New Times, March 14, 2024

Deep clean

PG&E needs to dredge Diablo Canyon’s cove to unclog the intake system that helps the nuclear reactors stay cool [9]

BY BULBUL RAJAGOPAL

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Pacific Gas & Electric is proposing a first at Diablo Canyon Power Plant. It needs to dredge sediment from the cove that its intake system pulls ocean water out of in order to keep the nuclear plant’s cooling system running efficiently. On March 14, the California Coastal Commission will decide whether to grant the power company a permit. It’s the first time in the plant’s history that PG&E is proposing it, and it will likely be the last. Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal spoke with the company and the Coastal Commission about the issue [9]. Also this week, read about the potential new tax initiatives being mulled over by the county Board of Supervisors [4], a collaborative cleanup potentially planned for Santa Maria Riverbed encampments [8], why Solvang’s California Nature Art Museum is worth the drive [24], and Beso Cocina in Nipomo [30]. Camillia Lanham editor

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SLO County gauges voter support for potential bed tax increase

Lackluster support from residents and a need for more public outreach stopped San Luis Obispo County’s attempt to increase its transient occupancy tax in its tracks.

“You should be informed that vacation rental and hotel occupancy is currently trending downward,” Toni LeGras-Price of Beachside Rentals Inc. in Cayucos wrote to the Board of Supervisors on March 8. “The STR [short-term rental] owners we have communicated with are down year over year by approximately 30 percent, hoteliers have expressed similar numbers. … Now is perhaps the worst possible time to attempt to do this and could drive away visitors.”

Last January, the supervisors directed the county administrative office to identify new revenue sources to pay for their adopted goals and priorities. County staff appointed consultant company Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates to conduct a voter polling survey to gauge community sentiment on including a special tax to pay for the county’s fire services, and to raise the transient occupancy tax in the unincorporated areas with a tax on overnight recreational vehicle parks folded in.

If survey participants reacted positively to raising the transient occupancy tax from 9 to 12 percent, the supervisors could decide if they wanted to put the tax increase on the November ballot for constituents in unincorporated areas to vote on. Richard Bernard, a partner with the consultant company, told supervisors at the March 12 meeting that it’s not feasible for the tax increase to be a ballot measure yet.

“I say this because the intensity of awareness of the need is quite low,” he said.

According to the consultant company’s survey data, 52 percent of the 593 participants from SLO County’s unincorporated areas said they would support the tax measure that needs a simple majority to succeed. Only 26 percent of reported supporters fell into the “definitely yes” category, while 21 percent opted for “probably yes.” Four

New SLO County sales tax measure could make the November ballot

SLO County residents could see a transportation sales tax on general election ballot if the SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG) votes to pass a countywide self-help sales tax measure and transportation investment plan.

Currently in the drafting process, the transportation investment plan (TIP) proposes a half-cent transportation sales tax measure that would generate $35 million region-wide over the next 20 years, resulting in $700 million back to SLO’s economy to help with community road safety and congestion improvements, SLOCOG Deputy Director James Worthley told New Times.

To put the half-cent transportation sales tax into perspective, Worthley said, it would equal 50 cents per $100 of taxable goods.

Funds would then be distributed to four subregions within SLO County: North County, South County, Central County, and North Coast, with each of these subregions receiving 66 percent of the funds for local projects and the remaining 34 percent will be allocated to regional projects within each subregion, according to a March 11 Grover Beach staff report.

SLOCOG has already met with the San Luis Obispo, Grover Beach, and Arroyo Grande city councils to hear reviews, advice, and public comments from council and community members.

percent of proponents said they were undecided but leaned in favor of the measure.

Forty-four percent of participants said they would reject the measure, with 31 percent definitively against it. Only 12 percent and 1 percent of rejectors opted for the “probably no” and “undecided, lean no” options, respectively.

While support for the tax measure inched forward to 54 percent after respondents received educational statements about the county’s need, the consultant company found that only slightly less than 6 in 10 people believed that the county requires more funds for services.

Fourth District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding said it was concerning that only a small percentage recognized a great need for more funding.

“This underscores the need for us to tell the story of the challenges facing the county,” he said at the meeting.

outreach during the next board priorities discussion this fall. Officials anticipate outreach efforts to cost $100,000 from general fund contingencies. With more awareness about the county’s monetary needs, the supervisors said they hoped that the tax measure can appear on ballots in 2026.

Many participants reacted favorably to the proposed measure when they learned that the increased tax—paid by visitors who stay in local lodgings—would help retain and attract sheriff’s deputies. Other statements that participants reacted favorably to included: accountability provisions that require transparency on how county funds are used; providing funding for county-run recreation programs for children and education initiatives for at-risk youth; and maintaining funding for local nonprofits that run shelters for the homeless.

Supervisors will discuss ramping up public

But it still has to meet with Pismo Beach, Atascadero, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay before presenting it to the SLO County Board of Supervisors on April 9.

Worthley told New Times that these meetings have been challenging so far.

“One city came back very strong and supported and identified all kinds of reasons why this is going to be important to our region, another one was warm to the idea because they could see the benefits to complete projects in their community, and then the third, I would say was pretty cold,” he said. “Probably because they’re considering a sales tax on their own and their concern would be that this measure would complete with their measure.”

During the March 5 SLO City Council meeting, resident Leah Brooks said that she supported SLOCOG’s previous sale tax attempt and was disappointed when it didn’t pass.

“The city of San Luis is making so many positive changes to our transportation system, and, you know, as a bicyclist and pedestrian, it’s just wonderful to be protected from some of these motorists,” she said during public comment.

In 2016, SLO County voters narrowly rejected Measure J, a half-percent sales tax measure for transportation revenue, according to previous New Times reporting.

Grover Beach residents expressed concerns about the possibility of a new tax during a March 11 City Council meeting.

Resident David Swift asked the council why they don’t tax their citizens locally, which would keep the

Not everyone favored educational sessions for the community. County resident Gary Kirkland criticized supervisors for raising building fees and giving themselves raises amid SLO County requiring more money for services.

“Obviously, you’re not short on too much money or you couldn’t afford to do that,” he said. “It seems that this educational program you’re talking about … to me it sounds propagandish.” ∆

—Bulbul Rajagopal

money local if they want road repairs.

“I just did some quick math, and it looks like you are proposing taxing the citizens a half a percent to send the money away and get back a sixth of that half percent,” he told Worthley and the council. “So not only are we donating in taxes, we’re donating it to someplace else. So, keep the money local and you can tax us a third of the percent and have the same money returned to you without having to send it to someplace else.”

In Arroyo Grande, Mayor Caren Ray Russom brought up similar concerns during the March 12 City Council meeting, claiming that Arroyo Grande had been discussing adding its own local sales tax to the November ballot.

“You know you’re in competition with us, because we’re trying to decide what we’re going to do about this and if we’re going to ask our own citizens to support our own measure,” she said.

Worthley told New Times that if Arroyo Grande does decide to propose their own sales tax, it wouldn’t be a competition and the two sales taxes could be complementary to each other.

“There’s not enough money going to roads currently. Our measure would require a twothirds vote to approve it and that’s what makes it a special or specific tax,” he said. “Once that is approved, it’s locked in place and that is guaranteed for transportation as laid out to voters in the investment plan.”

NO RUNWAY Third District Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg supported conducting public outreach to educate constituents on why the county needs more money, adding that there’s not enough time for such efforts this year to successfully pass the transient occupancy tax measure on ballots in November.

FILE PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM

However, this tax measure has a long way to go before it hits the November ballot. Worthley said after the Board of Supervisors weighs in, SLOCOG’s board will review the collected community input and make necessary changes.

Then it would need to go back to the Board of Supervisors and cities for approval before returning to the SLOCOG board for final approval before it can be added to the November ballot.

—Samantha Herrera

LA Superior Court rules on Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin boundaries

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge confirmed that the Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin is one connected basin— not separate subbasins—allowing for the groundwater adjudication to move forward following a year and a half of delays and litigation.

“The court has been scrupulous to confine phase 1 of this adjudication to the boundaries of the court’s in rem [personal property] jurisdiction,” the judge wrote in the ruling. “Later phases of this adjudication may be used to determine whether management areas should be utilized (or not) and whether the basin should be differentially or homogeneously managed.”

The Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin is one of California’s 21 critically overdrafted basins that was required under the 2014 California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) to create a groundwater sustainability agency (GSA) and corresponding groundwater sustainability plan. After the California Department of Water Resources approved the sustainability plan, which called for a 60 percent water use reduction in 20 years, agricultural corporations Bolthouse Farms and Grimmway Farms filed a groundwater adjudication against every landowner in the Cuyama Valley in August 2021.

The adjudication calls for a judge to rule on how much water everyone can pump, which created a parallel track to SGMA and forced landowners to join the lawsuit or risk losing their water rights altogether. In 2023, Bolthouse Farms and Grimmway Farms dropped out of the adjudication, but remaining landowners not affiliated with the ag corporations are carrying the lawsuit forward.

“It sounds like the court’s decision is very much aligned with the GSA and our current [groundwater sustainability plan]. This seems good for the basin as a whole,” Condor’s Hope Vineyard owner Roberta Jaffe told New Times in a statement. “It’s just frustrating that these efforts that are taking place in a public setting through the GSA are being duplicated in the courts.”

The judge’s ruling came after Cuyama landowners Santa Barbara Highland Vineyard, Brodiaea Inc. (Harvard University’s endowment fund), and a group of Ventucopa landowners pulled their boundary objection two days before the adjudication’s first phase in January. According to the judge’s ruling, the landowners filed their objection in September 2022, claiming that the basin should be divided into three separate subbasins.

New Times reached out to Brodiaea Inc., and attorneys representing the Ventucopa

landowners for comment on the decision, but did not receive a response before press time.

“We are pleased with the judge’s ruling that the Cuyama Basin is a single basin with no subbasins within it as the Ventucopa farmers and farming interests controlled by the Harvard University endowment had alleged for years until recently,” Bolthouse Properties Vice President and General Counsel Daniel Clifford told New Times in a statement. “Their last-minute withdrawal of their meritless objections not only surprised people but resulted in unnecessary delays and added expense for every groundwater user in the basin.”

This ruling allows the adjudication to proceed with a “one basin-wide approach” and “achieve groundwater sustainability that is acceptable to every groundwater user and the court,” Clifford added.

A nonjury trial was scheduled for Feb. 24, 2025, according to the LA County Superior Court, to discuss safe yield, which looks at how much water users can pull out of the basin, Cuyama rancher Jacob Furstenfeld told New Times.

“There’s nothing that would surprise me at this point,” Furstenfeld said. “I just hope the work we put in—through the groundwater sustainability agency and the standing advisory committee and the community— that the groundwater sustainability plan will have a significant impact on what the court rules on.”

—Taylor O’Connor Supervisors shoot down appeal against newly proposed Los Osos home

Los Osos’ tension between preserving its groundwater basin and building more development continues to find its way before the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors.

“Housing is an industry that’s vital to the economic health of the region,” county project manager Nicole Ellis said at the March 12 meeting. “The proposed project would provide Los Osos with an additional single-family home.”

Ellis responded to an appeal filed by Los Osos resident and Los Osos Sustainability Group Chair Patrick McGibney. He objected to Planning Department Hearing Officer Nick Forester’s October 2023 approval of a minor use/coastal development permit to build a 2,019-square-foot single-family home off Madera Street.

The proposed project, with Steven Brawer and Leanne Watt requesting its permit, would require extensions of existing gas, electric, and water lines within the site. It also received a will-serve letter from Golden State Water Company, which said it would provide 150 gallons of new potable water per day. The structure would include an on-site septic system that doesn’t need to be connected to the Los Osos community sewer system.

McGibney argued that the project is incompatible the local coastal program, violated the coastal zone land use ordinance, would strain the overdrafted Los Osos Valley Groundwater basin, and that the will-serve letter doesn’t indicate a sustainable water basin.

While the community has been burdened by a lack of building growth since 1988 and has an overdrafted groundwater basin, Los Osos community members hold opposing views about the severity of the area’s water problems.

County staff refuted all of McGibney’s claims, and the Board of Supervisors upheld Forester’s approval with 5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold absent.

“It was predictable, there’s no question about it,” McGibney told New Times. “The county can take up to 10 days to produce the notice of final approval to the California Coastal Commission. After that, I have 10 days to appeal to the Coastal Commission.” His appeal failed on every count, according to county staff. Ellis told the supervisors that the proposed project doesn’t violate the coastal zone land use ordinance because the site isn’t located between an urban services line and an urban reserve line. Rather, it’s situated within the boundaries of both lines, making that land use ordinance not applicable in its case.

Ellis maintained that the Los Osos groundwater basin isn’t in overdraft— something Los Osos real estate broker Jeff Edwards claimed, too, while representing the permit applicants during the appeal hearing.

“Since groundwater production from the basin is less than the basin’s sustainable yield, the Los Osos groundwater basin is not in overdraft,” Ellis said.

But the proposed project would be subjected to a 2:1 water offset requirement—a key reason that Forester approved the permit in October 2023.

McGibney said at the Board of Supervisors meeting that the county is snubbing the Coastal Commission. He added that while Los Osos did reduce its water usage, community members did so to save the water basin that’s threatened by seawater intrusion, “not so that Mr. Edwards can build more houses.”

“The Coastal Commission is still needing conclusive evidence of sustainable water supply, and there is no evidence,” McGibney told New Times. “The county is pushing the myth that we’re trending towards sustainability, but what does that mean?”

—Bulbul Rajagopal

Grover Beach gets a new police chief, more public safety funding

With a federal cash infusion worth $543,000, Grover Beach can update public safety cameras around the city.

“It will allow us to put some new reader systems to help solve crime and allow us to put some new cameras up—both license plates and just straight-up video cameras because some cameras have been up for several years and are kind of at the end of their life and need to be replaced, but those can be up to $5,000 per camera,” Grover Beach Police Department Cmdr. Jim Munro said. “It’ll also allow us to put in some new in-car video with license plate reader technology inside our patrol cars and allow us to purchase a few multibands.”

Munro said multiband radios are basically walkie-talkies or a two-way radio for command staff that allows them to speak with every agency in the county, such as fire departments and ambulance services, in case of emergencies.

Grover Beach was only one spot in SLO County that received money for community projects through a government spending deal that President Joe Biden recently signed in to law, according to U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal’s (D-Santa Barbara) office. The county received more than $4 million, including $2 million for the SLO County Sheriff’s Office to help replace its

aging dispatch center, $1 million for water resources reliability in Oceano, and $850,000 to complete a bike and pedestrian path in the Edna Valley.

On July 1, Munro will leave his current role as commander and take over as police chief following John Peters’ retirement.

“I’m really excited and glad to be the person to take over and kind of keep our department moving in the right and positive direction,” Munro told New Times.

Grover Beach City Manager Matthew Bronson told New Times that Munro’s management experience, educational and professional development backgrounds, and dedication to the community made him the ideal candidate.

“I look forward to working with him to ensure the continued safety and well-being of our residents,” he said. “I also wanted to extend my gratitude to our retiring police chief, John Peters, for his exemplary service to our community. Chief Peters’ leadership and commitment to public safety have made a lasting impact on Grover Beach.”

Munro said the good news about internal promotions is that he’s already had the opportunity to work with fellow department members and with Peters to effect some change over the last few years, and he feels like they’re currently in a good spot.

“The department is running full speed on all cylinders right now, so there’s not going to be any huge wholesale changes,” he said.

Munro said with four new police officers and two police trainees, the department is also searching for a new police officer and

commander to join the team.

In addition to the technology upgrades, Munro said he’s going to continue working on enhancing the police department’s community outreach, especially with Grover Beach’s Spanish-speaking residents.

“We’ll be looking at potentially doing some more social media in Spanish and hosting some ‘coffee with the cops’ in areas of the community where there’s more Hispanic populations,” he said. “We also have some real things planned for the summer. We’re going to be doing a really cool summer drone pilot academy where we’re going to teach kids how to fly drones.”

Munro said the drone academy will be July 22 through the 25, and kids will be able to fly drones through obstacle courses and pretend they’re a police officer. The event is currently in the planning stage, but Munro said community members can expect to see updates soon.

—Samantha Herrera

Preliminary results show incumbents lead in state races, Prop. 1 evenly split

While both sets of candidates in southern SLO County’s state Senate and Assembly races will march forward to the November general election, preliminary results show incumbent Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) and state Sen. Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) in the lead.

“I’m gratified and humbled by the results, and I’m excited about getting back to work in Sacramento to serve our community,” Hart told New Times. “Ms. [Sari] Domingues and I will be on the ballot again in November,

so I’ll be working hard to make the case that I should come back as a member of the Assembly in November.”

Hart is running against Republican candidate Sari Domingues, a Santa Maria native and president of the Santa Barbara County Moms for Liberty chapter, to represent the 37th District that encompasses all of Santa Barbara County and southern SLO County. Preliminary election results show that 41.6 percent of registered voters had their ballots counted in Santa Barbara County and 32.9 percent in the SLO County area included in the 37th District.

According to preliminary election results, Hart earned 61.5 percent of the votes (58,919 ballots) and Domingues earned 38.3 percent (36,659 ballots) in Santa Barbara County. The race was closer in southern SLO County, with Hart taking 50.3 percent (2,902 ballots) and Domingues with 49.7 percent (2,872 ballots).

SLO County will have another update on March 15, and statewide elections must be certified by April 4.

Domingues told New Times she felt good about her standing against Hart going into the general election.

“I wanted to hit 30 percent, and I hit 38 percent, and I think there’s still ballots that they are still counting. I’m very pleased,” she said. “I’m now going to be fundraising and looking for money and continuing to campaign, and my strategy is laid out, so we’ll see what happens.”

At the state Senate level, Democrat incumbent Limón faced Elijah Mack, a 19-year-old Libertarian (registered as a Republican on the ballot), to represent the

21st District—which encompasses Santa Barbara and parts of SLO and Ventura counties.

Limón led in all three counties that encompass the 21st District, according to preliminary results. In Santa Barbara County, she received 63 percent of the votes, 62 percent in Ventura County, and 52 percent in SLO County. Mack received 36.7 percent, 37 percent, and 47 percent in each county respectively.

“I am grateful and humbled for the support I received from our community on election day, signaling their desire to have me continue representing our community in the state Senate,” Limón told New Times in a statement. “I look forward to continuing to connect with voters over the coming months heading into the November election. My experience in local office and state office gives me the understanding of what is needed to tackle challenges in our state.”

Voters also weighed in on Proposition 1, which attempts to modernize the 2004 Mental Health Services Act and add a $6.4 billion bond measure to build 10,000 new beds to help those with serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders get housing. According to the secretary of state, 50 percent of California residents voted yes to approve Proposition 1 and 50 percent voted no. Ballots are still being counted.

Santa Barbara County voters leaned toward rejecting the measure, with 52.4 percent of residents voting no while 47.6 percent voted yes, according to preliminary results. In SLO County, 51 percent of residents voted no while 48.3 percent voted yes. ∆

—Taylor O’Connor

Boundary lines

SLO and Santa Barbara counties work together to address Santa Maria Riverbed homeless encampments

San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties are teaming up to address a growing number of homeless encampments in the Santa Maria Riverbed.

A $6 million grant Gov. Gavin Newsom awarded to Santa Barbara County in 2023 aims to clean up encampments, including in the Santa Maria Riverbed between Santa Barbara and SLO counties that’s visible from Highway 101.

“Collaboration with Caltrans and San Luis Obispo County will address homelessness among a transient population between the city of Santa Maria in Santa Barbara County and more rural areas in San Luis Obispo County,” according to a 2023 Santa Barbara County newsletter.

Santa Barbara County 4th District Supervisor Bob Nelson told New Times that one of the unique things about this deal is that even though Santa Barbara is the lead agency that asked for the $6 million grant, $3 million of that money will be used in SLO County.

“The county of San Luis Obispo supported us by writing a letter of support so we could receive this grant, and right now we’re having some conversations and it’s been a little painful, but I think we’re getting there on the cooperation,” he said.

However, Nelson said that there have been minor complications while trying to plan with SLO County about building more shelter beds.

During brainstorming sessions about how to house the estimated 110 to 150 people currently living in the riverbed, Santa Barbara County suggested that both counties build new shelter beds. After coming up with a number they thought was fair, Santa Barbara County said it would contribute 80 percent of the beds and SLO County should build 20 percent, but SLO County didn’t seem interested, Nelson said.

“We kind of went back and forth on our side trying to figure this out, so we ultimately said that we’ll have the beds because the odds are that they’re probably coming to us,” he said. “So we told them we just need to make sure that you guys cooperate with us when we do these evictions because this is your jurisdiction and we need your law enforcement involved.”

While the Santa Maria Riverbed is in SLO County, only 10 percent of those living there identify as SLO county residents, said SLO County Deputy Director of Social Services Linda Belch, which is why Santa Barbara

County is taking the lead on this project.

With an already overwhelming amount of people on waiting lists to get into shelters in SLO County, that extra 10 percent would stretch SLO’s resources very thin, she said.

Wendy Lewis, CEO of the El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO), said that between the nonprofit’s two shelters in Atascadero and Paso Robles, ECHO currently has a 200-person waitlist.

“Even though someone’s on the waitlist, they can already get started with a case management program,” she said. “We also offer evening meals at both locations so they can start building community and having a sense of trust with us. We also offer showers, and we have clothing and other supplies, toiletries, and things for basic hygiene.”

Unlike a traditional emergency shelter, ECHO is a 90-day program that can give stability for those in need by offering them the opportunity to sleep in the same bed for three months so they can take the necessary steps back into housing, Lewis said.

ECHO isn’t the only shelter in SLO County with an extensive waitlist. SLO County 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding said that the 5 Cities Homeless Coalition also has a 200-person waitlist for its overnight shelter beds, but he noted that new housing projects are in the works.

“5 Cities Homeless Coalition is in the process of completing a 30-unit transitional housing project in Grover Beach, which will give them 50 beds additional beds,” he said. “We’re also working on an 80-bed interim and supportive housing project in SLO, which is grant-funded through the state, and we’re trying to determine the best sites to construct that new housing facility.”

In addition, Paulding said the county is in a financial partnership with the city of San Luis Obispo to convert a Motel 6 into 76 units of permanent supportive housing.

Belch said that the Santa Maria Riverbed cleanup will be based on when those additional shelters become available, so the additional clients don’t overwhelm the county’s existing providers.

“This is going to be an 18- to 24-month process where we’re really going to engage with the individuals over there and try to navigate them to the new shelter that best meets their needs,” she said.

Santa Barbara County is also struggling with providing available shelters to the homeless population. Nelson said that a new 94-unit initerim housing facility in Santa Maria was planned to open March 16, and there’s already a waitlist.

According to previous reporting by our sister paper, the Sun, the facility, known as Hope Village, will give individuals access to mental health care, drug and alcohol treatment, and Social Services with the goal of getting people into permanent housing. Run by Good Samaritan Shelter, the project aims to help house some of the 473 individuals experiencing homelessness in Santa Maria.

The original intention for the modular units, Nelson said, was that they wouldn’t be made available for those living in the riverbed because 10 would be dedicated to 18- to 24-year-olds exiting the foster care system and experiencing homelessness, 30 units dedicated to recuperative care after a hospital stay, and 54 to community members in general.

“I eventually caved and said that there will be a portion of these made available for a portion of this cleanup process so that we could get the number that we needed,” he said. “Mostly because SLO County wasn’t willing to offer any, so I had to make some of these available to make both projects work.”

Once the riverbed is cleared out, SLO County would need to provide law enforcement presence to ensure that the encampments don’t return, Nelson said.

“If we use $3 million to clear it and then the county goes, ‘OK, thanks’ and doesn’t do anything after that, then it’s all going to be for naught,” he said. “I mean, the biggest waste of taxpayer dollars.”

Paulding said the cleanup project is complex because the riverbed falls under different jurisdictions.

“The complicating factor is the fact that over 100 individuals … in the riverbed are mainly in the county of Santa Barbara’s jurisdiction, but they’re also in our jurisdiction as well. Then if you go under the freeway overpass, they’re in Caltrans jurisdiction and beyond that, there are private parcels, undeveloped private parcels out there that create another layer of just having to coordinate with private property owners as it relates to right of entry,” he said.

While SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson is committed to helping with the encampment cleanup, Paulding said the issue really comes down to long-term enforcement, and SLO County is in the planning phase of building a Nipomo sheriff’s substation.

SLO County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Tony Cipolla said that the Nipomo substation is in the very early phases of the design-build process.

“At this early stage of the project, an estimated completion date has not yet been established,” he said, adding that the station will be built on county property on Tefft Street.

“From a long-term standpoint, having an increased law enforcement presence in Nipomo will not only reduce response times for typical calls for service,” Paulding said, “but also station a community action team deputy in South County that could work out in that area and do outreach with the homeless population in the riverbed.” ∆

Reach Staff Writer Samantha Herrera at sherrera@newtimesslo.com.

Santa Barbara County plans to spend $3 million of a $6 million state grant to help clean up the Santa Maria Riverbed, where 110 to 150 people are currently living in homeless encampments.

PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM

Debut dredge

PG&E awaits California Coastal Commission thumbs up to excavate Diablo Canyon’s cove for the first time

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is on standby to conduct the first deep clean of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant’s seawater intake cove in nearly 40 years.

“We frequently survey the area and haven’t needed to dredge in the past,” PG&E spokesperson Suzanne Hosn told New Times. “Maintenance of the intake system is performed as required for personnel safety and plant reliability. The intent is to remove sediment to prevent circumstances that could impact the power plant’s cooling system.”

Diablo’s seawater intake equipment cycles 2.5 billion gallons of water every day from the Pacific Ocean through pipes to absorb heat and cool depleted fuel pools and safety components. PG&E then discharges that warmed mass of water back into the ocean— reportedly disrupting the neighboring marine habitat, including that of the bull kelp.

In 2020, PG&E agreed to pay $5.9 million to the Bay Foundation of Morro Bay as part of a tentative settlement between the

company and water regulators to resolve the 20-year investigation at the site into the effects of the warm water discharge in the cove.

Once scheduled for shutdown in 2025 because PG&E withdrew its applications to renew Diablo’s twin reactor licenses set to expire in 2024 and 2025, the Avila Beachbased nuclear power plant received second wind.

PG&E applied for and received a $1.1 billon grant from the U.S. Department of Energy after state Senate Bill 846 passed in September 2022. The legislation unlocked $1.4 billion in state funding to help the company try to relicense Diablo and keep it running through 2030. The energy department grant aimed to backfill the state subsidies, and PG&E engaged with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to relicense Diablo’s reactors. Though PG&E chose not to pursue renewal applications in 2018, it hoped the NRC would reinstate its original 2009 application with a timeliness exemption.

Last December, the California Public Utilities Commission approved a proposal to keep the reactors running, extending its life span through 2030.

But a rapid increase in sediment because of harsh winter storms and landslides on the Big Sur coast, along with burgeoning kelp and algal growth in the Diablo cove, creates the risk of an inadvertent shutdown. On March 14, the Coastal Commission planned to deliberate authorizing the dredging process—a mammoth task of excavating 70,000 cubic yards of shoaled sediment from the 10-acre cove and dumping it roughly 1,300 to 2,500 feet offshore at the Morro Bay sandspit.

“This is a relatively small, one-time activity,” Hosn said. “We don’t expect to have to dredge again during current or extended operations.”

She added that PG&E originally intended to dredge last fall but delayed because of inclement weather. The company initially submitted the permit application to the Coastal Commission in July 2023 but brought forward a revised version in January. The postponement to this spring allowed the company’s project managers to refine the process, bring down costs for customers, and finalize the necessary permit applications.

Removing that sediment will also help PG&E divers carry out their maintenance work. According to company notes shared with the Coastal Commission in January, divers manually clean accumulated kelp and algal debris off the intake system’s bar racks every week. They do so using a combination of knives and nets.

Four to six times a year, two divers use a single fire hose to prevent sand encroachment into the vertical metal bar rack and gate system. The rack protects the opening of the 240-foot-long and 104-foot wide intake system and lets seawater be pumped into the power plant. Hosing off the bars isn’t a substitution for dredging, the notes read.

“Water is constantly circulated since one unit is always in operations,” the notes said. “Additionally, water is circulated to support heat removal of other systems (spent fuel pool) and desalination regardless of power generation status.”

In the Coastal Commission’s staff report

about the dredging permit, staff said that it learned about a recent episode where divers hosed off sediment and debris in front of the intake structure in the cove without the necessary coastal development permit. The commission’s enforcement division is now investigating the alleged violation. PG&E could resolve the issue by submitting an after-the-fact application for permit authorization, the report said.

“PG&E has committed to addressing the violation by applying for a permit that will fully address the situation,” said Lisa Haage, the commission’s chief of enforcement. “We expect they will comply and hope no further action will be required.”

Commission staff recommended approving the permit for dredging. If the commission ultimately green-lights it, the permit will hinge on PG&E meeting 10 special conditions. These include dredging within a limited area to a depth of minus 36 feet; submitting a post-dredge survey and report within 60 days of completing the project; submitting for review a biological resources monitoring plan that caters to eelgrass protection; and submitting a marine wildlife protection plan for approval.

The commission is thinking of the fish too—specifically grunion. PG&E plan to dredge sediment in the spring if the permit is approved. But it’ll have to keep grunion spawning season in mind, which runs from March through August. The company must rely on California Department of Fish and Wildlife reports for expected grunion runs and use tide predictions for Port San Luis to figure out the start of each two-hour run.

PG&E cannot use the Morro Bay sandspit—at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ nearshore placement site—for sediment dumping two hours before, during, and after each grunion run.

“The project is not expected to adversely affect public access to the shoreline, as the dredging would occur in an area where public access is prohibited due to safety concerns and the sediment placement would occur more than 1,000 feet offshore of the nearest accessible shoreline area,” the staff report said. ∆

Reach Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal at brajagopal@newtimesslo.com.

BY TAYLOR O’CONNOR

Flying high

The Santa Maria Family Kite Festival is one of Jenn Malone’s favorite days of the year.

“There’s something about hundreds of kites in the air flying harmoniously at the same time. It’s a miracle they don’t get tangled, but I love the joy these kids are expressing [during] their fun and learning,” said Malone, the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum’s executive director. “I love all the colors and different kites everyone brings—we never have a repeat kite in the sky, everyone has a kite that’s unique to them.”

The Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum is a local nonprofit dedicated to fostering family and youth-inspired learning by creating experiences to explore the valley and beyond, according to the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum website. For at least the past 10 years, the museum, in partnership with the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, has hosted the annual Family Kite Festival where local families can enjoy being outside and spend time together outside while flying kites, she said.

“I know the main drive behind it was to offer something unique and different for the community, especially targeting families to come and do something fun for free that would be giving their family an opportunity to bond and have an awesome day outside,” Malone said.

This year, the Family Kite Festival will take place on April 7 from noon to 4 p.m. at Rotary Centennial Park in Santa Maria, where families can fly kites, enjoy food from local restaurants, explore local business booths, see kite-flying demonstrations, listen to live music, and participate in kite-flying contests, she said. Ambassadors from the American Kitefliers Association—the largest association of kiters in the world that wants to share the joy of kites with people throughout the country—will be there to help coach families.

“We will host a kite hospital booth as well, so if the kids’ kites need first aid, we can hopefully fix them,” Malone said.

The museum will also host its annual running of the Bols race where kids wear a parachute-type kite and race each other to show how energy, inertia, and grit come together, she said. People can bring their own kites, or the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks booth will provide free colorful kites for pickup.

“As far as attendees, we have grown significantly from the beginning years that we started—last year was our most-attended year for the kite festival, and we anticipate

that it will continue growing,” Malone said. “I love that there’s so many community supporters that come out, so the community knows what’s available to them.”

While there’s games to pick and choose from, the day isn’t structured and gives kids the freedom to explore the park, fly kites, and spend time with their loved ones, she said.

“The kids get to create their own story behind what the day means to them. It’s not a classroom environment. It’s a play, have fun, and be imaginative atmosphere, and that’s what I stand behind,” Malone said.

The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department helps with the event’s logistics, provides the festival space, and works with the vendors and booths, she added.

“We are a very small nonprofit, and we would never be able to do the kite festival without the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department. They are our strongarm that supports and provides what we need at the park,” Malone said.

The Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum is also looking for sponsorships— businesses or nonprofits that want to buy a booth for the festival and get social media and advertising recognition through the museum’s promotions, she said.

Sponsorships are at least $250 per month.

“The museum doesn’t want kite flying to be a thing of the past, so I love that once a year it’s on the forefront one day for our families to have something fun to do, and it’s simple,” Malone said.

Rotary Centennial Park is located at 2625 South College Drive, Santa Maria. Direct questions or sponsorship interest inquiries to info@smvdiscoverymuseum.org or call (805) 928-4144.

Fast fact

• The Mountain Air is running a special promotion throughout March to help fund healthy activities for students through the PEAK (Promoting Extracurricular Activities for Kids) program.

Submit a hike you went on throughout the month and they will donate $20 to PEAK. In addition to that, each donation will be matched by two other outside donors, the Thorshov Family and The Sandlot Group leading to a total of $60 for each hike. Visit their website, themountainair. com, for more information. ∆

Reach Staff Writer Taylor O’Connor at toconnor@santamariasun.com.

PHOTO COURTESY OF JENN MALONE

Ihave been watching the painting and refurbishing at High Street Deli for some months now. I was very sad when I saw the iconic landmark Eskimo Pie picture disappear, painted over, boards replaced. I thought it was a protected piece. Yesterday I was driving by and decided to stop and ask the workers about the sign, and lo and behold,

We don’t want your cell tower

Verizon Wireless is relentlessly pushing to place a 55-foot cell tower in a back parking lot at 789 Valley Road, close to seniors’ homes in Arroyo Grande. After a public hearing on Feb. 6 when senior citizens packed the chambers

BY JOHN DONEGAN

I’m happy to see Eskimo Pie again Do the right thing

Winston Churchill famously observed that “Americans will always do the right thing, only after they’ve tried everything else.” It seems that San Francisco may be trying to emulate Churchill’s pithy observation.

Yes, this is another rant about San Francisco’s descent into dysfunction and squalor. Criticizing the mess in San Francisco is so easy that I sometimes feel like one of the Italian partisans who put the last few bullets into Mussolini’s lifeless body as it hung from a street lamp. With the publicized flight of businesses and residents from the city, the sprawling homeless encampments, and with crime and drug use having made a ghost town out of the once-thriving downtown, it seems hardly sporting to challenge their

they were putting it back up. Hand painting a new one exactly like the original. Wow, everything is right in the neighborhood again. Thank you, High Street Deli. Some things just need to stay the same for old time’s sake. It is a real comfort piece. Love it.

Jean’ne Blackwell

San Luis Obispo

in opposition, during a four-hour meeting, where at least 10 of the seniors contracted COVID-19, the Planning Commission turned down the cell tower. During that same meeting, a petition in opposition to the cell tower was presented with 245 signatures from seniors ranging in age from 55 to 100 years

old. Yet now Verizon Wireless appeals for yet another hearing, this time before the Arroyo Grande City Council. Once again, a vulnerable population needs to show up, in person, to defend their future health and their future home values. It’s well documented that if your home is within a half a mile of a cell tower you’re likely to lose between 8 to 20 percent of its value besides negative health effects ranging from migraines to cancer. I request Verizon place that tower in a field or business location, pay the owner the huge lease fee, and keep it far away from everyone’s home.

Ethel “Tink” Landers Arroyo Grande

We need to end the death of Palestinian children and families

I am profoundly moved by United States soldier Aaron Bushnell who recently burned

himself to death in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. I feel deeply grieved but also all the more determined to preserve life.

Aaron Bushnell self-immolated, saying he could no longer be complicit in the U.S.backed genocide against the Palestinian people.

To end the deaths of children and families and others in Palestine and to honor the supremely courageous sacrifice of Aaron Bushnell, I ask that our legislators and all elected officials halt the U.S.-backed war against the Palestinians and denounce forevermore any and all connections they have with the military-industrial complex, which is getting filthy rich off of war, surveillance, weapons, repression, and terrorism.

Dolores Howard Paso Robles

RHETORIC&REASON

policy choices.

But perhaps San Francisco is finally getting desperate enough to try “the right thing,” after trying enabling approaches like needle exchanges, safe injection sites, lavish support, and lax policing. In the recent election, San Francisco voters passed Proposition F, a measure promoted by progressive mayor London Breed, which requires welfare recipients to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits and to undergo treatment if they test positive. If they fail to, they will lose their benefits, which range up to $712 per month in cash.

Trent Rhorer, the executive director of the San Francisco Human

Russell

Service Agency that administers the benefits, said in a Feb. 5, 2024, Associated Press story, “To give someone who is addicted to fentanyl $700 per month, I don’t think it helps improve their lives.” A hand-out of that much cash, and San Franciscans wonder why they have so many addicted homeless? In 2023, 800 San Franciscans died of fentanyl overdoses.

This is not a new idea. Conservatives have been pushing such plans for decades, much to the indignant howling from the left about punishing addiction and marginalizing communities, and the usual chorus of leftist rhetoric and jargon from the homeless support industry. Of course, what is new is that it is now being pushed by progressives who are under intense political pressure from outraged

citizens to finally do something about San Francisco’s condition, flummoxing the leftist activists who aren’t as nimble at reversing course as are the job-protecting politicians.

Other proposals to allow the police to pursue suspects in property crimes and to use drones and surveillance, two previously forbidden practices, also passed.

Not long ago, San Francisco voters surprised many by throwing out a hardcore progressive district attorney who disdained prosecuting criminals, preferring to prosecute cops for misconduct charges. His more conservative replacement outraged many of the progressive true believers by refusing to prosecute a Walgreen’s security guard who, after being attacked by a shoplifter who was Black, transgender, and homeless, shot the attacker. The voters also surprised many by dumping three school

HODIN

board members who fixated on renaming schools honoring such notorious “racists” as Abraham Lincoln and on eliminating merit admissions in the city’s prestigious top academic school.

Statewide, reliably blue California now has trial mental health courts in several counties, which can order the involuntary institutionalization of those with addiction and mental health problems, something which has long been an anathema to liberals. The intractable homeless crisis, and the unwillingness of many homeless to accept treatment, has caused many liberals to reconsider their dogma.

In Oregon, the Legislature reversed its disastrous brainfart legalizing hard drugs and re-criminalized possession.

In New York, Chicago, and other “sanctuary cities,” which are in crisis mode after being swamped with illegals, we are seeing a realization that perhaps an open border isn’t such a good idea.

Nationally, we have seen an abandonment of the “defund the police” craze which had infatuated the left just a couple of years ago, replacing it with demands for additional funding for the police. With the war in Ukraine, we have also seen the instinctively pacifistic left come to an improbable recognition of the need for a strong military to repel aggressive tyrants.

The common element here is, of course, the return to pragmatic, clear-eyed, and effective conservative policies, after having “tried everything else.” Human history is a pattern of having to re-learn the same hard lessons again and again, after trying out

various more attractive alternatives which ultimately proved unworkable. Many of the unsuccessful approaches were more fun, kinder, or less demanding, or promised to create a utopian world, making them seem more appealing. But there is a big difference between what people want to do and what they need to do.

Instead of reacting with your usual derisive hoots, jeers, and epithets, you could have saved a lot of damage, money, and lives if you had just listened to conservatives in the first place, instead of instinctively rejecting conservative counsel, engaging in wishful thinking, and charging off on your latest big new thing. ∆

John Donegan is a retired attorney in Pismo Beach whose guilty pleasure is smugly saying “I told you so.” Respond with an opinion piece by emailing it to letters@newtimesslo.com.

How are you feeling after the March 5 primary?

43% I am not looking forward to the November general election.

28% Feeling good and happy I got to vote.

24% I was glad to vote, but I’m nervous watching the results come in.

5% We were supposed to vote on March 5?

51 Votes

EMPLOYMENT Freelance Arts Writer

Are you sick of editing or regurgitating press releases about nothing exciting day after day? Or maybe it’s those damn list things—you know the ones: “Top 10 ironic places to find hipsters painting lemons on top of bicycles.” Or maybe it’s just not being able to put the time and reporting into a story that deserves it: the weeks and repeated meet-andgreets that give a story what it needs to ripen into the nuanced, spellbinding narrative it’s dying to be.

Can you find the unassuming local artist who’s about to blow a hole in the status quo? Do you know what it means to find the culture that matters to a community—the stuff that gives a population its heartbeat, its soul? That sweet spot where culture, politics, art, and society collide into a massive chaotic hurricane of beautiful expression?

If so, then that’s exactly who we’re looking for: an arts writer who can wrestle a story to the ground and fill it with the things that matter to San Luis Obispo County. It’s not all about vineyards, rolling hills, and pounding surf brushed with light, ethereal watercolors (although that’s definitely here). It’s about that human element and where creativity lives. Can you find it?

Let us know if you’ve got what it takes. We dare you. Send résumé and clips to Cindy Rucker at crucker@newtimesslo.com.

New Times is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

It sounds like San Luis Obispo County wants the Santa Maria Riverbed cleanup remnants to land squarely in the lap of Santa Barbara County

And by cleanup, I really mean clear-out. As in, a clear-out of the miniature cities that have popped up in the riverbed since last year’s flooding pushed them out, visible from Highway 101 in all their tarped, trashy glory!

By last estimates, between 110 to 150 people are living in the waterway, which is technically in SLO County, and if it gets cleared out, those houseless folks need shelter beds to go to and services to receive. While Santa Barbara County’s 4th District Supervisor Bob Nelson indicated that his county is committed to providing housing for most of them, SLO County’s 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding committed to not much.

I mean, they could just wait with their fingers crossed for another giant flood to flush everyone out. Problem solved, amirite?

SLO County appears to me to be on the struggle bus, chugging along with not a lot of temporary or transitional housing for homeless people and hundreds-of-peoplelong waitlists for what little it does have. It sounds like a lot of what SLO County can commit to exists in future land—as in, it hinges on projects that are currently in the works but not yet realized.

All we really need to do is look to the Un-Safe Parking Site snafu that’s yet to

be solved to see how good SLO County is at tackling long-term projects aimed at providing shelter, housing, and services to its homeless population. Give them a parking site near the jail for three years, shrug your shoulders at all the publicly bungled operations, give remaining residents $1,000 and a pat on the back for playing, and shut ,er down!

As for the Santa Maria Riverbed, is that really SLO County’s problem? It is in SLO County, but, SLO County Deputy Director of Social Services Linda Belch said, only 10 percent of the folks who call the riverbed home identify as SLO County residents. And even that 10 percent could overwhelm SLO County’s already stretched services.

You know what they say about identification—if they say they’re Santa Barbara County residents even though they’re living on SLO County land, they must be Santa Barbara County’s issue, amirite?

If Santa Barbara County can provide beds, Nelson said, SLO County should provide the enforcement to keep people from returning to the riverbed. Seems super reasonable to me. SLO County will provide that enforcement, Paulding said, but long-term, it will hinge on a long-planned Sheriff’s Office substation in Nipomo. But, but, but—it’s hard to patrol the riverbed near Santa Maria from a substation in Oceano.

Maybe there’s hope, though, with the $1.2 million the SLO County Board

of Supervisors allocated to begin the design process for a Nipomo substation last summer. Time will tell.

Plus, Paulding added that this whole riverbed cleanup thing is going to be complicated. There’s SLO County, Santa Barbara County, and Caltrans in the mix, jurisdiction-wise, plus private properties. How will they ever manage?

I think some Zoom meetings might be in order. You know, to open up those lines of communication.

The sense of urgency between SLO County and Santa Barbara County over the issue isn’t exactly equal. Santa Barbara County already has $3 million dedicated to the project and Nelson sounds like he’s ready to move fullsteam ahead, while Paulding isn’t.

“If we use $3 million to clear it, and then the county goes, ‘OK, thanks,’ and doesn’t do anything after that, then it’s all going to be for naught,” Nelson said. “I mean, the biggest waste of taxpayer dollars.”

If there’s one thing the government’s good at, it’s wasting taxpayer dollars! That parking site on Oklahoma Avenue cost roughly half a million in 2021. No word on 2022, 2023, and 2024, yet. But it feels safe to call it a waste. So, at least SLO

County’s consistent.

Even though SLO County supported the grant that will eventually get used to pay for the riverbed cleanup effort, it seems like that’s about all the commitment it wants to give right now.

I think the real issue is that Santa Maria residents live within eyesight of the riverbed, services in Santa Barbara County (including the grocery store) are closer to the homeless residents in the riverbed, and so Santa Maria is adversely impacted by the encampments. SLO County isn’t—unless a resident heads south along Highway 101 to cross the county line. Then you can see the encampments that seem to multiply daily.

Why would SLO County commit to spending taxpayer dollars on something that isn’t a political problem, even if it is a jurisdictional one? Even if the counties share responsibility in the situation, even if both are struggling to provide shelter beds and wraparound services to their homeless populations—although one is arguably in a better position (hats off to you, Santa Barbara County), neither is doing fantastic.

If one county is feeling the political pressure and therefore more willing to take steps to address it, why wouldn’t SLO County just pass the buck? ∆

The Shredder believes political pressure is the only thing that politicians hear. Send some to shredder@newtimesslo.com.

Hot Dates

PALM FRIDAY

Glasshead Studio in Atascadero hosts On e Other Hand, a unique art workshop, on Friday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants of the class will use their nondominant hand while working on a fused glass project with colorful pre-cut glass. Attendees are encouraged to bring a journal. Admission is $45. Call (805) 464-2633 or visit glassheadstudio.com for more info. e studio is located at 8793 Plata Lane, suite H, Atascadero. —Caleb Wiseblood

ARTS

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

AQUARIUS 2024 Central Coast

Watercolor Society’s annual juried exhibit features a wide array of watermedia art from experimental to traditional. Meet the artists at the opening reception on Feb. 25, 2 to 4 p.m. when awards will be presented. Through April 1 Free. ccwsart.com/aquarius-2024show. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2504.

BIRD’S EYE VIEW: THE ARCHITECTURAL LANDSCAPES OF THE CENTRAL COAST Cambria Center for the Arts is proud to present Bird’s Eye View: The Architectural Landscapes of the Central Coast. The featured artist is local resident Tigg Morales. Artist’s reception on March 2, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Fridays-Sundays. through April 28 Free. 805-927-8190. cambriaarts.org. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY

Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. The party includes a complimentary glass of wine and canvas with materials. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $55. 805-394-5560. coastalwineandpaint. com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.

COSTA GALLERY SHOWCASES

Features works by Ellen Jewett as well as 20 other local artists, and artists from southern and northern California. Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. 559-799-9632. costagallery.com. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos.

capturing the Central Coast’s cypress trees with their irregular balance, foggy atmosphere, fish, birds, and many other subjects. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through March 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FOREVER STOKED PAINT PARTY Join us at the gallery, for a few hours to travel on a creative paint journey. You will receive as much or as little instruction as you prefer. No artistic experience is necessary. Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. $45. 805772-9095. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

MACRAMÉ DRIFTWOOD PLANT

HANGER WORKSHOP Enjoy a macramé plant hanger workshop. Includes all materials, wine, and a plant. Make driftwood wall plant hangers with locally collected driftwood and natural cotton cord. Taught by Lindsey of Tied + True Goods. March 16 , 4-6 p.m. $55. tiedandtruegoods.com. Rising Tides Morro Bay, 560 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, 805-712-9139.

PHOTOGRAPHER GRANT KREINBERG

Kreinberg: “I favor nature and the outdoors of Northern California. I live in Northern California, and I’m always looking for a new road or a new area to explore.” Gallery is open daily. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through March 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

THE PLEIN AIR TEAM Acrylic artist, Nancy Lynn, and husband, watercolorist, Robert Fleming, have an

ongoing show of originals and giclee prints of Morro Bay and local birds. ongoing 805-772-9955. Seven Sisters Gallery, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 8, Morro Bay, sevensistersgalleryca.com.

SANDRA SANDERS: ACRYLIC

PAINTINGS In Sanders’ words: “The stress of life just seems to go away while I’m painting a beautiful seascape or a snowy mountain scene. I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed painting them.” Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through March 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

SIX-WEEK SKETCHBOOK WORKSHOP

WITH ARTIST SARAH A. PLETTS

Students will learn the art of filling a large sketchbook with images and writing. Dreams, photographs, ideas, and more will be part of the creative process. Work from prompts (optional) sent out beforehand. Mondays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. through April 8 $120. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

DEPRISE BRESCIA ART GALLERY:

OPEN DAILY Features a large selection of encaustic art, sculpted paintings, art installations, acrylic palette knife paintings, digital art, glass, jewelry, stones, fossils, and a butterfly sculpture garden. ongoing DepriseBrescia.com. Deprise Brescia Art Gallery, 829 10th St., Paso Robles, 310-621-7543.

FRANK EBER: PRESENCE AND

ABSENCE A special pop-up show in the Studio Spotlight space. Featuring the talented Frank Eber. The show will highlight a variety of Eber’s work that explores nature’s transitions in painting.

Through March 25 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

HEADLINER STEVEN ROGERS

Presented by Bootleg Standup. March 19 7-9:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero, 805-460-6042.

LIVE FIGURE DRAWING An uninstructed live figure drawing session. Participants must be 18 years old or older. All artist levels welcome; please bring your own materials. March 14 1-3 p.m. $20. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.

org. Uninstructed Live Figure Drawing sessions hosted on the third Thursday of each month. Open to all artists ages 18 and older. Please bring your own art supplies. We will have chairs, tables, and a nude model to sketch. Note: no class in December. Third Thursday of every month, 1-4 p.m. $20. 805-2389800. studiosonthepark.org/classesworkshops/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

ONE FISH, TWO FISH ... FUSED GLASS

FISH Create your own unique fused glass fish using a variety of colorful glass pieces. Add a sparkly accent with a dichroic stringer. All materials included. March 19 10 a.m.-noon $50. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

OPEN PROJECT AND POTLUCK NIGHT

Create a fused glass project of your choice. Bring a drink/food item to share. A great way to meet other glass aficionados in the community, and create a unique piece of art. Prices based on the project you choose. March 15 , 4-8 p.m. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

PRIVATE HOME SCHOOL ART SESSIONS

Use clay sculpting, ceramic tiles, textile art, paper crafts, watercolors, and more. You’ll be amazed as we unravel the secrets of color theory, famous artists, time periods, and techniques. Every other Monday, 2:30-4 p.m. through May 27 $25.

805-400-9107. artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 3340 Ramada Drive, suite 2C, Paso Robles.

SHORT FORM IMPROV CLASS AT

TOP GRADE COMEDY THEATER Join instructor Charles Charm, an improvisor with 10 years of experience, to learn how to play improvgames. Classes are drop in only at this time. Shows TBD. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. $25. 530-748-6612. Saunter Yoga and Wellness, 5820 Tra ic Way, Atascadero.

SIP N’ SKETCH Bring your own supplies (or borrow some of our’s) and paint or sketch a themed live-model or still life under the guidance of Studios resident artists. See website for the specific theme of the month. Your first glass of wine is included in price. Third Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. $20. 805-2389800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

STUDIOS ON THE PARK: CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of classes and workshops o ered. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-238-9800.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

UBU’S OTHER SHOE STAGED READING:

CONSTELLATIONS This spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. What happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know—delving into the infinite possibilities of their relationship and raising questions about the di erence between choice and destiny. March 15 -16, 7-8:30 p.m. and March 16 2-3:30 p.m. $15-$25. 805-7862440. slorep.org/shows/constellations/. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo.

ACTOR’S EDGE: ACTING CLASSES

Actor’s Edge o ers film and television acting training in San Luis Obispo, plus exposure to Los Angeles talent agents. All ages and skill levels welcome. Classes

available in SLO, LA, and on zoom. ongoing $210 per month. actorsedge.com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

ADAM PARKER SMITH This exhibition will feature several works made throughout the artist’s career as sort of a mid-career retrospective. Adam Parker Smith has a unique ability to address complex themes in a whimsical, light-hearted way that makes his work incredibly accessible. March 16 -July 7 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/adamparker-smith/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

ALL AGES SCULPTING WITH JOHN ROULLARD John a retired school teacher who patiently guides potters of all ages to sculpt and work on details and design. Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m. $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

ALL LEVELS POTTERY CLASSES Anam Cre is a pottery studio in SLO that o ers a variety of classes. This specific class is open to any level. Teachers are present for questions, but the class feels more like an open studio time for potters.

Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

ART OF LIZ MARUSKA: AWAKEN TO BEAUTY Immerse yourself in a place held together by breathtaking sunlight and sparkling water. Discover a stunning painting and awaken to the wonder of art. Connect with beauty through Liz Maruska’s exhibition at SLO Provisions’ Art After Dark reception held Friday, March 1. Through March 31, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Free. 805-439-4298. SLOProvisions. com. SLO Provisions, 1255 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

ARTIST RIKI SCHUMACHER AT ART

CENTRAL GALLERY Schumacher’s work is pensive and introspective, inspiring one to take a solitary walk on a cloudy day. Wander in to reflect on her “delicious, wistful landscapes.” Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/galleryartists/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

CRAFT ARTIST JARI DE HAM Jari de Ham began Chinese brush painting in 2002. This artist enjoys

PHOTO COURTESY OF GLASSHEAD STUDIO

BARRY GOYETTE: MULBERRY For his exhibition at SLOMA, San Luis Obispobased artist Barry Goyette shows a series of portraits taken by a very specific mulberry tree as a site for portrait photography guided by the models, of varying stages of life. Through June 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma. org/exhibition/barry-goyette-mulberry/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

BEACON ART SHOW 2024 A nearly monthlong exhibition. Fridays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through March 24 Free. SLO United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-7580.

BEYOND THE BASICS OF WATERCOLOR

WITH VIRGINIA MACK This is a class for those who love imagining ways to further their visual expressions. A watercolorbased course, but one that branches out into other media. Third Wednesday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $35 per class. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo. com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

CERAMIC LESSONS AND MORE Now

offering private one-on-one and group lessons in the ceramic arts. Both hand building and wheel throwing options. Beginners welcomed. ongoing 805-8355893. hmcruceceramics.com/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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

COBI MOULES: SHOWERING OF

SPARKLY BITS Cobi Moules’ paintings feature queer bodies at play, exuding agency and abandon. Symbolizing queer joy, they transcend boundaries, obscuring the landscape as a backdrop to their pleasures. Moules reimagines 19th century Hudson River School landscape painting as queer spaces of desire and belonging. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through March 15 Free. 805-5463202. cuesta.edu/student/campuslife/ artgallery/index.html. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

CREATIVITY DAYS WITH THE SILK ARTISTS OF CALIFORNIA CENTRAL

COAST These are not “classes” as there is no formal teaching (although there is lots of sharing and learning). It’s an opportunity to work on your own projects with your own materials while picking up new skills among friends. Third Monday of every month $3; first session free. artcentralslo. com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-747-4200.

DATE NIGHT POTTERY Bring your date and throw a cup on the pottery wheel. Next, texture a clay slab and press into a form creating a personalized piece. Guest are welcome to bring drinks; venue provides aprons. Pieces are fired, glazed, and ready in two weeks. Saturdays, 6-6:30 p.m. $140. anamcre.

com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

ENSEMBLE IMPROV COMEDY SHOW

Guest Josh Heimendinger will play with the team. March 15 6-8 p.m. my805tix.com. The Hub, 1701 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

FLOWER POWER: INTRO TO INK AND INKTENSE WITH LINDA CUNNINGHAM

Receive step by step instruction for creating beautiful floral greeting cards using Strathmore mixed media cards, black ink, and vivid colored Inktense pencils. Beginners are welcome and no experience is necessary. March 17, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $40 per person. 805-4782158. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

FREE DOCENT TOURS Gain a deeper understanding of the artwork on view with SLOMA’s new docent tours. Every Saturday, join trained guides for interactive and engaging tours of SLOMA’s current exhibitions. Saturdays, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma. org/visit/tours/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

HALF-DAY WRITING WORKSHOP

SLO NightWriters presents a halfday workshop for writers of fiction, creative nonfiction, memoir and poetry. Presentations include “Words and Music: Using Poetry and Music in Fiction,” “Writing Memoir,” “Building an Author Platform: Your Brand, Your Website, and Social Media.” Join in person or on Zoom. March 16 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25 (members); $50 (non-members). SLONightWriters.org. Chandler Hall, UCC San Luis Obispo, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, 805-544-1373.

HEADLINER STEVEN ROGERS Presented by Bootleg Standup. March 20 7 p.m. my805tix.com/. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-548-2337.

IMPROV COMEDY STUDENT SHOWCASE

Hosted by Central Coast Comedy Theater. March 16 6-8 p.m. my805tix.com. Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, 805-541-5888.

JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND ART

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

JOSH HEIMENDINGER: JTS BROWN

IMPROV WORKSHOP A longform improv workshop. March 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. my805tix.com. Central Coast Comedy Theater Training Center, 2078 Parker Street, suite 200, San Luis Obispo, 805-858-8255.

LEAH ROSENBERG Rosenberg works across artistic media to spark new experiences of color. Using painting, installation, printmaking, sculpture, performance, and video, she invites viewers to consider how color can be perceived both multi-sensorially and multi-dimensionally. Through April 1 Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org. San Luis

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

LEARN MODERN SQUARE DANCING

A new square dance class, with Rick Hampton teaching. Exercise your body and brain while making new friends. Casual dress. Singles and couples welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through April 18 $70 for all 12 weeks. 805-781-7300. squaredancecentralcoast.com/classes. San Luis Obispo Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

LEARN TO WEAVE MONDAYS An opportunity to learn how a four-shaft loom works. You will get acquainted as a new weaver or as a refresher with lots of tips and tricks. This class includes getting to know a loom, how to prepare/dress a loom, and much much more. Mondays, 1-4 p.m. $75 monthly. 805-441-8257.

Patricia Martin: Whispering Vista Studios, 224 Squire Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, patriciamartinartist.com.

ODDFELLOWS OPEN MIC Bring your music, improv, standup, magic, and dance talents. Each act gets five minutes. Audience votes for favorite. Third Saturday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-234-0456. Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo.

OPEN MIC COMEDY Sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Aidan Candelario. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-540-8300. saintsbarrel. com/event-calendar. Saints Barrel Wine Bar, 1021 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

PAINTING THE COASTAL LIGHT WITH PASTELS WITH JIM TYLER In this twoday workshop, attendees will complete a larger, more complex painting; start with a wet underpainting technique to provide a rich glow. This is an instructor-led class with iterative demonstrations each step of the way. All experience levels are welcome. March 15 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and March 16 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $170. 805-7482220. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

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

PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF THE CENTRAL

COAST A self-directed fun group of dynamic artists who enjoy painting and sketching outdoors. Artists meet on site at various locations. Weekly plein air destinations are provided by Kirsti Wothe via email (mrswothe@yahoo.com). Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo.

POTTERY: BEGINNING WHEEL CLASS

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

THE REBOOT PRESENTS SPEAK EASY A special, curated variety show with host

Rocky Ross, featuring local talent telling true personal stories, song, spoken word, and “Impromptu Pudding” open mic for audience members to tell 99-second stories. Limited seating; come early. March 22 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-203-6301. facebook.com/the.reboot4u. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

SCULPTURE CLASS WITH ROD PEREZ

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

SLO COMEDY UNDERGROUND OPEN

MIC NIGHT Enjoy a night of laughs provided by the local SLO Comedy Community. It’s open mic night, so anyone can perform and “you never know what you’ll see.” Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-548-2337, libertinebrewing.com.

SPANISH SPEAKING POTTERY CLASS

(6 WEEKS) Looking for a fun way to learn Spanish? Join Dana Fiore and Shevon Sullivan. The class’s wheel-throwing teachers are bilingual. Guests don’t have to be fluent, just willing to try. Clay and firing included. Mondays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. through April 22 $225. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

VIRGINIA MACK: BEGINNING

WATERCOLOR This is a watercolor class designed to let you jump in and try out this engaging medium through experimentation. It’s designed for beginners and those with watercolor experience who wish to expand their knowledge of painting in watercolors. To enroll please contact Mack via email: vbmack@charter.net Wednesdays, 1:303:30 p.m. $35. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo. com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

YOUTH POTTERY CLASS Teens love this class. Learn handbuilding techniques and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Held every Friday after school. Fridays, 3:30-5 p.m. $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Prepare to double the laughter and mischief as AGHS Theatre Company proudly presents Shakespeare’s timeless classic. An uproarious tale of mistaken identities, farcical misunderstandings, and madcap adventures. March 14 , 7-9:30 p.m., March 15 7-9:30 p.m. and March 16 7-9:30 p.m. $10-$15. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/aghs-theatre-the-comedy-oferrors/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. GRAVE MISTAKES Book editor Ray’s chances of courting writer and housemate Molly get pushed to the backburner when the duo’s landlord

teams up with a ghost hunter and plots to kick his two tenants out in order to transform their home into a horrorthemed tourist destination. Through March 16 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

ZEPHYR: A WHIRLWIND OF CIRCUS

BY CIRQUE MECHANICS Inspired by the power of wind and the ingenuity that goes into harnessing it, Zephyr is an emotive and exhilarating tale about the choices humans have made regarding our planet and its resources, told through circus acrobatics, mechanical wonders, and a bit of clowning around. March

19 7 a.m.-9 p.m. and March 20, 7-9 p.m. $36-$62. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/cirque-mechanics/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BREATHE AND STRETCH: BAYSIDE

MARTIAL ARTS This class for ages 18 and over is a hybrid of yoga, active isolated, resistance stretching, and more. Breath work is incorporated throughout. You must be able to get down onto the floor and back up again. Please bring a mat and some water to stay hydrated. Sundays, 9-10 a.m. $15 session. 415-516-5214. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

BREATHE AND STRETCH: OMNI STUDIO

This class for ages 18 and over is a hybrid of yoga, active isolated, resistance stretching, and more. Breath work is incorporated throughout. You must be able to get down onto the floor and back up again. Please bring a mat and some water to stay hydrated. Tuesdays, 5:306:30 p.m. $15 session. 415-516-5214. Omni Studio, 698 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

EDUCATOR WORKSHOP SERIES A series of three educator training workshops focused on coastal ocean literacy, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship. Designed for classroom teachers, naturalists, and outdoor educators. March 16 , 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $30. eventbrite.com. Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd., Morro Bay, 805-772-2694.

ENJOY AXE THROWING Enjoy the art of axe throwing in a safe and fun environment. Kids ages 10 and older are welcome with an adult. No personal axes please. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. $20. 805-528-4880. baysidemartialarts.com. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

ERGONOMIC GARDENING TIPS Learn best practices for keeping healthy while gardening. The Los Osos Valley Garden Club hosts Audrey Elliott, MPT, Sunnyside Physical Therapy, as she discusses injury prevention, warm up exercises, proper body mechanics, and adaptive equipment. A member talk on garden

safety will precede Elliott’s presentation. March 17 2-4 p.m. Free. lovgardenclub. com. First Baptist Church of Los Osos, 1900 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, 805-528-3066.

MORRO BAY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

Disciplines include advanced athletic performance fitness training, Thai kickboxing, and more. Beginners to advanced students welcome. Day and evening classes offered. MondaysSaturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for more info. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts. com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

TAI CHI AND QI GONG: ZEN IN MOTION

Small group classes with 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the Year. Call for time and days. Learn the Shaolin Water Style and 5 Animals Qi Gong. Beginners welcomed. Mondays, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call for price details. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts. com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

TAI CHI BASICS Visit site for more details on this ongoing, weekly Tai Chi program. Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $10-$12. 805-772-7486. fitnessworksmb. com. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

BALANCE FLOW Suitable for all levels. This class is meant to benefit the mindbody connection while emphasizing safe and effective alignment as well as breath awareness and relaxation. Please call to register in advance. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:15-6:15 p.m. $16-$22; $50 membership. 805-434-9605. ttrtennis.com/fitness/ yoga/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton. GODDESS GROUP Please join Oracle Owner/Intuitive Medium, Tiffany Klemz, for this twice monthly, Goddess Group. The intention of this group is to curate connection, inspiration, unity, and empowerment. Every other Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. $11. 805-464-2838. oracleatascaderoca.com. Oracle, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero.

NAR-ANON: FRIDAY MEETINGS

A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805-4412164. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero.

SANTA LUCIA ROCKHOUNDS MEETING

Bring your favorite rock, gem, crystal, fossil, etc., to show the rest of the club. Third Monday of every month, 7 p.m.

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WIN TWO TICKETS TO A CAL POLY BASKETBALL HOME GAME

Various Dates & Times Baggett Stadium, Cal Poly, SLO

CAL POLY ARTS PRESENTS: SMALL ISLAND BIG SONG

Friday, April 26 • 7:30pm

Performing Arts Center, SLO

SLO SYMPHONY CLASSICS V TCHAIKOVSKY, SAINT SAENS, BRAMMEIER

Saturday, May 4 • 7:30pm

Performing Arts Center, SLO

REMEMBER WHEN ROCK WAS YOUNG

Friday, June 7 • 7:30pm Clark Center, Arroyo Grande

slrockhounds.org/. Templeton Community Center, 601 S. Main St., Templeton.

SLO LIVING HOME AND OUTDOOR EXPO Two days of all things home and outdoor. Find what you need to help get that project done plus more for inside and outside the home including local crafters market, local wine and olive oil tastings, boats, RVs, and more. Free admission and giveaways. March 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and March 17 10 a.m.-5 p.m. No entry fee. 805-2390655. pasorobleseventcenter.com. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

WILD DIVINITY MIXER BY CENTRAL COAST CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY Mark your calendars for an unforgettable event hosted by the one and only Inara Sophia, Founder of Wild Divinity. March 20, 5 p.m. my805tix.com/. Unit 200, 9700 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

BOARD PRESIDENT/CHAIR ROUNDTABLE (FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS) Spokes roundtables are facilitated, peer networking, and problem-solving opportunities with a hallmark of confidentiality. Participants introduce themselves and share some good news and/or something that’s “keeping them up at night.” They may also offer a “spotlight topic” for discussion during the course of the session. March 21 12-1 p.m. $10; free for Spokes members. spokesfornonprofits.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

CELEBRATE WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

WITH A LIVING HISTORY TOUR When you enter the iconic doors of the Julia Morgandesigned Monday Club, docents will take you back to the 1920s and ‘30s. You’ll learn about the intersecting lives of early pioneer club members and their connection with Julia Morgan. March 18 1-4 p.m.

TheMondayClubSLO.org. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-541-0594.

CENTRAL COAST POLYAMORY Hosting a discussion group featuring different topics relating to ethical non-monogamy every month. Third Wednesday of every month, 6:308:30 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

DOCENT TRAINING FOR OLD MISSION SAN LUIS OBISPO Dan Krieger will present the origins and special history of Mission San Luis Obispo in the morning. Docents will conduct demonstration visitor tours of the church and grounds. Lunch provided. To register, contact Mission San Luis Obispo Docents. March 16 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 805-550-7713. Parish Hall (Mission San Luis Obispo), 751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

FIVE CITIES PISMO BEACH AAUW

PRESENTS WOMEN IN HISTORY Historical women of the past, including Dorothea Lange, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Julia Morgan, and Hattie Caraway, will explain their roles in history at a Five Cities Pismo Beach AAUW meeting at Mesa Dunes Mobile Home Club House, at 265

Mesa View Arroyo Grande. All are welcome. March 16 10-11:30 a.m. Free to public. 805627-1845. fivecitiespismobeach-ca-aauw.net. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo.

GALA PRIDE AND DIVERSITY CENTER

BOARD MEETING (VIA ZOOM) Monthly meeting of the Gala Pride and Diversity Center Board of Directors. Meets virtually via Zoom and is open to members of the public. Visit galacc.org/events to fill out the form to request meeting access. Third Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. No admission fee. galacc.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

MISSION PLAZA MARKET At the Mission Plaza Market, you’ll have the chance to explore a wide variety of stalls offering unique products. Discover hidden gems and support local businesses while enjoying the company of fellow enthusiasts. The market will also feature live music. March 16 , 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No entry fee. 805-540-1768. eventbrite.com. Mission Plaza, Downtown, San Luis Obispo.

SECOND ANNUAL SLO COUNTY BEAVER

FESTIVAL A celebration of beavers, with music, beaver expert speakers, family-friendly activities, and food. Includes featured speaker Leila Philip, author of “Beaverland.” Live music by Cuyama Mama and the Hot Flashes, and Elliot Johnson Band. Local organizations will share materials about efforts to protect the environment and celebrate biodiversity. March 23 , 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 805-464-1255. slobeaverbrigade.com/beaver-festival-2024/. Mission Plaza, Downtown, San Luis Obispo.

SLO LEZ B FRIENDS (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM)

A good core group of friends who gather to discuss topics we love/ care about from movies, outings, music, or being new to the area. We come from all walks of life and most importantly support each other. Transgender and Nonbinary folks welcome. Third Friday of every month, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. sloqueer. groups.io/g/lezbfriends. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

SLO RETIRED ACTIVE MEN MONTHLY GETTOGETHERS SLO RAMs is a group of retirees that get together just for the fun, fellowship, and to enjoy programs which enhance the enjoyment, dignity, and independence of retirement. Third Tuesday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $31 luncheon. retiredactivemen. org/. Madonna Inn Garden Room, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo.

TEDX SAN LUIS OBISPO: DETERMINATION

Unlock your boundless potential. Embrace the power of determination and learn life-changing strategies for success. Determination means never giving up and always trying your best no matter how hard something is. March 14 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $34-$117. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org/events/detail/ tedxslo24. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY BEGINNER GROUP SURF LESSONS AND

AYE TO ACORNS

In conjunction with the San Luis Obispo Seed Library, the San Luis Obispo Library presents Oaks and Acorns, a talk with Jesse Trace, in the community room on Saturday, March 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. Trace will discuss local oaks and acorns. Guests will have the chance to take home some seeds. Admission is free. Call (805) 781-5991 or visit slolibrary.org. The library is located at 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. —C.W.

SURF CAMPS Lessons and camp packages available daily. All equipment included. ongoing Starts at $70. 805-835-7873.

sandbarsurf.com/. Sandbar Surf School Meetup Spot, 110 Park Ave., Pismo Beach.

EMBROIDERER’S GUILD OF AMERICA

The Bishop’s Peak Chapter of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America invites you to attend its meeting on the third Saturday of each month. For more information, follow on Facebook at Bishop’s Peak EGA or visit the EGA website. Third Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Nov. 16 Free. egausa.com. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach, 805-773-4832.

FREE INTERNET SAFETY WORKSHOP Crime Prevention Specialist Brandy Swain, of the SLO County Sheriff’s Office, presents information on cyber-bullying, internet safety, and texting and cell phone safety. This is not appropriate for kids under 13. All minors must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older. March 20 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-481-7339. Boys and Girls Clubs of South San Luis Obispo County Clubhouse, 1830 19th St., Oceano, bgcslo.org.

HOPE FOR THE HOMELESS GOLF

TOURNAMENT 2024 Visit site for more info on this special fundraiser golf tournament to benefit 5Cities Homeless Coalition. March 23 7 a.m.-1 p.m. my805tix.com/. Pismo Beach Golf Course, 25 West Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE TOURS A docent-led tour of the buildings and grounds of the historic Point San Luis Light Station. Check website for more details. Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

SPIRITUAL BUT NOT RELIGIOUS CLASS

In the last several decades, survey data shows that more and more Americans are describing themselves as SBNR: “spiritual, but not religious” This workshop will take a lighthearted but engaging look at spirituality, religion, and how to create a life of meaning. March 17, 12:15-2 p.m. Love offering. 805-3450832. unity5cities.org. The Victorian, 789 Valley Rd., Arroyo Grande.

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BREAKFAST ON THE BAY A monthly occasion that brings together the passionate citizens and business owners of the greater Estero Bay region in one place to deepen connections and share information. Breakfast is included with ticket price. Third Wednesday of every month, 7:30-9 a.m. $20 per member; $25 per nonmember. 805-772-4467. morrochamber.org. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay.

CAMBRIA SCARECROW FESTIVAL AND CAMBRIA CHAMBER OPEN HOUSE/MIXER

A special behind the scenes look at where the magic begins. Experience a peek into the realm of scarecrow creativity while enjoying displays, food, wine, and live music. Find out how you can get involved in the festival. March 19, 5-7 p.m. Check site. 805-203-0743. cambriascarecrows.com/events/. Camp K, Cambria Scarecrow Festival Studio, 2515 Village Lane, unit K, Cambria.

MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS

MARKET Get fresh and veggies, fruit, baked goods, sweets, and handmade artisan crafts. Come have some fun with your local farmers and artisans and enjoy delicious eats while enjoying the fresh breeze of Morro Bay.

Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. through May 31 Varies. 805-824-7383. morrobayfarmersmarket. com. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

CLUB CAR BAR TRIVIA WITH DR. RICKY Teams of 1 to 6 people welcome. Visit site for more info. Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. my805tix. com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main Street, Templeton, 805-400-4542.

COPPER AND LACE: CHARCUTERIE AND WINE Indulge in an unforgettable experience of crafting your own delectable charcuterie board and exploring exquisite wine and cheese pairings. March 20, 5:30 p.m. my805tix.com/. Copper and Lace, 1324 Park St., Paso Robles.

DOWNTOWN WINE DISTRICT INDUSTRY

PARTY Featuring more than 20 wineries from the Downtown Wine District. March 19 5-7 p.m. my805tix.com. Derby Wine Estates, 525 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles, 805-238-6300.

I ONLY HAVE PIES FOR YOU ... Your ticket includes delicious savory and sweet pies expertly paired with MCV wines. March 14 , 6:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Bramble Pie Company, 5945 Entrada Ave., Atascadero.

TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and pastor tacos, as well as shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. 805-460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com.

Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

TASTE OF TIN CITY WALKING TOUR Enjoy the first ever walking tour of Tin City – an industrial area just outside of downtown Paso Robles –that is home to a community of innovative and passionate producers of high-quality wines, spirits, beer, and more. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $125. 805-400-3141. toasttours.com/ tour/tin-city-walking-tour/. Toast Tours, 1722 Stillwater Ct, Paso Robles.

TRIVIA NIGHT: BIG BANG THEORY Come test your brain against Sheldon’s and the gang. Free to play; prizes awarded; wine and snacks available for purchase. March 20, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-270-3327. dracaenawines. com/event/trivia-night-big-bang-theory/. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

COMEDY NIGHT A locally produced stand-up comedy show featuring some of the best touring and local comics performing at a beautiful brewery. Third Thursday of every month, 8-10 p.m. $20. 805-540-8300. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo, bangthedrumbrewery.com.

DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET

Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo.

FLAVOR PAIRING AND WINE FLIGHT

Question: What do cheese, Spanish ham, chocolate and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos have in common? Answer: They’re all ingredients in this Flavor Pairing. Enjoy six bites paired with six wines. March 15 1-6 p.m. and March 16 1-6 p.m. $35; half off for club members. cromavera. com/blogs/news/flavor-pairing. Croma Vera Wines, 3183 Duncan Road, Suite D, San Luis Obispo, 805-946-1685.

SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY DUMPLING MAKING CLASS WITH SICHUAN

KITCHEN Join Chef Garrett of Sichuan Kitchen SLO for his famous dumpling making class. He will be sharing his passion for Sichuan cuisine as you learn the art of making dumplings. Mix, season, and wrap your way to a delicious feast. Vegan option included. March 21 6-8 p.m. $50. 805-481-7339. bgcslo.org/events. Boys and Girls Clubs of South San Luis Obispo County Clubhouse, 1830 19th St., Oceano.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE 50TH

ANNIVERSARY A family-friendly celebration of the 50th anniversary of Little House on the Prairie with a special dinner and presentation by Wendy Lou Lee (who played the role of Baby Grace). Dinner will be served. Tickets required. Ages under 13 get in for free. March 16 5:30-8 p.m. $25. 805-489-1259. saintjohnsag.com/ dinner/. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 959 Valley Rd., Arroyo Grande.

MUSIC

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY BRASS MASH AT OLDE ALEHOUSE: ST. PATTYS DAY SPECIAL Visit site for tickets and more info. March 16 6 p.m. my805tix. com. The Olde Alehouse, 945 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, 805-439-1466.

EASTON EVERETT A singer-songwriter known for acoustic guitar music with an independent and adventurous sound. An instrumental guitar soloist and evocative vocalist with a performing background in folk, country, jazz, and rock. March 15 , 5-8

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Zephyr: A Whirlwind of Circus by Cirque Mechanics

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14 Bramble Pie Company, Atascadero

Downtown Wine District Industry Party

Derby Winery, Paso Robles

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By The Sea Productions Presents: Talk Radio FRI-SUN, MARCH 22-24 545 Shasta Avenue, Morro Bay

Improv Comedy Show with Special Guest Josh Heimendinger

MARCH 15 The Hub, SLO

Steven Rogers Presented by Bootleg Standup

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Steven Rogers Presented by Bootleg Standup

MARCH 20 Libertine Brewing Company, SLO

Improv Comedy Student Showcase: JTS Brown Class

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Hope for the Homeless Golf Tournament 2024

Pismo State Beach Golf Course, Grover Beach

Victoria Bailey with The Martins

MARCH 16 Templeton Mercantile

Ikebana: Japanese Flower Art

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Terrarium Workshop at SLO Cider Co.

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Hank Williams’ 100th Birthday Celebration

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The Bikini Bottom Rave and Drag Show

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Los De La Tuba Chicoteada & Groupo Eco de Santa Barbara

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Division 13, Lotto RPG, Dedfones, & Wasted Elders

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It’s been a lovely year so far, and our annual Best Of issue is here to continue that trend! We’re asking you, community members, to take your time to pick out some cool cats and top dogs. Specifically, we need you to help us find the eateries, drinkeries, businesses, and people that make San Luis Obispo County so sweet—that make this a place a special sort of space.

Now isn’t the time to hold back. It’s time to tag your partners in crime. So put on those goggles and that scarf, and hop into the hot seat. Fill out this ballot. Then talk to your family, friends, and neighbors—and even their pets—so you’re not the only one driving. We all hit the road at our own pace, so they need to fill out ballots of their own! You can even go online to vote at

11. Best Chinese Food

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14. Best Japanese Food

15. Best Mediterranean Food

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17. Best Thai Food

18. Best Seafood

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newtimesslo.com. Just remember, you need to complete at least 25 categories to make it into the sidecar.

Return this ballot to the New Times office or go online by 5 p.m. on March 18. Then stay tuned to read all about the coolest, hottest winners around on May 2. Tell everyone!

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24. Best Food Truck

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p.m. eastoneverett.com/. Kickers, 885 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, 805-225-1769.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY: ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE IN

CAMBRIA Elton John songs performed by Cambria’s own Oz Barron; LA-based artists Jesse Loren Strickman, Jeanne Newhall, Laura Joy, Emily Zuzik, and Brenda Carsey; Santa Barbara’s Lone Quail; and Central Coast musicians J. Gavin, Brent Dannells, and Donna Phillips. March 24 , 2-5 p.m. $25. 805-204-6821. songwritersatplay.com/events. Moonstone Cellars, 812 Cornwall St, Cambria.

ST. PATRICK’S DAYTIME PARTY WITH DIRTY CELLO March 17 2-5 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

B AND THE HIVE Part of the Barrel Room Concert series. March 17, 5 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles.

BROCK VAN PELT: SINGER OF THE CHARITIES All ages welcome to this solo show. March 21 6-9 p.m. my805tix.com/. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

EASTON EVERETT A singer-songwriter known for acoustic guitar music with an independent and adventurous sound. March 16 -3 p.m. eastoneverett.com/. Locatelli Vineyards Winery, 8585 Cross Canyons Road, San Miguel, 805-467-0067.

FOREVER GREEN Forever Green will be providing live music that pairs perfectly with Bianchi’s world-class wines.A hip, modern, urban music duo consisting of multiinstrumentalist harmony singers and identical twin sisters Christi and Cara Brown. March 16 2-5 p.m. Free. Bianchi Winery and Tasting Room, 3380 Branch Road, Paso Robles, 805-226-9922, bianchiwine.com.

FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a different DJ every Friday. Presented by friends at Traffic Record store in Atascadero. Come listen, dance, drink, and unwind every Friday. All ages event; no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. 805-460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

JOLON STATION BAND VARIETY SHOW Come join Jolon Station Band every Thursday night in downtown Atascadero for a night of comedy, musical guests, prize wheels, and more. Thursdays, 8-10 p.m. $5 at the door. Raconteur Room, 5840 Traffic Way, Atascadero, 805-464-2584.

KELLYTOWN EVE OF ST PATRICK’S PARTY Enjoy music and mayhem from Kellytown and a barrel of green cider from Bristol’s on the eve of St. Patrick’s. March 16 6-9 p.m. No cover charge. WeAreKellytown.com. Bristol’s Cider House, 3220 El Camino Real, Atascadero, 400-5293.

SAM OUTLAW LIVE Presented by Good Medicine. March 14 7 p.m. my805tix.com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

SINGING HANDS CHILDREN’S CHOIR A unique performing arts group that performs across the state for deaf festivals, service organizations, churches, fairs, and other outlets. New members always welcome. Registration open weekly. Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. $45 tuition per month. singinghandschildrenschoir.com/. Singing Hands Children’s Choir and Performing Arts, 1413 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

UNCORK THE MIC An open mic night for singers and songwriters. Featuring Michael Venia. March 18 , 6-9 p.m. my805tix.com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

VICTORIA BAILEY With The Martins. March 16 7 p.m. my805tix.com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

WILLIAM FITZSIMMONS: THE SPARROW AND THE CROW (15TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR) Presented by Good Medicine. March 15 , 7 p.m. my805tix.com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

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ALL AGES OPEN MIC NIGHT Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo.

BLUES WEDNESDAYS Spinning blues records all night. Chicago, Memphis, Delta, Detroit, and more. Visit this new vinyl bar in the Railroad District. Acoustically treated room, old-school sound system, big speakers, but always at a polite volume. Plenty of free parking. Wednesdays, 2-8 p.m. Free. 313-316-7097. Jan’s Place, 1817 Osos St., San Luis Obispo, jansplaceslo.com.

CAL POLY ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE WINTER CONCERT

Highlights of the concert will include a suite of instrumental and vocal pieces celebrated across Arab society, a Romanian folksong and Ottoman Turkish dance piece. Critically acclaimed guest artists will return to join the ensemble on March 16 , 7:30 p.m. $20 general; $10 students. 805756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/ame/. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY BAND AND ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL FINALE

CONCERT The capstone for the festival, produced in collaboration with the San Luis Obispo County Band Directors Association, is the Cal Poly Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble’s concert of works for concert band. March 15, 7:30 p.m. $20 general; $10 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/winds/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY CHOIRS’ WINTER CONCERT: TRADITIONS 100 alumni of Cal Poly’s choral program from the last 40 years will be co-conducted by Professor Emeritus Thomas Davies and Scott Glysson, who will also conduct Cal Poly’s four choirs on the program: University Singers, PolyPhonics, Chamber Choir, and Cantabile. March 17, 3 p.m. $15 and $20 general; $10 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/choirs/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

DIVISION 13 LIVE Enjoy live music from punk and grunge acts Division 13, Lotto RPG, Dedfones, and Wasted Elders. March 20 7 p.m. my805tix.com/. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-781-9974.

HANDBELL CONCERT A free concert featuring the Bel Canto Ringers as part of the annual Beacon Arts Show. The group will perform a variety of styles, including “Let It Be,” “Hallelujah,” and “Scarborough Fair.” Enjoy refreshments and the artwork afterwards. March 24 3-4 p.m. Free. 805-543-7580. SLO United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo.

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO A vibrant South African ninemember vocal ensemble. Since 1987, these African troubadours have traveled the world with the uplifting, polyrhythmic harmonies of their homeland. March 19 7:30-9 p.m. $36-$59. 805-756-2787. calpolyarts.org/20232024-events/ladysmith.

Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

LIVE MUSIC AT KROBAR Enjoy live music at Krobar, which showcases local, talented artists of all music genres. Kick-off your weekend right, grab your favorite seasonal craft cocktail, and vibe to the sounds of the night. Follow on Instagram to find out who is playing. Every other Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Every other Saturday, 6-9 p.m. through March 30 Free entry. 833576-2271. krobardistillery.com/events. Krobar Craft Distillery, 1701 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

LIVE MUSIC AT LIQUID GRAVITY Check social media and calendar for weekly updates. Fridays, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo.

LIVE MUSIC FROM GUITAR WIZ BILLY FOPPIANO AND MAD

DOG Join “Guitar Wiz” Billy Foppiano and his trusty side kick Mad Dog for a mix of blues, R&B, and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 805-544-2100. Bon Temps Creole Cafe, 1819 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, bontempscreolecafe.com/index.htm.

MELODIOUS FUNK AT LINNAEA’S CAFE Melodious Funk plays classic jazz and funky fusion. In the patio (weather permitting). March 15 , 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, 805-541-5888, linnaeas.com/.

PROM RE-DO DANCE A timeless journey with a live band and food. Dress to impress. All styles of partner dance music represented. March 16 6-11:45 p.m. $45. 805-904-7428. nexusslo.com/event-details/nexus-prom-re-do. Nexus SLO Ballroom D.C. (Inside the SLO Public Market), 3845 S. Higuera St. #B-1, San Luis Obispo.

ST. PATTY’S DAY WITH THE RAGGED JUBILEE For ages 18 and over. March 17, 3 p.m. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843, slobrew.com.

THE TAYLOR PARTY For ages 18 and over. March 23 , 8 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805546-8600, fremontslo.com.

YÄCHTLEY CRËW March 16 7 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600, fremontslo.com.

YOUNG JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT The San Luis Obispo County Jazz Federation is privileged to showcase the 2024 winners of its “Young Jazz” music scholarships. March 17 4-5:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Mount Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

EASTON EVERETT A singer-songwriter known for acoustic guitar music with an independent and adventurous sound. March 16 , 5-7 p.m. eastoneverett.com/. Mulligans Bar and Grill, 6460 Ana Bay Road, Avila Beach, 805-595-4000.

HANK WILLIAMS’ 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Jason Petty returns to celebrate Hank Williams’ 100th birthday with his amazing, critically acclaimed tribute. Don’t miss Petty’s Obie award-winning performance as he pays tribute to Hank as well as those who influenced him and those Hank influenced. March 23 7:30-9 p.m. $29-$55. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/hank-williams/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

RESINATION LIVE Come enjoy the Central Coast’s premiere reggae band for a night of dancing and more. March 16 , 7 p.m. my805tix.com. Ribline by the Beach, 395 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

RUMOURS: A FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE Formed in Atlanta, Rumours authentically recreates the iconic superband down to every last detail, performing all the hits from “Dreams” to “Go Your Own Way.” March 21 7:30-10 p.m. $39-$65. 805-4899444. clarkcenter.org/shows/rumours-a-fleetwood-mactribute/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN IRELAND Get ready to be transported to the Emerald Isle as the explosive sound of bodhrán, fiddles, uilleann pipes, guitar,

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The Bunker hosts upcoming variety show with the Reboot

The Reboot presents Speak Easy, a curated variety show, at The Bunker in San Luis Obispo on Friday, March 22, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Although the show is currently sold out, hopeful attendees are encouraged to register on the event’s waitlist at my805tix.com. Admission is free, but registration is required to attend. All ages are welcome.

Hosted by Rocky Ross, Speak Easy will feature local artists who will share true personal stories through sketches, songs, improv, and other forms. The theme of the collaborative show is “The Things We Do For Love.” There will be an open mic for audience members during the event where participants will have the chance to tell their own stories in 99 seconds or less.

For more info on the Reboot, visit facebook.com/the.reboot4u or email thereboot4u@gmail.

com. The Bunker is located at 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

By the Sea Productions presents Talk Radio

For one weekend only, the St.

Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church in Morro Bay will host By the Sea Productions’ next staged reading, Talk Radio which will open on Friday, March 22, at 7 p.m. Additional performances will be held on Saturday, March 23, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 24, at 3 p.m.

Talk Radio follows a latenight radio talk show host who becomes “increasingly outrageous with his callers,” according to press materials.

Described as an offbeat dark comedy, the staged reading is directed by Chrys Barnes.

For more info on the show and tickets, visit my805tix.com. General admission is $15. To find out more about By The Sea Productions, visit facebook.com/bytheseaprod.

St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church Hall is located at 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay.

Rising Tides Morro Bay holds driftwood plant hanger workshop

Tied and True Goods will host a macramé plant hanger workshop at Rising Tides Morro Bay on

Saturday, March 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. Participants of the class will create their own plant hangers with locally collected driftwood and natural cotton cord.

Admission to the upcoming workshop is $55, which includes all materials needed to complete the project, a plant, and wine. Visit tiedandtruegoods.com for more info on the program and similar upcoming events hosted by Tied and True Goods. Rising Tides Morro Bay is located at 560 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. ∆ —Caleb Wiseblood

BY CALEB WISEBLOOD

Metamorphosis

Take a drive along the Central Coast to visit the newly rebranded California Nature Art Museum

The word “wildling” can apply to a variety of wild plants or undomesticated animals. But its use in pop culture is often streamlined, as it almost always refers to a ctional clan created by George R.R. Martin.

“Over the years, we’ve had a lot of fans of Game of rones come in—‘Is this the Game of rones museum?’” local museum director Stacey OtteDemangate said, recalling some confused visitors of the venue formerly known as the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang.

“We’re like, ‘No, we’re not, but we’re really cool,’” Otte-Demangate said with a laugh.

Game of rones enthusiasts weren’t the only ones occasionally bewildered by the Wildling Museum’s title though, Otte-Demangate said while discussing the venue’s recent revamp and rebranding to the California Art Nature Museum (Cal-NAM). e venue was o cially renamed in January.

“We needed a name that was more understandable by the general public,” said OtteDemangate, whose role as the museum’s executive director wasn’t changed by the transition. “It needed to be a name that no one had a question

Worth the drive

Call (805) 686-1082 or visit calnatureartmuseum.org for more info on the California Nature Art Museum (Cal-NAM), located at 1511 Mission Drive, unit B, Solvang.

about what they were going to experience here.”

Rachel Metz took on the role of assistant director at Cal-NAM one month before the museum’s renaming but was already familiar with the former Wildling Museum’s programming.

“When I started on here and knew that we were making this change, I really liked that it would become more intuitive. I think there’s a lot of value in just right away saying who you are and what you do,” Metz said. “People can feel like you’re accessible and feel like they know what they’re walking into.”

“ e overall mission is really just the same,” Otte-Demangate said, referring to the venue’s aim to re ect the need for conservation of wilderness and open spaces through art, one of the museum’s goals while it was known as the Wildling and today as Cal-NAM.

On March 2, Cal-NAM premiered its latest group exhibition themed around an environmental cause. e Birds and the Bees and More: Pollinators, a showcase of various media from multiple artists, will remain on display through Sept. 2 in the museum’s rst- oor gallery— recently renamed the Wildling Gallery in honor of the original museum’s legacy.

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Some pieces in the show are on loan from the museum’s collaborators, while others were created speci cally for the exhibit. Minnesota-based artist Susan McDonnell painted a handful of compositions for the show, including one that highlights a lesser known but vital pollinator in various ecosystems.

“I suggested a bat, because one of the things I wanted to make clear in the show was that it’s not just about honeybees,” said Otte-Demangate, who was thrilled that McDonnell chose a pallid bat as one of her subjects.

Other pieces in the show include uniquely augmented honeycomb artworks by Ava Roth,

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Retraction

to remain on display at Cal-NAM through early September.

monarch butter y photographs by Elizabeth Weber, and oral paintings by Cynthia James.

A Santa Barbara local, James is a self-described lifelong plant person, “from the time I was a child and built fantasy safari camps in our garden.” She read Brenda Starr comics, speci cally a storyline where the ctional reporter was “in search of the black orchid in order to heal her ancée Basil St. John’s blindness,” James told New Times.

James became passionate about painting pollinators shortly after seeing an interview with Elliot Page about the actor’s work on the documentary Vanishing of the Bees

Many of James’ works portray “ owers and bees in a struggle to survive,” the artist explained.

Some of James’ pieces in the Cal-NAM exhibit, for example, are illustrations of subtly mutated plants with slightly menacing features, in reference to the harming e ects of pesticides and GMOs, and bees “often ghting to survive or searching for a limited supply of pollen.” Δ

Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood’s favorite Starr is Ringo. Send comments to cwiseblood@ newtimesslo.com.

New Times is retracting the arts story, “Shine on! Showering of Sparkling Bits by Cobi Moules brings abstract wonder to Cuesta College” (March 7, 2024), about the Showering of Sparkling Bits exhibit at Cuesta College’s Harold J. Miossi Gallery. e story contained inaccurate quotes and misrepresented both the artist, Cobi Moules, as well as his art, the exhibit, and the gallery.

We take journalistic ethics extremely seriously at New Times and believe that retracting the story is the best course of action under the circumstances. New Times will follow up with a new story about the exhibit and the artist. ∆

TAKE FLIGHT Santa Barbara-based artist Cynthia James captures plant life and pollinators alike in her oil paintings. Some of James’ pieces are featured in The Birds and the Bees and More: Pollinators. The new group show

scheduled

WARM WELCOME Guests of the California Nature Art Museum (or Cal-NAM for short, formerly the Wildling Museum of Nature and Art) in downtown Solvang are often greeted by the venue’s store and visitor services manager, Sheila Francis.

COURTESY PHOTO BY JONI KELLY

BIRD IS THE WORD One of Minnesota-based artist Susan McDonnell’s paintings featured in Cal-NAM’s new group exhibition—The Birds and the Bees and More: Pollinators—is Hummingbird and Aquilegia

COURTESY IMAGE BY SUSAN MCDONNELL

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Friday thru Thursday: 7:15pm

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Children 5-11 $5 • 4 & Under FREE

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Murder in the Mediterranean

Creators Heidi Cole McAdams and Mike Weiss helm this Agatha Christiestyle mystery set on a restored vintage ocean liner touring the Mediterranean Sea. When a murder occurs, famed detective Rufus Cotesworth (Mandy Patinkin) and his quasi-protégé, Imogene (Violett Beane), must sort through the ship full of suspects to nd the killer. (Ten 40- to 52-min. episodes)

DEATH AND OTHER DETAILS

What’s it rated? TV-MA

What’s it worth, Glen? Full price

What’s it worth, Anna? Full price

Where’s it showing? Hulu

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Glen We’re experiencing a golden age of television, with production values rivaling theatrical lmmaking. is series is a case in point, with a terri c cast and incredible sets. A 10-part series like this can really take its time to fully develop characters and tell a labyrinthine story with lots of twists, turns, and layers. Our protagonist, Imogene, is a complicated character. As a child, she watched her mother explode in a car bombing and was taken in by the once-wealthy Collier family, who’s trying to salvage their business by making a deal with the Chun family. is luxury cruise through the Mediterranean is supposed to be the grease that seals the deal, but then one of the boorish guests—Keith Trubitsky (Michael Gladis)—is murdered in his room after having a run-in with Imogene, setting in motion this complicated whodunit. I love that every single one of the many characters is morally compromised in some way. Anna Childhood trauma certainly has become a theme in entertainment these days, and Death and Other Details rides that wave too. Imogen is inherently distrustful of basically everyone, and she’s dead set on nding the identity of her mother’s murderer all these years later. Unfortunately, this beautiful ship is full of distractions, from Cotesworth—who Imogen harbors

CAN I TELL YOU A SECRET?

What’s it rated? TV-MA

When? 2024

Where’s it showing? Max

Three women recount their ordeal involving an online stalker who seems to be out to destroy their lives. All three have a very active social media presence that gets infiltrated by a mysterious figure who will go to mind-boggling lengths to torture his victims. The women were all inundated with threatening messages that proved relentless.

The police were uninterested in helping, dismissing the women as having overactive imaginations. But when one of the women is able

ill feelings for after he failed to solve her mother’s murder—to hunky Jules (Hugo Diego Garcia), whose seemingly devious actions prove to be for a noble cause. All of this swirling around the Chun/Collier deal, with the uncaught murderer on board and a dozen other goings on, means chaos for all. I like a mystery series like this, and this one is stylistically appealing as well. e ship is beautiful, the people are beautiful, and there is an intriguing mystery going on to boot! Glen It’s a stylish mystery in an exotic setting, and Beane’s Imogene is a compelling protagonist who comes o as both resourceful and vulnerable. Vacillating between con dence and insecurity is no easy trick, especially in contrast to Cotesworth, who proudly aunts the mantle of world’s greatest detective. As both characters’ backstories unfold, we discover everything isn’t as it seems, and in a startling reveal, Imogene’s world is shaken to its core. I de nitely didn’t see it coming. I thought this was a miniseries, but the ending clearly set up more to come. If it gets greenlit for production, I’d keep watching. Anna ey’re de nitely wanting a season 2 of Death and Other Details, and I’m not

to hunt down a name, Police Constable Kevin Anderson starts to unravel a much larger web of victims. Matthew Hardy had been caught stalking before, and it seems he was back at his old tricks. Cutting between interviews from old classmates of Matthew, the growing pool of victims, and the police who did take the case seriously, this series spells out the crimes of a man who never quite learned how to be in society and who took his ability to find information about his victims to the extreme. Done in two parts, this series is a cautionary reminder that the life we share online can easily be stolen and used against us. (Two 51-min. episodes)

—Anna

Three women’s lives are upended by a prolific stalker who infiltrates their social media accounts, in Can I Tell You a Secret?, streaming on Netflix.

complaining! ey set up Imogen with more mystery to resolve, but the series also managed to give us some answers. I personally will miss Jere Burns as Llewellyn Mathers, the Colliers’ attorney with a penchant for pain. ere are plenty of kooky characters, but his was especially fun, and his snide remarks were often scathingly brilliant. ey’ve found a winner in Beane. She ts the bill of many mystery novel protagonists brought to the big screen. From her straight blond bob and her signature style to her knack for being just around the corner while an important (and private) conversation is going on, this character is built for intrigue. e nal episode follows Imogen to a snowy locale, and that’s where the nal scenes play out. I’ll be interested to see if season 2 picks up at the same moment or if we nd Imogen in a new mysterious setting. I’m also looking forward to seeing how they continue to use Patinkin’s Cotesworth—the actor is clearly having fun in the role. ∆

Senior Sta Writer Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

DO THE RIGHT THING

What’s it rated? R

When? 1989

Where’s it showing? The Palm Theatre in SLO on March 16 and 17 (1:30, 4:15, and 7 p.m.), and March 18 (7 p.m.)

Writer-director Spike Lee ( Jungle Fever, Malcom X, BlacKkKlansman) scored an early hit with this twice Oscar-nominated dramedy about race relations in the BedfordStuyvesant section of Brooklyn. Mookie (Lee) works as a delivery man at a pizzeria owned by Salvatore “Sal” Frangione (Danny Aiello), and on the hottest day of the summer, racial animosity bubbles over, resulting in violence. It’s a deft piece of filmmaking with an amazing cast of characters, many of whom break the fourth wall to express racist insults. Ossie Davis,

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Ruby Dee, Giancarlo Esposito, John Turturro, Rosie Perez, Samuel L. Jackson, and John Savage are a few of the notable cast members. Lee’s father, jazz musician Bill Lee, wrote the score, and the film’s memorable soundtrack includes Public Enemy’s anthem “Fight the Power.”

Upon its release, critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert ranked it as the year’s best film and later complained when it didn’t win an Academy Award, but others criticized the film for its potential to incite race riots. Lee, in a 2014 interview, commented, “That still bugs the shit out of me,” because it suggested a Black audience couldn’t restrain itself. It’s an incendiary piece of filmmaking, and an early example of Lee’s outsize talent. (120 min.) ∆

—Glen

HEAT WAVE

Radio DJ Mister Señor Love Daddy (Samuel L. Jackson) dedicates a song to a slain neighborhood fixture in Spike Lee’s classic 1989 film, Do the Right Thing, screening at The Palm Theatre in SLO.

CLASS ACT Amateur detective, Imogene Scott (Violett Beane, left), and her rich benefactor, Anna Collier (Lauren Patten), are embroiled in a murder mystery on a refurbished vintage ocean liner, in Death and Other Details, streaming on Hulu.

COURTESY PHOTO OF HULU

PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX

PHOTO COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL PICTURES

ANTISOCIAL MEDIA

Music

BY GLEN STARKEY

Quiet thunder

Some artists are just really good at making you feel all the feels. Think John Moreland or Sufjan Stevens or Elliott Smith. Add William Fitzsimmons into that category. The multi-instrumentalist singersongwriter knows how to go right to the tear ducts.

Case in point, his songs “Passion Play” and “Please Don’t Go” were used in emotionally pivotal scenes in the TV medical drama Grey’s Anatomy. His music has also appeared in Brothers & Sisters, One Tree Hill, Blue Bloods, and Burn Notice among others.

Fitzsimmons was born to two blind parents who were musicians and instilled their love of music in him. His songs explore everything from joyful childhood moments to high school days to heartbreak and, as his bio notes, his “inclination to embrace youthful wonder and creativity.”

He’s also recorded some amazing covers collected on two recent albums, Covers, Vol. 1 (2022) and 2 (2023).

“I just wanted to do songs that meant a lot to me for varying reasons,” he explained in press materials. “I share some of the songs with other people. Some of the songs remind me of my childhood. Some of the songs are low-key messages to individuals from my past—and they’re not necessarily positive. Some of the songs are just pure joy. Ultimately, they are all songs I love and respect from artists I think are incredible.”

Courtesy of Numbskull and Good Medicine, Fitzsimmons plays Club Car Bar on Friday, March 15 (7 p.m.; all ages; $22 at goodmedicinepresents.com), with Baerd opening.

“Music has always made me feel a little less alone,” Fitzsimmons noted. “I hope people hear this and feel more connected to themselves, their friends, spouses, and children. I chose these songs because of some connection with another person. It’s all I really want.”

Also courtesy of Numbskull and Good Medicine this week, don’t forget about country singer-songwriter Sam Outlaw playing Club Car Bar this Thursday, March 14 (7 p.m.; all ages; $20 at goodmedicinepresents.com).

Incredible LA-based salsa, jazz-funk, hip-hop, R&B, and rock act Ozomatli plays

BarrelHouse Brewing on Friday, March 15 (6 p.m.; all ages; $30 at goodmedicinepresents. com). Since their eponymous debut in 1998, they’ve proven to be an essential horn and percussion ensemble that feels like a street party whenever they play.

The Record Company with special guest Sárah Rogo play The Siren on Saturday, March 16 (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $25 at goodmedicinepresents.com). According to press materials, “The Record Company are a swaggering three-piece rock band with a lean, rootsy sound, but don’t call them a blues act. While the blues is a major ingredient in their sound, they approach the music in their own way, blending the influences of foundational artists like Muddy Waters and Jimmy Reed with the tougher and more upbeat attack of early rock ’n’ roll.”

The Siren

The Siren has a bunch of free shows this week as well one ticketed concert, but let’s start with the free stuff. Progressive bluegrass band The Storytellers returns on Friday, March 15 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; free). They’ve become an important part of the SoCal roots music scene.

Hard rocking cover act

Soundhouse plays on Saturday, March 16 (2 p.m.; 21-and-older; free), delivering maximum rock covers from the ’70s through the ’90s.

Enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day afternoon party with blues and rock cello sounds from Dirty Cello on Sunday, March 17 (2 p.m.; 21-andolder; free). The Bay Area band delivers footstompin’ fun.

Jump blues act MarciJean & The Fever featuring pianist Carl Sonny Leyland play next Thursday, March 21 (7 p.m.; 21-andolder; free). She’s an amazing vocalist backed by a skilled band.

This week’s ticketed show features genrejumping Miami-based musician and actor Jason Joshua on Tuesday, March 19 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $22 at tixr.com), with ’60s and ’70s-style soul act The Sextones opening.

SLO Brew Rock

Don’t forget cassette tape aesthetic champion Ariel Pink plays this Thursday, March 14 (doors at 7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $28 at ticketweb.com), with Period Bomb opening. LA-based Ariel Pink is influenced by 1970s and ’80s pop radio and cassette culture.

Birdtalker’s 2018 breakout hit, “Heavy,” has now amassed more than 90 million streams on Spotify alone. They have two critically acclaimed albums out, and they play live on Friday, March 15 (doors at 8 p.m.; 18-and-older; $21 at ticketweb.com), with Carbon City Lights opening. According to their

bio, “Birdtalker explore how to navigate the unknown, embrace uncertainty, and learn to let go.”

Get in on the St. Paddy’s Day fun when jangle blues rockers The Ragged Jubilee play an afternoon show on Sunday, March 17 (doors at 3 p.m.; 18-and-older; free). Wear green or get pinched.

Finally, enjoy an evening with Grateful Dead tribute band Cubensis next Thursday, March 21 (doors at 7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $20 at ticketweb.com). They’ve been paying homage to Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, and company since 1987, carrying the torch for America’s favorite jam band.

Fremont Theater

Everyone’s favorite soft rock cover band, Yächtley Crëw, returns on Saturday, March 16 (8 p.m.; all ages; $29.50 at prekindle.com). The yacht-captain-clad septet covers tracks such as Steely Dan’s “Reelin’ in the Years,” Hall & Oats’ “Maneater,” and Seals & Crofts’ “Summer Breeze.”

Cal Poly Arts

Though they began in 1960, 1986 was a big year for South African a cappella vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo when they collaborated with Paul Simon on his album Graceland. They’ve gone on to win five Grammy Awards and have become international superstars. On Tuesday, March 19, they’ll dazzle with their polyrhythmic harmonies in the Performing Arts Center (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $36 to $59 at calpolyarts.org).

VELVET HAMMER Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter William Fitzsimmons plays a Numbskull and Good Medicine show at Club Car Bar on March 15

PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOD MEDICINE PRESENTS

STREET PARTY In another Numbskull and Good Medicine show, LA-based salsa, jazz-funk, hiphop, R&B, and rock act Ozomatli plays BarrelHouse Brewing on March 15

FEEL THE SWAGGER And in yet another Numbskull and Good Medicine show, roots rock trio The Record Company plays The Siren on March 16

COURTESY PHOTO BY JACOB BLICKENSTAFF

DIAMONDS ON THE SOLES OF THEIR SHOES South African a cappella vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo plays Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center on March 19

PHOTO COURTESY OF CAL POLY ARTS

SOFTIES Sail away with Yächtley Crëw when they return to the Fremont on March 16 , to play soft rock covers.

PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOD VIBEZ

William Fitzsimmons delivers sweet songs that hit hard

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gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

The Clark Center

Kerry Irish Productions and KCBX present St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland on Saturday, March 16 (7 p.m.; all ages; $35 to $50 at clarkcenter.org), where you’ll be transported “to the Emerald Isle as the explosive sound of bodhrán, fiddles, uilleann pipes, guitar, and dancing feet roar through the theater,” according to promoters.

Up next is Rumours—a Fleetwood Mac Tribute on Thursday, March 21 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $39 to $65 at clarkcenter.org). Formed in 2014, the group is known for its stirring renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs. They’ve played around the world, delivering hits like “Go Your Own Way,” “Gypsy,” “Little Lies,” and many more.

More music …

The San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra and Cuesta Wind Ensemble present Folksongs and Symphonies on Saturday, March 16, in Cuesta’s Performing Arts Center (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $20 general and $30 premium at SLOwinds.org). Hear Persichetti’s Symphony No.6 and Bennett’s Symphonic Songs for Band.

The San Luis Obispo County Jazz Federation hosts its annual showcase featuring the 2024 winners of the Young Jazz music scholarships on Tuesday, March 19, in SLO’s Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church (4 p.m.; all ages; free but donations are appreciated). Started in 1984, the program awards scholarships to talented and deserving students from local high schools and colleges. Winners include Skylar Cappelli, Spencer Hafley, Miles

Kennedy, Ryan Nolan, Vanessa Rivera, and Wyatt Willard.

Cal Poly music department

It’s the end of winter quarter at Cal Poly, which means the Music Department has a slew of concerts lined up starting with the Cal Poly Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble’s concert of new works for concert band this Friday, March 15 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $15 and $20 for the public, and $10 for students at (805) 756-4849), in the Performing Arts Center.

The Cal Poly Arab Music Ensemble will give its winter concert on Saturday, March 16, in Spanos Theatre (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $15 and $20 for the public, and $10 for students at (805) 756-4849), presenting a suite of instrumental and vocal pieces celebrated across Arab society.

Finally, on Sunday, March 17, the Cal Poly Choirs presents their annual Traditions concert that features 100 Cal Poly alumni in a celebration of choral music of the past, present and future, in the Performing Arts Center (3 p.m.; all ages; $15 and $20 for the public, and $10 for students at (805) 756-4849).

“The Cal Poly choral program was my home away from home while I was a music major,” Danna Damandan (Music, ’23) said in press materials. “I am so thankful for the way it influenced my life and am very excited to return to the choir room in the Davidson Music Center and Performing Arts Center to make music with amazing friends and meet different generations of phenomenal choir alumni!” ∆

Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

Flavor

BY BULBUL RAJAGOPAL

Seared with a kiss

Beso Cocina in Nipomo plates up fusion with a Mexican twist

The red flame insignia of Beso Cocina glowed invitingly against its Willow Road abode in Nipomo.

Though located on a quiet street, the inside of the restaurant buzzed with diners enjoying their meals and conversations under the golden light of roughly four dozen black wrought iron lamps hanging from the ceiling.

Revamped from the structure that formerly held the combination market, deli, and wine bar Willow, Beso—meaning “kiss”—is the latest creation of the Central Coast Restaurant Group. It joins the group’s plethora of local eateries like Blast Brewing Company, Blast & Brew, Blast 825 Brewery, and Me N Ed’s Pizzeria and Crafthouse.

“There is a lot of Mexican restaurants here but not like the one we have here,” head chef Ernesto Picazo said on March 7. “We have authentic ingredients, but we’re using everything available here instead of trying to get everything from Mexico. We’re not just a Mexican restaurant, we’re influenced by worldwide cuisine.”

Before leading the culinary team at the three-week-old Beso, Picazo served as the executive chef for Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort. He’s a storied chef with a lengthy career that encompassed roles at Full of Life Flatbread and Pico in Los Alamos, and at San Luis Obispo’s Novo, Ciopinot Seafood Grille, La Esquina, Big Sky Café, Sidecar, and Mint and Craft, as well as Mason Bar in Arroyo Grande.

Many of Picazo’s restyled Mexican dishes for Beso use ingredients traditionally found in cooking from the Mexican city Puebla— where his roots lie. He plans for the menu to be seasonal, incorporating dishes from

beyond Mexico, like pastas and pizzas.

“Our pizza oven is coming up in two weeks. We’re going to have our flatbread pizzas or a tlayuda,” he said. “Mexico doesn’t really have pizza; tlayuda is kind of our pizza. Even there, I’m infusing it as a naan [an Indian bread] because I’m making a bread out of it. It’s weird!”

Beso patrons can try Picazo’s tlayuda-naan hybrid on May 4 at the restaurant’s grand opening, which will also include a mariachi band and dancing horses.

Currently, Picazo said he’d excited for people to try Beso’s shrimp and lobster versions of chili relleno made with Oaxaca cheese, bell peppers, onions, and tomato, and the dish comes with a bean puree. He’s also concocting a duck mole.

“The mole that I’m making has 38 spices,” Picazo said. “The recipe is my grandma’s from the ’50s or ’60s.”

Beso’s culinary team produces elevated yet hearty food and plates them on stylish dishware. I ordered the shrimp and blood orange ceviche, which arrived on mini tostadas and was topped with discs of watermelon radish. The shrimp was plump and pleasingly citrusy. It made for a moreish appetizer.

The complimentary basket of piping hot flour-corn hybrid tortillas and orange-flecked honey butter is Beso’s play on buttery dinner rolls. They became the table favorite, and I requested a second basket but forced myself to stop afterward to make space for our entrees. The citrus butter immediately melted into the piping hot tortilla, and the whole process of lacquering the spread and rolling the tortilla was

reminiscent of a beloved Indian snack— rolled up chapatti (an almost paper-thin flatbread) with butter and sprinkled sugar.

Then came the generous portion of chili colorado with sides of rice and creamy ranchero pinto beans. The steak arrived in a brick-red guajillo chili sauce. It was delicately spiced and the meat was extremely tender—I didn’t use a knife at any point. Much to my delight, another set of tortillas accompanied this platter. The chili colorado appeared to be a popular item as several other customers also requested it that busy night.

Our server recommended the tres leches chocolate cake, vindicating my decision to resist more tortillas. The tres leches element—literally translating to “three

milks”—was evident from the get-go. Perfect for two people after multiple courses (or one if you don’t feel like sharing), the hunk of chocolate cake was incredibly moist and loaded with chocolate bits. It was a creamy and delectable end to round out a satisfying dinner. It’s worth being a regular at this fledgling but already bustling restaurant.

“It’s been busy every night,” Picazo said. “Our patios are not quite done but eventually, in a month, we will be 100 percent open, and it will be a whole different story.”

Picazo added that the concept of Beso as a fusion-style restaurant with Mexican roots has been in the works for 10 years. Eventually, the space also plans to open a Prohibitionstyle bar that serves craft cocktails made with liquors like mezcal, tequila, and whiskey.

“Sometimes, you reminisce about those things you never thought would happen, and here we are. We made it happen,” he said. “Believe me, there are a lot more surprises.” ∆

Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal will take all the orange honey butter and flour-corn tortillas to go. Send seconds to brajagopal@ newtimesslo.com.

NO KNIFE, PLEASE The chili colorado contains chunks of fork-tender steak simmered in a delicious and delicately spiced guajillo chili sauce.

PHOTOS

LOFTY INTERIOR Beso Cocina is quickly becoming known for its glowing red flame symbol and dark interior set off by a constellation of black wrought iron lamps hanging from the ceiling.

SWEET STOP The tres leches chocolate cake lives up to its name, making it a moist and decadent dessert to round out a hearty dinner.

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The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte son)

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 901 Park St. Paso Robles, CA 93446

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y número de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):

Hada Fernandez/SBN 207127; Chris Stefan/SBN 257516; Luis Duenas/SBN 271873

Persolve Legal Group, LLP 9301 Corbin Ave. Ste. 1600 Northridge, CA 91324 818-534-3100

Date: (Fecha) 10/20/2022

By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk (Secretario); Erica Gardner, Deputy (Adjunto)

Order to Show Cause hearing is set for 7/8/24 at 9:00 a.m. in Department P2.

March 14, 21, 28, & April 4, 2024

SUMMONS

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:

Merle H. Jenkins, an individual; Karen Miller, an individual; and All other persons unknown, claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint adverse to plaintiffs’ interest or any cloud on plaintiffs’ right thereto; and Does 1 through 50, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF:

STEPHANIE GRISSOM, an individual, and ADAM STEWART, an individual

CASE NUMBER: BCV-23103146

Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond in 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

CASE NUMBER: BCV-23-103146

The name and address of the court is: Kern County Superior Court Metropolitan Division Justice Building 1215 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301; T: 661-6106000

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Charles I. Karlin, First American Law Group 5 First American Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 714-250-3500

Date: 09/20/2023

By: /s/ Tamarah Harber-Pickens, Clerk, Julia Barrera, Deputy Clerk February 22, 29, March 7, & 14, 2024

T.S. No.: 2023-01477-CA A.P.N.:013-325-002

Property Address: 4779

WINDSOR BOULEVARD, CAMBRIA, CA 93428

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/24/1997. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: David Melvin Anderson and Lin Marie Anderson, husband and wife

Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC

Deed of Trust Recorded 12/31/1997 as Instrument No. 1997-073606 in book —-, page—and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, Date of Sale: 05/07/2024 at 11:00

AM Place of Sale: IN THE BREEZEWAY ADJACENT TO THE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES BLDG. LOCATED AT 1087 SANTA ROSA STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408

Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $209,639.43

THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:

The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https://www. altisource.com/loginpage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2023-01477-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

Juvenile Court

CASE NAME: Adanaliazye RiversRose Estrada

CASE NUMBER: 23JD00294-001

1. To: Margaret Weece and anyone claiming to be a parent of Adanaliazye Rivers-Rose Estrada born on 10/08/2023 at Salinas Riverbed, Paso Robles, California

2. A hearing will be held on April 24, 2024, at 1:00pm in Dept. 12 located at Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

*This hearing will be held remotely. If you wish to appear by telephone, your attorney in this case must notify the Court on the day of the hearing, prior to the hearing calendar. If you wish to appear in person, notify your attorney in this case. If you do not have an attorney and you wish to appear for the hearing, you must contact the court. The remote hearing will be confidential. You must not record the hearing, allow others to listen to the hearing, or disclose to others what occurs during the hearing. Participants who violate confidentiality may be subject to criminal and civil sanctions.

3. At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer.

4. The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all of your parental rights to the child will be terminated.

court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer.

4. The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all of your parental rights to the child will be terminated.

5. You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you.

6. If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final.

7. The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you are present.

Date: February 21, 2024 /s/ Myranda Morales, Deputy Clerk

February 29, March 7, 14, & 21, 2024

CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 294

ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY

Department of Social Services PO Box 8119

San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8119

CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 294

ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY Department of Social Services PO Box 8119 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8119

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Juvenile Court

CASE NAME: Emilio Brian Doherty

CASE NUMBER: 23JD00308-001

1. To: Sara Bermeo and anyone claiming to be a parent of Emilio Brian Doherty born on 04/15/2021 at French Hospital, San Luis Obispo, California

2. A hearing will be held on May 1, 2024, at 1:00pm in Dept. 12 located at Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

*This hearing will be held remotely. If you wish to appear by telephone, your attorney in this case must notify the Court on the day of the hearing, prior to the hearing calendar. If you wish to appear in person, notify your attorney in this case. If you do not have an attorney and you wish to appear for the hearing, you must contact the court.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ON CALL

other common designation of real property: 4779 WINDSOR BOULEVARD, CAMBRIA, CA 93428

A.P.N.: 013-325-002

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 209,639.43.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (866)-960-8299, or visit this internet website https://www. altisource.com/loginpage.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-01477-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: February 15, 2024 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003

Sale Information Line: (866) 9608299 https://www.altisource. com/loginpage.aspx _____

Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

February 29, March 7, & 14, 2024

CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 294

ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY

Department of Social Services PO Box 8119 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8119

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

5. You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you.

6. If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final.

7. The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you are present.

Date: February 20, 2024 /s/ Myranda Morales, Deputy Clerk February 29, March 7, 14, & 21, 2024

CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 294

ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY

Department of Social Services PO Box 8119 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8119

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

Juvenile Court

CASE NAME: Adanaliazye RiversRose Estrada

CASE NUMBER: 23JD00294-001

1. To: Adan Chavarria Estrada and anyone claiming to be a parent of Adanaliazye RiversRose Estrada born on 10/08/2023 at Salinas Riverbed, Paso Robles, California

2. A hearing will be held on April 24, 2024, at 1:00pm in Dept. 12 located at Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

*This hearing will be held remotely. If you wish to appear by telephone, your attorney in this case must notify the Court on the day of the hearing, prior to the hearing calendar. If you wish to appear in person, notify your attorney in this case. If you do not have an attorney and you wish to appear for the hearing, you must contact the court. The remote hearing will be confidential. You must not record the hearing, allow others to listen to the hearing, or disclose to others what occurs during the hearing. Participants who violate confidentiality may be subject to criminal and civil sanctions.

3. At the hearing the

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street

San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Juvenile Court

CASE NAME: Aurora Grace Jimenez

CASE NUMBER: 23JD00108-001

1. To: Colin Cunningham and anyone claiming to be a parent of Aurora Grace Jimenez born on 06/21/2020 at French Hospital, San Luis Obispo, California

2. A hearing will be held on April 24, 2024, at 1:00pm in Dept. 12 located at Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

*This hearing will be held remotely. If you wish to appear by telephone, your attorney in this case must notify the Court on the day of the hearing, prior to the hearing calendar. If you wish to appear in person, notify your attorney in this case. If you do not have an attorney and you wish to appear for the hearing, you must contact the court. The remote hearing will be confidential. You must not record the hearing, allow others to listen to the hearing, or disclose to others what occurs during the hearing. Participants who violate confidentiality may be subject to criminal and civil sanctions.

3. At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer.

4. The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all of your parental rights to the child will be terminated.

5. You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you.

6. If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final.

7. The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you are present.

Date: February 20, 2024 /s/ Myranda Morales, Deputy Clerk

February 29, March 7, 14, & 21, 2024

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, SPEC NO. 5009.2024.ENV, SOILS AND MATERIALS TESTING & GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES, SPEC. NO. 5009.2024.SMT, AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES, SPEC. NO. 5009.2024.AD ” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, Friday, April 5th, 2024 at 2:00 P.M.

Proposals received after said time will not be considered. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the RFQ title, specification number, consultant name, and time and date of the proposal opening.

Download FREE at the City’s website: www.SloCity.org – Doing Business under Bids & Proposals. RFQ may be obtained at the Public Works Department for a non-refundable fee of $15.00 in person, $25.00 if mailed. Questions may be addressed to Madeline Kacsinta, at 805-781-7094 or mkacsint@slocity.org.

March 14, 2024

The remote hearing will be confidential. You must not record the hearing, allow others to listen to the hearing, or disclose to others what occurs during the hearing. Participants who violate confidentiality may be subject to criminal and civil sanctions.

3. At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer.

4. The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all of your parental rights to the child will be terminated.

5. You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you.

6. If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final.

7. The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you are present.

Date: February 21, 2024 /s/ Myranda Morales, Deputy Clerk February 29, March 7, 14, & 21, 2024

4080 Horizon Lane., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Notice of Public Sale of Property for 1

CITY OF PISMO BEACH

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, California, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 28, 2024 as determined by www.time.gov for performing work as follows:

DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN – SHELL BEACH, PISMO HEIGHTS AND DOWNTOWN

The City of Pismo Beach is seeking proposals from qualified firms to develop a consolidated Drainage Master Plan including an update to the 2005 Drainage Master Plan for the Downtown and Pismo Heights areas as well as incorporating the Shell Beach “village” area which has not previously been included in any study. The Drainage Master Plan should include a study of flood related problems and potential solutions for each of the three identified areas.

Proposal packages may be obtained from the Public Works Department, Engineering Division 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 or by calling (805) 773-4656. Printed versions of this request for proposals are available for a non-refundable fee of $30 and PDF versions may be emailed at no charge by contacting Erin Olsen at eolsen@pismobeach.org For specific questions regarding the proposal please call Ben Fine at (805) 773-4656 or email bfine@pismobeach.org.

ERICA INDERLIED

CITY CLERK

March 7 & 14, 2024

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING

The San Luis Obispo Cultural Heritage Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@slocity.org.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:

• Review of revised plans for a mixed-use development of three buildings, one and two stories in height, providing commercial space and four residential units, in the Railroad District (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); Project Address: 1925 Santa Barbara; Case #: ARCH-0448-2022; Zone: C-S-H; Obispo Investments Inc, applicant

Contact Information: Walter Oetzell – (805) 781-7593 – woetzell@slocity.org

The Cultural Heritage Committee may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. An action of the Cultural Heritage Committee is typically a recommendation to the City’s Community Development Director, Planning Commission or City Council, and therefore is not final. Please note that any court challenge related to the recommendation on this item may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence received prior to the public hearing. Report(s) are typically available one week in advance of the meeting and can be viewed on the City’s website, under the Public Meeting Agendas web page: https://www.slocity.org/government/mayor-and-city-council/ agendas-and-minutes. Please call the Community Development Department at (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. March 14, 2024

shelving, Kitchen Aid Mixers, a deli slicer, stainless steel cabinet unit, household items, and plastic bins.

March 14 and 21, 2024

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

PUBLIC HEARING

The City of San Luis Obispo’s Zoning Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing at 2:30 p.m. or later on Monday, March, 25, 2024, in Conference Room 1, at 919 Palm Street, to consider the following: 1. 210 Madonna Rd. USE-0002-2024; An Administrative Use Permit for installation of a new wireless telecommunications facility comprised of a groundlevel equipment shelter and an antenna support tower 50 feet in height, disguised as a pine tree. (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); C-T Zone; Verizon Wireless, applicant. (Walter Oetzell)

PLEASE NOTE: Any court challenge to the actions taken on this public hearing item may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Luis Obispo at, or prior to, the public hearing.

March 14, 2024

Bids_and_Proposals.htm

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

8 Step Decision Making Process –Second and Final Public Notice:

Date: March 14, 2024

To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals

This is to give notice that the City of San Luis Obispo, acting as the Responsible Entity under 24 CFR Part 58.4, has conducted an evaluation as required by Section 2(a) (4) of Executive Order 11988 and implemented by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations found at 24 CFR 55.20(b), Subpart C, Procedures for Making Determination on Floodplain Management to determine the potential affect that its activity in the floodplain will have on the environment for Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(13)), for the Calle Joaquin Homekey Project, San Luis Obispo, CA.

CITY OF ATASCADERO

WEED ABATEMENT & VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT

The City of Atascadero is accepting proposals from qualified companies to provide weed abatement and vegetation management within the municipal boundaries of Atascadero for two years, with three potential annual extensions for a total of five years.

The deadline to submit proposals is March 14, 2024 at 12:00 P.M.

City of Atascadero

WHEN: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 during a regular meeting starting at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: City of Atascadero

Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422

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The proposed project, named the Calle Joaquin Homekey Project, consists of the acquisition and conversion of an existing 87-room motel to a permanent supportive housing building for target populations of persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness on a 1.77acre parcel located at 1433 Calle Joaquin in the city of San Luis Obispo, California. The Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo proposes to use PBV to acquire the property and covert the existing motel to a permanent supportive housing building. The Project Site is in the 100-year floodplain as depicted on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Number 06079C1331G, effective date November 16, 2012. The FIRM shows that the entire 1.77-acre Project Site lies within Zone AE, which is defined as a high-risk flood area that has a 1% annual chance of flooding. The Project is required to comply with City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Section 17.78.050 (Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction), which identifies standards for development within special flood hazard zones to avoid and minimize risk of flooding to new development and substantial improvements of structures.

The City of San Luis Obispo has determined that it has no practicable alternative other than to approve the acquisition and conversion of an existing 87-room motel to a permanent supportive housing building at this location. A range of alternatives was examined in order to determine that no less environmentally damaging feasible alternative to the project exists.

Alternatives include:

A. No Action or Alternative Action that Serve the Same

Purpose

A No Action Alternative was considered and rejected because it would leave the 1.77-acre property developed as an 87-room motel building and would not provide permanent supportive housing building for target populations of persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in the city of San Luis Obispo. This Alternative is not recommended because the construction of a permanent supportive housing building consisting of 70 studio units, five two-bedroom units, and one onsite manager unit would not occur, and the site would continue to function as a motel. Given the degree of need for affordable housing in the city of San Luis Obispo, the costs of foregoing the Project would exceed the benefits. Also, the Project is not defined as a critical action per the federal regulations (24 CFR Part 55.2(b) (3)).

The result of the examination of alternatives shows that the proposed project will have no significant impact on the environment or the floodplain for the following reasons:

1.The Project is required to comply with City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Section 17.78.050 (Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction), which identifies standards for development within special flood hazard zones to avoid and minimize risk of flooding to new development and substantial improvements of structures.

There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in the floodplain and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in the floodplain, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Written comments must be received by the City of San Luis Obispo on or before 5:00 PM, March 21, 2024. Comments can be submitted to Mallory Patino in person at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo California 93401 or via email to mpatino@slocity.org. Walk-in hours at 919 Palm Street are Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please contact Mallory Patino, at mpatino@slocity.org or (805) 7837704, if you need to schedule a time to visit 919 Palm Street outside of walk-in hours, or for any additional questions.

City of San Luis Obispo

Mallory Patino, Assistant Planner

Representative for the Responsible Entity mpatino@slocity.org

(805) 783-7704

Proposals received after said time will not be considered. Proposals, consisting of three (3) hard copies, shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “Proposal for Weed Abatement & Vegetation Management Services’, proposer’s business name, and address. A separate fee proposal must also be submitted in a separate sealed envelope plainly marked “Feel Proposal for Weed Abatement & Vegetation Management Services” with proposer’s business name.

Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county, or counties, in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project, available from the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at http://www. dir.ca.gov. Future effective general prevailing wage rates which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. Bid packages may be downloaded for a fee of $5.00 on the City website, www.atascadero. org or at www.QuestCDN.com using project number eBid #8997109.

Question may be directed to the City of Atascadero at (805) 470-3180 or email karebalo@atascadero.org.

Run Dates: March 7, 2024 and March 14, 2024

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

Applications to make minor changes to the properties at the addresses listed below have been received by the City.

1. 849 Monterey St DIR-0592-2022; A parklet permit for installation of a parklet providing outdoor seating for a restaurant. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review; C-D-H Zone; Aurash Afsher, applicant. (Walter Oetzell)

2. 609 Palm St DIR-0069-2024; Request to perform work at night for a maximum of 30 nights between April 1, 2024 and June 1, 2024 from the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. to install underground utilities in the rightof-way of the Nipomo, Monterey, and Dana Street intersections; C-D-H Zone; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. (Monserath Casillas-Rios)

3. 842 Palm St DIR-0072-2024; Request to perform work at night for two nights between April 7, 2024 and April 9, 2024 from the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. to remove and re-coat the transition from the second floor and third floor of the 842 Palm Street parking structure and allow 24 hours to cure; C-D-H Zone; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. (Monserath Casillas-Rios)

4. 1940 Santa Barbara Ave. DIR-0073-2024; Request to perform work at night for a maximum of 30 nights between March 26, 2024 and May 17, 2024 from the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, for the Arterials 2023 Project at the following locations: Palm Street to Higuera Street on Morro Street; Bishop Street to Laurel Lane on Johnson Avenue; Mill Street to Monterey Street on California Boulevard; Laurel Lane to Johnson Avenue on Orcutt Road; California Boulevard to Santa Rosa Street on Monterey Street; and Santa Barbara Street, left of Broad Street; PF-H Zone; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. (Monserath Casillas-Rios)

The Community Development Director will either approve or deny these applications no sooner than March 25, 2024.

The Director’s decision may be appealed, and must be filed with the appropriate appeal fee within 10 days of the Director’s action. For more information, contact the City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, stop by Monday and Wednesday between 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., or call (805) 781-7170, weekdays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

March 14, 2024

PURPOSE: The City Council will be discussing the 2045 General Plan Update and providing direction on the preferred land use alternative map and key policies to kick off the next phase in the project. Members of the community and interested persons are encouraged to attend to help shape the future vision for Atascadero.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend in-person or virtually and will be given an opportunity to speak and provide input. Individuals who wish to participate remotely may call (669) 900-6833 (Meeting ID: 889 2347 9018) to listen and provide public comment via phone or via the Zoom platform using the link posted on the Agenda page. Written comments are also accepted by the City Clerk, prior to the meeting at 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 or cityclerk@ atascadero.org and will be distributed to the City Council. Written public comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Email comments must identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of the email. Written comments will not be read into the record.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at 805-461-5035.

DATED: March11, 2024

S/ L Christensen, City Clerk

PUBLISH: March14, 2024

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

WHO

County of San Luis Obispo Subdivision Review Board

WHEN Monday, April 1, 2024, at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600

WHAT Hearing to consider a request by Michael Beavers for a Lot Line Adjustment (N-SUB2023-00017 / COAL23-0006) to allow an adjustment of the lot lines between two (2) existing parcels of approximately 4,010 square-feet and 5,013 square-feet each. The adjustment will result in two (2) parcels of approximately 4,160 square-feet (resulting Parcel 1) and 4,863 square-feet (resulting Parcel 2). The adjustment will not result in the creation of any additional parcels. The proposed adjustment is within the Residential Single- Family land use category and is located at 60 10th Street and 52 10th Street, in the community of Cayucos. The project is in the Estero Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA.

County File Number: N-SUB2023-00017

Supervisorial District: District 2

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 064-155-024, 064-155-025

Date Accepted: 8/4/2023

WHERE The hearing will be held in Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D170, San Luis Obispo, CA.The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Ana Luvera, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5600.

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing.

Nicole Turner, Secretary Subdivision Review Board March 14, 2024

INVITATION TO BID (SUB BIDS ONLY)

GENERAL CONTRACTOR: MAINO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED

PROJECT NAME: CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY SAN LUIS OBISPO

SIERRA MADRE TOWER 3 AND YOSEMITE TOWER 5 RESTROOM RENOVATIONS, AND SIERRA MADRE TOWERS 0, 1, 2, & 4 ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECTS

PROJECT LOCATION: BLDG. 113 & 114 - CAL POLY STATE UNIVERSITY, SLO, CA 93407

PROJECT OWNER: TRUSTEES OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

ARCHITECT: HARRIS ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

BID DATE & TIME: THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2024@ 12:00 P.M.

PRE-BID SITE REVIEW: N/A

ESTIMATE/BUDGET: $3,018,000

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: 2.5 MONTHS

START DATE: JUNE 17, 2024

COMPLETION: AUGUST 30, 2024 (CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERTIME AND WEEKEND WORK ANTICIPATED TO MEET PROJECT SCHEDULE)

SCOPE OF WORK:

These projects include full demolition and abatement of restrooms at Sierra Madre Tower 3 and Yosemite Tower 5, as well as removal and replacement of roof systems at Sierra Madre Towers 0, 1, 2 & 4. The restroom renovations also include all plumbing, concrete, metal stud framing, fire stopping, HVAC modifications, fire sprinkler modifications, ceramic tile, acoustical ceilings, drywall / cement backer boards, solid surface countertops and sinks, mirrors, doors and hardware, and toilet accessories.

The University will be performing the following trades: At Sierra Madre Tower(s) project – Electrical, Fire Alarm and Painting. At Yosemite Tower 5 project – Electrical, Fire Alarm, Painting and Plumbing.

BIDS SHALL BE EMAILED TO: tomm@mainoslo.com and sonnys@mainoslo.com

BID REQUIREMENTS:

1. Subcontractors must be bondable and may be required to provide Payment and Performance Bonds.

2. Bid Bond is not required.

3. Safety Record is of the utmost importance. Subcontractors with aggregate EMR Rate of 1.5 over the past three years may be disqualified.

4. Prevailing Wage

TO VIEW PLANS/SPEC:

Plans and specs may be downloaded from ASAP Reprographics at www.asapplanroom.com

Plans and specs may also be viewed at the following Builders Exchanges:

- SLO County Builders Exchange – www.slocbe.com - Santa Maria Valley Contractors Association – www.smvca.org - Central California Builders Exchange – www.cencalbx.com

Maino Construction Company, Incorporated is an equal opportunity Contractor. It is the responsibility of each Subcontractor to view all pertinent information and documents prior to submitting a proposal.

March 14, 2024

INVITATION TO BID (SUB BIDS ONLY)

GENERAL CONTRACTOR: MAINO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED

PROJECT NAME: CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY SAN LUIS OBISPO BUILDING 03 – CLASSROOM FINISHES

PROJECT LOCATION: BLDG. 03 – ROOMS 300A, 302, 303, 305 - CAL POLY STATE UNIVERSITY, SLO, CA 93407

PROJECT OWNER: TRUSTEES OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

ARCHITECT: CAL POLY STATE UNIVERSITY

BID DATE & TIME: THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2024@ 12:00 P.M.

PRE-BID SITE REVIEW: TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 @ 11:00 A.M.

ESTIMATE/BUDGET: $75,000

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: 3 WEEKS

START DATE: JUNE 17, 2024

COMPLETION: JULY 8, 2024

(CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERTIME AND WEEKEND WORK ANTICIPATED TO MEET PROJECT SCHEDULE)

Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny

Homework: See a compendium of my Big-Picture Forecasts for you in 2024: tinyurl.com/BigPicture2024

ARIES

(March 21-April 19): I will never advise you to dim the flame of your ambition or be shy about radiating your enthusiasm. For the next few weeks, though, I urge you to find ways to add sap, juice, and nectar to your fiery energy. See if you can be less like a furnace and more like a sauna; less like a rumbling volcano and more like a tropical river. Practically speaking, this might mean being blithely tender and unpredictably heartful as you emanate your dazzling glow.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): Some spiritual traditions tell us that the path to enlightenment and awakening is excruciatingly difficult. One teaching compares it to crossing a bridge that’s sharper than a sword, thinner than a hair, and hotter than fire. Ideas like these have no place in my personal philosophy. I believe enlightenment and awakening are available to anyone who conscientiously practices kindness and compassion. A seeker who consistently asks, “What is the most loving thing I can do?” will be rewarded with life-enhancing transformations. Now I invite you to do what I just did, Taurus. That is, re-evaluate a task or process that everyone (maybe even you) assumes is hard and complicated. Perform whatever tweaks are necessary to understand it as fun, natural, and engaging.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Do you have a relative your parents never told you about? If so, you may find out about them soon. Do you have a secret you want to keep secret? If so, take extra caution to ensure it stays hidden. Is there a person you have had a covert crush on for a while? If so, they may discover your true feelings any minute now. Have you ever wondered if any secrets are being concealed from you? If so, probe gently for their revelation, and they just may leak out. Is there a lost treasure you have almost given up on finding? If so, revive your hopes.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Cancerian poet Pablo Neruda wrote this to a lover: “I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees.” That sounds very romantic. What does it mean? Well, the arrival of spring brings warmer soil and air, longer hours of sunlight, and nurturing precipitation. The flowers of some cherry trees respond by blooming with explosive vigor. Some trees sprout upwards of 4,000 blossoms. Maybe Neruda was exaggerating for poetic effect, but if he truly wanted to rouse his lover to be like a burgeoning cherry tree, he’d have to deal with an overwhelming outpouring of lush beauty and rampant fertility. Could he have handled it? If I’m reading the upcoming astrological omens correctly, you Cancerians now have the power to inspire and welcome such lavishness. And yes, you can definitely handle it.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Many of you Libras have a special talent for tuning into the needs and moods of other people. This potentially gives you the power to massage situations to serve the good of all. Are you using that power to its fullest? Could you do anything more to harness it? Here’s a related issue: Your talent for tuning into the needs and moods of others can give you the capacity to massage situations in service to your personal aims. Are you using that capacity to its fullest? Could you do anything more to harness it? Here’s one more variation on the theme: How adept are you at coordinating your service to the general good and your service to your personal aims? Can you do anything to enhance this skill? Now is an excellent time to try.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Psychologist Carl Jung said, “One of the most difficult tasks people can perform is the invention of good games. And this cannot be done by people out of touch with their instinctive selves.” According to my astrological assessment, you will thrive in the coming weeks when you are playing good, interesting games. If you dream them up and instigate them yourself, so much the better. And what exactly do I mean by “games”? I’m referring to any organized form of play that rouses fun, entertainment, and education. Playing should be one of your prime modes, Scorpio! As Jung notes, that will happen best if you are in close touch with your instinctual self—also known as your animal intelligence.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Can Sagittarians ever really find a home they are utterly satisfied with? Are they ever at peace with exactly who they are and content to be exactly where they are? Some astrologers suggest these are difficult luxuries for you Centaurs to accomplish. But I think differently. In my view, it’s your birthright to create sanctuaries for yourself that incorporate so much variety and expansiveness that you can feel like an adventurous explorer without necessarily having to wander all over the earth. Now is an excellent time to work on this noble project.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You picked Door No. 2 a while back. Was that the best choice? I’m not sure. Evidence is still ambiguous. As we await more conclusive information, I want you to know that Door No. 1 and Door No. 3 will soon be available for your consideration again. The fun fact is that you can try either of those doors without abandoning your activities in the area where Door No. 2 has led you. But it’s important to note that you can’t try both Door No. 1 and Door No. 3. You must choose one or the other. Proceed with care and nuance, Capricorn, but not with excessive caution. Your passwords are “daring sensitivity” and “discerning audacity.”

AQUARIUS

SCOPE OF WORK:

These projects includes skim coating of all vinyl coated walls at rooms 300A, 302, 303 and 305 of Building 03 at Cal Poly, for preparation of University painting. This will also include minor existing window infills with metal stud framing. Also include acoustical ceiling tile replacement.

The University will be performing the following trades: All Flooring, Electrical, Painting.

BIDS SHALL BE EMAILED TO: tomm@mainoslo.com and sonnys@mainoslo.com

BID REQUIREMENTS:

1. Subcontractors must be bondable and may be required to provide Payment and Performance Bonds.

2. Bid Bond is not required.

3. Safety Record is of the utmost importance. Subcontractors with aggregate EMR Rate of 1.5 over the past three years may be disqualified.

4. Prevailing Wage

TO VIEW PLANS/SPEC:

Plans and specs may be downloaded from ASAP Reprographics at www.asapplanroom.com

Plans and specs may also be viewed at the following Builders Exchanges:

- SLO County Builders Exchange – www.slocbe.com

- Santa Maria Valley Contractors Association – www.smvca.org

- Central California Builders Exchange – www.cencalbx.com

Maino Construction Company, Incorporated is an equal opportunity Contractor. It is the responsibility of each Subcontractor to view all pertinent information and documents prior to submitting a proposal.

March 14, 2024

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Speaking on behalf of all non-Leos, I want to express our gratitude for the experiments you have been conducting. Your willingness to dig further than ever before into the mysterious depths is exciting. Please don’t be glum just because the results are still inconclusive and you feel a bit vulnerable. I’m confident you will ultimately generate fascinating outcomes that are valuable to us as well as you. Here’s a helpful tip: Give yourself permission to be even more daring and curious. Dig even deeper.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Unexpected mixtures are desirable, though they may initially feel odd. Unplanned and unheralded alliances will be lucky wild cards if you are willing to set aside your expectations. Best of all, I believe you will be extra adept at creating new forms of synergy and symbiosis, even as you enhance existing forms. Please capitalize on these marvelous openings, dear Virgo. Are there parts of your life that have been divided, and you would like to harmonize them? Now is a good time to try. Bridge-building will be your specialty for the foreseeable future.

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): My second cousin has the same name as me and lives in Kosice, Slovakia. He’s a Slovakian-speaking chemical engineer who attended the Slovak University of Technology. Do we have anything in common besides our DNA and names? Well, we both love to tell stories. He and I are both big fans of the band Rising Appalachia. We have the same mischievous brand of humor. He has designed equipment and processes to manufacture products that use chemicals in creative ways, and I design oracles to arouse inspirations that change people’s brain chemistry. Now I invite you, Aquarius, to celebrate allies with whom you share key qualities despite being quite different. It’s a fine time to get maximum enjoyment and value from your connections with such people.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): My Piscean friend Jeff Greenwald wrote the humorous but serious book Shopping for Buddhas. It’s the story of his adventures in Nepal as he traveled in quest of a statue to serve as a potent symbol for his spiritual yearning. I’m reminded of his search as I ruminate on your near future. I suspect you would benefit from an intense search for divine inspiration—either in the form of an iconic object, a pilgrimage to a holy sanctuary, or an inner journey to the source of your truth and love. ∆