial lawyers have found a way to exploit minor code violations to line their own pockets, leaving business owners reeling at the idea that the subsequent lawsuit could destroy our very livelihoods. For everyday voters, this issue might seem opaque and hard to quantify. That is until they encounter a permanent closure sign on their favorite coffee shop or local goods shop. The ADA was enacted to promote accessibility and inclusivity, which are noble

goals I fully support. However, the system is being exploited by opportunistic lawyers who prioritize profits over integrity. Small businesses like ours are often sued for alleged ADA violations that could reasonably be addressed through communication and cooperation rather than costly litigation. Many of these violations are minor, technical, and have no real impact on the accessibility of our establishment. Yet, lawyers use them as ammunition to file lawsuits that can result LAWSUIT ABUSE continued page 12

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The Dana Reserve is also one of the friendliest developments for young families and new owners. It offers $3.2 million in down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, and it will donate a dedicated and horizontally improved site for a standalone child care center and offer incentives for two other onsite in-home child care providers. Did the opposition opinions mention any of that? Did you know that their opposition to this project is akin to fighting for a $27 million tax bill and a $750/year combined water and sewer increase for Nipomo residents? Read another way: Did you know how much this project will benefit our community (and you) from the information stated in those pieces? We are guessing not. What you probably learned about is the 3,000 oak trees proposed to be cut down. And while it’s true that environmental stewardship is important, we suspect you did not learn about the project’s proposed mitigation for this. Through on-site conservation, replanting, and off-site conservation, the Dana Reserve permanently conserves 5.6 oak trees in Nipomo for every one it removes. The project will place a conservation easement on 388 acres—with more than 14,000 oaks—in Nipomo and donate the land to the Dana Adobe. The planned solar on every home will also offset the carbon footprint from removing trees and then some. There comes a time when we have to say mitigation efforts are enough—and they are more than enough here. We need these homes. We hope you remember these facts when you see the “Stop the Dana Reserve” signs in the public rights of way throughout Nipomo. We also hope you remember the tax bill, rate increases, and loss of community benefits these signs will represent if the Dana Reserve is not approved. The Dana Reserve has our support, and we know we aren’t alone. Our housing crisis can be addressed through projects like these. This is a thoughtful, comprehensive development with infrastructure and systems in place to allow more of our community access to housing. Join us in advocating for more projects like the Dana Reserve on Instagram @GenerationBuild. ∆

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hen push comes to shove, Darcia Stebbens is left holding the bag on her soapbox of election denial. She sat alone in court on Dec. 4, with no one but herself to defend her against the remaining cost she either can’t or won’t pay to the SLO County Clerk-Recorder’s Office for last year’s election recount request. The $50,000-plus effort yielded nothing satisfying for her in the 2nd District SLO County supervisor race. It yielded nothing except a bill that exceeded the recount’s estimated cost—and don’t the realities of cost always overrun the estimates? Reality’s a bitch, amirite? Where was the pro bono, righty-tighty Republican Party of SLO County lawyer who stalwartly believes in defending Stebbens’ right to be stubborn? Not in SLO County Superior Court, that’s for sure. I guess the legal and financial ramifications of ideological actions are just too much for some to bear! Stebbens’ appeal of a small claims court decision ordering her to pay the remaining $4,400-something she owes the county seems to be all on her shoulders—well, her shoulders, and the shoulders of a woman who preferred not to show her face. One of Stebbens’ supporters showed up and donned what looked like a small sheet covering her face. After being asked to take the face-covering off, the woman left. So much for standing up for what you believe in, huh?

These are the only people left defending SLO County residents’ rights to waste their money on false truths peddled to them by an orange buffoon and his minions. I guess Stebbens wants to waste taxpayer dollars, too, but county ClerkRecorder Elaina Cano ain’t having none of that! Stebbens is planning to cross examine Cano on Dec. 7, when the election denier also plans to have witnesses of her own. I’m dying to know who’s on the short list. Will any of them show up with a paper bag on their head? What about a tinfoil hat? Will it be one of the “wackadoodles on the right” that outgoing Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Superintendent Curt Dubost has had to deal with on “Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride”—aka his five years at the head of Paso’s schools? I love how frank that guy was with New Times about the craziness that envelops his district. Dubost’s analogy for his tenure at the school district is apt. He went from a district in dire straits over its financial solvency to one bickering over masking and vaccines to one where a handful of parents and wackadoodle board members hold up textbook and curriculum approvals. The culture war basically came down on Dubost’s head after the pandemic, taking over school board meetings with wild abandon.

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Cal Poly Arts presents Nochebuena: A Christmas Spectacular at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) in San Luis Obispo on Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This holiday showcase will feature performances from Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar. Tickets range from $32 to $79. Call (805) 756-4849 or visit calpolyarts.org for more info. The PAC is located at 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. —Caleb Wiseblood

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THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: A STAGED READING Described as a heartwarming Christmas story for all ages. Dec. 15-17 bytheseaproductions.org/. By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., 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. Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. 559799-9632. 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, and Mea Winery. ongoing 650-888-2168. artbypiazza.com. Morro Made, 490 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. DISCOVER GIFTS OF WHIMSY AND WONDER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Enjoy Larry Le Brane’s Holiday art and gifts at Costa Gallery in November and December. Explore drawings, paintings, sculpture and functional fused glass, along with work by 20 West Coast artists. They wrap and ship gifts, too. Stop by for seasonal treats and surprises. Thursdays-Sundays, 11

a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 30 Free admission. 559-799-9632. facebook.com/costagallery. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos. FINE ART PAINTINGS AND GIFTS BY CAROLE MCDONALD California native Carole McDonald creates textured felted bags and pursues her passion for color as a self-taught acrylic and oil painter since moving to the Central Coast. View her vibrant, precise and textural works. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Dec. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. FOREVER STOKED PAINT PARTY Join us at the gallery, for a few hours to travel on a creative paint journey. You will receive as much or as little instruction as you prefer. No artistic experience is necessary. Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. $45. 805-772-9095. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay. FREE DEMONSTRATION: MOSAIC JEWELRY MAKING During this free demonstration, Joan Martin Fee, owner of Creative Me Time, will show you how to make beautiful mosaic jewelry just in time for the holidays. You’ll walk away from this hands-on demonstration ready to create mosaic jewelry that is fun and beautiful. Dec. 11, 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, artcentermorrobay.org. GIFTY UNDER FIFTY ALL YEAR ROUND Costa Gallery is gearing up for the holiday season. Check out a seasonal collection of art. Thursdays-Sundays. through Dec. 31 Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos, 559-799-9632. METAL ART BY TRUDI GILLIAM Gilliam creates her sculptures using copper, brass, nickel/silver, and found objects. This new series of whales and birds uses copper and sea glass. ongoing 805-772-9955. Seven Sisters Gallery,

601 Embarcadero Ste. 8, Morro Bay, sevensistersgalleryca.com. MOSAICS IN MINUTES Joan Martin Fee will discuss how to create a mosaic in minutes. Each attendee will create a wine stopper or necklace. Preregistration not required. Dec. 11, 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-2865993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. THE PLEIN AIR TEAM Acrylic artist, Nancy Lynn, and husband, watercolorist, Robert Fleming, have an ongoing show of originals and giclee prints of Morro Bay and local birds. ongoing 805-772-9955. Seven Sisters Gallery, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 8, Morro Bay, sevensistersgalleryca.com. NORTH SLO COUNTY

ANNUAL UNDER $200 SHOW A highly anticipated art exhibit featuring local talent. Original art is sold for under $200. Come celebrate local artists and find a gift for a loved one, or yourself. Through Jan. 15, 2024 Free. 805-464-0533. the1artery.com. The ARTery, 5890 Traffic Way, Atascadero. BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR FOUR-PART SERIES Join ArtSocial805 at the Creative-Campus, to expand your knowledge and technique of watercolor. Series includes your own watercolor pallet/brushes/watercolor pad/refreshments and instruction. Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-noon and Dec. 17, 10 a.m.-noon $160. 805-400-9107. shop.artsocial805. com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 3340 Ramada Drive, suite 2C, Paso Robles. BOOTLEG COMEDY PRESENTS HEADLINER DUSTIN CHAFIN Enjoy the first Comedy Night at Club Car Bar. For ages 21 and over. Dec. 12, 7 p.m. my805tix. com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton. COWBOY NOIR AND HIS GANG OF MISFITS This fall season, the AHS BlackBox Theater will perform a full-length, student-written

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melodramatic comedy western. Dec. 8, 7 p.m. and Dec. 9, 2 p.m. $10. 805-235-5966. atasusd.org. Atascadero High School, One High School Hill, Atascadero. DEPRISE BRESCIA ART GALLERY: OPEN DAILY Features a large selection of encaustic art, sculpted paintings, art installations, acrylic palette knife paintings, digital art, glass, jewelry, stones, fossils, and a butterfly sculpture garden. ongoing DepriseBrescia.com. Deprise Brescia Art Gallery, 829 10th St., Paso Robles, 310-621-7543. FAIRYCAKES BY DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE Full-length PG-13 show (for mature language and themes). Find out what happens when those woodland fairies aren’t busy with the business of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Fridays, Saturdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2:30-4:30 p.m. through Dec. 10 $15. 805-769-1500. pasoschools.org/ phtc. Paso Robles High School, 801 Niblick Rd., Paso Robles. FROSTY BIRD HOUSE Bring your little ones to a step by step tutorial to create a cozy little birdhouse in the snow for all the December birds using paint. Dec. 9, 1-2 p.m. $25. studiosonthepark.org/events/ frosty-bird-house/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-238-9800. 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. KIDS ART SMART EXHIBITION It’s time for Art Smart kids to showcase what they’ve created this semester. Their works of art will be on display for 10 days, so don’t miss your chance to see more than 2,000

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masterpieces created by local elementary school students. Dec. 8-18 No entry fee. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/ events/kids-art-smart-exhibition/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. 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. 805-238-9800. 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. SAN LUIS OBISPO

CIVIC BALLET OF SLO PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER For more than 40 years, the Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo has presented this holiday classic. Lori Lee Silvaggio’s The Nutcracker is filled with all the pageantry, magic, and wonder that have made this one of the most enduring holiday traditions around the globe. Dec. 8, 7-9 p.m., Dec. 9, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Dec. 10, 2-4 p.m. $30-$78. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. ACRYLIC PAINTING WITH CATHERINE LEMOINE It’s not possible to paint a chicken without smiling at yourself. Join this class to start your adventure with color and painting texture. The fun starts when you sign up. Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $45. 805863-4287. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., 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. Through March 10, 2024, 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. BALLET THEATRE SAN LUIS OBISPO PRESENTS THE SNOW QUEEN Set in Scandinavia in the late 1700s, Hans

PHOTO COURTESY OF CAL POLY ARTS Christen Andersen’s classic fairy tale that inspired Disney’s Frozen comes alive on stage. Enjoy a holiday treat fit for the whole family. Dec. 15, 7-9 p.m., Dec. 16, 7-9 p.m. and Dec. 17, 2-4 p.m. $32-$55. 805-7564849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. A CHRISTMAS STORY Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher, and even Santa Claus. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through Dec. 23 $15-$40. 805-786-2440. slorep.org. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., 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. First Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. $5. 805-540-8300. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo, bangthedrumbrewery.com. THE 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. MondaysFridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 8 Free. 805-546-3202. 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. Saturdays, 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. HOLIDAY SHOW Representing a variety of SLO County-produced art, SLO Gallery is open for Christmas and Hanukkah ARTS continued page 16

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shopping. Come visit the gallery owner and at least some of more than two dozen artists. Open, breezy gallery space across the street from SLOMA. Dec. 8, 5-8 p.m. 805-926-5050. SLOgalllery.com. SLO Gallery, 1019 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo. IMPROV COMEDY SHOW A spectacularly funny display of fast-paced short-form improv, all made up on the spot for your enjoyment. Dec. 15, 6-8 p.m. my805tix. com/. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo. IMPROV COMEDY STUDENT SHOWCASE See talented long form, acting, and sketch students in their showcase debut. Dec. 14, 6-8 p.m. my805tix.com/. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera St., suite 250, San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9463. 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. JANE LYNCH: A SWINGIN’ LITTLE CHRISTMAS A fun fresh twist on the Christmas specials of the ‘50s and ‘60s when harmonies were tight and swing was the thing. Starring Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jane Lynch, Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and The Tony Guerrero Quintet. Dec. 17 $49$79. 805-756-6556. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, pacslo.org. LEAH ROSENBERG Rosenberg works across artistic media to spark new experiences of color. Using painting, installation, printmaking, sculpture, performance, and video, she invites viewers to consider how color can be perceived both multi-sensorially and multi-dimensionally. Through April 1, 2024 Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org. 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 Dec. 7, 6 p.m. my805tix.com/. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera St., suite 250, San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9463. NAACP SLO MULTICULTURAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION The NAACP SLO Branch presents A Multicultural Holiday Celebration and Silent Auction. Celebrate the season with song and spoken word. Dec. 9, 6-8 p.m. Free admission. 805-619-5354. naacpslocty. org. Unitarian Universalist, 2201 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo. NOCHEBUENA: A CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Experience the vibrant spirit of Mexico’s Christmas season with an all-star cast featuring Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar. Dec. 13, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $32.40-$79. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. ODDFELLOWS OPEN MIC Bring your music, improv, standup, magic, and dance talents. Each act gets five minutes. Audience votes for favorite. Third Saturday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-234-0456. Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo. PARENT-CHILD POTTERY CLASS Make

DECEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 17, 2023 lasting memories with clay together as a family. For ages 6 and over. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon $70. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com. PICKET PAINTING PARTY Decorative picket purchasing opportunities are available to show your support and help fund maintenance and educational programs in the Children’s Garden. Second Saturday of every month, 1-4 p.m. $75 per picket or 2 for $100. 805-541-1400. slobg. org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST A self-directed fun group of dynamic artists who enjoy painting and sketching outdoors. Artists meet on site at various locations. Weekly plein air destinations are provided by Kirsti Wothe via email (mrswothe@yahoo.com). Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo. POTTERY: BEGINNING WHEEL CLASS This series is a great intro to the pottery wheel. Students learn to throw various shapes, surface decorate, and glaze. Clay and firing included with admission. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $180. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. SCULPTURE CLASS WITH ROD PEREZ This weekly sculpture drop-in class gives an opportunity for potters to take on new projects and learn new techniques relating to sculptural work. Additionally, every first Friday of the month, a new project will be taught by Rod Perez for beginners. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. SECOND SATURDAYS AT SLOMA Intergenerational learning and creative expression for children of all ages. Families are invited to SLOMA’s lawn to learn about the visual arts together using our 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. 805-5438562. sloma.org/events/second-saturdays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. 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. SLODRAWZ FIGURE DRAWING GROUP Doesn’t include guided instructions. Students are encouraged to bring whatever media they desire. Features a different nude model each session. All skill levels welcome. Second Monday of every month, 5-7 p.m. through Dec. 11 $20 ($3 tip recommended).

559-250-3081. spencerpoulterart.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. VIRGINIA MACK: BEGINNING WATERCOLOR This is a watercolor class designed to let you jump in and try out this engaging medium through experimentation. It’s designed for beginners and those with watercolor experience who wish to expand their knowledge of painting in watercolors. To enroll please contact Mack via email: vbmack@charter.net Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $35. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo. com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. WALT WHITMAN GAY MEN’S BOOK CLUB This club reads, studies and discusses books chosen by the group which relate to their lives as gay men. All are welcome. Second Monday of every month, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ART EXHIBIT BY HILDA FREYRE Features oil paintings by Hilda Freyre, and watercolors by Shirley Horaceck. Reception on Sunday, Dec. 17, 3 to 5 p.m. Pieces available for sale (great for holiday shopping). Through Dec. 31 clarkcenter.org/about/visual-arts-exhibit/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande, 805-489-9444. CAROL OF THE ARTS Includes the Studio Theatre Art Gallery Show at 6 p.m. and the Forbes Hall Performing Arts Show at 7 p.m. A showcase of art, dance, and band and choir performances presented by the students of Arroyo Grande High School. Dec. 13, 6 & 7 p.m. $5-$10. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/aghs-carol-of-thearts/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE Enjoy a special holiday celebration with your favorite DPAC Dancers. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. That’s what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown.” Dec. 16, 6 p.m. $15-$25. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/dpac-christmas-timeis-here/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA See Scrooge find his Christmas spirit and enjoy other tales during the Melodrama’s annual holiday production. Through Dec. 31 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano. STORYTELLERS Flex Performing Arts Presents this original dance and theater production. Imogen is the daughter of a talented author, who is tragically struggling to find her voice. While dealing with her own heartbreak, she wants to help her mother rediscover her love of storytelling. Dec. 9, 1-4 & 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Dec. 10, 3-6 p.m. $35-$75. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/flex-storytellers/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Step into the enchanting world of AGHS Theatre Company’s production of the classic tale. Join Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger on a thrilling adventure as they navigate the rivers and meadows of the English countryside. Enjoy toe-tapping tunes, captivating characters, and more. Dec. 8, 7-10 p.m., Dec. 9, 7-10 p.m., Dec. 10, 2-5 p.m., Dec. 14, 7-10 p.m., Dec. 15, 7-10 p.m. and Dec. 16, 7-10 p.m. $14-$20. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.

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BREATHE AND STRETCH This practice combines yoga, active isolated, resistance, and other types of stretching, and incorporates breath work throughout. You must be able to sit on the floor, as well as be able to get back up again with comfort. Bring a mat and water. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. through Oct. 31 $15 per session. 415-516-5214. A hybrid of yoga and active stretching, this 55-minute class is ideal for adults 18 and over who want to maintain or increase their flexibility and live without pain. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. $13 per session. 415-516-5214. Omni Studio, 698 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. This practice combines yoga, active isolated, resistance, and other types of stretching. Also incorporates breath work throughout. You must be able to sit on the floor, as well as be able to get back up again with comfort. Bring a mat and water. Sundays, 9-10 a.m. through Oct. 31 $15 per session. 415-516-5214. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos. CELEBRATE THE SEASON: SUCCULENT PLANTS AND POTTERY SALE Features four local plant vendors and a potter, plus a special handcrafted gift market. A fun and free outdoor event with an amazing lineup of unusual succulent plants, gorgeous handmade pots, and unique holiday gifts. Benefits SLO NOOR Foundation. Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. facebook.com/wegrowslo. Steve Super Gardens, 2016 9th St., Los Osos, 805-602-7817. CENTRAL COAST SLIM DOWN Take control of food without suffering. Learn a step-by-step process to take control of overeating, cravings, and feel peace with food. Build the habits, mindset, and your unique path with results that stick. Hosted byTami Cruz (Certified Health/Life Coach) and Dana Charvet (Coach/Fitness Trainer). ongoing Call for pricing info. 805-235-7978. gratefulbodyhealthcoaching.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. CENTRAL COAST WOOD CARVERS Learn the art of wood carving or wood burning. Join Central Coast Wood Carvers in Morro Bay at St. Timothy’s. Open for beginners, intermediate, or advance. Learn a wide range of techniques and skills. Mask Required. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 962 Piney Way, Morro Bay, 805-772-2840, sttimothymorrobay.org/index.html. CHAIR FLAIR CLASS WITH KELLEE Learn a seductive chair routine that’s the perfect present to share with that special someone. Dec. 8, 7 p.m. my805tix.com. Bare Heart, 1333 Van Beurden Drive, suite 201, Los Osos. CHRISTMAS IN CAYUCOS OPEN HOUSE A fun and festive Downtown Cayucos tradition of evening shopping, dining, and merriment along Ocean Ave. Local businesses stay open late to host visitors. The Cayucos Lioness Club will be providing refreshments. Dec. 9, 5-8 p.m. cayucoschamber.com/christmas-

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Aurora Meditations and Rituals will host its next Shamanic Morning Rituals for Vitality session in Morro Bay on Friday, Dec. 8, from 9 to 10 a.m. Attendees are asked to park in the beach access lot at 102 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay. Admission to the session, open to all fitness levels and guided by instructor Dawn Feuerberg, is $34 and tickets are available in advance at my805tix.com. —C.W. in-cayucos. Cayucos, N. Ocean Ave. and D St., Cayucos. CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS MEETING Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a Twelve Step recovery program for anyone who desires to have healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others. Meeting is hybrid (both in person and on Zoom). For information, call 805-900-5237. Saturdays, 1-2:15 p.m. Free. thecambriaconnection.org/. Cambria Connection, 1069 Main St., Cambria, (805) 927-1654. EMBARCADERO WELCOMES SANTA Visit Santa’s house at the Embarcadero. Dec. 9, 5-8 p.m., Dec. 10, 5-8 p.m. and Dec. 16, 5-8 p.m. morrobay.org. Embarcadero Morro Bay, 714 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. ENJOY AXE THROWING Enjoy the art of axe throwing in a safe and fun environment. Kids ages 10 and older are welcome with an adult. No personal axes please. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. $20. 805528-4880. baysidemartialarts.com. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos. HOLIDAY PARTY SPECTACULAR An end of the year celebration with improv and sketch comedy performances during the show portion of the evening, and a party afterwards. There will be dancing, music, drinks, a gift exchange, and much more Dec. 16, 6-10 p.m. my805tix.com. The Benedict, 1401 Quintana Road, 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. NEEDS ‘N WISHES The 18th annual Holiday Fundraiser sponsored by People Helping People of Los Osos. Visit Santa, buy Christmas gifts, eat yummy foods from Mrs Claus’ bake shop, and more.

Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. 805-528-2626. southbayseniorspeoplehelpingpeople. com. South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos. SHAMANIC MORNING RITUALS FOR VITALITY Be guided into intentional movement, laughter, earthing practices, and gratitude rituals. Dec. 8, 9-10 a.m. my805tix.com. Beach Access Parking Lot, 102 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay. SLO CAL OPEN AT MORRO BAY Visit site to find out more about this World Surf League event. Through Dec. 10 worldsurfleague.com/. Morro Rock, Coleman Drive, 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/. ZEN IN MOTION Learn the Shaolin Water Style and other deep breathing and moving meditation techniques with the 2019 Taijiquan Instructor of the Year. Beginners Welcome.Instructor Certification Courses available. Mondays, Wednesdays Call for details. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts. com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COUNTY

33RD ANNUAL VICTORIAN TEDDY BEAR TEA Special guests include the Snow Queen and King, Santa and Mrs. Claus, elves, and others. Enjoy tea, gingerbread cookies, candy canes, and more. Dec. 16, 2-4 p.m. my805tix.com/e/victoriantea. Park Ballroom, 1232 Park St. #200, Paso Robles. CHRISTMAS AT THE RANCH Features the enchanting Pacific Coast Railroad’s Jingle Bell Express. Visit Santa’s barn to sip hot chocolate and sit with Santa. Be spellbound by a magic show with Andy Morris. Through Dec. 17 my805tix.com. CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 17

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Santa Margarita Ranch, 9000 Yerba Buena Ave, Santa Margarita. GODDESS GROUP Please join Oracle Owner/Intuitive Medium, Tiffany Klemz, for this twice monthly, Goddess Group. The intention of this group is to curate connection, inspiration, unity, and empowerment. Every other Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. $11. 805-464-2838. oracleatascaderoca. com. Oracle, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero. HOLIDAY MAGIC AT THE ZOO The zookeepers have stepped in as Santa’s elves this year. Santa will be at the zoo too. Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Charles Paddock Zoo, 9100 Morro Rd., Atascadero. LIVING NATIVITY Characters, animals, and music tell the amazing story of Christ’s birth, for the first time in Templeton Park. Bundle up and bring a chair. Cookies and cocoa, too. Dec. 16, 7-7:30 p.m. Free admission. 805-434-1921. fpctempleton.org. Templeton Park, 550 Crocker St., Templeton. 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. Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. my805tix.com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton. MID-STATE FAIR WINTER MARKET Features local crafters and artisans selling handmade and unique items. Find jewelry, apparel, fashion accessories, home décor, health and beauty products, art, antiques, handmade eats, used items, and more. Dec. 8, 12-4 p.m., Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-239-0655. midstatefair.com. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles. NAR-ANON: FRIDAY MEETINGS A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805441-2164. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero. SOLSTICE SEA STAR BIOBLITZ Join the Estuary Program and CA State Parks for a

solstice sea star “bioblitz.” This community science event will involve photographing and documenting sea stars in tidepools using the iNaturalist app. Dec. 13, 3:304:30 p.m. Free. eventbrite.com. Hazard Reef trailhead, Pecho Valley Road, Los Osos. WINTER WONDERLAND Downtown Atascadero will be transformed into a magical snowy paradise, with more than 75 tons of snow. Features snow pile areas for kids. Dec. 8, 5-9 p.m. Sunken Gardens, 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero. SAN LUIS OBISPO

BIG HOLIDAY SHOW The Madonna Inn Expo Center will be transformed into a shopping wonderland. A spectacular celebration featuring over 70 amazing brands and businesses. It’s a one-stopshop to find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. 805-540-1768. themakeshiftmuse.com. Madonna Inn Expo Center, 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. CITY FARM SLO’S YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM Check site for more info on programming and summer camps. ongoing cityfarmslo.org. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO. COMPLIMENTARY SHOWERS WITH SHOWER THE PEOPLE After a short hiatus, the San Luis Obispo Library will once again be partnering with local non-profit organization, Shower the People. The shower trailer will be located between the library and parking structure. Toiletries provided. Sundays, 1-3 p.m. Free. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. GOLDEN DECADES HOLIDAY PARTY Celebrate the holidays with a ‘50s-themed party. Jump back in time to poodle skirts, leather jackets, and your favorite music. Seniors ages 55 and up can enjoy a classic ‘50s-themed meal, holiday-themed activities, and a few other surprises. Dec. 7, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Senior Center members: $10; non-members: $15. slocity.org/seniors. SLO

Senior Center, 1445 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, 805-540-9484. HANUKKAH DOWNTOWN The menorah lighting on each of the eight nights of Hanukkah will be hosted by a different local Jewish organization, on the steps of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Dec. 7-15, 5 p.m. 805-426-5465. jccslo.com/. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. MAKESHIFT MUSE: BIG HOLIDAY SHOW Features live music, food and treats, workshops, and holiday shopping opportunities. Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. themakeshiftmuse. com. Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Road, 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. Dec. 11, 1-4 p.m. TheMondayClubSLO. org. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-541-0594. NAACP SLO COUNTY ANNUAL MEETING Join the NAACP SLO County for their annual General Membership Meeting. Be informed; be inspired; be the change. Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m. Free admission. 805-619-5354. naacpslocty.org. Unitarian Universalist, 2201 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo. NATURE NIGHTS The SLO Botanical Garden announces its second season of Nature Nights. Visit site for more info on the event as well as tickets. Fridays, Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. through Dec. 31 $27 Adults; $17 Youth (ages 6-17); free for ages 5 and under. 805-541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. NOVY’S ARK ORNAMENT AND GIFT MARKET Help support Novy’s Ark Dog Rescue and Adoption. Purchase handmade ornaments and holiday gift items. Dec. 10, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. 805-574-0320. Saucelito Canyon Tasting Room, 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd., San Luis Obispo. REINDEER RUN 2023 Reindeer Run is

a 5K fun run that promotes wellness and healthy lifestyles among youth and families in San Luis Obispo County. The non-profit youth development program, SLO County Friday Night Live, is raising money for senior scholarships. Dec. 9, 9-11 a.m. $25. 805-7814289. slofnl.com/reindeer-run. Mitchell Park, 1445 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo. SLO LEZ B FRIENDS (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) A good core group of friends who gather to discuss topics we love/ care about from movies, outings, music, or being new to the area. We come from all walks of life and most importantly support each other. Transgender and Nonbinary folks welcome. Third Friday of every month, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. sloqueer.groups.io/g/lezbfriends. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. SLOCO’S GIFTING TREE For every gift certificate purchased at SLOCO through end of December, the venue will donate to WeForest and plant a tree in your name, a gift that keeps on giving. Help the host reach its goal of planting 300 trees by the end of the year. Mondays-Sundays. through Dec. 31 Donations support WeForest. 805-439-2515. slocohealth.com. SLOCO Health + Wellness, 1957 Santa Barbara Ave., San Luis Obispo. SMART SHARE HOUSING SOLUTIONS MONTHLY COFFEE CHAT Join Smart Share staff this Wednesday to learn more about the three housing programs: HomeShareSLO, ADU-SLO, and Co-living Collaborative-Waterman Village. Last chance to tour the tiny cottage. Rain cancels. Everyone welcome. Dec. 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-215-5474. smartsharehousingsolutions.org/. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. TECH BREW MEETUP Tech Brew is a free networking event where people interested in technology can hang out in an informal environment with a small TEDtalk-like presentation from an interesting speaker. Learn more online. Second Monday of every month, 5-7 p.m. 805-323-6706. meetup.com/softec/. StoryLabs, 102 Cross St, Suite 220, San Luis Obispo. TOUR THE HISTORIC OCTAGON BARN

CENTER The Octagon Barn, built in 1906, has a rich history that The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County looks forward to sharing with visitors. Please RSVP. Second Sunday of every month, 2-2:45 & 3-3:45 p.m. Tours are free; donations are appreciated. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-9096, octagonbarn.org. TRANS* TUESDAY A safe space providing peer-to-peer support for trans, gender nonconforming, non-binary, and questioning people. In-person and Zoom meetings held. Contact tranzcentralcoast@gmail.com for more details. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-4252. TRANS* YOUTH PEER SUPPORT GROUP This group is a safe place for trans* and gender non-conforming people, as well as those questioning, from ages of 11 to 18. A facilitated emotional support group to be heard, share your story, and hear stories that may sound surprisingly like your own. Second Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-4252.

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BEGINNER GROUP SURF LESSONS AND SURF CAMPS Lessons and camp packages available daily. All equipment included. ongoing Starts at $70. 805-835-7873. sandbarsurf.com/. Sandbar Surf School Meetup Spot, 110 Park Ave., Pismo Beach. DONATION-BASED YOGA FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, EMTS, AND CARETAKERS Class schedule varies. Contact empoweryoga805@gmail for details and reservations. ongoing 805-619-0989. empoweryoga805.com. Empower Yoga Studio and Community Boutique, 775 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach. ELEGANT EVENING: HISTORIC VILLAGE OF ARROYO GRANDE Celebrate the season while touring the Village, doing some holiday shopping, and enjoying local fare, live music, and spirits. Dec. 10, 5 p.m. my805tix.com. Historic Village of Arroyo Grande, Branch and Short St., Arroyo Grande.

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com/home. Heritage House and Gardens, 126 S. Mason, Arroyo Grande. 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. WEEKLY WATER SAFETY LESSONS Facility advertised as open and safe. Give the office a call to register over the phone. Mondays-Fridays $160-$190. 805-481-6399. 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, 5citiesswimschool.com.

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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

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BEYOND MILK AND COOKIES: PAIRING HOLIDAY TREATS WITH UNEXPECTED WINES Ever wonder what dry wines pair with Christmas cookies, peppermint bark, gingerbread men, and more? You’ll have the opportunity to sample unique wine pairings crafted to match the flavors of these scrumptious holiday treats. No sweet or dessert wines here. Dec. 12, 6-7:30 p.m. $40. 805-257-8047. milkandcookieswine. eventbrite.com. Vin 13 Wine Bar of Paso Robles, 1244 Pine Street, Paso Robles. BRUNCH IS BACK Celebrate the second Sunday of the month with brunch. Enjoy a two-hour cruise on the waterfront. Features fresh coffee, pastries, and more. Second Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. 805-772-2128. chabliscruises.com. Chablis Cruises, 1205 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. 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. CLUB SUPSUP Dinner features five carefully curated courses, two cocktails, and more. Dec. 12, 5 p.m. my805tix.com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton. HAVE A GLASS OF CHEER WITH A TRIO OF PINOT NOIRS For any and all of your Holiday festivities, enjoy a glass at Windward Vineyard during the Pinot-Trio Sale. Discounts on every purchase of three bottles of award-winning pinot noir. Through Dec. 24, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-239-2565. windwardvineyard.com. Windward Vineyard, 1380 Live Oak Rd., Paso Robles. HOLIDAY SIP N’ SKETCH Enjoy a holly jolly holiday-inspired Sip n’ Sketch. Bring your own supplies or borrow some at the venue and sketch or paint alongside Studios artists while sipping wine selected from a library collection. Dec. 16, 6-9 p.m. $20. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/ events/december-sip-n-sketch/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and pastor tacos, as well as shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. 805-460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden. com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero. TASTE OF TIN CITY WALKING TOUR Enjoy the first ever walking tour of Tin City – an industrial area just outside of downtown Paso Robles – that is home to a community of innovative and passionate producers of high-quality wines, spirits, beer, and more. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $125. 805-400-3141. toasttours.com/tour/tin-city-walking-tour/. Toast Tours, 1722 Stillwater Ct, Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

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

DECEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 17, 2023 HARVESTLY HOLIDAY MARKET Come meet Harvestly vendors, indulge in delicious food, explore an array of shopping opportunities, and discover the wonderful offerings from our local community. All products at the event are also available to order online. Dec. 10, 1-3 p.m. Free entry. 805-457-5818. harvestly. org. San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau, 4875 Morabito Place, San Luis Obispo. Celebrate the season alongside friends and family, embracing the unity of our local community. Savor samples from 16 different vendors and indulge in a delicious lunch available for purchase from Gold Land BBQ. Dec. 10, 1-3 p.m. Free. 805-457-5818. harvestly.org. SLO County Farm Bureau, 4875 Morabito Place, San Luis Obispo. HEAD GAMES TRIVIA NIGHT Live multi-media trivia every Wednesday. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to six players. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. headgamestrivia.com. Antigua Brewing, 1009 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-242-1167. HOPPY HOUR (SELECT FRIDAYS) Visit some of the best craft beverage locations in San Luis Obispo. Tours start at The Hub on selected Fridays. Check site for full schedule and tickets. Fridays, 3-7 p.m. through Jan. 26 behoppytours.com/. The Hub, 1701 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. PROJECT HOPE AND FAIRNESS FUNDRAISER Enjoy the sweet taste of chocolate with Tom Neuhaus (founder) and support the cocoa farmers who bring us this treat. Just mention “Project Hope and Fairness” to help us help these West African farmers’ lives and communities. Beer, wine, and any purchase will assist. Dec. 15, 4-6 p.m. Free; any purchase contributes 50 percent to cause. projecthopeandfairness. org. House of Bread, 1025 Farmhouse Lane, San Luis Obispo, 805-801-4853. QUEER TRIVIA Sip some cider, test your LGBTQ trivia knowledge, and learn new fun facts. Topic themes and hosts rotate each week. Prizes for winners. BYO food. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-292-1500. Two Broads Ciderworks, 3427 Roberto Ct., suite 130, San Luis Obispo, twobroadscider.com. SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. WEDNESDAY NIGHT PUB TRIVIA Bring your thinking cap as questions vary from pop culture, geography, to sports. There is a little for everyone. Prizes for the winning teams. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 805-439-2529. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo. WEDNESDAY PUB TRIVIA Bring your thinking caps as questions vary from pop culture, geography, to sports. There is a little for everyone. Prizes for the winning teams. Trivia provided by Geeks Who Drink. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 805439-2529. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

SANTA’S PALO MESA PIZZA PARTY Join Santa Claus at the Historical Society’s Heritage Gardens in Arroyo Grande, and enjoy delicious, award-winning pizza generously provided by Palo Mesa Pizza. Dec. 16, 12:15 p.m. my805tix.com. Heritage House and Gardens, 126 S. Mason, Arroyo Grande. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

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

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BLUES AGENDA JAM AND SHOWCASE A rockin’ blues dance party at Niffy’s Merrimaker every first, third, and now fifth Wednesdays. The Blues Asylum house band welcomes local, visiting, and newcomers to the blues groove. Spirits, beer, and wine, with outside food

welcome. Every other Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. Free. 805-235-5223. The Merrimaker Tavern, 1301 2nd Street, Los Osos. CAMBRIA CHRISTMAS CONCERTS WITH LOUIE ORTEGA Hosted by Cambria Concerts Unplugged. Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 9, 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. my805tix.com. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2700 Eton Road, Cambria. IT’S THE HOLIDAY SEASON Presented by the Cambria Community Chorale. Dec. 10, 2 p.m. and Dec. 17, 4 p.m. my805tix.com. Cambria Community Presbyterian Church, 2250 Yorkshire Drive, Cambria. 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. MORRO BAY WHITE CAPS COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT Under the direction of conductor Brenda Hascall, experience the joy of the season with our local community band’s enchanting holiday concert. Join as the Morro Bay White Caps perform festive tunes and heartwarming melodies – a musical celebration for all. Dec. 16, 2:30-5 p.m. Free; donations accepted. 805-4599543. morrobaywhitecaps.com/. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. OPEN MIC NIGHT Come join us each Wednesday for Open Mic Night in the downstairs dining area. Grab some friends and show off your talents. Food and drink service will be available. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Free. 805-995-3883. schoonerscayucos.com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos. TIMELESS HOLIDAYS Central Coast Harmony, a member of Sweet Adelines International, invites the public to its holiday concert. There will be music, fun, and prizes, all free of charge. For more information, call. Dec. 17, 4-6 p.m. Free. 805-735-7572. Trinity United Methodist Church, 490 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos, trinitylososos.org. NORTH SLO COUNTY

ATASCADERO COMMUNITY BAND: HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 2023 Perform fun, upbeat music of the holidays, including a traditional sing-along of Christmas tunes. All donations will benefit Resilient Souls, a local Templeton nonprofit supporting those impacted by trauma and abuse. Dec. 10, 2:30 p.m. Free. atascaderoband. org. Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Ave., 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, and unwind every Friday. All ages event; no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. 805-4606042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero. JOLON STATION BAND VARIETY SHOW Come join Jolon Station Band every Thursday night in downtown Atascadero for a night of comedy, musical guests, prize wheels, and more. Thursdays, 8-10 p.m. $5 at the door. Raconteur Room, 5840 Traffic Way, Atascadero, 805-464-2584. KELLYTOWN: CHRISTMAS IN KILLARNEY Live music from Kellytown, a local band with an Irish twist. Enjoy fiddle tunes, rocking Irish pub songs, polkas, roots and Cajun too. Come along and sing along. Dec. 16, 6-9 p.m. No cover charge. wearekellytown.com. Bristols Cider House, 3220 El Camino Real, Atascadero, 805-400-5293. THE MARTINS LIVE All ages welcome. Dec. 7, 6-9 p.m. Free admission. my805tix. com/. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton. MATT CROSS LIVE All ages welcome. Dec. 14, 6-9 p.m. Free entry. my805tix. com/. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton. MAX MACLAURY LIVE All ages welcome. Dec. 8, 7-10 p.m. my805tix.com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton. SINGING HANDS CHILDREN’S CHOIR A unique performing arts group that performs across the state for deaf festivals, service organizations, churches, fairs, MUSIC continued page 20

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Vocal Arts Ensemble Winter Concert: Dona Nobis Pacem SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 Cuesta College CPAC, SLO

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Downtown Paso Robles Main Street: 33rd Annual Victorian Teddy Bear Tea

Central Coast Youth Chorus: An Old Fashioned Holiday SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 First Presbyterian Church, SLO

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 SLO Public Market

Old Town Orcutt Country Christmas with Pryor Baird

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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. A VERY MERRY MONTE MILLS HOLIDAY COCKTAIL PARTY An all ages show. Wear your favorite Christmas sweaters or your fancy holiday wears. Dec. 15, 7-10 p.m. my805tix.com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton. SAN LUIS OBISPO

ALL AGES OPEN MIC NIGHT Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo. CENTRAL COAST YOUTH CHORUS PRESENTS AN OLDFASHIONED HOLIDAY enjoy performances by Cadenza Choir, Cadence Choir, and Brio Choir at the beautiful and historic First Presbyterian Church in downtown SLO. Dec. 16, 3-5 p.m. my805tix.com. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-5451. CHRISTMAS FROM PARIS WITH LOVE Enjoy a Mo Betta holiday celebration; the third annual Christmas show. Dec. 12, 7:30-9 p.m. my805tix.com/. The Penny, 664 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo. CHRISTMAS JAZZ VESPERS WITH THE DAVE BECKER QUINTET The First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo is pleased to present their seventh annual Christmas Jazz Vespers, featuring the Dave Becker Quintet. All proceeds will benefit Friends of 40 Prado. Dec. 17, 7-9 p.m. my805tix.com/. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-5451. COMBOPALOOZA Check out eight combos bringing all their best from the semester in a mini festival of a concert. The Cuesta Combo program has often been recognized for its excellence and creativity. Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. $5. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. CUESTA CHOIRS: HEALING HOLIDAYS CONCERT Join to relax, unwind, de-stress, and gear up for your winter holiday season. The Cuesta Chamber Singers and Voce will charm and inspire you with holiday chestnuts, soothing choral music, and peppy jazz Christmas classics. Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. General Admission: $15; Student with ID: $10. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. CUESTA JAZZ ENSEMBLE WINTER CONCERT Enjoy a chance to come see the students shine in their element. Featuring a variety of big band music from big band classics, to quirky modern and a little groove. Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. General Admission: $15; Student with ID: $10. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. DONA NOBIS PACEM: GRANT US PEACE Vocal Arts Ensemble, an award-winning choir now in its 47th year presents Dona Nobis Pacem: Grant us Peace, a choral music concert with traditional and classical songs and a sing-along at the finale. Free parking offered. Dec. 10, 3-5 p.m. $30; $10 for students. 805-541-6797. vocalarts.org. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 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. SLO COUNTY TRUMPET ALLIANCE WINTER CONCERT The SLO County Trumpet Alliance closes out its season with a winter concert. The Fall 2023 CPAC season is sponsored by Joan G. Sargen in loving memory of Dr. Marie E. Rosenwasser. Dec. 17, 2 p.m. General Admission: $15; Student with ID: $10. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. SLO MASTER CHORALE: HOLIDAY FEST AND SING-ALONG Join with the SLO Master Chorale to perform the great choruses from Handel’s ever-popular masterpiece, “Messiah.” Experience the magic of the Forbes Pipe Organ, played by Cal Poly University Organist Paul Woodring. Audience members are invited to listen to the “Messiah” choruses or join in. Dec. 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $12-$28. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. SUNDAY MUSIC AT RAGTAG WINE CO. Enjoy live music by local favorites. Wine available by the flight, glass, or bottle. Sundays, 4-7 p.m. Ragtag Wine Co., 779 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-439-0774, ragtagwineco.com. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

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JINGLE JAZZ HOLIDAY PARTY Savor a $25 festive feast, with complimentary entry for Silver members and a champagne toast for all guests. Reserve your spot now and relish tunes by the Riptide Big Band and the Jingle Belles. Dec. 17, 1-4 p.m. $25. 805-937-8402. Pismo Beach Veterans Memorial Hall, 780 Bello St., Pismo Beach. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

TAYLOR SWIFT TRIBUTE BAND Led by Sara Jessica Rhodes, Twist of Taylor is an ensemble dedicated to delivering an authentic and captivating Taylor Swift experience to audiences in the world’s entertainment capital and everywhere else. Dec. 9, 8:30 p.m. my805tix.com/. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. ∆

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Arts ARTIFACTS Gallery at Marina Square holds new group show, two solo exhibits

Landscapes, seascapes, and still-life pieces of various media are currently on display in a new group show, The Texture of Light, at Gallery at Marina Square in Morro Bay. The exhibition opened at the gallery in early December, along with two new solo artist showcases. A reception to celebrate all three exhibits, each of which will remain on display through Saturday, Dec. 30, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. The seven featured artists in The Texture of Light, described in press materials as a celebration of winter light and wintery scenes, are Joan Brown, Candle Cranston, Brian Johnson, Virginia Mack, Hope Myers, Patricia Newton, and Sandra Sanders. Oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and gouache are among the featured media in the group show. The gallery’s new solo exhibit lineup includes a showcase of small works by acrylic and oil painter Carole McDonald, a former Disney Imagineer and script supervisor in the film industry. Her paintings are full of vibrant colors and reflect “tranquil feelings of the Central Coast,” according to press materials. Drawings in pen, pencil, and ink by Morro Bay local and Cal Poly alumnus Don Doubledee are on display in a separate solo exhibit at the gallery. Doubledee has resided in Morro Bay since 1970, according to press materials. His artworks often begin as soft pencil sketches that evolve into detailed renderings with touches of color pencil, ink, watercolor, or other media. To find out more about the three new exhibits on display at Gallery at Marina Square or upcoming programming at the local art venue, call (805) 772-1068 or visit galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square is located at 601 Embarcadero, suite 10, Morro Bay.

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or the Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo, the holiday season means one thing: The Nutcracker. “Some might call it a cherished SLO tradition,” Drew Silvaggio said with a laugh. “It’s been around a long time on the Central Coast—46 years to be exact.” Silvaggio, who serves as the production’s director, said the ballet makes its annual appearance at the Performing Arts Center in San Holiday magic Luis Obispo on Dec. 8. Catch a showing of The Nutcracker by the Civic Ballet of SLO, Dec. 8 to 10 at “It’s always the event we put on the SLO Performing Arts Center (located that people come back for because on 1 Grand Ave). For more information on of how grand a production the tickets, visit civicballetslo.org. whole thing is,” he said. “I mean it really is a grand production.” The holiday ballet performance has been a EVERGREEN EVENT Whether you’ve seen it 46 times or never, the Civic Ballet of SLO’s The Nutcracker is a constant in dance company’s repertoire since dance event that promises a fresh experience with reworked dance numbers and arrangements. the Civic Ballet’s founding in 1978 when Drew’s With a run time of almost two hours, to the theater, especially because dance isn’t mother, Lorilee Silvaggio, organized the original. necessarily everyone’s cup of tea so if you just She passed away in 2020, but Drew carries the Silvaggio said, it can be daunting to create fresh want to enjoy the soundtrack, you can do that tradition forward. choreography with such a large cast. as well.” “I think that’s really what makes it so unique, I “It would be hard for one person to do the whole Each year’s production has its own unique mean not to say that other productions don’t have show,” he said chuckling. “So I usually work with challenges, and Silvaggio said the Civic Ballet the same energy, but this is the Lorilee Silvaggio’s other choreographers in-house on the 30 percent wants each iteration to be fresh The Nutcracker arrangement,” he said. “Having I don’t do on my own, which and exciting for returning viewers. that personal vision that she had for it continue is another thing that adds a lot “It’s kind of an interesting issue even after she’s passed is really what helps make it of unique flairs to each year’s to solve because we have so many shine.” performance.” people who come back year after Since that first production, he said, the Send gallery, stage, That unique flair is one of and cultrual festivities to production has grown bigger in both execution and year to many of our productions,” the many reasons, Silvaggio is arts@newtimesslo.com. he said. “It’s one of those things the number of performers. hoping that people will make The where if I was in their shoes, I “To have a place where we can show how hard Nutcracker part of their holiday all of our dancers are working is just great,” he said. would appreciate that it changed, tradition this year. otherwise I’d get bored.” “There are a lot of parts to keep up with that get to “It’s a grand community production, made by Silvaggio said keeping each production of The shine up on that stage.” people from the community, for the community,” Nutcracker fresh is less a matter of what to do and It’s not all dance though. Part of the magic Silvaggio said. “Whether it’s the dancers, the more a matter of where to put the dancers and in of the entire ballet, Silvaggio said, is Opera San choreographers, the musicians, or even just the what roles. Luis Obispo orchestra’s performance of Pyotr audience members who give us their time—we “We have a great company of dancers on this Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker musical suite. can’t do it without the support of any of those and all of our productions who range as young as “I think that’s another reason this whole people.” ∆ 7 and as old as 70,” he said with a laugh. “To be production is so great—you have the Opera able to slot them into different roles and have it San Luis orchestra performing the parts right Staff Writer Adrian Vincent Rosas is still messing work is one of the best parts of putting together alongside all of the dancers, and it creates a up the spelling of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s name. Correct the show because it just showcases how versatile really versatile audience experience,” he said. they can be.” “We found that it defi nitely brings more people him at arosas@newtimesslo.com.

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HOLIDAY FUN The Civic Ballet of SLO’s performances of The Nutcracker bring Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet to life with accompaniment by the Opera San Luis Obispo orchestra.

Cal Poly Caroling Group visits St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church

Guests of an upcoming Dec. 9 event at the St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in San Luis Obispo can look forward to a free performance of Christmas carols from the Cal Poly Caroling Group. Christmas cookies and hot chocolate will be available for attendees after the concert, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. Audience members will be invited to sing along with the Cal Poly Caroling Group’s featured carolers during the performance. For more details, call (805) 546-8337. The St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church is located at 232 E. Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo. ∆ —Caleb Wiseblood

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POWERFUL PRODUCTION The Nutcracker Director Drew Silvaggio said the show is the company’s biggest production of the year.

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FAME AND OTHER DISASTERS When Paul Matthews (Nicholas Cage) suddenly begins to appear in millions of people’s dreams, he becomes instantly famous, but when the dreams turn nightmarish, so does his life, in Dream Scenario, screening in local theater.

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the cool dinner parties his acquaintance throws, and none of the kids in his class seem interested in participating. In short, he feels sorry for himself. Even after the brief rise from mediocrity that this new dream presence brings, he can’t convince anyone it’s more than a bit of a hat trick. Cage plays the blustering character perfectly—a man with the same level of pizzazz as skim milk. You’d feel bad for him if he was anything more than desperate, yet Cage manages to also make the character feel uncompromisingly human. It’s a weird movie, but a good one. Glen It’s profoundly weird! The third act shifts into what might be described as sci-fi lite after an inventor creates a device based on Paul’s phenomenon that allows wearers to enter others’ dreams. And what exactly is

We see behind-the-scenes reels of the young actors known for their parts on-screen and the worker bees behind the scenes, and the beautiful relationships created between them. It is clear Radcliffe has an ardent respect for Holmes and his work, and a tortured relationship with the accident that left Holmes paralyzed. Tender and utterly painful at points, David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived shies away from putting a happy spin on the story, instead addressing Holmes’ painful journey. Fans of the Potterverse and of human stories alike will find this documentary both touching and tragic. It’s a testament to the friendships that were built on those sets. (87 min.) —Anna

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such an amazing device used for, you might ask? So “influencers” can enter people’s dreams to sell them products. It’s a skillfully constructed satire that skewers the bakingsheet-shallow superficiality of modern technological life. Paul’s an average person who wants to be seen as exceptional—a man with a good job and a great family who in the face of undeserved fame bungled his happiness. Anna What Paul sees as a great opportunity, a foot in the door, turns out to sort of unravel the fabric of his life. It’s fun to be the guy everyone recognizes … sometimes. But other times it can cause mayhem, and sometimes it can shatter everything. We’ve been given a sort of nothing character, a run-of-the-mill dude who thinks the world hasn’t appreciated his presence. But once that presence is known, the humdrum life of normalcy starts to look pretty good. ∆ Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com. PHOTO COURTESY OF BELL MEDIA AND HBO MAX

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lbert Brooks really hit my radar when I saw him in Broadcast News (1987) as the smart but uncharismatic TV news reporter Aaron Altman. Yes, I first saw him in Taxi Driver (1976), but he’s so good at playing a nonentity that he barely registered among Robert De Niro, Cybill Shepherd, and Jodie Foster. That’s part of Brooks’ genius—being an essential part of films

such as Private Benjamin, Terms of Endearment, Out of Sight, and Drive while also being semi-invisible. In Rob Reiner’s new documentary, Albert Brooks: Defending My Life, we get the inside scoop on the outsider comic who broke new ground in stand-up and delivered brilliant performances in classic films as well as wrote for Saturday Night Live and penned screenplays: Real Life, Modern Romance, Lost in America, The Scout, Mother, The Muse, and Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World. He’s truly original and iconic. Reiner is the perfect person to bring Brooks’ story to the forefront. They’ve been friends since they attended Beverly Hills High together, having met in the drama club, which interestingly also included Richard Dreyfuss. The real take-away is that Brooks should be a lot more appreciated than he is—he’s brilliant. (88 min.) ∆ —Glen

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Rare opportunity Neil Young to sign new album at Traffic Records

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emember that time when Neil Young secretly booked a show at SLO Brew through Good Medicine Presents owners Todd and Korie Newman? It was April 16, 2015, and Young had Willie Nelson’s son, Lukas Nelson, and his band, Promise of the Real, back him up. The whole thing was word of mouth on the day of the show, and tickets were just 10 bucks at the door. About 350 lucky fans MOOD MUSIC Devendra Banhart plays the Fremont in support of his new made it in, and others listened from the alley synth-driven album Flying Wig, on Dec. 8. near Garden Street, where Young had parked PHOTO COURTESY OF SLO BREW ROCK his 1959 Lincoln that he and his girlfriend, actress Daryl Hannah, drove to the show. He was debuting his environmentally conscious album The Monsanto Years. It was epic. Young’s next local appearance isn’t a secret. This Friday, Dec. 8, he’s releasing his new album, Before and After, and in an amazing stroke of good fortune, he’s decided to sign copies at Traffic Records in Atascadero sometime after noon (check trafficrecordstore. com to confirm the start time). Proprietor Manuel Barba plans to start selling albums at 7 a.m., and people who buy a new vinyl record, Blu-ray, or CD of Before and After (one per person!) will be issued a GRATEFUL DAN Steely Dead plays on Dec. 7, at SLO Brew Rock, bringing ALL EYES ON YOUNG Folk and country rocker Neil Young— wrist band and can get in line to hopefully their mix of Steely Dan and Grateful Dead catalogs for a night of amazing rock shown at SLO Brew in 2015—will sign copies of his new album, ’n’ roll songs. Before and After, on Dec. 8, at Traffic Records. have the record signed. Masks are required when interacting with Young, and he’ll only PHOTO COURTESY OF CAL POLY ARTS PHOTO COURTESY OF RED LIGHT MANAGEMENT Banhart on Friday, Dec. 8 (8 p.m.; all ages; sign the new album if it was purchased at $27.50 to $57.50 at prekindle.com). Traffic Records, so don’t show up with an Banhart, a singer-songwriter and visual armload of your Neil Young collection. Look, artist, was born in Texas but raised in it’s first come, first served, and there’s no Venezuela and California, and his genre has guarantee you’ll get it signed because Neil Young is a freakin’ rock star and he does what been described as freak folk, psychedelic folk, and New Weird America. On his new album, he wants. Flying Wig, his 11th, he offers mesmerizing, According to a press release from Young’s synth-driven mood music and his smoky people, the album features “eclectic” new takes on Young’s favorite lesser-known tracks smooth voice and impressionistic lyrics. According to press materials, this album from his extensive back catalog. You can find is a departure for the artist, taking “listeners the album’s track listing on Wikipedia. on the sonic journey of a lifetime and is truly “The feeling is captured, not in pieces, but in its best form when experienced live. He as a whole piece—designed to be listened wanted to find an ‘electronic yet organic’ to that way. This music presentation defies sound. You can hear it all in the fantastic shuffling, digital organization, separation. singles: ‘Twin,’ ‘Sirens,’ and ‘Nun.’” Only for listening. That says it all,” the icon My favorite song is “Fireflies” because wrote in a statement. his voice feels so comforting, but the whole According to Barba, who’s also the newly NOCHEBUENA Christmas, Mexico-style, album is impressive and gorgeously textured. comes to Performing Arts Center on Dec. 13, assigned event sponsorship and premium when Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and His publicist describes it as “a landscape of seating sales manager at Vina Robles Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar perform. recurrent dualities; a can of paradoxes, a box Amphitheatre, “Per my conversation with of worms. What goes up, must come down, [Neil Young manager] Frank Gironda, he recorded the video for “East Coast Girl” at made it clear that Neil Young intends for this eventually. Battle-scarred by life and loss, the Madonna Inn, though weirdly, I can no Banhart found himself despondent, folded to be for the people of our local community A SONGWRITER’S DEBUT Meg McRee has longer find it online. In any case, these guys inwards; fi nding it diffi cult to speak, let alone written songs for a bunch of artists, but now primarily. This is his way of giving back to a are a lot of upbeat Cali dreamin’ fun. sing.” she’s released her own album and will play on community that has treated him so well over Dec. 13, at The Siren. Likewise, Matt Costa has that decidedly Added Banhart: “It’s about transmuting the years. Additionally, signatures are not West Coast cool with an extra artsy edge. despair into gratitude, guaranteed, and we will do on Saturday, Dec. 9 (8 p.m.; all ages; $29.50 wounds into forgiveness, Check out the video for “Slow” to see how the best we can to ensure as to $39.50 at eventbrite.com). grief into praise,” further deep his talent runs. Should be a great night many people have access in noting “our ability to face Send music and of indie music. the shortest amount of time club information to despair with hope, to keep Meg McRee plays The Siren on Numbskull possible.” gstarkey@newtimesslo.com. on failing and loving. My Wednesday, Dec. 13 (7 p.m.; 21-andFingers crossed it all goes and Good Medicine whole life has been filled older; $15 at goodmedicinepresents.com). to plan. Two touring favorites—Cayucas and with sadness. Everything I She attended Vanderbilt University on a Matt Costa—play a Numbskull and Good do in life is to help cope with that sadness.” full academic scholarship, but instead of Fremont Theater Rogov, the solo project of California-based Medicine show at The Siren on Saturday, following the typical post-degree path, First of all, it’s a bummer, but Los Dec. 9 (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $20 at drummer, singer, songwriter, producer, and she decided to follow her dream to be a Yesterdays—who were scheduled for goodmedicinepresents.com). Santa Monicacomposer Gregory Rogove, opens the show. songwriter. A publishing deal with Hang Thursday, Dec. 7—have canceled. But never based indie pop act Cayucas, featuring Have your funny bone tickled when Your Hat and a creative joint venture fear. Fremont has a bunch of other great twin brothers Zach (lead vocals) and Ben Spanish language stand-up comic and actor shows this week starting with Devendra Carlos Ballarta will make you laugh out loud Yudin (guitar), have links to the area, having STARKEY continued page 27

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with Concord Music Publishing and hitsongwriter Hillary Lindsey led to writing songs covered by Grace Potter, Elle King, Caylee Hammack, Paul Cauthen, Carter Faith, Ben Chapman, Lauren Watkins, Harper O’Neill, and more. Now she’s touring in support of her debut record, Is It Just Me? “I hope when people hear my record, they feel like they’re getting to step inside my brain for a little while,” McRee said in press materials. “I have a very wide variety of sonic influences (from the Dead to Emmylou Harris to Tame Impala), so there was plenty of fun, challenging exploration going on throughout the making of this project. The songs are about the way I look at the world, at least right now. I’m in love, but I’ve had my heart broken before. I’m wading through all the chaos of my career path and the lifestyle it lends itself to, with one foot on the moon and the other on solid ground … .” Josh Rosenblum, who took home the Album of the Year Award at the 2023 New Times Music Awards for Love Letters, opens the show. Also at The Siren next Thursday, Dec. 14, the club presents all female metal band Burning Witches with opener Hellsgate (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $18 at tixr.com).

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Experience the vibrant spirit of Mexico’s Christmas season with Nochebuena: A Christmas Spectacular at the Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Dec. 13 (7:30 to 9 p.m.; all ages; $38 to $77 at calpolyarts.org). The all-star cast features Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar. “Immerse yourself in Nochebuena traditions, where captivating music, dance, and festive customs create an unforgettable cultural celebration,” organizers announced.

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Ready to jazz up your holidaze? Then head to The Penny in SLO this Tuesday, Dec. 12, when Mo Better Jazz presents Christmas From Paris With Love featuring vocalist Deborah Gilmore and trumpeter Walt Johnson, former lead trumpet player for Frank Sinatra (7:30 to 9 p.m.; $30 general and $22 for students at my805tix.com—includes food, beverage, and dessert). Expect classic holiday songs and jazz standards. ∆ Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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Icy dreams

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PCH Shave Ice and Boba marries a love for the California Coast with Hawaii and the Philippines

or one Pismo Beach family, shave ice and boba are emblems that honor Highway 101 and Hawaii. Eric and Diane Cabrera opened PCH Shave Ice and Boba off the freeway last June after their love grew for a Hawaiian shave ice spot in Los Angeles. “I started thinking, ‘Why don’t we have a place like that up here for the locals?’” she said. “Not really right at the beach because a lot of the locals don’t like to park at the beach; it’s too difficult.” After dedicating years to their respective careers, with Diane’s time as a teacher in Santa Maria and Eric’s experience as a tattoo artist in the Central Valley followed by a supervisor stint at San Luis Obispo’s Home Depot, the couple was motivated to be selfemployed yet community-serving. It’s all tied together with a love for Hawaii. “PCH is a play on words for us,” he said. “Obviously, it’s Pacific Coast Highway, but for us it’s Pacific Coast Hawaiian Shave Ice and Boba.” The shave ice and boba store features sweet treats with a Filipino twist thanks to Eric’s roots. Take their Mahalo Halo, for instance. It’s a play on the Hawaiian word for gratitude and the Filipino dessert halo-halo, meaning “mix-mix” in Tagalog. The layered delicacy highlights an interplay of textures: ube ice cream, fresh fruit, flattened rice called pinipig, cubed soft yams, sweetened red beans, and sometimes slices of flan—all on a foundation of shaved ice and condensed milk. At PCH Shave Ice and Boba, the Mahalo Halo retains some classic elements and replaces a few with nontraditional items. “I simplified and Americanized it,” Eric said. “At the bottom, it still has sugar palm fruit. In the middle, is an ube-taro blended

SWEET BREAK Eric and Diane Cabrera started PCH Shave Ice and Boba after his career as a tattoo artist and hers as a longtime teacher in Santa Maria. They now operate the business with the help of their son, Elijah (center).

FUSION DRINK The Mahalo Halo is a twist on the Filipino dessert halo-halo that’s made with a purple ube-taro mix, Frosted Flakes, mochi balls, and leche flan.

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mix … on top of that is a bed of Frosted Flakes to hold up the scoop of ice cream and leche flan. We also add mochi balls, sweet condensed milk, and we crown it with whipped cream.” The Cabreras made it more palatable to American patrons by taking out the traditional red beans. It was unpopular, including among several Filipino community members in the Five Cities area, according to Eric. The drink is a creamy meal thanks to the sizeable portion of flan, custardy ice cream, cereal, and mochi. Despite the bright violet color, the ube-forward Mahalo Halo has a subtle nutty, vanilla flavor that’s reminiscent of a rich tea biscuit. “When you taste it, you’re going to be like, ‘Oh my God, Eric, mahalo!’” he said with a laugh. Other treats at the Pismo Beach restaurant include the shave ice itself. PCH serves it Hawaiian-style, meaning the almost-chewy ice comes with an ice cream center. To make each serving, Eric places an ice round under the drill of a blue shave ice machine. The spiked base of the drill pins the ice chunk in place. Soon enough, the whirring machine spurts a fluffy rain of ice. Eric expertly packs three-fourths of a cup with the freshly shaved ice and places a scoop of ice cream on top. He molds a second showering of ice around the ice cream and drizzles the white canopy with colorful syrups and a sweet condensed milk topping called snow cap.

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FAMILY FUN PCH Shave Ice and Boba owner Eric Cabrera (front) and his cousin Josh dish out Hawaiian-style shave ice that comes with a hidden ice cream center.

can pick up the “passports” from each of “The pink [syrup] is POG: passion, orange, these businesses. They can purchase a and guava,” Eric said, adding that one of hot chocolate from each shop and get the their orange syrups is Hawaiian peach. “It’s amazing and ain’t like your regular mainland passport stamped. Once they complete it, peach.” they can submit it to Pardon My French for a The Tiger Pismo is a boba milk tea with grand prize. brown sugar that hits the spot without being Diane told New Times that PCH also plans cloying. The Pismo Milk Tea is brewed black to bring back boba-making classes for kids. tea mixed with a nondairy creamer. Also on The two previous events drew in roughly 30 the menu, the Pismo Bowl has an açai base local kids. They got a chance to hop behind with strawberries, banana slices, blueberries, the counter, learn to cook boba, and return Nutella, honey, and granola. home with recipes and their very own boba Sugar levels can be adjusted for all drinks, creations. and dairy milk can be swapped for almond, “We also sponsor a [Five Cities Youth] girls oat, and coconut alternatives. basketball team, the PCH Hula Girls,” Eric said. “I am into sugar-free items,” Diane said. “We’re part of the South County Chamber of “We have a sugar-free list, but when I want to Commerce, and we’re involved with fundraisers treat myself, I’ll make a baby Mahalo Halo.” with the Boys and Girls Club.” The Cabreras run PCH with their son, Eric and Diane strive for the place to be Elijah; Eric’s cousin, Josh; and two high the zone for warm conversation devoid of school-age staff members. They’re all screentime, and the desserts sweeten the deal. specially trained to whip up the drinks, shave “We want families to come in here and feel ice, and boba. Together, they’re team players like they can make a mess,” Eric said. “We with other small businesses in the area. don’t want parents to feel judged when they Led by Pardon My French Bakery, PCH bring their kids. … One of our mottos is, ‘If joined hands with Grover Station Grill, you didn’t make a mess, you didn’t have fun.’ Perfetto Café, Tribe Coffee House, Sweet “Let us take care of the Pea Bakery, Café Andreini, mess for you.” ∆ Deltina Coffee Roasters, Mule Bakery, Sidewalk Staff Writer Bulbul Café, and Nova Coffee Co. Rajagopal is developing a to produce a hot chocolate Send tidbits on everything Tiger Pismo habit. Send passport. Throughout food and drink to straws to brajagopal@ bites@newtimesslo.com. December, customers newtimesslo.com.

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The following person is doing business as BY THE SEA PRODUCTIONS, 545 Shasta Avenue, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Pewter Plough Players, Inc. (545 Shasta Avenue, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Pewter Plough Players, Inc., Rhonda Crowfoot, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-17-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 11-17-28. November 23, 30 & December 7, 14, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2524 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as BUENA VISTA CANINES LLC, 1870 Alrita Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Buena Vista Canines LLC. (1870 Alrita Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Buena Vista Canines LLC, Sydney McGovern, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-21-23. 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. 11-21-28. November 23, 30 & December 7, 14, 2023

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(N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as PUPPYCUTS GROOMING SALON, 1248 E Grand Ave, Suite C, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Rebekah Grace Bourdons (1401 Yale Pl, Santa Maria, CA 93458). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Rebekah Grace Bourdons. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-27-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 11-27-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

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(11/30/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as CAMBRIA PHYSICAL THERAPY, 900 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428 . San Luis Obispo County. McCain Physical Therapy, Inc. (900 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/McCain Physical Therapy, Inc., Tiffany Celeste McCain, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-30-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 11-30-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2282 (10/12/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as IN HIS ARMS JEWELRY & ART, 130 S. Fifth Street Unit 101, Lompoc, CA 93436. San Luis Obispo County. Rachel Ann Elkins (130 S. Fifth Street Unit 101, Lompoc, CA 93436). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Rachel Ann Elkins. 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, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 10-12-28. November 16, 23, 30, December 7, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2381 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as OCEANO SAND CO 1200 Silver Spur Pl, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. James Edgar Guiton II (636 Air Park Dr Oceano, California 93445), James Edgar Guiton (1142 Vard Loomis Lane Arroyo Grande, California 93420), Linda Marie Austin (1330 Lakeside Oceano, California 93445). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ James Guiton II. 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 16, 23, 30 & December 7, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2398 (07/15/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as LEAF ENGINEERS,1327 Archer Street, Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. PBK Architects, Inc. (11 Greenway Plaza, 22nd Floor, Houston, Texas, 77046). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ PBK Architects, Inc., Mark Madorsky, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 1031-23. 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 23, 30 & December 7, 14, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2438 (11/06/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as PATRIOT MOBILE BOAT SERVICE, 2160 Holly Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Richard D Greene (2160 Holly Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446). 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, O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 11-07-28. November 23, 30 & December 7, 14, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2455 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as CHRIST WHEEL APPAREL, 2950 Broad St., #1045, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, San Luis Obispo County. Louise Boyd (1440 Burton Dr. Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Louise Boyd. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-09-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 11-09-28. November 16, 23, 30, December 7, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2441 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as FRANK & WEN CREATIVE COLLECTIVE, 1362 Woodside DR. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Emily Brook Franklin (1362 Woodside DR., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Emily Brook Franklin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-08-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stilleto, Deputy. Exp. 11-08-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2413 (12/30/21) New Filing The following person is doing business as BMKM GENERAL ENGINEERING, 1508 Mill St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. BMKM Inc. (1508 Mill St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ BMKM Inc., Branson Morain, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-02-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 11-02-28. November 16, 23, 30, December 7, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2420 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as JOSH HILLIS COACHING, 347 Escondido Way, Shandon, CA 93461. San Luis Obispo County. Josh’s Garage Fitness LLC. (2108 N St #6950, Sacramento, CA 95816 California). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Josh’s Garage Fitness, LLC, Joshua Hillis, Managing Member. 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. Stiletto Exp. 11-03-28. November 16, 23 & 30, December 7, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2424 (11/01/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as BRANCH STREET DELI AND PIZZERIA, 203 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande CA, 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Spallino and Goodloe, LLC. (203 E Branch Street, Arroyo Grande CA, 93455). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Spallino and Goodloe LLC, Robert Spallino, Member. 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. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 11-06-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2437 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as JJ BUILDING, 19 Atlantic City Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433-1201. San Luis Obispo County. Jeffrey John Planinac (19 Atlantic City Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433-1201). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jeffrey John Planinac. 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. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 11-07-28. November 16, 23, 30, December 7, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2458 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as HANNA’S RESTAURANT MEXICAN FUSION, 1412 E. Grand Ave. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Cesar Armando Cortes Esparza (3970 Orcutt Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). Diana Margarita Cortes Esparza (1911 B 12th St, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Diana Margarita Cortes Esparza. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-09-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 11-09-28. November 16, 23, 30 & December 7, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2447 (01/01/2006) New Filing The following person is doing business as PISMO BEACH GAS, 890 N 4th Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. GSM Business Ventures, Inc. (890 N 4th Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ GSM Business Ventures Inc., Gaurav Vasudeva, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-08-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, G. Ugaide, Deputy. Exp. 11-08-28. November 23, 30 & December 7, 14, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2463 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as SUNRISE DONUTS, 7345 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Enspire, LLC. (7805 Santa Ynez Ave. Atascadero, CA 93442. This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Enspire, LLC, Tomoko Streets, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-13-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 11-13-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2448 (9/19/2002) New Filing The following person is doing business as OLIVEIRA PAINTING, 2040 Beach #A, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Clark Charles Dodge III (2040 Beach #A, Oceano, California 93445). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-08-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 11-08-28. November 23, 30 & December 7, 14, 2023.

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FILE NO. 2023-2453 (11/08/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as NO NAME SPICE CO., 2789 Picachio Rd, Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Jairred Richard Lambert. (2789 Picachio Rd, Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jairred Richard Lambert. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-08-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 11-08-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2464 (09/18/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as RED WOLF STRENGTH TRAINING, 566 N 1st St, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Nethaniel Cody Gann (566 N 1st St, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-13-23. 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. 11-13-28. November 23, 30 & December 7, 14, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2466 (11/13/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as VEHICLE4ENSICS, 1241 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 San Luis Obispo County. Venture Too, Inc. (1241 Johnson Ave, #165, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Venture Too, Inc., AG Speake, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-13-23. 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. 11-13-28. November 16, 23, 30, December 7, 2023

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2472 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as BOOK & BOTTLE CRAFTS, 1955 Lyn Road Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, San Luis Obispo County. Katelyn Sweigart (1955 Lyn Road Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-13-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 11-13-28. November 23, 30 & December 7, 14, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2473 (11/13/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as VIBE RETREATS 1238 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Vibehealthlounge LLC (1238 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Vibehealthlounge LLC, Christina (Webster) Mcneal, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-14-23. 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. 11-14-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2474 (05/01/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as LETS GET TUNED, 781 Market Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Lets Get Tuned LLC. (3413 Ocean Blvd. Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Lets Get Tuned LLC, Jonathan Micheal Nowaczyk, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-14-23. 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. 11-14-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2477 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as DISCRETE, DISCRETE WINERY, 4280 Second Wind Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Treana Winery LLC (4280 Second Wind Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Treana Winery LLC, Gretchen Roddick, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-14-23. 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. 11-14-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2478 (11/11/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as MIXOLOGY MAVENS, 768 Panorama Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Tosha Renae Bohl-Punches (768 Panorama Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tosha Renae Bohl-Punches. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-14-23. 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. 11-14-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

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CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO PROPOSERS PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, California, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, December 21, 2023 as determined by www.time.gov for performing work as follows: BELLO STREET AND WADSWORTH AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT The City of Pismo Beach is requesting proposals from firms for professional engineering services for the Bello Street and Wadsworth Avenue Water Main Replacement Project. The City is interested in acquiring the services of a qualified firm or a joint venture of firms to prepare final design plans and all necessary construction documents for the construction of improvements for the project. The selected consultant shall have relevant experience with the layout and design of public waterline improvement plans. Proposal packages may be obtained from the Public Works Department, Engineering Division, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 or by calling (805) 773-4656. Printed versions of this request for proposals are available for a non-refundable fee of $25 and PDF versions may be emailed at no charge by contacting Erin Olsen at eolsen@pismobeach.org. For specific questions regarding the proposal please call Ben Fine at (805) 773-4656 or email bfine@pismobeach.org. ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK November 30, 2023 & December 7, 2023

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 664 OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, at a regular meeting of the City Council to be held on December 12, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. held in the Veterans Memorial Hall located at 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, California, the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, will consider adoption, by title only with further reading waived, of Urgency Ordinance No. 664, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA ADDING CHAPTER 8.26 TO TITLE 8 OF THE MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND VEHICULAR CAMPING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY TO MITIGATE HARM TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE.” A certified copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance is available for public review on the City’s website at www.morrobayca.gov, and upon request by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (805) 772-6205. /s/ Dana Swanson City Clerk Dated: December 1, 2023 Publish: December 7, 2023

The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) will hold a public hearing on January 10, 2024 immediately following the Joint SLOCOG & RTA meeting that starts at 9:00 a.m. to receive public testimony and adopt the 2024 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). The 2024 RTIP is available for public review at www.slocog.org (started on November 27, 2023). Staff will continue to take public comments through December 27, 2023. The 2024 RTIP includes various highway, road, and non-motorized projects throughout the region. The RTIP consists of four funding sources, including the: State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program, and Carbon Reduction Program (CRP). Projects have been evaluated and prioritized for funding. SLOCOG, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, is committed to providing special accommodations and translation services to those interested in participating in public hearings. Please note that a 48-hour notice is needed to honor your request. Call (805) 781-4219 to make arrangements. Visit www.slocog.org for the agenda and meeting details. This SLOCOG meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. on January 10, 2024, at the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, Katcho Achadjian Government Center San Luis Obispo County, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. For more information, write to SLOCOG, 1114 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, or contact Richard Murphy at (805) 781-5754 or rmurphy@slocog.org. December 7, 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: $16,755.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Notice is hereby given that on June 16, 2023, the above-described property was seized at or near the intersection of Highway 101 and Traffic Way, Atascadero, by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in a traffic stop, in connection with violations, to wit, section(s) 11351, 11352 of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $16,755.00. 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: November 20, 2023

DAN DOW District Attorney Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney

November 23, 30, & December 7, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2484 (11/06/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as AGU COFFEE, 9335 Rivera Ln, Apt D, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Vidone Coffee LLC. (9335 Rivera Ln, Apt D, Atascadero, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Vidone Coffee LLC, Davidson O Ejimole, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-15-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stilleto, Deputy. Exp. 11-15-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2496 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as JESSE’S EVERYTHING SERVICES, 3075 Broad Street, Unit #3, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jesse Ray Easterday (3075 Broad Street, Unit #3, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jesse Ray Easterday. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-16-23. 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. 11-16-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2497 (10/01/2018) New Filing

The following person is doing business as NAUTILUS SURF CO, 805 Old Creek, Cayucos, CA 93430 San Luis Obispo County. Chandler Augustine Richmond (777 Old Creek, Cayucos, CA 93430). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-16-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 11-1628. November 23, 30 & December 7, 14, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2499 (11/11/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as A TOUCH OF PEACE, 261 W Dana St, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Ashley Brooke Robinson (5766 Telephone Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Ashley Brooke Robinson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-16-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 11-16-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2500 (03/01/22) New Filing The following person is doing business as SISTER KITCHEN, 340 S. 8TH Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Jeremiah David Teniente (224 Silver Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93455, Nicolas S Uecker (340 S. 8th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A General Partnership, Garrett G Doolittle, Jeremiah David Teniente. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-16-23. 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. 11-16-28. November 30, December 7, 14 & 21.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2505 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as CALIBER CONCRETE COATING, 1680 Dawn Rd, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. CC Incorporated (1680 Dawn Road, Nipomo CA, 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ CC Incorporated, Chris Jensen, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-17-23. 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. 11-17-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2519 (11/14/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as DARK RIDE MEDIA, 540 Sims Avenue #111, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Mark Steven Onspaugh (540 Sims Avenue #111, Paso Robles, CA 93446),Tobey Crockett (540 Sims Avenue #111, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Mark Steven Onspaugh. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-20-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. M. Paredes. Deputy. Exp. 11-20-28. November 23, 30 & December 7, 14, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2530 (01/01/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as LAUREN OGDEN DRESSAGE, 2970 Templeton Rd, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Veritas Equestrian (2970 Templeton Rd, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Veritas Equestrian, Lauren Ogden, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-22-23. 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. 11-22-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2531 (01/01/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as TIM FORSTER EQUESTRIAN, 2970 Templeton Road, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Veritas Equestrian (2970 Templeton Road, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Veritas Equestrian, Timothy Forster, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-22-23. 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. 11-22-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2511 (11/17/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as CHADEYEAM PHOTOGRAPHY, 4805 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Progressive Products Group, Inc. (4805 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Progressive Products Group, Inc, Daymon Chad Merrill, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-17-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 11-17-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2515 (11/20/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as GUADALAJARA MARKET #2, 601 South 13th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Abdo F A Moosa, (915 Printz Road Arroyo Grande, CA, 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Abdo F A Moosa. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-2023. 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. 11-20-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2516 (11/01/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as CCDPA, VINEYARD DOG PARK, SLO-4-PUPS, HEILMAN DOG PARK, CAYUCOS DOG PARK, CAMBRIA DOG PARK, FRIENDS OF SLO CITY DOGPARKS, ELM STREET DOG PARK, MORRO BAY PUPS, SHERWOOD DOG PARK, 1810 Pereira Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Central Coast Dog Park Alliance (1810 Pereira Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Central Coast Dog Park Alliance, Larry Miller, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-20-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 11-20-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2517 (10/23/23 New Filing The following person is doing business as HENRY’S FAST N EASY PAINTING, 281 N. Las Flores, Nipomo, CA 93444, San Luis Obispo County. Henry C. Carrasco (281 N. Las Flores, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Henry C. Carrasco . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-2023. 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. 11-20-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2520 (11/20/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as MY LITTLE SONFLOWER BOUTIQUE, 1602 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Andrea Del Real (1602 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Andrea Del Real . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-2023. 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. 11-20-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2521 (02/01/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as A&T’S CLOSET, 2660 Brentwood Circle, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Jessica Danielle Lowery (2660 Brentwood Circle, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jessica Danielle Lowery. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-21-23. 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. 1121-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2523 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as MGR PRIVATE CAPITAL & REAL ESTATE, MGR FINANCIAL, 864 Osos Street, Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Angela M Johnston (11810 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Angela M Johnston. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-21-23. 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. 11-21-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2525 (10/25/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as PRESCIENT PARTNERS CONSULTING, 1528 ETO Circle, San Luis Obispo CA, 93405. San Luis Obispo County. John Cannon Mallon (1528 ETO Circle, San Luis Obispo CA, 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ John Cannon Mallon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-21-23. 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. 11-21-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2529 (11/22/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as LUCID SKIES, 640 Dolliver St, Ste A, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Tonya Leigh Derose (165 Park Ave, Apt C, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tonya Leigh Derose. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-2223. 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. 11-22-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2534 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as PRO SEAL, 425 S Elm St. #80, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Daniel UC (425 S Elm St. #80, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Daniel UC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-22-23. 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. 11-22-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2538 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as AVIARY LAB, 1100 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jennifer B Lanier (3007 Arezzo Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jennifer B Lanier. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-27-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 11-27-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2544 (12/27/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as GABBY RIVERA COACHING, 1694 Newport Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93443. San Luis Obispo County. Gabrielle Paulette Rivera (1694 Newport Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93443). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Gabrielle Paulette Rivera. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-27-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 11-27-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2545 (11/28/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as REVIVE THEN THRIVE, 785 Quintana Rd #618, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Revive Then Thrive Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc. (785 Quintana Rd #618, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Revive Then Thrive Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc., Hallelujah A Adams, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-2823. 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. 11-28-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2547 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as PLATYPUS CAFE, 1901 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Skippers Brew Coffee House LLC. (1242 Monterey St, Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Skippers Brew Coffee House LLC, Karen Pike, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 11-28-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 11-28-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2548 (11/28/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as BE ATTUNED, INARA SOPHIA, 636 Avocet Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Karen Hatmaker (636 Avocet Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Karen Hatmaker. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-28-23. 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. 1128-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2562 (11/30/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as TORRESFAMILY SERVICES, 6180 Ontario Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, Lamberto Torres Duarte (6180 Ontario Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jennifer B Lanier. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-3023. 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. 11-30-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2564 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as CAL POLY PARTNERS, 1 Grand Avenue, Bldg 15, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407. San Luis Obispo County. Cal Poly Corporation (1 Grand Avenue, Bldg 15, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Cal Poly Corporation, Cody Vandorn, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-01-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 12-01-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC. Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned is hereby given notice that a public lien sale of the following personal property will be held online at storageauctions. net and will end at the hour of 10 AM on the 14th Day of December, 2023 where said property has been stored and which are located at: Traffic Way Storage, 5395 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422 County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, the following Sherilyn Izatt Tools, signage, guitar case w/ guitar, furniture, misc boxes/bins November 30, December 7, 2023

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-4275 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as HOTWORX, 790 E Foothill Blvd, Ste 110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 . San Luis Obispo County. KTR Fitness Inc (4384 E Ashlan Ave, Ste 107, Fresno, CA 93726). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ KTR Fitness Inc, Ryan Bray, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-14-23. 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. 11-14-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CARL WEBER aka CARL EUGENE WEBER aka CARL E. WEBER DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0336 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CARL WEBER aka CARL EUGENE WEBER aka CARL E. WEBER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DAVID JOHN BLACK In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAVID JOHN BLACK 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: January 16, 2024, at 9:01 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: Law Offices of Johnson, Murphy, & Jones PO Box 3 Grover Beach, CA 93483 805-489-4111 December 7, 14, & 21, 2023

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CAROLAYNE HOLLEY DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0338 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CAROLAYNE HOLLEY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TONDA HOLLEY DELAHOUSSAYE In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TONDA HOLLEY DELAHOUSSAYE 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: January 16, 2024, at 9:01 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: Guy W. Murray 255 N. Wilson St. (Mail: P.O. Box 180) Nipomo, CA 93444-0180 805-929-7150 December 7, 14, & 21, 2023

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC. Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned is hereby given notice that a public lien sale of the following personal property will be held online at storageauctions.net and will end at the hour of 10:30 AM on the 14th Day of December, 2023 where said property has been stored and which are located at: Downtown Mini Storage, 9200 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, the following Luke Loden Tools, sports equipment, fishing poles, furniture, vacuum, mattress, misc bins/boxes Paul Manahan Toolboxes, guitar case, misc bins/ boxes November 30, December 7, 2023

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SUSAN KAYE LEAVENWORTH DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0335 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: SUSAN KAYE LEAVENWORTH A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KAYLA LEAVENWORTH In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KAYLA LEAVENWORTH 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: January 9, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, 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: Martha B. Spalding, Attorney at Law 215 South Main Street Templeton, CA 93465 805-434-2138 December 7, 14, & 21, 2023

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV0669

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 December 8th, 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 Robert Wallace (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 14th day of November 2023. Auction by StorageTreasures. com Phone (480) 397-6503 Main Mini Storage (805) 5287864 Ad to run November 30th and December 7th, 2023.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV0653

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Kelly Elizabeth Stenger filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Kelly Elizabeth Stenger, to PROPOSED NAME: Maven Elizabeth Galbraith. 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: January 18, 2024, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D2, 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 Date: November 20, 2023 /s/: Craig B. Van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Kimberly Dawn Lancaster and Justin Eric Van Fleet filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Lilith Blake Van Fleet, to PROPOSED NAME: Lilia Blake Van Fleet. 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: January 24, 2024, 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 Date: November 21, 2023 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CVP0386

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Leah BallesteroNason filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Aiyana Aziza Juanita Irene Young, to PROPOSED NAME: Aiyana Aziza Juanita Irene Ballestero-Nason. 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: January 31, 2024, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2, in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: December 1, 2023 /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV-0625

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Brittany Lennon Bovee Schwartz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME Brittany Lennon Bovee Schwartz to PROPOSED NAME: Brittany Lennon Bovee. 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: 12/28/23, 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: November 14, 2023 /s/: Rita C. Federman, Judge of the Superior Court November 23, 30 & December 7, 14, 2023.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2023-2503 OLD FILE NO. 2023-1019 LOCAL CHURCH, 710 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Danielle N Borrelli (4615 San Ardo Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422), Luke A Pew (148 Rosewood Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 92420). San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 04/21/2023. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Local Church (710 Aerovista Place San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business was conducted by An Unincorporated Association Other Than A Partnership /s/ Danielle Borrelli, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-16-2023. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By M. Stiletto, Deputy Clerk. November 30, December 7, 14 & 21, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2023-2554 OLD FILE NO. 20210367 CAMBRIA PHYSICAL THERAPY, 900 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 11/29/23 The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Cambria Community Rehabilitation, Inc. (1266 Tamson, Cambria, CA 93428). This business was conducted by A Corporation /s/ Cambria Community Rehabilitation, Inc., Glenn Robert Baldwin, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-29-2023. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By M. Katz, Deputy Clerk. December 7,14, 21 & 28, 2023

LEGAL NOTICES

TS No: CA08001657-22-1 APN: 090-084-032 TO No: 220674154-CAVOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website www.nationwideposting. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08001657-22-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08001657-22-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: November 13, 2023 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001657-22-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Bernardo Sotelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.nationwideposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0443440 To: NEW TIMES 11/30/2023, 12/07/2023, 12/14/2023

(The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 9, 2001. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM, in the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on October 19, 2001 as Instrument No. 2001080837, and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded February 6, 2020 as Instrument Number 2020006081, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by ANGELA QUARESMA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AND DEBBIE QUARESMA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 113 EAST BENNETT STREET, NIPOMO, CA 93444 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $135,205.44 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest

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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF 5 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023 AT 1:30 PM:

The San Luis Obispo Police Department is currently in possession of $506.00 and Money Clip 50 Cent Piece. If this is not claimed by the rightful owner seven days after the date of this advertisement, it is proposed that the item will become the property of the individual who located it. If anyone believes this item is their property, they are asked to notify the San Luis Obispo Police Department at 805-781-7360. Anyone attempting to claim this item will be asked to show verification of ownership. SLOPD Case #230811051 Evidence Item #204291 and Item #204292 December 7, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Grover Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach, for the following purposes: Project No.: Development Application 23-38 Address: 583 West Grand Avenue Applicant: Red Chair 583, LLC Description: A request for a Sign Program and Use Permit to allow for two (2) new building signs and one (1) face replacement on an existing nonconforming pole-mounted sign located at 583 West Grand Avenue (APN 060-217-019). Environmental Review This project is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this project may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Project No.: Development Application 23-49 Address: 238 North 7th Street Applicant: Floyd Hinesley Description: A request for a one-year Time Extension for Development Application 20-03, Development Permit and Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide and construct four (4) single family residences at 238 North 7th Street (APN 060-154-033). Environmental Review The approval of a time extension does not create any of the necessary findings in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162(a) and therefore, the previously approved Class 3 and Class 15 exemption for new construction and land divisions creating four or fewer parcels is sufficient for purposes of approving this extension. No substantial changes to the project or new information of substantial importance is created by the extension of this project permit. Where You Come In: Any member of the public may appear at the meeting or call (805) 321-6639 during the meeting and be heard on the item(s) described in this notice or submit written comments prior to the meeting by personal delivery or mail to: Community Development Department, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 or by email to comdev@groverbeach.org. If you require special accommodation to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (805) 473-4567. For More Information: If you have questions or would like more information regarding the item(s) described in this notice, please contact the Community Development Department by telephone at (805) 473-4520 or send an e-mail to comdev@groverbeach.org. The Planning Commission may also discuss other items of business at this meeting. The complete meeting agenda and staff reports will be posted on the City’s website at www.groverbeach.org. If you challenge the nature of the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing(s) described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. (Govt. Code Sec. 65009). /s/ Nicole Retana, Deputy City Clerk Secretary to Planning Commission Publish: on Thursday, December 7, 2023 New Times Post: on Thursday, December 7, 2023 Grover Beach City Hall Project Site

01. Closed Session. PERSONNEL (Government Code, section 54757(b)). It is the intention of the Board to meet in closed session for the Consideration of Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release. Open Session. Report out: termination of County Administrative Officer (CAO) & R. Campbell assumes role of acting CAO. MEETING ADJOURNED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023 AT 9:00 AM: 01. Consent Agenda – Item Nos. 1-32 & Resolution (Res) Nos. 2023-286 thru 2023-294, approved. Item No. 27 withdrawn. 02. Public Comment Period – Items not on the agenda: S. Bean; A. Seastrand; M. Brown; W. Lewis; G. Grewal; G. Kirkland; B. Jones: speak. No action taken. 03. Pension Trust Board’s need for the immediate temporary employment of K. Dolezal, Nurse Practitioner, upon her retirement from the Health Agency Behavioral Health Dept. to fill a critically needed Medication Assisted Treatment position prior to the 180day waiting period required by the Co. Retirement Plan & Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act, approved & certified. 04. Ordinance (Ord) No. 3499, amending the Fee Schedules for Calendar Year 2024 & FY 2024-25, adopted as amended, removing Planning & Building fees w/ direction to staff. 05. Closed Session. Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation - potential cases: 3. Initiation of litigation - potential cases: 3. Pending Litigation: Existing Litigation re: Property Owners Concerned Over Neighboring Space Easement v. Co. of SLO, San Luis Superior Court, Case No. 22CV-0192. 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. Personnel re: Acting CAO Performance Evaluation & consideration of Employee Appointment of CAO. Open Session. Report out. 06. Ord. 3500, amendments to the Land Use Ordinance, Title 22 of the County Code re: Distilleries, Guest Ranch & Small Urban Wineries amendments, adopted as amended & animal facilities w/in Arroyo Grande Fringe Area, cont’d off-calendar w/ direction to staff. 07. Request to authorize processing of a General Plan Amendment application by J. Gamble to change the land use category of a 0.35-acre parcel from Office Professional (OP) to Residential MultiFamily (RMF), approved. 08. Vineyard Dr. Corridor Plan presentation, rec’d w/ direction to staff to incorporate plans, road improvement fee updates & capital improvement projects. 09. Health Agency presentation on Behavioral Health initiatives w/ direction to staff re: Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) & Req. for Info. for a Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center. 10. Board Member Comments & Reports on Meetings: Chairperson Peschong’s announcement of wind energy ad-hoc committee & congratulates Supervisor Gibson as elected President on CSAC. MEETING ADJOURNED For more details, view meeting videos at: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/ Departments/Administrative-Office/Clerk-of-the-Board/Clerk-of-theBoard-Services/Board-of-Supervisors-Meetings-and-Agendas.aspx

1. 279 Bridge St. SBDV-0617-2023; Request to establish an airspace subdivision to create three parcels (SLO 23-0047), for a mixeduse affordable housing project known as Bridge Street Family Apartments. Project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); M Zone; San Luis Obispo Non-Profit Housing Corporation, applicant. (Kyle Bell)

REFUSE REDUCE REUSE REPURPOSE RECYCLE

December 7, 2023

NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE MINOR ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PACKAGE (LRP2023-00010) On November 28, 2023, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 3500, the Minor Ordinance Amendment Package (LRP202300010), amending Title 22 of the San Luis Obispo County Code, including the Distilleries Ordinance, Guest Ranch Ordinance, and Small Urban Wineries Ordinance. The requested amendments include: 1) amendments of Title 22 to Table 2-2, Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements, Section 22.30, Standards for Specific Land Uses, Section 22.94, Section 22.18, Parking, and Section 22.80, Definitions. These amendments allow for distilleries as a primary land use in agricultural and rural areas of the county, allow for commercial lodging facilities incidental to working agricultural operations, and allow wineries, olive oil manufacturing, and distilleries in the Commercial Retail Land Use Category where the majority of production is used for on-site retail. The Board of Supervisors also adopted a commonsense exemption from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3). The ordinance becomes effective December 29, 2023. The ordinance was adopted and the environmental determination certified by the following roll call to wit: Supervisors Bruce Gibson, Dawn Ortiz-Legg, Jimmy Paulding and Chairperson John Peschong NOES: None ABSENT: Supervisor Debbie Arnold ABSTAINING: None Certified copies of the full text of the ordinance may be purchased at reproduction cost or reviewed without charge in the San Luis Obispo County Administrative Office, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D430, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, or on the County’s website at slocounty.ca.gov.

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ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: $880 and $1035 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Notice is hereby given that on July 27, 2023, $1,035 USD was seized at the Frontage Self Storage, Unit D208, 528 Division Street, Nipomo, CA 9344 and $880 was seized from Alamo Self Storage, Unit E44, at or near 645 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with drug violations, to wit, section(s) 11351, 11377(A), 11352(A), of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $880 and $1,035. 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: November 20, 2023

DATED: December 4, 2023 REBECCA CAMPBELL, ACTING COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND ED-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk December 7, 2023

DAN DOW District Attorney Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney

By: Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

AYES:

PLEASE NOTE: Any court challenge to the actions taken on this item may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Luis Obispo at, or prior to, the public hearing.

TO:

Rebecca Campbell, Acting County Administrative Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S SUBDIVISION HEARING The City of San Luis Obispo’s Community Development Director will hold a public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2023, in Conference Room 1, at 919 Palm Street, to consider the following:

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

November 23, 30, & December 7, 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: $15,946.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Notice is hereby given that on July 27, 2023, the above-described property was seized at or near Highway 101, south of Tefft Street, Nipomo, by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with drug violations, to wit, section(s) 11370.1, 11351, and 11352, of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $15,946.00. 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: November 20, 2023

DAN DOW District Attorney Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney

November 23, 30, & December 7, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WHO: San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors WHAT: Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement of this item or any temporary meeting procedures on the Board of Supervisors Agenda, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty. ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date. WHAT: Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance extending the County’s local standards and procedures for the design, site development, and operation of emergency homeless shelters at public facilities. County File Number: N/A Supervisorial District: All Districts Assessor Parcel Number: Countywide Date Accepted: N/A WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., 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 hearing all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: You may contact Laurel Weir, Administrative Services Division Manager, at the San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 8119, San Luis Obispo, California 93403, (805) 788-9477. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Adoption of the proposed ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), in that it can be seen with certainty that the adoption of the proposed ordinance is not a project that may have a significant effect on the environment. **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** DATED: November 30, 2023 REBECCA CAMPBELL ACTING COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk December 7, 2023

ORDINANCE NO. 3499 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. b. 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. c. 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 fees to be charged in calendar year 2024 as set out in Schedule “A” or in Fiscal Year 202425 as set forth in Schedule “B” of this ordinance have been subject to review by the County Administrator and the County Auditor-Controller. All fees presented on Schedule “A” and Schedule “B” are attached* and incorporated by reference herein. d. The Auditor-Controller has certified to this Board that the overhead rates are calculated in accordance with accounting standards set by the Federal Government’s Office of Management and Budget, in accordance with Title 2 in the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR), Subtitle A, Chapter II, part 225. e. The fees and charges shown on Schedule “A” and Schedule “B” hereto reflect the Board approved charges for providing any product or service, or the cost of enforcing any regulations, which are limited to those items included in the Federal Office of Management and Budget 2 CFR, Subtitle A, Chapter II, part 225; provided, however, that fees for zoning and planning matters, including municipal and district organizational and re-organizational matters, as specified in Government Code Section 66016, do not exceed estimated reasonable costs of those services for which the fees are charged. f. Capital facilities fees do not exceed actual construction costs as defined in Government Code Section 54999.1. g. By definition, these charges are not a “tax” and are exempt from voter approval pursuant to California Constitution Code Article XIIIC, section 1, paragraph (e)(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). h. Public Notice has been given in accordance with Government Code Sections 66016 and 66018. SECTION 2: The fee schedules are amended as follows: a. That the fee changes attached* and incorporated by reference herein shown on Schedule “A” as “proposed fees” are hereby approved, and shall be effective January 1, 2024. b. That the fee changes attached* and incorporated by reference herein shown on Schedule “B” as “proposed fees” are hereby approved, and shall be effective July 1, 2024. c. 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 said Schedule “A” and Schedule “B” are hereby directed to amend their fees for services to the rate shown in Schedule “A” and Schedule “B” as “proposed fees”, including all additions or deletions. 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 7th day of November 2023 and PASSED and ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, on the 28th day of November 2023, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Supervisors Dawn Ortiz-Legg, Bruce Gibson and Jimmy Paulding NOES: Supervisor Debbie Arnold and Chairperson John Peschong ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None DATED: December 1, 2023 REBECCA CAMPBELL, ACTING COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND ED-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk *“Schedule A” and “Schedule B” are not attached hereto and are available in the Administrative Office and online at Agenda item details (ca.gov) Meeting Date: 11/28/23, Agenda Item No. 35. December 7, 2023

FOR THE WEEK OF DEC. 7

Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny Homework: I dare you to reclaim a power you gave up once upon a time. Newsletter.freewillastrology.com ARIES (March 21-April 19): I will cheer you on as you tenderly push yourself to be extra exploratory in the coming weeks. It’s exciting that you are contemplating adventures that might lead you to wild frontiers and half-forbidden zones. The chances are good that you will provoke uncanny inspirations and attract generous lessons. Go higher and deeper and further, dear Aries. Track down secret treasures and lyrical unpredictability. Experiment with the concept of holy rebellion.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In January, I will tempt you to be a spirited adventurer who undertakes smart risks. I will invite you to consider venturing into unknown territory and expanding the scope of your education. But right now, I advise you to address your precious needs for stability and security. I encourage you to take extra good care of your comfort zone and even add cozy new features to it. Here’s a suggestion: Grab a pen and paper, or open a new file on your favorite device, then compose a list of everything you can do to feel exceedingly safe and supported.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) was an American Black leader who advocated a gradual, incremental approach to fighting the effects of racism. Hard work and good education were the cornerstones of his policies. Then there was W. E. B. Dubois (1868-1963). He was an American Black leader who encouraged a more aggressive plan of action. Protest, agitation, pressure, and relentless demands for equal rights were core principles in his philosophy. In the coming months, I recommend a blend of these attitudes for you. You’ve got two big jobs: to improve the world you live in and get all the benefits you need and deserve from it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I periodically get a big jolt of feeling how much I don’t know. I am overwhelmed with the understanding of how meager my understanding of life really is. On the one hand, this is deflating to my ego. On the other hand, it’s wildly refreshing. I feel a liberating rush of relief to acknowledge that I am so far from being perfect and complete that there’s no need for me to worry about trying to be perfect or complete. I heartily recommend this meditation to you, fellow Cancerian. From an astrological perspective, now is a favorable time to thrive on fertile emptiness.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Have you reached your full height? If there were ever a time during your adult life when you would literally get taller, it might be in the coming weeks. And that’s not the only kind of growth spurt that may occur. Your hair and fingernails may lengthen faster than usual. I wouldn’t be shocked if your breasts or penis got bigger. But even more importantly, I suspect your healthy brain cells will multiply at a brisk pace. Your ability to understand how the world really works will flourish. You will have an increased flair for thinking creatively.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I like Virgo author Cheryl Strayed’s thoughts about genuine togetherness. She says, “True intimacy isn’t a cluster fuck or a psychodrama. It isn’t the highest highs and lowest lows. It’s a tiny bit of those things on occasion, with a whole lot of everything else in between. It’s communion and mellow compatibility. It’s friendship and mutual respect.” I also like Virgo author Sam Keen’s views on togetherness. He says, “At the heart of sex is something intrinsically spiritual, the desire for a union so primal it can be called divine.” Let’s make those two perspectives your guideposts in the coming weeks, Virgo.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): According to my interpretation of your astrological prospects, you now have the capacity to accelerate quickly and slow down smoothly; to exult in idealistic visions and hunker down in pragmatic action; to balance exuberant generosity

with careful discernment—and vice versa. In general, Libra, you have an extraordinary ability to shift moods and modes with graceful effectiveness—as well as a finely honed sense of when each mood and mode is exactly right for the situation you’re in. I won’t be surprised if you accomplish well-balanced miracles.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Dear Goddess, Thank you a trillion times for never fulfilling those prayers I sent your way all those years ago. Remember? When I begged and pleaded with you to get me into a sexy love relationship with You Know Who? I am so lucky, so glad, that you rejected my prayers. Though I didn’t see it then, I now realize that being in an intimate weave with her would have turned out badly for both her and me. You were so wise to deny me that misguided quest for “pleasure.” Now dear Goddess, I am asking you to perform a similar service for any Scorpio readers who may be beseeching you to provide them with experiences they will ultimately be better off without.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Among our most impressive superpowers is the potency to transform ourselves in alignment with our conscious intentions. For example, suppose you feel awkward because you made an insensitive comment to a friend. In that case, you can take action to assuage any hurt feelings you caused and thereby dissolve your awkwardness. Or let’s say you no longer want to be closely connected to people who believe their freedom is more important than everyone else’s freedom. With a clear vision and a bolt of willpower, you can do what it takes to create that shift. These are acts of true magic—as wizardly as any occult ritual. I believe you will have extra access to this superpower in the coming weeks. Homework: Identify three situations or feelings you will use your magic to change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The eminent Capricorn philosopher William James (1842-1910) is referred to as the “Father of American Psychology.” He was a brilliant thinker who excelled in the arts of logic and reason. Yet he had a fundamental understanding that reason and logic were not the only valid kinds of intelligence. He wrote, “Rational consciousness is but one special type of consciousness, whilst all about it, parted from it by the filmiest of screens, there lie potential forms of consciousness entirely different.” This quote appears in his book The Varieties of Religious Experience. In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to investigate those other types of consciousness in the coming months. You don’t need drugs to do so. Simply state your intention that you want to. Other spurs: dreamwork, soulful sex, dancing, meditation, nature walks, deep conversations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Are people sometimes jealous or judgmental toward you for being so adept at multi-tasking? Are you weary of dawdlers urging you not to move, talk, and mutate so quickly? Do you fantasize about having more cohorts who could join you in your darting, daring leaps of logic? If you answered yes to these questions, I expect you will soon experience an enjoyable pivot. Your quick-change skills will be appreciated and rewarded more than usual. You will thrive while invoking the spiritual power of unpredictability.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Romantic relationships take work if you want them to remain vigorous and authentic. So do friendships. The factors that brought you together in the first place may not be enough to keep you bonded forever. Both of you change and grow, and there’s no guarantee your souls will continue to love being interwoven. If disappointment creeps into your alliance, it’s usually wise to address the issues head-on as you try to reconfigure your connection. It’s not always feasible or desirable, though. I still feel sad about the friend I banished when I discovered he was racist and had hidden it from me. I hope these ruminations inspire you to give your friendships a lot of quality attention in 2024. It will be an excellent time to lift the best ones up to a higher octave. ∆

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