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AVILA BEACH • SHELL BEACH • PISMO BEACH • GROVER BEACH • ARROYO GRANDE • HALCYON • OCEANO
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Dinner And a Movie Page 36
Pismo Derelicts Page 37
Folks enjoyed an afternoon of tea and activities during the 2nd annual Spring Family Fun Tea Party put on by the City of Arroyo Grande Rec Department. See more photos on page 6. Photo by www.PhotoByVivian.com
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County’s Final Forum on Cannabis Held in Nipomo
he Pismo Beach Pier is for sale, at least pieces of it. The City of Pismo Beach is selling 60,000 square feet of salvaged wood from the pier in an effort to raise funds for the structure’s rehabilitation, as well as to share a bit of history for those interested. After several inquiries from citizens concerning what the city planned on doing with the removed wood, officials decided to make the pieces available for purchase. Ben Fine, director of public works and city engineer for Pismo Beach, said that there is no official estimate on the amount of money the fundraiser may yield, but half a million would be a pleasing result. “We don’t know what the demand will be, it’s an 8 million dollar project, almost $9 million project,” said Fine, “If we could raise $500,000, we would be happy.”
ess than two years after the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to deny a medical marijuana dispensary just south of Nipomo, County planning staffers held the last in a series of pubic forums in the town regarding the “evil weed.” The County’s Department of Planning and Building Department has been ordered to work up a permanent land use regulation governing cannabis in the County’s unincorporated communities, which covers Nipomo, Oceano, Avila Beach, Los Osos, Cambria and more. The idea is to have something ready for the Board of Supervisors to read in August 2017. The April 12 meeting, in an overflowing Nipomo Community Services District hearing room, was the third such event held to gather public input with the others in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo earlier in the month.
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f you’re in the market to buy a home, your down payment is probably top of mind. However, it’s important to understand all your options, particularly if you’ve heard the rule of thumb that you shouldn’t pursue homeownership unless you can put 20 percent down. “In today’s market, misconceptions about down payments are some of the most common, unfortunately” says Danny Gardner, Freddie Mac vice president of Affordable Lending. “And this discourages many prospective buyers from even leaving the starting gate.” Gardner points out that a growing number of homebuyers are putting down between five and 10 percent, and even as little as three percent through products like Freddie Mac’s Home Possible Advantage. This is important to keep in mind when determining how much home you can afford. Prospective homebuyers concerned about down payments should also be aware that there are nearly 2,500 homeownership programs across the country that can help with down payment and closing costs, and an estimated 87 percent of U.S. homes are eligible for one or more of these programs, according to research by DownPayment
Resource. The down payment program benefit most frequently found is about $10,000, making researching these options and discussing them with your lender and real estate agent a worthwhile step. To determine your eligibility and learn more about down payment assistance, visit downpaymentresource.com/are-youeligible. Of course, home buyers should not forget that there are benefits to putting more down initially -- this will lower your monthly mortgage payment and reduce the amount you will owe the bank. Additionally, those who put down at least 20 percent don’t have to pay Primary Mortgage Insurance (PMI), an added insurance policy that protects the lender if you are unable to pay your mortgage. However, if putting 20 percent down will deplete all of your savings and leave you with no financial reserves, it’s probably not in your best interest. What’s more, you can cancel your PMI once you’ve built equity of 20 percent in your home. Don’t assume the dream of homeownership is beyond your reach. Get savvy! There are numerous programs and products available that can help you afford your down payment and beyond. (StatePoint)
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Former A.G. Culinary Arts Teacher Sentenced By Camas Frank
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ormer Arroyo Grande High School teacher Tara Stumph pled no contest on April 6 to a reduced felony charge of “Unlawful Intercourse with a Minor More Than Three Years Younger” than her. Those involved with the case no doubt hope the plea and subsequent sentencing will put an end to nearly a year and a half of rumor and speculation that began with an Arroyo Grande Police investigation in December 2015. Assistant San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Lee Cunningham said the DA’s office was satisfied with the charge and sentence handed down by Superior Court Judge Gayle Peron. Originally charged with two felonies and three misdemeanor counts of child molestation, Stumph, 36 at the time of the investigation, reached a deal with Deputy District Attorney Rebecca Speer-Mathews to plead to one charge under Penal Code section 261.5(c). She was sentenced to serve 180 days in County Jail and four years on felony probation including standard terms for enrollment in the “Sex Offender Management Program,” said Cunningham in announcing the case resolution. San Luis Obispo County recently placed into service a new jail for female inmates, and most prisoners remanded to County custody under Assembly Bill 109 “realignment” serve only half their usual sentence in an effort to lessen jail overcrowding. Strumph may end up serving only half the full term she would otherwise have in State prison. Prisoners charged with Child Sexual Abuse in California and required to register as a sex offender are ineligible for “realignment” sentencing, but the code she pled to is more commonly known as “statutory rape” and provides
for punishment “by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year.” Cuningham later interrupted his spring vacation to return the Coast News’ request for clarification on some points. “We felt that the sentence was reasonable given the fact that she has no criminal history and that she has a family,” he said. “And we thought that the extended probation with the sex offender terms, and the 180-day sentence was appropriate given the facts [of the case].” Subjectively, the reduction in charges and six-month sentence may seem lenient given that sentences for male offenders are usually measured in years not days, however no direct comparisons can be made as the individual circumstances surrounding each case vary greatly and details are kept private for the sake of victims. The Federal Bureau of Justice Statistics’ maintains data on crimes committed by female versus male perpetrators but the latest data that might be useful in comparison is nearly two decades old. “We also felt that it was similar to what a male might get in that situation, so some people may think it was lenient, others may think it harsh,” said Cunningham. “We think it’s within the parameters of reasonableness.” At Arroyo Grande High School, Principal Conan Bowers could not be reached for comment, but a staffer handling the office phones said that, “the kids’ memories are short,” at least shorter than the community at large, and that Stumph had not been a topic of conversation on campus. “Everything’s status quo, situation normal,” she said.
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ust like many of their clients, the Five Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) is looking for some space to call home. And just like their clients, they promise to be good neighbors; it’s just that circumstances have changed beyond their control. The nonprofit operates a warming shelter for the South County homeless during the winter and a variety of programs year-round with a focus on permanent housing as well as crisis management. But, as of May 1, the offices they’ve been occupying virtually free of charge for nearly four years will no longer be available. In early April they thought there was a place lined up to move into Grover Beach, but that deal may have fallen through as the complexes other commercial tenants voiced concerns over what the 5CHC planned to do with the space. “Yes, we’re still looking for offices,” said Executive Director Janna Nichols, “We’re even hoping to move into the same space we’d negotiated...we’re very sensitive to the needs of neighbors. Being good citizens and good tenants is important to us, but the need is urgent.” She added that she didn’t feel the objections of a would be neighbor was as much an issue of the general stigma faced by the homeless, but out of
concerns the entire community must face. “If I’m a business owner I’m equally concerned that people aren’t sleeping in my doorway or causing problems for my customers,” she said, “These are the issues faced by our organization, and our community [which] has an issue finding space for people in areas where people aren’t meant to be sleeping. The idea is to get clients into rooms or an apartment of their own.” President of the 5CHC Board, Michael Byrd, added that the organization’s current landlords, “have been incredibly awesome to us,” but there’s a contract for the space coming up and 5CHC is not looking to overstay their welcome. “If worst comes to worst,” he said, “I guess I’ll be clearing out my garage.” Closing down for lack of space is “not an option” he added, although Nichols said, several of the organization’s partner agencies have caseworkers and others working out of their cars. The point of having an office though is to have both space for administrative functions as well as one-on-one meetings with clients, and room for private meetings for representatives from other organizations. After all, how does one feel attempting to piece together a financial future and find a
place to live out of a corner in Starbucks? Rental space and other overhead are usually covered by the donations the nonprofit is able to garner, with grants associated with individual programs. “We’ve been blessed to have over 80 percent of our funds go directly into programs,” he said. Of course beggars can’t be choosers, and Byrd said they’d likely have to find out exactly what any potential site will cost, then go to the public for donations. He too is holding out hope that their plans to move into the Grover Beach site can be renewed. “People are worried. Usually when people are worried it’s a misunderstanding,” he said, clarifying in this case a misunderstanding about the 5CHC clients. “We’re trying to work that out. In general there are a lot of misunderstandings about who the homeless are.” He related a recent meeting in which he was tasked with answering questions from skeptical members of the public. “I’d say that we ‘converted’ about 50 people [to supporters] after awhile. You know almost everyone we work with is local. They’re going through a crisis and they need help.” That’s all complicated by the fact that 5CHC will soon need a new location for
their winter warming shelter as well. Sooner than it would seem actually because permits and like take some time to complete. They’re not looking to co-locate the facilities but Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach are the most central areas for the Five Cities. “We’ve never had a kitchen before,” said Byrd. “It would be nice to have a place for hot meals to be kept at temperature. They only last two hours without utilities.” While this reporter, and indeed Byrd himself might “risk it” with hot food gone cold, “We’re dealing with people in pretty bad shape already. They’ve been in the elements. We can’t put them at risk too.” While a kitchen would be a luxury, the real need is for a 1,000 sq. ft. space, ideally which doesn’t require constant set up and break down between nights, although that would be acceptable. “We outgrew the County’s conference room last year,” said Byrd. “What we need is a big room with restrooms. The County building was a challenge with all the furniture too.” continued, page 9
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Shooting Investigation Underway in Arroyo Grande Despite challenges, said Nichols, “the warming center was heavily utilized this year. We had 1,800 people through the winter. It ended March 31, but we kept people alive during the winter months.” They’re not alone in looking for a new site, she added, they’re partnering through various agencies also looking for permanent a site. In the mean time, 5CHC is still pursuing their other programs, for instance working with the San Luis Obispo Food Bank and a Community Foundation grant to provide “no cook bags” to their clients on the streets with no kitchen facilities. The provisions are high in protein, with canned goods that are “pop top” and don’t require additional preparation. A fundraiser for the 5CHC will be held May 2 at Fin’s Seafood Restaurant in Grover Beach to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The “Dinner for a Cause Fiesta” begins at 5 p.m. and take-out beginning at 5:30 p.m. for a minimum donation of $25. Call 574-1638.
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he Arroyo Grande Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on the 1400 block of El Camino Real. Police responded to what was reported as an assault shortly after 9 a.m. on April 13. “When officers arrived they found a victim with a single gunshot wound to his abdomen,” said Cmdr. Mike Martinez. The victim was transported to the emergency room at Sierra Vista where he underwent surgery. At this time the victim’s name has not been released. “The suspects involved in this had fled the area, so we developed a process to try to search the area,” Martinez said. California Highway Patrol air support, along with K-9 Units, were deployed during the search. None of the suspects have been identified or apprehended at this time. As of press time, the number of suspects had not been confirmed. “We thoroughly searched the
area, but didn’t find anything and no evidence of anybody being around,” Martinez said. “Right now it is an active investigation. We are trying to move forward with any leads we have.” At this time, gang or drug activity is not evident, but the area does have a history of calls to police. “It has its fair share of criminal activity here,” said Martinez. “It wouldn’t surprise me if there are drugs in here. As far as the victim goes, we don’t have any evidence of that.” During the incident, AGPD requested that Ocean View Elementary School be placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure only, due to the proximity of the crime scene. The Lucia Mar Unified School District chose to put all schools within a 2-mile radius under lockdown as well. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, Gang Task Force, Grover Beach Police Department, District Attorney’s Office, State Parks and the Arroyo Grande Public Works Department assisted in the investigation.
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Arroyo Grande April 16: A caller on Newport reported lending her car to someone to go to the store. The person has had the car for a week now, and was not responding to repeated attempts to contact them, as perhaps the store was in Vegas. April 14: Someone, known to the caller, on the 200 block of Equestrian reportedly entered a home with the intent to steal stuff. April 13: A poor excuse of a man reportedly made violent threats to a woman and her children on the 200 block of East Grand.
Morro Bay • April 9: Someone found a man’s wallet at 2 p.m. in the 400 block of Morro Bay Blvd., and someone else found luggage at 2:45 at Monterey and Morro, they’d no doubt lose their heads too if it wasn’t glued on. • April 9: Police responded at 2:35 p.m. to Harbor and Morro for a report of two juveniles destroying property at Pacific Shores Inn. The item was filed for information only, yet another example of spare the rod; spoil the hooligan. • April 9: Police responded at 12:43 p.m. to the 400 block of Elena for a most un-neighborly dispute. Logs indicated it was a case of “offensive words between neighbors,” which apparently isn’t yet against the law. At 4:51 on April 8, police took another neighborhood dispute report, this time in the 800 block of Pacific, described as “disturbance of the peace between neighbors.” • April 8: Police documented a hitn-split in the 700 block of Quintana, causing minor damage to the vehicle but a no doubt major pain with the insurance.
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A guy sleeping in the breezeway at the Pismo Hotel was given the boot. In the words of Get Smart, “Missed it by that much.” with Johnny Law in as many days. At 1:58 a.m. on April 6, he was arrested for driving on a suspended license and a warrant. • April 6: Police contacted a regular customer, 54, at 7:08 p.m. at Dunes and Monterey. The scofflaw had three “confirmed active warrants,” and three’ll get-cha’ 90, days that is. A couple of hours later, they found another lawfully-challenged woman in the 2300 block of Hemlock. She had a warrant but was cite/released, a case of “I do solemnly swear to appear, so help me God, officer, yes I will — this time…” (Wink-wink). • April 5: Police responded at 4:45 p.m. to a disturbance in the 300 block of Atascadero Road where they arrested a 52-year-old ruddy fellow for flexing his beer muscles. • April 5: Police responded to the 500 block of Morro where a citizen was going postal over the theft of mail delivered to the wrong address by the Post Office. • April 5: Police responded to the 500 block of MBB for a grand theft report. Some scoundrel stole about 600 square feet of brick pavers from a construction site. • April 5: A citizen in the 100 block of Java forgot to lock his car, and naturally some thief stole his wallet. • April 5: Police responded at 7:57 a.m. to Elena and Birch, where they towed off an office trailer parked in the way of a road crew band-aiding the streets.
someone stole a vessel from the Morro Bay Yacht Club. • April 4: Police marked for destruction a bunch of junk found in the 300 block of Zanzibar, the 300 block of Harbor and the 300 block of Pacific, as the citywide yard sale hangover continues… • April 3: Police stopped a guy riding a bike at 8:53 p.m. at Bonita and Main for a “traffic offense.” And somehow not having a light turned into being searched and arrested for suspicion of possessing drug paraphernalia, and possessing the evil weed, which is supposed to be legal now, but apparently not so if one is on probation, which certainly seems like a raw deal but is probably not a good defense. • April 3: A citizen in the 300 block of Preston reported the theft of San Pedro cactus stalks, this week’s example that people will steal anything. • April 3: Police were called at 12:53 a.m. to the Morro Strand Beach Campground for a disturbance. Logs indicated some apparently unhappy camper, 42, was disorderly and refusing to return to his hovel. The man was of course plastered and allegedly threatened another camper after he learned police had been called. The bent fellow was arrested and checked into the Parkinson Plaza, considerably less comfortable than a campsite at the beach. • April 1: A woman in the 400 block of Napa found a cell phone and a wallet at her yard sale, a case of ya’ just can’t get rid of this junk… • March 29: Police responded to the 700 block of Quintana at 9:19 a.m. where a man said some fiend broke into his locked truck and stole a pack of Marlboro Reds.
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• April 8: Police responded at 6 a.m. to a business in the 900 block of MBB for a commercial burglary report. No leads on suspects, so a report was done for insurance.
• April 4: Police picked up another familiar face, 34, at 7:50 p.m. hanging around at Albertsons. The master criminal had four warrants and was nicked.
• April 8: Police contacted a regular customer at 1:55 a.m. at Albertsons on Quintana. The 54-year-old stewed tomato was nicked for suspicion of being UTI, and having paraphernalia.
• April 4: Police took a report of suspected embezzlement at a business in the 800 block of Main.
• April 10: Four guys chewed and screwed leaving a $52.70 bill, which is a lot of food at Denny’s.
• April 4: Police contacted three regular customers at 6:50 p.m. in the 900 block of MBB and popped the weasels for suspicion of possession, paraphernalia and being looped on drugs.
• April 10: A guy refused to leave Rabobank checked out OK but was advised about how to deal with his banking over the phone.
• April 7: A wanted woman, 35, came to the police station to apparently turn herself in. Police cited and released her to catch another day. • April 7: Police pulled over a suspicious vehicle that was either out late or up early at 4:16 a.m. in the 800 block of Quintana. According to logs the driver apparently didn’t take too kindly to the traffic stop. “He exhibited symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance. He refused to participate in the test. He verbally and physically delayed and resisted the investigation,” a hanging offense these days. The miscreant went to the gaol to sleep it off. It was his second brush
• April 10: A guy sleeping in the breezeway at the Pismo Hotel was given the boot. In the words of Get Smart, “Missed it by that much.”
Police responded to a disturbance at 9:17 p.m. at Nipomo and Higuera. Some boisterous fellow was walking against traffic in the street and yelling obscenities, and no doubt wondering, “Why’s everyone going the wrong direction!?!” • April 4: Someone stole a bicycle from the front of a home in the 2800 block of Greenwood. In an unrelated case,
• April 10: A customer at Shell Beach Brewhouse was cut off at the bar and got confrontational with the staff. Police were unable to locate Mr. Smashed who reportedly got into a car and drunk drove away.
• April 9: A woman reported that a man was in her room at the Spyglass Inn refusing to leave. She said he had a tattoo on his
shoulder but was unable to give much more information. Police determined it was OK, and that they were both “extremely” hammered. It turns out the happy couple was engaged and agreed to sleep it off. Here’s to years of wedded bliss. • April 9: Paramedics were called for a surfer south of Addie Street who wiped out may have broken his leg. • April 9: Suspicious circumstances were reported when a car drove up the first block of La Gaviota and two male passengers got out and placed a box at the front door of a home. They reportedly asked the caller if he was Jewish because they were looking for Jewish people. The men appeared to be Middle Eastern and were both wearing Jewish skull caps. • April 9: Some 7-9 people were reportedly off the 8-ball and arguing with staff and customers at Hotshots Billiards. The unruly cue balls said that they were going to Coastal Dunes RV. An officer waited for them to show up, but they apparently scratched that idea. • April 9: Police were unable to locate two male juvenile delinquents on Dolliver reportedly running in the street and jumping in front of cars at close to midnight. • April 8: A caller on the 2600 block of Solano reported hearing a loud “CRASH!!!” in the upstairs apartment. It turns out that the neighbor was moving a bookshelf and it fell. • April 8: Three teen-aged boys, one holding a long firearm, were reported at the New Life Vortex Youth Center. The caller said that it looked like they were shooting towards the bushes. The youths were playing with airsoft guns. • April 8: A third party caller reported that he had been told that a man was following females back from the beach to Pismo Coast Village. Further investigation revealed that the scumbag had grabbed one of the females. Police were unable to locate creepy. • April 8: A man and a woman fell asleep on the beach and were unable to get off because of the incoming tide. To add to the problem, their cell battery was low and they got disconnected. Cal Fire came to the rescue. • April 7: The natives are getting restless. A caller on the 100 block of Ocean View reported that one of their neighbors had trimmed his trees.
San Luis Obispo • April 14: Police were called at 6:46 a.m. by a woman on Caudill who needed rescue from her bi-polar daughter who’s off her meds and out of her head. • April 14: At 6:26 a.m. in the 1000 block of Higuera some transient loudmouth was yammering on about arrests and the police inside Black Horse Espresso Bar. Naturally, ol’ Patrick Henry was gone when officers arrived to test his mettle.
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• April 14: Police were called at 2:40 a.m. to check the welfare of a man who was laying half in the gutter, half on the sidewalk but apparently all in the bag at Phillips and Toro. The speed bump wandered off before they arrived.
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transient was discovered in the 2200 block of Lawton at the Church of Christ, so they called police, cause charity don’t include fellows that scare the straights. • April 13: Police responded at 3:25 p.m. to the 1300 block of Madonna, where two men were fighting at Burger
• April 14: An alarm sounded at 2:13 a.m. in the 3900 block of Broad. Human error was the cause, as something Police were called at 12:53 a.m. to the was apparently off balance Morro Strand Beach Campground for at Equilibrium Fitness. • April 14: Police responded at 1:16 a.m. to a reported assault in the 300 block of Branch. Logs indicated their victim had a head injury. • April 14: Police responded to a disturbance at 1 a.m. in the 700 block of Higuera, as some sozzled fellow apparently couldn’t pay his tab at Mo Tav. The polluted Palooka, 20, was nicked for being on the razzle.
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a disturbance. Logs indicated some apparently unhappy camper, 42, was disorderly and refusing to return to his hovel. The man was of course plastered and allegedly threatened another camper after he learned police had been called. The bent fellow was arrested and checked into the Parkinson Plaza, considerably less comfortable than a campsite at the beach.
• April 14: Police were called at 12:38 a.m. to Higuera and Garden where some dingus had been banging his bongo for an hour. • April 13: Police responded at 10:50 p.m. to the 700 block of Foothill after some rotten apple stole from California Fresh Market. • April 13: Police were called at 10:25 p.m. to the 1200 block of Coral for a suspicious subject, a man dressed in black who’s been standin’ on the corner, watchin’ all the girls go by…for an hour. He split. • April 13: Police were called at 10:10 p.m. to the 800 block of Upham to quell a loud frat party at the Kappa Chi animal house. No violation was noted. • April 13: Sheriff’s deputies asked SLOPD to respond at 10 p.m. to the 100 block of Higuera for an emergency at Sunshine Donuts. Logs indicated some scofflaw, 39, had a warrant, so he was hauled to the gaol, and no doubt a dozen frosted went too. • April 13: Police were called at 9:20 p.m. to the Marsh Street parking garage where someone broke into a parked car. At 7:36, someone at the Palm Street garage reported a car burglary with a smashed window on the 3rd floor, so much for security. • April 13: Police responded to a disturbance at 9:17 p.m. at Nipomo and Higuera. Some boisterous fellow was walking against traffic in the street and yelling obscenities, and no doubt wondering, “Why’s everyone going the wrong direction!?!” • April 13: Police were called to a disturbance at 7:25 p.m. in the 1900 block of Broad. The caller had fired an employee and her husband/lawyer was now there “causing trouble,” as there was apparently no love lost at Amore. • April 13: At 4:50 p.m. a trespassing
King, no doubt each wanted it his way. • April 13: A woman at Rite Aid on Foothill called 9-1-1 because the lock on her bike was rusted shut and she wanted it cut off, in this week’s example of why we need SWAT. • April 13: Police were called at 1:40 p.m. to Mitchell Park because two loud hopheads were sitting by the playground passing a bottle of vodka back and forth. A 56-year-old juice weasel got squeezed. • April 13: Police got a call at 1:22 p.m. of possible prostitution in Rm. 130 at the Ramada Inn. It was unfounded, or perhaps a freebie? • April 13: Someone rifled through a car in the 1000 block of Peach but found nothing worth stealing. • April 13: Someone called 9-1-1 to report a man in the 600 block of California smoking a cigarette in a parking garage, a hanging offense here in San Loco. • April 13: Police oversaw the towing away of a gold Honda Accord, a black, Toyota Forerunner, a black Mercedes C300 and a white Lexus RX300 from Lassen Natural Foods. • April 13: Police were called to a disturbance at 12:22 p.m. in the 700 block of Francis at Rainbow Auto Painting, where a man was “yelling at no one,” which begs the question, “Then why call the cops?” • April 13: Police responded to a “found property” call in the 1000 block of Mill at SLO Pension and Trust, but alas it wasn’t the City’s $125 million pension shortfall. • April 13: Some high roller abandoned a gold, Cadillac Coupe Deville at Rancho Grande Motors.
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New Harbor Patrol Chief Prepares for Summer Crowds By Mark A. Diaz
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n March, Matthew Ashton was sworn in as the new Chief Harbor Patrol officer by the Port San Luis Harbor District. Ashton brings 13 years of experience on the water to the lead position. He started his career in the United States Coast Guard (USCG), upon leaving active duty his rank was assistant engineering petty officer. He was looking into career options and leaning toward the military when he decided to go with the Coast Guard. Ashton said he felt that the skills learned in the USCG would transfer easier to civilian life. He spent 8 years of active duty and was last stationed in Morro Bay. After leaving active, duty Ashton was offered a position on the San Luis Harbor Patrol. He is still a USCG reservist. One of the top priorities the new chief has focused on is hiring additional officers to bring the departments numbers up. “A fully staffed department would have five officers and one chief, but right now I have myself, two officers and one that is on worker’s comp,” said Ashton.
In that past five years, the depa r t ment h a s essent ia lly hired and lost an entire department. “I’d like to fix that,” said Ashton. The harbor patrol is in the process of hiring two new officers to bring it to a fully staffed depa r t ment and have recently received funding to resurrect a reserve program. “The idea behind that is not only to affect our staffing positively,” said Ashton, “but if we do need to recruit in the future, we [would] have these vetted employees essentially that we could put in that position if they wanted it.” Historically, the officers were largely
involved with search and rescue, though due to its somewhat isolated position, the harbor patrol is a multifaceted organization. Patrol officers also serve as a medical assistant and are trained in limited fire response. Additionally, with Avila’s growth of popularity as a tourist destination, there has been an increase in law enforcement requests from the community. “We have consistently gotten busier every year, seeing more and more people and because of that we have had to adapt to that,” said Ashton. “Last year on paper was the biggest year we’ve
had. Being understaffed, we haven’t cut corners, but we haven’t been able to put the time into things that we used to like boat training and that sort of thing. When we are fully staffed I want to get us back to what we used to be.” Ashton is working on bringing the department’s policies up to date by utilizing Lexipol, a provider of policy management and training platforms for public safety organizations. He is also cultivating a relationship with the sheriff’s department and looking for opportunities where the two departments can optimize their training time together and building rapport with the public. “We go out of our way to be approachable, so that people know that we are here to help,” said Ashton. The new chief is confident his department will be fully prepared to face the swells of people that come with the summer tide. Editor’s Note: In previous editions, the Port San Luis Harbor District was incorrectly referred to as the San Luis Port Authority.
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y instructor Leigh greeted me with a warm hug and within twenty minutes whipped off her pants. That’s how they roll at Tantrum Fitness in Grover Beach. At the small, women’s only studio with the bright pink walls, you are told to “leave your inhibitions at the door and work it like you’re about to run into your ex.” At Tantrum you can take your boot camps and yoga with a side of burlesque and pole fitness--guess what I chose? Prior to my first go round the pole, I noticed the other participants all had one thing (other than being awesome) in common -- booty shorts. It turns out that leggings do not work for every situation. Fabric does not cling to metal like skin does, and each time I slipped sadly downward my arms and hands carried a heavier burden. Pole fitness is no place for pants. I couldn’t give this an honest try without a wardrobe change and was too shy to work it in my skivvies. A fellow student offered me her extra soft, flexible, bottoms that I managed to make booty shortesque. Perhaps you’ve heard this before but allow me to reiterate that pole dancing is incredibly difficult in the beginning. I quickly learned that in this class, you couldn’t rely on strength alone. You have to move your body in ways that aren’t necessarily intuitive, and I did not necessarily feel hot unless you count my clammy palms. Pole fitness is no place for clammy palms. Thankfully our fearless leader Leigh gave me the gift of grip and confidence in the form of magical sticky hand gel-but it’s not all about the sticky stuff. Leigh gives hands-on instruction while letting the more advanced ladies perfect their tricks.
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hose of us who came of age in the turbulent 1960s (like me) were constantly looking for some kind of harmony in a world fraught with all kinds of discord. I found it by simply turning on the radio. In the spring of 1965, I experienced an unfamiliar sound, a folk song with a rock ‘n’ roll beat. Some band had taken the Bob Dylan ballad “Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man,” electrified it with amplified guitars, a protruding bass and a solid snare, and then layered it with soaring and ethereal vocals. The ensemble that committed this musical transgression, to folk purists certainly, was a group called the Byrds, whose effort shot to the top of the charts and has since been labeled the record that started the folk-rock movement. Former Byrd base player Chris Hillman, who recently recorded an album produced by Tom Petty and Herb Pedersen, is still playing the music he loves, in the studio and live on stage. The 72-year-old musician is once again making a personal appearance at the Edwards Barn in Nipomo this Saturday night in a benefit concert for the Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, once told me it made sense at the time. “Most of us, Roger [Jim] McGuinn, David Crosby, Gene Clark, and myself,” Hillman said, “had roots in folk music, everyone from The Weavers to The Kingston Trio. I was also influenced by country-hillbilly and bluegrass, playing the mandolin. “When they asked me to join, they were looking for a bass guitar player. I never touched a bass before but I of course didn’t tell them that. At the same time, I assumed they were proficient with electric guitars, but the band was basically acoustic save for Roger’s electric Rickenbacker, quite distinguishable on a danceable version of ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ cut with L.A. studio musicians, because we were still working building up our sound.” By the time the band recorded what Hillman calls their signature tune, “Turn! Turn! Turn!” a few months later, the Bryds were flying high, having created a uniquely eclectic sound, featuring two, major, defining elements, that being McGuinn’s jangling and melodic Rickenbacker 12-string electric guitar and the group’s complex vocal characteristics heard on hits like, “It Won’t Be Wrong,” “Eight Miles High,” and “My Back Pages.” Hillman’s contribution to the group as a singer-songwriter wasn’t fully realized until the group’s fourth album, “Younger than Yesterday,” was released in 1967. “The cobwebs came off,” Hillman said, “after I played some jazzy
musical sessions with South African composer, Hugh Masakela, whose rhythm and trumpet playing we used on one of the first songs I wrote with Roger called “Rock ‘N’ Roll Star,” a classic number which fairly accurately described the Byrds themselves at full throttle. Hillman, who today lives in Ventura, won’t disagree that his life with the Byrds at their pinnacle didn’t resemble their influential anthem. “It was true. Girls were really chasing us. It was exactly like the Beatles movie A Hard Day’s Night,” he claims. “We were really living it.” Hillman composed another rocker for the album, “Have You Seen Her Face,” followed by two songs that revealed his country roots, setting the stage for the group’s next country-oriented album, “Sweetheart of the Rodeo,” which opened doors for such country rock bands as the Eagles; and that of his own personal musical direction, which after leaving the Bryds, included involvement in The Flying Burrito Brothers, Manassas, and Souther-Hillman-FuraBand, among others. It was not until the surprising success of the country band, Desert Rose, where things finally jelled. “We had a good 8-year run, and were accepted by Nashville for what we did, not for who we had been.” Hillman, who was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 1991, continues to perform and says his best work lies ahead, an enthusiastic affirmation you can clearly detect in his voice. “I’ve had a great career which is still going strong. Now I mentor and teach, giving back with everything I learned. I really believe this is the best time in my life.” One of the most engaging rock ‘n’ roll personas I’ve ever met, the passionate Hillman will share his flights of fancy at Edwards Barn starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 22. Saturday also marks the observance of the 10th Annual Record Store Day, celebrated all over the country. According to Mike White, owner of Boo Boo Records on Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo, “Basically it’s an event to commemorate and honor and remember the role that record stores play at a time when it was spiraling. It has been the number one component of the renaissance of vinyl. It’s highlighted when the artists and record companies put together a super limited run of vinyl for an artist like a McCartney. They’ll only make a thousand of them so they’re rare and their runoffs are limited, which is why we have a lot of fans standing in line waiting for the store to open. We also have bands playing throughout the day, and live t-shirt screenings. It’s become our biggest day of the year.” For more info, go to: Recordstoreday.com.
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Lunada Garden Bistro is Newest Incarnation at The Way Station Then & Now
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n the late 1800s worldwide travelers would pause in Cayucos to enjoy the Pedraita Family’s hospitality and cuisine. Immigrants from Switzerland, they realized the need for a hotel and dining room near the busy pier and warehouse Captain James Cass had built by 1875. Additionally, inland dairy farmers and pelt traders would frequent the busy docks bringing their wares to be shipped to Northern and Southern California. Among the regulars at Pedraita’s Cottage Hotel was the Hearst Family. From San Francisco to San Luis Obispo they’d travel by private railway car, then a horse-drawn surrey would pick them up for the ride up the Coast. Satisfied by a 3-course meal for 50 cents, they’d continue the journey to their ranch above Cambria to camp in elaborate tents attended by many domestics. “Our deed dates the building back to 1876 purchased from Captain Cass,” said Hank Eisemann. He and wife Mary Ellen purchased the property from Mrs. Pedraita in 1974 renaming it The Way Station. “The Pedraitas built the center section first, then brought in barns for a 12-room hotel on the north ell and kitchen and bakery pantry on the south. She was an excellent cook and successful from the beginning.” The Eisemanns restored the aging property, repurposing the hotel rooms for shops. When long-time tenant, Cayucos Candy Counter, moved to another location, the restaurant operator, Chef Bill, requested a wine bar to showcase the fine wines stored in a wine cellar under the restaurant. Currently, the upper level has three plush vacation rentals with magnificent
views of Little Cayucos Creek and the Pacific. “Mrs. Pedraita always had a place with us,” said Hank. “Her cottage became the bakery and deli. We are enclosing the patio to accommodate more seating and special events.” The Eisemanns cherish the history of the building. It’s décor sparks memories of times gone by, with antique art and historical photography. When available Hank loves to tour guests through the annotated collection. “World renowned pianist, Padewereski, who was the first prime minister of Poland, played in the parlor and brought visiting artists like Madam Schumanheinke to perform. Our daughter owns Salinas Dance School and restored the piano for her studio.” The first restaurant operator was Sue Patchen who had Cayucos’ first meat market. In 1992, a fire shut down the restaurant. In 2001, Chef Hoppe reintroduced fine dining until his untimely death in 2010. But the outdoor patio garden is Hank’s pride and passion. He laid the 20,000 bricks and planted each plant. It is now his daily joy to maintain it. “Our son Marc is a local contractor. He repurposed the wood to build the enclosure.” Birds and butterflies love the garden and locals find solace sitting in the lush sunken area. “Marc has modernized the kitchen and built a mammoth barbecue area on the patio. Pizza and tapas can be prepared in the
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Italian wood-burning oven.” Hank and Mary Ellen are as interesting as their historic building. They met attending San Jose State and have been married “61.5 years.” She taught kindergarten in Salinas for 30 years. Besides expert gardening, Hank has written several children’s books and was the first to document the story of “Hump-Free the Wrong-Way Whale” in an illustrated book. Mary Ellen loves to collect pumps and engines and in 1974 started the Cayucos Antique and Steam Engine Show — set for Memorial Day Weekend this year. After a lengthy search, the Eisemanns have selected a new generation of restaurateurs to re-open for business. Lunada Garden Bistro is family-owned and operated by Markco Lucatero, Jorge Lopez, Pablo Favila and Jessica Favila. They’ve worked day and night to present an American/European bistro menu to open in early May, including
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patio dining, wine bar and The Coffee Bar. “My mom’s (Eva Mercedes) cheesecake is really good — she has a magic touch when cooking,” said Jessica. The entire family has worked in the restaurant industry for years at quality eateries including Cambria Pines Lodge, Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill, Sea Chest Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Indigo Moon, Centrally Grown and French Corner Bakery of Cambria. It was a family dream to join familyforces in their own restaurant. Marcko spoke for the group when he said, “We are so grateful to the Eisemanns for giving us the chance. They liked our menu.” Pablo said, “We hope Cayucos will want us involved. Many have been welcoming us and see we are working hard.” Jorge added, “We’ve tried every restaurant in Cayucos and met the people. We’re putting our heart and soul into this.” And Jessica said, “We want to be part of Cayucos — be involved in the community.”
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ll he was able to do was ride in the car as a passenger and gaze out the window in mute amazement. He was d enthralled with the sights of the city; it all looked fresh and new, yet debased at the same time. He observed with a s new mind washed clean of the past , and it thirstily drank in all that input. d The intense urban energy radiated out and washed over and through him. The constant attention it required was nearly overwhelming. It was joyful because it felt like life and frightening because it felt like death. And death seemed to be waiting. The hospital stay was a fading confused memory and he could not deal with putting the pieces of that experience together anymore. Instead he meditated with a mute mind empty of words or aspirations. There was an awareness of time and space changing. The other cars were rolling islands of humanity in that inhospitable space. There was a surreal sense of being connected with people in the car in the next lane on this d journey. To where? he idly wondered.
He felt like asking them, yet they were so far away, insulated in their own cocoon, their own reality. How could they possibly understand what he was feeling? He doubted that he could say anything comprehensible let alone something they could understand. He had the sensation of being alone and invisible; he almost felt like a ghost. There must have been music playing. It surrounded him yet it did not penetrate his consciousness. He was oblivious to everything inside the car. His focus was elsewhere. Mesmerized by the reflections of things in the shiny paint of the car in the next lane – the lights of the towns, and signs, the reflective pavement markers, and Bott’s dots on the surface of the road; he had nothing to say. All he could do was absorb the sights and the physical sensations. The occasional bright white light was like a physical blow. The vibration of the undulating patterns of scrapes, scratches, potholes, and patches in the road played different frequencies of a strange music as the road surface changed from asphalt to concrete and back.
Clean dry roads felt different compared to wet roads. There were the sounds of the different surfaces on the bridges and the side to side feeling of the rhythms of the curves. The land changed gradually over the miles going by and the shock of a sudden vista kept him interested. Conversation with the driver was pointless. He was incapable of voicing his thoughts and feelings in any understandable way. It was too frustrating to try, so he kept his meditations to himself. The sun gradually set, turning the sky orange and then red as the grassy hills deepened into a golden-brown color and slid into darkness. As the city sprawl slowly transitioned to countryside the muse gradually shifted to a less intense feeling as the landmarks grew sparse and the light began to fade into nothing. He felt naked and terribly alone and lost out in the nothing. There was nowhere to go, no refuge. The world felt cold and uncaring. To stop was to die. He no longer had any idea where he was, it could be anywhere. All he could see was the road ahead, everything else
was blackness. There was hope, still. Hope that somehow it would all work out. All he had to do was hope, trust, and dumbly keep his faith. He was hypnotized by the white dashed line wending along endlessly going somewhere yet nowhere to infinity.
Andrew C. Ross was born in Toronto, C a n a d a , resided in Santa Barbara County for 56 years, and is currently living in Orcutt. He has one self-published book, two novels in process, and about 27 short stories. Andrew is a member of SLO NightWriters, for writers at all levels in all genres. Find them online at slonightwriters.org.
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seaside elixir. The chowder contest is from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at the Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way. Tickets for the public are $20 a person and the various chowders will be judged by “four local ‘foodies’ and celebrities” with the public voting as well. Tickets include the tasting/contest and a seafood salad, with fresh baked bread. No host bar by the Rotary Club of Morro Bay available to wash down all that soup. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Harbor Festival, Inc. The 2017 Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 7 on the Embarcadero. Traditionally, details of the festival, i.e., musical acts, are announced during the Annual Chowder Contest. Call the Harbor Festival office at (805) 772-1155 or email: info.mbhf@ gmail.com regarding sponsorships or booth space. ••• Multiple award-winning novelist and short story writer, T.C. Boyle, will discuss his extensive career during “An Afternoon With T.C. Boyle,” set for 3 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. Student and adult tickets range from $16-$45 and are available at the PAC Box Office, Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. and one hour prior to curtain times. Call 756-4849 or order online at: www. calpolyarts.org. For an extra $40, patrons can attend a VIP pre-show meet and greet reception with Boyle, starting at 1:30 p.m. The reception includes light refreshments, beverages and wine, with proceeds benefiting the Foundation for San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries. Boyle is the author of 26 novels, including “After the Plague” (2001), “Drop City” (2003), “The Inner Circle” (2004), “Tooth and Claw” (2005), “The Human Fly” (2005), “Talk Talk” (2006), “The Women” (2009), and most recently, “The Terranauts” in 2016, among other works. Sponsored
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The Annual Blessing of the Fleet is set for 1 p.m. Sunday, April 23 at the North T-pier in Morro Bay Harbor. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Morro Bay Commercial Fishermen’s Organization, the ceremony gives blessings by local clergy to all the fishers — both commercial and sport — pleasure craft owners, Coast Guard and Harbor Patrol, and all who venture to
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sea for recreation or to make a living. The ceremony is followed by a free barbecue at the Morro Bay Vet’s Hall sponsored by Tognazzini’s Dockside. ••• Golfers can support a local jobs program for the handicapped when Achievement House holds its 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, set for Saturday, April 29 at Laguna Lake Golf Course in SLO. Corporate r sponsors for the 10-hole tournament are Rabobank and several other local businesses. The tournament features prizes to the teams with the best and worst scores, as well as closest to pin, and a raffle. There will also be a $10,000 e hole-in-one cash prize. Registration is $50 and includes a continental . breakfast and lunch, and there’ll be refreshments out on the course too. Registration and breakfast is at 8 a.m., with tee time at 9. A barbecue lunch will be served when golfers have finished. Sign-ups are open now and there’s room for more business sponsors, see: www.achievementhouse.org/ golf-tournament to register or donate. Proceeds go towards a new computer lab at Achievement House, which for the past 60 years has helped adults with physical and intellectual challenges through vocational training, job placement, community living services and more. See the website for more on Achievement House. ••• . Friends of the Cayucos Library will host a poetry night reading at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20 at the Cayucos Library, 310 B St., featuring Margaret Lange and Jack Mothershed. Lange is , noted for her work and performances e with the small, FM station promotion in Grover Beach. She has hosted monthly poetry venues in the area and is well known for her poetry and music. Mothershed has hosted monthly poetry . venues in Paso Robles and SLO and / plays 32 musical instruments — but not all at the same time. Free. ••• The League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County will honor former Assemblyman, Katcho Achadjian, with a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at Café Roma, 1020 Railroad Ave., San Luis Obispo. For information on the luncheon, call (805) 782-4040, email to: info@lwvslo. org or see the website at: www.lwvslo. org. The luncheon will honor Katcho for his years of dedicated public service to SLO County in the State Assembly, the Board of Supervisors and the City Council of Arroyo Grande, where it all started for the businessman. ••• The San Luis Obispo County Progressives Democratic Club is sponsoring “Citizens Summons” a town hall-style meeting with Congressman Salud Carbajal from 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at Pacheco Elementary School, 261 Cuesta Dr., SLO in the multi-purpose room. “We will be giving our representative direction regarding actions we want him to take to get big money out of politics and restore democracy,” said event organizer Malcolm McEwen, — “combat climate change, and push for d single-payer health care. This forum will give members of the public a
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chance to speak.” ••• The Central Coast Watercolor Society’s next monthly program is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at the SLO United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St. Award-winning California Central Coast artist Kathy Miller, known for her impressionistic watercolors of nature, will demonstrate her watercolor techniques using an example from her recent travels in South America, which begins at 7. Free and open to the public. Call (805) 4390295. ••• The 12th Annual Cambria Wildflower Show is set for noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29 and 10-4 Sunday, April 30 at the Cambria Veterans Memorial Building, 1000 Main St. A $3 donation at the door is requested. There will be a display of fresh wildflowers collected from the Monterey County line to the Morro Bay Estuary, and from the coastal bluffs to the ridge of the Santa Lucia Mountains. There will also be holding a popular-choice Wildflower Photo Contest with photogs able to enter two photos, any size and matted. Entries are due between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 21 or 22, at the FFRP Office, 6040 Main St. For more information, call 927-2856 or email to: ffrpcambria@ sbcglobal.net. ••• Los Osos Library is hosting several free public events at the library, 2075 Palisades Ave., and sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Events are free unless otherwise noted. Call 528-1862 for more information. An adult book reading and discussion group is held from 6:30-8 p.m. the third Thursday of the month (April 20). Celebrate Earth Day with a story time and activities and find out about the “Seed Library” at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22. Poetry Night is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27 in the library. Theme is “Remnants,” with featured poets Lisa Allen Ortiz and Patti Sullivan followed by open mic readings. Free. Los Osos Middle School Choir will perform at 4 p.m. Friday, April 28 at the Library. A community theatre reading of Barbara Pym’s last novel “A Few Green Leaves,” is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4. All are welcome and no auditions required. Free. Family Movie is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6. They supply free popcorn and a G or PG-rated movie. Call 528-1862 for title. Enjoy a Kentucky Derby party starting at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 6, a library tradition on the first Saturday in May. Post time is 3 p.m. so come early, dress in costume and enjoy the most exciting 2 minutes in all of sports. Free. ••• The Pismo Beach Police Department is hosting a 5k Fun Run – Run With The Cops. Join in for a free 5k run for all ages and paces. Water, coffee and donuts will be provided at the finish line. The run will take place on Saturday, May 6 at 8 a.m. at 1000 Bello Street in Pismo Beach. If you have any questions, call 805-596-5430 or email PBPDrunwiththecops@gmail.com. •••
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If you’re looking for a great seafood restaurant in the Pismo Beach area but don’t want to break the bank, then look no further! The Quarterdeck Seafood Restaurant is the place to go. Locally owned and operated, the Quarterdeck offers upscale casual dining, where the staff treats you like family and the food is delicious but reasonably priced. You can tell The Quarterdeck is a great restaurant because it’s well known and highly recommended by the locals. If seafood is not what you’re craving the Quarterdeck has many other delicious choices, such as Ribeye Steak, Braised Short Ribs, Pork Chops, Sandwiches, Salads and even Vegetarian choices. Also known for a tropical atmosphere and award winning bar. 1500 W. Branch St. Arroyo Grande. CA 93420 805-48-.3474
BAYSIDE CAFE is a wonderful find if you are looking for fresh food and something off the beaten track where the “Locals” love to eat while looking over the Back Bay. A restaurant with a casual dinning experience, great home cooked food from the farm and the sea. Homemade desserts are a must try. Open 7 days a week for lunch featuring fish and chips, soups, salads, sandwiches and some Mexican items. Try our dinners served Thursday through Sunday featuring fresh seafood items as well as tri tip, hamburgers, pastas and more...Dog friendly heated patio too. Located in the Morro Bay State Park Marina directly across the road from Morro Bay State Park Campground at #10 State Park Road in Morro Bay! 805-772-1465 DEL’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT has been
serving classic comfort cuisine on the Central Coast since 1973. Family owned and operated and a must stop dining institution! Our sizzling sauces are slow roasted for hours with the finest ingredients. Try our famous New York style pizza, calzones, bodacious bread rolls, our legendary Lasagna, Fettucini Alfredo or Spaghetti and Meat Balls. Vegetarian and gluten free options available. Several local wines and beer by the bottle and on tap and an award winning, modestly priced bottle list. Our historic location just off the 101 freeway features a redwood bar with two screens, romantic ocean view tables for two, and larger seating areas that are perfect for families and large groups. Open for dine in, take out and delivery from 4pm to close Monday-Friday, and for both lunch and dinner from noon to 10 pm on weekends. We are located at 401 Shell Beach Road, Shell Beach, CA. 93449. Give us a call at 805.773.4438
Spring Events Morro Bay Kite Festival morrobaykitefestival.org SLO Marathon slomarathon.com
Taste of Pismo pismochamber.com
Avila Beach Tequila Festival avilabeachresort.com
Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival arroyograndevillage.org
Avila Beach Blues Festival otterproductionsinc.com
Paso Robles Wine Festival pasowine.com
Cruisin’ Morro Bay Car Show morrobaycarshow.org
SLO Jazz Festival slojazzfest.org
Festival of Beers californiafestivalofbeers. com
Cayucos May Madness cayucoschamber.com
Inspired Home & Garden Expo inspiredexpos.com
Wine, Waves & Beyond winewavesandbeyond. com
Pismo Beach Pacific Breeze Concert Series pismobeach.org
LOLO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Choose authentic south of the border flavor at Lolo’s Mexican Restaurant in North Morro Bay. This brightly decorated eatery is open daily and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner -- a local favorite for the past 30 years. Lolo’s, family owned, not only wants you to enjoy tasty food but also healthy and nutritious. Their rice and beans are prepared vegetarian style without lard and their oil is transfat-free. Lolo’s offers breakfast burritos, one with and one without meat, traditional huevos s rancheros, pancake tacos with scrambled eggs, bacon or ham, and both chile verde and vegetarian omelets. They have soups, salads, burgers, enchiladas, fish tacos, and more for lunch. Dinner specialties include combination plates, Steak Diablo, tamales, taquitos, shrimp enchiladas, and a variety of pastas. The Ancho Shrimp and Chipotle Shrimp pastas are two local favorites. Whatever you choose, the friendly wait staff will serve you in Morro Bay style. 2848 North Main Street, Morro Bay
MR. PICKLE’S SANDWICH SHOP is a fun, upbeat deli experience. Hearty sandwiches on highest quality breads, fresh local produce, lean meats, cheeses and special sauces. Wonderful salads, gluten-free options. In-shop dining and outdoor patio. Call or MrPickles.com for pick-ups and local delivery. Easy stop for a eats on travels up and down the coast. Everyone gets a free cookie! Catering. San Luis Obispo, 805-545-9909, 1075 Olive St., Templeton - 805-434-9400 1121 Rossi Rd., Atascadero - 805-538-5112, 7177 El Camino Real. SPLASH CAFÉ has been a favorite destination in Pismo
Beach since 1989, specifically for our award-winning clam chowder served in a freshly baked bread bowl. Our customers drive from miles away to come to our cafes for our fresh clam chowder. No wonder we serve more than 40,000 gallons of clam chowder per year! We also have two San Luis Obispo locations, the bakery on Monterey & California features artisan breads, pastries and deserts with a larger selection of salads & specialty sandwiches, and our downtown location next to Barnes & Nobles features daily fresh fish specials and specialty wraps. All three locations serve our signature Clam Chowder in the bread bowl, Fish & Chips and much more!
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* THE COTTON BALL has enjoyed serving both the local and traveling lover of sewing, quilting, knitting & crochet. We have a wonderful talented staff available for sewing questions or help. We carry a large selection of Quilters Quality Cotton Fabric, Sewing notions, Home decor fabric, Yarn, needles & hooks, embroidery floss, Ribbon & Trim, Sewing & Quilting Patterns & Books, Pfaff Sewing Machines, as well as ABM Innova Long Arm Quilting Systems. Come play with us, be INSPIRED and INSPIRING to others. Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30 6, Sunday 10 – 5. Located at 2830 Main St, Morro Bay 805-772-2646
GARDEN STREET GOLDSMITHS This side street
jeweler transports you back to the old heart of SLO with their eclectic collection of new and vintage jewelry as well as local art. Established in 1974, and still operated by the same family, they offer not just a showroom but also onsite jewelry and watch servicing in their custom workshop. Come by Tuesday through Saturday to meet the three craftsmen in person, located at 1114 & 1118 Garden Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-543-8186.
POPPY has been delighting customers
for 18 years. Located on Morro Bay’s Embarcadero, we offer a vast selection of casual but stylish clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, soaps, candles and many wonderful gift items. Poppy is the “go to” shop for locals of the central coast and visitors from far and near. Wed love to meet you, so come on down and experience shopping at it’s “funnest”! Open everyday 10-6 pm. 911 Embarcadero, Morro Bay 805-771-9750
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Kick-Off Party Cinco de Mayo Party Enjoy Music 2pm-6pm
May 27th Memorial Day Weekend
5/07 SHADES OF TIME 1st BBQ of the Summer
5/14 JUAN MARQUEZ Mother’s Day
5/21 THREE 4 ALL 5/27 DAVE AGUALLO
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5/28 ROCK OF AGES
Come Dance to Sounds of your Favorite DJ’s Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays COME ENJOY OUR ORIGINAL THIRSTY THURSDAYS ! All Day Til 10 pm All Domestic Beer $1.50 Watch for our Happy Hour Specials 108 W. Branch St, Arroyo Grande (805) 481-2871 www.RalphandDuanes.com
The largest inventory on the Central Coast! Locally owned and operated for over 20 years. The big yellow building across from Smart & Final. 252 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo Call Us: 544-9259 or 541-8473
SMOOBAGE , which means “something that you
really love” is a delightful store that will peak your senses as you search for the perfect item or gift. You will find Artistic pieces from a variety of local artists as well as a quaint store that houses a paradise of colorful palettes & textures. From leather goods to jewelry, greeting cards & a children’s section there are treasures abundant. 591 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. 805-459-5751.
THE OLD POTTING BENCH is a unique and visually exciting
shopping experience. We offer French Country, Farm House, Shabby, Cottage, Beach and Rustic Decor for the home and garden. We love the world of Vintage and Antiques, with a mix of New. We carry Chalk Country Paint, Custom Upholstered Pieces, Custom Farm tables, Custom Pillows, Lighting, and Upcycled Furniture. We also have a wonderful outdoor Garden area full of Vintage iron and plantings. Inside our store you’ll find multiple vendors such as An Antique Home, My Robyn’s Nest, Vada’s Workshop, Burlap Roses, Julietta’s Naturals Pure Essential Oils and Body Products and Joyful Flea Market. Come shop our eclectic style! We are a little of the beaten path in the Village of Arroyo Grande at 134 Nelson St Across from the Heritage Square Park (just south of the swinging bridge). Find us on Facebook or call us at 805-481-1231
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Live Music & Bbq Sunday’s: 106 W. Branch St, Arroyo Grande 481-2871 • wwwralphandduanes.com
RANCHO BOWL & LOUNGE
now offers 32 Newly Remodeled Lanes with Couches & Coffee Tables, New LCD Touch Screen Consoles with Integrated Cameras, 32 New LCD Flat Screen TV’s & 8 New 120” Projector TV’s, All New Interacative Bowling Games and Environments , Lane Chatter, Facebook Connect, Video Intercom. Monday | 9pm to Close $1 Games, $4.50 Shoe Rental. Friday/Saturday |5pm to 8pmFAMILY NIGHT - 2 Hours of Bowling, 1 Large Pizza, 1 Pitcher of Soda & Shoes (up to 6 people) $59.99. 128 E. Donovan Rd Santa Maria 805-925-2405. www.ranchobowl.com
THE MORRO BAY SKATEBOARD MUSEUM
opened in July of 2012. Our mission is to share skateboarding’s history and culture with all ages of skateboarders. See the complete history of skateboarding - from the early 1930’s to present day. Over 200 skateboards from all eras with rotating exhibits from extensive private collections. Open Daily, 10 A.M. to about 5 P.M. 699 Embarcadero, Morro Bay 805-610-3565 www.mbskate.com
* THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM boasts
three floors of interactive & imaginative exhibits designed for children ages 2-10 and their families. Explore the dino dig & augmented-reality sandbox on the first floor. Perform on the stage, jump in the fire truck or shop at farmers’ market on the second. Little ones will love the third floor “train station.” Located at 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. www.slocm.org
WHIZ KIDS toy
store has been serving San Luis Obispo and it’s surrounding cities as Professional Toy Consultants for over 25 years. We carry high quality toys, books and activities for children that encourage creativity and skill building. We also carry many more items online, so come on in, give us a call or visit our website and let us help you choose the perfect gift for the child on your list! 3979 S. Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, next to Trader Joe’s 805-547-1733 • www.whizkidsslo.com - Facebook.com/whizkidsslo
THE SEWING CAFE Located
in the awesome Pismo Beach Shopping Center and offers a unique experience. Sewing and Seamstress Classes, a variety of amazing machines to work on or buy, some even offer embroidery applications. There’s an array of fine fabrics and supplies and have a great staff to assist you as well. They also offer a seminars on health & good eating habits. A variety cooking lessons are done in the well appointed “Cooking Cafe”.. Here you can see the chef create healthy and easy to make meals, book ahead a cooking date for your family and friends or even for date night!. The Sewing Cafe is located at: 541 #C-2, 5 Cities Drive, Pismo Beach 805-295-6585 More info Facebook/Sewing Cafe
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Beads by the Bay and Garden Shop The ONLY Bead & Garden Shop on the Central Coast! OPEN EVERY DAY! EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BEAD AS WELL AS A HUGE SELECTION OF SUCCULENTS, AIR PLANTS, AND MINIATURE GARDEN ACCESSORIES 333 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA
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2 large or 3 medium zucchini, shredded (4 ½ cups) 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, divided 2 large eggs, beaten 4 green onions sliced thinly, white & light green parts only (slice the dark green parts for a chive garnish) ¼ cup matzo meal or plain dry breadcrumbs 1/8 teaspoon pepper Coconut oil for frying Applesauce, cinnamon flavored (store bought) Sour cream, optional
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In a large bowl, toss your shredded zucchini with ½ teaspoon salt and let it stand in the bowl for 10 minutes. Transfer to a colander and drain out all of the moisture, pressing and squeezing to get as much out as possible. Stir in the eggs, green onions, matzo meal or breadcrumbs, thyme, pepper and remaining salt. In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Drop batter by tablespoonful’s into oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry for 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel lined sheet pan. Serve hot with applesauce and sour cream, if desired. Kathleen Snyder is a food caterer, educator and blogger currently partnering with Talley Farms Fresh Harvest CSA providing recipes showcasing their produce. She is a San Luis Obispo County Yelp Elite reviewer and also writes reviews on Delish-Dish.com for restaurants all over the world. www.delish-dish.com
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Entertainment The San Luis Obispo County Band presents its Annual Spring Concert on Sunday, April 23 at 3 p.m. This concert takes place at the First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande. Director Leonard Lutz has assembled this concert program with a variety of music that challenges the band while being very pleasing to the audience. Music for “A Time to Remember” is this concert’s theme. Program highlights include ‘A Childhood Remembered’; music from Broadway musicals including tunes ‘Try to Remember’, ‘Memory’, ‘Phantom’, ‘Till There Was You’, and ’76 Trombones’; classical piece ’Semiramide’ by Rossini; ‘Honey in the Horn’ and ‘Sorrento’ trumpet solos; plus other upbeat compositions, including a favorite Sousa march. The Band is a non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. A minimum donation of $10 is requested at the door. Concert proceeds will be used to support band music needs and other operating costs. Band information is available at www.slocountyband.org. For more information or directions call 805-773-0323 or 805-219-0355.
The Michael Callan Duo will perform original music at the Morro Bay Wine Seller Morro Bay Eco Rotary Club is bringing Rotary Peace-builders, Jerry Leggett and the Hub, to Morro Bay for a benefit concert at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 30 at Coalesce Chapel, 845 Main St., Morro Bay. Tickets are $20 per person and available from Coalesce Bookstore, call 772-2880 to reserve tickets. Leggett tours the country as part of the Rotarian Action Group for Peace. Two great local bands, Wine Country Troubadours, and Zen Mountain Duo, will also perform. Proceeds benefit all Eco Rotary projects including ongoing support for the Morro Bay National Estuary Program, Yes We
Can Peacebuilders, PACE Universal School for Girls in India, Bayshore Bluffs Adopt-A- Park maintenance, and to send local youths to Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. There will also be a silent auction, reusable tote bags for sale food and refreshments.
The Michael Callan Duo will perform original music from 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 21 at the Morro Bay Wine Seller, located in Marina Square on the Embarcadero. Guitarist, singer-songwriter, Callan is joined by percussionist Andrew Ricard, touring in support of two new album releases on Brilliant Records. His music is described as “neo folk, alt country, and jazz.” See: reverbnation. com/michaelcallan or facebook.com/ callansongs for samples of his music.
Halter Ranch Vineyard of Paso Robles has announced the lineup for its new, free Summer Concert Series, a monthly show from 5-7:30 p.m. on Fridays starting May 19. The shows are a chance to pair award-winning wines and catered suppers, with an impressive variety of local music. May 19 will have Beyond the Bridge with food by Torres Family Catering, June 16 it’s Rewined with food by Hurricane Kitchen; July 14 it’s Kenny Taylor Band with food by What the Truck; Aug. 25 it’s Bear Market Riot with food by Hurricane Kitchen; and on Sept. 15, it’s Burning Bad & Cool with food by Grilled Cheese Incident. Complimentary tickets can be reserved online at: www. brownpapertickets.com. Halter Ranch is located at 8910 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles. See: www.halterranch.com for more information.
George Gershwin’s, “Concerto in F,” will be performed and discussed in a pair of upcoming events at Cal Poly. On May 5, Poly alumna, Jessica Getman of the University of Michigan, will give a lecture on her work with “The Gershwin Initiative,” an effort at Michigan, to make “a critical score of the concerto for publication.” She will be joined by her colleague, Timothy Freeze, the concerto’s primary editor, discussing the experience of working with the Gershwin’s Family and the process of scoring such a difficult piece of music. That free lecture is at 3 p.m. Friday, May 5, in Rm. 218 of the Davidson Music Center (No. 45) on campus. Then at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 6, the San Luis Obispo Symphony will perform the Gershwin Initiative’s version of the music at the Performing Arts Center, featuring pianist, Ji, conducted by Rei Hotoda.
The “King of the Rant,” stand-up comedian, Lewis Black, returns to the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly
Bluegrass pickers, Dan Cray, Bill Evans and Wally Barnick, will perform together at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27 at Last Stage West, located on Hwy 41 half way between Morro Bay and Atascadero, part of LSW’s Bluegrass Jam Night hosted by Banjer Dan. There’s a buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $12.50 for children and participating musicians, and $17.50 adults. Cray is a pioneer of flat-picking guitar and a founding member of the Bluegrass Alliance. Evans is known internationally for his 5-string banjo playing and is in rare company having performed with the San Francisco Symphony. Vocalist and guitar-bass player, Barnick, is a founding member of the Cache Valley Drifters, Bluegrass, Etc… and The Hay Dudes, as well as many other ensembles, over a 40-plus year career. Doors open at 5 p.m. and seating is limited. For tickets call Banjer Dan at (202) 718-7868. For more information see: www.laststagewest. net.
Pismo Beach’s Basin Street Regulars will bring The West End Stompers from Sacramento, and the Tevis Rangers Junior High Band from Bakersfield, to the next “Hot Swingin’ Jazz” Sunday Concert from 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30 at the Pismo Vet’s Hall, 780 Bello St. Cost is $10 and $5 for members at the door. Jam session starts at 11 a.m. (bring an instrument to join in). For more information call (805) 4817840 or see: www.pismojazz.com. Email: pismojazz@pismojazz.com for more information. The West End
Stompers are some of Sacramento’s finest, traditional, jazz and swing musicians. Originally formed for the grand re-opening of Midtown Stomp in Sacramento, it has quickly become a dancer-favorite in the region regularly performing for dances in the Sacramento and Bay Area. The Tevis Rangers debuted as a BSR intermission band in May 2015 and marked the first time a junior high school band had ever appeared at a BSR event. BSR will continue featuring school jazz bands at the Sunday sessions, which are fundraisers for the programs, until school lets out in June.
The San Luis Obispo County Jazz Federation is hosting its 34th Annual Jazz Piano Showcase at 7:30 p.m. Saturday April 22 at the Unity Concert Hall, 1130 Orcutt Rd., SLO. Doors open at 7. Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 for Jazz Fed members and $10 for students. Get advance tickets at Boo Boo Records, 978 Monterey St., SLO and online from Brown Paper Tickets (see: http://jazzfedpianoshowcase. brownpapertickets.com). The Piano Showcase will have six of the best local pianists — Mark Bocchicchio, Bob Harway, Marshall Otwell, Mark Pietri, Madison Scott and Eric Schechter. Backing band is Dylan Johnson on bass, and Darrell Voss on drums. See: www.slojazz.org for more information.
A new, tasty BBQ Cook-off is coming to Santa Maria, which Sunset Magazine dubbed, “The West’s Best BBQ Town,” from noon-6 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at Pioneer Park, in Santa Maria. The
April 20 - May 3, 2017 inaugural Santa Maria BBQ Festival Brews & Cues, is a fundraiser for the Santa Maria Kiwanis for Kids Program. There will be live music, a Kid’s Corner, and cornhole tournament. Tickets are $10 general admission and $25 for the “Brews & Cues” tasting bar with 12 breweries (based on availability). See: https://nightout.com/events/santamaria-bbq-festival-brews-cues/tickets for tickets and full information. The cook-off features professional barbecue chefs with celebrity judges. Awards include “Best BBQ,” “#1 Branding Iron” and “Best Backyard Cook.”
The “King of the Rant,” stand-up comedian, Lewis Black, returns to the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly, at 8 p.m. Friday, May 12. Tickets range from $50-$85 and available at the PAC Box Office, Mondays–Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Call (805) 756-4849 or order online at: www.calpolyarts. org. Black’s show, with his trademark style of comedic yelling and animated finger-pointing, skewering anything and anyone that gets under his skin, is part of his, “Rant, White & Blue,” Tour. The show contains adult language and material.
The Clark Center Association will present Yesterday & Today - The Interactive Beatles Experience on Friday, May 5 at 8 p.m. at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande. Rock to the music of the Beatles in an all new interactive concert experience where the audience creates the playlist for the night. No wigs or accents here; the show incorporates a 1960’s style set and modern day lighting scheme to create an extraordinary theatrical concert fee. All band members are required to memorize and be able to play all 200+ songs in the Beatles Anthology. There’s no denying that everyone has a Beatles song attached to an event in their life. Through laughter and personal stories, Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience connects the audience and performers in a way like none other. With dead-on musical precision and stunning set designs, you will be immersed in the sights, sounds and memories of the 1960’s. Tickets are $39-$45 and are on sale now. Call (805) 489-9444 for tickets or visit the Clark Center Box Office at 487 Fair Oaks Avenue, Arroyo Grande. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit the Clark Center website at www.clarkcenter.org/event/yandt/
Pianist and Cal Poly Music Department Chairman, W. Terrence Spiller, will give an all-Beethoven recital at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 12, in the Pavilion of the PAC at Cal Poly. Tickets are $14 for the public and $9 for students and are available in advance at the PAC Box Office, Mondays-Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Call 756-4849 or order online at: www.
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calpolyarts.org. Parking is included. Spiller will perform four of Beethoven’s sonatas — Opus 2 No. 1 in F minor, Opus 101 in A major, Opus 13 in C Minor (“The Pathetique”), and Opus 31 No. 3 in E-flat Major.
Acoustic folk band, Steep Ravine, will perform two local shows in Morro Bay and Templeton, in the next SLOFolks live show. Steep Ravine plays at 7 p.m. Friday, May 12 at Coalesce Bookstore Chapel, 845 Main St., Morro Bay and at Castoro Cellars Winery, at 7:30 pm. Saturday, May 13. Tickets for each show are $20 a person and available by calling the venues, (805) 772-2880 for Coalesce and for Castoro (805) 2380725, online at: www.castorocellars. com/Events or at Boo Boo Records in Downtown SLO. Steep Ravine is a quartet of young, gifted and talented musicians that made a big splash a few years ago touring the West Coast music festivals circuit. Their sound is deemed “Newgrass” — a sound that is sweet, soulful, and refuses to be put into any one category.
Jazz pianist, Scott Kirby, will perform “Welcome Spring Festival,” a house concert set for 7-9 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the home of Anne Tiber, 1309 Pasadena Dr., Baywood Park. Tickets are $20 a person. Call 528-6557 or 534-1501 or email to: sstern3126@ aol.com to reserve tickets in advance. Seating is limited. Kirby is a master of many styles of music. From Ragtime, early American jazz, Creole from Cuba, Tangos from Brazil and Argentina, to blues and Broadway show tunes, Kirby can play it all.
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SLO Brew — The Original San Luis Microbrewery Dinner & A Movie By Teri Bayus
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LO Brew is a craft brewery that produces small amounts of beer, typically much smaller than largescale corporate breweries, and is independently owned. The first and finest is located in the heart of downtown. SLO Brew otherwise affectionately known as “The Brew” is a neighborhood brewpub featuring original 10-barrel brewing tanks and copper kettle, fresh local foodstuff, an intimate music venue, whiskey lounge, fireside salon, and creekside patio. When the sun goes down, SLO Brew transforms into one of Downtown’s best late night gathering spot for drinks and entertainment. And that is just what we did after a night at SLO Film Fest. I started with the Original Blonde Ale, which our waiter said was a gateway beer for the craft beer drinker. A unity of malt, hops and water is used to create a delicious, easy going beer. It was crisp and refreshing. Gary ordered the Reggae Red Wheat, a one-of-a-kind ale that was born at the SLO Brew pub amidst the musical acts of California’s 1990’s reggae movement. A harmony of seven different malts, three types of hops, and a dash of hemp seeds made Reggae Red a crowd pleaser. Gary loved the earthy and toasted taste, especially with the Paleo Fries, which were a gathering of root herb,
roasted winter vegetables, smothered in garlic and sent out with a Bagna Cauda dipping sauce. I started with the Brussels & bacon, which is my new favorite, with caramelized Brussels sprouts and Nueske Bacon, tossed with a warm cider vinaigrette, with liberal herbs and goat cheese. We then moved to Nasty Nashville’s Hot Thighs (I love these names). These buttermilk fried chicken thighs are dredged in Nashville hot rub and served over kale slaw, bacon, Japanese mayo, and country style pickles all on a
Brioche bun. It was intensely spicy and I drained my beer cooling off the heat. Gary had the IPA battered fish & chips, with fresh local cod, beer battered and fried, served with a spicy remoulade, chips and mustard slaw. The remoulade sauce really brought out the essence of this tradition pub fare. He finished with a root beer float. Its huge, frosty glass contained yummy root beer and Leo Leo Vanilla Gelato, and it was accompanied with a tasty, chocolate chunk and oatmeal cookie. The next visit was for lunch and so we only sipped and tried one drink, a Barrel Aged Martinez. Boasting that is was “Not your dad’s martini,” the girls loved the Fords Gin, Carpano Antica, Luxardo Maraschino, and orange bitters. You could taste the definitive oak it was aged in and it was perfect with the Hatch Green Chile Verdi. Hatch Green Chiles are a variety of the genus, Capsicum that are grown in the Hatch Valley, an area stretching north and
south along the Rio Grande River in the north, to Tonuco Mountain and to the southeast of Hatch, New Mexico. They are hot, flavorful and amazing with chunks of pork shoulder in a rich green stew, garnished with cabbage, onion, cilantro, Cotija cheese, and fried farm egg. Served with warm corn tortillas we shared and savored this perfect dish. Then we shared the sausage, pretzel and fondue, with a pretzel as big as your head served on a platter with creamy Red Dragon Mustard and Reggae Red infused cheese sauce, served with Ray’s Own Brand Swiss Sausage, a green apple sliced thinly, and garlicky broccolini. While the menu stated it was to feed 4-6 people, it suited three hungry ladies well. SLO Brew opened its doors in 1988 and has remained one of California’s longest standing brewpubs, music venues and perfect bar eatery. They have urban lofts upstairs if you would like to spend the night in the SLO scene. And they’ve recently opened the newest addition to their expansion project: SLO Brew Rock, a brand new brewing facility with over 14,500 total square feet of indoor and outdoor floor space that features a tasting room, restaurant, beer garden, and concert/event space. The SLO Brew Rock Taproom is at 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo. For more information, see: www. SLOBrew.com.
Funny and Fun, ‘Going In Style’ Is Endearin By Teri Bayus
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ccentric, hysterical, dear and profound are the first adjectives that fell out of my mouth after viewing “Going In Style.” With three of our finest heritage actors, a strong script and excellent direction, this is the comedy of the year. A reboot of a 1979 movie directed by Martin Brest and featuring George Burns, Art Carney, and Lee Strasberg, this new version just as funny as the original. Zach Braff, the brilliant mind who brought us “Garden State,” directs Going In Style. I imagine this was a situation where he saw an opportunity to work with three of the greatest actors of this generation and took it, instead of this being some sort of passion project on his part. That is the selling point of the movie, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Alan Arkin. Each are legends on their own, but seeing all three of them together is a pleasure for any film fan. You can tell they had a blast filming together and it clearly shows in the final product. In the film, three senior citizens
living check-to-check on Social Security and even reduced to eating dog food at times, decide they have had enough. They plan to rob a bank but the problem is, they don’t even know how to handle a gun. This is a social commentary on growing old in America and what we are sometimes driven to, due to our crappy circumstances. Joe (Caine), Willie (Freeman), and Albert (Arkin) decide that they need professional help of the criminal variety. Joe goes to his deadbeat former
son-in-law (who manages a shady medical marijuana shop) hoping that he can put them in touch with an even shadier (and smarter) element. The wannabe bank robbers meet with a man named, Jesus (John Ortiz), who agrees to teach, train and mentor the guys in exchange for 25% of the take; if they can avoid tipping their hand to the authorities and actually pull off the robbery. All this is just the movie’s set-up. With a suspicious FBI agent named Hamer (Matt Dillon) seemingly on to the trio, whether they go through with their planned bank robbery (and/ or steer clear of law enforcement) is far from the end of this story. It’s not all giggles. There’s a deeper message in Going In Style about living your life until the very end, and not sitting back and letting others ruin your life. Best line was, “These banks practically destroyed this country. They crushed a lot of people’s dreams, and nothing ever happened to them. We three old
guys, we hit a bank. We get away with it, we retire in dignity. Worst comes to the worst, we get caught, we get a bed, three meals a day, and better health care than we got now.” Whether it’s watching these guys tear up at the site of the granddaughters, or just busting each other over the smallest of things, it was dear. Funny and fun to watch, I loved every moment of Going In Style.
Teri Bayus is the Host of Taste Buds, shown on KSBY Ch. 6 at 3:30 p.m. Sundays and The C-W Ch. 7 at 11 a.m. Sundays, and are available o n l i n e at: www. tastebuds. tv, and Taste Buds Channel on YouTube. Dinner and a Movie is a regular feature of Simply Clear Marketing & Media.
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Pismo’s Donut Shop Derelicts Story by Camas Frank, Photos by Herb Shoebridge
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here are a lot of “car guys” on the Central Coast. If they’re in Pismo Beach, or on their way there to show off their rigs on a Saturday morning chances are they get up a lot earlier than the rest of us do. Twelve years ago, Jim Carson, a retired police officer from Orange County moved to Pismo Beach with his wife and, looking for something to do that felt a little more like home, started talking to some local guys about setting up an informal club like the one he left behind. Within a few months they started meeting at the OSH/Ross Center on Oak Park and James Way in Pismo Beach. “I started talking with friends after moving here,” Carson explained. “Our lives were very structured and ordered, no time to just get together with no politics or club regulations, membership dues.” They met up with the folks who own Golden Donut shop in the shopping center and arranged to use their parking space from around 7:30 till 9:30 on Saturday mornings. They didn’t speak with management of the center at the time, but Carson said they later heard the owners were pleased with the boost in business the car guys brought to bear. At the time there was a grocery store in the center as well, but a lot can change in over a decade. A constant business boost they’ve maintained is that, “all the guys shop at Osh [the hardware store].” “The first week there were five cars and I said, ‘If we get to 50 that’s it, we’ve reached max,’” said Carson. “There were 50 less than a month later.” The general range for the “Pismo Derelicts” is Santa Maria to Paso Robles. Carson and the others called around to the dedicated clubs in the area and got a following before too long, but unlike other car clubs, they’re not too concerned about protocol, just that everyone is friendly and respectful. After all, their regular group includes about 20 retired law enforcement officers and they get visits from the Pismo Beach Police on patrol, “we love those guys,” Carson said. Their webmaster for www. pismoderelicts.com is a retired teacher. “We’ve had a lot of conversations about that, how we want to present ourselves,” said Carson. “That website is max PG-13. A first grade teacher could log on to teach kids the colors of the rainbow, they’re all there.” One of the interesting facets of being a group of mostly older folks that gets together around a mutual interest, there’s no discrimination, of any kind, even between Chevy and Ford aficionados.
“You know, a lot of the enthusiasts tend to be an older demographic,” said Carson, “When we started as kids cars and parts were cheap. Now the ones we liked and grew up with are the expensive models.” Most of the guys that come out early on Saturday are guys that have retired to the Central Coast from the LA an Bay areas where there was a huge car culture encompassing drag racing and hot rods in the 1950s - 60s. They’re doing their best to draw in a younger, more diverse, crowd though. “Lots of these ‘guys’ will be looking back wanting 80s cars when they’re old. They won’t be going for the older models we like. It’s guys and gals too. Quite a few younger women with some very nice cars,” said Carson, noting that, “A 1948 Chevy may park next to a brand new Ferrari. We don’t discriminate. We have hybrids, and Tesla [Motors] even brought out vehicles from the factory.” Routinely, 150 cars show up on a Saturday morning with several hundred people ready to gawk. Mayor, city council people and contenders for other local office make the rounds during the seasons, and Carson adds, it’s a great
place to hand out flyers if you want attention. They don’t plan on stopping anytime soon, but if you want to get in on one of the cruises that members plan with each
other or the networking opportunities, made possible by many professional types coming together for a mutual passion, better to get to know them sooner rather than later.
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Pier, from page 1 The city may indeed reach Fine’s financial hopes and possibly surpass them. The popularity of the idea was evident on the first day of the sale when a line of cars stretched down Frady road filled with drivers wanting to take advantage of the unique offer. Thursday alone, the city sold 850 sq/ft of pier. “There was a line of cars to the baseball diamond at 3:30 when we closed,� said Bill Haas, public facilities manager of Pismo. “We had to bring them all inside the gate. We were loading wood into cars until 5 0’clock.� Haas also said that there were parties interested in purchasing large amounts of wood, but they had not worked out the logistics of moving the wood once purchased. The city would like to remind people that they are not cutting the wood on sight. “A guy in a Z car wanted us to load one of these in his car,� said Haas, indicating a 12-foot plank. There may be smaller pieces available, but the city recommends that buyers be prepared to haul away whole planks. Keep in mind also that this event will last for months as the wood from the pier is removed in sections, and not all at once. The pricing for the timber varies with amount purchased starting at $7.50 per foot and going as low as $0.71 per foot. There is a $15 minimum donation being asked from participants. Portions sold will date back as far as 1924 when the landmark was first constructed. The pieces will be sorted by date, so customers can choose earlier or later pieces while
Cannabis, from page 1 Planner Brandi Cummings made the majority of the presentation on what they’ve been working on, with Building Division Supervisor Art Trinidade providing back up in the question and answer portion of the evening. While the hearing room’s maximum capacity is 106 people, at least 150 made an appearance, huddling around the room’s three doors and two side windows. Of primary concern to those not directly involved in growing was the smell that accompanies production, as well as concentration of the crops along the California Valley. Trinidade noted that the California Valley is zoned as residential and that people who have cultivated there in good faith –i.e. under the current lack of a blanket regulation—would be allowed to harvest, but that replanting would be illegal under the proposed ordinance. Cummings said the final draft of the ordinance would likely scrap the 100-permit “lottery� in early drafts in favor of regulations that govern percentage of total area as well as favor smaller “family operations.� That coupled with restrictions such as lot setbacks; overall size of production per site, and a separate list of requirements for indoor or greenhouse grows. That she said would reduce the hazards of concentration and oversaturation for neighbors. The popular method of growing in “hoop houses� falls under regulation as an outdoor grow, as they are not fully contained. Regulations currently in effect and an
supplies last. The plank sizes are 12 inches wide and 3 inches thick. If you want to be part of the pier rehabilitation there are several ways to contribute. “We also have a bench sponsorship program; adopt a bench, adopt a table, adopt a light,� said Fine. For those interested, the city is also making available “golden hammers� similar to the ones used in the ground breaking ceremony for sell that will be mounted onto portions of the pier. There will also be acrylic coasters and other items of historical and sentimental interest available for purchase. The items will be sold as available and on a first-come-first-serve basis and the city states that it does not have the capability to hold or pre-sell merchandise. Interested parties will have to journey to the Pismo Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant, located 550 Frady Lane, Pismo Beach, between the hours of 2:30 pm - 3:30 on Thursdays and Fridays. New planks will be delivered weekly for distribution, according to the city’s website. Patrons may only use credit cards or checks to make purchases. For more information, visit; http:// www.pismobeach.org/746/Pismo-PierRehabilitation or call the Pismo Beach Engineering Division (805) 773-4656. California Proposition 65: WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding, or machining wood products generates wood dust, a substance known in the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE – SECTION 25249.6.
urgency ordinance which would need to be extended until the permanent regulations can take effect, cover grow operations inland from the coastal zones and allow medical dispensaries only, with setbacks from schools and other sensitive sites at 1,000 feet. The new regulations as currently proposed would cover all unincorporated areas of the county, eliminate the requirement that dispensaries be medicinal, and reduce the setbacks to 600 feet. Regarding the possible measure of odor, since there is no objective, “parts per billion� method of determining smell as there is with fungal and particle contaminants planners said they were looking at other complaint driving or inspection based methods of regulations, perhaps using the City of San Luis Obispo’s odor ordinance as a model. The creation of the permanent use permit process would create an entitlement on qualified properties, something that goes with the land when sold and not the same as the business licenses and other steps, which may be required to run a business. That would mean they cannot be transferred should the owner move, but also that any homes built nearby later would lose the right to complain about neighboring uses they were aware of at the time of lot purchase. That’s all separate from taxation, which the County will look into through another process, as well as private, indoor grows of up to six plants or 30 allowed for care givers under California law.
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Community PG&E Employees Donate Prom Dresses for Nipomo High
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ori Klemowicz of the Children’s Resource Network recently showed off some formal dresses donated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E’s) Diablo Canyon Power Plant employees. Nipomo High School girls will wear the dresses to their school’s annual Senior/Junior Prom on April 29.
A PG&E employee resource group at the power plant held a drive to collect the formal dresses, then donated them to the Children’s Resource Network’s Teen Closet at the school. The Teen Closet also provides school supplies and other resources for students.
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est: The Case- The latest to-do regarding the NBA has to do with the idiosyncratic motives of a few of the head coaches of some of the very best teams in the league. To wit, these head-masters opted to sit star players as the regular season wound down in order to rest those players up for the upcoming post season marathon. Much to the chagrin of the paying customers these teams thumbed their noses at their fan’s disaffection and decided that the risk was worth the reward. The poor guy forking out hundreds of dollars for his family to see the likes of LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Stephen Curry, etc. was basically left at the altar come tip time. Let’s say dad purchased tickets at the start of the season for himself and his family, specifically to see one of the superstars come to his city, and the only time to see one of the game’s elite was towards the end of the season. If the player isn’t playing that night and is not injured, then dad and his family are going to understandably feel that somebody has let them down. The San Antonio Spurs are the forefathers of this ritual, which has gained steam over the past several seasons. Years ago coach Gregg Popovich, with playoff appearance in
hand, began sitting his star players numerous games before season’s end. Hey, there must have been some proof in his pudding because the Spurs have hoisted the hardware more times than others in the recent era. Coach Tyronn Lue of the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers thought he’d get away with instituting “the sit” with some of his stars just days before this season ended and it backfired on him. With two games left in the regular season he chose to sit players and they eventually coughed up the prized #1 seed in the Eastern Conference to the Boston Celtics. One cannot minimize the importance of that precious home-court advantage, especially in a game seven. Methinks that the onus to undo this onerous, odorous deed that has befallen most of the league falls on the NBA and commissioner Adam Silver. The need to legislate this ploy out of the league is vital for the sake of attendance and for the sake of those kids that perhaps wait months on end to finally get the opportunity to witness their heroes in person. The ball’s now in your court Mr. Silver. I rest my case. Serging- Spain’s Sergio Garcia just
extricated that 400 lb. gorilla off his back by winning the 81st addition of The Masters golf tournament. After 73 tries Garcia finally captured one of the hallowed four majors in quite a harrowing fashion. During Sunday’s sunsplashed final round Sergio, at times, held a three-shot lead, lost that lead, fell behind, made a miraculous par at 13 to stay alive, missed a five-footer on eighteen for the win and birdied the first playoff hole for the victory. From peeeuw to whew! Garcia was always the one guy you knew had the talent, but you also knew that he did not possess the mental acuity to close out big tournaments. He always questioned himself. In public. In interviews. In print. Sergio’s chief rival, as he emerged on tour, was one Tiger Woods. Leastwise Garcia thought it was a rivalry! Tiger brushed the swashbuckling Spaniard off as just another punk on the scene. Sergio, literally and figuratively, was like a little chihuahua, constantly nipping at Tiger’s Footjoys and being rebuffed each and every time by Woods’ dominance. But it was a much calmer, more mature Sergio Garcia that won the
patrons over at this past Masters and showed that he can indeed now tee it up with the big boys, especially now that the animal kingdom has been rearranged, what with that primate permanently removed from his spine and Tiger safely ensconced at home in his lair. Epilogue- A few issues back this column suggested a sure-fire way for readers to garner Los Angeles Laker tickets for next season. It was believed that one only needed to plunk down some coin against the Lakers each time they played during their last 21 games in order to nab the ducats. This was based on the premise that the team would tank quite often getting to the wire in order to secure one of the top-three picks in the next draft. The “Fakers” held up their end of the bargain by winning seven and losing fourteen games and shall now have a plum pick in the draft. Mission accomplished, El Lay-down! Michael absentmindedly thought that he was supposed to take the Lakers, not their foes, and consequently dug himself a hole. With Easter upon us, the rabbit down in that hole is chiding him regarding the egg on his face. Please send soothing words to sportsshorts8@ gmail.com.
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Will Working More Hours Make You More Productive? Bottom Line
By Michael Gunther
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e are a nation of workaholics. Thanks to our Smartphones and Tablets, we stay connected to work like never before — evenings, weekends, vacations, etc. Actually, 73% of respondents in a recent survey stated that having a day off doesn’t mean not working. They are actually still responding to emails, logging up to 2-plus hours on their “day off” and feel compelled to do so to keep engaged with their employer. Do all these additional hours actually make us more productive? Not at all. We are actually less productive, more stressed and burned out. There is also hard evidence to suggest working over 50 hours a week can lead to a 67% increase in heart disease; a threefold increased likelihood to develop an alcohol-abuse problem; and
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a decrease in productivity due to the stress of working more. These long workdays tend to also lead to less sleep. Getting 6 or less hours of sleep for a period of two weeks showed normal cognitive performance deficits equal to going entirely without sleep for three full days. It is time to take a stand and figure out how to get your work responsibilities accomplished in less than 40 hours. I understand some weeks may require some additional hours, but consistently working extended hours is not a sign of being a hard worker. Actually, it is a sign of not being a wise manager of your time. The old adage to “work smarter, not harder” is more appropriate than ever in the current work environment. Here are some simple tactics to get your hours in check. First, evaluate how you spend your day at the office. Are you jumping from email, to telephone, to tasks on the never-ending hamster wheel of connectedness? Block-out
time for specific tasks and stick to it. Assess how much time you are spending on certain tasks. Are you spending more time on a low-level task that will have little impact on your business or are you spending the appropriate amount of time on your larger tasks? I bet 20% of the tasks you are doing could wait or aren’t really that important in the overall scheme of things. Manage the interruptions throughout the day. Every time you stop to chat with someone or someone pops their head into your office for a quick question, it takes time to reengage with what you were originally doing. This time adds up. If you don’t believe me, begin to track how often you are interrupted in a day or over a week. Keep yourself on a 40-hour, work week schedule. If you know you can’t work after hours or on the weekend and had to get everything in your 40 hours — would your work habits change?
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“Work smarter, not harder” truly applies here. Take a few minutes each day to make sure you are set up to have the most productive day and practice some new time management habits.
This is another article in a series on Michael Gunther’s entrepreneurial story and how being raised in a large family and his belief in creating a growth company with a work-to-live mentality has influenced his career. To read the previous articles in this series, visit his blog at: www.Collaboration-llc.com. Michael Gunther is Founder and President of Collaboration, LLC, a team of highly-skilled business professionals who are dedicated to assisting proactive business owners to build profitable, sustainable businesses through results-oriented education and consulting services. Learn more at: www.Collaboration-llc.com. Bottom Line is a regular feature of Simply Clear Marketing & Media.
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Renoda Campbell Photography, located at 793 Higuera St. SLO. Unit #6, was welcomed into the SLO chamber of commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Renoda Campbell, owner of Renoda Campbell Photography, specializes in portraits of high school and college seniors, families, intimate weddings/elopements and special events. Renoda has been photographing Central Coast clients for over five years and approaches each photoshoot with a mindset of having fun; allowing clients to be at ease, comfortable and authentic. She enjoys working with people of all ages and preserving the raw moments that capture who the client really is at that moment in time. For more information, visit photosbyrc.com. The Avila/Pismo Beach KOA campground, located at 7075 Ontario Road in San Luis Obispo, is offering campers a special Saturday of camping for just $10 to benefit KOA Care Camps for children with cancer. The Care Camps Big Weekend event will be held Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13. Campers who stay as paying guests on Friday, May 12 will receive another night of camping on Saturday, May 13 for just $10. The entire $10 fee will be given to KOA Care Camps, a network of 112 independent oncology summer camps for children battling cancer. Last year, the Care Camps Trust donated more than $1.4 million to the 112 camps, allowing hundreds of children to attend at no charge. Campers can to go www.KOA.com to see a list of participating campgrounds and make their reservations for available Tent Sites, RV Sites or Cabins. Local business people are being asked to fill out a survey from Visit CA, the State’s tourism bureau, seeking to gauge the negative impact the prolonged closure of Hwy 1 through Big Sur has had, and will have. Hwy. 1 has been closed since mid-January after the Pfeiffer Canyon Creek Bridge, was damaged and eventually demolished. It’s one of two major issues with the road, including a slip out near Lucia, which closed the highway to through traffic. It could remain closed anywhere from 10 months to a full year. To take the survey, visit; https://survey.vovici. com/se.ashx?s=209A5BC4145B7F94 Penny Rodriguez and the staff of Penny’s All American Café, located at Penny’s All American Café is located at 1053 Price St in Pismo Beach, presented a check to Sonya Branco of the Alzheimer’s Association: Central Coast Chapter for $3,709.00. Penny’s
All American Café has been raising donations by selling raffle tickets and its homemade strawberry jalapeno jelly.“Having established her initial dream of starting her own business, Rodriquez now looks for opportunities to give back to those in need through various special events and benefits,” according to café’s press release. The SLO Chamber held a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Queen’s Court at 1075 Court Street, Suite 204. The Queen’s Court that sits above Peet’s Coffee is a private nail studio that specializes in all types of nail services. From routine manicures, pedicures and nail designs, to extraordinary nail art designs; according to their website. Sessions are done by appointment only and they are really able to accommodate same-day appointments. To make an appointment, call or text (805) 3052021. For more information, visit thequeenscourtslo.com. The SLO Chamber celebrates new member, Williams-Sonoma with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Williams Sonoma, located at 864 Monterey St. SLO, offers professional quality cookware, bakeware and gourmet food. Visit their premier kitchen store to shop products, create a wedding registry, and participate in technique and cooking classes in San Luis Obispo; according to the website. For more information, visit williams-sonoma.com. San Luis Obispo Realty and Bayshore Realty in Morro Bay, locally owned real estate offices, have merged and are now one company with offices in SLO and Morro Bay. San Luis Obispo Realty, location at 441 Marsh St., began in 2006 as a partnership between Gary Toll, Monica King, Monique Carlton and George Sabo. Bayshore Realty,
The SLO Chamber celebrates member, Tileco Distributors Inc. with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Since 1977, Tileco Distributors has been dedicated to importing and distributing the finest ceramic, porcelain, marble, travertine and other natural stone materials on the Central Coast. The company is located at 2140 Santa Barbara St. SLO. For more information, visit tilecodist.com. 539 Morro Bay Blvd., began in 1995 by the late-Dan Reddell, and serves Los Osos, Cayucos, Cambria and Morro Bay. Both offices are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. For more information, call (805) 544-9161 for the SLO office and (805) 772-0300 for Morro Bay. Local job seekers are invited to participate in Cuesta College’s 13th Annual Spring Job Fair. Attendees can interact with a variety of businesses at the fair, set to take place on Tuesday, April 25, from 11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m., on the San Luis Obispo Campus in Building 5400, room 5401. Students and the general public are invited to attend and should bring an updated resume and dress professionally. Free parking will be provided in lot 2A. For more information, please call Cuesta College Career Connections at (805) 546-3252. SLO Brewing Co. announced the opening of SLO Brew Rock, a brand new brewing facility with over 14,500 total square feet of indoor and outdoor floor space that features a tasting room, restaurant, beer garden, and event space. The new facility is located at 855 Aerovista Place in SLO. For additional information, please visit the SLO Brew website at www. SLOBrew.com. The annual Live Oak Music Festival, held in Santa Barbara County, June 16-18, is a 3-day experience featuring camping, music, art and more. The festival is a major fundraiser for Public Radio KCBX. A family-friendly event, Live Oak always provides a busy schedule for both parents and kids. Children’s events this year include yoga, a juggling show and workshops for silk painting, pottery wheel art and henna hand painting. Kids 13-17 can enjoy the Game Zone, featuring food, art projects and Bocce ball, while younger
children can enjoy imaginative play and storytelling with, Zette Harbour. All of the festival’s proceeds benefit KCBX Public Radio, serving San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Southern Monterey counties. Festival gates open at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017. Day tickets and weekend pass prices range from $20 (child day ticket) to $130 (adult full festival/3-day pass). Camping is included with the 3-day pass. Parking fees are additional. For tickets of more information, visit; liveoakfest.org
A local employment agency is stepping up to donate to, “Give OUT Day,” a national day of giving to charities that provide services to the LGBTQ community, and set for Thursday, April 20. As an act of participation of Give Out Day, a national day of giving to charities that provide services to the LGBTQ community, David Elson and United Staffing Associates have pledged this year to contribute to the “Growing Together Initiative (GTI),” a fund held at the Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County, with a matching donation challenge. The GTI committee will have a booth at the SLO Thursday Night Farmers Market on April 20 to accept donations and pass along information about their work. For more information on Give OUT Day, see: www.giveoutday.org. For more information about GTI see: www. cfsloco.org or call (805) 543-2323.
On Sat. April 29, the Achievement House is hosting its 6 annual Charity Golf Tournament at Laguna Lake Golf Course. All proceeds from the golf 10 hole tournament will go toward a new computer lab for the Activity Day Program at the Mailing & More facility. For the last 60 years, Achievement House has supported adults with physical and intellectual challenges through a variety of programs, ranging from vocational training, to job placement, to community living services. The tournament will feature prizes and a raffle. Prizes will be given
Jaffa Café, located at 1308 Monterey St., #120 SLO, joined the SLO Chamber and was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Jaffa Café in San Luis Obispo was opened in 2002 by Adnan Saleh and Mike Ghannam as their flagship location. What began as Cornerstone Market and Deli, has slowly evolved into an eclectic and fun eatery with all the delicious, authentic, homespun recipes from Adnan and Mike; according to their website. For more information, visit jaffacafe.us.
to the teams with the best and worst scores, as well as closest to pin. There will also be a $10,000 hole-in-one cash prize. Registration is $50 per golfer and includes continental breakfast and lunch. On-course refreshments will be d available. Registration and breakfast is at 8 a.m., with tee time at 9 a.m. A barbecue lunch will be served when golfers have completed the course. Sign-ups are still open for both . sponsors and golfers. Registration and sponsorship forms can be found online, http://www.achievementhouse.org/ golf-tournament/. Laguna Lake Golf s Course is located at 11175 Los Osos g Valley Road in San Luis Obispo.
Cuesta College is excited to announce the launch and unveiling of our new website, www.cuesta.edu. The mobilefriendly redesigned site offers quick and easy access to essential information for students, the public, and Cuesta , employees. The homepage layout allows users to immediately access information about academic programs, degrees, and certificates, admission processes, various financial aid options, and campus life, according to college’s press release.The college also recently released the spring 2017 edition of CC News; it too has a new look and feel.
Entries are now being accepted for 0 the Central Coast Wine Competition (CCWC), which takes place June 21-22 in Paso Robles. Professional , winemakers may register under early e bird pricing by Friday May 26; the final date to enter at full price is Friday, June 9. “Our mission with the CCWC is to highlight and celebrate the world class wines of the Central Coast,” says Mid-State Fair CEO Michael Bradley. “This year’s competition is gearing up to be the best yet.” The CCWC is the largest evaluation event for wines a produced exclusively on Central Coast and is hosted by seven fairs: The California Mid-State Fair, Contra Costa County Fair, Grand National Livestock Exposition, Horse Show and Rodeo, Monterey County Fair, San Benito County Fair and the Santa Barbara o County Fair. To register, visit; cmsfw. g fairmanager.com.
Big Brothers Big Sisters expands its Realtors’ Circle to include lenders under the leadership of Mike Belezzuoli of Central Coast Lending. Belezzuoli donates to the organization from each closed loan and Central Coast Lending matches his donation. Last year’s donations totaled $6,000 to provide mentors to local youth. Executive Director Anna Boyd-Bucy said “Mike, Central Coast Lending and his clients are making our community better. The children who receive a mentor, because of Mike and Central Coast Lending’s generosity, will grow up to be better educated, wealthier and have stronger relationships.” The SLO Chamber celebrates member, Cal Poly Downtown, located at 767 Higuera St. SLO, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Since 1993, Cal Poly Downtown has served the San Luis Obispo community as a trusted source of official Cal Poly branded apparel, gifts, Cal Poly wines, and delicious Cal Poly food products; according to their website. For more information, visit calpolystore.com. The SLO Chamber held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate of Haven Properties. Haven Properties was formed by Gavin Payne in a collaborative effort to bring together agents from a variety of backgrounds, providing training and experience. This diverse pool of experiences from professional athlete to marketing professional combines to provide outstanding service to their clients and community; according to their Facebook page. For more information, visit havenslo.com. Len Collective, a brick and mortar shop in SLO, had a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by SLO Chamber. The store features handmade jewelry, natural apothecary, home goods, and one-of-a-kind gifts. Shannon Len, designer of Len Designs Jewelry since 2001, and passionate collector of unique artisan goods from across the globe, has led her to curate a space of beauty and inspiration. The shop is located at 722 Marsh St. SLO. For more information, visit lencollective.com.
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Can You Free Yourself of Some Investment-related Taxes? By Sarah Ketchum
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ax Freedom Day generally falls around this time each year. This is the day when the nation as a whole has earned enough money to pay off its total tax bill for the year, according to the calculations made by the Tax Foundation. So you may want to use Tax Freedom Day to think about ways you can liberate yourself from some of the investment-related taxes you may incur. Of course, Tax Freedom Day is something of a fiction, in practical terms, because most people pay their taxes throughout the year via payroll deductions. Also, you may not mind paying your share of taxes, because your tax dollars are used in many ways – law enforcement, food safety, road maintenance, public education, and so on – that benefit society. Still, you may be able to reduce those taxes associated with your investments, leaving you more money available to help you work toward your important goals, such as a comfortable retirement. Here are some suggestions for making investing less “taxing”: • Contribute regularly to taxadvantaged retirement plans. Contribute as much as you can afford to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement
plan. Traditional IRA earnings grow tax deferred, and your contributions may be tax-deductible, depending on your income. (Taxes will be due upon withdrawal, however, and withdrawals made before you turn 59½ may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.) Your 401(k) or similar plan also provides the opportunity for tax-deferred earnings growth. Roth IRA contributions are not deductible, but your earnings are distributed tax-free, provided you don’t take withdrawals until you’re 59½ and you’ve had your account at least five years. • Follow a “buy-and-hold” strategy. If you sell investments you’ve owned for less than a year, and their value has increased, you will have to pay capital gains taxes at your personal income tax rate, which, in early 2017, could be as high as 39.6%. But if you hold investments for at least a year before selling them, you’d be assessed the long-term capital gains rate, which tops out at 20%. Be aware, though, that the Trump administration and Congress seem likely to change the tax rates. Early plans call for a maximum personal income tax rate of 33%, with the top rate for capital gains and dividends either staying at 20%, or possibly being reduced to 16.5%. In any
case, you’ll still come out ahead, taxwise, by holding your investments long enough to receive the long-term capital gains rate. • Consider municipal bonds – If you are in one of the higher income brackets, you might benefit from investing in municipal bonds, which are typically used to finance public projects, such as roads, schools, airports and infrastructure-related repairs. Interest payments from “munis” are typically exempt from federal income taxes and may also be exempt from state and local taxes, depending on the state in which the bond issuer is located. Interest payments from some types of municipal bonds may be subject to the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Again, though, watch for developments from Washington, as both the Trump administration and some congressional leaders favor eliminating the AMT. When charting your investment strategy, consider your risk tolerance, time horizon, family situation and estate plans. But investment-related taxes should also be in your strategic mix – so look for opportunities to keep these taxes under control. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward
Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. Sarah Ketchum is a Central Coast local, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Business from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. She holds a Series 7, a Series 66 and a Life Insurance License. At the age of 18 she found herself homeless, working 3 jobs and putting herself through college. Her intrinsic desire to learn about investments was a passion from a very young age. Sarah has been serving investors for 17 years and has clients in 12 different states. She is a board member of The Morro Bay Community Foundation and a Morro Bay Rotarian. Sarah currently is a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones Investments in Morro Bay. Her proudest accomplishments though are her 2 children, Noah & Bella.
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Olde Port Fisheries Netted By New Owners Photo and Story by Mark A. Diaz
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he Olde Port Fisheries, Inc. located in the end of Harford Pier in Port San Luis and the Olde Port Fresh Seafood Market and Grill in Arroyo Grande have changed owners. The proud new owners are Butch and Barbara Powers, who are longtime figures in the Central Coast fishing industry. The Powers are owners of the Treasure Chest at both Avila and Hanford piers that sell trinkets under $20. They also started the first live fishery in the port 30 years ago, where BJ’s Fresh Fish is located and until recently, Butch was a commercial fisherman. “We don’t have enough to do, so we decided to start this,” Barbara said with a laugh. The Powers are already hard at work in renovating the historic site. “We’re just barely scratching the surface with the little changes we’ve made. We’ve painted and done a lot of clean up and repairs,” said Barbara. A long standing fillet table has been removed and they have plans on having live fish available for purchase. “Once May 1 swings around, we’ll have fisherman bringing in lingcod and various rockfish, and of course, crab.” The live fish tanks will also insure
that fresh fish is always available even if the weather does not cooperate with the local fisherman’s schedules. “First and foremost we want to support our local fisherman and buy their product,” said Barbara. The Powers will also offer quick eats for visitors and campers that make it down to the pier. “We are trying to do a little more ‘snack and go’ type of stuff,” said Barbara.
The fishery currently offers fresh steamed crab. Patrons have the chance to eat it hot right on the pier, or the crab can be blanched if the customer wants to consume it at a different locale without fear of the crustacean being overcooked. “There hasn’t been an opportunity for people to eat these crabs hot out of the steamer… you should be able to at a seafood port,” said Barbara. The top sellers are oysters, crabs and smoked fish. The oysters are provided fresh by Grassy Bay Oyster Company in Morro Bay, which tends and sorts by hands all the oysters they sell. Currently,
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he owners of SLO Brewing Company are getting to be old hats at opening bars. Their new expansion location near the San Luis Obispo Regional Airport, at 855 Aerovista Pl. had a soft opening in March after 18 month in construction, although the 10,204 square-foot brewery has been up and canning before the public was allowed in. That makes it the third iteration of the SLO Brew name, counting the original on Garden Street that was torn down to make room for a hotel and mixed-use project. Co-owners Rodney Cegelski and Hamish Marshall say this is it for them as far as new projects go. In fact, says Cegelski, the mood at the tasting room is more his style anyway, “this is what it’s about, actually making good beer. The other one, downtown, that’s running a night club.” On an informal tour Marshall points out the materials used in finishing the tasting room, which turned out to be twice the size originally envisioned, after a mistake in the plans placed posts for the patio virtually on top of the rock formation that gives the spot it’s name. The tile used in the outdoor tables, the stained wood and molding used to finish the bar, and some of the piping for the bar is all left over material from the downtown location on Higuera St. and the lofts above. Despite being literally made of the
same stuff, the atmosphere is much different from the flagship location. As might be expected from a building hosting a 30-barrel brew house, canning line, and event space.
In the time since they’ve started production they’re up to 6,500 barrels per year, gotten their beer into 400 locations and brought five new distributors on board, said Cegelski, “Our goal is to get SLO Brew back up to where it used to be.”
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The Art of Lounging By Mark A. Diaz
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obacco enthusiasts can find respite on the California Central Coast at The Sanctuary Tobacco Shop in San Luis Obispo and Boyd’s Tobacco and Elegant Gifts in Paso Robles. These establishments offer indoor lounges where cigar and pipe aficionados can sit down and enjoy a peaceful smoke far away from the haters and coughers of everyday life. Each establishment brings its own character to the table; the Sanctuary, 1111 Chorro St., with its close quarters brings an air of intimacy. It’s nearly impossible to smoke a cigar and not enter into a conversation. With the close quarters feel and the welcoming nods of the patrons, even a newbie will feel like one of the boys in no time. Owner Douglas Shaw bought the tobacco store in 1992; renamed it and refurbished it adding a lounge/loft where patrons can enjoy their tobacco of choice. The lounge which is accessible from a narrow set of stairs overlooks the store and generally first time visitors will miss it unless they hear some laughter emanating from above. The quaint lounge seats about ten and is open to everyone free of charge, though Shaw requires people to purchase a cigar from the store and not bring their own. “If somebody buys a cigar, they are welcome to use the lounge,” said Shaw. Customers are also welcome to leave a bottle of their desired beverage to consume at their leisure. Considering the banning of smoking that started in San Luis Obispo back in the 90s and spread across the country not to mention the western world, the Sanctuary touts a dual meaning. It can be considered a place of refuge where one can enjoy a cigar or pipe without judgment, but there is also an unspoken rule of ‘what is said here stays here’ that lends a speakeasy feel to the joint. Thursday nights are the most popular. Generally open from 11 a.m.
to 6 p.m. (only until 4 on Sundays) the little cigar shop does stay open until 9 p.m. on Thursdays because of the SLO Farmer’s Market that happens a few hundred feet from the
shop. Shaw, a self-confessed conversationalist also proves that he can turn a phrase. “The only work free, smoke place in San Luis Obispo,” he said with a smile. Boyd’s, 625 Spring St., is massive compared to the Sanctuary and boasts a 300 square foot walk-in humidor that will more than likely have that specific cigar you have been searching for. Now owned by Charles Janigian, president of JMG International, Inc., Boyd’s is more than a sleepy store. Every month there is something going on, whether it is raffles, wine and cigar pairing or even a cigar celebrity visit. “He’s [Janigian] is in the business of distributing, so he knows all the big players,” said Manager Charity Pisceki, “We have a lot of fun.” Janigian is a boxing enthusiast with his own brand of cigars called Knockout. “The Nicaraguan Knockout Lightweight Division Maduro cigar is a smooth and delicious blend of Nicaraguan, Honduran, and Dominican fillers, Nicaraguan binder, and a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper,” according to the Knockout website. Behind the counter are a boxing glove, bell and hammer that are rung on occasion and is an instant attention getter. The lounge looks like something out of a Charles Bronson movie, even sporting a stuffed great white buffalo. The pool table is encircled by enormous wild game trophy heads that gaze with glassy eyes on all those who venture into the room. These beasts are the real deal, donated to Boyd’s by a member who is a big hunter and also a dentist. It’s always the quiet ones. The wood décor was done by the original owner John Boyd and lends itself to a den type of atmosphere. At Boyd’s it is easy to recline on a cushion and read or watch the big screen TV and not say a word to anyone without appearing aloof.
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