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Atascadero Chamber of Commerce holds State of the City at Colony Cinemas Local leaders address the community

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com

ATASCADERO — On Friday, State of Feb. 2, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., the newspapers Atascadero Chamber of Commerce presented the community with the undergoing State of the City. The sold-out event took place at Colony Cinemas and significant featured many of Atascadero’s leaders, transformation giving updates to all 110 participants. By HAYLEY MATTSON Publisher

“Were it left to me to decide if we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” - Thomas Jefferson

he landscape of newspapers is in flux, as highlighted by a recent announcement from the editor of the San Luis Obispo Tribune regarding cutbacks on printed editions starting April 15. This decision mirrors a larger trend within the industry as newspapers confront the challenges posed by the digital age while striving for sustainability. In his statement, editor Joe Tarica underscored the newspa-

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“The State of the City is an event that used to be called State of the North County. We used to partner with the Paso Chamber, and we used to talk about issues that would face all of North County. Workforce or tourism and things like that,” stated Atascadero Chamber President and CEO Josh Cross. “In speaking with the city manager this year, we felt that it was the right time to just focus on Atascadero and have Atascadero leaders present on what’s going on in our own community because there’s been so much excitement and opportunity that’s happened recently that we just wanted to get the word out.” City Manager Jim Lewis gave updates on the city’s Vision and Placemaking, recent Safety and Infrastructure Improvements, and Staff Culture and Retention. Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore and Deputy Director of Community and Economic Development Loreli Cappel gave updates on Community Develop-

Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno addresses the crowd on her vision for Atascadero during the State of the City Feb. 2.Photo provided by Atascadero Chamber of Commerce

ment Projects, including a General Plan Update and Business and Economic Development. Director of Community Services and Promotions Terrie Banish gave a presentation on Tourism Goals, Marketing Goals, and Recreation updates. Mayor Heather Moreno gave an update including the city’s Strategic

Goals and Priorities, Positive Trends, Working with all levels of Government, F-14 and D-20, and her vision for the Future of Atascadero. Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) Superintendant Tom Butler was also there to give the community an update on the AUSD, including

the district’s goals of Student Success, Staff Collaboration, and Family and Community Partnerships. He also stated that the district currently has 4,345 students enrolled. The Chamber also gave a resentation and had the audience participate in an interactive exercise by using their cellphones. “What we did, is we used software called Poll Everywhere,” Cross said. “So we had a series of questions, and people were able to vote or type a word using their cellphones. It was really fun to see; for example, we asked why they love living or working in Atascadero, and people wrote in words, and as you’ll see in the results, over and over, people wrote in the word community.” The polls also told the city that its community would love to see a bowling alley come back into the area and that everyone seems to be a big fan of live music. But the feedback didn’t stop with the event. “The feedback we’ve received from just about everyone, the texts and the emails I got afterward tells me that people are hungry for this kind of information and in this kind of format, and it tells me that this is something that we need to definitely bring back,” Cross said. “We are working with the City leadership to bring a series called Talk on the Block, and this will be something that happens four times a year and will basically take this sort of State of the City presentation around CONTINUED ON PAGE A11

Local business owner fights acute liver failure

Alyssa Reid owns Bee’s Blossoms in Atascadero

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com

NORTH COUNTY — Alyssa Reid, owner of Bee’s Blossoms in Atascadero, is currently fighting for her life as her body battles acute liver failure. The liver failure started around Thanksgiving of 2023 due to underlying health issues and has progressed quickly since. Reid, who grew up locally and now lives in Paso Robles with her family, has been placed on a liver transplant list that is the only way to save her life. “Thankfully, she [Reid] was placed on the transplant list, which not everyone is, but because of her circumstances ... Plus, the rest of her body is actually functioning okay as far as kidneys and other things, which you have to be somewhat ready to have a transplant. All these things fell into place,” said Reid’s mother, Stasi Seay. Thirty-five-year-old Reid is currently being treated at

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Erik and Alyssa Reid (third and fourth from left) are shown with their three children. Photo provided by Stasi Seay

Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla (San Diego). However, she started her journey at French Hospital in San Luis Obispo on Dec. 26, 2023. She was there about two weeks before she was transferred to Scripps and went through two weeks of evaluation before she was officially put on the hold

list. As of today, she’s been on a transplant list for a little over three weeks. Seay added that her daughter’s body is undergoing many negative changes due to the toxins running through her body since Reid’s liver is not working properly. But she also stated that even though Reid

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is very sick, she’s still in very good spirits and has nothing but wonderful things to say about Scripps Hospital and the care that Reid is receiving there. “It’s been super hard; that said, she’s got a great attitude. She’s determined. She’s been trying to help where she can,” continued Seay. “Her spirits are good, and she’s got a lot of resolve as far as soon as she’s better; she’s taking life by the horns.” While Reid is in the hospital, the family has been able to keep Bee’s Blossoms open and keeps on providing gorgeous floral arrangements to the North County and beyond with the help of the shop’s assistant manager, Janet Jesme. Ordering flowers from Bee’s Blossoms is just one of the ways that the community can help support Reid and her family, which includes her husband Erik, son Owen, and stepchildren Audra and Dane. A GoFundMe has also been created to help with Reid’s medical expenses. “The big thing is the medical CONTINUED ON PAGE A11

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City Council approves color band on new ARCO gas station

City Manager Jim Lewis gives a storm update after last week’s wind and rain

ATASCADERO — The Atascadero City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. The hybrid meeting was held in the City Council Chambers. The evening’s Agenda passed unanimously. The Consent Calendar also passed unanimously after Mayor Heather Moreno asked for an update on item two, Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency Related to the Early February 2024 Storms.

“The community faired very well in the last storm as far as our areas of flooding that we were aware of. Traffic control right away. We didn’t have any major tree limbs drop in the right of way or powerlines block right of way,” said City Manager Jim Lewis. “We did staff up, so I want to give credit to the police and fire department for staffing up and preplanning so we could run the calls. Our public works team had a crew running, keeping culverts flowing, being right on top of things. The work that that team had done to preplan helped. So we faired really well.” He added that late last week, the city did have a failure on San Marcos Road, close to where the road needed to be repaired after the 2023 storms. The night’s only Public Hearing was the Appeal of the ARCO Canopy Signage Use Permit at 9590 El Camino Real. Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore gave the presentation on the item. “This is regarding the new fuel station that just opened CONTINUED ON PAGE A11

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March 5 Presidential Primary election ballots

Guidance for voters on receiving, that date. Changes to voter registration since then 6 and today should expect to receive their ballot Registrations after this date must be completed are accounted for in updated voter data provided within the next week. either in person at one of the two county election tracking, and handling ballots STAFF REPORT

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — If you haven’t received your official ballot for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election yet, it should be on its way to your mailbox soon. According to the California Elections Code, the SLO County Clerk-Recorder was required to send out ballots to all registered voters by today. It’s important to note that if you recently re-registered due to a name or address change, or a change in party affiliation, you might receive two ballots. This is because voter data was submitted to the ballot printer 60 days before the election, on Jan. 5. Anyone registered at that time was issued a ballot reflecting their registration as of

to the ballot printer twice a week until Feb. 21, triggering supplemental ballot mailings. What should you do if you find yourself with two ballots? The Clerk-Recorder advises either destroying the first ballot or bringing it to the Elections Office in SLO or Atascadero. “All vote-by-mail ballots include a bar-coded envelope, so once you cast a VBM ballot, you will not be able to cast another, even if you’ve been sent two because of a recent change in registration,” said Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano. “If you fall into the group of recently re-registered voters who receive two ballots, take a moment to ensure that you’re voting with the correct ballot.” Similarly, if you’ve recently registered to vote for the first time, your ballot may still be en route. First-time voters who registered between January

If you haven’t received your ballot yet, the Elections Office advises waiting until the end of this week before reaching out to request a replacement. Due to recent registration updates, weather conditions, and the standard variation in mail delivery times across the county, ballots may not arrive in every mailbox on the same day. To track the status of your ballot, you can utilize the BallotTrax system provided by the California Secretary of State’s Office. BallotTrax allows you to monitor when your ballot was mailed, track its progress through the tabulation process, and receive updates as it is counted. You can sign up for BallotTrax at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov. For those who still need to register or re-register to vote, it’s recommended to do so before Feb. 20 if you wish to receive a vote-by-mail ballot.

offices or at the polls on Election Day. The SLO Elections Office is located in the Katcho Achadjian Government Center at 1055 Monterey Street and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The Atascadero Elections Office is now open through Election Day, March 5, and is located at 6565 Capistrano Ave, on the second floor of the library, and is open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Both offices will be open until 8:00 pm on Election Day, and the SLO office will be open for early voting on Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Questions about voting can be directed to the Elections Office at (805) 781-5228 or elections@co.slo.ca.us. There is also a Voter FAQ page and detailed election information at slovote.com/March2024.

County seeking information on illegal hazardous waste dumping

Several illegal drums were found on the side of Monterey Road in Paso Robles STAFF REPORT

PASO ROBLES — The Public Works Department is seeking information from the public concerning the illegal dumping of several drums on the side of Monterey Road near Paso Robles. On Dec. 18, 2023, County Roads maintenance workers discovered

five steel drums dumped at a roadside turnout on Monterey Road near Paso Robles. County Hazardous Materials personnel responded to the location to prevent public access and assess the potential hazard of the dumped material. Upon determining that no liquid waste spillage or leaking had occurred, the barrels were removed from the road shoulder and transported to a secure location by a certified hazardous waste hauler. Analytical testing indicates that four of the drums contained benzene,

a toxic, highly flammable substance. Benzene is used in a variety of industrial manufacturing processes, and its disposal is tightly regulated as hazardous waste. “Dumping barrels of hazardous waste along our public roadways is simply unacceptable,” said Ann Fletcher, principal environmental specialist. “Disposal of benzene is regulated for good reason – it is flammable, toxic, and it’s an environmental pollutant.” The drums were discovered on the morning of Dec. 18, but the precise

time of the illicit dumping is unknown. The origin of the barrels and the industrial process that generated the waste benzene is also unknown. All identifying information on the drums had been removed prior to the illegal dumping, and a lack of video surveillance in the area has prevented determination of their source. The County is requesting assistance from anyone who may recognize these drums or has witnessed suspicious activity from a potential originating source or on Monterey Road.

“If you have information that can assist the County in determining the origin of these materials, we would appreciate a call,” said John Waddell, Deputy Director of Public Works. “We take the safety of the traveling public very seriously, and it is important to hold the generators of this waste accountable. This should not have happened, and we want to prevent it from happening again.” If you have information that could support this investigation, contact the Public Works Department Illegal drums of hazardous waste dumped on the side of Monterey Road near Paso Robles. Photo Courtesy of SLO County at (805) 781-5252.

Morro Bay’s Embarcadero rock revetment set for historic inspection and repair City of Morro Bay initiates first-ever formal assessment to address deterioration of iconic harbor infrastructure By NEIL FARRELL

MORRO BAY — The Harbor is the heart of Morro Bay and the city is, for the first time ever, going to inspect and develop a work schedule to repair the heart of that heart — the Embarcadero rock revetment that holds back the bay. The city is taking bids now on a project to “inspect and assess the condition of various revetment sections and seawalls in and around the Harbor in the City of Morro Bay,” reads a notice from the city, dated Jan. 12. The notice, issued by City Engineer Eric Riddiough, requests bids from qualified individuals or companies that do such engineering to find out just how badly the revetment, built in the 1940s, is holding up or in need of repair. “It is believed,” reads the Request for Proposals posted on the city’s website, “that in the 1940s the Navy in-filled the area essentially from the midpoint of Embarcadero Road [the center line in the street] outward to the water and constructed the rock revetment.” This was all part of the Army Corps of Engineers’ work to establish a naval training base during World War II. The base trained marines to fight in the Pacific and made use of what is now the power plant property for its base of operations. Training was carried out on Morro Strand Beach, inside the harbor at the North T-pier and in the sand

suns off Pecho Valley Road in Los Osos. That area was an artillery practice range, and is occasionally swept for unexploded ordnance (mostly artillery shells and hand grenades) by government contractors after winds unearth them. The revetment was put in during the ACOE’s building of the two breakwaters and a causeway out to Morro Rock, creating the harbor mouth and the Rock parking lot. That connected the island that was Morro Rock with the mainland and shut off the north entrance channel. It was life-altering work for the little harbor and has had a lasting effect on the estuary of the Back Bay, which has seen speeded-up siltation due to limiting the tidal flushing that used to happen when the Rock was an island. All that rock for the revetment was also blasted off of Morro Rock by the ACOE, which not only built this harbor, but the Port San Luis Breakwater and revetment along Avila Road. Indeed, about 1 million tons of Morro Rock was mined and used to construct revetments and breakwaters up and down the California coast, as well as Grace Church in San Luis Obispo. It’s been estimated that the Rock lost about a quarter of its mass from the blasting and mining operations that ended for good in the 1960s. But the ACOE has been long gone from here for decades, and the revetment hasn’t been given much love. “This solicitation, the RFP reads, “will be for the City’s first formal inspection and assessment of City-owned revetments and seawalls.” And while readers might think a pile of rocks is just that, engi-

neering of jetties and revetments is carefully laid out to make the individual rocks fit together solidly and better hold back the sea. And there’s well over a mile of revetment in the harbor. The city has broken it down into segments for the inspections. The initial visual inspections will be done on a minus-2-foot tide and look at some 15 feet of the rock piles (from -2’ to +13’). The inspections will compare the conditions of the rocks now to the original plans the ACOE developed back in 1941, including how badly they have weathered. One might think rocks last a long, long, time, but they don’t stay in the neat piles built when constructing jetties, breakwaters, and revetments. And the type of rock is normally not the type used today for such constructs. And seawalls, though are not very many in the harbor, also are subject to weathering from the salt air environment. There’s also the issue of sea-level rise, which if dire predictions come to fruition, namely 6-7 feet of rise, that could put the entire Embarcadero in jeopardy of being flood on king tides especially if topped by a significant storm surge. Also, as in the case of tsunami, like the Japan earthquake and tsunami of March 2010, the height of that revetment could be critical. On March 11, 2010, after a 9.1 magnitude undersea quake struck, killing over 19,000 people. In Morro Bay, the inspections will also use ground penetrating radar to cover the area from the top of the revetment to 20 feet landward to check things like density of the soil, softness or hardness of the soil, any voids or revetment rocks.

That half of the Embarcadero, which is publicly-owned property administered by the City Harbor Department and leased to private entities to actually develop. The exception is the property where Giovanni’s Fish Market & Galley (two takeout restaurants and a fresh fish market) is located. The easterly side of the street is actually private property (with the exception of Centennial Parkway and the parking lot next door). The city has over a mile of revetment to inspect but on the other hand, there are just three seawalls to be inspected — the south side of the North T-pier where the fisherman’s wharf and Dockside Too are located; the south end of Tidelands Park by the launch ramp and boat slips; and at the Inn at Morro Bay. The

first two are concrete seawalls, and the third is heavy wooden timbers. The revetment behind the Inn has long been a problem and in a state of collapse. There was once a small marina there, but all that remains are lonely piles sticking out of the water. The condition of the revetment has long been a concern for city officials, and leaseholders alike, who technically are responsible for their maintenance. That’s been a sore subject for leaseholders, who believe the city ought to bear that responsibility, while the Harbor Department has had funding issues affecting many of its maintenance needs. The RFP doesn’t list an estimate of what the contract should cost, as this isn’t a construction contract but a contract for so-called “professional services.”

Bids are due Feb. 15. Such contracts emphasize a firm’s qualifications and experience in selecting a consultant over the price they’ve bid. Pricing isn’t discussed until a firm is selected. The RFP does lay down some deadlines. Work is expected to begin in March and be done in July, with an initial partial draft report due in June. “The expected duration of the desired services,” reads the RFP, “is to be completed within 180 days.” Readers should have some idea of how much work needs to be done, as in 2022, during the push to pass a parcel tax to support the Harbor Department, it was estimated that all city harbor facilities — from the revetment and seawalls, to the T-piers, city boat slips and more — was estimated at $10 million.

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collaboration with other fire agencies, will continue to work together in a synchronized manner to hone the perishable skills crucial during heavy winter storms. The department underscores the potential dangers posed by moving water, emphasizing that just 6” of swift water can sweep an individual off their feet, while 12” can immobilize a small vehicle and carry it downstream.

Paso Robles City Library celebrates No One Eats Alone Day with movie screening, ice cream social The Paso Robles Cit y Library will host a family movie screening and ice cream social on Feb. 16-17 in commemoration of National No One Eats Alone Day. On Fr iday, Feb. 16, the library will show the animated movie based on the book, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” in the Library Conference Room from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Free snacks will be provided, and no registration is required. On Saturday, Feb. 17, the library will host a free ice cream social from 2 to 3 p.m. or until supplies run out. No registration is required, and everyone is invited to attend. National No One Eats Alone Day is a movement started by the nonprofit company Beyond Differences. The goal of the day is to end social isolation by encouraging youth to sit with others outside their regular social Paso Robles Fire Depart- circle and cultivate a culture ment Enhances Water Rescue of inclusivity. Capabilities with New Boat Program Deputies respond to shotsOn Feb. 5, the Paso Robles heard incident in Shandon Fire and Emergency Services On Feb. 10, deputies Department conducted rescue responded to reports of shots boat training in the Salinas heard in the 200 block of N. River near the intersection 2nd St. in Shandon. Multiof Navajo Ave and Rio Ct. ple 911 callers reported hearin Paso Robles. Over the past ing a female screaming and 5 years, the department has shots fired. Witnesses indiresponded to numerous water cated there was one person in rescue calls in the Salinas the residence where the shots River. Following last year’s were heard. storms, the department idenDeputies established a tified measures to enhance perimeter around the house. the safety and efficiency of As a precautionary measure, a swift water rescues. With Reverse 911 call was issued to the backing of Measure J-20 nearby homes, advising resiand the City Council, funds dents to shelter in place. were allocated to establish a The suspect appeared to rescue boat program. Eleven have barricaded himself firefighters have undergone inside the home. Law rigorous Swift Water Rescue enforcement repeatedly called Boat Operator training, for the suspect to surrenenabling the rescue boat to der. After approximately an be on standby for calls 24/7. hour and a half, the suspect As the river maintains complied, exited the home, its flow, Paso Robles Fire and was detained without and Emergency Services, in further incident.

At present, there is no public safety risk, and thankfully, no injuries were reported. However, the investigation remains ongoing. Paso Robles offering disaster preparedness class Paso Robles residents can learn how to prepare for the unexpected through an empowering and vital initiative being offered to residents in Northern SLO County called the Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT. In the face of increasing uncertainties and natural disasters, communities like Paso Robles have been offering residents the knowledge and tools needed to become more effective and resilient in the face of emergencies. The North San Luis Obispo County Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program is offering the “CERT: Basic Training ” course which teaches you basic disaster skills so you can prepare for, survive, and recover from emergencies and large-scale disasters. This 20-hour class is intended for family members aged 16 and older. You will learn how to prepare for disasters, basic first aid, the psychology of disaster, how to extinguish small fires, how to search structures and rescue victims, and about terrorism and hazardous materials. The class will be presented at the Paso Robles Public Safety Center, 900 Park St., in downtown Paso Robles, on Feb. 20, 22, 27, and 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. On Saturday, March 2, students will participate in a review and disaster scenario from 9 a.m. until about 5 p.m. Participation in all training sessions is required to complete the course and receive a certificate. This class is offered at no cost to students. For online registration, go to forms.gle/kUnDHe2C fCXAuM4XA. You may also send an email to NorthS LOCountyCERT@gmail. com and indicate that you would like to register for the CERT Basic Training class. Please be sure to provide a telephone number when registering by email. Or you may call Program Manager John Spooner at (805) 588-2172. After you register, you will receive an email containing additional instructions for the class. CERT is a national disaster preparedness program

sponsored locally by the City of Paso Robles Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services. There are approximately 2,400 sponsored CERT programs and more than 600,000 trained CERT volunteers across the country. Standardized training developed by FEMA is offered through CERT programs to people interested in getting prepared for disasters in their area. Paso Robles Pioneer Museum and Central Coast Wood Carvers partner to share the art of woodcarving The Paso Robles Pioneer Museum and the Central Coast Wood Carvers have joined forces to introduce the traditional craft of woodcarving to the community. Woodcarving enthusiasts, both beginners and experienced, are invited to participate in sessions held at the Paso Robles Pioneer Museum on the first and third Saturday of each month from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The Central Coast Wood Carvers will offer specialized sessions for beginners and regular classes. While visitors are welcome to watch and ask questions for free, active participation in woodcarving projects requires membership in the Central Coast Wood Carvers group, with an annual fee of $25. Membership is open to individuals aged 18 and older. The inaugural project for members is the creation of a “Ruddy Duck.” Safety protocols mandate that only paid members can actively participate in the woodcarving process. Young children are encouraged to observe and ask questions but are not allowed to handle any carving tools or wood carving projects due to safety considerations. The collaboration aims to unite community members with seasoned wood carvers, fostering a shared appreciation for the time-honored craft of woodcarving. Simultaneously, visitors are invited to explore the Paso Robles Pioneer Museum during the wood carving sessions. For those interested in joining the wood car ving classes or touring the museum, sessions are held at the Paso Robles Pioneer Museum located at 2010 Riverside Ave. in Paso Robles. For more information, contact Melody Mullis at (805) 748-4143.

Leadership North County takes invited to submit their writa day of learning at Twin Cities ten proposal by Friday, March 15 at 4 p.m. that will feature holiday designs that will complement Historical City Hall as the backdrop during the holiday season. The selected contractor will be responsible for the Paso & Templeton Chamber visits Twin design, installation, mainteCities. nance, removal, packaging and Leadership North County, transport of all holiday lighta program of the Paso Robles ing features. The lighting will & Templeton Chamber of remain the property of the Commerce, visited Twin contractor. The city intends Cities Community Hospital to award the contract for an on Friday to learn about vari- initial one-year term, with ous styles of leadership in a the option to extend the term healthcare setting and the in two-year increments two many types of leadership times for a total of a possible opportunities at one of San term of five years. Luis Obispo County’s largest There will be a voluntary, employers. Pre-Bid Site Visit on Feb. 26 “It’s great to have the Lead- at 2 p.m. at City Hall, located ership North County program at 6500 Palma Ave., for interback and we embraced the ested firms to attend. This is opportunity to help them an opportunity to view the see behind the scenes a little area and ask questions of city and the privilege of provid- staff. ing care to the North County,” For more information or said Eleze Armstrong, CEO clarification, please contact of Twin Cities Community Terrie Banish at (805) Hospital. “Empowering lead- 470-3490 or view the request ership is an important part for proposal on the City of Tenet Health’s culture and website at atascadero.org/ we’re proud to count Leader- bids-rfps. ship alumni among our team members.” Youth Tee Ball registration The program, which goes by open the mantra, “Building TomorGet ready for another excitrow’s Leaders Today,” endeav- ing season of Youth Tee Ball ors to be a catalyst for cultural in Atascadero. Registration change and improve commu- is currently open but ends on nication and leadership in March 1. business and community The City of Atascadero’s settings. The alumni include Recreation team is gearing individuals representing both up for a fun-filled season large and small businesses, focused on teaching the basics non-profit organizations, and of baseball to boys and girls various levels of local govern- aged 4.5 to 6 years old. The league provides a low-presment in North County. The visit to Twin Cities sure, instructional environincluded a tour and meet- ment where kids can develop ing with care teams in their their skills and, most impordepartments, as well as a tantly, have fun. sit-down discussion with Practices and games will be Twin Cities’ leadership. held on Tuesday and ThursOriginally developed by the day evenings at Paloma Creek Atascadero Economic Foun- Park. Practices kick off on dation, the Leadership North April 9, with league games County program is now under starting on Tuesday, April 23 the Paso Robles & Temple- and running through May ton Chamber of Commerce 23. Coaches will convene for and receives significant a meeting on Thursday, March support from the Atascadero 28, at Paloma Creek Park; Chamber of Commerce. The exact time to be announced. program was paused for three Registration can be years for COVID-19. completed either in person The program provides at the Colony Park Commuin-depth curriculum that nity Center during customer includes various aspects of service hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., northern San Luis Obispo Monday through Friday) or County, including agriculture, online at atascadero.org. The arts, county and city govern- cost is $100 for residents and ment, economic development, $110 for non-residents. diversity, education, health, Youth Tee Ball is in need of justice, and sustainability. In volunteer coaches and team addition to events like the one sponsors to help make this hosted at Twin Cities, there season a success. are opportunities to interact with experienced leaders to Adult social kickball spring build leadership styles and a season coming deeper understanding of the Get ready to kick off the issues and needs within North spring season with some fun County. and friendly competition in the Adult Social Kickball ATASCADERO League, brought to you by the City of Atascadero! Team City of Atascadero announces registrations are now open, Request for proposal for but don’t wait — the regisholiday lighting of Sunken tration deadline is Feb. 16. Gardens Embrace your inner fourthThe City of Atascadero grader and gather your friends announced a Request for to form a team for this excitProposal (RFP) to design and ing league! Games will take install holiday lights in the place on Wednesday evenings trees in the historic downtown at the Paloma Creek softball Atascadero Sunken Gardens fields. The season is slated to Park. This is an opportunity to start with games on Wednesdecorate the Sunken Gardens day, March 13, and run area to include holiday type through Wednesday, May lighting that transforms the 1, totaling eight evenings of park into a festive environ- action-packed matches. ment and bringing back what Each game will consist of was in place seven years ago seven innings or one hour, when the trees were adorned whichever comes first, ensurwith holiday lights. ing fast-paced and engaging Interested parties are CONTINUED ON PAGE A5

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gameplay. Teams will be co-ed, and registrations are accepted for entire teams only, with a minimum of 11 players and a maximum of 18 players per team. Before the season kicks off, there will be a team manager’s meeting held during the week before games begin; the exact time and date will be determined and communicated to all registered teams. League fees are $421 per team, with a nominal fee of $5 per player for non-residents. Additionally, for teams with eight or more non-resident players, there is an additional 10 percent fee of $42.10. Registration and fees must be submitted in person at the front desk of the Colony Park Community Center, located at 5599 Traffic Way, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Adult basketball league open for registration Get ready to hit the court and showcase your basketball skills in the upcoming Adult Basketball league, hosted by the City of Atascadero. Team registrations are now open, but don’t wait — the deadline to register is March 8. They are thrilled to bring the excitement of basketball back to the Colony Park Community Center this spring. The league is scheduled to run from March 24 to June 2, offering eight regular season games with breaks for holidays. Games will be held on Sundays, providing ample opportunity for players to compete and enjoy the sport. Teams can be co-ed, and registrations are accepted exclusively on a team basis, requiring a minimum of 8 players and a maximum of 12 players per team. Before tip-off, there will be a Team Manager’s meeting during the week of March 11 at the Colony Park Community Center. The exact time and date of the meeting will be announced soon. League fees are $473 per team, with a small fee of $5 per player for non-residents. For teams with eight or more non-resident players, there is an additional 10 percent fee of $47.30. Registration and fees must be submitted in person at the front desk of the Colony Park Community Center, located at 5599 Traffic Way, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. For further information, please contact (805) 470-3360 or email jsilva@atascadero.org. March 2024 Events at Atascadero Library The Atascadero Library is located at 6555 Capistrano Avenue in Atascadero. Children’s Programs • Storytimes: Every Wednesday & Thursday at 10:30 a.m., children aged 5 & under are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and fun. • Youth Book Club: Join the discussion about favorite books with treats provided on Saturday, March 2, at 2:30 p.m. Open to grades 4-6. • Read to a Dog: Interact with Jack, the library therapy dog, on Thursday, March 7 & 21 at 3 p.m. Open to all ages. • SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo: Experience a variety of instruments from the SLO Symphony on Saturday, March 9, at 2 p.m. Open to all ages. • Tween/Teen Writing Workshop with Sherry

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Shahan: Interactive writing workshop with author Sherry Shahan on Saturday, March 16, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Open to ages 10-17. Participants should bring one page of their writing. • Lego Club: Enjoy Lego building fun on Saturday, March 23, at 2 p.m. Open to ages 5-12. Registration required.

ation Warm” gave 204 pairs of shoes work seven days a week and the estiMillar faces a maximum of six and 408 socks to CAPSLO partici- mated date for a full reopening of years, eight months in state prison pants today. Highway 1 at Paul’s Slide continues at her sentencing hearing scheduled for Feb. 29, in Department 1 of the “This February, Subaru and its to be late spring of 2024. retailers are visiting local agencies Highway 1 remains open for travel San Luis Obispo County Superior to provide more than 150,000 chil- from the Monterey/Carmel area to Court, with Honorable Matthew dren with brand-new necessities like 0.6 miles south of the town of Lucia, Guerrero presiding. coats, shoes and socks,” according to and from the Cambria/San Simeon the toolkit provided by Subaru. “This area north, to just south of Limekiln Prescribed Burns Planned for initiative is part of the Subaru Love State Park. No vehicle, bicycle, or Montaña de Oro and Morro Bay State Promise, Subaru’s commitment to pedestrian traffic is permitted across Parks California State Parks, in collaboTeen Programs improving lives in the communities the repair site at Paul’s Slide due to • Kimchi for Teens: Make your where we live and work.” construction activities and the poten- ration with CAL FIRE and the Air own kimchi to take home “As San Luis Obispo County’s tial for slides and rockfall. Pollution Control District, is set to on Friday, March 15, at 2:30 designated community action agency, Road information and updates can carry out prescribed burning activip.m. Open to ages 10-17. CAPSLO is honored to work with also be found on Caltrans District 5 ties at Montaña de Oro and Morro Registration required. Subaru to be able to facilitate provid- social media platforms: Twitter at: @ Bay state parks, which will involve • Tween/Teen Writing ing shoes and socks to families expe- CaltransD5, Facebook at: Caltrans burning brush piles and broadcast Workshop with Sherry riencing poverty,” said Elizabeth Central Coast (District 5) and Insta- burning. Shahan: Another session of the “Biz” Steinberg, CAPSLO CEO. gram at: Caltrans_D5. Scheduled Dates: The prescribed interactive writing workshop on CAPSLO offers more than 30 burning will take place from Tuesday, Saturday, March 16, from 2 to different poverty-fighting programs SLO County jury convicts woman of Jan. 23, through Thursday, Feb. 29. 3:30 p.m. Open to ages 10-17. in the county to help people become felony hit-and-run and DUI causing Ignition operations may commence Participants should bring one self-sufficient through all stages of injury as early as 7 a.m., with fire activity page of their writing. life. Children receiving shoes today expected to conclude around 5 p.m. are a part of a number of CAPSLO Please note that specific burn days Adult Programs programs, including Child Care and locations are subject to change • TMHA Outreach Resource Connection, Head Start, based on weather conditions and Team: Connect with primary and Family Community Support permit approvals. care, recovery, clothing, food, Family Advocates. Medicare, shelter, mental health, Locations: “Thank you to Subaru and its and more every Wednesday at partners for making today happen,” • Montaña de Oro State 10:30 a.m. Park: Burn sites encompass Steinberg said. approximately 200 brush piles • Read-a-Latte Book near Horse Camp and Cable Group: Discuss Cuesta’s Book Repairs continue on Highway 1 at Trail, along with around 50 of the Year, “Creep” by Myriam Paul’s Slide LAURA LEE MILLAR brush piles situated on the Back Gurba, on Saturday, March 16, Crews continue with repairs to Bay Loop Trail at the end of at 10:30 a.m. Coffee and tea Highway 1 at Paul’s Slide on the Big Butte Drive. provided. Sur coast. The estimated date for a A San Luis Obispo County jury • Recycling Right in full reopening of Highway 1 at Paul’s has found Laura Lee Millar, 44, of • Morro Bay State Park: The burn site includes roughly 50 brush Atascadero:: Learn about wise Atascadero Slide remains late spring of 2024. Santa Maria guilty of three of the piles and areas of grassland/scrub natural resource use and waste Crews have had to suspend repair four charged counts, including felony vegetation along Quintana Rd. reduction on Thursday, March work in the days immediately before hit-and-run causing injury, felony 28, at 2 p.m. Q & A after the and after recent rain events. However, driving under the influence of alco- • Purpose: The prescribed burning serves the following objectives: presentation. Free food pails, the rain has not had a significant hol causing injury, and felony driving stickers, and fliers for attendees. adverse effect on the repair site over- with a blood alcohol level exceeding • Reduction of fuel loads and mitigation of fire hazards. all. Crews have been able to safe- .08 percent causing injury. The jury SAN LUIS OBISPO guard the progress on the south end also found true that Millar person- • Enhancement of the overall health of native plant COUNTY of the slide which includes the fill ally inflicted great bodily injury on communities. area established to support the new the Arroyo Grande Police officer Elections write-in period runs roadway alignment. she struck with her car. They found • Assistance in the control of non-native, weedy species. through Feb. 20 At the north end of the slide, a Millar not guilty of the charge of Jan. 8 kicked off the write-in period temporary catchment area has served assault on a peace officer. For additional information or During the one-week trial, jurors inquiries, please contact Dan Falat, for the Mar. 5 Presidential Primary to safeguard the future alignment of Election. Through Feb. 20, prospec- the roadway from stormwater and heard evidence that on Feb. 23, district superintendent of San Luis 2023, the Arroyo Grande Police Obispo Coast District, at (805) tive candidates may file a Statement runoff. of Write-In Candidacy with the Like much of the Big Sur coast, the Department responded to an argu- 927-2065. Clerk-Recorder. ground at the repair site is saturated ment between two individuals, one To be declared an official write-in and there continues to be evidence of being Laura Lee Millar, at CourtCALIFORNIA candidate, a prospective candidate slide activity. However, at the conclu- land Street and Grand Avenue. needs to file their statement and sion of recent rain events crews have When officers arrived, Millar fled 4.5 earthquake jolts Southern Calialso circulate nomination papers for been able to return to full production. the scene in her car. Despite verbal fornia last Friday signatures within the jurisdiction of Looking forward, repairs at Paul’s commands to stop, Millar continued A 4.5-magnitude earthquake the office they seek. The number of Slide will continue to be affected by to drive and struck an officer, causing rattled Southern California on signatures required is between 40 and site conditions and weather. In the significant injury, as she attempted Friday, Feb. 9, at 1:47 p.m. The 100, depending on the office. event of slide activity, crews will need to flee the scene. epicenter was located 12 kilomePer the California Elections Code, to pivot to react to those conditions Approximately 30 minutes later, ters northwest of Malibu, accordwrite-in candidates can only run in which would necessarily take away a California Highway Patrol offi- ing to the United States Geological the primary election. In order to be from time devoted to repair work. cer observed Millar driving south- Survey (USGS). The tremor was felt nominated to appear on the general Additional rain this winter will also bound on Highway 101 in Buellton in Malibu, Agoura Hills, Thousand election ballot, the write-in candi- detract from active repair production at speeds up to 100 miles per hour. Oaks, and nearby regions. Fortudate must receive the highest number days. Millar was determined to be driving nately, there have been no reports of votes cast for the office or the However, crews will continue to under the influence of alcohol. of damage or injuries thus far. second-highest number of votes cast for the office at the primary election, Paid Advertisement unless there is a tie. Anyone who seeks nomination as a write-in candidate will not see their name printed on any ballot, and the Voter Information Guide will not contain a candidate statement for them. Because primary ballots contain at least one line for a write-in candidate in every contest, voters sometimes think that they can write the name While PG&E is pursuing the steps to continue operating Diablo Canyon Power Plant of anyone they’d like to see serve in until 2030 as directed by the state, PG&E will continue to provide opportunities for that office. In truth, if the name hasn’t community input regarding future decommissioning plans and potential future uses of been qualified as an official write-in the Diablo Canyon site. candidate, it will not count as an offiPG&E is currently in regulatory proceedings for both extended operations and cial vote. decommissioning. Anyone interested in running for office as a write-in candidate should The Diablo Canyon Decommissioning Engagement Panel (Panel) was created to contact the Elections Office at (805) foster open and frequent dialogue between members of the local community and 781-5228 or elections@co.slo.ca.us.

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PG&E on topics regarding the site’s eventual decommissioning, originally planned to begin in 2025 but now slated to begin in 2030 or later. The panel will focus on decommissioning related issues not ongoing continued operations. The Panel will focus on decommissioning related issues and not ongoing continued operations. There are currently open positions on the Engagement Panel subject for appointment or reappointment consistent with the Panel's Charter. The application period runs until March 5, 2024. Visit pge.com/diablocanyon and scroll down to the Engagement Panel section or diablocanyonpanel.org to apply.

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Tragic crash claims lives of five U.S. Marines Military helicopter downed in Pine Valley amidst severe winter storm STAFF REPORT

ive United States Marines tragically lost their lives when their military helicopter crashed in Pine Valley during a flight from a Nevada Air Force Base to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, the Marine Corps confirmed. On Thursday morning, Feb. 8, the U.S. Marine Corps issued a statement confirming the deaths of all five Marines onboard the helicopter. The Marines were aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter traveling from Creech Air Force Base in Indian Springs, Nevada, approximately 350 miles away from MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California. The helicopter crashed in rough

The five Marines killed in a helicopter crash in East San Diego County. From top left: Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis, 21, of Olathe, Kansas; Sgt. Alec Langen, 23, of Chandler, Arizona; Capt. Miguel Nava, 28, of Traverse City, Michigan. Capt. Jack Casey, 26, of Dover, New Hampshire; Capt. Benjamin Moulton, 27, of Emmett, Idaho. Photo Courtesy of U.S. Marine Corps

terrain in Pine Valley, near San Diego. Recovery operations for the five Marines commenced after the missing helicopter was located in Pine Valley on Wednesday morning. The crew, engaged in unitlevel training, was returning to base at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, according to defense officials. The San Diego Sheriff ’s Department was alerted around 1 a.m. on February 7 after the helicopter failed to return to Miramar and was last observed near Pine Valley, approximately 35 miles east

September 3, 2019, and of San Diego. was promoted to Lance The helicopter was flying Corporal on January 1, amidst a severe winter storm 2024. that brought heavy rain, wind, and snow to Southern • Sergeant Alec Langen, who enlisted on September California. The crash site 14, 2017, and was was described as remote promoted to Sergeant on and characterized by rugged October 1, 2022. terrain. Cal Fire Captain Mike Cornette noted the • Captain Benjamin Moulton, commissioned challenging conditions, which on March 29, 2019, and included snow, mud, and rain, promoted to Captain on impeding initial response August 1, 2023. efforts. The fallen Marines were • Captain Jack Casey, commissioned on May 16, identified as follows: 2019, and promoted to • Lance Corporal Donovan Captain on September 1, Davis, who enlisted in 2023. the Marine Corps on

• Captain Miguel Nava, commissioned on May 26, 2017, and promoted to Captain on November 1, 2021. Following the confirmation of the Marines’ deaths, Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commanding general of the 3rd MAW, expressed profound sadness and offered condolences to the families of the fallen Marines. “It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I share the loss of five outstanding Marines from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and the “Flying Tigers” while conducting a

training flight last night. These pilots and crewmembers were serving a calling greater than self and were proud to do so. We will forever be grateful for their call to duty and selfless service. To the families of our fallen Marines, we send our deepest condolences and commit to ensuring your support and care during this incredibly difficult time.” Maj. Gen. Borgschulte emphasized the US Marines’s commitment to supporting the families during this challenging time, acknowledging the Marines’ selfless service and dedication to duty.

Wolf conflicts rise as funding to pay ranchers runs dry Ranchers also expressed frustration with how the program has been administered and managed By CHING LEE California Farm Bureau Federation

CALIFORNIA — Less than a year after the state fully implemented a pilot program to compensate ranchers for livestock losses and other economic impacts caused by wolves, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife says it has run out of money. The announcement earlier this month came as no surprise to ranchers, who say the $3 million allocated for the program does not begin to pay for the rising economic damage created by the presence of wolves, apex predators protected under state and federal endangered species acts. Ranchers also expressed frustration with how the program has been administered and managed. Some who have received reimbursement checks said they did not get the full amount they applied for and don’t know why, as the department did not provide a reason or a way for ranchers to dispute the decision. Others with pending applications said they continue to wait with no idea as to the status of their claims. To mitigate wolf-related costs to ranchers, the Legislature authorized funding in the 2021-22 state budget to establish what is considered the most comprehensive livestock loss compensation program in the country. It pays for: fair market value of confirmed and probable livestock loss due to wolf attacks; use of nonlethal tools to deter wolf depredation; and production losses associated with wolves being around livestock, also known as “pay for presence.” CDFW rolled out the first two parts of the program — compensation for livestock loss and deterrence — in 2022. Pay for presence was implemented last spring. Compensation is retroactive from Sept. 23, 2021 through June 20, 2026, or when funds run out. In its announcement, the department said it had received 102 applications and that there may not be enough money to cover future applications. Multiple attempts were made to CDFW for comment, but department officials said they did not have enough time to respond to questions from Ag Alert® over a 13-day period. In an email, spokesman Peter Tira said, “Please understand that our wolf program is an extremely high-profile program that receives national and international attention and scrutiny so we need to make sure our responses are accurate, complete and thorough.” Considering the state’s expanding wolf populations — from the first known wolf pack in Shasta County in 2015 to the seven confirmed packs today in Lassen, Plumas, Tehama and Tulare counties — ranchers agree more funds are needed as more wolf-livestock conflicts occur. “I don’t want to sound ungrateful, but this

Ranchers are concerned about increasing wolf-livestock conflicts. Courtesy California Farm Bureau Federation

kind of compensation doesn’t even come close,” said Tehama County rancher Billie Roney, who runs cattle with her husband Wally in forest allotments in Lassen County where they have had most of their wolf conflicts. Ranchers say direct wolf kills are not the most expensive cost of living with wolves. The greater cost, they say, is in their animals’ weight loss and poor pregnancy rates due to stress and being chased around by wolves. Add to that the expenses they incur trying to protect their livestock. Roney said she and her husband were forced to leave their grazing allotments, even though the land had plenty of feed, because of wolf conflicts. In addition to buying extra hay, they also had to pay for hauling and moving their cattle away from the wolves. The couple applied for reimbursement of $49,000 for losses in 2021 and $50,000 for 2022. They received checks for $27,000 and $29,000. Ken Tate, University of California, Davis, specialist in rangeland watershed sciences, said he has heard “a lot of complaints” about how the compensation program has been handled. He and Tina Saitone, UC Davis rangeland and livestock economist, are two years into a four-year study quantifying the costs California ranchers incur trying to manage livestock around wolves. He said what limited research there is from the few states with wolf populations indicates that the indirect costs to ranchers are as much as seven and a half times greater than the cost of animals lost to wolf kill. The costs are certain to increase as wolf populations grow. He estimated there could be 200 wolves in the state in another decade. Current estimates range from at least 30 to fewer than 50. Because Tate and Saitone have been helping ranchers with their compensation applications, Tate said they knew immediately the $3 million would be spent quickly. With cattle prices at an

all-time high, his rough calculation showed all funding would be expended in a year just on the pay-for-presence claims. He said he thinks more than $2 million of the current funds are going to nonlethal deterrence costs from 2021 and 2022. Based on Tate and Saitone’s estimates, Paul Roen, a Sierra County rancher and supervisor who serves on the California Cattlemen’s Association’s wolf committee, said the association has asked the state for an annual $15 million to continue funding the program. But “so far, I think that’s fell on deaf ears,” he said. Roen has not been able to apply for compensation for wolf presence because he’s considered outside the wolf core areas eligible for reimbursement, even though there are now 12 documented wolves in his area, with local ranchers dealing with multiple wolf-livestock interactions, he said. “That is where the frustration is: (CDFW) won’t even commit to how they’re going to adjust their areas or what they’re doing. They tell you, ‘We do the map once a year.’ Well, the wolves don’t stay in one spot for a year,” he said. And the packs are “rapidly” expanding, he pointed out. Tate served on a CDFW stakeholders advisory committee during the development of the compensation program, and he said the committee gave the department suggestions on how the program should run. He said he was disappointed when the department dissolved the committee and appeared to ignore its input. “They wouldn’t listen to anything anybody said,” Tate said. “They’re still having a hard time admitting that wolves are killing cattle.” Tate said ranchers and wildlife advocates agree on one priority: There should be more wolves outfitted with GPS collars to get a better handle on their population and whereabouts. Of the seven documented packs, CDFW has

indicated five wolves have been collared. Plumas County rancher Brian Kingdon said he has been dealing with two different wolf packs — the Lassen pack in Plumas and Lassen counties and an unnamed Lassen County pack known locally as the Beyem Seyo pack. The latter is about a few miles from his house, and he can hear them howling at night. Because wolves are protected, ranchers are prohibited from killing, harming or harassing them. Kingdon said he has no recourse when they come near his cattle other than to shine a light at them to get them to leave. Kingdon said he has not applied for compensation on any actual wolf kills, noting sometimes calves disappear and can’t be confirmed because they’ve been fully consumed. He received compensation for 2021 and 2022 expenses related to deterrence efforts and wolf presence, but the amounts were about 40 percent of what he applied for. There was no explanation, he said, and the checks did not indicate which applications they cover. “It would be nice to know which years those were,” Kingdon said, noting he would need that information when he files his taxes. Siskiyou County rancher Jeff Fowle submitted his application last January for expenses related to the loss of two livestock guardian dogs he had to replace in 2022. He also applied for the cost of extra hours worked locking up his cattle in pens to protect them from wolves. His application, he said, “continues to sit somewhere in space, still waiting to be paid.” With program monies exhausted, he said he’s not optimistic the state will appropriate more funding. “Those of us on the ground knew that it was a poorly planned effort,” he said. Even if more funds are allocated, the compensation program remains controversial in the ranching community. Some ranchers view the payments as a move by conservation groups to downplay and quiet their concerns and grievance about the impact of wolves on their livestock and to get ranchers to accept the presence of wolves. “We didn’t want compensation because it was like giving in, and we weren’t ready yet,” said Rick Roberti, a rancher in Plumas and Sierra counties. But even those who remain opposed to the program say they have no choice but to accept the payments to help offset some of the financial losses they have suffered. “I’m a hypocrite to even take the compensation because I was against it for a long time,” Kingdon of Plumas County said. “I feel that (wolves) have to be managed — and not just with compensation.” Roen of Sierra County said if ranchers are expected to coexist with wolves, the state needs to step up funding for the program and make it sustainable. The ranching community has been “trying to put their best foot forward,” he said, but if the state chooses to “quit playing ball,” it could put ranchers “in a precarious position.” “People love their animals,” he said, “and they’re not going to sit there and watch them get devastated.”

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ichael Francis Shaw was born December 3, 1946, in El Paso, TX, to John Jacob Shaw and Earlene Frances Woody. Mike’s grandparents were those who tamed the West: the daughter of a

notable Texas Ranger and a rancher, a locomotive engineer for Santa Fe RR, and a Harvey Girl from Ireland. Mike grew up and attended schools in El Paso, graduating from Burgess High School. He was drafted into the US Navy to serve in Vietnam, where he was Quartermaster on ships in the Tonkin Gulf, the USS Mars, and later the USS Castor. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, he completed a B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry at the University of Texas at El Paso. He began his career in the domestic mining industry, working on copper projects for Phelps Dodge in El Paso, TX; Playas, NM; and Morenci, AZ. In the early 1980s, he began

work as a Project Manager for the mining engineering industry, employed by Davy McKee Corporation and later Bechtel, where he undertook studies and construction management of metals and minerals production facilities for domestic and international work. Lastly, in his career, he applied the same skills to international metals producers in Peru, Panama, Bolivia, Ghana, Kenya, and Baja California, where he often worked with local indigenous peoples to improve their lives. He is a past member of AIME and the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America. Mike had wide-ranging interests over his lifetime. He owned several light airplanes

and was a certified instrument flight instructor; climbed ‘14ers’ and fly fished in Colorado; scuba dived in Panama and Mexico; loved local Paso wine, cooking, and playing the guitar. His passion was mentoring and helping people at all levels, wherever he had the opportunity. Mike and Stevia retired to Atascadero in 2010. He joined Atascadero Kiwanis and was a past President and board member, and until recently, an active member of Kiwanis. He served as a board director of the Cuesta College Foundation and a volunteer at Atascadero Public Works. He was a loving husband and father of four accom-

plished and talented children of whom he was proud. Mike is survived by his wife of 32 years, Stevia Wilson Shaw; his daughter, Tanya Steinhofer and husband Eric; and grandchildren, Brendan and Ashlyn of Mill Valley; son Christopher Shaw and wife Tara Bacon of San Diego; son Ryan Shaw and wife Ann Shen of Los Angeles; daughter Lacey Shaw of Escondido; and his brother Randy Shaw and wife Eileen of Elephant Butte, NM. Mike is also survived by Sue Sherrell, the mother of his children. Please consider donating to Loaves and Fishes, The Boys and Girls Club, or Atascadero Kiwanis. A memorial will be held later this spring.

KEITH BELMONT 1954 – 2023

life well lived as a faithful steward of his gifts, a disciplined investor of time, capacities, and resources, a wise mentor to friends and family of all ages, keeper of the land and harvester of its bounty in the form of wine, olive oil, and roses, lover of substantive conversation and friendly banter, generous partner to Kathleen in sharing hospitality and care to

a wide circle of friends and family. These qualities defined Keith and his life. He believed in taking time to do things well—to dress well, work well, act well and with integrity. A man of deep faith, he believed in and encouraged service as an expression of Christianity’s core teachings. In the end, Keith acknowledged that the more he gave, the more he found his life blessed and enriched. He

lived life to the fullest and leaves behind a legacy of service and caring generosity. A Celebration of Life is planned for February 24th, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Rd, Paso Robles. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to one of the following in honor of Keith: The Pioneer Museum: https://

pasoroblespioneermuseum.org/ Paso Robles Children’s Museum: https://www. pasokids.org/ Estrella Warbird Museum: https://www.ewarbirds.org/ index.html Arrangements were entrusted to Eddington Funeral Services, 429 Bassett St., King City, (831) 385-5400. For more information, go to: www.EFS-Cares.com.

ladys Moore, 65, was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 13, 1958, and went to be with the lord on February 6, 2024. She lived in Palmdale, CA. Gladys is predeceased by her mother, Emma, and her father, Juan, and sister, Emma Iris. She leaves behind a son, Albert (Kastina) Moore, five grandchildren, siblings, an

extended family of cousins, and many dear friends. Before moving to Palmdale, Gladys was a longtime resident of Paso Robles and Atascadero. Gladys attended Palmdale High School and was a graduate in 1976. While in high school, she was active in the Art Club and participated in making their first float, which was part of the local parade.

Gladys’ hobbies included arts and crafts. She made many pieces of jewelry. Gladys had a creative mind and always dressed up for Halloween in her handmade costume. She even dressed up her dog in a Halloween costume. Gladys loved playing Bingo and was active at the Legacy Commons. A celebration of life will be

announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, in Gladys’ honor, a contribution may be made to www.alivingtribute.org

MICHAEL F. SHAW 1946 – 2024

G GLADYS MOORE 1958 – 2024

In Loving

Memory

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FEBRUARY 4, 2024

PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7 PC] Case no. 240384

[853.7PC], Case no. 240402 • 00:22 — Joshua Robert Park, of Paso Robles

Block of 9th St for UNDER THE INFLUENCE

taken into custody on Goldenhill Rd at SR46E for

OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT

FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT [40508(A)VC],

PRESCRIPTION 11550(A)H&S], Case no. 240426

Case no. 240446

• 16:30 — Edgar Stanley Canales, of Paso Robles

was on view arrest for UNDER THE INFLUENCE

• 21:43 — Rocky J Rowland, of San Luis Obispo

was on view arrest on the corner of 1st St and

OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT

• 16:45 — Rene Anival Hernandezbravo, of San

was taken into custody on the 100 Block of

Spring St for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK IN

PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)H&S], Case no.

Luis Obispo was on view arrest on the 2700

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

240403

Block of Black Oak Dr for DUI CAUSING INJURY

• 02:04 — Anselmo Toribiogonzalez, of Paso

Niblick Rd for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S],

PUBLIC [647(F)PC], Case no. 240388 • 16:23 — Cord Davis Charlton, of Paso Robles was

• 09:45 — James Gennaro Canta, of Reno, NV,

[23153(A)VC], [273A(A)PC], Case no. 240433

Robles for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

on view arrest on the 1100 Block of Spring St for

for DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI

• 20:12 — Jason Anthony Horning, of Paso Robles

ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08

• 22:06 — Cesar Mendozaortiz, of Paso Robles

WILLFULLY RESISTS, DELAYS, OBSTRUCTS

[14601.1(A)VC], Case no. 240405

for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no.

PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 240451

was on view arrest on the corner of 24th St

[148(A)(1)PC], DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK

and Black Oak Dr for DRIVING UNDER THE

IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC], Case no. 240387

Case no. 240373

INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

no. 240374

• 04:01 — Kenneth Lee Turner Jr, of San Luis

• 13:22 — Rebecca Ann Hurl, of Paso Robles was

240434

• 02:54 — Peyton James Kilber, of Bakersfield

Robles for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK IN

of Niblick Rd for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A

PUBLIC [647(F)PC], Case no. 240438

PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 240452

A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT

PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)H&S], Case no.

WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT

• 02:14 — Jay Tyler Swift, of Templeton for

• 09:35 — Felipe Alejandro Rubin, of Atascadero

[853.7PC], Case no. 240375

240390

[853.7PC], SHOPLIFTING UNDER $950

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL

• 03:04 — Trevon Marquise Bridewell, of Paso

[459.5(A)PC], Case no. 240422

[23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Robles was on view arrest on the 1400 Block of

• 00:42 — Nanette Stacey Clemens, of Paso

Niblick Rd for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], Case no. 240453

• 21:58 — Harold Louis Barry, of Paso Robles was

A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT

POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNA-

on view arrest on the 1200 Block of 13th St for

• 05:35 — Damian McClullough was on view

arrest on the 100 Block of Niblick Rd for WILL-

[853.7 PC], POST RELEASE SUPERVISION

LIA [11364(A)H&S], WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE

POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED

arrest on the 300 Block of Partridge Ave for

FULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO

[3455(A)PC], Case no. 240377

A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT

SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], BENCH WARRANT

ATTEMPTED MURDER [664/187(A)PC], Case

APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 240454

[978.5PC], Case no. 240423 • 15:00 — Anthony Henry Whipple III, of Paso

[23152(B)VC], Case no. 240439

for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED

on view arrest on the 100 Block of Niblick Rd for

no. 240437

• 12:15 — Paul Yciano Jr, of Shandon was on view

• 13:33 — Santiago Camiriomartinez, of San

• 14:57 — Tonya Wray Pfeifer, of Paso Robles was

Miguel was on view arrest on the 100 Block of

Robles, on the 800 Block of Spring St for DRIV-

on view arrest on the 700 Block of Spring St for

Niblick Rd for DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED

HWY 1 and Main St for DRIVING UNDER THE

ING WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)

BATTERY ON POLICE [243(B)PC], WILLFULLY

FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC], WILLFULLY TO

PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 240381

INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI

VC], Case no, 240419

RESISTS,DELAYS,OBSTRUCTS…[148(A)(1)PC],

VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN

• 00:00 — Daniel Solismontiel, of Paso Robles,

ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

• 16:40 — Sean Maurice Holt, for CONSPIRACY:-

• 17:31— Tricia Kael Ozar, of Paso Robles was

COMMIT CRIME [182(A)(1)PC], Case no. 240437

taken into custody on the 1400 Block of Pine

Case no. 240444 • 01:55 — Michael Edward Contreras, of Paso

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Robles for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN

for UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED

• 14:44 — Johnathon Joseppi Perez, of Paso

PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC],

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL

SPOUSE/COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], Case no.

Case no. 240425

[23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT

240456

ton Rd and Niblick Rd for RAPE [261(A)(2)PC], Case no. 240225

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

RESERVOIR LEVELS SANTA MARGARITA LAKE (Salinas Reservoir):101.5% capacity

• 00:00 — Carlos Estrada, of Bakersfield was

• 20:46 Vernon Ray Ramey, of Paso Robles for

[23152(B)VC], Case no. 240447

summoned/cited on the corner of 24th St and

• 21:26 — Reynaldo Lorenzochavez, of Shandon

St for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON

• 20:42 — Jesse Torres, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 21st St and Park

• 02:13 — Benjamin Mykel Knudson Himle, of Paso

Black Oak Dr for DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED

for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

• 11:37 — Ross Newman Irot, of Paso Robles was

Robles was on view arrest at the corner of 24th

FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC], Case no. 240424

ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08

• DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL

on view arrest on the 1100 Block of Black Oak

St and Black Oak Dr for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE

• 11:41 — Christopher Lawerence Thatcher, of

PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 240448

[23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT

Dr for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN

A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT

Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 700

• 20:30 — Rick Joe King, of San Bernardino was

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LOPEZ LAKE: 100.3% capacity

WHALE ROCK: 97.18% capacity

WEATHER FRIDAY

66º | 46º SATURDAY

59º | 49º SUNDAY

63º | 52º

COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 240455

taken into custody on the 100 Block of Niblick Rd

[11550(A)H&S], Case no. 240378

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OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08

taken into custody for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE

Robles was on view arrest on the corner of Cres-

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LAKE SAN ANTONIO: 75% capacity

Robles was on view arrest on the 100 Block

SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

Honor Your Loved Ones

LAKE NACIMIENTO: 75% capacity

A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT

• 12:13 — Sasha Nicole Adams, of Bakersfield was

Submit your announcement to: Email: office@13starsmedia.com

PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 240452

[273.5(A)PC], UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

no. 240401

Share your annoucement story with the community to celebrate your love.

ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], Case no. 240436

• 15:54 — Matthew David Ellis, of Paso Robles

10th St and Pine St for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE

Case no. 240380

Wedding Announcement

ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08

Robles was taken into custody on the corner of

ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08

DAVID COLE age 75 a resident of Morro Bay passed away on 02/09/2024 In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

Park Dr for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

• 21:09 — Kekino Anthonymichael Lau, of Paso

Robles was on view arrest on the corner of

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

240411

RAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT

23rd St for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

PATRICK SULLIVAN age 79 a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 02/07/2024

Rd for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

• 00:58 — Stormy Cheyanne Miller, of Paso

[853.7PC], Case no. 240396

CLETA HILLYGUS age 87 a resident of San Luis Obispo passed away on 02/08/2024 In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

on view arrest on the 1700 Block of Highland

[647(F)PC], Case no. 240414

• 21:39 — Courtney Christine Shively, of Paso

DAVID HILL age 63 a resident of Atascadero passed away on 02/04/2024 In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

St for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no.

15th St and Spring St for INFLICTING CORPO-

was on view arrest at the corner of Spring St and

DR. HOWARD SCHOLZ, JR., DDS, passed away on February 3rd 2024. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

was on view arrest on the 1400 Block of Niblick

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

• 21:49 — Hilario Ruizmaldonado, of Paso Robles

LUCY SALDIVAR, 87, of Arroyo Grande passed away on February 3rd 2024. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

• 22:21 Jeffery Ivan Johnson, of Paso Robles was

for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK IN PUBLIC

• 14:01 — Aaron Stihl Goode, of Paso Robles was

FRANK S. BIANE, 85, of Pismo Beach, passed away on February 1st 2024. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

taken into custody on the 500 Block of Spring

Obsipo was on view arrest on the corner of

• 09:41 — Shaun Michael Riley, of Bradley was

DEATHS

St for

MONDAY

58º | 50º TUESDAY

58º | 47º WEDNESDAY

60º | 44º

[23152(B)VC], Case no. 240457

2023-24 RAINFALL TOTALS (Season: July 1-June 30)

Atascadero: 9.22” Paso Robles: 13.55”

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Navigating the real estate maze

JAIME SILVEIRA BRE #01706045

n the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, a myriad of topics captures the attention and curiosity of both seasoned investors and first-time homebuyers. From market trends and property valuation to financing options and the intricacies of home buying and selling, the world of real estate is a dynamic realm that demands a comprehensive understanding. As we continue from last month’s Q&A, I have created some more commonly asked questions. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or an experienced seller, there is always something to learn in real estate. Question: Renovation or Remodel? Answer: What is the difference? Remodel, as opposed to renovation, can be distinguished by whether something is brought back to new condition or created. A renovation focuses on restoring something old back to newer condition. An example of a

renovation would be sanding down current cabinets and retaining/repainting them or adding new hardware to them. On the other hand, a remodel focuses on creating a new space and changing the structure or layout of the home. An example would be a kitchen or bathroom redo to add new cabinets, change the floorplan, and new shower layout. You are starting over with a blank canvas and creating a new space. Typically, a remodel can be more costly than a renovation. Whether you call it a renovation or a remodel, one thing’s for sure: It’s important to plan your project with care. When undergoing your home project, pay attention to the rooms you use the most (and least!) and spend accordingly. When purchasing a new home, my suggestion is to live in the home for a couple of months and then start planning your changes, that is, if you plan to live in the home immediately, whether that be a renovation or remodel. Numerous times, clients have jumped in immediately to do a renovation or remodel, only to figure out months or years later that they would have preferred to focus their time and resources somewhere else in the home first. So, if the home is move-in ready and you plan to move in immediately and then start projects,

see about living in the home for a couple of months. You may surprise yourself with how you live and function in the home compared to how you thought it would be. Question: What is the difference between averages and medians? Answer: The average and median of something means two different things; even though they seem like similar ideas, they are two different measures. The average is calculated by adding up all the values in a dataset and then dividing by the number of values. It is sensitive to extreme values, also known as outliers. If there are several very high values, the high values can significantly influence the average, not giving us the real average. The median is the middle value when data is arranged in ascending or descending order. If there are an even number of values, the median is calculated by taking the average of the two middle numbers. The median is less sensitive to extreme values compared to the average. In real estate, Realtors typically will use the median value because it will take out the extremely low values and the extremely high values. Don’t get me wrong, Realtors will also look at the average of values; many times, the numbers between the median

and the average are fairly close. It is very important that when you are looking at data month over month, year over year, that we stick with one measure when reporting data. That way, the full picture is given, and the correct comparisons are made. In the context of home sale values, the difference between the average and median can indicate whether there are significant outliers in the data. If the average is much higher than the median, it suggests that there are some very high values (potential outliers) pulling the average value up. If the median is higher than the average, it may indicate that there are some very low values (potential outliers) pulling the average down. Understanding both the average and median can provide a more comprehensive picture of the home sale values in each dataset (typically value). Question: Interviewing a Realtor, what questions do I need to ask? Answer: The idea of listing your home can be daunting. You have never sold a home, or maybe it has been 10, 15, or 20-plus years since you last sold a home. The real estate market changes constantly, and you want to make sure that the agent you select and the marketing strategies they use is the best fit for you. Enlist-

ing in the help of your brother’s wife, best friend, or your friend’s sister may not be the best idea. You want to make sure the agent you choose is active in the market. Here are some questions you may ask a Realtor you are thinking of working with: • What is their experience and credentials? How long have they been an agent, and what market do they specialize in? Are they a full-time agent or parttime agent? • What is their and their office’s marketing strategy? Do they use a professional photographer? What online platforms do they use, including social media and traditional advertising? • What is your pricing Strategy? Can you provide me with a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to support your price recommendation? Do you provide feedback to direct me on possible project recommendations? Do you help with staging the home for the market? • How do you communicate with your clients? • What are your fees/ commission rate? What additional costs will I incur when selling my home? • Are you involved, available, and knowledgeable about discussing the contracts and disclosures with me?

Who all are involved from your team that will be working with us? The relationship between you and your Realtor is a partnership, so it is important that you feel comfortable and confident with the person you choose to represent your best interests. Don’t be afraid to ask tough questions and even take a second meeting to continue to discuss questions and concerns. Selling a home is typically the largest transaction any of us take in our lifetime. It has been a pleasure creating articles in 2023 for the magazine, and I look forward to continuing in 2024. If there are any questions that you would like to see discussed, please do reach out — I would love some feedback and suggested topics to work on. I will be doing a market recap in March’s 2024’s article, so stay tuned. We feel very fortunate to be a part of the Atascadero community and surrounding towns. Thank you for all your support over the years and look forward to many more wonderful years in our amazing community. Cheers to 2023, let’s all make 2024 a wonderful year. Jaime Silveira is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at editor@13stars.media

Winter rains again show need for creative thinking on homeless

THOMAS ELIAS COLUMNIST

look at what homeless individuals suffered during the record-level intense rains of early February demonstrated for a second consecutive year the utter inadequacy of programs to help California’s approximately 180,000 unhoused. It also exposed the crying need for original thinking, going beyond today’s paltry shelters, most of them open only parts of the day. At countless charity facilities that distribute clothing to the very needy, lines formed during and between downpours as thousands around the state sought shoes, plastic ponchos, blankets, water-resistant jackets and

Rescuing Paso Robles students from the testing trap and educational erosion Dear Editor, Students in the Paso Robles school district are moving backward in education because our district and others are numb to the needs of our students. The district’s focus on state testing does not advance student learning; state testing appeases co-opted school administrators and some political factions who think they can measure teacher and student success with a test that can also be used as a stick. This structure does not advance student learning and has failed our students, teachers, and parents for many years.

whatever else might offer a little relief from the seemingly relentless cold and damp that lasted almost a week. It was a carbon copy of what happened in January 2023, when harsh rains that began the wettest winter in decades demonstrated starkly the inadequacy of this state’s many programs to help the homeless. Yes, there were some shelter beds available, but many required clients to leave before 8 a.m. and did not allow many back in until after 6 p.m. During that interval, in both years, thousands endured soakings seemingly without end as temperatures in most areas did not rise above the mid-50s. What were officials doing during this mass drenching, while newspapers and TV showed pictures of mudslides and other problems of the housed? In California’s largest county, Los Angeles, for one, the five-woman Board of Supervisors voted to urge the U.S. Supreme Court to let local governments criminalize occupants of homeless encampments that have

become commonplace under freeway overpasses and along sidewalks. Many local officials want the court to alter a 2020 ruling in an Idaho case called Martin v. Boise that held it is cruel and unusual punishment to make camping on public property a crime when the people involved have nowhere else they can legally sleep. “The interpretations of (that case) have tied the hands of cities and counties in imposing common-sense time and place restrictions on some key public spaces to keep people safe and move those who want assistance into shelter,” said one Los Angeles supervisor. “We have no interest or intention to criminalize homelessness. We need clarification about what tools we have to address this crisis and keep people safe.” So, the Los Angeles board voted to support a new appeal of a case from Oregon called Johnson v. City of Grants Pass, which restricts the local government’s ability to clear homeless encampments. Sure, there are problems with encampments. No one can deny some

criminals hide out in them. No one can deny that some encampments deny the public use of parks their tax dollars built and maintain. No one likes encampments near schools. But what execrable timing it was for officials to act against encampments just when many unhoused were being swamped while others lined up to beg for something, anything, to help them dry out and warm up. Instead of sounding off against the homeless (while still saying they should not criminalized), public officials might have done better if they’d sent police cars and buses to collect some unfortunates forced to sleep in cardboard boxes on hard sidewalks while drenched. The rains demonstrated just how serious this problem remains, despite California having thrown tens of billions of dollars at it. For sure, the state has more homeless today than when Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature spent more than $10 billion to help reduce the problem in the 2022-23 budget. Plus, civic efforts to create ever

more affordable housing don’t help the homeless, when supposedly “affordable” units often rent for $1,800 per month or more, even without parking spaces. How many of the unhoused can pay that much each month? Here’s one idea that could help, a tactic that could and should have begun when last winter’s rains first showed how desperate the need is: Use part of the huge government allocations to buy or lease some of the hundreds of millions of square feet that remain vacant today in office buildings, even where some companies now require white collar workers to report to offices at least part-time. Without permanently converting those spaces to residences, they could at least offer dry indoor spaces where people could sleep. But why would officials think creatively when they can instead order up legal briefs seeking more power to harass the homeless? Thomas Elias is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at tdelias@aol.com.

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The Paso Robles district curriculum has been dumbed down now for the last 15 years with the state testing curriculum, which is negatively affecting our students’ abilities to think critically and to recognize lies and propaganda in the media and in political and social discourse. Because the state urges and the district forces its teachers to use rudimentary, insufferable testing excerpts rather than teacher-generated curriculum, our community and our democracy suffer and are weakened intellectually. Teaching critical thinking and writing essays have all but ended in the district and success and failure are determined by your test scores. Not only has testing

destroyed public education, now funding for public schools is given to charter schools with no real qualifications for their employees and with buildings that resemble warehouses or storage facilities with no earthquake safeguards. The third and most devastating blow has been delivered from the parental-rights movement, which has had teachers fired and books banned because some authors don’t fit into the matrix of right-wing political ideology promoted by the parental right. Last but not least, many administrators got on the parental-rights bandwagon and used that movement to cloak their disdain for teachers, their colleagues. These same administrators have facil-

itated and enforced the board’s reliance on poorly designed curriculum fed to them by local, county, and state administrators who lost their souls to testing. So how do we fix this trash heap we’ve created? We could start by returning some dignity to our teachers and return teachers to their former roles as creators of their own curriculum; teachers are actually trained in curriculum development and design. Imagine that and imagine a new way. We don’t want or need state testing excerpts to teach our courses. How much longer will our district continue to contribute to the destruction of our public schools, schools that I fought for for more than 40 years to build and nour-

ish as a teacher and principal. How can I recommend teaching as a profession to my former students? I cannot! And it hurts! We can and will turn it around and correct our direction because the teaching profession is being assaulted by do-gooders who know nothing about teaching and care about student learning even less. Steve Arnette, Paso Robles AP English, Paso Robles High School

Susan Funk for Supervisor Dear Editor, San Luis Obispo County needs new, real leadership,

not a hand-picked successor for the current contentious Supervisor from District 5. Susan Funk is a successful businesswoman, two-term Atascadero City Councilmember with a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Stanford University. And, YES, she fully supports law enforcement and all first responders, helped formulate the NEW county plan to address homelessness, and knows how to balance a budget. We need Susan Funk’s fair, impartial, non-ideological leadership to work with all parties to get things done at the county level as she’s done in Atascadero. Eric Michielssen, Santa Margarita

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How to approach the nation’s border situation

LANCE SIMMENS COMMENTARY

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oltaire, the famous French writer and activist is known for divining the phrase “l’ennemi du bien est le bien,” which in English roughly translates to “don’t let the perfect become the enemy of the good.” I have often used this quote when writing articles about the seeming futility of reaching accommodation, compromise, or meaningful progress that is less than perfect but preferable to solving whatever issues were being discussed. We are currently in an era of sharp division that is pitting two oppositional philosophies over not only severe issues, but digs down deep into the core of even the most trivial dilemmas. So critically confrontational positions have risen to a level where there is talk, beyond bluster, of the prospects of civil war. No clearer illustration than the Jan. 6, 2021, attack upon the Capitol — in what can only be described as a truly vicious insurrection that questioned one of the most sacred and cherished gifts forwarded by the founding fathers, namely the peaceful transfer of power from one presidential administration to the next — captures the state we find ourselves in today. There is little doubt that we are in the midst of a bona fide partisan split over the benefits of democracy versus authoritarian power as we enter our next historical phase and it is becoming exceedingly more difficult to implement forward thinking as we prepare future generations for a roadmap to potential success. But this is where we find ourselves in the contemporary

political environment and regardless of the angst that fuels our differences seeking compromise is the order of the day. That is how democracy works, you fight hard for your position, but in the end you settle for the best that you can possibly achieve and live to fight another day. It can be messy and painful but it is the cost of freedom. Today, we are in the critically treacherous arena pitting immigration and refugees against American citizens (ironic given we are all descendants of immigrants and refugees) in a battle that contains differing levels of hope and despair among the two major political parties and that tests the ability of seasoned political operatives, conservative versus liberal, Democrats versus Republicans, urban versus rural, geographical entities spread throughout the lower 48 states, and state versus federal political, legislative, and administrative authorities in a chaotic scramble to implement a myriad of often contradictory and explosively contentious political solutions. Throw in the dynamic infusion of conflicting impacts created by linking the border crisis with funding for two separate wars in Ukraine and Gaza and it boggles the imagination that solving the issues facing not only the nation, but the world itself, seem beyond reach. It is absolutely absurd and defeatist to simply shrug one’s shoulders and accept that there appear to be no resolutions to the crisis facing our nation. There is always an answer, some better than others. I will not even presuppose that I have the answers to the border problem or its impacts upon foreign struggles. However, I do know that it will require the most strenuous application of will and resolve in order to sort our way through the pending crisis. A bipartisan solution is currently under consideration, stressing that yes, we can manage to look past our

differences and do what is in the best interest of the populace at large. It has prompted Republican South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham to remark “Here’s what I hate: I hate when people won’t try, but just criticize.” It is hard work and requires a genuine commitment to sacrifice one’s ego for the benefit of the nation and its citizens. But to toss potential solutions to the garbage heap of imperfection because they do not comport with political gains directly conflicts with our heritage as a beacon of liberty and is unacceptable. J. G. Saxe was a 19th-century poet known as the originator of the maxim: “laws, like sausages, cease to inspire respect in proportion as we know how they are made.” Legislative sausage-making is democracy at work. To jump from Voltaire and Saxe to Mick Jagger, “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you just might find, you get what you need.” Ladies and gentlemen, it behooves all of you involved in solving these issues to swallow your pride, work together to the best of your ability and accept that which comports closest to your thoughts, knowing that the weight of the world, at least for this particular issue rests upon your shoulders and the fate of our future generations is dependent upon your ability to plan for the future. To allow simple political justifications to dictate your responsibility to solve problems is the most serious example of critical malfeasance that will follow you around the rest of your life, and those who follow you will scorn you and eliminate any trust they may have misguidedly garnered for you. Buckle up and fulfill your obligations to the people you represent — quitting is not an option. Lance Simmens is an independent columnist for Atascadero News / Paso Robles Press,he alongside Don Schmitz write a bi-weekly column on national topics from the perspective of their political leanings.You can forward any comments you have to editor@13starsmedia.com.

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From the Right

peration Lone Star State, launched by Texas, is the state’s desperate effort to protect its citizens from the largest illegal migration of humanity in the history of the world. Over 6 million people have poured into America in the three years of the Biden administration, from Latin America, Asia, and Africa, more than the population of Montana, Nevada, and New Mexico combined. Those caught are released into the country with a promise to appear at a deportation hearing months later. Most don’t show up and disappear. Millions more are never apprehended. Neighborhoods are turned into third-world slums, American homeless are turned away from shelters now housing illegal immigrants, while schools are closed to house them as well. Texas has found torture houses where the cartel thugs rape victims and cut off limbs demanding ransom from families, while lawlessness permeates our nation. The Walk Free Foundation reports that there are 400,000 modern-day slaves in the U.S. in the sex trade and doing forced labor. Over a quarter million Americans have died from fentanyl since 2018, which pours across the border. That’s more than double the deaths of every war since World War II, combined. On Jan. 17, 10 former FBI senior executives, including former Terrorist Screening Center Director Timothy Healy, FBI assistant directors Kevin Brock and Chris Swecker, and Mark Morgan, the former acting commissioner of U.S. Customs and

Border Protection, wrote Congress stating this crisis is “the most pernicious ever to menace the U.S.,” stating, “Military-aged men from across the globe, many from countries or regions not friendly to the United States are landing in waves on our soil by the thousands — not by splashing ashore from a ship or parachuting from a plane but rather by foot across a border that has been accurately advertised around the world as largely unprotected and with ready access granted.” Imported poverty, devastated cities, slavery and drug devastation is now amplified with a real national security risk. Their letter went on to state “In its modern history, the U.S. has never suffered an invasion of the homeland, and yet one is unfolding now. It is stark to say so, but having a large number of young males now within our borders who could begin attacking gatherings of unarmed citizens, in imitation of 10/7 (The Hamas attack on Israel) and at the behest of a foreign terror group, must be considered a distinct possibility,” the officials wrote. This is an invasion. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have told us the border is secure, while we watched massive waves of people ride the trains, rush the fences, and walk into our country. They are either delusional or untruthful, but either way the administration is untrustworthy. Texas, no longer willing to sit idly by and watch its state destroyed, sent its National Guard to erect barriers and concertina wire, turning away migrants. Federal Border Patrol agents cleared the barriers and escorted migrants through. Frustrated, Texas barred them from the border area. Biden sought and obtained a temporary ruling from the Supreme Court that Texas had to allow federal agents to remove the barriers, and we now stand on the precipice of a constitutional crisis. Section IV, Article 4, of the Consti-

The fruit of appeasement

AL FONZI

COMMENTARY

hree military families have just received the worst news a family can receive; parents, wives, children, siblings were told their loved one will never return home to them. Another 40 soldiers, military trainers/advisors, Special Operations troops, were wounded, some badly, by a guided drone that fired upon their sleeping quarters at night. Over 100 American troops have been wounded to date in the 170 attacks on American forces since the Oct. 7 massacre of civilians in Israel by Islamic terrorists. This attack was not unexpected given the vacillation, ineffective, and previously timid military responses by the

Biden administration. Until last weekend, American forces were permitted to shoot down missiles and drones but not permitted to counterattack the source of the aggression; the responses have been limited to defensive measures only. Last week, the Houthis fired a missile at one of our warships in the Red Sea; it evaded every defensive measure until it was shot down by the Close-in weapons system Gatling gun, only a few seconds from striking the ship. It might have killed and wounded dozens of sailors, possibly even sinking the ship. It’s only a matter of time until these attacks result in dozens, even hundreds of American or allied dead. Until last weekend the response of the President and his spokespersons, simply told our enemies, “Don’t” as in don’t do it … or, what? Military professionals, such as retired four-star general and former Vice-Chief of Staff of the Army Jack Keane repeatedly warned, (as did other senior military and intelligence officials) that it was inevitable that American troops were going

to be killed by these incessant attacks by Iranian proxy forces in the region. Time ran out last weekend for three U.S. servicemembers. Attacks on international shipping on the vital chokepoints in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf have continued; deterrence in the region against unprovoked aggression by terrorist groups sponsored by Iran and its Revolutionary Guard Corps have continued despite President Biden’s military response thus far. This isn’t new. We’ve seen repeated acts of aggression against Americans by radical Islamic forces, but especially by Iran since their revolution in 1979 when they seized our Embassy in Tehran and held American Diplomats hostage. Iran provided the explosive-formed projectiles that penetrated our armored vehicles and killed over 700 American troops in the Iraq war. Their agents have instigated terror attacks against Americans globally since the Iranian Mullahs seized power. First Obama and then Biden provided hundreds of billions of dollars in aid to

Iran and humanitarian international agencies. Much of this aid was diverted from civilian use to directly aiding Islamic terrorist groups such as Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Those groups used that money to build up massive arsenals of missiles to attack Israel on October 7 and threaten other Western interests. Appeasement is a policy of failure. President Thomas Jefferson knew this in 1803 when the Barbary Pirates seized American ships in the Mediterranean and he refused to pay their demands for tribute (equal to our entire defense budget) and instead sent the Navy and Marines. The public outcry at the time was “millions for defense but not one penny for tribute.” Biden’s people have never realized that in foreign policy being loved by the world is nice but not necessary; the world may respect us, they may fear us, but they will never love us. Senior military commanders understand this and have repeatedly warned the Biden people that deterrence in the

Middle East and Asia is failing and a stronger military response is required to prevent the wider war they fear. Iran is the leading sponsor of terror in the Middle East. Their worldview is apocalyptic in nature. They believe the West must be destroyed, Israel first, then America. They truly hate all that the West cherishes, especially individual freedom, which they consider to be blasphemous. Our policy should change from accommodation of Iran to belligerence, especially to prevent Iran’s successful development of nuclear weapons. Iran is now only weeks from completing the development of nuclear weapons and is building the ability to launch them against Israel or American allies. Such a war would be catastrophic for everyone and would not likely be contained to that region. Biden’s relaxed the hard sanctions imposed by Trump resulting in Iran’s cash reserves going from $4 billion to over $70 billion, now used to arm global terrorist organizations.

tution specifies that the U.S. shall protect each state against invasion. Clearly, our federal government has utterly failed to do so, and accordingly, Article 1 Section 10 Clause 3 of the Constitution’s State Self-Defense verbiage guarantees states the sovereign power to defend their citizenry from an imminent danger should the federal government be unable, or unwilling, to defend it. Twenty-five states have signed a joint statement pledging solidarity with Texas, some sending their national guardsmen, and caravans of state troopers are on their way to help. They intend to stop the invasion at the border, and ostensibly stop federal agents from allowing them through. When half the state governments defy the federal government invoking the constitution and declaring an invasion, you should pay attention. A lot of attention. Some on the left will provide platitudes about compromise and debate, ignoring the fact that our federal government is ignoring and breaking existing law. We already had those debates and adopted laws, which the Biden administration blatantly disregarded and circumvented. They say if we pass a new compromise the border will be secure but few trust Washington D.C., and there is no excuse for failing to enforce existing laws. Millions of Americans have watched in helpless horror as our country is overwhelmed. The genius of the founders was that they gave great power to the states, and to us, “We The People.” We hold sacred our laws, Supreme Court rulings, and due process, but clearly the states are no longer willing to sit idly by and watch a dysfunctional federal government abandon our country. If they won’t protect us, the states will. Don Schmitz is an independent columnist for Atascadero News / Paso Robles Press,he alongside Lance Simmens write a bi-weekly column on national topics from the perspective of their political leanings.You can forward any comments you have to editor@13starsmedia.com.

Biden’s anti-fossil fuel agenda aids Russia and their aggression against Ukraine; last week Biden revoked American natural gas permits which will now force Europe and Asia to rely upon Russian natural gas supplies. One wonders, is anyone in the White House thinking these policies through? Under Biden military morale is collapsing, readiness rates are poor, our enemies hold us in contempt. Iran is the cancer of aggression in the Middle East. We should destroy their Navy and Air Force, cripple the Revolutionary Guard Corps, hit Irans’ power grid and offshore oil facilities, mine Iranian ports in the Persian Gulf, hold offshore oil facilities hostage and most importantly, change our position towards Iran as regime change. We should support the resistance movements inside Iran to free the Iranian people from this despotic regime. If Iran wants a war, let it begin here. Al Fonzi is an independent opinion columnist forThe Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press;you can email him at ajfonzi2@ hotmail.com.

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barbie butz COLUMNIST

ow, this month has started off with a bang! With a rain storm, the Superbowl and Valentine’s Day, all within days of each other, I’m excited to see what the rest of the month offers. I know that President’s Day will be a holiday for some of you, so enjoy and don’t forget the reason we celebrate. Here’s a date for your calendar so you won’t miss the chance to turn your clutter into cash, or shop till you drop for all those treasures. The Atascadero Citywide Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To sign up to sell your stuff and get listed on the Yard Sale map, visit Atascaderoyardsale.com. The cost to participate is $20 per household and $40 per organization or business. The Deadline to register your sale location is April 6.

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oth the dairy and the beef industries have used EPDs (Expected Progeny Differences) to greatly enhance the quality of the cattle they’re raising. Which raises the question, why don’t we have EPDs for humans? Maybe if we did we could gradually lower the divorce rate and get more people, like Congresspersons, off welfare. Here’s what I’m thinking. Suppose a man gets on bended knee and pops the question, but the woman says something like, “Gee Mike, You know how much I love you, but in looking at the data, I see that your EPD for yearly salary ranks in the bottom half of all men. I’m afraid I’m gonna have to turn you down because I don’t want our kids to be on food stamps their whole life.” I realize that many of you may be reading this in a weekly paper or farm publication and may have no idea what an EPD

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Chocolate curls Directions: Combine flour and confectioners’ sugar in a bowl. Cut in margarine until crumbly. Stir in 1 egg yolk. Pat into greased 9×9-inch baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Cool. Melt chocolate chips in 2 tablespoons milk in double boiler. Cool slightly. Blend in remaining egg yolk. Spread over cooled crust. Combine pudding mix and 1 1/2 cups milk in a bowl. Beat until thickened. Spread over chocolate layer. Spoon 1 1/2 cups cherry pie filling and then whipped topping over pudding. Chill, covered, for several hours. Top with remaining pie filling and chocolate curls. Serves 12 Cherry and Ice Cream Pie Ingredients: • 3 cups graham cracker crumbs • 3/4 cup melted margarine • 2 20-ounce cans cherry pie filling • 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream,

is. Basically, it is a prediction of the breeding value of an animal that helps you compare one animal with another. In the Angus bull sale catalog I have in front of me I count 31 different traits for which there are EPDs. These range from calving ease to the shape of the foot. I don’t think the size of the scrotum or the shape of the foot should be a real deal breaker when it comes to two people getting married, but there are many cattle EPDs that would be applicable for humans. Take “stayability” for example. With cattle this is an estimate of how long an animal will stay in the herd. Consider how helpful this might be when it comes to humans. Says Mary, “George, I don’t know if you realize this, but your EPD for stayability is the bottom one percentile. I’m not going to marry you and have sons who go on frequent “business trips” and come home to their wife smelling like Obsession by Calvin Klein. I think we could also use birthweight, yearling weight, milk, docility and fat EPDs. We don’t want granddaughters who look sleek and sexy when they’re 25 but end up

sad and lonely because they weigh 400 pounds at 45. And can you believe all these grossly obese men eating the all-youcan-eat pasta at Olive Garden? We have to start fighting the obesity problem in America somewhere and human EPD’s could be a good place. In fact, I think I should get a Noble Prize for merely mentioning it. Just think how EPDs could be applied. If you’re weak in one trait you should breed with a person who has a good EPD in that area. If you are tall and want your son or daughter to play professional basketball you should breed with a person in the top one percent for height. Maybe they’d appreciate the start you gave them and buy you a house when they’e making millions in the NBA. The only drawback I see for human EPDs is that cattle EPDs have been calculated using data from several generations, and this kind of data is not readily available for humans, so we’d have to start immediately collecting this information. To do that everyone in the country would be forced to answer screening questions such as, was your father a member of AA before he died of cirrhosis of

sliced • 1 cup chopped walnuts • 2 cups chocolate chips • 1/2 cup margarine • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar • 1 1/2 cup milk • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 cups whipping cream, whipped Directions: Mix cracker crumbs with 3/4 cup margarine in a bowl. Layer 2 cups crumb mixture, pie filling and ice cream slices in a 9×13-inch pan. Sprinkle with walnuts. Freeze for 1 to 2 1/2 hours. Melt chocolate chips and 1/2 cup margarine in saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Add confectioners’ sugar and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened. Add vanilla. Cool. Spread over frozen mixture. Freeze for 1 to 2 1/2 hours. top with whipped cream and remaining crumb mixture. Freeze for 12 hours or longer. Let stand at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Serves 15 Cheers! Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at bbutz1@outlook.com

the liver; was your grandfather the town drunk; How about your great-grandfather? Progress would be slow at first, but over time, people could know in advance what they were getting themselves into. I’d suggest we start with the most important traits first such as propensity to bounce checks, temperament, and performance in the bedroom. Unfortunately, we can’t fix the mess you’ve already gotten yourself into; we are talking here about breeding for the next generation. In no time, we’d begin to breed the faults out of future people. Of course, this is gonna to need a policing body, such as a new federal agency that will okay marriages while not permitting others. It probably won’t shutter the doors of all the wedding chapels in Vegas because some people will tie the knot while they’re in a drunken state even if they know there’s a good chance they’ll have to visit their grandchildren in a federal prison, or have three lazy generations all living in their house. Lee Pitts is an independent columnist forThe Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press;you can email them at leepitts@ leepittsbooks.com.

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Cherry Chocolate Supreme Ingredients: • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar • 1/4 cup margarine, softened • 1 egg yolk • 1 cup chocolate chips2 tablespoons milk • 1 egg yolk • 1 3-ounce package vanilla instant pudding mix • 1 1/2 cup milk

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Proceeds will benefit Joy Playground at Colony Park in Atascadero. The motto for the sale is “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Support a Great Cause.” For more details and to see the map, also check Friends of Joy Playground Facebook page. Sales will be held at homes and businesses throughout the town of Atascadero. Cherries are the perfect fruit for the month of February. Remember the story about President Washington cutting down the cherry tree? Then, of course, the cherries are red, so what’s better for Valentine’s Day? I did my research and came up with these recipes for President’s Day, or any day, for that matter!

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f you are ready to transform your life, it’s time to step outside your comfort zone. As you embrace the unknown, letting go of the shore of comfort, you will discover the incredible growth and fulfillment that awaits you. Trust is required to step out of your comfort zone. Trust in yourself, trust in the Divine, trust in others, and trust in life. Trust is similar to faith; faith is a belief, and trust is an action. For example, faith recognizes that a chair is designed to support the person

sitting on it, but trust demonstrates faith by actually sitting in it. This distinction implies that one can have faith without trust, but no one can have trust without faith. Consider astronauts and other NASA employees who have committed to doing their work and, by their intelligence and skills, have developed systems that will work in space. There is a point when they must rely on trust. It’s the point when they step out into space for a spacewalk. The action of taking that first step out into space is a demonstration of their faith. One day in the 1980s, my friends and I drove to Santa Cruz from San Jose. We heard that across the street from the Boardwalk, people were bungee jumping from a cage hoisted up hundreds of feet in the air

by a crane. I felt called to give this a try and paid for my turn. The staff secured my harness and bungee cord, and I stepped into the cage with the bungee captain. The bungee captain instructed me as the crane lifted us high into the sky. I was to walk over to the cage door and place my hands on either side of the cage. The bungee captain would then shout, “One, two, three, bungee,” and I was to step out of the cage into the air. I walked over to the cage door, placed my hands on each side, and waited for my cue. The bungee captain shouted, “One, two, three, bungee!” I felt my body try to go, but my mind stopped me. We are powerful beings. It’s counterintuitive to step out of a perfect cage and into thin air. I froze. Looking down at the

tiny people on the ground with their necks bent frightened me. The bungee captain asked me what happened. I shrugged my shoulders and said let’s try that again. He stated, “One, two, three, bungee.” I told myself I would be fine as I stepped into thin air. I trusted. I can have all the faith and belief in the world — I know I will be fine stepping out of the cage, but trust demonstrates my faith when I step out. What metaphorical cage must you step out of to unlock your full potential and experience profound personal and spiritual growth? Are you ready for your transformation? Take action today. You got this! And so it is. Rev. Elizabeth Rowley is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at revelizabeth@cccsl.org.

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to different parts of town to try and get the word out to as many different people as possible.” Tentative dates for Talk on the Block will be March 14, May 23, Aug. 22, and Oct. 10. and will be confirmed on the Chamber’s State of the City webpage, which also has all the PowerPoints from the State of the City available to the public. You can find it here: atascaderochamber. org/state-of-the-city. The Atascadero Chamber would like to thank Colony Cinemas for providing the event space, Huckleberry’s for providing breakfast, and the Human Bean for providing coffee.

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per’s transition towards a more digitally focused future. This shift comes as no surprise, given the mounting costs associated with print production, particularly the steady rise in paper prices over recent years. Many newspapers nationwide have found themselves compelled to halt print operations entirely due to these financial pressures. The Los Angeles Times, for instance, made headlines at the end of January with news of significant layoffs affecting more than 20 percent of its newsroom — one of the largest workforce reductions in its 142-year history. The

One hundred and ten community members came out to hear from local leaders at the Atascadero Chamber’s State of the City. Photo provided by Atascadero Chamber of Commerce

necessity for these cuts was attributed to the paper’s inability to sustain annual losses ranging from $30 million to $40 million without commensurate progress in building higher readership, essential for attracting advertising and subscriptions. Similarly, the historic Santa Barbara News-Press, a venerable institution in California’s newspaper landscape, ceased publishing in July of last year after its owner declared bankruptcy. Despite transitioning to an onlineonly format in April 2023, the publication’s digital presence also came to an abrupt end when owner and publisher Wendy McCaw filed for bankruptcy. As the publisher of multiple news-

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up on the south end of town at El Camino, in between Montecito and Santa Rosa; it’s a really nice ARCO station,” Dunsmore said. “They did actually come in for approval of signs, as often these gas stations do. They always need a little bit of extra signage, and we guided them through a process, but through a course of events, here we are tonight on appeal on some of that signage.” The property has Commercial Tourist Zoning on the site, across the street is Retail Zoning, and adjacent to that on the hill is a Multi-Family Zone. The Design Review Committee (DRC) was presented with the item on July 19, 2019, and again on Sept. 19, 2019. The DRC endorsed the project without color banding or a light strip on the ARCO canopy. In September of 2022, ARCO then applied for a use permit for a light strip on the canopy, which the public hearing officer denied. It was not appealed within 14 days. “So what we told is that they could still reapply. Our code allows you to reapply, so sometime later, they reapplied again,”

papers along the coast, the significance of our print editions resonates deeply with me. They serve not only as a historical record but as cherished documentation of local events within our region. Our newspapers offer a tangible account of our community’s narrative during specific periods, providing a unique perspective that digital platforms often fail to capture. Despite the financial hurdles we have faced, our dedication to independent journalism remains steadfast. Independent journalism is fundamental to the very essence of society, provided it upholds impartiality and truthfulness, untainted by any undue influence or bias. Safeguarding the integrity and autonomy of journalism

Dunsmore said. “At that point and time as a director, I decided to bump that up to the Planning Commission level. We had already denied this thing, and to save the whole process of going through appeal, hey, let’s just bring it straight to Planning Commission, which is an option we have in our municipal code. So we did that for the commission last November 2023 and made a recommendation to not have this color banding. Not have this light strip, but the Planning Commission gave a compromise and said, ‘You can have your color banding on the canopy, but no light strip.’ So they gave them half of the approval.” The appeal for the City Council meeting was brought forth because ARCO wanted both the color banding and the light strip on their canopy due to ARCO branding purposes and being able to see the fuel station more easily, even though the station cannot be seen from the freeway. After deliberation and Public Comment from a resident who lives across the street from the gas station stating that the lights are already very bright coming from the station, it was decided to move forward with the original allowances given by the Planning Commission last November.

is imperative, ensuring that communities have unfettered access to information that is accurate and reliable. Over the past few years, I have fielded inquiries regarding the potential consolidation of our two North County newspapers. However, the decision transcends mere practicality, delving into the rich legacies and historical significance associated with each individual masthead. The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press boast distinct histories and community connections that merit their preservation as different entities. Beyond the realms of editorial and journalistic considerations, the choice to persist with printing newspapers bears substantial implications for

“I would be willing to make a motion to recommend Draft Resolution A affirming the Planning Commission’s approval of an Administrative Use Permit to allow increased signage at 8590 El Camino Real,” stated Moreno.

employment and livelihoods within our community. From printers to postal services and delivery teams, the newspaper industry sustains a network of individuals who rely on its operations for stable incomes. Acknowledging this, I am steadfast in my commitment to upholding print editions for as long as they remain viable. We are immensely grateful for the support from our advertisers, subscribers, readers, and the community at large. I am steadfast in my commitment to continue printing for as long as it remains feasible. Even if we become the last newspapers to print in the great state of California, we will persevere in delivering valuable content weekly to our readers.

This allows for the ARCO to put up color banding but not light strips. The vote passed in a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Charles Bourbeau voting no. The next Atascadero City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m.

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bills are starting to come in, and her husband [Erik] and I both are taking time off to be with her pre-surgery,” Seay said. “Post-surgery, she’s required to be in San Diego for recovery after being released from the hospital for one to two months. She’s required to have a 24-hour caregiver. So her husband will take extended time, and I’ll take extended time, and other family members will help. It’s five or six hours away with everything going on. It’s been a strain on them for sure.” If you would like to contribute to Alyssa Reid’s GoFundMe, you can find it at gofundme.com/f/ alyssa-reid. Other donations can be made by check and sent to:

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024

CALENDAR Red Scooter Deli announces expansion OF EVENTS to second location in Paso Robles FEBRUARY 16

SIP & SHOP: SWEETHEART STROLL Downtown Atascadero 5:30 to 8 p.m.

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FEBRUARY 22-25 BLENDFEST ON THE COAST San Simeon and Cambria Daily

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MARCH 1-10 AT HER TABLE STREET FESTIVAL Celebrate Women’s History Month in Downtown Atascadero from March 1 to 10 with At Her Table’s Women’s Week. Over 160 womenowned businesses unite for a 10day culinary and beverage festival. Enjoy the At Her Table Street Festival on Entrada Ave with food, drinks, vendors, and live music. No tickets are required. Explore 40+ unique events and dinners showcasing local female chefs, mixologists, and winemakers. Visit athertable.com for details and specials. For more details on upcoming events and delectable food specials, visit athertable.com.

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MARCH 11 – 16 PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY VIRTUAL AUCTION Save the date for the 4th Annual Paso Robles Wine Country Virtual Auction. Bid on exceptional lots, including tasting excursions, luxury stays, Michelin-star dining, vineyard adventures, and rare wines. Proceeds benefit the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Foundation, a 501c3 organization supporting local non-profits and education. Visit pasowine.com for more information.

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PASO ROBLES — Red Scooter Deli announced the opening of its second location at 711 6th St. in Paso Robles, situated right next to The Pet Center. Customers are invited to join Red Scooter Deli on 6th Street for its soft opening on March 1.

The new space will offer the same delightful experience as the original location, featuring a full menu of breakfast and lunch options, along with an array of espresso, smoothies, and an exciting new juice bar. Guests can enjoy the ambiance of

patio seating, complimentary parking, expanded hours, and ample room for growth. In addition to the in-store experience, Red Scooter Deli is enhancing its online ordering system for both takeout and delivery, ensuring that enjoying favor-

ite meals is more convenient than ever. While the original spot at 1102 Pine St. undergoes a refreshing makeover, Red Scooter Deli will continue to offer walk-in, call-in, and patio seating options, providing loyal customers with the same exceptional service they’ve come to expect. Furthermore, the grab-and-go selection is being expanded to include locally sourced breads, fruits, veggies, house-made salads, sauces, and much more, catering to the diverse needs of the downtown community. The team extends heartfelt gratitude to customers for their unwavering support over the past 14 years. At Red Scooter Deli, dedication remains to the motto, “Always Local, Always Fresh, the Deli that Delivers.” For more information and updates, please visit redscooterdeli.com and follow on Instagram @redscooterdeli.

Atascadero Chamber of Commerce receives prestigious awards Chamber won first place in Chamber Website and Chamber Video, among others STAFF REPORT

ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber proudly announced awards it won at the recent Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) awards ceremony held in Anaheim. Representing approximately 20 states across the western United States, the event brought together Chamber professionals and industry leaders to celebrate excellence and innovation in the Chamber industry. The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce emerged as a standout among its peers securing multiple awards that

underscore the Chamber’s commitment to community development, communications, quality programs, and member engagement. The Chamber’s dedication to fostering economic growth and enhancing the quality of life has been recognized at a general level. “We are honored and thrilled to receive these awards from the WACE,” said Josh Cross, president and CEO of the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce. “It is a huge accomplishment to win one award. So, to win four awards is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our Chamber team, board members, volunteers, and supportive community partners. Our community and members should be proud.” Among the accolades

(From left) Chamber President and CEO Josh Cross, VP of Membership & Special Projects Julie Matthews, and Get Your Business Online! Program Coordinator Jose Guadarrama poses with award won by the Chamber at the Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) awards ceremony held in Anaheim. Photo Courtesy of the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce

presented were: • Top Chamber Program, “Get Your Business Online” • 1st Place, Chamber

Website • 1st Place, Chamber Video • 2nd Place, E-Newsletter The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce remains focused

in its mission to serve as a catalyst for business growth, a convener for leaders and influences, and a champion for a stronger community.

Calling all science sleuths: Crime Scene Investigation Camp to take place at Centennial Park Young investigators ages 7-12 will spend the day using forensics, observation, and crime lab chemistry STAFF REPORT

PASO ROBLES — During the school holiday on Friday, Feb. 16, young science sleuths are invited to learn something new during a Crime Scene Investigation Camp presented by STEAMworks for Kids from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Centennial Park in Paso Robles (600 Nickerson Drive). Young

investigators ages 7-12 will spend the day using forensics, observation, and crime lab chemistry to search for and examine evidence, gather clues, and discover how to use science to solve a mystery. During this camp, students will dust for fingerprints, analyze handwriting, and test for blood type using simulated blood. The registration fee of $100 per child includes all the supplies your sleuth will need to perform experiments during the camp. Advance registration is strongly encouraged and is available at prcity. com/recreationonline or in person at the Centennial Park registration desk

between 12 and 5 p.m. Need-based full and partial scholarships are available, with more information and an online application available at prcity.com/scholarships. For registration or scholarship questions and support, please call Paso Robles Recreation Services at (805) 237-3988 or email recservices@prcity.com. STEAMworks For Kids provides high-engagement STEAM enrichment workshops for using a hands-on, project-based approach that focuses on having fun while learning. STEAMworks workshops are NGSS-aligned, and delivered by highly qualified instructors.

Science sleuths will solve a mystery by searching for clues, dusting for fingerprints, and more during the STEAMworks for Kids Crime Scene Investigation Camp at Centennial Park on Friday, Feb. 16. Photos courtesy of City of Paso Robles

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Fest on March 23 during Beer Week, featuring 40+ breweries, ciders, spirits, and wine. Enjoy samples from 55+ independently owned craft beverage makers, live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and lawn games at Sunken Gardens in Atascadero. Admission includes a souvenir glass. Shuttle service is available for added convenience. Visit centralcoastcraftbeerfest.com or email info@surfbeerfest.com for details.

If selected as Queen or Princess, they must be able to attend every day of the 2024 Fair STAFF REPORT

PASO ROBLES — Online applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair Scholarship Pageant. Contestants must be between the ages of 17-24 on the opening day of the Fair, Wednesday, July 17, and be a current residents (at least six months) of San Luis Obispo County, and have never been married. Each contestant will compete in the following categories: Interview, Fair/ Pageant Platform, Talent, Final Question, and Evening Wear. If selected

1st Princess $500, and 2nd Princess $250 and receiving prizes from local businesses. The pageant takes place on Wednesday, July 17, at 6 p.m. on the Frontier Stage. This show is free to watch with paid Fair admission. A no-obligation orientation meeting will be held Wednesday, March 20, at 5:30 p.m. in the Administration Office at the Paso Robles Event Center. For more information, contact pageant coordinator Patti Lucas at (805) 612-6971 or via email at pglucas19@gmail.com. Applications are due Friday, April (From left) Princess Natalie Boyd, Queen Kerrigan Jensen, and Princess Jenna Wilshusen are shown after 12, by 11:59 p.m., and are available being crowned at the 2023 Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant. Photo by Brittany App online at MidStateFair.com on the as Queen or Princess, they must be ers, taking pictures and meeting with Applications page. able to attend every day of the 2024 various dignitaries. The 2024 California Mid-State Fair Fair, participating in numerous public Contestants will receive swag, with runs July 17 through July 28 and this events, such as introducing perform- the Queen receiving a $1,000 cash prize, year’s theme is “Wide Open Spaces!”

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Support the Library through a Friends of the Library membership, starting as low as $10/year. The Friends of the Library appreciates donations, which are either added to the Library’s collection or used to generate considerable funds toward the purchase of new books, library materials, programs, services, etc. Support the Library in a 100% volunteer-run retail environment. We are seeking volunteers to assist with Gift Shop sales, book donation sorting, and to provide book sale support. Due to limited storage space and staff, we are only able to accept two boxes or two bags of materials per household per day. Cash donations always welcome!

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The all-volunteer organization is celebrating 40 years of service throughout 2024 STAFF REPORT

ATASCADERO — ALF Food Pantry welcomed its Board of Directors for 2024. ALF delivered almost 600,000 pounds of quality groceries to food-insecure residents of Atascadero, Templeton, Santa Margarita, Creston, and California Valley in 2023. The all-volunteer organization is celebrating 40 years of service throughout 2024. The new board members include Chris Cross, Casandra Blangsted, Bill Parente, Tim Eckles, David Pearl, Beth Hagenauer, Linda Albright, Jeanne Robbins, Linda Chandor, Lynne Martin, and Susan Macari. Tim Eckles, ALF Food Pantry president, said, “Our dedicated board and volunteers are committed to serving our community. With client numbers increasing by 20 percent each year and food costs rising dramatically, we need

more contributions and volunteers to continue our work.” In 2022, ALF Food Pantry made a significant impact by distributing over 250 tons of nutritious food, equivalent to 306,000 meals. ALF’s clients come from diverse backgrounds, including older adults living solely on social security, parents dealing with disabilities, parttime or contract workers, and individuals facing crises such as hospitalization, layoffs, homelessness, or reduced working hours. A striking statistic is that almost half of the recipients are children. In 2024, ALF Food Pantry is poised to celebrate its 40th anniversary of providing groceries to community members who are food insecure. It’s worth noting that ALF is the largest all-volunteer organization in San Luis Obispo County. ALF Food Pantry operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and contributions to the cause are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. If you wish to donate, please use the QR code or send checks to 5411 El Camino Real, Atascadero. Donations are tax-deductible. If you would like to volunteer, visit alffoodpantry.org.

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All of our direct services are provided free of charge. Your donations make this possible. You can trust that you are making a difference for local families. We know you have many options when it comes to putting your charitable gifts to work! Our funds go towards the invaluable programs and services that help so many in our community facing cancer. Our online donations are processed securely through authorize.net. Your donations are 100% tax-deductible. For more information or to discover how you can help, visit cscslo.org/DonationOptions

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

For information about making donations, adoptions, etc, visit redwingshorsesanctuary.com. For upcoming events, visit facebook.com/pg/redwingshorses/events

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Redwings is always looking for volunteers to help us provide the highest standard of care for our horses and burros. You do not need to have any 6875 Union Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 prior horse experience to volunteer at Redwings. If you would like to work with our horses, the first step is to take a Volunteer Training Class. This class covers sanctuary rules, basic safe horsemanship skills, and an introduction to some of the horses that you will be working with. After completion of (805) 237-3751 the class you are welcome to come volunteer and help with the horses any time during our volunteer hours. Volunteer hours are Tuesday through redwingshorse sanctuary.org Saturday from 8am to 3:30pm, and we are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Note: We do not allow volunteers to ride the horses at Redwings. There are other ways to get involved and volunteer at Redwings too. We have opportunities to help in our rose and memorial garden, volunteering in the office, helping with events and fundraising, and more. Please submit the form below to schedule a volunteer training or contact our office: info@redwingshorsesanctuary.org or (805) 237-3751.

Atascadero Elks Lodge

ATASCADERO LODGE NO. 2733

CONTACT INFO 1516 El Camino Real, Atascadero, Ca 93422 805-466-3557 www.elks2733.org

Since 1987, the Atascadero Elks have contributed over $1,000,000 to local community-based programs, non-profits, youth groups, local sports teams, programs for handicapped and needy children, patriotic programs, veterans’ programs and many, many community activities. Our mission as Elks is to inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize our belief in God; to promote the welfare of our community; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; and to cultivate good fellowship. We have a full calendar of events and activities for our members. To learn more or to join us please contact us at 805-4663557, visit the Lodge at 1516 El Camino Real, follow-us on Facebook or visit our website at: www.elks2733.org.

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State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ MICHAEL GREGORY MCGRATH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/09/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 05/01/2007 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the origFICTITIOUS BUSINESS inal statement on file in NAME STATEMENT my office. File No 20240131 ELAINA CANO, County THE FOLLOWING PER- Clerk SON(S) IS/ARE DOING By OPALMA, Deputy BUSINESS AS: SCENIC New Fictitious Business COAST LOANS, TAYLOR Name Statement, Expires PROPERTIES, 2870 BERRY 01/09/2029 PATCH LN, TEMPLETON, PUB: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, CA 93465, SAN LUIS 2/15/2024 OBISPO COUNTY LEGAL CM 50 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CAROL SUE TAYLOR, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2870 BERRY PATCH LN, NAME STATEMENT TEMPLETON, CALIFORNIA File No 20240052 93465 THE FOLLOWING PERIf Corporation or LLC- CA SON(S) IS/ARE DOING State of Incorporation/ BUSINESS AS: (1) CATAOrganization LYST - GROVER BEACH, I declare that all informa- (2) CATALYST CANNABIS tion in this statement is - GROVER BEACH, (3) CATtrue and correct. (A regis- ALYST GROVER BEACH, trant who declares as true (4) CATALYST CANNABIS information which he or GROVER BEACH, (5) CATshe knows is false is guilty ALYST CANNABIS CO. of a crime.) - GROVER BEACH, 1053 /S/ CAROL SUE TAYLOR HIGHLAND WAY, GROVER This statement was filed BEACH, CA, 93433, SAN with the County Clerk of LUIS OBISPO COUNTY San Luis Obispo County THIS BUSINESS IS CONon 01/17/2024 DUCTED BY: A CORPOTRANSACTING BUSINESS RATION: 805 BEACH DATE: NOT APPLICABLE BREAKS INC., 401 PINE CERTIFICATION: I hereby AVE, LONG BEACH, CA certify that this copy is a 90802 correct copy of the orig- If Corporation or LLC- CA inal statement on file in State of Incorporation/ my office. Organization ELAINA CANO, County CALIFORNIA Clerk I declare that all informaBy MKATZ, Deputy tion in this statement is New Fictitious Business true and correct. (A regisName Statement, Expires trant who declares as true 01/17/2029 information which he or PUB: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, she knows is false is guilty 2/15/2024 of a crime.) LEGAL CM 48 /S/ 805 BEACH BREAKS INC., ELLIOT LEWIS, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS San Luis Obispo County NAME STATEMENT on 01/05/2024 File No 20240155 THE FOLLOWING PER- TRANSACTING BUSINESS SON(S) IS/ARE DOING DATE: 01/05/2024 BUSINESS AS: LIGHT- CERTIFICATION: I hereby NING RIDGE OPAL CO., certify that this copy is a 785 QUINTANA RD #211, correct copy of the origMORRO BAY, CA 93442, inal statement on file in SAN LUIS OBISPO COUN- my office. ELAINA CANO, County TY THIS BUSINESS IS CON- Clerk DUCTED BY: AN INDIVID- By ATRUJILLO, Deputy UAL: JOHN H TERNUS, New Fictitious Business 785 QUINTANA RD. #211, Name Statement, Expires 01/05/2029 MORRO BAY, CA 93442 If Corporation or LLC- CA PUB: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, State of Incorporation/ 2/15/2024 LEGAL CM 51 Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A regisFICTITIOUS BUSINESS trant who declares as true NAME STATEMENT information which he or File No 20240089 she knows is false is guilty THE FOLLOWING PERof a crime.) SON(S) IS/ARE DOING /S/ JOHN H. TERNUS BUSINESS AS: EMBRACE This statement was filed WELLNESS CENTER, with the County Clerk of 5975 ENTRADA AVENUE, San Luis Obispo County ATASCADERO, CA 93422, on 01/18/2024 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTRANSACTING BUSINESS TY DATE: 01/01/2001 THIS BUSINESS IS CONCERTIFICATION: I hereby DUCTED BY: AN INDIcertify that this copy is a VIDUAL: HOLL-LEE LAWcorrect copy of the orig- RENCE, 5975 ENTRADA inal statement on file in AVENUE, ATASCADERO, my office. CA 93422 ELAINA CANO, County If Corporation or LLC- CA Clerk State of Incorporation/ By MKATZ, Deputy Organization New Fictitious Business I declare that all informaName Statement, Expires tion in this statement is 01/18/2029 true and correct. (A regisPUB: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, trant who declares as true 2/15/2024 information which he or LEGAL CM 49 she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ HOLL-LEE LAWRENCE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed NAME STATEMENT with the County Clerk of File No 20240077 San Luis Obispo County THE FOLLOWING PER- on 01/10/2024 SON(S) IS/ARE DOING TRANSACTING BUSINESS BUSINESS AS: PRO TOW, DATE: 01/04/2024 6931-A SYCAMORE RD, CERTIFICATION: I hereby ATASCADERO, CA 93422, certify that this copy is a SAN LUIS OBISPO COUN- correct copy of the origTY inal statement on file in THIS BUSINESS IS CON- my office. DUCTED BY: AN INDIVID- ELAINA CANO, County UAL: MICHAEL GREGORY Clerk MCGRATH, PO BOX 1321, By MSTILETTO, Deputy ATASCADERO, CA 93423 New Fictitious Business If Corporation or LLC- CA Name Statement, Expires

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DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MPAREDES, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/12/2029 PUB: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/2024 LEGAL CM 57 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240261 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ROCKVIEW INN AND SUITES, 1080 MARKET AVE, MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA 93442, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: OM NAMO SHIVAM, INC., 1080 MARKET AVE, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ OM NAMO SHIVAM, INC., NISHADKUMAR PATEL, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/26/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/01/2011 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/26/2029 PUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 LEGAL CM 63 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240195 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SEA GARDEN INN, 340 STIMSON AVE, PISMO BEACH, CA 93449, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: OM EK DANATAYA LLC, 1080 MARKET AVE, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ OM EK DANATAYA LLC, NISHADKUMAR PATEL, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/23/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 1/28/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a

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correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/23/2029 PUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 LEGAL CM 64

File No 20240063 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PASO FARM GAL, 4855 LINNE RD., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JONI L SHAFFERY, 4855 LINNE RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS State of Incorporation/ NAME STATEMENT Organization File No 20240209 I declare that all informaTHE FOLLOWING PER- tion in this statement is SON(S) IS/ARE DOING true and correct. (A regisBUSINESS AS: MA’S trant who declares as true TRUCKING AND TRANS- information which he or PORT, 325 OLD COUN- she knows is false is guilty TRY RD, TEMPLETON, CA of a crime.) 93465-9588, SAN LUIS /S/ JONI L. SHAFFERY OBISPO COUNTY This statement was filed THIS BUSINESS IS CON- with the County Clerk of DUCTED BY: A LIMITED San Luis Obispo County LIABILITY COMPANY: ALL- on 01/08/2024 DREDGE INNOVATIONS TRANSACTING BUSINESS LLC, PO BOX 1411, TEM- DATE: 2/4/2019 PLETON, CA 93465 CERTIFICATION: I hereby If Corporation or LLC- CA certify that this copy is a State of Incorporation/ correct copy of the origOrganization inal statement on file in CA my office. I declare that all informa- ELAINA CANO, County tion in this statement is Clerk true and correct. (A regis- By ATRUJILLO, Deputy trant who declares as true New Fictitious Business information which he or Name Statement, Expires she knows is false is guilty 01/08/2029 of a crime.) PUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, /S/ ALLDREDGE INNO- 2/22/2024 VATIONS LLC, BAILY ALL- LEGAL CM 68 DREDGE, MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS San Luis Obispo County NAME STATEMENT on 01/23/2024 File No 20240126 TRANSACTING BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING PERDATE: 01/02/2024 SON(S) IS/ARE DOING CERTIFICATION: I hereby BUSINESS AS: NACI certify that this copy is a HOME LOANS, NACI correct copy of the orig- PROPERTY MANAGEinal statement on file in MENT, 2370 BARN ROAD, my office. PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, ELAINA CANO, County SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNClerk TY By MSTILETTO, Deputy THIS BUSINESS IS CONNew Fictitious Business DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDName Statement, Expires UAL: BRADLEY KELLER 01/23/2029 MCFADDEN, 2370 BARN PUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 2/22/2024 93446 LEGAL CM 65 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization FICTITIOUS BUSINESS I declare that all informaNAME STATEMENT tion in this statement is File No 20240099 true and correct. (A regisTHE FOLLOWING PER- trant who declares as true SON(S) IS/ARE DOING information which he or BUSINESS AS: CENTRAL she knows is false is guilty COAST COOKING SHOW, of a crime.) 1438 B VINE ST, PASO /S/ BRADLEY KELLER MCROBLES, CA 93446, SAN FADDEN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY This statement was filed THIS BUSINESS IS CON- with the County Clerk of DUCTED BY: AN INDIVID- San Luis Obispo County UAL: BRIGITTE R FAULK- on 01/16/2024 NER, 179 NIBLICK RD. TRANSACTING BUSINESS #169, PASO ROBLES, CA DATE: 01/10/2024 93446 CERTIFICATION: I hereby If Corporation or LLC- CA certify that this copy is a State of Incorporation/ correct copy of the origOrganization inal statement on file in I declare that all informa- my office. tion in this statement is ELAINA CANO, County true and correct. (A regis- Clerk trant who declares as true By GUGALDE, Deputy information which he or New Fictitious Business she knows is false is guilty Name Statement, Expires of a crime.) 01/16/2029 /S/ BRIGITTE R FAULKNER PUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, This statement was filed 2/22/2024 with the County Clerk of LEGAL CM 69 San Luis Obispo County on 01/11/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DATE: 02/05/2023 NAME STATEMENT CERTIFICATION: I hereby File No 20240211 certify that this copy is a THE FOLLOWING PERcorrect copy of the orig- SON(S) IS/ARE DOING inal statement on file in BUSINESS AS: COASTAL my office. PRO MEDIA, 310 ALMIRA ELAINA CANO, County PARKWAY, PASO ROBLES, Clerk CALIFORNIA 93446, SAN By OPALMA, Deputy LUIS OBISPO COUNTY New Fictitious Business THIS BUSINESS IS CONName Statement, Expires DUCTED BY: AN INDIVID01/11/2029 AUL: JACKSON TAYLOR PUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, ERAS, 310 ALMIRA PARK2/22/2024 WAY, PASO ROBLES, CALILEGAL CM 66 FORNIA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Organization NAME STATEMENT I declare that all informaFile No 20240143 tion in this statement is THE FOLLOWING PER- true and correct. (A regisSON(S) IS/ARE DOING trant who declares as true BUSINESS AS: FAST information which he or DRAW SURPLUS, 750 she knows is false is guilty FARROL AVE, GROVER of a crime.) BEACH, CA 93433, SAN /S/ JACKSON TAYLOR LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ERAS THIS BUSINESS IS CON- This statement was filed DUCTED BY: AN INDI- with the County Clerk of VIDUAL: JACOB TRAVIS San Luis Obispo County EANES, 1751 OCEAN ST, on 01/23/2024 OCEANO, CA 93445 TRANSACTING BUSINESS If Corporation or LLC- CA DATE: 01/23/2024 State of Incorporation/ CERTIFICATION: I hereby Organization certify that this copy is a I declare that all informa- correct copy of the origtion in this statement is inal statement on file in true and correct. (A regis- my office. trant who declares as true ELAINA CANO, County information which he or Clerk she knows is false is guilty By ATRUJILLO, Deputy of a crime.) New Fictitious Business /S/ JACOB TRAVIS EANES Name Statement, Expires This statement was filed 01/23/2029 with the County Clerk of PUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, San Luis Obispo County 2/22/2024 on 01/17/2024 LEGAL CM 70 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby FICTITIOUS BUSINESS certify that this copy is a NAME STATEMENT correct copy of the orig- File No 20240204 inal statement on file in THE FOLLOWING PERmy office. SON(S) IS/ARE DOING ELAINA CANO, County BUSINESS AS: ATKINSON Clerk CONCRETE CONSTRUCBy GUGALDE, Deputy TION, INCORPORATED, New Fictitious Business 9071 PALOMAR AVE., Name Statement, Expires ATASCADERO, CA 93422, 01/17/2029 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNPUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, TY 2/22/2024 THIS BUSINESS IS CONLEGAL CM 67 DUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: ATKINSON CONCRETE CONSTRUCFICTITIOUS BUSINESS TION, INCORPORATED, NAME STATEMENT 9071 PALOMAR AVE.,

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ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ATKINSON CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INCORPORATED, CHARLES LEON ATKINSON / PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/23/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/01/2008 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTEDDUM, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/23/2029 PUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 LEGAL CM 71 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240136 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: DEWY ROSE CLOTHING CO., 5863 TRAFFIC WAY, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: DALE SCOTT FISHER, 5863 TRAFFIC WAY, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ DALE SCOTT FISHER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/17/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/15/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/17/2029 PUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 LEGAL CM 72 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240044 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ATASCADERO HAY AND FEED, 43 EMBROIDERY AND DESIGN, 6155 VIA AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: 43 HOLDINGS, INC., 6155 VIA AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ 43 HOLDINGS, INC., ERRICK HICKS, VICE PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/05/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/05/2029 PUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 LEGAL CM 73

RY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/24/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/12/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/24/2029 PUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 LEGAL CM 74 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240148 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PASO ROBLES DISTILLERY TRAIL, 935 RIVERSIDE AVENUE SUITE 7B, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION OTHER THAN A PARTNERSHIP: THE DISTILLERS OF SLO COUNTY, 935 RIVERSIDE AVENUE SUITE 7B, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ THE DISTILLERS OF SLO COUNTY, MONICA VILLICANA, TREASURER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/18/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/18/2029 PUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 LEGAL CM 75 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240258 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MAISON CHABOT, 2837 HIDDEN VALLEY RD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CAROLYN SANDERS, 2837 HIDDEN VALLEY RD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ CAROLYN SANDERS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/26/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/26/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By OPALMA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/26/2029 PUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 LEGAL CM 76 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240236 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CALIFORNIA CATTLE SERVICES, 126 BOOKER ROAD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: REX MARTIN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS SWAN, PO BOX 657, NAME STATEMENT TEMPLETON, CA 93465, File No 20240225 KATHERINE CAROL THE FOLLOWING PER- SWAN, PO BOX 657, TEMSON(S) IS/ARE DOING PLETON, CA 93465 BUSINESS AS: PERRY’S If Corporation or LLC- CA HEATING & AIR, 10086 State of Incorporation/ CATALPA ST, ATASCADE- Organization RO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS I declare that all informaOBISPO COUNTY tion in this statement is THIS BUSINESS IS CON- true and correct. (A regisDUCTED BY: AN INDIVID- trant who declares as true UAL: EMILIANO JESUS information which he or PERRY, 10086 CATALPA she knows is false is guilty ST, ATASCADERO, CA of a crime.) 93422 /S/ KATHERINE CAROL If Corporation or LLC- CA SWAN State of Incorporation/ This statement was filed Organization with the County Clerk of I declare that all informa- San Luis Obispo County tion in this statement is on 01/25/2024 true and correct. (A regis- TRANSACTING BUSINESS trant who declares as true DATE: 04/01/1977 information which he or CERTIFICATION: I hereby she knows is false is guilty certify that this copy is a of a crime.) correct copy of the orig/S/ EMILIANO JESUS PER- inal statement on file in

my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/25/2029 PUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 LEGAL CM 77 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240269 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SLO COUNTY INVESTIGATIONS, 11140 ELIANO ST, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: GREG LOUIS BENSON, 11140 ELIANO ST, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ GREG LOUIS BENSON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/29/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/29/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/29/2029 PUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 LEGAL CM 78 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240198 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CUESTA MOBILE NOTARY SERVICE, 4580 VISCANO AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: STEPHANIE L MARTINEZ, 4580 VISCANO AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ STEPHANIE L MARTINEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/23/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/23/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTEDDUM, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/23/2029 PUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 LEGAL CM 79 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NEW FILE NO. 20240330 OLD FILE NUMBER. 20220055 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S) TO BE ABANDONED: LA SALSA MARKET DELI, 120 NORTH 3RD STREET, SHANDON, CA 93461, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME WAS FILED IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 01/07/2022 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: ROSALIA R MATIAS, 1221 DOROTHY STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ROSALIA R MATIAS, THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 02/05/2024 CERTIFICATION I HERBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. ELAINA CANO, COUNTY CLERK BY ATRUJILLO, DEPUTY CLERK PUB: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/2024 LEGAL CM 82 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240305 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ALMA

AYON LA CHEF, 1236 KAPAREIL LN, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ALMA AYON, 1236 KAPAREIL LN, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ALMA AYON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/01/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTEDDUM, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/01/2029 PUB: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/2024 LEGAL CM 83 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240318 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: OLIVAS DE ORO OLIVE COMPANY, 2989 SUITE B LIMESTONE WAY, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: ORO ORGANICS, INC, 420 MONTEBELLO OAKS DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ORO ORGANICS, INC., FRANK MENACHO, PRESIDENT/CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/02/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/01/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTEDDUM, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/02/2029 PUB: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/2024 LEGAL CM 84 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240287 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BROWN-SILVA TRUCKING, 5740 LONE PINE PL, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: ETHAN DANIEL BROWN-SILVA, 5740 LONE PINE PLACE, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, GRACIE REBECCA LOUISE BROWN-SILVA, 5740 LONE PINE PL, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, DANIEL EUGENE BROWN-SILVA, 5740 LONE PINE PL, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, SHONETTE SUZANNE BROWN-SILVA, 5740 LONE PINE PL, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ETHAN BROWN-SILVA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/30/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/15/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTEDDUM, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/30/2029 PUB: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/2024 LEGAL CM 85 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

GROUP, INC., 455 CHAMPIONSHIP LANE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: THE ITECH GROUP, INC., PO BOX 1463, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ THE ITECH GROUP, INC., BRIAN J. WEISS CEO OF THE ITECH GROUP, INC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/26/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2008 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTEDDUM, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/26/2029 PUB: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/2024 LEGAL CM 86 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240159 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CORNERSTONE HOMES CENTRAL COAST, CORNERSTONE HOMES REAL ESTATE, CORNERSTONE HOMES, 2425 GOLDEN HILLS RD STE 106-232, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: CORNERSTONE HOMES REAL ESTATE P.C., 2313 WHITMORE AVE, CERES, CA 95307 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ CORNERSTONE HOMES REAL ESTATE P.C., JOHNNY FLORES, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/18/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/18/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/18/2029 PUB: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/2024 LEGAL CM 87 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240298 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LOT 3 LEASE COMPANY, 2630 GOLDEN EAGLE WAY, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: GARY J OSTLER, 2630 GOLDEN EAGLE WAY, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, EARL C OSTLER, 2630 GOLDEN EAGLE WAY, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, DONALD H OSTLER, 2630 GOLDEN EAGLE WAY, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, DAVID R OSTLER, 2630 GOLDEN EAGLE WAY, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ GARY J OSTLER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/01/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/02/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By OPALMA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/01/2029 PUB: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/2024 LEGAL CM 88

File No 20240262 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING PERNAME STATEMENT SON(S) IS/ARE DOING File No 20240296 BUSINESS AS: ITECH THE FOLLOWING PERSOLUTIONS, THE ITECH SON(S) IS/ARE DOING

BUSINESS AS: AE TAX SERVICES LLC, 179 NIBLICK RD #113, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: AE TAX SERVICES LLC, 179 NIBLICK RD 113, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ AE TAX SERVICES LLC, JOSE D HERNANDEZ MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/01/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/01/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/01/2029 PUB: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/2024 LEGAL CM 89 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240295 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: AMAZON ECO CLEANING SERVICES, 179 NIBLICK RD #113, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JOSE DAVID HERNANDEZ, 179 NIBLICK RD #113, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JOSE DAVID HERNANDEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/01/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/01/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/01/2029 PUB: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/2024 LEGAL CM 90 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240311 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ROAD FAMILY ESTATES, 1045 DAYBREAK LANE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, TEMPLETON COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: ANDREW HOWARD ANZALDO, 1045 DAYBREAK LANE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, ROCHELLE RENEE ANZALDO, 1045 DAYBREAK LANE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ANDY HOWARD ANALDO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/01/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 05/05/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/01/2029 PUB: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/2024 LEGAL CM 91

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ FERNANDO VERA ROJAS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/01/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/31/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By OPALMA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/01/2029 PUB: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/2024 LEGAL CM 92 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240320 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HIDDEN BEAUTY COLLECTIVE, 806 9TH STREET SUITE 2C, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ASHLEY N KANTNER, PO BOX 15501, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93406 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ASHLEY N KANTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/02/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By AWEBSTER, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/02/2029 PUB: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/2024 LEGAL CM 93 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240163 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: 101 EXCAVATING LLC, 5875 STOCKDALE ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: 101 EXCAVATING LLC, 5875 STOCKDALE ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ 101 EXCAVATING LLC, RYAN MATHEW TANNEHILL, MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/19/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/04/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/19/2029 PUB:2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 LEGAL CM 94 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240162 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: 805 EQUIPTMENT LEASING LLC, 5875 STOCKDALE ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: 805 EQUIPMENT LEASING LLC, 5875 STOCKDALE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA NAME STATEMENT 93446 File No 20240304 If Corporation or LLC- CA THE FOLLOWING PER- State of Incorporation/ SON(S) IS/ARE DOING Organization BUSINESS AS: ROYAL CA GREEN AVOCADOS, 2024 I declare that all informaPINE ST, PASO ROBLES, tion in this statement is CA 93446, SAN LUIS true and correct. (A regisOBISPO COUNTY trant who declares as true THIS BUSINESS IS CON- information which he or DUCTED BY: AN INDIVID- she knows is false is guilty UAL: FERNANDO VERA of a crime.) ROJAS, 2024 PINE ST, /S/ 805 EQUIPMENT LEASPASO ROBLES, CA 93446 ING LLC, RYAN MATHEW

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TANNEHILL, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/19/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/04/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/19/2029 PUB:2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 LEGAL CM 95 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240348 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: COLONY MARKET AND DELI, COLONY MARKET, COLONY DELI, 6040 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: RESTAURANT DAD’S, LLC, 8900 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ RESTAURANT DAD’S, LLC, ERIC PETERSON, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/06/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/02/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/06/2029 PUB:2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 LEGAL CM 96 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240349 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BISHOPS, BISHOP’S, BISHOPS TAVERN, BISHOPS RESTAURANT, BISHOPS LOUNGE, 725 HIGUERA ST, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: EPCW LLC, 8135 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ EPCW LLC, ERIC PETERSON, MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/06/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/15/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/06/2029 PUB:2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 LEGAL CM 97 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240356 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: KUMON - ATASCADERO, KUMON MATH AND READING CENTER OF ATASCADERO, KUMON, ATASCADERO KUMON CENTER, 7730 MORRO ROAD 203, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: CENTRAL COAST MATH AND READING CENTER LLC, 7730 MORRO ROAD STE203, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ CENTRAL COAST MATH

AND READING CENTER LLC, ARLENE MCROBERTS, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/07/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/06/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/07/2029 PUB:2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 LEGAL CM 98 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240353 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LA SALSA MARKET DELI, 451 N 3RD ST, SHANDON, CA 93461, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: JUANA DINORA RAMOS, 2841 SPRING ST, SPC 7, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, TELMA DIMARA MAGDONAL, 2841 SPRING ST, SPC 3, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JUANA DINORA RAMOS, PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/06/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/01/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/07/2029 PUB:2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 LEGAL CM 99 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240350 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CRAWFORD AND SONS DISTRIBUTING, 3120 CA 41, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JOSHUA RICHARD CRAWFORD, PO BOX 1678, ATASCADERO, CA 93423 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JOSHUA RICHARD CRAWFORD This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/06/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 05/07/2018 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/06/2029 PUB:2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 LEGAL CM 100 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240291 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE BACKYARD, THE BACKYARD ON THIRTEENTH, 1300 RAILROAD STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: THE BACKYARD BEER GARDEN, 1300 RAILROAD STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ THE BACKYARD BEER GARDEN, RUSSELL B. BAKER, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/31/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby

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certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTEDDUM, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/31/2029 PUB:2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 LEGAL CM 101 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240342 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE POTTERY, 5800 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: KEVIN ALAN TEAGUE, 1280 WINE COUNTRY PLACE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, ALECIA C TEAGUE, 1280 WINE COUNTRY PLACE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ KEVIN ALAN TEAGUE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/06/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/06/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTEDDUM, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/06/2029 PUB:2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 LEGAL CM 102 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240322 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ROLLING OAKS CHARCUTERIE AND CATERING, 5850 BLACK TAIL PLACE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: DOUGLAS WILLIAM FREEMNA, 5850 BLACK TAIL PLACE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ DOUGLAS WILLIAM FREEMAN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/02/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/02/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/02/2029 PUB:2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 LEGAL CM 103 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20240344 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MAGPIE ARTS AND CRAFTS, 8965 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ROSEANN TERRI VIDITO, 3191 BLUEGRASS PL, CRESTON, CA 93432 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ROSEANN TERRI VIDITO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/06/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/06/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/06/2029 PUB:2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 LEGAL CM 104

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File No 20240193 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BROOKLYN OLIVIA, 217 PIER AVE, PISMO BEACH, CA 93449, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ELIZABETH ANNE DADOSKY, 217 PEIR AVE, PISMO BEACH, CA 93449 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ELIZABETH ANNE DADOSKY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/23/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/23/2029 PUB:2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 LEGAL CM 106 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-23964220-CL Order No.: FIN-23005113 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/6/2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Jovanny Velazquez, a married man as his sole and separate property. Recorded: 12/16/2011 as Instrument No. 2011063609 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California; Date of Sale: 2/27/2024 at 11:00AM Place of Sale: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, located at 1087 Santa Rosa Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $164,557.16 The purported property address is: 8437 CURBARIL AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 031-082-034 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on

this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-964220-CL. 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 website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction 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 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-964220-CL 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 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. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER- OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case

this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-23-964220-CL IDSPub #0200557 2/1/2024 2/8/2024 2/15/2024 LEGAL CM 58 PUBLIC NOTICE TS No: CA08000048-231 APN: 049-031-047 TO No: 230013391-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED February 9, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM, in the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on February 16, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007010876, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by MARK W. HERRON, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for THE MORTGAGE HOUSE, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3371 VIA DEL SUENO, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $384,064.77 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee

is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website www.nationwideposting. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000048-23-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction 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 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000048-23-1 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 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: January 18, 2024 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0800004823-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.nationwideposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publi-

cation AT 916.939.0772 NPP0445982 To: ATASCADERO NEWS 02/01/2024, 02/08/2024, 02/15/2024 LEGAL CM 59 PUBLIC NOTICE APN: 040-288-031 TS No: CA08001167-231 TO No: DEF-583020 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED January 19, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM, in the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on January 31, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006007125, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by MICHAEL D. ARTHURS, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for SCME MORTGAGE BANKERS INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 648 VENTANA DEL ROBLES, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $563,336.31 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks

involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Xome - Premier at 800-758-8052 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address www.Xome.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0800116723-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction 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 800758-8052, or visit this internet website www. Xome.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08001167-23-1 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 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: January 22, 2024 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001167-231 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Bernardo Sotelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Xome.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Xome - Premier at 800758-8052 NPP0446099 To: ATASCADERO NEWS 02/01/2024, 02/08/2024, 02/15/2024 LEGAL CM 60 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 23-20191-SP-CA Title No. 230205173-CA-VOI A.P.N. 028-192-020 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DAT-

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ED 07/11/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Charles J. Moran, an unmarried man Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 07/24/2007 as Instrument No. 2007050242 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of San Luis Obispo County, California. Date of Sale: 03/05/2024 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building located at 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $196,267.00 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4985 Rosario Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 A.P.N.: 028-192-020 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned

off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-7302727 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp. com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 23-20191-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to 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 888264-4010, or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-20191-SP-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 so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 01/25/2024 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite

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820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-2644010 Sales Line 714-7302727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4807905 02/01/2024, 02/08/2024, 02/15/2024 LEGAL CM 61

PUBLIC NOTICE T.S. No.: 2023-00106 Loan No.: UC35 L9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/16/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Juan J. Valdez, an unmarried man Duly Appointed Trustee: MGR Foreclosure Services whose address is: 864 Osos Street Suite A, San Luis Obispo, California 93401 Phone: (805)592-2200 Recorded 2/5/2019 as Instrument No. 2019004150 in book n/a, page n/a of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, Date of Sale: 2/27/2024 at 11:00 AM (THIS SALE DATE SUPERCEEDS PREVIOUS SALE DATE OF 2/20/24 PER NOTICE OF SALE RECORDED 1/18/24) Place of Sale: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $8,146.28 Street Address or other common designation of real property: VACANT LAND: Directions may be obtained by submitting a written request within ten(10) days from the first publication of this notice to: MGR Foreclosure Services 864 Osos Street, Suite A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Vacant Land Unit 35 Lot 9, California Valley (aka 13750 Gale Rd Santa Margarita, CA 93453) See Attached “Exhibit A” for Legal Description. EXHIBIT “A” TS# 2023-00106 LOT 9 UNIT 35, CALIFORNIA VALLEY, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER RECORD OF SURVEY IN BOOK 11, PAGE 113 OF RECORDS OF SURVEY, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPTING THEREFROM 50% OF ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON

SUBSTANCES LYING IN, UNDER OR UPON SAID PROPERTY LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY AS RESERVED BY SECURITY TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, A CORPORATION, BY DEED RECORDED JANUARY 7, 1971 IN BOOK 1600, PAGE 717 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 384 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. A.P.N.: 082-281-012 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. We are assisting the Beneficiary to collecting a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-00106. 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 website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction 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 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 202300106 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 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: 1/25/2024 MGR Foreclosure Services 864 Osos Street, Suite A San Luis Obispo, California 93401 Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Angela Johnston, Trustee Sale Officer NOTICE: MGR FORECLOSURE SERVICES, AS TRUSTEE, WILL NOT ACCEPT THIRD PARTY ENDORSED CASHIER’S CHECKS. ALL CASHIER’S CHECKS MUST BE PAYBALE DIRECTLY TO MGR FORECLOSURE SERVICES. To: ATASCADERO NEWS 02/01/2024, 02/08/2024, 02/15/2024 LEGAL CM 62 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-23966530-SH Order No.: 230445716 - C A-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/19/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JANICE S DOUGHERTY, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 11/5/2004 as Instrument No. 2004097832 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California; Date of Sale: 3/26/2024 at 11:00AM Place of Sale: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, located at 1087

Santa Rosa Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $758,713.25 The purported property address is: 350 L P RANCH RD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 033331-021 033-331-025 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-966530-SH. 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 website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction 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 916-9390772, or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-966530SH 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 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. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-23-966530-SH IDSPub #0190525 2/8/2024 2/15/2024 2/22/2024 LEGAL CM 41 PUBLIC NOTICE APN: 049-048-053 TS No: CA07000958-22-1 TO No: 2177374CAD NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 26, 2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 12, 2024 at 09:00 AM, Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street, County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on April 30, 2019 as Instrument No. 2019015473, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County,

California, executed by VANESSA BARRIOS, A SINGLE WOMAN AND BENJAMIN CARL, A SINGLE MAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for LAND HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1182 GALERIA CIRCLE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $477,533.35 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence,

priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0700095822-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction 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 800.280.2832, or visit this internet website www.Auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA0700095822-1 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 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: January 19, 2024 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0700095822-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction. com at 800.280.2832 NPP0446032 To: ATASCADERO NEWS 02/08/2024, 02/15/2024, 02/22/2024 LEGAL CM 80

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PASO ROBLES — The Lady Bearcats girls soccer team remained undefeated in league play, posting a 9-0-1 record and cementing the Sunset League title with a 4-0 victory over Lompoc. After some heroic defending kept the game tied at half, senior Gracie Weyrich opened the scoring early in the second half. Senior Hannah Freygang followed that up with two goals. Senior Makara Bean capped off the scoring with her first goal of the season on Senior Night. Congratulations to the Lady Bearcats on being the first-ever girl’s soccer team from Paso The Paso Robles High girls soccer team celebrated its soon-to-graduate players on Senior Night, and then celebrated winning the Sunset League title after a 4-0 win over Lompoc. Robles High to win their league. Photos Courtesy of Paso Robles High School

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