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January 30 - February 6, 2020 VOLUME 34, NUMBER 28
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This week cover Grizzly Academy cadets graduate ......................................... 10
news Oceano CSD will reconsider vote barring director from committees ....8 Winemaker shoots at neighbor with history of erratic behavior ................9
opinion Oceano CSD made the right decision on Replogle .................................... 14
arts BOOKS: A Q-and-A with Wendelin Van Draanen ................... 31 CINEMA: Cambria’s film fest gets lots of submissions ........................32
flavor COFFEE: Meet some new Kin .......37
NEXT STEPS For six-months Ashton Tolliver, Cooper Brown, siblings Luis and Nidia Valenzuela, Stephanie Recio-Soltero, Noah Landeros, Dezarey Cerna (from left to right, top to bottom), and Evelyn Frausto (not pictured) worked through both their challenges and those of the Grizzly Youth Academy program.
or this week’s cover story, Staff Writer Karen Garcia reintroduces you to eight of the 222 cadets who called the Grizzly Youth Academy home last fall. It’s the third installment in a series of stories following the cadets as they made their way through the military-style program designed to get students back on track and headed to the future they want to have. Cadets have graduated from the program and reflect on their time there, what they’ve learned, and how they want to build their life moving forward [10]. This week, you can also read about what the Oceano Community Services District is doing about one of its board directors [8] ; a shooting between neighbors and the arrests that followed [9] ; local author Wendelin Van Draanen’s new book [31] ; what to look forward to at the Cambria Film Festival [32]; and downtown San Luis Obispo’s newest coffee shop [37].
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found Johnstone in Nevada, where local law enforcement arrested him and brought him back to SLO. Another hearing on Oct. 17, 2019, ended in disappointment for Johnstone’s victims, when Judge Hernaldo Baltodano put off sentencing again and instead ordered Johnstone to participate in a 90-day mental health evaluation through the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). The evaluation, Baltodano said in court on Oct. 17, 2019, would help determine whether Johnstone should serve prison time or if he should be released on probation. In court on Jan. 28, Baltodano said the results were in, and the CDCR recommended TOGETHER From left to right: Jennifer Byon, Tanya Walker, Johnstone’s imprisonment. and Becky Heart after Josiah Johnstone’s hearing on Oct. Although there were only two 17, 2019. These women were among those who helped bring women officially involved in the to light Johnstone’s abuse; on Jan. 28, he was sentenced to case against Johnstone, Baltodano serve four years and eight months in state prison. said roughly eight other individuals provided the court with victim impact that because of a California state law that gives statements regarding the alleged harassment prisoners convicted of nonviolent felonies “halfand abuse they suffered at the hands of the time credits,” Johnstone will very likely only be defendant. Given those stories, the increasing required to serve half his sentence. So while he severity of Johnstone’s issues with intimate was sentenced to four years and eight months in partner violence, and his “limited insight into prison, he will only be required to actually serve how his conduct impacted the two victims in two years and four months. this case,” as indicated by CDCR’s mental health Johnstone also has about 200 days of credit for evaluation, Baltodano said on Jan. 28 he could time already served, so his time spent in prison will not let Johnstone out on probation. most likely amount to just less than two years. Once Johnstone is released, he’ll be on parole Sarah Berkey, who claims she was stalked for three years and required to stay away from the by Johnstone for nearly a decade, said knowing victims in the case and their families for 10 years. he’ll only be in prison for two years has been Still, many of Johnstone’s victims, including difficult to process. those not involved in the criminal case, say “I don’t understand it,” she told New Times, “but that’s not enough. I do know that justice was not served today.” Δ Shaana Keller, who says she was harassed by Johnstone briefly several years ago, said —Kasey Bubnash
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he San Luis Obispo County courthouse was busy as usual on the morning of Jan. 28, bustling with suit-clad lawyers, worried defendants, and courthouse employees, all rushing off to somewhere. Amid the commotion, a group of about eight men and women stood outside the Department 6 courtroom just after 11:30 a.m., wiping away tears, hugging, and shaking hands. Just moments earlier, they finally saw their abuser sentenced to prison time. Josiah Johnstone—an Atascadero native accused of stalking, harassing, and abusing roughly 30 men and women—was convicted of a felony count of stalking and felony criminal threats on Jan. 28 and sentenced to serve four years and eight months in state prison. Tanya Walker, one of two women included in the criminal case against Johnstone, wrote in a statement to New Times that while she doesn’t think Johnstone’s sentence is long enough, she’s relieved he’ll be spending at least some time in prison and that the arduous court process is over. “It has been nearly three years since I first pressed charges against Josiah Johnstone,” Walker wrote in the statement. “I had no idea when I made the call for help that there were so many victims that came before me. I am grateful today that I had the strength and voice to stand up against him.” Johnstone’s sentencing has been a long time coming, Walker said. “Justice was long overdo,” she wrote to New Times. “Many of us have lived in fear for several years now.” Johnstone was initially arrested in September 2017 and posted bail in November of that year. On May 28, 2019, Johnstone pleaded no contest to the two felony charges he’s now convicted of. After Johnstone failed to appear at his initial sentencing hearings in July of 2019, a judge issued a warrant for his arrest. A bounty hunter
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Significant raises could be in store for the San Luis Obispo mayor and City Council if the city adopts a compensation committee’s recommendations on Feb. 4. The committee, which met four times in 2019, has recommended 63 percent salary increases for council members and a 46 percent salary increase for the mayor. If approved at a Feb. 4 SLO City Council meeting, the new wages would take effect January 2021. The proposed raises would bring council members’ monthly compensation to $1,990 (from $1,224) and the mayor’s to $2,508 (from $1,725). All other benefits, like health insurance, would remain the same. SLO’s city charter requires that a committee form every two years to review City Council wages. The committee has seven members—a former elected official, a Personnel Board representative, and five citizens who were nominated by the City Council. City Council salaries became a countywide
debate last year. In November, the Arroyo Grande City Council considered giving itself a 60 percent raise but voted to delay its effective date to 2022—after the current members’ terms were up—in response to community pushback. In August, SLO Mayor Heidi Harmon spoke out about the equity issues she believes are raised by underpaying local elected officials. “To me, the biggest and most important aspect is that a lack of compensation in turn directly impacts who can run and be in these roles,” Harmon told New Times then. While SLO’s council is already the highest paid in the county, its salaries fall in between those of other California city councils. In Santa Maria, the mayor and council members receive $1,563 and $1,313 a month, respectively—while in Santa Barbara, the same positions receive $4,626 and $3,700. Other cities, like Paso Robles, compensate far less. In Paso Robles, the mayor gets $800 per month and the council, $600. Among the nine cities that SLO looked at to compare—Paso Robles, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Monterey, Santa Cruz, Napa, Davis, and Chico—the median monthly salary NEWS continued page 7
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for mayor was $1,366 and for council members, $1,313. As part of the review, the SLO compensation committee also factored in how many hours the City Council works each week. With input from former mayors and council members, the committee found that SLO’s elected officials work 20 to 30 hours a week—more hours than each of the nine comparison city councils, according to SLO. —Peter Johnson
Oceano residents will vote on a parcel tax to fund Fire Authority The Oceano Community Services District (CSD) boardroom was full on Jan. 25. Residents were there to hear presentations from the Five Cities Fire Authority fire chief and general manager about Measure A-20. Some in the crowd wore red shirts that read “Yes On A Supporters.” Measure A-20, if passed, would maintain rapid response times for medical emergencies and fire protection services, provide 24/7 staffing and emergency services, and a third full-time firefighter for the Fire Authority, which serves Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, and Oceano. The measure would also fund the Oceano CSD’s end of the Five Cities Fire joint powers agreement—an agreement of services paid for by Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, and Oceano. The $180 annual parcel tax, about $15 a month, would bring in roughly $422,000 a year. It’s subject to annual maximum increases capped at 2 percent. During public comment, three individuals said they supported the idea of funding the service but asked if there was another way to pay for it. District board Vice President Karen White responded by saying the district had looked into any and all possible sources of revenue available to it. “We didn’t start by deciding we needed a tax plan, but there just isn’t any other place. That’s it. This is all we got,” White said. Oceano CSD General Manager Will Clemens said Oceano’s share of the Fire Authority cost is projected to go up to about $1.4 million. Currently, the district gets $1 million from property taxes to fund fire and emergency services. In order for the measure to pass, it requires two-thirds of voters to approve it. Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, and Oceano approved an amendment to their joint powers agreement in June 2019 that established a backup plan if Oceano’s measure didn’t pass and it had to leave the agreement. If Measure A-20 fails, Oceano would cease to be a member of the Fire Authority on June 3, 2021. The amendment creates a pathway for the district’s resignation and a 16-month “wind down period” to distribute assets and payment liabilities. Following the resignation, Clemens said, the CSD would have to look into other ways of providing the service: Oceano could try to re-establish an independent fire department reliant on volunteer and/or reserve firefighters, or future services would be determined by San Luis Obispo County. He said the county recently released a cost estimate for staffing the existing fire station in Oceano with Cal Fire
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personnel—approximately $1.6 million. The county, Clemens said, will look at all potential options for the transfer of assets, facilities, property taxes, and other funding mechanisms from the district to the county while minimizing any impact to the county general fund. —Karen Garcia
Beraud goes on the attack in New Times candidate forum
San Luis Obispo County supervisor candidate Ellen Beraud went on the offensive in a Jan. 22 election forum with incumbent Supervisor Debbie Arnold, bluntly calling Arnold’s tenure in office a “failure of leadership,” marked by “inaction” and “missed opportunities.” The former Atascadero mayor is looking to unseat Arnold, a two-term incumbent, in the 2020 primary election race for 5th District supervisor. District 5 encompasses Atascadero, Creston, Santa Margarita, Garden Farms, and Pozo, and portions of Templeton, Cal Poly, and SLO. The two candidates clashed throughout the forum hosted by New Times, offering opposing views on county issues ranging from cannabis policy to community choice energy. Arnold, a Pozo rancher and former preschool owner, touted her work to oppose tax and fee increases, address homelessness, make road maintenance a budget priority, and manage groundwater. Beraud, an Atascadero State Hospital employee, promised voters more inclusive leadership. She sharply criticized Arnold’s policy record and highlighted her own progressive views on the environment, housing, and cannabis. On affordable housing, Arnold voiced her opposition to “inclusionary fees” that are charged to market home builders to fund low-income housing. Arnold argued that deed-restricted affordable housing prevents homes from appreciating in value over time. “I prefer trying to just zone for and create housing, lessen the fees, [and] provide opportunity for developers to build by-design houses that are affordable to get into,” Arnold said. Beraud, in contrast, said that “we can’t build our way out of” unaffordable housing. She expressed support for new revenue measures that could enable the county to support more affordable homes. The candidates also clashed on cannabis, with Arnold supporting more land-use restrictions on the cannabis industry and Beraud slamming Arnold for turning away economic opportunities. “I’m the pro-business candidate here,” Beraud said. Arnold, responding to that criticism, called out Beraud for taking a $10,000 campaign donation from a company with ties to local cannabis grower Brett Vapnek, whose firm is facing a civil lawsuit from the state for allegedly operating a processing facility in Nipomo without a license. On groundwater management and community choice energy, the candidates also clashed. While Arnold said she was “excited and proud” of a recently finished Paso Robles Groundwater Basin sustainability plan, Beraud thought the plan “had a high chance of rejection” from the state. Arnold reiterated her stance against joining Monterey Bay Community
Power, a community choice energy agency that several Central Coast jurisdictions have recently joined, questioning its long term “dependability.” Beraud said she supported the venture. “I think it was a missed opportunity,” Beraud said of the county’s stance. “What’s to love about PG&E? We have zero voice with PG&E.” —Peter Johnson
The Morro Bay visitor center could relocate by April
The Morro Bay City Council directed staff on Jan. 28 to explore budget options and the benefits of relocating the existing visitor center to a recently vacated storefront on the Embarcadero. In a recent Google review of the visitor center, user Omar Toured posted, “Great visitor center! So glad we stopped by for 10 minutes before our time spent in Morro Bay.” The existing center, operated by the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, is located on 695 Harbor St., outside of the main downtown streets and visitorserving area. According to the staff report, the city of Morro Bay contracts with the chamber to provide this service for an annual payment of $50,000, serving roughly 5,000 visitors. The new location option—575 Embarcadero at the ground level—would cost $1,650 a month and would have a five-year lease. It has an ADA-compliant restroom and is near on-street and offstreet parking. City Councilmember Dawn Addis asked what the top benefits of the location were aside from having the center in a visitorserving area. “I think that’s No. 1,” City Manager Scott Collins said. “The next would be the restroom, and the next would be the proximity to the other touristserving areas. That’s sort of the end of the Embarcadero that could use some investment, marketing, and attention.” If chosen, the center would potentially be staffed with one employee during normal business hours, with additional staffing on summer weekends. Jennifer Little, tourism manager for Morro Bay’s Tourism Business Improvement District, said the district is open to putting forth $50,000 a year for the center. The city would allocate about $21,000
for the initial opening costs, and ongoing operations are estimated at $45,000 annually beginning in the 2020-21 fiscal year. Staff will further review the location opportunity and bring the issue back before the City Council later in February. —Karen Garcia
Survey finds support for sales tax increase in Arroyo Grande
Arroyo Grande is the latest in a string of SLO County cities working to find out whether their residents would support a sales tax increase. For the city of Arroyo Grande, things are off to a good start. According to the results of a survey conducted by True North Research in November 2019, roughly 55 percent of 541 residents surveyed said they would support a 1 percent general sales tax increase. About 27 percent of those supportive respondents said they would definitely support the measure, and 33 percent of all residents surveyed said they would oppose it. Tim McLarney, president of True North Research, presented the findings at Arroyo Grande’s City Council meeting on Jan. 28, and said that even considering the survey’s 4 percent margin of error, it’s clear that a tax increase would likely be approved by the city’s voters. “I think it’s got a better than reasonable chance of success,” McLarney said at the meeting, adding that as a general tax, the measure would only need a simple majority to pass. Still, he said, as promising as the survey results are, the city still has work to do if it wants this measure to pass. When presented with a list of 12 services that could be funded by the revenue raised by the tax hike, residents surveyed said they were most interested in seeing improved maintenance of streets, public buildings, sidewalks, storm drains, and parks and recreation facilities. Respondents also expressed interest in funding fire and emergency medical response services. If the city decides to put this measure on the ballot, McLarney said it needs to be clear to voters whether these wanted services would be funded by the tax revenue. “You don’t want to surprise them with this,” he said. “That’s usually a recipe for disaster.” Δ —Kasey Bubnash
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Muted Oceano CSD votes to reconsider controversial bar on Cynthia Replogle’s committee participation
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he Oceano Community Services District (OCSD) board of directors had anticipated catching some flack for its decision to bar one board member from serving on committees in 2020, and just a few minutes into the board’s first meeting since that controversial vote, things were already off to a rocky start. The board had only made it past roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance when its Jan. 22 meeting started to go awry. Audience members immediately took issue with the board’s decision to go into closed session before allowing the public to comment, and when board members struggled to agree on a meeting format, attendees hijacked the meeting, giving impassioned comments about the right to free speech, transparency, and the importance of open and honest discussion. One such comment came from Arroyo Grande resident and attorney Katherine Schwinghammer, who said at the meeting that she’s a U.S. citizen by choice.
“I point that out because when I became a U.S. citizen, I took an oath to honor and uphold the Constitution,” Schwinghammer said. “When I became a lawyer here in the state of California, I took the same oath: honor and uphold the U.S. Constitution. The First Amendment to the Constitution in the Bill of Rights, which should be extremely important to all of us, is freedom of speech.” Some Five Cities community members have been fired up about this issue since Dec. 11, 2019, when the OCSD board voted to prohibit board member Cynthia Replogle from serving on any committees and from obtaining community liaison or subject matter assignments for the duration of 2020. The motion was introduced by Vice President Karen White, who said Replogle’s “continued protests and opposition to the actions that have already been taken by the majority of this board” are destructive to the OCSD and its goals. Although the OCSD board voted unanimously in closed session on Jan. 22 to reconsider committee assignments at its Feb. 26 meeting, the initial decision to bar Replogle and the way it was handled led to concerns over free speech rights and the Brown Act. Los Osos resident Julie Tacker submitted a “cure and correct” letter to board members threatening to sue if they refused to reconsider committee assignments. At the Jan. 22 meeting, Tacker said that the possibility of such action being taken against Replogle
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wasn’t included anywhere on the Dec. 11, 2019, meeting agenda and argued it was instead carried out under the guise of annual, standard committee assignments. “The agenda was to set committee assignments only,” Tacker said at the meeting. “Your board decided to take that opportunity to make a motion, a second, and a vote, to ban Ms. Replogle from any committees for the next year. At the same time they defamed her and took away her freedom of speech, her right to free speech.” The OCSD board rejected the cure and correct letter, but Tacker told New Times she was pleased with the decision to reconsider committee assignments. Replogle agreed and thanked community members for speaking out at the Jan. 22 meeting while wearing a shirt that read, “Free speech is for everyone, even people you don’t agree with.” “I do believe there was a Brown Act violation as alleged by Ms. Tacker,” Replogle said at the meeting. “Nethertheless, the board has agreed to revisit the committee assignments. So that’s the desired outcome, and I’m glad we were able to agree on that.” But not everyone was opposed to the ban on Replogle. One community member said on Jan. 22 that Replogle and her supporters are “toxic,” and another said that barring a board member from all committees falls under “committee assignments,” as included on the Dec. 11, 2019 agenda. “I think the board has the absolute right and responsibility to appoint the
best people to represent Oceano on the various committees throughout the county,” he said, a statement that was followed by applause. Although both OCSD legal counsel and Vice President White declined to comment on the issue, OCSD General Manager Will Clemens said it’s not totally unusual for a governing body to take this kind of action against one member, and it’s something the OCSD board has the power to do. The OCSD’s bylaws—which the board plans to revise at its first meeting in February—say that once the board takes action, members should commit to supporting the decision and should not obstruct its implementation. “So this is not a unique bylaw,” Clemens said. “Most governments have this bylaw because they need their governing body to be effective. And if one member is subverting the will of the majority, that’s not effective.” The bylaws acknowledge that differing viewpoints are beneficial to the board, but Clemens said majority opinion rules in this country, and debates over an issue should be carried out before the ultimate decision is made. If members want to represent the board on committees, the bylaws say they should be supportive of the board’s already finalized decisions. “Membership on committees is not a right,” Clemens said. “It’s a privilege.” Δ Staff Writer Kasey Bubnash can be reached at kbubnash@newtimesslo.com.
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aso Robles winemaker Tobin James Shumrick is facing criminal charges from the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office for allegedly shooting the wheels of a neighbor’s golf cart and vandalizing his truck in an altercation last October. Shumrick, the founder of Tobin James Cellars, is pleading not guilty to three charges: felony shooting at an occupied vehicle, misdemeanor vandalism, and misdemeanor hit-and-run. According to the SLO County Sheriff’s Office, on Oct. 2, 41-year-old Gabriel Canaday was driving his golf cart on the winery property on Union Road when Shumrick—“attempting to disable the golf cart”—shot out its tires with a shotgun. Shumrick then caused intentional damage to Canaday’s truck, the criminal complaint states. No one was injured in the incidents. SLO sheriff’s deputies were called to the property the next day, Oct. 3, and they arrested Shumrick after he reportedly admitted to the shooting. “Deputies interviewed Shumrick, who claimed the victim [had] been trespassing numerous times on his winery property,
resulting in numerous calls for service from the Sheriff’s Office over the past few months,” Sheriff’s spokesperson Tony Cipolla told New Times via email. Shumrick posted $250,000 bail, and his preliminary hearing date in SLO County Superior Court is Feb. 25. Jere Sullivan, an attorney for Tobin James Cellars, told New Times that the 62-year-old Shumrick’s actions were necessary and justified by self-defense. He said that over a “frightening” period of several months, Canaday repeatedly trespassed on the winery property and harassed and intimidated its employees and patrons. “The winery was the victim,” Sullivan contended. SLO County law enforcement and court records show an extensive recent history between the 27-year-old winery and Canaday. Over a two-year period, the Sheriff’s Office received 43 calls for service to the two properties, which face one another across Union Road. The calls grew so routine that deputies started conducting “extra patrols” to the winery. According to Tobin James Cellars, Canaday’s trespassing became a near
daily occurrence in mid-2019 with his On Nov. 15, a sheriff’s deputy visits growing increasingly erratic and attempted to arrest Canaday at a traffic threatening. He scared employees—at stop, but he fled down Highway 46 in his times blocking them from leaving the vehicle. After a chase, Canaday returned to his Union Road residence where he was parking lot with his car—made vague finally apprehended with the help of a threats, fired weapons from his property, CHP helicopter. trespassed at night, and accused the In the wake of his arrest, Canaday was winery of hiding members of his family. denied bail, and he underwent psychiatric “Everybody was terrified of this man,” Sullivan said. “There were employees who evaluation. He was found to be competent for trial, and pleaded no threatened contest to resisting arrest to quit [and] and evading an officer. On employees Jan. 28, a SLO County who actually judge sentenced him to five quit over —Jere Sullivan, months in county jail. this.” attorney for Tobin James Cellars With Shumrick now Since facing the possibility of April 2019, jail time for shooting at Canaday has Canaday’s golf cart, Sullivan said he also been arrested 18 times, according to wished law enforcement had been “more the Sheriff’s Office, mostly on warrants proactive” as the neighbor-to-neighbor for violating restraining orders and failing to appear in court. He is accused of conflict escalated. “There was no way of telling if this was harassing his ex-wife and threatening to going to be the time of crossing the line of kill a local man. “Everyone was on notice,” Sullivan said. committing violence,” Sullivan said. “You could see the potential was there.” “The courts were on notice. The sheriffs Sullivan said he’s confident of were on notice. Mr. Canaday was out of Shumrick’s innocence, as he said it control.” In late October—after the shooting and constituted a “defense of property, defense of staff, and defense of clients.” Shumrick’s arrest—Tobin James Cellars “All of the informal efforts and formal filed for its own restraining order against efforts to get him to stop failed,” Sullivan Canaday to protect its 66 employees. The said. “It wouldn’t stop.” Δ order was granted in court, but like the others, Canaday also allegedly violated it Assistant Editor Peter Johnson can be by texting winery staffers and continuing reached at pjohnson@newtimesslo.com. to trespass.
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Stepping stone Cadets graduate from Grizzly Youth Academy and talk about their next steps BY KAREN GARCIA
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Editor’s note: New Times followed eight Grizzly Youth Academy students from the start of their journey at the quasi-military program to the end. This is the third installment in the series. The second installment was split into two parts. “Personal growth” was published Oct. 17 and “New outlook” was published Oct. 24.
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ray clouds took over the sky on Dec. 3, 2019. Scattered raindrops hit the caps and hoods of cadets lined up in the center of the “wagon wheel”—school buildings arranged in the shape of a circle—as they choose snacks from a plastic crate. It’s around 3:30 p.m. at Grizzly Youth Academy, and classes just ended for the day. Cadets are in formation, eating their snack before marching on to the next scheduled part of their day. Eight cadets wearing serious faces are called one-by-one from their platoons. The cadets pile into a van that takes them to an administrative office where New Times has interviewed them in the past. It was a rare moment, as the cadets are usually in their respective platoons. They crack jokes, talk about their day, mingling just like they would at the end of a normal school day. The 22-week program is nearing its completion, and while finals might be at the forefront for some of the cadets, it’s really the next phase of the program that’s on everyone’s mind. Similar to previous classes, the cadets are going through a program that’s divided into three phases: acclimation, residential, and post-residential. A majority of Class No. 43 is finished with acclimation (the first two weeks and an adjustment period) and are about to complete the residential phase with a graduation. While the first two phases might have felt like the most challenging for some cadets (some of Class No. 43’s cadets have dropped out of the program), the daunting aspect for others is the postresidential phase. Life after Grizzly.
Role models
In the post-residential phase, cadets will continue to work with their mentors (the individuals who encouraged them to apply to Grizzly) and case managers to finish high school (vocational school, a continuation school, or college), enlist in the military, or find employment. This step is in the hands of the cadet with the help of weekly mentor meetings, reporting to case managers, and having access to their former cadres. “I would say [the cadres] are relentless positive male or female role models. They just do not give up on these kids,” Sgt. First Class Angel Salcido said. Salcido is the cadre supervisor and training coordinator for the academy. His background includes serving in the Marine Corps from 2001 to 2008, a position in the Bureau of Prisons and Corrections, and the California State Guard. He said he’s always enjoyed serving others, but working with at-risk youth is his calling. When he transitioned from the Marine Corps to corrections, Salcido said he
quickly learned that he wanted to help steer youth in a positive direction in order to prevent them from becoming inmates. “I felt that those individuals were stuck in an environment in which change was not necessarily far-fetched but they didn’t have the opportunity,” he said. Salcido learned about the academy when he became the mentor for his nephew—a cadet of Class No. 22. When Salcido arrived at Camp San Luis Obispo for Family Day that year, he said it reminded him of his time at Camp Pendleton. “It had the same smells of wet dirt, the older buildings, and hearing the soldiers calling cadence. I thought they were soldiers and then I realized they were youth, the students. They were motivated,” he said. Through his mentor experience and training, Salcido fell in love with the program and made it a point to introduce himself to the commander at the time and inform him of his interest in working with the academy. “I want to say six months later I was on the line, working with at-risk youth, and that’s where my journey began, 10 years ago,” he said with a laugh. Currently, he oversees 24 cadres and four platoon sergeants who wear multiple hats in order to guide more than 200 cadets throughout the 22-week program and beyond. Cadres introduce and enforce structure, instill discipline, assist the teaching faculty, facilitate physical fitness, informally counsel students, teach the cadets coping mechanisms, de-escalate situations, and help cadets coexist with their peers. The overarching concept that the cadres work through with the cadets is that Grizzly isn’t an obstacle in their life. Salcido said that although the academy is a challenge, challenges present opportunity. “The question is, what is the student going to do with that opportunity?” he said. “Are they going to capitalize or are they going to fall asleep?” Cadres are vital to the program, Salcido said, because, along with the rest of the academy’s academic and military team, they try to understand each cadet’s personal life in order to help them be successful. Which, he said, can be difficult because that cadet might not be used to a daily schedule or being told what to do.
NEW HURDLES The 22-week program came to a close on Dec. 20, graduation day, but the real challenge starts post-Grizzly Youth Academy.
“But we are relentless. We don’t give up on ourselves, and, more importantly, we don’t give up on them,” Salcido said. “It’s a never-ending resource, so it doesn’t stop after graduation.” When Salcido was a cadre and watched his first platoon graduate, he said he felt like a proud dad. “These kids work hard and we guide them, but their success is theirs, I don’t want to take any of that from them,” he said. “But it’s nice to know that we were part of their process.”
Evelyn Frausto
Evelyn Frausto, 16, has made it a habit to get the most out of her experience with the academy. Frausto said she was one of about 50 cadets who were chosen for an internship—the internship could be for the academy or for a business outside of Camp SLO. Her internship was with House of Bread, where she was able to display, package baked goods, and assist with the baking process. “I get to bond with people over there. I get to communicate with the outside world, which is something I don’t get to do here,” she said with a laugh. Frausto said her employers and coworkers would tell her how proud they were of her participation in the program. On top of her internship, Frausto was taking her last two classes—economics, and college and career—to complete the necessary credits to graduate from high school. She’d already applied to Gavilan College, a community college in Gilroy. When New Times first spoke with Frausto, she said she wanted to study psychology and potentially use that education in the forensics field, but she’s since changed her mind. Frausto now wants to pursue a career as a pediatrician. Her goal is to work at Kaiser Permanente because she remembers visiting her pediatrician and the positive relationship they had. He was attentive and caring toward her needs, compared to visiting CELEBRATION Grizzly Youth Academy Class No. 43 the doctor as an adult. gears up for its graduation ceremony outside of the Cal Poly Overall, Frausto Performing Arts Center on Dec. 20.
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felt good about what she learned at the academy and how she will apply it to her life moving forward. But she’s not done with Grizzly just yet; Frausto said she’s been asked to be a senior cadet. A senior cadet, she said, comes back for the first two weeks of a class to help other cadets who are transitioning into Grizzly life. “I remember in the beginning of the program when I was crying every day and every hour, [a senior cadet in her platoon] would always be there and tell me ‘not to worry’ or ‘it will get better,’” Frausto said. “She would brighten our days, honestly.” She’s happily accepted the role and will be returning during the acclimation phase for Class No. 44.
Luis and Nidia Valenzuela
Luis Valenzuela, 18, is only slightly worried about returning to his small hometown of Huron, in Fresno County. “I’m not sure what I want to study in college and have a career in. I just don’t want to be confused about what I want to do and then eventually not do anything for too long,” Luis said. He plans to attend a continuation school to receive his high school diploma, get a part-time job, and save up to buy a car. He said he doesn’t see himself staying in his hometown long term because there aren’t many job opportunities. There are a lot of farmworker positions available, but he’s not interested. “I don’t really see a lot of ways to move up in that career field,” Luis said. “It feels like the type of work that I’ll just get stuck into and I’ll feel like I’ll barely make enough money to keep going.” He hopes to take his family with him when he moves, if possible. Luis said he feels they’re so used to the area that they haven’t thought about the possibility of starting somewhere else. He’s hoping to begin that conversation. As the residential phase of the program comes to a close, Luis said Grizzly doesn’t seem that hard to him anymore. He would describe it as a challenging milestone in his life—one that hopefully will have many milestones. “I don’t want this to be the biggest thing that I’ve accomplished in my life,” he said. Luis doesn’t want to be thought of as a person who’s only accomplished the Grizzly Youth Academy; he wants more for himself and his sister, Nidia. “If she sees me going, hopefully she’ll be motivated to go to college too,” he said.
Nidia, 17, told New Times she does plan to attend community college once she earns her high school diploma. In order to do that, she’s going to attend a continuation school with her brother to gather enough credits to finish her senior year. In the long term, Nidia said she wants to get a part-time job, continue her education through a community college, and eventually transfer to CSU Fresno. Her ambitions are to be a neonatal nurse and work with babies in the neonatal intensive care unit. Her other option is potentially joining the Army and becoming a field medic, although she would prefer working with babies. “I have a couple of nephews, and since I was small, I would always take care of them,” Nidia said as she took two photos out from her name tag holder. Being close to her family, she said, is important to her. It’s part of the reason why she wants to stay close to Huron. “I want to stay connected to my hometown because it’s where my memories were made,” Nidia said. “But at the same time I’ve seen a lot of negative things there, and there are drug dealers.” She might, she said, change her mind and want to move to a city or another town, but would most likely choose a location in close proximity to her childhood roots. Nidia is always thinking about the future and said if she had children, she wouldn’t want them to be in an environment similar to hers. “I want to show my kids, if I have kids, the right path instead of the path that I chose,” Nidia said.
Noah Landeros
When New Times asked 18-year-old Noah Landeros how school was wrapping up for him, he took a deep breath and said, “I’m holding the rope as tight as I can.” Overall, Landeros said he’s ending on a high note with mostly A’s and B’s, but he’s been working to make up assignments he’s missed in his contract class. He missed a chunk of time because he attended a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). Initially, he said, he had plans to apply for a housing program where former foster youth live in the same apartment complex or house with other former foster youth. “I wanted to think that could happen, but there was still a possibility that it wouldn’t, and I want to be more realistic with my decisions and the choices that I make,” Landeros said. His “realistic” decision is to join the military. Landeros met with a U.S. Armed Forces recruiter for initial questioning, interviewing, and to discuss his options. He was then given an appointment at the MEPS office where he took the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (an aptitude test developed by the Department of Defense) and had a physical checkup. Landeros said he knows he passed and is eligible to join the military; he’s just waiting for his deployment date. “The military is similar to this program because it gives me housing, food, and other things that I need,” he said. Landeros plans to sign a three-year contract before he completely pledges himself to the military forces of the U.S., to try it out. It will also help him go to college, which is what he wants to do. “I’m getting ready for my future,” he said. “I feel like these are the stepping stones. I just need to pick which ones I want to step on.” Landeros has always been positive and
said he wants to spread that positivity and the encouragement to not give up to other foster youth. “Maybe I could go talk to schools, but first I have to make something of my life so I have a reason to do that,” he said.
Ashton Tolliver
When Ashton Tolliver was interviewed by New Times in December, he was 17. Tolliver turned 18 on Jan. 8, 2020, and his zodiac sign is a Capricorn. He said the characteristics of the specific sign apply to him—hardworking, distrustful of others, and hardheaded. His hardworking trait, Tolliver said, helped him push through the challenges of the academy—early mornings, vigorous exercises, classes. Almost three weeks before graduation day, he said he was trying to focus on getting a C grade up to a B—at the time he was very close. In the rest of his classes, he had A’s and B’s and felt confident about the finals that were ahead of him. Tolliver’s other trait, distrustful of others, is something the academy helped change. “I’m just way different. I changed in a lot of different ways, but I’ve become more comfortable with myself and working with other people,” he said. “I’m still not a people person, but I became more of one, I guess.” Before Grizzly, Tolliver used to get into fights with other classmates who would taunt him about his attitude or life situation. With the help of school counselors, he said, he’s gained coping skills and almost eliminated his temper—something he’s struggled with for a long time. The new head on his shoulders has even changed his outlook on continuing his education. Tolliver submitted his application to attend Antelope Valley College in Lancaster. He was playing around with the idea of working a construction job with his cousin and landing a position at the Costco in his area. However, he said that going down an educational path means that he’ll need to have a flexible schedule for classes. He wants to study aerospace and see what career path that education can take him down.
Cooper Brown
Cooper Brown, 16, has about 87 credits left to earn before he can receive his high school diploma. When he spoke to New Times in September, Brown said, he and his mother had decided to continue his education through independent studies. This means he’ll be coming back to Grizzly once a week to collect his coursework, receive assistance, and take tests if necessary. “It’s a decision I agree with,” he said. He’s currently a junior, and if he stays on track, Brown should graduate at the end of his senior year. As for his steps post-Grizzly, Brown had been thinking about joining a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. During the Thanksgiving break, he finally told his parents he’s decided that once he receives his high school diploma, he’s applying to join the Army. “I’m kind of stuck on the idea of the Army. I’m not completely sure why, but I like it,” he said. Brown still has an interest in being a mechanic and hopes that he can learn the trade through the Army and make a career out of it. It’s not a definite career path for him yet, but he knows once he’s in the service he’ll figure out what is best for him.
INSPIRE OTHERS Sgt. First Class Angel Salcido (middle) was inspired to work for the Grizzly Youth Academy after mentoring his nephew who was a cadet in Class No. 22.
Dezarey Cerna
Dezarey Cerna turned 17 in November 2019, and her grandmother told her she has to wait until she’s 18 years old until she can move out. Cerna initially wanted to complete her high school education in Hemet and live with her aunt, but said she agrees with her grandmother’s thought process. She’s not completely ready to be on her own. Instead, Cerna said she will move back in with her grandmother and continue her senior year at her old high school in the city of Greenfield in Monterey County. She’s a little nervous about going back to her old school and seeing some of her old friends again. She saw two of those friends during Thanksgiving break, and they told her they were excited for her to complete the program so she could join them in smoking weed again. “I told them I don’t want to do that. I figure if they ask, I’ll just tell them I’ll hit it [vape pen] later, and whenever I see them I’ll just dodge them,” Cerna said. She told New Times she’s afraid of going back into that environment. “They’re going to be there and see me sober and maybe they’re going to want to pass me a pen or a beer,” she said. But Cerna said she wants to focus on the trust that she’s rebuilt with her grandmother. On the drive back from visiting her family during Thanksgiving, she said, her grandmother told her how happy and proud she was of Cerna’s upcoming accomplishment. “It’s been a big change for my family. My grandmother cried happy tears and not like before when my bad decisions would make her cry in a bad way,” she said. Grizzly has taught Cerna a lot about herself and appreciating the little things in life. She said she’s currently learning to appreciate the new effort that her mom is putting into their relationship. Her mother, she said, texted Cerna to say hello and ask how she’s doing. It’s a new line of communication that Cerna said she’s unsure of but appreciates. After she completes high school, Cerna plans to attend community college but is still deciding on whether to follow an educational path that will lead her to being a math teacher or a phlebotomist, like her aunt.
Stephanie Recio-Soltero
Over Thanksgiving break, Stephanie Recio-Soltero visited with an old friend who she used to smoke weed with. Only this time, she wasn’t tempted to smoke,
and she realized how ridiculous her friends looked and acted while they were high. It made her think. She said she’s not worried about going back to the same environment, but she’s slightly worried about the choices she’ll make. “It’s not my environment, you know, it’s something I noticed this homepass,” Recio-Soltero, who’s now 19 years old, said. “It’s not where I’m around or who I’m with, it’s what I choose to do.” She said a sergeant told her platoon that six months (the duration of the program) isn’t going to necessarily change them. “He had a point. Six months of me being here, it was easy to be sober because you don’t have access to [meth], and I wasn’t around it,” Recio-Soltero says. Going home is the real deal, she said, to put her Grizzly knowledge to the test. She has to be strong for her daughter, continue her education, and work to provide for her small family. She was also chosen for an internship opportunity through the program. Recio-Soltero’s internship was with The Center for Health and Prevention as a receptionist. She was the first person patients saw, assisting them as they arrived, answering phones, and filing paperwork. The experience inspired her to enroll in an eight-month certification course to become a medical assistant. Recio-Soltero graduated from Grizzly with enough credits to receive her high school diploma. “I never thought I was going to do it. I never thought I would be done with school,” she said smiling. “I’m doing it two years later, but I’m doing it.” Before Grizzly, Recio-Soltero said, she was in a dark place. She described that time as being in a deep hole, losing hope for everything, and believing that she was going to be a drug addict for the rest of her life. “I want people to know it’s OK to ask for help. If you want the help, you have to take it. I needed it, I needed a push, and I did it,” she said. The program, asking for help, and holding onto hope is what got her to this point. “You have to struggle to be on top. That’s another thing I learned at Grizzly, if you think you’re not going to fail, you’re setting yourself up for failure. No matter what, you have to fail to succeed,” she said. Δ Staff Writer Karen Garcia can be reached at kgarcia@newtimesslo.com.
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BACK TO SCHOOL Lucia Mar Unified School District, which spans from Nipomo to Shell Beach, is the only public school system in SLO County with a full three weeks off for winter break.
“Well, that’s pretty elitist,” Martin said, adding that most families in the Lucia Mar district won’t be out skiing for three weeks. Some of her fellow board members agree—although she wouldn’t say who—but Martin said this issue will likely get overlooked in the next year or so, when Lucia Mar and other districts in California will be making major scheduling adjustments in order to adhere to a new law that pushes school start times back to 8:30 a.m. Schools must be in compliance with that law by July 2022, which is right around the time Martin’s current board of education term ends. Whether she runs for re-election could depend on the length of Lucia Mar’s winter break.
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• Cassandra Wagner was recently named the Community Foundation San Luis Obispo’s new director of grants and programs. Wagner previously served as grants officer for William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, where she led the grant making and scholarship programs by working with nonprofits and county leadership. Wagner brings with her experience in grant making, program development, and cultivating local partnerships. • Hospice of SLO County recently received $10,000 from a benefit concert featuring Patrick O’Hara’s band, Young Ireland, that was held in downtown SLO on Jan. 19. Attendees were invited to make donations throughout the night, and 100 percent of the proceeds went to Hospice SLO County. Δ Staff Writer Kasey Bubnash wrote this week’s Strokes and Plugs. Send tidbits to strokes@newtimesslo.com.
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BY MARY LUCEY, JAMES D. COALWELL, AND PAAVO OGREN
A rebuttal to rhetoric It’s time for Cynthia Replogle to take responsibility and rebuild the bridge she burned with the rest of the Oceano board
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ynthia Replogle’s opinion published in the Jan. 16 edition of New Times (“Punished for speaking”) is a typical political ploy to play the innocent victim after aggressively attacking her adversaries. In Cynthia’s opinion, she describes her approach to the political office she holds as accessible, inclusive, open, and informative along with other basic elementary decorum that we all should expect every political official to follow. These characteristics do not make her special nor place her above anyone else in a like position. In her arrogance, she still boasts about having these so-called special qualities. While in her own published written opinion and other social media posts, she illustrates her divisive, misleading, and underhanded character. The bottom line is that Replogle will attack if the board majority does not do exactly what she wants, in her way. It’s disappointing to witness her agitation because the elected board she sits on—the Oceano Community Services District (CSD)—has a limited jurisdiction and only nine employees. Therefore, Cynthia’s disruptions result in local governmental inefficiencies that Oceano and the CSD cannot afford. The truth is that Replogle will act out with disregard to the majority action. The same majority reflects the Oceano community’s best interest. In a democracy, we are supposed to abide by majority rule. Cynthia is still
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allowed to exercise her freedom of speech rights. The Oceano CSD board majority has not proposed any action to censor Replogle. Yet she claims that the board has “stifled” and “muffled” her. But all things considered, it should not shock the conscious if the board majority does not trust her on committees to represent majority decisions. Nothing has ever been done denying her freedom of speech. Let’s look at her “opinion.” She says in her opinion that she “joined the board” in 2018, but we all know as individuals we cannot “join” an elected board. The truth is that she was appointed by a majority vote of the board to fill a vacancy. In doing so, the majority trusted her to act on behalf of the community. Yet, in her opinion she creates divisions with Halcyon, which is part of Oceano, as if Halcyon was a separate subdivision and overrepresented. It is the subtle use of words that Replogle has certainly learned as an attorney to elicit sympathy as a victim. But her underlying deception is transparent and easily observed. Replogle is a harsh critic of vehicle recreation on the Oceano Dunes, which is managed by State Parks. The California Coastal Commission and the Air Pollution Control District have regulatory oversight roles. Clearly, the board that Replogle sits on—the Oceano Community Services District—has no jurisdiction in this area. Fees generated by State Parks cannot
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directly fund Oceano CSD operations— not water, not sewer, not fire, nor garbage. Certainly State Parks will need to address impacts on Oceano as required by law in their environmental impact report. But those efforts have nothing to do with the Oceano CSD priorities in 2020. Replogle however, has chosen to use State Parks and the Oceano Dunes as a topic for diversionary tactics that create division in the community. Cynthia attempts to take the attention off the fact that she has opposed Measure A-20 to be placed on the March 2020 ballot. Whether or not the board is in favor or against the initiative is not at issue. The board is simply proposing to put the measure on the ballot. This will allow the community of Oceano to decide for themselves how to best use their tax dollars for first responder services in their own community. Replogle was the only board member to vote “no” on the resolution to have Oceano voters decide on the future of emergency medical and fire response currently provided through the Five Cities Fire Authority. Measure A-20 is a community priority. If Replogle’s “no” vote on Measure A-20 had succeeded, the district would have denied the voters in Oceano the right to decide on the future of emergency medical and fire services. Measure A-20 is too important for the future of Oceano’s emergency medical and fire response, and Replogle’s misleading diversions are dangerous to those of us who believe that voters should be wellinformed when voting on important community decisions. Issues associated with 911 rapid response, 24/7 staffing, and continuing service from Five Cities Fire
Authority should not be confused with State Parks and the Oceano Dunes. Still, Replogle feeds confusion and not clarity. In her opinion, Replogle claims that the board majority needs to correct its mistakes. We do believe that the board should review its bylaws and be more precise in developing findings to support their sanctions against Replogle from serving on committees. Our opinion is based on rebuilding board relations to promote good governance, while her demand is purely self-serving. Replogle needs to hear why others may not trust her, and then it is her responsibility to rebuild the bridge that the board majority opened when they originally appointed her in 2018. Δ Mary Lucey was president of the OCSD and a board member from 2008 to 2016, James D. Coalwell served on the board from 2016 to 2018, and Paavo Ogren was the OCSD’s general manager from 2014 to 2019. Send comments through the editor at clanham@newtimesslo.com, or write a response for publication and email it to letters@newtimesslo.com.
Letters Emergency funding for Ride-On
Over the past three years, the San Luis Obispo Council of Government (SLOCOG) has diverted almost $1 million of social service transportation funding from RideOn Transportation to fund its Senior Go program and other projects. This year, SLOCOG is providing only $215,000 or 4 percent of Ride-On’s $5 million budget, LETTERS continued page 15
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which provides 168,000 social service rides a year. Meanwhile, Ride-On is facing dramatic increases in operation costs of $269,401 for fuel, drivers’ wages, maintenance facility rent, and health benefits. RideOn has requested one-time, emergency funding of $100,000 to help cover these cost increases. SLOCOG has a surplus $125,000 of social service funding from last year, but staff is recommending that the board not support Ride-On with emergency funding on Feb. 5 that will save this nonprofit service, which has provided millions of rides since its creation in 1993. Ride-On is asking the community to show your support for Ride-On by calling SLOCOG and telling them to provide emergency funding for Ride-On. Please call (805) 781-1385 and tell them to support Ride-On with $100,000 of emergency funding. Ride-On has always been there for our community, now we need your support. Mark Shaffer executive director Ride-On Transportation
Oso Flaco isn’t for development The Oso Flaco Lake region is recognized as one of the most sensitive and valuable ecological regions in California. Its coastal freshwater dune lakes are geologically rare, and its vegetation is home to a number of rare plant species. By their nature, these species are very sensitive to human disturbance. Why then has the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area proposed to increase mechanized and human activities in this area? The public is allowed only daytime foot traffic around Oso Flaco Lake, much of it confined to boardwalks. This restricts human intrusion and is one of the reasons its natural values persist. Most visitors engage in quieter activities of walking, birding, and fishing. More intense activities would degrade these natural values. The park’s public works plan does not recognize the virtue of these restrictions. They seek to increase vehicular traffic through road construction and increase human impacts by converting agricultural land to overnight camping areas, and they want to pierce vegetated areas with off-highway vehicle trails! Don’t the authors of these intrusive plans recognize the sensitive nature of this unique natural area? The answer is obviously, no! And my answer to their proposal is also no, no! A thousand times no to any plans that do not recognize and seek to preserve the quiet, sensitive nature of this environmental gem. How many times do we have to go over this? How many dollars have to be wasted to teach these planners the same lesson? How pathetically ineducable are they? So, let’s try one more time: Oso Flaco is too sensitive and too valuable for your destructive plans. Go somewhere! Get educated! Return with a plan that incorporates the preservation of these
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Cognitive dissonance According to psychologydictionary.org, cognitive dissonance is “a state of conflict occurring when beliefs or assumptions are contradicted by new information ... the conflict produces feelings of discomfort, which the individual seeks to relieve by reconciling the differences, by convincing himself they do not exist, or by adopting some other type of defensive maneuver.” The SLO Women’s March organizers had women (via the San Luis Obispo Police Department) removed wearing “Believe Mothers” shirts and holding signs advocating informed consent, parental rights, and vaccine safety from their “open to the public” rally. Why were these women unwelcome at an event whose mission is: “to protect women’s rights, human rights, our safety, our health, and our planet”? Are mothers’ rights not women’s rights? What of children who’ve experienced adverse vaccine reactions? Are their rights—to education, to health—not protest-worthy? Why were signs objecting to glyphosate in vaccines unwelcome? Protesting pesticides in our food or parks is acceptable, but not in vaccines? Clearly their messages made the organizers uncomfortable. Information that challenges one’s belief is disconcerting, and they reacted with defensive maneuvering. They sought relief in convincing themselves that those women didn’t exist. A revealing reversal of roles. Perhaps it is time for the organizers to re-evaluate their guidelines: “Your signs are your personal expression of values you are fighting for ... signs address your truth, and why.” Sara Semmes Atascadero
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hy are many local veterans angry with Ellen Beraud and oppose her bid to be elected as the supervisor for the 5th District, encompassing Atascadero, and rural areas east and south of the Cuesta Grade? If you listen to her commercials, she describes herself as an “independent,” a businesswoman, and someone with vision and leadership ability, as opposed to the incumbent, Debbie Arnold. I’ve observed both candidates for many years, and the Ellen Beraud running for supervisor is not the person she describes in her political ads. She’s a leftist with a past record of hostility to business and especially veterans. Her vote on the Atascadero City Council on March 27, 2007, was the sole vote against building the veterans memorial in Atascadero, which honors those who gave all they could give for their country. To understand the anger of veterans, you have to understand what many of them have experienced. The Korean War veteran experienced not hostility but indifference upon their return; that’s partially why that war is often called “the forgotten war.” Patriotism was very much alive, but many who fought in Korea experienced intense combat and severe deprivation due to the nation’s lack of preparedness at the war’s outbreak.
Many of those who served in Korea were reservists recalled to active duty. Having served in WWII, they were drafted again. The Vietnam veteran was abused by a divided nation and a two-tiered system of national service. Those with money and privilege were deferred from service. Less than 3 percent of draft-age eligible males served in Vietnam. By 1968, casualties in Vietnam were around 500 Americans killed per week with the norm being intense combat comparable to that of WWII. By 1968, anti-war sentiment had exploded across the nation and political leaders had a spine similar to that of jellyfish. They instituted policies guaranteed not to win but to send “signals” to North Vietnam to aid negotiations in our surrender. The troops, however, gave their last full measure during enemy offensives such as the Tet Offensive in 1968 and at “Hamburger Hill” in May 1969. In the latter, the 101st Airborne made 10 assaults, sustaining heavy casualties to take that jungle-covered hill in rain and mud against heavily fortified enemy positions. Three days after they took the Hill, it was deemed not strategically important and it was ordered abandoned. North Vietnamese troops immediately reoccupied their positions. American troops in Vietnam demonstrated extraordinary heroism,
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such as Capt. Ripley, a Marine advisor to a South Vietnamese Ranger unit during the North Vietnamese Easter Offensive in 1972. Ripley, while under heavy enemy small arms and mortar fire for three hours, emplaced heavy demolition charges to blow the Dong Ha Bridge, keeping a column of enemy tanks from breaking through into the main southern corridor into South Vietnam. The North had launched a multi-divisional conventional attack. Ripley’s courage gave South Vietnam time to reconsolidate. You probably never heard of him or the Easter Offensive. More than 58,000 Americans lost their lives in Vietnam while survivors came home to a disinterested and hostile nation. When soldiers came home, they weren’t met with indifference but hostility as the left had re-directed political opposition to the war against the troops. After WWII, a grateful nation sought out its veterans. After Vietnam, the nation discarded them. The bitterness of Vietnam veterans has never been completely erased. When my son and I deployed to Iraq in 2004, my son’s unit lost half its men in firefights and ambushes in Ramadi. I watched his unit and others decimated by policies driven by domestic politics, not military strategy. We were short 17 companies of infantry in Baghdad for security missions; our troops were never given adequate support as casualties mounted. The “surge” in 2007 partially remedied this, but even the stability it provided was tossed aside by preemptive
withdrawal in 2011, guaranteeing the rise of radical Islamists and a bloodbath between Shia and Sunni Muslims. The Vietnam War cost America 58,000 of its sons; the Iraq War added another 4,500 sons and daughters along with 30,000 wounded, and again the children of privilege stayed home. Returning home, the left was out in force. They’d successfully derided returning Vietnam veterans and tried a replay on returning Iraq/Afghanistan veterans. Most combat veterans lost friends; officers lost men and women for whom they felt personally responsible; they had to explain to grieving parents why their child died. Leftists told me to be “ashamed of my service.” In Atascadero, we built a memorial, over much opposition from the left, some even calling us Nazis. We still managed to honor the dead and comfort their families over the opposition of some local political leaders. One leftist now seeks the office of supervisor in the 5th District, Ellen Beraud. She feigns past support, now attending our ceremonies. She didn’t attend the memorial’s dedication nor any ceremony honoring the fallen for 10 years, nor did she apologize for our treatment. Yet, now, she presumes our support while some ask, “Why are veterans angry?” Δ
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emocracy is great, as long as you’re on the winning side, but when you’re not, that whole “majority rules” thing is a real bitch. Just ask Oceano Community Service District (OSCD) member Cynthia Replogle, the perpetual odd woman out on many of the OCSD votes. She dissented so often and so vigorously that the board majority—President Linda Austin, Vice President Karen White, and member Shirley Gibson—simply voted for Replogle to shut her pie hole and keep it shut. On Dec. 11, in a 3-2 vote, the OCSD barred Replogle from serving on any voting or non-voting committees and from participating in any community liaison assignments. Essentially, she was directed to sit like a lifeless meat puppet and swallow her objections to board decisions she disagreed with. “Shush it, Cindy! Shush!” At the time of the vote, White argued that Replogle’s “continued protests and opposition to the actions that have already been taken by the majority of this board” undermined the governing body and interfered with execution of its goals. White added that Replogle’s dissent was “bad for the community” and made it “impossible for this board to function.” Hmm. I’m not sure if I’d define how the OSCD operates as “functioning.” Maybe “dysfunctioning” is more accurate. Ladies! Can’t you all get along? Anyway, Replogle was not pleased, and a couple of weeks ago she wrote her opinion in New Times
(“Punished for speaking,” Jan. 16). She noted White’s statements and added, “Shirley Gibson went further [than White], stating that after the board’s vote on any item, ‘if you disagree with it, you can be mute,’” Replogle wrote. What about free speech, eh? Well, let’s talk about that for a quick sec. The board majority wasn’t silencing Replogle from discussions on items up for vote. She could dissent away, but after the vote, instead of continuing to argue that the majority was wrong and undermine its decision, she needed to acquiesce to the decision. Hey, it’s annoying, but that’s how democracy works. She’s a member of the board, the board voted fairly, she lost, and now it’s time to exhibit some losing grace and hope you do better in the next battle—you don’t keep fighting after the battle’s lost. On the other hand, barring Replogle from committee assignments is despotic and anti-democratic because you’re trying to squelch opposition before it’s even aired its ideas, and for that, Austin, White, and Gibson should be deeply ashamed. Were you three school bullies or something? Replogle also said in her opinion piece that the board majority, as they divvied up the plumb paid committee assignments amongst themselves, left the board’s sole Latinx member, Allene Villa, “with only non-voting, unpaid assignments.” Are you freaking kidding me? You bar Replogle from any committees and stick her only ally on the board with shit assignments? Excuse me for a minute
while I simmer with disgust toward you three petty, malicious cowards. Simmer-simmer!! Thankfully, it appears that the OCSD majority members may have recognized their own transgression. During its Jan. 22 meeting, after some vigorous public back-and-forth during a meeting that could be described as hijacked by constituents, the board agreed to reconsider committee assignments at its upcoming Feb. 26 meeting. Wearing a shirt that read, “Free speech is for everyone, even people you don’t agree with,” Replogle said during the meeting, “The board has agreed to revisit the committee assignments, so that’s the desired outcome, and I’m glad we were able to agree on that.” The board is also planning on revising its bylaws to say that all members should commit to supporting majority decisions and should not obstruct said decisions’ implementation. Hey look! A compromise! Probably one that makes all parties slightly unhappy! Now that’s democracy in action! Way to function, the board formerly know as the Dysfunctional OCSD! And speaking of dysfunction, how about those restraining orders, eh? They sure didn’t have much effect on Josiah Johnstone, the subject of our cover article “Their stories” (Oct. 24, 2019), who
stalked and harassed a number of local women before finally being convicted of felony stalking and criminal threats. He was recently sentenced to prison. A restraining order also didn’t have much effect on alleged Paso Robles wackadoodle Gabriel Canaday, who since April 2019 had been arrested 18 times, mostly on warrants for violating restraining orders and failing to appear in court. He’s accused of harassing his exwife, threatening to kill a local man, and being a really shitty neighbor to Tobin James Cellars, who he lives across the street from on Union Road. Let’s cut to the chase! Winery owner Tobin James Shumrick shot the tires off Canaday’s golf cart with a shotgun when Canaday was trespassing on winery property on Oct. 2. Shumrick is also facing criminal charges for vandalizing Canaday’s truck. All told, Shumrick’s charged with felony shooting at an occupied vehicle, misdemeanor vandalism, and misdemeanor hit-and-run. The thing is, Shumrick felt like he had no choice because he felt Canaday was dangerous. Over the past two years, the SLO County Sheriff had been called to the winery 43 times because of Canaday’s trespassing and harassment. Shumrick even took out a retraining order. Currently, Canaday is serving five months in jail for resisting arrest and evading an officer. Restraining orders seem pretty toothless, eh? But shooting an occupied golf cart? Sigh. Δ The Shredder restrains itself. Send ideas and comments to shredder@newtimesslo.com.
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drumming. Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $10 drop in. 805459-6317. afrodance.net/. Omni Studio, 698 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.
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VALENTINE MOVIE NIGHT Featuring the 1964 hit The Unsinkable Molly Brown with Debbie Reynolds on the big screen again. Tickets include popcorn and a soda or champagne and chocolate. Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m. $12. 805-238-4103. pasoroblesdowntown.org. Park Cinemas,
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CHOCOLATE JUBILEE AT VINA ROBLES WINERY Enjoy an indulgent evening in honor of wine and chocolate. Offerings from chocolate vendors and local wineries will include wine tastings, chocolate confections, and many more exquisite treats. Live music performed by Jack Cimo tops off this benefi t for Paso
BEGINNING SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE Learn beginning east coast swing, foxtrot and cha cha too. Tuesdays, 7:15-8 p.m. $100; $185 per couple. 805225-1728. debonairedancers.com. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.
CHILDREN’S ART EVENT: MEET PIET MONDRIAN
include first Bingo card. Held to support the programs of
Students will create art using lines, squares, and rectangles. They will work with canvas, wooden blocks, and acrylic paint. Taught by Mandy Covish. Grades K-2 at 9 a.m. Grades 3-6 at 1 p.m. Feb. 1, 9 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m. $20.00 (pre-registration required). 805-423-1100. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
the Avila Beach Community Center. Feb. 7, 6-8:30 p.m.
CREATIVITY Held every Wednesday unless other
$5-$10. my805tix.com. Avila Beach Community Center,
events/classes conflict. Informal and open to the public. Bring your art work, in any medium, and join others working in various mediums. Bring your own lunch. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
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AVILA BEACH SPAGHETTI DINNER/BINGO NIGHT Enjoy a spaghetti dinner with salad, garlic bread, and dessert followed by Bingo. Dinner tickets
191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach, 805-627-1997.
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AFRICAN DANCE Enjoy instruction to the beat of live
Offering a variety of techniques to provide guidance of love, travel, relationships, loved ones who have passed, and finance. Feb. 1, 2-6 p.m. and Feb. 2, 2-6 p.m. 805674-4277. Halcyon Store Post Office, 936 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande. Transitions-Mental Health Association aimed to educate, encourage, and inspire hope in our community. This year, comedian Adam Grabowski joins us for the first time to spread his message. Feb. 5, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-540-6500. t-mha.org. New Life Pismo, 990 James Way, Pismo Beach.
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p.m. and Feb. 9, 2-5 p.m. $12-$40. 805-221-5084.
FIRST PSYCHIC FAIRE OF YEAR/DECADE
JOURNEY OF HOPE An annual event hosted by
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LOVE YOUR LIBRARY FUNDRAISER FEATURING LYNNE COX The Library Foundation’s sixth annual fundraiser includes an evening with Lynne Cox, American long distance open-water swimmer and bestselling author. Dinner catered by Moxie. Silent auction benefi ts the libraries in the Santa Maria Library system. Feb. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $55. 805 925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.
New Times and the Sun now share their community listings for a complete Central Coast calendar running from SLO County through northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@ newtimesslo.com. Deadline is one week before the issue date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood directly at cwiseblood@newtimesslo.com.
INDEX Special Events ..........[19] Arts ............................[19] Culture & Lifestyle.......[22] Food & Drink..............[24] Music .........................[26]
CREATIVITY GROUP Enjoy a creative experience each Wednesday, unless other events/classes conflict. Bring your art work, in any medium, and join others. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. DANCE FUSION CLASSES: AGES 4-15 An encouraging learning environment for beginnersadvanced dancers ages 4 to 15. Call or email for complete schedule and more information. Mondays, Wednesdays, 3:30-7:30 p.m. $45 per month; $14 per drop-in. 805-203-6318. desertcoastdance.com. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay.
PAINT PARTY No artistic experience necessary. All materials and supplies provided. Outside food and drinks welcome. Saturdays, 7-9:30 p.m. $40. 805-7729095. foreverstoked.com/paintparty.html. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay. ZEN DOODLE ADULT COLORING BOOK GROUP ARTS continued page 20
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ARTS from page 19 Relax and unwind with adult coloring books. No experience necessary. Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 805772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
pieces of glass or other found objects. This is a two-part workshop: the first day you will glue your pieces, the next day you will return to grout. All materials included. Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Feb. 2, 12-1 p.m. $120. 805-4642633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.
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ACTING CLASSES Film & TV Acting Classes for all ages and skill levels. Optional showcases for major Hollywood talent agents & casting directors. 10:30 am -8:45 pm (Sundays only). Varies per class. 310-9101228. actorsedge.com. Mission Cinemas, 1025 Monterey St., SLO.
AERIAL HOOP Dance, spin and develop strength and grace on the lyra, an aerial hoop apparatus. All levels welcome. Mondays, JAN. 30 – FEB. 6 5:30-6:45 p.m. 2020 Varies. 805-5496417. levityacademy. com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.
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Creative Me Time hosts its Hypertufa and Succulent Basket Workshop at Art Center Morro Bay on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. Instructor Joan Martin Fee will demonstrate how to handle and plant an already cured hypertufa basket with succulents. Admission is $45, and pre-registration is required. Call (805) 286-5993 or visit creativemetime.com for more info. —C.W.
Learn to fly with grace in this mixed level aerial silks class. Geared toward those familiar with climbing, straddle-ups, foot locks, and hip keys on aerial silks. Thursdays, 7-8:15 p.m. Varies. 805-549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.
AERIAL SILK SKILLS: ALL AGES Learn to fly with grace in this mixed level aerial silks class. Geared toward those familiar with climbing, straddle-ups, foot locks, and hip keys on aerial
silks. Saturdays, 10:15-11:45 a.m. Varies. 805-549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.
through April 24 $125. 805-896-6197. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
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LEARN FRENCH WHILE SPEAKING ENGLISH For beginners or intermediate. Watch assigned YouTube videos at home. Do written homework from textbook. Every other Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Free. 805-225-1270. meetup.com/Welcoming-all-levels-of-French-speakers/. Coastal Peaks Coffee, 3566 S. Higuera St. #100, San Luis Obispo.
Elevate dance, gymnastics, acrobatics, fitness, and fun to new heights on aerial silks. All levels welcome. Wednesdays, 7-8:15 p.m. Varies; see site for details. 805-549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.
AERIAL SILKS SKILLS: 18+ Learn to fly with grace in this mixed level silks class. Geared toward those familiar with climbing, straddle-ups, foot locks, and hip keys on aerial silks. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Varies. 805-549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.
BELLYDANCE CLASSES Come learn traditional middle eastern dance to modern fusion styles. The fundamental movements are taught, along with the drum rhythms, veil work, zills, and other props. The classes are taught by Jenna Mitchell. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $12 drop-in; $45 monthly. 805-550-8192. worldrhythmandmotion.com. World Rhythm and Motion Studio, 3422 Miguelito Ct., Studio #3, San Luis Obispo.
CA ENERGY CODE UPDATES The new Title 24 energy code is here. The series will highlight major code changes, offer cost-effective details on construction assemblies, and provide guidelines for sizing your project’s PV system for residential and non-residential projects. Jan. 30, 3:30-5 p.m. $10. 805-543-7330. SLO County Builders Exchange, 153 Cross St #130, San Luis Obispo, slocbe.com.
CABARET SINGING AND PERFORMANCE CLASS Learn the art of singing in a Cabaret style and setting. Find your key and style with a skilled accompanist. You may start anytime during the semester. Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $185 for 12 week class or $20 per night as a drop-in student. 805-772-2812. cuesta.edu/ communityprograms. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE CLINIC OneJustice, California Rural Legal Assistance, and SLO County Libraries are hosting a free legal clinic for individuals in need of criminal record clearance assistance. Feb. 7, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Free. 323-7398093. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
DATE NIGHT POTTERY Throw on the potters wheel
music lessons are right for you. Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. 805-441-1405. pacifichorizon.org. SLO United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo.
POLE FITNESS Learn the basics or master new skills on static or spinning pole at this all-levels pole fitness class. Mondays, 7-8:15 p.m. $25-$30 for a drop-in; check site for more details. 805-549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo. SUCCULENT HEART WREATH Start with a 9” heart sphagnum form and add a wide variety of succulents from the instructor’s collection to create a lush 13” wreath. Everything is provided to complete the wreath. A care instruction sheet is provided to keep your wreath thriving. Feb. 3, 6-8 p.m. $64. 805-5491222. creativemetime.com. San Luis Coastal Adult School, 1500 Lizzie St., San Luis Obispo. Everything is provided to complete a gorgeous wreath including a large selection of succulents, moss wreath, use of tools and instruction. Feb. 5, 6-8 p.m. $65. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COU NT Y
AFTER-SCHOOL ART WORKSHOP (AGES 5-6) Each session will cover different mediums and subjects. Registration is required prior to attendance. Mondays, 3:15-4:45 p.m. $100. 805-668-2125. lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.
AFTER-SCHOOL ART WORKSHOPS (AGES 7-12) 2-5 week sessions available. Register online, call, or email to reserve. Tuesdays, 3:15-4:45 p.m. $50-$120 per session. 805-668-2125. lila.community/ lilacreativecommunityworkshops/schedules/new-afterschool-workshops. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East
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discussion with activists featured in the documentary, which tells the story of students committed to advancing the rights and dignity of undocumented people by confronting the use of the subject heading “illegal aliens” in their library. Feb. 4, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-756-6395. lib. calpoly.edu. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
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Stucky is an mystic poet, performer, and publisher. The founding editor of Black Ocean, as well as the annual poetry journal, Handsome. Feb. 6, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. 805-546-3202. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, cuesta.edu/student/campuslife/artgallery/.
POETS INTERPRET THE PERMANENT COLLECTION Hear SLO County poets interpret the Museum’s Permanent Collection with original compositions. Feb. 6, noon Free. 805-543-8562. sloma. org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.
UN/RAVELING: OPENING RECEPTION AND ARTIST TALK This exhibit explores the practices artists use to wrestle with grief and mourning. The reception will include a talk with one of the show’s featured artists, Angela Henessy. Jan. 30, 4-7 p.m. Free. 805-546-3202. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, cuesta.edu/student/campuslife/ artgallery/.
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The Ludwick Community Center in San Luis Obispo hosts Tax Season Kick-Off on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Congressman Salud Carbajal will lead this income tax workshop, which is an overview of 2019 taxes and other topics. IRS and volunteer tax preparers will also be present to answer questions. Admission is free. Call (805) 546-8348 for more details. —C.W. ARTS from page 20 Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.
BEGINNING KNITTING CLASS Please bring size 7 or 8 knitting needles and your cotton yarn. First Tuesday of every month, 10-11 a.m. Free. slolibrary.org. Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande, 4737164.
DRUM MAKING Drum making with Julie Johnson. Second Saturday of every month, 12-4 p.m. $250. 805674-4277. Halcyon Store Post Office, 936 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande.
LI LI CLEVER JEWELRY Learn from someone with 25 years of experience designing intricate, highly professional, and exceptionally individualized artisan jewelry. All ages welcome. ongoing $50 per person. 805-545-9689. Li Li Clever Jewelry, Location varies, Shell Beach.
TEEN’S OPEN STUDIO: TEEN COMIC CREATION GROUP Teens will collaborate on developing characters, comic strips, backdrops, or 3D models. Thursdays, 3:15-4:45 p.m. $20. 805-668-2125. lila. community/. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.
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COALESCE BOOKSTORE: SIGNING Scrolls of papyrus are found in a humble grave which prove to be the written account of Senmut’s life story. Feb. 1, 2-4 p.m. 805-772-2880. coalescebookstore.com. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay.
POETRY/SPOKEN WORD HOSTED BY MARY ANNE ANDERSON Special Guest interview with host Mary Anne Anderson and features reading, followed by open mic. First Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Free. 831-277-4028. Unitarian Universalist Church, 786 Arlington, Cambria.
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ART AFTER DARK PASO Unites visual, literary, and performing artists with the community and participating venues. Visit site for full list of programs and events. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. 805-544-9251. artsobispo.org. Participating locations, Paso Robles, City-wide. SAN LUIS OBISPO
ART AFTER DARK SLO Unites visual, literary, and performing artists with the community and participating venues. Visit site for full list of programs and events. First Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. 805-544-9251. artsobispo.org. SLO County, Countywide, San Luis Obispo.
CHANGE THE SUBJECT: A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT LABELS, LIBRARIES, AND ACTIVISM Join Kennedy Library for a film screening and panel
BOOK OF THE YEAR BOOK DISCUSSION: THE HONEY BUS We will be discussing the Cuesta College Book of the Year, The Honey Bus: A Memoir of Loss, Courage and a Girl Saved by Bees by Meredith May. Feb. 5, 1-2 p.m. Free. 805-929-3994. slolibrary.org. Nipomo Library, 918 W. Tefft, Nipomo.
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ATTACHMENTS BETWEEN US Cambria Center for the Arts Gallery is excited to host this themed show for the month of February, which overlaps the love-themed Cambria Film Festival and St. Valentine’s Day. Jan. 30, 1-4 p.m., Feb. 1, 4:30-6 p.m. and Feb. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-434-7060. cambriacenterforthearts.org. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.
DAVID KREITZER: FINE ART OPEN STUDIOS Featuring water, landscape, figure, fantasy and floral works. Collectors of Kreitzer’s works include Howard and Roberta Ahmanson, Michael Douglas, Ray Bradbury, Robert Takken, and Jane Hind. Sundays, 12-6 p.m. Varies. 805-234-2048. kreitzerArt.com. Kreitzer Fine Art and Voice Studios, 1442 12th St., Los Osos.
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ELEVENSES: THE ARTWORK OF RON GRIFFITH Ron Griffith is an artist who believes breathing the sweet sea air of beautiful Cambria and its glorious environs inspires him to paint pictures. Tuesdays-Saturdays. through Jan. 30 805-927-4336. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria.
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FOR THE BIRDS An exhibit in celebration of the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival. Through Feb. 17 Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2504, artcentermorrobay.org. FOR THE BIRDS 2020 See fine art and photography depicting Morro Bay’s various species of birds, and all things bird-related. Also featured is the featuring glass sculptor, George Jercich, co-founder of the California Glass Exchange. Through Feb. 17, 12-4 p.m. Free. 705772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
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GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS INKED Featured artists: Don Doubledee, George Asdel, Ardella Swanberg, Jari de Ham, Virginia Mack, Debbie Gedayloo, Tyler Priest, and Judy Rath. Jan. 30-Feb. 28 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.
PASO: 805-238-5334 SLO: 805-592-2445
GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS LAYERS OF LOVE Featured artists: Ardella Swanberg, Debbie Gedayloo, Gay McNeal, Atul Pande, Jane Siragusa, and Hope Myers. Jan. 30-Feb. 28 Free. 805772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.
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ARTISTS’ FAVORITES FOR SALE After dozens of art shows, digital artists Dean Crawford Jr. and Deb Hofstetter have gathered some of their favorite images for their upcoming photography show. These pieces will be priced to sell for the holidays. Through Jan. 31, 12-4 p.m. Free to attend; images available for purchase during the holidays. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.
THE CALLING: PAINTINGS, PRINTS, AND DRAWINGS BY JAVIER MANRIQUE Showcasing works by San Francisco-based Mexican artist Javier Manrique. Presented under the show title, “The Calling,” Manrique’s collection includes both recent and retrospective works. Through March 1, 12-4 p.m. Free admission. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.
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KEN CHRISTENSEN Feb. 1-29 Park Street Gallery, 1320 Park Street, Paso Robles, 805-286-4430, parkstreetgallery.com.
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THE ART OF SLOW LOOKING: SELECTIONS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION Features selections from the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art’s Permanent Collection. Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through March 1 Free admission. 805-5438562. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, sloma.org/.
BEYOND THE SURFACE: THE PHOTOGRAPH AS OBJECT Curated by Aline Smithson, Beyond the Surface features eleven artists’ interventions and investigations that include sewing, cutting, and weaving, that interrogate the material qualities of a physical photograph to create new realities. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Jan. 31 Free. 805-756-1571. Cal Poly University Art Gallery, Cal Poly Art & Design, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 93407-0321, San Luis Obispo, artgallery.calpoly.edu.
CRAIG GRISWOLD: 2020 Features paintings and original prints by the Morro Bay-based artist. Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Feb. 23 Free admission. 8055438562. sloma.org/exhibition/craiggriswold-2020/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. EYE CANDY AND MIXED NUTS Marks 50 years of collecting original photographs, drawings, letters, books, ephemera, audio recordings and more. Exhibit themes include California architecture; botany; graphic arts, including contemporary book arts; and San Luis Obispo County history. Through March 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-756-2305. lib.calpoly.edu/events/eyecandy50. Cal Poly Special Collections and Archives, Robert E. Kennedy Library, 1 Grand Ave., Building 35, Room 409, San Luis Obispo.
UN/RAVELING: A COLLECTIVE MOURNING Artists have long used their contemporary practices to wrestle with grief and morning - both personal and collective. This group exhibition will show work by select artists whose work deals with these themes in a profound and direct way. Jan. 30, noon Free. 805-546-3202. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, cuesta.edu/ student/campuslife/artgallery/. SOUTH COAST SLO COU NT Y
FROM ARTISTS, FOR ARTISTS, BY ARTISTS Featuring fine art oils and pastels from Corynn Wolf, acrylics from Ryan Adams, and works from various mediums by Marc Wolf ongoing Free. 805-7736563. Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach, puffersofpismo.com/.
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: BIG BOLD ABSTRACTS Submit original abstract artwork for this exhibit. For more information, visit the “Exhibits” area of the website. Through Feb. 18 Varies. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: CALIFORNIA SCULPTURE SLAM Through March 8, noon 8055438562. sloma.org/ call_for_artists/california-sculpture-slam-2020/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.
CALL FOR ARTISTS: ROMANCING THE ADOBES This California-wide juried exhibition features artworks celebrating the historic California Adobes and the Californio lifestyle. Artists are welcome to explore whatever subject matter they wish in regards to the Adobes. All 2D media is eligible. Through May 3, noon 805-543-8562. artist.callforentry.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.
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THE BREWERY COMEDY TOUR This stop is set to feature a lineup whose credits include top festivals, TV, and major club appearances. Jan. 30, 7-8:30 p.m. $20. 805-900-5360. beachbums805.com/live. Beach Bums Bev & Bites, 10 N. Ocean Ave., #212, Cayucos. THE ODD COUPLE Presented by By The Sea Productions. Directed by Lisa Woske. Through Feb. 16, 7-9 p.m. $20. 805-776-3287. my805tix.com. By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay.
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COMEDY NIGHT Aurelio Miguel Bocanegra headlines the next “Comedy Night” at Manny’s Pizza and Grill. Jan. 31, 9-11 p.m. $10. 805-635-5919. misfi tlivecomedy. com. Manny’s Pizza and Grill, 2748 Spring St., Paso Robles.
PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES The 2020 theatre season starts off with a bang, laced with a bit of country twang. Oceano’s Great American Melodrama is presenting the Tony-nominated hit musical. Thursdays-Sundays, 7-9:30 p.m. through March 22 $24-$32. 805489-2499. americanmelodrama.com. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.
welcome. Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. 805-5442266. hospiceslo.org/support-groups/general-griefsupport-group-0. Hospice SLO County: North County Office, 517 13th St., Paso Robles.
NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Hosted by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). A free and confidential group of families helping families who have a loved one living with mental health challenges. First Monday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Life House, 5850 West Mall Rd., Atascadero.
NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. and Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. Free. 805-2215523. The Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
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#METOO: DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN These monthly support groups are for adult women who have experienced sexual harassment or sexual abuse. The focus of the group is to create a safe place for participants to share, be connected with local resources, and get support in the healing process. First Tuesday, Friday of every month, 12-1 p.m. RISE, 51 Zaca Ln., Ste. 100, San Luis Obispo, 805-226-5400.
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E-DEVICE HELP Please sign up in advance. Thursdays, 8:30-10 a.m. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay.
CHILD LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Hospice SLO County
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is offering this support group for those grieving the loss of a child. Drop-ins welcome. Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org/support-groups. Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.
JOURNEY OF HOPE Journey of Hope is an annual event hosted by TransitionsMental Health Association aimed to educate, encourage, and inspire hope in our community. This year, comedian Adam Grabowski joins us for the first time to spread his message. Feb. 6, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-540-6500. t-mha.org. Cuesta College North County Campus, 2800 Buena Vista Dr., Paso Robles.
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP A support
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MORRO BAY METAPHYSICIANS Explore the history of metaphysics with a different topic each week. Led by Tobey White Heart Crockett. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. $10-$20 suggested donation. 805-772-2880. facebook.com/groups/ MBMetaphysicians. Coalesce Garden Chapel, 845 Main St., Morro Bay.
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CITIZENSHIP CLASS To prepare for the citizenship exam. No registration required. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. Free. 805-781-5783. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.
GOT SILK?
Levity Academy in San Luis Obispo presents its Hearts Above aerial showcase on Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. both evenings. Featured aerialists will climb, twirl, and soar through the air on silks and hoops during this performance. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students. Call (805) 5496417 or visit levityacademy.com for more info. —C.W. SAN LUIS OBISPO
DEATH CAFE: LET’S TALK IT OVER An open discussion on staying fully engaged in life while exploring death and dying. With Dr. Denise LaRosa and co-facilitated by Paul Johnson. Hosted by Wilshire Hospice’s Center for Grief Education and Healing. First Monday of every month, 3:30-5 p.m. deathcafe.com/ deathcafe/8253/. Nautical Bean Coffee House, 2010 Parker St, San Luis Obispo, 805-439-4683.
PT PUB NIGHT: CENTRAL COAST Hosted by local physical therapy professionals. First Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free admission. vant.ge/ PTPubNightCentralCoastCA. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-548-2337.
FREE ADOPTION INFORMATION SESSION Free
homesharing, share your housing stories, and network with others. First Wednesday of every month, 10:3011:30 a.m. Free. 805-215-5474. homeshareslo.org. Coffee Bean, 354 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach.
sessions on adoption information at our San Luis Obispo office located at 1540 Marsh Street, Ste 130. The FCCA has placed over 5,100 waiting children into forever families since 1983. First Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-542-9084. fcadoptions.org. Family Connections Christian Adoptions, 1540 Marsh St. #130, San Luis Obispo.
WELCOMING ALL LEVELS OF FRENCH SPEAKERS Getting together to speak French. Sundays, 1-2:30 p.m. 805-332-3961. Coastal Peaks Coffee, 3566 S. Higuera St. #100, San Luis Obispo.
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POINT SLO LIGHTHOUSE TOURS Docents lead guests on a one-hour tour of the historic site, the buildings, and up to the Lighthouse tower. Please arrive 15 minutes early. All proceeds go directly toward the site’s restoration. Wednesdays, 12 & 1 p.m. and Saturdays, 12, 1 & 2 p.m. $17-$22. 805-540-5771. pointsanluislighthouse.org. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.
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SOCRATES: WEEKLY DISCUSSION A weekly discussion group to discuss current and interesting topics. Politics and religion are not discussed. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon Free. coalescebookstore. com. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2880.
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GOLDEN STATE CLASSICS CAR CLUB Monthly meeting for Golden State Classics of Paso Robles. First Tuesday of every month goldenstateclassics.org. Paso Robles Elks Lodge, 1420 Park St., Paso Robles, 805239-1410.
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HOMESHARESLO COFFEE CHAT Learn about
NIPOMO SENIOR CENTER The center is open fi ve days a week; closed on weekends and holidays. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 805-929-1615. Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St., Nipomo.
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CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS MEETING CoDependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a 12-step recovery program for anyone who desires to have healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others. Saturdays, 1-2:15 p.m. Free. 805-203-5875. Cambria Connection, 1069 Main St., Cambria.
THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS OF CAMBRIA MONTHLY MEETING The Compassionate Friends is a self-help support group for parents that have experienced the death of a child of any age from any cause. First Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 805-909-8101. Rabobank Meeting Room, 1070 Main St., Cambria. A self help support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child of any age from any cause. First Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 805-909-8101. The Compassionate Friends Cambria Chapter, Cambria Pines Rd, Cambria.
GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT GROUP Facilitated by Branden Kay with Family Ties. Fridays, 9-11 a.m. Free. 805-592-2701. losososcares.com. Grandparents Support Group, 800 Manzanita Dr., Room 18, Los Osos.
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GENERAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP (NORTH COUNTY) A support group for those grieving the death of a loved one. This group provides the opportunity to connect with individuals in a similar situation. Drop-ins
group for those who are caring for a loved one, no matter the diagnosis. Drop-ins welcome. Every other Friday, 2:30-4 p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org. Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.
FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP A free support group for those who suffer from Fibromyalgia. Second Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon Free. 805-5436236. ccfibro.com. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. HEALING DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP A safe place for anyone dealing with depression who would like to receive support from others. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Free. 805-528-3194. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. NAR-ANON: LET IT BEGIN WITH ME Nar-Anon is a support group for those who are affected by someone else’s addiction. Tuesdays 805-458-7655. naranoncentralca.org/meetings/meeting-list/. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.
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AWAKENED PARENTING SITTING GROUP The intention of this group is to provide space for meditation and discussion in a supportive community. Appropriate for parents of children of all ages and anyone interested in exploring awakened parenting. First Monday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. whiteheronsangha.org. White Heron Sangha Meditation Center, 6615 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach.
GENERAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP (SOUTH COUNTY) Hospice SLO County is offering this support group for those grieving the death of a loved one. Held in the Church Care Center. Drop-ins welcome. Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org. New Life Pismo, 990 James Way, Pismo Beach.
HOW TO GET YOUR LOVED ONE SOBER A familyfriendly seminar presented by The Haven’s clinical staff. Open to the public. Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. thehaven.com. The Haven Facitilities, 391 Front St., Grover Beach, NA. SPOUSE AND PARTNER LOSS SUPPORT GROUP (SOUTH COUNTY) A Hospice SLO support group for those grieving the loss of a partner or spouse. Held in Room 16. Drop-ins welcome. Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org. New Life Pismo, 990 James Way, Pismo Beach.
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BASIC COMPUTER HELP Come to learn basic computer skills. Call to sign up. Thursdays, 8:30-10 a.m. Free. 805-772-6394. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay. SOUTH COAST SLO COU NT Y
SEWING CAFE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Sewing Cafe offers various classes and workshop. Call for full schedule. ongoing Sewing Cafe, 541 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach, 805-295-6585.
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changes can change your life. The program starts with deep breathing meditation with 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the year. Speaker Tami Cruz is a certified Health Coach. Feb. 9, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. 805-235-7978. gratefulbodyhealthcoaching.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.
KIDS COMBO: AGES 6-9 AND 9-AND-UP This
TAIJIQUAN AND QIGONG CLASSES Keep calm through the holidays with the 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the Year. Includes deep breathing and moving meditation to improve balance, focus and coordination. Mondays, Wednesdays, 3:45 p.m. and Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 a.m. Call for details. 805-7017397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.
NORTH COAST SLO COU NT Y is a beginner’s class for boys and girls to learn how to expressively move in their bodies, while focusing on alignment, coordination, and dance technique; combo lyrical, jazz, and hip hop. Through May 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 4:45-5:30 p.m. through May 28 $18 drop in or $60 per month. 805-215-4565. omnistudiomb.com. Omni Studio, 698 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.
YOUTH SELF DEFENSE AND AWARENESS Learn the basics of mixed martial arts. For ages 7 and up. Mondays, Wednesdays, 5:15-6 p.m. 805-701-7397. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.
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FEBRUARY BREWASANA #1 A fun vinyasa flow with Robyn, paired with a beer of your choice. Will be open for lunch immediately following the event for yogis to refuel. First Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon $15 (includes first drink). 805-868-7133. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo.
QI GONG Mind/body exercise which everyone can participate. Mondays, 11 a.m.-noon $10. Academy of Dance San Luis Obispo, 3422 Miguelito Ct., San Luis Obispo, 805-270-5523.
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MINDFUL MOVEMENT AND MEDITATION A practice of breath and body awareness as you move through areas of tension, increase range of motion and strengthen our relationship with the present moment. Saturdays, 9-10:15 a.m. $10 suggested donation. whiteheronsangha.org. White Heron Sangha Meditation Center, 6615 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach.
SILVER SNEAKERS ZUMBA Appropriate for all
KINDERMUSIK CLASSES WITH HUG-A-BUG
Reservations required. Jan. 31, 9-11 a.m. 805-5455874. San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo, slocm.org.
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BILLINGUAL STORYTIME Enjoy storytelling and songs in both English and Spanish. First Tuesday of every month, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. 805-473-7161. slolibrary.org. Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande.
CAMPFIRE CANDY SALE Features the camp’s famous Mints or P-Nuttles (and more), which make a great holiday gifts for teachers, neighbors, friends, and others. Through Jan. 31, noon $5. 805-773-5126. campfirecentralcoast.org. City of Grover Beach, 154 S 8th St., Grover Beach.
IMAGINATION PLAYGROUND Come to the library to stretch your imagination and build amazing structures on your own or as a team, with these wildly popular big blue blocks. For ages 3 and up. Feb. 1, 2-4 p.m. Free. 805473-7161. Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande, slolibrary.org.
ages and fitness levels. An easy-to-follow dance fitness class. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9-10 a.m. Free for members; $6 to drop-in. 805-441-7932. Oceano Community Center, 1425 19th St., Oceano, adulted. luciamarschools.org.
provided. For ages 5-10. Registration required online or by calling. Feb. 5, 4-5 p.m. Free. slolibrary.org. Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande, 473-7164.
WATER EXERCISE FOR ALL AGES These classes
OCEANO DUNES VISITOR CENTER Enjoy exhibits of
help relieve joint pain, enhance your breathing, and increase your range of motion. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 805-481-6399. 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, 5citiesswimschool.com.
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BIRDING THE BOARDWALK One mile stroll on the estuary boardwalk from the east end of the Morro Bay State Park Bayside Marina parking lot to view shore and land birds. Bring binoculars and guidebook. Jan. 30, 1011:30 a.m. Free. 805-772-2694. Morro Bay State Park, 60 State Park Rd., Morro Bay.
SALT MARSH TO MUDFLATS Easy half mile walk from the east end of the Morro Bay State Park Marina Bayside parking lot to learn the history of this specialized salt marsh environment and about the resident plants and animals. Jan. 31, 1-3 p.m. Free. 805-772-2694. Morro Bay State Park, 60 State Park Rd., Morro Bay.
KIDS YOGA Please wear comfortable clothes; mats
dune and lagoon plant and animal species. End your visit with a stroll behind the center to the fresh-water lagoon. ongoing, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-474-2667. Oceano Dunes Visitor Center, 555 Pier Ave., Oceano.
PLAY EXPLORE CREATE 1 Enjoy various art activities including drawing, painting, building sculptures, and more. Designed for ages 3 to 4. All materials are included. Mondays, Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m. $20. 805668-2125. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande, lila.community. S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ L O S A L A M O S
NEON NIGHTS AT ROCKIN’ JUMP Fridays, Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. 805-266-7080. Santa Maria Town Center, 142 Town Center East, Santa Maria.
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ANCIENT PRACTICE Speaker Don Cleave will be presenting this talk. Feb. 2, 10-11 a.m. 805-395-4055. Unitarian Universalist Church, 786 Arlington, Cambria. SISTERS OF THE EARTH A heart centered mastermind experience. Feb. 6, 6 p.m. $25. Creative Momentum, 689 Crocker St., Templeton, 707-972-1006, creative-momentum.com.
VOLUNTEERS
THE EXORCIST FILES: A MODERN LOOK AT AN
FOOD & DRINK FARMERS MARKETS
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ART CENTER MORRO BAY Seeking volunteers to be docents and/or organize art programs. Mondays-Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
SWAP ELFIN FOREST WORK PARTY Help the SWAP Weed Warriors with weeding, trail trimming, and erosion control. First Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon 805528-0392. El Moro Elfin Forest Natural Area, 1100 15th St., Los Osos.
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CENTRAL COAST HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING WINTER 2020 Central Coast Hospice is seeking volunteers to provide 2-4 hours a week to hospice patients and their families. Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through Feb. 14 Free. 805-540-6020. centralcoasthospice.com. Central Coast Home Health and Hospice, 253 Granada, San Luis Obispo.
FELINE NETWORK OF THE CENTRAL COAST Seeking volunteers to provide foster homes for foster kittens or cats with special needs. The Feline Network pays for food, litter, and any medications needed. Volunteers also needed to help with humanely trapping and transporting feral cats for spay/neuter. ongoing 805-549-9228. felinenetwork.org. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.
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BAYWOOD FARMERS MARKET Mondays, 2-4:30 p.m. northcountyfarmersmarkets.com. Baywood Farmers Market, Santa Maria and 2nd Street, Los Osos.
MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMER MARKET Every Saturday 2:30-5:30 p.m., year round, rain or shine. Delightful mix of local farm fresh products, baked goods, crafts, and art from more than 30 vendors. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Boulevard, Morro Bay, 928-350-5960, facebook.com/ MorroBayMainStreetFarmersMarket/.
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ATASCADERO FARMERS MARKET Visit site for info on featured music artists and chefs. Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m. Free. visitatascadero.com. Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
CAMBRIA FARMERS MARKET Fridays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free. 805-395-6659. cambriafarmersmarket.com. Cambria Veterans Memorial Hall, 1000 Main St., Cambria. PASO ROBLES FARMERS MARKET Tuesdays, 9-11:30 a.m. northcountyfarmersmarkets.com. Paso Robles Farmers Market, Spring and 11th Street, Paso Robles.
TEMPLETON FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, 9 a.m.12:30 p.m. northcountyfarmersmarkets.com. Templeton Park, 550 Crocker St., Templeton.
HOSPICE SLO COUNTY VOLUNTEER TRAINING Preregistration required. In-Home Volunteers assist individuals with a life-limiting illness and their families by providing caregiver respite, practical assistance, emotional support, companionship, and comfort. Thursdays, 1-6 p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo. org/workshops. Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.
LITERACY FOR LIFE TUTOR TRAINING Literacy For Life has a SLO countywide need for tutors. Work one-onone with non-literate adults learning to read, write, and speak English. Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-5414219. literacyforlifeslo.org. Union Bank, 995 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. MEALS ON WHEELS Meals on Wheels, San Luis Obispo, needs noon time drivers. Must have own car to deliver prepared meals. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 805-235-8870. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.
SLO REP SEEKING VOLUNTEER BARTENDERS Must be 21 or over. All volunteers receive complimentary tickets. Email volunteer@slorep.org for more info. ongoing slorep.org. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-786-2440.
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home Hospice support, counselors, and more. Jan. 31, 10 a.m.-noon Free. 805-547-7025. wilshirehcs.org/ volunteer/. Wilshire Community Services, 285 South St., suite J, San Luis Obispo.
Learn about the many ways you can volunteer at Wilshire Health and Community Services and support seniors in your neighborhood. We are in need of drivers, in PHOTO COURTESY OF LUNA RED
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SIERRA CLUB HIKE: RINCONADA TO BIG AND LITTLE FALLS This hike is 16 miles and 2,500 ft.
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FARMERS MARKET Farmers Market in SLO is the largest Farmers Market in California. Thursdays, 6:10-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.
SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts over 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.
SLO TUESDAY FARMERS’ MARKET Tuesdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Farm Supply, 224 Tank Farm Rd., San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COU NT Y
ARROYO GRANDE FARMERS MARKET Includes produce, artists and musicians. Saturdays, 12-2:25 p.m. Arroyo Grande Farmers Market, Olohan Alley, Arroyo Grande.
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ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT GOURMET PIZZA Spend an evening outdoors while enjoying delicious wood-fired pizza and yard games. Fridays, 4-7 p.m. $19.95 for adults; $12.95 for kids. 805-927-4200. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, cambriapineslodge.com.
HAPPY HOUR: BROKEN EARTH WINERY Join us after work on Wednesdays for Happy Hour with special by the glass pricing. Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. 805-2392562. brokenearthwinery.com/events/Happy-Hour. Broken Earth Winery, 1650 Ramada Dr., Paso Robles. RESTAURANT MONTH AT ROBIN’S Enjoy an artisanal 3 course pre-fixe with optional wine pairing all throughout the month of January. Through Jan. 31, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. $35 per person. 805-927-5007. robinsrestaurant.com. Robin’s Restaurant, 4095 Burton Drive, Cambria.
elevation gain, and will likely take most of the day. Carpool in front of the Pacific Beverage Co. in Santa Margarita. Feb. 1, 7:30 a.m. Free. 805-459-2103. sierraclub.org/santa-lucia. Rinconada Trailhead, Los Padres National Forest, Pozo Rd., Pozo.
SPORTS
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“WINE DOWN” MONDAYS Come and “Wine Down” with us on Monday nights. Mondays, 4-9 p.m. 805461-5100. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
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MORRO BAY MARTIAL ARTS: WORLD CHAMPION INSTRUCTION Offering adult and youth classes in
CASS WINE SEMINAR: BUBBLES Katie Bay,
kickboxing, boxing, judo, Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and self defense. ongoing 805-701-7397. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.
Certified Specialist of Wine and Level II Sommelier will guide you through a lively, sensory experience that includes analysis, discussion, and tasting of wine. Feb. 9, 1-3 p.m. $35. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805.239.1730.
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CAL POLY BASKETBALL VS CAL STATE FULLERTON It’s Special Olympics Night, so all local Special Olympians get in to the game for free. Jan. 30, 7 p.m. gopoly.com/. Mott Athletics Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.
CAL POLY BASKETBALL VS LONG BEACH STATE It’s Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night at Mott, so all Cal Poly Faculty and Staff get up to 4 free tickets. Feb. 5, 7 p.m. gopoly.com/. Mott Athletics Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. HAWAI’I Come out for Special Olympics Night. Feb. 6, 7-9 p.m. Mott Athletics Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.
JAN. 30 – FEB. 6 2020
LET’S TACO ’BOUT IT
Luna Red in downtown San Luis Obispo hosts Taco Tuesday every Tuesday, from 3 to 10 p.m. Guests can mix and match the restaurant’s wide-ranging variety of street tacos for $2 each. Call the restaurant at (805) 540-5243 or visit lunaredslo.com to preview the menu or to find out more. —C.W.
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ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR AT LUNA RED Enjoy $6 bites, sangria, draft beer, house wine, and spirits. Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 805-640-5243. lunaredslo.com/menus/. Luna Red, 1023 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo.
THE BLACK GLASS CHALLENGE AT CROMA VERA Test your blind tasting skills. Winners get their names listed on the front board and posted to social media. Fridays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $12. 805-946-1685. cromavera.com/events/. Croma Vera Wines, 3592 Broad St., suite 106, San Luis Obispo. Δ
Tickets on sale now at My805Tix.com and at our official Box Office at Boo Boo Records in SLO Suppo ing local journalism, one ticket at a time. Annual Gala: Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 Morro Bay Community Center
Ripcord – A comedy by David Lindsay-Abaire SELECT DATES THRU FEBRUARY 2 Santa Maria Civic Theatre
Bang Muay Thai Curriculum Review SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Sleeping Tiger Fitness
The Odd Couple SELECT DAYS UNTIL FEBRUARY 16 By The Sea Productions
February Brewasana SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Oak & O er Brewing Co.
Sisters of the Ea h: A Hea Centered Mastermind Experience THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 6, 20, 27 Center for Spiritual Living
Avila Beach Spaghe i Dinner Bingo Night FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Avila Beach Community Center
Instantly Expand Your Reach: A Collaborative Business Building Event
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 San Luis Obispo Country Club
Planet Lucha Returns! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Lompoc Veteran’s Memorial Hall
Michael Nowak & Orchestra Novo with Robe Thies SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 CPAC at Cuesta College
CASS Wine Seminar: Bubbles SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 CASS Winery
Barrel Room Conce : Moonshiner Collective SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 CASS Winery
Sax Summit SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church
Valentine Day Movie Night SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association
Tribute to Robe a Flack & Don McLean TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 The Savory Pale e
An Evening of MAD Comedy THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Cambria Center for the A s Theatre
A CASS Valentine FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 CASS Winery
MY805TIX BOX OFFICE IS NOW OPEN
Get your tickets online or at Boo Boo Records, the official Box Office for My805Tix events! Boo Boo’s is located at 978 Monterey Street in SLO.
Clarinet Quintet WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Monarch Club at Trilogy
Valentines Chocolate + Wine Workshop THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 CASS Winery
Valentine’s Day at the Castle FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Tooth & Nail Winery
Valentine’s 80’s Prom FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Pavillion on the Lake
Arsenic and Old Lace FEBRUARY 14–MARCH 1 Klein Dance A s Studio
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Love Le ers – Matinee Show SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Park Street Ballroom
Pi Jacobs Album Release Conce TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 The Savory Pale e
SLO Cra Beer Festival SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Alex Madonna Expo Center
Be My Rainbow Valentine SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 San Luis Obispo Guild Hall
Café Musique Farewell Conce SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 CASS Winery
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Pretty in pink
Hayley and the Crushers release new vinyl
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ayley and the Crushers’ new album, Vintage Millennial, kicks off with “Put a Little Action In Ya,” a two-minute barnburner that sounds like it was a hidden track on an early Go-Go’s album. Dripping with sexual innuendo and with tongue firmly in cheek, Hayley sings, “So tired of missing your love. I think it’s time I put a little action in ya.” This is sugarcoated pop punk at its finest! Hayley and the Crushers will play an album release party this Friday, Jan. 31, at O’Sullivan’s Pub (9 p.m.; 21-andolder; $5 at the door). They call their genre Poolside Glitter Trash, describing it as “one part soda pop punk, a splash of ’60s surf, and all the bad girl fun.” Expect mermaid references! Not only will you hear a nod to the The Go-Go’s, but there’s also a dose of The Pandoras, The Bangles, The B-52s, and other new waveera acts mixed into the power trio’s sound. Oh, and a Ramones anti-tribute! The new record was released on pink vinyl by Eccentric Pop Records, the band’s second full-length on the label and their third album overall. If you don’t have a record player, the new album is streaming everywhere. The band’s current bio reads, “Led by Gretsch-wielding front woman Hayley Crusher Cain and her nefarious crushers (evil bassist Dr. Cain Esquire and drummer ‘Action’ Benjamin Cabreana), the group has been described as ‘a demonic version of the Go-Go’s or ‘like Bazooka bubblegum stuck to the bottom of your combat boot.’ Both would be at least partly correct! The band has been touring the West Coast and Midwest extensively after the release of their sophomore album, COOL/LAME in September 2018.”
True story! The band, whose home base is SLO Town, has been living out of their tour van and traveling the country, bringing their snarky, high-energy “Pop Rocks exploding out of Nehi Grape Soda” sounds to the masses. In addition to making great music and putting on kick-ass shows, the band could also write the book on self-promotion. They have a top-notch website, they’re always doing fun new photo shoots, their social media presence is widespread, and they know how to appeal to their fans. Here’s what they wrote for those who pre-ordered their new record: “Release the MerKraken! Vintage Millennial officially greets the world today! Stream everywhere, dance anywhere (just be sure to share your cool moves with us, OK?) If you pre-ordered the album and tee bundle, double high fives! We have packed up your goodies and they will be shipped out this week. We added a super ’90s handmade lyric zine with your order! Why would we spend extra hours at the Xerox machine? Well, we’re so grateful to have such a kind and cool Crusher family. We would’ve added cookies and perhaps some nice herbal soap in there, but there’s only so much time in the day and room in the box—still, we probably should make grandma-core a thing, right? There’s no way around it: We aren’t afraid to sound cheesy. Pile on the pepper jack! We’re not crying. You’re crying.” If you want to see pop punk done right, come to O’Sullivan’s Pub! These three know how to throw a party! DJ Daisy Van Tassel and Pure Love Gang will open.
LIVE MUSIC
Hall from The Voice will be performing at Beach Bums in Cayucos. Feb. 8, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-900-5360. beachbums805.com/live. Beach Bums Bev & Bites, 10 N. Ocean Ave., #212, Cayucos.
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ANDY SCOTT LIVE Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m. Free. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com. BANJERDAN LIVE Tuesdays, 3 p.m. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805-927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com.
BLUES ASYLUM BAYWOOD BLUES JAM Blues Asylum hosts the Baywood Blues Jam at the renovated Merrimaker Tavern. All jammers welcome to help us play the blues by the bay. Bring your ax, sticks, harps, etc. Back line provided. First Wednesday of every month, 8-11 p.m. No cover. The Merrimaker Tavern, 1301 2nd Street, Los Osos, 805-534-1007.
BOBBY MALONE LIVE Saturdays, 3-6 p.m. Free. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com.
JON STEPHENS LIVE Thursdays, 5 p.m. Free. 805927-0175. lascambritas.com. Las Cambritas, 2336 Main St., Cambria.
LAUREN HALL LIVE AT BEACH BUMS Lauren
EDM attack!
First of all, if you’d hoped to see Courtney Barnett on Saturday, Feb. 1, in the Fremont Theater, you’re too late. She
THE LIL SMOKIES LIVE Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.
LIVE MUSIC AT BROKEN EARTH TASTING ROOM Last Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-4346457. Broken Earth Winery, 1650 Ramada Dr., Paso Robles.
LIVE MUSIC AT OLD CAYUCOS TAVERN Fridays, Saturdays Free. 805-995-3209. oldcayucostavern.com. Old Cayucos Tavern & Cardroom, 130 N Ocean Ave., Cayucos.
LIVE MUSIC AT STAX Thursdays, Sundays, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-772-5055. staxwine.com. Stax Wine Bar & Bistro, 1099 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.
LOUIE ORTEGA LIVE Tuesdays, 8-11 p.m. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805-927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com.
MARCUS DIMAGGIO LIVE Fridays, 3-6 p.m. Free. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com.
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GET CRUSHED! Hayley and the Crushers will release their new pink vinyl album Vintage Millennial on Jan. 31, during a show at Santa Maria’s O’Sullivan’s Pub. Worth the drive!
sold out. You’ve got to be on that shit, people! However, EDM fans rejoice. Fremont has two shows coming at you this week. Electronic music producer Minnesota takes the stage this Thursday, Jan. 30 (doors at 8 p.m.; all ages; $24.96 at Boo Boo’s and fremontslo.com), with Thelem, Eastghost, and Call Me opening. Minnesota came out of the West Coast bass music movement, developing into an innovative and proficient electronic producer whose “sound breaks away from the various subgenres of EDM but holds onto origins of dubstep and hiphop,” according to his bio. Jauz Dangerous Waters Tour comes to the Fremont on Wednesday, Feb. 5 (doors at 8 p.m.; all ages; $39.04 STARKEY continued page 28
SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES LOREN RADIS Loren’s blend of acoustic/rock music has been compared to artists like Simon and Garfunkel, Iron and Wine, and Damien Rice. Feb. 3, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 805204-6821. The Savory Palette (formerly Morro Bay Wine Seller), 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.
TED WISE: GUITAR AND VOCALS A subtle acoustic backdrop to complement wining, dining, and coastal lifestyle. First Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. 559-361-5144. reverbnation.com/ tedwiseguitarandvocals. Stax Wine Bar & Bistro, 1099 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.
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ADAM LEVINE AND JUDY PHILBIN Levine and Philbin perform live jazz. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805238-2834. labellasera.com. Enoteca Restaurant and Bar, 206 Alexa Ct., Paso Robles.
THE BELMORES LIVE A team of singer-songwriters and storytellers. Feb. 8, 6-9 p.m. 805-461-5100. nauticalcowboy.com. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero. BLUES ASYLUM A California rhythm and blues band. Feb. 8, 7-10 p.m. $5; members free. D’anbino Vineyards and Cellars, 710 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-227-6800,
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GET UP AND DANCE Electronic dance music producer Jauz plays the Fremont Theater on Feb. 5.
danbino.com.
FIRST SUNDAY JAM SESH First Sunday of every month, 4-6 p.m. 805-400-5293. Bristol’s Cider House, 3220 El Camino Real, Atascadero, bristolscider. com/.
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JEFF PINE LIVE Relax and enjoy the talents of a world class vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter with a celebrated career of more than three decades. Feb. 6, 6-9 p.m. 805-461-5100. NauticalCowboy.com. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
JULIE BEAVER AND FRIENDS LIVE A mix of
country-blues and Americana. Jan. 30, 6-9 p.m. 805461-5100. nauticalcowboy.com. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
LIVE JAZZ WITH ROBERT VESNAVER Enjoy the jazz stylings of Robert Vesnaver. From smooth trumpet to sumptuous sax to gorgeous piano. Feb. 7, 6-9 p.m. 805-461-5100. nauticalcowboy.com. The Nautical MUSIC LISTINGS continued page 27
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SEEGER Featuring Emma’s Revolution, award-winning
Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
KBONG LIVE Sugarshack Sessions Presents KBONG, plus Sensi Trails. Feb. 5, 6:30-11 p.m. $16. 805-5431843. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo.
folk duo, and Annie Patterson, beloved folk performer. Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m. $20 advance; $25 door. 805-5565552. emmasrevolution.com/. House Concert, Available with Ticket Purchase, San Luis Obispo.
LIL TJAY TRUE 2 MYSELF TOUR Live in downtown SLO at the Fremont Theater. Feb. 8, 8-11 p.m. $32 – $127. 805-329-5725. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, fremontslo.com.
REMEMBER WHEN ROCK WAS YOUNG: THE ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE This musical journey, starring
LIVE MUSIC AT ASUNCION RIDGE Fridays, Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-237-1425. asuncionridge. com. Asuncion Ridge, 725 12th St., Paso Robles.
MOONSHINER COLLECTIVE LIVE Barrel Room bar will be open for glass and bottle sales. Tasty snacks like street tacos, salsa and chips, and charcuterie boards will also be available for purchase. Feb. 9, 4-6 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805.239.1730.
PINT NIGHT MUSIC AT SWEET SPRINGS SALOON Features local bands and beer specials. Thursdays, 6 p.m.-midnight 805-439-0969. sweetspringssaloon.com. Sweet Springs Saloon, 990 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos.
THE REAL BLUES JAM NORTH All Blues musicians, regardless of experience, are welcome to join this jam session. Hosted by Ted Waterhouse with Bruce Willard and Dean Giles. Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $5 donation/musicians exempt. 805-704-5116. danbino. com. D’anbino Vineyards and Cellars, 710 Pine St., Paso Robles.
SATURDAY LIVE Live music every Saturday afternoon. Wine and lunch offerings available for purchase. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-227-4812. vinarobles.com. Vina Robles Winery, 3700 Mill Rd., Paso Robles. SONGWRITERS AT PLAY Presented by Steve Key. Different acts every weekend. Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805- 226-8881. sculpterra.com. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.
SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES BANJERDAN BanjerDan’s original music is an Americana mix, rooted in straight-ahead bluegrass and branching out to include folk, country, blues. Special guests include Jake Dulln, Ben Greenberg, Hannah Connolly, and She Nova. Feb. 2, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805204-6821. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, sculpterra.com/.
SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES HANNAH COOPER Winning both regional and national awards for her songwriting skills, Hannah Cooper’s sound explores crossing-genres from Folk to Jazz to Americana and Pop. Feb. 9, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, sculpterra.com/.
VERN SANDERS LIVE This jazz pianist covers songs from the Great American Songbook. Sundays, 5-8 p.m. 805-238-2834. Enoteca Restaurant and Bar, 206 Alexa Ct., Paso Robles, labellasera.com/enoteca-restaurant.
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BOB MARLEY DAY Feb. 1, 4 p.m. $12. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 209-417-7748. BROWN BAG CONCERT Put on your dancing shoes and help us welcome The Royal Garden Swing Orchestra. Feb. 7, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805-543-5451. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, fpcslo.org.
CABARET SINGING AND PERFORMANCE CLASS Come improve your vocal skills so that you
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LIVE MUSIC AT MOTHER’S TAVERN Fridays, 7:30-
Craig Meyer, celebrates the character, charisma and the chart-topping musical magic of Sir Elton John, including classic hits such as “Crocodile Rock,” “Candle in the Wind,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” and many more. Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m. $48-$60. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.
10:30 p.m. Free. 805-541-8733. motherstavern.com. Mother’s Tavern, 725 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo.
SONGWRITERS AT PLAY HOSTS SONG CONTEST Songwriters At Play’s song contest
LUNA LOUNGE WITH PATRICK PEARSON Join Luna Red in the late night lounge for speciality craft cocktails and full dinner menu until midnight. Jan. 31, 9:30-11:30 p.m. lunaredslo.com/happenings/live-music. php?id=240. Luna Red, 1023 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-540-5243.
continues for our third season. Once a month, 10 contestants play 2 original songs each, and 3 judges award 3 prizes. First Tuesday of every month, 6:30-9 p.m. through June 2 Free. 805-204-6821. Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach, puffersofpismo. com/.
LUNA LOUNGE WITH THE GYPSY ALL STARS
A VALENTINE CABARET Show will include vocalists
LIVE MUSIC AND FROG AND PEACH Enjoy live music and craft beer seven nights a week. ongoing Complimentary admission. Frog and Peach Pub, 728 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-595-4764, frogandpeachpub.com.
Join Luna Red in the Late Night lounge for craft cocktails, dinner, and good vibes. Jan. 30, 8-10 p.m. lunaredslo.com/happenings/live-music.php?id=253. Luna Red, 1023 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, 805540-5243.
MICHAEL NOWAK AND ORCHESTRA NOVO COMMUNITY NOVO: CO-CREATION PROJECT IV Join Michael Nowak, Orchestra Novo, and acclaimed pianist, Robert Thies as they bring music to life with the 4th installment of the Community Novo: Co-Creation Project. Feb. 9, 4-6 p.m. Reserved Seating $40. 805-792-2711. orchestranovo.com/. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.
MICHAEL NOWAK AND ORCHESTRA NOVO WITH ROBERT THIES The fourth installment of
and musicians in an intimate club-like setting. Feb. 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $35. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ event/cabaret-805-2/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.
WEDNESDAYS: LIVE MUSIC Enjoy live music in the fireplace room. Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. Seaventure Restaurant, 100 Oceanview Ave., Pismo Beach, 805779-1779, seaventure.com. S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ L O S A L A M O S
HAYLEY AND THE CRUSHERS LIVE Featuring Pure Love Gang and DJ Daisy Van Tassel. For ages 21 and over only. Jan. 31, 9 p.m. $5; free cake. hayleyandthecrushers.com. O’Sullivan’s Pub, 633 E. Main St., Santa Maria, 805-925-0658.
the Community Novo: Co-Creation Project. Nowak is working with at-risk and incarcerated youth, and the juvenile justice system, to inspire and empower through music and art. Feb. 9, 4-6 p.m. $40. my805tix.com. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-546-3198.
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NOCHE CALIENTE Fridays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 805-541096. slograd.com. The Graduate, 990 Industrial Way, San Luis Obispo.
Brian Reeves. Singles and couples from all levels of experience are welcome. Mondays, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. $10-$15. 888-395-4965. atownballroom. com. Atascadero Agricultural Hall, 5035 Palma Ave., Atascadero.
PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG JAUZ will be live in downtown SLO at the Fremont Theater. Special Guest, DREZO, will open the show. Feb. 5, 8-11:59 p.m. $32-$37. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600. SAX SUMMIT 2020 This blockbuster concert will showcase eight of the finest jazz saxophone players in the area in a wide array of ensemble formats. Feb. 9, 3-5:30 p.m. $10-$25. Mount Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Frederciks St, San Luis Obispo, 805-544-2133.
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BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS WITH A-TOWN BALLROOM Dance lessons with Cammie Velci and
DANCE LESSON AND DANCE PARTY Come learn a variety of ballroom, swing, and Latin dances. Followed by a potluck dance party. Sundays, 5-7:30 p.m. $10. 888-395-4965. atownballroom.com/. Atascadero Agricultural Hall, 5035 Palma Ave., Atascadero. DANCE LESSONS WITH CAMMIE AND BRIAN Come learn a variety of ballroom, swing, and latin
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have more fun singing cabaret, Broadway, and karaoke. Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $145 for 8 weeks; $20 to drop-in. 805-400-5335. Cabaret805.com. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.
CAL POLY PIANO STUDENT RECITAL A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student pianists. Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
CAL POLY’S NIGHT OF CHAMBER MUSIC Several of Cal Poly’s finest student music ensembles will perform traditional and contemporary chamber music. Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-756-2406. music.calpoy. edu/calendar/. SLO United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo.
COURTNEY BARNETT LIVE Courtney Barnett will be live in downtown SLO at the Fremont Theater. Special Guest, Hachiku, will open the show. Feb. 1, 8-11:59 p.m. $30. 805-329-5725. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, fremontslo.com. COURTNEY BARNETT LIVE Live in downtown SLO at the Fremont Theater. Feb. 1, 8 p.m. $30. 805-3295725. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. GRATEFUL SHRED LIVE Features David Gans. For ages 21 and over only. Feb. 9, 8 p.m. $21. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 209-417-7748.
HEAVEN AND EARTH: MAHLER, NIELSEN, AND BARBER The SLO Symphony takes you on a sublime, cosmic journey with selections that celebrate the beauty of divine myth, and of everyday life. Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. $20-$87. 805-756-4849. slosymphony.org/ concerts/heaven-and-earth/. Performing Arts Center, 1
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Numbskull and Good Medicine presents acoustic bluegrass-influenced band The Lil Smokies at The Siren on Friday, Jan. 31 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $18 presale at Boo Boo’s and eventbrite. com or $20 at the door), with Brent Cowles opening. Don’t let their acoustic lineup fool you, this isn’t a sleepy folk band. The Lil Smokies play with electrifying energy as they deliver bluegrass roots sounds with the punch of rock! With Scott Parker on bass, Jake Simpson on fiddle, Matt Rieger on guitar, Matt Cornette on banjo, and Andy Dunnigan on dobro, they’ve won the 2015 Telluride Bluegrass Band competition and took home the 2016 IBMA Momentum Band of the Year award. They’re touring in support of Tornillo, their third studio album, produced by Bill Reynolds (The Avett Brothers, Band of Horses). “Recorded at Sonic Ranch studio and inspired by the great outdoors, Tornillo paints a picture of longing for home, missing loved ones, and all the tribulations that come from spending years hustling on the road,” according to press materials. “During the recording process, the band pursued activities like rafting, fly-fishing, hiking, and rock-climbing, which all played a role in creating the space and emotion that’s so apparent on the record.” Also at The Siren this week, check out Yächtley Crëw on Saturday, Feb. 1 (doors at 8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $20 presale at Boo Boo’s, Traffic Records, and eventbrite.com, or $25 at the door). They bill themselves at “The nation’s favorite Yacht Rock band,” and the “The Titans of Soft Rock.” Hear classic soft rock covers such as “Brandy,” “Africa,” and “Escape (The Piña Colada Song).”
Happy Birthday, Bob Marley!
Reggae pioneer Bob Marley’s birthday is on Feb. 6, and if alive, he’d be turning 75. To celebrate, SLO Brew Rock is hosting the family friendly Bob Marley Day on Saturday, Feb. 1 (4 p.m.; all ages; $12 at slobrew.com). Chill out to the reggae sounds of Ras Danny & The Reggae All-Stars, Resination, True Zion, and Dante Marsh & The Vibe Setters. Derrick “Ras Danny” Reid was actually a protégé of Marley’s, having grown up in Trench Town. After Bob’s death, Ras Danny and his longtime friend, Errol Organs, organized the first Bob Marley tribute concert in Jamaica, an annual event that continues today! “Bob Marley was, to me, a teacher,” Ras Danny said. “When Bob Marley passed off, a group of us in Trench Town did the first Bob Marley tribute show. The next year his wife and mother joined us, and it’s been going on ever since.” Come on out for some great music and camaraderie as Marley’s life and
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BEYOND BLUEGRASS The Lil Smokies play a Numbskull and Good Medicine Presents show at The Siren on Jan. 31. PHOTO COURTESY OF DANTE MARSH
PHOTO COURTESY OF TODD V. WOLFSON
PAINTING WITH PIANO New Age pianist George Winston comes to Cal Poly’s Spanos Theatre in support of his new album, Restless Wind, on Feb. 1. MARSH AND MARLEY Dante Marsh is one of four local reggae acts to play the family friendly Bob Marley Day at the SLO Brew Rock Event Center on Feb. 1.
enduring message are celebrated. Also this week at SLO Brew Rock, check out some more reggae when Sugarshack Sessions presents Kbong plus Sensi Trails on Wednesday, Feb. 5 (7:30 p.m.; 18-and-older; $16 at slobrew.com).
New Age guru
Cal Poly Arts presents an evening with George Winston on Saturday, Feb. 1 (8 p.m.; all ages; $52 general, $41 student, faculty, and staff at calpolyarts. org), in Spanos Theatre. Winston’s albums—Autumn (1980), Winter into Spring (1982), December (1982), Summer (1991), Forest (1994), Plains (1999), and Montana—A Love Story (2004)—have become beloved worldwide sensations. Now he returns with Restless Wind (2019), which landed at No. 1 on the U.S. New Age chart. “Restless Wind is a portrayal of Winston’s place in a chaotic world—his compositions extend solace with an idiosyncratic grace,” according to press materials, which added that Winston is “committed to supporting local food banks and encourages Spanos Theatre patrons to please bring canned goods for donation at the theater in support the Food Bank Coalition of SLO County.”
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The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble is celebrating its 47th year of touring, and thanks to KCBX’s Jazz Liner Notes host Fred Friedman, they’re coming to 4 Cats
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After heading south for a few years, getting married, and starting a family, beloved local singer-songwriter Jody Mulgrew has returned to the Central Coast and begins a four-month residency at The Savory Palette (formerly the Morro Bay Wine Seller) in Morro Bay, beginning this Friday, Jan. 31 (6:30 p.m.), and continuing with the final Friday of every month through April. The troubadour-crooner has a singular voice and writes wonderful awardwinning songs. He was recognized by The Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in New York with an Award of Excellence in 2012. He’s also won two Best Album awards at the New Times Music Awards. The Frog and Peach Pub hosts a reggae doubleheader on Friday, Jan. 31, when Sunny State and Kruel Summer share the bill (10 p.m.; 21-and-older). It’s dank, green reggae for you! Winning! Δ Keep up with New Times Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey via Twitter at twitter. com/glenstarkey, friend him at facebook. com/glenstarkey, or contact him at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.
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Great American Melodrama presents Pump Boys and Dinettes
Pump Boys and Dinettes opens at the Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. From Los Angeles-based director Allison Bibicoff, this iteration of the Tony Award-nominated musical runs through Sunday, March 8, with performances held Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m., and Sundays at 6 p.m. The cast of Pump Boys and Dinettes features Katie Worley Beck, Eleise Moore, Mike Fiore, Alejandro Gutierrez, Kurt Morrow, and Mark Schenfisch. These six performers not only sing but play their own respective instruments on stage as well, which gives the production a unique vibe, according to Dan Schultz, artistic director for the Melodrama. “Pump Boys feels like a concert where you have a backstage pass and get to hang out with the musicians,” Schultz said in a press release. Tickets to the show range from $24 to $32, with discounts available for seniors, students, active military, and children. The Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville is located at 1863 Front St., Oceano. Call the theater at (805) 489-2499 or visit americanmelodrama.com to find out more.
MAD Magazine senior editor hosts talk at CCAT The Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre (CCAT) presents An Evening of MAD Comedy, with special guest Joe Raiola, on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The senior editor emeritus at MAD Magazine will reflect on his 33-year career at the publication and offer a rare behind-the-scenes peek inside “America’s Dumbest Magazine.” Admission is $20 and tickets are available in advance at my805tix. com. The CCAT is located at 1350 Main St., Cambria. Call (805) 927-8190 or visit cambriacenterforthearts.org for more details.
Local poets interpret SLOMA’s permanent collection
The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) hosts its next Art at High Noon meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6, at noon. Several SLO County-based poets will present original compositions, inspired by the museum’s permanent collection, during this free event. The museum is located at 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. To find out more about Art at High Noon and other upcoming events at SLOMA, call (805) 543-8562 or visit sloma.org. Δ —Caleb Wiseblood
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Best-selling author Wendelin Van Draanen releases first nonfiction book, Hope in the Mail
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he title of Central Coast local You’ve got mail Wendelin Van Draanen’s Wendelin Van Draanen released her new book alludes to the latest book, Hope in the Mail: Reflections author’s persistence in sending her on Writing and Life, on Jan. 14. For more unpublished novels to various New information about the book and Van York publishers and agents—week Draanen, visit wendelinvand.com. after week, year after year. Van Draanen referred to the submission process as “putting hope in the mail.” After 10 years of rejection letters and other setbacks, Van Draanen finally landed a publisher. Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief was released by Random House and Knopf in 1998 and spawned a Nancy Drewesque mystery series of 17 sequels. I fondly remember reading various entries throughout my childhood and being fascinated by Keyes’ hometown of Santa Martina—a loosely CENTRAL COAST LOCAL Author Wendelin Van Draanen is a former St. Joseph High School fictionalized version of my own hometown, teacher and currently resides in Pismo Beach. Santa Maria. Van Draanen’s other works include the teen day kicked in. That early hour with my story The best-selling author sat down with New romance novel, Flipped, which was released served to refresh it in my mind and allowed my Times to discuss the new book and reflect on in 2001 and adapted as a feature-length film subconscious to stew on it in the background her long career. nine years later from acclaimed director while I attended to work and family. If you let Rob Reiner (This is Spinal Tap, The Princess your project slip away—if you don’t make time New Times: I read on your website that Bride). After writing more than 30 youngfor it—it will never get done. If you write even a you first started writing fiction as a form of adult fiction novels, Van Draanen released page a day—not the best scenario, but let’s just therapy, a way to sort out your troubles during her first nonfiction venture, Hope in the Mail: say you put down a page a day—at the end of difficult times. Which story were you working Reflections on Writing and Life, on Jan. 14. on when you discovered how alleviating writing the year you’ll have a novel. could be? IMAGE COURTESY OF WENDELIN VAN DRAANEN NT: What was the most challenging roadblock Van Draanen: It was a short story titled you faced while submitting your first four “United We Stand,” and it began as nonfiction, Sammy Keyes novels to various agents and but soon veered off into fiction. It was publishers? enormously satisfying to deviate from real-life Van Draanen: I think the biggest challenge events, beat up the bad guys, and create my in any creative pursuit is to not give up. Art own happy ending. Reading it now, I see how awful the writing was, but it was great therapy is subjective, and not everyone is going to get your vision. In publishing, you have to find the for me, and catapulted me into writing novels. right person at the right time—and even in the right mood. That can take a while! And in your NT: And now, 30 novels later, you’ve released search, you’ll likely receive a lot of rejections, your first nonfiction book, Hope in the Mail: which can become hugely discouraging. At Reflections on Writing and Life, which you’ve described as part memoir, part craft guide, and some point, it will become more attractive to quit than to face another rejection. part publishing insight. What period of your life does the memoir section depict? NT: What was your first reaction when you Van Draanen: The majority of the book found out you had finally landed a publisher focuses on the 10 years between starting my after 10 years of persistent submissions? first novel and finally landing a publisher. Van Draanen: I remember feeling relief, There are stories from my childhood, but only mostly. Relief, then joy mixed with a good dose in relation to how they shaped me as a writer or inspired one of my novels. The goal with this of disbelief that this had actually happened. book is to encourage others to pursue their NT: Who were the first people you broke the dreams. It’s not an autobiography. big news to? Van Draanen: I was scheduled to give an NT: While you were pursuing your own dream assembly at St. Joseph High School where I of becoming a published author, how were worked as a teacher, so the news broke first you able to balance writing novels with your to the student body as part of the “dream big, full-time teaching job at the time and other work hard, don’t give up” theme of my speech. Δ everyday responsibilities? Van Draanen: I think the key was carving HOPE FLOATS After writing more than 30 Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood could out time in each day to at least touch base young-adult fiction novels, Wendelin Van Draanen use some hope in the mail. Fill his inbox at with my project. For me that meant getting up released her first nonfiction book, Hope in the cwiseblood@newtimesslo.com. at 5 a.m. to write for an hour before my real Mail: Reflections on Writing and Life, on Jan. 14.
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ow do you host an international film festival in a small town that doesn’t have a movie theater? You get creative. “Nancy [Green] had been running the local theater group—the Cambria Center for the Arts—so she had a theater that could be repurposed into a movie theater,” said Dennis Frahmann, head of the annual Cambria Film Festival, about its late founder. Green’s vision, Frahmann said, “was to find a way to celebrate what she thought of as the town’s central characteristic, which is a great romantic spot for people to visit and get away from things.” Thus, the festival’s recurring theme emerged: romantic comedies that deal with the complexities of love. Now in its third year, the festival, which takes place from Feb. 6 to Feb. 9, has grown from 600 submissions to more than 3,000, and the all-access passes sold out in just 10 days (tickets for individual screenings and some day passes were still available as of press time). Frahmann said that parsing through the thousands of entries—which came from 20 different countries—was no small undertaking. With the help of Alan Fraser, an independent filmmaker and the festival’s co-founder, Frahmann narrowed the initial 3,000 down to around 1,100 that most accurately fit the festival’s theme. Then, the remaining films were each assigned to multiple volunteer screeners: If at least two screeners gave a film the thumbs up, it was then passed on to a panel of three judges— each with film industry backgrounds. The judges were able to narrow the entries down to 12 feature films and just more than 70 shorts that will be screened over the four-day festival. With around 25 filmmakers expected to attend the festival, the small town festival has managed to garner the attention of a few big Hollywood names. James Denton, an American actor best known for playing Mike Delfino on ABC’s Desperate Housewives, is expected to be in attendance. Denton stars in Wake, one of the feature films chosen for screening at the festival.
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The Cambria Film Festival will take place Feb. 6 through 9 with more than 80 screenings at three different theaters. For tickets, the full schedule, and more info, visit cambriafilmfestival.com.
Other guest appearances include a singer-songwriter duo known as Jim and Sam. The couple stars in After So Many Days, a documentary feature screening at the festival. The singers behind Jim and Sam—Jim Hanft and Samantha Yonack—will perform a short concert after their screening. “They were basically a young musical duo that were trying to break through in the music industry,” Frahmann said of Hanft and Yonack. “About two years ago they decided to take on the challenge of doing one concert a day around the world and filming it as they went along.” While some of Jim and Sam’s concerts were in venues as small as a laundromat—“because they found somebody who would listen to them and they needed one more concert”—others were opening acts for major concerts in stadium settings, Frahmann said. By the end of the journey, the couple had both scored a record deal and gathered enough footage to produce a film. These films are just a couple among the many competing for the festival’s top honors: Best Short, Best Feature Film, and the Nancy Green Founders Award, which goes to the film that best represents the festival’s theme. In addition, attendees will be asked to grade each film after seeing it, allowing the festival to give audience awards in real time for Favorite Feature and Favorite Short. All awards will be given out at a ceremony on Sunday evening, Feb. 9, the last night of the festival. Along with the festival’s ticketed screenings, there will also be a number of screenings that are free to the public. Frahmann said that at these “community films,” the audience will be encouraged to give a donation, which will go directly to supporting local causes. Δ Arts Writer Malea Martin is supporting small independent films. Send arts story tips to mmartin@newtimesslo.com.
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otherwise go to Fletcher’s employer Big Dave, the tabloid publisher. As Fletcher reveals his investigation, we see through flashbacks how we got to where we are, THE GENTLEMEN but Fletcher is an unreliable narrator, What’s it rated? R not to mention a real What’s it worth, Anna? Matinee sleazeball. Can he be What’s it worth, Glen? Matinee trusted? Grant’s never Where’s it showing? Downtown been more conniving! Centre, Galaxy, Stadium 10 The film busies itself with laying out all the various players on the field of battle, which is basically a feeding frenzy on Mickey and his pot operation. As soon as it gets out that Mickey’s trying to sell, the sharks start circling, but what all the sharks don’t seem to realize is that Mickey’s a shark, too, and he’s the shark with the biggest Glen It’s all about the outlandish bite. Entertaining, funny, violent—this is Glen If—in the face of recent Guy Ritchie characters, and Coach is definitely a Ritchie back in early career form. films such as The Man From U.N.C.L.E., standout. He takes kids off the street Anna Ritchie knows that this sort of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, and and teaches them to box and have selfover-the-top action shoot-’em-up needs Aladdin—you’re missing the chaotic joy respect, so when his group of boxers a good dose of comedy to really succeed, of his earlier work such as Lock, Stock does something boneheaded—like raid and he doesn’t fail. Grant is great as the and Two Smoking Barrels; Revolver; and one of Mickey’s underground farms, film smarmy Fletcher—just gross enough RocknRolla, you’re in luck. Ritchie’s back the ensuing fight, and post it on social to be unlikeable but funny enough to with another complex, character-driven, media—Coach has to step in and make be entertaining. Mickey is a man not comedy-crime romp filled with whipthings right. Farrell is great in the role, to be trifled with. His business is the smart dialogue, bouts of violence, and playing Coach as a stand-up guy who most important thing in the world to enough complications to keep you guessing tries to do the right thing but isn’t afraid him except, of course, for his beautiful throughout. The setup features Fletcher of a little dirty work when needed. He wife, Rosalind (Michelle Dockery). The (a terrific Hugh Grant with a decidedly and Raymond understand one another— mainstay of the film is Mickey’s rightmore low-born accent than his usual posh they both have an honorable criminals’ hand man Ray, who lets Fletcher walk Brit) explaining to Mickey’s security man code, which is more that I can say about him through the narrative of what he Raymond (Charlie Hunnam with a pretty Dry Eye (Henry Golding), henchman thinks has happened so far, as well as his terrible British accent) why his boss should for Chinese crime boss Lord George big new idea for a blockbuster movie. It’s give Fletcher 20 million pounds to bury all (Tom Wu), who Mickey isn’t interested a contrived storyline and you’ll definitely in selling to because the Chinese deal the dirt he dug up on Mickey, which will need to suspend your disbelief, but is the movie fun? in deadly heroin. Ritchie—like Martin Scorsese and his interest in the Italian Hell yes it is! Farrell’s Coach mob—seems fascinated by criminals is an added delight, dressed with a moral code, even a twisted one. in ridiculous tracksuits and He writes Mickey’s character like a bespectacled by huge plasticgentleman who moves through upperrimmed glasses—the guy crust English society with ease but also is a character. Prospective quietly asserts himself as the king of buyer Berger is an under-thethe underworld’s jungle. It’s certainly radar villain who thinks he’s a nice touch of meta storytelling that smarter than everyone else. Fletcher has turned his investigation Bad news, buddy. Mickey has of Mickey into a screenplay, one that more than a few tricks up we get to see play out in the flashbacks, his sleeve. Is this cinematic some of which are false—remember, genius? I have to vote no, but Fletcher is an unreliable narrator. it is a fun way to pass the time as we wait for awards Eventually all becomes clear, and the COACH AND CREW Colin Farrell as Coach (center) season to end and summer film resolves satisfactorily, but not before turns street kids into boxers clad in snazzy tracksuits. blockbusters to begin. Ritchie has pulled his audience through riter-director Guy Ritchie (Snatch, Sherlock Holmes, Aladdin) helms this crime-action film about cannabis drug lord Mickey Pearson (Matthew McConaughey), who’s trying to sell his profitable business to billionaire Matthew Berger (Jeremy Strong) with the help of his right-hand man Raymond (Charlie Hunnam). The simple plan is complicated by tabloid publisher Big Dave (Eddie Marsan), who hires private eye Fletcher (Hugh Grant) to dig up dirt on Pearson and his connection to minor royal family member Lord Pressfield (Samuel West). Things become further complicated by Chinese and Russian gangsters, as well as a gang of amateur boxers trained by Coach (Colin Farrell). (113 min.)
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All theater listings are as of Friday, Jan. 30. Editor’s note: Listings for Paso Robles’ Park Cinemas were not available at press time. Visit parkcinema.com or call (805) 227-2172 for films and show times.
BAD BOYS FOR LIFE
What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy, Stadium 10 Detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) team up one more time in this third installment of the popular Jerry Bruckheimer-produced action spectacle, this time co-directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilail Fallah (Black, Gangsta). Confronting career changes and midlife crises, the two
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What’s it rated? Not rated Where’s it showing? Cal Poly’s Kennedy Library, Feb. 4, 6 to 8 p.m.; free Change the Subject tells the story of Dartmouth College students who were committed to advancing the rights and dignity of undocumented people by challenging the use of the term “illegal aliens” as a subject heading in the library catalog. The students’ advocacy took them from Dartmouth’s Baker-Berry Library to Congress, demonstrating how an instance of campus activism entered the national spotlight and how a cataloging term
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SLEAZEBALL Cast against type, Hugh Grant turns in a remarkable performance as Fletcher, an unscrupulous private investigator.
London’s dirty underbelly, populated by an unforgettable rogue’s gallery of characters. If you’re into this sort of crime romp, this is definitely worth a matinee. Anna It’s definitely enough fun for a trip to the theater. Like you, I think hitting a matinee of this rollicking adventure is the way to go. There’s a lot of talent on that screen—the fact that Mickey is one of the more boring characters speaks to the supporting cast. I liked Grant’s turn at playing an un-posh scumbag—he doesn’t always have to be the guy getting the girl! So refreshing! The action is prevalent and occasionally unconventional, enough to keep you on your toes for the entire wild ride. Clever enough cutaways and twists in the storyline make you think one thing happened only to learn later it was something else entirely. You want the bad guy to lose, as long as you feel confident you actually know who he is, and the not-as-bad guy to win! It’s a sort of unconcerned whodunit where bodies end up in freezers, drugs run rampant, and everyday reality seems far removed from the world on screen. I didn’t find The Gentlemen to be terribly witty or shockingly clever, but it was one thing for sure: entertaining. Sometimes that’s all you need from a Saturday afternoon at the theater. All the hoopla will be more fun on the big screen, so catch it there while you can. Δ Split Screen is written by Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and his wife, Anna. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.
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became a flashpoint in the immigration debate on Capitol Hill. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion featuring Óscar Rubén Cornejo Cásares and Estéfani Marín, who are both featured in the film and are members of the Dartmouth College Class of 2017, as well as Jill Baron, the librarian for romance languages and Latin American, Latino & Caribbean Studies at Dartmouth College, who appears in the film and serves as co-director. The panel will be moderated by Adrienne Garcia-Specht, a financial aid counselor, president of the Chicanx Latinx Faculty Staff Association at Cal Poly, and a steering committee member of the Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success (CCC-USS). —Keegan Koberl, Cal Poly SLO MOVIES continued page 35
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USELESS CHILD In this retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm tale, 16-year-old Gretel (Sophia Lillis) leads her little brother into the woods, where they’re kidnapped by a cannibalistic witch, in Gretel and Hansel.
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CLEMENCY
What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? The Palm (ends 1/30) Writer-director Chinonye Chukwu (alaskaLand) helms this story about death row prison warden Bernadine Williams (Alfre Woodward) as she prepares to execute another inmate. She must once again confront the psychological and emotional stress of her job. The film won the Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. Instead of looking at the toll execution takes on the condemned, Chukwu is interested in the toll it takes on the executioners, in particular Warden Williams and her day-to-day grind of working with prisoners soon to be executed, their family members, and the members of victims’ families, all while maintaining her professionalism and objectivity. Woodward portrays Williams as a woman teetering on the edge—despite her poised and self-possessed comportment. She selfmedicates with alcohol, but even her husband, Jonathan (Wendell Pierce), can see her shrinking inside of herself as she navigates her 12th execution, this one for convicted cop killer Anthony Woods (Aldis Hodge). Woodward is amazing here, telling the story through her facial expressions, which subtly but clearly communicate her inner struggle. Hodge is also terrific as Woods, who desperately clings to hope of clemency. His lawyer Marty Lumetta (Richard Schiff) tries to keep that hope alive, but as the date of his execution draws nearer, it’s clear that forgiveness is unlikely. The question isn’t whether Woods will be executed but whether Williams will be able to hold it together to see it through. As you can no doubt tell, Clemency isn’t the “feel-good film of the year.” It’s bleak, depressing, and un-redemptive. Even the victims’ family members and their desire for closure and retribution seem largely unfulfilled. I’m not sure the film would change death penalty supporters’ minds about the punishment, but it certainly
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seems like nothing good can come of this ultimate penalty. It’s not like Woods is innocent; even though he may not have been the person who pulled the trigger, he was part of the crime that killed a policeman. Does that mean he should sit in solitary confinement for months and years, having his hopes and dreams of appeals dashed, discovering he’s a father though being unable to meet his son, being asked if there’s anyone who he wants to witness his execution or a family member who would want to claim his body? Should he be led to a chamber, strapped down, poked to find a vein, offered a chance to utter a final statement, and then killed by the state while a gallery of people watch? Seems pretty barbaric to me. (112 min.) —Glen
MAUVAIS MENTORS New cop on the block Brigadier Stéphane Ruiz (Damien Bonnard, left) is mentored by Chris (Alexia Manenti, center) and Gwada (Djibril Zonga, right), who may be corrupt, in the Frenchlanguage film Les Misérables, screening exclusively at The Palm.
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eady? OK! One, two, three, four, cheerleading is a sport I never thought about before … until now. I should also confess that I never really thought about cheerleading as a sport, but that all changed once I started watching Cheer, a Netflix original docuseries. Warning: minor spoiler ahead! Cheer follows the lives of the (now) 14-time National Champion Navarro College Cheer Team. In case you were wondering, the college is located in the small town of Corsicana, Texas, and ambitious youth come from all over the country just to see if they have what it takes to be a Navarro cheerleader. The co-ed squad, coached by Monica Aldama, is the official cheer squad for all athletic teams of the community college. Let me just put that into perspective for a moment. Not only do these young women and men practice and train for pep rallies and games, they also train for their own competition. The squad spends hours on perfecting a two minute and 15 second routine for the NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida. I
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DOLITTLE
What’s it rated? PG What’s it worth? Stream it Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy, Stadium 10 Co-writer and director Stephen Gaghan helms this new version of the Doctor Dolittle story about a physician, Dr. John Dolittle (Robert Downey Jr.), who can talk to animals. When all is said and done, it doesn’t matter if something is made for kids or adults or if its rated G or R. What make a movie good is a compelling story told through complex characters, and Dolittle simply didn’t have that. (106 min.) —Kasey Bubnash
FORD V FERRARI
What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy James Mangold (Logan, 3:10 to Yuma, Walk the Line) directs this biopic about car designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and race car driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale), who in 1966 team up to try to beat a car designed by Enzo Ferrari (Remo Girone) in the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Tracy Letts stars as Henry Ford II and Jon Bernthal stars as Lee Iacocca. The film is nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. (152 min.) —Glen
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FROZEN II
What’s it rated? PG What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre Co-directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee (Frozen) return to helm this animated sequel about Anna (Kristen Bell), Elsa (Idina
Pick cannot stress how difficult and physically draining the routine is and the hours spent to get it right. It’s amazing to see the young women propelled by their male counterparts into the air while simultaneously performing stunts—in mid-air. At the same time, it can really put you on the edge of your seat when a girl falls because she wasn’t properly caught at the end of her stunt and gets injured (this happens a few times, and the injuries vary from minor to severe). Now, just because you’ve made the Navarro cheerleading team does not mean you’ll make it to “mat.” There are about 38 to 40 people on the entire team, but only 20 will be selected to perform the routine at the championship competition. Those 20 could change, at the direction of Aldama and her coaching team, due to injures, lack of confidence in a teammate, low stamina, and this is just a small list of what she’s looking at. Aldama is a hard-ass who is passionate about winning but just as passionate when it comes to her kids (cheer squad). Throughout the film, we get an intimate glimpse of the lives of the squad members: their upbringings and what got them into the cheer world. The stories are not what I would have expected. Many of the teammates have experienced neglect from parents, the death of a parent, have made wrong choices, or experienced discrimination because of their sexual identity. It’s hard not to root for every single person on that team who has overcome hardships, and, for some, it was cheerleading that got them through it. Interestingly enough, after college, there is
no athletic cheer squad that men and women can be drafted into, like football or baseball. So for many, this is it. It’s the most difficult and rewarding time in their life. (Six episodes, 52 to 62 min.) Δ —Karen Garcia IMAGE COURTESY OF NETFLIX
Menzel), Kristoff (Jonathan Groff), Olaf (Josh Gad), and Sven the reindeer as they leave Arendelle and travel to an enchanted forest, where they hope to discover the origins of Elsa’s power. This worthy sequel is a charmer filled with eye-popping animation, catchy songs, and a sweet story about how sometimes change is good even though it’s scary; friendship and protecting your friends from danger; and the power of love. (103 min.) —Glen
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GRETEL AND HANSEL
What’s it rated? PG-13 Where’s it showing? Galaxy, Stadium 10 Oz Perkins (I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House) directs Rob Hayes’ retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale about two young children kidnapped by an cannibalistic witch. Sophia Lillis stars as Gretel, a 16-year-old who leads her 8-year-old brother Hansel (Sam Leakey) into the woods in search of food and work, only to stumble upon Holda (Alice Kride), a powerful and evil witch. (87 min.) —Glen
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What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy Writer-director Tailka Waititi (Hunt for the Wilderpeople, What We Do in the Shadows) helms this adaptation of Christine Leunens’ satirical novel about a young boy (Roman Griffin Davis) in Hitler’s (Waititi) army who discovers his mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) in their home. The film is nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for Johansson. (108 min.) —Glen
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JOKER
What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Galaxy Co-writer Todd Phillips (Old School, The Hangover, War Dogs) directs this character study and origin story of Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), who after being rejected by society becomes Joker, Batman’s future arch-nemesis. Like a mirror on contemporary society, Joker reflects our problems back to us—the widening gap between the haves and have-nots, paternalistic politician-“saviors” who believe they know best for the “misguided” underclass, and the dismantling of the social safety net by a government that abandons its marginalized. It’s a dark and depressing film, and it reminds me of the old saying, “Society gets the criminal it deserves.” The film has been nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director, and Actor for Joaquin Phoenix, who already won the Best Actor Golden Globe. (121 min.) —Glen
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LEARNING TO KILL After her family is murdered, ordinary woman Stephanie Patrick (Blake Lively) hunts down the killers, in The Rhythm Section.
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complained how her publisher forced her to create the expected happy ending. Gerwig pulls off the neat trick of having it both ways— creating an ending that honors the book and its author. (135 min.) —Glen
KNIVES OUT
What’s it rated? R Where’s it showing? The Palm Writer-director Ladj Ly (The Pitiful) helms this French-language film about Brigadier Stéphane Ruiz (Damien Bonnard), a policeman who transfers from the provinces to Paris, where he joins the Anti-Crime Brigade of the impoverished suburb of Montfermeil, in the 93th District, where Victor Hugo wrote his 1962 novel, Les Misérables. Ruiz quickly discovers his assigned colleagues, Chris (Alexia Manenti) and Gwada (Djibril Zonga) and his new department have a very different way of policing. The film is nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 2020 Academy Awards. (104 min.) —Glen
MOVIES from page 35 Jake Kasdan (Orange County, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle) directs this next installment in the Jumanji franchise, with returning stars Karen Gillan as Ruby Roundhouse, Dwayne Johnson as Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Jack Black as Professor Sheldon “Shelly” Oberon, and Kevin Hart as Franklin “Mouse” Finbar. This time the gang returns to the world of Jumanji to rescue one of their own and must brave an arid desert and snowy mountain as they attempt to survive the deadly video game. (123 min.) —Caleb Wiseblood
What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre Writer-director Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper, Star Wars: The Last Jedi) helms this whodunit about Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig), who’s investigating the death of renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer). Did he commit suicide, or was he murdered by one of his eccentric family members? (130 min.) —Glen
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What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy Writer-director Todd Robinson (Angel Fire, Lonely Hearts, Phantom) helms this based-on-a-true-story war drama about U.S. Air Force Pararescueman William H. “Pits” Pitsenbarger Jr. (Jeremy Irvine), who 34 years after his death is awarded a Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award, for personally saving more than 60 men during a rescue mission in Vietnam on April 11, 1966. Switching between the present and the past, the film chronicles how Pentagon staffer Scott Huffman (Sebastian Stan) works—on the request of Pits’ fellow airman Tulley (William Hurt) and Pits’ parents Frank (Christopher Plummer) and Alice (Diane Ladd)—to interview those who witnessed Pits’ extraordinary valor: Takoda (Samuel L. Jackson), Burr (Peter Fonda), and Mott (Ed Harris). Huffman’s investigation leads to a conspiracy behind the long denial of the medal, leading him to endanger his own career as he seeks justice for Pits. Terrific performances and an amazing true story help elevate this powerfully moving story beyond is melodramatic trappings, and better still, it avoids the expected jingoism. (110 min.) —Glen
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LITTLE WOMEN
What’s it rated? PG What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy, The Palm, Stadium 10 Greta Gerwig (Ladybird) helms this new version of the classic 1868-69 Louisa May Alcott novel, which follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg (Emma Watson), Jo (Saoirse Ronan), Amy (Florence Pugh), and Beth (Eliza Scanlen)—as they come of age in 1860s New England, amid the aftermath of the Civil War. Though this is an oft-told tale, with now eight film adaptations, Gerwig’s new version is a real standout, turning the story into a poioumenon, a work of art about its own creation. Gerwig’s version cleverly pays tribute to Alcott, who never married or had any children of her own, and who after the publication of her famed and incredibly popular novel often
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What’s it rated? PG What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center, Feb. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Writer-director Jared Hess (Nacho Libre, Bob Verdean, Masterminds) helms this 2004 comedy about Napoleon (Jon Heder), a listless high school outcast who decides to help his new friend, Pedro (Efren Ramirez), win the class presidency of their small high school, while also navigating his bizarre home life, including his brother Kip (Aaron Ruell) and Uncle Rico (Jon Gries). ASI Events and Cal Poly Arts will screen the film followed by a conversation with stars Heder, Ramirez, and Gries. Cal Poly students are admitted free with their ID. The general admission is $24 for non-students, for $50 VIP with meet-and-greet. (96 min.) —Glen
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1917
What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Bay, Downtown Centre, Fair Oaks, Galaxy, Stadium 10 Co-writer and director Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Jarhead, Spectre) helms this World War I epic about two young British soldiers—Lance Cpl. Blake (DeanCharles Chapman) and Lance Cpl. Schofield (George MacKay)—who are tasked with the impossibly dangerous mission of crossing German lines to warn the 2nd Battalion of the Devonshire Regiment that their planned impending attack against the Germans will be charging into a deadly ambush, and to make the perilous mission even more urgent, Blake’s brother is among the 1,600 endangered soldiers in the regiment. (119 min.) —Glen
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What’s it rated? Not rated Where’s it showing? Galaxy, The Palm See the contenders for the Academy Awards short films in the Live Action, Animated, and Documentary categories. —Glen
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What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? The Palm South Korean director Bong Joon Ho plays with genre and societal
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commentary in this dark comedy thriller about a penniless family’s unsavory but satisfying infiltration into a wealthy family’s household. We’re all capable of being both the heroes and antagonists of our own stories from time to time—able to make healthy and rational decisions in some situations while at the same time perfectly adept at self-destruction in others. And in one way or another, we’re all parasites too. That’s the running theme in Parasite, the most recent foreign-language film brought to us by director Bong Joon Ho (Snowpiercer, The Host), which centers on Ki-taek Kim (Song Kang Ho) and his destitute family’s scrappy struggle for easy money. (132 min.) —Kasey
THE RHYTHM SECTION What’s it rated? R Where’s it showing? Galaxy, Stadium 10 Reed Morano (Meadowland, I Think We’re Alone Now) directs Mark Burnell’s script about a revenge-seeking woman (Blake Lively) out to kill those who orchestrated a plane crash that killed her family. With the help of a mysterious operative (Jude Law), she assumes the identity of an assassin and tracks down those responsible. (109 min.) —Glen
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THE SONG OF NAMES What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Galaxy (ends 1/30) François Girard (Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould, The Red Violin) directs Jeffrey Caine’s screenplay of Norman Lebrect’s novel about Martin (Tim Roth), a 56-year-old music teacher in search of his childhood friend who went missing on the eve of his first solo violin concert. The film is split between two timelines: Martin’s childhood leading up to the disappearance of his friend, Polish refugee and musical prodigy Dovidl at 21-years-old (Jonah Hauer-King); and the second is his adulthood spent searching for Dovidl. The story is deeply moving and the mystery is what keeps me guessing throughout the film, but at the same time I can’t help but yawn at how incredibly dragged out the story feels. Get to the point! (I mean this is coming from a millennial, so do what you will with that information)
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It’s 1951, and London’s classical music scene is about to be rocked to its core by a young violinist, 21-year-old David Eli Rapoport. David is known to make the old and young folk alike swoon with every strike of his bow to his violin strings. But with every tick of the clock, it gets closer to the time of his career-making performance, and David is nowhere to be found. His childhood friend, who is also basically brother, Martin (Gerran Howell plays 21-yearold Martin) assures the crowd that he is on his way—why would he miss this opportunity? The prodigy is a no-show for the stage and somehow slips away from the world all together. It’s a mystery that Martin will reckon with for the rest of his life. But we must cut back in time to when Martin’s family took in David, born in Poland as Dovidl and a recent refugee. The family swore to respect his Judaism and do whatever they could to nurture his talent. David was an arrogant brat that ruffled Martin’s feathers, but the two eventually became very close. Jump back to adulthood, and Martin becomes intrigued with a student who knows how to strike his bow on his violin in a very peculiar and familiar way. It’s David’s very musical mannerisms. Could David somehow have taught the student his skills. But how? That cannot be; he’s been missing for more than a decade. The small glimmer of hope that somewhere out there David is alive sends Martin in an obsessive wild goose chase to find his “brother.” I’ll say again that the story is intriguing, but it lacks emotion. The story is a complex look at survivor’s guilt—remembering the fate of David’s family after the war weighs on him. But the actors in this film feel restrained. Roth’s demonstration of continual agony over the puzzle that his brother leaves behind is reason enough to see the movie, but the film spends way too much time laying down the groundwork of Martin and David’s childhood. Not to mention the elongated scenes of Martin’s adulthood agony. (113 min.) —Karen Garcia
STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Stadium 10, Sunset Drive-In J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Trek Into Darkness, Super 8) haphazardly directs the last chapter in the third and final trilogy in the Star Wars saga, in which Rey (Daisy Ridley) must channel her inner strength as a Jedi to lead the Resistance in the fight against the Sith. (142 min.) —Karen
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THE TURNING
What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Nothing Where’s it showing? Galaxy, Stadium 10 Floria Sigismondi (The Runaways) directs this supernatural mystery about Kate (Mackenzie Davis), a young governess charged with overseeing two disturbed orphans, Miles (Finn Wolfhard) and Flora (Brooklynn Prince). Based on Henry James’ classic novella, The Turn of the Screw, the story is updated by writers Carey and Chad Hayes. While the film earns points for style, the muddled retelling of James’ classic horror tale feels misguided and unnecessary. It strives for the James’ own unresolved ending, but the only screw getting turned is the audience’s. (94 min.) Δ —Glen New Times movie reviews are complied by Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey. Contact him at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.
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SCREWED The Turning, an unnecessary update of Henry James’ horror novella The Turn of the Screw, stars Mackenzie Davis as governess Kate.
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Timeless taste Kin Coffee Bar in SLO treats its coffee, matcha, and the community like a tribe—you’re going to want to call it your ‘place’
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for: coffee and connection. It never tried to steal you away from your ritual spot, but sometimes … change is a good thing. “We didn’t open up and have everything done,” said Kin’s owner Julian Contreras, who considers his coffee bar in its infancy phase. His attitude is all about keeping things fluid and current. He’s earnestly open to ideas. People who came in when he first opened in August 2019 are seeing the developments in situ, and finding that Julian is grooving to what the community asks for—from bringing in vintage furniture piece by piece to adding new syrups like Earl Grey to the menu. PHOTO COURTESY OF JULIAN CONTRERAS “We’re growing with the community,” he said. I trust that he and his small staff of three know what they’re doing. Julian was born and raised in SLO, and that helps. An acoustic guitar leans against an antique Thrifty Ice Cream parlor stool, foreshadowing the evening to come, as local musicians often come by to pair up and jam something alternative and mellow. To try to define the place is like standing still in a bubbling river, but here goes: As you walk in, their OWNERS AND BROTHERS Though both brothers baristas will be siphoning own Kin Coffee Bar, Julian Contreras (left) runs the coffee house next door to his brother Christian Contreras’ (right) brews from antique, handbarber shop. So if you see these two wrestling over the blown glass relics; doing Higuera sidewalk, don’t panic—they’re great friends. pour overs; scooping from PHOTO BY BETH GIUFFRE colorful medicine jars; working their French press magic. These oldschool coffee laboratory techniques will make you feel like you’ve taken a time machine back to forgotten centuries in Germany, Turkey, or Japan. These are instruments that have been used since the 1800s, and using them is what Julian finds fascinating in his quest to make you the perfect cup of coffee or most soothing latte. Cacti Coffee Roasters from Santa Margarita supplies the gourmet coffee beans at Kin, and the matcha (high-quality green) tea is sourced directly from an organic Japanese matcha farmer. COFFEE LABORATORY Taylor, one of Kin’s four Julian opened Kin with baristas, works his magic on his latest order among glass the help of his siblings. Just bottles and brew siphons straight from the 1800s. as warming as the drinks at e all have our morning ritual. So many of us gravitate toward the social ritual of stopping at the local coffee shop. You probably already are attached to one particular café. Your fabulous barista knows you by first name and can easily name your top five idiosyncrasies. You tend to order the same drink with different variations. That beautiful, human bond is probably your favorite part of the day. Now some of you who live and work in SLO have discovered Kin Coffee Bar on Higuera, and you’re torn. After all, Kin totally gets what you’ve always yearned
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Owned by local siblings and run primarily by Julian Contreras, Kin Coffee Bar is a traditional coffee shop in that it serves as a community hub for ideas, conversation, and of course, coffee. Kin’s menu includes coffee drinks, super food lattes, matcha drinks, and signature drinks, as well as fresh bakery items from Buttercup Bakery and Cafe in Morro Bay. Kin Coffee Bar is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to a flexible 7 p.m. (Thursdays until 9 p.m.) at 847 Higuera St., SLO, next to The Gallant Barber Shop. Call (805) 439-4136 for more info or visit them on Facebook or Instagram. Check out the latest on Facebook.
Kin are the brothers behind it. PURPLECIOUS As one of Kin Coffee bar’s signature The place is named after the Superfood Lattes, the popular Butterfly Pea Latte is a word their mother has always colorful mix of South East Asian Tea stone-milled with used for uncles and cousins, ginger, cinnamon, ashwagandha, maca, nutmeg, clove, and the brothers call each and astragalus root. The butterfly pea flower tea gains other “kin” as well as their its distinctive deep blue tint from its petals, turning this latte a beautiful natural purple color. friends. Julian is the youngest of PHOTO COURTESY OF JULIAN CONTRERAS three brothers—co-owner and main driver of the operation. Christian is the oldest brother and co-owner, and he’s also a barber, who opened up his new barber shop, The Gallant, next door at the very same time—carefully planned to guarantee a good neighbor relationship. Middle brother Diego was also involved in the construction phase of the 900-squarefoot coffee bar and The Gallant. The Contreras family equipped Julian for owning a community coffee shop at an early age. He owes his sense of community to the years he spent working at his family restaurant—the former Rodeo in Santa Margarita, which is now The Range, under different ownership. Many of his family members are from Mexico City, but Julian was born in SLO. Julian has worked as a barista in SLO County for 13 years: Kreuzberg, Nautical Bean, Bello Mundo (now Ascendo)— you’ve seen him turn your foam and crema into a swan or tulip for some time now. He knows his coffee like a sommelier knows wine. My first time there, I ordered the SIPHONED BREWS These oldlavender syrup and matcha iced school coffee siphons brew the beverage Amethyst, and after that, I tried the without bitterness—making your morning warm Butterfly Pea Superfood Latte: a (or afternoon or evening) cup rich and Southeast Asian tea stone-milled with complex in nuance and flavor. ginger, cinnamon, ashwagandha, maca, nutmeg, clove, and astragalus root. Many fashioned conversation. Respecting the of the drinks have strong antioxidant origin of coffee shops—tracing back and anti-cancer benefits, and all matcha centuries in Arabia, when coffee was used drinks are made with almond milk unless as a stimulant to get through long prayer specified. sessions, and then on to Europe, when Taylor Johnson was making my drink coffee houses became the popular places like an apothecary healer from Charles for sharing political and artistic ideas— Dickens’ time. he would like his little place to be similar, I tried a warmed-up orange cardamom more of a community hub to drink and roll and two picture-perfect macarons— socialize rather than a study spot. chocolate-vanilla and pecan praline— He’s aiming to revive the traditional from Buttercup Bakery in Morro Bay café soul. while I sat in a pillowed, Morroccan-style “Back in the day, coffee shops were nook with a wall-sized window that’s more inspired spaces for people to talk perfect for people watching. politics, and a lot of views were actually Julian said he opened Kin to provide FLAVOR continued page 38 a coffee bar for locals to convene in old-
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Daisy Delights Cake Studio is celebrating its new location at 330 Tefft St., suite F, in Nipomo with kids activities, music, signature cupcakes, and prizes every hour, including a chance to win free cupcakes for a year (which is kind of exciting to visualize). The cake fest happens Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ... Got Super Bowl plans on Feb. 2? Here are a few ideas: Nardonne’s Pizzeria, 8501 El Camino Real, Atascadero, is playing the game and being a good sport with Happy Hour all day (including pizza delivery) from 1 to 9 p.m. Those present may win a $25 Nardonne’s gift certificate raffled at the end of each quarter … Beda’s Biergarten’s Wurst (Best) Super Bowl Party Ever is going on from 2 to 8 p.m at 3230 Broad St., SLO. Beda’s rooting for the Niners, but you can root for whoever you please with a $27 all-you-can-eat special menu ticket or a $54 all-you-can-eat-and-drink ticket for $49 for sale on Facebook ... The Slice Pizza & Games, at 2425 Golden Hill Road, Paso, is showing the big game from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday. The Slice deals are $10 pitchers of beer for adults and half-price most games for the kids and kids at heart ... San Luis Obispo Parks and Rec is having another 805 Food Truck Night on Feb. 3 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Santa Rosa Skate Park, at Santa Rosa and Oak St., SLO, so bring the family and friends for a good time on the playground, picnic tables, and skate park.
RAISE A GLASS Opolo Vineyards of Paso announced that it earned six gold medals at the prestigious 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Jan. 10—including a Best of Class award for the 2018 vintage of its iconic Mountain Zinfandel. The winery’s 2017 Grand Rouge red blend also earned a Best of Class designation, while four additional wines—the 2017 cabernet sauvignon; 2016 Rhapsody red blend; 2017 Maestro red blend; and 2018 Summit Creek Zinfandel—secured gold medals as well … Wine speak, held on Jan. 14 to 16 in Atascadero, successfully wrapped up its third annual edition, hosting more than 750 attendees and selling out all special events. Wine Speak expanded with an international flair this year, featuring industry luminaries from both the old and new worlds—including Napa Valley; Rhône Valley, France; Priorat, Spain; Mendoza, Argentina, and elsewhere. Esteemed master sommeliers Chuck Furuya, Fred Dame, Nunzio Alioto, Madeline Triffon, and Emmanuel Kemiji all presented at various panels. The event also hosted eight up-and-coming professionals on scholarship from Dream Big Darling, a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring rising talent in the wine and spirits industry. Also notable at this year’s event was Alecia Moore, the famed musical artist, producer, actor, and vintner known as
P!nk, who attended several seminars and the Around the World Tasting at Atascadero Lake Pavilion (later to be spotted at Street Side Ale House in A-Town). She attended with winemaker Chad Melville. Her Two Wolves wine project is based in Santa Barbara.
WINE TIME Lone Madrone is hosting a Cheese Event on Feb. 1 at the winery on 5800 Adelaida Road in Paso. Tickets, $25 at lonemadrone.orderport.net, include a tasting of Westcombe cheddar paired with Lone Madrone wines. Handpicked by chef Jeffrey Scott, the hardto-come-by wheel of English cheese is this year’s great find for the casual event, so be ready to learn all about this tasty cheese’s history from one of the area’s favorite chefs … The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1, 2 and 3 Awards in Wines are now offered onsite in Paso Robles through The Wine House, a WSET Approved Programme Provider. Courses will be held at Broken Earth Winery, 1650 Ramada Drive, Paso, starting Feb. 3, continuing until June 1. For more information on courses and/or to register, visit winehouse. com. For additional questions, contact WSET Instructor Melanie Webber at melanie@webbcom.com. Δ Flavor writer Beth Giuffre is always eating and learning. Send tasty tips to bgiuffre@newtimesslo.com.
D INE ’N’ DISH Mary’s tamales
Unless you stayed until the Tamale Eating Contest and the Chihuahua Costume Contest at the fifth annual Tamale Festival in Atascadero, you may have missed Emcee Franky’s announcement: Chef Mary Sanchez of Mary’s Cuisine Catering Services won both the Traditional and Gourmet Tamale competitions. Which is impressive, considering the blind tasting consisted of more than 30 entries per category. Last year, she took second in the Traditional category. Despite my dear Latina friend Mara poking fun at me for being allowed to judge as a non-Mexican, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I was struck by how creative the Gourmet Tamale vendors were this year: from enchilada-inspired to campfire smoked to something I’d like to name “Strawberry Shortcake Surprise.” I have to say Sanchez’s savory pork tamales had it all: The overall aroma was fresh ground corn and farmers’ market herbs and tomatoes. My taste buds were mariachi dancing to the smooth and light texture of the masa and the balance was perfect: just the right amount of salt and filling, a generous amount of spice. Drizzled with a gorgeous salsa and sour cream, it was downright dreamy. I’m glad Ms. Sanchez took home two massive trophies. Her tamales sold out by 1:30 that afternoon, and I’m hoping the word is out. Mary’s Cuisine Catering Services (based in SLO) offers Mexican food and grill. Chef/owner Mary Sanchez may be reached at (805) 260-6042, on Facebook, or email mary_kjd@yahoo.com. Δ Flavor writer Beth Giuffre is still dreaming of Mary’s tamales. Send salsa and sour cream to bgiuffre@newtimesslo.com.
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FILE NO. 2019-2870 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/11/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, EMERALD + VINE, 1908 Ruth Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Lauren Gleeson, James Gleeson (1908 Ruth Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Lauren Gleeson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-11-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 12-11-24. January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020
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FILE NO. 2019-2955 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/27/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, EVERYMAN WINES AND VINEYARDS, 1850 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Nathan David Thompson (1710 9th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Nathan Thompson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-27-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 12-27-24. January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020
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FILE NO. 2019-2966 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/30/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, JNE CONCRETE INC, 1277 Brighton Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. JNE Concrete Inc (1277 Brighton Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ JNE Concrete Inc, Joseph A Williams, VP. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-30-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-30-24. January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020
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FILE NO. 2019-2967 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/30/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HANDY HUSBAND FOR HIRE, 455 El Sueno Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Steven John Tallant (455 El Sueno Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Steven Tallant, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-30-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-30-24. January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020
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FILE NO. 2019-2970 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/30/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE CARRISA BY SLO BREW, 736 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. SLO Crew LLC (736 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ SLO Crew LLC, Milton Carrillo, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-30-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-30-24. January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020
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FILE NO. 2019-2972 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE SCOOP ICE CREAM PARLOR, 607 Dolliver St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. David Lee Isebrands (1240 La Quinta Dr., Nipomo, CA 93444), Kesor Kieng Carreras (589 Lilac Dr., Los Osos, CA 93412). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ David Isebrands. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-31-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-31-24. January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0001 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MENAGERIE DESIGN AND PUBLISHING, 2807 Cottage Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Patricia Ann Marie Arnold (2807 Cottage Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Patricia Arnold. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. McCormick, Deputy. Exp. 01-02-25. January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020
FILE NO. 2020-0002 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CBVAUGHN, 211 N Tassajara Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Brianne Vaughn, Christopher Vaughn (211 N Tassajara Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Brianne Vaughn. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 01-02-25. January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0005 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GROCERY OUTLET OF ARROYO GRANDE, 1574 W Branch St., Ste. C, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Testa Team LLC (421 North Marian Street, La Habra, CA 90631). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Testa Team LLC, Haley Andrea Testa Angulo, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 01-02-25. January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0008 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MOBILE DYNAMITE, 1345 Dewey Road, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Michael Gasbarra (846 Naples Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Michael Gasbarra. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 01-02-25. January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0010 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BLUE ASCENSION, LLC, 1187 Stonecrest Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Great Flavors, LLC (1187 Stonecrest Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Great Flavors, LLC, Kara L. Stewart, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 01-02-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0011 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CAMBRIA HAULING BY THE SEA, 4100 Bridge Street, Suite 1328, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Steven Roger Scholpp (4100 Bridge Street, Suite 1328, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Steven Scholpp, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 01-02-25. January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020
FILE NO. 2020-0019 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/06/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BEST WESTERN TRADEWINDS, 225 Beach St., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Om Jai Sainath Inc (1224 Whitley Ave., Corcoran, CA 93212). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Om Jai Sainaath Inc, Mitesh J Panchal, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-06-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 01-06-25. January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0020 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/06/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BEAMEYE, 804 Sheridan Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Alexander B. Paul (845 Charles St., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Alexander B. Paul. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-06-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 01-06-25. January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0024 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/06/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BAILEY PAINTING, 105 Pilgrim Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Christopher M. Bailey (105 Pilgrim Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Chris Bailey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-06-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 01-06-25. January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0026 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/11/2009) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 3C CONTROLS, 1500 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. 3C Engineering, Inc. (1500 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ 3C Engineering, Inc., Kelly Robinson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-06-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 01-06-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0028 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, JOBIE BRIGHAM DOING BUSINESS AS “HEALTHY WITH JOBIE”, 129 Allen St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Jobie Brigham (129 Allen St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jobie Brigham. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-06-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 01-06-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0031 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/26/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FISHHOUSE VINEYARDS, STEAKHOUSE VINEYARDS, 2195 Corbett Canyon Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Corbett Vineyards LLC (2195 Corbett Canyon Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Corbett Vineyards LLC, William H Swanson, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-06-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 01-06-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0043 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/07/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, VAN GUNDY ENTERPRISES, CLEARVIEW SAN LUIS OBISPO, 35 Squire Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Peter Daniel Van Gundy (35 Squire Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Peter Van Gundy. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-07-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 01-07-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0050 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NUKESVILLE KUSTOMS, 1470 Mission Street, Unit B, San Miguel, CA 93451. San Luis Obispo County. Brandon Lee Ramos (1124 Merry Hill Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Brandon Ramos, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-07-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 01-07-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0053 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/1985) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CHERRY LANE NURSERY, 436 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. CLN Enterprises Inc. (436 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ CLN Enterprises Inc., Aaron Stern, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-08-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 01-08-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0054 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DIALED, 229 W Tefft St., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Rachel Ann Mansell (1918 Vista Del Sol, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Rachel Ann Mansell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-08-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 01-08-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0055 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DULCE’S MOBILE NOTARY & MULTI SERVICES, 285 Via Promesa, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Dulce M Cortez (285 Via Promesa, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Dulce Cortez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-8-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 01-08-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0064 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/06/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BLUE COAST NOTARY, 251 Irish Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Laura A. Price (251 Irish Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Laura A. Price. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-8-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 01-08-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0082 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/19/2000) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SEA PINES GOLF RESORT, CENTRAL COAST GOLF TRAIL, 1945 Solano St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Glenn R. Setting (432 Main St., Morro Bay, CA 93442), Gary G. Setting (6955 Marchant Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Gary Setting, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-10-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 0110-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0087 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/09/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BRICKWORKS RESTAURANT GROUP, INC., TASTE! CRAFT EATERY, TASTE!, TASTE! CATERING & EATERY, IN GOOD TASTE CATERING, 2900 Broad St. #100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Brickworks Restaurant Group, Inc. (2900 Broad St. #100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Brickworks Restaurant Group, Inc., Scott Lemiere, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-10-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 01-10-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0092 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/20/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BORJAS LAW, 3220 S. Higuera St., Suite 311, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Joseph D. Borjas, P.C. (3220 S. Higuera St., Suite 311, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Joseph D. Borjas, P.C., Joseph D. Borjas, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-13-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 01-13-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0095 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ATASCADERO DOOR COMPANY, 5145 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. MER Industries, Inc. (5145 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ MER Industries, Inc., Michael Phillips, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-13-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 01-13-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0097 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ALLEY CAT IMAGES, 552 Kings Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Erin Erline Smith (552 Kings Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Erin E. Smith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-13-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 01-13-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0051 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE OLDE ALE HOUSE, 945 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Beer Lovr LLC (945 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Beer Lovr LLC, Christie Carroll, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-07-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 01-07-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
FILE NO. 2020-0057 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/17/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BRIDGE STREET INN, 4314 Bridge St., Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Thousand Wonder Inc (4314 Bridge St., Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Thousand Wonder Inc., Brandon Robert Follett, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-08-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 01-08-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
FILE NO. 2020-0090 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, UPTOWN REALTY, SLORENT, 1325 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Slorent.com (1325 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Slorent.com, Christopher Frago, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-10-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 0110-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
FILE NO. 2020-0100 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ASPIRE COLORS PAINTING COMPANY, 360 Buchon St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Rafael Corral Diaz (360 Buchon St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Rafael C. Diaz, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-13-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 01-13-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0052 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/08/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SUPER SILVER SLO, 850 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. George O. Homer, Jr. (113 B Christel Oak Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ George O. Homer Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-820. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 01-08-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0063 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/08/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLOW FIREWOOD, 357 N 4th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Milena Janicijevic (357 N 4th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Milena Janicijevic. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-8-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 01-08-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
FILE NO. 2020-0091 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, AUTEN BOYS BBQ AND CATERING, 958 Sycamore Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. David Bradley Auten (958 Sycamore Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ David Auten, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-1320. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 01-13-25. January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
FILE NO. 2020-0101 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NEW GENERATION SKIN, 6488 Cormorant Way, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. Kelley Ann Galler (6488 Cormorant Way, Avila Beach, CA 93424). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kelley Galler. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-13-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 01-13-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
FILE NO. 2020-0103 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/13/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SUNSET THAI, 561 Five Cities Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Natthakan Yaemkong (561 Five Cities Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Natthakan Yaemkong. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-13-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 0113-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0104 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/01/2008) New Filing The following person is doing business as, KELLEY’S ABOUT FACE, 940 Ramona Ave., Suite L, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Kelley Ann Galler (6488 Cormorant Way, Avila Beach, CA 93424). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kelley Galler, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-13-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 01-13-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0106 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BEAS TRUCKING, INC., 582 Orchard Road, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Beas Trucking, Inc. (582 Orchard Road, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Beas Trucking, Inc., Pete Beas, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-14-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 01-14-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0108 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SUN FOR RENT, 6947 Sycamore Rd., Ste. B, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Inverted Inc. (6947 Sycamore Rd., Ste. B, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Inverted Inc., Travis Semmes, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-14-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 01-14-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0124 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/15/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NACHO AUTO REPAIR, 759 Ralcoa Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Ignacio Cepeda (759 Ralcoa Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Ignacio Cepeda, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-15-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 01-15-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0131 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SOARES SEPTIC SERVICE, SOARES VACUUM SERVICE, 1022 Patricio Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Anthony Lee Soares Jr., Melissa Kathleen Soares (1022 Patricio Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Melissa Kathleen Soares. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-15-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 01-15-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0133 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/15/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HONDONADA ROAD ASSOCIATION, 420 Hansen Hill Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Johnson L Ralph, Johnson L Elizabeth (420 Hansen Hill Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Unincorporated Association Other Than A Partnership /s/ Elizabeth Johnson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-15-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. King, Deputy. Exp. 01-15-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0134 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/14/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BENCHMARK, 2200 El Dorado St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Jake Whiddon (2200 El Dorado St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jake Whiddon, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-15-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 01-15-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0136 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SANDPRINTS PHOTOGRAPHY, 870 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Charlotte Melinda Dinunzio (1243 5th Street, Los Osos, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Charlotte Dinunzio. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-16-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 01-16-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0141 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/05/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, F/V CLOUD NINE, 1810 Little Morro Creek Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Daniel Robert Thoresen (1810 Little Morro Creek Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Daniel Thoresen, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-16-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 01-16-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0143 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PINK LEGAL-CENTRAL COAST, 900 E. Grande Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Carl A. Knoll (900 E. Grande Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Carl A. Knoll. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-16-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 01-16-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0144 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/11/2010) New Filing The following person is doing business as, IAN SAUDE, 3982 Short Street, #110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Ian Saude Inc (700 Country Club Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Ian Saude Inc, Regina C. Saude, CFO/Managing Director. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-16-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 01-16-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0147 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/17/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CENTRAL COAST CATERING, 1050 Willow Road, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Willow Market, LLC (P.O. Box 1433, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Willow Market, LLC, Jennifer Morse, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-17-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 01-17-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0157 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/16/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CENTRAL DENTAL OFFICE OF DR. SIENELLA THOMASZADEH, 4555 El Camino Real, Suite D, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Sienella Thomaszadeh DDS Inc (4555 El Camino Real, Suite D, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Sienella Thomaszadeh DDS Inc, Sienella Thomaszadeh DDS - President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-17-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 01-17-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0160 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/02/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE GREAT ESCAPE, 8115 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. C.D.M. Enterprises LLC (9355 Shayna Lane, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ C.D.M. Enterprises LLC, William Murrieta, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-21-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 01-21-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0165 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLOCOASTPIX, 1555 Paloma Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Caron Lynn Krauch (1555 Paloma Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Caron Lynn Krauch. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-21-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 01-21-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0150 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/12/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CLUB TERROIR, LBOX, 971 Margarita Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Ragged Coast, LLC (1375 East Grand Ave., Ste. 103, #350, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Ragged Coast, LLC, Leela J Sherbon, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-17-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 01-17-25. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
FILE NO. 2020-0170 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/17/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MUNCIE MIKE, 220 Machado Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Michael Gibbons, Norine Gibbons (220 Machado Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Norine Gibbons. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-21-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 01-21-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0156 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/18/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BOTTLEBIRD, 3050 Broad Street, Suite 101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. The Bottlefly, Inc. (825 Riverside Ave., Suite #3, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A DE Corporation /s/ The Bottlefly, Inc., Timothy Scott, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-17-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 01-17-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
FILE NO. 2020-0180 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/01/1975) New Filing The following person is doing business as, P M ADVERTISING, 890 Casitas Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Paul G Moerman, Trustee, Annette L Moerman, Trustee (890 Casitas Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A Trust /s/ Paul Moerman, Trustee. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-22-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 01-22-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0184 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/22/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WHITE MARBLE EVERYTHING, 1700 Osos St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Tony Quintero (1700 Osos St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tony Quintero. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-22-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 01-22-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0185 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/22/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, K-FOOD FUSION, 1661 Cordova Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Chihun Kim (1661 Cordova Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Chihun Kim. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-22-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 01-22-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0186 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO HAIR, 515 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Jacklyn Lillian Marie Hansen (117 17th St., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jacklyn L. M. Hansen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-22-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 01-22-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0197 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/23/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DIVVY DISTRIBUTION, 871 S 4th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Tonnnn, LLC (1375 E Grand Ave. #632, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Tonnnn, LLC, Patrick Wilkinson, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-23-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. King, Deputy. Exp. 01-23-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0200 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/09/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NORTH COUNTY BACKFLOW, 101-1281 N Main St., Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Stephen Todd Sandeffer (101-1281 N Main St., Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Stephen Sandeffer, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-23-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 01-23-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
FILE NO. 2020-0203 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/01/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as, KATSCALICOASTSHOP, 545 Driftwood St., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Kathleen Scruton (545 Driftwood St., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kathleen Scruton. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-23-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. King, Deputy. Exp. 01-23-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0208 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/09/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GREEN CLEAN MACHINE, 1018 La Serena Way, Unit B, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Meaghan Mcvicker (1018 La Serena Way, Unit B, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Meaghan Mcvicker, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-24-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 01-24-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0218 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/16/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ATASCADERO CHEVRON, 8955 Montecito Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Golden Rissco Inc. (110 South Akers Street, Visalia, CA 93291). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Golden Rissco Inc., Rajinder Saran, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-27-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 0127-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0221 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE PARTS HOUSE AND GARCIA FARMS, 545 Camino Encanto, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Vernon Garcia, Carol Garcia (545 Camino Encanto, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Carol Garcia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-27-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. King, Deputy. Exp. 01-27-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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FILE NO. 2020-0230 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, EQUILLELOGRAM, EQUILLELOGRAM CREATIVE & TECHNICAL, EQUILLELOGRAM CREATIVE, 1566 Trail View Place, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Wyatt Renew, Asha Renew (1566 Trail View Place, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Wyatt Renew. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-27-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. King, Deputy. Exp. 01-27-25. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facilities Act (California Business & Professions Code Section 21700 et seq.). The undersigned will sell at public auction by competitive bidding on Friday, February 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM. on the premises where the property has been stored and which are located at Meathead Mini Storage, 3600 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California, the following: George Johanknect Unit No. 811 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Benjamin Encinas Unit No. 821 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Jason Rogall Unit No. 1051 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Joshua Brown Unit No. 812 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Jeremy Pemberton Unit No. 2021 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Nereyda Valdovinos Unit No. 337 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Ralph Jacobson Unit No. 2007 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Laura Anderson Unit No. 443 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party. Dated: 1/14/2020 Auctioneer: Kenneth D. Erpenbach dba Hitchin’ Post Auction Barn Bond No. MS879-23-57 (805) 434-1770 January 30, February 6, 2020
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CAROL D. MARKS CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0012
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CAROL D. MARKS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ELIZABETH MANNING in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that ELIZABETH MANNING 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
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grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 18, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Martha B. Spalding, Attorney at Law 215 South Main Street Templeton, CA 93465
ery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: MARTHA B. SPALDING, ATTORNEY AT LAW 215 South Main Street Templeton, CA 93465
January 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ELLA MAE SHOFNER BUTTERFIELD CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0015
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ELLA MAE SHOFNER BUTTERFIELD A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARTHA B. SPALDING (IN PRO PER) in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that MARTHA B. SPALDING 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: February 25, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in 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 deliv-
January 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LESLIE MARLESE DRAGOO AKA LESLIE M. DRAGOO CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0006
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LESLIE MARLESE DRAGOO aka LESLIE M. DRAGOO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ARLYSE SCRIVNER in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that ARLYSE SCRIVNER 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: February 18, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in 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: J Johnson Law Office, Inc. 928 W. Grand Ave. Grover Beach, CA 93433 January 16, 23, & 30, 2020
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PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 1674 (2020 SERIES)
ORDINANCE NO. 1676 (2020 SERIES)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Sections 3.04.020, Section 3.04.080, Section 3.04.090, Section 3.04.100 and Section 3.04.130 of Municipal Code Title 3.04 – Transient Occupancy Tax
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending the Municipal Code Health And Safety (Chapter 8.14) Tobacco Retailer License
The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting, Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, on the item(s) listed below: PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, at its Rescheduled Regular Meeting of January 14, 2020, introduced the above titled ordinance upon a motion by Council Member Pease, second by Council Member Christianson, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Member Christianson, Pease, Stewart, Vice Mayor Gomez and Mayor Harmon NOES: None Ordinance No. 1674 (2020 Series) – An Ordinance amendment to the Transient Occupancy Tax code that revises the action to collect applicable tax assessments and clarifies the process to appeal. A full and complete copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for inspection and copy in the City Clerk’s Office, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, or you may call (805) 781-7100 for more information. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo will consider adopting the aforementioned Ordinance at its Regular Meeting of February 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., which will be held in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, at its Regular Meeting of January 21, 2020, introduced the above titled ordinance upon a motion by Council Member Christianson, second by Council Member Pease, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Member Christianson, Pease, Stewart, Vice Mayor Gomez NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Harmon Ordinance No. 1676 (2020 Series) – An Ordinance amending Chapter 8.14 (Tobacco Retailer Licenses) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code to prohibit the sale of electronic cigarette products that have not received premarket review by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). A full and complete copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for inspection and copy in the City Clerk’s Office, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, or you may call (805) 781-7100 for more information. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo will consider adopting the aforementioned Ordinance at its Regular Meeting of February 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., which will be held in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California.
1. Continued review of a proposed four-story, 50-foot tall, mixed-use project consisting of 5,241 square feet of commercial use on the ground floor, eight hotel suites, and 39 residential units. Project includes: a request for a mechanical parking lift; parking, landscaping, and site improvements; and a categorical exemption from environmental review (CEQA). Project Address: 545 Higuera and 486 Marsh; Case #: ARCH-0017-2019; Zone: C-D; Marsh Higuera Mixed Use, LLC, owner/applicant. Contact: Shawna Scott – (805) 781-7176 – sscott@ slocity.org 2. Review of a four-story mixed-use project consisting of 36 residential dwellings and 68 square feet of commercial space, including requests for a 22 percent density bonus (as a standard incentive) and a reduction in required parking, by a total of four parking spaces (as an additional incentive), in exchange for providing affordable units within the project (categorically exempt from environmental review); Project Address: 564 Higuera; Case #: ARCH-0150-2019; Zone: CR; Damien Mavis, Creekside Lofts LLP, owner/applicant. Contact: Walter Oetzell – (805) 781-7593 – woetzell@ slocity.org The Planning Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.
Teresa Purrington City Clerk
Teresa Purrington City Clerk
The report(s) will be available for review in the Community Development Office and online in advance of the meeting at http://www.slocity.org/government/advisory-bodies/ agendas-and-minutes/planning-commission. Please call 805-781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 1675 (2020 SERIES) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Municipal Code Title 5.20 regarding Taxicabs NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, at its Regular Meeting of January 21, 2020, introduced the above titled ordinance upon a motion by Council Member Pease, second by Council Member Christianson, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Member Christianson, Pease, Stewart, Vice Mayor Gomez NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Harmon Ordinance No. 1675 (2020 Series) – An Ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 5.20 (Taxicabs) to be complaint with new laws enacted by the California State Legislature in Assembly Bill 939, which added additional Operating Regulations for taxicabs operating in the City of San Luis Obispo. A full and complete copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for inspection and copy in the City Clerk’s Office, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, or you may call (805) 781-7100 for more information. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo will consider adopting the aforementioned Ordinance at its Regular Meeting of February 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., which will be held in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. Teresa Purrington City Clerk January 30, 2020
Applications to make minor changes to the properties at the addresses listed below have been received by the City. 1. 333 Madonna Road. ARCH-0839-2019; Collocation of new equipment at an existing wireless telecommunications facility on a hotel building, including installation of 12 new panel antennas inside 4 new screen walls on the side of the building and installation of a new equipment platform and associated equipment on the roof of the building. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); C-R-PD Zone; Verizon Wireless, applicant. (Walter Oetzell) 2. 2747 Broad Street. HOME-0841-2019; Review of a homestay rental application to allow short-term rental (such as Airbnb) of an owner-occupied single-family residence at 2747 Broad Street. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-2 zone; Caleb Lopez, applicant. (Hannah Nguyen) 3. 1404 Quarry Court. DIR-0830-2019; Review of a proposed temporary special event for the opening of the South Morros Development. Proposal includes the use of temporary signage and flags. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-2-SP zone; Wathen Castanos Homes, applicant. (Kyle Van Leeuwen) The Community Development Director will either approve or deny these applications no sooner than February 10, 2020. The Director’s decision may be appealed, and must be filed with the appropriate appeal fee within 10 days of the Director’s action. For more information, contact the City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, stop by, or call (805) 7817170, weekdays, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. January 30, 2020
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SAN LUIS COASTAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that the San Luis Coastal Unified School District acting by and through its Board of Education, will receive proposals up to, but not later than 10:00:00 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2020, for Bid #303-Los Osos Middle School Fire Alarm Project. A mandatory pre-bid informational meeting will be conducted on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 03:30:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at Los Osos Middle School, 1555 El Morro Street, Los Osos, CA 93402 in front of the school office. Failure to attend will render the bid non-responsive and subject to rejection by the District. Proposals shall be received in the Building, Grounds, and Transportation Office, San Luis Coastal Unified School District, 937 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Questions regarding Bid #303 may be directed in writing only to the Facilities Analyst, Kelly Lee, at klee@slcusd.org, and must be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Project documents are available at the San Luis Coastal Online Planroom at www. asapreprographics.com. The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or accept or reject any one or more items of a proposal, or to waive any irregularities or informalities in the proposals.
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TO ANYONE CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING SEIZED PROPERTY WHICH IS SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE: $26,635.15 U.S. CURRENCY. Location #1: On 01-05-2020 at Wells Fargo Bank, 665 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit seized the property listed above for Health and Safety Code Sections(s) H.S 11360/ H.S11359/ H.S11470. The related Wells Fargo Bank account ending in 6619. The amount seized from this account was $22,437.29. Location #2: On 01-05-2020 at Union Bank, 995 Higher St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit seized the property listed above for Health and Safety Code Sections(s) H.S 11360/ H.S11359/ H.S11470. The related Union Bank account ending in 5790. The amount seized from this account was $4,197.86. We are now taking action to forfeit this property. If you claim an interest, you MUST file a claim within 30 days from the date this notice is first published. Claims MUST be filed with the Superior Court Clerk’s office located at the County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California. You MUST ALSO provide a copy of the claim to the District Attorney’s Office at the County Government Center, Room 450, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, Attention: Chief Deputy District Attorney Jerret Gran. Use Control No. 2019-AF03 on any correspondence relating to this property. If you fail to file a claim on time, the District Attorney WILL FORFEIT the property to the State and it will be disposed of according to law (Health and Safety Code #11489). Dated: 01-09-2020 /s/ Jerret Gran Chief Deputy District Attorney January 16, 23, & 30, 2020
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 7:30 PM and Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 7:30 PM at the regularly scheduled monthly Board Meeting at the California Valley Community Services District. There will be a public hearing at 13080 Soda Lake Road, at the District Building for the following purpose: SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE NO.2020-01 An Ordinance of the California Valley Community Services District Board of Directors; Establishing rules and regulations for the collection and disposal of solid waste for the fiscal year 2020-2021 SOLID WASTE RESOLUTION NO.2020-01 A Resolution by the Board of Directors of the California Valley Community Services District; For the collection and placement of all delinquent fees and charges onto the county property tax rolls ROAD CHARGES ORDINANCE NO.2020-02 An Ordinance of the California Valley Community Services District to readopt and republish the Road Maintenance Charge for the fiscal year 2020-2021 ROAD CHARGES RESOLUTION NO.2020-02 A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the California Valley Community Services District electing to have the 2020-2021 fiscal year Road Maintenance Charges collected on the San Luis Obispo County Tax Roll pursuant to Government Code 61115 CH 2 Finance (61100-61126.5) All interested persons are invited to appear at this time and place specified above to give oral or written testimony in regards to this matter. Written comments may be forwarded to:
Facilities Analyst
California Valley Community Services District HCR 69 Box 3094 Santa Margarita, CA 93453
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
January 30, 2020
Kelly Lee
January 30 & February 6, 2020
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a public hearing at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach California in the Council Chamber for the following purpose: PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA: Address: Citywide Applicant: City of Pismo Beach Description: Receive public comments and adopt a resolution making certain findings, and approving updated and new fees effective on February 18, 2020, and amending the existing fee schedule adopted by Resolution R-2015-036. This hearing was originally scheduled and noticed for February 4, 2020, and has been continued to February 18, 2020. You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to appear at the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. An opportunity will be presented at the hearing for verbal comments. Written comments are also welcomed at the hearing or prior to the hearing. Written comments prepared prior to the hearing may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by mail or hand-delivery at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, by fax at (805) 7737006, or by email at citycouncil@pismobeach.org. Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review at the City Clerk’s Office, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Thursday before the meeting and may be obtained at City Hall or by visiting www.pismobeach.org. The Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website. PLEASE NOTE: If you challenge the action taken on these items in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing. Further information on the above items may be obtained from or viewed at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, or by telephone at (805) 7734657, or by emailing Erica Inderlied, City Clerk, at einderlied@pismobeach.org. Erica Inderlied City Clerk January 30, 2020
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission will hold a rescheduled Regular Meeting, Monday, February 10, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, Room 9 of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, on the item listed below: PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: • Continued review of three new three-story buildings on two lots, containing a total of three single-family dwellings and two Accessory Dwelling Units; this project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); Project Address: 1034 Mill Street; Case #: ARCH-0551-2019; Zone: R-2; Brian Rolph, applicant. Contact Information: Walter Oetzell – (805) 781-7593 – woetzell@slocity.org The Architectural Review Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Architectural Review Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. The report will be available for review in the Community Development Office and online in advance of the meeting at https://www.slocity. org/government/advisory-bodies/agendas-and-minutes/architecturalreview-commission. Please call (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. January 30, 2020
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PETE BENABIDES CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0007
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: PETE BENABIDES A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by VINCENT BENABIDES in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that VINCENT BENABIDES 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: February 18, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in 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: Vincent Benabides 7750 Navajoa Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422 January 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT ALBERT MADDOX CASE NUMBER: 19PR - 0369
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ROBERT ALBERT MADDOX A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TAMMY LAWSON and GUY MADDOX in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that TAMMY LAWSON and GUY MADDOX 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
LEGAL NOTICES 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: February 25, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in 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: Mario A. Juarez 625 E. Chapel Street Santa Maria, CA 93454 January 16, 23, & 30, 2020
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 091-091-050 TS NO: CA0800073019-1 TO NO: 1149178
(The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 23, 2007. 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 March 2, 2020 at 09:00 AM, Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street, County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May 31, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007036742, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by MICHELLE LYNCH, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for MAIN STREAM FINANCIAL, INC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 220 SUMMIT STATION ROAD, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation,
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if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $358,252.04 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest 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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000730-19-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 01/18/2020 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000730-19-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866660-4288 Frances DePalma, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction. com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0366594 To: NEW TIMES 01/30/2020, 02/06/2020, 02/13/2020
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. NO. 083853-CA APN: 038-252-026
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 2/18/2020 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/18/2006, as Instrument No. 2006058512, in Book , Page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: BENEDICTO C. AGAPAY AND JOSEPHINE A. AGAPAY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: IN THE BREEZEWAY ADJACENT TO THE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES BUILDING, 1087 SANTA ROSA STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1387 18TH STREET LOS OSOS, CA 93402 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $367,067.92 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust 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 or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on 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
LEGAL NOTICES 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 083853CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 January 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
(U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.) Escrow No. 131930631 Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names and address of the Seller/Licensee are: Cypress Ridge Golf Course, LLC 780 Cypress Ridge Pkway Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Doing Business as: CYPRESS RIDGE GOLF COURSE The names and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: Gibson & Sons Golf Management, LLC DBA Cypress Ridge Golf Course 1002 East Acacia Circle Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: none The assets being sold are generally described as: furniture, fixtures, and equipment, inventory and are located at: 780 Cypress Ridge Parkway, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420-6524 The type of license to be transferred is: On-Sale General Eating & Portable Bar now issued for the premises located at: 780 Cypress Ridge Pkwy, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420-6524 The anticipated of the sale/transfer is February 19, 2020 at the office of Chicago Title Company, 475 W. Channel Islands Blvd, Suite 108, Port Hueneme, CA 93041. The amount of the purchase price or consideration on connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, which consists of the following: Description Amount Furniture, fixtures & Equipment $3,000.00 Trade Name $7,000.00 Liquor license $97,000.00 Total consideration $107,000.00 It has been agreed between the seller/Licensee and the intended buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Date: 1/3/2020 Gibson & Sons Golf Management, LLC dba Cypress Ridge Golf Course /S/ Charlie Gibson, Member /S/ Lisa Gibson Date: 1/3/20 Cypress Ridge Golf Course, LLC /S/ By: Denis Sullivan 1/30/20 CNS-3336300# NEW TIMES
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 19CV-0778
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Chalene Edwards Lienhard filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Chalene Edwards Lienhard to PROPOSED NAME: Shalene M.C. Lienhard 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
LEGAL NOTICES 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: 02/19/2020, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 9 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: December 26, 2019 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CV-0004
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Brian Anthony Valdez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Brian Anthony Valdez to PROPOSED NAME: Brian Anthony Delancer 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: 02/26/2020, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 9 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: January 3, 2020 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CV-0005
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Nayla Paschoa filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Nayla Paschoa to PROPOSED NAME: Nayla Paschoa Delancer 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: 02/26/2020, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 9 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: January 3, 2020 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020
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LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CVP-0001
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Mary Katherine Rightmyer filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Mary Katherine Rightmyer to PROPOSED NAME: Kay Cementina 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: 02/19/2020, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: January 2, 2020 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CVP-0006
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Barrett Jay Fisher filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Barrett Jay Fisher to PROPOSED NAME: Barry Jay Fisher 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: 03/11/2020, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: January 3, 2020 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CVP-0007
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Roberto Juan Robles filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Roberto Robles to PROPOSED NAME: Roberto Juan Robles 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: 03/11/2020, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. 1 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: January 7, 2020 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court January 16, 23, 30, & February 6, 2020
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CVP-0019
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Alexander Joseph Romo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Alexander Joseph Romo to PROPOSED NAME: Alexander Joseph Stover 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: 03/11/2020, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: January 15, 2020 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
SLO NON-PROFIT LOOKING FOR A MARKETING GRANT? The City of San Luis Obispo fiscal year 2020-21 Cultural Grants-InAid Program application period opens Saturday, February 1, 2020. The Grants-In-Aid funding is awarded annually by the City of San Luis Obispo and administered by the Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC). Grants are made available through a competitive process to local non-profit organizations that promote programs and activities of cultural & recreational benefit to City residents or enhancement of tourism promotion for the City of San Luis Obispo. To be considered for a grant, organizations must apply no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2020. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted. Applying organizations are required to attend a mandatory application meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall. Interested organizations can obtain an application by visiting slocity.org. For more information, please contact Molly Cano at 805-781-7165 or mcano@slocity.org January 30, 2020
LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CVP-0022
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Geoff W. Betzing filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Jody Wayne Betzing to PROPOSED NAME: Geoff Wayne Betzing 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: 03/11/2020, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: January 21, 2020 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CVP-0028
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Ronald Patrick Tucker filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Ronald Patrick Tucker to PROPOSED NAME: Brock Payton Justus 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: 03/18/2020, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: January 23, 2020 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CVP-0042
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Marc Anthony Garcia aka Marc Anthony Lopez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Marc Anthony Garcia aka Marc Anthony Lopez to PROPOSED NAME: Marc Anthony Lopez 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 objec-
LEGAL NOTICES tion 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: 03/19/2020, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: January 22, 2020 /s/: Ginger E. Garrett, Judge of the Superior Court January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
NEW FILE NO. 2020-0102 OLD FILE NO. 2018-1427 Thai Elephant Restaurant, 561 5 Cities Dr., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 05/30/2018. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Natthakan Ponpimol (561 5 Cities Dr., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business was conducted by An Individual /s/ Natthakan Ponpimol, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-13-2020. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By S. King, Deputy Clerk. January 23, 30, February 6, & 13, 2020
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
NEW FILE NO. 2020-0182 OLD FILE NO. 2015-2449 Gallegos Ranch, 2512 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 10/02/2015. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Jane D Worthy (2512 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business was conducted by An Individual /s/ Jane D Worthy. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-22-2020. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By E. Brookhart, Deputy Clerk. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
SUMMONS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: DAN CRABREE, INDIVIDUALLY ADBA WINDOW WORLD CENTRAL COAST; DOES 1-20, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: ALSIDE SUPPLY COMPANY; A DIVISION OF ASSOCIATED MATERIALS GROUP, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION CASE NUMBER: 19CVP0023
Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond in 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. CASE NUMBER: 19CVP-0023 The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 901 Park Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Alexander V. Hettena, Esq. The Hettena Law Firm 31348 Via Colinas #106 Westlake Village, CA 91362 818-735-9570 Date: 01-24-2019 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk /s/, L. Snyder, Deputy Clerk, January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020
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NEW FILE NO. 2020-0209 OLD FILE NO. 2017-2540 XKs Unlimited, 850 Fiero Ln., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 10/24/2017. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Moss JacCo, LLC (400 Rutherford St., Goleta, CA 93117). This business was conducted by A Limited Liability Company /s/ JEdward Moss, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-24-2020. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By JA. Anderson, Deputy Clerk. January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 2020
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(March 21-April 19): My favorite ancient Greek philosopher was the rascal Diogenes. As a joke, he carried around a lantern during the daytime, proclaiming, “I am just looking for an honest man.” When Alexander the Great, the most powerful man in the world, came to meet Diogenes while he was relaxing outside and asked him if he needed any favors done, he replied, “Yeah, stop blocking my sunlight.” As for Plato, Diogenes complained that the famous philosopher talked too damn much and misinterpreted the teachings of Socrates. I encourage you to borrow some of Diogenes’ attitude in the coming weeks. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, it’ll be healing for you to experiment with being brassy, saucy, and sassy. Emphasize what makes you most unique, independent, and self-expressive.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus author Anthony Trollope (18151882) published his first novel at age 30. During the next 37 years, he completed 48 additional novels and 18 works of nonfiction. Critics liked his work well enough but were suspicious of his prodigious productivity. When they discovered that one of Trollope’s motivations for writing was to make money, they disapproved. Then they found out that Trollope kept a watch nearby as he worked, determined to generate 250 words every 15 minutes. The critics hated that even worse. Creative artists are supposed to court inspiration, not adhere to a schedule—at least according to the critics. But I approve of and recommend Trollope-like behavior for you in the coming weeks, Taurus. Cosmic forces will be on your side if you do.
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(June 21-July 22): I love living in the material world. Its crazymaking demands and exhilarating rewards are endlessly entertaining. Despite having been born as a fantasy-prone, overly sensitive Cancerian, I’ve become fairly earthy and wellgrounded. I have a good job, a nice house, a smart wife, and an interesting daughter. On the other hand, I also love living in the soul’s realm. I have remembered and recorded an average of three dreams per night for many years. Although I don’t take drugs, I cultivate alternate states of consciousness through meditation, prayer, and ritual. I’ve long been a student of depth psychology, which has trained me to be as focused on my soul as my ego. In accordance with current astrological omens, my fellow Cancerian, I urge you to hang out more than usual in the soul’s realm during the coming weeks.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Can I talk you into being more tender and open-hearted toward the people who care for you? I don’t mean to imply that you are currently too hard and closed. But all of us can benefit from enhancing our receptivity, and the coming weeks will be prime time for you Leos to do just that. I think you’ll find it easier than usual to deepen your listening skills and intensify your sensitivity. You’ll have an acute intuitive grasp of the fact that you can earn yourself huge blessings by expressing love and compassion in very practical ways.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): All of us are in service to someone or something—to certain people or ideas or situations. We provide them with help or energy or mirroring or love. We are dutiful in attending to their needs and wants. For some of us, our service feels like a burden. It’s grating or humbling or inconvenient, or all of the above. For others of us, being of service is fulfilling, even joyful. We find a rich sense of
purpose in our devotion to a higher cause or deeper calling beyond our selfish concerns. Among the 12 signs of the zodiac, you Virgos are more likely than most to carry out the latter kind of service. I bring these thoughts to your attention because the coming weeks will be an excellent time to re-evaluate, reconfigure, and reinvigorate your own service.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Author David Markson imagined what it would be like to write a novel that lacked conflicts or confrontations—in other words, a novel unlike any ever created. Libran author Ursula Le Guin also fantasized about stories with plots that weren’t driven by strife and struggle. Since many of us are addicted to entertainment that depends on discord to be interesting, we might find it hard to believe Markson’s and Le Guin’s dream would ever happen. But I’m pleased to inform you, Libra, that your life in the coming weeks may be exactly like that: a fascinating adventure with few hassles and wrangles.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): According to Scorpio painter Georgia O’Keeffe, success is irrelevant. The most crucial lifelong effort that anyone can be devoted to is “making your unknown known.” Did she mean making your unknown known to yourself? Or making your unknown known to other people? Or both? According to my analysis of the astrological omens, the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to do both. So I hope you will tease out your best and biggest mysteries from their hiding places. Give them expression.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You Sagittarians have a talent for burning bridges that really do need to be burned. Your intuition often guides you to assess when the time is ripe to withdraw from connections that no longer benefit you. On the other hand, you sometimes burn bridges prematurely. You decide that they are in such disrepair that they’re of no use to you, even though it might serve your ultimate interests to fix them. I offer these thoughts as a preface for my advice: 1. Refurbish rather than burn a certain bridge you’re a bit disenchanted with. 2. Build at least one new bridge that will be valuable in the future.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The shape of the planets’ orbits around the sun is elliptical, not circular. Capricorn astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) was the first person to figure this out. He didn’t like it. He really wanted the orbits to be circular. That would have been more satisfying to his aesthetic and spiritual sensibilities. Explaining the arduous labor he did to arrive at his conclusion, he wrote, “Take pity on me, for I have repeated these calculations seventy times.” In the big picture of our understanding of the universe, of course, his discovery was felicitous. It’s not a problem that the orbits are elliptical, merely the truth. In the coming weeks, Capricorn, I foresee you engaging in a process that’s metaphorically comparable to Kepler’s. Hard work will yield useful, if unexpected results.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Please don’t imitate or repeat yourself in the coming weeks. Refrain from relying on formulas that have worked for you before. Resolve to either ignore or rebel against your past as you dream up fresh gambits and adventures. Treat your whole life like an improvisatory game that has just one purpose: to attract and stir up useful novelty. If you do these things, Aquarius, I can practically guarantee that you will win the game.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Poet Robert Bly believes that each of us has a special genius, and the key to understanding and fully activating that genius is in our core wound. In other words, the part of us that got hurt the worst is potentially the generative source of the best gifts we have to give. Do you know where that is in yourself: the wound that could be the source of your blessing? Now is a great time to investigate this tantalizing mystery. Δ
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