New Times, Sept. 12, 2024

Student GUIDE 2024

Last week to enter your photo [7]

Last week to enter your photo [33] ast

Renters’ rights [12], a leg up for high schoolers [14], packaging potatoes [16], writing emails [18], and an inclusive campus [20]

BY NEW TIMES STAFF

Editor’s note

Cuesta College has already started the 2024-25 school year, and Cal Poly classes are about to begin. The question for students is: Are you ready? If you answered with a blank stare, we’ve got some information for you! In this year’s annual Student Guide issue, our staffers wrote stories about the rights that renters should know about [12]; how Upward Bound helps underserved students learn about college pathways [14]; a Cal Poly team that kicked butt for package design [16]; how to write a professional email [18]; and the new Inclusivity Center on Cuesta’s campus [20]

Also this week, read about a sign fight in one Paso Robles City Council race [4]; Ubu’s Other Shoe at SLO REP [30]; and a Paso Robles-Los Olivos wine pairing collaboration [37].

Camillia Lanham editor

Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary gets close to potential designation

The first tribally nominated national marine sanctuary is nearer than ever to being officially designated.

On Sept. 6, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the release of the final environmental impact statement for designation of the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.

The mammoth statement is split into two volumes, totaling more than 700 pages. It analyzes the environmental effects of the proposed action and a range of alternatives for sanctuary designation.

“But what it doesn’t have in it is the exact language for the final management plan, and it does not have the exact language for the final rule and regulations, so those will come out after the 30 days is up,” Sierra Club Santa Lucia Chapter Coordinator Gianna Patchen said.

Now NOAA is in what community partners like the Sierra Club are calling a “cooling off period.” It’s a 30-day waiting stage after the publication of the final environmental impact statement before the agency makes a concrete decision about designation. NOAA can release the final management plans and regulation layout in October if it chooses to designate the sanctuary. Following that checkpoint, a 45-day state and congressional review period must pass before the marine sanctuary receives the anticipated finalized designation around December 2024/January 2025.

With more than 10 years of campaign work and a record level of support from more than 110,000 comments during the public comment period under its belt, the marine sanctuary’s designation is on a timeline to be finalized during President Joe Biden’s

time in office, which, according to Patchen, is significant.

“If designated, the proposed sanctuary would be the 17th in the National Marine Sanctuary System and contribute to the goals of the BidenHarris administration’s America the Beautiful initiative, which supports locally led collaborative conservation efforts with a goal to conserve and restore at least 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030,” a NOAA press release read.

The 2023 public comment period for the designation produced a clarion call from the public and officials alike that urged NOAA to adopt sanctuary boundaries that covered 7,600 miles across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties coast and connect with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary to create a contiguous protected space. During the public comment phase, NOAA preferred a boundary that’s 2,000 miles smaller, starting from Point Buchon and winding down farther south than the initial boundary to cover

more of the Gaviota Coast. But it cut out the waters off Cambria and Morro Bay, the Morro Bay Estuary, and Morro Rock.

The release of the final environmental impact statement for designation showed that NOAA’s final preferred alternative shrunk further. It excludes Point Buchon and starts from the waters off Diablo Canyon Power Plant.

Still, some wiggle room exists.

“We were really excited to see in the release of the final EIS [environmental impact statement], a boundary adjustment action plan which outlines the potential for expanding the boundary to meet the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s southern boundary,” Patchen said. “So, that was wonderful reassurance that this is not the end. … We will be working to make sure that we get the entire nominated boundaries with this boundary adjustment action plan in the not too distant future.” ∆

Paso City Council race sees accusations, conflicting stories

among candidates

Allegations of stolen campaign signs and mismatched stories filled the Paso Robles City Council chambers at its last meeting when Michael Rivera accused Councilmember Sharen Roden of removing his campaign sign from in front of a local business.

Rivera is running for the 3rd District City Council seat, while Roden is running to keep the 1st District seat she was appointed to in October of 2023.

During public comment at the Sept. 3 meeting, Rivera said he and his wife witnessed Roden

removing the sign he had permission to place in front of a business on 13th Street the day before.

He prefaced his comment by saying that he had tried contacting Roden before speaking to the council, but she had not returned his call.

“More disturbing is that after removing my sign, she placed her campaign sign where mine had been and zip-tied it to the public fencing,” he said. “When placing mine, I purposefully used T-posts to avoid using the city fencing—those are the rules.”

Rivera said that his opponent, Councilmember Steve Gregory, had a sign up next to Roden’s, but it was later removed.

“This act is a direct challenge to our election laws

and a complete disrespect for a candidate,” Rivera said. “I interpret this as a serious case of election interference by someone who should know better.”

He concluded by asking the council to address the issue and said, “I hope we can all rise above petty and juvenile acts and focus on the issues that matter to our community.”

Roden countered, saying Rivera’s accusations weren’t true and that she also had permission to place her signs on 13th Street.

“I never touched his sign,” Roden said. “To say so is a complete untruth.”

Roden added: “You can laugh all you want, Mr.

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ROOM TO GROW Even though NOAA’s final preferred boundary alternative is smaller than what the public envisioned, the proposed Chumash marine sanctuary’s final environmental impact statement contains a boundary adjustment action plan that outlines the potential to create an unfragmented protected space.

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Rivera. But it’s not the first time you’ve done this.”

According to previous New Times reporting, he has also accused Paso City Manager Ty Lewis of physically removing him from a meeting, causing damage to his shoulder in November 2023.

Councilmember Gregory stepped in and said he had also received permission to hang his sign on the fence at that location. However, when he realized the fence was not private property he removed the sign.

“I want everyone to know I am very fair on my sign. I have full etiquette and respect for everybody running for office,” he said.

During public comment, resident Kitty Hoffman said that she was with Roden at the time of the alleged sign removal.

“She did not remove it, and neither did I,” Hoffman said. “I want to make that clarification for the record.”

There are three seats up for grabs on the Paso City Council, representing the 1st District for a partial two-year term, and the 3rd and 4th for full four-year terms.

Roden is competing with Xavier Abarca, Kris Beal, and Linda George for the 1st; Gregory, Rivera, and David Nelson are running for the 3rd; and Glenn O’Hagan is taking on incumbent Fred Strong in the 4th District.

—Libbey Hanson

Four competitors face off for two OCSD board seats in this upcoming election

Two incumbent Oceano Community Service District (OCSD) board members are running against each other this year, meaning either Charles Varni or Shirley Gibson will still be on the board next year— not both.

The rivals are vying for the 5th Division seat, while incumbent Linda Austin faces a newcomer in her battle to keep her 1st Division seat.

Varni said he prides himself on being a strong supporter of community education and engagement. He said that he’s been involved in several initiatives and positive changes, such as improving community enrichment, including a State Parks Foundation grant he said he wrote to help sponsor Oceano Elementary School student field trips.

“We have again partnered with the Lucia Mar School District and have applied for an extended grant for 2025 in conjunction with the school district and Habitat for

With a new OCSD general manager, Peter Brown, and enforcing a code of civility, Varni said a lot of positive energy and fair and equitable leadership has come to the district.

“We’ll soon be hiring new legal counsel, but we have interim legal counsel now, and I’ll tell you honestly, if it was a continuation of 2023, I think I probably would have just sat back and let somebody else stand up for it,” he said.

Gibson said she wants to keep the board’s focus on district duties and move away from being distracted with other responsibilities that it doesn’t have control over.

“That is the delivery of water, sewer, garbage, limited lighting, and a small parks and rec department,” she said. “Unfortunately, some people think that we can solve a lot of problems in Oceano, but anything to do with roads, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, potholes, code enforcement, violations, those are all the responsibility of the county.”

that the community relies on, which is infrastructure improvements, especially on our water system,” she said. “Water being our most valuable asset, I want to make sure I’m committed to ensuring its protection for current and future generations.”

Similar to Gibson, Austin said she wants to work on returning fire services to Oceano and eventually move the OCSD building and administration offices off county-owned land to something the OCSD owns.

“I would like to work on trying to get our own building for offices somewhere down the street a little way on property we own,” she said. “I think I would like to see us have our new development there on the corner of 13th and Highway 1, with our new offices and have pride in our ownership again.”

Austin said her deeply planted roots fuel her dedication to the community.

“I want to enhance our way of life here, and our beautiful little town has many assets, many things to be proud of,” she said. “I’ve been volunteering since I was a kid and I’ve been deeply involved in all aspects of the community; I just feel like I want to still continue to do that and protect our community for the future.”

—Samantha Herrera

Humanity to pursue a public campaign to fund the creation of a new Oceano community track and soccer field on Oceano Elementary School that will be available to the community to use anytime school is not in session,” he said.

Wanting to see those projects through, Varni said he has also worked with the county, 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding, and the Oceano Elementary School to add safe routes to schools and complete streets with curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.

Varni said that local government agencies committed $980,000 to new sidewalks and safer intersections around Oceano Elementary School, and they are also in the process of applying for a $5 million grant for more complete streets and bike corridors in Oceano.

“Then, our big capital improvement project to repair and upgrade our existing water delivery and sewage systems is critical,” he said. “It’s all community service.”

Gibson said she also wants to focus on eventually bringing back fire services to Oceano by working with the county to get the Oceano Fire Station up and running.

“With the fire station being closed, response times have doubled, and that’s not fault of the Fire Authority, it’s just the station closed and now it’s a lot farther for people to respond to fires and especially medical emergencies,” she said. “In the future, I would like to partner with the county somehow and work toward that goal. It’s going to take some time, but I think it’s important for the community because with a heart attack you want to have assistance as soon as possible.”

Oceano residents in the 1st Division will get the chance to vote between Austin, who’s running for her third term, and first-time candidate Angela Smith.

Smith didn’t respond to New Times’ request to comment.

Austin said as a fourth generation, life-long resident of Oceano her main concern is the health and safety of the community.

“I want to continue to work on and safeguard and improve our essential services

Morro Bay ballot measure could challenge Vistra battery plant

In November, Morro Bay voters will decide on a ballot measure that could grant residents the power to block public land rezonings, an indirect effort to stop the potential construction of a battery plant.

Measure A-24 was placed on the November ballot by local organization Citizens for Estero Bay Preservation that advocated against the construction of a massive battery plant by Texas-owned energy company Vistra at the Morro Bay Power Plant site on Embarcadero Street, a site that’s remained vacant since 2014.

In 2020, Vistra proposed building a 600-megawatt battery energy storage facility spanning more than 24 acres on the 107-acre plot of land.

“The preexisting regional utility infrastructure that ratepayers paid to develop and maintain over decades makes the Morro Bay plant site ideal to help solve the region’s energy security challenges,” reads a statement from Vistra.

While A-24 doesn’t explicitly state opposition to the Vistra plant, if passed,

VOTE MATTERS Oceano residents living in the

District will vote between Linda Austin and Angela Smith, and 5th Division voters will choose between Charles Varni and Shirley Gibson to sit on the board of directors.

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The meeting will include presentations from the Department of Energy on proposed interim and permanent storage repositories. There will also be international presenters discussing examples of spent fuel storage abroad. And an update will be given on the status of spent fuel stored at Diablo Canyon.

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the measure could allow voters to block its construction—in theory.

A-24 proposes that Morro Bay voters would have the final say when it comes to zoning decisions, prohibiting the city from making these decisions without a majority of public approval. This could add another step for the Vistra battery plant to become a reality.

Currently, the power plant land is zoned as commercial land, and would need to be rezoned to “industrial” before Vistra could could start construction. If A-24 passes, the city would need the OK from voters before proceeding.

According to its website, Citizens for Estero Bay Preservation argues that the battery plant would disrupt the beauty and intrinsic value of the waterfront, degrade the natural environment, and be unhealthy for the tourists and residents of Morro Bay.

“Use your imagination to envision the ideal use for this precious coastal land. Protect our choice as a community to decide how this property should be developed,” its website reads.

governments and apply for large renewable energy project approval from the state or the California Coastal Commission instead. If the battery plant could happen either way, she said the group would rather vote “no” on the measure so the project would be managed by the city.

McPherson also said that while Citizens for Estero Bay Preservation has envisioned the power plant site becoming public parks and trails, she can’t imagine any developers having the money to transform the land.

“Their campaign is simply based on fear and fantasy,” she said.

—Libbey Hanson

SLO introduces ordinance for retail cannabis deliveries

Cannabis retail storefronts in the city of San Luis Obispo can now prepare to make deliveries to customers.

The SLO City Council unanimously introduced a draft ordinance that amends zoning regulations in the municipal code to allow cannabis stores to make retail deliveries as long as they possess the appropriate conditional use permits.

“Economic resiliency, cultural vitality, and financial sustainability were prioritized as major city goals in the 202325 financial plan,” Cannabis Business Coordinator Ivana Gomez said at the Sept. 3 meeting. “The proposed amendments align with these goals by providing more flexible sales avenues for operators, therefore supporting the local economy and contributing to the city’s financial sustainability.”

After receiving more than 1,000 signatures of support and a 4-0 vote from the City Council on Aug. 9, A-24 nabbed a spot on the election ballot.

Citizens for Estero Bay Preservation did not respond to New Times’ request for comment before publication.

While Citizens of Estero Bay Preservation advocated for more power to the people, those opposed want that power to stay with local public officials and questioned whether the measure would actually block the battery plant.

Morro Bay Citizens Opposed to A-24 argue that the measure takes away control of an informed City Council.

“A-24 is bad public policy,” said Citizens Opposed to A-24 Principal Officer Marlys McPherson.

McPherson told New Times that the organization doesn’t take a position either way on the Vistra battery plant but does feel the measure has been falsely advertised.

“We have an initiative that is scaring people by telling them that they’re going to get this awful battery project, and if they just vote for A-24, [the city] won’t get it. When, in fact, [Vistra] probably will get it from the state,” McPherson said.

State intervention could be allowed under Assembly Bill 205, a 2022 bill allowing companies such as Vistra to bypass local

Currently, SLO has two retail storefronts—Megan’s Organic Market and SLO Cal Roots. There’s space for one more store to crop up, according to the municipal code that limits the storefront number to three. On the other hand, there is no limit to the number of city-based delivery-only cannabis businesses, though there are currently none based in SLO. Both groups can make deliveries from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The move to allow deliveries comes on the heels of last year’s Annual Cannabis Business Program Update when councilmembers asked staff to amend the program to allow storefronts to make deliveries. It served to streamline the zoning regulation setup for commercial cannabis activity that didn’t explicitly demonstrate that retail storefronts may also deliver in their respective zones.

While a second reading of the ordinance may take place before formal adoption, existing retail storefronts that want to make deliveries may apply for an amendment to their existing conditional use permit, which is subject to departmental review and Planning Commission approval.

“During that review process for a conditional use permit, all commercial cannabis businesses are required to submit a security plan to the review and approval of the Police Department’s representative of the cannabis program,” Gomez said.

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Environmental A-plus

Propelled by a passion for wind farm development, one student-led Cal Poly group is already preparing for the upcoming 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition.

The Cal Poly Wind Power Club, which consists of about 40 students, entered its first competition last year and took first place in two categories: connection creation and turbine development.

Connection creation looks at how the teams connect with industry members to learn more about careers and paths in the wind energy industry and how the teams go into the community and spread the word and educate others about wind energy.

“We’ve been hosting events that involve discussion about [the Morro Bay] wind farm, and we’ve been reaching out to industry people to have them come and discuss [ways] to get students connected,” Cody Firman, outreach officer for the club, told New Times.

“We recently had Equinor—they’re a wind farm company—speak to us about the challenges of getting a wind farm.”

Firman, a sophomore engineering student, said while the club is mostly composed of fellow engineering students, there’s room for everyone, as there’s different responsibilities to help make it to this year’s competition.

“A lot of the turbine design part is engineering, but one of the other parts is project development in that you plan and design a mock wind farm wherever the competition says. So, like last year, it was supposed to be one of the Great Lakes, so we researched the Great Lakes,” he said. “We also had to base our project on a bunch of different factors, whether it’s environmental or public opinion, and so all majors can help with those, like earth and soils and environmental management.”

When it comes to preparing for competitions, Firman said it’s a lengthy process.

During summer break, the club’s president has

to sign up for the competition and wait for acceptance. Phase 2 comes in December, where all first-draft reports and project designs have to be submitted to competition staff to show how progress is coming.

Following that comes phase 3, where all final reports are submitted a couple of weeks before the competition.

And then it’s go time.

“Rules get released in September, and since we’re on a quarter system we go and dive right into it rather than starting in August and waiting a month,” he said. “So, this year we know that instead of a fixed-bottom and testing things like turbines, we’ll have to design something that’s floating, kind of like what’s happening in Morro Bay.

“We just have to adapt to where we can put our wind turbine, and we’re pretty excited.”

Last year the team spent a week in Minnesota for the competition and this year’s is expected to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, at the Clean Power Conference in May.

Fast facts

• An Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is making its way to the Monday Club in SLO for adults 21 and over, featuring storytelling by Poe historians paired with specialized cocktails. The event is designed to transport community members to a bygone era while enjoying craft cocktails inspired by four of Poe’s most famous stories. The event runs from Sept. 19 to 21. For information and tickets, find the event on feverup.com.

• The SLO Gem and Mineral Club is holding a show featuring an array of gems, minerals, fossils, carvings, jewelry, beads, crystals, meteorites, and more at the San Luis Obispo Veterans Memorial Building on Sept. 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5, and children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit slogem.org/gems-by-the-sea. ∆

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is no good for Oceano

Charles Varni’s opposition to funding Oceano’s portion of the Five Cities Fire Authority put Oceano’s fire safety at serious risk, endangering the lives of Oceano citizens and property. By resisting the funding measures, Varni directly contributed to longer response times and left our community vulnerable to disaster. The safety of Oceano residents is at stake.

Varni’s opposition forced Oceano to relinquish local control of its fire and emergency services, resulting in the closure of our fire station and transferring responsibility to the county of San Luis Obispo. While grateful to the county and Five Cities Fire Authority for continuing to serve Oceano, the extended response times— increased from five to seven minutes to eight to 10 minutes—are now unavoidable due to closure of the local fire station. This has put our citizens, business owners, and visitors at increased risk, especially in emergencies where every second counts

Experience has taught us that structure fires double in size every minute, and modern materials in homes can make fires more intense. National statistics show that the first five minutes on scene are critical in determining the outcome. Under Varni’s leadership, the extended response times make a significant difference in fire containment and the safety of our residents. The same risk applies to medical emergencies. Cardiac arrest survival rates drop by 10 percent for every minute without CPR or defibrillation, and if these critical interventions are delayed beyond five minutes, brain damage becomes likely. The increased response times in Oceano pose a direct threat to anyone suffering a medical emergency, especially sudden cardiac arrest. The impact of Varni’s opposition negatively impacts the financial well-being of residents as well. The Insurance Services Office (ISO) evaluates the fire preparedness of communities to help insurers determine risk and set property

insurance rates. As response times increase and fire services become less effective, Oceano’s ISO rating could worsen. A lower ISO rating means higher insurance premiums for property owners, further penalizing the community for Varni’s poor decision.

In addition, the county now controls the funds originally dedicated to fire and medical services, and Oceano lost valuable public properties—including the OCSD office—to cover the financial deficit. OCSD will now pay approximately $120,000 annually to rent the administrative offices from the county in addition to losing the rental income from the Sheriff’s Office substation, which the community of Oceano built.

Varni’s reckless decisions have compromised the safety of our community, damaged our financial security, and left us with slower response times and higher insurance premiums. It’s time to reject Varni’s failed leadership and elect representatives who will fight to restore local control and keep our fire services strong. Oceano can’t afford Varni.

Alyssa Hicks Oceano

There’s more to the environmental story of steelhead

Concerning your recent article on steelhead and lawsuits by environmental groups (“Fish flop,” Aug. 29). I have lived in San Luis Obispo County for 70 years. I have seen populations of steelhead in many streams over the years. Anadromous fish like steelhead and salmon spend portions of their lives in both fresh and salt water. Your article only addresses one half of the story, the fresh water side. There are approximately 200 species of Salmonidae.

It is common for these fish, as they are attempting to enter their streams of origin, to be picked off by top carnivores like sea lions and harbor seals. Those familiar with these fish often observe this at creeks and river mouths. At some rivers in California, it

is not uncommon to see fish which have been eviscerated (internal organs removed) and their bodies discarded by seals.

I suggest it is impossible to solve such resource problems with wildlife, as identified in your article, when only one side of the story is discussed. This one-sided approach is unfortunately common with the environmental community.

There are currently an estimated 257,000 sea lions in California and 20,000 harbor seals. These animal and other species of pinnipeds (wing footed animals) consume billions of pounds of fish annually. Historically, pinnipeds were taken by grizzly bears and wolves, which kept them off the mainland. No more. They now occupy mainland habitats instead of just offshore islands and washrocks. This means nothing to environmentalists who just want to pack more and more seals and sea lions along the coast.

Steve Rebuck San Luis Obispo

People are working to resolve divisiveness and incivility

Thanks, Shredder, for calling a recess to disruptive local government meetings (“I call a recess!” Sept. 5)! Almost everyone is tired of divisive rhetoric and chaos and are looking for solutions. National groups like the League of Women Voters (LWV), Braver Angels, and the National Institute for Civil Discourse are working on this issue; hosting workshops on how to “disagree better.”

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Locally, the LWV Civil Discourse committee is offering a free public forum on How to Effectively Communicate Your Ideas and Be Heard at Public Meetings in the SLO Library Community Room on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

A blend of presentations and small group discussions, this forum addresses a lot of the problems the Shredder identified. It

Should cities along the Salinas River build man-made beaver dams?

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will provide tips on how to know if you are addressing the right board for your issue, ground rules for public comment, ways to identify disinformation, and improving listening and speaking skills.

Like Shredder says, public meetings are, “slipping into social media-style incivility,” and I think one reason for that is there are not enough public forums to discuss issues that divide us outside of government meetings. Talk radio does it to some extent, but it’s one way. Pro/con newspaper columns and letters to the editor offer vital perspectives that make us think but are not conversations that allow us to share.

Another group in SLO County is starting a chapter of Braver Angels, a national organization that works to create safe spaces for people who lean “red” and people who lean “blue,” to talk about issues and search for common ground. It is hosting its first Zoom conversation, What would it take to make you believe in American elections Again?, for free on Sept. 22 (check Eventbrite).

People are working toward solutions. Things are happening. The tide is turning. Anne Quinn Atascadero

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Power play

We elect politicians we believe will best represent us. In turn, elected officials run the government and make decisions that will best serve their constituents. This is representative democracy. We don’t always like the decisions officials make, so sometimes when they run for the office again, we vote for their opponent. It’s not a perfect system, but it’s obviously more efficient than the micromanaging alternative of citizens voting on every little thing.

The city wants to erect a new stoplight. Let’s have an election and vote on it. The city wants to allow cannabis dispensary deliveries. Let’s have an election and vote on it. Obviously, this system would be untenable. Out in Morro Bay, however, Citizens for Estero Bay Preservation (CEBP) want to strip elected officials of their decision-making power when it comes to public land zoning.

This is the kind of boneheaded decision that leads to unnecessary expense and inefficient governance. If a plot of publicly owned land is zoned commercial but a business wants to lease the land to start an industry, do we really need John and Jane Q. Public weighing in via ballot? We vote in elected officials to make these decisions so that we don’t have to.

But because CEBP really doesn’t want Texas-owned energy company Vistra to turn the old Morro Bay Power Plant site

into a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), they’re willing to gum-up the governmental works of the Morro Bay City Council for years to come with Measure A-24, which has been placed on the November ballot and if voted into law will require the public to vote on public land rezonings.

All this for one project? Worse still, Morro Bay Citizens Opposed to A-24 argues it won’t even guarantee Vistra will be denied permission to build because Assembly Bill 205 allows companies like Vistra to bypass local governments and apply for approval from the state or the California Coastal Commission. I get you’re passionately against Vistra’s BESS, CEBP, but you don’t need to create a law that strips your elected officials of power to stop it. Let an informed City Council guided by its staff decide. Wouldn’t you rather have your elected officials overseeing the Vistra project than state officials?

Speaking of elections and representation, Paso Robles is gearing up to vote on three City Council seats, and the race is already turning accusatory. Go grab some popcorn. I’ll wait. During public comment at Paso’s Sept. 3 meeting, perpetual candidate and eugenics advocate Michael Rivera, who’s running for the 3rd District seat, accused 1st District

Councilmember Sharen Roden of stealing his campaign sign from in front of a local business and replacing it with one of her own.

“More disturbing is that after removing my sign, she placed her campaign sign where mine had been and zip-tied it to the public fencing,” Rivera claimed. “When placing mine, I purposefully used T-posts to avoid using the city fencing—those are the rules.”

According to Rivera, former secretary of Californians for Population Stabilization, a hate group according to the Southern Poverty Law Center, another campaign sign for 3rd District Councilmember Steve Gregory near the same location was also hanging but later removed, ostensibly by Roden. Evidence? Nah.

“This act is a direct challenge to our election laws and a complete disrespect for a candidate,” Rivera whined. “I interpret this as a serious case of election interference by someone who should know better.”

Oh boy! You’re running for Paso Robles City Council, not student body president. Go pop some more corn. There are still 54 days before Nov. 5.

The other popcornworthy race is the matchup between sworn enemies Charles Varni and Shirley Gibson competing for the 5th Division seat of the Oceano Community Services District (OCSD). Varni’s the current board chair and Gibson’s a board member.

Gibson was accused of making shit up about nonprofit Ecologistics, which she

classified as political organization that battled the Coastal Commission, supported Dana Reserve opponents, and maybe— Gibson wasn’t sure—helped sue the county over the development.

“None of these things are true,” countered Ecologistics, whose mission statement is to collaborate with people and organizations to create environmentally and economically sustainable communities. They sound simply dreadful, don’t they?

Varni was the dude who inspired OCSD legal counsel Daniel Cheung to quit and who former board member Steve Montes identified as the source of OCSD’s dysfunction.

“Our new general manager, Peter Brown, has brought a lot of just very positive energy to the district,” Varni recently claimed. “We’ll soon be hiring new legal counsel, but we have interim legal counsel now, and I’ll tell you honestly if it was a continuation of 2023, I think I probably would have just sat back and let somebody else stand up for it.”

Hm. Sounds like a real stand-down guy.

As Gibson said after Brown was hired, “There’s a price to pay for the last year and a half of district dysfunction and ugliness that has engulfed our district meetings.” Hm. Vote for the guy who says he wouldn’t stand upon his convictions again or the gal who’s threatening revenge? ∆

The Shredder buys bulk popcorn. Butter it up at shreddder@newtimesslo.com.

BY GLEN STARKEY

Renters, you have rights

A guide to your basic rights and helpful resources

s this the year you find yourself out of the “loving” embrace of dorm life and cafeteria food and into the cold, cruel world of the San Luis Obispo rental market and the “freedom” to take care of your own bills, cooking, and cleaning? If it is, you already know that rent is too damn high. No point in dwelling on it. Everyone knows it, and nobody seems to know what to do about it. What you may not know, however, is that you don’t have to put up with living in a shithole, paying unreasonable rent increases, or doling out your life savings for ridiculous deposits.

Renters

For starters, it probably seems ridiculous, but landlords can legally charge application fees for the mere privilege of them considering you as a tenant. The collected fees are meant to process prospective tenants’ applications, and in California, landlords can charge up to $52 per applicant, though they must be able to prove the fee is reasonably related to the landlord’s actual cost of screening applicants—running background checks, credit ratings, and calling references. A fee of about $30 is more common, and it’s important to understand that to charge the fee, a unit must be available. It’s not like a landlord can just collect applications and pocket the fees. Wheee!

As you begin to apply for housing, you should also know that the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) makes it illegal to discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, familial status, disability, and source of income, including Section 8 vouchers.

Did you finally find a place? Congratulations! You should also know that as of July 1, 2024, a landlord cannot collect more than one month’s rent as a deposit, so if someone’s trying to charge you “first and last and a $200 cleaning deposit and a $25 key deposit,” they’re breaking the law. The only exception is for certain small landlords with no more than four dwelling units, who may collect two months’ rent as a security deposit but then must hold it in trust (like stick it in a bank account and not spend it).

So, how do you end up forfeiting your deposit? If you vacate but still owe rent, if you leave the unit less clean than it was at move-in, if you’ve damaged it beyond normal wear and tear, if you made alterations and didn’t return the unit to its original condition, or if you fail to restore personal property such as not returning keys, you can lose some or all of your deposit. If none of these circumstances occur, the landlord is required by law to return your entire deposit within 21 days.

If your deposit isn’t returned or you don’t agree with the deductions made, write your landlord a letter and keep a copy for your records. Photographically document evidence proving you’ve left the unit in good, clean condition. You may end up in mediation to get your deposit back.

As far as rent increases are concerned, as of Jan. 1, 2020, the Tenant Protection Act placed a cap on annual increases equal to 5 percent plus inflation, or 10 percent— whichever is lower. The current rate of inflation is 2.9 percent, which means your rent shouldn’t rise by more than 7.9 percent per year.

Obviously, the best protection against living in a dump is not moving into one, but let’s say you’re in a unit that suddenly doesn’t have hot water, or you find yourself getting sick and discover black mold under the sink, or the roof begins leaking—these are things a landlord is required to remedy, and if they don’t, you need to contact your local code enforcement office or health department. In San Luis Obispo, you should contact slocity.org/ask. A city code enforcement officer will inspect the unit with your consent, even if the landlord objects. FEHA also protects you from landlord retaliation for exercising your rights, such as reporting discrimination or substandard conditions.

Landlords

Keep in mind, landlords have rights too, and for them, this transaction is a business. They’re in it for the money. You may hear from other renters, “Rent isn’t considered late until after the 5th of the month,” but that’s a myth. If your lease says rent is due on the 1st, it’s late on the 2nd unless your rental agreement indicates otherwise.

Landlords can evict tenants for a variety of reasons. Fault evictions include nonpayment of rent, some other breach of lease terms (like bringing pets into a no-pets rental), turning the place into a dump, using it for unlawful purposes, criminal activity occurring on the premises, or refusal to allow lawful entry. A landlord must give written notice to enter 24 hours prior.

No-fault evictions include the owner deciding to move into the unit, the owner deciding to remodel, the intent to demolish the unit, the decision to remove the unit from the rental market, or if a government agency decides the unit isn’t habitable.

There are some weird laws out there too. For instance, a landlord must disclose to a prospective tenant of any death and the manner of death at the rental unit if it occurred within the last three years.

Resources

Worried about sexual offenders nearby? Visit meganslaw.ca.gov. Don’t get too freaked out, though. I put my address in and discovered 28 sex offenders live within a 2-mile radius of me.

A good local resource for more information is slocity.org/safehousing, and a good statewide resource is courts.ca.gov/ documents/california-tenants-guide.pdf. Welcome to independence! ∆

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

Glimpse the future

Cal Poly’s Upward Bound program gives underserved high schoolers a shot at attending college

Surviving the college application process can be daunting, but an extra helping hand always makes it easier.

Take it from Upward Bound, the U.S. Department of Education-funded outreach program that’s been offered by Cal Poly since 1981.

“All of the programs under this umbrella are meant to help underrepresented students,” Cal Poly’s Upward Bound Director Melissa Giddens said. “For us, they really just wanted to make sure underrepresented students were getting the support they needed to find higher education more attainable.”

The umbrella Giddens is referring to is the Department of Education’s Federal TRIO Programs. Upward Bound is one of the eight programs under TRIO that aims to help lowincome individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs.

Through TRIO, Cal Poly and other higher education institutions hosting any of the eight programs receive grant funding. Along with supplemental dollars from Cal Poly, the funding helps Giddens and her team travel to high schools in different parts of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties to meet underserved students.

Upward Bound is completely free for its students.

“We’re not specifically recruiting our students to Cal Poly, even though we’re hosting,” she said. “We want to show them all their options—community

college, private schools … as well as majors and career paths. Then we also go over financial aid, help them actually complete applications, things like that.”

Coupled with that help, in the summer, Upward Bound gives high schoolers a reallife peek into the daily motions of a college student. Forty of the program’s 100 students stay in Cal Poly’s residence halls for six weeks. They get roommates, can attend classes, and hang out at the dining halls.

“They do go home on the weekends. It’s not completely scary for them, and they’re not pulled away from their family for that long,” Giddens said.

The summer classes offered are also a unique experience. Last year, Upward Bound offered a child development course along with a few foreign language classes. These classes are primarily taught by Cal Poly upperclassmen and graduate students.

“I think it really helps the students get invested in the subject when the teacher’s really invested in the subject,” Giddens said. “The teacher who taught French, her parents were French, so it was very easy to get those students passionate when we had teachers that were very involved in the subject and brought it to us.”

Currently, Upward Bound is working with students in Nipomo, Pioneer Valley, Santa Maria, and Ernest Righetti high schools. Giddens added that some of these schools were already written into the Upward Bound grant when she joined the program in 2016. Schools are identified after looking into factors like poverty levels, the average education level of

parents in the area, and the average GPA at each school.

While the majority of Upward Bound must comprise students from South SLO County and northern Santa Barbara County schools, students from other schools can also join the program.

“We are starting the school year at capacity,” Giddens said. “We actually have a very lengthy waitlist. This is the first time I’ve seen it this full in my entire time working with the program.”

High schoolers are eligible for Upward Bound if they either meet the income

‘All of the programs under this umbrella are meant to help underrepresented students. For us, they really just wanted to make sure underrepresented students were getting the support they needed to find higher education more attainable.’

—Melissa Giddens, director, Cal Poly’s Upward Bound

standards set by the federal government or if their parents do not have a four-year college degree. Upward Bound can accept students up to the first semester of their junior year, but ideally students start the summer between eighth and ninth grades. Learn more and apply at upwardbound. calpoly.edu.

All students in the latest class of Upward Bound graduates are off to some form of college. Sixty-five percent of the seniors are going straight to four-year universities, and the remaining will attend Allan Hancock College. One student even received a fullride scholarship through the QuestBridge program and will attend Brown University.

“Our students are just so awesome,” Giddens said. “So, to be one little piece in their puzzle of figuring out ... their future is a pretty, pretty awesome job.

“Every year it’s so exciting to see what this particular class is going to accomplish.” ∆

Reach Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal at brajagopal@newtimesslo.com.

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FIELD DAY High school students in Cal Poly’s Upward Bound program get a preview of college life during the summer, including exploring downtown San Luis Obispo.

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BY LIBBEY HANSON

A fresh starch

A group of six Cal Poly students designed a new way to sustainably package potatoes

al Poly students are changing the way produce is packaged, several potatoes at a time. Their ideas placed them in the top three in a nationwide student design challenge, replacing brown, meshy potato sacks with a bright blue sturdy and stackable box.

These six students, studying art and design, business, or industrial technology and packaging, combined their passions to create what they named the Lively Roots project, a sleek paperboard package designed to effectively hold fresh potatoes and be sustainable as well.

Inspiration for such a design came from the Paperboard Packaging Alliance, which holds a yearly student competition challenging students to think outside the box when it comes to sustainable, everyday product packaging by replacing plastic with paper. This year’s theme was fresh produce.

The 2024 winter/spring quarters team includes Cal Poly students Carter Rust, Evan Toji, Rayna Farkas, Danny Fowler, Phoebe Liu, and Jordi Rodriguez with advisors Irene Carbonell, Javier de la Fuente, and Linh Toscani.

With endless produce options, the group chose potatoes because the product’s packaging is full of plastic, and they felt potatoes were often overlooked.

“We wanted to choose potatoes because we thought potatoes are forgotten about, like you kind of leave them on the bottom of your shelf and forget about them,” industrial technology and packaging major Fowler said. “We wanted to highlight a fresh product that sometimes doesn’t get as much love as the other ones.”

Business student Liu said the group also considered typical potato packaging to be unsustainable.

“[The Lively Roots project] started off as herb design, and then we kind of migrated into like root products, and eventually ended up on baby potatoes because we think they’re really impacted by plastic packaging, especially the mesh bag packaging,” she said. “So that kind of stood out to us as something we wanted to provide a sustainable solution for.”

As a business student with a concentration in consumer packaging, Liu said a fun part of the project was to learn about the other disciplines that contributed to the final product.

“I think it’s just really cool working with the different types of teams we have within [the group]. We’re all a little bit different majors as well, so getting everyone’s perspective and different backgrounds to work together on this project was really cool,” she said.

“In my personal experience, I don’t have much experience within the graphic design background. It was really neat to see the graphic design approach to that as well.”

The team for the student challenge is a collaboration between two courses at Cal Poly—Fiber-based Packaging and Graphic Design III—that dedicate the spring and fall quarters to completing the yearly Paperboard Packaging Alliance project. Cal Poly submissions have placed in the nation’s top three since 2021.

Toji, who recently graduated from Cal Poly in graphic design, said this project was a way he could bring mass graphic design back to life after seeing many designs flop.

“I’ve had a lot of interaction with graphic design, especially in a production manner where a lot of what you do becomes real-life printed things,” he said. “And for me, I was sad about seeing how the designs would become mass produced with a lot of waste in the design.”

In contrast, Toji said, the Lively Roots project provided him with the opportunity to create good graphic designs that served an environmental purpose.

“Going back and forth between the teams, you find a really great middle ground between how graphic design can highlight these important sustainability aspects in our design,” he said.

The competition provides the students with real-world experience and also helps solidify their career goals within the packaging industry.

Industrial technology and packaging major Rodriguez said the Cal Poly program helps students navigate their interests and role in the large field of packaging.

“I think it’s a very niche kind of environment, but once you actually break

‘We wanted to choose potatoes because we thought potatoes are forgotten about, like you kind of leave them on the bottom of your shelf and forget about them.’

—Danny Fowler, industrial technology and packaging major

into that, it’s so large and there’s so much that goes into it, right? It’s not just making a box,” he said. “It’s a lot about production design, innovation, creativity. I think this experience really helped me understand that, … and I really want to continue exploring and just see how far I can get with it.”

Farkas studies graphic communication and said the program has expanded her understanding of engineering packing structures, which she will use in her graphic design future.

“This experience really made me a stronger designer who can understand the structural side and the graphic design side and how both teams interact,” she said.

This year, the Student Design Challenge received 27 submissions. The top three designing teams, which includes the Cal Poly team, are invited to the Paperboard Packaging Alliance Leadership Conference at the end of September in Atlanta, where they will present their products and be placed first to third and awarded cash prizes.

Previous competitor Kelly Felner, who is now a judge for the design challenge, helped determine Cal Poly as a top competitor.

According to Felner, the students’ project was ranked high because of its graphic design, size, and consideration of the consumer.

“The graphics were adorable. They stood out great on the shelves. But then once you took them home, you could actually stack them in your pantry. And they had these little tear-off perforated strips so that you could display them, but you could reach in and grab your potatoes when you needed to,” she said. “And so it made the consumer’s life a lot better in regards to how they thought about packaging.”

From now until Sept. 30, the students will work with their advisors to prepare for their presentation at the upcoming conference.

“If we can get first place, I think that’ll be really great, and we’ve been working each week with our professors to hone down our presentation until we hit it perfect,” Fowler said. “We’ll be there to try to get No. 1.” ∆

Reach Staff Writer Libbey Hanson at lhanson@newtimesslo.com.

TATER-TOTE Cal Poly’s Lively Roots project rethinks potato packaging, giving consumers an effective and sustainable way to transport potatoes from the grocery store to the kitchen.

Win this guitar!

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This guitar features an HSS pickup configuration with 5-way switching, vintage style tremolo, and an oversized 4+2 headstock.

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BY TAYLOR O’CONNOR

Email as art

Need not be present to win Buy one raffle ticket for $10, 3 for $25, or 15 for $100, and support the local music scene!

The guitar will be raffled at the New Times Music Awards Friday, November 22 SLO Brew Rock

Tips for sending emails to professors and professionals

As a reporter, I get emails every day, and a large chunk of them aren’t very good.

I get emails without any introduction or subject line, in all lowercase letters or all uppercase letters (please stop screaming at me), and/or using no punctuation at all—crafting the longest run-on sentence known to man. I’ve had people spell words incorrectly (hello, spellcheck) and not spell out words fully—yes, I’m calling out the people who use “u” instead of “you.”

I’m begging you students to take some time to learn how to write an actual email. It makes a world of difference. Not only does it get your message across clearly, it can help with professional relationship building and job or internship hunting. It’s a crucial skill, and it’s not the same as a text message.

While I’ve been out of school for a few years now, I’ve anecdotally heard from professors, hiring managers, and other professionals that young people need to work on crafting a polite, professional email. So students, listen up! Take out your laptops, open up your email with a non-embarrassing username, and let’s go through this art form, from subject line to signoff.

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your first and last name and what class of theirs you’re in. It’ll help give the professor some clarity as to who you are. (Example: “My name is Taylor O’Connor, and I’m one of your students in your Monday/Wednesday introduction to reporting class.”)

First, the subject line should be specific to what you are requesting. If you’re scheduling office hours with a professor, for example, you should say that along with what you’re hoping to discuss. Same thing if you are hoping to get a letter of recommendation, rough draft edits for essays, or questions for class—tell the professor what you are hoping to accomplish or get started through this email correspondence.

When I was in college, I also included my last name and the class number in the subject line when I was still getting to know professors, but that might not be necessary every time. Ask your professor what they prefer after your initial meeting.

Getting into the body of your email, you should always start with a greeting. Take your pick: “Greetings,” “Hello,” “Good morning,” or “Dear.” Start on the formal side and once you establish a better relationship, you can then switch over to a more informal “Hi.” Always greet them with their title and last name to be respectful. (Example: “Dr. Smith” or “Professor Andrews”)

In the case of office hours or help from your professor, introduce yourself if the class is newer, bigger, or you’ve never met with the professor one-on-one before. Give them

From there, get into why you are sending this email. “I’m having difficulties with this week’s assignment and need help with X, Y, and Z. Can we sit down and walk through the assignment together?” or “I’m hoping we can sit down and go through the rough draft of my essay together.”

Side note: If you are seeking help on an assignment, make sure you’re not reaching out the day before it’s due!

Hit enter twice again. Now we’re getting into scheduling. Most professors have specific office hours, but you can still ask for a specific date and time that works for you and give a backup option in case they’re busy. If your availability doesn’t coincide with office hours, ask if there’s any way you both could meet outside of office hours. (Example: “Unfortunately, I’m not available during your office hours. Is there any other time that could work for you?”)

Finally close out with a “Let me know what your schedule looks like, and we can arrange a time from there,” or something similar. Hit enter twice more, thank the professor for their time, and then give a complimentary closing before signing off with your first and last name. It should be something short and polite. (I’m personally a fan of “Best,” but you could give a “Thanks,” “Kind regards,” “Cheers,” or “Take care.”)

Applying for jobs and internships are

I’m begging you students to take some time to learn how to write an actual email. It makes a world of difference. Not only does it get your message across clearly, it can help with professional relationship building and job or internship hunting.

going to have a similar structure but different context.

Some companies have specific elements they want applicants to include in their subject lines, others not so much. If there’s nothing specific in the job description, include your last name and the job title. (Example: O’Connor Reporter application) That way the hiring manager knows your last name and what job you’re applying for, if the job requires you to send your application via email. If there’s no specific person listed, just use the company’s name and hiring team.

(Example: “Greetings New Times Hiring Team”) Still introduce yourself and tell them your university, your major, and graduation year. Then state your purpose for the email. (I’m submitting my résumé, cover letter, and work samples for the open reporter position.)

Make sure to express your interest and enthusiasm for the role and leave the window open for interviews. (Example: “I’m interested in the position and very excited about the opportunity to apply. I’m available for an interview at your convenience.”)

Close out by saying “Let me know if you need anything else from me at this time,” or something in that vein. Finally, thank the hiring team for their time and consideration, and tell them that you are looking forward to hearing from them soon.

Sign off with your favorite signature, reread a few times (maybe have a parent or peer read it over once), make any necessary edits, and send!

Congratulations, you just sent a professional email!

Some other tips before we go: Be sure to monitor your inbox if you are indeed applying for a job and provide prompt responses. Reread drafts before sending to make sure you are addressing everything in the hiring manager’s email. If they reach out to schedule an interview or meeting, be sure to give a few times that work.

Happy emailing! ∆

Reach Staff Writer Taylor O’Connor from New Times’ sister paper, the Sun, at toconnor@santamariasun.com.

BY SAMANTHA HERRERA

Community for all

Cuesta College opens new Affinity Center to help connect students to campus resources

Anew inclusivity center just opened at Cuesta College as a way to connect students to available resources and become a gateway to help them make friends.

The Affinity Center, located in the campus library and still undergoing minimal construction, opened its doors this semester as a welcoming space for students of all backgrounds and experiences to come together and create community, said Araceli Espinoza-Wade, associate dean of Student Equity Initiatives and Special Programs.

“There’s furniture in there where students can lounge or there’s also furniture in there for students who want to use the space to study,” she said. “We’re really just looking for it to be a center where students can connect with one another, and then they can also be connected with student success and support resources, and for it to be a space where they feel empowered.”

The center offers resources for African American and Hispanic students, LGBTQplus students, and current or former foster care students. Its website, cuesta.edu/ student/studentservices/affinity-center, has

information on how to change your preferred name, counseling and psychological services, and connection to the library’s diversity and equity books. The Cuesta community can also receive this information in person at the Affinity Center.

The idea of creating a communal, inclusive space came together in 2021 after a Cuesta College school board student trustee wanted

a space where students can come together and create community.

Espinoza-Wade said the space also offers an opportunity for undocumented students to connect with staff who can help them through the college process.

“We also have a coordinator in that space that provides support and services to our current and former foster youth,” she said.

Former and current foster youth can receive services in building 3100 and room 3142 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

While the Affinity Center is on Cuesta’s main campus, for those who attend Cuesta’s North County campus, services are available in the Campus Center Building in room 1002 at the same times they’re offered on Cuesta’s main campus.

The Affinity Center will be hosting some upcoming events to help spread the word about its opening, Espinoza-Wade said.

“We will have an open house, and that’s a collaboration with our Student Success and Support Program Center,” she said.

“We were very deliberate of having this one space where individuals from all racial, ethnic backgrounds could come together because we understand that we need to always consider the intersectionality of a student’s identity,” Espinoza-Wade said. “I identify as a Latina cisgender woman, but I know that we have students who may identify by their race and ethnicity and their gender identity.

“So, we want to make sure that we created a space where it was reflective of our students’ intersectionality and their identities.” ∆

Reach Staff Writer Samantha Herrera at sherrera@newtimesslo.com.

LOCATED INSIDE Cuesta College’s new Affinity Center will be located inside the campus library and revolve around the library’s service times.

Hot Dates

ARTS

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ARTHUR TRESS: SCREENING, FREE

WINE TASTING, AND PHOTOGRAPHY

EXHIBIT Water’s Edge takes viewers on an epic and intimate journey with acclaimed photographer Arthur Tress as he enters his eighth decade. Former long time Cambria resident, Tress grapples with relationships, legacy, the aging process, and loneliness all while continuing to develop his photographic art. Sept. 14 , 7-11 p.m. my805tix.com. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

BRUSHSTROKES 2024 The Painters

Group SLO’s annual juried Californiawide exhibition, Brushstrokes 2024, shows at Art Center Morro Bay daily. and features a great variety of paintings in all painting media. Frank Eber is the show’s Juror. Through Sept. 16, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay. org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY

Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. 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.

MOSAIC GARDEN POLE Create a stunning mosaic garden pole in this weekend long event. You’ll learn all the ins and outs of mosaics, so this workshop is open to all skill levels. Preregistration required. All supplies included to finish the pole.

Sept. 13 , 4 p.m. $275. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

A ROCK SAILS BY A brilliant astrophysicist faces a crisis when an unidentified object hurtles toward Earth. Through Sept. 15 my805tix.com. By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

THE ARTS AROUND US: SENSORIO

Sensorio General Manager Ryan Hopple will discuss the origin of Sensorio and its evolution over the years during a free presentation. Sept. 14 5-6 p.m. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805238-9800.

BEGINNING CLAY: SIX-WEEK CLASS

This six-class series is an introduction to all things clay. In this class, you will explore hand building techniques such as coil, slab, and pinch pots. Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. through Oct. 2 $288. 805-2030335. thepotteryatascadero.com/ potteryhandbuildingclasses. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

BEGINNING WHEEL THROWING:

SIX-WEEK CLASS A beginner-level class designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of pottery on the wheel. The price includes all clay, glazes, and firing services. Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. through Oct. 1 $288. 805-2030335. thepotteryatascadero.com/ wheelclasses. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

DAILY POTTERY Walk in, pick your pottery project, and paint away. Something for all ages. Prices vary depending on what you choose and includes; paint, glaze, firing, and studio time. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6

p.m. Varies. 805-400-9107. artsocial805. com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles.

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.

DINNER WARE: ALL LEVELS POTTERY CLASS SERIES Have you always dreamed of making your own plate set? In this class, we will use hump and slump molds to create a set of: 4 dinner plates, 4 side plates, 4 pasta bowls. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon through Oct. 2 $288. 805203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.com/ potteryhandbuildingclasses. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

GLOW NIGHT AT ARTSOCIAL 805 Join every month for a “Luminous” painting extravaganza under black lights. Put on your brightest attire and unleash your inner artist while glowing and grooving to some fun music. Sept. 13 6-8 p.m. $45. 805-400-9107. artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles.

KIDS CREATIVE CLUB AT ARTSOCIAL 805 Bring your kids for a fun afternoon art session at the ArtSocial805. Your child will have the opportunity to use many different materials to make their very own masterpieces each week, surrounded by like minded creators. Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. through Nov. 19 $25. 805-400-9107. artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles.

LIVE FIGURE DRAWING Uninstructed

Live Figure Drawing sessions hosted on

SHED SOME LIGHT

Sensorio General Manager Ryan Hopple will discuss the origin of Sensorio and its evolution over the years during a free presentation at Studios on the Park in Paso Robles on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 5 to 6 p.m. The event is part of the venue’s The Arts Around Us program, which highlights speakers with insights on local art opportunities in the community. Visit studiosonthepark.org for more info.

—Caleb Wiseblood

the third Thursday of each month. Open to all artists ages 18 and older. Please bring your own art supplies. We will have chairs, tables, and a nude model to sketch. Note: no class in December. Third Thursday of every month, 1-4 p.m. $20. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/ classes-workshops/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

MOLD MAKING BASICS WORKSHOP

(THREE DAYS) Learn to design and create plaster molds for slip casting. In this accelerated class, you will learn the basics on how to design a mold to successfully cast any shape you want. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. through Sept. 28 $360. 805-203-0335. thepotteryatascadero. com/potteryworkshops. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

PRINTMAKER TOUR OF THE POCKET

GALLERY ON PINE Open most Saturdays and by appointment. Gallery is showing three local printmakers: Susan Lyon, Kathy Madonna, and Maryanne Nucci. Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. 805-440-7152. Pocket Gallery on Pine, 8491/2 13th Street, Paso Robles.

SERVING WARE: ALL LEVELS POTTERY CLASS SERIES A six-class series to make pieces to serve from. Make charcuterie boards, cake stands, sushi plates, and serving platters, and learn to decorate and glaze them to make a matching set or unique pieces. Mondays, 1-3 p.m. through Sept. 30 $288. 805203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.com/ potteryhandbuildingclasses. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

SHORT FORM IMPROV CLASS AT TOP GRADE COMEDY THEATER Join instructor Charles Charm, an improvisor with 10 years of experience, to learn how to play improvgames. Classes are drop in only at this time. Shows TBD. Fridays, 6-8

p.m. $25. 530-748-6612. Saunter Yoga and Wellness, 5820 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

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

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

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ACTOR’S EDGE: ACTING CLASSES

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

AFTER SCHOOL CLAY CLASS (WEEKLY ON TUESDAYS) Come join in on the fun of the pottery wheel and handbuilding. Kids aged 6-10 will hop on the wheel with an instructor, for an exciting and messy time in this class. Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. through Sept. 24 $45. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

ART WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: MAKE A FABRIC WALL HANGING An art workshop for kids ages 7 and up. Children under the age of 7 are welcome with parent supervision. Come make a driftwood and fabric hanging. RSVP by phone or email: sommerroman@live.com. Held in the upstairs event space. Sept. 14 , 2-3:15 p.m. $24. 949-683-6719. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo.

THE ARTIST’S WAY: UNBLOCKING CREATIVITY 12 week program (13 meetings) for creatives and anyone who is seeking to “unblock” their creativity,

following Julia Cameron’s famous workbook “The Artist’s Way.” Weekly group discussions and check-ins. Opportunities to share creativity and create community. Email for more info. Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. through Nov. 26 $195. cuesta.edu. Cuesta College Community Programs, Building 4100 Cuesta College Road, San luis obispo, 805-540-8282. BEYOND THE BASICS OF WATERCOLOR WITH VIRGINIA MACK This is a class for those who love imagining ways to further their visual expressions. A watercolorbased course, but one that branches out into other media. Third Wednesday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $35 per class. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo. com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

CARTOONING WITH KIDS WITH KANE LYNCH Whether you’re new to making comics or draw zillions of pages every week, this fun-filled class will take your ‘tooning to the next level. This program will help build your cartooning skillset with wacky interactive comics adventures and transform the ideas in your head into a finished product. Every other Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m. through Nov. 17 $25 per session. 805-801-6188. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

CREATIVITY DAYS WITH THE SILK ARTISTS OF CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST An opportunity to work on your own projects and materials while picking up new skills among friends. Note: this event is held mostly every third Monday (attendees are asked to call or email to confirm ahead of time). Third Monday of every month $5; first session free. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-747-4200.

DEYO DANCES PRESENTS WORLD PREMIERE OF JULIE MOMENTS IN SAN LUIS OBISPO Join Deyo Dances for a witty and nostalgic show that premieres Julie Moments, one of Deyo’s most uplifting creations. The dancers are a unique company of local and imported professionals of different ages. Open seating; register at Eventbrite

PHOTO COURTESY OF STUDIOS ON THE PARK

to guarantee your spot. Sept. 14 7-9 p.m. and Sept. 15 2-4 p.m. Donations welcomed at the door. 805-540-1081. deyodances.com. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

IMPROV COMEDY CLASSES Classes taught by positive, experienced instructors. These classes are a great way to learn the fundamentals of this collaborative art form, build acting skills, and make new friends in a welcoming, fun environment. Mondays-Wednesdays, 12-8 p.m. through Sept. 25 $50. 805-8588255. centralcoastcomedytheater.com/ classes. Central Coast Comedy Theater Training Center, 2078 Parker Street, suite 200, San Luis Obispo.

IMPROV COMEDY SHOW This popular monthly improv comedy show is fun, fastpaced, and always memorable. It’s a new show each week. Catch the best improv team on the Central Coast in action. Sept. 13 , 6-8 p.m. $10. 805-858-8255. centralcoastcomedytheater.com/shows.

SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo.

IMPROV SHOWS Hosted by Central Coast Comedy Theater. Second Friday of every month my805tix.com/. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo.

LEARN MODERN SQUARE DANCING

Sign up now for this new square dance class. Singles and couples welcome. Two hours of square dancing equals about three miles of walking. Learn a new skill now while having fun and meeting new friends. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through Nov. 21 $75 (one time fee per person for all 12 classes). 805-781-7300. squaredancecentralcoast.com/classes. San Luis Obispo Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

MARIA MOLTENI: CELESTIAL

ANTIPHONY Celestial Antiphony creates a cycle of beats on the fingers and illustrates a childhood shortcut for praying the Rosary when beads have gone missing. The artist has returned to the modular, rhythmic orb-based practice of prayer, which transcends boundaries of faith and constructs of time. Through Nov. 11 Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/ exhibition/maria-molteni/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!) Enjoy five hilarious musical satires in one. Thursdays-Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through Sept. 15 $20-$37. 805-786-2440. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, slorep.org/.

ODDFELLOWS OPEN MIC Bring your music, improv, standup, magic, and dance talents. Each act gets five minutes. Audience votes for favorite. Third Saturday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-234-0456. Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo.

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

SATURDAY SQUISHMALLOW FUN

WITH MISS KESHET Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon painting the cutest and cuddliest Squishmallow gang on a canvas with acrylic paints. Beginners are welcome and no experience is necessary. Sept. 21 , 1-2:30 p.m. $25. 805-610-1821. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SECOND SATURDAYS SLOMA’s Second Saturdays program encourages 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 unique activity kits and create an art project inspired by current exhibitions. Second Saturday of every month, 11-1

a.m. through Dec. 14 Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/events/second-saturdays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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

UP CLOSE: BALLET THEATRE SLO OPEN HOUSE

The group is thrilled to open its doors and share its love and passion for ballet with the public. Visit site for more details. Sept. 15 2-5 p.m. my805tix.com.

The School of Ballet Theater San Luis Obispo, 3566 S. Higuera Street, suite 207, San Luis Obispo, 805-440-1439.

WHOSE WATERS? This Gray Wing exhibition will build upon the photojournalistic work of Southern California artist Gabriella Angotti-Jones whose I Just Wanna Surf book highlights Black female and non-binary surfers and other unseen or outright ignored communities that ride the waves off the Golden State. Through Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/ exhibition/surf-show/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY CERAMIC AND DRIFTWOOD SPOONS: ALL LEVELS TWO-DAY WORKSHOP

Create your own ceramic spoons using hand building techniques. The first Saturday of the class will be spent making and decorating the spoons out of clay. The second Saturday of the class will be spent attaching the spoons to driftwood. Sept. 14 10 a.m.-noon $96. 805-203-0335. thepotterygroverbeach. com/potteryworkshops. The Pottery Grover Beach, 957 West Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

DANCE FITNESS ART AND CULTURE

FOR ADULTS Discover dance as a form of artistic expression and exercise, using a wide range of styles and genres of music (including modern, jazz, Broadway, ethnic). Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes. 510-362-3739. grover. org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

OCEANO SEABREEZE MARKET Discover Oceano is proud to present the Oceano Seabreeze Market. Featuring handcrafted artisanal goods and exclusive collections from local makers, artisans, and curators. Enjoy shopping, food, drinks, music, and an afternoon of fun at the historic Oceano Depot. Sept. 15, 12-5 p.m. Free admission. 805-779-1414. DiscoverOceanoCa.com. Oceano Train Depot, 1650 Front St., Oceano. WEREWOLF OF ARROYO GRANDE Sept. 13 - Nov. 9 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

A DEEPER LOVE: NEW PAINTINGS INSPIRED BY CORAL REEFS A vivid duo exhibition that highlights a collection of paintings by husband and wife team David Gallup and Nansi Bielanski Gallup. Sept. 14 - Feb. 1 calnatureartmuseum. org. California Nature Art Museum, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang.

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

2024 CALIFORNIA COAST CLASSIC BIKE TOUR AND ARTHRITIS CHALLENGE

EXPERIENCE An eight-day, fully supported 525-mile ride that raises awareness and support for the nearly 60 million Americans living with arthritis. Sept. 21-28 213-634-3772. events.arthritis.org. Highway 1, Various locations, Morro Bay.

CENTRAL COAST UECHI-RYU KARATEDO Uechi-Ryu Karate-do is a traditional form of karate originating from Okinawa, Japan. Focus is on fitness, flexibility, and self-defense with emphasis on self -growth, humility, and respect. Open to ages 13 to adult. Beginners and experienced welcome. Instructor with 50 years experience. For info, call 805-215-8806. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278, morro-bay.ca.us.

FALL EQUINOX FULL MOON CEREMONY

Come align yourself with the cosmos above for an evening ritual and intention that will bring balance to your life with guide Dawn Feuerberg. Sept. 19, 6:308:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Fog’s End Barn, 2735 Main St., Cambria.

SHAMANIC YOGA AND RITUALS FOR VITALITY Hosted by Aurora Adventures. Sept. 13 , 9-10:15 a.m. my805tix. com. Beach Access Parking Lot, 102 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay.

SOCRATES: DISCUSSION GROUP Group members present interesting and thought provoking topics of all sorts. Topics are selected in advance and moderated by volunteers. Vaccinations are necessary. Enter through wooden gate to garden area. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 805-528-7111. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, coalescebookstore.com/.

STAY YOUNG WITH QI GONG Qi gong offers great anti-aging benefits, providing a comprehensive system for improving physical, mental and emotional health. Its roots date back thousands of years in China. Learn with certified instructor Devin Wallace. Call first. Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. 805-709-2227. Hardie Park, Ash Ave. and B St., Cayucos. Qi gong offers great anti-aging benefits, providing a comprehensive system for improving physical and mental health. Its roots date back thousands of years in China. Learn with certified instructor Devin Wallace. Call first for info and exact location. Fridays, 9-10 a.m. $12. 805-709-2227. inner-workings.com. Los Osos, Townwide, Los Osos.

WATERFRONT MARKET MORRO BAY

Come show your favorite local vendor some love this weekend. Enjoy browsing or shopping for crocheted items, candles, clothing and accessories, jewelry, and so much more. Sept. 14 , 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sept. 15 , 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805402-9437. slovendorsassociation.com. Giovanni’s Fish Market, 1001 Front St., Morro Bay.

ZEN IN MOTION Learn the Shaolin Water Style and other deep breathing and moving meditation techniques with the 2019 Taijiquan Instructor of the Year. Beginners Welcome.Instructor Certification Courses available. Mondays, Wednesdays Call for details. 805-7017397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

ASTROLOGY OF FALL Learn how fall’s zodiac signs of Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius are tied to their seasonal qualities. Learn about why we celebrate death and our ancestors this season and switch into a candle lighting holiday season. Birth charts and mini-readings will be provided for all attendees. Sept. 18 6-7:30 p.m. $30. 805-464-2175. greenomenapothecary.com. The Green Omen Apothecary and Tea Lounge, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero.

BALANCE FLOW Suitable for all levels. This class is meant to benefit the mindbody connection while emphasizing safe and effective alignment as well as breath awareness and relaxation. Please call to register in advance. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $16-$22; $50 membership. 805-434-9605. ttrtennis.com/fitness/ yoga/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton.

AN EVENING IN MARGARITA Check out downtown Santa Margarita during this event to stroll El Camino

Decades In, Bare King, & More!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Fuego, Grover Beach

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER

Shakti Goddess Durga

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Aurora Adventures @ 9th Limb Yoga, Morro Bay

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room,

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Amttrak, Seven Asterisk, Mindless Society

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 The Bunker SLO

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Morro Bay Eagles Club

and more. A benefit for the Friends of the Library. There will be snacks and live music, and wine for a donation. There’ll be something for everyone. Sept. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 805438-5622. Downtown Santa Margarita, 22324 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita, santamargaritabeautiful.com.

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.

HAMBLY LAVENDER FARM GUIDED

EXPERIENCE This one-hour walk about the farm immerses you in the processes of growing, harvesting, and drying this fragrant herb. Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m. my805tix.com. Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel.

MABON: A CELEBRATION OF AUTUMN EQUINOX Celebrate Autumn Equinox in Wiccan tradition. A trance drum journey will lead you to connect with a deep sense of appreciation and delight. Sing and pray for continued blessings, while reflecting on the abundance in our lives and the harvest of this season. Sept. 20, 6-7:30 p.m. $45. 805-464-2175. greenomenapothecary.com. The Green Omen Apothecary and Tea Lounge, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero.

SANTA LUCIA ROCKHOUNDS MEETING

Bring your favorite rock, gem, crystal, fossil, etc., to show the rest of the club. Third Monday of every month, 7 p.m. slrockhounds.org/. Templeton Community Center, 601 S. Main St., Templeton.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

AN AFTERNOON OF GREATNESS Host will guide the group through exercises, reflections, discussions, journal writing, and guided meditations. Limited to 12 attendees. Snacks provided. Sept. 15 , 12:30-5:30 p.m. $111. my805tix.com. Lapis and Lotus Center, 1325 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo.

AGING GRACEFULLY WITH PREVENTATIVE CARE “We can’t stop getting older, but we can shift our thinking about it.” Moving from “I can’t do anything about it” to “I have some control over how my mind and body ages.” Series sponsored by Unity Five Cities. Details from chris@peacefulpoint.com. Over Zoom. Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. through Nov. 20 Love offering. (805) 489-7359. unity5cities.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

CENTRAL COAST POLYAMORY Hosting a discussion group featuring different topics relating to ethical non-monogamy every month. Third Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. galacc.org/ events/. Online, See website, 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.

CREEKS TO COAST CLEANUP 2024

Register to participate in one of the SLO County locations for ECOSLO’s annual Creeks to Coast Cleanup. Let’s all work together to keep our waterways and parks clean and protect the beautiful natural environment of SLO County. Sign up for a SLO County location today. Sept. 21 9 a.m.-noon Free. 805-710-8017. ecoslo.org. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo.

CURIOUS ABOUT FLOATING OFFSHORE WIND IN CALIFORNIA: THREE

YOUR TABLE IS READY

ONX Estate Vineyard in Templeton hosts its annual Dine in the Vines Winemaker Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 21, from. 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees can look forward to enjoying a carefully orchestrated multi-course dinner arranged by chef Amy Robinson and the vineyard’s winemaking team. Admission ranges between $200 and $220. Visit onxwines.com to find out more.

DALLY ALL DAY AT THE DALLIDET Dally

All Day at the Dallidet Garden marks the fall equinox with a day of self care and delicious food from the Prancing Chef. Sept. 22 8 a.m.-noon $100. 805- 3164380. Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, 1185 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.

ELEVATE YOUR BUSINESS EXIT

STRATEGY: A COMPREHENSIVE 50-POINT ACTION PLAN WORKSHOP FOR BUSINESS OWNERS Business owners looking to maximize their company’s value in preparation for sale won’t want to miss this upcoming workshop, led by seasoned business expert Gary Bayus. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your exit strategy—sign up today. Sept. 19, 6-8 p.m. $50. 805-773-5447. cuesta.edu/ communityprograms/index.html. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

FELINE NETWORK ADOPT A KITTEN EVENT See some beautiful kittens for adoption and bring home a forever pet. All are fixed, vaccinated, and microchipped. Sept. 14 , 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $100 for 1; $150 for 2. 805-549-9228. felinenetwork.org. PetSmart, 1530 Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo.

GALA PRIDE AND DIVERSITY CENTER BOARD MEETING (VIA ZOOM) Monthly meeting of the Gala Pride and Diversity Center Board of Directors. Meets virtually via Zoom and is open to members of the public. Visit galacc.org/events to fill out the form to request meeting access. Third Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. No admission fee. galacc.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

GUIDED ENERGETIC MEDITATION

Are you energetically sensitive? This reoccurring weekly class will be a guided Introduction to Energetic Meditation Techniques that will assist you to: clear your energy field, improve energy flow and energy boundaries, quiet and focus your mind, and be clearer about “Who You Really Are.” Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. through Nov. 30 $22. 503-929-6416. elohiacupuncture.com/classes/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

HEALING DEPRESSION SUPPORT

GROUP A safe place to share life experiences with those who have depression or have had and recovered from the devastating effects of depression. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. through Dec. 30 Free. 805-528-3194. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo.

KIDS’ PARTY PARADISE: IMAGYMNATION

EDUCATIONAL EVENTS SLO Climate Coalition and California Sea Grant are sponsoring three on-line lunchtime webinars during September and October for the San Luis Obispo County public to learn more about floating offshore wind. The first event features national climate expert Dr. Michael Mann. Sept. 18 , 12-1 p.m. Free. sloclimatecoalition.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

STATION Want 4.5 child-free hours on a Saturday night? Drop your kiddos off at Kids’ Party Paradise. They’ll have a blast with pizza, movie (Inside Out), and gymnastics fun while you get an evening off. For ages 4-13; no gymnastics experience necessary. Sept. 14, 5-9:30 p.m. $50-$70. 805-547-1496. performanceathleticsslo. com/kids-party-paradise. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

LGBTQ+ FED THERAPIST LEAD SUPPORT GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) A pro-recovery group offering space to those seeking peer support, all stages of ED recovery. We understand recovery isn’t linear and judgment-free support is crucial. Share, listen, and be part of a community building up each other. Third Wednesday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

MELLOW YOGA FOR EVERYONE Stretch into yourself under the beautiful oaks and fresh air of this idyllic country setting. Suitable for all levels, these classes emphasize the gentler side of yoga and adapt to participants’ needs. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. $14 per class or $55 for five-class card with no expiration. 805-440-4561. balancedlivingayurveda.com. Tiber Canyon Ranch, 280 W Ormonde Rd, San Luis Obispo.

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION (ONLINE MEETING) Zoom series hosted by TMHA. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, 805270-3346.

MOON GROOVE WOMEN’S CIRCLE Join for a sweet and sacred women’s circle where we will be dancing and howling at September’s harvest moon. Sept. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Aligned Movement Studio, 672 Higuera Street, Suite 100, San Luis Obispo, 806-471-8055. MOONLIGHT HOURS AT THE SLO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Come to the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum for free every third Thursday of the month. Third Thursday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Free admission. 805-545-5874. slocm. org/moonlight-hours. San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo.

PLAY GROVE, AN OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL PROGRAM A nature-based and place-based enrichment program. This means we use the environment as our guide as we play, grow, create art, garden, and learn together. Play Grove will allow young children to access this experience alongside enthusiastic playworkers. Through June 7, 2025, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Options: 2 day, 3 day, or 5 day. 805-242-6301. onecoolearth.org/ play-grove.html. Jewish Community Center, 875 Laureate Lane, San Luis Obispo.

PLUG-IN TO LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION Get inspired by local action, connect with others, and discover more ways to get involved with the SLO Climate Coalition. Attend virtually or in-person. Sustainable snacks and childcare will be provided. Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. sloclimatecoalition.org/events/. Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo.

PUPPY SOCIAL HOUR Puppies (10 weeks to 5 months old) will learn appropriate

Babes Against The Machine

27 Flower City Ballroom, Lompoc

SLOFunny Comedy Show

Paso Robles

SLOFunny Comedy Show

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Adventures @ Barn at Fog’s End, Cambria

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Aligned Movement Studio, SLO Full Moon Yoga, Meditation, and Sound Bath

SEPTEMBER 17

Roots and Roots Of Creation FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

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Paul’s Episcopal Church, Cambria Tribute’s to: Deftones, Avenged Sevenfold, & Tool

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play style with other pups, acceptable manners with people, tolerance for gentle restraints, confidence with the approach of friendly strangers, and more. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. $25. 805-543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/training/. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo.

A RED/BLUE DISCUSSION WITH SLO BRAVER ANGELS ALLIANCE

“What would it take for you to believe in American elections again? Across the country everyday, people ask this question.” With a major election in two months, take this opportunity talk about it. SLO Braver Angels Alliance is offering a two-hour Zoom to safely do that. Contact host for Zoom link or find the program’s Eventbrite page. Sept. 22 4-6 p.m. Free. 805-470-9009. eventbrite.com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

SEA OTTER TRIVIA NIGHT Kick off Sea Otter Awareness Week by showing off your sea otter knowledge. It’s an all sea otter trivia event with the fluffiest questions, sea otter swag, menu specials, and delicious local brews. A portion of the proceeds support the Sea Otter Savvy organization. Sept. 19, 6-8 p.m. $5 for each trivia player. seaottersavvy.org. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo, 805-439-2529.

SECOND ANNUAL PET PHOTO CONTEST

Proceeds of the contest will benefit C.A.R.E. 4 Paws. Visit site for more info on this year’s fundraiser. Entrants must reside in SLO County or northern Santa Barbara County to be eligible. Through Sept. 16 bit.ly/PickMyPet2024. New Times, 1010 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8208.

SLO CLIMATE COALITION’S

(SLOPS) meets in the SLO UMC Conference Room on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Visitors welcome. For more info, contact SLOPS at slostampclub@gmail.com. Third Tuesday of every month, 1-3 p.m. 805-801-9112. San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo.

SLO RETIRED ACTIVE MEN MONTHLY GET-TOGETHERS SLO RAMs is a group of retirees that get together just for the fun, fellowship, and to enjoy programs which enhance the enjoyment, dignity, and independence of retirement. Third Tuesday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $31 luncheon. retiredactivemen.org/. Madonna Inn Garden Room, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo.

SUNDAY EVENING RAP LGBTQ+

AA GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM)

Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of folks from all walks of life who together, attain and maintain sobriety. Requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Email aarapgroup@gmail.com for password access. Sundays, 7-8 p.m. No fee. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

TEEN MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

GROUP Learn more about mental health and coping skills to help you through your journey towards wellness and recovery. Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. 805-5406576. t-mha.org. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo.

read the current positions of the planets against your natal chart. Sept. 12 , 6-7:30 p.m. $20. 805-270-3192. Shell Beach Veterans Memorial Building, 230 Leeward Ave., Pismo Beach, pismobeach.org.

AUTOMOTIVE CLASSIC AT TRILOGY

MONARCH DUNES This invitational automotive show will showcase more than 200 vintage and classic cars, worth more than $20 million, parked in and around the Monarch Club. Spectators can enjoy live music on three stages, food, wine, beer, and arts and retail vendors. A charity fundraiser with net proceeds benefiting the Nipomo Food Basket Building Fund. Sept. 22 , 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free to spectators. 805-284-0756. autoclassicattrilogy.com. The Monarch Club at Trilogy Monarch Dunes, 1645 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo. BEGINNING BALLET FOR ADULTS Enjoy the grace and flow of ballet. No previous experience needed. Wednesdays, 5:156:15 p.m. $12 drop-in; $40 for four classes. 510-362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

FULL MOON YOGA, MEDITATION, AND SOUND BATH An evening of celestial connection and soulful movement. Align your mind, body, and spirit with the luminous guidance of the moon. All yoga levels welcome and encouraged. Sept. 17 7:30-9 p.m. my805tix.com. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach.

TRICKZONE (PARKOUR AND TUMBLING) CLINIC Come flip with flair in a safe, nurturing environment at the TrickZone Clinic. Plus, Parkour and Tumbling training are great for safer backyard practice. For ages 5-17; all levels welcome. Sept. 21 , 1-3 p.m. $25 for first child; plus $10 per additional sibling. 805-547-1496. performanceathleticsslo. com/saturday-event-clinics. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ADVENTURES WITH NATURE:

SEPTEMBER SOCIAL SLO Climate Coalition’s September Social is a free, family-friendly event to celebrate our collective efforts towards climate action on the Central Coast. Enjoy great food and live music, and learn more about SLO Climate Coalition’s new program year and initiatives. All attendees must register. Sept. 13 5-8 p.m. Free. sloclimatecoalition.org/events/. Meadow Park, 2251 Meadow 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.

SLO PHILATELIC SOCIETY Stamp Collector? The SLO Philatelic Society

OCEANO’S BEAVERS Join Docent Dan to learn about the beaver’s physical adaptations, their role in our country’s westward expansion, why they were hunted, and their local history. Moderate walk; 0.5 miles; 2 hours. All ages welcome. Please RSVP by calling 805474-2664. Sept. 14 11 a.m.-noon Free. 805-556-2003. centralcoastparks.org/ awn/. Oceano Dunes Visitor Center, 555 Pier Ave., Oceano.

ASTROLOGY STUDY GROUP The astrology study group is geared towards astrology enthusiasts with a preliminary understanding of the planets, signs, and houses of astrology. This class will begin an in depth study of aspects and how to

LATINO OUTDOORS CENTRAL COAST CELEBRATES LATINO CONSERVATION WEEK Latino Outdoors Central Coast is celebrating Latino Conservation Week in partnership with local environmental organizations. Come meet representatives from these organizations to learn more about local conservation efforts during this family-friendly event. Sept. 21 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-748-6404. latinooutdoors.org. Nipomo Regional Park, 255 Pomeroy Road, Nipomo. LATINO OUTDOORS CENTRAL COAST: BEGINNING BILINGUAL BIRD WALK Join bilingual leaders from Latino Outdoors Central Coast and the Morro Coast Audubon Society for a casual morning walk to learn about birds and the Oso Flaco Lake Natural Area. All ages welcome. Binoculars provided. Register today on Eventbrite. Sept. 21 , 9-11 a.m. Free. 805-748-6404. latinooutdoors.org. Oso Flaco Lake Natural Area, Oso Flaco Lake Rd., Nipomo.

LITTLE RANGER PROGRAM: LAGOON ADVENTURE Join Interpreter Sarah on a guided walk around the Lagoon to learn about the animals and plants that live in this unique ecosystem. Walk intended for children ages 2-7. RSVP by phone. Sept. 22, 10-11 a.m. Free. 805-474-2664. parks.ca.gov. Oceano Dunes Visitor Center, 555 Pier Ave., Oceano. MESSAGES FROM HEAVEN WITH LEANNE THOMAS Leanne Thomas is known as Silicon Valley’s Medium. She gives messages that are direct, evidential, and healing. Recently relocating to the Central Coast, Thomas has a sincere love for connecting people with their crossed over loved ones. This event benefits the local nonprofit animal rescue Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary. Sept. 15 1-3 p.m. $70. 805-704-7327. eventbrite. com. Angelic Hope, 916 Trail View Place, Nipomo. MULTICULTURAL DANCE CLASS FOR ADULTS

SEA FOR YOURSELF

The California Nature Art Museum in Solvang presents A Deeper Love: New Paintings Inspired by Coral Reefs, a vivid duo exhibition slated to open on Saturday, Sept. 14. The showcase highlights a collection of paintings by husband-and-wife team David Gallup and Nansi Bielanski Gallup. Visit calnatureartmuseum.org to find out more about the exhibit, which will remain up through February 2025. —C.W.

Experience dance from continents around the earth, including from Africa, Europe, and more. Described as “a wonderful in-depth look at the context and history of cultures of the world.” Tuesdays, 5:306:30 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes. 510-362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

THE CULT

Friday, September 27 • 8:00pm

Vina Robles Amphitheatre

Paso Robles

CROWDED HOUSE GRAVITY STAIRS TOUR

Saturday, September 28 • 8:00pm

Vina Robles Amphitheatre

Hot Dates

OTNA CRAFT FAIR/OPEN HOUSE Discover the charm of Olde Towne Nipomo by participating in this exciting scavenger hunt. Visit all the businesses on the map and have fun shopping with the craft vendors lining the sidewalks. Grand Prize awarded to the lucky winner of a beach wagon full of donations. This event is a fundraiser for Olde Towne Nipomo Association, to help build and maintain a park that has been in the plans for years. Sept. 14 , 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-478-6398. oldetownenipomo.org. Olde Towne Nipomo, Downtown, Nipomo.

POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE TOURS A

docent-led tour of the buildings and grounds of the historic Point San Luis Light Station. Check website for more details. Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

SOCIAL GROUP FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS Call for more details. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. 805-9046615. Oak Park Christian Church, 386 N Oak Park Blvd., Grover Beach.

TALENTDREAMS CENTRAL COAST

JAMBOREE Features a live band, food, beer, wine, a wine auction, and a silent auction. Sept. 21 , 5:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Camp Arroyo Grande, 250 Wesley St., Arroyo Grande, 805-249-9517.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

22ND ANNUAL ALL FORD CAR SHOW

Features vendors, music, raffle prizes, and lots of participating cars. Visit site for more info. Sept. 14 , 9 a.m.-3 p.m. santamariamodelaclub. com. Historic Old Town Orcutt, S. Broadway and Union Ave., Orcutt.

A CONVERSATION ON BROADENING CAREER

PATHWAYS Are you thinking about your education and career pathways? Attend to engage in a thought-provoking discussion with award-winning journalist and author Karin Klein. Sept. 18 , 5-6:30 p.m. Free. hancockcollege.edu/klein/. Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main Street, Templeton, 805-400-4542.

DINE IN THE VINES WINEMAKER DINNER

Join the annual Dine in the Vines Winemaker Dinner and dine between the rows while gazing at the breathtaking vineyard all around you. Sept. 21 $220. 805-434-5607. onxwines. com/events/dine-in-the-vines/. ONX Estate Vineyard, 1200 Paseo Excelsus, Templeton. OUT AND SAVVY LESBIANS BRUNCH

(AGES 50 AND OVER) The very first quarterly lesbian brunch where you can connect with intelligent, like-minded women and enjoy delicious food, fun, and great conversation in a beautiful relaxing atmosphere. Bring your lesbian friends, partner, wife, or come solo–you won’t leave without making new friends. Sept. 22 , 10 a.m.-noon $50. Mirazur Restaurant, 1365 2nd St., Los Osos, 805-439-0058, mirazurbaywoodpark.com.

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

SAN LUIS OBISPO

DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET

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

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

SUNSET WINE/RAIL EXCURSION: SANTA

BARBARA These fully-hosted, docent-led excursions will depart from the SLO Railroad Museum at 11 a.m. taking a motor coach to the Santa Barbara Wine Collective. Sept. 21 my805tix.com. San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, 1940 Santa Barbara Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-548-1894.

CHALLENGING CONVENTIONS

Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria will host a community discussion with award-winning journalist and author Karin Klein at Boyd Concert Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 5 p.m., followed by a book signing with Klein at 6 p.m. The author will discuss her latest book, Rethinking College: A Guide to Thriving Without a Degree. The event is free and open to the public. Visit hancockcollege.edu/klein for more info.

WALKER HAYES LIVE IN CONCERT

Thurs, October 3 • 7:30-10:30 pm

Vina Robles Amphitheatre

Paso Robles

Paso Robles BRONCO

Friday, October 4 • 8:00pm

Vina Robles Amphitheatre

Paso Robles

SOLVANG DANISH DAYS Entertainment options include three parades, plus folk dancers and Danish musicians performing in locations scattered around downtown Solvang. Enjoy Danish pastries, Danishstyle beer, and more. Sept. 20-22 solvangdanishdays.org. Downtown Solvang, Citywide, Solvang.

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BREAKFAST ON THE BAY A monthly occasion that brings together the passionate citizens and business owners of the greater Estero Bay region in one place to deepen connections and share information. Breakfast is included with ticket price. Third Wednesday of every month, 7:30-9 a.m. $20 per member; $25 per nonmember. 805-772-4467. morrochamber.org. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay.

MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS

MARKET Get fresh and veggies, fruit, baked goods, sweets, and handmade artisan crafts. Come have some fun with your local farmers and artisans and enjoy delicious eats while enjoying the fresh breeze of Morro Bay. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Varies. 805-8247383. morrobayfarmersmarket.com. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

ADELAIDA HISTORY NIGHT AND DINNER Join for another chapter in the captivating history of the Adelaida area program presented by Dr. Dan Krieger, Professor Emeritus, Cal Poly SLO. Seated outdoors, guests will enjoy wine and a casual barbecue menu prepared by Kate and Curt Dubost. Sept. 14 5:30-7:30 p.m. $55 per person. 805-226-8463. dubostwine. com. Dubost, 9988 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles.

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.

TRIVIA NIGHT Reservations are no longer required to play. Reservations are now for teams who want to guarantee a table to play. Tables available first come, first serve. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. my805tix.com. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

GREEK BARBECUE FUNDRAISER AT ROCK AND ROLL DINER Join us for a special Greek barbecue fundraiser, benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of South SLO County. Indulge in Greek barbecue, enjoy live music from the Wavebreakers, and 50 percent of your meal is going to support local youth programs. Sept. 21 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 805-481-7339. bgcslo.org/ events. Rock and Roll Diner, 1300 Railroad St., Oceano.

VICTORY GARDEN WORKSHOPS Come learn the basics of how to grow your own food with SLO County UC Master Gardeners; how to start your garden quickly and easily in a container, in the backyard, or in a community garden. Scholarships available. Sept. 15 and Sept. 22 $55 series; $82 couple; $15 class; $45, $75, $10 for OCSD residents. 805-781-5939. Oceano Train Depot, 1650 Front St., Oceano.

MUSIC

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BEACHSIDE LIVE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Enjoy free live music by the beach in Cayucos. Showtimes are Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Also featuring live music on holiday weekends, and on select Fridays and Saturdays in the summer. Check out @ schoonerscayucos on Instagram for band updates. Sundays, 1-8 p.m. Free. 805-995-3883. schoonerscayucos.com/live. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

BURLEY THISTLES Burley Thistles is an alternative rock band that plays guitarwoven music that is easy to listen to but also surprises with memorable songs, expressive vocals, and an authentic sound. Sept. 15 , 1-4 p.m. eastoneverett.com. Schooners Cayucos, 171 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos, (805) 995-3883. THE CLIFFNOTES CIRCUS OF BLUES AND FUN COMES TO NIFFY’S MERRIMAKER Enjoy some rootsy, rocking’ blues from The Cliffnotes. Sept. 13 , 8-10 p.m. Free. 805-439-1735. niffysmerrimaker.com. The Merrimaker Tavern,

1301 2nd Street, Los Osos. FREE CONCERT FEATURING LOUIE AND TALIA ORTEGA AND FRIENDS Bring your chair and your love of great music and community. Any donations go to the performing artists. To allow max attendance, please do not park on Estero Avenue between Olive and Anchor or block driveways. Sept. 22 2-4 p.m. Free. 805-771-9408. Concerts on Estero Morro Bay, 482 Estero Ave., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

GRATEFUL ROOTS SUMMER TOUR A tribute tour to the Grateful Dead. Sept. 20, 6 p.m. my805tix.com. Kilokilo Brewing Company, 3340 Ramada Drive, Suite C, Paso Robles.

JAZZ, BLUES, AND SOUL UNDER THE STARS WITH SUNNY WRIGHT, PAUL CIERLEY, DYLAN JOHNSON, AND KEVIN MCHATTEN

Enjoy favorites under the stars before and after your tour of Sensorio’s exhibitions. Features dining, lawn games, and more. Sept. 13 , 6:30-9:30 p.m. $45-$65 for adults; $22-$30 for children. 805-226-4287. sensoriopaso.com. Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles.

SINGING HANDS CHILDREN’S CHOIR

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

TWILIGHT CONCERTS Come and stay awhile after hours and listen to live music by your favorite local bands. Genres range from country music to reggae; bring the whole family for a rockin’ good time. Sundays, 5-8 p.m. through Oct. 27 $5. 805-239-8904. midnightcellars.com. Midnight Cellars, 2925 Anderson Road, Paso Robles.

UP IN THE AIR AT NIGHT IN SANT

MARGARITA Up in the Air will play a semiacoustic show featuring their unique blend of upbeat originals along with some familiar favorites at the Educated Gardener in Santa Margarita. The event is a fundraiser for Friends of the Santa Margarita Library. Sept. 20 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 805-438-5855. The Educated Gardener, 22210 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

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

ANNUAL CUESTA ACOUSTIC GUITAR CONCERT FEATURING LAURENCE JUBER Guitarist Laurence Juber returns to the CPAC for the annual Cuesta College Acoustic Guitar Concert. Juber is one of the premiere guitarists in the world, having been lead guitarist for McCartney’s Wings. Also performing is Dorian Michael and Jennifer Martin. Sept. 21 7:30-9 p.m. $15-$10. 805-546-3198. tickets.cuesta. edu. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

BHAJAN BHOY The musical project of Ajay Saggar. Sept. 19, 6-9 p.m. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. BRACERO SOCIAL CLUB, FEATURING ANGIE & THE NIGHTMARES SLO county natives Bracero Social Club are heading to the Libertine Brewing Company in SLO. The evening will kick off with Americana-folk revivalists Angie & the Nightmares. Sept. 13 7-10 p.m. Free. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-548-2337, libertinebrewing.com.

EASTON EVERETT Easton Everett plays guitar-woven music that is easy to listen to but also surprises. Sept. 20, 5:30-8:30 p.m. eastoneverett.com. Wolff Vineyards, 6238 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, 805-781-0448.

FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS: A FAMILY DANCE CLASS Enjoy a whirlwind of rhythm and laughter. Join for 45 minutes of the hottest line dances for all ages, followed by open dance time. Make memories on the dance floor together. Sept. 20, 5:30-7 p.m. $10 for kids 4 and older. 805-904-7428. nexusslo.com. Nexus SLO, 3845 S Higuera St.( Lower Level), San Luis Obispo.

FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC: A CLASSICAL VOCAL PERFORMANCE Enjoy an hour of beautiful, sacred music, opera arias, and popular ballads, performed by accomplished opera singers and musicians. Performance is located inside the beautiful Mission San Luis Obispo in downtown SLO. Offerings encouraged to benefit the Mission San Luis Obispo Music Ministry. Sept. 15 , 3-4:30 p.m. Free. 805-550-3529. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, missionsanluisobispo.org/.

GUITARIST ADRIAN LEGG HOUSE CONCERT Globally acclaimed by critics and fans alike for his unique acoustic and electric fingerstyle guitar playing, Adrian Legg masterfully blends diverse musical styles, influences, and inspirations to create a distinctive sound “all his own, with multiple awards and accolades spanning four decades.” Sept. 15 6:30 p.m. Adrian Legg (House Concert location), 462 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-441-3815, adrianlegg.com/.

HEAVY METAL SATURDAYS Central Coast Music Productions (CCMP) presents Heavy Metal Saturdays, featuring: Suppressed Intentions, Disrupted Euphoria, Pentacaustic, Hostile Takedown, and Mechanical Ghost. Sept. 14 , 6 p.m. my805tix.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-781-9974.

JAZZ WEDNESDAYS Spinning jazz records all night. Bebop, jazz funk, acid jazz, hard bop, nu jazz, jazz house, crossover, Latin jazz, and more. Featuring guest selectors. Music at a polite volume in an acoustically treated space. Vintage sound system, big warm speakers. Plenty of free parking. Wednesdays, 3-8 p.m. through Oct. 30 Free. 805-439-1544. jansplaceslo.com. Jan’s Place, 1817 Osos St., San Luis Obispo. JOSH ROSENBLUM This artist writes all of his words and music, taking inspiration from past experiences, the hypothetical, day-to-day struggles, and just good old-fashioned storytelling. Sept. 20, 7 p.m. my805tix.com. CongregationHouse, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo.

LIBERTINE AND VINYLISTICS PRESENT: INTROVERTED FUNK Visit site for more info on this upcoming funk event at the Libertine in downtown SLO. Sept. 20 8 p.m. my805tix. com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-548-2337.

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.

MC MAGIC LIVE AT THE FREMONT THEATER MC Magic performing live at the Fremont Theater. Sept. 21 , 8 p.m. $30$150. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600.

RODRIGO Y GABRIELA Rodrigo y Gabriela performing live at the Fremont Theater. All ages. Doors open at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 8 p.m. $44.50-$224.50. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600.

SEXY COSMIC FREAK DISCO SPACE PARTY Strap on your go go boots and your sparkle spanky shorts for this dance. DJ A Wizard and DJ Suz will be spinnin’ with fun treats, performers, and suprises all night long. Features vendors and tarot readings. Sept. 14 , 6-11 p.m. $15. 805-858-8255. my805tix. com/e/sexy-cosmic-freak-disco-space-party. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo.

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES AT OAK AND OTTER BREWING CO. Summer music series featuring local artists, including Jaxon Camaero, Spike and the Box, Ben and Danny, Graybill, and Devin Welsh. Check @oakandotterbrewing for up to date info. Sept. 14 2-5 p.m. Free. 805-439-2529. oakandotterbrewing. squarespace.com/events. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

2024 LIVE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE CONCERT SERIES These Saturday afternoon concerts are limited and will sell out, so make your purchase early to secure your spot. Saturdays, 2:30-5 p.m. through Oct. 12 my805tix.com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

JULIE KELLY QUARTET Vocalist/guitarist Julie Kelly will be singing with the Tom Bethke Trio featuring Tom Bethke on guitar, David Kief on bass, and Darrell Voss on drums. With Bill Withers, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Mose Allison, and more. Enjoy music, great food, and great wine. Sept. 15 , 5-8 p.m. 805-773-6563. puffersofpismo.com. Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach.

KARAOKE EVERY FRIDAY Enjoy some good food and karaoke. Fridays, 5-8 p.m. 805-723-5550. The Central Grill, 545 Orchard Road, Nipomo.

KARAOKE EVERY WEDNESDAY A weekly event with barbecue offerings and more. Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m. Rancho Nipomo BBQ, 108 Cuyama Ln., Nipomo, 805-925-3500.

PRINCE AGAIN: A TRIBUTE TO PRINCE This spot-on tribute delivers such unforgettable hits as “Purple Rain” and many more. Sept. 15 , 7-9:30 p.m. $49.50. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/prince-again/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY LINDA RONSTADT WITH RONSTADT REVIVAL FEAT. SHANNON RAE A tribute to Linda Ronstadt, with a full seven-piece band, including fiddle and pedal steel, “to bring you the true authentic sound of the Ronstadt catalog.” Sept. 14 7:30-10 p.m. $40-$60. 805-4899444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ronstadt-revival/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. VIOLIN CONCERT: MISCHA LEFKOWITZ A special violin concert, featuring Mischa Lefkowitz, virtuoso violinist, accompanied by pianist Susan Davies. Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m. my805tix.com. The Monarch Club at Trilogy Monarch Dunes, 1645 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo. ∆

Arts

Local maestro conducts autumn performances in SLO and Lompoc

Central Coast conductor Brian Asher Alhadeff will direct the Lompoc Pops Orchestra during its next concert at the First United Methodist Church in Lompoc on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 4 p.m.

Alhadeff is widely known for his longtime work with the local orchestra, as well as his full-time conductor role with Opera San Luis Obispo, which will present its production of French composer Georges Bizet’s Carmen at the Performing Arts Center (PAC), with performances of the iconic opera on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20. Both performances start at 2 p.m.

Tickets to Carmen, directed by Joshua Wentz and choreographed by Drew Silvaggio, range from $30 to $87. According to the PAC’s website, Carmen is “widely accepted as the most famous opera of all time,” and this local iteration features an internationally acclaimed cast of opera and ballet performers, spectacular sets and costumes, and more.

Conducted by Alhadeff, the Opera San Luis Obispo orchestra is collaborating with local performance arts groups, including Civic Ballet San Luis Obispo and Applause Children’s Theater, to bring Carmen to life.

Set in Spain during the 1820s, Carmen follows a soldier who is seduced by the show’s titular character, a woman with “an appetite for smuggling,” according to the PAC’s website. After abandoning his childhood sweetheart and ending his military career, the former soldier joins Carmen’s band of thugs but must eventually compete with a champion bullfighter for Carmen’s affection.

Fans of Carmen can find a past performance of the opera’s overture from Opera San Luis Obispo’s orchestra with Alhadeff at the helm on the ensemble’s YouTube Channel, as part of its Memorable Performances series. Visit operaslo.org for more details on the upcoming Carmen production. The PAC is located at 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.

For the upcoming Lompoc Pops Orchestra show, geared toward families, the music selection Alhadeff chose will highlight various songs from Disney films, including Snow White, Bambi Cinderella, Peter Pan Frozen and other animated musicals. Attendees of the performance, open to all ages, are encouraged to dress as their favorite Disney characters.

Admission to the Lompoc concert is free for children ages 12 and under, $5 for students with a student ID, and $25 for adults. Active military are eligible for a special discount. Call (805) 7331796 for more details on the show.

BY SAMANTHA HERRERA

Center stage

Ubu’s Other Shoe celebrates 20 years at SLO REP with five staged-reading shows

Two decades ago, Ubu’s Other Shoe began as a way to bring more plays to more audiences in the San Luis Obispo Repertory eatre (SLO REP) space. Now, nearly 120 productions later, the staged-reading series is still going strong.

SLO REP’s Artistic Director Michael Siebrass rst directed a staged reading of Gore Vidal’s thought-provoking political satire, e Best Man, in 2004, and the audience loved it so much that the Ubu’s Other Shoe tradition just had to continue.

“We were still SLO Little eatre, we were producing six or seven shows a year, and Michael just understood that we had this great space downtown, but we couldn’t produce these wonderful, wonderful plays as it just wasn’t nancially responsible for us to produce them when we weren’t sure if the audience were there,” Managing Artistic Director Kevin Harris said. “Michael had this idea of a very minimal, lownancial risk way to actually get these words and these incredible plays in front of audience members who wanted to see them.”

After graduating from the University of Portland in the mid-1960s, Siebrass trained his eyes on becoming an actor and director. And, in a turn of events, he co-founded an after-hours theater in the basement of a co eehouse that became a venue for experimental work.

He then continued his education at San Francisco State and took o to Europe to work as a schoolteacher before returning to the states. He worked a few di erent jobs before landing at SLO REP, where he directed several shows, including Ubu’s Other Shoe, which he continues to direct today.

Harris said SLO REP produces about ve or six of the staged readings a year and they last anywhere from around 90 minutes to two and a half hours.

“It’s just been an incredible outlet, not only to just get people to hear these plays and get to know these playwrights and tell these stories, but it’s been a great opportunity for SLO REP to cultivate new

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The San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre (SLO REP) is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Ubu’s Other Shoe. The first staged reading in this year’s series will be Fortinbras by playwright Lee Blessing and directed by Jill Turnbow.

To get your tickets for the Sept. 20 and 21 event, visit at slorep. org/shows/fortinbras.

artists and new directors and really introduce some new ideas to our audiences,” he said. “Hopefully it expands their theatrical palette so that we can start introducing these plays onto our main stage and get people to take a little bit more risks with their theatrical entertainment dollar.”

Currently, the playhouse holds 97 seats and produces big-stage productions 42 weeks a year to accommodate the 20,000 residents who visit SLO REP. Since the team is always on the move, Harris said Ubu’s Other Shoe is performed the week after a main-stage production wraps up.

“Our scenic crew comes in and technical director and they strike the set by completely dismantling the set on that Sunday night,” he said. “ en Ubu moves in on Tuesday and they perform the following Friday and Saturday, then 11 days later our next main stage opens.”

To kick o celebrating its 20th anniversary, Siebrass picked out ve plays that he feels exemplify everything that Ubu’s Other Shoe stands for, Harris said.

Fortinbras by playwright Lee Blessing and directed by Jill Turnbow will lead the celebration at SLO REP on Sept. 20 and 21. e comical reading picks up where Shakespeare’s Hamlet leaves o — after everyone dies—and is lled with literary criticism and present-day wit, according to SLO REP’s website.

“What do you do when a country is so decimated and in disarray? How does one ambitious person sort of put the pieces back together for his own power and his own bene t using the grief and tragedy of Hamlet?” Harris said. “It’s a very, very funny play. All of these characters are bu oons to some extent.”

TOGETHER Girls joined forces in SLO REP’s April 2019 staged reading of Girls Like

, which focuses on adolescent female friendship and its fragility in the face of societal and cultural pressures.

It will be one of the biggest Ubu’s Other Shoe readings to date. Twelve actors will play 20 di erent characters, and to help make this play extra special, Siebrass reached out to the hundreds of actors who have been part of the series’ 119 plays to come back for at least one play during the season.

e other plays Siebrass picked for this year will be Molly Sweeney by Brian Friel and directed by Kerry DiMaggio, 17 Raccoons or It’s a Really Long Story written and performed by Jill Turnbow, Seminar by eresa Rebeck, and Ada and the Engine by Lauren Gunderson.

Harris said SLO REP has never repeated a reading for Ubu’s Other Shoe, so each experience is unique for both the actors and the audience. “ e whole point of Ubu is to get these words out there and to get these ideas out here. You know, out of these 119 plays, I would say three-quarters of them have never been produced outside of Los Angeles or San Francisco,” he said. “ ese plays don’t make it in theaters often, and it’s not because they’re not good. It’s because they’re challenging, and there’s a real audience for these types of plays— for challenging plays—and we like to provide that avenue to cater to them.” ∆

Reach Sta Writer Samantha Herrera at sherrera@ newtimesslo.com.

TEAM REHEARSAL SLO REP actors

August 2019 staged-reading performance of The Humans written by Stephen Karam and directed by John Battalino. It tells the story of breaking family traditions.

GIRL POWER Four SLO REP actors prepared to take the stage in the January 2024 production of The Revolutionists , a staged reading set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror.

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Fun, fun, fun

Editor’s note: Regular reviewers Glen and Anna are out of town, so New Times Editor Camillia Lanham and Sta Writer Samantha Herrera stepped into write Split Screen.

Tim Burton directs this sequel to his 1988 dark comedy classic about a “bioexorcist” named Betelgeuse, aka Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton), who in the new lm is accidentally released from afterlife limbo by Astrid Deetz (Jenna Ortega), daughter of Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) and granddaughter of Delia Deetz (Catherine O’Hara)—both from the original lm. (104 min.)

BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE

What’s it rated? PG-13

What’s it worth, Samantha? Full price

What’s it worth, Camillia? Full price

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

Camillia is campy, madcap, somewhat gory sequel to the 1988 original was part manic fun and part head scratcher. It stayed true to Burton’s iconic ’80s lm while expanding into a sequel worth watching. I think I liked Beetlejuice Beetlejuice better than Beetlejuice—but it’s not a movie I watched as a kid, so my lack of nostalgia may have something to do with less than cultlike enthusiasm for Keaton’s rst frenetic foray as Betelgeuse. We enter the scene as a family tragedy overtakes the Deetzes. Lydia’s changed from a moody, gothic teen to a fragile, pill-popping mom with her own TV Show, Ghost House, where she uses the supernatural skill she learned about as a teen to help people with their own ghosts. Astrid’s taken the place of her moody mother. Delia’s the same chaotic, self-obsessed artist she was all those years ago. And they all come together on top of their hill in Connecticut for a funeral, some unexpected forays into the underworld, and a reluctant reuni cation with Beetlejuice (who still wants Lydia to be his bride). It was a delightful way to spend a hot afternoon.

Samantha As someone who has never seen the original Beetlejuice, I came into this sequel blind, and I loved it. e funeral was

BEETLEJUICE

What’s it rated? PG When? 1988

Where’s it showing? Max

Tim Burton directs this dark supernatural fantasy about newly dead married couple Adam (Alec Baldwin) and Barbara Maitland (Geena Davis) who are navigating their new ghostly existence in their old home. When the house is sold to an obnoxious new family who begins to remodel the house into a garish postmodern monstrosity, the Maitlands are determined to scare them off, so they hire “bioexorcist” Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton), who wreaks havoc on them and the offending family, The Deetzes—father Charles (Jeffrey Jones); his second wife, Delia (Catherine O’Hara); and daughter from his previous marriage, Lydia

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almost a joke as Lydia’s obnoxious, golddigging boyfriend, Rory, played by Justin eroux, made the moment of sadness his green light to propose. e overly dramatic and funny Delia, played by O’Hara, couldn’t believe what she was hearing, and the selfloathing Astrid was right there with her. Ortega has the emo teenager role down to a science, and she gets extra points for having the perfect look to play in a Burton lm. After the funeral, Astrid nds herself stuck in the afterlife and Lydia needs Beetlejuice’s help to get her daughter back to the living world. e formerly estranged mother and daughter nd themselves running through the di erent realms of the underworld before stopping at one of my personal favorite scenes in the movie—the “soul train,” a groovy spot that takes souls to the great beyond. Maybe it’s because I love funk and disco, but if I happened to switch places with the pair, I would be hanging out at the train station. Camillia I’m in! If you’re going to be dead, shouldn’t it be on a disco train that takes your soul into the afterlife? Burton’s underworld was full of otherworldly imaginative and funny characters that get sucked into Beetlejuice’s antics—Keaton is

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Keaton is a force of nature—hilarious and offensive. The Maitlands quickly regret their decision to hire Betelgeuse, but by then it’s too late. Meanwhile, the ghosts discover that Lydia can see them. Can she become the liaison between the living and the dead so they can all live in peace?

The film is a blast from beginning to end, with amazing special effects and a brilliantly bizarre story. It took home the Best Makeup Academy Award as well as Best Visual Effects and Makeup from the British Academy Film Awards. Classic! (92 min.) —Glen

FREAK THE DEETZ! A “bio-exorcist” called Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton) is hired by two ghosts to scare off the Deetz family who moved into the ghosts’ old house, in Beetlejuice, available on Max.

just as spazzy and brilliant as he was the rst time around. He, O’Hara, and Ryder play o each other with ease. e costume and set designs were a 10. And we even have a sandworm reprisal that pays homage to the rst lm. My personal favorite character is Beetlejuice’s ex-wife, a soul-sucker, but I think it’s because we get to watch her staple her dismembered body back together again at the beginning of the lm. I mean, come on! My only real issues with the lm were a couple of random scenes that involved a baby Beetlejuice and the stop-motion clay animation scene detailing Lydia’s father’s death—Je rey Jones didn’t reprise his role for some reason, although if you Google it, people have a few ideas as to why. Samantha I agree. Baby Beetlejuice didn’t really t in with the rest of the movie and gave the impression of trying way too hard to be funny but ended up being slightly annoying. If this movie taught me anything, it’s that Burton knows how to make a good movie, and I’m excited to see what’s next! ∆

Editor Camillia Lanham and Sta Writer Samantha Herrera wrote this week’s Split Screen. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

THE BIKERIDERS

What’s it rated? R When? 2023

Where’s it showing? Peacock

WBADASS Austin Butler stars as Benny, a member of Chicago motorcycle gang the Vandals, who’s in the club as it slides toward criminality, in The Bikeriders, streaming on Peacock and other services.

riter-director Jeff Nichols (Take Shelter, Mud, Midnight Special, Loving) helms this film based on Danny Lyon’s 1968 book in which the college-educated photographer essentially embedded himself in the Midwestern motorcycle gang the Chicago Outlaws. Lyon’s photo-rich book was inspired by Hunter S. Thompson’s book Hell’s Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga. Nichols’ film uses verbatim quotes Lyon collected for about 70 percent of its dialog. This was a film I missed in the theaters, in part because I thought it would be a dumb glorification and exploitation of outlaw motorcycle culture, and after watching it on Peacock with my subscription, it is all that … but more. It’s got a charismatic cast including Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, and Jodie Comer, who plays Kathy, a “nice girl” who falls for Butler’s Benny—a reckless free spirit. The story is mostly told from her perspective as she witnesses the motorcycle club (here called the Vandals) devolve into a criminal organization. The film is filled with cool bikes, a cool ’50s vibe, some great action sequences, and a creative exploration of a subculture that both fascinated and frightened America. Definitely worth a watch. (116 min.) ∆

(Winona Ryder), plus their interior designer Otho Fenlock (Glenn Shadix).

SAT IT THREE TIMES! Catherine O’Hara is Delia, Jenna Ortega is Astrid, Winona Ryder is Lydia, and Justin Theroux is Rory in director Tim Burton’s new sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, screening in local theaters.

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BY GLEN STARKEY

Something to Talk About

Blues rocker and hitmaker

Bonnie Raitt returns to Vina Robles

You’d think with more than five decades in the music business that Bonnie Raitt might be slowing down a bit, but it seems the opposite. Her 2022 album, Just Like That …—her 18th studio album—proves she’s just as vital a hitmaker as she’s been throughout her long and storied career. She won three Grammy Awards at the 65th annual ceremony last February and an Americana Music Award this past September, making her newest album’s title track, “Just Like That,” the first composition to win Song of the Year at both ceremonies.

Now 74, her touring schedule has also been robust. She decided to extend her current tour by more than 30 dates after headlining 75 concerts in 2022 and another 50 in 2023, across the U.S., Australia, the U.K., Scotland, Ireland, and Canada. The singer-songwriter and guitarist blends blues, R&B, rock, and pop, delivering huge hits like “Nick of Time,” “Luck of the Draw,” “Something to Talk About,” “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” and many more.

She was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and Rolling Stone magazine named the slide guitar player No. 54 on its recently updated list of the “250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” and ranked her No. 50 on the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time.” She’s also a lifelong social activist long involved with involved with MUSE (Musicians United for Safe Energy) and environmental movements.

Bonnie Raitt on her Just Like That … tour plays Wednesday, Sept. 18 (8 p.m.; all ages; $80 and up at ticketmaster.com). The always amazing U.K. soul singer and guitarist James Hunter opens. His band is awesome! “We’re very much looking forward to kicking off the night for the great Bonnie Raitt, so bring your dancing shoes and we’ll get you warmed up for a memorable evening of live music,” Hunter said in press materials.

Fremont Theater

Legendary blues, soul, and rock musician

The Robert Cray Band appears on Friday, Sept. 13 (8 p.m.; all ages; $44.50 to $74.50 at prekindle.com). “Born in Georgia and raised in Washington, Cray was inspired to pick up the guitar after seeing The Beatles on TV and later witnessing Jimi Hendrix perform live,” his bio explains. “Over the past 50 years, Cray has established himself as one of the most singular artists in American music, selling millions of albums, winning five Grammy Awards, and being inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.”

After appearing in National Lampoon’s Animal House as part of the Otis Day and the Knights band, he went on to record and release his own albums starting in 1980 with Who’s Been Talkin’ right on through his 19th album, That’s What I Heard in 2020.

Rodrigo y Gabriela play on Tuesday, Sept. 17 (8 p.m.; all ages; $44.50 to $99.50 at prekindle.com). This world-renowned acoustic guitar duo from Mexico fuses rock, flamenco, and classical guitar styles.

“Starting their musical journey as street performers in Dublin, Ireland, Rodrigo Sánchez and Gabriela Quintero quickly gained recognition for their fiery performances and intricate guitar work,” according to their bio. “Over the years, they’ve released critically acclaimed albums, performed at major international festivals, and collaborated with artists like Hans Zimmer.”

Rod & Hammer Rock

SLO Brew Live and (((folkYEAH!))) present Inner Wave on Thursday, Sept. 19 (doors at 7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $39.05 at ticketweb. com). The three founding members of the LA-based synth pop band started playing together as middle schoolers. Now in their 20s, they’ve released four studio albums, most recently 2021’s Apoptosis. Like most bands, the COVID-19 pandemic threw them off course.

“We were in a position where we felt we were at a high, and then sunk to a really dark low, not knowing what’s going to

happen—not just with us, but with the world,” guitarist-vocalist Pablo Sotelo recalled in press materials. “Coming out of this pandemic, having gone through so much and restructuring our team, we reverted back to being very hands-on—like we were for 11 years. Now I feel very confident: We’re like a musical tank.”

The Siren

The Siren’s big show this week is soft rockers Yachty By Nature, who’ll bring their yacht rock sounds to Morro Bay on Friday, Sept. 13 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $24.71 at tixr.com). The sextet plays “groovy soft yacht rock tunes from the late ’70s and early ’80s,” the band said. “We are a yachtical tribute to your favorite artists like Michael McDonald, Hall and Oates, Boz Scaggs, Steely Dan, Toto, Christopher Cross, and so much more. We are the yacht rock tribute you’ve been looking for, and we’re bringing the yacht party to you!”

BLUES ROCK QUEEN Bonnie Raitt returns to Vina Robles Amphitheatre on her Just Like That … tour on Sept. 18

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PSYCHEDELIC SYNTH SLO Brew Live and (((folkYEAH!))) present LA alternative pop band Inner Wave at Rod & Hammer Rock on Sept. 19

PHOTO COURTESY OF TBA AGENCY

DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK Blues, soul, and rock guitarist and singer The Robert Cray Band plays the Fremont Theater on Sept. 13

COURTESY PHOTO BY MELANIE LEMAHIEU

WELCOME ABOARD Yachty By Nature brings their yacht rock to The Siren on Sept. 13 .

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The Clark Center

It’s tribute week at the Clark Center when the venue hosts two cover acts. See Ronstadt Revival, a tribute to Linda Ronstadt featuring Shannon Rae, on Saturday, Sept. 14 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $44.50 to $65.50 at clarkcenter.org). This is a seven-piece live band including fiddle and pedal steel and bringing you “the true authentic sound of the Ronstadt catalog,” organizers announced. “Real, raw, and 100 percent live music.”

Prince Again: A Tribute to Prince happens on Sunday, Sept. 15 (7 p.m.; all ages; $54 at clarkcenter.org). You’ll hear authentic re-creations of hits such as “Little Red Corvette,” “1999,” “Kiss,” “Cream,” “Diamonds & Pearls,” “I Wanna Be Your Lover,” and “Purple Rain.”

More music …

Baltimore-based trans-apocalyptic galaxy rockers, Darsombra, return to SLO on Friday, Sept. 13, at A Satellite of Love (8 p.m.; all ages; $10 at the door). This cinematic conceptual rock duo features guitarist-bassist-vocalist Brian Daniloski and filmmaker-synth-player-percussionistvocalist Ann Everton. According to their bio, they walk the line “between glamprog-psych-stoner metal and site-specific installation performance art. Live, their carefully crafted songs and videos create a hallucinogenic synesthesia for the audience, as Everton and Daniloski build a temporary reality from sound, sight, and movement.”

“People still haven’t come down from their last gig at Mee Heng Low in 2022,” said organizer Abe Gibson.

Frequent Weaver and The Succulent Marrow open the show.

If you’re out in Baywood on Friday, Sept. 13, get your boogie blues on when The Cliffnotes play Niffy’s Merrimaker (8 to 10 p.m.).

“No hockey masks [will be] involved as our circus of blues and fun returns,” bandleader Cliff Step said. “[Bandmembers] Val and Al [vocalist Valerie Johnson and guitarist Al B Blue] will be fresh back from some shows in Philly where they were debuting a mini doc about our very own legendary Al B Blue. By the time we hit the stage at the Merrimaker, Al will be more legendary than ever!”

Singer-songwriters Jody Mulgrew and Gary Garrett will play Morro Bay’s St. Peter’s by the Sea on Saturday, Sept. 14 (3 p.m.; all ages; $20 at the door or online at brownpapertickets.com).

“I will be making a rare appearance with my old friend Jody Mulgrew,” Garrett announced. “Jody is a highly respected, award-winning local singersongwriter and teacher, with an angelic voice and touching, beautiful songs. He and I have given many memorable house concerts and public shows over the years. We will each share a set of our own music (I will play several new songs), and then we’ll play a set of our favorite duets—‘Flying Dream,’ ‘The Cove,’ ‘’Til My Peace Be Made,’ a little Simon & Garfunkel—it will be a special show. I hope to see you there!”

Numbskull and Good Medicine’s only thing this week is a DJ event called Brat Night on Saturday, Sept. 14, in SLO Town’s Libertine (9 p.m.; 18-and-older; $13.60 at

goodmedicinepresents.com). Expect to hear music inspired by Charli XCX’s album Brat Summer. Expect a mix of Y2K nostalgia and bratty confidence.

When I checked on Sept. 10, there were still tickets left for the Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival up at Paso Robles’ Castoro Cellars on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15, but organizers warn it will probably sell out, so by the time you read this, it may be too late but visit whalerockmusicfestival. com for the complete lineup and to see if any tickets remain. Saturday’s headliner is funk act Vulfpeck and Sunday’s is indie folk act The Head to the Heart.

NYC’s Ben Rosenblum Trio plays the next Famous Jazz Artist concert at Cambria’s Harmony Café this Sunday, Sept. 15 (5 to 7 p.m.; $25 ticket at charlie@ talsanmusic.com and with a $10 food and beverage minimum). Rosenblum—a pianist, accordionist, and composer—and his bandmembers will be joined by series producers Charlie and Sandi Shoemake on vibes and vocals. The Bunker has a show lined up for next Thursday, Sept. 19, when Amsterdambased performer Bhajan Bhoy (aka Ajay Saggar) makes a stop on his West Coast tour to promote his latest album, Peace Frequencies / Healing Frequencies (6 p.m.; all ages; $12.56 at my805tix.com). Expect cosmic psychedelia as Bhajan Bhoy mixes raga guitar, spaced-out drone, blissed-out electronics, and more. Frequent Weaver and The Succulent Marrow open. ∆

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

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RASPBERRY BERET Hear the purple one’s hits when Prince Again: A Tribute to Prince comes to the Clark Center on Sept. 15

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SONGSMITHS Singer-songwriters Jody Mulgrew and Gary Garrett team up at Morro Bay’s St. Peter’s by the Sea on Sept. 14

PHOTO COURTESY OF JODY MULGREW AND GARY GARRETT

ART ROCK Baltimore’s trans-apocalyptic galaxy rockers, Darsombra, play A Satellite of Love on Sept. 13

COURTESY PHOTO BY DAVE IDEN

FROM AMSTERDAM Bhajan Bhoy (aka Ajay Saggar) brings his raga guitar sounds to The Bunker on Sept. 19

PHOTO COURTESY OF BHAJAN BHOY

BY CALEB WISEBLOOD

Best of both worlds

Paso Robles and Los Olivos wines find intimate harmony at upcoming dinner gathering

Owls often perch near the high ceiling of a historic barn where two birds of a different feather—a pair of local winemakers from separate regions—are planning to host a unique collaboration.

Built during the 1800s, the Kentucky Ranch Barn is a treasured venue at Paso Robles’ Thacher Winery, which will host a collaborative dinner with limited seating on Oct. 5 that will pair five food courses with 10 wines. Each dish in the lineup will include one wine tasting from vintner Sherman Thacher and one separate tasting from visiting winemaker Chase Carhartt, of Los Olivos’ Carhartt Family Wines.

One course, for example, will pair glasses of Thacher Winery’s 2021 graciano and

The wine lineup from Carhartt Family Wines will include the winery’s 2020 chamise, 2020 petite sirah, and three others.

Carhartt Family Wines’ 2020 chamise with charred octopus, Spanish chorizo, roasted potato, and olive tapenade.

Thacher Winery General Manager Tony Quealy described the upcoming dinner as “the perfect opportunity to showcase the collaborative aspect of the wine industry,” which isn’t as cutthroat as some outsiders might assume.

“It’s not a competitive environment,” Quealy said. “Sherman will tell you. … He’s on the phone with other winemakers, other vineyard managers all the time.”

The local wine scene is fueled by big family vibes and never short of people willing to lend a helping hand, Sherman concurred.

“There’s a winery down the road that has one of our tanks right now,” said the seasoned vintner, whose scenic workstation lies on a long, rural stretch of several neighboring vineyards. “He called me up Wednesday and said, ‘Can I borrow a tank if you have one available?’

… He came by about 10 minutes later. He needed it pretty bad, I guess.

Pairings galore

For more info on Thacher Winery and Carhartt Family Wines, visit thacherwinery.com and carharttfamilywines.com, respectively.

Admission to the two wineries’ upcoming collaborative winemaker dinner in Paso Robles on Saturday, Oct. 5, ranges between $250 and $300 (plus tax).

“We’re all about helping each other out,” Sherman added. “We’re all partners. We’re all trying to do the same thing. We’re all in the same kind of situations.”

Sherman and his wife, Michelle, have known Carhartt for many years, but the October dinner event marks the first official collaboration between the two family-operated wineries.

The idea to pair each food course with two separate wine tastings—each introduced with some background insights from their respective winemakers between courses— adds a freshness that helps this gathering stand out, Michelle said.

“A lot of people around here go to

winemaker dinners, but the fact that they can get two perspectives on wines that complement each other will be unique,” Michelle said. “I think people will really find that different. … We’re also tasting the difference between north SLO and north Santa Barbara [counties] and the different AVAs.”

Another collaborative component of

WINE AND DINE Wines from both Paso Robles’ Thacher Winery and Los Olivos’ Carhartt Family Wines will share the spotlight during a five-course dinner planned for early October.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THACHER WINERY

CHASE THAT FEELING In between the courses of an upcoming winemaker dinner, Los Olivos-based winemaker Chase Carhartt will discuss elements of each featured tasting.

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DYNAMIC DUO Chase Carhartt (left), of Los Olivos’ Carhartt Family Wines, will head to Paso Robles to co-host a collaborative winemaker dinner with Sherman Thacher (right) on Saturday, Oct. 5, in Thacher Winery’s historic Kentucky Ranch Barn.

the dinner worth noting is how the food courses—arranged by local culinary pros Justin Monson and Colin Pflugradt of Templeton-based Oak & Vine—were carefully selected.

Prior to finalizing the menu, the event’s two featured winemakers met

with Monson and Pflugradt for them to preview and taste the 10 selected wines and brainstorm what kinds of dishes would best suit each tasting duo.

“Chase and I talked about wines that we wanted to present, and we kind of came up with wines that would work together with a food pairing,” Sherman said. “Both the chefs would taste, and then you’d see their eyes light up, and then one would say one thing. They fed off each other, and then it just kind of went crazy from there.”

The food selections will include fried pickle and caviar, smoked salmon on brioche, grilled quail salad, oak-roasted lamb chop, and more. The evening will conclude with dessert: dark chocolate pave (Brazilian trifle) with toasted coconut, paired with glasses of Thacher Winery’s 2021 Triumvirate reserve zinfandel and Carhartt’s 2020 petite sirah.

“The chefs did a really good job coming up with what I envision will be an amazing pairing,” Sherman said. “I think we came up with a really fun menu.” ∆

Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood is all about the fried pickle. Send comments to cwiseblood@newtimesslo.com.

BARREL ROLE Paso Robles-based winemaker Sherman Thacher chose five of Thacher Winery’s wines to showcase side by side with five wines from Carhartt Family Wines. A tasting of each will accompany five food courses, arranged by local chefs from Oak & Vine. COURTESY PHOTO BY ACACIA PRODUCTIONS

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1704 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as GLOVER ENGINEERING, 904 Patria Circle, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Allan David Glover (904 Patria Circle, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual Allan David Glover. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-09-24 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. 08-09-29. August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1715 (08/12/2024)

New Filing

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1717

(06/29/24)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as HOLY TOLEDO TAMALES! 583 Bakeman Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Marcela Toledo (583 Bakeman Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual Marcela Toledo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-1224. 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. 08-12-29. August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1720 (07/18/2024)

New Filing

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1723 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as HEALING HARVEST, 1360 El Moro Ave, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Karen Marie Hutchison (1487 15th St Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual Karen Marie Hutchison. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-13-24 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. 08-13-29. August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1726 (N/A)

New Filing

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1732

(08/14/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: FISHER E BIKES LLC 1758 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Fisher E Bikes LLC (P.O. Box 717 Pismo Beach CA 93448). State of California. This Business Is Conducted By An Limited Liability Company /S/ Fisher E Bikes LLC, Robert Lee Fisher Jr, President. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 08-14-24. Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Anelson, Deputy. Exp. 08-14-29. August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1733 (02/03/2003)

New Filing

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1734 (08/14/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: SLOLIFE STUDIO & MERCANTILE, 1337 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. ACG Group LLC (1018 Parkview Place San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). State of California. This Business Is Conducted By An Limited Liability Company /S/ ACG Group LLC, London Delicath, CEO. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 08-1424. Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-14-29. August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1738 (03/02/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: MILLER PLANNING ASSOCIATES, LLC 830 Venable Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Miller Planning Associates, LLC (830 Venable Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). State of California. This Business Is Conducted By An Limited Liability Company /S/ Miller Planning Associates LLC, Martha Miller, President. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 08-15-24. I Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-15-29. August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024

is

business

TOUCH MASSAGE THERA-

(610

93405).

Morro Bay,

County.

by Crystal A. Frisan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-0924. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 08-09-29. August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024.

The following person is doing business as ASHI BAR MASSAGE, 1244 Pine Street Suite 214, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Toni M Orban (1932 Catahoula Court Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by Toni M Orban. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-12-24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 08-12-29. August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024.

FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received a subgrant application for City of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, CA. Pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 11988 and 44 CFR Part 9.12, final notice is hereby given of FEMA’s intent to provide funding for this project under the Public Assistance Grant Program (PA)

The following person is doing business as Person (Persons) Is (Are) Doing Business As: NATIVE HANDS, 793 Higuera Street Ste 2. San Luis Obispo County. Native Hands, LLC (793 Higuera Street Ste 2 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). State of California. This Business Is Conducted By An Limited Liability Company /S/ Native Hands, LLC, Curt Schalchlin, Managing Member. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 08-13-24. 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. 08-13-29. August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024

The following person is doing business as SLABTOWN RENTALS, CAMBRIA RENTAL COMPANY, SCENIC COAST REAL ESTATE, SLO COAST RENTALS, 2006 Chester Ln, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Jana Maria Edwards (2006 Chester Ln, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by Jana Maria Edwards. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-13-24. 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. 08-13-29. August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024.

An initial disaster-wide Public Notice for DR-4699-CA was published 11/1/2023 Funding for the proposed project will be conditional upon compliance with all applicable federal, tribal, state and local laws, regulations, floodplain standards, permit requirements and conditions

FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE

The following person is doing business as LIVEWELLSLO CHIROPRACTIC 1428 Phillips Lane, Suite 300, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 . San Luis Obispo County. Sachs Chiropractic, Inc., A Professional Corporation (1428 Phillips Lane, Suite 300, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Sachs Chiropractic, Inc., A Professional Corporation, Sandy Sachs, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-14-24. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-1429. August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1735 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as ENCHANTING CAMPING, 145 South St, Spc B-1, San Luis Obispo, Ca 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Kathryn Denise Dewalt (145 South St., SPC B-1, San Luis Obisp, CA 93401). This business is conducted by Kathryn Denise Dewalt. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-1424. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 08-14-29. August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1743 (08/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as TEMPLETON SMOG & SERVICE CENTER, 207 S. Main Street, Templeton,

19, 26, 2024

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received a subgrant application for City of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, CA. Pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 11988 and 44 CFR Part 9.12, final notice is hereby given of FEMA’s intent to provide funding for this project under the Public Assistance Grant Program (PA).

An initial disaster-wide Public Notice for DR-4699-CA was published 11/1/2023. Funding for the proposed project will be conditional upon compliance with all applicable federal, tribal, state and local laws, regulations, floodplain standards, permit requirements and conditions.

Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal actions must be reviewed and evaluated for feasible alternatives and for social, economic, historic, environmental, legal, and safety considerations. EO 11988 and EO 11990 requires FEMA to consider alternatives and provide a public notice of any proposed actions in or affecting floodplains or wetlands. EO 12898 requires FEMA to provide the opportunity for public participation in the planning process and to consider potential impacts to minority and low-income populations. This notice may also fulfill requirements under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal actions must be reviewed and evaluated for feasible alternatives and for social, economic, historic, environmental, legal, and safety considerations. EO 11988 and EO 11990 requires FEMA to consider alternatives and provide a public notice of any proposed actions in or affecting floodplains or wetlands. EO 12898 requires FEMA to provide the opportunity for public participation in the planning process and to consider potential impacts to minority and low-income populations. This notice may also fulfill requirements under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

This notice serves as a project‐specific final notice for FEMA’s funding action located within a Special Flood Hazard Area. FEMA has determined the only practicable alternative is to fund the repairs made to the concrete wall and the wooden picket fence in the creek channel by Cuesta Drive Road This action complies with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements. There is a potential for the facility to be impacted by future flooding events due to its location within the AE Zone The proposed work will not take place in wetlands per the United States Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory and will have little potential to impact or affect wetland values.

This notice serves as a project-specific final notice for FEMA’s funding action located within a Special Flood Hazard Area. FEMA has determined the only practicable alternative is to fund the repairs made to the concrete wall and the wooden picket fence in the creek channel by Cuesta Drive Road. This action complies with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements. There is a potential for the facility to be impacted by future flooding events due to its location within the AE Zone. The proposed work will not take place in wetlands per the United States Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory and will have little potential to impact or affect wetland values.

Notice is given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Clerk-Recorder, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408 before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024 (“Bid Deadline”), for the following public works project: COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO VEHICLE STORAGE CONTRACT NO. 320193

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

Any bid received at the office of the County Clerk-Recorder of the County of San Luis Obispo at or after 3:00 p.m. on the date specified above will not be accepted and will be returned to the bidder unopened. A bid received one second after 3:00 p.m. (i.e., after 3:00:00 p.m.) shall not be considered.

Bids are required for the entire work described in the Contract Documents.

The Bid package (also referred to herein as the “Contract Documents”) are posted on the County’s Purchasing website: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/GS/Purchasing/Current_Formal_Bids_and_Proposals.htm

Any changes, additions, or deletions to these Contract Documents will be in the form of written addenda issued by the County. Any addenda will be posted on the website. Prospective bidders must check the website for addenda or other relevant new information at up to 5:00 p.m. the day before the prescribed date/time for submittal of bids. The County is not responsible for the failure of any prospective bidder to receive such addenda. All addenda so issued shall become a part of this Bid.

All bidders are required to acknowledge and confirm receipt of every addendum in their bid proposal.

Applicant: City of San Luis Obispo

Applicant: City of San Luis Obispo

Project Title: PW 00566; GM 723012; Cuesta Drive Wall Creek Channel

Project Title: PW 00566; GM 723012; Cuesta Drive Wall Creek Channel

Location of Proposed Work and Floodplain Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Panels:

Location of Proposed Work and Floodplain Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Panels:

Facility GPS

Cuesta Drive Creek Channel Start: 35.29426, -120.67677; End: 35.29475,120.67675

06079C1066G 11/16/2012

All bidder Requests for Information must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m., 5 business days prior to the bid opening date. Requests submitted after said date may not be considered. All questions pertaining to the content of this invitation to Bid must be made in writing through the Purchasing website. Questions and responses will be posted on the Purchasing website and can be viewed by accessing the Invitation to Bid located at the Purchasing website. The identity of the entity submitting the question will not be posted. The County reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of comments / questions that will be posted on the website.

The bidder must have either a Class A license or a combination of Class C licenses that make up a majority of the work at the time the Contract is awarded (Public Contract Code section 3300). When the bidder holds a combination of Class C licenses, all work to be performed outside of the bidder’s license specialties, except work that is incidental or supplemental to the licenses of the bidder, shall be performed by licensed Subcontractors in compliance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with section 4100) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code).

Pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.1:

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

Proposed Work and Purpose: Floodwaters from a severe storm on 02/21/2023 through 7/10/2023, damaged 444.44 CY of a concrete block wall and 200 FT long by 6 FT tall wooden picket fence in a drainage channel by Cuesta Drive Road in the City of San Luis Obispo. The Applicant utilized contracts to repair 444.44 CY of the concrete wall and 200 FT long by 6 FT tall of the wooden fence back to their pre-disaster design and use. The sandbags that were in the creek from a previous project were re-purposed at 35.25596, -120.67405. A small backhoe

Proposed Work and Purpose: Floodwaters from a severe storm on 02/21/2023 through 7/10/2023, damaged 444.44 CY of a concrete block wall and 200 FT long by 6 FT tall wooden picket fence in a drainage channel by Cuesta Drive Road in the City of San Luis Obispo. The Applicant utilized contracts to repair 444.44 CY of the concrete wall and 200 FT long by 6 FT tall of the wooden fence back to their pre-disaster design and use. The sandbags that were in the creek from a previous project were re-purposed at 35.25596, -120.67405. A small backhoe loader was used in the channel during the repairs. Although work in water occurred, the Applicant did not coordinate with any regulatory agencies since there was no drainage into any major US waters. There was no staging of equipment and no new ground disturbance. Project Alternatives:

PA-09-4699-PW00566-PN723012

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

The County of San Luis Obispo, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

There is no project-specific DBE goal requirement.

Bids must be submitted under sealed cover plainly marked as a bid and identified with the project number, the date and time for receipt of sealed bids, and the name of the bidder.

(1) (No Action) This alternative would result in continued flooding of the channel to the surround neighborhood. If the damage was not repaired, then adverse economic and social impacts may occur and continued negative impacts may be experienced.

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(2) (Repair with Minimization) Minimization measures were not practicable due to no financially viable options available.

(3) (Relocation) Floodplain avoidance by relocating the facility is not a practicable alternative as it would require closing off the channel.

Comments: This will serve as the final public notice regarding the above-described action funded by the FEMA Public Assistance program. Interested persons may submit comments, questions, or request a map of this specific project by writing to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 9, 1111 Broadway #1200, Oakland, CA 94607, or by emailing FEMA-RIX-EHP-Documents@fema.dhs.gov. Comments should be sent in writing with the subject line “PW 00566; GM 723012; Cuesta Drive Wall Creek Channel” at the above address within 15 days of the date of this notice THIS NOTICE MAY BE REMOVED FROM PUBLIC VIEW ON THE 15th DAY FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF POSTING.

***END OF NOTICE*** September 12, 2024

Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or a bidder’s bond in favor of the County in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted total Bid.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by County to ensure performance under the Contract or, in the alternative, request the County to make payment of retention to an escrow agent. The successful bidder will be required to furnish the County with payment and performance bonds, with each issued by a California admitted surety insurer equal to 100% of the Contract Price.

Pursuant to Labor Code section 1770 et seq., the Contractor and all Subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations and comply with all applicable Labor Code provisions, which include, but are not limited to the employment of apprentices, the hours of labor, and the debarment of Contractors and Subcontractors. The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates. Copies are available at the DIR website, http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD.

Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions

On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. Should the State or County determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for termination of this agreement. The County shall provide Contractor advance written notice of such termination, allowing Contractor at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response. Termination shall be at the sole discretion of the County. By order of the Board of Supervisors of the County

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO BIDDERS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1753 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: INTERIOR MOTIVES 505 Castillo, Arroyo Grande, California 93420. San Luis Obispo County. DJM & JLT ENTERPRISES, LLC (505 Castillo Arroyo Grande California 93420). State of California.

This Business Is Conducted By

An Limited Liability Company /S/ DJM & JLT Enterprises, LLC Jennifer Thompson, Manager. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 08-19-24. 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. 0819-29.

August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1754 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as WEC 4510 Parkhill Rd Santa Margarita, CA 93453. Edward Alexander Williams (4510 Parkhill Rd Santa Margarita, CA 93453) Connie Frances Navarrete-Williams (4510 Parkhill Rd Santa Margarita, CA 93453). San Luis Obispo County. This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Edward Alexander Williams. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 08-19-24. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 08-19-24. August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1755 (08/16/2024)

New Filing

The following person (s) are doing business as DUNE INVESTMENTS 750 Farroll Rd, Unit H, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. David Delano Blanco (750 Farroll Rd, Unit H, Grover Beach, CA 93433), Dax Kincade Blanco (750 Farroll Rd, Unit H, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A General Partnership, David Delano Blanco. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-19-24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 08-19-29. August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024.

PUBLISHED NOTICE INVITING BIDS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1757

(N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as ZACATECAS#1

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD, 12300 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo, California 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Aron Gonzalez Gonzalez (6855 Atascadero Ave, California 93422). This business is conducted by an Individual Aron Gonzalez Gonzalez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-19-24. 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. 08-19-29. August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024.

East & West Pedestrian Improvements at 24th Street from Park to Riverside PROJECT NO. 16-01A

SEALED BIDS will be received by the City Clerk, or designee, of the City of El Paso de Robles until October 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. for the East & West Pedestrian Improvements at 24th Street from Park to Riverside, DPW Project No. 16-01A. Please be certain that any bid submitted is sealed and addressed and noted as follows:

City Clerk

City of El Paso de Robles 1000 Spring Street Paso Robles, CA 93446

Sealed Bid for East & West Pedestrian Improvements at 24th Street from Park to Riverside, DPW Project No. 16-01A

Following the closure of the bid submittal period, bids will be publicly opened and read for performing work as follows: Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work necessary and incidental to the construction of the project known as East & West Pedestrian Improvements at 24th Street from Park to Riverside, DPW Project No. 16-01A, according to drawings and specifications prepared by the City of El Paso de Robles and according to the Contract Documents. The work shall include, but is not limited to, demolition and construction of concrete improvements, curbs, gutters, curb ramps, paving, guard rails, and traffic signal pole modifications, all as shown on the plans and/or as specified herein.

Project is to be completed within One Hundred Twenty (120) WORKING days from the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall pay to the City of El Paso de Robles the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), for each and every calendar day’s delay in finishing the work in excess of the calendar day completion time.

The California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) implemented amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulations (“Regulation”) which went into effect on January 1, 2024 and apply broadly to all self-propelled off road diesel vehicles 25 horsepower or greater and other forms of equipment used in California. A copy of the Regulation is available at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2022/off-roaddiesel/appa-1.pdf Bidders are required to comply with all CARB and Regulation requirements, including, without limitation, all applicable sections of the Regulation, as codified in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations section 2449 et seq. throughout the duration of the Project. Bidders must provide, with their Bid, copies of Bidder’s and all listed subcontractors’ most recent, valid Certificate of Reported Compliance (“CRC”) issued by CARB. Failure to provide valid CRCs as required herein may render the Bid non-responsive. Copies of the Bid Documents are now on file and available for public inspection at Public Works Department at 1000 Spring Street, El Paso de Robles, California. Interested bidders must obtain copies of the documents electronically.

The Contract Documents will be available electronically, at no cost, at www.ciplist.com. Use the map at www.ciplist.com to navigate to “California”, then select “Browse Cities” from San Luis Obispo City in the California list of counties. To download the Bid Documents, the user must register for a free account on the site. It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to download and print all Bid Documents for review and to verify the completeness of Bid Documents before submitting a bid.   Any Addenda will be posted at www.ciplist.com

It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to check www.ciplist.com on a daily basis through the close of bids for any applicable addenda or updates. CIPLIST.com sends email notifications to ONLY those registered for the project. City does not assume any liability or responsibility based on any defective or incomplete copying, excerpting, scanning, faxing, downloading or printing of the Bid Documents. Information on CIPLIST.com may change without notice to prospective bidders. The Contract Documents shall supersede any information posted or transmitted by CIPLIST.com.

Bidding procedures are prescribed in the Contract Documents. Each bidder must submit bid security in one of the following forms: cash, cashier’s check payable to City, a certified check payable to City, or a bid bond in the form included with the bid documents, executed by an admitted surety insurer, made payable to City in an amount equal to at least 10% of the total amount of the bid or proposal.

Pursuant to Section 1770, et seq. of the California Labor Code, the successful bidder and all subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5, for bids due on or after March 1, 2015, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal for, or enter into a contract to perform work on the Project must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. No bid will be accepted, nor any contract entered into if the bidder is not registered as required by law.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, for monies earned by the Contractor and withheld by City of El Paso de Robles to ensure the performance of the Contract, the Contractor may, at its option, choose to substitute securities meeting the requirements of Public Contract Code Section 22300.

All bidders shall be licensed under the provisions of the Business and Professions Code to do the type of work contemplated in the project. In accordance with provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid Class A (General Engineering) License at the time that the bid is submitted. Failure to possess the specified license shall render the bid non-responsive.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, as well as a faithful performance bond, in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. The bonds shall be on the forms included in the Contract Documents.

City reserves the right to reject any or all bids; to make any awards or any rejections in what it alone considers to be in the best interest of City and waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids. The contract will be awarded, if at all, to the responsible bidder that submits the lowest responsive bid. City will determine the low bid.

Date: August 29, 2024 By: Ditas Esperanza

Publication Dates:

P.E. Capital Projects Engineer

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-1759 (08/15/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: PRISTINE PAWS, 1344 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Grooming By Hannah, LLC (856 Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). State of California. This Business Is Conducted By A Limited Liability Company /S/ Grooming By Hannah, LLC, Hannah Martin, Managing Member. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 08-19-24. 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. 08-19-29. August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1761 (08/16/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as ACORN NOOK PHOTOGRAPHY, 1741 Devaul Ranch, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Talitha Rachel Miller (1741 Devaul Ranch, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual Talitha Rachel Miller. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-19-24. 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. 08-19-29. August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1775 (08/15/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: ABENAOBENEWAA VENTURES, 8255 Amapoa Ave, Apt. 1, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Sandra Obeng (8255 Amapoa Ave, Apt. 1, Atascadero, CA 93422). State of California. This Business Is Conducted By An Individual Sandra Obeng. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 08-20-24. 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. 08-20-29. August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-1777

(02/01/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as R S INSPECTION 5220 3rd St., Creston, CA 93432. San Luis Obispo County. Raymond S Smith (PO Box 205 Creston, CA 93432). This business is conducted by An Individual Raymond S Smith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-20-24. 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. 08-20-29. August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1778

(08/18/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as PACIFIC TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS, 875 Fair Oaks Ave Arroyo Grande, California 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Sonia A Rodriguez (875 Fair Oaks Ave Arroyo Grande, California 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual Sonia A Rodriguez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-20-24 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 08-20-29. August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1779 (08/14/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: NEXT DOOR WINE, 4910 Edna Road San Luis Obispo CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Phase 2Cellars, LLC (4910 Edna Road San Luis Obispo CA 93401). State of California. This Business Is Conducted By A Limited Liability Company /S/ Phase 2Cellars, LLC, Kenneth Robin Baggett- Managing Member. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 08-20-24. 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. 08-20-29. September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1786 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as ALLICIN-C, 785 Quintana Rd PMB 243 Morro Bay CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Jessamyn Lynn Pattison (785 Quintana Rd PMB 243 Morro Bay CA 93442. This business is conducted by An Individual Jessamyn Lynn Pattison. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-20-24 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. 08-20-29. August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1791 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as THE SUN ROOM, 1230 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Gabriela Alejandra Martinez (548 Highland Dr. Los Osos CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual Gabriela Alejandra Martinez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-21-24 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. 08-21-29. August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1795 (01/01/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as PACIFIC VIBRATION, 1815 portola Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. George D D’Entremont (1815 portola Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual George D D’Entremont. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-21-24. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 08-21-29. Publication dates - August 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1798 (09/17/2014)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as: NMG, 93 Eucalyptus Rd Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. This Business Is Conducted By An Individual /S/ F Joe Bosler (93 Eucalyptus Rd Nipomo, CA 93444). This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 08-22-24. I Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Manelson, Deputy. Exp. 08-2229 August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1800 (08/22/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person is Doing Business As: GINI PROPERTY, 200 Earthwood Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. This Business Is Conducted By An Individual /S/ Thomas H Crottogini (200 Earthwood Lane San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 08-22-24. Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 08-22-29 August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1801 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person (s) are doing business as BELL VETERINARY SERVICES, INC. 600 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Bell Veterinary Services, Inc. (600 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433.). State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Corporation/s Bell Veterinary Services, Inc., Michelle Bell, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-22-24. 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. 08-22-29. August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1802 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as SBI INNOVATIONS 1315 PEACOCK CT., TEMPLETON, CA 93465 . San Luis Obispo County. Story Builders, Inc (P.O. Box 611 Templeton CA 93465). State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Story Builders, Inc Marc Story, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0822-24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 08-22-29. September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1805 (08/09/1999)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as ROSE AVENUE PROPERTIES, 1697 Sydney Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Stephen Bennett Barasch (1697 Sydney Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual Stephen Bennett Barasch. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-22-24. 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. 08-22-29. Publication dates - August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1806 (08/23/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as ROCK ON HANDYMAN SERVICE, 2736 Alder Avenue, Unit B, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Michael Wayhn Kennedy (2736 Alder Avenue, Unit B, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual Michael Wayhn Kennedy. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-23-24 hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Anelson, Deputy. Exp. 08-23-29. August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1810 (01/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as ACE PRINTER SOLUTIONS, 780 Snead

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

STATEMENT

NO. 2024-1820 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: SAND AND CANVAS, LLC, 1329 20th Court, Oceano, California 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Sand and Canvas, LLC (4910 Edna

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1823

(09/25/2014)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as BODY IN MOTION, 2524 Pierce Avenue Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Madeline Perrone (2524 Pierce Avenue Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual Madeline Perrone. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-27-24 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. 08-27-29.

August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1831 (08/27/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as JADE COAST CLEANING, 338 Henrietta Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Jade Walsh (338 Henrietta Ave. Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual Jade Walsh. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-27-24 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. 08-27-29.

September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1832 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as SBI CONSTRUCTION, 1315 Peacock Ct, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Story Builders, Inc. (P.O. Box 611 Templeton, CA 93465). State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Corporation/s Story Builders, Inc. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08/27/24. 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. 08/27/29. September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1834 (08/27/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as THE WASHBOARD, 111 S. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. AG Laundry (PO Box 308 Oceano CA 93420). State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Corporation/s AG Laundry, Jamie Mosley, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08/27/24. 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. 08/27/29. September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1835 (09/10/2014)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as GENERAL DISTRIBUTING AND SALES COMPANY, INC. 1140 Quintana Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. General Distributing and Sales Company, Inc. (PO Box 1143, Morro Bay, CA 93443). State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ General Distributing and Sales Company, Inc., Mike Gerson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-27-24. 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. 08-27-29. September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1837 (9/24/2019)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as MONTANA DE ORO TOFFEE, 2001 Doris Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Michele Ann King (2001 Doris, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual Michele Ann King . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-27-24 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. 08-27-29.

September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2024

PUBLISHED DELINQUENT LIST

(Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3371)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1841 (01/20/2016)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as AZAR SUSHI, 660 Monadella At, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Azar Dabiri (660 Monadella At, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual Azar Dabiri. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-28-24 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. 08-28-29. September 5, 12, 19, 29 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1845

(01/01/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as MGR, MGR PRIVATE CAPITAL & REAL ESTATE GROUP, MGR FORECLOSURE SERVICES, 864 Osos Street Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Angela Marie Johnston (864 Osos Street Suite A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual Angela Marie Johnston. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-28-24 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. 08-28-29. September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1849 (08/27/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as THE GLOSS BOSS, 261 W Dana St, Ste. 200, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Candace L Hart (1633 Point Lobos Ln Santa Maria, CA 93454. This business is conducted by An Individual Candace L Hart. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-29-24 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 08-29-29. September 5, 12, 19, 29 2024

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

The real properties listed below were declared to be in tax-default at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2021, by operation of law. The listed real property assessments are only those for which a copy of the latest delinquent reminder letter was returned as undeliverable by the United States Postal Service. The declaration of default was due to nonpayment of the total amount due for the taxes, assessments and other charges levied in 20 20/21 which were a lien on the listed real property. The name of the assessee, the assessment number, which describes the property, and the total that is due on or before September 30, 2024, is listed.

Tax-defaulted real property may be redeemed by payment of all unpaid taxes and assessments, together with additional penalties and fees as prescribed by law, or it may be redeemed under an installment plan. On July 1, 2026, if the taxes remain unpaid, or there is not an active Annual Installment Plan of Redemption, the property will become subject to tax sale.

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

ASSESSMENT NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION

The assessment number refers to the Assessor's map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and to the individual parcel number on the map page or in the block.

Assessment numbers beginning with “902” indicate a timeshare property. The Assessor's parcel maps and further explanation of the assessment numbering system are available in the Assessor's Office, 1055 Monterey St., Rm. D-360, San Luis Obispo, California, 93408

Assessee Assessment Number

Phinney Nick

Crum Dwight Etal

Crum Dwight Etal

Boska David A

048-261-034

064-321-017

064-321-018

064-374-022

Boska David A 064-374-024

Ford Evelyn R Tre 066-125-003 $13,595.58

Keolanui Christie E Tre 083-201-033

Johnson Robert C Heirs Of Etux 084-191-016

Ramirez Luisa 084-241-035

084-271-059

Loberg Warren G Heirs Of Etal

Kwong William T 084-281-033

084-321-051

Vayner Evelyn Etal

Cottle HL Jr & HM 084-441-011

Tauro Raynah B 084-441-023

Seraile Alan P & Adekemi 084-451-003

I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/ JAMES W. HAMILTON, CPA

San Luis Obispo County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector

Executed at San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, on September 5, 2024. Published in New Times on September 5, September 12, and September 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-1850 (09/01/1998)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as THOMA ELECTRIC 3562 Empleo Street, Suite C, San Luis Obispo 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Thoma Electric, Inc. (3562 Empleo Street, Suite C, San Luis Obispo 93401). State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Corporation/s Thoma Electric, Inc. William Thoma, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08/27/24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 08/29/29.

September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1863 (008/29/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as CORN-ONTHE-COAST, 2751 Wilton Dr, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Ofelia Gomez Rufino (2751 Wilton Dr, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual Reymundo Torres. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-2924 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. 08-29-29.

September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1868 (08/12/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as BARBER DOZA, MENS ROOM BARBERSHOP, BIG DAY BARBERS, PASO BARBERSHOP, 705 Golden Hill Road Unit 104A, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Matthew Aaron Mendoza (705 Golden Hill Road Unit 104A, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual Matthew Aaron Mendoza. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-29-24. 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. 08-24-29. September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1869 (02/15/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: PENRITH HOME LOANS; SCENIC OAKS FUNDING, 1200 E Orangeburg Avenue, Suite 103, Modesto, CA 95350. Stanislaus County. Scenic Oaks Funding, LLC (1200 E Orangeburg Avenue, Suite 103 Modesto, CA 95350). State of California. This Business Is Conducted By A Limited Liability Company /S/ Scenic Oaks Funding, LLC, Paula Zagaris Leffler, Secretary This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 08-30-24. 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. 08-30-29. September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WHO: San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

WHEN: Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement of this item 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 a request by Mittry Farms Trust for 1) a Land Use Ordinance Amendment (LRP2021-00006) to amend the Templeton Community Planning Standards set forth in County LUO Section 22.104.090.C.5 to include Residential Single-Family as an allowable principal use on a 10.02-acre Commercial Retail parcel; 2) a concurrent Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) (N-SUB2023-00013) and Conditional Use Permit (N-DRC2023-00057) to subdivide the parcel into 23 lots and facilitate the construction of 22 single-family residential units, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and associated site improvements including a private road (gated). The project is located at 301 North Main Street in the community of Templeton. The project site is located approximately 60 feet east of U.S. Highway 101 (US 101) and is within the Salinas River Sub Area of the North County Planning Area.

County File Number: LRP2021-00006, N-SUB2023-00013, N-DRC2023-00057

Assessor Parcel Numbers: 040-201-033

Supervisorial District: 1

Date Accepted: 12/21/2023

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 Eric Tolle, Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 200, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, etolle@co.slo.ca.us, (805) 7815600. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at http://www. slocounty .ca.gov.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION:

The Environmental Coordinator, after completion of the Initial Study, finds that there is no substantial evidence the project will have a significant effect on the environment, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not necessary. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) has been issued on May 9, 2024, for this project. Mitigation measures are proposed to address Air Quality, Biological Resources, Geology and Soils, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use and Planning, Noise, Utilities and Services, and Mandatory Findings of Significance are included as conditions of approval.

**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: September 6, 2024

MATTHEW P. PONTES, EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

By /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk September 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1876 (05/16/2022)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: HILTON GARDEN INN SAN LUIS OBISPO/PISMO BEACH, HILTON GARDEN INN PISMO BEACH, 601 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. Pismo Beach Hotel Venture, LLC (12800 Center Court Drive, #525 Cerritos, CA 90703). State of California. This Business Is Conducted By A Limited Liability Company /S/ Pismo Beach Hotel Venture, LLC, Kabir Bhagat, Manager Member. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 08-30-24. 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. 08-30-29. September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1883 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as MAXX SEGRUE PHOTOGRAPHY, 1205 Silver Spur Pl, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Max Raven Segrue (1205 Silver Spur Pl, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual Max Raven Segrue. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-30-24 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. 08-30-29. September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1899 (09/01/2022)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as OUR ROOTS/OUR ROUTES, 2335 Redwood Court, Los Osos, CA 93402 . San Luis Obispo County. Sandra Sarrouf 2335 Redwood Court, Los Osos, CA 93402), Elizabeth Sine (111 Park Place Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Unincorporated Association Other Than A Partnership /s/ Sandra Sarrouf, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-04-24. 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. 09-04-29. September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1900 (09/01/2024) New Filing

The following person is doing business as MOTHERSHIP POTTERY, 2840 Greenwood Ave, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Stephenie Spencer (2840 Greenwood Ave, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual Stephenie Spencer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-04-24 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. 09-04-29. August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-1902 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: BRANDED PASO, 9976 Flyrod Dr, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. BP Wines LLC (9976 Flyrod Dr, Paso Robles, CA 93446). State of California. This Business Is Conducted By A Limited Liability Company /S/ BP Wines LLC, Blake Pacheco, Managing Member. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 09-04-24. Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 09-04-29. September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1907

(06/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as B. MADISON ENTERPRISES, 1263 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Kari Frances Heaberlin Gephart (1263 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual Kari Frances Heaberlin Gephart. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-05-29 hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 09-05-29. September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2024 FICTITIOUS

German Martinez Carrasco. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-05-24. 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. 09-05-29. September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-1920 (11/07/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as CRUISING CONES 5, 22520 St, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County. Cruising Cones 5 (PO Box 626 Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by An Individual John Allchin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-09-24 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. 09-09-29.

MID-HIGUERA BYPASS SPEC. NO. 2090649

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids for the “MID-HIGUERA BYPASS, Spec. No. 2090649” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024, at 11:00 A.M., when they will be publicly opened.

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

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

There will be two non-mandatory walkthroughs on September 12th, 2024 at 10:00 A.M and 2:00 P.M Should a prime contractor wishing to submit a bid proposal elect not to attend a walkthrough, they accept any risk associated with the site conditions of the project site areas that are not publicly accessible. Bidders should meet at 306 Higuera Street.

NOTICE OF CONSOLIDATED

PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT

This notice is to announce the beginning of a 15-day public comment period beginning today, September 12, 2024, of the Urban County of San Luis Obispo Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2023-2024. Members of the public are invited to review the draft report and provide comments concerning the performance of the Urban County of San Luis Obispo in meeting the housing, community and economic development needs as outlined by the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, before the final draft is submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The CAPER is an annual report required by HUD. During Program Year 2023-2024, the Urban County of San Luis Obispo utilized its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Community Development Block Grant Cares Act (CDBG-CV), Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) entitlement grants to fund activities which were pertinent to the strategic plan objectives outlined in the Consolidated Plan.

NOTICE REQUESTING PROPOSALS FOR BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

SPEC. NO. SLO-BMR-2024

The City of San Luis Obispo is requesting sealed proposals for a Below Market Rate (BMR) Housing Program Administrator over a 2-year term (with an option to extend for another 2 years).

All firms interested in receiving further correspondence regarding this Request for Proposals (RFP) will be required to complete a free registration proposal using BidSync (https://www.bidsync.com/bidsyncapp-web/vendor/register/Login.xhtml).

All proposals must be received via BidSync by the Department of Finance at or before September 27, 2024, when they will be opened electronically in BidSync.

Proposals received after said time may not be considered. The preferred method of submission is electronically via BidSync, but if you wish to send a hard copy, to guard against premature opening, each proposal shall be submitted to the Department of Finance in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the proposal title, project number, proposer name, and time and date of the proposal opening. Proposals shall be submitted using the forms provided in the project package.

SIERRA WAY SEWER

REPLACEMENT

SPEC. NO. 2000539

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids by mail for the “Sierra Way Sewer Replacement, Spec. No. 2000539” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024, at 11:30 A.M., when they will be publicly opened. Bids received after said time will not be considered. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, contractor name, address, and specification number.

ORDINANCE NO. 1738 (2024

SERIES)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 6 (ANIMALS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CODE TITLE 9 (ANIMALS) AND TO RETAIN CERTAIN CITY REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ANIMALS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, at its Regular Meeting of August 20, 2024, introduced the above-titled ordinance upon a motion by Mayor Stewart, second by Council Member Francis, and on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Member Francis, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Pease, and Mayor Stewart NOES: None

ABSENT: None

Ordinance No. 1738 (2024 Series): This is a City Ordinance amending Title 6 (Animals) of the City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code (SLOMC) to incorporate the San Luis Obispo County Code Title 9 by reference, which will replace the majority of the SLOMC Title 6 sections. Incorporating Title 9 of the County Code will provide a standardized set of regulations that can be more easily enforced, create continuity throughout the county, while still allowing each City to keep additional regulations that are not contained in Title 9. Prior to introduction of the Ordinance, the Council directed modifications to the proposed draft Ordinance to include amendments to SLOMC Sections 6.28.070 and 6.28.080 to permit bee keeping and animal breeding for educational purposes on school district owned and designated properties and for agricultural purposes located within a Conservation/Open Space or Agriculture zoning district within the City.

A full and complete copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for inspection as part of the published agenda packet for the September 17, 2024 Council Meeting, or you may call (805) 781-7114 for more information.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo will consider adopting the Ordinance at its Regular Meeting of September 17, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/CityofSanLuisObispo.

Teresa Purrington City Clerk

September 12, 2024

Download FREE at the City’s website: www.SloCity.org - Bid packages under Bids & Proposals. Questions may be addressed to Noah Maidrand, Project Manager, at 805-783-7854 or nmaidran@slocity.org. September 12, 2024 NEW TIMES AND SUN ANNOUNCE: THE

SCAN TO ENTER YOUR IMAGE or go to NewTimesSlo.com

The Draft CAPER is available online at slohomeless.com. Persons wishing to review, submit comments or questions regarding the CAPER should email SS_HSDinfo@co.slo.ca.us. The last day to submit comments or questions regarding the 2023-2024 CAPER is September 27, 2024. September 12, 2024

The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Meetings may be viewed on Government Access Channel 20 or streamed live from the City’s YouTube channel at www.youtube. com/CityofSanLuisObispo. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail delivered to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@slocity.org.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEM:

• Review of a proposed street abandonment application and detachment application to accommodate a new Cal Poly faculty and staff housing development known as Vista Meadows, as well as right-of-way and City limit adjustments to correct historical boundary crossings near Cal Poly on Slack Street and Hathway. Abandonment of right-of-way on Slack Street is proposed on both east and west sides of Grand Avenue. Detachment is proposed to adjust the City limit line to correspond with the proposed right-of-way location on Slack Street, and to correct historical boundary inconsistencies at APN 052-082028, which is owned and previously developed by Cal Poly University. The project is consistent with the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Cal Poly 2035 Master Plan and the EIR Addendum for the Slack and Grand Faculty/Staff Housing Project; Project Address: 1 Grand Avenue, Slack Street right-of-way (approximately from Longview to Henderson), and APN 052-082-028; Case #: ANNX0219-2024, STAB-0038-2024; Zone: Right-of-way, Public Facility (PF), and Low-Density Residential (R1); Cal Poly San Luis Obispo University, applicant.

Contact Information: Callie Taylor – (805) 781-7016 –cltaylor@slocity.org

The Planning Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Report(s) are typically available six days in advance of the meeting and can be viewed on the City’s website, under the Public Meeting Agendas web page: https://www.slocity.org/government/mayor-andcity-council/agendas-and-minutes. Please call The Community Development Department at (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/ CityofSanLuisObispo.

September 12, 2024

Questions should be posted to BidSync where the City will answer. Project packages and additional information may be obtained at the City’s BidSync website at www.BidSync.com.

Please post your questions to BidSync where the City can answer them publicly. If you have other questions, contact Dan Clancy at dclancy@ slocity.org. For technical issues with BidSync, please contact BidSync customer help at 800-990-9339. September 12, 2024

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:

$2,200.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

$3,510.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

$5,238.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

$4,342.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Notice is hereby given that on April 25, 2024, $5,238 was seized at the Paso Robles Airport, 4912 Wing Way, Paso Robles; on April 25, 2024, $4,342 was seized at 204 Moore Lane, Arroyo Grande; On July 22, 2024, $2,200 was seized at 1775 Rochelle Way, Oceano, CA; and on June 18, 2024, $3,510 was seized at 1911 Redwood Dr. Paso Robles. The above-described property was seized the San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office in connection with the illegal sales of narcotics, section(s) 11351 of the Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $2,200, $3,510, $5,238, and $4,342.

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

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

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

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

DATED: August 26, 2024

DAN DOW

District Attorney

Kenneth Jorgensen

Deputy District Attorney August 29, September 5, 12, 2024

The Contractor must possess a valid Class A or C34 Contractor’s License at the time of the bid opening. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of San Luis Obispo.

Download FREE at the City’s website: www.SloCity.orgBid packages under Bids & Proposals. Questions may be addressed to Hai Nguyen, Project Manager, at 805-781-7108 or hnguyen@slocity.org.

September 12, 2024

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, for the following purpose:

PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA:

A. Address: 330 Harloe Avenue (APN 005-066-012)

Applicant: Daljit and Sammy Rakkar

Project No.: P23-000035

Description: Coastal Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, Tentative Tract Map, and Architectural Review Permit for the demolition of an existing single-family residence for four airspace residential condominiums. The project is located in the Coastal Zone and is not appealable to the Coastal Commission.

Environmental Review In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding demolition of one-single family residence and construction of four new residential condominiums as infill development.

Details about ways to participate in this hearing will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall. The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of September 19, 2024.

You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Emailed comments may be submitted to planningcommission@pismobeach.org; staff cannot guarantee that emailed comments submitted after the start of the meeting will be given full consideration before action is taken. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the Community Development Department / Planning Division Office at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, prior to the meeting, or hand-delivered during the meeting no later than the comment period for this item. Oral comment may be provided prior to the meeting by calling 805-773-7005 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name and identify your item of interest. Oral comment may also be made by attending the meeting in person in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation.

Staff reports, plans, and other information related to these projects are available for public review from the Planning Division Office, by emailing Administrative Secretary Brianna Whisenhunt at bwhisenhunt@ pismobeach.org. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Friday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www.pismobeach.org/agenda. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Spectrum Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information, please contact Administrative Secretary Brianna Whisenhunt at bwhisenhunt@ pismobeach.org or 805-773-4658. Brianna Whisenhunt Administrative Secretary September 12, 2024

CONSUMER INDEX

The San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Chapter 5.44 entitled “Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization” requires that the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) percentage (%) be published as a basis for establishing rent increases. The monthly space rent in mobile home parks may not be increased more than once each year based on the CPI % change, or 9%, whichever is less. The CPI monthly data for Los Angeles, Long Beach and Anaheim is used for San Luis Obispo.

July 2024 PERCENT CHANGE

For further information regarding the CPI %, please contact the CPI Hotline at (415) 625-2270.

Teresa Purrington City Clerk City of San Luis Obispo

September 12, 2024

the City’s website at: http://www.arroyogrande.org/Bids.aspx Plans and Specifications are available for viewing at the

Notice is hereby given that the San Luis Coastal Unified School

District acting by and through its Board of Education will receive bids up to, but not later than 10:00:00 a.m., Friday, October 4, 2024, for Bid #328: Measure C-22: C.L. Smith Elementary and Sinsheimer Elementary Field Renovation Projects

A mandatory pre-bid informational meeting will be held on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:00:00 a.m The meeting will begin at the Sinsheimer Elementary School located at 2755 Augusta Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA followed by a mandatory pre-bid informational meeting held at the C.L. Smith Elementary School located at 1375 Balboa Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA Please meet in front of the main school offices. Failure to attend both meetings will render the bid non-responsive and subject to rejection by the District.

Proposals shall be received in the Facilities Office, San Luis Coastal Unified located at 937 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Questions regarding Bid #328 may be directed in writing only to the Facilities Analyst II, Kelly Lee, at klee@slcusd.org and must be submitted no later than 02:00 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 2024

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

The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or accept or reject any one or more items of a proposal, or to waive any irregularities or informalities in the proposals.

Kelly Lee

Facilities Analyst II

San Luis Coastal Unified School District

Sepetember 12, 19, 2024

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bid Submission CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA (Herein referred to as the City)

in these areas at the same time. Additionally, Contractor shall note that work on Station Way must be completed by March 2025. There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 2:00 P.M at the City of Arroyo Grande Public Works Administration building located at 1375 Ash Street, Arroyo Grande, California. Bidder may contact the City Engineer at (805) 473-5444 with any questions.

FUNDING

A portion of this project is federally funded with Community Development Block Grant funds. Contractor will need to demonstrate SAM.gov listing for the City to be eligible for these federal funds. In addition, the Contractor will be required to submit certification regarding lobbying for contracts, grants, loans and cooperative agreements and abide by Federal Regulations regarding the Copeland Anti-kickback Act.

PREVAILING WAGES

In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1770,1773, 1773.1, 1773.6 and 1773.7 as amended, the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 1773 for the locality where the work is to be performed. The General Prevailing Wage Rate Determinations are available at: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/index.htm

A copy of said wage rates is on file at the office of the City. Future effective wage rates will be on file with the Department of Industrial Relations, and are referenced but not printed in said publication. The new wage rates shall become effective on the day following the expiration date of the current determinations and apply to the Contract in the same manner as if they had been included or referenced in the Contract. It shall be mandatory upon Contractor to whom the work is awarded and upon any subcontractor under Contractor to pay not less than said specified rates to all workmen employed by them in the execution of the work. Contractor to provide the prevailing wage determination used for construction.

The current General Decision of wage determinations issued by the United States Department of Labor is set forth at the following website address: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/governmentcontracts/prevailing-wage-resource-book/db-wagedeterminations

If there is a difference between the prevailing wage rate determined by the Department of Labor and the prevailing wage rate predetermined by the Director of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, Contractor and its subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher prevailing wage rate. The Agency will not accept lower State prevailing wage rates not specifically included in the Federal prevailing wage determinations. This includes “helper” (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other classification not appearing in the Federal prevailing wage determinations. Where Federal prevailing wage determinations do not contain the State prevailing wage rate determination otherwise available for use by Contractor and subcontractors, Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the Federal prevailing wage rate which most closely approximates the duties of the employee(s) in question.

The prevailing wage rate for any classification not listed by the Department of Labor or the Director of Industrial Relations, but which may be required to execute the Contract, shall be in accord with specified rates for similar or comparable classifications or for those performing similar or comparable duties, within the Agency’s determinations.

Contractor Registration with the Department of Industrial Relations

In accordance with California Labor Code Section 1725.5, contractors and subcontractors (as defined by California Labor Code Section 1722.1) bidding on Public Works contracts in California shall be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations prior to bidding.

Failure to provide proof of Contractor’s registration as part of the Bid shall deem the Bid as non-responsive and will, therefore, be rejected by the City.

Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement

PROJECT

Asphalt (HMA) paving; striping; curb ramp reconstructions; temporary traffic control; and related items of work as shown on the Plans, as specified in the Standard Specifications and these Special Provisions, and as directed by the Engineer. The Project estimated construction cost is $4.5M. Contract time is established as 20

In accordance with the requirements of Labor Code Section 1771.4(a)(1), Bidders are hereby notified that this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

QUALIFICATIONS

In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid Class A license at the time of bid issuance. Failure to possess the specified license will render the Bid as non-responsive and shall act as a bar to the award of the Contract to any bidder not possessing said license at the time of award. In the event of a dispute over the classification of the license required, the opinion of the Contractor’s State License Board shall prevail.

Bidder shall have experience constructing projects similar to the work specified for this project. Bidder shall provide three (3) similar reference projects completed as either the prime or subcontractor. One (1) of the three (3) reference projects shall have been completed under contract with a City, County, State, or Federal Government agency as the prime contractor.

All referenced projects shall be completed within the last five (5) years from this project’s bid opening date.

All referenced projects shall be for pavement.

Failure to provide reference projects as specified in this section and as required on the qualification form may be cause to reject a bid as being non-responsive.

It is the City’s intent to award the contract to the lowest responsive bid submitted by a responsible bidder. If, in the bidder’s opinion, the contract has been or may be improperly awarded, the bidder may protest the contract award.

Protests shall be filed no later than five (5) working days after either:

4. bid opening date

5. notification of rejected bid.

Protest shall be in writing and received by the Project Manager located at: 1375 Ash Street Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

Valid protests shall contain the following information: 6. the reasons for the protest

7. any supporting documentation

8. the ruling expected by the City to remedy the protest.

Any protest not containing all required information will be deemed invalid and rejected.

The City will consider additional documentation or other supporting information regarding the protest if submitted in compliance with the specified time limits.

Anything submitted after the specified time limit will be rejected and will not be considered.

The Director of Public Works or Designee may request additional information to be submitted within three (3) days of the request, unless otherwise specified, and will notify the protester of ruling within ten (10) days of determination.

Pursuant to the Public Records Act (Government Code, § 6250, et seq.), the City will make public records available upon request.

AWARD

The City intends to award a contract to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest bid price. All bids submitted shall be in accordance with the provisions of the contract documents. The City specifically reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any or all bids, to re-bid, or to waive inconsequential defects in bidding not involving time, price, or quality of the work. The City may waive any minor irregularities in the bids. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to bid opening but not afterward.

As a condition to executing a contract with the City, two (2) bonds, each equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract price are required in compliance with Section 3-1.05 of the Standard Specifications. Deposit of Securities in Lieu of Retainage. Required retainage is 5% of the contract price. 5% shall be retained from each progress payment. 35 days following recordation of the Notice of Completion with the County of San Luis Obispo, retained funds shall be paid to the Contractor if no liens or filed against project.

The Contractor may elect to receive one hundred percent (100%) of payment due under the Contract Documents from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment by the City, by depositing securities of equivalent value with the City in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code. Such securities, if deposited by the Contractor, will be valued by the City, whose decision on the valuation of the securities will be final. Securities eligible for investment under this provision will be limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the California Government Code or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit.

Agreement to Assign. In accordance with Section 4552 of the California Government Code, the bidder shall conform to the following requirements: In submitting a bid to a public purchasing body, the bidder offers and agrees that if the bid is accepted, it will assign to the purchasing body all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act 15 U.S.C. 15, or under the Cartwright Act, Chapter 2. ACCOMMODATION If the bidder needs any accommodations to participate in the bid process, they may contact the Public Works Department at (805) 473-5485. Requests should be made as soon as possible to allow time for accommodation.

Jessica Matson, City Clerk Publish 2x The New Times, Thursday, September 12, 2024, and Thursday, September 19, 2024

NOTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Luis Obispo’s Community Development Director has determined that the following project is qualified for adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.

Project Title: 466 Dana St.

Project Numbers: ARCH 0329-2022, EID 0637-2022

Project Entitlements: Moderate Development Review

Project Applicant: SmartShare Housing Solutions

Project Location: 466 Dana Street (APN 002-401-002)

Project Description:

The City of San Luis Obispo has completed the Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the proposed construction of 20 low- to very-low-income affordable homes and rehabilitation of a vacant historic adobe residence, the Rosa Butrón Adobe (APN 002-401002). The IS/MND found the following environmental factors to be less than significant with mitigation incorporated: Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use and Planning, Noise, Tribal Cultural Resources, Utilities and Service Systems, and Mandatory Findings of Significance.

The project would include site improvements, including construction of an elevated walkway, a solid waste enclosure, and vehicle and bicycle parking spaces. The proposed single-story affordable homes would range between 220 and 264 square feet in size, with a maximum height of 18 feet 11 inches. Rehabilitation of the existing historic adobe would include demolition of up to 1,390 square feet of portions of the approximately 2,600-squarefoot Rosa Butrón Adobe structure and establishment of a common area/meeting hall, four offices, and an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible restroom within the existing adobe, as well as preservation of historical materials and design features throughout the structure. The project also includes a request for a concession in accordance with State Density Bonus Law (California Government Code Section 65915) to allow for provision of three off-street parking spaces where 20 are otherwise required.

The Director’s determination was based on an environmental initial study prepared by City and Consultant staff in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Reference copies of the Mitigated Negative Declaration are available at the City’s Community Development Department at 919 Palm Street, by contacting David Amini at (805) 7817524 or damini@slocity.org, and on the City’s website at the following webpage: http://www.slocity.org/government/ department-directory/community-development/documentsonline/environmental-review-documents. Anyone may review and comment on the Mitigated Negative Declaration within 30 days of this notice by 5:00 p.m. on October 12, 2024. Written comments may be submitted to the City of San Luis Obispo, Community Development Department, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Attention: David Amini, Housing Coordinator, or by email to damini@slocity.org.

The project entitlements are tentatively scheduled for review at the following hearings: Project Number: ARCH 0329-2022

Project Entitlement: Moderate Development Review Hearing Body: Architectural Review Commission

Tentative Date: Monday, October 7, 2024

Hearing Place: City Council Chambers at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo

Time: 5:00 p.m.

More information on the October 7, 2024 Architectural Review Commission Hearing Agenda is available at the following webpage: https://www.slocity.org/government/ advisory-bodies/agendas-and-minutes/architecturalreview-commission

Project Number: ARCH 0329-2022

Project Entitlement: Moderate Development Review Hearing Body: Cultural Heritage Committee

Tentative Date: Monday, October 14, 2024

Hearing Place: City Council Chambers at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo

Time: 5:00 p.m.

More information on the October 14, 2024 Architectural Review Commission Hearing Agenda is available at the following webpage: https://www.slocity.org/government/ advisory-bodies/agendas-and-minutes/cultural-heritagecommittee

Additionally, final committee action on the Moderate Development Review is tentatively scheduled as follows:

Project Number: ARCH-0329-2022

Project Entitlement: Moderate Development Review

Hearing Body: Planning Commission

Tentative Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Hearing Place: City Council Chambers at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo

Time: 5:00 p.m.

More information on the October 23, 2024 Architectural Review Commission Hearing Agenda is available at the following webpage: https://www.slocity.org/government/ advisory-bodies/agendas-and-minutes/planningcommission

For more information on the project, its environmental effects, City environmental procedures and deadlines, please contact:

Project Planner: David Amini at (805) 781-7432 or damini@ slocity.org.

September 12, 2024

Applications to make minor changes to the properties at the addresses listed below have been received by the City.

1. 1042 Walnut. DIR-0535-2024; Request for a night work permit for a maximum of two nights between September 24, 2024 to November 1, 2024 between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. to remove and replace crosswalk markings at Santa Rosa/ Walnut intersection (categorically exempt from CEQA review).; PF zone; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. (Monserath Casillas-Rios)

2. 3745 Sueldo. ARCH-0129-2024 & SBDV-0130-2024; Design review of a 115,358 square foot self-storage facility on a vacant property within the Airport Area Specific Plan. The development consists of two one-story and three two-story storage buildings, a manager’s office with a 998 square foot caretaker’s residence, and associated site improvements such as parking, access, and landscaping. A voluntary lot merger is included to facilitate construction. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review under Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) of the CEQA Guidelines; C-S-SP Zone; Julie McGeever, applicant. (Callie Taylor)

3. 2138 Broad. MOD-0525-2024; Modification to DIR0128-2024 to modify sign sizes and locations for two (2) internally illuminated wall signs which were previously approved as exceptions from the City’s Sign Regulations standards, (categorically exempt from CEQA review); C-N Zone; Sign Industries, Inc., applicant. (Callie Taylor)

4. 1615 Phillips Ln. DIR-0381-2024; Request to allow (a) a conforming addition to an existing singlefamily residence that is nonconforming due to a 17-foot front setback, where the minimum is 20 feet; and (b) two (2) replacement parking spaces in tandem on the existing driveway. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review; R-1 Zone; Tracey Carr, applicant (Hannah Hanh)

5. 1854 Huasna. DIR-0420-2024; Request for an exception to the rear setback standard to allow placement of two accessory structures, each a small storage shed about 120 sq. ft. in area, three feet from the property line, where the standard minimum setback is five feet (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); R-1 Zone; Michael Townsend, applicant (Walter Oetzell)

6. 398 San Miguel. VAR-0435-2024; Requests for: approval of addition to a nonconforming singlestory garage structure situated in the northern portion of the front setback; a variance for minor relaxation of the front setback standard for a 130 square-foot addition to the garage; and an exception to the height standards for fences, walls, and hedges to allow a 16-foot wide portion of a five-foot tall wall within the front setback ,where the height limit ranges between four and six feet (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); R-1 Zone; Michelle and Steven Marx, applicants (Walter Oetzell)

7. 1502 Johnson. DIR-0301-2024; Requests for: exceptions from design standards for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to allow an ADU of 1,175 square feet in size (where 1,000 square feet is the standard limit) with a second-level deck 275 square feet in area (where 50 square feet is the standard limit) that is situated three feet from the eastern property line (where a 10-foot setback is the standard) and; exceptions from height limits for fences and walls to allow privacy walls ranging in height from four to eight feet along a portion of the Buchon Street frontage and along the boundary with the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way (where the standard height limit ranges between three and six feet), including two decorative entry features on the Buchon Street frontage (where normally one such feature is permitted), one of which is ten feet in height (where the standard limit is nine feet). The project is categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review.; R-2 Zone; Sofia Pezua and Nathanial Martinez, applicants (Walter Oetzell)

The Community Development Director will either approve or deny these applications no sooner than September 23, 2024

The Director’s decision may be appealed, and must be filed with the appropriate appeal fee within 10 days of the Director’s action. For more information, contact the City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, stop by Monday and Wednesday between 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., or call (805) 781-7170, weekdays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

September 12, 2024

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING COMMISSION

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission

WHEN Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at

WHAT

Hearing to consider a request by Verizon Wireless for a Conditional Use Permit (N-DRC2024-00012) to allow for the construction and operation of a new wireless communications facility consisting of nine (9) panel antennas and six (6) remote radio units (RRUs) located within a 40foot faux water tower. Ancillary equipment includes a 30kW diesel generator, equipment cabinets, PG&E transformer, and 8-foot-tall wooden fence. The proposed project will result in the disturbance of approximately 17,655-squarefeet on a 17-acre parcel. The proposed project is within the Residential Rural land use category and is located at 3350 La Panza Road, approximately 3.75- miles east of the Community of Creston. The site is in the El Pomar-Estrella Sub Area of the North County Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the determination that the project is exempt under CEOA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). A Notice of Exemption has been prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15062.

County File Number: N-DRC2024-00012

Supervisorial District: District 5

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 043-121-01 0

Date Accepted: 8/19/2024

WHERE The hearing will be held in the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Dominic Dal Porto, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781- 5710.

Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Commission September 12, 2024

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission

WHEN

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at WHAT

Hearing to consider a request by Verizon Wireless for a Conditional Use Permit (N-DRC2024-00015) to allow for the construction and operation of a new wireless communications facility consisting of nine (9) panel antennas and siX (6) remote radio units (RRUs) located within a 50-foot faux water tower. Ancillary equipment includes a 30kW diesel generator, equipment cabinets, PG&E transformer, and 8-foot tall steel bar fence. The proposed project will result in the disturbance of approximately 4,800-square-feet on a 5.02-acre parcel. The proposed project is within the Residential Rural land use category and is located adjacent to City of Paso Robles limits at 1655 Circle B Road. The site is in the Salinas River Sub Area of the North County Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the determination that the project is exempt under CEOA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). A Notice of Exemption has been prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15062. County File Number: N-DRC2024-00015

Supervisorial District: District 1

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 020-011-058

Date Accepted: 8/19/2024

WHERE The hearing will be held in the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Dominic Dal Porto, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781- 5710.

Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Commission

September 12, 2024

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING COMMISSION

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission

WHEN

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at

WHAT

Hearing to consider a request by Verizon Wireless for a Conditional Use Permit (N-DRC2024-00011) to allow for the construction and operation of a new wireless communications facility consisting of nine (9) panel antennas and siX (6) remote radio units (RRUs) located within a 50foot faux water tower. Ancillary equipment includes a 30kW diesel generator, equipment cabinets, PG&E transformer, and 8-foot-tall chain-link fence. The proposed project will result in the disturbance of approximately 2,475-squarefeet on a 162-acre parcel. The proposed project is within the Agricultural land use category and is located at 5225 Highway 41 East, approximately 0.5- miles north of the Community of Creston. The site is in the El Pomar-Estrella Sub Area of the North County Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the determination that the project is exempt under CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). A Notice of Exemption has been prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15062.

County File Number: N-DRC2024-00011

Supervisorial District: District

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 043-091-075

Date Accepted: 8/19/2024

WHERE The hearing will be held in the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Dominic Dal Porto, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5710.

Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Commission September 12, 2024

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) will hold a Public Hearing on October 2, 2024, to receive public testimony on SLOCOG’s 2024 Public Involvement Plan (PIP). The final PIP document is scheduled for SLOCOG Board approval on December 4, 2024

The 2024 PIP draws upon the SLOCOG Public Participation Plan, which was adopted by the SLOCOG Board of Directors at its February 2021 meeting. The PIP document is developed to outline outreach efforts for the 2027 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and will be circulated on September 12, 2024 through October 27, 2024 for a public review period of 45 days, and will be available at slocog.org (a hard copy will be available for review at the SLOCOG office).

SLOCOG, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 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) 781-1385 to make arrangements. Please refer to slocog.org for the meeting agenda and further information. A public hearing will be held during the SLOCOG Board meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, that starts at 9:00 a.m., in the SLO County Board of Supervisors Chambers, Katcho Achadjian Government Center San Luis Obispo County, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California. For more information, write to: SLOCOG, 1114 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, or contact Annie Bowsky (805) 7811385, or email at abowsky@slocog.org. September 12, 2024

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION

HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following project:

Project Description: Request to reduce the front setback for construction of a new garage to reduce impacts to an oak tree (PD 24-04 / P24-0042)

Applicant: Roger and Tamme Woodward Location: 25 Ridgeview Court (APN 009-061-044)

CEQA Determination: The project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15305 of the State’s Guidelines to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for minor alteration in land use limitations including set back variances.

Hearing Date: The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on September 24, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Council Chamber/Library Conference Center, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

The public has the option to attend the meeting in person or to participate remotely. To participate remotely, residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide live public comment via telephone. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting.

Written public comments can be submitted via email to planning@prcity.com or US Mail (submit early) to the Community Development Department, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 provided that the comments are received prior to the time of the public hearing. Comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be posted as an addendum to the agenda. If submitting written comments, please note the agenda item by number or name. Comments on the proposed application must be received prior to the time of the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission.

Challenge to the application in court will be limited to issues raised at the public hearings or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Copies of the project staff report will be available for review on the City’s website (www.prcity.com/meetings) on the Friday preceding the hearing. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (805) 237-3970.

September 12, 2024

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following project:

Project Description: (P21-0030/PD 21-04 Amendment) The establishment of a 43-foot-tall training building for the Paso Robles Fire Department.

Applicant: City of Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services

Location: 2924 Union Road; 3.31-acre site located behind Fire Station No. 3 (APN: 025-362-042)

CEQA Determination: On June 21, 2021, the City adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the 8.08-acre site in conjunction with the approval of the development plan for the Union Road Safety Training Center, that anticipated a Phase 2 project and training tower. This project will be required to comply with any remaining mitigation measures that correspond with the phase 2 project.

Hearing Date: The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on September 24, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Library Conference Center, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

To participate remotely, residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide live public comment via telephone. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting.

Written public comments can be submitted via email to planning@prcity.com or US Mail (submit early) to the Community Development Department, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 provided that the comments are received prior to the time of the public hearing. Comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be posted as an addendum to the agenda. If submitting written comments, please note the agenda item by number or name. Comments on the proposed application must be received prior to the time of the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission.

Challenge to the application in court will be limited to issues raised at the public hearings or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Copies of the project staff report will be available for review at the Community Development Department and on the city’s website (www.prcity.com/meetings) on the Friday preceding the hearing. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (805) 237-3970 or planning@prcity.com.

September 12, 2024

CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE TO BIDDERS

An electronic copy in PDF format of all required submittals must be submitted to publicworks@groverbeach.org and received by no later than 2:00pm on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Submittals received after the specified time will not be accepted. PDF documents must have permissions enabled for comments and printing.

CITY OF GROVER BEACH FRONT STREET TREE MAINTENANCE

BACKGROUND & SCOPE OF WORK Grover Beach is seeking a qualified arborist to assist with the Front Street Tree Maintenance. Due to the overgrowth of the existing trees, the City contracted with a certified arborist and biologist to develop the scope of work to mitigate the risk from trees losing limbs. The City is seeking a qualified arborist to trim, thin, and top approximately twelve (12) identified Eucalyptus trees, as necessary. This maintenance can occur between October 1st and November 1st. A complete report is available upon request.

The Tree Maintenance also requires debris removal. The trees are located adjacent to the railroad tracks at the 700-900 block of Front Street in Grover Beach, CA. Each of the approximately twelve (12) eucalyptus trees involves specific trimming and or topping of branches and limbs.

The full scope of work is listed in the bid documents on the City’s website.

MANDATORY PRE-BID JOB SITE WALK

There will be a mandatory site walk for all bidders on Thursday, September 12, at 11:00 a.m. Bidders interested in submitting a bid for this project must attend the mandatory site walk. Bidders must coordinate with Javier Garcia by email at jgarcia@groverbeach.org or (805) 724-5504 to confirm they will be attending the site walk by 5:00 p.m. the day before. Questions can be asked at the site walk and will be included in the addendum posted prior to the bid due date.

Bidder inquiries shall be submitted in writing via email to the City of Grover Beach, Public Works Department, at: publicworks@ groverbeach.org. The cut off time that the City will accept bidder’s inquiries is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday September 12, 2024. The City will respond to bidder’s inquiries via bidding addenda. Any such inquiries, submitted after the cutoff time of receiving bidder’s inquiries, will not be considered.

The entire Request for Quotes document may be obtained electronically on the City’s website at www.groverbeach. org, by email to publicworks@groverbeach.org or by calling 805-473-4530.

Legal Ad Published: New Times: Thursdays September 5th & September 12th

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-08

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, September 9, 2024, the City Council of the City of Grover Beach had the Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 24-08 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX (DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE GROVER BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE INCLUDING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 2 (ZONES AND ALLOWABLE LAND USES), SECTIONS 3.10.020 (FENCES AND WALLS), NEW SECTION 3.10.062 (EDGE CONDITIONS), AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 3.10.065 (SCREENING), 3.10.080 (UPPER STORY OPEN SPACES), 4.10.015 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS), 4.10.030 (ACCESSORY STRUCTURES), 5.10.030 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), CHAPTER 6 (PROCEDURES), 8.20.060 (REVIEW AUTHORITY FOR SUBDIVISION DECISIONS), NEW SECTION 8.170 (URBAN LOT SUBDIVISIONS), AND AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 9 (DEFINITIONS), THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES A LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT.

This Ordinance will amend Article XI (Development Code) Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9.

The full text of the Ordinance is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, California, or a copy may be obtained from the office for a nominal charge. The City Council conducted the first reading at the Regular City Council meeting on August 26, 2024. Second reading and adoption of the Ordinance was conducted at the Regular City Council meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024. The Ordinance shall not become effective and in full force and effect until 12:01 a.m. on the thirty first day after its final passage.

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

NOES: Council Members – None

ABSENT: Council Members – None

ABSTAIN: Council Members – None

/s/ KAREN BRIGHT, MAYOR

Attest: /s/ WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK

APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Rob Lomeli, City Attorney

/s/ Wendi B. Sims, City Clerk

Dated: Thursday, September 12, 2024

Publish: 1x – New Times (Thurs, September 12, 2024) Post: Grover Beach City Hall (Thurs., September 12, 2024)

SUMMONS

(Parentage - Custody and Support)

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT(Name): CHRISTOPHER RYAN GRAHAM

You are being sued.

Petitioner’s name is: LUCY FARELL CASE Number: 24FLP-0131

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-220 or FL-270) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your right to custody of your children. You may also be ordered to pay child support and attorney fees and costs.

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

NOTICE: The restraining order on page 2 remains in effect against each parent until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. This order is enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it.

1. The name and address of the court are: San Luis Obispo County Superior Court 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446

Paso Robles Branch

2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney is:

William D. Ausman 197995 8320 Morro Rd Atascadero, CA 93422

Date: 4/19/2024

/s/ Clerk, by /s/Michael Powell, Deputy STANDARD RESTRAINING ORDER

(Parentage - Custody and Support)

Starting immediately, you and every other party are restrained from removing from the state, or applying for passport for, the minor child or children for whom this action seeks to establish a parent-child relationship or a custody order without the prior written consent of every other party or an order of the court.

This restraining order takes effect against the petitioner when he or she files the petition and against the respondent when he or she is personally served with the Summons and Petition OR when he or she waives and accepts service.

This restraining order remains in effect until the judgment is entered, the petition is dismissed, or the court makes other changes.

This order is enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it.

NOTICE— ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE

Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay toward high-quality, affordable health care. For more information, visit www.coveredca.com. Or call Covered California at 1-800-3001506

August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2024

T.S. No.: 2023-01636-CA

A.P.N.:008-092-028

Property Address: 2323

VINE STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.

NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LÝU Ý: KÈM THEO ÐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LÝỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/17/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

Trustor: SHAWN REES, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 06/27/2003 as Instrument No. 2003069800 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, Date of Sale: 10/01/2024 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale:IN THE BREEZEWAY ADJACENT TO THE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES BLDG. LOCATED AT 1087 SANTA ROSA STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 175,215.64

THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, 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, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE:

All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as:

More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2323 VINE STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446A.P.N.: 008092-028

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, 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 obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 175,215.64.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

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.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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 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 this 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 (866)960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.altisource. com/loginpage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2023-01636-CA. 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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, 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 (866)-960-8299, or visit this internet website https://www. altisource.com/loginpage.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-01636-CA 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, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, 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: August 20, 2024 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 9608299 https://www.altisource. com/loginpage.aspx

Trustee Sale Assistant

August 29, September 5, 12, 2024

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700-21716 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 known as (Local-Lockit) at 884 Farroll Rd. Grover Beach, CA 93433 will sell by competitive bidding ending on or after September 24th, 2024, on or after 10:00 A.M., property in storage units. Auction is to be held online at www.storagetreasures.com.

Nathen Righetti (20x8)

Jerry A. Henkel (8x8)

James McNeally (8x5)

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 September 9 th , 2024.

To view items and units up for auction, go to StorageTreasures.com

Auction by StorageTreasures.com

Phone (855)722-8853

Auctioneer License: 3112562

Bond#

SuperStorage (805) 481-1010

September 12, 19, 2024

Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny

Homework: Imagine an adventure you would like to create and tell stories about in the future. Newsletter.freewillastrology.com

ARIES

(March 21-April 19): One of the longest bridges in the world is the 24-mile-long Pontchartrain Causeway in Louisiana. During one 8-mile stretch, as it crosses Lake Pontchartrain, travelers can’t see land. That freaks out some of them. You might be experiencing a metaphorically similar passage these days, Aries. As you journey from one mode to the next, you may lose sight of familiar terrain for a while. My advice: Have faith, gaze straight ahead, and keep going.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): My horoscopes don’t necessarily answer questions that are foremost in your awareness. This might annoy you. But consider this: My horoscopes may nevertheless nudge you in unexpected directions that eventually lead you, in seemingly roundabout ways, to useful answers. The riddles I offer may stir you to gather novel experiences you didn’t realize you needed. Keep this in mind, Taurus, while reading the following: In the coming weeks, you can attract minor miracles and fun breakthroughs if you treat your life as an art project. I urge you to fully activate your imagination and ingenuity as you work on the creative masterpiece that is you

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): The Gemini musician known as Prince got an early start on his vocation. At age 7, he wrote “Funk Machine,” his first song. Have you thought recently about how the passions of your adult life first appeared in childhood? Now is an excellent time to ruminate on this and related subjects. Why? Because you are primed to discover forgotten feelings and events that could inspire you going forward. To nurture the future, draw on the past.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): You are lucky to have an opposable thumb on each of your hands. You’re not as lucky as koala bears, however, which have two opposable thumbs on each hand. But in the coming weeks, you may sometimes feel like you have extra thumbs, at least metaphorically. I suspect you will be extra dexterous and nimble in every way, including mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You could accomplish wonders of agility. You and your sexy soul may be extra supple, lithe, and flexible. These superpowers will serve you well if you decide to improvise and experiment, which I hope you will.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): The internet is filled with wise quotes that are wrongly attributed. Among those frequently cited as saying words they didn’t actually say, Buddha is at the top of the list. There are so many fraudulent Buddha quotes in circulation that there’s a website devoted to tracking them down: fakebuddhaquotes.com.

Here’s an example. The following statement was articulated not by Buddha but by English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray: “The world is a looking glass. It gives back to every man a true reflection of his own thoughts.” I bring these thoughts to your attention, Leo, because it’s a crucial time for you to be dedicated to truth and accuracy. You will gain power by uncovering deceptions, shams, and misrepresentations. Be a beacon of authenticity!

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Peregrine falcons can move at a speed of 242 miles per hour. Mexican free-tailed bats reach 100 miles per hour, and black marlin fish go 80. These animals are your spirit creatures in the coming weeks, Virgo. Although you can’t literally travel that fast (unless you’re on a jet), I am confident you can make metaphorical progress at a rapid rate. Your ability to transition into the next chapter of your life story will be at a peak. You will have a robust power to change, shift, and develop.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Mythically speaking, I envision a death and rebirth in your future. The death won’t be literal; neither you nor anyone you love will travel to the other side of the veil. Rather, I foresee the demise of a hope, the finale of a storyline, or the loss of a possibility. Feeling sad might temporarily be the right thing to do, but I want you

to know that this ending will ultimately lead to a fresh beginning. In fact, the new blooms ahead wouldn’t be possible without the expiration of the old ways. The novel resources that arrive will come only because an old resource has faded.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Did you ever have roommates who stole your credit card and used it to buy gifts for themselves? Does your history include a friend or loved one who told you a lie that turned out to be hurtful? Did you ever get cheated on by a lover you trusted? If anything like this has happened to you, I suspect you will soon get a karmic recompense. An atonement will unfold. A reparation will come your way. A wrong will be righted. A loss will be indemnified. My advice is to welcome the redress graciously. Use it to dissolve your resentments and retire uncomfortable parts of your past.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): One of my oldest friends is Sagittarius-born Jeffrey Brown. We had rowdy fun together in our twenties. We were mad poets who loved to party. But while I went on to become an unruly rock and roll musician, experimental novelist, and iconoclastic astrologer, Brown worked hard to become a highly respected, award-winning journalist for the PBS News Hour, a major American TV show. Among his many successes: He has brought in-depth coverage of poetry and art to mainstream TV. How did he manage to pull off such an unlikely coup? I think it’s because he channeled his wildness into disciplined expression; he converted his raw passions into practical power; he honed and refined his creativity so it wielded great clout. In the coming months, dear Sagittarius, I urge you to make him one of your inspirational role models.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let’s hypothesize that you will be alive, alert, and active on your hundredth birthday. If that joyous event comes to pass, you may have strong ideas about why you have achieved such marvelous longevity. I invite you to imagine what you will tell people on that momentous occasion. Which practices, feelings, and attitudes will have turned you into such a vigorous example of a strong human life? The coming weeks will be an excellent time to meditate on these matters. It will also be a favorable phase to explore new practices, feelings, and attitudes that will prolong your satisfying time here on planet Earth.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Few Americans are more famous than George Washington. He was a top military leader in the Revolutionary War before he became the country’s first president. George had a half-brother named Lawrence, who was 16 years older. Virtually no one knows about him now, but during his life, he was a renowned landowner, soldier, and politician. Historians say that his political influence was crucial in George’s rise to power. Is there anyone remotely comparable to Lawrence Washington in your life, Aquarius? Someone who is your advocate? Who works behind the scenes on your behalf? If not, go searching for them. The astrological omens say your chances are better than usual of finding such champions. If there are people like that, ask them for a special favor.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): Over 15 centuries ago, Christian monks decided Fridays were unlucky. Why? Because they were the special day of the pagan goddess Freya. Friday the 13th was extra afflicted, they believed, because it combined a supposedly evil number with the inauspicious day. And how did they get their opinion that 13 was malevolent? Because it was the holy number of the goddess and her 13-month lunar calendar. I mention this because a Friday the 13th is now upon us. If you are afraid of the things Christian monks once feared, this could be a difficult time. But if you celebrate radical empathy, ingenious intimacy, playful eros, and fertile intuition, you will be awash in good fortune. That’s what the astrological omens tell me. ∆