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Conserving history

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n unassuming red building in Cambria holds a place in the town’s history that the Cambria Land Trust aims to preserve. The nonprofit, also known as Greenspace, normally conserves land, but it made an exception for the small wooden structure that was once a gathering place for Chinese immigrants—a temple built in the 19th century in the center of town. Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal speaks with the Greenspace board members who’ve worked to restore the building to its original state about that process and the area’s history [8]

Also this week, read about what happened on election night in SLO County [4]; skateboarding legend Stacy Peralta’s art show in Cambria [20]; and a delicious excuse to head down to Chumash Casino and Resort [26]

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only structure preserved by Greenspace or the Cambria Land Trust, the Chinese Temple is one of the last five remaining 19th-century Chinese temples in California.

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SLO keeps Mayor Stewart, could see new faces on City Council and school board

The first rounds of vote counting in the general election showed that the San Luis Obispo City Council is on the cusp of ending its all-women era.

There are two City Council seats up for grabs. City Councilmember Andy Pease’s term ends in December, leaving her position vacant. Incumbent City Councilmember Jan Marx ran for reelection and is leading the roost of four candidates with 39.4 percent of initial votes.

Drake ran for the 30th District State Assembly seat in 2022 that’s currently held by Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay). The district spans parts of Santa Cruz, Monterey, and SLO counties. With 3.6 percent of the total SLO County vote, Drake trailed behind the other four candidates and got knocked out of the race in the June primary.

Newcomer and Cal Poly city and regional planning professor Mike Boswell stands to occupy the second open City Council seat. With 11,919 votes counted as of Nov. 6, he’d won 34 percent of the share of preliminary tallies.

Boswell told New Times during the Nov. 5 election watch party at Benny’s Pizza Palace & Social Club that he’s very happy with the early totals and is waiting for more votes to be counted. He’s planned out a list of priority areas to tackle if he secures the City Council position for the next four years.

“Open space protection and expansion, safer streets, and continuing our hard work on addressing housing and homelessness,” he said. “I have a lot of respect for our current council, and I’ll just be happy to win and be on the council.”

Not every candidate was joyous. Twentyfour-year-old Cal Poly graduate John Drake was concerned about the results of the presidential election.

“It feels like 2016 all over again, I’m not gonna lie,” Drake said prior to Donald Trump claiming victory after Fox News projected he had defeated Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency. “Harris kept talking about the blue wall, and now it’s kind of showing like there were cracks in the blue wall all over again. It’s sort of like Trump is exceeding the expectations that we had for him in terms of not winning the presidency again. It’s disconcerting, it’s disheartening.”

In his own bid to win a SLO City Council seat, Drake placed third in the early tally, earning 2,453 votes or 16.6 percent of the count. Cheng Park restoration participant and community beautification advocate Felicia Lewis held 9.9 percent.

“I think it’s positive, because it means I definitely didn’t fall off after that Assembly bid,” Drake said. “I am excited because it’s not the last time I’m going to run in a local election, but it definitely shows that there’s still, like, a support base out here.”

Shirley Gibson, Linda Austin lead in Oceano

With a dysfunctional board and a heated race between two Oceano Community Services District (OCSD) board members who openly bickered at public meetings, all eyes were on the 5th Division race between Shirley Gibson and Charles Varni. According to preliminary SLO County election counts, as of Nov. 6, Gibson was leading by 61 votes.

Gibson didn’t respond to New Times’ request for comment before publication.

Varni said that regardless of whether he wins, he will continue to be involved in the community.

“I’ve been active in Oceano for decades now, and I never held public office,” he said. “So, it’s not like I needed to have that position in order to do what

Now, Drake wants City Council to pursue inclusive zoning laws and ordinances that make it easier to build affordable housing, mobile outreach units, interacting one-on-one with the unhoused people, and increasing the presence of community service patrols as an alternative to law enforcement.

A new partner and investor in Antonio’s Pizza downtown, he wants to revitalize the city core, too.

SLO Mayor Erica Stewart defended her two-year term seat, according to the initial counts. She won 84.8 percent of the vote while her opponent, welder Don Hedrick, got 15 percent.

Beyond City Council, SLO is poised to receive new blood in its school district too. San Luis Coastal Unified School District’s Area 6 trustee Eve Hinton is currently losing to attorney and school district parent Erica Baltodano.

percent of counted votes.

As of Nov. 6, the SLO County Clerk-Recorder’s Office tabulated 45.5 percent of the potential Area 6 votes, or 4,460 people out of the registered 9,798 voters. Baltodano won 71.8 percent of the share.

Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano told New Times that her office will resume counting the remaining vote-by-mail ballots on Nov. 8.

The conservative Hinton, a two-decade-long bilingual certificate classroom teacher who came under fire for sharing misinformation about the Black Lives Matter protests and the LGBTQ-plus community on social media in 2020, received 28.1

I consider our service for the larger community of Oceano.”

Conflict climaxed during an Oct. 25, 2023, OCSD board meeting where then-OCSD General Manager Will Clemens announced that he was retiring early.

“The dysfunction of this board came to a head at our last meeting of Oct. 11 and culminated in the resignation of the legal firm representing our district. It’s clear that I’m not the person to lead this district in the direction that this board now desires to go, especially because this new board direction lacks clarity,” he said at the meeting.

Daniel Cheung, the district’s legal counsel, had resigned at that Oct. 11 meeting due to Varni repeatedly ignoring his legal advice.

Some community and district board members blamed Varni for those personnel losses, especially

“We have a lot to do,” County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano told New Times on Nov. 6. “We didn’t leave until 3 a.m. We finished counting all the poll votes last night and those results are up. We finished counting a little after midnight.” ∆

Gibson and OCSD board member Linda Austin, deepening the board’s divide.

“Clemens has proven himself over and over to be a competent manager,” Austin said at the time. “It has become increasingly difficult for him to perform his duties with the enormous pressure put on him by Varni and all his attempts to pull away from what the district was formed to do.”

While board meetings have since calmed, community members still feel the effects of that divide. With Gibson and Varni running against each other, that division showed up in election flyers, yard signs, emails, and letters to the editor. Gibson said she wanted to remain focused on the OCSD’s responsibilities: water, sewer, garage, limited lighting, and a small parks and recreation department. Varni prides himself

—Bulbul Rajagopal

FAMILIAR AND FRESH SLO Mayor Erica Stewart and newcomer Mike Boswell celebrate their early leads in the mayoral and City Council races, respectively.

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on applying for grants to upgrade Oceano’s infrastructure and begin new developments that benefit the community while being a strong supporter of community education and engagement.

Varni told New Times that he’d been under attack this election by Save Oceano, a political action committee that he said Gibson and Austin are part of and formed “basically to defeat me.”

“I think they were successful,” he said. “I was hoping that if I did win this election, that it would be a message to that kind of spirit that Save Oceano operated out of, which was just massive misinformation, manipulation, exaggerations, and it was all just very negative.

According to election filing disclosures, that committee—Save Oceano! A Committee to Support Shirley Gibson and Linda Austin, and Oppose Charles Varni, for Oceano Community Services District 2024—raised $2,880 with the donations of three people. Charles Bell gave $1,480, John Taylor donated $1,000, and Adam Verdin gave $400.

According to the organization’s website, Save Oceano was formed by longtime residents and business owners who are concerned about safety, water sanitation, and lighting services.

“Our present concern is about the chaotic and destructive behavior of the current chair of OCSD board of directors, Charles Varni,” the website states. “The information provided in this website illuminates the chaos, illegality, mismanagement, and personal and civic destruction that has characterized Varni’s brief tenure in power.”

Varni said it’s a mean-spirited approach. “I’ve stayed positive on things that I’ve accomplished in the last two years,” he said. “I’ll just be watching to see how that goes forward.”

If Gibson wins, Varni said he hopes that the new board focuses on what’s important: updating the community’s aging water and sewage system while keeping the needs of the larger community in their sight.

“It’s important that we get grants and low-interest loans to do that, to keep our water and sewage rates down. That’s a fundamental thing that we have to be concerned with,” he said.

In the OCSD’s 1st Division race, Austin was leading in her bid for a third term against newcomer Angela Smith.

Austin held 78 percent of the votes as of Nov. 6, according to SLO County preliminary tallies.

She said she’s excited to continue the good work she’s been doing for the community, like repairing infrastructure and working through the OCSD’s fire divestiture.

“I love this community. I love this town. It’s my home until I die, and so I’m really looking forward to seeing a lot of the improvements through town,” she said. “We’ve really come a long way, and I think we’re going to go further but keep the town as is but just improve our community. Keep our character.”

Smith said she learned a lot about politics this election cycle and ultimately decided it’s just not for her.

“Too much complaining and bickering,” she said via email. “I want peace, love, and happiness to everyone … God Bless.”

—Samantha Herrera

Two Paso Robles City Council incumbents lead with one newcomer

With three open seats, two incumbents in the Paso Robles City Council race are leading in their districts while a newcomer rose above an incumbent in the 1st District, according to initial vote counts.

Preliminary tallies from Nov. 6 show newcomer Kris Beal ahead in the 1st District; incumbent Steve Gregory in the 3rd; and incumbent Fred Strong in the 4th, who is running unopposed.

Beal was beating opponents incumbent Sharon Roden and Linda George with 42 percent of the district’s votes. Roden, who was only trailing behind Beal by 15 votes as of Nov. 6, told New Times she was still hopeful for a win.

“We’ll just take it as it comes,” she said. “I hope I win. I wouldn’t have gone through this process last year and this year if I didn’t want to serve our community. I thoroughly enjoyed it. There have been a lot of challenges along the way, but I stand by every vote that I made. I’m very proud of the work that I did for the city.”

Roden was appointed to the council in October 2023 when former councilmember John Hammond was appointed mayor after Steve Martin’s death.

Roden said that if Beal were to win, she would wish her well on the council.

“I would try to meet with her and hand over any information to try to get her up to speed, as far as I can help her,” Roden said.

George, who had almost 17 percent of the tallied votes, said she doesn’t mind losing— as long as Roden doesn’t win.

George held her election night watch party at Park Cinemas on Pine Street.

Amid about 15 attendees enjoying popcorn and drinks while watching election results on the big screen, George said, “I am feeling optimistic, as long as Roden is off, I am happy, and we have Ty Lewis halfway out.”

George previously told New Times that she and 3rd District candidate Michael Rivera, were running for council— endorsed by Councilmember Chris Bausch—to oppose City Manager Ty Lewis, who has been out on medical leave since August. Both Bausch and Rivera made short appearances at the watch party.

George had said she viewed Roden as a supporter of Lewis and a “miserable mess for the city.”

George also said she was “more bummed” about Rivera’s results than her own. He was trailing 179 votes behind his opponent as of Nov. 6, 3rd District incumbent Steve Gregory.

Rivera declined New Times interview request

“I would prefer not to speak to your publication. Please do not reach out to me any longer,” he said via email.

Gregory, holding 44 percent of the vote, told New Times that he was “very happy and thankful for the people who voted for me.”

“I’m going to just do what I like to do, and that’s to be a positive, good City Council person for the city of Paso Robles,” Gregory said. “I’m advocating for positivity and civility on our council, and we need to get

rid of all the, you know, the negative things that are going on. I think either [Roden] or [Beal] and myself could help bring that back to normal.”

—Libbey Hanson

Kassi Dee pulls ahead in Grover Beach mayor’s race

Grover H2O has spent the last year trying to change the city of Grover Beach.

From urging the city to opt out of the Central Coast Blue water reclamation project and lowering water rates to circulating a recall petition against City Councilmember Dan Rushing and petitioning to have the city clerk position elected instead of appointed, the group has made major waves in the small city.

Two members of Grover H2O ran in this year’s election: Debbie Peterson, the group’s founder and spokesperson, ran for mayor against current Councilmember Robert Robert and newcomer Kassi Dee, and Marsha Bolyanatz ran for the 3rd District City Council seat against Kathy McCorry.

According to SLO County’s preliminary election counts released early Nov. 6, Dee was leading the mayor’s race at 42 percent, followed by Peterson with 38 percent and Robert with 20 percent. The county plans to release updated numbers on Nov. 8.

Dee told New Times that she was feeling optimistic about the results so far and if she becomes mayor she plans to be out in the community, visible, and accessible to residents to gain back a level of trust and communication that’s been lacking.

“It’s important to me to bring the connection back between the residents and your local government,” she said. “You should be able to speak to your local government and not feel like you’re not being listened to, and that’s really what I’m planning to do. Lead with integrity, transparency, and visibility.”

Dee held a watch party at Jimmy D’s Spaghetti Joint on election night and was joined by current Mayor Karen Bright, former Mayor Jeff Lee, current Councilmembers Rushing and Clint Weirick, and other community members such as former Five Cities Fire Authority Fire Chief Steve Lieberman.

“I’m grateful for all the support from the community and from the people that have come forward,” she said.

“I was endorsed and received a lot of support from many different groups. I just love this community, and I’m ready to serve.”

Just down the street, Peterson and Bolyanatz were having a watch party with Grover H2O members as the first round of results were announced.

While Peterson agreed to talk to New Times the following morning about the preliminary results, she didn’t respond to the request for comment.

The 3rd District race between McCorry and Bolyanatz is close, with McCorry in the lead by 11 votes.

While the Grover H2O members trailed behind their opponents in the early vote counts, the group’s recall initiative against Rushing was moving in its favor.

As of Nov. 6, 57 percent of the votes counted in the 2nd District favored the recall. The recall needs 50 percent of votes plus 1 to pass.

Rushing didn’t respond to New Times’ request to comment about his recall before publication, but Dee said she’s extremely devastated.

“Dan Rushing has done incredible things for our city,” she said. “I’m hoping that whatever the future holds, we can all come together and move forward as a city and as a collective body and maybe get rid of this divisiveness.”

—Samantha Herrera

Two newcomers, one incumbent lead the Atascadero school board race

Newcomers could oust sitting school board members in Atascadero if the initial vote counts hold. Preliminary results from the General Election show that of the five candidates running for Atascadero Unified School District’s three open seats, newcomer Joey Arnold holds the most votes at about 22 percent. Incumbent

ALL SMILES Debbie Peterson gathers with supporters the night of Nov. 5 to await the preliminary election results of her Grover Beach mayor race.

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Corinne Kuhnle followed in second along with newcomer Veronica DeCoster in third. Arnold and Kuhnle are endorsed by the Republican Party of San Luis Obispo and DeCoster by the SLO Democratic Party.

Candidate Jodi M. Taylor fell next with incumbent Matthew Pennon rounding out the bottom.

Pennon was appointed to the board in 2022 after previous board member Mary Kay Mills resigned.

“So I [am] in fifth, unfortunately, which I think is kind of crazy,” Pennon told New Time s. “But I think we’ve made a significant impact when it comes to education in Atascadero and even the county of San Luis Obispo. For two years, I’ve had the honor and pleasure of serving as a trustee, getting to know so many amazing teachers, families, and students, and that’s been a true pleasure.”

As an openly gay candidate, Pennon previously told New Times that his goal was to provide representation for all students and families. He now fears that potential new board members may let politics get in the way of student success.

He pointed to the Sept. 30 candidate forum where Arnold claimed that books in the school library were inappropriate.

“We really need to put those distractions aside and focus on what’s best for all of our students,” Pennon told New Times. “And I know that [DeCoster] is going to be able to do that alongside Tracy

Ellis-Weit and Vy Pierce.”

Both Ellis-Weit and Pierce are current school board members.

Leading candidate DeCoster said she is disappointed with the preliminary results for Pennon and had hoped the two of them would celebrate their wins together.

“That’s a little tough to take right now,” she said. “I know that a lot of people don’t like him for what he is, rather than who he is, and that’s troublesome to me because he was an outstanding trustee, and he did great things for students, and the fact that the community or the voters chose to vote for different reasons than his qualifications bothers me.”

DeCoster said her ideal winners would be herself, Kuhnle, and Pennon because of their experience that qualifies them for the job. Kuhnle has served on the board since 2000, Pennon for the last two, and DeCoster has 16 years of experience volunteering for the district.

“I would just hope that Joey Arnold and I can add to the healthiness of the board and not detract from the good work that it’s done and hopefully keep the focus where it belongs, which is on our students and their educators,” she said. “And hopefully we won’t be distracted by issues that really a school board shouldn’t be tackling.”

Arnold didn’t reply to New Times’ request for comment before publication. ∆

—Libbey Hanson

Temple talk

The Cambria Land Trust serves as the steward of the restored, discreet Chinese Temple

BY BULBUL RAJAGOPAL

PHOTOS BY JAYSON MELLOM

As far as hidden gems go, the historic Chinese Temple in Cambria fits the definition and then some.

Unknown to even years-long residents of its native San Luis Obispo County, the temple—or rather the wooden sign proclaiming its existence—came into view when I was trying to find a parking spot on a backroad near downtown.

Weeks later, I strolled down 2276 Center St. and found an unassuming red wooden building on the Cambria Land Trust or Greenspace’s lush Creekside Reserve property. The final survivor of a cluster of historical buildings created by 19th-century Chinese settlers who labored as quicksilver miners and abalone gatherers, the Chinese Temple—also called a joss house—came under Greenspace’s care in the 1990s.

“Greenspace is primarily a land trust and environmental advocacy organization. This is unique,” Greenspace board member and voluntary curator John Seed told me when we met in front of the temple. “This is the only structure that Greenspace has preserved.”

The temple’s well-wishers go beyond Greenspace. They’re visible as soon as you

step foot on the reserve thanks to the Patron Pathway. Planned to consist of 222 brick nameplates, the walkway bears the names of several community members who supported open space preservation by paying $500 for a brick.

Longstanding board director Wayne Attoe joined Seed on the tour of the temple. Attoe served as Greenspace board president in 1999 when the land trust acquired the site.

A 35-year Cambria resident, he remembers when Greenspace raised money to buy the deteriorating building.

“In the process of buying it, we learned that this is one of only five Chinese temples left in California from the 19th century,” Attoe said. “The others are all north of Sacramento.”

A historian’s memory

Attoe’s memory is long. Once a teaching assistant in architectural history at UC Berkeley, he remembers how dilapidated the additional buildings attached to the temple were. He not only remembers the fundraising process to restore the structure but also recollects the effort to physically move it from a nearby adjacent lot to where it currently sits in the Creekside Preserve.

“There was a house in our parking lot, and the new owners moved the temple and

Calling conservationists

To make a donation or get involved with the Chinese Temple’s ongoing preservation, call Greenspace at (805) 927-2866 or email Executive Director Karin Argano at director@greenspacecambria.org. For general information, email info@greenspacecambria.org. Visit the Greenspace website at greenspacecambria.org.

attached it to the existing house. It became the living room,” he said. “They brought another building from Main Street that became the kitchen.”

Attoe is referring to the 1925 remodel of the Warren family residence commonly referred to as the Red House. Known as the Chinese Center in the 1800s, the small batch of structures along Santa Rosa Creek in downtown Cambria became a hub for Chinese settlers until the Warrens purchased it. There, the settlers could celebrate traditional holidays and events, write letters home, share information, gamble, cook, and converse in their native language. By the 1920s, most of those Chinese migrants had left the Central Coast for San Francisco, effectively abandoning the Cambria structures.

Roughly 70 years after that, when later generations of the Warrens sold their residence to Greenspace, two of the buildings attached to the temple emerged as unsalvageable.

“The [Warren family] house had not been maintained, and the property was for sale,” Attoe said. “We wanted to conserve it because it’s in this natural setting and there’s wildlife here. But we also got this house as part of the deal, and it was falling apart.”

However, he added, the original temple showed promise.

With funding from the Hind Foundation— the same group that awarded Greenspace the grant to successfully pursue historical recognition for the temple in 2020—and donations from Cambrians, the land trust managed to relocate and restore the building.

“We didn’t want to restore it up there … because, well, it’s forested now and they changed where the floodplain was,” Attoe said, pointing to a spot several feet from where we stood. “This is the closest we could get. We thought this was a nice spot: faces water and it faces in the correct direction, east. Cambria directions are not easy to remember!”

But few remain to make up the local population that once gathered in the temple.

“None of the Chinese established a family. One principal reason is that women weren’t allowed to migrate, and they weren’t allowed to own land,” Attoe said.

The last known descendant of those early Chinese settlers who came to the area in the 1800s was a man named Mr. Wong, according to Seed. The remnants of his house are still on the coastline above the town of Harmony.

“I understand that he had two sons who went to Coast Union High School, who are probably elderly or even deceased now, but several people remember him,” Seed said.

Attoe’s research unearthed studies by a historian who found that Chinese immigrants had cordial relations with the locals of Cambria, and they celebrated Chinese New Year together. But, in Arroyo Grande, there were reported incidents of hostility between the immigrants and locals.

“The contrast interests me,” Attoe said.

INNER PEACE The burnished red exterior of the Chinese Temple in Cambria melts away to reveal a cool blue interior slowly filling up with Chinese artifacts from millenniums past.

Curating the past

Now, the Chinese Temple—also called Association House—rests humbly at Creekside Preserve.

The restoration of the wooden building with a wraparound porch belies its age. Usually, the front doors are shut, hiding what lies within.

While the Creekside Reserve open space can easily be accessed by members of the public if they want to look at the temple’s exterior, the interior can only be enjoyed during special events.

Voluntary curator Seed directed me to a rare sight: the Chinese Temple with wide open doors awaiting our entry.

Together with Attoe, we stepped inside the humble historic site, burnished red-painted wood siding receding behind the cool jadeblue walls and ceiling.

Dark wood benches, shelves, chairs, and tables accentuate the space. A reconstruction of a partial plaque in Chinese script that read “Temple dedicated to Ti Kwan Ti” rests on the floor. But all our eyes were transfixed on the large square altar flanked by framed red strips bearing Chinese characters. The altar contained a five-branched candelabrum, small sculptures of storks, an incense bowl, a blue and white porcelain vase, and hanging Chinese lanterns.

“You want to remember, it was the living room of a ranch house for maybe 60 to 70 years, and we’re told that it would have had the family’s items, and there was a television on the altar,” Seed said.

Attoe mentioned that when the Warrens attached the temple to their living room, they cut a window over the altar and a door in the adjacent wall. The family also whitewashed the interior and put in linoleum flooring.

“When we came to restore it, we had to remove all the whitewash, which was a difficult job,” Attoe said. “This is the original paint. Not just the original color.”

The restorers also nixed the linoleum floor, revealing the original Douglas fir hardwood flooring. Some of the furniture, he added,

was donated by a Morro Bay woman from her mother’s 1920s collection.

Seed referred to Attoe’s knowledge about the presence of a deity figure that used to be within the temple.

“In Wayne’s history, there were two women who still lived in town, older women, that remembered a gold statue inside from their childhood,” Seed said.

The figure might have been Taoist depicting the Chinese god of war Guandi. Seed stressed that the temple isn’t a Buddhist one even though many stories about the Cambria site claim so. With the temple restored, he’s on a quest to liven it up further.

“Something I’ve told the Greenspace board is, I would like to acquire a deity, you know, an authentic Chinese statue,” he said. “I would love to accept donations or start a fund for getting us a statue.”

He’s also keeping an eye out for what he calls “authentic items” to populate the temple altar. He pointed to the latest additions to the temple: wide-brimmed laborers’ hats donated by a local.

“These are some laborers’ hats that a family kept that go back to the time when Chinese laborers were working here. So, I would call them ‘authentic,’” Seed said. “And in here are maybe, some pottery shards, a few implements and items, and I think some of these would be considered authentic.”

But not every bit of paraphernalia passes the test.

“The one painting that’s actually from Nepal, it’s not even Chinese, so it’s an Asian decorative item to add atmosphere,” he said.

Community connectivity

Seed’s move to Cambria five-and-a-half years ago brought him up close to the Chinese Temple. He’s since visited one in Mendocino kept open by the great, greatgranddaughter of one of the men who built it.

The Greenspace board member also has ambitions to visit the Fresno Historical Society to check out its collection of Chinese antiques and historical items identified from the city’s demolished Chinatown.

“I was also drawn by the idea that this is an area where the community really steps up and conserves and takes care of itself, you know,” he said. “So I expressed interest in this and connected with Greenspace.”

For Attoe, conservation through

Greenspace gave his life another direction. In 1996, he was “building a house in a place that shouldn’t have been built” about 13 miles away from the Creekside Preserve.

A view of the coastline sparked a desire in him to do something more than just build: He wanted to preserve.

“So, I saw a little ad in the paper about this organization, and I sent in $50,” Attoe, who served as Greenspace’s board president for 17 years, recalled with a laugh. “One of my neighbors up there was on the board, and he was leaving the board, and I had been a member for a year, and he suggested that I run for president.”

Breathing new life into the Chinese Temple isn’t the only conservation achievement for Greenspace. It also has its finger on the pulse of the Cambria Monterey pine forest near the temple.

“There are only three left in the United States, and only five in the world. Four of them are not capable of regenerating,” Attoe said.

Greenspace conserved the forest by raising money to buy portions of the forest, with the biggest section being Strawberry Canyon. It’s also committed to reforestation. In the last few years, the land trust has planted 6,000 Monterey pine seedlings in the state park on the edge of Cambria.

Since 1988, Greenspace has protected ecological systems and forest habitats through land acquisition and management, along with public education and advocacy. But it’s the Chinese Temple that added heritage site preservation to the land trust’s list of commitments.

“At the time, people wondered: it’s a land trust. Why were we getting involved?” Attoe said. “The reason was we wanted to save this piece of landscape … We were prepared to tear [the temple] down and then we learned it was historically important even though it doesn’t look important.” ∆

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

HISTORY BUFF Greenspace board director Wayne Attoe oversaw the relocation and restoration of the Chinese Temple roughly 25 years ago when he was board president. Greenspace wanted to preserve the open space, and the temple came with the deal as a unique conservation project for the land trust.

BACK TO THE START Greenspace removed the linoleum flooring and whitewash on the walls left by the temple structure’s previous owners to reveal the original blue paint and Douglas fir floor.

COMMUNITY CURATOR The Fiscalini Preserve and the Chinese Temple attracted fellow Greenspace board director John Seed to Cambria, with the latter inspiring him to explore Chinese cultural history in other parts of California.

COMPLETE TESTING & REPAIR

Making marks

With the decisive mark of a Sharpie, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Nathan Paul wrote a message on a steel beam of the rising Public Safety Communications Center: “This crew deserves the best.”

On Oct. 23, members of dispatch and administration from the SLO County Sheriff’s Office and Cal Fire division came together with hard hats and safety vests to sign their names and write messages around the construction site. According to Paul, this event was meaningful for everyone involved because it allowed them to write messages that will live forever “in the heart of the building.”

Once completed, dispatchers and other personnel from both the sheriff’s and fire departments will work in the new facility. Paul noted that this project has been a 10year process that began after both agencies identified a need for upgraded dispatch centers.

The new facility will also improve the efficiency of communication and collaboration between the two entities. As part of the project, a large radio tower will be constructed to handle radio frequencies for law enforcement and fire channels.

The project manager, Rob Staniec, said that because connectivity is so important for any dispatch center, the new facility will have multiple points of connection and backup options to ensure that they can stay online if something goes wrong.

“If one of these points of communication is compromised, we have multiple others that keep this facility running at 100 percent efficiency,” Staniec said.

According to Staniec, the center is projected to be complete by the latter half of 2025. He mentioned that he has worked for the county for about 13 years, and out of all of the projects he has worked on, this has been the highlight of his career.

“It’s enormously rewarding to see this coming to fruition because our dispatchers on both sides of the house—sheriff and fire—they play such an important role in emergency response,” Paul said. “I truly want them to have the best equipment in the best facility because it directly correlates to their ability to serve the public.”

The new Public Safety Communications Center will be located by the existing sheriff substation off Main Street in Templeton. The facility will replace the run-down and overcrowded dispatch centers that the Sheriff’s Office and Cal Fire currently use.

According to Paul, the Sheriff’s Office dispatch center is so cramped that when they train a new dispatcher, the new employee sometimes has to share a desk with their training officer. With the extra space that this new facility aims to provide, they will no longer have that problem.

“That space contributes to lower work-related stress and more effective ways to get through the work day, which correlates to a more effective dispatcher,” Paul said. “Considering what they do, you know, involves talking on the telephone to people who are having very difficult circumstances, making their work environment more comfortable and more conducive to good work will both help them as employees, as well as help us maintain our service to the public.”

“It’s been very rewarding from my end as the project manager,” Staniec said. “This is going to go down as an extremely successful project.”

Fast fact

• November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month. In honor of this, San Luis Obispo’s Woods Humane Society will waive adoption fees for senior pets that are 7 years or older all month for its Senior Pets Rock promotion. The fee waiver does not include dog licensing fees. Currently, Woods has 11 senior dogs and cats available. According to their press release, throughout the year, seniors make up about 8 percent of the pet population at Woods. The length of stay at the shelter for senior animals can sometimes be two to three times longer than that of younger animals. For more information about Woods Humane Society, visit woodshumane.org or call (805) 543-9316. ∆

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Impose cease-fire now

America must do all it can to prevent nuclear war in the Middle East

The war in Israel and Palestine did not begin on Oct. 7, 2023. It began before the state of Israel was created. In his book, Gaza: An Inquest into its Martyrdom, noted Israeli historian Norman Finkelstein writes, “In 1947, the U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution partitioning Britishmandated Palestine into a Jewish state incorporating 56 percent of Palestine, and an Arab state incorporating the remaining 44 percent. In the war that ensued after passage of the resolution, the newly born state of Israel expanded its borders to incorporate nearly 80 percent of Palestine.”

According to Al Jazeera, between 1947 and 1949, more than 80 percent of Palestinians in what became Israel were expelled, and approximately 80 percent of Palestinian land was seized by Zionists.

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Although the United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 194 in 1948, a rming the right of return of Palestinian refugees, Israel has refused to implement this resolution. Instead, the state of Israel has participated in ethnic cleansing, the removal of Palestinians from their land. By 1967, Israel occupied historic Palestine, including the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, as well as the Syrian Golan Heights and the Egyptian Sinai.

So, no, this is not a new war, and Israel has used Oct. 7 as a pretext to cleanse Gaza of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, who may never be able to return to their homes. What Israel has done to the Palestinian people is inhumane. ey have colonized traditional Palestinian land by force. e Israeli army can knock on any Palestinian front door and order the owners to leave. Refuse and you can be killed on the spot. ousands have been.

Now the Israeli government is waging war on the Palestinians in Gaza. Not just on

We need to end the war in the Middle East

As an Army veteran, I am deeply troubled by the ongoing assault on the Palestinian people in Gaza and the expansion of violence into Lebanon. Israel’s relentless military campaign has led to the loss of more than 42,000 Palestinian lives. ese deaths are not mere statistics—they are human beings, families torn apart, dreams shattered, futures obliterated.

On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas committed acts of terror against the people of Israel, and there is no doubt that Israel has the right to seek justice for these horri c attacks. e details of the assault are truly grotesque,

Hamas, but on the Palestinian people. Israel justi es its attacks on hospitals and schools and refugee camps, saying Hamas is hidden among them. So, they use 2,000-pound American bunker-busting bombs that kill men, women, and children indiscriminately.

Lebanon is Israel’s current target. Pagers and walkie-talkies their bombs. ese have killed or wounded hundreds of innocents, not just members of Hezbollah.

Where is the outrage? If America had carried out these bombings in Lebanon, the world would rise up against our actions. Israel deserves to be condemned for this new level of warfare. It is a new form of terrorism. Israel has become a terrorist state.

At the same time, Israel has prevented medicine, food, and water from getting to Palestinian refugees. is has been con rmed by the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the State Department’s refugees bureau. U.S. law requires our government to stop arms

and it is essential that those responsible are held accountable.

However, we must recognize that responding with unchecked aggression in the name of justice cannot be tolerated. is behavior, exempli ed by the actions of the Netanyahu government, raises serious concerns about the implications of such responses.

Furthermore, as a nation that provides military support to Israel—including 120-millimeter tank shells and 500-pound joint direct attack munitions with a 65-foot blast radius—the United States should seriously reevaluate how the Israeli government is pursuing “justice” and the collateral damage that results from these actions. We must advocate for a

shipments to countries that prevent the delivery of U.S. backed aid. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has ignored these ndings in order to keep our weapons owing to the Israeli military to continue its assault on Gaza.

Now Israel has begun a land invasion of Lebanon, broadening the con ict. is has caused Iran to begin missile and drone strikes on Israel, a country that possesses nuclear weapons. America must stop this madness by ending all weapons delivery to Israel, and by joining with the United Nations in imposing and enforcing a ceasere in both Palestine and Lebanon. We may be on the brink of a nuclear war in the Middle East. America must do all it can to prevent that war. Staying the course with Israel is not an option. We must impose a cease- re now. ∆

Gale McNeeley writes to the New Times from Santa Maria. Send a letter for publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.

more measured approach that genuinely seeks peace and accountability without perpetuating a cycle of violence.

I urge President Biden to do more than call for an immediate halt to the hostilities. His calls have not been heard by Netanyahu. He must use all the powers bestowed to him as commander in chief to negotiate a permanent cease re. It is imperative that the U.S. reassess its role in this war on Gaza by the Israeli government and put conditions for any further aid on the cessation of attacks and a commitment to peace.

In God’s name, end it now. Richard Bailey Santa Maria

HODIN Russell Hodin

If you were hoping for some SLO County election bombshells to turn our little Left Coast bubble upside down, sorry, Charlie. On a local level, the election has provided few surprises.

Yep, for the most part, the status quo continues. Results are still preliminary, mind you, but it seems pretty clear that instead of Republican candidate Steve Garvey becoming California’s next U.S. senator, Democrat Adam Schiff will replace interim Sen. Laphonza Butler, who Governor Gavin Newsom picked to replace deceased Sen. Diane Feinstein in 2023. Schiff will join California’s other Democrat senator, Alex Padilla. Go blue.

U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal will continue to represent the 24th District, State Sen. John Laird will continue to represent the 17th District, Assemblymember Dawn Addis will continue to represent the 30th District It’s the usual suspects. Go blue.

Most of the local mayor’s races were also surprise-free. In San Luis Obispo, current Mayor Eric Stewart thumped her sole opponent, perpetual candidate Donald Hedrick, about 85 to 15 percent. Before Stewart gets too puffed up about it, Hedrick—a fascinatingly eccentric human male—was not a serious contender. She might as well have been running unopposed. Morro Bay Mayor Carla Wixom did run unopposed and won 99.61 percent of the preliminary results. Of the 3,111 votes counted so far, she got all but 12. Hm. Who

did you vote for instead, you dizzy dozen? Morro Bay High School ’s pirate guy mascot? Go black, white, and blue.

In some regards, our famously liberal state moved a little to the right when it came to some of the ballot measures. Proposition 36 looks destined to pass, which allows felony charges and increases sentences for certain drug and theft crimes, a shift away from 2021’s SB 567 that reduced criminal sentencing. Let’s fill those prisons, people! Proposition 33, which hoped to extend local governments’ authority to enact rent control, looks poised for defeat. Take heart, slumlords! Hoping for another minimum wage increase to $18 per hour thanks to Proposition 32? Not looking good, friends. Does it matter anyway? According to MIT, a single adult in California needs to earn $27.32 per hour to live. Go blue?

In a win for love, Proposition 3 should pass, effectively repealing a ban on samesex marriage and creating a legislative constitutional amendment enshrining the right of all people to marry. Go blue!

Before I make you think it was totally no drama-o-rama on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, gather ’round the campfire, little ones, and let me tell you about a couple of people who want to represent you but who don’t seem to understand a politician owes

a duty to the public to face journalistic scrutiny. Up in Paso Robles, City Council candidate Michael Rivera, when asked for a comment on the preliminary results of his race against Steve Gregory and Jeff Carr, emailed New Times reporter Libbey Hanson to inform her, “I would prefer not to speak to your publication. Please do not reach out to me any longer.”

Wow! What a baby-man! Well, seeing as how you’re losing to Gregory by nearly 10 points, your days of answering to the press are probably coming to a swift close, Rivera. Probably for the best considering the stink of your association with pro-eugenics group Californians for Population Stabilization, which the Southern Poverty Law Center labeled a hate group, still unctuously clings to you.

Guess who’s stinking it up in Grover Beach? It’s former mayor and current mayoral candidate Debbie Peterson, who also leads Grover H20, a group formed to protest proposed increased water rates to fund Central Coast Blue and its goal of a resilient water supply for Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande, and Pismo Beach. Kiss that project goodbye, thirsty Groverites.

New Times reporter Samantha Herrera attended Peterson’s election night party and asked if she could contact her for a comment the next day, and the answer was first, “I don’t prefer to talk to you,” and then she agreed to 9:30 a.m. When Herrera called at the penciled in time, no answer. Nada. Baby-woman!

Maybe she’s stinging from The Tribune reporting that she appears to be “bilking Grover Beach taxpayers” by receiving discounted utility rates under the guise of poverty. She owns vacation rentals here and one in Hawaii, the poor thing. She’s clearly impoverished. And in a case of guilty by association, she was also not happy because apparently Peterson thought New Times’ photographer, who also attended the party, was trying to ambush her politically by taking pictures of her standing next to another party guest wearing a “Women for Trump” shirt when Debbie’s a Democrat. Debbie, Deb, Debster! New Times isn’t out to get you! We’re not trying to make you look bad! Why would we when you’re doing such a bang-up job of doing it yourself? Peterson’s poised to lose to Kassi Dee. But we shall see.

But hey! In a landslide, Kamala Harris trounced Donald Trump by a whopping 55 percent to 42 percent, according to prelim totals … in SLO County, which is part of the United States, which—maybe not overwhelmingly but certainly whelmingly— elected Trump as our 47th president. Sigh. If you’re thinking, “Wow, this is a great day for aggrieved, vengeful, misogynistic, racist, xenophobic, sexist cisgendered white men,” I agree. The rest of us should be worried. Go blue. ∆

The Shredder is ready to shine its light. Tell it to brighten up at shredder@newtimesslo.com.

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POURS GALORE

The 13th annual Garagiste Festival’s grand tasting will be held at the Paso Robles Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. Attendees can look forward to trying wines from more than 50 participating winemakers. The event also includes complimentary charcuterie catered by Vivant Cheese, a silent auction, local artisan vendors, and more. Visit garagistefestival.com for more info. Tickets are available in advance at my805tix.com.

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NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

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.

COSTA GALLERY SHOWCASES Features works by Ellen Jewett as well as 20 other local artists, and artists from southern and northern California. Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. (559) 799-9632. costagallery.com. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos.

FINE ART TEXTILES BY DEBBIE

GEDAYLOO Come explore the colors and textures of the artist’s natural wool textile artworks and gifts. Through Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FOREVER STOKED PAINT PARTY Join us at the gallery, for a few hours to travel on a creative paint journey. You will receive as much or as little instruction as you prefer. No artistic experience is necessary. Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. $45. (805) 772-9095. foreverstoked.com. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

GERALD CHARLES DICKENS

PRESENTS A CHRISTMAS CAROL Cambria Pines Lodge is thrilled to announce an extraordinary holiday treat for lovers of classic literature and captivating performances. Gerald

Charles Dickens, the great-greatgrandson of the legendary Charles Dickens, will bring the timeless tale of A Christmas Carol to life at the Lodge. Nov. 15 Nov. 16 and Nov. 17 $15-$89. (805) 927-4200. cambriapineslodge.com/achristmas-carol. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.

LARRY LE BRANE’S ART IN LOS OSOS: HARVEST AND HOLIDAY SEASON

Explore Larry Le Brane’s fused glass, sculpture, paintings and drawings at Costa Gallery this fall and winter. Owner Michael J. Costa features diverse work by 20 California artists. They wrap and ship gifts, too. Stop by for seasonal treats and surprises. Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 29 Free admission. (559) 799-9632. facebook. com/costagallery. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos.

A LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING WITH JOHN SEED Art writer John Seed will be discussing his recent book More Disruption: Representational Art in Flux which features 43 contemporary painters who challenge traditional realism. Nov. 11 3-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

ON GOLDEN POND Experience the heartwarming classic on stage at Cambria Center for the Arts. Tickets are available now for this timeless, touching production. Nov. 8 7-9 p.m., Nov. 9 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Nov. 10 2-4 p.m. $20-$30. (805) 927-8190. cambriaarts.org/showsand-performances. Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

SPANKY ANDERSON, THE CALM WATERS GROUP SHOW, AND DEBBIE GEDAYLOO: ARTISTS RECEPTION AND ATRIUM PARTY Come meet the

artists, be inspired, and enjoy food, refreshments, a tree-filled atrium and all the businesses in Marina Square. Nov. 9, 3-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

UNCORK YOUR CREATIVITY: COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY Offering a unique opportunity to sip wine while painting stunning ocean-inspired landscapes. All materials included. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $60. (805) 394-5560. coastalwineandpaint.com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

2024 RESTORING THE ARTS TO ATASCADERO CAMPAIGN This fundraising campaign, which kicks off with the Brick by Brick Wine Festival on Nov. 9 at the Atascadero Printery, is seeking sponsors. Followed by a gala event on Nov. 10 at Allegretto Vineyard Resort. Through Nov. 10 atascaderoprintery.org. Allegretto Vineyard Resort, 2700 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles.

DEPRISE BRESCIA ART GALLERY: ONGOING DISPLAYS 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.

ETCHING PRINT DEMO WITH DAVID BUTZ Butz will demonstrate and discuss the inking, wiping, and printing of an etched plate using the etching press. He will be printing Happy Isles

Nov. 9 6-8 p.m. Free. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

GLOW NIGHT AT ARTSOCIAL 805

Come to ArtSocial805 for a “Luminous” painting extravaganza under black lights. Nov. 8 6-8 p.m. $45. (805) 400-9107. artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles.

HANDCRAFTED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

This annual showcase celebrates some talented crafters and their one-of-a-kind creations. There’s something special for everyone on your list, no matter your taste or budget. Your purchase supports local artists and the venue’s mission of making art accessible to the public. Through Dec. 29 Free. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

HOLIDAY PLATE CLASS ‘Tis the season for holiday hosting and gift giving. Create a fused glass plate or bowl using a variety of colorful glass to design your unique piece. A perfect beginner project. Finished projects will be ready within the week. Nov. 16 10 a.m.-noon $125. (805) 464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE See this familyfriendly, heartwarming play about the adventures of a toy bunny and the humans who love him. Experience Edward’s amazing journey after he is lost on the Queen Mary in the 1930s. Based on the award-winning children’s book of the same name. Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Nov. 8 noon, Nov. 9, noon, Nov. 14 noon, Nov. 15 noon and Nov. 16 noon $12-$15. (805) 591-4770. templetondrama.org. Templeton Performing Arts Center, 1200 S Main St., Templeton.

PAINT AND PLANTS Peaceful Plants will host a workshop to paint ceramic pots. Class includes all supplies, glaze firing, a four-inch pot, and a glass of rosé. Nov. 11 my805tix.com/. Golden State Goods, 5880 Traffic Way, 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.

THINK LIKE A CARTOONIST

WITH LEIGH RUBIN Leigh Rubin, internationally syndicated cartoonist, author, and creator of the long-running comic series, Rubes is coming to the Paso Robles City Library. Rubin will share ideas from his newest book, Think Like a Cartoonist: A Celebration of Humor and Creativity Nov. 9 1-3 p.m. Free. (805) 2373780. prcity.libcal.com/calendar/20448/ cartoonist. Paso Robles City Library, 1000 Spring St., Paso Robles.

VETERAN’S DAY HOLIDAY CARD

MAKING DROP-IN Tickets are limited. Please register early to secure your spot. Nov. 11 1-4 p.m. my805tix.com/. Craft Crop Create Studios, 4401 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

THE LION IN WINTER This modernday classic is comedic in tone and dramatic in action. “Every family has its ups and downs,” and this royal family is no exception. ThursdaysSaturdays, 8-10 p.m. and Nov. 10 2-4 p.m. through Nov. 16 $19 students; $30 general admission. (805) 756-1465. theatredance.calpoly.edu/lion-winterfall-2024. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

ACTOR’S EDGE: ACTING CLASSES

Actor’s Edge offers film and television acting training in San Luis Obispo, plus exposure to Los Angeles talent agents. All ages and skill levels welcome. Classes available in SLO, LA, and

on zoom. ongoing $210 per month. actorsedge.com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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

ARTIST NICK WILKINSON: ARCHIVED WORK ON DISPLAY Multidisciplinary artist Nick Wilkinson’s early works (2015-2018) will be on display through the end of November. Wilkinson is a graduate of San Diego State University with honors. His paintings and drawings “exist in a world between investmentgrade abstraction and dirty doodles on the back of a notebook.” Through Nov. 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. (805) 439-1611. mylrbookstore.com. MYLR Gallery, 1238 Monterey St., 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. THE BUTTERFLY LOVERS VIOLIN CONCERTO: A TALK ABOUT CHINESE MUSIC AND CULTURE Cal Poly Political Science Professor Ning Zhang, and Chen Zhao — guest violin soloist on “The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto” for the Cal Poly Symphony’s Nov. 16 concert — will give a talk and welcome discussion about Chinese music and culture. Nov. 14 11:10 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

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CAPTURING THE MAGIC OF COWBOY

COUNTRY An equestrian photography exhibit featuring authentic cowboys and cowgirls horse wrangling, galloping, and traversing the foothills of the majestic Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming in winter. Nov. 15 -Jan. 15 (805) 423-6427. The Photo Shop, 1027 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo.

AN EVENING WITH AMY SEDARIS A multifaceted comedic talent known for her eccentric characters and distinctive humor, Amy Sedaris will join the PAC for a live moderated conversation showcasing her unique blend of wit and irreverence. Presented by Cal Poly Arts. Nov. 12 , 7:30 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts. org/20242025-season/amy-sedaris. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

HADESTOWN: NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, this haunting and hopeful theatrical experience is presented by Cal Poly Arts. Nov. 7 7:30 p.m. (805) 7564849. calpolyarts.org/20242025-season/ hadestown. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., 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.

JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND ART

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

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.

LEARN TO WEAVE MONDAYS An opportunity to learn how a four-shaft loom works. You will get acquainted as a new weaver or as a refresher with lots of tips and tricks. This class includes getting to know a loom, how to prepare/dress a loom, and much much more. Mondays, 1-4 p.m. $75 monthly. (805) 441-8257.

Patricia Martin: Whispering Vista Studios, 224 Squire Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, patriciamartinartist.com.

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.

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.

OIL PAINTING: IMPRESSIONISTIC

REALISM WITH FRANK EBER Learn how to paint lively, expressive paintings with a focus on color accuracy, mark making, and the interconnection of each element. Bring your painting skills to the next level. Great for intermediates or advanced painters. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through Dec. 16 $295 for six classes. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 747-4200.

PAINTING THE COLORS OF CALIFORNIA WITH PASTELS WITH JIM TYLER In this workshop, you’ll complete a large, complex painting over the course of two days. With focus on achieving atmosphere through value, edge, and temperature. An instructor-led class with demonstrations each step of the way. All experience levels are welcome. Nov. 15 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Nov. 16 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $170. (805) 748-2220. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SAMMY ANZER LIVE Presented by On the Edge Comedy. Nov. 11 my805tix.com/. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337.

SATURDAY FAMILY POTTERY CLASS

This family-friendly open studio time is a wonderful window for any level or age. Saturdays, 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

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

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

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

WHITNEY BEDFORD: THE WINDOW The Window intricately bridges the natural,

the historical, and the imagined. Through Feb. 16, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/whitneybedford/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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THE WIZARD OF OZ Join St. Joseph High School Community Theatre for a groovy 1970s twist on “The Wizard of Oz.” Experience Dorothy’s adventure in a psychedelic Oz with stunning costumes, captivating sets, and classic tunes. Enjoy timeless performances that bring this beloved story to life. Nov. 8 , 7-10 p.m., Nov. 9 2-5 & 7-10 p.m. and Nov. 10 2-5 p.m. $23.50. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/sjhs-the-wizard-of-oz/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

BRUSHSTROKES AND BURROS:

PAINT WITH A PURPOSE Come spend an unforgettable afternoon at Rancho Burro. Meet the adorable rescued donkeys, hear their heartwarming stories, and unleash your creativity with a donkey-inspired painting session. Enjoy delicious local treats and fine wines while you paint. Best of all, your support helps these amazing animals. Nov. 9 1-4 p.m. $125. (805) 710-8445. ranchoburrodonkeysanctuary.org. Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary, 1604 Tiffany Ranch Road, Arroyo Grande.

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.

FRIENDS OF THE NIPOMO LIBRARY BOOK SALE Enjoy a book lover’s paradise at the Friends of the Nipomo Library Book Sale. The tables will overflow with literary gems waiting to find new homes. Bring the whole family. FONL fundraisers purchase much-needed resources not included in the SLO Library budget. Nov. 9 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (805) 929-3994. friendsofnipomolibrary.org/. Nipomo Library, 918 W. Tefft, Nipomo.

GALLERY AT MONARCH DUNES FALL

SHOWCASE EXHIBIT The Gallery at Monarch Dunes in Nipomo at Trilogy proudly presents its 2024 Fall Showcase of original works of art from 19 talented resident artists. Nov. 9, 1-3 p.m. and Nov. 16 , 1-3 p.m. Free. Gallery at Monarch Dunes, 1640 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo, (805) 343-7500.

THE HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA Features a wintry yet ultimately heartwarming retelling of A Christmas Carol , which is followed by a fractured fairy tale opera parody and the Melodrama’s signature holiday vaudeville review. Nov. 15 - Dec. 31 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

HOLIDAY POTTERY SALE Thinking about the holidays? Attend the Trilogy

Clay Buddies annual Pottery Sale. 23 ceramists will be selling one-of-a-kind gifts including functional ware, garden art, home decor, and more. Also, delicious baked goods will be offered by members of Trilogy’s Service Club. Nov. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. The Monarch Club at Trilogy Monarch Dunes, 1645 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo.

MARY POPPINS JR. Your favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in this “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” adventure based on the award-winning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney production. Nov. 8 7-10 p.m., Nov. 9 2-5 & 7-10 p.m. and Nov. 10 2-5 p.m.

$28.50-$34. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/mary-poppins-jr/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SECOND SATURDAY IMPROV MEETUP

Ever wanted to try improv? Are you an experienced player looking to stretch, or a curious newbie? Come play short form games and share smiles. Nov. 9 2-4 p.m. Free. (805) 556-8495. improvforgood.fun/. Flex Performing Arts Studio (Studio D), 1820 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

WEREWOLF OF ARROYO GRANDE Enjoy the Melodrama’s Halloween-spirited show. Through Nov. 9 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

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BASH CANCER FEST Come have a good time at the South Bay Community Center with live music, raffle prizes, silent auction, local wine, craft beer and cocktails, amazing food, and plenty of entertainment for everyone. Nov. 9 1-6 p.m. my805tix.com/. South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos.

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.

CHAKRA MEDITATION AND BREATHWORK FOR VITALITY Hosted by Aurora Adventures. Nov. 10, 10-11:15 a.m. my805tix.com/. Beach Day Use Area, 21 24th St., Cayucos.

DISCOVERY SATURDAYS Join the Coastal Discovery Center crew in discovering the wonders of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. There is no reservation required and these

events are free and fun for all the family to experience. Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Nov. 16 , 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (805) 801-0773.

Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay, CA-1 and SLO San Simeon Road, San Simeon.

EMBODIED VINYASA YOGA A nourishing and grounding yoga practice. Nov. 9, 11 a.m. my805tix.com/. Beach Access Parking Lot, 102 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay.

SHAMANIC YOGA AND RITUALS FOR VITALITY Hosted by Aurora Adventures. Visit site for tickets and more info. Nov. 8 8 a.m. my805tix.com/. Beach Access Parking Lot, 102 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay.

SHINING THE LIGHT ON OFFSHORE

WIND Features four speakers and Q-and-A sessions. Visit site for tickets and more info. Nov. 9 1 p.m. my805tix.com/. Swallow Creek Ranch, 6030 Highway 1, Cayucos.

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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.

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.

HOW TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE YOUR IDEAS AND BE HEARD AT PUBLIC MEETINGS An in-person forum to learn how public meetings are run and how you can contribute and make your voice heard. Get tips on listening and speaking skills that can make you a more effective communicator. Sponsored: Civil Discourse Committee of The League of Women Voters. Nov. 16 , 4:30-6 p.m. Free to the public. Phone (805) 242-6990. Atascadero Library, 6555 Capistrano, Atascadero.

SUCCULENT PUMPKIN CENTERPIECE

WORKSHOP Create a beautiful succulent pumpkin centerpiece to usher in fall. Guests should bring a large pumpkin. The instructor provides ten large and ten small succulents, mosses, and glue to complete a lush centerpiece. You can plant succulents after the fall for a new life. Nov. 13 , 5:30-7 p.m. Various. (805) 238-6300. creativemetime.com. Derby Wine Estates, 525 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ANNUAL WILDLIFE SYMPOSIUM: CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST CHAPTER OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY The California Central Coast Chapter of The Wildlife Society will be hosting

an annual wildlife symposium. This symposium is intended to bring local professionals and students together to share ideas, professional knowledge, and information on projects and ongoing research around the Central Coast. Nov. 8 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $38-$79. cccctws.org. San Luis Obispo Vets’ Hall, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-5930.

BLENDED YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING Learn how to help someone who may be developing a mental health challenge or coping with a worsening mental challenge or substance use disorder. Nov. 9 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. (805) 770-1593. youthwell. org/mental-health-first-aid. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

DIVAS DE LOS MUERTOS DRAG PARTY

Four incredible drag performers (Angel D’Mon, Melina Poinsettia, Divinity Za, and BB Delusional) embody the spirit and culture of this event. Nov. 9 8 p.m. my805tix.com. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo.

FELINE NETWORK: ADOPT A KITTEN EVENT Hosted by the Feline Network of the Central Coast. Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (805) 458-3978. felinenetwork.org. PetSmart, 1530 Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo.

FREE GIRLS WATER POLO CLINIC A fun intro to waterpolo. Come have fun in the SLOHS pool and learn about this incredibly fun and empowering sport. For girls grades 4 through 8. Nov. 10 1-3 p.m. Free. (805) 550-5846. San Luis Obispo High School, 1499 San Luis Dr., San Luis Obispo.

FREE TOURS OF THE MISSION Tour San Luis Obispo’s Spanish Mission, founded in 1772. Come learn its history and about the development of this area. Tours, led by docents, are free at 1:15 p.m Monday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Sundays, 2-3 p.m. and Mondays-Saturdays, 1:15-2:15 p.m. Free. (657) 465-9182. missionsanluisobispo.org. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

FRIDAY FLOW VIBES With Andrew Roof from FLOW Wellness, and Dee DiGioia from Mindful Kindful YOUniversity, who will blend the energizing power of Qi Gong with a soothing sound immersion experience. Nov. 8 5:30-7:30 p.m. my805tix.com/. Aligned Acupuncture and Wellness Spa, 672 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

GYM JAM AND OPEN PLAY CLINIC Get your Gym Jam on with one hour of CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 17

progressive gymnastics skill training, and one hour of open play. No experience necessary. For ages 5 to 17. Nov. 9

1-3 p.m. $25 for first child; plus $10 per additional sibling. (805) 547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com/saturdayevent-clinics. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

HAMMOCK SOUND HEALING Tickets are limited and the hammock spaces fill up quickly. Nov. 9 1-2 p.m. my805tix.com/. SLO Yoga Center, 672 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to get involved, give back to your community, and act with purpose? Join this free, in-person training. This work is extremely rewarding and life affirming. Please reach out if you have any questions. Nov. 13 , 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (805) 540-6020. Central Coast Home Health and Hospice, 253 Granada, 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.

SERENITY SOUND JOURNEY Come rest and renourish yourself with a soothing, restorative, and therapeutic experience guiding you back to wholeness, vitality, and inner peace. Nov. 11 , 5:30-6:15 p.m. my805tix.com/. Aligned Acupuncture and Wellness Spa, 672 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

SOUND HEALING AND LAVENDER

SENSORY AWAKENING The ultimate way to relax, enjoy nature, de-stress, invite clarity in, and practice self-care. Nov. 10 4-5:15 p.m. my805tix.com/. SLO Yoga Center, 672 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

STAYING INDEPENDENT AND IN CHARGE Hosted by Sea Coast Seniors. Launch your aging plan while the decisions are still yours to make. Nov. 13 10-11:30 a.m. my805tix.com/. Villages of SLO, 55 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

VICTORIAN MOURNING TRADITIONS AT THE JACK HOUSE Step back in time and experience the customs and rituals of the Victorian Mourning Traditions at the Jack House. In collaboration with the History Center of San Luis Obispo County, this unique historical experience invites you to explore the fascinating ways people honored their loved ones. Nov. 10 1-4 p.m. Free; donations welcome. slocity. org/JackHouse. The Jack House, 536 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo.

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ADVENTURES WITH NATURE:

OCEANO’S BEAVERS Join Docent Dan to learn about the beavers in the Oceano Lagoon. Please RSVP by calling. Nov. 9 10 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 474-2664. centralcoastparks.org/awn/. Oceano Dunes Visitor Center, 555 Pier Ave., Oceano.

ASTROLOGY STUDY GROUP:

DISCOVERING YOUR PLANET OF THE YEAR An astrology study group for those with a background in basic astrology. This month, we’re studying the ancient art of profections. Nov. 14 6-7:30 p.m. $20. (805) 270-3192. Shell Beach Veterans Memorial Building, 230 Leeward Ave., Pismo Beach, pismobeach.org.

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.

RUN, DON’T WALK

Stone Pine Hall in Lompoc will commemorate the city’s 150th anniversary with a special celebration on Saturday, Nov. 9, with two programs to choose from: 10 to 11:30 a.m., or 2 to 3:30 p.m. The program will examine some of Lompoc’s earliest and most popular celebrations—including this Fourth of July race held in 1914—stemming back to the town’s origin as a temperance colony. Call (805) 736-3888 or email lompocmuseum@gmail.com to find out more.

—C.W.

BODY FUSION/EXERCISE AND FITNESS

CLASS Do something good for yourself and stay fit for outdoor sports, while enhancing flexibility, strengthening your core to prevent lower back issues, improving your posture through yoga, and more. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. (970) 710-1412. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach, avilabeachcc.com.

LATINO OUTDOORS CENTRAL COAST: THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY EXPERIENCE Join Latino Outdoors Central Coast leaders at the Monarch Butterfly Grove in Pismo Beach to observe and learn about monarch butterflies and their incredible migration. Enjoy a stroll out to the beach to see additional wildlife and plants. Nov. 16 10-midnight Free. (805) 748-6404. latinooutdoors.org. Monarch Butterfly Grove, 400 S Dolliver St., Pismo Beach.

LITTLE RANGER PROGRAM:

SANDSATIONAL DUNES Come learn about our amazing sand dunes and the animals/plants that live in them. For ages 2-6; RSVP by calling. Nov. 10 Free. (805) 474-2664. Oceano Dunes Visitor Center, 555 Pier Ave., Oceano.

MULTICULTURAL DANCE CLASS FOR ADULTS 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, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

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) 904-6615. Oak Park Christian Church, 386 N Oak Park Blvd., Grover Beach.

FOOD & DRINK

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MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS

MARKET Get fresh and veggies, fruit, baked goods, sweets, and handmade artisan crafts. Come have some fun with your local farmers and artisans and enjoy delicious eats while enjoying the fresh breeze of Morro Bay. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Varies. (805) 824-7383.

morrobayfarmersmarket.com. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

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13TH ANNUAL PASO ROBLES

GARAGISTE WINE FESTIVAL Taste more than 200 ultra-premium wines from more than 50 hard-to-find micro-wineries. Nov. 8 and Nov. 9 my805tix.com/. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles, (805) 239-0655.

BRUNCH IS BACK Celebrate the second Sunday of the month with brunch. Enjoy a two-hour cruise on the waterfront. Features fresh coffee, pastries, and more. Second Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. (805) 772-2128. chabliscruises. com. Chablis Cruises, 1205 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

CLUB CAR BAR TRIVIA WITH DR. RICKY

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

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This unique dining experience celebrates the flavors that have made Il Cortile a cherished part of the Paso Robles fine dining community. A special anniversary prix-fixe menu features beloved dishes going back to the restaurant’s opening in 2009, alongside vintage wines from 2009 and 2010. Nov. 14 5-10 p.m., Nov. 15 5-11 p.m., Nov. 16 , 5-11 p.m. and Nov. 17 5-11 p.m. $95. (805) 226-0300. ilcortileristorante.com/events/. Il Cortile Ristorante, 608 12th St., Paso Robles. NEW WINE RELEASE PARTY Experience the vibrant flavors of the venue’s latest release, paired perfectly with some timeless classics from its 2016 library vintage. Nov. 10 noon my805tix.com/. MCV Wines, 3773 Ruth Way, suite A, Paso Robles, (805) 712-4647.

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

TASTE OF TIN CITY WALKING TOUR

Enjoy the first ever walking tour of Tin City – an industrial area just outside of downtown Paso Robles – that is home to a community of innovative and passionate producers of high-quality wines, spirits, beer, and more. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $125. (805) 400-3141. toasttours.com/tour/tin-city-walkingtour/. Toast Tours, 1722 Stillwater Ct, Paso Robles.

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.wavezine Presents: Fatale and Ashton Blair & The Plums THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 The Bunker SLO

Malena Cadiz with Leann Skoda THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Club Car Bar, Templeton

Place

NOVEMBER 15 Cra Crop Create Studios, Atascadero

Improv Comedy Show

NOVEMBER 15 SLO Public Market Full Moon Yoga, Meditation, and Sound Bath

NOVEMBER 15 Sycamore Mineral Springs Reso & Spa, SLO

Clyde’s, Directed by Jaime Espinoza FRI-SUN, NOVEMBER 15-24 Santa Maria Civic Theatre

Ghostopia: An Alternative A and Music Festival for All Souls SATURDAY,

Kait Dunton Qua et

Carmel Lutheran Church, SLO

Bunker SLO

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DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET

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

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

IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS All the improv you see will be on the spot from your audience suggestions. First Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. (805) 540-8300. my805tix.com. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo.

NAME THAT NOISE: MUSIC TRIVIA

A monthly special music-only trivia at Oak and Otter Brewing Co. Call ahead to reserve a table. Second Thursday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo, (805) 439-2529.

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

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

SLO GRANGE HALL PANCAKE

BREAKFAST Join the SLO Grange Hall for a good old-fashioned pancake breakfast. Pancakes, bacon, eggs, juice and coffee; all for a low suggested donation price of $10, with proceeds to benefit SLO Grange Hall 639. Second Sunday of every month, 8-11 a.m. $10. (805) 543-0639. San Luis Obispo Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

THIRD ANNUAL AUTUMN SOIRÉE

2024: THE SLO WAY WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL This event celebrates the region’s winemakers and harvest bounty, and features tastings from the Central Coast’s most acclaimed wineries paired with delectable creations courtesy of Hotel SLO’s Executive Chef Ryan Fancher and his team. Nov. 9 5-8 p.m. $150. Hotel San Luis Obispo, 877 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 235-0700.

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.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PUB TRIVIA Bring your thinking cap as questions vary from pop culture, geography, to sports. There is a little for everyone. Prizes for the

winning teams. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. (805) 439-2529. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo.

WEDNESDAY PUB TRIVIA Bring your thinking caps as questions vary from pop culture, geography, to sports. There is a little for everyone. Prizes for the winning teams. Trivia provided by Geeks Who Drink. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. (805) 439-2529. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY INGREDIENT PROFILE FORUM THANKS AND GIVING (RSVP ONLY) Focuses on food exploration, ingredient history, crop value, and more, with gratitude to all farmers. Share your dish ideas for Thanksgiving. Call Pat to RSVP. Nov. 16, 1:30-3 p.m. Free. (805) 619-7351. Nipomo Library, 918 W. Tefft, Nipomo, slolibrary.org.

MONTHLY FERMENTATION CLASSES

New topics each month with a thorough demo and explanation of the process that creates non-alcoholic, probiotic, and nutrient-dense fermentations. Leave the class confident and prepared with recipes to make your own at home. Limited seating; reserve spot prior to class by phone/email. Second Sunday of every month, 3:30-5 p.m. $30. (805) 8016627. kulturhausbrewing.com/classes/. Kulturhaus Brewing Company, 779 Price St., Pismo Beach.

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

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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. BLUES AGENDA JAM AND SHOWCASE

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

CRAFTY COMBO

Creative Me Time will host its next succulent pumpkin centerpiece workshop at Derby Wine Estates in Paso Robles on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a large pumpkin, while the event’s instructor will provide large and small succulents, glue, and other materials needed to complete the project. For more info, visit creativemetime.com.

—C.W.

FEMININE COLLECTIVE SHOWCASE A showcase event to feature six local singer songwriters from the Feminine Collective at the new Sonic Milk Recording Studios. Nov. 9, 6-9 p.m. $10-$15. Sonic Milk Studios, 715 Main St., Cambria, (805) 6609382, sonicmilkrecording.com.

GHOSTOPIA: AN ALTERNATIVE ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR ALL SOULS

Presented by Anomaly House. Nov. 16 , 1 p.m. my805tix.com/. The Benedict, 1401 Quintana Road, Morro Bay.

LIVE MUSIC WITH GUITAR WIZ AT LUNADA GARDEN BISTRO “Guitar Wizard” Billy Foppiano plays a wide range of music, including blues, R&B, classic rock, and more. Second Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (805) 900-5444. Lunada Garden Bistro, 78 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos.

ONE HEART, ONE VOICE SONG CIRCLE Proceeds support Mindful Kindful YOUniversity’s mission to create powerful wellness experiences for the community, including scholarships and sponsored events for individuals and diverse special interest groups. Nov. 10 3-4 p.m. my805tix.com/. Central Coast Body Therapy Center, 2005 9th St., Los Osos, (805) 709-2227.

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

NORTH SLO COUNTY FESTIVAL MOZAIC NOTABLE INSIGHT: OBOE QUARTET Join Scott Yoo and oboist Xiaodi Liu as they guide you through Gordon Jacob’s Oboe Quartet. In this informal, one-hour event, the musicians will discuss the history surrounding the pieces, the composers’ lives and musical style, and perform selections from the works. Nov. 15 , 5:30 p.m. Single tickets start at $35 plus $5 fee. (805) 781-3009. festivalmozaic.org/show-details/notableinsight-oboe-quartet. Park Ballroom, 1232 Park St. #200, Paso Robles.

FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a different DJ every Friday. Presented by friends at Traffic Record store in Atascadero. Come listen, dance, drink, and unwind every Friday. All ages event; no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

MELODIOUS FUNK LIVE Melodious Funk returns to Car Bar to deliver classic jazz and funky fusion. Nov. 9, 7-10 p.m. Free. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main Street, Templeton, (805) 400-4542.

SINGING HANDS CHILDREN’S CHOIR

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

SAN LUIS OBISPO

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

CAL POLY CHAMBER MUSIC RECITAL

WITH CHEN ZHAO Guest violinist Chen Zhao will join members of Cal Poly’s applied faculty and students to perform Johannes Brahms’ String Sextet No. 2 in G Major. Student chamber ensembles will also perform. Nov. 14 7:30 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY JAZZ COMBOS SHOWCASE

Cal Poly’s jazz combos will perform classic jazz repertoire as well as original student compositions. With Dylan Johnson, director. Nov. 15 7:30 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/jazz/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY SYMPHONY FALL CONCERT: THE BUTTERFLY LOVERS WITH CHEN ZHAO The group will perform side-byside with the San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony, present a world premiere composition by Cal Poly faculty member Julie Herndon, and welcome violinist Chen Zhao as a soloist to perform “The Butterfly Lovers” Violin Concerto, by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang. Nov. 16 7:30 p.m. $17 and $22 general; $12 students. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly.edu. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

FLAVOR PACKET Flavor Packet is a California jazz combo that stirs an imaginative sound with its contemporary and world-beat-influenced jazz music. Nov. 15 6-9 p.m. eastoneverett.com. The Hub, 1701 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

LIVE MUSIC AT KROBAR Enjoy live music at Krobar, which showcases local, talented artists of all music genres. Kickoff your weekend right, grab your favorite seasonal craft cocktail, and vibe to the sounds of the night. Follow on Instagram to find out who is playing. Every other Friday, 6-9 p.m. Free entry. (833) 576-2271. krobardistillery.com/events. Krobar Craft Distillery, 1701 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

LIVE MUSIC AT LIQUID GRAVITY Check social media and calendar for weekly updates. Fridays, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo.

LIVE MUSIC 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.

ORCHESTRA NOVO GOES SILENT Accompanying the 1923 silent film, Safety Last Nov. 10, 4-6 p.m. my805tix.com/. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

PABLO SÁINZ-VILLEGAS Praised as “the soul of the Spanish guitar,” Pablo Saínz-Villegas brings the audience through some of the most iconic pieces ever written for the guitar. Presented by Cal Poly Arts. Nov. 15 7:30 p.m. (805) 7564849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. PINK TALKING FISH A blend of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish. Nov. 7, 7 p.m. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843, slobrew.com.

ST. VINCENT FOLK/ VINCENT BERNARDY (LIVE MUSIC SHOW) With brunch waffles and mimosas available. Nov. 17, 12-2 p.m. Free music. (805) 2036301. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

TALL POPPY STRING BAND AT THE HISTORIC OCTAGON BARN CENTER An evening of inventive old-time music by the Tall Poppy String Band at the Historic Octagon Barn Center, with an old-time jam at 6 p.m. before the show. Nov. 8 7-9 p.m. $20 advance; $25 at the door. (805) 235-2874. eventbrite.com. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY FESTIVAL MOZAIC NOTABLE DINNER: BRAHMS QUARTET Join Scott Yoo for an interactive musical exploration of Brahms’s Piano Quartet in A major. Throughout the evening you will learn about the composer, hear performances of some selections, and gain insight into the piece. Nov. 16 5:30 p.m. Single tickets start at $200 plus $5 fee. (805) 781-3009. festivalmozaic.org/show-details/notabledinner-brahms-quartet. Cypress Ridge Pavilion, 1050 Cypress Ridge Parkway, Arroyo Grande.

JEFFERSON STARSHIP LIVE With countless chart-topping hits to their name, the group has stood the test of time and left their mark on the psychedelic rock genre. Nov. 15 , 7:3010:30 p.m. $69-$79. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/jeffersonstarship/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. 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.

LEONID AND FRIENDS The incredible 11-piece band have blown the minds of legions of fans with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago. They have since expanded their repertoire to include Earth Wind & Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears, and more. Nov. 12 , 7:30-10:30 p.m. $49-$72. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/leonid-and-friends/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. ∆

PHOTO COURTESY OF CREATIVE ME TIME

Chen Zhao, violinist with the San Francisco Symphony

Chinese Music and Culture Talk

• Helene Shanruo Ning Zhang (POLS)

• Chen Zhao, violin

11:10 A.M. THURSDAY NOV. 14

Davidson Music Center, Room 218 Free

Sponsored by Cal Poly’s Music Department, College of Liberal Arts, Office of University Diversity and Inclusion and IRA program. More information: music.calpoly.edu/calendar, 805-756-2406.

The Butterfly Lovers Concert

Chamber Music Recital with Chen Zhao

• Sibelius: ‘Finlandia’ (with SLOYS)

• Herndon: ‘DIRT’

• Puccini: selections from ‘Turandot’

• He Zhanhao and Chen Gang: ‘The Butterfly Lovers’ Violin Concerto’ Chen Zhao, violin

7:30 P.M. SATURDAY NOV. 16

Performing Arts Center Tickets: pacslo.org

• Chen Zhao, violin

• Cal Poly applied faculty and students

• Brahms: String Sextet No. 2 in G Major and more!

7:30 P.M. THURSDAY NOV. 14

Davidson Music Center, Room 218 Free

Arts

Scrooge and other holiday characters take center stage during the Great American Melodrama’s seasonal show

The Great American Melodrama in Oceano presents its annual production of The Holiday Extravaganza which opens on Nov. 15 and is scheduled to run through Dec. 31. The three-act show includes the venue’s traditional retelling of A Christmas Carol a fairy tale spoof segment, and a holiday-themed vaudeville act.

During A Christmas Carol, miser Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future on Christmas Eve. This retelling of the Charles Dickens classic is followed by the Great American Melodrama’s fractured fairy tale opera parody, which features various stories and songs inspired by classic fairy tales. Each performance of The Holiday Extravaganza concludes with a vaudeville-style variety show with skits centered on the holiday season. Thirty minutes prior to each show at the Great American Melodrama, the venue’s popular snack bar opens for attendees to enjoy and reopens during each of the show’s intermission breaks.

The snack bar’s menu includes popcorn, hot dogs, nachos, desserts, soda, beer, wine, and other offerings. General admission to The Holiday Extravaganza ranges between $32 and $38, with discounts available for children (ages 12 and under), students (ages 13 to 18), seniors (ages 62 and older), and active and retired military.

Tickets to the show can be purchased online at americanmelodrama.com or in person at the Great American Melodrama’s box office, which is open Wednesday through Saturday, from noon to 5:30 p.m., and every Sunday, from noon to 4:30 p.m.

To find out more about the theater and its rotating lineup of shows, visit americanmelodrama. com. Call (805) 489-2499 for additional details. The Great American Melodrama is located at 1863 Front St., Oceano.

Nipomo’s Gallery at Monarch Dunes hosts Fall Showcase

Several original artworks from a pool of 19 participating artists are on display as part of the Gallery at Monarch Dunes’ Fall Showcase, which premiered in early November. The exhibit will open to the public on Nov. 9, 16, 23, and 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. each day.

The show’s featured artists are residents of Trilogy at Monarch Dunes, and members of the Monarch Club, which hosts rotating showcases of member artists throughout the year. To find out more about the Fall Showcase and other upcoming programs, email monarchdunestag@gmail.com

The Gallery at Monarch Dunes is located at 1640 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo. ∆ Caleb Wiseblood

BY SAMANTHA HERRERA

‘Feeling beautiful’

Skateboarding

legend Stacy Peralta lands in the world of painting with his first-ever exhibition at Cruise Control in Cambria

Sur ng. Skating. Drawing. Free spirit. e perfect embodiment of California’s coastal culture.

A liberating bliss that almost everyone’s secretly envious of and very few get to experience.

Stacy Peralta embodies these things, and he’s giving us a taste of this sought-after lifestyle in his show Against the Current, which opened at Cruise Control Contemporary in Cambria in midOctober.

e show’s name pays homage to Peralta’s latein-life realization that it takes strength to keep your mind open enough to not be too brittle or closedminded to try something new.

“When you do creative endeavors and you learn new skills, it allows you to go against the current and remain young, remain a beginner again, and truly to remain a kook,” he said.

“I ended up doing 90, and I wasn’t doing them for the show; I was doing them because I just love doing it,” he said.

Drawing the boards, wheels, and trucks could have brought Peralta a bit of nostalgia for his time skating on the Zephyr Competition Team in the 1970s, but instead, he could only focus on how dangerous those old wheels were.

Showtime

A skateboarding legend, surfer, and co-founder of the Zephyr Competition Team, Peralta has accomplished a lot in his life. From mentoring a young Tony Hawk to creating movies and documentaries such as Lords of Dogtown, Peralta now resides in SLO County, where he surfs, skates, and is beginning new endeavors like art.

Cruise Control Contemporary is open by appointment. Reach out to owner Charles Smith to make one via text at (805) 503-3820 or email at info@ cruisecontrolcambria.com. Visit cruisecontrolcambria. com to see Stacy Peralta’s work.

Abstract drawings have been a constant part of Peralta’s life, evidence of them can be seen on skateboards from his childhood. He always knew he wanted to take his art to the next level but didn’t know if he had it in him.

“When I discovered it, it was just like a lightbulb went o and I went, ‘Wow, I didn’t know that I had this,’” he said. “I’m so glad I found it because I love doing it.”

Hitting a creative block on what to draw, Peralta’s girlfriend suggested he showcase his iconic skateboard collection, which he started accumulating when he was 12. at’s when Charles Smith, owner of Cruise Control Contemporary in Cambria, entered the picture.

Getting introduced to his work through a mutual friend, Ned Evans, Smith came to Peralta with an o er to have his own show, but said he would need to create at least 15 original art pieces to complete the collection.

ONCE UPON A DANGEROUS TIME Looking back at the smooth, concrete wheels on his old boards, Peralta is reminded just how dangerously fun skateboarding was in the ’70s and ’80s.

“I’m not looking back fondly, in a sense, but I’m looking back on that equipment. ey’re so inferior,” he said laughing. “ e wheels that we rode were built for some roller skates, and they were constructed to roll across polished oors. ey were cement wheels. Now that I’m re-examining them, they were incredibly dangerous.”

Running alongside the show is a short documentary on YouTube.

Directed by local lmmaker and skater Dana Shaw and produced by Smith, it tells the story of Peralta’s inspirations from childhood through today and the challenges and lessons he learned while working to further develop his love of art. e documentary dives deep into Peralta’s love and fascination with how prized possessions corrode over time, memories, and how we degrade within ourselves.

“ ey’re rusted, they’re dilapidated, but there’s something so beautiful about all these old bolts and

DECAYING

Peralta’s love and fascination with prized possessions, memories, and how we degrade within ourselves is highlighted in his new show at Cruise Control, which takes inspiration from his childhood boards that are corroding away with time.

ball bearings,” he said. “ ere’s so much character. You can see that this piece of equipment has lived a phenomenal life. One of my boards is so old it’s actually rotting, but there’s kind of a beauty that it’s going back to where it came from.”

In a world where everything moves at such a fast pace, Smith said, Peralta’s story of creativity and skateboarding across his 60-something-year life strikes a chord with people.

“For him to keep doing it, to be a shining light of someone who just stays curious later in life; it’s something I want to be like,” Smith said. “I’m inspired by him.”

He said the art in the show is designed to be a ordable, and people can purchase posters, books, and whatever else without having to bankrupt themselves in the process.

Peralta wants people to get inspired by his art, try new things, and have fun. It’s never too late to try something new, he said. You just have to oat against the current.

“It gives us a sense that there’s a reason for being here, it gives us a feeling of feeling beautiful, of feeling connected to ourselves and to others and to the world,” he said. “You have to be proactive and nd things that you love doing. It’s so important in life to nd things you love doing and then do them.” ∆

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

SKATING THROUGH LIFE Stacy Peralta stands with his skateboard collection, which inspired his art show at Cruise Control Contemporary.

Queer theory

In his feature lm debut, writer-director Sav Rodgers, a queer kid who grew up in Kansas, helms this documentary that explores the complicated legacy of auteur Kevin Smith’s 1997 comedy Chasing Amy, about a straight guy who falls for a lesbian. Rodgers was inspired by the lm growing up, but as he begins to explore how other members of the LGBTQ-plus community view the lm, he discovers that not everyone experienced the story the way he did. (105-min.)

CHASING CHASING AMY

What’s it rated? Not rated

What’s it worth, Anna? Full price

What’s it worth, Glen? Full price

Where’s it showing? The SLO Film Center at The Palm Theatre

Glen I had an idea about what this lm was going to explore going into it, but I have to say, I’m pleasantly surprised at how much deeper and more complex it became. By the end of it, I understood better how Kevin Smith writes his screenplays, about he and Joey Lauren Adams’ romantic relationship when they were lming Chasing Amy, about Adams’ experiences with the maledominated lm industry, about Harvey Weinstein and the genesis of the #MeToo movement, and about Smith’s personal growth through the creation of his lm. It also drove home how challenging it is to navigate being a young queer person. I also wasn’t expecting Chasing Chasing Amy to be a love story between its director Sav Rodgers and his eventual wife, Riley, a selfdescribed lesbian who he began dating when he still identi ed as a queer woman and who stood with him through his transition to a trans man. ere’s a lot going on here, and it’s emotionally resonant and thoroughly honest and heartfelt throughout. is is a compelling documentary.

Anna Rodgers’ journey to make a documentary about his relationship with Chasing Amy is about a young person grasping for identity and understanding. Art that we cling to when we’re forming who

WOMAN OF THE HOUR

What’s it rated? R When? 2023

Where’s it showing? Netflix

True crime fans likely already know the name

Rodney Alcala and his incredibly vile acts in the ’70s. If you’re like me, you’ve even watched clips of The Dating Game episode he was on. This version of the story adds a new perspective: that of the woman who was his counterpart on that episode, Sherly Bradshaw. Anna Kendrick plays the flustered actress who is ready to pack up and leave Hollywood after

we are and who we’ll become has a certain importance, an elevation to a place in our minds that isn’t necessarily grounded in reality. It’s surprisingly moving to watch as Rodgers journeys into a new relationship with the lm and learns to make space for the sometimes unkind truth about the things we hold so dear. In the interview with Adams, she breaks down in a very real and raw way about what the reality of Hollywood was and is to young actresses trying to make it in the business. e smiling starlet on the screen was not the bubbly, carefree woman on late night talk shows. She was forced to put on a show in hopes of pleasing the men who could inevitably make or break her career. is documentary snuck up on me. I didn’t know what to expect, and I’m really impressed with Rodgers’ ability to create and craft a raw, a ecting story on screen.

Glen I think one of the things that makes the lm so e ective is Rodgers’ gift of accepting how the lm morphs before his very eyes. He

she gives it one last shot with an episode of The Dating Game . Woven into the story are scenes of Alcala using his M.O.—preying on vanity by asking women if he could photograph them to isolate women so he could rape and kill them. We also get the story of one young woman who used her wits to stay alive and escape.

The film comments on the male smarminess of the era and how easily manipulated people can be by shapeshifters like Alcala. Those who know the story aren’t going to learn anything that they don’t already know, but Kendrick is good here, and I’m never opposed to turning these stories away from the monsters behind them and shining the light on those they hurt and those who narrowly escaped them. (95-min.)

—Anna

DON’T MOVE

What’s it rated? R When? 2024

set out to show why Chasing Amy was such a seminal lm for a queer kid from Kansas, but in the years he worked on his documentary, he allowed it to become an organic, living creation. He accepted the changing story just like how he hopes the world can accept his changing story.

Anna e lm includes interviews with queer lm experts and critics to help the audience understand where Chasing Amy ts into the zeitgeist of queer lm, how it represents (or doesn’t represent) the marginalized group, and the trappings that go along with a straight man writing and directing a queer storyline. It’s a love story to Rodgers’ wife and to his love of lm. Tender and also informative, Chasing Chasing Amy is absolutely worth the price of admission. ∆

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

Where’s it showing? Netflix

Brian Netto (Delivery: The Beast Within) and Adam Schindler (Intruders) co-direct this psychological horror thriller about Richard (Finn Wittrock), a serial killer who injects a paralytic agent into his next victim, Iris (Kelsey Asbille), a mother who lost her child. She’s forced to run, fight, or hide before her body shuts down.

It’s a slick little yarn penned by co-screenwriters T.J. Cimfel and David White (Intruders)—a lean story

with only two main players and a clever set-up with some surprising twists and turns considering its simplistic framing. After injection, Iris has 20 minutes before paralysis sets in, which will last an hour. Near suicidal over the accidental death of her young son, she discovers she’s still got some fight in her. Both Asbille and Wittrock are up to the challenge of appearing in nearly every scene, and Richard makes for a compelling villain, in turns charming and chilling, sympathetic and repulsive. I was rooting for Iris to beat this asshole, but he’s a seasoned and crafty killer with tricks up his sleeve. It earns its R rating mainly for graphic violence, but its strength is Iris’ psychological terror. Imagine being immobile and at the mercy of a monster. (92-min.) ∆ —Glen

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY Sheryl Bradshaw (Anna Kendrick, who also directs) is an aspiring actress who in a desperate bid to be discovered goes on The Dating Game led by a smarmy host (Tony Hale), unaware Bachelor No. 3 is actually serial killer Rodney Alcala, in Woman of the Hour, streaming on Netflix.

RUN Grieving mother Iris (Kelsey Asbille) is injected with a paralytic agent by a serial killer and forced to run, fight, or hide before her body shuts down, in Don’t Move, streaming on Netflix.

INTERPRETING AMY (left to right) Joey Lauren Adams, Sav Rodgers, and Kevin Smith appear in Rodgers’ documentary Chasing Chasing Amy, which explores Smith’s 1997 comedy Chasing Amy and its complicated legacy in the LGBTQ-plus community, screening at the SLO Film Center in the Palm Theatre.

PHOTO COURTESY OF SAV RODGERS

PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX

PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX

Music

BY GLEN STARKEY

Are you ready to rock?

SoCal teen metalcore band The Infinity Project will melt your face off

Well before the Jack Black movie School of Rock came out in 2003, The Paul Green School of Rock Music launched its inaugural location in Philadelphia in 1998. Today in the U.S., there are around 250 School of Rock franchises. The schools’ philosophy is that students learn faster playing in a group than with only solo lessons.

The Infinity Project is a band that formed at one of the School of Rock franchises, and though the four members are all still between 14- and 15-years-old, they’ve played iconic clubs like Whisky a Go Go, The Viper Room, and House of Blues Anaheim.

Currently a cover band playing tracks by Avenged Sevenfold, Green Day, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, My Chemical Romance, Nirvana, Tool, and many more, they recently wrote their first original, aptly titled “The First One.” I caught them a couple months ago at the Whisky, and they absolutely shredded.

“I’ve always loved music,” frontman Preston Haynes said. “It started with really liking movie soundtracks, especially Star Wars by John Williams. I would go through the films over and over trying to figure out the exact music cue for each character. My dad and stepmom signed me up for piano lessons to build on this obsession. The first song I learned was of course the ‘Imperial March,’ and I’ve just been getting more and more into music ever since.”

“Before I knew I wanted to make music, it always moved me. It affected me more than any other artform. I’d literally get goosebumps listening to songs. I still do. And with my family’s history in music, I just thought it sounded cool to do it more seriously than just jamming with friends,” said guitarist and bassist Boone Vienna, whose grandfather was rockabilly guitar great Larry Collins, who sadly passed last January.

“Performing music is a way that I can express how I’m feeling,” guitarist David Gomez said. “I’m normally a shy person who keeps everything to myself.”

“I’ve always had a passion for music and have been interested in percussion and various rhythms,” drummer Caleb Wood explained. “I want to write fun and interesting music that can inspire and influence others like some bands have for me.”

These teenagers balance school and their burgeoning music careers under the guidance of their very supportive parents.

“Most of the time, I have to get my schoolwork done before I dig into my music, so having that to look forward to helps motivate me to be focused,” Haynes noted. “I also like to try and connect my schoolwork to my music—for instance, connecting math and music theory. Right now, I am writing a song based on Lord of the Flies, a book I read for school.”

“How do I manage the balance?” Vienna responded. “I don’t. My parents say school comes first, so I try to get my homework out of the way as fast as possible, so I have time to work on music.”

How have more experienced bands treated them?

“My experience with older bands is that they’re always very supportive and help us during this process,” Gomez said. “They always said they’re proud of what we are doing and that we’re keeping rock alive!”

“Coming up from School of Rock was a great experience since they taught us rudimentary knowledge and skills of music and our instruments, but more importantly, they brought us closer as a band and showed us how to perform,” Wood added. Yep, the kids are alright. You can catch them on Sunday, Nov. 10, at Liquid Gravity in SLO (2 to 5 p.m.).

Feminine

Collective Showcase

Sonic Milk Studios (715 Main St., Cambria) hosts the Feminine Collective Showcase this Saturday, Nov. 9 (6:30 p.m.; all ages; a $10 to $15 donation is requested). Performers include Cate Armstrong, Ynana Rose, Azere Wilson, Cheyenne Destaine, Blythe Berg, and Gwenn Krossa

“Natalie Haskins and I formed the group after connecting via Instagram in 2021,” Ynana Rose explained. “She had won the 2020 NTMA album of the year, and I was a fan. I saw from her posts that she gigged several times a week, and then saw that she also had a day job. I DM’d her one day, saying something like, ‘Wow, girl, you’re

really busy!’ and asked her what she did to replenish herself. She said that no one had ever asked her that before. We bonded over the experience of being a woman in the local music scene and the level of exhaustion that many of us feel trying to do it all.”

The pair formed a kind of support system for local women in music. They reached out to every female perform they knew. The first meeting in 2022 had five attendees.

“We currently have over 80 people on the invitation list, and meetings range in size between 10 and 20,” Ynana Rose added. “We meet every one to two months and always structure the meetings around the concepts of replenishment, honesty, and support. When I started on the music scene in my late 30s, I looked around me for peers and saw almost no one. The Feminine Collective is really my work paying it backwards to what I needed then, as well as forwards for whoever needs it now.”

According to Cate Armstrong, they’re actively seeking new members: “Always! Anyone who is female identifying (including trans and nonbinary folks) and in some way involved in the Central Coast music scene is welcome.”

For their Saturday showcase, each performer has a 20-minute slot.

Fremont Theater

Indie pop artist Jonny Pierce, performing under the name The Drums, brings his exploration of childhood trauma and its effects on adulthood on Friday, Nov. 8 (8 p.m.; all ages; $25 to $200 at prekindle.com), with Yungatita opening.

Iconic rock, blues, and country singersongwriter John Hiatt plays on Saturday, Nov. 9 (8 p.m.; all ages; $49.50 to $84.50 at prekindle.com). In his more than four-decade career, he’s written hits for himself and other artists, most notably “Have a Little Faith in Me” and “Thing Called Love.” Love, loss, and redemption are common themes.

THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT The Infinity Project, a teen metalcore band formed at School of Rock, plays Liquid Gravity on Nov. 10

COURTESY PHOTO BY DAVID VIENNA

Armstrong is one of six artists playing the Feminine Collective Showcase on Nov. 9 , in Cambria’s Sonic Milk Studios.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CATE ARMSTRONG

THING CALLED LOVE Iconic singersongwriter John Hiatt plays the Fremont Theater on Nov. 9 .

OREGON FOLK Numbskull and Good Medicine present folk and indie pop band Blind Pilot on Nov. 13 , in The Siren.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BLIND PILOT

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Numbskull and Good Medicine

Local folk, Americana, and root rock originals Moonshiner Collective plays on Friday, Nov. 8, in Club Car Bar (7 p.m.; all ages; $24.93 at goodmedicinepresents.com) with Chris Beland opening. Fronted by Dan Curcio, Moonshiner has a busload of hooky songs.

Hot off the release of their first new album in eight years, In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain, folk and indie pop band Blind Pilot plays on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in The Siren (7 p.m.; 21-or-older; $30.59 at goodmedicinepresents. com) with Molly Sarlé opening.

The Siren

The Black Lips on Wednesday, Nov. 13 (8 p.m.; 18-and-older; $32.36 at ticketweb.com), with Pancho & The Wizards and Repeater opening. The Black Lips has an arty, weirdo, Southern-fried twang.

Mostly instrumental psyche-rock and stoner metal band Earthless plays on Thursday, Nov. 14 (8 p.m.; 18-and-older; $31.33 at ticketweb. com) with Sacri Monti opening.

The Seven Sisters Folklore Society

Sound out!

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

Don’t forget old school SoCal punks T.S.O.L. play on Thursday, Nov. 7 (6:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $24.30 at tixr.com), with Since We Were Kids and Division 13 opening.

Influenced by classic rock, indie, Motown, hip-hop, folk, revival, psychedelic, garage, and arena rock, Stoplight Observations will deliver their genre mélange on Friday, Nov. 8 (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $20.60 at tixr.com), with Arms Akimbo and LOVR

The Siren’s Gen X Rockfest features a Pearl Jam and Foo Fighters double tribute night with The Faithful and Faux Fighters on Saturday, Nov. 9 (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $24.30 at tixr.com).

Maiden United will pay tribute to Iron Maiden on Thursday, Nov. 14 (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $18.48 at tixr.com). Previous setlists have included tracks such as “Phantom of the Opera,” “Charlotte the Harlot,” “Wasted Years,” and “Children of the Damned.”

SLO Brew Live at Rod & Hammer Rock

Pink Talking Fish—A Fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish plays on Thursday, Nov. 7 (doors at 7 p.m.; 18-andolder; $32.36 at ticketweb.com).

Alt-pop quintet Ripe plays on Friday, Nov. 8 (8 p.m.; 18-and-older; $29.78 at ticketweb. com). The band formed when its members were all students at Boston’s Berklee College of Music. They recently signed to Glassnote Records, releasing their new album Bright Blue Hembree opens.

SLO Brew Live and (((folkYEAH!))) present

Tall Poppy String Band, an old-timey acoustic trio, plays the Historic Octagon Barn Center this Friday, Nov. 8 (6 p.m. jam followed by a 7 p.m. concert; all ages; $20 presale at eventbrite.com or $25 at the door). Featuring fiddler George Jackson, guitarist Morgan Harris, and banjoist Cameron DeWhitt, the trio draws “from the deep well of American string band music,” and “approaches tradition with playful curiosity,” according to their bio.

Guest review!

Editor’s note: New Times photographer Jayson Mellom and his son, Luke, attended the King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard show. You can see more of Jayson’s photos on New Times’ website.

As absurd and crazy as their band name appears to be, KGLW’s live shows are no different. With fans wearing wizard and bucket hats, the Australian, multi-genre septet rocked the Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Nov. 3.

Lead singer Stu Mackenzie took the stage with a crowd favorite guitar, The Flying Banana. This kicked off the show with their exploration into microtonal tuning. “Billabong Valley” featured Ambrose Kenny Smith taking an aisle walk over to the sound crew, performing its opening lyric, “outlaws on the run,” in spaghetti Western fashion.

From there, the band traded their microtonals for Stratocasters. “Hypertension” had the crowd on edge for 15 minutes of rock extravaganza. This is what the Gizzard does, jamming with endless buildups that could end any show.

Eventually, the stage crew pulled out the synth table, reminiscent of a relic of Star Wars. Stu put on sunglasses and a bucket hat. All the members gathered around the table to perform “Set.” Here came their improvisational skills when Joey Walker complemented computerized notes with a plucky guitar.

To end it, they once again swapped instruments, opting for thrash metal guitars. This is yet another genre to add to this already kaleidoscopic demonstration of what the band offers. The 8-minute “Motor Spirit” with a “Gaia” reprise full of loud chugging riffs concluded the concert.

KGLW played from nine of their 26 albums. Their music explore many genres, and their followers come from all walks of life. Paso Robles was no exception. The culture spoke through the music, giving a rocking memory none will forget, especially the 41 crowd surfers who fell gleefully over the barrier. ∆ —Luke Mellom

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

STARKEY from page 24

IN A LAND UP OVER Australian psyche rockers King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, led by frontman Stu Mackenzie, wowed the sold-out crowd at Vina Robles during the Nederlander Concerts and (((folkYEAH))) coproduction on Nov. 3

PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM

Stoplight Observations plays The Siren on Nov. 8

FUZZY COUNTRY GUITAR SLO Brew Live and (((folkYEAH!))) present The Black Lips on Nov. 13 , in Rod & Hammer Rock.

COURTESY PHOTO BY DANI PUJALTE

Flavor

Game on

Chumash Casino Resort

pairs The Sports Bar with six distinct eateries

An escalator ride to the Chumash Casino Resort’s third floor used to lead to the venue’s all-you-can-eat buffet. But 2020 marked the restaurant’s closure, and its managers decided not to hold their breath for a reopening.

Executive Chef Peter Sherlock, who oversees all of the resort’s food and beverage operations, remembers “tossing some ideas around” about a future reboot for the space rather than a revival not too long into the pandemic.

The casino’s culinary team landed on a new concept—which officially opened its doors in late June—that isn’t a buffet, yet it offers a similarly diverse selection of cuisine options you’d expect to find at one.

Simply known as The Sports Bar, its title is just the tip of the iceberg.

“We didn’t want to go with just the mainstream sports bar food,” Sherlock said, but clarified that it isn’t without sports bar staples, such as hot wings and nachos.

The reason there’s so much to choose from at The Sports Bar is because its industrial marketplace-style setting is broken up into six distinct eateries. Lucky Buns, for example, dishes out beef burgers, turkey burgers, Impossible burgers, and basically anything under the sun you can “put between a bun,” Sherlock said, while Let’s Noodle is all about ramen and pho.

Other offerings for bar guests to pair with their brews include sushi from Cali Rolls; chicken wings, bites, and sandwiches from Bok Bok’s; tacos, ceviche, and pozole from Lovin’ Tacos; and banana cream pie, carrot cake, and other house-made desserts from The Sweet Spot.

With so much grub to choose from, it’s fitting for The Sports Bar’s expansive beer, wine, and cocktail list to read like a novel. Among the imported and domestic brews for guests to choose from is the Valley Fog, a new, original blonde ale produced by the Santa Ynez

Band of Chumash Indians in conjunction with The Sports Bar’s grand opening.

“It’s a light, hazy, pale ale, … [with] a touch of citrus. … It’s just beautiful,” Sherlock said. “[After] one sip, you’re like, ‘Oh, I can drink this all day long.’”

Not long after the Valley Fog idea came about, the Chumash Casino Resort took on another bold beverage initiative.

“We took it to the next level,” Sherlock said while recalling a business trip that led to the creation of the resort’s first official house bourbon, thanks to a partnership between the casino and a distillery nestled a few states away.

“A bunch of us and one of our owners went down to Woodford Reserve in Kentucky. We did a barrel tasting on three different barrels,” Sherlock said. “We blended our own bourbon, and then got it into California. … We have it now in The Sports Bar.”

Before joining the resort’s culinary team in 2017, Sherlock held various chef duties at venues in New York and Nevada during the span of his 42-year career. One of the reasons Sherlock decided to take on his current role in Santa Ynez was because it’s a nostalgic area for his wife, whose family often enjoyed road trips to the Central Coast during her childhood in LA.

Some of Sherlock’s food recommendations among The Sports Bar’s six eateries include the “Bullionaire” (a burger with a beef and chorizo patty between a black charcoal bun) at Lucky Buns, the “Not Chick’N Bites” (fried cauliflower bites served with a choice of dip, carrots, and celery) at Bok Bok’s, and any of the taco selections at Lovin’ Tacos, assembled with house-made blue corn tortillas.

“We created a masa blend that we make every day. It’s a purple masa with blue corn

RAISING THE BAR A few years in the making, The Sports Bar concept came about as a way to reboot the Chumash Casino Resort’s third-floor space, after its former all-you-can-eat buffet permanently closed in 2020.

BITE OR FLIGHT Specializing in chicken wings, chicken bites, and chicken sandwiches, Bok Bok’s is one of six new eateries aligned with The Sports Bar, which opened at the Chumash Casino Resort in late June.

meal,” Sherlock said, “and there’s also a little bit of white masa in there for texture.”

Along with curating The Sports Bar’s food and drink offerings, Sherlock enjoyed being involved with the design phase of the new venue as well.

With a distinct atmosphere in mind, Sherlock said he and his peers decided early on to tweak the original space’s ceilings, to “make it really industrial, so you see the pipes, … and air vents.”

The new venue’s 30-foot wrap-around bar is surrounded by more than 20 television sets with various sports playing, and 22

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University Barber Shop 888 E. Foothill Blvd, SLO (Located in University Square Shopping Center between Scout Coffee and Blaze Pizza)

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Reqs. Bach’s deg in Chemical/ Mechanical Engrg/closely related + 5 yrs relev exp or Mstr’s deg in same + 3 yrs of relev exp. Trvl w/in CA 30% gather data/support construction startup.

Resume to Cannon Corp, Attn: HR 1050 Southwood Dr. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in the review and approval of construction plans for new singlefamily residential units, residential alterations, tenant improvements and related; conducts field inspections as needed and checks construction, alteration or repair of buildings and other structures to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances, performs other related duties as required. Assists Community Development Dept. with over-the-counter permit review and customer service. Visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/atascadero

Recruitment closes 11-8-24 at 5:00 p.m.

Contact City of Atascadero, 6500 Palma Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422, phone (805) 461-5000, or visit www.atascadero.org/jobs

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-2277 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: DATA CLAN, 743 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Cameron Wilson LLC (743 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428). State of California. This Business Is Conducted By A Limited Liability Company /S/ Cameron Wilson LLC, Ian Cameron Managing Member. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 11/04/2024. I Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 11/04/2029.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

JOHN ERVIN MOLETTE DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 24PR-0178

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JENNIFER SMITH in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: November 26, 2024, at 9:01 a.m.

PST in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

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

Petitioner:

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

LARRY CHARLES WILLIAMS DECEDENT

CASE NUMBER: 24PR-0357

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

LARRY CHARLES WILLIAMS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MICHAEL O. WILLIAMS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

December 10, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Shannon M. Bio

1212 Marsh Street, Suite 3 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

805-781-3645

October 31, November 7, & 14, 2024

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

OF:

PATRICK L. WAGNER

DECEDENT

CASE NUMBER: 24PR-0361

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DOROTHY M. WAGNER in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DOROTHY M. WAGNER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Robert H. Mott, Attorney at Law

960 Santa Rosa San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

805-544-8757

November 7, 14, & 21, 2024

VIVIANA BRENNAND DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 24PR-0342

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ROSARIO MORA in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 3, 2024, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Patricia M. Scoles 1104 Vine Street, Suite B Paso Robles, CA 93446

805-227-7184

October 24, 31, & November 7, 2024

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM F. GRIFFITHS DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 24PR-0353

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: WILLIAM F. GRIFFITHS, WILLIAM FRED GRIFFITHS, AND BILL GRIFFITHS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TIMOTHY WILLIAM PRENDERGAST in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TIMOTHY WILLIAM PRENDERGAST be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 10, 2024, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Palm Street, Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

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

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: John A. Ronca, Jr. Ronca & Associates, a Law Corporation

755 Santa Rosa St., Ste. 310 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

805-544-7551

October 31, November 7, & 14, 2024

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

Title Order No. 91229416

Trustee Sale No. 21893

Account No. L0205/379072

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 03/20/2024. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/03/2024 at 11:00AM, SUNRISE ASSESSMENT SERVICES, as the duly appointed Trustee pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, Recorded on 03/21/2024, as Instrument # 2024007391 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California, property owned by: MIRNA S. HOWEY. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, all right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID LIEN APN: 012251-059 THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF REDEMPTION FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THE PUBLIC AUCTION IS CONDUCTED. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2751 LOOKOUT LOOP, BRADLEY,, , CA 93426 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $9,115.11 Estimated Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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 the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present

at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 21893. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 21893 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. NOTICE: THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: 10/18/2024 SUNRISE ASSESSMENT SERVICES 7844 Madison Ave., Suite 145 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 961-0374 Sale Information line: 916-939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com TARA CAMPBELL, ASST. VICE PRESIDENT NPP0466744 To: NEW TIMES PUB: 11/07/2024, 11/14/2024, 11/21/2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV0584

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Colton Haynes filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Colton Tanner Haynes to PROPOSED NAME: Colton Tanner Cools.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: December 5, 2024, Time: 9:00 am, Department 2, in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Superior Court, 1035 Palm Street, Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: September 20, 2024.

/s/: Craig Van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court. October 17, 24, 31, November 7, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: 24CV0585

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Gabrielle Demick filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Gabielle Demick to PROPOSED NAME: Gabrielle Cools.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: November 20, 2024, Time: 9:00 am, Department 4, in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Superior Court, 1035 Palm Street, Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: September 20, 2024. /s/: Judge Coates, Tana L., Judge of the Superior Court. October 17, 24, 31, November 7, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: 24CVPO291

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Gabriela Gutierrez and Jesse Jasso filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Jesse Noah Jasso, to PROPOSED NAME: Noah Jesse Jasso.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: November 13, 2024, 9:30 am Dept. 2, in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street Paso Robles, CA 93446. Civil Court Operations. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: October 3, 2024. /s/: MC Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court. October 17, 24, 31, November 7, 2024

Holiday Guide

and Statements of Qualifications for LeaseLeaseback Construction Services (“RFPQs”) for the Measure C-22 Los Ranchos Phase 1 Modernization Contract at Los Ranchos Elementary School up to but no later than Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00:00 A.M

A mandatory pre-submittal conference and job walk shall be held on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at Los Ranchos Elementary School, 5785 Los Ranchos Road San Luis Obispo California, 93401 to answer questions and provide any additional information concerning the Contract and the Project. Proposing firms not attending the Mandatory Conference and Job Walk will be disqualified. Fully Approved Prequalification Due Date: Prequalification applications are available on the PQ Bids website located at pqbids. com. A proposal submitted by a Contractor that is not fully approved as prequalified will not be accepted and will not be considered by the District. To be fully approved as prequalified for the Contract, prequalification must be completed no later than 10:00:00 A.M., November 22, 2024

The Sealed Fee Proposals and Statements of Qualifications shall be received in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District Facilities Office located at 937 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Questions regarding RFPQ #330 Lease-Leaseback Construction Services for the Los Ranchos Phase 1 Modernization may be directed in writing only to the Facilities Analyst II, Kelly Lee, at klee@slcusd.org, and must be submitted no later than November 22, 2024 at 10:00:00 A.M

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

Kelly Lee Facilities Analyst II San Luis Coastal Unified School District November 7 & 14, 2024

TEMPLETON COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEMPLETON COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT AMENDING SECTION 14.08.530 OF THE DISTRICT CODE

This Ordinance Summary is published in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 25124. On October 15, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Templeton Community Services District introduced Ordinance 2024-1 and on November 5, 2024 it was adopted, amending section 14.08.530 of the District Code.

The purpose of this ordinance is to make the administration of the waiting list for water units and allocation of units when available and the process for applicants who receive notice of available water units and wish to accept them more transparent, efficient and cost-effective.

The District has determined that the present language of Section 14.08.530 of the Code needs clarification to eliminate any ambiguities in the process for the noticing of water unit availability and thus is transparent to both staff and applicants on the waiting list.

The Board finds and determines that the proposed changes to Section 14.08.530 of the Templeton Community Services District Code of Ordinances make necessary clarifications to the Code to ensure that the process of providing notice to applicants on the waiting list for water units of use is more transparent and efficient.

Board Members Logan, Mortensen, English, Petersen and Fardanesh voted to adopt the Ordinance.

In accordance with Government Code Section 25124, a certified copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available for public review and inspection electronically on the District’s website at www.templetoncsd.org and at the following location:

Templeton Community Services District 420 Crocker St. Templeton, CA 93465

For questions, please call the Templeton Community Services District at (805) 434-4900. November 7, 2024

DATE: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

TIME: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: City of Atascadero Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Atascadero will hold a PUBLIC HEARING inperson and virtually at the time and place above to consider draft recommendations for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. CDBG funds can be used for public facilities, qualifying public services and economic development activities that benefit low-income persons.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend inperson or virtually and will be given an opportunity to speak in favor or opposition to the above-proposed project. Individuals who wish to participate remotely may call (669) 900-6833 (Meeting ID: 889 2347 9018) to listen and provide public comment via phone or via the Zoom platform using the link posted on the City’s website at www.atascadero.org/agendas. Written comments are also accepted by the City Clerk, prior to the hearing at 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 or cityclerk@ atascadero.org and will be distributed to the City Council. Written public comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Email comments must identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of the email. Written comments will not be read into the record.

INTERESTED PERSONS may access the live-streamed meeting through the City’s website on Zoom, SLO-SPAN. org, on Spectrum cable Channel 20 in Atascadero and listen live on KPRL Radio 1230AM and 99.3 FM. Information regarding the hearing is filed in the City Clerk’s office and is available on the City’s website at www.atascadero.org/agendas.

Additional information may be obtained from the Public Works Department at (805) 470-3456. The complete listing of applications received is available for review by appointment through the City Clerk’s Office, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 between the hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.

DATED: October 21,

NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE

ESTABLISHING A NEW RESIDENTIAL GROWTH RATE AND WAITLIST TO BUILD REGULATIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY OF LOS OSOS LRP2020-00006

On October 29, 2024, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 3519, which amended the Growth Management Ordinance (Title 26 of the County Code) to establish new residential growth rate regulations for the community of Los Osos, establish regulations pertaining to the Los Osos Waitlist to Build, and modify growth management regulations to streamline implementation (County File Number: LRP202000006). The ordinance becomes effective November 29, 2024 and was adopted by the following roll call to wit:

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

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTAINING: None

Certified copies of the full text of the ordinances may be purchased at reproduction cost or reviewed without charge in the San Luis Obispo County Administrative Office, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D430, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, or on the County’s website at slocounty.ca.gov.

DATED: November 4, 2024

Matthew P. Pontes, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

By: /s/ Niki Martin

Deputy Clerk

November 7, 2024

NOTICE OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS ASSESSMENT HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT TO PRIORITIZE GOALS FOR THE 2025–2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE 2025 ACTION PLAN FOR CDBG, HOME, AND ESG PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE URBAN COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO.

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, to consider and identify public needs for the 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2025 Action Plan utilizing funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Urban County of San Luis Obispo—which includes the cities of Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, and the County of San Luis Obispo—is inviting interested persons to attend a public hearing discussing county housing and community development needs which may be addressed through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. The purpose of the hearing is to give the public an opportunity to express their views on the needs identified through the Community Development Needs Assessment Survey and the use of HUD funding.

Draft results of the Community Development Needs Assessment Survey are available online at slocounty. gov/CommunityDevelopment. Public comments may be submitted to SS_HSDInfo@co.slo.ca.us. The last day to submit public comments by email is December 8, 2024. Below are the primary objectives of the programs to be discussed during the hearing:

• CDBG Program: Promote community development activities that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals and improve overall living conditions.

• HOME Program: Increase the supply of affordable housing and strengthen communities by providing safe and decent housing options for those most in need.

• ESG Program: Prevent homelessness, provide emergency shelter, and help individuals and families quickly transition into stable housing.

The Community Development Needs Assessment Hearing will be held before the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, located at 1055 Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo, CA. November 7, 2024

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING

The San Luis Obispo Cultural Heritage Committee will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Development Department’s Conference Room 1, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail 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 the conversion of an existing office building into a three-story mixed-use development, combining nonresidential use (commercial office space) with a residential duplex, on a site located within the Old Town Historic District (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); Project Address: 1405 Garden Street; Case #: ARCH-0568-2024, O-H Zone; Levi Seligman, applicant

Contact: Walter Oetzell – (805) 781-7593 –woetzell@slocity.org

The Cultural Heritage Committee may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. An action of the Cultural Heritage Committee is typically a recommendation to the City’s Community Development Director, Planning Commission or City Council, and therefore is not final. Please note that any court challenge related to the recommendation on this item may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence received prior to the public hearing.

Report(s) are typically available one week 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-and-city-council/ agendas-and-minutes. Please call the Community Development Department at (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. November 7, 2024

CITY OF MORRO BAY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Morro Bay Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, NOVEMBER 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following matter. Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (2021-22) and Government Code section 54953, this public hearing is anticipated to be conducted in a hybrid format with both an in-person meeting at the Morro Bay Veterans Memorial Building, 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442, as well as through virtual public participation provided telephonically through Zoom. Staff reports, plans and other information related to this case are available for public review at the Community Development Department, 955 Shasta Avenue, Morro Bay, CA and on the City of Morro Bay website at www.morrobayca.gov/ archive.aspx three (3) business days prior to the hearing. Ways to participate, watch, and submit public comment for this meeting are provided on the agenda.

Written comments are also accepted by the Planning Commission via email at planningcommission@ morrobayca.gov or by mail prior to the meeting to the Community Development Department, c/o City Hall at 595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, California, 93442. All agenda correspondence received by 10:00 AM on the meeting day will be posted on the city website.

Case No: Coastal Development Permit CDP24-001 and Parcel Map PAR23-02

Site Location: 900 Ridgeway, Morro Bay, CA

Proposal: Coastal Development Permit (CDP24001) and Parcel Map (PAR23-02) for a three-lot subdivision. The project will include moving the existing residence to the same proposed lot as the existing art studio. This project is located in the Single Family Residential (RS-A) zoning district and is outside of the coastal appeals jurisdiction.

CEQA: Exempt under Section 15315, Class 15 for minor land subdivisions.

Staff Recommendation: Conditionally Approve

Staff Contact: Susana Toner, Assistant Planner, 805-772-6270, stoner@morrobayca.gov

Airlin Singewald Community Development Director November 7, 2024

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

The San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail 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 project proposing the construction of 20 low-to very-low income affordable homes with a request for a concession pursuant to CA State Density Bonus Law for a reduction of parking requirements; rehabilitation of the Master List Historic Rosa Butrón Adobe including demolition of portions of the building at the rear of the structure; removal of 12 trees with a compensatory planting plan; and review of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Project Address: 466 Dana Street; Case #: ARCH-03292022; Zone: R-3-H; Smart Share Housing Solutions, applicant

Contact Information: David Amini – (805) 781-7524 –damini@slocity.org

The Architectural Review Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. An action of the Architectural Review Commission is typically a recommendation to the City’s Community Development Director, Planning Commission or City Council, and therefore is not final. Please note that any court challenge related to the recommendation on this item may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence received prior to the public hearing.

Report(s) are typically available one week 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-and-city-council/ agendas-and-minutes. Please call The Community Development Department at (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. November 7, 2024

OCTOBER 29, 2024

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF

01. Items 1-13: Consent Agenda & Resolution (Res) Nos. 2024250 thru 2024-253, approved.

02. Item 14: Public Comment Period – Items not on the agenda: : speak. No action taken.

03. Item 15: Update on the status w/ the Bob Jones Pathway Gap Closure Project in order to meet the grant funding timeline for the Bob Jones Pathway from the Octagon Barn to Ontario Road Project, Avila Beach, rec’d w/ direction to staff to request approval from the California Transportation Commission at their January 2025 meeting to phase the Project in order to align with the proposed Caltrans right-of-way alignment proposal.

04. Item 16: Res. 2024-254, request by D. Crye of a General Plan Amendment to change the land use category of 2 parcels totaling approx. 0.68 acres, from Commercial Service to Residential Multi-Family; amends the Cayucos Urban Area Standards in the Estero Area Plan to include a Planning Area Std. for the Birch Ave (APN 064-095-020) to establish minimum density & height measurement standards, exempt from CEQA, approved.

05. Item 17: Closed Session. Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation - potential cases: 4. Initiation of litigation - potential cases: 3. Conference w/ Labor Negotiator re: employee organizations: SLOPA; SLOCEAT&C; DCCA; Sheriffs’ Mgmt; SLOCPPOA; DSA; DAIA; SLOCPMPOA; SLOCEA – PSSC; Unrepresented Mgmt & Confidential Employees; SDSA; UDWA. Open Session. Report out.

06. Item 18: Hearing re: the Los Osos community development: 1) Res. 2024-255, accepting the CA Coastal Commission’s suggested modifications to the Los Osos Community Plan, Estero Area Plan & Local Coastal Program (LCP) 2. Ordinance No. 3519, amending the Growth Management Ordinance (GMO) Title 26 of the County Code, to establish new residential growth rate regulations for the community of Los Osos, establish regulations pertaining to the Los Osos Waitlist to Build & modify growth mgmt regulations to streamline administration of the GMO, adopted, w/ direction to staff on Los Osos Habitat Conservation Plan implementation, setting an ordinance for introduction on 12/10/24.

07. Item 19: Board Member Comments & Reports on Meetings: Supervisor Peschong announces Assistant U.S. Attorneys, T. Rybarczyk & A. Boylan, are overseeing the handling of Election Day complaints of voting rights.

MEETING ADJOURNED

For more details, view meeting videos at: https://www. slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Administrative-Office/ Clerk-of-the-Board/Clerk-of-the-Board-Services/Board-ofSupervisors-Meetings-and-Agendas.aspx

Matthew P. Pontes, County Administrative Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors November 7, 2024

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Arroyo Grande Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m, or soon thereafter, to consider the following item:

Consideration Of Conditional Use Permit 23-004, Lot Line Adjustment 23-002, And Planned Sign Program 23-001. And Finding That This Action Is Exempt From Review Under The California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant To State Guidelines Section 15332; Establishment Of A 22-Room Hotel And Car Wash; Location – 727 El Camino Real; Applicant –Hamish Marshall And Nick Amarian; Representative – George Garcia. The Planning Commission will consider an application to construct a new 22-room hotel, lobby, swimming pool, and dedicated parking lot. The project also proposes to construct a new drive-thru car wash and self-service vacuum area. The project also includes landscaping and public improvements on each project frontage.

In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Community Development Department has determined that the proposed project categorically exempt per Section 15332 of the State CEQA Guidelines regarding infill development.

This Planning Commission meeting is being conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format. During the public hearing, public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, pursuant to current meeting procedure. The Planning Commission may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the item 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. Failure of any person to receive the notice shall not constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the action of the legislative body for which the notice was given.

Documents related to the project are available in the Community Development Department located at 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande. The Agenda and reports are posted online at www.arroyogrande.org 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call (805) 473-5420 for more information. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed live on the City’s Website Jessica Matson, City Clerk November 7, 2024

CURRENT PROPERTY TAXES DUE

(Revenue and Taxation Code Section 2609)

James W. Hamilton, County Auditor – Controller – Treasurer – Tax Collector, announces that the regular secured property tax bills have been mailed to all property owners at the addresses shown on the tax roll. If you own property in San Luis Obispo County and do not receive a bill by November 15, 2024, contact the Tax Collector’s Office, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-290, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, or call (805) 781-5831.

Tax amounts and payment information can be found on the Tax Collector’s website (www. slocountytax.org). Please note, electronic check and savings transfer payments are accepted without a processing fee. Payments by credit or debit card require a processing fee.

The first installment of the 2024/25 fiscal year tax bill is due on November 1, 2024 and will become delinquent if not paid by 5 P.M. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. A 10% penalty will be added if the first installment is not paid by that date.

The second installment of the 2024/25 fiscal year tax bill is due on February 1, 2025 and will become delinquent if not paid by 5 P.M. on Thursday, April 10, 2025. A 10% penalty and a $20.00 cost will be added if the second installment is not paid by that date. Both installments may be paid when the first installment is due. The second installment cannot be paid before the first installment.

Payments may be made on the Tax Collector’s website (www. slocountytax.org), by telephone at (805) 781-5831, by mail, or in person at the Tax Collector’s Office, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-290, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, which is open for business between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except on legal holidays.

I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed in San Luis Obispo County, California, on October 24, 2024.

/S/ James W. Hamilton, CPA

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

Published in The New Times on October 24 and November 7, 2024.

PUBLISHED NOTICE INVITING BIDS

ROAD REPAIRS ZONES 4C, 4F AND PORTION OF 4I

PROJECT NO. 23-41

SEALED BIDS will be received by the City Clerk, or designee, of the City of El Paso de Robles until December 5, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. for the Road Repairs Zones 4C, 4F and portions of 4I, DPW Project No. 23-41. 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 Road Repairs Zones 4C, 4F and portions of 4I, DPW Project No. 23-41

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 Road Repairs Zones 4C, 4F and portions of 4I, DPW Project No. 23-41, 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, dig-out repairs at localized areas, applying full width Type II Slurry, sweeping lowering and raising utilities, and pavement markings and striping, all as shown on the plans and/or as specified herein.

Project is to be completed within Fifty (50) 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 Out to Bid | Paso Robles, CA. Use the link Out to Bid | Paso Robles, CA to navigate to the City’s website for out to bid projects. To download the Bid Documents, the user must register as a user 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 Out to Bid | Paso Robles, CA It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to check Out to Bid | Paso Robles, CA on a daily basis through the close of bids for any applicable addenda or updates. Out to Bid | Paso Robles, CA sends email notifications to ONLY those registered on the City’s website. The 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 Out to Bid | Paso Robles, CA may change without notice to prospective bidders. The Contract Documents shall supersede any information posted or transmitted by any other vendor besides the City.

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: October 31, 2024 By: Ditas Esperanza P.E. Capital Projects Engineer

Publication Dates: - October 31, 2024 - November 7, 2024

Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny

Homework: Maybe it would be beneficial to narrow your range of choices in one area of your life. Testify! Newsletter.freewillastrology.com.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19): I rarely recommend acquisitive behavior. But my analysis of the astrological omens tells me you now have cosmic authorization to indulge in a sublime version of voracity. We might also refer to it as a license to practice a spiritually correct variety of greed. Here’s the fine print: You should not interpret this as permission to amass materialistic treasures and status symbols. Instead, the things you gather will be rich feelings, encounters with inspiring beauty, epiphanies about your divine purpose, and exquisite states of consciousness. You can also ask for and receive colossal supplies of love and affection.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): The last time I ate a hamburger was in 1994. I doubt I will ever eat another. Why? The taste is not enjoyable to me, and no matter how well I chew it, my stomach always rebels. There’s an additional problem: For several reasons, cattle farming is a significant factor causing the climate crisis. I would rather not contribute to that decimation. Does my attitude toward hamburgers mean I am a judgmental, close-minded zealot? No, it doesn’t. I don’t proselytize to those who relish burgers, especially if they take other measures to reduce their carbon footprint. In this horoscope, dear Taurus, I am illustrating an approach I hope you will cultivate in the coming weeks. Be extra zealously devoted to your ideals and proclivities without condemning and dismissing those who don’t share them.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): There are numerous approaches to getting good results from meditation. One is to sit silently and still in a tranquil sanctuary. Another is to lie on the ground under a dark sky and beseech the stars to bestow inspiration. One of my personal favorites is to sing rowdy hymns to birds, insects, and trees while hiking vigorously in nature. How many other varieties can you imagine, Gemini? The coming weeks will be a favorable time to develop and expand your meditation skills. Here’s a key consideration: How can you achieve maximum fun while meditating? I recommend you free your mind to experiment with a host of interesting approaches.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): If there was ever an appropriate time for you to indulge in creatively rowdy thoughts and inspirationally unruly behavior, it would be now. Life is giving you license to de-emphasize decorum and formalities—and to emphasize boisterous enthusiasm and plucky adventures. For the sake of your mental health, I believe you need to engage in experimental improvisations that include maverick expressions. What areas of your life need liberation? What feelings need to be released from their constraints? What worn-out old theories and opinions should be abandoned?

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Are your talents even slightly underrated and overlooked by others, Leo? Have your gifts received less than the full appreciation they deserve? Could you be of greater service and inspiration to your fellow humans if only your offerings were better known? If you answered yes to any of those questions, I’m pleased to tell you that the coming months should bring remedies. Life will be conspiring with you to help spread your influence and boost your clout.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I wish it were true that the forces of darkness are lined up in opposition to the forces of light. Life would be so much easier for you. But I’m afraid it’s not that simple and clear. In my view, a more accurate metaphor might be that the energies of smokey gray are squaring off with the energies of dusky beige. Each side has a touch of both wrongness and rightness, a bit of ugliness and beauty. So what is the most honorable role you can play in this showdown? My suggestion is to develop a third side, an alternate way.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the early part of his career, Libran author Mario Puzo wrote short stories and novels, but never a screenplay. At age 49, he was asked by director Francis Ford Coppola to co-write the script for the film The Godfather It turned out to be a sensational rookie effort. He was ultimately awarded an Academy Award for it, and later garnered another Oscar for his screenplay for The Godfather Part II. It was only then that Puzo realized he had found his calling and decided he should study the art of screenwriting. In the first chapter of the first book he bought about the subject, he read with great amusement that the ideal screenplay was the one by Mario Puzo for The Godfather. I bring this story to your attention, Libra, because you are approaching a time with resemblances to Puzo’s situation before Coppola solicited his work. Trust your rookie instincts!

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the life cycle of a butterfly, the earliest stages are larva and pupa. As a larva, the future beauty crawls around as a caterpillar, cramming itself with nutritive substance. After it transitions into the pupa state, it’s inert for a while, working on the inside of its cocoon to transform itself into its ultimate form. I don’t want to be too literal about the comparison, but my sense is that your time as a larva will last another two months, whereupon you will begin your pupa phase. When will you emerge as a winged creature? It depends on how earnestly you work as a pupa, but I expect no later than March 2025.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys, is one of the most innovative and imaginative songwriters ever. Many of his compositions have become bestselling hit tunes. But he had a rough start in his craft. The first song he ever wrote was “Surfin.’” He submitted it to fulfill an assignment in his high school music class, but his teacher gave it an F, the lowest possible grade. Fifty-eight years later, Wilson returned to the school for a visit, and the new principal changed his original grade to an A. I foresee a comparable event occurring in your life sometime soon: a vindication, restitution, or reparation.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Earlier this year, 79-year-old rock singer Rod Stewart performed his greatest hits during a multi-city tour in many countries. “I shall never retire!” he proclaimed. Can you guess what astrological sign he is? Capricorn, of course. Many members of your tribe age very well, displaying stamina and vitality into later life. I bring this to your attention because I think you are close to discovering new secrets and tricks that will serve you well as you ripen. Here are some meditations that might be helpful: 1. What haven’t you been ready to do before, but might be soon? 2. What fun things would you love to be doing years from now, and how could you seed their future growth?

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Scientists have discovered the fossil remains of more than 700 dinosaur species buried underground. But the experts agree there are many more down there. Previously unknown species are still being unearthed every year. Let’s use these facts as a metaphor for your life in the coming months. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you could learn a host of fresh truths about your history. You may have imagined that your past is finished and finalized, but it’s not. I encourage you to have fun hunting for revelations and investigations that will transform the story of your life.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): You haven’t fully tapped into all of your vast potentials, Pisces. Latent talents and aptitudes within you may still be at least partially dormant. It’s even possible that some of your future powers are so foreign to your self-concept that they will feel like magic when they finally come into full expression. Now here’s the very good news: The coming months will be an excellent time to figure out what you need to do to express a more complete version of yourself. ∆