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SLO County residents prep to change their citizenship status [12]

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December 5 - December 12, 2019 VOLUME 34, NUMBER 20

Editor’s note

This week cover The path to citizenship ................... 12

news Impending state law causes evictions to rise in SLO County .......................9 Neighbors are unhappy with Santa Maria Raceway events ................... 10

opinion It’s time to invest in renewables..... 14

arts GALLERY: Politics through posters at the SLO Library...............................36 ARTISANS: Handcrafted for the Holidays ..............................39

flavor WINE AND SPIRITS: Tin City, the movie........................................43

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ho the United States should let in and how they should assimilate into the American fold are questions tinged with controversy and political opinions. The great immigration debate that turned into a bonfire under President Donald Trump’s leadership got us at New Times wondering THE AMERICAN what it takes to actually become a U.S. citizen.

WAY Becoming a citizen of For this week’s cover story, Staff Writer Karen the United Garcia attended citizenship classes and spoke States starts with getting with some SLO County residents who are a green card for permanent attempting to become naturalized or have residency. already completed the process [12].

This week, you can also read about why SLO County is seeing a rise in eviction rates so close to the holidays and what some cities are trying to do about it [9] ; what the new Santa Maria Raceway owners are doing and why it’s upset some Nipomo residents [10] ; a history of political posters on display at the SLO Library [36] ; the art for sale at Studios on the Park’s annual Handcrafted for the Holidays show [39] ; and an engaging documentary about the trendiest food and beverage spot in SLO County [43].

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News ............................. 4 Viewer Discretion........... 6 Strokes ..........................11

Starkey......................... 30 Live music listings........ 30

opinion Letters ........................14 Hodin ..........................14 This Modern World .....14 Sound off ....................18 Rhetoric & Reason .....18 Shredder .................... 20

art Artifacts ....................... 36 Split Screen.................. 40 Reviews and Times ..... 40

the rest Classifieds.................... 46 Open Houses ...............47 Brezsny’s Astrology..... 55

Events calendar Hot Dates .................... 23 Special Events ............. 23 Arts .............................. 25 Culture & Lifestyle ....... 26 Food & Drink ............... 29 Music ........................... 30 That time the stuffed animals had a sleepover …

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Salud Carbajal talks H-2A program changes with farmers

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entral Coast farmers are looking for an answer to labor shortages, and U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal is determined to give it to them.

The Santa Barbara Democrat held a roundtable with farmers and other local representatives of agriculture in San Luis Obispo on Dec. 2. He was there to discuss the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, a bill that recently passed the House Judiciary Committee, 18-12. It now awaits consideration on the floor of the House, where Carbajal said it’s currently receiving broad bipartisan support—26 Democrats and 23 Republicans.

Carbajal described the labor element of the act as a “restructuring” of the H-2A guestworker program already in place. He called the current system—which restricts employment to seasonal labor and requires several stages of applications and paperwork—“onerous.”

The House bill would seek to bring in more guest workers and would dedicate 40,000 green cards to doing so. Carbajal hopes it will hit the floor early next year.

First the legislation would allow workers, whether they’re already in the country or not, to obtain legal working status. But it would also allow them, down the line, to apply for permanent residence, also called Lawful Permanent Resident status.

“Democrats usually pursue the ultimate, which is citizenship,” Carbajal said.

“Republicans are always reluctant to go there.”

While some sectors, like dairy, have a steady need for labor, other types of farming— including the Central Coast’s specialty crops of strawberries and wine grapes—don’t. That fluctuation means a need for seasonal laborers, who may not always be available on short notice.

Brent Burchett, executive director of the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau, said that

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LABOR QUESTIONS Brent Burchett, (pictured standing) the executive director of the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau, introduces U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) to a group of local farmers and agriculture industry representatives during a Dec. 3 roundtable about modernizing the country’s current guest-worker laws.

there’s consensus from area farmers about the need for a more consistent flow of labor.

“It’s something every farmer wishes they could get stability on,” he said. “I hear it repeatedly that we can’t get enough workers.”

Many farmers find the H-2A program limited, Burchett said, and say that it prevents them from hiring workers based on sometimes unpredictable needs. But the Farm Workforce Modernization Act aims to streamline the process. Carbajal said it would reduce the paperwork down to one form, allow workers to stay year-round for growers who need more than seasonal labor, and grandfathers in workers and their families who are already in the country.

“The bigger piece is we have a lot of workers who are ready to come here that we can’t physically process,” Burchett said. “I think a lot of this is a challenge not unique to agriculture, and any time you have a tightening in the labor market, you see that trickle down to agriculture.”

At the roundtable, Burchett and area farmers expressed worry that the bill has an uphill political battle. While it enjoys bipartisan support in the House, Carbajal stopped short of promising anything in the Senate. He said he expects there will be Republican senators willing to back the bill, but it’s coming into play during an election year that’s expected to widen already deep partisan divides.

“Farmers are going to continue to have problems with labor. This won’t be a magic bullet,” Burchett said.

But Carbajal said this bill could be a small step toward immigration solutions and could represent a blueprint for other bills serving other industries. He said he’s already heard interest from representatives of the retail industry.

But the key to this bill, he said, is to get something, anything, through that farmers can use.

“Is it a perfect bill? No. Is it a good bill? Yes,” Carbajal said. “Perfect is the enemy of good.” Δ —William D’Urso

Tesla rolls out new mobile charging unit at Madonna Inn

lot throughout the weekend. But the company had a backup plan, and on Nov. 27, Tesla engineers deployed one of its new megapack battery-powered mobile supercharger units for what’s thought to be the first time, causing a stir among local and national Tesla enthusiasts.

Arroyo Grande resident and Tesla owner Sofiaan Fraval excitedly tweeted about the “urban chargers on wheels” on Nov. 27, posting and retweeting photos and videos of the devices and interviews with the engineers who deployed them.

The mobile chargers look essentially like the stationary ones, but they’re installed onto a semi-truck trailer, and Fraval said the entire unit can charge about 100 vehicles before it needs a recharge itself. They charge at a higher delivery rate, Fraval said, and can be recharged using solar energy.

Fraval called the mobile megapacks “game changers” that could be useful during PG&E emergency power shutoffs, and could help decrease wait times at busy supercharger stations at the drop of a hat. Tesla’s own data analysis determined that the Madonna Inn supercharger station was one of the busiest on

After heavy travel led to extensive wait lines at the Madonna Inn’s Tesla supercharger station over Thanksgiving weekend, Tesla engineers rolled out one of the company’s first mobile supercharger units—possibly the first megapack battery-powered mobile unit ever to be used.

Tesla initially installed 10 public charging units at the Madonna Inn in May 2018, according to Mat Tornquist, operations manager at the hotel. Situated just off Highway 101, smack dab in between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the inn’s charging station gets busy, Tornquist said.

“It’s a very coveted location,” he said.

Just before Thanksgiving this year, Tesla installed eight additional charging units at the inn—four of which aren’t yet operational—and two universal chargers that drivers of any brand of electric car can use free of charge.

Still, the new chargers weren’t enough to support the constant flow of holiday traffic over the weekend, and lengthy lines of Teslas waiting for juice built up in the Madonna Inn parking

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“I believe it’s the first time the mobile megapack has been used anywhere,” Fraval told New Times. “That’s why it was quite amazing to witness firsthand.”

Tesla’s press office couldn’t be reached for comment before press time, and President of the Central Coast Tesla Club Jesse Martinez couldn’t confirm whether this mobile megapack was the first ever used. But Martinez, also an Arroyo Grande resident, said it’s definitely new technology.

“It was great,” Martinez told New Times. “There were a lot of vehicles, but it was a very cool concept. It worked out really well.”

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Woman sues for ownership stake in 805 Beach Breaks dispensary

A local woman who says she co-founded Grover Beach cannabis dispensary 805 Beach Breaks is suing her former business partners, claiming they wrongfully denied her an ownership stake in the company.

Wendy Cronin alleges that she, Brian Touey, and Erich Haas together started 805 Beach Breaks back in 2016, which later opened as the first brick-and-mortar dispensary in San Luis Obispo County in 2018.

Her lawsuit claims that Cronin operated a medical cannabis collective in Atascadero that was used to obtain licenses for the dispensary, and that she created the company’s name, was involved in completing the dispensary application that the Grover Beach City Council later approved, and was listed as an owner on multiple documents related to the establishment of the dispensary.

According to her lawsuit, in March 2018, Cronin learned that Touey had excluded her on a state license application, listing himself and Haas as 50-50 owners of the company. Touey later informed Cronin that “their partnership was done,” according to the lawsuit.

Cronin claims that “she wasn’t paid for her work” to that point but was promised “sweat equity” in the business.

Cronin’s suing Touey and Haas for fraud and conversion, among other allegations, in the complaint filed in SLO County Superior Court on Nov. 27.

“Ms. Cronin is taking civil action to obtain her rightful share of 805 Beach Breaks’ profits and an injunction preventing her partners from taking further steps to remove her as an owner,” Cronin’s lawyer, Los Angeles cannabis attorney Allison Margolin, stated in a press release.

When reached by phone, Touey declined to comment. Haas’ contact information was not listed in 805 Beach Breaks’ license information.

Cronin’s civil allegations come a few months after Touey faced a felony perjury charge related to cannabis activities in Santa Barbara County. As part of an agreement with the DA’s Office,

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prosecutors dropped the charge. Touey reportedly surrendered some profits and a county cultivation license in the settlement.

Around the time of Touey’s criminal case coming to an end in August, an Arizona-based cannabis company, Harvest Health & Recreation, announced it had bought 805 Beach Breaks.

“California is the largest cannabis market in the world, and with the acquisition of 805 Beach Breaks, we’re thrilled to be expanding our presence and industry-leading operational and vertical integration standards across the state,” a Harvest Health press release from Aug. 14 stated.

Touey wouldn’t confirm or deny he had sold the business. Cronin’s attorney, Margolin, said she’d seek to recoup money from any acquisition for Cronin as part of the litigation.

It’s not the first time Cronin has aired grievances about her ownership dispute.

Back in August 2018, she filed a claim with the city of Grover Beach for $15 million, saying her name was “improperly omitted from business permits.”

Grover Beach did not file a formal response to Cronin’s claim, “allowing the claim to be denied by operation of law,” according to City Attorney David Hale.

“From our perspective, it’s a private dispute,” Hale told New Times. “The city doesn’t feel there’s any liability on our part whatsoever.”

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AG City Council pushes its own pay increase back to 2022

Current members of Arroyo Grande’s City Council might not get that 60 percent raise after all.

After a second discussion regarding a proposed pay increase for its members and mayor at a meeting on Nov. 26, the City Council walked back support for putting the raise into effect on Dec. 1, 2020, and instead voted to push the effective date back to 2022.

With two council members dead set against the 2020 effective date and two others for it, the decision largely hinged on Councilmember Keith Storton, who initially supported putting the raise into effect in 2020 but wavered at the council’s most recent meeting.

“I’m feeling that I really struggled

with the decision, and I had so much heartache after I left with that decision,” Storton said at the meeting. “I didn’t feel comfortable when I left that I made the appropriate decision for me. And so tonight I can’t support the ordinance as written with the raise coming in 2020.”

City Council analyzed increasing compensation for the first time at a meeting on Nov. 12 after Mayor Caren Ray Russom requested that the issue be considered for the first time since 2008.

Arroyo Grande’s City Council members and mayor make $405 a month, making it the lowest paid council in San Luis Obispo County. The next lowest is Morro Bay, according to a city staff report, where council members make $500 a month and the mayor gets $700.

Atascadero, Paso Robles, and Grover Beach all pay their council members $600 and mayors $750 to $800 each month, and SLO pays the highest, with $1,224 a month for its council members and $1,750 a month for its mayor.

A 60 percent spike, which was suggested by city staff, would bring the monthly pay for each Arroyo Grande council member up to $648.

Despite community opposition to the raise and a spirited debate between council members, City Council voted 3-2 on Nov. 12 to direct staff to create an ordinance that would raise compensation for its members in 2020.

But with Storton’s change of mind on Nov. 26, the council decided to amend the ordinance so that the raise would go into effect in 2022, when the current council members are more likely to be finished serving. Although Mayor Russom tried to fight for a nominally larger raise in 2022, other council members shot the idea down.

Councilmember Lan George, who was the first to suggest pushing the ordinance’s effective date back to 2022, said she wasn’t comfortable increasing compensation any more than already proposed.

“I definitely don’t want to bring this item back because I want to talk about other things,” George said. “We have a lot of big issues that I want to get moving on so I don’t want to constantly be spending council time discussing this.”

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Holiday evictions SLO, Grover Beach pass emergency tenant protections as evictions spike with new state law

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irst it was a 47 percent rent increase. Then an eviction notice.

When San Luis Obispo tenant Linda Kelly received these notices back-to-back for her rental of more than 20 years this fall, she knew her landlord was looking for a loophole in a new state law that sets stronger tenant protections throughout California.

Assembly Bill 1482, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in early October, takes effect on Jan. 1, 2020, and bars landlords from increasing rents by more than 10 percent each year and from evicting tenants without “just cause.” The loophole?

While the bill’s rent ceiling protections are retroactive to March 2019, the eviction protections aren’t. So, retracting the rent hike, Kelly’s landlord hit her with a 60-day eviction notice instead.

“I will be required to vacate the property on Dec. 31, 2019. This will allow the property manager to increase the rent to any desired amount as of the first of the year,” Kelly wrote in an email to the city of SLO on Nov. 20. “I don’t believe that I am alone in dealing with this type of manipulation of lives in order to insure greater profits.”

And she’s not, according to tenant advocates. As AB 1482 sits in limbo until Jan. 1, evictions are spiking statewide, which has prompted more than 30 cities to adopt emergency stopgap ordinances that mirror AB 1482.

Since October, 13 tenants in the city of SLO—and 26 throughout the county—have contacted the California Rural Legal Assistance about alleged unjust evictions and/or rent increases, according to a SLO city staff report. And it’s not the only nonprofit fielding calls from tenants in trouble.

“In the more than six years since I’ve been with the organization,” said Stephanie Barclay, legal director at the SLO Legal Assistance Foundation, “we’ve never received as many calls regarding people who are getting their rents raised or getting eviction notices as we have since October, when the tenant protection act was signed into law.”

In the wake of these reports coming to light, the Grover Beach and SLO city councils voted on Nov. 18 and 26, respectively, to pass their own emergency ordinances. The ordinances mimic the protections set in AB 1482, and will expire

on Jan. 1 when the state law kicks in.

“It’s not too late,” Barclay told SLO City Council members.

SLO’s council voted 4-0, with Carlyn Christianson absent, for the ordinance, expressing regret about not getting to it sooner.

“We have a moral obligation I think to stand with people to keep them sheltered,” SLO Mayor Heidi Harmon said at the Nov. 26 meeting, “especially right now in the heart of the holiday season.”

Evictions, Barclay said, are by far the most pressing issue with the gap before AB 1482.

“What’s happening is landlords who are savvy to what’s going on are serving eviction notices now,” Barclay said. “Legal aid attorneys like myself are preparing to fight those evictions in court. But there’s a lot of uncertainty.”

SLO’s and Grover Beach’s new ordinances could help tenants with those eviction battles, especially evictions that were initiated this year but are still pending, according to advocates.

“It does contain a retroactive provision related to unjust evictions,” said Derek Johnson, SLO’s city manager. “Someone could’ve provided a notice months and months and months ago, but if they haven’t completed the entire process and an unlawful detainer hasn’t been issued, [the ordinance will apply].”

While SLO and Grover Beach have taken action on AB 1482, most other SLO County cities don’t appear headed down

the same path. In response to questions from New Times, city administrators from Paso Robles, Atascadero, and Pismo Beach said they had no plans to adopt emergency ordinances. Morro Bay, on the other hand, is exploring it, according to City Manager Scott Collins. SLO County and Arroyo Grande did not respond before press time.

Tom Frutchey, Paso Robles’ city manager, noted that the city is “actively monitoring, but so far [has] received no complaints, nor do we have any other evidence of problems being created just in advance of the effective date of the state legislation.”

Even though dozens of tenants in the 54-unit Grand View Apartments face evictions due to landlord neglect, Frutchey said those aren’t relevant to AB 1482. “[The evictions] were under existing law and have already been approved by the courts,” he said.

Meanwhile, tenants who spoke at the Nov. 26 SLO City Council meeting say they’re feeling more vulnerable than ever.

“As of the first of December, I will be homeless,” said 66-year-old Roberth Toth, a tenant with a disability. “It’s wrong.

You’re not supposed to be able to evict someone on housing for no cause. Our governor took care of that, but it’s a little late for us. Homelessness for me could be a death sentence.” ∆ Assistant Editor Peter Johnson can be reached at pjohnson@newtimesslo.com.

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hen Erika Bylund and Mike May bought their $700,000 Nipomo home in May 2017, they knew a stock car raceway was nearby.

But they didn’t know how much the then struggling track would change over the next two years, and how deeply it would impact their lives.

Situated in the Costa Pacifica housing development just north of Santa Maria, the Bylund-May house sits less than a mile away from the Santa Maria Raceway. When May and Bylund were first considering buying the house, the raceway had long grappled with declining attendance, and May, a Santa Maria native, knew the hum of a few stock car races each year wouldn’t be a big deal.

But in early 2018, the raceway sold to new owners who had a broader vision for all that the facility could be. It was renamed “Stadium805,” and new lights and reserved VIP seats were installed. In the spring of 2019, the raceway became a venue not just for races, but for concerts, beer and wine festivals, bull-riding contests, and other events.

With the capacity to hold nearly 16,000 guests, Stadium805 markets itself as the largest event center on the Central Coast, but with all those events and attendees come hours of noise, traffic congestion, and trash, and Costa Pacifica residents like Bylund and May are fed up.

Nearly 10 community members attended a South County Advisory Council meeting on Nov. 25, where they shared their concerns about what they see as the nuisance and safety hazards caused by the non-racing events at Stadium805.

“My wife can’t sleep at night,” May said at the meeting, adding that events often run all evening until 11:30 p.m., and increased traffic and parking make it difficult to navigate the only road leading in and out of the development. “It’s really concerning to me that I can’t get in and out of my home.”

May said he and Bylund have researched ways to deter noise, from landscaping to fencing, but there’s not much that can be done. The concerts are so loud that the windows of their house shake, Bylund said. She called it “disturbing” and invited council members over to hear it for themselves.

Residents have been complaining for months, Bylund told the council, and nothing has been done.

“I’m begging at this point,” she said.

Several other residents seconded those grievances and complained about their children not being able to sleep, drunk people in the streets, trash everywhere, and being totally unable to drown the concert noise out with anything else.

For Costa Pacifica resident James Kuenzinger, the biggest issue is safety.

The neighborhood is home to a number of older residents with health issues, and if the only road in and out is filled with traffic, it could be difficult for first responders and

residents to access during an emergency.

Event attendees walk through the middle of the road to get to and from their cars, another safety hazard, especially in the dark, and Kuenzinger said he even got a ticket for going into the wrong lane while trying to get around a group in the road.

Terry Reible, another Costa Pacifica homeowner, said the races are fine, but the concerts are “horrible.”

“It’s just not what I expected when I moved into a beautiful home in a beautiful area,” Reible said at the meeting.

San Luis Obispo County staffers have been aware of controversy surrounding Stadium805 for months now, according to 4th District Supervisor Lynn Compton, who also attended the advisory council meeting on Nov. 25. Although the issue is still being investigated, Compton said it doesn’t seem like there’s much that can be done to appease the Costa Pacifica community members.

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—Mike May, Costa Pacifica resident

While some community members suggested that Stadium805 is operating without the proper permitting, and others claim the license the venue has was approved in the ’60s, Compton said Stadium805 has a perfectly legitimate entertainment license.

The permit is old, though Compton couldn’t confirm just how old, and it doesn’t have an expiration date, but it allows for races, concerts, festivals, and all kinds of other events. Compton said the county can’t legally change the specifics of the license or force Stadium805 to get another one.

The owners of Stadium805 could not be reached for comment before press time, but Compton said she’s been in contact with one of the owners regarding community concerns, and she said the owner seems willing to come up with solutions. Along with litter cleanup and the potential for a new parking lot, Compton said he plans to hire two California Highway Patrol officers—at the steep price of $2,000 an hour each— to direct traffic during all larger events.

Costa Pacifica residents said those things won’t subdue the noise and called on Compton to do more. The county is still looking into it, but Compton was frank.

“He, whether you like it or not, is operating under his permit,” she said. ∆ Staff Writer Kasey Bubnash can be reached at kbubnash@newtimesslo.com.

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The dispensary’s grand opening is slated for Dec. 6-8 where the first 100 customers get rewarded with gift bags.

Urbn Leaf characterizes itself as a retail cannabis boutique that offers a high-end and comfortable atmosphere, staffed with professionals ready to help customers select products to fit their needs.

The dispensary caters to customers who are looking for medical or recreational cannabis products.

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“If we wouldn’t consume it ourselves, we would never put it on our shelf. We’re a very authentic company, and I think that resonates with our customers,” he said.

Senn sees his business and work culture as one big family. From his employees to customers who walk through the door, he said, the goal is to make everyone feel welcomed and comfortable.

When it comes to customers, he said, his bud-tenders all want to provide the best possible experience for everyone, so they’re ready to answer any and all inquiries about the products being sold.

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“We’re all very happy to spend more time [on the Central Coast], because we’re moving a million miles an hour and it kind of forces us to take a step back and slow down a bit.”

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Citizenship 101 F Locals share their experiences of becoming American citizens

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PREPARATION Aracelli Astorga, regional librarian for the SLO Library, is a source for residents in SLO County who want to prepare for their naturalization test and interview.

our people faced regional librarian Aracelli Astorga in a fluorescent-lit room where she stood in front of a dry-erase board. That day, Astorga was going over a portion of the application to become a naturalized citizen of the United States, a form known as the N-400.

Her students range from 30 to 40 years old, and they’re from different parts of the world. On Aug. 6, she taught two women from Mexico, one man from Vietnam, and another man from Costa Rica.

Every Tuesday, Astorga teaches a Citizenship Class (Clase de Ciudadania) in English and Spanish from 5 to 6 p.m. at the San Luis Obispo Library. The one-hour classes focus on a different aspect of the naturalization process each week, from the application to the interview they’ll need to face with a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services official.

Registration for the class isn’t required. There is no sign-up sheet. Students know each other by first name only. And the classes are designed that way, Astorga said, to protect the identity of those who attend them.

New Times attended the classes for about five months to observe and understand what it takes to apply for and successfully pass the naturalization test.

The number of students fluctuated with every class.

The highest number of students who ever attended one class was about six people. Some came once to get information and didn’t return; others were loyal and attended classes weekly. All walked through the meeting room door with the same goal: to become an American citizen.

Submitting an application is the first hurdle, for some, in the naturalization process. What follows is the waiting game for an appointment with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for an interview, along with studying in preparation. For others, it’s getting a green card.

According to Immigration Services, the most common path to citizenship starts with being a permanent resident, or holding a green card for at least five years.

To be eligible for citizenship, the resident must be physically in the United States for at least 30 months out of that five-year stay. The applicant must also be able to read, write, and speak English and have an understanding of U.S. history and government.

This is where Astorga’s class comes in handy. She breaks up the requirements with each class, going over any questions the students may have. Applicants have to be prepared to answer personal questions about how many children they have and how many times they’ve left the country, as well as whether they’ve ever been arrested or have ever been a member of a rebel group.

Then, of course, there’s a written and oral exam of sorts.

To prepare for that portion of the interview, Astorga gives her students a study worksheet with 100 U.S. government and civics questions. Of those, the official will only ask six, but the applicant has no idea which six.

“I encourage the students to not just memorize the questions, but understand why the question is being asked,” Astorga said. “Why is it important in the country’s history?”

Supportive space

Wein, a student in Astorga’s class who goes by his last name, submitted his N-400 application at the beginning of the year. Originally from Vietnam, he said he came to the United States to create a better life for his now 12-year-old son.

He regularly attends the classes, but he does miss a class or two every month. As a nail technician, Wein can usually get away from work just long enough to pick up his son from school. On Tuesdays, he extends that time, picking up his son and attending Astorga’s citizenship class.

English is Wein’s second language, a common theme among Astorga’s students. At times, the class focuses on the correct way to pronounce names, such as Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

After repeating “Pelosi” out loud a few times, Wein looked at the pen in his hand and said that he would think of a writing tool to remember the name. His fellow classmates tell him it’s a good idea.

Students always encourage and congratulate one another over correct answers. Wein said the positive environment is helpful for some who might be daunted by the task of memorizing 100 questions. He comes to the classes, he said, because everyone who attends is basically in the same situation.

“We’re all a little nervous, but this class helps. I just want to have a better life for my son. That’s why I want to become a citizen,” Wein said, pointing to his son 12 • New Times • December 5 – December 12, 2019 • www.newtimesslo.com

who’s walking around the library aisles.

In a few months, it will be a year that Wein has been waiting to hear from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency for a date to take the test, but he’s not in any rush. He said the wait gives him more time to study—even though he answers all of Astorga’s questions correctly.

Astorga has been helping individuals like Wein for a little more than six years. She began teaching citizenship classes through a library branch in El Paso, Texas. The U.S.-Mexico border separates El Paso from Mexico, so she said a lot of people who attended the classes were of Mexican nationality. It’s different in San Luis Obispo, though.

“Here I talked to persons that are from Canada, England, a person from the Middle East, Costa Rica, and Guatemala,” she said.

The other difference she sees is the number of individuals who attend the class. In El Paso, she said, an average evening class had around 12 students.

Here in San Luis Obispo, the students told New Times they appreciate the smaller class size because if they need individual help or have a question to their specific case, Astorga can help; the rest of the class members also learn from each other’s experience.

In both places, Astorga said her students have a drive to learn and understand what they’re up against. She said the eagerness they have to participate in her class is contagious, and she’s happy to help any way she can.

Born again

Will, who asked New Times to only use his first name, is a former student of the citizenship classes at the SLO Library. When he comes to class, Will is usually carrying a bag that contains a folder with his study materials, a notebook, and a pencil. Always energetic, he’s ready to answer questions and help his peers, giving them study tips and resources he acquired throughout the year that he waited for his interview.

He submitted his application in October 2018. It was then that he made the decision to leave behind his birth country and begin the path to citizenship without forgetting his roots, Will said.

After the long wait, he was much calmer at his home in San Luis Obispo. The weight he carried with him throughout the summer had lifted now that the stress of preparing for the interview was over. His home was welcoming and felt like a melting pot of cultures, similar to the country he officially became a part of Oct. 8, 2019. The space was separated into cultural themes from places his partner has visited or he’s traveled to.

One bathroom had a Moroccan-style lamp emitting a pattern on the walls. His fireplace looked as if it was crafted from adobe bricks.

“I’m the first one of my family to come here to the United States. I was the only one that made the change to move to far away and start a new life in a new place with a different culture, ideas, and start from zero,” Will told New Times in Spanish.

Born in the city of Cartago, Costa Rica, on Sept. 17, 1979, his parents and siblings still live there today.

“I don’t think the rest of my family will immigrate here because my parents are older, and my siblings have their families and their lives,” he said.

He made the decision to move to the United States in 2008 after meeting his now partner. The move wasn’t easy for his family, who he’d been around all his life up until that point.

“It was hard, but with time, they got accustomed to it because they understand that I’m a mature adult, and it’s part of life to leave the house and make decisions for yourself,” Will said.

He’s constantly talking to his family over the phone or computer.

“It makes my absence easier, because I’m always communicating with them,” he said.

When asked why he chose to leave his country, he says it was to continue to pursue his relationship with his partner and other opportunities.

The transition from Cartago to San Luis Obispo, the only place he’s lived in since he moved to the U.S., wasn’t too difficult for him. He said perhaps if he moved to Los Angeles or San Francisco, it might have been a different story.

“In those large cities I think I would have felt the strong impact of being in a place where millions of people live,” he said.

SLO reminded him of Cartago, a small, tight-knit community with plenty of outdoor space to explore.

He applied for residency in 2014, got his green card, and about four years later, he submitted his

People were happy to submit their naturalization naturalization application. A year later he received his invitation for the interview, which was scheduled at applications, because it didn’t feel as complicated,” she the immigration field office in Chatsworth, in the San said.

Fernando Valley.

Recently, though, she said her clients have become He and his partner made a weekend of it, traveling more apprehensive and are afraid of submitting an to the area a day before the appointment to avoid traffic application, feelings that she attributes to the current and any other obstacles. His appointment card told administration as well as the spread of inaccurate him to arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before the information on social media. scheduled time as there wasn’t a lot of space to wait in Another factor is age. Flores said, in most cases, the the lobby. older permanent resident demographic of clients doesn’t Will’s appointment was at 10:30 a.m., and after signing have someone to help them fill out an application. in, he waited about an hour for his number to be called.

“They don’t have someone to help them collect all the “I had to remind myself to just remain calm. There documents needed, and sometimes they don’t remember were a lot of numbers being called, and I would watch the number of trips they’ve made in the last few years,” people go in and come out,” he said. she said.

At that point, he couldn’t do anything more to study.

Flores and other Importa staff assist individuals Soon enough his number was called. with gathering the necessary information but also The interview, he said, began with reciting the motivating them to get through the process.

Naturalization Oath of Allegiance.

“It’s difficult for someone to just give you a huge The Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United list of documents that you need to put together, and States of America has led to American citizenship for it can scare you off. At Importa we all speak Spanish more than 220 years. The first naturalization law was and we’re friendly, so I think that encourages them to enacted in 1790, and applicants for naturalization have continue,” she said. taken the oath since then, but there wasn’t a standard They keep their clients motivated by sending them countrywide oath. At the time, postcards that remind them of the oath varied from state to the important dates to submit state. It wasn’t until the oath was Get citizenship amended in 1952, to emphasize supplemental documents with a guidance service to the country, that it deadline goal of turning in the Individuals who have questions or need help with became uniform. application. any aspect of the naturalization process can check Swearing to the oath means to The latest hurdle that Flores out these resources on the Central Coast. support the Constitution; support said her clients will start seeing is and defend the Constitution; give • To apply for naturalization, print a copy of the an increase in immigration fees. up allegiance to any other foreign N-400, or take a practice test, visit uscis.gov and The Department of Homeland state or sovereignty; bear arms on look for the citizenship table.

Security wants to increase the behalf of the U.S. when required • To learn more about the citizenship class at the application fee by 61 percent, by law.

San Luis Obispo Library, email Aracelli Astorga at according to a proposal released Following the oath, he said the aastorga@slolibrary.org or walk into the library on earlier this month. The cost would official dove right into the English Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. rise from $725 to $1,170. writing and reading portion of the • Lucia Mar Adult Education offers a free Acting U.S. Citizenship and interview. citizenship class, which is currently in session. To Immigration Services (USCIS) “It was super easy for me learn more about next year’s program schedule, Director Ken Cuccinello said in a because with [Astorga], we’ve visit adulted.luciamarschools.org or call (805) statement that the department is studied all those sentences and 474-3756. fee-funded. the words, along with sentence • Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey offers On average, the fees that grammar,” he said. workshops about the immigration process and are collected by the agency With each correct answer, Will obtaining naturalization citizenship. Visit the San compose nearly 96 percent of the said he gained confidence. He Luis Obispo Office at 3220 South Higuera St., department’s budget. According to passed, and his ceremony was suite 303, San Luis Obispo or call (805) 541-9110. the statement, current fees would Oct. 8.

• If you want to learn more about the free waiver leave the agency underfunded by “For me, to have the American for the citizenship application, visit uscis.gov/i-912. approximately $1.3 billion per citizenship is a privilege, and it’s • If you’re looking for assistance with your year. like being born again,” Will said.

N-400 or have questions, visit importasb.org or “USCIS is required to Days before his interview, Will call (805) 604-5060. celebrated his 40th birthday. And examine incoming and outgoing • Amber Heffner is a local immigration attorney now, he explained, he has another expenditures, just like a business, whose practice is located at 2087 10th St., suite birth to celebrate: the day he and make adjustments based A, Los Osos. Heffner does consultations became an American citizen. He’s on that analysis. This proposed by appointment only; to schedule one, email her embracing his new identity. adjustment in fees would ensure at amber@amberheffnerlaw.com or call (805) more applicants cover the true 316-0592.

Up to speed cost of their applications and • Kevin C. Gregg is a local immigration minimizes subsidies from an Sitting at the kitchen table attorney based in Paso Robles. His office is already over-extended system,” in her parents’ home, Marlline located at 1006 Vine St. and can be reached Flores said she helped her dad the statement read. at (805) 296-1004. gather the necessary information “Furthermore, the adjudication to submit an N-400. Flores’ father of immigration applications has been a permanent resident and petitions requires in-depth in the United States since the ’70s but never applied to screening, incurring costs that must be covered by the become a citizen. agency, and this proposal accounts for our operational Without her help and motivation, Flores doesn’t think needs and better aligns our fee schedule with the costs her dad would be awaiting his interview appointment of processing each request,” according to the USCIS right now. statement.

“He doesn’t talk about it much, but his reason for The new cost, Flores said, may be too high for many coming here was he wanted an education, and he didn’t of the clients she assists, but there is a waiver that they just want to work with my grandparents,” she said. can apply for if they meet the eligibility requirements.

She sees that a lot in her line of work.

The cost of a lawyer-prepared application is often Flores is the director of operations for Importa—a out of reach for Importa’s clients, so Flores said the nonprofit recognized by the Department of Justice with people she works with are always overjoyed when she accredited representatives who can represent clients in helps them. their petitions and applications to U.S. Citizenship and “I’m giving back to the community, and just seeing Immigration Services. All the immigration services their facial expressions when I tell them, ‘Yeah we’re that are provided by Importa are free and assist doing this completely free,’ and their reply is always, ‘Are individuals in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties as you serious; you’re not going to charge us?’” she said. well as Southern San Luis Obispo County.

Flores said her reply to their shock is always the The individuals she helps, more often than not, same. She tells them that Importa’s services are free, came to the area in search of opportunities that might and all the client needs to do is spread the word that not exist in the communities they were born into. the organization is here to help. ∆ She’s been helping people with their naturalization applications since 2014 and has seen a shift in the Staff Writer Karen Garcia can be reached at kgarcia@ attitude of those applying.

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he ferocity of wildfires in California has stunned us again this year. The most recent terrifying examples include the Kincade fire and deadly Maria fires. Fires are a part of California’s history, but their size and intensity have increased dramatically in recent years because of climate change.

We hope that fire-wrought devastation does not happen here in San Luis Obispo County, but given the reality of our warming Earth, there’s no assurance that we can sidestep tragic destruction and loss of life. The time has come to take action against climate change and divest from fossil fuel companies.

Most of our state’s hottest and driest years have come in the last two decades.

National Geographic has reported that the warmer air “sucks water out of plants and soils, leaving the trees, shrubs, and rolling grasslands of the state dry and primed to burn.” The summer dry season in California has also grown longer in recent years, compounding fire risk, and this has been linked to climate change. The climate emergency has arrived at our doorstep.

Credible science institutes have longsince concluded that CO2 emissions are a primary cause for our rising average global temperatures. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states, “Human activities are responsible for almost all of the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere over the last 150 years.” The obvious remedy?

A steep reduction of CO2 emissions.

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The EPA further states that electricity production accounts for more than 27 percent of U.S. CO2 emissions, making it a principle source of climate-warming emissions. Transportation, at 29 percent, is the other major contributor to CO2 emissions. Together, these two industries present the greatest opportunity to cut emissions and save our planet.

Financial investments are made with an eye for future opportunities and risks.

While fossil fuels remain in use today, forecasts consistently show production costs declining and demand rising for renewable energy and electric vehicles of all kinds. Investment in renewable energy and transportation technology, then, is really the only rational option for our future.

SLO County cities, including San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, and Morro Bay, have all agreed to the option for customers to source electricity through Monterey Bay Community Power, a carbon-free community choice energy agency. This was a wise decision that will allow residents and businesses to access competitively priced renewable energy.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Agency, in 2018 only 17 percent of U.S. energy generation came from renewable sources, including hydropower, wind, biomass, solar, and municipal solid waste (such as San Luis Obispo’s anaerobic digestion facility).

Increasing this proportion creates an extraordinary investment opportunity. In

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October, the International Energy Agency issued an official forecast that renewable power will increase globally by 50 percent over the coming five years, illustrating the potential of related investments.

Investment in renewables is now an imperative. In the face of fossil fuel industries’ declining prospects, and the vast potential for growth in renewable energy as mentioned above, what actions should investors, both institutional and individual, be considering for their investment portfolios? As the city of San Luis Obispo did in 2017, investors must take action and divest—sell—all investments in fossil fuel companies.

Further, those freed-up investment dollars should be reinvested as part of a diversified portfolio in a range of renewable energy companies including, solar, wind, grid infrastructure, clean transportation and clean energy technology companies.

Talk with your financial advisor about your portfolio and demand that any investments including fossil fuel companies be sold, and those funds be reinvested in clean energy. If they won’t accommodate your request, find a new advisor. If you’re a DIY investor, please visit fossilfreefunds.org for an easy way to determine whether your mutual fund investments include fossil fuel companies, and, where necessary, consider fossil-fuel-free and renewable energy mutual fund options. ∆ Scott Secrest is a financial advisor with Natural Investments LLC in San Luis Obispo. Write a response and email it to letters@newtimesslo.com.

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A response to ‘Honor and betrayal’ Portraying the reluctance of the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors to leap aboard the Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP) bandwagon as a betrayal of the future of humankind is a bit of a stretch (“Honor and betrayal,” Nov. 28). Perhaps the board is simply suffering a rare attack of sensibility.

MBCP claims to provide its customers with 100 percent carbon-free power.

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However, large hydro production is seasonally variable, and nuclear power is on borrowed time for reasons yet to be understood by any rational human being.

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to customers, when it does not exist in California, certainly not 24 hours a day?

The answer is that it can’t, and the claim is therefore untrue. You can pretend to use 100 percent carbon-free power but that is about it, and it is certain that the climate will be unmoved.

The author was also very rough on the Republicans, which I too feel that they richly deserve. Yet when it comes to honor and betrayal, what about the Democrats?

In 2018, out of the 82 Democrats in the Legislature, 74 of them took contributions from oil and gas interests; 76 took contributions from renewable interests; all of them took money from utility interests; and 71 of them—or 87 percent—took money from all of them. The only thing these interests have in common is that they all want nuclear power shut down in California, regardless of what it will do to our community and the environment.

Yet, these very legislators are mandated to set a new carbon-free climate agenda.

Fat chance of that happening. So who is betraying whom?

Mark Henry San Luis Obispo

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under attack from the left. The mantra of the elite left is, “Do as I say not as I do.” My profit, my salary, is my business, and the Grand View Apartments owners’ rights are also my business. The socialists take for granted the benefits of capitalism as they tax and regulate the fruits of capitalism, all the while condemning it.

Make the rich pay, the corporation pay, and under that rhetoric, it is the middle class that ends up paying for their schemes. Regulations, taxes, and fees have led to the high cost and shortage of housing. See California and the promise of cheaper energy costs. Elected leaders say we should end the use of natural gas (a cheap clean energy) and nuclear power. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s appointees manage PG&E, which ends up paying above rates for renewables. Nothing is left

for maintenance, and consumers pay 50 percent more than the national average. In the meantime, capitalism pays for schools that preach socialism, denigrate capitalism, and graduate students believing they know things that they do not know.

See SLO City Council and its latest “rent control,” which is another shortterm fix with long-term implications for both higher costs and a greater shortage of housing. When searching for who to blame for the closing of the Grand View Apartments, housing shortages, high rents, crowded highways, power shutoffs, homelessness, infectious disease outbreaks, just look to the high-tax, extreme regulatory Democrat state of California!

Harry Fawcett Avila Beach

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There has been a lot of talk lately about making bike helmets mandatory. It seems that most riders don’t want to wear helmets; they are more worried about having a safe place to ride.

I got to thinking. Money for infrastructure is always in short supply.

How about we license bicycles, maybe $20 a year, and use that money to improve bicycle infrastructure. Riders would get a safer place to ride and take pride in knowing that they are contributing to safer bicycle riding.

Bill Bright Atascadero

The Ronald Reagan quote that Andy Caldwell (“Why I’m running for Congress,” Nov. 28) led off with—“ ... one of these days you and I are going to spend our sunset years telling our children, and our children’s children, what it once was like in America when men were free,”—was spot on. Reagan first gave this speech in 1961, in his fight against the establishment of Medicare, because he knew that it would enslave tens of millions of senior citizens to free health care for the rest of their lives.

His vision was that the elderly would have the freedom to pay outof-pocket to private, for-profit health insurance companies, and the freedom to die if they could not! Medicare, that socialist program, has for almost 60 years shackled our septuagenarian, octogenarian, and nonagenarian fellow citizens. They need to be unchained and stand on their own freedom-loving feet.

As Andy wrote, “Socialism strips away freedom and dignity.”

I’m sure that most of us, as I do, have the same sense of imprisonment and utter shame when we drive on the socialist (public) roads, see children walking into socialist (public) schools or see fires being extinguished by the socialist (public) fire department. Save us, Andy!

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my Hewes’ article, “Honor and betrayal” (Nov. 28), is the same old song, like listening to the same department store Christmas medley for the thousandth time in a month. Her observations about the impeachment hearings endlessly replay every progressive-Democrat, hyper-partisan cliché about Republicans, Trump, “we’re all going to die” climate hysteria, and the current conservative SLO County Board of Supervisors majority. All of it’s hung like shiny Christmas ornaments on the local political tree, including the fragility of such ornaments when they’re dropped, or in this case, when confronted by simple facts.

If one watched the Democratcontrolled impeachment inquiry through mainstream media sources (CNN, MSNBC, and the major networks), it’s understandable how you might draw false conclusions about what occurred, as did Ms. Hewes. Watch FOX News, and you would see the entire hearing, including the part when Republican committee members dismantled the testimony of the “non-partisan ambassadors and national security experts,” whose every factually unsupported assertion was breathlessly reported by national media as a smokinggun that foretells the end of the Trump presidency.

During the hearings, Committee Chair Adam Schiff served as prosecutor, presiding judge, and jury. He repeatedly interrupted Republican members attempting to question witnesses (chosen

by Democrats), directed witnesses not to answer questions that he didn’t like, and refused Republicans the right to call their own witnesses who might provide exculpatory testimony. The president was denied the right to have any legal counsel present, nor were Republicans permitted to cross-examine witnesses hostile to the president. At the end of each day’s hearings, each witness, especially the State Department and National Security witnesses, were forced to admit that they had no first-hand knowledge of the facts, that everything they said was based upon hearsay, and that their assertions of the president’s intention were based on presumptions or assumptions, not fact.

None of it would ever be admitted in any American court of law.

Republicans have steadfastly resisted attempts by Democrats to legitimize what is nothing more than a “star chamber,” similar to those used during the reign of England’s Charles I. Even Hillary Clinton has a better grasp on the constitutional requirements of an impeachment process than Adam Schiff and his partisan cronies.

Clinton was part of a team that produced a staff report on the conduct of impeachment proceedings in 1974 for the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment proceedings of President Nixon. Clinton wrote the “Constitutional Grounds for Impeachment” report, which was released on Feb. 22, 1974. It was a comprehensive review of impeachment in American history from the adoption of the Constitution in 1787 to the present day. Her report outlined four specific standards for such undertakings: no preconceived verdicts, no partisan purposes, no tampering with evidence,

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and no denial of due process. All of these standards have been violated by the current House impeachment inquiry, some, such as denial of due process, egregiously.

At the end of the day, an impeachment vote in the House will not likely produce a single Republican vote with several Democrats also dissenting. It won’t pass in the Senate when brought to trial, as it must be if the House votes to impeach Trump along strictly partisan lines.

Ms. Hewes goes on to bewail the failure of the current Board of Supervisors to adopt the Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP) program, instead opting for another study after the county staff reported many pitfalls in the program.

MBCP is lobbying hard in local media, but the bottom line is if you adopt this program, you inherit its bills while you are in and keep them if you ever decide to opt out as a community. They use power generated out of state from all sources, including coal, nuclear, natural gas, mass-hydro along with solar and wind. Consumers may start with lower bills, but ample evidence indicates that’s not always the case long-term. I’ve received many emails from disgruntled customers in Monterey County about MBCP. Supervisor Debbie Arnold, a specific target of Ms. Hewes ire, used her seasoned judgement to oppose county

adoption of MBCP based upon her extensive research into the program, and she actually listened to the majority of her constituents in District 5.

Finally, regarding the “we’re all going to die” climate hysteria, repeating a lie doesn’t make it true. I’ve got a library of 50 or more volumes (and hundreds of articles) written by distinguished climate scientists, such as Dr. Richard Lindzen of MIT; Dr. Ian Plimer, holder of Australia’s highest scientific honor (the Eureka Prize); and many others who take issue with climate hysteria as adopted as California’s official state policy. The agencies Ms. Hewes cites as authorities have also produced reports refuting the extreme claims of the climate hysteria industry, such as exaggerating the rise in sea level, which is most likely rising due to natural causes with no accelerated rate of increase. This is contrary to reporting by bias-invested media and California politicians basing their careers on creating a crisis of fear. Singing the “same old song” while demanding acquiescence to ever-increasing regulation and control of our lives by the privileged few deserves rejection by the people. ∆ Al Fonzi had a 35-year military career, serving in both the Vietnam and Iraq wars. Send comments through the editor at clanham@newtimesslo.com.

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Calling all roomies!

W ell, you guys, U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal’s opponent Andy Caldwell is finally right about something.

“People should wonder about Salud’s judgment,” Caldwell wrote in a statement, “he consistently endorses candidates that don’t even have support in his own party.”

You have to admit. It is pretty funny.

Carbajal endorsed Beto O’Rourke as the Democratic nominee for president in June.

O’Rourke couldn’t even win the Senate race in his own state against baby Yoda meme killer and Republican idiotcumbent Ted Cruz. After losing that awkward battle, O’Rourke decided, “You know what? I definitely have a better shot at being president.” It’s the only thing that made sense.

So, Carbajal, being the astute politician that he is, endorsed his former Washington, D.C.-roomie, the Lone-Star longshot! What are roomies for? They’ve got to stick together!

O’Rourke dropped out of the presidential race at the beginning of November, and by the end of November Carbajal’s already moved on to another candidate! How could you? O’Rourke thought he was special. Welp, the LoneStar Kid’s already moved on too. He’s now thinking a bit smaller—he’s going to flip The Texas House in his home state! Who knows, maybe, he’ll call his ex-roomie for an endorsement.

You can catch them on a 2017 U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) podcast called Off the Cuff, where the three roomies talked “unfiltered,” “direct,” and “honest” about their own version of Alpha House. A whole 837 people listened to this particular episode, so obviously it went viral. Huffman and Carbajal shared a bottle of California wine, “because we always have to do this, although Beto is having a craft beer.” Beto, WTF? You didn’t want a glass of “good 2nd District California wine”? That’s not very presidential of you.

Well, Carbajal’s got a knack for taking up with folks who aren’t presidential.

After O’Rourke pulled out, Carbajal hopped on over to Sen. Kamala Harris’ (D-California) downhill slide from presidential campaign success, endorsing her one week before she also realized she didn’t have a chance in hell against hair-sniffer Joe Biden, finger-pointer Bernie Sanders, or perpetual planner Elizabeth Warren.

In a way, you could say, Harris and Carbajal were state roomies. Like, you know, they shared the same state! She probably even drinks California wine! So, obvi, he just had to endorse her. Duh. What Caldwell was not right about was the rest of the statements he made in his little press release jab against the 24th District incumbent: “Salud has openly embraced socialism,” Caldwell said, “and that concerns me far more than his

political fumbles.”

Looking at the comments about this endorsement on New Times’ Facebook page, I’d say the socialism embracers out there do not agree with Caldwell on that one!

“Good to know Carbajal is part of the Corp establishment,” Susan Schenk Testa wrote, only adding later: “Well that didn’t take long, so which establishment tool will Carbajal back now, Biden or Mayor Butthead.”

Of course he is. How do you think he raises so much money? Carbajal toes the center of that party line like if he steps on the rope, he’s going to fall to his political death, so saying he embraces socialism is a little whacky. So far, the guy’s only “political fumbles” when it comes to the Democratic Party have been who he chooses to endorse for president. And Harris is definitely not a socialist.

Just ask Testa, who’s definitely a Bernie Bro (but, you know, the gender neutral kind of bro).

You know what else isn’t socialist?

Evicting tenants near Christmas because if you don’t get rid of them by Dec. 31, 2019, you can’t raise the rent by 40 percent like a total douchebag. Yeah, everyone, that’s what’s happening. Gov. Gavin Newsom with the good hair signed a tenant protection law in October that bars landlords from

raising the rent by more than 10 percent in a year and evicting residents without “just cause” starting on Jan. 1, 2020.

Well, landlords are just freaking out in one of the most expensive places to live in the country and evicting tenants willy-nilly so they can set rents as high as they damn well please for the suckers who move into them in 2020.

“We’ve never received as many calls regarding people who are getting their rents raised or getting eviction notices as we have since October,” SLO Legal Assistance Foundation Legal Director Stephanie Barclay said.

And those potential evictees are just added to the pool of soon-to-be homeless for the holidays individuals who are getting kicked out of the Grand View Apartments in Paso Robles for committing the crime of choosing to complain about their living conditions. I guess that’s the price you pay if you don’t have the money to own a home.

Well, that’s just capitalism at its god-damned finest, wouldn’t you say, Caldwell? Is that something you can get behind? Or, wait, I know. Just like Fox News hound Al Fonzi, you’re going to blame all of the Democrats for causing this problem. Well, you don’t have to. I’m going to roll my eyes up into my head before you do and save you the trouble.

Good news, though, I hear Carbajal’s taking roommate applications. And maybe, if you’re feeling spicy, you can even run for president. ∆ The Shredder knows a good socialist by their Facebook profile picture. Send comments to shredder@newtimesslo.com.

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ADELAIDA LOCAL MARKET Local purveyors, producers, and craftsmen gather at the Halter Ranch historic barn to create a festive sip and shop experience. Dec. 8, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-2262081. farmsteaded.com. Halter Ranch Vineyard, 8910 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles.

FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MARGARITA LIBRARY CRAFT FAIRE AND BAKE SALE A great opportunity to do some holiday shopping. Features local crafters and a bake sale. Lunch available from the Porch. Book store next door will have Bag of Book Sale for $5 per bag. Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. 508-3808858. Santa Margarita Community Hall, 22501 I St., Santa Margarita.

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AWAY: WHAT HAPPENS TO TRASH IN SLO COUNTY The Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) will give a presentation on what happens to the stuff we throw away in SLO County. Dec. 9, 5-6 p.m.

Free. 805-321-0073. slo.surfrider.org/away-whathappens-to-trash-in-slo-county/. iFixit, 1330 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

LIGHT UP A LIFE Wilshire Hospice invites the community to the 2019 Light Up A Life remembrance ceremonies. Offered during the holiday season as a place of gentle reflection, support, and respite during this time of year. Dec. 10, 6-7 p.m. Free. 805547-7025. diadelosmuertosSLO.org. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo.

MORRO BAY 66TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT 2019 The Christmas Bird Count will be held from dawn to dusk, rain or shine. Followed with a potluck party at the SLO Botanical Garden.

Dec. 14, 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. 805-772-1991. morrocoastaudubon.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

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CASA GRANDE CRAFT FAIR AND BAKE SALE Features crafts, gifts, home décor, and edible delights all created by our residents. Baked goods will feature sugar-free, gluten-free and regular recipes. Proceeds from the bake sale table will benefi t our Food Pantry.

Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. eventbrite.com. Casa Grande, 519 W Taylor St., Santa Maria, 805-868-2119.

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MULTI CULTURAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AND SILENT AUCTION The NAACP San Luis Obispo County Branch presents our annual Holiday Celebration and Silent Auction. Dec. 7, 4-6 p.m. Free admission.

805-619-5354. naacpslocty.org. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 2201 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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AG LIBRARY BOOK SALE Bimonthly book sale to raise money for library programs and projects. Subjects from A to Z. Friends of the Library gain early entrance at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande, 473-7164, slolibrary.org.

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34TH ANNUAL MORRO BAY LIGHTED BOAT PARADE Watch as the fishing, leisure and yachting community take to the water with decorated boats with dazzling lights and holiday cheer. Participating boats will compete for prizes and celebrate the holiday wonder along Embarcadero.

Dec. 7, 6-8 p.m. morrobay.org.

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CAMBRIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS: ART GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Cambria Center for the Arts will

food vendors, and more. Saturdays, 4-7 p.m. through Dec. 21 shopcambria.net. Cambria West Village, Main St., Cambria.

have a Holiday Show filled with lovely arts and crafts made especially for gift giving to self or others (small paintings, jewelry, and other sweet crafts). ThursdaysSundays, 1-4 p.m. through Jan. 5 Free. 805-927-8190.

Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

DAOU HOLIDAY DINNER Thomas Hill Organics is thrilled to be hosting the annual family style holiday dinner with DAOU Vineyards and Winery. Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m. $92. my805tix.com. Thomas Hill Organics Market Bistro, 1313 Park Street, Paso Robles, (805) 457-1616.

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LOS OSOS SENIOR HOLIDAY DINNER The Rotary Club of Los Osos offers its annual gift to the community by hosting a free Holiday Dinner for Los Osos Seniors serving a dinner of turkey and all the trimmings. Join this festive dinner and sing along with the carolers Dec. 9, 5-7 p.m. Free. 805-591-0563. LosOsosRotary.org. South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave, Los Osos.

Embarcadero, Morro Bay, 805-772-4467.

German Christmas Market boasts two million twinkling lights, photos with Santa, a vendor market, traditional glühwein (hot spiced wine), and other festive beverages and foods. Mondays-Sundays, 5-9 p.m. through Dec. 23 $10 to $25 depending on the night, when purchased online in advance. 805-395-8558. cambriachristmasmarket.com/. Cambria Christmas Market, 2905 Burton Dr, Cambria. Cambria Christmas Market is a German-style holiday event. Enjoy food, wine, music, Santa’s House, artisan shopping, a magical train ride, and more than two million Christmas lights.

Through Dec. 23, 5-9 p.m. $10-$25. 800-966-6490. cambriachristmasmarket.com. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.

CAYUCOS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Ring in the holidays by shopping local in Cayucos. An evening of fun: free trolley and horse-drawn carriage rides, street carolers, entertainment, refreshments and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus in their Victorian home. Dec. 14, 5-9 p.m. Free. cayucoschamber.com. Cayucos, N. Ocean Ave. and D St., Cayucos.

CAYUCOS CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Features a welcome by Pastor Dale, Christmas carols, refreshments, and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus (guests can also visit them in their Victorian home on Dec. 13 and 14, at 5 p.m.). Dec. 8, 5-6:30 p.m. Free.

805-748-2950. cayucoschamber.com. Cayucos, N. Ocean Ave. and D St., Cayucos.

CHRISTMAS IN CAMBRIA: SHOP WEST VILLAGE Participating businesses will host live entertainment,

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 ..........[23] Arts ............................[25] Culture & Lifestyle.......[26] Food & Drink..............[29] Music ......................... [31]

MORRO BAY HOLIDAY PADDLE PARADE Features kayaks, small sailboats, surfboard, and other forms of paddling decorated in their seasonal best. Dec. 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 805-769-8458. CentralCoastRadio. org. Coleman Park, Morro Bay, 101 Coleman Drive, Morro Bay.

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58TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE Enjoy the 58th Annual Christmas Light Parade in Downtown Paso Robles. Theme: “Light Up Your Christmas”. Dec. 7, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-238-4103. pasoroblesdowntown.org.

Downtown Paso Robles Shopping Core, 12th and Park Streets, Paso Robles.

ANNUAL LIGHT UP THE DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Come watch the lighting of Historic Atascadero City Hall and enjoy complementary tours of Historic City Hall, horse drawn hayrides, fire truck rides, hot chocolate, and visits with Santa. Dec. 6, 5:308:30 p.m. Free; special events vary. visitatascadero. com/events/. Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

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, 2020, 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.

CASE HOLIDAY MARKET Knock out some of that “last minute” shopping list, while enjoying a glass of wine in hand and carols filling the air. Dec. 15, 2-5 p.m. Free admission. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805.239.1730.

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CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE AND CRAFT FAIR Features items for the home, baked goods, crafts, jewelry, gift baskets, and more. Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Dec. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Varies by item; tables for crafters are $50 and $100. 805-434-1710. Templeton Hills Adventist School, 730 Templeton Hills Road, Templeton.

HOLIDAY MUSICAL WALK AROUND THE LAKE Enjoy a special evening walk around the lake with musical groups, carolers, Santa visits at the Charles Paddock Zoo, community singing, holiday decorations, and more. Presented by the Atascadero Lake Neighborhood Association. Dec. 7, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero, 461-5000.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Enjoy holiday appetizers by Derby Smokehouse, complimentary tasting flights, and a photo op with the Christmas tree. Dec. 7, 12-4 p.m.

Derby Wine Estates, 525 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles, 805-238-6300.

HOLIDAY STUDIO SALE Choose from a wide variety of hand crafted fused glass pieces of art, jewelry, feathered brooches, and more. Perfect for your holiday gift giving. Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-464-2633.

Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero, glassheadstudio.com.

ST. LUKE’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The elves have created beautiful hand-made gifts for everyone on your list: home-baked goods, jams, jellies, fleece wraps, purses, travel accessories, jewelry, and dog and cat toys. Proceeds to benefit the Atascadero Warming Center. Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 805-466-0379. stlukesatascadero.org. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5318 Palma Avenue, Atascadero.

VINE STREET VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays on Vine Street. Features Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Elves, The Grinch, Scrooge, and other characters. Dec. 14, 6-9 p.m. Free. 805-238-4103. pasoroblesdowntown.org. Vine Street, Between 8th and 21st, Paso Robles.

WINTER WONDERLAND Atascadero’s Sunken Gardens and Downtown will be turned into a winter paradise for all ages. Features a massive snow slide, snow play areas, rock climbing walls, bounce houses, Joe’s Little Train, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more than 50 food and craft vendors. Dec. 13, 5-9 p.m.

Free with food available for purchase. 805-470-3360. visitatascadero.com/events/. Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

44TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN SLO HOLIDAY PARADE The theme of this year’s parade is “Holidays around the World”. Parade begins at the intersection between Palm and Chorro. Dec. 6, 7 p.m. downtownslo. com. Downtown SLO, Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo.

CASKMAS Features unlimited pours from SLO Brew, Henhouse, Topa Topa, Figueroa Mountain, and more than 15 other breweries. Dec. 7, 6-10 p.m. $65. my805tix. com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-548-2337.

CHRISTMAS SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE A special holiday square dance with caller Johnny Preston and round dance cuer Dave Cleek. Dec. 8, 1:30-4:30 p.m. $8. 805-316-1628. squaredancecentralcoast.com/.

SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

HOLIDAY BARNFEST Head over to the newly restored and historic Octagon Barn for the eighth annual gift fair.

This free community event features more than 30 local artisans, live music by Brass Mash, food vendors, and wine tasting. Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-4414249. ritasrainbows.org. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo.

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HOLIDAYS ARE HERE: VINTAGE JEWELRY SHOW All attendees are entered into a raffle for free jewelry.

Dec. 6, 4-7 p.m. 805-458-2743. costumejewel.com.

Garden Party Collection: SLO Showroom, 3419 Miguelito Ct., suite 3, San Luis Obispo.

NAWBO 2019 HOLIDAY PARTY Features a Secret Santa gift exchange and an Italian style buffet will be served by local Chef Michele Auriemma. Dec. 5, 6 p.m. $15-$25. my805tix.com. Monterey St. Market, 1234 Monterey Street, #120, San Luis Obispo, 805-548-8515.

SANTA AT THE SLO RAILROAD MUSEUM Santa Arrives by train on the Surfliner at the San Luis Obispo Amtrak Depot. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the 1926 La Cuesta cafe-lounge car. Dec. 7, 2:15-5 p.m. $3 to $5; free after Santa arrives. 805-548-1894. SLORRM. com. San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, 1940 Santa Barbara Ave, San Luis Obispo.

SLO-MADE HOLIDAY FAIRE 2019 Features vendors, holiday treats, kids crafts, tours of the makerspace, and more. Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 805-242-1285. slomakerspace.com. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo.

STRAIGHT DOWN WINTER WAREHOUSE SALE Features a wide assortment of men’s and women’s pieces to choose from. Dec. 6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Dec.

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The SLO Botanical Garden hosts Saturday at the Garden: Winter Garden Chores on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 2 p.m. Guests can learn about keeping your garden in excellent shape during the winter season. The event is followed by a free docent-led tour of the garden at 2 p.m. A donation of $10 is suggested. Visit slobg.org to find out more.

—C.W. 7, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 805-543-3086. straightdown.com.

Straight Down Clothing Co., 635 Clarion Ct., San Luis Obispo.

SUCCULENT TREE WORKSHOP AT SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN .Join a Master Gardener to learn which winter chores will make spring gardening a breeze. From pruning, to seeding, to tool maintenance, you’ll find there are many ways to stay busy in the garden this winter. Dec. 5, 2-4 p.m. $65 Garden Members; $75 public. 805-541-1400. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

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Dec. 7, 1-2 p.m. Suggested donation: $5-$10. 805-5411400. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

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53RD ANNUAL SOUTH COUNTY HOLIDAY PARADE Celebrate the City of Grover Beach’s 60th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary with the theme Holiday

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Plan to watch the parade along Grand Avenue from 16th Street to 9th Street. Dec. 7, 10-11 a.m. Donation: one new, unwrapped toy. 805-473-4580. groverbeach.org.

City of Grover Beach, 154 S 8th St., Grover Beach.

ADVENT FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS Enjoy this 101-year-old tradition that weaves scripture readings with carols. Soup and salad reception to follow.

Dec. 15, 5 p.m. Free. 805-489-2990. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 301 Trinity Way, Arroyo Grande.

AG ROTARY CLUB’S 12TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY SING-ALONG Features great regional musical groups along with audience sing-alongs of favorite Christmas and holiday songs. Enjoy free holiday treats and Santa Claus in the lobby after the show. Dec. 15, 4-5:30 p.m. $6 child/student; $12 adult; $35 family of 5. 805-489-9444. agrotary.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

BIG BAND CHRISTMAS: ALL THE CLASSICS Musical selection includes hits from Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Rosemary Clooney, Nat King Cole, and the Andrew Sisters. Dec. 12, 7-9 p.m. $39-$49.

805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

HANDMADE HOLIDAY MARKET Features local food trucks serving up specialized Brunch menus, with the beach and local holiday shopping at your toes. Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 805-595-4000. avilabeachresort. com. Avila Beach Golf Resort, 6464 Ana Bay Rd., Avila Beach.

HOLIDAY HARMONY This festive event is free to the public and the evening will include snow play, cookie decorating, bounce houses, crafts, and music. Children will have the chance to visit and take a picture with Santa. Dec. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 805-773-7063. pismobeach.org/73/Recreation. Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St, Pismo Beach.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Stop by to browse Patrice’s

Troupe, The Kerry Voice Squad, and the Kerry Traditional Orchestra. Dec. 11, 7-9 p.m. $36-$48. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

OLDE TOWNE NIPOMO FAMILY CHRISTMAS Guests can enjoy viewing the 20 foot tree lighting (14,000 lights), the snow slide (with 10 tons of snow), and more. State Senator Shannon Groves will be in attendance. Dec. 8, 2-8 p.m. 805-896-8972. Olde Towne Nipomo, Thompson and Tefft, Nipomo.

SAN LUIS OBISPO VOCAL ARTS: A STAR IN THE NIGHT A holiday choral concert for the whole family to kick off the Christmas season and celebrate the holidays with friends and family. Dec. 7, 8-10 p.m. and Dec. 8, 8-10 p.m. $10-$40. 805-541-6797. vocalarts.org/. The Monarch Club at Trilogy Monarch Dunes, 1645 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo.

SANTA’S WORKSHOP FINE ART AND CRAFT FAIRE Features handmade artisan crafts ready for holiday giving, live music by Critical Mass Band, a snowy play area and slide, a craft and activity area for children, visits with Santa, food, drinks, a tree lighting, and more.

Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free to attend. 805-473-4580. groverbeach.org. Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Ave., Grover Beach.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Explore the historical home of John Price, Founder of the City of Pismo Beach. Tour the Price House lavishly decorated as it might have been in the Victorian era. Guests are welcome to wear Victorian costumes. Dec. 8, 3-7 p.m. $25. my805tix.com. Price Anniversary House, 100 Rancho Pismo Dr., Pismo Beach, 805-773-4854.

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one-of-a-kind handmade vintage jewelry pieces and pick up some homemade toffee by Firehouse Toffee. Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 805-441-8847. PH Balance Handmade Vintage Jewelry and Firehouse Toffee, 755 Ridge Rd., Nipomo.

AFRICAN DANCE Enjoy instruction to the beat of live

AN IRISH CHRISTMAS Award-winning cast of Irish

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.

dancers led by Riverdance Principal Dancer Caterina Coyne, World Champion Dancer Tyler Schwartz, and Connor Reider. Joined by members of the Kerry Dance

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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CREATIVITY Held every Wednesday unless other 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.

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.

HAMMERED SILVER EARRINGS Registration required. For teens and adults. Learn how to create your own hammered silver hoop earrings. Dec. 5, 3 p.m.

Free. 805-927-4336. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria.

culinary team at CASS Winery for a fun cookie and wine pairing session followed by cookie decorating instruction. Dec. 7, 2-4 p.m. $45. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805.239.1730.

HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP Enjoy making a whimsical fused glass ornament. Perfect project for parents and kids to work side-by-side. Price includes all materials. Dec. 11, 5-8 p.m. $25 for 1; $40 for 2; $50 for 3. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

RESIN PLAY TIME Choose from two necklaces in metal tray bezels, a beach scene or a holiday tree in a 11”x14” frame. Instructor provides variety of trinkets, colored glass, shells, etc. for your use. Projects will be encased in glistening resin. Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m. $40-$75.

805-237-3988. creativemetime.com. Paso Robles Recreation Center, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles.

MOSAICS FOR BEGINNERS Choose your project from wonky holiday trees, stepping stones, hearts, rocks, etc. Projects are super simple and perfect for beginners. Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $45-$70. 805-2865993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., 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. 805-772-9095. foreverstoked.com/paintparty.html. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay. RESIN WORKSHOP Choose from a frame, two necklaces, or four coasters. Instructor will bring a huge assortment of shells, colored beach glass, and baubles to create your project. Dec. 7, 10 a.m. $30-$85. 805286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

SUCCULENT WORKSHOP Learn how easy it is to create with succulents. Choose from two sizes of round wreaths or make a Wood Succulent Vertical Garden or create a gorgeous Holiday Tree. Dec. 7, 1-3 p.m. $70$90. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. ZEN DOODLE ADULT COLORING BOOK GROUP 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.

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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. 310-910-1228. 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, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Varies. 805549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo.

HOLIDAY FLORAL WORKSHOP Hosted by Zest it Up. Dec. 8, 5 p.m. my805tix.com. Monterey St. Market, 1234 Monterey Street, #120, San Luis Obispo, 805-5488515.

SATURDAY ART WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: “BELIEVE IN YOUR DREAMS” Each student will create their own unique canvas to take home. Saturdays $55. 805-6101821. keshetlavoux.com. Keshet Lavoux, 165 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

SLO NIGHTWRITERS MONTHLY MEETING: PUBLIC WELCOME The organization’s goal is to provide a venue for SLO County writers to connect.

Features a variety of guest speakers. Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5 for guests; free with membership. slonightwriters.org. United Church of Christ (Congregational) of San Luis Obispo, 11245 Los Osos

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SUCCULENT WREATH Start with a 9” round sphagnum form and add a wide variety of succulents from the instructor’s collection to create a lush 13” wreath. Dec. 10, 6-8 p.m. $65. 805-546-3132. creativemetime.com. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

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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 Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP A fun night of creativity and learning, as we teach you the fundamentals of arranging while helping you add a little “homemade” to your decor through wreath-making. Dec. 5, 5-7 p.m. my805tix.com. Talley Vineyards, 3031 Lopez Dr., Arroyo Grande.

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FREE WEST COAST SWING CLASS No partner or experience required. Mondays, 7 & 8 p.m. Free. 805-9371574. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, mavericksaloon.org.

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FOREVER STOKED WINTER ART SHOW Features artwork from Ken Christensen, Charlie Clingman, Dakota Pitts, Chris Pedersen, Peter Pierce , Paul Dollins, and others. Also features a performance by local musician Jon Milsap. Dec. 7, 12-8 p.m. Free. 805-234-5917. foreverstoked.com/. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., 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.

SECOND SUNDAY AT SEVEN Joe Milosch from San Diego will be our featured reader. Open poetry reading follows. Please bring holiday poems and finger-food.

Dec. 8, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-772-2880. Coalesce Garden Chapel, 845 Main St., Morro Bay.

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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.

CAL POLY ARCH. AND ENV. DESIGN PAVILION OPEN HOUSE The Wine History Project of SLO County and Saucelito Canyon Tasting Room is sponsoring this collaborative project. Eight design teams combine efforts to design a temporary structure to house exhibits and educate the public. Dec. 8, 12-4 p.m.

Free. 805-439-4647. winehistoryproject.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

INFORMAL CLOSING RECEPTION AND RESCREENING OF ARTIST TALK Features a rescreening of Mohamad Hafez’ artist talk. Exhibit remains open through Dec. 20. Dec. 5, 5-7 p.m. Free. 805-5463202. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, cuesta.edu/student/campuslife/artgallery/.

JULIA MORGAN HISTORIC BUILDING TOUR Member docents will guide guests through the historic, newly renovated, and preserved Monday Club clubhouse and grounds. Tours may also be arranged by appointment. Mondays, 2-5 p.m. through Oct. 8 Free; donations appreciated. 805-541-0594. themondayclubslo.org. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

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2019 ANNUAL WINTER FAIRE AND JURIED CRAFT SHOW The Morro Bay Art Association proudly presents its annual Winter Faire and Juried Craft Show, which offers a collective of works spanning a variety of artistic styles from traditional to contemporary.

Through Jan. 6, 2020, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

LECTURES & LEARNING

DAVID KREITZER: FINE ART OPEN STUDIOS

advance. Thursdays, 8:30-10 a.m. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay.

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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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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.

HOLIDAY SMALL GIFT SHOW Affordable original artworks by local artists: including painting, photography, crafts, jewelry, glass, wood, cards, sculpture, and wearable art. Mondays, WednesdaysSundays, 1-4 p.m. through Jan. 29 Free. 805-9952049. cayucosart.org. Cayucos Community Art Gallery, 10 Cayucos Dr., Cayucos.

MORRO BAY FRIDAY ARTWALK A self-guided tour that takes place every second Friday of the month.

Guests can enjoy refreshments, trolley rides, and more.

Second Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-7722504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COU NT Y

HOT FOR THE HOLIDAYS Features encaustic carved creations, perfect for gifting this holiday season; small and midsize encaustic artworks designed with beauty in mind and attention to detail. Through Dec. 31, 12-4 p.m.

Free admission. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org.

Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

SEVEN UP: NEW WORK BY 7 ARTISTS New work by 7 artists: Michael Messina, Jane Russell, Kabe Russell, Cynthia Kevorkian, Dennis Jackson, Denise Schryver, and Marie Ramey. ongoing Varies. 805-466-3684. ärt/, 5806 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

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ANIMAL ART EXHIBITION AND BENEFIT An exhibition and sale of animal art, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Woods Humane Society. The show will feature paintings and sculptures by several California artists that portray both pets and wild animals. Dec. 7, 12-4 p.m. and Dec. 8, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-773-8057.

Seaside Gallery, 580 Cypress Street, Pismo Beach, theseasidegallery.com.

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CITIZENSHIP CLASS To prepare for

CHRISTMAS IN CAYUCOS

The Cayucos Christmas Tree Lighting takes place on Sunday, Dec. 8, from approximately 5 to 6:30 p.m. Guests can look forward to Christmas carols, refreshments, the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, and other festivities. Admission is free.

Visit cayucoschamber.com to find out more.

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ELF: THE MUSICAL Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy the elf’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. As an adult, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father. Dec. 7-15 my805tix.com. Stephen B. Dudley Community Barn, 3025 Monterey Rd., Atascadero, 805-466- 5068.

THE GLAMPEDE PRESENTS: ONESIE UPON A TIME What’s one of the best things about winter? Wearing a onesie, of course. Featuring performers of The Glampede, who will be showing off their onesie best, and invite you to do so as well. Enjoy this magical onesie burlesque adventure. Dec. 7, 7-10 p.m. $30. 805-369-9391. McPrice Myers Wines, 2323 Tuley Court, Paso Robles.

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BALLET THEATRE SLO: A CHRISTMAS CAROL

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/.

Scrooge is visited by three spirits as he learns the true spirit of Christmas. Dec. 13-14, 7 p.m. and Dec. 15, 2 p.m. $28-$48. bt-slo.org. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7113.

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classic about young Ralphie Parker and his quest for a genuine Red Ryder BB Gun. Back by popular demand for the sixth year in a row. Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m., Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Dec. 15, 7-9 p.m. through Dec. 21 $20-$39. 805-786-2440. slorep. org/shows/a-christmas-story-2019/. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo.

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HANDCRAFTED FOR THE HOLIDAYS Premier craftspeople from California and beyond are featured in this invitational exhibition and retail sale devoted to bringing wide public attention to the field of fine craft.

Through Dec. 29, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

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2020 CALL FOR ARTISTS Taking submissions for artists all media for 2020 year, please submit by email.

First Monday-Sunday of every month-noon through Dec. 31 805-542-9000. Frame Works, 339 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, sloart.com.

CALL TO ARTISTS Now accepting proposals for solo and group art exhibits in established gallery. Through Dec. 30 805-542-9000. Frame Works, 339 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, sloart.com.

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MY THREE ANGELS Three convicts are employed as roofers by a family, whose roof is in desperate need of maintenance. On the way from France is an evil-minded cousin, to oust the father of the family from his business, and his cold-blooded nephew, who is jilting the father’s daughter for an heiress. Through Dec. 15 $15-$20. my805tix.com. By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay, 805-776-3287.

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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.

A CHRISTMAS STORY SLO REP presents this holiday

CIVIC BALLET OF SLO: THE NUTCRACKER It is Christmas Eve and Clara is about to have the night of her dreams. Audiences of all ages can marvel at this production accompanied by a live orchestra. Dec. 13-15 pacslo.org. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-546-3202.

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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE An eclectic group of mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime, while candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives. Presented by AGHS. Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m., Dec. 7, 7-9 p.m., Dec. 8, 2-4 p.m., Dec. 12, 7-9 p.m., Dec. 13, 7-9 p.m. and Dec. 14, 7-9 p.m. Adults $15; Seniors $12; Students $10. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande, 805-489-9444, clarkcenter.org.

THE HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA This annual production opens with a one-act version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, which is followed by a comedic, operatic retelling of “The Three Little Pigs,” and the company’s traditional vaudeville revue. Through Dec. 31 americanmelodrama.com. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

FREE ADOPTION INFORMATION SESSION Free 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.

INSIGHT STUDIO: BUSINESS SOLUTIONS TO COMMUNITY CHALLENGES Foster a happier and more efficient work environment. Begin to build social responsibility from within your company. Understand more about the potential hurdles your employees may face. Dec. 10, 12-2 p.m. $45. 805-781-2777. slochamber.org. Embassy Suites, 333 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGIN’: THE 2020 EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE In this informative seminar for employers, supervisors, and human resource professionals, employment law attorneys Jonathan Fraser Light and Susan S. Waag will discuss more than 30 employment law issues to consider for 2020. Dec. 5, 7:30-9 a.m. Free. 805-248-7089. Embassy Suites, 333 Madonna Rd., 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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LOS OSOS VALLEY GARDEN CLUB MEETING Features hands-on fun with plant design and more.

Second Thursday of every month, 1-2 p.m. through Dec. 12 Free. Daisy Hill Estates Clubhouse, 1595 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos, 805-528-1551.

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.

SURFSIDE TENNIS CLUB Saturdays, 9 a.m. Free the first month; $30 per year afterwards. surfsidetennisclub. teamopolis.com. Morro Bay High School, 235 Atascadero Rd., Morro Bay, 805-771-1845.

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CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES GRANTS WORKSHOP Are you looking for funding support for an upcoming public humanities event, library program, or media project? Join California Humanities staff for this informational session on funding for projects in the humanities. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-noon Free. 415-391-1474. calhum.org. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

FREE-FOR-ALL MOVIE NIGHTS Each meeting, a movie is selected from a wide variety of GLBT films.

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CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 26 Second Friday of every month, 7-10 p.m. Free. galacc.org.

GALA Center Gallery, 1060 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

HOME SHARE SLO COFFEE CHAT An informal gathering to talk about home sharing. Second Wednesday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-noon Free.

805-215-5474. homeshareslo.org. Panera Bread, 299 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

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NIPOMO SENIOR CENTER The center is open five 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.

DISCUSSING GRIEF Join us in a safe space to share you journey through the grieving process. With grief comes mourning; and while mourning brings healing, it’s important to have support and understanding while you are experiencing your loss. Second Tuesday of every month, 3-4:30 p.m. 0.00. 805-269-0141. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, coalescebookstore.com/.

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

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.

GRIEF AND THE HOLIDAYS Even years after a loss, many people find that holidays are still difficult. “Grief and the Holidays” workshops are designed to support and guide you through the holiday season while coping with the loss of a loved one Dec. 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. 805-269-0141. wilshirehospicecc.org/grief-workshops-and-education/.

Wilshire Hospice Center for Grief Education and Healing, 285 South St., suite M, San Luis Obispo.

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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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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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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.

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of a loved one. This group provides the opportunity to connect with individuals in a similar situation. Drop-ins 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. 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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CHILD LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Hospice SLO County 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.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP This group is appropriate for; caregivers, family members, and friends who are experiencing anticipated loss of someone close to them nearing death, and the complex emotions that may emerge. Second Wednesday of every month, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. https://www.wilshirehospicecc.org/griefworkshops-and-education/. Wilshire Hospice Center for Grief Education and Healing, 285 South St., suite M, San Luis Obispo.

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SAN LUIS OBISPO McBride at the SLO Library to learn how to make your own personalized holiday cards. Supplies will be provided, but space is limited. Registration required. Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m.-noon Free. 805-781-5989. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

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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.

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STRENGTH TRAINING FOR 50+ Designed specifically for older adults, this class incorporates the TRX suspension training system, exercise balls, and dumbbells to create a safe and effective way to gain strength, improve balance, and increase your flexibility. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:1010:10 a.m. through Dec. 14 $95.

805-549-1222. San Luis Coastal Adult School, 1500 Lizzie St., San Luis Obispo, ae.slcusd.org/.

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The annual Light up the Downtown Holiday Celebration takes place at Sunken Gardens in Atascadero on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy horsedrawn hayrides, photo opportunities with Santa, hot chocolate and other seasonal treats, free tours of City Hall, and more. Check visitatascadero.com for more info.

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care with this yoga class designed for all levels. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat if possible. Dec. 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-7815783. All levels welcome; beginners encouraged. No experience, equipment, or registration required, although participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat and props if available. Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. through Dec. 16 Free. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

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BIRDS OF LAND AND SEA AT MORRO ROCK One mile walk from the chain link fence (northwest corner of the parking lot) to observe Peregrine falcons, seabirds, cormorants, pelicans, and gull species and their age classes. Bring binoculars and field guide. Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-noon Free. 805-772-2694. Morro Rock, Coleman Drive, Morro Bay.

EXPLORE THE TIDE POOLS AT CORALLINA COVE 2 mile active hike from the Bluff Trailhead (100 yards south of Spooner Ranch House) to learn local history, watch for seabirds, whales, seals, and otters; then explore tide pools at low tide. Bring binoculars.

Dec. 11, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Free. 805-528-0513. Montaña de Oro, 3550 Pecho Valley Rd., Los Osos.

SIERRA CLUB HIKE: CERRO ALTO PEAK The trail begins at Cerro Alto campground, a moderate 7 mile loop hike, with a 1,800 ft. elevation gain. Dogs are okay, if on leash. Dec. 7, 9 a.m. $5 parking fee. sierraclub. org/santa-lucia. Cerro Alto Camp Ground, Hwy. 46, Morro Bay, 805-441-7597.

SONGBIRDS IN THE PINES 1.5 moderate walk at the edges of the park from the LaLoma Street parking area off Quintana Boulevard. Expect to see woodpeckers, songbirds, and birds of prey. Bring binoculars and guidebook. Dec. 10, 9-11 a.m. and Dec. 11, 9-11 a.m.

Free. 805-772-2694. Morro Bay State Park, 60 State Park Rd., Morro Bay.

WINDY COVE MUD AND TIDE POOLS WALK An easy, but muddy walk beginning outside the museum to investigate the mud, rocks, plants, and organisms that live in the cove. Wear “mud” shoes or boots, no bare feet. Dec. 11, 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-2694. Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd., Morro Bay.

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SIERRA CLUB HIKE: OSO FLACO LAKE An easy 2-mile one way hike that is wheelchair and baby stroller friendly, along a shaded paved road to the boardwalk over the lake and on to the dunes. Dec. 7, 11 a.m. $5.

805-934-2792. sierraclub.org/santa-lucia. Oso Flaco Lake Natural Area, Oso Flaco Lake Rd., Nipomo.

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MORRO BAY MARTIAL ARTS: WORLD CHAMPION INSTRUCTION Offering adult and youth classes in 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.

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SHOTOKAN KARATE A family-friendly class for ages 8 and over. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m. Included in YMCA membership. 805-543-8235. sloymca.org. SLO County YMCA, 1020 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo.

SLO PING PONG Features many tables. Games are informal and all ability levels are welcome. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. and Sundays, 4-7 p.m. through Dec. 31 Free for new players. 805-540-0470. Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo.

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BILINGUAL STORYTIME/ CUENTOS BILINGÜES Children and their families are invited to listen to tales in English and Spanish. Wednesdays, 3:30-4 p.m. Free.

805-927-4336. slolibrary.org. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria.

FAMILY MOVIE WEDNESDAYS Come enjoy seeing a free, family movie once a month. All ages welcome.

Second Wednesday of every month, 2 p.m. Free. 805995-3312. Cayucos Library, 310 B. St., Cayucos.

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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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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COME TOGETHER Features crafts, activities, a

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shared meal, and more. Second Wednesday of every month, 5-7 p.m. 805-772-7644. Estero Bay UMC, 3000 Hemlock, Morro Bay.

FIRST SATURDAY SERIES: MEDITATION AND SELFCARE Workshop led by the Rev Nita Kenyon on increasing physical and mental health through meditation and some simple yoga practices. Learn how to calm the outside noise.

Dec. 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free.

805-528-0654. stbenslososos. org. St. Benedict’s Church, 2220 Snowy Egret Ln., Los Osos.

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HOW CAN WE ALL GET ALONG? Presented by Dolores

Miera and Diane DeMarco. Dec. 8, 10-11 a.m. 805-395-4055.

Unitarian Universalist Church, 786 Arlington, Cambria.

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THE ART OF MEDITATION Learn how to begin and sustain a meditation practice or deepen an existing practice with Elizabeth Aires, author of The Art of Silence.

Dec. 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $20. 805238-4413. earthtonesgifts.com/.

EarthTone Gifts, Gallery, and Center for Healing, 13319 Park St., Paso Robles.

BEAR NECESSITIES

The Cambria Library hosts its Stuffed Animal Sleepover event on Friday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children are welcome to drop off their favorite stuffed animals for a makebelieve gathering in the library. Participation is free. Call (805) 927-4336 or visit slolibrary.org to find out more.

—C.W. MEALS ON WHEELS Meals on Wheels, San Luis

RECOVERY DHARMA SLO COUNTY A peer-led movement using Buddhist practices and principles to overcome addiction through meditation, personal inquiry, and community. Saturdays, 7:30-8:45 p.m.

Free, donations welcomed. NA. Community Church of Atascadero, 5850 Rosario Ave., Atascadero, atascaderoucc.org.

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ASK SABRINA 30 years of Tarot reading experience.

Open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday in SLO County and Thursday and Sunday in South SLO County. ongoing 805-441-4707. asksabrina.com. Private Location, TBA, San Luis Obispo.

RECOVERY DHARMA SLO COUNTY A peer-led movement using Buddhist practices and principles to overcome addiction through meditation, personal inquiry, and community. Sundays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free, donations welcomed. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 2201 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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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 805-528-0392. El Moro Elfin Forest Natural Area, 1100 15th St., Los Osos.

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.

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-on-one with non-literate adults learning to read, write, and speak English. Tutors must go to both training sessions. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through Dec. 14 805-541-4219. literacyforlifeslo.org. Union Bank, 995 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

LOAN CLOSET ASSOCIATE The Riso Family Loan Closet offers short-term use of durable medical equipment to people who are in the healing and recovery process. Volunteer Position: Associate accepts donations, sanitizes and checks-out equipment, and answers phone. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 805-547-7025. Wilshire Community Services, 285 South St., suite J, San Luis Obispo, wilshirecommunityservices.org.

Moon Hooch

Friday, December 6 SLO Brew Rock

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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BAYWOOD FARMERS MARKET Mondays, 2-4:30 p.m. northcountyfarmersmarkets.com. Baywood Farmers Market, Santa Maria and 2nd Street, Los Osos.

Bone Thugs N Harmony Sunday, December 22 The Fremont Theater

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.

Macbeth

January 10-19 SLO Repertory Theatre

TEMPLETON FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, 9 a.m.12:30 p.m. northcountyfarmersmarkets.com. Templeton Park, 550 Crocker St., Templeton.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

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.

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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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DANA CAFE: TAMALE MAKE AND TAKE A handson class that will teach you the basic steps to make traditional Mexican style tamales. All ingredients and equipment will be provided. There are only ten spots available. Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. 805-929-5679. danaadobe.org. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo. ∆

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BY GLEN STARKEY

Fiery roots rock!

Nikki Hill plays Morro Bay’s The Siren

’T

is the season for the students to be taking final exams and then leaving town and for locals to be busy with holiday family stuff. So your live music opportunities aren’t quite as vast as usual, but one club that’s got you covered is Morro Bay’s The Siren. It has three especially good shows this week.

Last week I mentioned singer and trombone player Aubrey Logan (of Postmodern Jukebox) who will perform her show “A Sassy Christmas” this Thursday, Dec. 5 (doors at 6 p.m.; 21-and-older; $25 presale at eventbrite. com or $30 at the door). Expect classics like “Sleigh Ride” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” but delivered with jazzy swagger!

Also this week at The Siren, metalheads unite for Damage Inc. (The Ultimate Metallica Tribute) this Saturday, Dec. 7 (doors at 8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $16 presale at Boo Boo’s and ticketfly.com or $18 at the door). As seen on AXS TV’s The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands, the SoCal band has been honing their Metallica sound for more than a decade.

For my money, the really big show at The Siren this week is Nikki Hill on Tuesday, Dec. 10 (doors at 7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $12 presale at Boo Boo’s and eventbrite.com or $15 at the door). As one music writer at the Minneapolis StarTribune said better than I could, “If Tina Turner and Little Richard had a daughter and raised her with the help of uncles James Brown and Chuck Berry, she’d be like Nikki Hill.”

Hill, who’s touring in support of her new album, Feline Roots, on Deep Fryed Records, “lets her soul rip on this new collection of songs, displaying her now well-known stance to champion for the pioneers of roots and rock ’n’ roll, while remaining in perpetual forward motion, inviting anyone who wants to come along

for the journey,” her press materials read.

On “Get Down, Crawl,” the fiery performer growls, “Well, you might be sorry/ But it doesn’t change the facts/ Still makin’ you prove it/ But you’ll never get me back/ You better bend your legs and kneel/ Better bow down and show me the way you feel/ Get down and crawl.”

This is down and dirty roots rock by a strong woman raised by three other strong women—her single mom and two older sisters, who taught Hill how to be resilient and independent. Her singing chops come from being raised in a church choir, but as her bio notes, her natural curiosity led her “to trade the pews for barstools, sneaking into venues when necessary, and [she] was soon immersed in North Carolina’s roots scene as a young teen. She felt oddly comfortable, finding a direct connection between the energy she saw at local shows, and the intense praise dancing, gospel shouting church services she was raised in.”

With songs like “Don’t Be a Sucker,” “Just Can’t Trust You,” and “Can’t Love You Back (It’s a Shame),” expect a night of raw rock with cowpunk and garage blues inflections from a real tigress!

LIVE MUSIC

Saturdays Free. 805-995-3209. oldcayucostavern.com. Old Cayucos Tavern & Cardroom, 130 N Ocean Ave., 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.

BOBBY MALONE LIVE Saturdays, 3-6 p.m. Free.

Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com.

CAMBRIA COMMUNITY CHORALE: ALLELUIA The Chorale, under the direction of Ed Hughes, celebrates the season with a selection of familiar holiday music, as well as several fun new arrangements to entertain you.

Dec. 8, 2-4 p.m. and Dec. 15, 2-4 p.m. $20. 805-2036876. cambriachorale.org. Community Presbyterian Church of Cambria, 2250 Yorkshire Dr., Cambria.

JON STEPHENS LIVE Thursdays, 5 p.m. Free. 805927-0175. lascambritas.com. Las Cambritas, 2336 Main St., Cambria.

LIVE MUSIC AT OLD CAYUCOS TAVERN Fridays,

OLD SCHOOL COOL Nikki Hill delivers her cowpunk and garage blues inflected roots rock to The Siren on Dec. 10.

PHOTO COURTESY OF NIKKI HILL

You’re a mean one, Mr. Grouch

If my calculations are correct, this is the 12th year Bay Area rapper The Grouch has taken his Yuletide tradition of How The Grouch Stole Christmas on tour. But this year it’s different because the show is called How The Grouch Stole Christmas Final Tour. Final? No way, man! Apparently, way!

The tour’s always been a way for Corey Scoffern (aka The Grouch) to fill the end-of-the-year concert slump and also take to the road with some of his favorite independent hip-hop artists; this year, it’s Murs. The Grouch is well known in the

underground West Coast hip-hop scene as part of Living Legends.

The Fremont Theater hosts the return of The Grouch this Thursday, Dec. 5 (doors at 8 p.m.; all ages; $27.31 at Boo Boo’s or fremontslo.com). Get your holiday hip-hop on!

Three’s the charm

Indie rock act DIIV (pronounced dive) has seemingly come into their own on their third album, Deceiver, just released in October. The Brooklyn-based band originally formed in 2011 as an outlet for frontman Zachary Cole Smith’s solo STARKEY continued page 33 PHOTO COURTESY OF DIIV

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GROUCH

BIG FINALE In what he’s billing as How The Grouch Stole Christmas Final Tour, Bay Area rapper The Grouch will appear with Murs at the Fremont Theater on Dec. 5.

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.

SLOFOLKS PRESENTS PEPPINO D’AGOSTINO Peppino is a maestro of fingerstyle guitarists. Dec. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. $20. 805-772-2880. slofolks.org. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay.

SONGS FOR THE SEASON Come join the Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve at the unique Fog’s End Barn for the annual Songs for the Season. Great food, live seasonal music, wine and drawings/auction all make for a delightful afternoon while supporting the Ranch.

Dec. 14, 2-4:30 p.m. $20. 805-927-2856. ffrpcambria. org. Fog’s End Barn, 2735 Main St., Cambria.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY PRESENTS PROTEST SONGS Songwriters at Play presents an evening of

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DIVE INTO DECEIVER Brooklyn-based indie rockers, DIIV, play the Numbskull and Good Medicine Presents show at the SLO Guild on Dec. 6.

broadsides and ballads by the likes of Bob Dylan, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Jackson Browne, Steve Earle, Pete Seeger, and more. Dec. 10, 6:30-9 p.m. $10.

805-772-8388. songwritersatplay.com. Morro Bay Wine Seller, 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY: JON RANGER OF LONELY AVE The lead singer of Bakersfield band Lonely Avenue takes a solo turn. Dec. 9, 6:30-9 p.m. Free; tips accepted. 805-772-8388. songwritersatplay.com. Morro Bay Wine Seller, 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

ST BENEDICT’S CHURCH SINGERS: CHRISTMAS CONCERT St Benedict’s Church Singers present their annual gift to the community with a concert of carols and poetry readings. Dec. 15, 3-4 p.m. Free. 805-5280654. stbenslososos.org. St. Benedict’s Church, 2220 Snowy Egret Ln., Los Osos.

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. 559361-5144. 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. 805-238-2834. labellasera.com.

Enoteca Restaurant and Bar, 206 Alexa Ct., Paso Robles.

CUESTA CONCORD CHORUS: WINTER CONCERT Features Antonio

DEC. 5 – DEC. 12 2019

Vivaldi’s Magnificat. The Cuesta Concord Chorus travels to Italy through the music of Vivaldi and Palestrina to celebrate the winter season.

Dec. 8, 3 p.m. $10-$20. 805-546-3198. Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero.

DULCIE TAYLOR LIVE Taylor’s philosophy is “art is communication”, and considers music to be the perfect vehicle for her messages. Dec. 7, 6-9 p.m. 805-4615100. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

GETTING IN THE MOOD FOR CHRISTMAS The 2019 Winter performance of the Atascadero High School Choirs. Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m. $5. my805tix.

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CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT Enjoy live music from

com. Atascadero Bible Church, 6225 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero, 805) 466-2051.

the Cuesta College Chamber Choir. Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. $5. 805-546-3198. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, cuesta.edu.

HOLIDAY BRASS Presented by Symphony of the Vines. Dec. 15, 4 p.m. my805tix.com. Community Church of Atascadero, 5850 Rosario Ave., Atascadero, 805-466-9108.

HOLIDAY BRASS: ATASCADERO Add brass and

Don’t miss these exciting upcoming events at CPAC!

class to your holiday season with Symphony of the Vines Brass Quintet. The concert program combines original compositions for brass with holiday favorites by some of Hollywood’s greatest arrangers and composers. Dec. 15, 4-5:30 p.m. $15-$30. 805-2350687. symphonyofthevines.org. Community Church of Atascadero, 5850 Rosario Ave., Atascadero.

LIVE MUSIC AT ASUNCION RIDGE Fridays,

CUESTA JAZZ ENSEMBLES

Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-237-1425. asuncionridge. com. Asuncion Ridge, 725 12th St., Paso Robles.

Saturday, December 7 7:30pm | Mainstage

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.

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$ $

CUESTA CONCORD CHORUS & ORCHESTRA WINTER CONCERT “Buon Natale” featuring Antonio Vivaldi’s Magnificat Sunday, December 8 3:00pm | Atascadero Lake Pavilion In Advance: $ 10 STUDENTS | $15 GENERAL ADMISSION At the door: $ 15 STUDENTS | $20 GENERAL ADMISSION

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.

ROBERT VESNAVER LIVE Dec. 14, 6-9 p.m. 805461-5100. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

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.

COMBOPALOOZA

Different acts every weekend. Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Free.

805- 226-8881. sculpterra.com. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

Tuesday, December 10 7:30pm | Experimental Theater ONLY $6 GENERAL ADMISSION

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES DIMEBOX DUO Dime Box Band’s Kristi Callan and her son James

CUESTA WIND ENSEMBLE & CUESTA CHOIRS

(Dave Davies, The Last) are on tour in support of their new album. Dec. 8, 1-4 p.m. Free; tips accepted. 805226-8881. songwritersatplay.com. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

Friday, December 13 7:30pm | Mainstage

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES LONELY AVENUE Lonely Avenue is Jon Ranger, Ryan Fergon, Derek Chaney and Ryan Culberson. Features special guests Paul Welch, Ynana Rose, Jen Hajj, and The Dennis and Laura Show. Dec. 8, 1-4 p.m. Free; tips accepted.

805-226-8881. songwritersatplay.com. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

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TENNESSEE JIMMY AND FRIENDS LIVE

TICKETS.CUESTA.EDU Box Office: (805) 546-3198 (Only open one hour prior to showtime)

Tennessee Jimmy and Friends specialize in classic country-folk. Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m. 805-461-5100. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

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.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

BROWN BAG CONCERT First Friday of every

Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center @CuestaCPAC | #SeeYouAtTheCPAC

Great Food Good Times Live Music

359 Grand Ave. Grover Beach

805-489-3639 THUR 12/5

Country Music with Charlie McNeal

FRI 12/6

CHILL OUT FRIDAYS

SAT 12/7

SOUTH 65

5–8pm

9pm $5 cover

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

GAME NIGHT

WEDNESDAYS & SUNDAYS

KARAOKE NIGHT

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month, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805-543-5451. fpcslo.org. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo.

CABARET SINGING AND PERFORMANCE CLASS Come improve your vocal skills so that you 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 CHOIRS’ HOLIDAY KALEIDOSCOPE A collaborative celebration of choral music from the Central Coast and beyond. In addition to Cal Poly’s four choirs, the performance will feature local choirs including Cabrillo High School and the Central Coast Youth Chorus, plus an audience sing-along.

Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. $12 and $14 general, $9 and $12 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY INSTRUMENTAL STUDENT RECITAL A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student instrumentalists. Dec. 5, 10 a.m. Free.

805-756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CENTRAL COAST YOUTH CHORUS: HOME Features six youth choirs. Dec. 14, 3 p.m. and Dec. 15, 3 p.m. my805tix.com. SLO United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-7580.

CHRISTMAS BROWN BAG CONCERT Enjoy live music from the In Time Trio. These lissome lasses of lyrics promise a Christmas concert for the Brown Bag ages at noon, in Wilson Hall. Dec. 6, 12-12:45 p.m.

Free. 805-543-5451. facebook.com/brownbagslo. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo.

COMBOPALOOZA Prepare for a musically stylistic roller coaster. Features a variety of live acts. Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. $6. 805-546-3198. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, cuesta.edu.

CUESTA JAZZ ENSEMBLES Los Angeles based musician Wes Smith directs the Cuesta College Jazz Ensemble through a hard-swinging program of Jazz Big Band music. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. 805-546-3198.

Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, cuesta.edu.

CUESTA WIND ENSEMBLE AND CUESTA CHOIRS The Cuesta College Choirs and Wind Ensemble join forces for a musical extravaganza celebrating the winter season. Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. 805-546-3198.

Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, cuesta.edu.

THE GROUCH ON THE HOW THE GROUCH STOLE CHRISTMAS FINAL TOUR The Grouch will be live in downtown SLO, with special guest Murs. Dec. 5, 8-11:59 p.m. $22. 805-329-5725. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, fremontslo.com.

GUITARIST JAY LEACH Guitarist Jay Leach returns to the SLO Library for a special holiday concert. Dec. 13, 1-2 p.m. Free. 805-781-5989. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

GYPSY JAZZ NIGHT With the Gypsy All Stars: Laurel Mitchel (vocals), Daniel Cimo (violin), James Gallardo, Ben Arthur, and Toan Chau. Every other Thursday, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Barrelhouse Brewing Co. Speakeasy, 1033 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-296-1128, barrelhousebrewing.com.

JINGLE ALL THE WAY: SLO WIND ORCHESTRA This December concert offers works rarely heard at holiday time: Bach, Howard Hanson, a new work by David Rackley, and Jingle Them Bells, a holiday mash-up by today’s pre-eminent female band composer, Julie Giroux. Dec. 15, 3-5 p.m. $10-$30. 805-464-9434. slowinds.org. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

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.

LIVE MUSIC AT MOTHER’S TAVERN Fridays, 7:3010:30 p.m. Free. 805-541-8733. motherstavern.com.

Mother’s Tavern, 725 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo.

LUNA LIVE WITH JUSTIN PECOT Lead guitarist of touring band Young Doubliners. Dec. 12, 8-10 p.m. lunaredslo.com. Luna Red, 1023 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-540-5243.

LUNA LOUNGE WITH ELIAS AND MADELINE Join Luna Red Fridays for live performances in the Late Night Lounge, craft cocktails, and night bites. Elias and Madeline perform their own flavor of Bolero and jazz with spanish style guitar and silky sweet vocals. Dec. 6, 10:30-11:59 p.m. Luna Red, 1023 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-540-5243.

LUNA LOUNGE WITH LOREN RADIS A Central Coast native who has loved writing and performing music since he first heard the Beatles at age 10. Dec. 7, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. lunaredslo.com. Luna Red, 1023 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-540-5243.

MOON HOOCH LIVE Moon Hooch will be live at SLO Brew Rock. Dec. 6, 7 p.m. $16- $19. 805-543-1843. ticketweb.com. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo.

NOCHE CALIENTE Fridays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 805-541096. slograd.com. The Graduate, 990 Industrial Way, San Luis Obispo.

OHGEESY LIVE Ohgeesy will be live in downtown SLO. Special guest, 1TakeJay, will open the show.

Dec. 12, 8-11:59 p.m. $28. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600.

SLO BLUES SOCIETY PRESENTS THE IRENE CATHAWAY RHYTHM AND BLUES BAND Join the San Luis Obispo Blues Society for a holiday celebration featuring the Irene Cathaway Rhythm and Blues Band,

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MUSIC LISTINGS from page 32 who will be playing two sets. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. $10 members; $15 public. sloblues.org. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-0639.

SUNDAY SERENADE Features a different acoustic act each week. Sundays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Bang The Drum Brewery, 950 Orcutt Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805242-8372, bangthedrumbrewery.com/.

TEAMWORK WITH SAXOPHONIST DAVE BECKER AND MORE Features “Charlie Parker with Strings” with Dave Becker, video game music, collaborations with LAES and Art and Design students, Prokofiev’s ballet, “Romeo and Juliet,” Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances”, and more. Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. $12 and $14 general, $9 and $12 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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ACOUSTIC SUNDAYS Sundays, 3-6 p.m. Seaventure Restaurant, 100 Oceanview Ave., Pismo Beach, 805779-1779, seaventure.com.

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Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co, AG, 1462 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, 805-474-8525, figmtnbrew.com/.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE MUSIC Enjoy live music and food on the patio. Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 805489-9099. branchstreeetdeli.com. Branch Street Deli, 203 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande.

LIDO LIVE Live music at Lido at Dolphin Bay. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805773-8900. thedolphinbay.com/lido. Lido Restaurant at Dolphin Bay, 2727 Shell Beach Rd., Pismo Beach.

LIVE MUSIC AT PUFFERS Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Free. 805-773-6563. puffersofpismo.com. Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach.

LIVE MUSIC AT SCOTTY’S Enjoy live music from local artists, cocktails, and food. Fridays, 6-9 p.m.

Scotty’s Bar and Grill, 750 Price St., Pismo Beach, 805-773-1922, scottysbarpismo.com.

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.

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ALL FOR REAL WITH SARAH JACKSON First Saturday of every month, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe, 805-219-0977.

DAVID SEGALL BAND LIVE Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m. Free.

Naughty Oak Brewing Co., 165 S Broadway St. suite 102, Orcutt, 805-287-9663, naughtyoak.com.

FOXEN SECOND SUNDAYS: LIVE MUSIC AND FOOD TRUCK Every second Sunday of every month, Foxen will have live music and a food truck on property.

Second Sunday of every month, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free admission. 805-937-4251. foxenvineyard.com. Foxen Winery & Vineyard, 7600 Foxen Canyon Rd., Santa Maria.

LIVE MUSIC AT COSTA DE ORO Enjoy live music and complimentary appetizers every week. Thursdays, Fridays, 5-7 p.m. and Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. Free. Costa De Oro Winery, 1331 S. Nicholson Ave., Santa Maria, 805-922-1468, cdowinery.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT MOXIE CAFE Enjoy live music from local artists, food, and drinks. Thursdays-Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. Free admission. moxiecafe.com/music/. Moxie Cafe, 1317 W. McCoy Ln., Santa Maria, 805-361-2900.

LIVE MUSIC AT NAUGHTY OAK Enjoy a different musical act and food vendor every Friday evening.

Fridays, 5:30 p.m. Free admission. Naughty Oak Brewing Co., 165 S Broadway St. suite 102, Orcutt, 805-287-9663, naughtyoak.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT O’SULLIVAN’S Featuring live entertainment from local and touring alternative, indie, rock, punk, reggae, ska, alt-country, and other left-of-center musicians several times throughout each month. ongoing Free. O’Sullivan’s Pub, 633 E. Main St., Santa Maria, 805-925-0658, osullivanspub.net.

MIKE CRUZ LIVE Dec. 13, 7-10 p.m. Free admission.

Vino et Amicis, 156 S. Broadway, Orcutt, 805-6310496, vinoetamicis.com.

SOUNDS OF JUBILANT HOLIDAYS Presented by the Santa Maria Philharmonic Society. This year’s program offers music by Handel, Bach, and Boyce.

Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. smphilharmonic.org. Santa Maria First United Methodist Church, 311 S Broadway, Santa Maria, 805-925-9573.

SOUNDS OF JUBILANT HOLIDAYS: SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY Enjoy an evening of lively Baroque music by Bach, Handel, and Boyce, including Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 and Orchestral Suite No.1, and Handel’s Concerto

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BROOKLYN HONKERS AND BANGERS Percussion and saxophone act Moon Hooch plays the SLO Brew Rock Event Center on Dec. 6.

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songs, which were released in 2012’s Oshin (pronounced ocean ... he and all his band members are water signs, dig?).

In 2016, the band followed up with Is the Is Are, after what they called a lengthy and troubled gestation period. Deceiver apparently came a little easier, and the album has generated a lengthy tour that plays up and down the West Coast before embarking for 12 European countries.

Sounds like an amazing vacation!

Numbskull and Good Medicine Presents DIIV on Friday, Dec. 6, at the SLO Guild (7 p.m.; all ages; $15 presale at Boo Boo’s and eventbrite.com or $17 at the door), with Froth and Storefront Church opening.

Drink the hooch Hmm. Two Brooklyn bands playing in SLO on the same day? I hope they carpooled! While DIIV is at the SLO Guild, dance-oriented percussion and saxophone trio Moon Hooch will be playing the SLO Brew Rock Event Center on Friday, Dec. 6 (7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $16 at slobrew.com).

Moon Hooch features drummer James Muschler and sax players Mike Wilbur and Wenzl McGowen, who met while attending The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music and got their start busking in NYC subway stations. Yes, the cool level is off-the-charts high!

Check out their videos online. Amazing!

Silky-voiced special guest Coco Columbia will open the show!

The Clark Center triple header!

Arroyo Grande’s The Clark Center has three cool concerts this week starting on Sunday, Dec. 8, with the Elegant Holiday Cabaret (4 p.m.; all ages; $100 all-inclusive and black tie optional). Last I checked, only a few tickets remained for this event featuring Brett Mitchell (vocals and pianist), Grant Everett (vocalist and artistic director of Cabaret 805), and a bevy of special guests.

“Stroll to a winter wonderland on the main stage for delicious tapas, decadent desserts, champagne, wine, and beer, while enjoying the holiday sounds of Cabaret 805’s professionals singers and musicians,” organizers promise. “Expect to hear classic songs of the holiday season: Eartha Kitt’s ‘Santa Baby.’ Nat King Cole’s ‘Chestnuts Roasting on an

CHRISTMAS, IRISH STYLE! Riverdance principal dancer Caterina Coyne is one of many performers appearing at the Clark Center’s An Irish Christmas on Dec. 11.

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Jazz Federation show with the Natalie Cressman— Ian Faquini Duo in the Unity Concert Hall this Thursday, Dec. 5, in a special concert of straight ahead and Brazilian jazz (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $25 general and $10 for students at my805tix.com or Boo Boo Records).

Get in the holiday mood when the In Time Trio! plays SLO’s First Presbyterian Church brown bag concert on Friday, Dec. 6 (noon, all ages; free), in Wilson Hall.

Bring your lunch and sit back and marvel at the amazing vocal harmonies AMONG THE TREE To Wake You will perform in its and cheer-inducing entirety their new album Winter & The Sacred Tree at the Christmas music!

Awakening Meditation and Kriya Yoga Center on The SLO Blues Society Dec. 6; the Central Coast Center for Spiritual Living on brings excellent local Dec. 8; and the Harmony House Yoga on Dec. 21.

R&B act the Irene Cathaway Rhythm and Open Fire,’ and ‘All I Want For Blues Band to the SLO Guild Hall on Christmas is You.’” Saturday, Dec. 7 (7:30 p.m.; 21-andKerry Irish Productions presents An Irish Christmas on Wednesday, Dec. older; $15 at my805tix.com, Boo Boo’s, 11 (7 p.m.; all ages; $36 to $48). The Cheap Thrills, or Paradise Records). event features an award-winning cast of Cathaway is a heckuva singer, and Irish dancers led by Riverdance principal she’s backed by a trio of our best local dancer Caterina Coyne, world champion musicians: Dorian Michael (guitar), Ken dancer Tyler Schwartz, and Celtic Hustad (bass), and Paul Griffith (drums).

Wings principal dancer Connor Reider.

Put on your dancing shoes and head to “Songs spinning out of the mists and the SLO Guild Hall on Broad Street. into the familiar ‘Silent Night,’ ‘Twelve Dig some Cali jangle pop at the Frog Days of Christmas,’ and ‘Carol of the and Peach on Sunday, Dec. 8, when Bells,’ and superb music from members Ventura’s Medicine Hat plays (10 p.m.; of the Kerry Traditional Orchestra is 21-and-older). Expect some original just the beginning of this great Irish music as well as favorite covers from this night!” organizers said. acoustic duo.

Finally, Gary Vecchiarelli Productions Don’t forget that To Wake You has presents a Big Band Christmas on three more upcoming live performances Thursday, Dec. 12 (5 p.m.; all ages; $39 of their mesmerizing new album, Winter to $49). A 17-Piece Big Band will deliver & The Sacred Tree, which they’ll perform a “Cavalcade of Hits from the 1940s, in its entirety at the following locations: 1950s, 1960s with the Music of Frank Los Osos’ Awakening Meditation and Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Kriya Yoga Center on Friday, Dec. 6; Rosemary Clooney, Nat King Cole, Templeton’s Central Coast Center for and the Andrew Sisters,” according to Spiritual Living on Sunday, Dec. 8; and organizers. Guest vocalists Don Lucas Pismo Beach’s Harmony House Yoga on and Laura Ellis will be up from LA, Saturday, Dec. 21. Tickets and details and special guests The Wonderelles available at towakeyou.com/live_dates. ∆ will also appear!

Get tickets for all events at (805) 489Keep up with New Times Senior Staff 9444 or online at clarkcenter.org.

Writer Glen Starkey via Twitter at twitter.com/glenstarkey, friend him at More music ... facebook.com/glenstarkey, or contact him Don’t forget about the SLO County at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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MUSIC LISTINGS from page 33 Grosso Op.6. Dec. 6, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15-$45 family rate; $60 (available only at the door). smphilharmonic. org. First United Methodist Church, 311 Broadway, Santa Maria, 805-925-9573.

STEVE SHAPE LIVE Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m. Vino et Amicis, 156 S. Broadway, Orcutt, 805-631-0496, vinoetamicis.com.

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LUNA NOCHE: SLO’S NEWEST LATE NIGHT Every Friday and Saturday night, Luna Red will transform into Luna Noche, an alluring late night series full of eclectic music and dancing. Fridays, Saturdays, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. through Dec. 28 lunaredslo.com/luna-noche/. Luna Red, 1023 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-540-5243.

SALSA Dance lesson is 7 to 8 p.m. Social dance is 8 to 10 p.m. Second Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. Bang The Drum Brewery, 950 Orcutt Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-242-8372, bangthedrumbrewery.com/.

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BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS WITH A-TOWN BALLROOM Dance lessons with Cammie Velci and 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.

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 dances. Mondays, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. $10. 888-3954965. atownballroom.com/. Atascadero Agricultural Hall, 5035 Palma Ave., Atascadero.

SUNDAY DANCE PARTIES A weekly dance party that includes free dance lessons. Sundays, 6-8 p.m. Free; $5 on DJ nights. 888-395-4965. Atascadero Agricultural Hall, 5035 Palma Ave., Atascadero.

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COUNTRY NIGHT Thursdays, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 805-5410969. slograd.com. The Graduate, 990 Industrial Way, San Luis Obispo.

LA MILONGUITA W/ DANIEL ARIAS: TANGO CLASS AND DANCE All levels welcome. Second Saturday of every month, 7-10:30 p.m. through Dec. 14 $10 class; $7 dance. 805-762-4688. facebook. com/Milongas.805/. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St.,

ZUMBA AT THE Y Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. Mondays-Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. sloymca.org/Classes. SLO County YMCA, 1020 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-8235.

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DJ CAMOTE Thursdays, 5 p.m. Harry’s Night Club And Beach Bar, 690 Cypress St., Pismo Beach, 805-7731010, harryspismobeach.com.

DJ DRUMZ AT MONGO’S Fridays Free. 805-4893639. mongossaloon.com. Mongo’s Saloon, 359 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

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FAMILY FRIENDLY OPEN MIC An open mic for all ages hosted by Professor Matt Saxking Tuttle.

Fridays, Saturdays, 5-7 p.m. Free. San Simeon Lodge Restaurant, 9520 Castillo Dr., San Simeon.

OPEN MIC WITH MATT SAXKING TUTTLE All ages and skill levels welcome. Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. through April 16 Free. 916-694-9466. San Simeon Lodge Lounge, 9520 Castillo Dr., San Simeon.

UNCORK THE MIC Producer of Uncork the Mic, Michelle Morrow presents a featured singer/ songwriter each Monday evening. The event is an unconventional open mic session with a unique format. Email uncorkthemic@gmail.com to sign up.

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OPEN MIC/ KARAOKE NIGHT Open mic performers will include local winemakers and musical acts. Bring your own snacks.

Second Friday of every month, 5:30-9 p.m. Free. 805-237-2389. darkstarcellars.com. Dark Star Cellars, 2985 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles.

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Fingerstyle guitarist Peppino D’Agostino performs at the Coalesce Bookstore in Morro Bay on Friday, Dec. 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This intimate concert is presented by the San Luis Obispo Folk Music Society (SLOFolks). Tickets to the show are $20. Call (805) 772-2880 or visit slofolks.org to find out more.

—Caleb Wiseblood MUSIC LISTINGS from page 34 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-772-5055. staxwinebar.com/events2/. Stax Wine Bar & Bistro, 1099 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT AT 7SISTERS For musicians, poets, and comedians. Familyfriendly. Performers get a free beer. Sundays, 5-7 p.m. Free.

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Grover Beach-based dance studio hosts Grinch production

The Studio of Performing Arts presents Grinch, a musical adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande on Saturday, Dec. 14. Performances will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. This family-friendly, theatrical iteration of the classic Dr. Seuss book is appropriate for all ages.

To learn more about The Studio of Performing Arts, a Grover Beach-based dance and theater group, visit thestudioofperformingarts. com. Tickets to Grinch are $20 for adults and $10 for children. The Clark Center for the Performing Arts is located at 487 Fair Oaks Ave. Call (805) 489-9444 or visit clarkcenter. org for additional details.

Zest it Up holds holiday floral workshop

Monterey Street Market in San Luis Obispo will host Zest it Up’s Holiday Floral Arranging Workshop on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. Participants of the class can enjoy wine and snacks while learning about floral design techniques. The subject matter of the course focuses on winter seasonal blooms and covers tips on how to incorporate native plants into gorgeous floral arrangements.

Admission to the workshop is $65 and tickets are available in advance at my805tix.com.

Monterey Street Market is located at 1234 Monterey St. Visit zestitup.com for more info.

SLO Rep presents A Christmas Story

The San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre’s annual production of A Christmas Story opens on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. The show is based on Jean Shepherd’s memoir, In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash, which spawned the 1983 classic film, A Christmas Story. The plot follows 9-yearold Ralphie Parker’s (played

by Coen Carlberg) quest for a Red Ryder BB gun during one winter in the 1940s Midwest.

A Christmas Story runs at SLO Rep through Sunday, Dec. 22, with performances held Tuesday through Sunday at 7 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. The show’s runtime is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. The theater is located at 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. Call (805) 786-2440 or visit slorep.org to find out more about the show. Δ —Caleb Wiseblood

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SLO Library’s Sign of the Times exhibit takes viewers on an artistic journey through our country’s political history

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lection season is just around the corner, but a new exhibit at San Luis Obispo Library is focused on candidates of the past rather than those on the 2020 debate stage.

Sign of the Times: The Great American Political Poster 1844-2012 is a traveling exhibit created by ExhibitsUSA that will be on display at the SLO Library until Jan. 19. Featuring more than 40 political posters dating from 1844 all the way up to the election of former President Barack Obama, the collection is more than a sampling of political statements—it’s a slice of art history, according to Sharon Coronado, the organizer of the exhibit and coordinating librarian for adult services at On display the SLO Library.

Sign of the Times: The “It doesn’t matter Great American Political what political party Poster 1844-2012—an you’re affiliated with exhibit featuring more than 40 political posters from or what you know American history—will about presidents be on display at the SLO from the past, but the Library until January 19. political posters are a visual medium,” Coronado told New Times. “There have been some famous artists, like [Roy] Lichtenstein, who have done posters. I think they’re trying to showcase the poster as art, in addition to all the politics involved.”

For Coronado, some of the most fascinating posters are those of candidates who never made it past the primaries, whose names might otherwise be forgotten with time.

“The ones from the late 1800s, those that aren’t household names necessarily, especially the ones who didn’t win—there’s a lot going on in those older posters, so you really have to look at it to see the whole story,” she said. “You may be really involved in politics right now one way or the other, given the climate that we’re in with the impeachment inquiry and everything going on.

“I think we tend to forget the previous players in the political spectrum … and we don’t hear about every candidate who’s ever run,” Coronado said.

One poster that stands out, she said, depicts an octopus whose tentacles are being cut off by Lady Liberty. The symbolic nature of the poster positions Lady Liberty as justice, while the octopus represents truth, Coronado explained.

“It’s not just, ‘Vote for so-and-so,’” she said.

“There are a lot of issues being covered in the background.”

Other notable posters include an Obama poster created by Native American Ryan T. Red Corn. The graphic design artist grew up on the Osage National Reservation in Oklahoma,

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ALL IN FOR OBAMA Two posters created for Obama’s 2008 presidential run hang side by side at the SLO Library. Ryan T. Red Corn created the poster on the left on behalf of the Native Nations United for Change. Ron English created Abraham Obama in line with an old tradition: retouching images of candidates to look like George Washington or, in this case, Abraham Lincoln.

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“There were a lot of musicians and his poster displayed at who turned out in support of the SLO Library was selected McGovern, and so they almost by the Smithsonian for its look like concert posters.”

2008 Inaugural Festival Coronado said some older when Obama was sworn in. posters are also a testament to The orange-, red-, and yellowhow intellectual property laws toned poster shows a graphic rendering of Obama with have changed over time. the simple text, “Native Vote “For me as a librarian, 2008.” some of what I focus on is It represents “a moment trademarks and patents,” she when Native Americans were said. “There’s a Nixon poster coordinating themselves that totally appropriated the to have a political voice,” artwork of [Robert] Crumb. If Coronado said of the poster. you did that now, you would While some posters, get a cease and desist letter.” especially older ones, take a The fact that the exhibit more complicated approach spans such a long stretch with multiple symbols, of political history allows overlapping images, and the viewer to witness these SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE intricate fonts, the modern changes in one place, from This 1960 Kennedy-Johnson posters tend to have a simple the style of the posters to poster made by an unidentified and straightforward approach the increased involvement artist captures a simple and that often focuses on the faces of certain American straightforward style of posterof the candidates. making that centers on the demographics. And hosting faces of the candidates rather A John F. Kennedy poster this unique collection at a than symbolic messaging. features red, white, and venue like the SLO Library, blue horizontal bands. The Coronado said, shapes the top of the poster displays viewing experience. white-bolded font with a simple “Kennedy “You walk into the library, maybe to pick up for President” message. The bottom reads your [book] hold, and now you’ve got over 40 “Johnson for Vice President.” The middle posters to look at, [spanning] over 100 years,” features Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson’s she said. “You can get a glimpse of some of smiling faces in grayscale. The result is basic, the other major players that all stand on one but effective. another’s shoulders. Civilization is built from Another poster that takes the straightforward this process of one president doing something approach is one of George W. Bush. and the next doing something. You pop into the “It’s really simple. It has his face and the ‘W’ library and you can see that history, and it’s and then the year,” Coronado said. there for you to comment on.” Δ Other posters reflect the demographic that their candidates appealed to.

Arts Writer Malea Martin is ready to cast “[George] McGovern has four [posters at her vote. Send arts story tips to mmartin@ the SLO Library exhibit],” Coronado said. newtimesslo.com.

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Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo presents

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Crafty creations Studios on the Park’s annual Handcrafted for the Holidays show features fine crafts for holiday shoppers, and benefits a good cause

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volunteer to teach, and then we also have uring the winter season, fine art gallery Studios on the Park parents from the schools volunteer, as transforms into a holiday gift well as our own set of volunteers.” shop. Gallerygoers and holiday shoppers Twice a year, the kids’ artwork is alike can find handmade art pieces at displayed at an open house held at accessible price points between the artStudios. lined walls.

“It’s so rewarding when you see these The annual Handcrafted for the children bringing in their parents and Holidays is back and bigger than ever. saying, ‘Come and see my art, in my art Featuring 21 California craftspeople, gallery,’” Stangle said. “They’re so excited many of whom are locals, this year’s to show their parents their work. We have selection is fuller than ever before, display panels—it’s pretty important Studios on the Park Sales Manager stuff.”

Elaina Stangle told New Times.

In addition to supporting the Kids Each year, Stangle said, the event Art Smart program, holiday buyers can “becomes more sophisticated. It gets expect a shopping experience that they better and better.” won’t find in a traditional store.

Stangle said the show strives to bring “Because we’re small, it’s more more public attention to personal,” Stangle said the art of fine craft, and about the customer Feel the spirit allows people to purchase experience. “It’s just a Handcrafted for the Holidays at artistic goods at an more intimate feeling. It’s Studios on the Park in Paso Robles will affordable and accessible like a big family here. … be available for viewing and shopping price. through Dec. 29. Featuring the works These are quality items of 21 California craftspeople, the sales “We have a price range that you can’t just buy help benefit Studios’ Kids Art Smart for the holiday show anywhere.” program for elementary students. because we want people Stangle said Studios to be able to afford to on the Park intends to shop,” Stangle said. “We incorporate original, wall-hung art at specify [to the artists], we don’t want you accessible prices into future shows. to go over a certain dollar amount. It does “We’re already projecting for next year’s sometimes eliminate some of the things holiday show,” she said. “We are going to they do, but then they’ll make things try to incorporate art pieces in the holiday specifically for the show.” show on the walls, because we have never With products ranging from done that here.” woodworked platters and cutting boards Whether someone leaves this to silk scarves, jewelry, and candles, there year’s exhibition with a purchase or are options for every person on a holiday not, everybody will walk away from shopping list. And for the little ones, Handcrafted for the Holidays with a new Stangle emphasized that Studios’ smaller, perspective on art-making. year-round shop called the Upfront Gift “I think it inspires our community. …

Store features a fully stocked children’s They look at [art] in a whole different way,” section with sock monkeys, books, games, Stangle said. “Art isn’t just what’s hung on baby swaddles, and more. the wall but it’s a piece of jewelry, or scarf, Not only does Handcrafted for the or a ceramic piece. [The artists have] all Holidays highlight local artisans and put their talent into that piece.” Δ offer unique gift options, but it also raises funds for a good cause, Stangle said.

Arts Writer Malea Martin is shopping at “They’re getting one-of-a-kind type of Handcrafted for the Holidays. Send arts gifts, something unique that you can’t story tips to mmartin@newtimesslo.com. find in a department store,” PHOTO BY MALEA MARTIN she said. “One of our biggest things is that they are helping support our Kids Art Smart program. So the percentage that Studios gets for the sale goes to [the] program. … That’s a big thing for us because that’s what keeps us going.”

Kids Art Smart is a Monday-through-Friday program that serves all North County elementary schools, Stangle said.

“We have a school bus that comes in and it alternates with the schools. It drops off a bus full of children, and we have a classroom in the back LOCAL CREATIONS Amid holiday decorations and of the gallery that we do the Studios on the Park’s usual fine art selection, Paso art classes in,” she said. “We Robles local Julie Parker’s handmade jewelry is for sale. have volunteer artists that

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Mystery’s afoot!

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riter-director Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper, Star Wars: Episode VIII—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 Knives Out starts with a classic Agatha Christie whodunit setup: Wealthy crime novelist Harlan Thrombey invites his extended—and deeply dysfunctional—family to his remote estate to celebrate his 85th birthday, but he’s discovered dead the next morning by his housekeeper, Fran (Edi Patterson).

Da-dun-dun! Police Lt. Elliott (LaKeith Stanfield) is summoned to investigate, along with dapper and astute detective Benoit Blanc, who begins to question the various family members and staff, all of whom have deep dark secrets and hidden motives. Viewers quickly become armchair detectives as we work alongside Blanc to discover the culprit in our midst!

Who could it be? Son Walt Thrombey (Michael Shannon), who runs his father’s lucrative publishing empire, or Walt’s Nazi son Jacob Thrombey (Jaeden Martell), or wife Donna Thrombey (Riki Lindhome)? Or Harlan’s daughter, Linda Drysdale (Jamie Lee Curtis), who parlayed her father’s million-dollar loan into a house-of-cards real estate empire?

Or maybe it’s Linda’s husband, Richard Drysdale (Don Johnson), who’s under his wife’s thumb? Or their lazy son, Ransom Drysdale (Chris Evans), who’s at risk of being cut off from his grandfather’s good graces? Or Harlan’s daughter-in-law, Joni Thrombey, (Toni Collette), the widow of his deceased son, or her daughter, Meg Thrombey (Katherine Langford), whose tuition to an elite university is at risk? At the center of it all is Marta Cabrera (Ana de Armas), Harlan’s nurse and friend.

Despite the large ensemble cast, keeping track of who’s who is never a problem in Rian Johnson’s slick screenplay. He’s a terrific director, and his 2005 high school film noir crime drama, Brick, remains a favorite, as does his 2012 sci-fi thriller, Looper. Knives Out is an excellent addition to Johnson’s impressive oeuvre. We think we know what’s going on, but as the story plays out, we discover layer upon layer of

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What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth, Anna? Full price What’s it worth, Glen? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy, Park, Stadium 10 intrigue.

Anna There certainly are a lot of moving parts and characters (aka suspects) to keep track of, but they’re all so uniquely devious that it’s easy to follow. Just when you think the true story has reared its ugly head, another twist in the wicked tale emerges.

Marta is seemingly the only one who doesn’t have anything to gain from Harlan’s demise, though the family promises to take care of her financially because of her WHODUNIT? After the death of its patriarch, a dysfunctional extended family falls under the loving care for the deceased—that scrutiny of a gifted detective determined to find the truth. is until the will reading doesn’t go as planned and suddenly the “self-made,” though without Harlan’s Anna That house is basically built for family is turning on each other, doing largesse, they’d have nothing. Each actor a murder mystery—faces peering out whatever they have to do to get Harlan’s delivers deft and engaging performances, from every painting and banister, false fortune. The molasses-mouthed sleuth but Craig and de Armas really stand windows, and creaky staircases. I have to Blanc names Marta his “Watson” early point out an obscure observation but one on, and she has an easy tell when it comes out. Craig’s Southern drawl transcends affectation, and de Armas, a Cuban, is I know my fellow knitters will pick up on: to deceit—she vomits if she lies—and supremely likable as the sweet-natured The sweaters in this movie are amazing she knows the ins and outs of both the and totally matched to the characters who Marta.

The interaction between them family and the household. He’s also on wear them. The attention to that sort of is devilishly fun, especially when they the hunt to figure out who exactly hired detail is what makes Knives Out a fun him—a wad of cash showed up at his door trade barbs. They both have well-set romp that’s totally re-watchable, even if moral compasses, which put them at odds to convince him to look into the case that the whodunit mystery is no longer there with those around them. Evans is clearly local cops are sure is suicide. This cast is on a second viewing. There’s a lot to chew having a lot of fun as the irreverent scion amazing—talk about some serious star of the family, driving around in his classic on, and it’s all yummy. The setting is rich power! I’d love to pick out one or two to and gothic, the characters flawed but in BMW and living in his stylish modernist name as standouts, but I can’t choose. All a very human way, and the pace is lively house. Unlike the rest of his family, of the Thrombeys are deliciously wicked and intense. The only two people you he’s not interested in putting on airs of in their own way, and everyone on the know you should side with are Blanc and morality. He likes money and doesn’t periphery of them deserves a medal for Marta; with everyone else, the claws come want to work for it. Speaking of houses, dealing with their crazy. This movie was out in an ugly way. Ransom seems like Harlan’s gothic mansion is a character in so much fun; I love a good mystery! he’s on Marta’s side, but he also has the its own right, with its hidden entrances Glen There’s a bit of commentary on and odd furnishing—macabre sculptures, air of an entitled sleaze who may just be contemporary politics, some centered on out for himself. These characters are a lot dark corners, and of course the signature Marta, who the Thrombeys know comes of fun, and the mysterious web they get throne backed by a semi-circle of knives. from somewhere south of the U.S. but caught up in is an adventure mixed with The film skirts abject campiness but where: Paraguay? Ecuador? Nicaragua? keeps the proceedings just serious enough mystery. Go see this one with the family Honduras? They like to pretend they’re this holiday season. It’ll give you a great to stop from falling into farce. It’s a heck high-minded, but it’s clear they think of conversation piece for your next meal. ∆ of a lot of fun and proof that murder Marta as “the help.” When things grow more complicated, Marta’s undocumented mysteries need not fall out of favor as Split Screen is written by Senior Staff outdated. Knives Out pays homage to mother becomes a pawn in the family’s Writer Glen Starkey and his wife, Anna. its forebears while creating a fresh and game to secure Harlan’s fortune. It’s also Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com. comical that they all consider themselves contemporary take on an old genre.

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AFTER CLASS (AKA SAFE SPACES) What’s it rated? PG-13 Where’s it showing? Galaxy Daniel Schechter directs this comedy about an NYC professor (Justin Long), who spends a week reconnecting with family and defending his controversial behavior at the college.

(93 min.)

—Glen Starkey

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THE AERONAUTS What’s it rated? PG-13 Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre Tom Harper (Wild Rose) directs this loosely based biopic action

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adventure about pilot Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones) and scientist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne), who in 1862 take flight in a gas balloon to attempt to fly higher than anyone in history and advance human knowledge about weather. (100 min.)

—Glen

A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD What’s it rated? PG What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy, Park, Stadium 10 Marielle Heller (The Diary of a Teenage Girl, Can You Ever Forgive Me? ) directs this biopic drama that’s based on the real-life friendship between beloved children’s television host Fred

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REVIEW SCORING FULL PRICE .... It’s worth the price of an evening showing MATINEE ........ Save a few bucks, catch an afternoon showing RENT IT .......... It’s worth a rental STREAM IT ..... Wait ’til Netflix has it NOTHING ........ Don’t waste your time

Rogers (Tom Hanks) and journalist Tom Junod, renamed Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys) in the film. This film has magic sprinkled all over it, and Tom Hanks captures the calm realness of Fred Rogers to a tee. He isn’t a perfect man and he isn’t trying to be, but he is a kind one and he works every day with the goal of kindness in mind. This is a perfect movie to start the holiday season on; it’s just a feel-good film all around! (108 min.)

—Anna Starkey

attorney Robert Bilott (Mark Ruffalo) who takes on an environmental lawsuit against his former employer DuPont, which he links to a number of deaths and illnesses caused by its pollution and practices.

(126 min.)

—Glen

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What’s it rated? PG-13 Where’s it showing? Galaxy, The Palm, Park, Stadium 10 Todd Haynes (Velvet Goldmine, I’m Not There ) directs this historical legal thriller about corporate defense

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5POINT FILM FESTIVAL What’s it rated? Not rated Where’s it showing? Saturday, Dec. 7, in the Fremont Theater The 5Point Film Festival screens on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m., in the Fremont Theater (all ages; $12 at Boo Boo Records or fremontslo.com). The festival features short films about climbing, biking, skiing, water sports, and running. Find MOVIES continued page 41

TRIGGER WARNING Josh (Justin Long), an NYC professor, finds himself in hot water and returns home to connect with his family, in the comedy After Class.

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DAVID VS. GOLIATH Mark Ruffalo stars as former corporate defense attorney Robert Bilott, who takes on an environmental lawsuit against his former employer DuPont, in Dark Waters.

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—Glen

FORD V FERRARI What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Bay, Downtown Centre, Fair Oaks, Galaxy, Park, Stadium 10 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. What an amazing story! Even if you’re not a motorhead, you’ll find this tale of determination wholly engaging, largely due to the larger-than-life characters and their complicated relationships. (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, Galaxy, Park, Stadium 10, Sunset Drive-In Co-directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee (Frozen, 2013) return to helm this animated sequel about Anna (Kristen Bell), Elsa

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BLAST FROM THE YOU’VE GOT MAIL

When? 1998 What’s it rated? PG Where? Blu-ray, Amazon Prime, YouTube ne of my favorite holiday movies isn’t technically a Christmas movie, which means I can watch it any time of the year without my family shunning me or telling me I’m ruining whatever season it actually is.

My criteria are pretty simple; to be a Christmas movie, the film must: 1) at least partially take place during winter, 2) have at least one plot-point occur while Christmas is celebrated, and 3) it must have a happy ending.

Nora Ephron (who wrote one of my other all-time favorite holiday movies, When Harry Met Sally) directed You’ve Got Mail, which she co-wrote with her sister, Delia Ephron (the duo also co-wrote several other screenplays, including Mixed Nuts, Hanging Up, and Michael).

The movie’s storyline is borrowed from Hungarian playwright Miklos Laszlo’s Parfumerie, by way of the Jimmy Stewart movie The Shop Around the Corner.

For the 1998 film, Ephron used the 1940 movie title as the name of the adorable bookshop where Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) works. She inherited it from her mother and has maintained its status as a fixture of its Upper West Side neighborhood. The first few scenes

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(Idena 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

JOJO RABBIT What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? The Palm 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. Hilarious and heartbreaking— Waititi seems to have copied a page out of the Wes Anderson’s (The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom) director’s handbook, creating a colorful, comical, absurdist world and a look at one young fanatic’s coming-of-age story. (108 min.)

—Glen

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of the movie are all autumn joy and optimism with the Cranberries harmonizing on the soundtrack. Kathleen, aka Shopgirl, is happy because she’s been connecting online, via AOL (so very 1998), with NY152, who that very morning said if he knew who she really was, he’d give her a bouquet of sharpened pencils.

But then (cue the record scratch), the perky employees of the Shop Around the Corner see that FoxBooks Superstore, a Barnes and Nobletype big-box mega bookstore, is opening—you guessed it—just around the corner.

By now we viewers are privy to NY152’s identity as the evil Joe Fox (Tom Hanks), who, along with his father and grandfather, is opening the big bad chain store that’s out to destroy everything the West Siders hold dear.

The trio are portrayed as decidedly moneygrubbing, with very little concern about the impact they’ll have on the neighborhood—even as Kathleen and her cadre of employees and her New York Observer columnist boyfriend mount an offense against the superstore.

In the meantime, NY152 and Shopgirl’s paths are getting closer to crossing in the real world, but before their alter egos can connect in reality, Fox must deal with himself and the antagonistic relationship he and Kathleen have cultivated.

The movie’s deepest moments happen during Christmastime, when Kathleen is grieving the loss of her mother and contemplating the fate of the bookstore that still holds them together.

The scene when she’s decorating the shop’s tree, lovingly unwrapping and hanging her nostalgic ornaments, brings tears to my eyes every time.

The movie’s amusing banter, eclectic (though still late-’90s) soundtrack, the Pride and Prejudice references and undertones, and the eventual understanding of the need for

GET HIGH In 1862, Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones) and scientist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne) take flight in a gas balloon to attempt to fly higher than anyone in history, The Aeronauts.

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What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy, Park, Stadium 10 See Split Screen.

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daughters as they learn lessons of life and love leading up to the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair and their impending move to New York. (113 min.)

—Glen

MIDWAY What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Galaxy, Park, Stadium 10 Roland Emmerich (Stargate, Independence Day, The Patriot, White House Down) directs this historical action-drama about World War II’s Battle of Midway, told by those who fought it: Lt. Richard “Dick” Best (Ed Skrein), Edwin Layton (Patrick Wilson), Lt. Cmdr. Wade McClusky (Luke Evans), Adm. Chester Nimitz (Woody Harrelson), and Vice Adm. William “Bull” Halsey (Dennis Quaid). This pivotal June 4 through 7, 1942, battle between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy was the Pacific Theater’s turning point. (138 min.)

—Glen

What’s it rated? PG What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Sunset Drive-In Disney’s reimagined black-horned villainess, potentially gone soft, has graced the big screens once again with the direction of Joachim Rønning (co-director of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) to tell the story of how pending nuptials could tear not only Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) and her goddaughter Aurora’s (Elle Fanning) life apart but the human and magical world as well.

(118 min.)

—Karen Garcia

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What’s it rated? Not rated What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre on Dec. 8 (1 and 4 p.m.) and Dec. 11 (at 4 and 7 p.m.)

Vincent Minnelli directs this charming 1944 family dramedy starring Judy Garland, about the four Smith

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integrity between one’s online persona and real-life behavior all come together in this delightful, if slightly dated, Christmas movie.

(119 mins.) Δ —Andrea Rooks PHOTO OF DVD CASE BY ANDREA ROOKS

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 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 selfdestruction 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 Bubnash

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PLAYING WITH FIRE What’s it rated? PG What’s it worth? Stream it Where’s it showing? Park, Stadium 10 Andy Fickman (She’s the Man, Race to Witch Mountain (2009)) directs this family comedy about a crew of firefighters who rescue three rambunctious kids. The film stars Judy Greer, Keegan-Michael Key, and John Cena. Very young kids might enjoy some of the film’s antics, but parents will find nothing to recommend it.

(96 min.)

—Glen

PLAYMOBIL: THE MOVIE What’s it rated? G Where’s it showing? Park, Stadium 10 Lino DiSalvo directs this animated adventure comedy based on Playmobil brand toys. Anya Taylor-Joy is Marla, Gabriel Bateman is Charlie, Jim Gaffigan is Del, and Daniel Radcliffe is Rex Dasher. (99 min.)

—Glen

New YOU’VE GOT WHAT NOW? Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, together for their third rom-com, navigate Manhattan’s Upper West Side book lovers and their own online vs. real-life personas in You’ve Got Mail.

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PATRIARCH Overbearing father Ronald (Sterling K. Brown) tries to hold his family together after they suffer a tragic loss, in Waves.

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Victorian Christmas at the Jack House & Gardens 536 Marsh St.

Experience christmas of years past at the historic jack house located in downtown slo!

saturday & sunday Sunday Dec 1-2 8, 1-4 PM december Saturday Dec 14, 5-8PM december 8-9 1-4 pm | free tours

Melina Matsoukas directs this drama about a black couple’s first date that goes terribly wrong when a police officer pulls them over for a minor traffic infraction. Daniel Kaluuya is Slim and Jodie Turner-Smith is Queen, who become symbols of the minority oppression. This one’s ripped out of the Black Lives Matter headlines, delivering a gripping fugitive story wrapped in a timely subtext.

Slim’s a retail worker, and Queen’s a defense lawyer—both upstanding citizens, except they’re black, which makes them suspicious in the eyes of a racist cop. During the traffic stop, things escalate rapidly and in a quick moment of violence, Slim kills the cop in self-defense.

Queen knows the judicial system and knows they won’t get a fair shake, so off they run, becoming heroes to a black community that knows all too well about police injustice.

Slick and stylishly made, this is a film that has a lot to say about race relations in America. It’s worth a watch for both its story and political subtext. (132 min.)

—Glen

TERMINATOR: DARK FATE What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Park Tim Miller (Deadpool) directs this next installment into the Terminator franchise. This time around, Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) and a “retired” T-800 Terminator going by the name Carl (Arnold Schwarzenegger) join forces with enhanced soldier, Grace (Mackenzie Davis), who’s been sent from the future to protect Daniella “Dani” Ramos (Natalia Reyes), who, if she lives, will give birth to a Resistance leader who will stop an A.I. called Legion, who, like Skynet, hopes to

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destroy humankind. They’re being pursued

by Rev-9 (Gabriel Luna), an advanced Terminator that’s able to split in two.

If it all sounds a little familiar, it’s because it is, but it’s also nice to see Hamilton and Schwarzenegger from the original 1984 film and the equally good sequel, Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) back together again. Yes, it’s essentially the same plot about time travelers battling to either kill or save a future mother who will give birth to the leader who will save humanity, but it’s a lot better than, say, Terminator Salvation (2009) and Terminator Genisys (2015). (128 min.)

—Glen

THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre on Dec. 7 (at 4 and 7 p.m.)

Peter Jackson directs this documentary about World War I with some formerly black-and-white archival footage colorized, and in some cases with sound and dialogue added, commemorating the centennial of the war’s end. Technically, this film is a remarkable achievement: The colorized and sound/ dialogue-added segments are truly unique and interesting. The film is also laudable thanks to its depth of research and the worthiness of its archival elements: In addition to the film footage, there are period posters, photographs, illustrations, and newspaper materials; and instead of a single narrator to explain things, the entire narration is made up of voice recordings of World War I veterans who talk candidly about the war, the battles, the deplorable conditions, and the death. The title seems to refer as much to the actual war dead as the young men captured in these films and pictures, remaining forever young on celluloid. (99 min.)

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What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Rent it Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Stadium 10 In this action-packed drama, Chadwick Boseman stars as a temperamental NYPD detective who slowly uncovers a drug conspiracy during an investigation into the murder of several cops. This is just like every other basic detective movie. Detective Davis is a cop because his dad died on duty, so it’s in his “DNA,” which everyone points out repeatedly. He’s a little moody and potentially trigger happy, but he’s good at his job. Very good. Troubled genius, anyone?

When two robbers kill a slew of cops during a cocaine burglary, Davis is the top man for the job. He quickly deduces that the suspects are in Manhattan, and he shuts the ol’ concrete jungle down.

Soon it becomes clear that the robbers stumbled upon a bigger conspiracy, which may involve crooked cops (Omg what?!

No way!!), a scheme that slowly unravels throughout the film. There’s a whole lot of gun shooting and running and jumping and glass shattering, if you’re into that sort of thing, and the ultra cool cop he is, Davis greets his cellphone callers by saying, “Talk to me.” Because people totally do that. (99 min.)

—Kasey

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What’s it rated? R Where’s it showing? The Palm Writer-director Trey Edwards Shults (It Comes at Night) helms this story about a suburban African-American family as they struggle to come together after a devastating loss. (135 min.) ∆ —Glen

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Tin City on display

PHOTOS COURTESY OF TIN CITY

Local documentary takes a look at SLO County’s fastest growing food and wine borough

B

y now, most people in SLO County know about Tin City. But soon we’ll have to work harder to find parking at our not-so-secret, secret spot.

Filmmaker Dina Mande released a new documentary called Tin City this November, and it does a beautiful job of telling the first volume of Tin City’s history. Mande chats with more than 20 of the people who work in the industrial microcosm of Paso Robles that seems to be growing into the coolest destination in the county. You can’t help but immerse yourself in the fascinating stories and personalities that this film focuses on, which are primarily makers of wine, cider, and brandy.

One minute you’re hearing about the soul found in soil, and the next it’s chemistry and plant science. There’s so much we wine consumers don’t understand, but this film lets us in on the obsessive process the Tin City winemakers live and breathe. Handharvesting, hand-sorting, site selection, and shoveling grapes are on the menu.

Mande did a great job letting us in on Tin City’s sensitive side, curating only the details that move the film along and add color and personality to the cultural IMAGES COURTESY OF TIN CITY

NEW RELEASE Tin City, a documentary film on the culture and spirit of our growing Paso wine and food suburb, was just released on iTunes and Amazon.

A toast to tenacity

Welcome to Tin City, as detailed by director Dina Mande’s new documentary of the same name. The film, which was celebrated at the San Luis Obispo Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival, and LA’s LaFemme Film Festival, is now available through Amazon on Prime Video, DVD, and Blu-ray. For more on Dina Mande and Juice Media, go to hellojuice.com.

phenom known as Tin City.

I didn’t know winemakers had to put their ear on the barrel to listen to the snap, crackle, and pop of fermentation happening, did you?

Mande is a multidimensional director, editor, and producer who spent years working in entertainment and advertising with big clients. She made the move from Hollywood to Paso Robles in 2009, and as founder of Juice Media, Mande has continued to expand her horizons, winning more than 20 Addy Awards and two Telly awards.

You may also know her work as the director behind the viral web series Paso Wine Man, which has become a cult phenomenon within the wine world.

“The documentary pulls back the curtain and allows viewers to dive past the average wine tasting room banter,” Mande said in a press release. “You actually get to meet these creative souls and understand the vision behind true boutique wine, cider, and craft beer. This is the unmistakably human element within the bottle. Once you know their stories, you can’t un-know them. It only deepens what’s in your glass.”

BORROWING FORKLIFTS Vailia Esh, owner and winemaker of Desparada Wines, talks to filmmaker Dina Mande about how the winemaking community in Tin City sometimes ends up sharing equipment.

MAKING LOVE One of the highlights of the movie was hearing Patrick Brooks, co-owner of Wine Shine, talk in his deep, friendly voice about making sexy brandies. He said it flows out of that still as “pure brandy love.”

The owner and pioneer of Tin City, Mike English, who began his career in pools and big, artificial rock climbing walls, according to the film, chose only people he thought would “get along” when forming his food and wine village. Apparently, he does his research before anyone can get into a building on one of the Tin City industrial blocks.

The film tells the story about how his little wine and foodie commune began with BarrelHouse Brewing Company. English told Mande he chose BarrelHouse as his anchor because he wanted to build on a concept of “build it and it will come.”

Now, the area’s one big, noncompetitive, happy family. When someone needs to borrow a cup of sugar (or a pressure washer or forklift), no problem. They’re there for one another even though WELCOME TO TIN CITY A through-line of rebellion they may be a pretty connects this motley crew of artisans. From small-lot wine eclectic bunch, as Gionata to dry-hopped cider, each workspace is a universe unto Wines winemaker Brian itself. Ever watchful, Director Dina Mande has caught it all Terrizi, who also owns over the last couple of years.

Etto Pasticio and Tin Canteen, puts it.

Featured in the film, Terrizi and his coowner/winemaker wife, Stephanie Terrizi, describe everything from the vibe of Tin City to their neighbor at Field Recordings, who knew where they kept their paper plates before they did.

Some from the Tin City patchwork came from wine families. Others fell in love with winemaking as a second career.

The film taught me that the Tin City bunch were once engineers, gardeners, restaurant workers, and even a former boat captain. Many are passionate self-starters, who have been through the grind to get to where they are now.

One thing is for sure, English chose well. Every single Tin City tenant has a dynamite story and charismatic charm.

Who should watch this film? Anyone in the hospitality or wine biz. If you’re going to learn about appellations, learn about destinations.

I’ve visited my share of wineries and partake in as much viticultural education as I can, but this film taught me a great deal and I definitely enjoyed the ride. Mande’s a filmmaker with great taste and timing.

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To say Tin City is the up-and-coming place to be may be a bit of a cliché, but it’s true. It’s unpretentious, non-corporate, dirt and boots. This is a place that calls its events “block parties.” And so, as a suburbanite who grew up on a safe sidewalk, shootingthe-duck on roller skates to the neighbor’s dinner table, I’m in. ∆ Flavor writer Beth Giuffre is unpretentious and non-corporate. Send your down-to-earth tips to bgiuffre@ newtimesslo.com.

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I feel like every time I locate a place that offers Negranti Creamery ice cream sandwiches I’m obligated to obtain one for everyone in my family. It’s like putting your change in the red Salvation Army bucket. It’s what you need to do. Of course the best way to enjoy Negranti is by going to the mother shop in Tin City (see this week’s Flavor for a piece on the new Tin City documentary), but if you happen to be at Duckies in Cayucos, because you need a bowl of white clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl, you can order a Negranti ice cream sandwich for dessert.

The maker of these fine 100 percent sheep’s milk ice cream sandwiches is Alexis Negranti. She loves animals, milks ewes, and has been adding flavors to her shop since 2010. The handcrafted ice cream sandwiches are made from local, seasonal ingredients. You can mix and match cookies and ice cream at the scoop shop or just grab an already perfect one from the fridge. My favorite is snickerdoodle with salted brown sugar. But other goodies are chocolate chip/vanilla or double chocolate/mint chocolate chip. And a word of joy and cheer for those who have a hard time digesting cow’s milk: Negranti is “lactose friendly,” and the added health benefits include being less than 8 percent fat and higher in protein and vitamins than other forms of milk. $6 per sandwich; Negranti Creamery is located in Tin City, 2989 Limestone Way. Hours are Sun.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, noon-9 p.m. ∆ Flavor writer Beth Giuffre loves dishing about good food. Send your favorite snack stops to bgiuffre@newtimesslo.com.

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2584 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/29/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ARIANA’S GRILL, 525 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. J. Raymundo Leos Palos (1819 12th St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ J. Raymundo Leos Palos. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-01-19.

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. 11-01-24.

November 14, 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2586 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LEIGH’S, LEIGH’S BAKESHOP, 295 N. Chorro St., Apt. C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County.

Nicole Leigh Miles (295 N. Chorro St., Apt. C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Nicole Miles. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-04-19.

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. 11-04-24.

November 28, December 5, 12, & 19, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2597 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/05/2009) New Filing The following person is doing business as, UNTAMED PETALS, 583 Dana Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Amanda Judge, Inc. (583 Dana Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Amanda Judge, Inc., Amanda Judge, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-05-19.

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. 11-05-24.

November 14, 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2598 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/04/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE AGRARIAN HOTEL, 325 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. SRK Hotels, Inc. (611 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ SRK Hotels, Inc., Harshad Panchal, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-05-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 11-05-24.

November 14, 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

FILE NO. 2019-2599 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SRK PARTNERSHIP, 611 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County.

Harshad Panchal, Vina Panchal (611 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420), Anil Panchal, Kamina Panchal (490 Dolliver St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449), Raj Panchal, Urvashi Panchal (4919 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94601).

This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Harshad Panchal, General Partner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-05-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk.

S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 11-05-24.

November 14, 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2601 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SAE CANCER REGISTRY SERVICES, 846 corbett Canyon Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. Gayle MacGregor (846 corbett Canyon Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Gayle MacGregor.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-05-19. 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. 11-05-24.

November 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2612 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BELLA ROO, 749 W. Tefft St., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Carmen Ruby Sanchez (749 W. Tefft St., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Carmen Ruby Sanchez, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-06-19. 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. 11-06-24.

November 14, 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2614 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/08/1978) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ROYAL OAK MOTOR HOTEL, 214 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Loretta J. Bonjour, as Trustee of the Loretta J. Gingg Trust dated July 15, 1982 as amended 9-13-88 (214 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405), Diane Church (10119 Cherry Lane N.W., Gig Harbor, WA 98332), Rick L. Harnes, as Trustee of the Harnes Family Trust dated July 8, 2015 (3443 E. Hayden View Drive, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Rick Harnes, General Partner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-06-19. 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. 11-06-24.

November 14, 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2615 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/06/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LUCA’S LUXURY LIMOSINE, 570 Higuera St., Suite 130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Luca Allegretta, Angela Renteria (1260 Southwood Dr., Apt. D, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Luca Allegretta, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-06-19. 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. 11-06-24.

November 14, 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2616 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/15/1996) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PRINTPAL PROMOTIONS & PRINTING, 567 Camino Mercado, Suite F, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. The Silveira Group (567 Camino Mercado, Suite F, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ The Silveira Group, Shelley McConnell, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-06-19. 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. 11-06-24.

November 14, 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2617 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/18/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as, JADE COAST JEWELRY, 1310 San Luis Avenue, Baywood-Los Osos, CA 93402.

San Luis Obispo County. Dillon Timothy Carr (1310 San Luis Avenue, Baywood-Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Dillon Carr.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-06-19. 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. 11-06-24.

November 14, 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2618 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PHOEBE WREN, 1640 13th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County.

Keri Jayne Vandeventer (520 S. Watson, Visalia, CA 93277).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Keri Vandeventer.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-06-19. 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. 11-06-24.

November 14, 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2621 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/30/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GREENMILK, LLC., 2685 Lynch Canyon Rd., Bradley, CA 93426. San Luis Obispo County. Greenmilk, LLC. (23838 Pacific Coast Highway, Unit #2833, Malibu, CA 90265).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Greenmilk, LLC., Teri Gillen, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-06-19. 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. 11-06-24.

November 14, 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2628 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/22/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE BAILEY LAW FIRM, 1405 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. The Jonas Bailey Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation (1405 Garden St., Suite 2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ The Jonas Bailey Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation, Jonas Bailey, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-07-19.

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. 11-07-24.

November 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2019

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2629 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NADIA, 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County.

Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. (205 Concourse Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95403). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Vintage Wine Estates, Inc., Patrick Roney, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-07-19. 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. 11-07-24.

November 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2634 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/15/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, INNER CIRCLE INTERPRETING AGENCY, 240 S. Mesa Road, Nipomo, CA 93444.

San Luis Obispo County. Melchor David De La Garza, Claudia Luviano De La Garza (240 S. Mesa Road, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Melchor David De La Garza, State of California Certified Interpreter. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-07-19.

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. 11-07-24.

November 14, 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2639 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/15/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, O’CONNOR PEST CONTROL CENTRAL COAST, 101 Cuyama lane, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County.

KNO Enterprises (101 Cuyama lane, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A NV Corporation /s/ Kevin Michael O’Connor, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-07-19. 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. 11-07-24.

November 14, 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2644 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PAST FASHIONS, 1346 Alder St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Mary Louise Mendivil (1346 Alder St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Mary Mendivil, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-07-19. 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. 11-07-24.

November 14, 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2647 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ARTCOLAB, 827 N 5th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433.

San Luis Obispo County. Artcolab, LLC (250 Northwest Blvd., Ste. 101B, Coeur D Alene, ID, 83814).

This business is conducted by A ID Limited Liability Company /s/ Artcolab, LLC, Scott Lakey, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-08-19.

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. 11-08-24.

November 14, 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2648 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SOLID ROCK MINISTRIES, 472 Aloma Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Shepherd’s Rest (472 Aloma Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Shepherd’s Rest, Sharon Webster, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-08-19.

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. 11-08-24.

November 14, 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

FILE NO. 2019-2657 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, AMERICAN RAIN GUTTERS, 1434 Scenic View Way, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Raymond Chacon (1434 Scenic View Way, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Raymond Chacon, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-12-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 11-12-24.

November 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2652 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/08/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LONG OAK VINEYARD, 11655 Santa Ana Road, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Charles K. Ebner, Nana J. Ebner (619 Jasmine Ave., Corona Del Mar, CA 92625). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Charles K. Ebner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-08-19. 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. 11-08-24.

November 14, 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2654 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2011) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SEACREST OCEANFRONT HOTEL, 2241 Price St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Core Pismo, LLC (3333 Michelson Drive, Suite 430, Irvine, CA 92612). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company /s/ Core Pismo, LLC, Manish Bhakta, Chief Financial Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-12-19.

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. 11-12-24.

November 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2655 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/12/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SPRAY FORCE PAINTING, 552 Kings Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. John Stephen Ashbaugh (552 Kings Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ John Stephen Ashbaugh, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-12-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 11-12-24.

November 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2656 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THAI VILLA, 626 W. Tefft, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. C & J Asian Connection Inc. (626 W. Tefft, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ C & J Asian Connection Inc., Chris Vongsaroj, Secretary.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-12-19. 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. 11-12-24.

November 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2019

FILE NO. 2019-2658 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/12/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HEAVEN’S BEST, 802 Tanis Place, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County.

Brett Robert Halley, Nichole Halley (802 Tanis Place, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Brett Halley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-12-19. 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. 11-12-24.

November 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2663 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/1987) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CRUSHED GRAPE, SLO SURPRISES, SAN LUIS GENERAL STORE, SAN LUIS OBISPO GENERAL STORE, CRUSHED GRAPE WINE AND GIFTS, 491 Madonna Rd., Ste. 1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Gretchen Elaine Gonyer (176 San Jose Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Gretchen Elaine Gonyer, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-13-19. 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. 11-13-24.

November 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2665 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/15/2007) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BEAR METAL KUSTOMS, 1147 Scott St., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Bear Metal Kustoms (885 Santa Maria Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Bear Metal Kustoms Inc, Rochelle Pall, VP/CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-13-19.

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. 11-13-24.

November 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2671 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/13/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BCS, 421 S 8th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Kevin Gary Brock (421 S 8th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kevin G. Brock, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-13-19. 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. 11-13-24.

November 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2019

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2672 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/12/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BEYCOME OF CALIFORNIA, 1348 Cecelia Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Valeska Nemetz Inc. (1348 Cecelia Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Valeska Nemetz Inc., Valeska Nemetz, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-13-19.

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. 11-13-24.

November 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2691 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GOODS GARMENT AND AESTHETIC PRODUCTIONS CO., 1303 East Grand Avenue, Suite 114, F, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County.

Tanner Dane Jenings (897 South Oakglen, Nipomo, CA 93433).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tanner Dane Jenings. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-14-19. 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. 11-14-24.

November 28, December 5, 12, & 19, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2677 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ESTALGIC PRODUCTIONS, 9410 Marchant Way, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Julian Pech (9410 Marchant Way, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Julian Pech. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-14-19. 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. 11-14-24.

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

FILE NO. 2019-2692 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/01/2010) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GOODMAN SPEECH THERAPY & ADAPTIVE RESOURCES (GSTAR), 370 Corralitos Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Lesley Ann Goodman (370 Corralitos Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Lesley A Goodman.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-15-19. 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. 11-15-24.

November 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2679 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/14/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ALTAVISTA ECLECTIC ARTS & DESIGNS, 250 Longview Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Lindsay Alicia Wilcox (250 Longview Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Lindsay Alicia Wilcox, Owner/ Operator. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-14-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy.

Exp. 11-14-24.

November 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2688 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/14/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BACK OFFICE SOLUTIONS, 671 Mitchell Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Eliseo Alejandro Aceves (671 Mitchell Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Eliseo Alejandro Aceves.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-14-19. 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. 11-14-24.

November 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2690 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PLANET FITNESS - PASO ROBLES, 1131 Creston Road, Ste. 97, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County.

PF Paso Robles, LLC (9 Grand Avenue, Suite 2D, Toms River, NJ 08753). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ PF Paso Robles, LLC, David Bidwell, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-14-19. 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. 11-14-24.

November 28, December 5, 12, & 19, 2019

FILE NO. 2019-2694 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/14/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SAM SMOKESHOP, 1051 S 13th Street, Unit B, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Sam Alyousef (261 Alyssum Cir., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Sam Alyousef, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-15-19.

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. 11-15-24.

November 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2697 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WILSON ORAL SURGERY, 207 Station Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Dental Practice of Tyler M. Wilson, DDS, Inc. (2151 S. College Drive, Suite 104, Santa Maria, CA 93455).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Dental Practice of Tyler M. Wilson, DDS, Inc., Tyler M. Wilson, DDS-President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-15-19. 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. 1115-24.

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2701 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WRIGHT SBD LLC, 791 Price Street #185, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Wright SBD LLC (791 Price Street #185, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Wright SBD LLC, Brian Wright, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-18-19.

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. 11-18-24.

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FILE NO. 2019-2705 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as, AKVERTISE, 430 Montebello Oaks Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Akvertise, Inc. (430 Montebello Oaks Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Akvertise, Inc., Stephen Stern, General Counsel. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-18-19.

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. 11-18-24.

November 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2706 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, WINES OF THE WEST, 3750 Highway 46 W., Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. (205 Concourse Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95403).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Vintage Wine Estates, Inc., Patrick Roney, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-18-19. 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. 11-18-24.

November 28, December 5, 12, & 19, 2019

FILE NO. 2019-2710 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 10-36 CUSTOMS, 227 Alyssum Cir., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County.

Brian Martinelli (227 Alyssum Cir., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Brian Martinelli.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-19-19. 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. 1119-24.

November 28, December 5, 12, & 19, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2712 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ACROPOLIS LLC, 3563 Sueldo St. Ste. A. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Acropolis LLC (3563 Sueldo St. Ste. A. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Acropolis LLC, Patrick Moore, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-19-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy.

Exp. 11-19-24.

November 28, December 5, 12, & 19, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2714 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/16/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SKIPPERS BREW COFFEE HOUSE, 571 Embarcadero, Ste. A, Morro Bay, CA 93442.

San Luis Obispo County. Sharon Colleen Rubino, Karen Louise Pike

LEGAL NOTICES (2085 Sunset Ave. #2, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Sharon Colleen Rubino. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-19-19. 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. 11-19-24.

November 28, December 5, 12, & 19, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2722 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TOLOSA TAX, 7252 Parriza Court, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County.

Karen Bolen (7252 Parriza Court, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Karen Bolen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-20-19.

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. 11-20-24.

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2723 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CELEBRATE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC, 1799 11th St., Los Osos, CA 93402.

San Luis Obispo County. Chanti Fritzsching Waters (1799 11th St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Chanti Fritzsching Waters, Chief Executive Officer.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-20-19. 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. 11-20-24.

November 28, December 5, 12, & 19, 2019

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2725 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LIGHTHOUSE CLEANING SERVICE, 251 S. Oak Park Blvd., #6, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County.

David Lee Boehme (251 S. Oak Park Blvd., #6, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ David Lee Boehme. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-20-19.

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. 11-20-24.

November 28, December 5, 12, & 19, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2729 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 1134 FILMS, 3216 Amber Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County.

Casey Michael Wieber (3216 Amber Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Casey Wieber, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-20-19. 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. 11-20-24.

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2730 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/20/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CAT NOIR CREATIVE CONSULTING, CAT NOIR CC, THE PICKLED PREDICAMENT, 473 Binscarth Rd., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County.

Theresa Wilson (473 Binscarth Rd., Los Osos, CA 93402). This

Nipomo Community Services District Ordinance 2019-130 Who: The Nipomo Community Services District (District) Board of Directors introduced Ordinance 2019-130 on November 27, 2019, with Directors Eby, Armstrong, Blair, and Woodson voting in favor of introducing the ordinance. Director Gaddis was absent.

What: Ordinance 2019-130 proposes to amend and replace the entirety of Chapter 3.03 of the District Code, which sets forth the District’s water and sewer fees, charges, and collection procedures. The amendments are intended to comply with newly enacted state law (SB 998) and to clarify certain provisions.

When: Ordinance 2019-130 is proposed for adoption at the December 11, 2019 regular meeting of the District Board of Directors at 9:00 a.m.

Where: The meeting will be held at the Jon S. Seitz Board Room, 148 South Wilson Street, Nipomo, CA. The complete text of the ordinance is available on the District’s website at www.ncsd.ca.gov and at the District’s office located at 148 South Wilson Street in Nipomo.

December 5, 2019

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business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Theresa Wilson.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-20-19. 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. 1120-24.

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2736 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/20/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THIRSTY THURSDAY WINES, 1650 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Continental Vineyards, LLC (1650 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446).

This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company /s/ Continental Vineyards, LLC, Justin Tooley, General Manager.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-21-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. A. Gibson, Deputy. Exp. 11-21-24.

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2737 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, UNDER THE SUN CHILDCARE, 771 Oxen Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Jessica Odette Grimes (771 Oxen Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jessica Grimes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-21-19.

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. 11-21-24.

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

FILE NO. 2019-2739 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/22/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as, KELLER FINANCIAL SERVICE, 300 Via Las Aguilas, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Samuel Keller (300 Via Las Aguilas, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Samuel Keller, Broker.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-21-19. 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. 11-21-24.

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2740 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/21/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, JR LANDSCAPING GARDENING, 1404 Woodside Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Esthela Garcia, Juan C Garcia Carmona (1404 Woodside Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Esthela Garcia, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-21-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 11-21-24.

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2741 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LEXIAM CONSULTING, 823 Murray Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Marjorie Lynn

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission will hold a Regular Meeting, Monday, December 16, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, Room 9 of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, on the items listed below: PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. Review of five new residential dwellings within three 3-story buildings on two lots. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA). Project Address: 1034 Mill Street; Case #: ARCH-0551-2019; Zone: O; Brian Rolph, owner/applicant.

Contact Information: Walter Oetzell – (805) 781-7593 – woetzell@slocity.org 2. Review of a modification to a mixed-use project, consisting of 39 extremely low, very low, and lowincome residential units, one manager’s unit, and 1,250 square feet of commercial use, including a nine percent density bonus, proposed tree removals, and associated site improvements. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA). Project Address: 3720 Broad Street; Case #: ARCH-0641-2019; Zone: C-S-S; Peoples Self-Help Housing Corp., owner.

Contact Information: Shawna Scott – (805) 781-7176 – sscott@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.

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LEGAL NOTICES Metz (823 Murray Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Marjorie Lynn Metz.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-21-19. 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. 11-21-24.

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2746 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FLAMEFX, FLAMEFX SOLUTIONS, 787 Cardinal Court, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Levi Morin (787 Cardinal Court, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Levi Morin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-22-19.

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. 11-22-24.

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2756 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MOBILE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, 760 Mattie Road, Suite A1, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County.

Shelly D Dalton (760 Mattie Road, Suite A1, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Shelly Dalton, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-26-19.

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. 11-26-24.

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

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FILE NO. 2019-2757 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/23/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BOND REAL ESTATE GROUP, 330 James Way, Suite 150, Pismo Beach, CA 93449.

San Luis Obispo County. 007 Real Estate Group, Incorporated (1700 K Street, Suite 220. Bakersfield, CA 93301). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ 007 Real Estate Group, Incorporated, Jacek Bond, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-26-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 11-26-24.

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2758 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HUNTER SALON, 1421 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Hunter SLO, LLC. (211 N Tassajara Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Hunter SLO, LLC., Brianne Vaughn, Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-27-19.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 11-27-24.

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2759 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/26/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HUNTER SALON, 1435 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Hunter SLO,

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 bids up to, but not later than, 2 p.m.

December 19, 2019 for Custodial Supplies Bid #302.

Such bids shall be received in the Purchasing Office, Attention: Donelle Butler, Buyer, 1500 Lizzie Street, Building C-1, San Luis Obispo, California 93401.

Each bid must conform and be responsive to this Invitation, Notice to Bidders, Bidding Instructions, General Conditions, Specifications, and all other components comprising the pertinent bid documents.

Interested firms and/or individuals may request a bid packet by contacting Donelle Butler at dbutler@ slcusd.org or 805-549-1211.

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

Donelle Butler San Luis Coastal Unified School District

LEGAL NOTICES LLC. (211 N Tassajara Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Hunter SLO, LLC., Brianne Vaughn, Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-27-19.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 11-27-24.

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2762 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/19/1986) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TOBYCO BUILDERS, 1420 Huntington Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Theodore Bellocchi (1420 Huntington Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Theodore C Bellocchi.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-27-19. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk. E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 11-27-24.

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2764 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/02/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GROUCHO DESIGNS, 101 Shanna Place, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Gregory Brian Schlitz (101 Shanna Place, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Gregory Brian Schlitz, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-02-19. 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. 12-02-24.

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2019-2765 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/13/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LOWNEY TREE AND LANDSCAPE SERVICE, 10240 Digger Pine Road, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County. Levi Jeffrey Lowney (10240 Digger Pine Road, Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Levi Jeffrey Lowney.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-02-19. 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. 12-02-24.

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

LIEN-SALE AUCTION AT MEATHEAD MINI STORAGE

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 Saturday, December 28, 2019 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: Karen Ferraro Unit No. F07 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property D'Ann Martin Unit No. 363 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property David Strickland Unit No. 748 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Karrie Vickery Unit No. 2308 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Colin Ginchereau Unit No. 1071E Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Marissa Weisbly Unit No. C12

LEGAL NOTICES Miscellaneous personal commercial property Dustin Miller Unit No. 315 Miscellaneous personal commercial property Nathan Goodkill Unit No. 332 Miscellaneous personal commercial property Rossana Enger Unit No. 2026 Miscellaneous personal commercial property Amber Dockery Unit No. 2013A Miscellaneous personal commercial property Jessee Parish

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Unit No. E11 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: 11/15/2019 Auctioneer: Kenneth D. Erpenbach dba Hitchin’ Post Auction Barn Bond No. MS879-23-57 (805) 434-1770 December 5, 12, 2019

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DANIS LOREL MORRIS AKA DAN L. MORRIS CASE NUMBER: 19PR - 0375

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DANIS LOREL MORRIS aka DAN L. MORRIS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by WILLIAM A. SCHWARZ in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that WILLIAM A. SCHWARZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 17, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm St., 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: Margaret K. Herring, Esq. Herring & Herring, APC 1001 B Avenue, Suite 215 Coronado, CA 92118 November 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 038-322-031 TS NO: CA05000177-19-1 TO NO: 190735603-CA-VOI

(The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 2, 2015. 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 December 23, 2019 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 October 15, 2015 as Instrument No. 2015053019, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by CYNTHIA DOTTER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for RESOURCE LENDERS, 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: 1455 16TH 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 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 $359,372.62 (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

LEGAL NOTICES 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, CA05000177-19-1.

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: 11/18/2019 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05000177-19-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866660-4288 Myron Ravelo, 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.Order Number 66569, Pub Dates: 11/28/2019, 12/05/2019, 12/12/2019, NEW TIMES

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS NO. CA-18-847049-BF ORDER NO.: DS7300-19004742

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/17/2004. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): John Calicchio, a single man Recorded: 5/25/2004 as Instrument No. 2004044887 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California; Date of Sale: 1/2/2020 at 11:00AM Place of Sale: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, located at 1087 Santa Rosa Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $747,329.68

LEGAL NOTICES The purported property address is: 1364 SWEETBAY LANE, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 053-305-028 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-847049-BF. 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-847049-BF IDSPub #0158352 12/5/2019 12/12/2019 12/19/2019

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 19CV-0666

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Raol Renteria filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Roul Renteria to PROPOSED NAME: Rudy Renteria 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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: 01/15/2020, 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: November 06, 2019 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court November 28, December 5, 12, & 19, 2019

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 19CV-0693

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Christopher Owen Qually filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Christopher Owen Qually to PROPOSED NAME: Saul Aroha Noi Tea 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: 01/08/2020, 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: November 15, 2019 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court November 28, December 5, 12, & 19, 2019

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 19CV-0715

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Betsy Stott McCormick filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Betsy Stott McCormick to PROPOSED NAME: Bethany Stott McCormick 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: 01/16/2020, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: November 25, 2019 /s/: Ginger E. Garrett, Judge of the Superior Court December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 19CVP-0363

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Stephen Orcho filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Stephen Orcho to PROPOSED NAME: Stephen Joseph Orco 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: 01/08/2020, 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: November 14, 2019 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court November 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2019

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2019-2620 OLD FILE NO. 2019-2297 Greenmilk LLC, 2685 Lynch Canyon Rd., Bradley, CA 93426. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 09/25/2019. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Greenmilk LLC (3806 Cross Creek Rd., Unit C, Malibu, CA 90265). This business was conducted by A Limited Liability Company /s/ Greenmilk LLC, Scott Gillen, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-06-2019.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By A. Bautista, Deputy Clerk.

November 14, 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

SUMMONS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: INTEGRA PRODUCTS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION; RYAN PERRON, AN INDIVIDUAL; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 5, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED

BY PLAINTIFF: HERITAGE CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE & MASONRY, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION CASE NUMBER: 19LC-0346

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

LEGAL NOTICES 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: 19LC-0346 The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO – Civil & Family Branch 1035 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: A. Maria Plumtree 11132 Winners Circle, Suite G-207 Los Alamitos, CA 90720 562-594-3911 Date: 04-09-2019 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk /s/, Linda McGuirk, Deputy Clerk, December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CASE NO.: 19FL0713 2ND AMENDED CITATION – FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL DATE: 01/03/2020

In the Matter of the Adoption Petition of: Dean Willson Frazier, Adopting parent.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA To: Diego David Rendon By order of this court you are hereby advised that you may appear before the judge presiding in Department 9 of the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, on 1-03-2020, at 10:00 a.m. then and there to show cause, if any you have, why Cynthia Mae Rendon should not be declared from your custody and control for the purpose of freeing Cynthia Mae Rendon for placement for adoption. The following information concerns rights and procedures that relate to this proceeding for the termination of custody and control of said minor child as set forth in Family Code Section 7860 et seq.: 1.

At the beginning of the proceeding the court will consider whether or not the interests of the minor child require the appointment of counsel. If the court finds that the interests of the minor do require such protection, the court will appoint counsel to represent him whether or not he is able to afford counsel. The minor will not be present in court unless he requests or the court so orders.

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If a parent of the minor appears without counsel and is unable to afford counsel, the court must appoint counsel for the parent, unless the parent

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach California in the Council Chamber, during which it will consider the following: Address: Citywide Applicant: City of Pismo Beach Description: Introduction of an omnibus/ cleanup Ordinance implementing changes to various provisions of the Pismo Beach Municipal Code, projected to include, but not limited to, amendments to Chapters 1.24, 2.04, 2.08, 2.16, 2.28, 3.26, 3.32, 5.32, 5.36, 6.12, 6.04, 8.36, and 15.48.

Environmental Review Under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3), this ordinance is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, such as the adoption the regulations contained herein, the activity is not subject to CEQA. You have a right to comment on this item and its effect on our community.

Interested persons are invited to appear at the meeting or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed item. An opportunity will be presented during the agenda item for verbal comments. Written comments are also welcomed at the meeting or prior to the meeting. Written comments prepared prior to the meeting 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) 773-7006, 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.

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.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT For the San Luis Obispo County Tourism Marketing District (TMD) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of the County of San Luis Obispo (the “County”) adopted a resolution of intention to renew the San Luis Obispo County Tourism Business Improvement District (the “TMD”) and to levy an assessment on the lodging businesses within the TMD as set forth in said resolution of intention. The resolution is attached hereto and hereby incorporated into the notice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, in the County of San Luis Obispo Board Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California, a public meeting shall be held pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.6 to allow public testimony regarding the renewal of the TMD and levy of assessments therein as set forth in the enclosed resolution of intention and pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.6 and Streets and Highway Codes Section 36600 et seq.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, in the County of San Luis Obispo Board Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, California, has been set as the time and place for a public hearing at which time members of the Board propose to levy the proposed assessment as set forth in the resolution of intention and pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.6 and Streets and Highway Codes Section 36600 et seq.

Assessment: An assessment is proposed to be levied on all lodging businesses, which include hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, vacation homes and RV Parks, that pay transient occupancy tax (TOT) within the TDM boundaries based upon 1.5% of the rent charged by the operator per occupied room per night for all transient occupancies. The amount of the assessment shall be 1.5% of your annual gross room rental revenue. Federal government employees on government business will be exempt from the levy of assessment. Extended stays, defined as more than 30 consecutive calendar days, shall be exempt from the levy of assessment.

Estimate:

The estimated annual amount of revenue to be raised by the assessment is estimated to be approximately in the $5 million range.

Purpose:

The TDM proposes to administer tourism promotions and marketing programs to promote San Luis Obispo County as a tourism destination and projects, programs, and activities that benefit lodging businesses located and operating within the boundaries of the district. The proposed improvements and activities shall be targeted at increasing transient stays.

Collection:

The assessment is proposed to be levied on an annual basis and shall be collected monthly from lodging businesses within the TDM.

Protest:

Upon receipt by the Clerk of the Board of written protests from the owners of lodging businesses in the proposed district that will pay 50 percent or more of the annual assessments levied, no further proceedings to levy the proposed assessment shall be taken for a period of one year. Written protests must be received by the Clerk of the Board prior to the start of the public hearing on January 14, 2020.

Your written protest must contain the following information: property owner’s name, business name, property address, and business owner’s signature. A protest form is attached for your use. It is also available on the Administrative Office’s website at http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Administrative-Office/Forms-Documents.aspx

Should you desire to mail a protest against this assessment, the address is: Administrative Office Clerk of the Board of Supervisors ATTN: Countywide TMD Process County of San Luis Obispo 1055 Monterey Street, Suite D430 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Information:

Should you desire additional information about this assessment, contact:

Nikki Schmidt, Administrative Analyst County of San Luis Obispo 1055 Monterey Street, Suite D430, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Phone: (805) 781-5496 or Email: nschmidt@co.slo.ca.us DATED: December 2, 2019 WADE HORTON, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: /s/ T’Ana Christiansen, Deputy Clerk

IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, November 19, 2019 PRESENT:

Supervisors John Peschong, Bruce S. Gibson, Adam Hill, Lynn Compton and Chairperson Debbie Arnold

ABSENT:

None RESOLUTION NO. 2019-310

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO RENEW THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (TMD), DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT ON LODGING BUSINESSES WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT BEGINNING FISCAL YEAR 2020-21, AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF The following resolution is now offered and read: WHEREAS, the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Streets and Highway Code §36600 et seq.(the “1994 Act”) authorizes cities and counties to establish property and business improvement districts for the purpose of promoting tourism; and WHEREAS, any property or business improvement district previously established pursuant to the 1994 Act whose term has expired, or will expire, may be renewed pursuant to §36660 of the 1994 Act by following the procedures for establishment; and WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo County Tourism Marketing District (TMD) was established by the Board of Supervisors on Jun 10, 2015 for a term of five (5) years, expiring on July 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, Visit San Luis Obispo County (Visit SLO Co) has proposed the renewal of the TMD and has drafted a management district plan (Plan) which sets forth the proposed boundary of the TMD, a service plan and budget, and a proposed means of governance; and WHEREAS, a majority of the lodging businesses who will pay more than 50% of the assessments proposed to be levied by the TMD have petitioned the Board of Supervisors to renew the TMD; and WHEREAS, the cities of Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, El Paso de Robles, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo have adopted resolutions consenting to the renewal of theTMD within their jurisdictions pursuant to Streets and Highways Code §36620.5.

NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo does hereby resolve, determine and find as follows: Section 1.

The recitals set forth herein are true and correct.

Section 2.

The Board finds that the lodging businesses that will pay more than 50% of the assessments proposed in the Plan have signed and submitted petitions in support of the formation of the TMD. The Board accepts the petitions and adopts this resolution of intention to renew the TMD and to levy an assessment on certain lodging businesses that pay transient occupancy tax (TOT) within the TMD boundaries in accordance with the 1994 Act. Section 3.

The Board finds that the Plan satisfies all requirements of Streets and Highways Code §36622.

Section 4.

The Board declares its intention to renew the TMD and to levy and collect annual assessments on certain lodging businesses that pay TOT with the TMD boundaries pursuant to the 1994 Act, for a period ten (10) years (2020-2030) as proposed by the Plan, following the approval of the resolution establishing the TMD. Section 5.

The boundaries of the TMD shall be the boundaries of the County of San Luis Obispo including the cities of Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, El Paso de Robles, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo, as set forth in the attached map, incorporated herein as Exhibit A. Section 6.

The name of the district shall remain the San Luis Obispo County Tourism Marketing District (TMD).

Erica Inderlied City Clerk

Section 7.

The annual assessment is 1.5% of the annual gross of the rent charged by operator per occupied room per night for all transient occupancies. Federal government employees on government business will be exempt from the levy of assessment. Extended stays, defined as more than 30 consecutive calendar days, shall be exempt from the levy of assessment. The assessment shall be collected in monthly installments or such other installments as determined by the collecting agency, based on 1.5% of the rent charged by the operator per occupied room per night in revenues for the previous month. New lodging businesses within the boundaries shall not be exempt from the levy of assessment authorized by Section 36628.5 of the 1994 Act. Assessments pursuant to the TMD shall not be included in gross room rental revenue for purpose of determining the amount of the transient occupancy tax.

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Section 8.

The assessments levied for the TMD will specifically benefit the assessed lodging businesses and shall be applied towards sales, marketing, advertising, and promotional activities of the TMD as a tourist, meeting, and event destination. Funds remaining at the end of any year may be used in subsequent years in which the TMD assessments are levied pursuant to the requirements of the Plan.

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Section 9.

The TMD will have a ten (10) year term unless renewed pursuant to the Streets and Highways Code §36660.

Section 10.

Bonds will not be issued by or on behalf of the TMD.

Section 11.

The Board hereby sets December 10, 2019 as the date for a public meeting on the renewal of the TMD and the levy of assessments.

Section 12.

The Board hereby sets January 14, 2020 as the date for the public hearing to renew the TMD and levy of assessments.

Section 13.

Both the public meeting and hearing will be at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California.

Section 14.

The Clerk of the Board is directed to provide written notice to the lodging businesses subject to the proposed assessment of the date and time of the hearing and to provide that notice as required by Streets and Highways Code §36623(b).

Section 15.

At the public meeting and hearing, the testimony of all interested person for or against the establishment of the TMD may be received. Written protests must be received by the Clerk of the Board prior to the start of the public hearing on January 14, 2020. If at the conclusion of the public hearing there are of record written protests from owners of lodging businesses in the proposed TMD that will pay 50 percent or more of the annual assessment levied, no further proceedings to levy the proposed assessment shall be taken for a period of one year.

Section 16.

The complete Plan is on file with the Clerk of the Board and may be reviewed upon request.

Upon motion of Supervisor Gibson, seconded by Supervisor Hill, and on the following roll call, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAINING:

Supervisors Gibson, Hill, Peschong, Compton and Chairperson Arnold None None None

Exhibit A

the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted.

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO By: Debbie Arnold Chairperson, Board of Supervisors ATTEST WADE HORTON Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: T’Ana Christiansen Deputy Clerk November 28, 2019

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LEGAL NOTICES knowingly and intelligently waives the right to be represented by counsel. The court will not appoint the same counsel to represent both the minor and his parent.

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The court may appoint either the public defender or private counsel. If private counsel is appointed, he or she will receive a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses, the amount of which will be determined by the court. The amount must be paid by the real parties in interest, but not by the minor, in such proportions as the court believes to be just. If, however, the court finds that any of the real parties in interest cannot afford counsel, the amount will be paid by the county.

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The court may continue the proceeding for not more

LEGAL NOTICES than thirty (30) days as necessary to appoint counsel to become acquainted with the case.

SURVIVING SETTLOR, DECEASED.

Date: December 2, 2019 Michael Powell, Clerk By: Rebecca L. Hochman, Deputy Clerk

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In Pro Per Sean Willson frazier P.O. Box 321 Creston, CA 93432 805-674-2881 December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2019

THE POWELL FAMILY TRUST U/D/T DATED AUGUST 12, 2005, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED, IRMA S. POWELL,

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

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3720 Broad Street. ARCH-0641-2019; Review of a modification to a mixed-use project, consisting of 39 extremely low, very low, and low income residential units, one manager’s unit, and 1,250 square feet of commercial use, including a nine percent density bonus, proposed tree removals, and associated site improvements. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); C-S-S zone; Peoples Self-Help Housing Corp., applicant. (Shawna Scott) 75 Higuera Street. ARCH-0496-2019; Review of a proposal to construct an elevator tower at the interior corner of the North Building of the Pacific Coast Center to provide elevator access to the 2nd floor, as part of a barrier removal project. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); C-S-MU zone; Keith Hall, applicant.

(Walter Oetzell) 970 Pasatiempo Street.

FNCE-0712-2019; Request to construct a six-foot tall wood fence along the Montrose Street property line where three feet in height is normally allowed. Request would allow for additional privacy for rooms located at a lower elevation than the sidewalk. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-1-PD zone; LePell Family Trust, applicant. (Kyle Van Leeuwen) 3001 Bahia Court. ARCH-0724-2019; Review of a single-family residence with a rooftop deck located near the southwest corner of the structure. The new residence will be on the same footprint as a previous structure that was destroyed by fire. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-1 zone; Studio Prime, applicant.

(Kyle Van Leeuwen) 877 Palm Street. DIR-0778-2019; Request for a special event at Hotel San Luis Obispo to serve alcohol, within the ground floor restaurants and ballroom, until 1:30 a.m. for a New Year’s Eve celebration, from December 31, 2019 to January 1, 2020. This special request is processed in coordination with the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) as the existing license only permits the sales, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages until 11:00 p.m. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); C-D-H zone; Hotel SLO, LLC, applicant. (Hannah Nguyen) 548 Sandercock Street. DIR-0662-2019; Request to construct a conforming 82-square foot addition, which consists of enlarging and remodeling a master bedroom and bathrooms, to an existing single-family dwelling that is non-conforming due to a 3-foot-6-inch side setback, where a minimum 5 feet is the standard. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-2 zone, Jennifer Daugherty, applicant. (Hannah Nguyen)

(PROB C §§19040(B), 19052)

Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent that all persons having claims against the surviving settlor, IRMA S. POWELL, or THE POWELL FAMILY TRUST (the “Trust”) are required to file them with Debra V. Trout, Professional Fiduciary, successor trustee of the Trust, at 890 Osos Street, Ste. A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, (805) 547-1288, as provided in Probate Code §1215, within the later of 4 months after November 21, 2019 (the date of the first publication of notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Probate Code §19103. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk.

For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested.

THE POWELL FAMILY TRUST Debra V. Trout, Successor Trustee 890 Osos Street, Ste. A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 November 21, 28, & December 5, 2019

NOTICE OF SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell said property by competitive bidding, on or after FRIDAY, December 13th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Said property has been stored and is located at Main Mini Storage located at 2100 Main St., Morro Bay CA. 93442, 1380 Santa Ynez Ave. and 2000 Mountain View, Los Osos, CA 93402located in San Luis Obispo County, CA. Property to be sold includes but is not limited to: Possible collectibles, auto parts, power tools, household appliances, sporting equipment, display cases, bookshelves, tables, end tables, hutches, furniture, kitchenware, washer & dryer, dresser, lamps, sofa, loveseat, bicycles, hand tools, garden tools, fishing poles, chairs, ladders, file cabinet, household items, clothing, shoes, toys, boxes contents unknown.

Belonging to: LOS OSOS LOCATION: Roberts, Kristine A. (10x10) Gassant, Alexis (5x10) Rowe, Rachelle (5x7) Karr, Carol (5x5)

The Community Development Director will either approve or deny these applications no sooner than December 16, 2019.

Dated this 3rd day of December 2019.

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) 781-7170, weekdays, 8 a.m.

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December 5, 2019

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CHRISTOPHER PELINE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MELISSA LUCI in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that MELISSA LUCI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 31, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Robert E. Jeppson, Esq. 2311 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 9 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 December 5, 12, & 29, 2019

163 Serrano Heights Drive. SBDV-0621-2019; Proposed lot line adjustment between two lots (APN 004-523-026 & 004-523-027), increasing the smaller lot by 10,454 square feet. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-1 zone; John Rourke, applicant.

(Cassidy McSurdy)

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHRISTOPHER PELINE CASE NUMBER: 19PR - 0383

MORRO BAY Kurry, Christopher (5x7) Purchases must be paid for at the time of sale in CASH ONLY. All purchased items sold as is, where is. Items must be removed at time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Advertiser Reserves the right to bid.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): In composing this oracle, I have called on the unruly wisdom of Vivienne Westwood. She’s the fashion designer who incorporated the punk esthetic into mainstream styles. Here are four quotes by her that will be especially suitable for your use in the coming weeks. 1. “I disagree with everything I used to say.” 2. “The only possible effect one can have on the world is through unpopular ideas.” 3. “Intelligence is composed mostly of imagination, insight, and things that have nothing to do with reason.” 4.

“I’m attracted to people who are really true to themselves and who are always trying to do something that makes their life more interesting.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “I’m drowning in the things I never told you.” Famous makeup artist Alexandra Joseph wrote that message to a companion with whom she had a complicated relationship. Are you experiencing a similar sensation, Taurus? If so, I invite you to do something about it! The coming weeks will be a good time to stop drowning. One option is to blurt out to your ally all the feelings and thoughts you’ve been withholding and hiding. A second option is to divulge just some of the feelings and thoughts you’ve been withholding and hiding—and then monitor the results of your partial revelation. A third option is to analyze why you’ve been withholding and hiding. Is it because your ally hasn’t been receptive, or because you’re afraid of being honest?

Here’s what I suggest: Start with the third option, then move on to the second.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I’ve got some borderline sentimental poetry to offer you in this horoscope. It may be too mushy for a mentally crisp person like you. You may worry that I’ve fallen under the sway of sappy versions of love rather than the snappy versions I usually favor. But there is a method in my madness: I suspect you need an emotionally suggestive nudge to fully activate your urge to merge; you require a jolt of sweetness to inspire you to go in quest of the love mojo that’s potentially available to you in abundance. So please allow your heart to be moved by the following passage from poet Rabindranath Tagore: “My soul is alight with your infinitude of stars. Your world has broken upon me like a flood. The flowers of your garden blossom in my body.”

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Try saying this, and notice how it feels: “For the next 17 days, I will make ingenious efforts to interpret my problems as interesting opportunities that offer me the chance to liberate myself from my suffering and transform myself into the person I aspire to become.”

Now speak the following words and see what thoughts and sensations get triggered: “For the next 17 days, I will have fun imagining that my so-called flaws are signs of potential strengths and talents that I have not yet developed.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An interviewer asked singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen if he needed to feel bothered and agitated in order to stimulate his creativity. Cohen said no. “When I get up in the morning,” he testified, “my real concern is to discover whether I’m in a state of grace.” Surprised, the interviewer asked, “What do you mean by a state of grace?”

Cohen described it as a knack for balance that he called on to ride the chaos around him. He knew he couldn’t fix or banish the chaos—and it would be arrogant to try. His state of grace was more like skiing skillfully down a hill, gliding along the contours of unpredictable terrain. I’m telling you about Cohen’s definition, Leo, because I think that’s the state of grace you should cultivate right now. I bet it will stimulate your creativity in ways that surprise and delight you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Poet Juan Felipe Herrera praises the value of making regular efforts to detox our cluttered minds. He says that one of the best methods for accomplishing this cleansing is to daydream. You give

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yourself permission to indulge in uncensored, unabashed fantasies. You feel no inhibition about envisioning scenes that you may or may not ever carry out in real life. You understand that this free-form play of images is a healing joy, a gift you give yourself. It’s a crafty strategy to make sure you’re not hiding any secrets from yourself. Now is a favorable time to practice this art, Virgo.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In accordance with current astrological omens, here’s your meditation, as articulated by the blogger named Riverselkie: “Let your life be guided by the things that produce the purest secret happiness, with no thought to what that may look like from the outside. Feed the absurd whims of your soul and create with no audience in mind but yourself. What is poignant to you is what others will be moved by, too. Embrace what you love about yourself and the right people will come.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “I swear I became a saint from waiting,” wrote Scorpio poet Odysseus Elytis in his poem “Three Times the Truth.” According to my reading of the astrological omens, you may be in a similar situation. And you’ll be wise to welcome the break in the action and abide calmly in the motionless lull. You’ll experiment with the hypothesis that temporary postponement is best not just for you, but for all concerned.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “My greatest asset is that I am constantly changing, says Sagittarian actress and activist Jane Fonda.

This description may not always be applicable to you, but I think it should be during the coming weeks. You’re primed to thrive on a robust commitment to self-transformation. As you proceed in your holy task, keep in mind this other advice from Fonda: 1. “One part of wisdom is knowing what you don’t need anymore and letting it go.” 2. “It is never too late to master your weaknesses.” 3. “If you allow yourself, you can become stronger in the very places that you’ve been broken.”

4. “The challenge is not to be perfect. It’s to be whole.”

P.S. And what does it mean to be whole? Be respectful toward all your multiple facets, and welcome them into the conversation you have about how to live.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can’t escape your past completely. You can’t loosen its hold on you so thoroughly that it will forever allow you to move with limitless freedom into the future.

But you definitely have the power to release yourself from at least a part of your past’s grip. And the coming weeks will be an excellent time to do just that: to pay off a portion of your karmic debt and shed worn-out emotional baggage.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian playwright August Strindberg didn’t have much interest in people who “regurgitate what they have learned from books.” He was bored by stories that have been told over and over again; was impatient with propaganda disguised as information and by sentimental platitudes masquerading as sage insights. He craved to hear about the unprecedented secrets of each person’s life: the things they know and feel that no one else knows and feels.

He was a student of “the natural history of the human heart.”

I bring Strindberg’s perspective to your attention, my dear one-of-a-kind Aquarius, because now is a perfect time for you to fully embody it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “It’s no fun being in love with a shadow,” wrote Piscean poet Edna St. Vincent Millay. And yet she indulged profusely in that no-fun activity, and even capitalized on it to create a number of decent, if morose, poems. But in alignment with your astrological omens, Pisces, I’m going to encourage you to fall out of love with shadows. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to channel your passions into solid realities: to focus your ardor and adoration on earthly pleasures and practical concerns and imperfect but interesting people. ∆

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