Sun, July 20, 2023

Waste Management employees in Northern Santa Barbara County asked the Board of Supervisors to keep the waste hauler on into the future, touting the benefits it provides and the company’s length of service in the community. But the county opted to sign on with a new provider, MarBorg Industries, which already hauls waste in South County. The rates are cheaper, for one, but there’s more. Staff Writer Taylor O’Connor writes about the trash discussion this week [6].

This week, you can also read about overdose deaths at the jail [4]; a whimsical art show at Gallery Los Olivos [20]; and the tasty pastries waiting for you in Solvang [24]

• U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California) led 73 colleagues in a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan urging the EPA to finalize the strongest feasible multi-pollutant vehicle emission standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles before the end of this year, according to a July 13 statement from the senator’s office. In 2021, U.S. passenger cars and light-duty trucks contributed more than half of all transportation emissions in the U.S. The 2020 passenger fleet produced more than 1 million tons of nitrogen oxide emissions and 33,400 tons of particulate matter pollution annually, disproportionately harming low-income communities and communities of color. The strongest proposal in the EPA’s rulemaking is projected to increase market share for zero-emission vehicles to 69 percent of new vehicle sales by 2032. “Given the urgency of and benefits from addressing threats to public health, including climate change, the unprecedented resources supporting zero-emission vehicle purchases, manufacturing and infrastructure, and the dramatic advances in clean vehicle adoption, we urge the EPA to adopt the strongest vehicle emission standards supported by the technical record, as necessary to protect public health and the environment, before the end of the year,” lawmakers wrote in their letter to the EPA.

• Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that Cal Fire is providing $47 million in grants to help schools convert asphalt to green spaces and plant trees and other vegetation—adding cooler spaces is essential to protecting kids from dangerous extreme heat, according to a July 13 statement from Newsom’s office. California kids are often disproportionately impacted by extreme heat at schools, and these investments boost nature-based designs on school campuses to promote children’s safe physical activity, mental health, and overall well-being. This is the first round of California’s $117 million Green Schoolyard Grant program, which helps schools convert pavement to green spaces, create drought-tolerant natural areas on school grounds, and other activities to help connect children to nature. The program is a part of the governor’s Extreme Heat Action Plan, which is backed by the $52.3 billion California Climate Commitment budget. “California is heading into a hotter, drier future, and extreme heat will only become more dangerous. We’re taking action to protect our kids—especially in underserved communities—from hotter temperatures with our best defense: nature,” Newsom said in the statement. “We’re helping schools tear out asphalt that can reach 140 degrees on hot days—planting trees for shade and adding other plants to provide kids with safer, cooler spaces at school.”

• U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein (D-California) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) reintroduced the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coin Act to support and commemorate the 2028 Games set to take place in Los Angeles, according to a July 14 statement from Padilla’s office. The bipartisan legislation would direct the Treasury Department to mint and issue four types of coins in commemoration of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The coins would be minted at no cost to the federal government, and any proceeds collected from the sale of these commemorative coins would help execute the 2028 games and support its legacy programs, including the promotion of youth sports in the United States. “Every four years, the Olympic and Paralympic Games entertain and inspire us. As Los Angeles prepares to welcome the world in 2028, the sale of commemorative coins will support those preparations and promote youth sports to encourage the next generation of Olympic athletes,” Feinstein said in the statement. m

Jail mental health provider and Sheriff’s Office need better communication, grand jury says

A 2022-23 Santa Barbara County grand jury report found that the Sheriff’s Office needs to improve the delivery of jail mental health services, mental health crisis prevention training, and interagency communication with its service provider, Wellpath.

The jury looked into the death of a 40-year-old inmate, referred to as “NM,” who had a history of substance abuse and mental health issues.

NM participated in the Alternative Sentencing Bureau Electronic Monitored Home Release Program (EM Home Release)—which is designed to help reduce jail overcrowding by allowing “nonviolent offenders” to serve their sentences outside of the jail facility. Inmates in the program are still considered to be in custody of the Sheriff’s Office.

Custody staff approved NM’s application to move into the home release program but wasn’t made aware of NM’s history of mental health issues, the report states.

“Citing concerns for medical records privacy laws, even in cases where such information could be critical to determine inmate housing, programing, and sustainability for the EM Home release program, the contracted provider of medical service at the jail, Wellpath, does not share detailed medical and mental health information with custody staff,” according to the report.

NM was released with a list of clinical providers but no one monitored NM to see if he contacted any of those providers, and on Sept. 23—21 days shy of completing his sentence—he was found at his home dead of a fentanyl overdose, according to the report.

In another investigation titled “Every Death in Custody is a Failure,” the grand jury also looked into a suicide of an inmate, KP, who hanged himself in his cell one day after witnessing his cellmate’s attempted suicide. The report found that KP’s medical files recorded disorders and suicidal ideation, but Wellpath, again, did not share information with custody staff.

“All of the custody staff and independent mental health professionals interviewed by the jury agreed that had KP’s mental history been known, KP would not have been placed back into the same cell, especially alone, and without constant observation,” the report stated.

The grand jury recommended that Santa Barbara County and the Sheriff’s Office request

county counsel to legally review the present coordination and communications process between Wellpath, or its successors, and the Sheriff’s Office custody staff to allow inmates’ mental health issues to be revealed for housing and program decisions.

Aaron Fischer, a civil rights attorney and lead class counsel in Murray v. County of Santa Barbara—a lawsuit that addressed conditions at the county’s Main Jail and required significant expansion of mental health services for people who are incarcerated and need mental health care—told the Sun via email that the grand jury “is right to be deeply concerned.”

“Its findings give even greater urgency to what is already well known: The jail’s deficits in mental health staffing and resources put incarcerated patients at grave risk every day,” Fischer said.

The Sheriff’s Office’s first ever clinically driven mental health treatment units, which opened this month, is a key remedy outlined in the Murray case settlement and provides some hope that inmates with mental illnesses will get the care they need, he added.

“But that work needs to be matched by a [countywide] effort to provide effective, communitybased mental health treatment, diversion programs, and services that can reduce the untenably high number of people with mental illness who are now ending up at the jail,” Fischer said.

In an emailed statement to the Sun, Sheriff Bill Brown said that the Sheriff’s Office needs to respond to the reports in order to provide a more accurate account of the agency’s custody operations and to show that the office is committed to providing “the best possible services within our jail system.”

“Our goal is to treat all inmates with dignity and respect—and afford them their legally required rights and services—while simultaneously ensuring safety and security of the inmates, our staff, and the community at large,” Brown said.

The Sheriff’s Office’s responses will be sent to the grand jury no later than 60 days after the reports were provided, he added.

—Taylor O’Connor

County Planning Commission reexamines Strauss Wind Energy Project

The status of a nearly completed wind power station, in construction since 2020 in the Lompoc Valley, is up in the air due to an “embarrassing” oversight, Santa Barbara County Planning

Commissioner John Parke said during a recent hearing.

“This is an embarrassing item in a lot of ways. … Embarrassing is not a strong enough word,” Parke said at the county Planning Commission’s July 12 meeting, during a three-hour discussion on the Strauss Wind Energy Project and its owner’s request to begin operating without a golden eagle incidental take permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

When the project was greenlit by the county Board of Supervisors in January 2020, one of its conditions of approval was to either obtain the permit—designed to mitigate a permit holder’s significant impacts to golden eagles—or provide a letter from Fish and Wildlife stating that the permit is on track to be granted or has been deemed unnecessary before operations commence.

BayWa, the renewable energy company behind the project, began its application process for the permit in March 2023, but hopes to begin operating its 29 wind turbine generators southwest of Lompoc before the end of this summer.

“It was not given the right priority. But I can’t do much about that,” Gordon MacDougall, the CEO of BayWa since February, said at the commission’s July 12 meeting. “Maybe the reason it’s not been done is one of the reasons I’m standing here, as a different face and a different leader of our business, and I think that’s an important point that you need to consider.

“We could have gone much quicker, so I can spend time trying to find reasons and soften that somewhat,” MacDougall added. “What I haven’t been willing to do is come and say here’s a scapegoat, here’s an individual—there’s no point in me doing that.”

While BayWa waits for Fish and Wildlife to conduct its analysis of the project to consider issuing the permit, an “unknown and likely lengthy time frame,” according to the staff report, the company requested authorization to begin operating in the meantime.

“This is not a contest on whether BayWa was good or bad. … That’s not what this is about,” Parke said during deliberations. “It’s about do we, this commission, find legitimate reasons to want this project to go forward and go forward today. Every time we shorten, delay, deny wind energy projects and so forth, then the longer we continue with some of the nuclear power and other options that some citizens don’t like.”

In favor of granting BayWa’s request, Parke suggested that a new condition of approval should be that a representative of the company returns to the Planning Commission on a periodic basis, determined by staff, to disclose updates on the project’s progress in obtaining the permit.

“Whether they [BayWa] were diligent or not, let’s not hurt everybody else in the county and the state by denying this fix,” Parke said. “I think of it in family terms. If I have a son and he borrows my car and stays out too late, does it do any good for the rest of my family for me to take the car and say, ‘I’m gonna lock it in the garage for three years’? No. It just hurts everybody else.”

Members of the county Planning Commission unanimously agreed to direct staff to make findings to approve BayWa’s request to modify the Strauss Wind Project. The topic will be revisited at the commission’s Aug. 9 meeting.

—Caleb Wiseblood

INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATION: After investigating several deaths of Santa Barbara County Jail inmates, a county grand jury found that the Sheriff’s Office and its mental health provider, Wellpath, need better communication surrounding inmates’ mental health issues to improve decision-making.

SMPD seeks City Council approval to receive donation for drones

The Santa Maria Police Department launched its drones program a few years ago in order to improve officer safety, diagram large crime scenes, and deploy during search and rescue operations, Cmdr. Jesse Silva told the Sun

“It’s just a piece of technology. We constantly look at better, safer ways to do things, and technology is a huge part of that. We weren’t the first department to start this—this has been used with a lot of departments across the nation,” Silva said.

The Santa Maria Police Department was scheduled to go before the City Council on July 18—after the Sun went to press—in order to receive a $97,869 donation from the Santa Maria Police Council and purchase new drones with improved stability and infrared systems, he said.

“The new stability system on board can hover without any input from the pilot. Our current drones, the tactical drones, actually have to be flown at all times,” Silva said. “The infrared is unbelievable. The ability that it has when you’re doing large area searches, like looking for someone in the riverbed at night, it’s a game changer.”

Any donation of more than $25,000 needs to be accepted by the City Council before the department can receive any dollars coming from outside of the city’s budget, Silva said. If the council approves the donation, the Police Department can purchase the new drones in less than a month.

“The units themselves are very expensive, but if we are

looking for a man with a gun in a building, we will send in a drone 10 times out of 10 to confront the individual. Officers cannot be replaced, but drones can,” he said.

According to the city staff report, the new technology will reduce training time for operators and increase the drone program’s capabilities. The department currently has 10 pilots in the drone program and has eight drones.

“The equipment includes an overwatch drone and upgraded drones that, together, have capabilities that will greatly enhance the safety of operations, including high-risk interior and exterior SWAT operations, area searches, and crime scene and traffic collision diagramming,” according to the staff report.

The report added that the Santa Maria Police Council, a nonprofit organization, has been purchasing safety materials, equipment, and supplies for the Police Department that are out of the city’s budget since its formation in 2007.

Laurie Tamura, Santa Maria Police Council president, told the Sun that the nonprofit has helped purchase dogs for K-9 units, new Tasers for every officer, crime lab equipment, and drone pilot training. According to the council’s website, it’s donated more than $1.5 million to the department throughout the years.

The funding comes from the council’s annual golf tournament and comedy night dinner, an effort to raise money from the community to support the Police Department, Tamura said.

“We’ve provided drones in the past, and this is an upgrade to the current drone system they have,” she said. “I think they’ve already proven themselves very successful, and we want to continue taking advantage of technology for the safety of the officers and the community.” m

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Santa Barbara County approves new waste contract with MarBorg, leaving Waste Management employees concerned about their future

BY TAYLOR O’CONNOR

Marisol Aldana began her career with Waste Management in 2017 as an account representative, but her history with Waste Management began when she was a child.

Her father had just lost his job while going through a divorce and raising four children on his own, she said during public comment at the July 11 Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meeting. Aldana’s sister, who worked for Waste Management, suggested that he work for the company—where he stayed for 22 years and is now ready to retire.

proposals, one that uses existing in-county landfills and an alternative that used its Kettleman Hills Landfill in Kern County. Under the alternative proposal, Waste Management’s rate would be 2.4 percent lower than current revenue rates; however, rate revenue would increase to $14.8 million (.9 percent) using in-county landfills, Robinson said.

“For numerous reasons, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions, maintaining municipal partnerships, and managing our waste as close to home as possible, staff recommended that only incounty landfills continue to be used,” she said.

shared his own experience during public comment. He transferred to MarBorg from Allied Waste when the company received a city of Santa Barbara contract in 2011.

“I know there are some Waste Management employees that worry about their jobs right now; I was in the same situation 12 years ago,” Hernandez said. “MarBorg promised to have jobs for all of us and give us full benefits and good pay. MarBorg kept all their promises, and it has been a good place to work.”

Hernandez has been at the company since the contract was signed and has been very happy, he said.

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“Dinner conversations were about talking trash, and I’ve listened to them since I was 8 years old,” Aldana said. “You’ve guessed it, here I am: the next generation.”

Aldana enrolled in Waste Management’s college program—which funded Aldana’s master’s degree from the University of Denver—participated in the company’s Frontline Leadership Development program, and joined the Waste Management Women’s Empowerment Network, Aldana said.

“Working at Waste Management for the past six years has provided me many opportunities that have allowed me to grow personally and professionally,” she said.

Aldana was one of nearly 30 local Waste Management employees who approached the Board of Supervisors during its discussion on a new service contract for a North County waste collection provider.

Although the supervisors were moved by the number of employees who voiced their support for continuing a contract with Waste Management, they unanimously voted to approve a 10-year contract with Santa Barbara-based waste company MarBorg Industries because of MarBorg’s lower rates and commitment to hiring Waste Management employees.

However, Waste Management employees are worried about losing their benefits and the local waste industry becoming a monopoly with MarBorg overseeing all waste services countywide.

Fifth District Supervisor Steve Lavagnino said that the supervisors had a fiduciary responsibility to the ratepayers and had to make the decision that would best serve his constituents. He added that he’s very confident that Waste Management employees will find a “welcome home” at MarBorg where they can continue living in North County, run the same routes, and maintain their seniority.

“It’s one of those things you have to balance what’s the common good for all our ratepayers as opposed to the employees of a private company,” Lavagnino told the Sun. “Unfortunately their company didn’t make it competitive enough, and another company outbid them. This happens all the time at the county, and this was a bigger deal because it’s a longer contract with a lot of employees.”

MarBorg’s residential rates will decrease rates between 4 and 13 percent depending on the area and container size, and commercial trash and recycling will also decrease between 2 and 6 percent, depending on container size and pickup frequency, Robinson added.

Rates are not final yet because the county has to incorporate Consumer Price Index changes and any tipping fees, but confirming the agreement allows MarBorg to get trucks and other equipment, establish North County facilities, and prepare for the transition in service, she said.

Through this change, MarBorg would become the only provider for the entire county, which would allow for consistency with the South Coast, she added.

As North County transitions, Derek Carlson—MarBorg’s vice president of finance and contracts—told supervisors that the company would like to collaborate with Waste Management to use its North County facilities, or MarBorg will purchase its own property.

Previous Waste Management employees would receive first offer on employment opportunities at MarBorg as long as they meet Department of Transportation requirements, have a valid driver’s license, and pass necessary drug tests, Carlson said.

“We are excited to have these employees come work for us, and we have always offered to bring over their seniority from their previous employer. There’s not a lag in their sick pay, vacation time; all of that will accrue at … their previous employment levels,” Carlson said. “Employees have more tenure at MarBorg than they did at their previous employer because they have found a warm and welcoming family.”

Joaquin Hernandez, a MarBorg employee,

Waste Management employees remained skeptical and requested that the Board of Supervisors pursue a contract with Waste Management. Justin Honsinger, a Waste Management employee, told supervisors that Waste Management has always been a partner to the community, recalling when Waste Management deployed vehicles to help clean up areas impacted by the January storms.

“We are the leaders in hiring veterans. I’m a disabled veteran myself. If it wasn’t for Waste Management, I wouldn’t have the career I have today, and I paid the ultimate sacrifice of being injured,” Honsinger said. “Waste Management gave me a job and put me through Frontline Leadership to be a better leader.”

He asked supervisors not to change the provider unless MarBorg could pay for the college education of Waste Management employees and their families—which gives back to the county for “future sustainable measures.”

“Do the right thing and keep a partnership that’s been here for decades,” he said.

Jennifer Andrews, a spokesperson for Waste Management’s Southern California Area, told the Sun that the company is proud of its long history in Santa Barbara County and is disappointed in the outcome.

“We will continue to provide outstanding service through the term of the contract while remaining as a reliable community partner,” she said.

MarBorg Industries President Brian Borgatello told the Sun that MarBorg is in discussions with Waste Management to figure out how to best transition facilities and employees “so the switchover is as seamless as possible.”

“We have experienced these transitions before and have always done so with the least amount of disruption possible while always keeping the employees and their families first in mind,” Borgatello said. m

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After negotiating for lower rates with Waste Management for more than a year, the county issued a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) for waste collection services for zones that encompass the Santa Maria, Lompoc, and Santa Ynez valleys in May 2022, Leslie Robinson, the county’s collection and materials manager, told supervisors during the meeting.

MarBorg Industries, EJ Harrison and Sons Inc., Waste Management, and Waste Connections responded to the RFP, and county staff selected MarBorg because of its low cost to residents and quality customer service, Robinson said.

“MarBorg had the lowest revenue at approximately $13.9 million, 5.3 percent lower than Waste Management’s current rate revenue of $14.7 million,” she said.

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NEW WASTE COLLECTOR: Santa Barbara-based waste collector MarBorg Industries will provide services to North County communities, including organic waste collection, and will partner with Santa Maria’s Engel and Gray Inc. for compost services.

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Promoting health

BY TAYLOR O’CONNOR

The revamped Lompoc Community Track and Field provides an outdoor exercise zone for people to work out and spend time with friends and family.

“The idea was to create a safe space that was well lit when it was dark, that was free, that was accessible and centrally located in the heart of the community,” said Ashley Costa, Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization’s co-chair and executive director.

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The track and field, which used to have a red clay track with a grass field, got a facelift after the Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization’s (LHVO) capital campaign—which raised about $1.7 million—and the Lompoc Unified School District contributed about $2 million, she said. Construction finished in June 2020, which created a nine-lane track with quality material, replaced the old grass field with artificial turf, and installed outdoor exercise equipment for a community exercise zone.

“It’s been years now since we’ve had it complete. Like most capital campaigns, there was a lot of planning and infrastructure being put in place,” Costa said. “The vision for the capital campaign was never just to raise the money and have the construction complete. The vision for the capital campaign was to see the facility being utilized both by student athletes, physical education students, but also community members and community organizations.”

LHVO is still working to make sure the facility is being used in order to “reach that vision.” Previously, Costa and her team tried hosting events like a senior health and fitness day, a family health and fitness day, and inviting the YMCA to hold yoga and Zumba classes, she said.

“This time, we’re shifting our focus to say, ‘Hey, don’t forget this is open to you,’ and there’s so many ways people can think to use it,” Costa said.

With the facility’s new extended summer hours, people can experiment with stair workouts, family games, or even taking phone calls or bringing meetings to the track to get steps in during the day as ways to use the track and field, she said.

“We believe where we work, where we recreate, where we learn, impacts our health and quality of life. Healthier people produce better economic

outputs, consume fewer health care resources, and lead better and longer lives,” Costa said. Lompoc has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity in the county, and rates got worse after COVID-19 for both children and adults, she added. Practicing habits like exercise and physical activity could help improve health outcomes.

“Making a decision to get out to the facility, to have fun, to enjoy this resource built for the community, you’re also making a decision to make a happier, healthier life,” Costa said.

The community track and field is also complete with water bottle refill stations, plentiful parking at an accessible location, and restrooms on-site, she added. The facility is open from 6 to 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, and Tuesday through Friday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday hours are from noon to 8:30 p.m. It will be closed on holidays, and hours may shift depending on whether it’s being used by the school district, she added.

“The facility is also available for reservation. If you have a sports team and you want to reserve it for practices, there is a fee that the school district charges, but it’s cheaper for community groups and nonprofits to reserve it for a team practice or game,” Costa said.

Visit healthylompoc.org to sign up for a monthly newsletter that provides more information about the track and other community health opportunities.

Highlight

• The Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) recently had its $155 million, eightyear business plan approved by the California Public Utilities Commission. The plan will support the region with energy efficiency opportunities to help reach local and state energy efficiency goals. 3C-REN will launch three new programs to fill gaps in energy efficiency services for commercial and public sector buildings, and the agricultural sector. The three new programs include technical support for the agriculture sector, energy efficiency for small- and mediumsized businesses in leased or rented facilities, and help identify energy savings and resilience opportunities for commercial and public sector buildings. 3C-REN will continue its Energy Code Connect, Building Performance Training, SingleFamily Home Energy Savings, and Multi-Family Home Energy Savings programs throughout the Tri-County region. m

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FUN IN THE SUN: The Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization is encouraging locals to bring out their families and use the new track and outdoor exercise equipment.

ORCUTT SCHOOLS NOW ENROLLING FOR THE FALL!

The Orcutt Union School District continues to enroll new students for the 2023-2024 school year

Important notes re-enrollment:

• Transitional Kindergarten now will be offered at all elementary sites. Students who turn five anytime between September 2, 2023, and April 2, 2024, are eligible to be enrolled in TK.

• The district continues to operate Full-Day Kindergarten at its elementary sites. Students who turn five prior to September 2, 2023 are eligible to be enrolled in kindergarten.

• Before- and after-school childcare is available through the Campus Connection Program.

To start the enrollment process, go to the district’s enrollment web page at www.orcuttschools.net/enroll/.

For more information, phone our Enrollment Office at 805-938-8946.

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Something is missing

BY CYNTHIA BODGER

As we all await the final environmental impact report (EIR) on the Dana Reserve, it’s valuable to look at how the county process for the Dana Reserve project has reduced community involvement.

Changes in the 2019 Affordable Housing Ordinance allows developers to work more closely with county staff in the planning process to assist the developer in avoiding snags or lawsuits that may impact or delay project approval. In practical terms, the change effectively limits public involvement in the planning process, especially at the formative stage so the project is closer to being “sewn up” before the public sees the details.

The worthy goal of getting affordable housing built sooner would be better served by engaging the community proactively throughout the planning process.

This is playing out now as the Dana Reserve developer and San Luis Obispo County staff work closely to tweak and modify the plan behind the scenes. The result is an uninformed public that is limited to addressing its comments to the original and possibly outdated aspects of the draft EIR. When the final EIR comes out in just a few weeks, it will be a rush to the gate to catch up with changes and only days to prepare for a long overdue public forum held by the South County Advisory Council, which is scheduled for July 24.

Such forums should happen at the outset when community input can actually help shape a proposed development plan to fit the community needs. At this stage, the forum becomes a referendum for or against the project. We can expect to hear members who have been disenfranchised from the process finally getting their say.

To add to community frustration, the final EIR

and forum are only a few weeks before the Planning Commission’s critical consideration, where well-informed stakeholder feedback could significantly help commissions address the problems in the project, such as the six unmitigatable impacts already identified in the draft EIR.

Rather than being community driven, this project could accurately be characterized as a dangerous developer-led shape-shifting process with a complicit county staff.

Also at this stage, the developer and county planning are too enmeshed and both extensively invested in the final EIR, and are more likely to push for approval than to consider constructive input from community members.

If this project does end up in a lawsuit, the Dana Reserve may be SLO County’s first large test case for a new legal precedent. A recent decision (Save Civita Because Sudberry Won’t v. City of San Diego (2021)) allows developers to work more closely with county planning staff and doesn’t require them to show all the changes in the draft EIR in the planning process.

This is too big of a project with too many moving parts and too many changes behind the scenes with too little community involvement. With the imminent release of the final EIR and the upcoming July 24 town hall meeting, now is the time to be heard.

Ultimately it will be citizens who fully confront the problematic elements of this project. We hope our county representatives are listening. m

Cynthia Bodger is an executive board member of the Nipomo Action Committee, a nonprofit group dedicated to maintaining and enhancing Nipomo’s rural character, unique biodiversity, and economic vitality. Send a response for publication to letters@santamariasun.com.

Regarding Ron Fink’s July 13 ‘Solutions’

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I doubt this planet will be habitable for the vast majority of humanity and animal life in the year 2100. We are having catastrophic weather events now. Bill Nye said it is getting worse every year. Do not think you or I will be spared.

Alyx Michell Nipomo

Help protect our local small businesses from predatory ADA lawsuits

Since 1990 the Americans with Disabilities Act has required improved accessibility for disabled individuals, resulting in substantial benefits for those individuals, their families, and their communities. Those with disabilities have enjoyed the freedom of improved access to businesses, transportation, and institutions that they depend on.

Like many new mandates, however, the Americans with Disabilities Act has resulted in some unexpected consequences, one of which has become all too familiar for many California residents and businesses. Under the ADA, businesses and institutions are required to bring their facilities into compliance with prescribed standards that range from things such as size and colors of signs for handicapped parking places to the physical design of restrooms, ramps, and other structural features. While ADA standards are a requirement for new construction, and large corporate businesses have the resources to ensure that their facilities are retrofitted to comply with ADA standards, many small businesses—through occupancy of older structures that may not be compliant or simply through lack of knowledge of ADA standards—may fail to meet ADA construction requirements.

As a result, a cottage industry of opportunistic lawyers has emerged. Their business model is a simple one: Target a small business, survey it for any detectable violations, file a lawsuit, and hope for a quick settlement as the business owner faces the difficult choice of an extended and expensive legal battle or of making a payment to settle the case. This has resulted in great economic stress for a growing number of small California businesses, resulting in many closures and job losses with little hope for relief seen—until the introduction of Senate Bill 585.

SB 585 preserves all of the protections and standards of the ADA but affords small businesses, those with 50 or fewer employees, a 120-day window of opportunity to bring their facilities into compliance following notice of the filing of a lawsuit. If compliance is achieved within those 120 days, the business owner receives relief from statutory penalties, attorney’s fees, and other costs associated with the lawsuit.

SB 585 has received broad bipartisan support in the state Senate, including the support of our own state Sen. Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara). As it moves to the state Assembly, it must continue to receive bipartisan support if California’s small businesses are to receive the relief it promises. It is of great importance that our own Assembly member, Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara), support passage of SB 585. If you would like to help protect small businesses in our local communities and throughout the state, please advise Assemblymember Hart of your wishes. You may do so by leaving a message with his Sacramento office at (916) 319-2037 or with his Santa Barbara office at (805) 564-1649.

Please join us in our efforts to protect California’s vital small businesses from predatory lawsuits.

Roy Reed board president, Santa Barbara County Taxpayers Association

The Dana Reserve development project in Nipomo must have constructive community input

Quack less

In 2020, the county approved a wind energy project that was supposed to be constructed by the end of that year. In 2023, the company responsible for the project, BayWa, still doesn’t have its ducks quacking all in one row.

In fact, BayWa is begging the county to give it the go-ahead before all its ducks are in a row. So what happened to the mantra that the company’s then vice president of development, Daniel Duke, told the Sun in January 2020? He said if the project wasn’t operational by the end of the year, the company would lose a federal tax credit that made the project financially viable.

“We can’t wait six months, we can’t wait three months, we have to get this thing done,” he told the Sun in 2020. “Otherwise there won’t be a project.”

He was confident at the time that the federal and state permits the project needed would be approved soon. Turns out BayWa only recently applied for one of those permits. Weird, I guess that means the federal permit wasn’t in the process in 2020. Why?

Well, nobody knows—actually, nobody is going to say.

New company CEO Gordon MacDougall told the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission on July 12 that he wasn’t going to throw any individual under the bus, but “maybe the reason it’s not been done is one of the reasons I’m standing here, as a different face and a different leader of our business.” Hmm. Sounds like the project is maybe two years too late and that’s the reason you’re standing there? Was it Duke’s fault? Did the project lose its federal tax credit?

In March 2023, the company started the application process with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a golden eagle take permit, something the Santa Barbara Audubon Society raised concerns about in 2019 and 2020. The spinning blades of those 29 turbines outside of Lompoc that are waiting for the green light to turn on will compete for airspace with the majestic bird, maybe. It hasn’t really been determined yet.

But receiving that permit was an original requirement for the project. Should it hold the project up now? Commissioners seem to be leaning toward a big, fat, and resounding no!

Well, I guess the wind energy project isn’t an oil project that would spew greenhouse gases into our already warming planet’s atmosphere, so environmental concerns about birds can’t hold it up, right? Right.

“Every time we shorten, delay, deny wind energy projects and so forth, the longer we continue with some of the nuclear power and other options that some citizens don’t like,” Commissioner John Parke said. “Whether [BayWa] were diligent or not, let’s not hurt everybody else in the county and the state by denying this fix.”

The “fix” means the project can turn itself on at the end of summer as planned, take permit for golden eagles or not. You know when a wind project in this canyon was first suggested? In 2010.

It’s been 13 years of trying to get this specific sort of renewable energy project turning in Santa Barbara County, in one of the only areas where it’s feasible. Maybe it’s time to just let the project fly. Ducks quacking, birds flying—or not. m

The canary is sorry, not sorry, about fellow feathered friends who have to compete with giant turbines. Send comments to canary@ santamariasun.com.

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AMERICAN MARIACHI: SANTA MARIA An uplifting comedy about family, the freedom to go after your dreams, and the music that unites us. By José Cruz Gonzalez. July 21, 7 p.m., July 22 , 1:30 & 7 p.m., July 23 1:30 p.m., July 26 1:30 p.m., July 28 7 p.m. and July 29, 1:30 & 7 p.m. Starting at $25. 805-922-8313. pcpa.org/events/americanmariachi. PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria.

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE Presented by Orcutt Community Theater. Through July 30 my805tix.com. Minerva Club, 127 W. Boone, Santa Maria.

ARTISTIC SELF ART STUDIO For adults ages 50 and over. Bring your art projects and supplies and work on them in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere with other artists. This is a drop-in program. Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. through Dec. 27 Free. 805-925-0951. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

BALLROOM, LATIN, AND SWING DANCE

CLASSES Social ballroom, Latin, and swing lessons for all ages on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Beginner and advance classes. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. $45-$55. 805-928-7799. Kleindancesarts. com. KleinDance Arts, 3558 Skyway Drive, suite A, Santa Maria.

CASUAL CRAFTERNOON: DIY GREETING

CARDS Design a greeting card for that special someone or a holiday. Materials will be available to create a few unique designs. All materials will be provided; registration is required. For patrons 18 and older. July 24 4 p.m. Free. 805-9250994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

COOKIES AND CHAPTERS BOOK CLUB

Each month will feature a new chapter book. Free copies of the book will be provided on a first come, first served basis. The book for July is Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein.

For ages 9-14. July 22 11 a.m. Free. 805925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

DANCE CLASSES: EVERYBODY CAN

DANCE Classes available for all skill levels. Class sizes limited. ongoing Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753, everybodycandance. webs.com/.

LEARN CALIFORNIA’S OFFICIAL DANCE:

WEST COAST SWING Learn west coast swing in a casual, friendly environment, taught by Texas state swing champion, Gina Sigman. Free intro from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Beyond the Basics ($10) is 7 to 7:45 p.m. $10 entry includes social dance (7:45 to 8:15 p.m.). Tuesdays, 6:30-8:15 p.m. 805-3441630. Cubanissimo Cuban Coffee House, 4869 S. Bradley Rd., #118, Orcutt.

SATURDAY CRAFTERNOON: FANTASY

MAPS Create your own fantasy world. Using pen and watercolor, create a colorful map of your favorite fictional land or one you’ve imagined on your own. All materials will be provided and registration is required. This workshop is for patrons 18 and older. July 29, 2:30 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

TEEN OPEN MIC NIGHT Hey teens, got talent to share? All talents are welcome, including bands, cosplay, and fashion, poets, singers, musicians, magicians, etc. Come show off in a supportive and exciting environment and make this a truly unforgettable night. Light snacks will be

served. July 28 5:30-8 p.m. Free. 805-9250994. engagedpatrons.org. Shepard Hall Art Gallery - Santa Maria Public Library, 421 South McClelland St., Santa Maria.

YOUTH ARTS ALIVE FREE SUMMER ARTS CLASSES Free classes for children 8-18 years of age in singing, drumming, guitar, ukulele, ballet folklorico, hip hop and modern dance, theatre games, pottery, painting, and drawing at Minami Community Center, Newlove Center, and Robert Grogan Park Center. MondaysThursdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through July 27 Free. 805-930-9029. youthartsalive.org. Minami Community Center, 600 W. Enos Drive, Santa Maria.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

BRIGHT STAR Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Grammy and Tony-nominated musical weaves toe-tapping bluegrass and incredible true events into a rich, refreshingly genuine journey along the Blue Ridge Mountains. July 20 8-10 p.m., July 21 8-10 p.m., July 22 , 8 a.m.-10 p.m. and July 23 8-10 p.m. Starting at $25. 805-922-8313. pcpa.org. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang.

IMAGININGS: AN EXPLORATION OF WHIMSY With artists Cathy Quiel and Carol Simon. One exhibition, two renowned artists. With oil, watercolor and whimsy, the duo will exhibit the whimsical and unique moments in life through quirky landscapes. Mondays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through July 31 Free. 805-688-7517. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, gallerylosolivos.com.

LAUGH THERAPY-STAND UP COMEDY 2023 Enjoy comedy from headliner comics from across the country. July 26 8-10 p.m. my805tix.com. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785.

Zaca Mesa Winery presents musician Adrian Galysh live in concert on Sunday, July 23, from noon to 3 p.m. Admission to the show is free, while wine by the glass starts at $6 each. For more info on the afternoon concert, call (805) 688-9339 or visit zacamesa.com. Zaca Mesa Winery is located at 6905 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos. —Caleb

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE An installation by Northridge-based artist Elizabeth Criss. Through Feb. 1, 2024 wildlingmuseum.org. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082.

MUSIC IS LOVE: PHOTOGRAPHS BY HENRY DILTZ Highlights a collection of the prolific music industry photographer’s work. Through Aug. 13 elverhoj.org. Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, 805-686-1211.

SEDGWICK RESERVE: A CONSERVATION

STORY Through Oct. 16 Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082, wildlingmuseum. org.

LOMPOC/VANDENBERG

PAINT AND PAPER With paintings created with origami paper, Japanese stamps, and acrylic paint, as well as 3D pieces. Through July 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cypress Gallery, 119 E Cypress Ave., Lompoc, 805-705-5328, lompocart.org.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

FLAMENCO DANCE WITH LA GITANE

Event host: “Explore the feminine aspect of flamenco through its mysterious rhythms and songs that represent the purest of emotions we possess as a people.” July 20 6-7 p.m. $20. 805-595-7600. Avila Bay Athletic Club, 6699 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach.

GOLD FEVER AT THE ROUGH AND READY Boo the villain and cheer the hero at this show full of colorful characters. July 21Sept. 9 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ALL LEVELS POTTERY CLASSES Anam Cre is a pottery studio in SLO that offers a variety of classes. This specific class is open to any

level. Teachers are present for questions, but the class feels more like an open studio time for potters. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

ARTIST RIKI SCHUMACHER AT ART

CENTRAL GALLERY Schumacher’s work is pensive and introspective, inspiring one to take a solitary walk on a cloudy day. Wander in to reflect on her “delicious, wistful landscapes.” Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-7474200. artcentralslo.com/gallery-artists/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

BEGINNING WATERCOLOR WITH JAN FRENCH Come be introduced to the personality and potential of this tricky but dynamic medium. For beginners or watercolorists who’d like to “loosen up” their painting. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through Aug. 4 Four classes for $120. janfrench.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-747-4200.

CERAMIC LESSONS AND MORE Now offering private one-on-one and group lessons in the ceramic arts. Both hand building and wheel throwing options.

Beginners welcomed. ongoing 805-8355893. hmcruceceramics.com/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

CLAY BABY HANDPRINTS Offers a unique experience of pressing your baby’s hand/ foot into clay so parents can cherish this time forever. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays $55. anamcre.com/babyhandprints. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

FAMILY POTTERY CLASS A familyoriented class time. Any age or level welcome. Choice of sculpting, painting. or throwing on the wheel. Children must be accompanied by participating parent.

Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Aug. 26 $35. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

HONK JR., A MUSICAL TALE OF THE UGLY

DUCKLING In this story for audiences of all ages, the animals on the farm are quick to point out that Ugly looks different from his duckling brothers and sisters. So Ugly embarks on an adventure of self-discovery.

Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. and Through July 22, 7-9 p.m. through July 23 $15-$25.

Wiseblood

805-786-2440. slorep.org/shows/honk-jra-musical-tale-of-the-ugly-duckling/. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING: ADULT

ART CLASS This class is for students who may have tried oil painting in the past but are looking to advance their skill levels. Color theory and proportion study will be a focus in the class. Mondays, 2-5 p.m. $30 per student or $75 for 3 classes. 805747-4200. artcentralslo.com/workshopsevents/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

INTRO TO DERWENT INKTENSE WITH LINDA CUNNINGHAM Learn what these amazing water-soluble pencils can do. In this 3-hour workshop you’ll see demonstrations on a variety of surfaces. July 30, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $40 per person. 805-478-2158. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. INTRO TO OIL PAINTING WITH SPENCER COLLINS The perfect class for those wanting to try oil painting for the first time. Guests discuss color theory, layering paint, and how to use various media. For ages 16 and over. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $30 per class or $100 for 4 classes. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING WITH JASON MAYR Discover the art of oil painting through this hands-on five-week series. You will be led through the process from staining the canvas to “finishing” the painting. Take your painting home at the end of the series (July 4 is off). Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. through July 25 $250 for five sessions. 805-234-6940. artcentralslo. com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

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

LISA SOLOMON Solomon’s mixed media works revolve thematically around discovering her heritage, the notion of

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Stephen Styles

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domesticity, craft, feminism, and the pursuit of art as science/research. Through Aug. 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/lisa-solomon/. San

Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

ONCE MORE, WITH FEELING: GARET

ZOOK Garet Zook’s contemporary sculptures utilize resin castings, molded foam, and natural stone along with abandoned and forgotten objects, unearthing hidden treasures and revealing layers of profound significance, challenging traditional notions of value and inviting viewers to engage in dialogue about the nature of existence. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Aug. 18 Free. 805-546-3202. cuesta.edu/ student/campuslife/artgallery/index.html.

Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

PARENT-CHILD POTTERY CLASS Make lasting memories with clay together as a family. For ages 6 and over. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon $70. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF THE CENTRAL

COAST A self-directed fun group of dynamic artists who enjoy painting and sketching outdoors. Artists meet on site at various locations. Weekly plein air destinations are provided by Kirsti Wothe via email (mrswothe@yahoo.com).

Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon SLO County, Various locations, San Luis Obispo.

POTTERY: BEGINNING WHEEL CLASS

This series is a great intro to the pottery wheel. Students learn to throw various shapes, surface decorate, and glaze. Clay and firing included with admission. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $180. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SCULPTURE CLASS WITH ROD PEREZ

This weekly sculpture drop-in class gives

an opportunity for potters to take on new projects and learn new techniques relating to sculptural work. Additionally, every first Friday of the month, a new project will be taught by Rod Perez for beginners. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SCULPTURE WORKSHOP: SPIRIT

ANIMAL Beginners welcome. This 6-visit sculpture class meets twice a week for a total of 3 weeks. Rod will guide each student in creating an animal sculpture.

Mondays, Fridays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. through July 21 $240. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SLO DRAWZ: OPEN FIGURE DRAWING

GROUP Improve your drawing skills while also building a community of supportive creatives with live models. This is not a guided class, please bring your own materials. To sign up, email chantellegoldthwaite@gmail.com. Every other Monday, 5-7 p.m. and Every other Thursday, 5-7 p.m. through Dec. 31 $20 per session; or $60 for a month pass. 805-747-4200. instagram.com/slodrawz/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SLODRAWZ FIGURE DRAWING GROUP

Doesn’t include guided instructions. Students are encouraged to bring whatever media they desire. Features a different nude model each session. All skill levels welcome. Fourth Monday of every month, 5-7 p.m. through Nov. 27 $20 ($3 tip recommended). 559-250-3081. spencerpoulterart.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SUMMER 2023 THEATRE CAMPS

SLO REP’s Academy of Creative Theatre presents fun theatre camps for all ages and levels of experience, taught by professional teaching artists. Check site or call for camp dates. Through Aug. 1 slorep. org. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 3533 Empleo St., San Luis Obispo.

SWING FORWARD

Local dance instructor Gina Sigman’s weekly West Coast Swing group in Orcutt is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a special dance lesson and party at Cubanissimo Coffee House and Cafe on Tuesday, July 25, starting at 6:30 p.m. The class regularly meets every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. Drop-ins are always welcome. Visit facebook.com/cubanissimocafe for more details.

Cubanissimo Coffee House and Cafe is located at 4869 S. Bradley, suite 118, Orcutt. —C.W.

SUMMER ART SERIES: FUSED GLASS

WORKSHOP Janine Stillman will share her 30 plus years of glass experience with you as you explore the art of fused glass to create one of a kind pieces. For more information about this program, email millie@slobg.org. July 30 1-3 p.m. $55-$65. 805-541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

SUMMER ART SERIES: PAPER FLOWERS

An intro to the wonderful world of paper flowers. July 23, 1-4 p.m. $55 for members;

$65 for non-members; $200 for all four classes. 805-541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

VANESSA WALLACE-GONZALES

Wallace-Gonzales is a Black-Latinx and Santa Barbara-based artist who uses elements of mythology to explore her identity and personal experiences. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/ exhibition/vanessa-wallace-gonzales/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

30 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN SANTA MARIA/ORCUTT Community Partners in Caring is seeking volunteers to help support dependent older adults and seniors. ongoing partnersincaring.org. Santa Maria, Citywide, Santa Maria.

BIKE TO NATURE PROGRAM Participants will learn basic bicycle mechanics (and may get to build their own bike), how to run a community bike shop, how to bike safely on streets, how to select a route to natural and cultural resources, what makes a route safe, and how to advocate for safer streets. Through July 28 movesbcounty.org. Bici Centro, 310 Oak Street, Santa Maria.

BOUNCING BABY STORY TIME Explore pre-literacy skills through music, movement, and visual stimulation, and promote a healthy bond between baby and caregiver. Learn, connect, and grow with other babies and caregivers. For ages 0-12 months. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. through July 26 Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons. org. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

CARDBOARD CREATION FAMILY PACK

VIRGINIA MACK: BEGINNING

WATERCOLOR

This is a watercolor class designed to let you jump in and try out this engaging medium through experimentation. It’s designed for beginners and those with watercolor experience who wish to expand their knowledge of painting in watercolors.

To enroll please contact Mack via email: vbmack@charter.net Wednesdays, 1:303:30 p.m. $35. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo. com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

Let your imagination soar, sharpen your engineering skills, and work as a team to build your own cardboard creation as a family. Please limit one pack per family. For families of all ages. July 22 10 a.m. Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

FEEL GOOD YOGA Tuesdays/Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. 805-937-9750. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. GROUP WALKS AND HIKES Check

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website for the remainder of this year’s group hike dates and private hike offerings. ongoing 805-343-2455. dunescenter.org.

Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, 1065 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe.

MUGGLE STUDIES 101 Learn about the interesting items muggles use in daily life. What is the purpose of a rubber duck? What other fascinating items and reasons might muggles have? School attire encouraged. July 27 2 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME Story time is designed to build literacy skills and school readiness, all while having a great time. This fun story time will feature songs, fingerplays, and stories. For ages 3-6. Mondays, 10 a.m. through July 24 Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

PRESCHOOL YOGA STORY TIME Come for a morning of yoga with stories and breathing exercises. Children are introduced to mindfulness and will learn exercises to help regulate emotions. Yoga mats will be provided or bring one from home. For ages 3-5. July 28, 11 a.m. Free.

805-925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

SMVGS MEETING Visitors welcome. Contact smvgs.org for program and location info. Third Thursday of every month, 2:15-4 p.m. smvgs.org. Santa Maria Valley Genealogical Society, 908 Sierra Madre, Santa Maria.

SUMMER PARTICIPANTS PARTY Check

in at the Youth Services desk to join the Summer Participants Party. Crafts, chalk, therapy dogs, and treats will be available for youth who participated in Summer Reading. July 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa

Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

TECH HELP SATURDAYS Schedule a one-on-one appointment for instruction on technology topics like setting-up new devices, installing apps, privacy best practices, and enjoying library e-resources at home. Registration is required. Every other Saturday, 11 a.m. through Aug. 5 Free. 805-925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org/ library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

TECH HELP SUNDAY Schedule a oneon-one appointment for instruction on technology topics like setting-up new devices, installing apps, privacy best practices, and enjoying library e-resources at home. Registration is required. July 23, 2 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

TECH MADE EASY: ANDROID OS This workshop is for anyone wanting to learn more about their Android-operated mobile device. Covers phone basics, apps, and simple troubleshooting. Please bring your cell phone to this free class and make sure you know your password. For patrons 18 and older. July 27, 4 p.m. Free. 805-9250994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

TEEN GAMING Teens, come for a Friday afternoon of gaming. Play to win or sit back and watch the action on our large screen. Light snacks will be provided. July 21 4 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons. org. Shepard Hall Art Gallery - Santa Maria Public Library, 421 South McClelland St., Santa Maria.

TODDLER TIME High-energy learning experience just for toddlers. Toddlers learn and grow through stories, movement, and music. For ages 1-3. Registration is required. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. through July 25 Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons. org. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

TODDLER TIME (BILINGUAL) Highenergy learning experience just for toddlers. Toddlers learn and grow through stories, movement, and music. For ages 1-3. Registration is required. Thursdays, 10 a.m. through July 27 Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

2023 PEACE OF MIND: 10,000 STEPS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION FUNDRAISING

WALK A fundraising walk to support mental health community services, research, and treatment for anxiety and depression. July 22 9 a.m.-noon $55. 707227-8503. almarosawinery.com. Alma Rosa Estate, 7250 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton.

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BEGINNER GROUP SURF LESSONS

AND SURF CAMPS Lessons and camp packages available daily. All equipment included. ongoing Starts at $70. 805-8357873. sandbarsurf.com/. Sandbar Surf School Meetup Spot, 110 Park Ave., Pismo Beach.

DONATION-BASED YOGA FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, EMTS, AND CARETAKERS

Class schedule varies. Contact empoweryoga805@gmail for details and reservations. ongoing 805-619-0989. empoweryoga805.com. Empower Yoga Studio and Community Boutique, 775 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

FAMILY OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH SLO

A free summer movie night for families. Join for a family-friendly viewing of a beloved G-rated movie. July 21 6 p.m. Free. 805481-7339. bgcslo.org/events. Boys and Girls

Clubs of South San Luis Obispo County Clubhouse, 1830 19th St., Oceano.

FIVE CITIES REPAIR CAFÉ Get free help fixing household appliances, smart phones, laptops, bikes, clothing, toys, etc. Knife and tool sharpening. Master

Gardener available for plant advice. Bring your garden abundance to share. July 22 1-4:30 p.m. Free. 650-3676780. repaircafe5cities.org. Oak Park Christian Church, 386 N Oak Park Blvd., Grover Beach.

PETE KELLEY’S “HISTORY OF AVILA BEACH AND AVILA PIER” Pete Kelley, retired SLO County restaurateur, will reprise his recent Avila Beach history presentation, with additional focus on the Avila Pier. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be provided. Presented by the Friends of Avila Pier. July 20 6:30-8 p.m. Free. AvilaPier.org. San Luis Yacht Club, 443 Front St., Avila Beach, 805-595-2017.

PLANT 101 WORKSHOP

A SHELL OF A TIME

Chamisal Vineyards in San Luis Obispo hosts Lobsterfest on Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. both evenings. Dinner includes wine selections and an ocean-to-table, family-style feast. Admission ranges between $210 and $265. Visit chamisalvineyards.com for more info. The venue is located at 7525 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. —C.W.

Are you ready to take your green thumb skills to the next level? Look no further than this upcoming Plant 101 Workshop. Join to learn everything about house plants, build your own soil mix, and repot a lovely plant. July 30 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $65. 805-574-3793. pacificplantco.com. Pacific Plant Co., 859 N. Oak Park Blvd., Pismo Beach.

POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE TOURS

Tours will give you a glimpse into the lives of Lighthouse Keepers and their families, while helping keep our jewel of the Central Coast preserved and protected. Check website for more details. Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

SEA EXPLORERS SUMMER CAMP

New sessions start each week for Sea Explorers ages 5 to 12. Deep dive into a unique marine science subject exploring

marine habitats, interacting with live animals, and conducting experiments each day to learn more about the wonders of our oceans. Mondays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through July 31 Varies. 805-457-5357. centralcoastaquarium.com. Central Coast Aquarium, 50 San Juan St., Avila Beach.

WEEKLY WATER SAFETY LESSONS

Facility advertised as open and safe. Give the office a call to register over the phone. Mondays-Fridays $160-$190. 805-4816399. 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, 5citiesswimschool.com.

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BARS AND BOUNCE CLINIC A sneaky way to get fit. Build whole-body strength swinging on bars and bouncing on

trampolines. No experience is necessary. July 29 1-3 p.m. $25 for first child; $10 per additional sibling. 805-547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com/events. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. BEYOND MINDFULNESS Realize your potential through individualized meditation instruction with an experienced teacher via Zoom. This class is for those who wish to begin a practice or seek to deepen an existing one. Flexible days and times. Certified with IMTA. Email or text for information. Mondays-Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sliding scale. 559-905-9274. theartofsilence.net. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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Shamanic Morning Rituals for Vitality

THURSDAY, JULY 20

Aurora Meditations & Rituals, Morro Bay

Bare Heart Nights: Ropes for Fun and Fashion (Solo)

THURSDAY, JULY 20 Baywood-Los Osos

Bare Heart Nights: Ropes for Fun and Fashion (Partner)

FRIDAY, JULY 21 Baywood-Los Osos

Orcutt Community Theater: And Then There Were None

FRI, SAT, SUN THRU JULY 30 The Historic Minerva Club, Santa Maria

The 805 Cali Tejanos SATURDAY, JULY 22 Flower City Ballroom, Lompoc

Mo Betta Summer Jazz Series

SUNDAY, JULY 23

Antigua Brewing Company, San Luis Obispo

Laugh Therapy: Stand-Up Comedy

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 Maverick Saloon, Santa Ynez

Begrime Exemious (Canada), Poxx, Sepsis + more TBA

THURSDAY, JULY 27 Narducci’s Cafe, Bakersfield

Deadstock 2023 (11 bands from all over California)

THURS & FRI, JULY 28 & 29 Dark Nectar Coffee, Atascadero

KD Train / Knee Deep

FRIDAY, JULY 28

Flower City Ballroom, Lompoc

Saunter Yoga & Wellness: Yoga & Wine Blending Class

SATURDAY, JULY 29

Timshel Vineyards, Paso Robles

SLOFunny Comedy Show

SATURDAY, JULY 29

The Savory Palette, Morro Bay

Records on Tap Presents Five Punk Bands

SATURDAY, JULY 29 Flower City Ballroom, Lompoc

Women Making Waves: Free to Fly: Zip & Sip Adventure

SUNDAY, JULY 30 Margarita Adventures, Santa Margarita

The Jump Jax and The Talia Ortega Quartet

SUNDAY, JULY 30 Pismo Beach Veterans’ Hall

The Coffis Brothers with John Surge & The Haymakers

Superheroes in SLO

Vacation Bible Camp

MON, JULY 31–FRI, AUG. 4 St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church SLO

All-You-Can-Eat Southern Seafood Boil

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 CaliPaso Winery & Villa, Paso Robles

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Winery, Paso Robles

AUGUST 6

Strauss Ranch, Agoura Hills

Songwriters at Play presents: Roy Zimmerman

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10

CULTURE

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BIRDS AND BOTANY MONTHLY WALK AT SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN The Garden is excited to present a monthly bird walk series on the fourth Thursday of every month which explores the intersection of birds and botany. Fourth Thursday of every month, 8-11 a.m. $10 for Garden Members; $40 for general public. 805-541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. CAL HOPE SLO GROUPS AT TMHA Visit website for full list of weekly Zoom groups available. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays calhopeconnect.org. Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-270-3346.

CAMP SHORESHIM Summer camps offered in two separate sessions. Visit site for more details. Through July 21 jccslo. com. JCC-Federation of SLO Property, 875 Laureate Lane, San Luis Obispo, 805-426-5465.

GYM JAM CLINIC Two hours of progressive gymnastics skill training on bars, beam, floor, trampoline, plus obstacle courses, and more. Ages 5-17. July 22 , 1-3 p.m. $25 for first child; $10 per additional sibling. 805-547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com/events.

Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

HEALING DEPRESSION SUPPORT

GROUP A safe place for anyone suffering from the pain of depression. We do not criticize but do share our journey, feelings, and what works for us. We can meet in person or use Zoom if needed. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Free. 805-528-3194. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo.

INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL For ages 18 and over. Come see what pickleball is all about. Participants will learn the basics of the game including the rules, basic skills and strategy, types of equipment, and game safety. Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. through Aug. 26 $35. slocity.org. Meadow Park, 2251 Meadow St., San Luis Obispo. MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION (ONLINE MEETING) Zoom series hosted by TMHA. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-270-3346.

PLUG-IN TO LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION

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

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: TRAIN THIS SUMMER TO MEET CRUCIAL HOSPICE VOLUNTEER NEEDS Put your extra time to beneficial use by completing this three-day, in-person, hospice volunteer training program. Community volunteers are critically needed to provide in-home companionship or respite care

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to hospice patients, near you. July 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and July 28 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-540-6020. centralcoasthomehealth. com/index.php/hospice/. Put your extra time to beneficial use by completing this three-day, in-person, hospice volunteer training program. Community volunteers are critically needed to provide in-home companionship or respite care to hospice patients, near you. July 21 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-305-7980. centralcoasthomehealth.com. Central Coast Home Health and Hospice, 253 Granada, San Luis Obispo.

SLO BLUES BASEBALL: JULY SCHEDULE

Visit site for tickets and full lineup of games. Through July 29 my805tix.com. Sinsheimer Park, 900 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo, 805-781-7222.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ATHLETES

(GRADES 2-4) In this program, your child will learn the foundation of becoming a well-rounded athlete as we focus on skill development, movement, teamwork, and increasing confidence in each workout session. Mondays, Wednesdays, 3:30-4:20 p.m. through Sept. 20 $399 for a 12-Week Session (24 Classes). slocity.org. MZR

Fitness, 3536 S. Higuera St. suite 200, San Luis Obispo, 805-439-4616.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ATHLETES

(GRADES 5-7) In this program, your child will learn the foundation of becoming a well-rounded athlete as we focus on skill development, movement, teamwork, and increasing confidence in each workout session. Mondays, Wednesdays, 4:30-5:20 p.m. through Sept. 20 $399 for a 12-Week Session (24 Classes). slocity.org. MZR Fitness, 3536 S. Higuera St. suite 200, San Luis Obispo, 805-439-4616.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ATHLETES

(GRADES 8-12) In this program, your child will learn the foundation of becoming a well-rounded athlete as we focus on skill development, movement, teamwork, and increasing confidence in each workout session. Mondays, Wednesdays, 5:30-6:20 p.m. through Sept. 20 $399 for a 12-Week Session (24 Classes). slocity.org. MZR Fitness, 3536 S. Higuera St. suite 200, San Luis Obispo, 805-439-4616.

SUPER REC SATURDAYS Offers the public a full day of recreational swim on Super Saturdays, with an obstacle course, diving boards, activities, and music. All ages are welcome to enjoy. Every other Saturday, 12-6 p.m. through Aug. 13 Adults: $4.75; Youth/Seniors: $4.25. 805-781-7288. slocity. org. SLO Swim Center, 900 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo.

TOUR THE HISTORIC OCTAGON BARN

CENTER The Octagon Barn, built in 1906, has a rich history that The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County looks forward to sharing with visitors. Please RSVP. Fourth Sunday of every month, 2-2:45 & 3-3:45 p.m. Tours are free; donations are appreciated. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-9096, octagonbarn.org.

CALIFORNIA MID-STATE FAIR Features

live music, food vendors, carnival attractions, and more. Through July 30 midstatefair.com/. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

FOOD & DRINK

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS AT COSTA DE ORO

Featured vendors in the series include Cali Coast Tacos, Cubanissimo, Danny’s Pizza Co., Chef Ricks, and more. Call venue for monthly schedules. Fridays 805-922-1468. costadeorowines.com. Costa De Oro Winery, 1331 S. Nicholson Ave., Santa Maria. FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS AT WINE STONE INN Fridays, 5-8 p.m. Wine Stone Inn, 255 W. Clark Ave., Orcutt, 805-332-3532, winestoneinn.com/.

PRESQU’ILE WINERY: WINE CLUB Call or go online to make a reservation to taste at the winery or find more info on the winery’s Wine Club offerings. ongoing presquilewine.com/club/. Presqu’ile Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, 805-937-8110.

TACO TUESDAY Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. Wine Stone Inn, 255 W. Clark Ave., Orcutt, 805332-3532, winestoneinn.com/.

WINE AND DESIGN CLASSES Check

Wine and Design’s Orcutt website for the complete list of classes, for various ages. ongoing Varies. wineanddesign.com/ orcutt. Wine and Design, 3420 Orcutt Road, suite 105, Orcutt.

LOMPOC/VANDENBERG

HEAD GAMES TRIVIA AND TACO

TUESDAYS CLASH Don’t miss Head Games Trivia at COLD Coast Brewing Company every Tuesday night. Teams can be up to 6 members. Earn prizes and bragging rights. Kekas will be serving their delicious local fare. Fun for all ages. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-819-0723. coldcoastbrewing.com. COLD Coast Brewing Company, 118 W Ocean Ave, Lompoc.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH SLO

PRESENTS: SUMMER FEST Bring the whole family to this community event for great food, games, makers, and more. July 22 , 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. 805-4817339. bgcslo.org/events. Burgers & More Co., 1262 Pacific Blvd., Oceano.

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ALAMOS ORO Cali

MUSIC

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

FAMILY SING-ALONG

Ready to sing along? Join us for a special event where everyone can join in the fun. Watch videos of your favorite characters and sing along with their songs. Come dressed to impress. July 20 11 a.m. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

THE HOMESTEAD: LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO Check the Homestead’s Facebook page for details on live music events.

Fridays, Saturdays The Homestead, 105 W. Clark Ave, Old Orcutt, 805-287-9891, thehomesteadoldorcutt.com.

LINE DANCING FUN For adults ages 50 and older. Learn basic patterns and steps to some of your favorite music. This beginner-friendly class is for anyone that enjoys dancing. Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. through Dec. 27 Free. 805-925-0951. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

MUSIC AT ROSCOE’S KITCHEN Live DJ and karaoke every Friday and Saturday night. Featured acts include Soul Fyah Band, DJ Nasty, DJ Jovas, and more. Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, 805-623-8866.

MUSIC LESSONS AT COELHO ACADEMY

Learn to play piano, drums, guitar, base, ukulele, or violin, or take vocal lessons. ongoing 805-925-0464. coelhomusic.com/ Lessons/lessons.html. Coelho Academy of Music, 325 E. Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria.

SUMMER CLASSIC CAR SHOW AND CONCERT Presented by Welcome to the 805. Features live music, food, beer, wine, a kids zone, and more. July 23 welcometothe805.com. Simas Park, 600 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

UKULELE JAM SESSIONS This is a drop-in program. Play melodies and many songs with other musicians. Baritone ukuleles are available to use or bring your own. Music and music strands provided. Mondays, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. through Dec. 27 Free. 805-925-0951. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

ADRIAN GALYSH: LIVE MUSIC AT ZACA

MESA WINERY Enjoy live music by Adrian Galysh at Zaca Mesa Winery. Bring your friends and spend the weekend together with wines and music. July 23, 12-3 p.m. Free. 805-688-9339. zacamesa.com. Zaca Mesa Winery, 6905 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos.

ARWEN LEWIS: LIVE MUSIC AT ZACA

MESA WINERY Enjoy live music by Arwen Lewis at Zaca Mesa Winery. Bring your friends and spend the weekend together with wines and music. July 30 12-3 p.m. Free. 805-688-9339. zacamesa.com. Zaca Mesa Winery, 6905 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos.

FAIR FLAIR

The 2023 California Mid-State Fair is currently open and will run through Sunday, July 30, at the Paso Robles Event Center. The event features carnival attractions, food vendors, live concerts from various featured acts, and more. For the full lineup of festivities, visit midstatefair.com. The Paso Robles Event Center is located at 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles. —C.W.

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS Sundays, 2-6 p.m. Brick Barn Wine Estate, 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, 805-686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com.

THE STORYTELLERS AT SOLVANG

THEATERFEST The Storytellers are pleased to perform as part of the Solvang Theaterfest’s “Music in the Garden” concert series. Gates open 30 minutes prior to show. Wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks available for purchase. July 23, 3-5 p.m. $37. 805686-1789. solvangtheaterfest.org. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang.

LOMPOC/VANDENBERG

5 PUNK BANDS LIVE Presented by Records on Tap. July 29 6:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Flower City Ballroom, 110 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc.

THE 805 CALI TEJANOS: LIVE IN CONCERT Beer, wine, cocktails and food will be available for purchase. For ages 21 and over. July 22 7 p.m. my805tix.com. Flower City Ballroom, 110 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc.

YOUTH OPEN MIC NIGHT A fun, welcoming environment for first time performers and an opportunity for kids and teens to showcase their talent. Prizes awarded every month for Outstanding Performer. Last Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. certainsparks.com/. Certain Sparks Music, 107 S. H St., Lompoc.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

DAVE BECKER QUARTET: LIVE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE Dave Becker, Ken Husted, and Dean Giles are joined by Kristian Ducharme (Damon Castillo Band, 41k). Featuring the rich vocals of Nicole Stromsoe. July 22 2-5:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

FM PRESENTS: RACHEL BAIMAN

Americana singer, songwriter, and multiinstrumentalist Rachel Baiman returns to Festival Mozaic to headline this show at See Canyon Fruit Ranch. July 23, 2-4 p.m. Tickets start at $57. festivalmozaic.org. See Canyon Fruit Ranch, 2345 See Canyon Rd., Avila Beach, 805-595-2376.

KARAOKE SATURDAYS Take advantage of karaoke every Saturday. Saturdays, 3-7 p.m. 805-723-5550. The Central Grill, 545 Orchard Road, Nipomo.

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FILIPPONI RANCH WINERY WITH THE SKYLITES Enjoy some Sunday afternoon music with The SkyLites at a beautiful outdoor venue in the canyon behind the fabulous Filipponi Ranch Winery. July 23

1-4 p.m. Filipponi Ranch, 1850 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo.

MO BETTA SUMMER JAZZ SERIES Visit site for tickets and more details. July 23 3 p.m. my805tix.com. Antigua Brewing Company, 1009 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

MOZART IN THE MISSION Join the Festival musicians for this annual concert presenting Mozart and more in our historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. July 25, 7:30-9 p.m. Tickets start at $29. 805-7813009. festivalmozaic.org. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES

BRETT PERKINS, YNANA ROSE

Songwriters at Play host Steve Key will share the stage with Ynana Rose and Brett Perkins. Tim Pacheco joins for a guest set. July 26, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. songwritersatplay.com/events. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera St., suite 250, San Luis Obispo. m

ARTS BRIEFS

Orcutt Community Theater presents And Then There Were None

A local theater group is staging an adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery And Then There Were None at the Minerva Club in Santa Maria. Orcutt Community Theater’s latest production, helmed by director Dan Bullard, opened in mid-July and will run through Sunday, July 30.

The play follows 10 strangers who are lured to an isolated mansion, where they become stranded during a violent storm. Admission to the show is $20. Tickets are available at the door and in advance at my805tix.com.

Call (805) 268-2993 or visit orcuttcommunitytheater.org for more info. The Minerva Club is located at 127 W. Boone St., Santa Maria.

Grossman Gallery showcases art by local painter Judy Chapel

BY CALEB WISEBLOOD

Two people can look up in the sky at the same cloud without seeing eye to eye, so to speak. One could see a castle, while the other sees a penguin, or Danny DeVito.

Santa Barbara-based artist and retired teacher Cathy Quiel is fascinated with this type of pareidolia, humans’ ability to perceive meaningful images in random visual patterns. She named her new art book after the concept, which she explores through a collection of watercolor and ink pieces that often require a double take to catch a seemingly endless amount of surreal images intertwined over one another.

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Call (805) 688-7517 or visit gallerylosolivos.com for more info.

I was trying to show “the peeling away of the layers of who you are”—which I don’t think I was doing, but that’s what she found in it.

Sun: How would you describe your collaboration with artist Carol Simon on your new duo show at the gallery? What made you two decide to pair your respective works with one another in a shared showcase?

Quiel: Our colors and palettes are very similar. With her landscapes, she starts with a photograph at first but then doesn’t look at it again much—she just goes for it. ... They’re literal but abstract in a way. I love the feel of them. So I thought we’d be a good match, and we were. And we worked really well putting the show up together and planning it. I’m really happy with the show.

SEA FOR YOURSELF: A collection of watercolor and ink pieces by Cathy Quiel is currently on display at Gallery Los Olivos. Many of the pieces in the show are also featured in the artist’s new book, titled Pareidolia

Sun: When did you become inspired to create the multifaceted pieces found in your new art book and currently on display at Gallery Los Olivos? What’s the origin story behind this series of artworks?

Quiel: When I taught through Santa Barbara City College adult ed., I took people on trips to do landscapes. I found on these trips that people would get nervous staring at the white of the paper. So I started having people just splash some color on the page lightly, just to get away from that white paper. And when I was doing that myself, all of a sudden I started seeing critters and people and things within the colors. That’s what started this thing. I started drawing these imaginative things, and it was so much fun. I’ve probably done about 100 of them.

The featured artist for the month of August at the Grossman Gallery in Lompoc is Shell Beach-based painter Judy Chapel, whose exhibit will premiere on Friday, Aug. 4, and remain on display through Thursday, Aug. 31.

The showcase will include more than 50 paintings by Chapel, a signature member of the Central Coast Watercolor Society. Chapel was born and raised in Ohio. After graduating from Kent State University with a degree in education, Chapel moved to California to become a teacher for the Santa MariaBonita School District in Santa Maria.

She retired from teaching in 1996 and now lives in Shell Beach. During her second career as an artist, Chapel has traveled to countries across Europe as well as Mexico and Canada for extended periods of time to paint and study. Chapel works with watercolor, acrylics, and other media. Her bold, colorful artworks have been juried into various art shows over the past few decades, according to press materials. In 2002, Chapel won Best of Show in a showcase hosted by the Oil, Pastel, and Acrylic Group of San Luis Obispo.

Her work has previously appeared in galleries in Arroyo Grande, Paso Robles, and other cities along the Central Coast. Chapel’s watercolor paintings have been juried into the annual Aquarius exhibition, hosted by the Central Coast Watercolor Society, a total of three times over the years.

An opening reception for Chapel’s upcoming exhibit at the Grossman Gallery will take place on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. To find out more about the event, call (805) 875-8775 or email judy@judychapelart.com. The Grossman Gallery is located inside the Lompoc Library, at 501 E. North Ave., Lompoc. m

Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood. Send information to cwiseblood@santamariasun.com.

Copies of Pareidolia, released in June, are available for sale at Gallery Los Olivos, where Quiel is currently one of two featured artists in the venue’s latest duo exhibition, titled An Exploration of Whimsy. Her works are displayed alongside a collection of colorful landscapes by oil painter Carol Simon.

During a call with the Sun, Quiel opened up about her recent collaboration with Simon, her art book, and a new art series she’s currently working on.

Sun: As your works tend to invite various kinds of interpretations, has there ever been a case where you heard an interpretation of one of your pieces from a viewer that truly surprised you or caught you off guard?

Quiel: A friend once looked at a painting I’d done of a giant onion. It was like 4 feet wide by 3 feet high. She really felt, psychologically, that

Sun: Did you know Carol before collaborating with her on the show? Were you two already familiar with each other?

Quiel: Yes. She and I are also in a critique group. There’s 10 artists, and we meet once a month, taking turns at each of our houses. We critique each other’s work because sometimes you miss things in your own work that are blatantly, “Why didn’t I catch that before I framed it?” It’s a wonderful group. I had met her at the gallery first but really got to know her through the monthly meetings.

Sun: With your new art book finished and out in the world, do you know what kind of art project you’d like to tackle next?

Quiel: My current series I’ve been working on for the last couple of years is—well, I call it Out of Pocket. I was at a wedding for a friend’s son and there was a guy, maybe 22 or 23, in front of me and he had a baby bottle in one pocket and a kiddie toy in the other. And I thought to myself, things that hang out of other people’s pockets tell a lot about them. They kind of tell a story. So that’s what started the series. I’m having fun with that one. I’m hoping it will show in two years, when I’m 75. That’s my goal. Oh wait, I lied. I’ll be 74 in August. I’ve only got a year left! m Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood wants to know what’s in your pocket. Send responses to cwiseblood@ santamariasun.com.

POCKET PERFECT: Santa Barbara-based artist Cathy Quiel is currently working on her latest art series, Out of Pocket. The artist said she’s interested in exploring how the contents of someone’s pockets can reveal a lot about them.

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Exploration of Whimsy, a duo exhibition of paintings by Cathy Quiel and Carol Simon, through July 30. Quiel’s new art book, Pareidolia, is also available for sale at the gallery, which is located at 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos.

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COURTESY IMAGE BY CAROL SIMON

ON A WHIM: Colorful oil paintings by Carol Simon, including A Good Year (pictured) are featured in Gallery Los Olivos’ latest duo show, An Exploration of Whimsy.

COURTESY IMAGE BY CATHY QUIEL

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To see, or not to see Local watercolorist’s new art book, Pareidolia, has hidden imagery galore

Cruise control

Christopher McQuarrie (The Way of the Gun; Jack Reacher; Mission Impossible—Rogue Nation; Mission Impossible— Fallout) returns to the franchise to helm this new two-parter that follows Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF as they race to track down a cruciform key and the dangerous new weapon it operates. (163 min.)

Glen: Generally speaking, I find these two-part money grabs pretty annoying, but I understand that it’s often because most people won’t sit through a four- or five-hour film, and the filmmakers don’t want to decimate their story arc. Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2 were certainly worthy of separation, but do we need Dead Reckoning to be five hours long in two parts? I don’t know yet. Don’t get me wrong: This is action-packed and propulsive throughout, with just a couple of respites for bathroom breaks. Otherwise, the film feels like one long chase scene, and if Hunt isn’t running or fighting, he’s about to. Apparently, someone has unleashed an artificial intelligence called “the Entity,” and it’s already infiltrated a Russian sub’s operating system. Whoever gets the key and the location of the lock it fits will perhaps be able to control the A.I. Part One has been about all the various players running around trying to get both parts of the two-part key. We’ll have to wait for Part Two to see who’s able to find the lock and whether they’re able to control the A.I., or as Hunt and his team wisely want to do, destroy it before it does more damage.

Anna: The first Mission Impossible film came out in 1996, and here we are just a few years shy of 30 years later, still watching Hunt save the world. Listen, I’ve got my beefs with Tom Cruise, but there’s no denying that dude is savvy when it comes to buying in on a film franchise. I think I’ve watched all the MI movies, and some are more memorable than others. There was something special about that first one, the ceiling drop scene, the gum that exploded, the masks that changed identities that felt really cool and novel. By this point, “cool” and “novel” aren’t words I’d use to describe the series anymore, but propulsive is right. Hunt is charming enough to like, but also jaded and tired. I’ll give Cruise props, he doesn’t just know this character, I think he believes it

Film & Television Reviews

SISU

What’s it rated? PG-13

When? 2022

Where’s it showing? Redbox and Amazon Prime Writer-director Jalmari Helander (Rare Exports, Big Game) directs this action thriller about Aatami Korpi (Jorma Tommila), a quiet man who lives alone in the Lapland wilderness with his horse and faithful dog, where he prospects for gold. In the closing days of World War II, he finally strikes it big, but on his way into town to cash in, he encounters a Nazi Waffen SS platoon and its brutal commander SS Obersturmführer Bruno Helldorf (Aksel Hennie), who have kidnapped women and are burning towns as they retreat. The Nazis have other plans for Aatami’s gold, but they underestimate just how deadly this aged former soldier is.

I dig these one-man avenger tales, and this one gets pretty gory with a lot of knife work, machine-gunning, and a trip through a minefield that predictably leads to a lot of flying limbs. Turns out Aatami’s nickname by the Russians he

to be a bit of himself. I’ll certainly see the second part of Dead Reckoning when it comes out, but I’m with you—I’m not sure if we need a five-hour storyline here, but it will definitely help sell tickets now and in a couple of years when Part Two comes out. If impossibly high-flying stunts and nail-biting action are your thing, see it on the big screen.

Glen: If you’ve seen the trailer for Dead Reckoning, you saw one of the film’s biggest stunts: Ethan Hunt driving a motorcycle off a cliff and parachuting down. That wasn’t a stunt double. Tom Cruise actually performed the stunt himself. The dude’s 61! I’m 61 and I wouldn’t jump off a step stool. Cruise did 500 hours of skydiving training, and yes, part of the stunt involved wires as he jettisoned the motorcycle and the skydiving was separate from the motorcycle jump, but still. The dude’s a badass. The whole

UNDERESTIMATED: Jorma Tommila stars as Aatami Korpi, a Finnish ex-commando and now prospector who discovers gold and has to battle a Nazi Waffen SS platoon to keep it, in Sisu, available at Redbox and online at Amazon Prime.

eviscerated during the “Winter War” translates to “immortal” because he apparently can’t be killed. He certainly lives up to it here.

For action fans, this will be a sleeper hit. I wish I could have seen it on the big screen. The cinematography by Kjell Lagerroos is amazing. (104 min.) —Glen

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE— DEAD RECKONING PART ONE

What’s it rated? PG-13

What’s it worth, Glen? Full price

What’s it worth, Anna? Full price

Where’s it showing? Regal Edwards RPX Santa Maria, Movies Lompoc, Regal Edwards Arroyo Grande

film is fun, with multiple bad guys—some in the U.S. government and some out of it. I especially liked Pom Klementieff as Paris, henchwoman to the enigmatic Gabriel (Esai Morales), who has a past with Hunt. Her character turned out to be amazingly threedimensional. If you like action, this one’s 100 percent worth it. Anna: It is an absolute ride. I’m always impressed by the stunts Cruise decides to take on himself, be it skydiving here or rock climbing in the fourth film. The dude’s ego extends to deathdefying lengths. Any way you cut it, these MI films are solid blockbuster entertainment. m

New Times Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Sun Screen. Glen compiles listings. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE: DUGGAR FAMILY SECRETS

What’s it rated? TV-16 Plus

When? 2023

Where’s it showing?

Amazon Prime

Trigger warning for all things religious, cult related, and sexual abuse. If you had cable TV between 2008 and 2015, chances are you caught a glimpse of the Duggar family and their rise to fame in their show 19 Kids and Counting Theirs was an early domino to fall in the world of reality television based around fundamentalist Christianity and the Quiverfull movement, which encourages members to have as many children as possible and homeschool them under the church’s guidance.

This four-part series interviews Jill, who spent her young life on television and was exploited by her father as well as other former members of the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) church led by Bill Gothard. The series explores the secrets and sensationalism behind the organization and the true impact of being raised in a cult setting.

Infuriating and eye-opening, this documentary series

THE UGLY TRUTH: Jill and Derick Dillard speak candidly about TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting and what it was like to be part of the Duggar clan, in Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, a four-part miniseries streaming on Amazon Prime.

explores what it means to live under the thumb of extreme religious oppression and what the difficult path to break free looks like. (four approximately 50-min. episodes) m —Anna

STUNT, MAN! Tom Cruise, who did many of his own stunts, reprises his role as secret agent Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible— Dead Reckoning Part One, screening in local theaters.

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Eats

Sweet trio

Danish Mill Bakery owner opens two more dessert spots in downtown Solvang

BY CALEB WISEBLOOD

Before purchasing the Danish Mill Bakery in 2020, Danish entrepreneur René Gross Kærskov was already a prolific business owner but a newcomer to the realm of confectionery goods.

The Solvang resident said he bought the bakery, a town staple since 1960, when he saw it for sale simply because he didn’t want to see it go.

Dessert destinations

For more info on Æbleskivehuset, follow the company’s Instagram page, @solvangaebleskiver. The eatery is located at 1660 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang.

To find out more about Brød & Kage, call (805) 688-5805. The pastry shop is

“Danish bakeries are important for the culture of Solvang,” Kærskov said. “I didn’t think we could afford to lose one to a wine tasting room or anything like that.

“I like wine tasting rooms,” he clarified. “But I actually bought [Danish Mill Bakery] because I wanted to make sure it stayed a bakery.”

This year, Kærskov—who also owns the aptly named Kærskov Vineyard and The Copenhagen House—tripled his confectionary count by adding two more dessert-oriented businesses to his repertoire.

His new ventures Brød & Kage, named after the Danish translations for “bread and cake,” and Æbleskivehuset opened in February and June, respectively. Both are located in downtown Solvang.

Brød & Kage, on Mission Drive, is described as a sibling of Danish Mill Bakery, located on Copenhagen Drive. Offerings at the two shops often cross over, as both spots are helmed by head pastry chef and baker Henrik Gram, who specializes in Danish-inspired pastries, cakes, and other baked goods.

Gåsebryst—a cream cake— and træstammer—a confection with cake, dark chocolate, marzipan, and raspberry jam—are among the traditional Danish desserts featured in the new shop’s sweet selection, which also includes handmade gourmet chocolates by Danish chocolatier Fritz Knipschildt.

Kærskov said it’s hard for him to pick a personal favorite at Brød & Kage, but narrowing down his favorite ingredient, featured in several items at the shop, was much simpler.

“As a Dane, I like anything

with marzipan in it, or almond paste as it’s called,” Kærskov said. His favorite item at Æbleskivehuset, located on Copenhagen Drive, was also easy for the entrepreneur to place. It’s the licorice ice cream.

“You probably won’t find that at many places around here,” said Kærskov, who wants the new eatery to be known for its lineup of unique ice cream flavors locals and visitors alike are unlikely to come across “in your corner supermarket” just as much as its aebleskiver

“I hate to call it a pancake ball, but that’s kind of how it’s described,” Kærskov said of the Danish treat.

“It’s funny because we only eat that at Christmastime, but in Solvang it’s eaten year round,” added Kærskov, who described the dessert as one of his favorite winter traditions during his childhood.

The aebleskiver and other baked goods at Æbleskivehuset can be paired with the shop’s ice cream in a plethora of ways. Some of the combinations on the shop’s menu are German chocolate cake with licorice ice cream, a pear Belle Hélène dessert with vanilla ice cream and almonds, and a lemon cake topped with lemon ice cream.

Handmade waffle cones are also available for a more traditional kind of ice cream pairing.

In terms of the aebleskiver on its own, Kærskov said there are certain nuances that distinguish the Æbleskivehuset variety from aebleskivers offered at other spots in Solvang.

“I thought I could perfect those a little better,” said Kærskov, who likes his aebleskiver “a little smaller and a little lighter” than some he’s come across in Solvang over the years.

“Another thing is we don’t smother them in jam,” Kærskov added, although an ample side of jam is provided. “Danes don’t like messy things.

We never pour jam all over it.

“We don’t want sticky fingers.” m

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PHOTO COURTESY OF BRØD &

BREAD AND CAKE: Guests of Brød & Kage (Danish for “bread and cake”) in downtown Solvang will find an assortment of baked goods from pastry chef and baker Henrik Gram.

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CONE HOME: Danish Mill Bakery owner René Gross Kærskov opened his latest dessert venture, Æbleskivehuset, on Copenhagen Drive in June.

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SWEET STOREFRONT: Brød & Kage opened on Mission Drive in Solvang in February. The shop is described as a sibling of the Danish Mill Bakery. Both spots are owned by René Gross Kærskov.

COURTESY PHOTO BY DEBORAH CHADSEY PHOTOGRAPHY

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS: Lemon cake topped with lemon ice cream is among the various ice cream pairings available at Æbleskivehuset in downtown Solvang.

located at 1578 Mission Drive, Solvang.

COURTESY PHOTO BY DEBORAH CHADSEY PHOTOGRAPHY

SPHERICAL SWEETS: Æbleskivehuset in downtown Solvang specializes in aebleskivers, ice cream, and other fun dessert options.

ATTN: MR. MIGUEL ANGEL CEJA - ADJ17009844

ORDER DISMISSING & ORDER THAT DISMISSAL REMAINS STAYED PENDING PUBLICATION

Attention Mr. Ceja:

Please take notice that your case was set for a Mandatory Status Conference on May 2, 2023 at 8:30 A.M., before Honorable Judge Lee at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board located at 2550 Mariposa Mall, Suite 4078 Fresno, CA 93721. At this hearing, the Judge ordered you to appear at the next hearing set for June 27, 2023 at 8:30 A.M., before Honorable Judge Lee at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board located at 2550 Mariposa Mall, Suite 4078 Fresno, CA 93721. However, you failed to appear and your attorney was unable to contact you.

Sapra & Navarra LLP filed a Petition for Dismissal of your case on June 8, 2023. Later, Honorable Judge Hatakeyama issued a Notice of Intention to Dismiss your case without prejudice on June 12, 2023, giving you 10 days to show good cause to the contrary, before an Order Dismissing your case would be issued.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Order Dismissing Case without prejudice was issued in the above-entitled matter on June 27, 2023. The order shall remain stayed pending publication of the Notice of Intention to Dismiss and Order Dismissing Case, for four consecutive weeks.

ATENCIÓN: SR. MIGUEL ÁNGEL CEJA - ADJ17009844

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Atención Sr. Ceja:

Tenga en cuenta que su caso se programó para una Conferencia de estado obligatoria el 2 de mayo de 2023 a las 8:30 a.m., ante el Honorable Juez Lee en la Junta de Apelaciones de Compensación para Trabajadores ubicada en 2550 Mariposa Mall, Suite 4078 Fresno, CA 93721. En este audiencia, el juez le ordenó que compareciera en la próxima audiencia programada para el 27 de junio de 2023 a las 8:30 a.m., ante el Honorable Juez Lee en la Junta de Apelaciones de Compensación para Trabajadores ubicada en 2550 Mariposa Mall, Suite 4078 Fresno, CA 93721. Sin embargo, usted no se presentó y su abogado no pudo comunicarse con usted.

Sapra & Navarra LLP presentó una Petición de Desestimación de su caso el 8 de junio de 2023. Posteriormente, el Honorable Juez Hatakeyama emitió una Notificación de Intención de Desestimar su caso sin perjuicio el 12 de junio de 2023, otorgándole 10 días para demostrar buena causa a la contrario, antes de que se dicte una Orden de Desestimación de su caso.

SE NOTIFICA que se dictó Auto de Sobreseimiento sin perjuicio en el asunto antes mencionado el 27 de junio de 2023. Dicho auto quedará paralizado a la espera de la publicación del Aviso de Intención de Sobreseimiento y Auto de Sobreseimiento, por cuatro semanas consecutivas.