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March 26 - April 2, 2020 VOLUME 34, NUMBER 36

Editor’s note

This week news Local restaurants and bars adapt to change ...............................8 Serving the homeless during coronavirus isn’t easy ..........9

opinion A response to John Donegan ........ 12

arts MUSIC: SLO Mayor streams for kids .............................20

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espite being overwhelmed right now with information on how to slow the spread of coronavirus, and though we’re all facing an uncertain future, New Times is geared up (we think) and ready to roll with the changes. We had to make some tough decisions about how to best use the space we have amid the crisis, so we’re cutting our calendar and music sections, the film FIINDING BALANCE Amid section has been customized to reflect theater chaos, hopefly closures, Flavor is smaller, and we’re pausing our we can find the strength to cover stories—for now. But don’t worry! We’ve still persevere and got content for you this week, just like always. remember that eventually we will And we’re working on beefing up our online get to the other storytelling through our new “SLO The Virus” side. blog at newtimesslo.com.

Today, you can read about how the Downtown SLO Association and Chamber of Commerce are working to keep business afloat during virus closures [8] ; what local homeless services are doing to slow the spread among the most vulnerable population [9] ; upcoming local concerts you don’t have to leave your house to see [18]; Heidi Harmon streaming music for families [20]; and how to support your local farmers in these times [24].

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ecreation officials throughout San Luis Obispo County are asking residents to adhere to social distancing guidelines when enjoying outdoor spaces to avoid the closure of open spaces and trails.

SLO Parks and Recreation Department Director Greg Avakian told New Times, the department “knows both the physical and mental wellness of our community is to be outside and moving” as well as enjoying the fresh the air.

“The closures of all of our facilities for safety that include the playground, the slides, and those kinds of things. We are trying to do everything we can to maintain our availability for our open space trails,” Avakian said.

To keep visitors safe, the department is implementing directional signage on trails to keep hikers on one track—and avoid run-ins with people going in the opposite direction.

There is also educational signage at all trailheads on the importance of maintaining 6 feet from one another.

“We’re even incorporating park ambassadors at our neighborhood parks to try to help educate people on social distancing,” he said.

The department is doing everything possible to inform the community through social media, signage, and increased staff presence to ensure their safety.

“Because if our community can’t adhere to these ordinances then we will have to follow what our colleagues have done at the Pismo Preserve and Los Angeles County,” he said. “We’re trying to do everything possible to avoid that, but it takes our community to also play their role.”

LA County closed its trail system to the public because it was too difficult for the large influx of trail users to maintain social distancing, and something similar happened with the Pismo Preserve. After monitoring visitor use over the weekend of March 21 and 22, The Land

PHOTO COURTESY OF SLO PARKS AND RECREACTION INSTAGRAM Conservancy of SLO County announced on March 23 that it had closed the Pismo Preserve until further notice.

Executive Director Kaila Dettman told New Times that the conservancy has been working with the city of Pismo Beach to monitor visitor use at the preserve, which opened to the public for the first time in January. Dettman said she drove through the parking lot of the Pismo Preserve a couple of times March 22. It was packed.

“The bottom line is it’s a really popular place. The single-track trails in many locations are pretty narrow, and it can be hard for people to pass each other without coming near each other,” she said.

She said there was a lot of congestion in the parking lot, people coming and going, and using the restroom facilities.

“Even though most people were trying to abide by social distancing, it’s hard to do,” she said.

The decision was not made lightly, Dettman said, and the organization is ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS Visitors can still very sad to close the preserve. enjoy open spaces and trails for the time being, as long “But we believe that we have a as they maintain a 6-foot distance from others. responsibility to help slow or stop the spread [of COVID-19] so we’re trying to weekend, which made it impossible for the public to do our part to do that. The trails will be there implement appropriate social distancing practices. when this all passes,” she said.

As a result State Parks is currently working In the meantime, the conservancy still closely with local county and public health encourages people to get outside but do it near officials to modify park operations by closing their own homes—a walk around the block or a vehicular traffic at some park units to reduce bike ride through your neighborhood. the density of visitors. All campgrounds across In addition to the threat of closure for trails the state are closed until further notice. and parks, State Parks officials announced on San Luis Obispo County Parks director March 24 that additional safety measures were Nick Franco said no new camping reservations in place to reduce crowds and help prevent the are allowed within the county-operated spread of COVID-19. campgrounds, but the department is currently In a press release, officials stated many parks honoring existing reservations. ∆ and beaches received record visitation over the —Karen Garcia

Pismo prepares for major tourism-related losses

At a special meeting on March 23, Pismo Beach City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the city to use up to $3 million of its $5.4 million general fund reserve to support city operations and cash flow needs in fiscal years 2020 and 2021.

The city also passed an urgency ordinance delaying the penalties and interest fees associated with late transient occupancy taxes and lodging business improvement district assessments. The ordinance effectively gives struggling hotels and other lodging businesses until Aug. 31 to pay fees that are due to the city on March 31 and April 30.

Hotels across the nation and state are taking serious hits.

More than 125,000 hotel jobs have been lost in California because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a press release from the American Hotel and Lodging Association. The association estimates that another roughly 414,000 jobs that support the hotel industry indirectly have also been lost.

In the press release, Pismo Beach-based hotelier and American Hotel and Lodging Association member Vijay Patel said it’s been a difficult time for all hoteliers, but especially those operating small, locally owned hotels.

Mayor Waage said a good chunk of Pismo’s lodging businesses are locally owned small businesses. They have fixed costs and bills and loans to pay, Waage said, and it won’t be good for Pismo if any of them go out of business. He

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The coronavirus-related shelter at home is taking its toll on everyone in SLO County, but things are looking especially bleak for coastal towns that rely heavily on tourism revenue for funding—revenue that is currently non-existent.

Pismo Beach is already preparing for the worst. About 45 percent of Pismo’s $24 million annual general fund comes from transient occupancy taxes alone, according to a city staff report, taxes charged to tourists renting rooms in hotels, inns, and other lodging facilities in town.

With non-essential businesses closed down and travel restricted, Pismo is expecting to take a major financial hit.

“The hotels are essentially empty,” Pismo Mayor Ed Waage told New Times.

Restaurants and bars are limited to take-out, most wineries and retail stores are closed, and Waage said those closures trickle out and add up to fewer revenues from permits, sales taxes, lodging business improvement district assessments, and other fees that Pismo leans on for funding.

Although Pismo Beach is in comfortable position financially right now, Waage said there are concerns about how long the COVID-19 shutdowns will last and what kinds of long-term economic impacts they’ll have. In a staff report, city staff anticipate losses of up to $3 million to $4 million this fiscal year.

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“I’m ever optimistic,” Waage said. “We’ve been through other challenges and other downturns.”

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Diablo Canyon on-site workforce ‘greatly reduced’

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, PG&E has asked all but essential employees at Diablo Canyon Power Plant to work from home, as the utility takes unprecedented measures to try to protect the safe and reliable operation of California’s last remaining nuclear power plant throughout the crisis.

Suzanne Hosn, a PG&E spokesperson, told New Times that PG&E activated its emergency operations center in response to COVID-19 and is now implementing a “holistic pandemic response plan” at the Diablo Canyon Power Plant.

A core component of that plan is to limit the plant’s on-site workforce to only essential operations, maintenance, and security employees, in an effort to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread.

“We’ve implemented a number of protective actions at the power plant to protect the health and safety of our workforce and ensure the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the units,” Hosn said by phone on March 24. “We’re safely operating the plant and we have the staffing that we need. It’s a greatly reduced number, but we’re at required staffing.”

Another COVID-19 protection measure involves rotating shifts at the plant in separate groups, so that in the event one worker tests positive for the virus and compromises team members, a different group can safely step in.

“A variety of scenarios have been prepared” with respect to the progression of COVID-19 and its impacts, Hosn added.

PG&E had an existing pandemic response plan before COVID-19, but it’s now being updated to meet the demands of the current situation.

“Those plans, with the potential thresholds for implementation, are being very thoughtfully developed,” Hosn said, “and it’s important to understand that those are being developed with input from our regulators.”

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the federal agency that licenses and oversees the operation of nuclear power plants, said on its website that it’s “communicating regularly with nuclear plants to discuss current activities and future plans” in light of COVID-19.

Resident inspectors at the NRC are continuing to make periodic visits to the plant sites and are also remotely monitoring plant data systems and other activities.

“The NRC will require plants to shut down if they cannot appropriately staff their facilities,” the website states.

Hosn said that PG&E has been in “continuous contact” with the NRC about the status of Diablo Canyon and its emergency plans, and is also cooperating with any requests for information from the California Public Utilities Commission.

“Their oversight continues,” she said.

With Diablo Canyon powering nearly 10 percent of the entire state’s electrical grid, the nuclear plant is an essential operation that PG&E hopes goes uninterrupted by the pandemic.

“We are committed to providing safe and reliable energy and ensuring business continuity in these really challenging times,” Hosn said.

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Cal Poly admissions process changes

Currently Cal Poly’s spring quarter classes have been moved to online instruction, some students living on-campus have moved back to their permanent residences, and graduation ceremonies have been postponed.

Prospective students waiting on their acceptance emails for this fall won’t be able to get a glimpse of university life in-person, a result of safety precautions taken amid COVID-19.

University spokesperson Matt Lazier told New Times the university is developing a host of opportunities for future Mustangs to further explore Cal Poly from the safety of their homes.

“While in-person versions of campus tours, info sessions, and open house have been suspended, we plan to offer each of these and more as a virtual experiences,” Lazier said.

He advised interested students to visit the Cal Poly website as it will be updated with a variety of virtual experiences soon.

Students who are still weighing their options when deciding which university to commit to, should check the Cal Poly website for their specific deadline. Application deadlines are set by the individual degree programs and can vary significantly.

Nationally, the deadline for students to submit their acceptance is May 1.

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Cal Poly isn’t on the list, but some degree programs already have a June 1 deadline.

Lazier said in terms of their admissions and acceptance timeline there hasn’t been a change. The university plans to complete its selection process by April 1.

“In addition, we will continue to work with admitted students to provide them the information they need in order to make an informed decision about attending Cal Poly. We also recognize that this pandemic has created a very fluid environment,” he said. “As the situation continues to unfold, we will be conscious of areas where flexibility is necessary.”

Currently, the admissions team for the university is working remotely. Lazier said if parents or students have questions, he encourages them to email the office at admissions@calpoly.edu and staff will assist them.

The university is committed to working with K-12 and community college partners to understand their limitations and needs as well.

Cal Poly’s priority filing date for financial aid was March 2 but the university changed its process by continuing to make the aid available to students. Lazier said the university continues to award financial aid as current and admitted students and families complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) and California Dream Applications.

Financial aid for the 2020-21school year is based on student and family income from 2018. Lazier said for anyone who has experienced a significant reduction of that

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income in 2020 can submit a change-ofincome request.

Each university has its own unique policy for reviewing the specific requests.

Cal Poly, he said, begins accepting those requests in mid-June so that staff can see a full six-month picture of current and anticipated resources for the year.

“If a student is attending or considering other colleges or universities, they should check the website of the institution or contact that financial aid office to find out what will be needed and when,” Lazier said.

Cal Poly’s financial aid office staff is still working remotely and remains available to parents and students via email.

—Karen Garcia

Avila Golf Resort license delayed again

A county hearing regarding the Avila Beach Golf Resort’s application for an entertainment license was once again postponed on March 24, this time because of coronavirus-related hits to the business.

At a meeting on March 24, the SLO County Board of Supervisors voted to push a hearing on the resort’s application for a temporary commercial outdoor entertainment license to May 12. The hearing was initially scheduled for December 2019, but it was delayed after confusion over whether the resort would first need approval from the California Coastal Commission.

The license—it would allow the resort to host up to 12 one-day events with up to 3,000 attendees and five multi-day events with up to 5,000 attendees each year—has been controversial among Avila Beach residents who worry about traffic congestion and noise caused by big events.

But co-owner Rob Rossi said the license isn’t the resort’s main concern right now.

“I mean our focus is totally on trying to get through to the other side of this,” Rossi told New Times.

“This” being the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced non-essential businesses of all kinds to cancel events, significantly reduce operations, or close down entirely.

At the Avila Beach Golf Resort, outdoor concerts, festivals, and weddings have been rescheduled or canceled.

Hotel rooms and restaurants are empty, and while golf was still allowed as of March 24, Rossi said it’s not looking good for that activity either. Nearly 300 employees associated with the golf resort were furloughed or laid off within the last few weeks, Rossi said.

There are some other issues with the entertainment license process that Rossi said he needs more time to work through, too. But right now, he said he’s not even sure what his business will look like come May. “I think it’s going to be a real challenge to reopen and re-create momentum after this,” Rossi said.

—Kasey Bubnash

More than half of San Luis Obispo County’s child care centers have closed their doors in the wake of COVID-19, according to the CAPSLO Child Care Resource Connection, leaving essential service workers searching for options and child care providers scrambling to provide solutions.

“We’ve seen a real drop in the number of programs that are open,” CAPSLO Children Services Manager Shana Paulson told New Times on March 25.

Due to the shelter-at-home orders and concerns about how to operate day cares safely, Paulson said the number of open child care centers in SLO County plummeted from 111 to 48. Close to 30 home-based centers also closed. Those that remain open have less capacity and fewer staff members in order to maintain social distancing. Nearly all after-school programs closed as well.

As families and child care providers confront this new reality, Paulson said her agency and the community are working together to devise new options and solutions—with a focus on helping the essential service workers who are on the frontlines of battling COVID-19.

“It’s time for real innovation and community,” Paulson said. “People are ready to start rebuilding and building something different for this time.”

SLO County created an “emergency child care” webpage at readyslo.org that allows essential workers—first responders, health care professionals, and emergency county personnel in water, trash, road maintenance, and custodial divisions—to sign up for child care. It also enables child care businesses and professionals to go to the website and sign up to offer their services.

The county says it will use the web platform to help essential service workers find child care in the community.

“We’re generally working with child care providers that are already in existence in the community and trying to place the children of first responders in their facilities as able,” said Michelle Shoresman, a public information officer with the SLO County Health Agency.

But SLO County is also looking to help expand the options that are available. At a March 24 press briefing, SLO County Office of Education Superintendent James Brescia said his office plans to open an emergency child care facility starting the week of March 30. Further details weren’t available at press time.

“We anticipate mobilizing our first emergency child care center for first responders next week, and will scale services as requested by the Office of Emergency Services,” Brescia said on March 24.

CAPSLO’s Paulson added that officials are also in touch with other business owners who have expressed interest in opening their facilities as potential day care center locations.

“What’s been great is that everyone’s working together to create these choices,” she said.

As clearer public health guidelines emerge that instruct child care providers on how to safely operate their centers during the pandemic, Paulson is hopeful that some of the providers that closed their doors will reopen soon.

“We’ll be getting those [materials] out not only to the programs but to the families,” she said. ∆ —Peter Johnson1

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Doors open Local restaurant owners and supportive organizations work together to continue serving the community amid new restrictions

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reg Holt, executive chef and owner of Big Sky Cafe, said even though he can’t have dine-in customers he’s still busy running his restaurant.

Holt’s restaurant and many others throughout San Luis Obispo County were subject to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order of reducing their occupancy by half in an effort to enforce social distancing.

The governor suggested that eateries provide curbside food service, delivery, and pick-up.

To ensure his staff and customers are practicing safe measures—including social distancing, washing hands, keeping the entire restaurant clean—Big Sky customers can call in their order for pickup or delivery. When the customer arrives, an employee takes the food outside to the customer.

As a “thank you for the support,” customers that order take-out automatically receive a 15 percent discount on their meal.

Holt also started creating family meal packages. For $50, a family can take home a quart of gumbo yaya, Rutiz Farms papas bravas and crispy cauliflower, green salad, cornbread, and salsa verde dipping sauce.

“Maybe they’ll have food for a couple of days and they can stay home longer,” he said.

Holt isn’t worried about his business; he’s worried about his employees and his responsibility to continue taking care of his customers.

Given the current situation, he’s had to reduce his entire staff to minimum wage.

“I’m responsible for the 40 employees I have and they mean a lot to me. I’m in there working with them, right next to them, and we’re doing this together,” Holt said.

Uplifting businesses and connecting them with the community has always been the role of the SLO Downtown Association, CEO Bettina Swigger said.

She said the association has had to

switch gears as San Luis Obispo observes the shelter-at-home executive order.

Sixty percent of the association’s time was spent planning and executing largescale events, she said, but it won’t be doing that for the foreseeable future. The team is now putting all their resources into marketing and communications to tell a business’ story and keep the community connected with them.

The effort started two weeks ago when Swigger reached out to members of the International Downtown Association and The National Main Street Organization— SUPPORTING LOCAL EATERIES Restaurant owners and supportive business both of which the Downtown SLO organizations are creatively keeping in touch with the community.

Association is a part of—to see whether other communities were already Tuesday, he said, the chamber will been selling produce, grocery items, and grappling with the impacts of COVID-19 encourage residents to order delivery and pre-made soups; and because the farmers’ and how they were supporting their market is postponed, Mistura offered take-out from their favorite restaurants business communities. elote. to support them during this time.

Locally, the association has partnered In partnership with the association, Dantona said as isolation becomes a with the city of SLO to create curb pickSan Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce matter of safety, the chamber and the up zones in the 30-minute metered spots. president and CEO Jim Dantona said community has another responsibility Customers can park in any of the 40 the chamber is working closely with local of staying connected and supporting one designated spots throughout downtown and state representatives to advocate another. and wait in their cars for their prefor rapid action to help “A sense of belonging propels business ordered food for as long businesses, especially as necessary without success, it’s vital to personal happiness, those in the hospitality being ticketed. and our deep interconnectedness is one and retail industries.

On the association’s of the things that makes San Luis so “They are stepping up website, a virtual special,” he said. “And this community is to help keep the most downtown SLO showing just how good they are at that.” vulnerable among us highlights all the For small business owners who are still safe even though it restaurants and coffee in need of assistance, at the beginning means an enormous shops that are doing of March, Congress authorized up to hit to their business,” Call in, take out pick-up and delivery, $7 billion for small business disaster For updated information on what SLO Dantona said via email. lists their current hours loans through the Small Business County restaurants are offering take-out Currently, the chamber of operation, and how to service amid COVID-19 precautions, visit Administration (SBA)—loans that are is encouraging all place an order (typically newtimesslo.com and look for the “food to issued directly by the government. restaurants to tag them via phone call). go” section.

Businesses in California and San Luis in their social media “I think the people Obispo County, specifically, are eligible posts, @SLOChamber, who work in restaurants for disaster loans due to the coronavirus. so the organization can reshare with its and retail are some of the most creative The loan has a maximum interest rate of social media audience how to support and hardworking people you’ll know,” 3.75 percent, and the deadline for filing their favorite restaurants.

Swigger said. an application is Dec. 16, 2020. ∆ The organization is working with She referred to the unique ways that restaurant owners have been offering food the South County Chamber and other Staff writer Karen Garcia can be reached chambers across the region to launch and drink to their customers: Sidecar is a “Take Out Tuesday” campaign. Each selling pre-batched cocktails; Novo has at kgarcia@newtimesslo.com.

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Most vulnerable SLO County secures motels and trailers for homeless as nonprofits call for donations amid COVID-19 crisis

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hile California residents have been ordered to stay at home to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), that’s simply not an option for the thousands of people throughout the state who are living without homes in the first place.

The homeless are among the most vulnerable populations to COVID-19, and as their need for shelter, sanitation, and services becomes even more critical, service providers throughout San Luis Obispo County are working to adapt to historically challenging circumstances.

“We are trying to respond. We don’t have all the answers, and we don’t have all the supplies,” said Janna Nichols, executive director of the Five Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC), which serves South County. “We’re trying as a community to rise to this challenge as best we can.”

Shelters and warming centers—from the El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) in Atascadero, to 40 Prado in SLO, to the LifePoint Church warming center in Grover Beach—are slammed and operating under new protocols that include mandatory temperature checks, an increased focus on hygiene and sanitation, and social distancing.

“We’re doing everything we can,” said Grace McIntosh, deputy director of the Community Action Partnership of SLO County (CAPSLO), which operates the 40 Prado shelter in SLO. “We are trying to do our best in terms of keeping things sanitary and clean.”

But they’re lacking the necessary supplies to effectively do so. There’s a widespread shortage of protective gear, like N-95 masks and gloves, cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer, thermometer covers, food, sleeping bags, volunteers, and money. Local homeless nonprofits will need the community’s support to successfully navigate this pandemic, leaders said.

“If you’re hoarding at home, even if you’re not hoarding and you can spare it, you’ve got to share,” Nichols said.

“Virtually every service provider for the homeless is in the same situation. We’re going to be woefully short.”

While there had not been a case of COVID-19 identified in the SLO County homeless population as of press time, state and county leaders are preparing for that event. On March 19, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $150 million in emergency state funds to assist counties with protecting the homeless from COVID-19.

SLO County received $500,000 of that aid on March 20, and it’s since entered into contracts to receive four trailers and gain access to four local motels. Those shelter resources will be used to help quarantine homeless individuals who are exhibiting symptoms and need to be tested for the virus.

Combined, the four motels deliver 155 beds and are located in each region of the county—north, south, central, and coast.

The homeless nonprofits, like 5CHC, will be responsible for referring clients to the motels, with the goal of separating those with COVID-19 symptoms from those without symptoms, according to county officials.

“We’re still figuring this all out,” Nichols, of 5CHC, explained. “We’ve been asked [by the county] if we have volunteers who are available to check on people [in the motels] remotely via telephone. We’ve been asked if we could deliver meals. We’ve been asked if we could provide hygiene products. … We’ve said yes to all of these.”

The four trailers secured by the county are split between ECHO and 40 Prado. Set up outside the two nonprofits’ facilities, the trailers will allow them to isolate individuals who are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms and need further medical evaluation.

40 Prado is benefitting from its partnership with the Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, whose medical staff is already on-site and able to conduct evaluations and collect samples for COVID-19 testing, according to

REINFORCEMENTS San Luis Obispo County recently acquired four trailers to help quarantine individuals at homeless shelters who have symptoms of COVID-19. Two are at the El Camino Homeless Organization in Atascadero.

CAPSLO’s McIntosh. Two individuals at 40 Prado had been tested for COVID-19 as of March 23 and both results came back negative.

“It is probably the single most important thing right now,” McIntosh said of CAPSLO’s partnership with Community Health Centers.

In addition to setting up a system that can handle symptomatic homeless individuals, service providers are also scrambling to identify shelter options for the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.

In South County, 5CHC and SLO County Parks have collaborated to open 10 campground sites to serve as a safe parking and sleeping area for “our most vulnerable folks,” Nichols said.

“We’re obviously very concerned about those who have underlying medical conditions,” she said.

Another important component of the campgrounds is their access to restrooms, Nichols said, which has been a major problem for the homeless made much worse by the COVID-19 public facility closures.

In Atascadero, ECHO CEO Wendy Lewis said that the nonprofit has expanded its public shower program in the wake of COVID-19. It’s now open every weekday, Monday through Friday, from 3 to 5 p.m.

ECHO has gone to great lengths to address sanitation and social distancing in its programs, Lewis said, setting up cone markers at 6 feet apart and mandating health checks and extra

handwashing. Its public meal program is now “to-go” (except for residential clients).

“So far, nobody has had any symptoms,” Lewis said on March 23, “so that’s been a silver lining.”

Lewis noted that she is concerned about the homeless community in Paso Robles, since the northernmost city lacks a shelter or even a warming center to open during rainy and cold weather.

ECHO, which recently expanded some services to Paso Robles, is exploring options to increase shelter there during the COVID-19 crisis.

“We’re working very closely with the city and the county and the state to try to find places for people to go in that area as well,” Lewis said. “Those folks who are unhoused really are lacking vital lifesaving resources.”

Paso Cares, a Paso-based nonprofit that serves free dinners to the homeless across from the fairgrounds, will continue its meal program, but in a to-go fashion.

“They can’t hang out there,” Paso Cares’ Treasurer Jack Philips said. “It’s too bad because one of the big socialization things is for them to hang out together. They’re very alone.”

All nonprofits serving the homeless during this pandemic need the community’s support—through donations, supplies, and/or volunteers. To find the most up-to-date information about what’s needed most, visit 5chc.org, echoshelter. org, and capslo.org/40prado.

“We are in this together,” Nichols said. ∆ Assistant Editor Peter Johnson can be reached at pjohnson@newtimesslo.com.

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BY KASEY BUBNASH

Kicking it at home

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t Sleeping Tiger Fitness and Martial Arts, it’s not unusual for workout classes to involve partner work and up-close-and-personal combat training.

“So when the social distancing regulations came out,” owner Nathan Zimmerman told New Times, “it made things a little bit difficult.”

Zimmerman, like so many other business owners, is being forced to adapt to a society filled with consumers who are staying in. With a statewide “shelter at home” officially in effect, nonessential businesses are shuttered and Californians are being encouraged to stay home as much as possible—all in the name of slowing the spread of COVID-19.

Many organizations, Sleeping Tiger Fitness included, have to figure out new ways to connect with consumers and bring revenue in.

That’s where Kick-it Points comes in.

Kick-it Points is a free, SLO-based app that’s been around since 2018. Before the coronavirus pandemic broke out, Kick-it Points allowed businesses to award coupons and deals to residents for completing certain social activities in the real world.

Businesses choose what activities they want to encourage and the deals they want to offer, and those show up on an interactive map inside the app. You can click on different points of interest, such as Mother’s Tavern, where you can you can get a dollar off any draft beer if you take a stroll downtown.

Zimmerman joined Kick-it Points last summer. He loved the idea of encouraging people to get out in their communities, while also incentivizing them to try out new businesses that they might not usually consider.

At Sleeping Tiger Fitness, Zimmerman offered free T-shirts to members who completed certain activities through Kickit Points and a free week of classes to nonmembers.

But now the whole Kick-it Points mission—socializing—is irrelevant because of COVID-19. So its team is adapting, too. Kick-it points is now allowing businesses to offer coupons and deals to users who complete social distancing activities, like doing an athome workout or going on a walk alone.

Now through Kick-it Points, Sleeping Tiger Fitness is offering a 40 percent discount on all its online fitness classes, which Zimmerman just recently launched because of coronavirus.

“It allows us to reach people from a distance,” Zimmerman said. “I think it’s really important, especially with everything locked down, that people find ways to stay active, and keep interacting, and keep supporting each other.”

When public officials started cracking down on social distancing a few weeks ago, it left a lot of business owners with little choice but to change their business models in some way, according to Brett Foreman, the founder of Kick-it Points.

And with things changing so quickly, customers don’t really know which businesses are open, partly open, or completely closed. Kick-it is an easy way for businesses to let their customers know that they’re up and running, Foreman said, while also offering discounts and deals at a time when a lot of community

SUPPORT FROM AFAR Locally based app Kick-it Points is allows businesses to offer discounts and coupons to customers who complete certain social distancing activities. The app’s interactive map shows which businesses are offering deals.

members are struggling financially.

Kick-it Points is partnered with about 150 businesses right now, and while Foreman said most of those are in San Luis Obispo, he’s accepting businesses from Cambria to Santa Maria. The coronavirus coupon redemption model is running essentially on the honor system.

Customers will be able to set their own goals, and once they’ve completed the activities, they can use coupons at a business of their choice.

What’s most important right now to Foreman is keeping customers and businesses in contact, while also keeping the community safe.

“We’re kind of like a connective tissue in the city where if you want to support a local business, if you just go through the platform it’s an easy way to see what businesses are out there and what deals they’re offering,” Foreman told New Times. “As a business, it’s a free solution right now.”

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• To help bolster local and national blood supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, French Hospital Medical Center, and Marian Regional Medical Center are partnering with Vitalant to host an emergency blood drive. Community members can donate blood at Marian from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 30, at French from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 31, and at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 1. ∆ Staff Writer Kasey Bubnash is kickin’ it quarantine style with pajamas on. Send tidbits to strokes@newtimesslo.com.

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BY SHARON JONES

GOP duality A little time in quarantine led me to respond to ‘Oh, those stoopid conservatives!’

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would like to respond to “pissy” attorney John Donegan’s opinion piece concerning his difficulty reconciling what he calls the liberals’ two caricatures of the Trump voters and conservatives in general: the deplorables and the 1 percent oligarchs (“Oh, those stoopid conservatives!” March 12). He writes that they are rarely mentioned at the same time, seemingly because few oligarchs live in shabby trailers in Appalachia. I am going to attempt to address this. And based on his definition of an “educated” person, I think I can, even though I learned my simple math in a public grade school, graduated debt free from a state college, and spent my spring breaks visiting family and friends in my hometown ... not the Caribbean.

From a position in the middle, without a strong emotional attachment to either the conservative or liberal philosophy, one can reconcile the Trump voters’ duality. Trump voters I know don’t label themselves as conservatives and liberals.

They don’t think of all the Trump voters as knuckle-dragging conservatives. If they give them a political label other than “Trumpers,” it is Republicans; after all Trump ran as a Republican, and the GOP machinery supports him.

Let’s face it, the GOP body has two arms.

The right arm consists of conservatives,

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whose grasping hand is the 1 percent clutching more and more of the economic pie. The remainder of the right arm is the rank-and-file who Donegan correctly believes the liberals see as intelligent, lawabiding, self-supporting taxpayers who don’t need to be cared for by the government.

Historically, both parts of this right arm shared many conservative principles: small government, state rights, balanced budget, free trade, a strong military. However, more recently, it seems to have dwindled down to the shared economic view focusing on lower tax rates and more tax loopholes.

Their mantra, of trickle-down economics—a rising tide that lifts all boats; pull yourself up by the boot straps—is being chanted more and more frequently while standing on the backs of others.

When the conservative arm suffered a big time defeat with Barry Goldwater, who lost his bid for president in 1964, they knew they had to expand the ranks of the GOP. They focused on a culture war to do so, thus building up the other arm, the cultural arm, of the GOP. The civil rights movement and the Great Society brought the Dixiecrats on board. Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley launched the war by loosening his police force on the hippies and anti-war activists, followed shortly by the National Guard shooting of Kent State student protestors. Roe v. Wade stirred up the anti-abortion sentiments. Women’s liberation let loose cries of “FemiNazis.”

Gay pride fueled more prejudice and caused foot dragging on the treatment for HIV. Sept. 11, 2001, brought out the Muslim haters. Increased gun violence in the streets and schools strengthen the influence of the NRA and its supporters.

Russell Hodin

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All of these movements added cultural war soldiers to the second arm of the GOP. And then, in 2008, just when we faced the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, a black man was elected to the White House! OMG, the conservative senators threw a hissy fit, McConnell declared not to cooperate, and they sat on their hands for eight years.

This is the GOP that Donald Trump found in 2016, adding his strain of narcissism to the mix, making it more acceptable for the bedsheets, torches, and swastikas to come out from the bushes.

He appealed to and brought on board a sector of the electorate whose economic situation was precarious: cost of living increasing, wages stagnating, and job security decreasing. He was cheered by people who felt ignored, put upon, beat down, and treated unfairly by the existing system. Trump promised to be their savior and they believed him.

The liberals don’t view all Trump voters as mouth-breathing dimwits. They understand why many Trumpers would choose a populist leader, but why Trump? This is what the liberals don’t get. To them, he is the most obvious con man and crook who has come down the pike in decades. This might be where the liberals contemptuous tone of voice arises. Strangers, maybe, but how could their own family and friends be taken in by this man? What are they getting out of this? If what they want is to stick their collective thumb in the eye of the government or wave their middle finger at the establishment, he does it. If they want someone to crap all over the norms and traditions of political life, he does that, too.

Trump delivers the rhetoric to gain the support of cultural soldiers but provides little substance in return. Can’t they see this? Don’t they realize that all the economic goodies have been handed over to the

conservative right arm of the GOP body?

Thus, the duality of the GOP. The rich and self-supporting party conservatives recruited soldiers of all stripes for their culture war. Donald Trump, the billionaire, con man, and perpetual liar, created a canteen where he could entertain the troops. He added Kool-Aid to the menu, placed neon flashing lights on the walls and on the roof. This way he can distract people both inside and out.

I could do hit a job on the libs/ Dems too, but Donegan has done this already. Instead, if he is a man with truly conservative beliefs, not just a cultural recruit, I’d suggest he encourage his fellow travelers to start their own conservative movement. They may not be as politically strong but they might be more politically honest. Maybe even be a role model for the real liberals. ∆ Sharon Jones is self-quarantined with too much time on her hands. Send comments through the editor at clanham@ newtimesslo.com or write a letter for publication and email it to letters@ newtimesslo.com.

Letters

We still need public access to government meetings

Much attention is rightly being given, in our current crisis, to damage to the economy and how interrupted livelihoods might be restored or mitigated. What has gotten almost no attention, and needs it, is damage to our constitutional rights, and a much-needed conversation LETTERS continued page 13

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on how to ensure their restoration when medically possible. The right of the people to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances slipped away in an instant with no apparent notice. I understand the overriding need to prohibit all gatherings at this time, but, knowing that for virtually every political and social advance in our nation’s history the exercise of this right has been central to its struggle for success, I watch in vain for assertions of its value and of the need to plan for its restoration.

We may, indeed, face an ambiguous period during which the danger of the currently rampaging virus will fade, but not disappear. Where is the balance point between epidemiological risk and the risk of losing our liberty? Where is the line between needed precaution and convenient pretext? We need to be having these conversations!

A corollary loss has been our ability to participate in the decisions of local governments and state bodies, as guaranteed by the Brown Act and the Bagley Keene Act, now that physical attendance at, and participation in, their meetings is impossible. Some bodies, such as our SLO County Board of Supervisors, are making attempts, however juryrigged and untested, to provide some semblance of customary public process, for which I am grateful. Others, such as the CSU Board of Trustees, with a meeting next Tuesday, have yet to provide any way for the public to participate—a lack that could become a major concern if, as indicated by Peter Johnson’s story “Town-gown 2035” (March 19), the Cal Poly Administration is dead set on ramming through, at the CSU Board’s subsequent May meeting, a Master Plan that will straitjacket the campus’s future in a pre-crisis mold at a time when every assumption about the future of the system needs to be rethought.

What is the plan for full recovery of the Brown Act and the Bagley Keene Act? What is the plan for full recovery of the right of the people to peaceably assemble?

There will be no plan unless the people assert the value of these rights! Let the conversation begin!

Eric Greening Atascadero

A little tranquility

I want to send sincere thanks and kudos to Trader Joe’s in Templeton for being an island of tranquility in this nightmare. Shopping there this afternoon was an enjoyable, peaceful experience.

They have the courage to limit the amount of items customers can buy, thus ensuring full shelves, and they are also limiting the number of people in the store at one time, protecting both their employees and their customers. But most of all, as usual, everyone was helpful and friendly and cheerful—a real bonus these days! So thank you, Trader Joe’s, for proving businesses can be caring and careful at the same time.

Carol Soffietto Creston

I don’t understand

I was rather mystified by Kevin Matea’s “Dear mainstream media” letter on March 19, in which he claims that the media is not interested in the truth, only

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political opinion. I do respect and trust news from outlets like ABC, CBS, NBC, and NPR, which tell us what is really happening. As opposed to the White House, which has chosen to be quite deceitful about the realities of our virus crisis. When Trump criticized a reporter for asking him what he would say to people who are scared, all I can say is that I am scared. For me, for my family and friends, for my country, for my planet.

Kevin, what would you say to me?

Clement Salvadori Atascadero

Policital repurcussions

On March 15, 2020, the Santa Maria Times published a column by Andy Caldwell who deliberately understated the effect of the COVID-19 virus on the American public. The Republican candidate for the 24th Congressional District followed a long list of conservative lawmakers who have been gaslighting the public for weeks regarding the coronavirus.

It started weeks ago when the president, at a rally in South Carolina, called the global pandemic a “Democrat” hoax. In an interview with CNBC on Jan. 22, Trump claimed his administration had the coronavirus outbreak in the United States “Totally under control.” Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn tweeted a photo of him drinking a Corona Extra at what appeared to be an empty bar.

California Republican Congressman Devin Nunes encouraged people to dine out even though health experts were urging social distancing. These are only a few examples of Republican politicians making light of the situation, not to mention Fox News, conservative talk radio, and other rightwing media lying to America.

In an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll conducted from March 11 through 13, only 40 percent of self-described Republicans believed the worst is yet to come. Only 30 percent of Republicans planned to stop large gatherings. Only 23 percent of Republicans were going to cancel or reschedule travel plans.

The coronavirus does not discriminate.

If every American does not take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously, we will never get this outbreak under control.

Our response to this crisis will determine whether the nation plunges into another depression rather than a recession We need a representative in Washington who is focused on solving problems and bringing people together during a reallife national emergency. The last thing our country needs is another Republican congressman delaying the response by burying their heads in the sand because of political ramifications!

Jose Luis Castellanos Santa Maria

Buy Restaurant Bonds and Support Small Businesses in SLO County!

Purchasing gift cards from our local businesses can help stimulate the economy now.

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ith capacity limitations imposed and now with orders that restaurants can only serve takeout or delivery, our county’s restaurant industry has been among the hardest hit by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. People are being encouraged to stay home and away from crowds and public dining rooms, some restaurants and cafes have already been forced to dial back hours in response to the decrease in business, while others have shut down entirely. With restaurants facing an uncertain immediate future, one way local diners can support their favorite restaurants is by purchasing gift cards - or what some are calling “Restaurant Bonds” - similar to “war bonds” during WWI and II. Whether given as a gift or kept for future meals, gift cards can act as a microloan to restaurants to provide much-needed immediate cash. Many restaurants sell gift cards online, allowing customers to offer their support without having to leave home.

There has never been a more important time to support our neighborhood’s culinary scene. Restaurants are emptying out and small business owners are seeing up to an 80% drop-off in customers. Restaurants already work off razor-thin profit margins, but the COVID-19 pandemic is a test like no other. For now, the best thing our friends and neighbors in the community can do to help is to order takeout or buy gift cards to ensure at least some income during this difficult time.

If this trend continues, many of our beloved businesses will suffer greatly but we have the opportunity to help.

Buy gift cards (Restaurant Bonds). Restaurants collect gift card revenue as soon as the card is purchased, then mark it as redeemed once the user applies it to a bill. If you are in a position to buy a gift card and sit on it for a while, you will be helping your local favorite get through a tough time.

Opt for carryout or delivery. Many restaurants are opting for curbside pickup or have pick-up areas where you can dash in, get your food and leave.

Please show your support. Let’s do this together.

Restuarants can add their business to our online SLO County Food to Go directory by visiting our website.

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him in German, “Hospital, FAST!” As my unit was preparing to join a convoy heading to the field, I began receiving reports about her condition and status such as, “Captain Fonzi, your wife is at the gate,” only to discover that she was already at the hospital. The alert was soon canceled, just another drill designed to cause Army spouses lost sleep. I connected with my wife just in time at the delivery room, handing an orderly my rifle and web gear as I donned a hospital gown, quickly entering the room just in time to see the lady doc field a great catch as my second daughter was born.

The Cold War almost became a very hot war that October with international affairs already tense. American Rangers parachuted on to Point Salinas airfield in Grenada, encountering anti-aircraft fire so heavy that they elected to go in low, under 600 feet for the jump. Reserve parachutes would not be able to deploy in time if their main chute failed, so they left them behind, relying solely upon their main chute. Terrorists in Lebanon also blew up the Marine barracks in a suicide attack, killing 242 Marines, while also attacking the American and French embassies. Finally, that October, the Soviets nearly launched a nuclear attack on Europe, their aging leadership misreading a communications exercise for a nuclear strike on their homeland.

In 1987, the stock market crashed, terrifying millions of investors and forcing my cousin’s son to re-open his hot dog stand on New York streets after he lost his stock-broker job. He eventually recovered, but the event left emotional scars on a generation that had never experienced such an event.

Today’s events make one yearn for the “stability” of times past. We’re facing a pandemic of fear, a falling stock market with Main Street in jeopardy, and a disrupted distribution system for essentials, like toilet paper. The “just-

Then there was the Cold War … . Nobody dug bomb shelters in our community during the civil defense craze as it was pointless; we lived at ground-zero, and, in a nuclear war, it would all be over very quickly.

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iven the events of the last few weeks, I find myself looking back to those “good old days.” For instance, in elementary school, it seemed that there was always a classmate wearing braces on their legs, a legacy of polio before the vaccine became widespread and mandatory. I also remember really cool TV commercials with cowboys riding the range and lighting up their Marlboro cigarette after a hard day’s work.

It wasn’t until I was an adult that I realized that men in their 40s didn’t have to have a retching cough and eject phlegm out of the car window as did my father (a two-pack-a-day man). Card parties my mom attended (with kids exiled to the basement to play with Lionel Trains) had a smoke cloud that reached down to the height of a card table, which held all the good stuff, like chips, dip, etc. Learning to “low-crawl” to that table without being asphyxiated became a childhood skill as important as skipping rocks over a pond.

Yes, such fond memories … the Marlboro Man died of cancer sometime in the ’70s or ’80s, and my dad quit smoking cold turkey when his doctor told him he had a choice: Quit smoking or get his personal affairs in order.

Of course there were many other fond memories. We were an Air Force family with my dad frequently off to faraway places: He worked a lot in research and development, and in those days, long-range endurance flights for heavy bombers were the norm. Once, he went to work in the morning and returned in late evening, handing me a few stones for my rock collection from his brief stop in Greenland.

Then there was the Cold War, which placed nuclear-armed bombers on “ready alert” on a runway about a mile from our home. Nobody dug bomb shelters in our community during the civil defense craze as it was pointless; we lived at groundzero, and, in a nuclear war, it would all be over very quickly.

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In October 1983, I was a company commander in Germany. On a cold, dark morning, an alert ordered me to immediately report to my unit. Tremors from tanks rumbling down the cobblestone streets shook the building. Combat units began deploying to their assigned defense positions, expecting an imminent attack from the Soviet Union. The bad guys had about 50,000 tanks forward-deployed across Eastern Europe along with thousands of tactical and strategic nuclear weapons. Our job was to dissuade them by ensuring that our response would make such an attack a very bad idea.

That morning, my wife, expecting our third child, naturally went into labor and terrified a German taxi driver as she told

in-time” super efficient supply system designed in the ’90s is based upon a supply algorithm not easily changed, with warehouse capacity limited, deemed unnecessary by bean counters. Our energy independence is also threatened by a Saudi-Russian price feud which has the Saudis dumping oil on the market, crashing our shale-oil industry as oil prices collapse. Don’t cheer too much as high prices and gas shortages may follow.

Every generation faces crisis and survives somewhat battered. So shall we. ∆ Al Fonzi had a 35-year military career, serving in both the Vietnam and Irag wars. Respond in a letter to the editor emailed to letters@newtimesslo.com.

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Slow your roll C OVID-19 Insanity Syndrome has arrived, and it’s not pretty. If you see a mother and child walking together, you don’t need to call the SLO County Public Health Department and report it to Public Health Director Penny Borenstein. Calm down. People who live together are allowed to take a walk next to one another. Borenstein’s plate is full—there’s no room for your judgy, irrational paranoia.

If people inadvertently enter your 6-foot social distancing bubble, you don’t need to curse them out. You won’t instantly and automatically contract the novel coronavirus. Your attitude actually makes you immune to COVID-19. (Just kidding. You definitely have it now, asshat. Karma, baby.)

If you see nurses wearing scrubs in public, you don’t need to scowl at them like they’re plague carriers trying to French kiss your newborn baby. They need to be able to buy gas and groceries too, and they’re working their asses off to help people. Plus, they’re probably more sanitized than you! Chill out.

Speaking of groceries, if your checker touches her face and just keeps on checking your groceries, don’t go berserk, especially since you’re about to punch your PIN into a keypad that’s been touched by the filthy butt scratcher who used it right before you. Wipe down your goods and wash your hands when you get

home, and don’t touch your … too late. You touched your face. You’re definitely doomed.

The point is there’s a difference between vigilance and vigilantism.

Use your common sense, which doesn’t seem to be as common as we once thought.

On the other hand, if you see people purposely flouting the county’s public health orders—for instance, your methcooking neighbors hosting a naked kegger or someone walking door-to-door having coughing fits on doorknobs—the county has now set up an Enforcement Hotline at (805) 788-2222 (operating Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., because who would break the rules after hours or on the weekend, amirite?).

Technically, the hotline seems to be focused more on businesses than individuals.

“We want everyone to voluntarily comply with executive orders, but if a local business refuses to comply, we will take action,” SLO County Emergency Services Director Wade Horton said on the County Public Health Department website. “We do not want to do that. We need to work together as a community to slow the spread of this disease.”

Non-essential businesses that refuse to comply can receive a $1,000 fine and up to six months in jail. Hmm. Should I keep working and keep the money flowing

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“We hope local businesses will do what’s right for our community and follow our orders to protect public health,” Horton added.

The newly opened Pismo Preserve hoped that hikers would also follow social distancing orders but instead it got shut down after multiple complaints of people congregating in the parking lot and near the bathroom area.

What part of social distancing don’t you get? Come on, people! Get it together!

“Oh, but we’re healthy hikers so we won’t get the plague,” said people who will totally get the plague if they keep this shit up.

Also, thanks, selfish jerks. Now I’ll have to wait until after the apocalypse to hike the preserve. Hopefully I’ll still be alive, being a small office appliance and all.

Neither COVID-19 nor I care if you’re young; you’re not safe either. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti told the LA Times, “It’s coming. The peak is not here yet. The peak will be bad. People will lose their lives.”

The article went on to explain that someone under 18 might have died of COVID-19 in LA County. Did you hear that, parents? I know your kids are bored. I know you’ve given up limiting their screen time. I know your children are already at risk of death because you

want to murder the little brats. Even so, keep them away from their peers. Let them play Fortnite with their friends remotely. Introduce them to the joys of spin the bottle via Zoom. Virtual teenage shenanigans are the least of your worries right now.

I know for some people all these directives seem like overkill. It doesn’t help when our orange Commander and Thief, Donald J. Trump, frequently downplays the severity of the situation or contradicts his health experts, some of whom have damaged their sight from rolling their eyes at tRump’s inanities, most recently his desire to have the U.S. “opened up and just raring to go by Easter,” which—in case you’ve lost track of what day it is—is just about two weeks away.

Health experts have made it abundantly clear that to slow the disease and not overwhelm our health care system, we’ll need to shelter in place for months, not weeks. Trumplethinskin is more worried about the economy than people dying, as is Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who said grandparents would be willing to die to save the economy for their grandchildren.

Really, Dan? You first.

I have an idea. Stay inside when possible. Social distance. Wash your hands. Make your kids read more. Try not to die (except Dan). ∆

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What are they up to now?

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hat do you do when your income stream comes to a grinding halt, but you have all kinds of time on your hands? Well, if you’re a musician, you do what musicians do all the time— proverbial woodshedding, which in the case of New Times Music Award winner Dante Marsh and The Vibe Setters was already in the works. They’ve been preparing their video entry for NPR’s 2020 Tiny Desk Concert, which you can view on YouTube.

The video for their song “Above Me” is pretty simple—the four band members are set up in a sunroom with green hills and the ocean in the background, and they’re playing the song live. It’s pretty amazing, and it’d be so cool to see a local band get exposure from NPR’s excellent series.

“We finished and released the video for NPR’s Tiny Desk,” executive producer Ryan Orr explained, “and now we’re planning on going into the studio with Dante and the band in the coming weeks and we’re really excited about the future of this band.”

Orr also runs SLO Brew Rock.

“I had to cancel all concerts through May and am hoping summertime isn’t completely out of the question, too,” he added. “We will be ready to jump back in quick once the dust settles, that’s for sure!”

I’m with ya! Can’t wait until live shows are safe to proceed again!

Somnium is still coming!

“Since Record Store Day has been postponed, we’re pushing up our record release date to Wednesday, April 1, in hopes of providing some at-home entertainment for people during the quarantine situation,” Joe Schwab of SLO Town alt-rockers Four Day Beard said.

Somnium is a follow-up to their debut self-titled album “with digital distribution on major streaming platforms as well as CD and a limited pressing on vinyl,” Schwab explained.

A snazzy blue vinyl, you can preorder it on their website, fourdabeard.com!

They’d planned to release the album and do a live in-store performance at Boo Boo Records on Saturday, June 20, for Record Store Day, but instead they decided to speed the music into your locked-down lives, describing the album as “a nocturnal dreamscape of overdriven swirling guitars juxtaposed with soft, sweet, and sometimes smoky deep vocals.”

A few singles are available to check out online, and they’re hooky little nuggets! They describe their first single, “Chasing Birds,” as “a brooding requiem of connection, love, and mortality.” It’s got some great harmony vocals.

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CAN’T STOP WON’T STOP The quarantine canceled their planned album release party, so Four Day Beard sped up the release of their new album to April 1. No foolin’!

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‘ABOVE ME’ Dante Marsh and his band The Vibe Setters recently released the video they made to enter NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series. See it on YouTube.

“Somnium represents a new chapter for us in many ways,” the band said in press materials. “While it isn’t a complete departure from our last album, the sound has definitely evolved, covering new sonic territory. Our new lineup is solid, and we’ve settled in nicely as a three piece.”

Broke but happy

“I want to share what’s going on in my world as a musician and technician,” Tyson Leonard of EDM act Tropo emailed me. “Things started falling apart two weeks ago and by last Thursday, March 12, my whole world was canceled: several festivals, two tours, and a music cruise.

“I immediately began to brainstorm on what to do and how to adapt,” he continued. “Nothing was coming to me at first, so I began to get my music gear and studio space organized. I set up my studio in a way that made it obvious I wasn’t going anywhere for a while. Right away I was inspired to write music.”

Songs Leonard had started but abandoned immediately “came to life,” he said. The violinist, who first found acclaim in the local band Rain Fur Rent, connected with other musicians “to get the ball rolling on remote collaborations.”

Now he hopes to have a new album—all recorded remotely with other musicians— ready to release by the end of April. I’ll keep you informed!

“Another opportunity that came to mind is live-stream performance,” Leonard said. “I’ve been seeing several friends give this a shot and successfully fill their virtual Vimeo tip jar! I’m very

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BIG STREAM A-COMING’ Tyson Leonard of the EDM act Tropo will live stream a concert on March 28.

excited that I too am about to launch my own virtual concert series.”

He’s also been mastering other musicians’ recordings at his home studio, so if you’re a musician in need of such services, connect through his Facebook page—facebook.com/tropo.musik—where he’ll also be offering a live-stream performance on Saturday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. If you’re digging the sound, Leonard’s virtual tip jar can be found at venmo.com under tropo_musica and paypal.me/tropo.

“In conclusion,” Leonard said, “I’m broke, but happy. I am hopeful for our future. Stay safe y’all.”

Virtual Folk-n-Soak

Every six months or so, avid surfer, yoga practitioner, and singer-songwriter Christopher Hawley rolls up to Paso Robles from his Venice Beach home to host the Folk-n-Soak Music Festival at Franklin Hot Springs. It’s three days of camping, music, yoga, and soaking in the natural 100-degree hot spring.

Hawley says he’s “still hoping for the

HOP IN THE TUB Christopher Hawley, who a couple times a year hosts the Folkn-Soak Music Festival at Paso’s Franklin Hot Springs, will live stream on Instagram March 27.

Spring Soak,” but for now he’s been “digging into unfinished songs.”

“So far I’ve finished about five that just needed a little more time and attention,” Hawley explained. “I’ve done two Facebook Live broadcasts, and I’ve gotten back into running since the yoga studios I go to are closed.”

He plans to do another live set on Instagram this Friday, March 27, at 3 p.m., available at instragram.com/ christopherhawleyrollers/.

I recommend you draw a bath, take a soak, and listen to this Hawley roller!

Stay safe, everybody! We’ll get through this! ∆ Keep up with New Times Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey via Twitter at twitter. com/glenstarkey, friend him at facebook. com/glenstarkey, or contact him at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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Paso teacher offers free art lessons, safety tips through YouTube

Stormy Capalare, a Virginia Peterson Elementary School teacher, is currently offering free art lessons through her YouTube account. The series is titled Art with Me and includes 26 videos (ideally to last 26 days, with one lesson per day). The videos cover simple, in-home art lessons and activities.

Other videos on Capalare’s channel cover health and safety recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), proactive measures from the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, and general hygiene tips for children and adults. One video, for example, uses visual examples to illustrate how fast germs can spread (using glitter and lotion as an analogy).

Capalare hopes to use these kinds of demonstrations to keep children informed in an engaging way.

In other videos, Capalare discusses respecting our resources as well, including tips on water and paper-towel usage. To find Capalare’s channel or for more info, search for Stormy Capalare on YouTube.

SLO Rep cancels all productions through mid-May

In adherence with COVID19 mitigation measures and recommendations from the CDC, all San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre (SLO Rep) performances have been canceled through May 11. The SLO Rep board and staff made the difficult decision to cancel its productions of The Laramie Project and Mr. Burns: A Post-electric Play (presented by Ubu’s Other Shoe Staged Readings).

The company’s Academy of Creative Theatre spring classes and spring break camp have also been canceled. However, SLO Rep’s production of Every Brilliant Thing has been postponed rather than canceled, and is currently rescheduled to open May 12. Given the rapidly evolving situation, tickets for the show will not be available for purchase until the end of March, at the earliest, according to SLO Rep. Those who already hold tickets to the aforementioned canceled or postponed productions will be contacted by SLO Rep staff regarding their refund options. For more details, call (805) 781-3889 or visit slorep.org.

Cal Poly Music postpones all spring concerts

The Cal Poly Music Department has canceled or postponed all planned spring events until further notice, according to Administrative Support Coordinator Michele Abba, through an email to New Times. To find out more about the situation as it unfolds, call the department’s office at (805) 756-2406 or visit music.calpoly.edu. ∆ —Caleb Wiseblood

SLO Mayor Heidi Harmon uses a boom box and laptop to stream her music show for preschoolers and their parents amid COVID-19 crisis

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Music Time, a music program for preschoolers and their parents, originally held at Boo Boo Records for the past 21 years, has morphed into a live-streaming online show.

SING ALONG A local child jams It’s now called Music with the Mayor, as the along to a recent live-streamed city’s population practices social distancing Music with the Mayor with Heidi amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Harmon, even mimicking the SLO mayor’s signature red rose.

“The show is one of the small, hopefully impactful, things I can do right now,” San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon told New Times.

Live-streaming on Facebook and Instagram each weekday at 10 a.m. from her San Luis Obispo home, Harmon has added a laptop to the normally boom-box-only zone since she took the roughly half-hour show online starting Monday, March 16.

The mayor’s Music Time show, once held every Wednesday at the downtown record store, has made her a familiar face to local children—a fact that made going online to connect with them each weekday the best option during a pandemic.

“A lot of kids are feeling their parents’ stress.

Kids are intuitive,” she said. “I’m hoping that the music program will address that anxiety.”

Tune in Her online streaming Music with the Mayor can adventure has drawn a be live-streamed from SLO Mayor Heidi Harmon’s house to plethora of responses from yours, via her public Facebook her viewers, who have sent and Instagram accounts, Harmon photos and videos weekdays at 10 a.m. of their children singing along to such classics as Raffi’s “Shake Your Sillies Out,” “The Wheels the full idea of how she was putting on the on the Bus,” “Itsy Bitsy Spider,” “Row Row Row show and mistakenly believed she had ditched Your Boat,” and even a hand-washing song to her boom box, in favor of just a laptop. She the tune of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” quickly and humorously corrected.

Between the two platforms, Facebook and “Boom box forever!” she exclaimed.

Instagram, the mayor has received about 1,000 You heard it here first. The mayor of SLO messages, she said. She is delighted at the loves her boom box. feedback and believes that the show is helping Harmon also loves the music program those who watch, dance, and sing along with she, Boo Boo Records owner Mike White, her every weekday morning. and former record store employee Eileen “Movement relieves stress. Joy helps with Vavra came up with more than two decades immunity,” Harmon said. “It’s one thing I can ago. Their hope was to get children’s music do to help alleviate stress.” recognized, similar to what story time did for We talked and texted via cellphone for books at libraries and bookstores. Once the our interview in order to comply with social plan was set in place, it was Harmon who was distancing recommendations. Without seeing tasked with getting someone to run it. Unable to find someone, she decided to do it herself. the whole process go down live, I couldn’t get Who better than the mother of two small children, with a background in early childhood education, and who had taught preschool to boot.

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BOOM BOX DIVA San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon grooves to the music as she live-streams her online music show aimed at preschoolers, Music with the Mayor, on Facebook and Instagram.

Coast to attend Cuesta College and later transferred to Cal Poly. She has called SLO home for more than 30 years, and since her college days she’s been a climate change activist and community organizer, before she was elected to the office she’s held since 2016.

Though sing-alongs aren’t part of Harmon’s job description as mayor, they’ve been a part of her life longer than she’s been in office. And she has every intention of continuing her online show—helping preschoolers burn off energy by singing and dancing to classic children’s songs—until the end of the shelter-in-place order, she said.

“I’m streaming it live to let people know I’m here for you in this moment,” Harmon said.

“It’s a very stressful time. I want to honor that, but I also want to recognize how people are stepping up. Look how much love is really coming to the surface.” ∆ Arts Writer Rebecca Howes is wiggling her waggles away. Send arts story tips to the editor at clanham@newtimesslo.com.

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PARTNERS? Sarah Breedlove, aka Madam C.J. Walker (Octavia Spencer), is married to Charles James Walker (Blair Underwood) and begins to build her black hair care empire, but as time progresses, their marriage becomes strained, in Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker, a new limited TV series on Netflix.

Editor’s note: Movie theaters aren’t open for the foreseeable future due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions that have come with it.

And we know you’re stuck at home, so we thought we’d help you figure out what to watch from the comfort of your couch. For the next few weeks, Glen and Anna will be reviewing recently released movies, TV shows, and series available via online streaming services. Good luck out there. And stay healthy.

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his limited dramatic Sarah’s daughter, Lelia SELF MADE: TV series based (Tiffany Haddish), who INSPIRED BY THE on the biography Sarah hopes to groom into On Her Own Ground by LIFE OF MADAM her successor.

A’Lelia Bundles premiered C.J. WALKER Anna Sarah believes in March 20 on Netflix and the product Addie sells; What’s it rated? TV-MA depicts the life of black hair it changed her life when Where’s it showing? Netflix care pioneer Madam C. J. the stress of a violent Walker (Octavia Spencer), marriage left her hair America’s first black, female, self-made patchy and thin. Addie’s hair grower millionaire, who battled prejudice, worked for her, so Sarah couldn’t be rivalries, and a troubled marriage in more ambitious to share the news and turn-of-the-century America. (Four 46 join Addie’s sales team. But when the min. episodes) woman she considered a friend basically tells her she isn’t good enough for the job, Glen I’d never heard of Madam C. J. Sarah decides to take matters into her Walker or any of her products, but she’s own hands. Tons of product testing and got a fascinating story of tenacity and tweaking, and she has her own product, perseverance. Born Sarah Breedlove in arguably even better than Addie’s. She 1867 on a cotton plantation, her early life deputizes her family to start building was one of deprivation. Her success story her business, but her dreams didn’t stop begins when she meets Addie (Carmen with one product. Soon she’s opening a Ejogo), a door-to-door saleswoman who beauty parlor and then a factory for a sells tins of her “hair grower” to black line of products. Addie’s rivalry gives this women. The concoction works, and Sarah series a sense of competition and a bit of wants to go into business with Addie, a “bad guy” to loath. Sarah’s son-in-law, who rejects her because she’s not the John Robinson (J. Alphonse Nicholson), image Addie wants representing her is a bumbling fool who just can’t seem to product. Addie is a light-skinned black get it right, and Sarah’s husband waffles woman with refined features, while between being her advocate and being Sarah is dark. This insidious form of jealous of her success. It’s a four-part racism within racism is one of the series’ series, and that feels just about right. best developed themes, which Sarah is She’s a fascinating lady, and Spencer took desperate to overcome. She may not have on the role with gusto. created the 1960s “black is beautiful” Glen We learn about Sarah’s interactions movement, but she certainly set the with black leader and orator Booker T. groundwork for it. It’s an interesting Washington (Roger Guinevere Smith), and entertaining—but also sad and civil rights activist and author W.E.B. infuriating—story of a driven woman Dubois (Cornelius Smith Jr.), and—after beating the odds. It’s also the story of she became wealthy—her neighbor John PHOTO COURTESY OF HBO

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D. Rockefeller (Frank Moore), at the time the wealthiest man in America. Blair Underwood is great as the put-upon Charles James Walker, Sarah’s third husband, as is former SNL star Garrett Morris as Walker’s wise father Cleophus.

It’s an interesting story given enough space to breathe life into this little known (at least to me) part of history. I did find slightly off-putting an ongoing fantasy element interjected into the episodes meant to illustrate some of Sarah’s demons, but if you’re cooped up at home, this is definitely worth your time.

Anna I too found the fantasy element a bit odd. It just didn’t seem to fit with the style of the rest of the series. Perhaps it didn’t come to life as much on screen as it did on the page. Lelia’s a loving but somewhat foolish best friend to her mom, but nevertheless her biggest supporter.

Their dynamic works, and while Sarah is at times frustrated by Lelia’s flighty nature and not so thought-out choice in a husband, her love for her daughter is palpable. Sarah’s a strong woman who’s very much finished with taking crap from anyone, her husband included. She takes herself seriously and expects others to as well. It’s both uplifting and frustrating, but definitely worth a viewing. Now that almost all of us will be homebound, there will be plenty of time to catch up on all the new streaming content. Make sure Self Made makes it on your queue. ∆ Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Glen compiles streaming listings.

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It’s a story of race and class, but also a mystery. The miniseries opens as the Richardsons’ beautiful home burning to the ground, with most people suspecting the Richardsons’ rebellious and troubled daughter, Izzy (Megan Scott). However, there’s something off about Mia, an artist who moves around constantly, forcing her daughter, Pearl, to start over again at every stop.

Pearl befriends Elena’s youngest son, Moody (Gavin Lewis), but pines for her older son, Trip (Jordan Elsess). Clearly something somewhere goes wrong, and I, for one, look forward to the series unfolding and the mystery being laid bare. ∆ —Glen

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SLO County farms are coping as restaurants close and social distancing is changing everything

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t’s awfully quiet outside. But SLO County farmers have not stopped the plows.

Checking in with our local food growers, many reported a huge increase in CSA boxes, meat boxes, and farm stand sales.

Others—producers of luxury food items like organic olive oil—found their online and storefront food traffic came to a halt.

Local growers are making the necessary adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you think about it, farmers are always reinventing themselves—they either have the weather on their side, or not.

Jerry Rutiz, owner of Rutiz Family Farms in Arroyo Grande, said it’s been chaotic since the shelter-in-place orders began. He said he sells 95 percent of his organic produce through his food stand on The Pike, serving mostly people who live within a 5-mile radius. He sells to a handful of restaurants such as Ember, Spoon Trade, and Apple Farm, and runs a Friday pickup for CSA box subscribers, which has become more popular recently, especially with seniors.

Farmers’ markets in SLO County

On March 19, the state issued an executive order telling all Californians to shelter at home, meaning only essential government functions will continue, while essential businesses, such as farmers’ markets, are encouraged to remain open. However, as of March 13, SLO downtown farmers’ market has been canceled until April.

Market organizers ask the public to practice social distancing, let the farmers get your product for you, and stay home if you are sick.

Here are the locations and hours of the farmers’ markets near you: • Baywood/Los Osos: Mondays from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

(2nd and Santa Maria Streets by the Bay) • Paso Robles: Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon (Spring and 12th Street) • San Luis Obispo Farm Supply: Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. (resumed March 24) (224 Tank Farm Road) • Arroyo Grande: Wednesdays from 8:30 to11 a.m.

(Smart & Final parking lot) • Atascadero: Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. (Sunken Gardens) • Morro Bay: Thursdays from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

(Spencer’s parking lot) • Avila Beach: Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m. (starts April 15) • Cambria: Fridays from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. (Main Street) • Cayucos: Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (resumes in Summer) • San Luis Obispo: Saturdays from 8 to 10:45 a.m.

(Madonna and Dalidio) • Arroyo Grande: Saturday from noon to 2:30 p.m.

(Olohan Alley) • Morro Bay: Saturdays from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. (Main Street and Elena) • Templeton: Saturdays from 9 to 12:30 p.m. (Town Park, 6th and Crocker streets) • Paso Robles: Saturdays from 9 to 1 p.m.

(Downtown City Park, Spring Street and 12th) For up-to-date information on the markets, visit their Facebook pages; their websites: slocountyfarmers.org, readyslo.org, pinterest.com/slocorarmers; and Instagram pages: @northcountyfarmersmarkets and @farmersmarketsofslo.

“People seemed like they were buying lots of stuff,” Rutiz said about the week of March 16.

In addition to his produce, people can also buy See Canyon fruit, bakery bread, and locally ranched beef, chicken, and pork at his stand.

To keep cross contamination from happening, Rutiz said he eliminated selfservice, placing all his produce behind a table. One of his staff, in gloves, was taking orders and packing the veggies in a box for the customer, while the money station was manned by another staff person. Rutiz has always only taken cash or check, but he cut the coins out of the equation when he heard that coins carry more germs than bills.

Rutiz said his biggest worry right now is health. The 63-year-old farmer said he checks in with his staff regularly to see if they are feeling OK. “If they’re at a point when they start getting sick … we will stop. We can’t do anything … and if that time comes, then there’s nothing that we can do,” he said.

Rutiz mentioned one of his blueberry partners had to stop delivering because his workers had to stay home with their kids, who need supervision at home due to school closures.

At Talley Farms in Arroyo Grande, Box Program Manager Andrea Chavez has been seeing a spike in the number of customers who signed up for their farm box program. She said last week that people are still signing up.

“We’re seeing a big increase in older customers wanting boxes delivered to their home versus picking up at one of our 70 pick up locations,” Chavez said. “The wholesale side of our farm is business as usual, with some of our older office employees working from home. Our sales to food service accounts are slower, but sales to our retail accounts are strong.”

Chavez said their packing crew started at 6 a.m. rather than 6:30 a.m., and they’ve been using more trucks to make home deliveries. Some of their pickup locations have changed, as gyms and other businesses close, so customers are being notified by email.

Chavez said people are buying their produce all at once right now, noting that grocery store produce shelves are light in supplies as more people are cooking at home and “perhaps realizing they need to eat healthier.”

Tessa Varia—daughter of Antonio Varia, beloved chef and owner of Buona Tavola Restaurant and Alle-Pia Fine Cured Meats—said that as of March 18, their handcrafted salami emporium in Atascadero would stay open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“It’s slowed down quite a bit, but we’ve changed it,” said Varia calmly. “We’re still making sure that we’re out there.”

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CSA BOXES SOAR Andrea Chavez, of Talley Farms, holds one of their popular farm boxes. Their produce boxes have been in demand since the pandemic, as many local farms have seen increases in subscribers since mid March’s countywide and statewide shelter-in-place announcements.

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FARM TOURS CEASE For the foreseeable future, local ag operations will not be holding farm tours, like the one pictured at The Groves at 41. The North County olive oil farm is one of the Central Coast ag producers that have lost business due to COVID-19.

Varia said the shop will still sell freshmade pasta, olive oil, Varia’s amazing jarred sauces, frozen sausages and cured meats, cheese, and fresh focaccia.

Rancher Will Woolley of Templeton Beef, said his operation was “off the rails, crazy busy” amid the state and county coronavirus mandates. They have a good supply of ground beef, but you’ll need to call in your order rather than use the online portal. Woolley still will deliver the beef boxes all over SLO County, but instead of one pack per customer, it’s 10 pounds of beef at a time.

Bautista Family Farms decided to go with the flow, opening up a grab-and-go pre-made produce box from their stand in Arroyo Grande. Each box, $20, can be picked up Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

Bee Wench Farm in Shandon sold out of pasture-raised chicken the week of March 16. As soon as Sarah Worley posted her inventory online, she sold out in less than an hour. She urges everyone to check the online inventory for deliveries of eggs, meat, and bone broth.

SLO Veg founder Rachael Hill said she’s been super slammed.

“Our business has seen a huge influx in

new sign-ups in the past three days.”

Hill’s delivery service of Central Coast grown harvests has always been an online service that delivers directly to customers.

But some farm businesses have come to a grinding halt. Karen Tallent, president and farmer of The Groves on 41 in Templeton, was just granted a farm stand permit last month. Because of coronavirus cautions, they haven’t been able to open for olive oil tasting and tours. Though they’re accepting online orders and some locals are picking up drive-thru style, Tallent said their small farm tourism is “certainly suffering, so re-orders are pretty scant right now.”

“We’re a bit of a luxury product,” Tallent said. “Seems by the looks of the grocery stores, people are more interested in toilet paper, sanitizers, and canned food.”

But despite the challenges, Tallent said, “We are deeply grateful for the sensibility and manners exhibited by folks out running their necessary errands.” Δ Flavor writer Beth Giuffre is supporting her local farmers right now. Send reusable grocery bags and other foodie ideas to bgiuffre@newtimesslo.com.

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FILE NO. 2020-0427 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/14/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE BUOY, 850 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Brian Rozario (1270 Little Morro Creek Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Brian Rozario. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-14-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. King, Deputy. Exp. 02-14-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0487 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, RIOS GRAPHIC DESIGN, 6717 Portola Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Jonathan Rios (6717 Portola Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jonathan Rios, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-21-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 02-21-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0489 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HARD WORKING WINES, 3525 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Barrel 27 Wine Company, Inc. (3525 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Barrel 27 Wine Company, Inc., Liz Gillingham, Operations Director. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-21-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 02-21-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0507 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/01/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, COMFORT INN, 590 Morro Avenue, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Twin Dolphin Hospitality, LLC (2759 Coral Avenue, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Twin Dolphin Hospitality, LLC, Nathubhai Patel, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-25-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. King, Deputy. Exp. 02-25-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0508 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/01/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PACIFIC SHORES INN, 890 Morro Avenue, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County.

P.S.I. Hospitality, LLC (890 Morro Avenue, Morro Bay, CA 93442).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ P.S.I. Hospitality, LLC, Nathu Patel, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-25-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. King, Deputy. Exp. 02-25-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0514 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FRANKLIN CONSTRUCTION, 1483 Royal Way, Apt. C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Matthew Liam Breitmaier (1483 Royal Way, Apt. C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Matthew Breitmaier. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-2520. 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. 02-25-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0536 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, OLALLIEBERRY INN, 2476 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428.

San Luis Obispo County. Alanna D. Mah (920 Lenosa Lane, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Alanna D. Mah, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-27-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 02-27-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0537 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, K. COLE LANDSCAPING, 1246 Mesa Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444.

San Luis Obispo County. Kyle Eugene Cole, Laura Lynn-Vernazza Cole (1246 Mesa Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted

by A Married Couple /s/ Cole Laura Lynn-Vernazza. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-27-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 0227-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0518 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NUNNO WINE STORAGE & SALES, 3461 Dry Creek Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Nunno LLC (PO Box 1785, Paso Robles, CA 93447).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Nunno LLC, Cynthia Lewis, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-25-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 02-25-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0520 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/21/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, RV WATER USA, 2022 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County.

Eric Ryan Foronjy, Erika Hope Foronjy (2022 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Eric Ryan Foronjy. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-2520. 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. 02-25-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0528 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2012) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PAYMENT POINT SOLUTIONS, 6212 Kestrel Ln., Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. Joseph Patrick Shepard (6212 Kestrel Ln., Avila Beach, CA 93424). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Joseph Patrick Shepard, Owner/Operator.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-26-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 02-26-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0530 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, D&M TREASURES, 246 Trevino Dr., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County.

Jose Martin Arias, David Gabriel Renteria (246 Trevino Dr., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Copartnership /s/ David Gabriel Renteria, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-2620. 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. 02-26-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0532 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CENTRAL COAST PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, 895 Aerovista Place, Suite 106, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Ana Kodzic (895 Aerovista Place, Suite 106, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Ana Kodzic. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-27-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 0227-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0541 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BEACH WALKER INN & SUITES, 490 Dolliver St., Pismo Beach, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Vivaan Hospitality, Inc. (490 Dolliver St., Pismo Beach, CA 93442). This business is conducted

by A CA Corporation /s/ Vivaan Hospitality, Inc., Amit Patel-President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-28-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. King, Deputy. Exp. 02-28-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0544 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GOODER THAN GOOD, 655 Pacific Street #1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Albert Rea (655 Pacific Street #1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Albert Rea. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-28-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 02-28-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0546 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/18/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MB PRODUCE L.L.C., 1950 11th St., Apt. A, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. MB Produce L.L.C. (1950 11th St., Apt. A, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ MB Produce L.L.C., Jose Gabriel Martinez-Alvarez, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. King, Deputy. Exp. 03-02-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0551 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, EDNA VALLEY ESCENTIALS, 6212 Kestrel Ln., Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. Joseph Patrick Shepard (6212 Kestrel Ln., Avila Beach, CA 93424). This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Mercedes Maria Tolentino-Swem. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 0302-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0552 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/04/2010) New Filing The following person is doing business as, KENNETH VOLK VINEYARDS, 11549 Los Osos Valley Road #208, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Aqua Pumpkin Inc. (11549 Los Osos Valley Road #208, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Aqua Pumpkin Inc., Kenneth Volk, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 03-02-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0553 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/02/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ASSURANCE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, 1474 Brighton Avenue #D, Grover Beach, CA 93433.

San Luis Obispo County. Diane Paone (1474 Brighton Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Diane Paone. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 03-02-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0554 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/02/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TUTTA BELLA SALON, 1750 El Camino Real, Suite E, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Kathryn Jean Cano (625 Thunder Gulch, Arroyo Grande, CA93420).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kathryn Jean Cano, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 03-02-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0556 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/02/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, A’S THE OTHER GUYS GARAGE, 1131 Pike Ln. #4, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County.

Jano Company LLC (675 Longbranch #3, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Jano Company LLC, Jose Abraham Navarro Ortega, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 0302-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0576 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SPARK COACHING AND CONSULTING, 500 Atascadero Road B10, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Christopher Phillip Failla, Sarah Lorraine Failla (2961 Hemlock Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted

by A Married Couple /s/ Christopher Phillip Failla. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-03-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 03-03-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0583 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/04/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, HOUSE OF BROWS, 325 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Shakina A. Valencia (9337 Dechado Ct., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Shakina A. Valencia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-0420. 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. 03-04-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0610 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/06/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CALIBRAITE, 225 Madera St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. John Allen Timble (225 Madera St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ John Allen Timble, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-06-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 03-06-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0578 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/02/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, IN TOUCH EXECUTIVE MASSAGE THERAPY, 1428 Phillips St., #300, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Juliana Mia Lorenzen Balsillie (891 Highland Drive, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Juliana Mia Lorenzen Balsillie, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-04-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 03-04-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0584 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TURNOVER PROFESSIONALS, 5760 Hermosilla Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Barrett Hughes Pepe (5760 Hermosilla Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Barrett Hughes Pepe. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-0420. 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. 03-04-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0612 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/06/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, AQUA PUMPKIN INC., AQUA PUMPKIN, 11549 Los Osos Valley Road, Suite 208, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Aqua Pumpkin Inc. (11549 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Aqua Pumpkin Inc, Kenneth Q. Volk III, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-0620. 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. 03-06-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0579 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TRADEWIND CELLARS, CALYPSO CELLARS, WGR CELLARS, 785 Manuela Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County.

Charles E. Carlson III (785 Manuela Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Charles E. Carlson III. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-04-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. King, Deputy. Exp. 03-04-25.

March 12, 19, 26, & April 2, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0590 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/15/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PINK LEGAL - CENTRAL COAST, 900 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Carl A. Knoll, Ashley Toste (900 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Carl A. Knoll. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-0420. 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. 03-04-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0580 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THAI BBQ & COMBO, 630 1st St. Ste. B, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County.

Brent Edward Walsworth (630 1st St. Ste. B, Paso Robles, CA 93446).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Brent Edward Walsworth.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-04-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 03-04-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0557 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/02/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ANDERSON INN, 897 Embarcadero St., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County.

Cihan Corporation (365 Tulare Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Cihan Corporation, John Solu, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-02-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 03-02-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0582 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/01/2014) New Filing The following person is doing business as, OCEAN FRONT PIZZA, 156 ½ Ocean Front Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County.

Erin Christine Zinn, Paul Gromely Weber (1125 Cass Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Erin Zinn, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-0420. 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. 03-04-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0613 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/15/2008) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SUN-N-BUNS BAKERY, 830 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County.

Karen Krouse, Adam Krouse (94 Saint Mary Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Adam Krouse. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-06-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 03-06-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0605 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2013) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GONATURAL, 2030 Hutton St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Michele Miller (2030 Hutton St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Michele Miller. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-05-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 0305-25.

March 12, 19, 26, & April 2, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0618 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DESIGN REMODEL BUILD, 272 Pacific Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jeremy Richard O’Kane, Jamie Leanne O’Kane (449 Lilac Drive, Los Osos, CA 93402).

This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Jeremy Richard O’Kane, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-06-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 03-06-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0581 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/17/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ALLMERCE, CENCAL LIQUIDATION, 1321 Carmel St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Warren Neal (1302 Peach St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401), Jeremy Politte (2443A Broad St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Warren Neal, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-04-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk JA. Anderson, Deputy. Exp. 03-04-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0558 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO TRENCHLESS, 1740 San Luis Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Mark Alonzo Construction LLC (1740 San Luis Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted

by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Mark Alonzo Construction LLC, Hana Novak, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-02-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. Currens, Deputy.

Exp. 03-02-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0606 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/01/1980) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GULLIVER’S TRAVEL OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, 81 Higuera St. Ste. 150, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Slogull, Inc. (81 Higuera St. Ste. 150, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Slogull, Inc., Ingrid Siegel, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-06-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 03-06-25.

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FILE NO. 2020-0607 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/14/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, KP HANDYMAN SERVICES, 870 El Morro Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County.

Keith P. Santoianni (870 El Morro Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Keith P. Santoianni. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-0620. 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. 03-06-25.

March 12, 19, 26, & April 2, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0619 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/06/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, RUBICONX SOILS ENGINEERING, 547 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Joel C Cabreros (547 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Joel C. Cabreros. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-06-20.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. King, Deputy. Exp. 03-06-25.

March 12, 19, 26, & April 2, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0631 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/09/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE DEPARTMNT, 2011 10th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402.

San Luis Obispo County. Anthony M Circosta (24 Saint Mary Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430), Abraham H Toke (2728 Birch St., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Anthony M Circosta, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-09-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. King, Deputy. Exp. 03-09-25.

March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0632 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, 5 CITIES FOOD COMPANY, LLC, MON AMI CREPE BAR, 1075 Court St., Ste. 130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. 5 Cities Food Company, LLC (1375 East Grand Ave. #641, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ 5 Cities Food Company, LLC, Natalie J. Gann, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-09-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 0309-25.

March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0641 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE UPS STORE #2702, 630 Quintana Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County.

Rebecca Gavaldon & Denissa Jensen Inc (630 Quintana Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Rebecca Gavaldon & Denissa Jensen Inc, Denissa Jensen, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-11-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 03-11-25.

March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0643 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/11/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MYSTIC MULTIMEDIA, 176 Cranberry St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County.

Brian A Buchholtz (176 Cranberry St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Brian A Buchholtz.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-11-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. King, Deputy. Exp. 03-11-25.

March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0645 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/11/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, TRAVELERS HALT, 612 Warren Road, Cambria, CA 93428.

San Luis Obispo County. Alan Brovar (612 Warren Road, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Alan Brovar. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-11-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk N. Balseiro, Deputy. Exp. 03-11-25.

March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0649 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/11/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, THE REALIZERS WAY, 225 Prado Rd., Unit E-2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Christa Rae Pacheco (225 Prado Rd., Unit E-2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Christa Rae Pacheco, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-1120. 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. 03-11-25.

March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0651 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/10/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SAMURAI SUSHI N ROLL, 1131 Creston Rd. #99, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Hye Yoon (3010 Wilshire Bl #287, Los Angeles, CA 90010). This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Hye Yoon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-1120. 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. 03-11-25.

March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0652 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/11/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FIVE CITIES CHURCH, 2735 Roberts Ave., Clovis, CA 93611. San Luis Obispo County.

San Luis Obispo New Life Ministries (1381 Cavalier Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ San Luis Obispo New Life Ministries, Ernest Alcantar, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-1120. 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. 03-11-25.

March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0653 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, PRB PLUMBING CONTRACTORS, 611 Park Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Mitchell Bush (611 Park Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Mitchell Bush. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-1220. 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. 03-12-25.

March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0654 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, NEPENTHE EXTRACTS, 939 Highland Way, Suite B, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Lab Tested Grover Beach LLC (939 Highland Way, Suite B, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Lab Tested Grover Beach LLC, Maxwell Poswillo, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-12-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 03-12-25.

March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0656 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, ARTICHOKED CREATIVE, 176 Pine Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County.

Brian Christopher (176 Pine Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Brian Christopher. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-1220. 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. 03-12-25.

March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0657 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/23/2009) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SNAP FITNESS NIPOMO, 671 W. Tefft, Ste. 4, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County.

Be Well CCC Inc. (PO Box 720, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Be Well CCC Inc., Michael Puhek, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-12-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. Currens, Deputy. Exp. 03-12-25.

March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0660 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/20/1980) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SOUTHWEST DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, 383 Orlando Drive, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Central Valley Development Company, A Corporation (383 Orlando Drive, Cambria, CA 93428), Lokita Carter Stephen P Carter Trust Dated 09/05/2013 (205 Alpine St., San Rafael, CA 94901). This business is conducted

by A General Partnership /s/ Central Valley Development Company, A Corporation, Steven G Rau, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-12-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 03-12-25.

March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0666 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LAST CHANCE LIQUOR, 320 E. Branch St. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Mashhour & Salama Inc (320 E. Branch St. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Mashhour & Salama Inc, Robert Salama, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-12-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy.

Exp. 03-12-25.

March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2020-0668 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/13/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, LADY DI’S BOUTIQUE, 121 E. Branch St. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Diana L. Quintana, Jesse S. Quintana (1658 Wilmar Ave., Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Diana L. Quintana, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-13-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk E. Brookhart, Deputy. Exp. 03-13-25.

March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

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 4/25/2020 at 11:00 AM. on the premises where the property has been stored and which are located at Meathead Mini Storage, 3600 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California, the following: Linda Carlson Unit No. 359 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Michael Harris Unit No. 636 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Thomas Hurley Unit No. H20 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Brad Jungers Unit No. M10 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Jeremy Pemberton Unit No. 2021 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Deirdre Pifer-Youn Unit No. D11 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Deirdre Pifer-Youn Unit No. D10 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: 3/5/2020 Auctioneer: Kenneth D. Erpenbach dba Hitchin’ Post Auction Barn Bond No. MS879-23-57 (805) 434-1770 March 25, April 2, 2020

CITY OF GROVER BEACH Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals This is to give notice that the City of Grover Beach has determined that a portion of the following proposed action under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is located in a 100-year floodplain and the City of Grover Beach will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required

by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Floodplains.

The proposed waterlines project is an infrastructure project that proposes to replace/ reconstruct existing aged and deficient underground waterlines in a number of locations throughout the City of Grover Beach, including those serving residences on Mono Court and Owens Court, both of which are located in a Special Flood Hazard Area per FEMA maps in Flood Zone AE. While approximately 300 feet of waterlines are proposed to be replaced, approximately 100 feet are located in the regulatory floodway. The area of within the regulatory floodway is approximately 5300 square feet, or 0.12 acres.

The proposed project will reconstruct the roadways after replacing/reconstructing the waterlines underneath to their pre-construction elevations in order to restore and maintain existing floodplain values. Measures will be implemented to ensure that wetlands located behind the homes on each Court will not be impacted by construction activities.

There are three primary purposes for this notice.

First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate impacts. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Written comments must be received by the City of Grover Beach at the following address on or before April 10, 2020: City of Grover Beach, 154 S. 8th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433, Attention: Janet Reese, Associate Planner. Comments may also be submitted via email at jreese@ groverbeach.org. A full description of the project may be reviewed at the bulletin board at the above address and online at https://www. groverbeach.org/394/2020-CDBG-Funding.

Date: March 26, 2020

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARINGS

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Clerk, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-120, San Luis Obispo, California 93408 before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020 (“Bid Deadline”), for the following public works project: 2019-2020 SURFACE TREATMENT VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CA CONTRACT NO. 300632 Bids will be opened and declared by the County Clerk at 3:15 p.m. on the bid opening date at a public meeting at 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-120, San Luis Obispo, California 93408.

Any bid received at the office of the County Clerk of the County of San Luis Obispo at or after 3:00 p.m. on the date specified above will not be accepted, and will be returned to the bidder unopened.

A bid received one second after 3:00 p.m. (i.e. after 3:00:00 p.m.) shall not be considered.

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

The Bid package (also referred to herein as the “Contract Documents”) are posted on the County’s Purchasing website: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/GS/Purchasing/ Current_Formal_Bids_and_Proposals.htm Any changes, additions, or deletions to these Contract Documents will be in the form of written addenda issued by the County. Any addenda will be posted on the website. Prospective bidders must check the website for addenda or other relevant new information at up to 5:00 p.m. the day before the prescribed date/time for submittal of bids. The County is not responsible for the failure of any prospective bidder to receive such addenda. All addenda so issued shall become a part of this Bid. All bidders are required to acknowledge and confirm receipt of every addendum in their bid proposal.

All bidder Requests for Information must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m., 5 business days prior to the bid opening date.

Requests submitted after said date may not be considered. All questions pertaining to the content of this invitation to Bid must be made in writing through the Purchasing website. Questions and responses will be posted on the Purchasing website and can be viewed by accessing the Invitation to Bid located at the Purchasing website. The identity of the entity submitting the question will not be posted. The County reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of comments / questions that will be posted on the website.

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

San Luis Obispo County is currently under a Mandatory Order to Shelter at Home (Shelter in Place) to limit the spread of COVID-19 or coronavirus. Effective immediately, all Department of Planning and Building hearings that are deemed non-essential, meaning anything that is not necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of our community, will be postponed until further notice. This includes items scheduled for Planning Department Hearings, Planning Commission, Subdivision Review Board, Cannabis Hearing Officer, Agricultural Preserve Review Committee, and Airport Land Use Commission. This also includes all Department of Planning and Building items scheduled for the Board of Supervisors.

Planning and Building staff will make every effort to reschedule these items as soon as it is safe to do so. Our staff will be working remotely to comply with the order and will continue to process projects and prepare for upcoming hearings. Please note all responses to nonemergency inquiries may be slightly delayed.

For further information on a specific project, please call (805) 781-5600, our general inquiry phone number, or email planning@co.slo.ca.us.

March 26, 2020

CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 1771.1: • A Contractor or Subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in the Bid Proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of this public works project, unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and qualified to perform work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered Contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the Contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

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

There is no project-specific DBE goal requirement.

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

Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or a bidder’s bond in favor of the County in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted total Bid. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by County to ensure performance under the Contract or, in the alternative, request the County to make payment of retention to an escrow agent.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish the County with payment and performance bonds, with each issued by a California admitted surety insurer equal to 100% of the Contract Price.

Pursuant to section 1770 et seq. of the California Labor Code, the Contractor and all Subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations and comply with all applicable Labor Code provisions, which include, but are not limited to the employment of apprentices, the hours of labor, and the debarment of Contractors and Subcontractors. The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates. Copies are available at the DIR website: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. By order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo in their action on the 24th day of March, 2020.

END OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS March 26, 2020

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Grover Beach will conduct a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, on Monday, April 6, 2020 in City Hall, Council Chambers, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA to consider the following item(s): SUBJECT: 2015 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE. The City Council will consider adoption of the 2015 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). The UWMP describes and evaluates sources of supply, reasonable and practical efficient uses and demand management activities; it includes a description of the City’s water facilities projected water supply, projected water use, water conservation programs, water shortage contingency analysis and supplemental water supply opportunities. In compliance with the California Environmental Quality act (CEQA), the City of Grover Beach Community Development Department has determined that this action is exempt pursuant to Section 15282(v) of the CEQA Guidelines. If the City Council does not feel that this determination is appropriate, project approval will not be considered.

Where You Come In: Any member of the public may appear at the meeting and be heard on the item(s) described in this notice or submit written comments to the City Clerk prior to the meeting by personal delivery or by mail to: City Clerk’s Office, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. If you require special accommodations to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (805) 473-4567.

For More Information: If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the item(s) described in this notice, please contact: the Public Works Department by telephone at (805) 473-4530 or send an e-mail to publicworks@groverbeach.org The City Council may also discuss other hearings or items of business at this meeting. The complete meeting agenda and copy of the staff report(s) on the above item(s) will be available at the customer service counter at Grover Beach City Hall at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. This information will also be posted on the City website at www.groverbeach.org. Live broadcasts of City Council meetings may be seen on cable television Channel 20, as well as over the Internet at www.groverbeach.org (click on the icon “Government Access Local Channel 20” and then “Channel 20”). City Council meetings are rebroadcast throughout the week.

If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing(s) described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the Public Hearing (Govt. Code Sec 65009).

PRIVATE PARTIES:

List your

FOR SALE items for

Free

in our classifieds!

Private parties may run FREE classified ads in the FOR SALE and AUTOS/BOATS sections.

Send up to 30 words to: classifieds@newtimesslo.com with the subject line: Free Classy Your ad will appear in print in New Times for 2 weeks! FREE!

_/s/____________________ WENDI B. SIMS, CITY CLERK Dated: Thursday, March 19 & 26, 2020

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

The CPI monthly data for Los Angeles, Long Beach and Anaheim is used for San Luis Obispo.

January 2020 PERCENT CHANGE Year Ending December January 2019 2020 3.0 3.1

1-Month Ending January 2020 0.8

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

Teresa Purrington, City Clerk, City of San Luis Obispo March 26, 2020

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission will hold a Regular Meeting, Monday, April 6, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. on the items listed below. While the City encourages public participation, growing concern about the COVID-19 pandemic has required that public meetings be held via teleconference. Meetings can be viewed on Government Access Channel 20 or streamed live from the City’s website at www.slocity.org. Public comment may be submitted in writing or by email to advisorybodies@slocity.org.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. Development review of a three-story mixed-use project within the Commercial Services zone, consisting of 16 residential units on a site with an existing 1,587-square foot laundromat. The project includes the following requests: street yard setback reduction for 10 feet where 15 feet is normally required, ground floor residences within the first 50 feet of floor area adjacent to the street, tandem parking, and a 5% shared parking reduction to reduce the required parking by one space. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); Project Address: 1030 Orcutt; Case #: ARCH-0556-2019 and USE-0822-2019; Zone: C-S; Jules Rogoff, Laundry Express, owner/applicant.

Contact Information: Kyle Bell – (805) 781-7524 – kbell@ slocity.org 2. Review of a Sign Program for the Public Market at Bonetti Ranch as required by prior Architectural Review with exceptions to the sign standards relating to proposed wall, hanging, monument and directory signs; Project Address: 3885 South Higuera; Case #: ARCH-0805-2019; Zone: M-SP; Tank Farm Center LLC, applicant.

Contact Information: Cassidy McSurdy – (805) 781-7101 – cmcsurdy@slocity.org 3. Development review of a three-story condominium project consisting of 40 residential units throughout 14 separate buildings within Tract 3044 (South Morros), as part of the Orcutt Area Specific Plan. The project includes exceptions from the following specific development standards: fence height exception for a portion of a fence and retaining wall within the street yard of 13 feet in height, where normally limited to 3 feet, an exception to the side yard setback of 16 feet where normally a 23 foot setback is required, as well as minor exceptions to the open space requirements for common interest subdivisions. The project also includes an affordable housing alternative incentive request for relief of site development standards to allow a maximum height of 37 fee for two buildings, where normally limited to 35 feet. The project is in consistent with previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration ER-137-11, City Council Resolution No 10462 (2013 Series); Project Address: 3700 Ranch House; Case # ARCH-0825-2019 and SBDV0826-2019; Zone: R-3-SP; WC Taylor Ranch, LLC, owner/ applicant.

Contact Information: Kyle Bell – (805) 781-7524 – kbell@ 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 distributed to the Architectural Review Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

The report will be available for review online 72 hours in advance of the meeting at https://www.slocity.org/ government/advisory-bodies/agendas-and-minutes/ architectural-review-commission. Please call (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report.

March 26, 2020

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SPECIAL MEETING BRIEF TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020 AT 9:00 AM. 4 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, SUPERVISOR ADAM HILL ABSENT 01. Resolution No 2020-078, ratifying the proclamation of local emergency by the County of San Luis Obispo Emergency Services Director and delegate to the Emergency Services Director the authority to terminate the proclamation of emergency when conditions warrant such termination, adopted.

02. Resolution No 2020-079, ratifying the declaration of local health emergency issued by the San Luis Obispo County Health Officer and delegate to the County Health Officer the authority to terminate the Declaration of Local Health Emergency, adopted.

Meeting Adjourned.

Wade Horton, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors March 26, 2020

CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of Grover Beach is accepting quotes from qualified contractors at City Hall located at 154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 until 12:00 p.m., on Friday, April 10, 2020 for furnishing to said City all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, services and supplies necessary to construct and complete the construction of the:

GROVER BEACH POLICE STATION

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FILE NO. 2020-0673 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GUAVA COMPREHENSIVE DRONE SERVICES, 744 Ridge Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Stephen Van Middlesworth (744 Ridge Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Stephen Van Middlesworth, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-1320. 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. 03-13-25.

March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

There is no engineer’s estimate for this work.

Conditions of Submitting a Quote: All quotes must be submitted on the proposal form that can be found on the City’s website or at Blueprint Express Planroom: http://www.beplanroom.com/public.php.

The Contractor shall possess a Class A or Class B Contractor’s License.

The Contractor and all subcontractors will be required to obtain a City of Grover Beach Business Tax Certificate at the time the Contract is awarded.

No quote will be received unless it is made on a Proposal Form furnished by the City. Bids received via FAX will not be considered.

This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal or be awarded a contract for public work on public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.

Inquiries shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to the City of Grover Beach, Public Works Department, at: PublicWorks@groverbeach.org. The cutoff time that the City will accept inquiries is 5:00 p.m. on the fifth business day prior to the bid opening date.

The City will respond to inquiries via addenda.

Any such inquiries, submitted after the cutoff time of receiving inquiries, will not be treated as a bid protest.

The right is reserved by the City of Grover Beach to reject any or all quotes, to evaluate the quotes submitted, and award the Contract to the lowest responsible bidder. The City further reserves the right to waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the quote.

Dated this 26th day of March 2020, at the City of Grover Beach, California.

City of Grover Beach STATE OF CALIFORNIA Gregory A. Ray, P.E. Public Works Director/City Engineer Legal Ad Published: New Times: Thursdays, March 26 and April 2, 2020

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FILE NO. 2020-0681 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/15/2013) New Filing The following person is doing business as, FBR SYSTEM, 107 Sunrise Terrace, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. Karl Richard Bareither (107 Sunrise Terrace, Avila Beach, CA 93424). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Karl Bareither, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-17-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 03-17-25.

March 26, April 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0691 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/17/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as, GREENGATE VINEYARDS, 2195 Corbett Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. Corbett Vineyards LLC (2195 Corbett Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Corbett Vineyards LLC, William H. Swanson, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-18-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. King, Deputy.

Exp. 03-18-25.

March 26, April 2, 9, & 16, 2020

FILE NO. 2020-0692 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/1990) New Filing The following person is doing business as, BRIDGE STREET HOUSE, 533 Five Cities Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Nancy C. Harkenrider (533 Five Cities Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Nancy C. Harkenrider. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-18-20. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong, County Clerk S. King, Deputy. Exp. 03-18-25.

March 26, April 2, 9, & 16, 2020

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Clerk, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-120, San Luis Obispo, California 93408 before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020 (“Bid Deadline”), for the following public works project: ARROYO GRANDE CREEK WATERWAY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PHASE II PROJECT ARROYO GRANDE, CA CONTRACT NO. 300477.08.02 / 300478.08.02 FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. 079-91010/PJ0040 Bids will be opened and declared by the County Clerk at 3:15 p.m. on the bid opening date at a public meeting at 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-120, San Luis Obispo, California 93408.

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

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

The Bid package (also referred to herein as the “Contract Documents”) are posted on the County’s Purchasing website:

DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS General Work Description: In general, the work includes addressing moisture buildup occurring in the Police Station basement wall which includes relocating downspouts and improving drainage around the building footprint.

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http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/GS/Purchasing/Current_Formal_Bids_and_Proposals.htm Any changes, additions, or deletions to these Contract Documents will be in the form of written addenda issued by the District. Any addenda will be posted on the website. Prospective bidders must check the website for addenda or other relevant new information at up to 5:00 p.m. the day before the prescribed date/ time for submittal of bids. The District is not responsible for the failure of any prospective bidder to receive such addenda. All addenda so issued shall become a part of this Bid. All bidders are required to acknowledge and confirm receipt of every addendum in their bid proposal.

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

Bidders are notified that financing for this project is provided in part by a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Grant Program and that compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, executive orders, and FEMA policies, procedures, and directives is required.

The bidder must have either a Class A license or a combination of class C licenses that make up a majority of the work at the time the Contract is awarded (Public Contract Code § 3300). When the bidder holds a combination of Class C licenses, all work to be performed outside of the bidder’s license specialties, except work that is incidental or supplemental to the licenses of the bidder, shall be performed by licensed Subcontractors in compliance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 4100) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code) Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 1771.1: A Contractor or Subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in the Bid Proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of this public works project, unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and qualified to perform work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

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

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

Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or a bidder’s bond in favor of the District in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted total Bid. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by District to ensure performance under the Contract or, in the alternative, request the District to make payment of retention to an escrow agent.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish the District with payment and performance bonds, with each issued by a California admitted surety insurer equal to 100% of the Contract Price.

Bidders must take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible (2 CFR 200.321).

Pursuant to section 1770 et seq. of the California Labor Code, the Contractor and all Subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations and comply with all applicable Labor Code provisions, which include, but are not limited to the employment of apprentices, the hours of labor, and the debarment of Contractors and Subcontractors. The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates. Copies are available at the Office of the Clerk or at the DIR website, http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. The State Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has approved a Labor Compliance Plan (LCP) that is applicable to this project. This contract is subject to the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works “Labor Compliance Program for Projects under Public Resources Code Section 75075 (February 2015)” (LCP) a copy of which is attached to this Contract as an appendix. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall be required to abide by the requirements included in the LCP. Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action: 1. The bidder’s attention is directed to the Equal Opportunity clause in the Agreement and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications in section 7-1.11B of the General Conditions set forth herein.

2. The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor’s aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows: A. Goals for minority participation for each trade: 24.6% B. Goals for female participation in each trade: 6.9% These goals are applicable to all the Contractor’s construction work (whether or not it is Federal or federally assisted) performed in the covered area. If the contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, it shall apply the goals established for such geographical area where the work is actually performed. With regard to this second area, the contractor also is subject to the goals for both its federally involved and nonfederally involved construction.

The Contractor’s compliance with the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR part 60-4 shall be based on its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, specific affirmative action obligations required by the specifications set forth in 41 CFR 60-4.3(a), and its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade, and the contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor or from project to project for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor’s goals shall be a violation of the contract, the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR part 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

3. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs within 10 working days of award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the name, address and telephone number of the Subcontractor; employer identification number of the Subcontractor; estimated dollar amount of the Subcontract; estimated starting and completion dates of the Subcontract; and the geographical area in which the Subcontract is to be performed.

4. As used in this Notice, and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the “covered area” is San Luis Obispo County, California.

By order of the Board of Supervisors of the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District in their action on the 19th day of May 2019.

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SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo City Council invites all interested persons to attend a public meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the items listed below. While the Council encourages public participation, growing concern about the COVID-19 pandemic has required that public meetings be held via teleconference. Meetings can be viewed on Government Access Channel 20 or streamed live from the City’s website at www.slocity.org. Public comment may be submitted in writing or by email to emailcouncil@slocity.org.

• A Public Hearing for development review of a 296-unit multi-family residential project within the NG-30 zoned portion of the San Luis Ranch Specific Plan area, and a Vesting Tentative Tract Map (Tract 3150) subdividing a portion of Tract 3096 from two existing lots into twelve to provide for 296 airspace condominiums with minor exceptions to the open space requirements for common interest subdivisions.

Includes a determination that the project is consistent with the certified Final EIR for San Luis Ranch Specific Plan and therefore exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

For more information, contact Kyle Bell of the City’s Community Development Department at (805) 781-7524 or by email, kbell@slocity.org.

The City Council may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the items listed above. If you challenge the proposed project 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 submitted to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Reports for this meeting will be available for review online at www.slocity.org no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Please call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7100 for more information. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on www.slocity. org.

Teresa Purrington City Clerk City of San Luis Obispo March 26, 2020

ORDINANCE NO. 1681 (2020 SERIES) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17.94 OF TITLE 17 (ZONING ORDINANCE) ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF NON-CONFORMING USES EXISTING AT THE TIME OF ANNEXATION WITHIN THE EAST AIRPORT AREA (PLANNX-2030-2018, EID-0006-2020) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, at its Regular Meeting of March 17, 2020, introduced the above titled ordinance upon a motion by Council Member Stewart, second by Vice Mayor Gomez, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Member Christianson, Pease, Stewart, Vice Mayor Gomez and Mayor Harmon NOES: None Ordinance No. 1681 (2020 Series) – An Ordinance adopting amendments to Chapter 17.94 of Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) establishing provisions for the continuance of Non-Conforming Uses existing at the time of annexation within the East Airport Area (PL-ANNX-2030-2018, EID-0006-2020). The ordinance is applicable to the proposed annexation area that consists of approximately 59-acres of property at Farmhouse Lane (East Airport Area), including multiple parcels immediately east of Broad Street between Farmhouse Lane and Kendall Road, including Allene Way, Morabito Place and Prospect Streets; this action includes consideration of an Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration tiered from the Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the Airport Area and Margarita Area Specific Plans and Related Facilities Master Plans (SCH#2000051062) A full and complete copy of the aforementioned Ordinance will available for inspection as part of the published agenda packet for the April 7, 2020 Council meeting, or you may call (805) 7817100 for more information.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo will consider adopting the aforementioned Ordinance at its Regular Meeting of April 7, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

While the Council encourages public participation, growing concern about the COVID-19 pandemic has required that public meetings be held via teleconference. Meetings can be viewed on Government Access Channel 20 or streamed live from the City’s website at www.slocity.org. Public comment may be submitted in writing or by email to emailcouncil@slocity.org.

Teresa Purrington, City Clerk March 26, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GUADALUPE G. MEDINA CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0079

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: GUADALUPE G. MEDINA aka GUADALUPE MEDINA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SALVADOR MEDINA in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that SALVADOR MEDINA 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: April 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Matthew M. O’Leary, Esq. P.O. Box 886 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 March 12, 19, & 26, 2020

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HELEN ROE JACKSON AKA HELEN JACKSON CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0090

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: HELEN ROE JACKSON aka HELEN JACKSON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by J JOHNSON in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that J JOHNSON 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: April 14, 2020 at 9:00

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a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: J JOHNSON LAW OFFICE, INC. PO Box 3 Grover beach, CA 93483

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PAIGE A. BLACKBURN AKA PAIGE ANNETTE BLACKBURN-NASLUND CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0081

March 19, 26, & April 2, 2020

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KENNETH STUART CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0084

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: KENNETH STUART A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ALISON STUART in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that ALISON STUART be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: April 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: J JOHNSON LAW OFFICE, INC. PO Box 3 Grover beach, CA 93483 March 19, 26, & April 2, 2020

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: PAIGE A. BLACKBURN aka PAIGE ANNETTE BLACKBURN-NASLUND A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ROBERT BLACKBURN in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that ROBERT BLACKBURN 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: April 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: MARTHA B. SPALDING, ATTORNEY AT LAW 215 South Main Street Templeton, CA 93465 March 19, 26, & April 2, 2020

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SHIRLEE K JERMIN CASE NUMBER: 20PR - 0093

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: SHIRLEE K. JERMIN aka SHIRLEE JERMIN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed THOMAS E. JERMIN JR. and SCOTT HAYNER in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that THOMAS E. JERMIN JR. and SCOTT HAYNER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested

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A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: April 28, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Glen R. Lewis, Brighton K. HushingKline P.O. Box 1980 Atascadero, CA 93423 March 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHARLES MARTIN HAYES CASE NO. 20PR-0078

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CHARLES MARTIN HAYES. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DONALD DALE HAYES in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DONALD DALE HAYES be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/07/20 at 9:00AM in Dept. 9 located at 1035 PALM, 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 a 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 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 H. FULTON - SBN 076741 ROBINSON & FULTON LAW ONE CALIFORNIA STREET AUBURN CA 95603 3/12, 3/19, 3/26/20 CNS-3351528# NEW TIMES

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN GREGORY CLARKE AKA JOHN CLARKE CASE NO. 20PR-0095

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JOHN GREGORY CLARKE AKA JOHN CLARKE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BARBARA CLARKE in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BARBARA CLARKE 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: 04/28/20 at 9:00AM in Dept. 9 located at 1050 MONTEREY STREET, MAILING ADDRESS: 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 a 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 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 DAVID S. CHON, ESQ. - SBN 238274, THE LEGACY LAWYERS, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 10221 SLATER AVENUE SUITE 106 FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 92708 BSC 218160 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/20 CNS-3355767# NEW TIMES

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MILENA ALLEN CASE NO. 19PR-0370

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MILENA ALLEN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TRACY GREEN in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TRACY GREEN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/07/20 at 9:00AM in Dept. 9 located at 1050 MONTEREY STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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 a 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 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 LINDA M VARGA - SBN 149988 and HENRY J. MORAVEC III - SBN 149989 MORAVEC, VARGA & MOONEY 2233 HUNTINGTON DRIVE, SUITE 17 SAN MARINO CA 91108 3/12, 3/19, 3/26/20 CNS-3351506# NEW TIMES

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CV-0134

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Saundra Yvette Ontiveros filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Saundra Yvette Ontiveros to PROPOSED NAME: Saundra Ontiveros Zuniga 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: 04/15/2020, 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: March 3, 2020 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court March 12, 19, 26, & April 2, 2020

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CV-0142

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Ricky Thomas Franklin filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Ricky Thomas Franklin to PROPOSED NAME: Rick Thomas VanValen 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: 04/16/2020, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: March 4, 2020 /s/: Ginger E. Garrett, Judge of the Superior Court March 12, 19, 26, & April 2, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. NO.: 9462-4776 TSG ORDER NO.: 8757623 A.P.N.: 092-158-010

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/28/2010. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 06/03/2010 as Document No.: 2010025732, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by: TIRZO LITTLE TURTLE, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state).

All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 04/16/2020 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street, County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 705 CRYSTAL WAY, NIPOMO, CA 93444 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, 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 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, to-wit: $156,752.47 (Estimated).

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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, 1-800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www. auction.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9462-4776. 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. If the Trustee is unable

LEGAL NOTICES 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. NBS Default Services, LLC 14841 Dallas Parkway, Suite 425 Dallas, TX 75254 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com or Call: 1-800-280-2832.

NBS Default Services, LLC, Tim Gaynor, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0369147 To: NEW TIMES 03/26/2020, 04/02/2020, 04/09/2020

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG NO.: 191218756 TS NO.: CA1900286002 APN: 075-062-012 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 268 QUARTERHORSE WAY ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420

TSG No.: 191218756 TS No.: CA1900286002 APN: 075-062012 Property Address: 268 QUARTERHORSE WAY ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/26/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/09/2020 at 11:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/04/2009, as Instrument No. 2009061583, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, State of California.

Executed by: RICHARD D. DONALD AND JANET L. DONALD, AS TRUSTEES OR ANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES UNDER THAT CERTAIN DECLARATION OF TRUST NAMED RICHARD D. DONALD AND JANET L. DONALD FAMILY TRUST, CREATED BY RICHARD D. DONALD AND JANET L. DONALD, AS TRUSTORS, DATED MARCH 31, 2006, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 075-062-012 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 268 QUARTERHORSE WAY, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 783,826.69.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of out-

LEGAL NOTICES standing liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http:// search.nationwideposting.com/ propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1900286002 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0368936 To: NEW TIMES 03/19/2020, 03/26/2020, 04/02/2020

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. T.S. NO. 18-20692-SPCA TITLE NO. 180356080-CA-VOI A.P.N. 053-080-007

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/09/2008. 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(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, 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. Trustor: John W. Burdett, a single man Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 05/12/2008 as Instrument No. 2008024571 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of San Luis Obispo County, CA. Date of Sale: 04/16/2020 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: In the Breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, Located at 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA. 93408 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $158,114.84 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 988 Bluebell Way, Number 35 San Luis Obis, CA 93401 A.P.N.: 053-080-007 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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 Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The re-

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LEGAL NOTICES quirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 18-20692-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: 03/11/2020 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-2644010 Sales Line 855-219-8501; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com By: Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative 03/26/2020, 04/02/2020, 04/09/2020

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. TS 42034 LN KUBIAK TO 1390279CAD.

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/2/2018. 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 a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below.

NOTICE: ALL AMERICAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE, AS TRUSTEE, WILL NOT ACCEPT THIRD PARTY ENDORSED CASHIER’S CHECKS. ALL CASHIER’S CHECKS MUST BE PAYABLE DIRECTLY TO ALL AMERICAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE. 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. Trustor: Diane R. Kubiak a single woman and Bruce A. Kubiak and Teri Kubiak, husband and wife, all as joint tenants, Duly Appointed Trustee: All American Foreclosure Service. Recorded 11/14/2018 as Instrument No. 2018047118 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California. Date of Sale: 4/9/2020 at 11:00 AM. Place of Sale: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Bldg. located at 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $349,040.75. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1580 Primavera Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444. A.P.N.: 092431-016. The undersigned Trustee

LEGAL NOTICES disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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 Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of the monies paid to the trustee and the successful bidder shall have no recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. 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 (805) 543-7088 or visit this internet web site www.eloandata.com, using the file number assigned to this case 42034. 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: 2/26/2020. All American Foreclosure Service, 1363 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 543-7088. Sheryle A. Machado, Certified Trustee Sale Officer March 19, 26, & April 2, 2020

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CV-0079

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Mary Anjill, aka Mary Ann Mayercak, aka Mary Ann York, aka Mary Ann York/Martinez, aka Mary Ann Martinez, aka Angelica Angel Spielberg filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Mary Anjill, aka Mary Ann Mayercak, aka Mary Ann York, aka Mary Ann York/ Martinez, aka Mary Ann Martinez, aka Angelica Angel Spielberg to PROPOSED NAME: Mary Anjill 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: 04/30/2020, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: February 25, 2020 /s/: Ginger E. Garrett, Judge of the Superior Court March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CV-0144

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Monica Lynn DuMong and Tavis Edward DuMong filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Deanna Rae Villanueva to PROPOSED NAME: Deanna Rae DuMong, PRESENT NAME: Julia Renee Villanueva to PROPOSED NAME: Julia Renee DuMong 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: 04/23/2020, Time: 9:00 am, Dept.

2 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: March 5, 2020 /s/: Ginger E. Garrett, Judge of the Superior Court March 12, 19, 26, & April 2, 2020

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CV-0162

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Natalie Anderson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Givan Gio Newsom to PROPOSED NAME: Gabriel Yokoyama Anderson 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: 05/28/2020, Time: 9:00 am, Dept.

2 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: March 12, 2020 /s/: Ginger E. Garrett, Judge of the Superior Court March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CV-0164

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Sam Spencer Struble filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Sam Spencer Struble to PROPOSED NAME: Sam Rebel Sky 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: 04/22/2020, 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: March 12, 2020 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CV-0166

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Emily Katherine Witt filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Savanna Elaine Henderson to PROPOSED NAME: Savanna Elaine HendersonWitt, PRESENT NAME: Amaya Zetta Henderson to PROPOSED NAME: Amaya Zetta Henderson-Witt

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: 04/22/2020, 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: March 13, 2020 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CVP0086

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Heidi Lisa Spencer filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Heidi Lisa Spencer to PROPOSED NAME: Heidi Lisa Leverette 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.

LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CVP0105

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Holly Rebecca Porter filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Holly Rebecca Porter to PROPOSED NAME: Holly Rebecca Kapera 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: 05/06/2020, 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: March 10, 2020 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2020-0669 OLD FILE NO. 2020-0382 SLO Coast Winery, SLO Coast Vineyard, SLO Coast Vineyards, San Luis Obispo Coast Winery, San Luis Obispo Coast Vineyard, San Luis Obispo Coast Vineyards, 178 Suburban Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 02/10/2020. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Stephen Dooley Wine Co., Inc. (178 Suburban Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business was conducted by A Corporation /s/ Stephen Ross Dooley, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-13-2020. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By JA. Anderson, Deputy Clerk.

March 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2020

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/29/2020, 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: March 2, 2020 /s/: Linda D. Hurst, Judge of the Superior Court March 12, 19, 26, & April 2, 2020

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Sing songs to the birds. Change the way you change. Freewillastrology.com ARIES

LIBRA

(March 21-April 19): Your oracle comes from Aries poet Octavio Paz: “The path the ancestors cleared is overgrown, unused. The other path, smooth and broad, is crowded with travelers. It goes nowhere. There’s a third path: mine. Before me, no one. Behind me, no one. Alone, I find my way.”

APRIL FOOL! Although the passage by Octavio Paz is mostly accurate for your destiny during the rest of 2020, it’s off-kilter in one way: It’s too ponderously serious and melodramatic.

You should find a way to carry out its advice with meditative grace and effervescent calm.

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): About 2,000 years ago, a Roman woman named Sulpicia wrote six short love poems—a total of 40 lines—that are still being analyzed and discussed by literary scholars today. I bring her to your attention because I think that in the next four weeks you, too, could generate a small burst of beauty that will still be appreciated 2,000 years from now. APRIL FOOL! I lied about the “small” part. The burst of beauty you create in the immediate future could actually be quite large, as well as enduring.

TAURUS

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): French poet Louis Aragon (1897-1982) was an influential novelist and a pioneer of surrealistic poetry.

Much of his writing had a lyrical quality, and many of his poems were set to music. He also had a belligerent streak.

Before the publication of one of his books, he announced that he would thrash any writer who dared to review it in print.

Success! There were no critical reviews at all. I recommend his approach to you in the coming weeks. Make it impossible for anyone to criticize you. APRIL FOOL! I lied. I would never suggest that you use violence to accomplish your aims. And besides that, the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to solicit feedback of all varieties, even the critical kind.

(April 20-May 20): A century ago, fiery writer Maxim Gorky and hard-ass Taurus politician Vladimir Lenin were listening to a Beethoven sonata together. “I can’t listen to music too often,” Lenin told his companion. “It affects your nerves, makes you want to say stupid, nice things.” This is crucial advice for you to heed in the coming weeks, Taurus. You need to be as smart and tough as possible, so don’t you dare listen to music. APRIL FOOL! Lenin was half-mistaken, and I half-lied. The fact is, music makes you smarter and nicer, and those will be key assets for you to cultivate in the coming weeks. So yes, do listen to a lot of music.

SCORPIO

GEMINI

SAGITTARIUS

(May 21-June 20): By the time he was 55 years old, Gemini author Thomas Hardy had written 18 novels and many poems. His stuff was good enough to win him two separate nominations for a Nobel Prize in Literature. But during the last 32-plus years of his life, he never wrote another novel.

According to one theory, it was because he was discouraged by the negative reviews he got for his last novel. I suspect you may be at a similar juncture in your life, Gemini. Maybe it’s time to give up on a beloved activity that hasn’t garnered the level of success you’d hoped for. APRIL FOOL! The truth is, it is most definitely NOT time to lose hope and faith. Don’t be like Hardy. Rededicate yourself to your passionate quests.

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I hesitate to be so blunt, but it’s my duty to report the facts. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you should have as many orgasms as possible in the next 15 days. You need to tap into the transformative psychological power that’s available through monumental eruptions of pleasure and releases of tension. (P.S. Spiritual orgasms will be just as effective as physical orgasms.) APRIL FOOL! What I just said is true, but I left out an important component of your assignment: Be loving and responsible as you pursue your joyous climaxes, never manipulative or exploitative or insensitive.

CAPRICORN

CANCER

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Ancient Greek orator Demosthenes was renowned for his skill at delivering powerful, charismatic speeches. While he was still learning his craft, he resorted to extreme measures to improve. For example, there was a time when he shaved just half of his head. It made him ashamed to go out in public, forcing him to spend all his time indoors practicing his speeches. Would you consider a similar strategy right now? APRIL FOOL! I was just messing with you. It’s true that the coming weeks will be a good time to minimize your socializing and devote yourself to hard work in behalf of a beloved dream. But shaving half your head isn’t the best way to accomplish that.

(June 21-July 22): Cancerian theologian John Wesley (1703– 1791) was a Christian who embodied the liberal values that Christ actually taught. He advocated for the abolition of slavery, prison reform, the ordination of women priests, and a vegetarian diet. He gave away a lot of his money and administered many charities. To accomplish his life’s work, he traveled 250,000 miles on horseback and preached 40,000 sermons. Let’s make him your role model for the coming weeks. Be inspired by his life as you vividly express your care and compassion. APRIL FOOL! I lied a little bit. Although most of what I just recommended is a good idea, the part about traveling long distances, either on horseback or by other means, is not.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The neurotic but talented French novelist Marcel Proust observed, “Everything vital in the world comes from neurotics. They alone have founded religions and composed our masterpieces.” With that in mind, and in accordance with current astrological omens, I urge you to cultivate your own neurotic qualities in their extreme forms of expression during the coming weeks. You’re due for some major creative breakthroughs. APRIL FOOL! I was kidding. The fact is, you can generate creative breakthroughs in the coming weeks by being poised and composed—not extra neurotic.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo author Leon Edel wrote a fivevolume biography of renowned author Henry James. In the course of his research, he read 15,000 letters that were written by James. He came to have a profound familiarity with the great man. In accordance with current astrological omens, I recommend that you choose a worthy character about whom you will become equally knowledgeable. APRIL FOOL! I half-lied. It’s true that now is an excellent time to deepen your understanding of people you care about. But don’t get as obsessed as Edel!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to tell as many lies as possible if doing so helps you get what you want. I hereby authorize you to engage in massive deceptions, misrepresentations, and manipulative messages as you seek to impose your will on every flow of events. APRIL FOOL! I lied. In fact, everything I just said was the exact opposite of your actual horoscope, which is as follows: You have a sacred duty to tell more of the truth than you have ever been able to tell before. As you dig deeper to discover more and more of what’s essential for you to understand and express, dedicate your efforts to the goal of gliding along with the most beautiful and interesting flow you can find.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Fifteen minutes before the Big Bang occurred, where was the matter that now constitutes your body and my body? And if, as seems to be true, the Big Bang was the beginning of time, what time was it 15 minutes earlier? Questions like these are crucial for you to ponder in the next two weeks. APRIL FOOL! I lied. The questions I articulated should in fact be very low priority for you. In the immediate future, you’ll be wise to be as concrete and specific and pragmatic as you can possibly be. Focus on up-close personal questions that you can actually solve, not abstract, unsolvable riddles. ∆

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