ATASCAERDO — Lovers of wine and other adult beverages headed out to Atascadero Lake Park on Saturday, June 22, for the 27th Annual Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival. Festivities kicked off at 4 p.m. and lasted until 8 p.m., during which time patrons had 69 wineries, breweries, and cideries pouring for them.
“We [The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce] hosted an incredible festival with 1,451 enthusiastic participants, making it our largest gathering since 2018. The feedback I’ve received from both vendors and
attendees has been overwhelmingly positive, with many proclaiming it the best wine festival on the Central Coast,” said Atascadero Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Josh Cross. “The vibrant atmosphere and the high level of satisfaction among the participants are a testament to the quality and excellence of our volunteers, sponsors, and Wine Festival Committee members.”
The community showed up in such a big way that there wasn’t an extra wine glass in sight once things got started.
“This wine festival went really, really well. We practically sold out of tickets. In fact, we were scrambling for more glasses at the last minute,” said Event Coordinator Gail Kudlac.
On top of selling out, the Wine Fest also had a slew
of new wineries participating, with over 100 booths filling up the park.
“The wineries were very, very pleased because people wanted to actually talk about their wines. We had wineries that had never been to our festival that said,
‘We’re coming back every year,’” added Kudlac.
Like last year, participants could take their wine glasses with them into the Charles Paddock Zoo to have a gander at the animals for the “Roar-and-Pour” experience, and Third Wheel Tours were back with their vintage sidecar rides.
“It’s grown,” Kudlac said about the festival. “I’ve been on the committee, I took a few years off, but I have been basically 20 years on that committee, so I’ve seen a lot of growth in it.”
ATASCADERO — The June 11 Atascadero City Council meeting has raised some questions in the community on what Community Forum is and how it is legally run, so Atascadero News reached out to Dave Fleishman, the city’s attorney, to clarify how the Community Forum works and the legality behind public comment, free speech, and the Brown Act. “Very generally, free speech, as we refer to it, starts at the U.S. Constitution level with the First Amendment. That basically starts out with saying, ‘Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech,’” Fleishman said. “California gets into a little bit more detail about how that gets exercised in the Brown Act. There is a provision in the Brown Act that allows people to attend a meeting and comment on items that are on the council’s agenda. There’s also a provision in the Brown Act that generally allows people to speak on items that are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.”
Mayor issues apology for comments heard during Community Forum at last meeting
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 25, at 6 p.m. The hybrid meeting was held in the City Council Chambers. Councilmember Heather Newsom was absent from the meeting. At the end of Updates from the City Manager, Jim Lewis brought up that, due to what unfolded during the June 11 meeting during Community Forum, community members
ATASCADERO — At the end of May, the Atascadero Senior Center had a lot to celebrate when its very own secretary, Carol Benton, received Senior Citizen of the Year. The award was part of San Luis Obispo’s celebration of Older Americans Month and not only highlighted Benton’s hard work at Atascadero’s Senior Citizens United, Inc. but also drew attention to everything the center does for the city.
“It was a real surprise. I had no idea that it was happening. I was really very honored by it,” said Benton of the award. “I’m the kind of person who doesn’t like to broadcast my volunteer things that I do. I do it because this is what I want to do and I don’t expect any rewards or any acknowledgement, particularly at all, and so it turned out
to be a great honor for me. I was really surprised at how much that made me feel, and what I was doing was really
worthwhile to the community and to everyone.”
Benton has been the senior center’s
secretary for close to three years. While officers usually serve a term of two years, that can be extended if membership approves, and because of the great job Benton does, she has continued as secretary.
“I have the skills that allow me to do that [be secretary]. They’ll probably keep me on for a while,” added Benton.
When she moved to Atascadero in 2015, Benton showed up at the senior center to see what they had to offer the community, but at the time it was closed as they transitioned to new leadership. She returned six months later when they were back open, and from that moment on she has been a part of the framework of the place.
“I had retired and just moved here, so I was interested in finding out what there was for seniors here,” continued Benton. “I’m a very movement-oriented person, so I started taking Tai Chi classes sometime in 2016. Then when the person who led the class could no longer lead it, and was actually getting ready to move to another
Atascadero Lakeside Wine Fest. Photo by Rick Evans
Carol Benton holds her SLO County Senior Citizen of the Year plaque in front of the Atascadero Senior Center. Photo by Christianna Marks
The Wine Fest also featured two live bands: Joy Bonner Band on the bandstand and Dulcie Taylor Trio on the zoo’s stage. Both bands got the audience on their feet and dancing. There were also food and merchandise vendors. Not only were they local, but some of the vendors came from as far away as San Diego, Sacramento, and more.
“The guests were happy. They loved it,” Kudlac continued. “They loved the music. We had RVs there that you could go check out. We had radio stations broadcasting live and doing interviews. Everybody got involved. Everybody participated, and everybody had a great time. I didn’t hear one negative thing.”
This year also saw more volunteers than ever, with over 113 volunteers giving their time and effort to making the festival what it was this year. “They were a godsend. We couldn’t
thought this through.”
would only be able to address the council in chambers and that Zoom call-in capabilities would not be taking place.
“On behalf of the staff, and I know many of you feel the exact same way, what we had to be subject to at our last meeting was disgusting and it was totally inappropriate and difficult,” Lewis said. “I did consult with the mayor and mayor pro tem and made the decision that we would not allow Zoom comments. It’s unfortunate for the responsible public that uses that as a convenient way to call in, but we will not be having Zoom comments until we have better protocol and have really
The council responded to community members stepping forward during public comment to address how well Atascadero’s first official Pride event went and a resident that was disappointed in how the anti-pride comments made during community forum were handled at the June 11 meeting.
“To those of you that were subject, along with the rest of us to, two weeks ago. Those comments, I’m with you. It was horrific ... It was disgusting. It was hard, painful, for all of us, and I’m sure some more than others to sit here and listen to that,” said Mayor Heather Moreno. “I was looking over every 10 to 15 seconds at my city attorney, ‘Can we yet? Can
location, I took over the class.”
In fact, in the application that President Carey Rogers sent in to nominate Benton, she mentioned both Benton’s Tai Chi Chih and Qi Qing classes that she teaches (combined) a total of four days a week. She also facilitates the center’s Socrates Club, which meets twice a week and is where members discuss various topics.
“It was really an honor for everybody, and everybody was very proud that our center got acknowledged because a lot of people don’t know we exist, what we do, or why we’re here.
After Community Forum, the council is supposed to respond briefly to any comments brought up. However, since those items are not on the official agenda, they are not allowed to be discussed in detail. However, those items can be added to a future agenda if deemed necessary.
“It is a meeting of the City Council,” Fleishman said. “People will sometimes refer to it as a town hall meeting, but I tell people it’s more like the meeting of a board of directors of a corporation. There is business that needs to be done, but the Brown Act allows the shareholders, so to speak, the taxpayers, residents, businesses to attend and comment on the business of the board of directors.”
All subjects brought up during
have done it without them,” Kudlac said of the volunteers.
This year, as always, a portion of the
we yet?’ If we were a business, we could say, ‘Out of here. Off.’ We [could] get to determine who we serve or we don’t serve, or who we listen to or who we don’t listen to.
“In government, we don’t have that freedom, and in essence, most of the time, that works well. That’s a good thing. We want to hear from everybody. Clearly, that [what happened last meeting] is not what we want to hear. That’s not what we’re welcoming. That does not represent our community. We honestly don’t even know who those people are. I’ll bet you they are not from our community, and they do not represent Atascadero and the kind of people that we are. The loving, respectful commu-
It’s to provide services for seniors,” added Benton.
Actually, no one knew that Rogers had nominated Benton. They had talked about getting the senior center in the running somehow, but Rogers took things into her own hands, and it wasn’t until she found out that Benton had won the award that she told anyone what she had done.
Benton was presented with her award via a Zoom presentation on Wednesday, May 22, and she found out she had won about a week before that.
“We announced it [the presentation] to our membership, and we moved our membership meeting and our board meeting to the Wednes-
Community Forum during City Council meetings needs to pertain to subject matter juristiction under the council.
“The example that I use when I’m doing training is, if someone comes up and speaks at public comment about their concerns about the paving that’s being done by the public work’s crew, [that’s] clearly something that’s within the city’s subject matter jurisdiction,” stated Fleishman. “But if someone gets up at public comment and says, ‘I want to discuss what the referees did in last night’s NCAA basketball game, and I’m outraged about it,’ well, that’s not something that the City Council has any jurisdiction over. Can’t do anything. So that’s not something that’s really appropriate for the public comment under the Brown Act.”
At the June 11 meeting, three speakers made uncouth public
proceeds
nity that we are. I am sorry that all of you, that all of us, had to sit through that, and as the city manager and the city attorney said, we are trying to navigate our way through this.”
Senior Planner Xzandrea Fowler presented the council with the first public hearing of the night on the Dove Creek Mixed-Use Project. The project has seen many different iterations over the last 20 years, with none of them moving forward to completion. This is also not the first time the council has seen this version of the project brought before them.
The Dove Creek project will take 5.19 acres of commercial property at the intersection of El Camino Real and Santa Barbara Road. The plan includes:
• 14,840 square feet of commercial tenant space
• 71 residential condominium units
20 short-term rental hotel units
“The requested approval actions associated with the project are: amendment to the plan development #12 zone text, a conditional use permit amending the master plan of development, parking modification for the shared parking required space reduction, allowance of 100 percent of the short-term hotel units to have full kitchens inside, a vesting tentative tract map creating several lots with airspace condominiums, and a consistency determination with the previously certified
day that that Zoom meeting was occurring,” Benson said.
They celebrated in the living room space of the senior center with a setup that made it so that everyone who was there could watch as Benton was given her well-deserved award for Senior Citizen of the Year.
“I’m here almost five days a week, and I just got to know everything really well and got invested in trying to help the center move forward and be organized and have board members,” concluded Benton. Congratulations to Carol and the Atascadero Senior Center. For more information on all the senior center has to offer residents, call them at (805) 466-4674.
comments via Zoom toward the city’s LBGTQ+ community in response to those same members requesting a proclamation supporting Pride Month and inviting the council to Atascadero’s first official pride event. The city changed its policy on July 1, 2023, and stopped issuing proclamations to any group and now only gives them to government services and city staff.
In regard to the intense comments made via Zoom, Fleishman did not stop the live stream of said comments until the last speaker went off topic and strayed into comments that no longer addressed Pride Month.
“I made the call on the fly that because there were people speaking in favor of a particular issue that was arguably within the City Council’s jurisdiction, in other words, a proclamation by the City Council. Those opposed to such a proclama -
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mitigated negative declaration,” said Fowler. After much deliberation and hearing from the public on the project the motion passed unanimously with a few recommendations to staff that got no pushback from the applicant. Those recommendations included fixing a typo on page 201, requiring a 24-7 local contact person for the hotel, a condition of approval for requiring those with garages to park inside of them, and the 71 units would not be used for short-term rentals unless owner occupied, as well as a few other things.
The next Atascadero City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 9, at 6 p.m.
tion also have the ability to speak on that issue. That’s why it came down the way it did,” Fleishman said about what happened at the June 11 meeting.
Fleishman also said that Community Forum can also come to a halt when a comment or speech constitutes a disruption to the meeting and that the Brown Act, which has been around since the 1950s, does not require a continuation of that.
“That’s kind of the outside boundary on it, and I would say there’s no clear dividing line as to what constitutes a disruption, but when people are shouting, and it’s inhibiting the City Council’s ability to continue its meeting, that’s where it becomes a disruption,” he added.
As of the June 25 meeting, community members who could not make it to the City Council meeting could both watch the meeting via the city’s YouTube channel and
the Zoom link, though the ability to participate in Community Forum via Zoom was no longer an option. “Fundamentally, the city’s not obligated to provide a Zoom link,” said Fleishman. “During the pandemic, as a matter of necessity, to continue allowing people to exercise that right, some cities went to allowing comment by Zoom. That was not a legal obligation to do so; that was something that was done voluntarily by the public agencies and, to this day, is still something that cities are doing voluntarily. It’s not required by the Brown Act.” At this time there is no clear answer as to if Zoom call-ins will be reinstated in future meetings as formal decisions on the city staff level had not been made at the time this article was printed.
For more information on council meetings, go to atascadero.org/ council-meeting-information.
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from the Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival, totaling $10,000, will go to the Charles Paddock Zoo.
The Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival will be back for its 28th year on June 28, 2025.
Feedback from attendees at the Atascadero Lakeside Wine Fest was overwhelmingly positive this year. Over 100 booths filled the lake park at this year’s Wine Fest.
Photo by Rick Evans
Atascadero Senior Center celebrates secretary Carol Benton as SLO County Senior of the Year. Photo by Joanne Richardson.
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SLO County Behavioral Health Department opens sobering center
Facility offers
place for local adults experiencing substanceuse disorders
SAN LUIS OBISPO — San Luis Obispo County’s new sobering center officially opened Tuesday, June 25, at the County’s Health Agency campus in San Luis Obispo, addressing a critical need by providing a safe space for adult community members facing substance use disorders to recover from the effects of alcohol and drugs.
“We are pleased to open the doors to our new sobering center with strong partners such as CenCal Health, Good Samaritan, and the County’s Board of Supervisors,” said Health Agency Director Nick Drews. “This facility represents a significant step forward in our efforts to provide compassionate, effective care for adults struggling with substance use. By offering a safe place for community members to recover, we can help them take the first step towards a healthier future.”
A joint project among the San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department, CenCal Health, and Good Samaritan, the 12-bed, 3,645-square-foot sobering center will offer 24-hour services to adult community members in need, providing medical supervision, counseling, and referral to ongoing treatment and support services. The
center aims to reduce the burden on emergency departments and law enforcement by offering a dedicated space for individuals to sober up safely. It is being funded by a grant from CenCal Health and the County’s Opioid Settlement funds.
“The center is a testament to our community’s commitment to addressing substance use in a holistic and dignified manner,” said Behavioral Health Department Director Dr. Star Graber.
“We believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to start recovery with dignity and support, and this center will be a cornerstone toward fulfilling that important mission.”
Operated by Good Samaritan, the sobering center is equipped with modern amenities, including comfortable resting areas, private consultation rooms, and medical staff to ensure the well-being of all clients. Generally, clients will stay for approximately 23 hours and may be able to return on successive days to begin withdrawal. The center will be open 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Adult men and women referred by appropriate agencies will make up the client population at the sobering center. Adults can also walk in or be brought by family and friends to reduce the harm of acute intoxication. No payment is required, and services are funded by CenCal Health through Community Support Services.
New Farm Bureau leader is driven to motivate, inspire
Dan Durheim has spent nearly 30 years in leadership roles supporting agriculture
By CHRISTINE SOUZA California Farm Bureau Federation
CALIFORNIA — Born and raised on his family’s livestock farm in rural Minnesota, Dan Durheim has spent nearly 30 years in leadership roles supporting agriculture. He is no stranger to hard work.
Although he has milked his share of dairy cows and tossed many hay bales, the incoming chief operating officer for the California Farm Bureau said his forte is leading people.
“Some people have a natural ability to work on tractors or plant things,” Durheim said. “While I love agriculture, what I have naturally is the love of people and an ability to build relationships and really bring out the best in folks that I work with.”
The California Farm Bureau Board of Directors selected Durheim as the organization’s first-ever COO after screening more than 1,100 candidates following a comprehensive executive search led by the business consulting firm Morrison. In his new role, Durheim will oversee daily operations and management of personnel and ensure that the goals of the organization are carried out. Durheim joins the Farm Bureau on July 1.
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass called Durheim “a longtime champion for agriculture and for Farm Bureau.”
She noted his extensive background with the American Farm Bureau Federation and the Minnesota Farm Bureau. She also praised his commitment to grassroots work on behalf of farmers and ranchers at county, state and national levels.
“Dan’s deep experience with Farm Bureau, established relationships within
the industry, selfless leadership style and focus on strategic service of our members make him uniquely qualified to serve in this historic position for our organization,” Douglass said.
Durheim grew up in the central Minnesota town of Eagle Bend, where his parents raised beef cattle and sheep, and held jobs outside the farm.
“It was in a very agrarian community dependent upon agriculture,” he said of his hometown, which has a population of about 550. He added that he and his family were active in the community, 4-H and FFA.
While attending the University of Minnesota, Durheim helped plan livestock shows as an intern at the Minnesota State Fair. It was through this experience that he met a woman who introduced him to the Farm Bureau, a pivotal experience that he said influenced the trajectory of his career.
“I met Robin Kinney, who worked for the Minnesota Farm Bureau, who became a mentor,” Durheim said. “I was just impressed. She had this calling for me about the way that she served members and the excitement that she had. Because of Robin Kinney, here I am nearly 30 years later.”
Kinney, Minnesota Farm Bureau director of membership and marketing, said she is excited that Durheim is returning to the Farm Bureau family.
“Dan empowers people to be their best, and I think that is what our grassroots members need, and I think that’s what those in production agriculture need,” Kinney said. “They need somebody to be their champion and coach, and I can’t think of a more perfect mentor.”
In discussing how he intends to approach the position, Durheim said he hopes to strengthen relationships and unify the state’s farmers and ranchers, adding, “there’s a real opportunity to
champion what we do.”
“There is no place in the world that is more productive and does more to sustain life than California farmers and ranchers,” he said. “When I think about just the sheer numbers of production and the diversity of what farmers produce, I’m very eager to really show the value of the California Farm Bureau to farmers and ranchers.”
At the University of Minnesota, Durheim earned a Bachelor of Science and pursued a Master of Education in agriculture and extension education services. In 1997, after his time at the university, Durheim was hired by the Minnesota Farm Bureau as an area program director for membership, policy, and leadership development.
In 2003, he relocated to Washington, D.C., where he completed almost 20 years serving the American Farm Bureau Federation in multiple roles, including as executive director of industry affairs, director of program development and executive director of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture.
Most recently, Durheim worked for Nationwide Insurance in Columbus, Ohio, as associate vice president for sponsor relations, a position he held since 2016.
Durheim’s wife, Cheryl, who also grew up in agriculture, has worked as an adjunct professor and is a professional photographer with her own business.
The Durheims have three children. Abby, 25, works for the Nebraska Farm Bureau; Caleb, 22, attends the University of Nebraska; and Savannah, 16, attends high school in Ohio and is active in FFA. As the family relocates to California, Durheim said their small flock of sheep will be offered to 4-H families.
Durheim said he is an avid reader and enjoys cooking, gardening and attending food festivals, fairs and livestock shows.
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WM offers free compost for Templeton customers
WM will offer its customers in the Templeton Community Services District free compost from June 24-29. Each customer may pick up one free yard of compost with a WM statement or proof of residency.
WM SLO County Transfer Station is located at 3360 La Cruz Way in Paso Robles. Pickups can take place between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Pick-up hours on Saturday, June 29, are 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WM is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America, and a proud partner of the Templeton community. To learn more information about Waste Management visit wm.com or thinkgreen.com
Information available for community members interested running for PRJUSD Governing Board
Paso Robles Community Members who are interested in running for Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) Governing Board are encouraged to visit the San Luis Obispo County Clerk Recorder Office to learn more about the process at slocounty. ca.gov/. The window for declaration of candidacy is July 15 through Aug. 9.
The San Luis Obispo County Office of Education is hosting a Candidate Workshop on June 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 3350 Education Drive, San Luis Obispo (near Cuesta College). For additional details, please contact the County Office of Education.
The Nov. 5 Gubernatorial Election will include four open seats for trustees of our school district: Areas 3, 5, 6, and 7. This is the final year of transitioning to “By-Trustee Areas” versus an “At Large” process.
The qualifications required for a candidate to run for School Board Trustee are as follows:
• Must be a US citizen over the age of 18
• Not legally disqualified from holding civil office Registered to vote at their address within the school district boundary and Live within the By-Trustee Area 3, 5, 6, and 7 for a four-year term (maps can be found on our home page at pasoschools.org)
Community Emergency Response Team offers Teen CERT Course
The North San Luis Obispo County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is offering a 24-hour disaster preparedness course for teens, ages 13 to 19.
Classes will be offered at Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, from Tuesday, July 9, through Friday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The final class will be offered at Paso Robles Fire Station 3, 2924 Union Road, Paso Robles, on Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Students who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Teen CERT pack, containing essential response equipment, including a helmet, vest, gloves, and eye safety protection. To register for the Teen CERT course, visit NorthSLOCountyCERT.org
The Teen CERT training takes about 24 hours to complete, but the critical skills learned will last a lifetime. Students will learn to put out small fires, conduct light search and rescue, assist those who are injured, set up medical treatment areas, assist emergency responders, identify and anticipate hazards, reduce fire hazards in the home and workplace, and help reduce survivor stress.
During an emergency, a Teen CERT could organize volunteers, assist in evacuations, give assistance to survivors, provide damage assessment information, provide shelter support, and help with crowd control.
Teen CERTs can also help in their schools year-round. A Teen CERT could participate in disaster drills and
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exercises, present fire safety education, assist in preparedness outreach, provide peer mentoring, and address safety issues in the school.
City unveils ‘Celebrate Local’ video to promote local businesses
The City of Paso Robles is proud to announce the launch of its newest video, “Celebrate Local,” which highlights some of the hardworking small business owners and employees who make up our vibrant community, showcasing the dedication and creativity that define Paso Robles.
During the months of July and August, the “Celebrate Local” video will be screened as a movie trailer at Park Cinemas, offering audiences an engaging preview before the summer blockbuster films. In addition to its cinematic debut, the video will be shared widely by local nonprofit membership organizations, including the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, the Paso Robles Main Street Association and Travel Paso, who together represent most of the businesses in Paso Robles.
“Celebrate Local” takes viewers on a journey from morning to night, capturing intimate moments of business owners and employees as they go through their workday. The video features a variety of local businesses including a coffee shop, retail boutique, hair salon, tasting room, brewery, and a restaurant. It provides a behind-thescenes look at the skilled craftsmanship and customer interactions that occur against the picturesque backdrop of Paso Robles over the course of one day.
“Paso Robles has always been a place where work ethic meets creativity,” said Mayor John Hamon. “This video is a tribute to our many Roblan entrepreneurs whose tradecraft contributes to our community’s one-of-akind character and quality of life. It’s a good reminder of how many great local businesses call Paso home. We hope it inspires our residents, county neighbors, and tourists to continue supporting our local businesses.”
The City of Paso Robles invites all residents and visitors to experience the “Celebrate Local” video at Park Cinemas and through the various channels of our local non-profit partners. By coming together to support our local businesses, we can ensure the continued prosperity and vibrancy of our beloved community.
For more information and to view the video, please visit CelebrateLocalPaso. com
Officers investigating parking lot fight
Paso Robles Police Officers are trying to identify two suspects who were involved in an altercation that happened in a parking lot on Creston Road.
On Thursday, June 20, at about 3:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of a fight in progress involving a large group of males in the parking lot of 1900 Creston Road. Witnesses reported that an individual had brandished a firearm during the altercation. According to the press release from Paso Robles Police Department, upon arrival, officers detained multiple individuals who appeared to be part of the disturbance. No arrests were made at the scene, and no one on the scene reported having any injuries.
During their investigation, officers learned that the main suspects involved in the altercation had fled the scene prior to their arrival, with one suspect seen leaving in a white Honda sedan. The Paso Robles Police Department is actively investigating the incident and is seeking any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the suspects involved.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information related to this case is urged to contact the Paso Robles Police Department at (805) 237-6464. Anonymous tips can also be provided through Crime Stoppers at (805) 549-STOP.
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Planned night work scheduled on El Camino Real north of Del Rio Road
In order to minimize impacts to public vehicular traffic and the wastewater system, the contractor constructing public improvements on El Camino Real north of Del Rio Road will be constructing a new sewer manhole and lateral connection on Wednesday, June 26, into Thursday morning, June 27. Work will commence at 9 p.m. and is expected to take approximately eight hours to complete.
During construction, one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained on El Camino, with the center of the roadway closed to allow for the construction area. The contractor will be responsible to supply traffic control, and residents are asked to please be respectful of construction workers and drive carefully through this area during the work.
The Cinders Blues Band next up in ‘Saturday in the Park’ Summer Concert Series
The City of Atascadero is looking forward to the next date of the “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series. Their second concert will be held on Saturday, June 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand with The Cinders Blues Band. The Cinders Blues Band plays real blues music for grown-ups that you can dance to. Fronted by vocalist Brett Hoover, The Cinders play a wide variety of blues styles from Chicago to San Francisco from the ’50s to the present, all with a serious dedication to the core of the music. Guitarist Dorian Michael, bassist Ken Hustad, and drummer Dean Giles have been playing this music together for a couple of decades now. Improvisation, surprise, and ensemble interplay are the point of a good blues band, and The Cinders bring that to the stage whenever they play. Wandering Eats & Huatulco Tacos will also be there selling delicious concert grub. Be sure to mark your calendar for a fantastic concert series lineup: ‘Saturday in the Park’ Summer Concert Series Line-up: June 29: The Cinders Blues Band (Blues)
• July 6: The Rockin’ Bs Band (Rock, Country & More)
• July 20: Garden Party (Classic Soft Rock)
July 27: Erin & the Earthquakes (Dance Rock, Funk & Soul)
August 3: Josh Rosenblum Band (Pop/Rock Blues)
• August 10: Stellar (Classic Hits through the Decades)
• August 31: The JD Project (Rock, Blues & Country)
All the concerts are outdoors at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand and free to attend. They recommend that you bring a low back chair and if you would like to purchase any food, bring your wallet.
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
City appoints new Community Development Director
The City of Morro Bay is pleased to announce the selection of Airlin Singewald as its next Community Development Director, effective June 24. Singewald brings 20 years of land use and environmental planning experience to Morro Bay. Singewald currently serves as the planning division manager/environmental coordinator for the San Luis Obispo County Planning and Building Department, where he has worked since 2007 and has held various key leadership positions since 2017. In his current role, he leads a team of 20 planners who serve the county’s multiple unincorporated communities and 2 million acres of agricultural, rural, and open space lands.
In his extensive experience as a county planner, Singewald has celebrated many noteworthy accomplish-
ments. Most recently, he led the processing of the Dana Reserve Specific Plan in Nipomo, the largest housing project to be approvedin the unincorporated county. Singewald also oversaw the adoption of the County’s 2020-2028 Housing Element, Los Osos Community Plan and Habitat Conservation Plan, and the Adelaida and Los Osos Vacation Rental Ordinances.
From 2007 to 2019, Singewald served as the county’s liaison to the North Coast Advisory Council, a community group that advises the Board of Supervisors on land use matters affecting Cambria, San Simeon, and the rural North Coast. During this time, he worked closely with the community and stakeholders to help shape development in a way that protects sensitive coastal resources. As a liaison, Singewald developed a passion for engaging with and educating the community about the planning process.
Prior to joining the County, Singewald worked as a private consultant developing and managing affordable housing programs for multiple cities and counties up and down the state. He also served on the Planning Commission at the City of San Luis Obispo in the early 2000s.
A native to the Central Coast, Singewald has lived in San Luis Obispo County for 24 years. He moved here from his hometown of Santa Cruz to attend Cal Poly, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in city and regional planning. Reflecting on his new position, Singewald said he’s always felt a strong connection and draw to Morro Bay.
Gallery at Marina Square announces July art listings
Gallery at Marina Square announced its July 2024 art listings, featuring the works of three talented artists: Patricia Newton (oil painting), Gregory Siragusa (photography), and Carol Roullard (jewelry). The exhibits will run from July 1-29.
Join them at the second Saturday Reception Atrium Party on Saturday, July 13, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Located at Gallery at Marina Square is located at 601 Embarcadero, Suite 10, Morro Bay, open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SLO in Motion projects June update
The SLO in Motion updates are now coming to you monthly. Here are updates on the North Chorro Neighborhood Greenway project, street improvement projects, and two park projects.
The city expects to finish major work on the North Chorro Neighborhood Greenway Project by the end of the month. Below are some of the areas they are working on:
New all-way stops: To improve safety for pedestrians, we have installed new all-way stops at the intersection of Chorro and Peach streets as well as Broad Street and Murray Avenue. Please be sure to stop and proceed with caution at these intersections.
Landscaping and planters: This month, we will continue work on landscaping and planters along bike medians on Chorro Street and the Highway 101 underpass. Pedestrians can expect intermittent sidewalk closures.
Public Art: Later this summer, we plan to begin the installation public art on Chorro Street at the Highway 101 underpass. Stay tuned for more updates on this and the ribbon cutting event for the North Chorro Neighborhood Greenway project.
Upgrades and safety improvements will continue on several streets and intersections. Below are some of the areas they are working on: Palm Street: Curb and sidewalk replacement work continues on Palm Street between Santa Rosa and Toro streets. Once that work is complete, we will repave the
areas. Commuters can expect a road closure to through traffic during the day and re-opening at night.
Monterey Street: We plan to finish striping Monterey Street between Santa Rosa Street and California Boulevard and commuters can expect road closures in the area. Night work (between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.) will continue between California Boulevard and Santa Rosa Street on Monday and Tuesday next week. Detours will be provided. At the end of the month, we will be working on minor cosmetic tasks like planting new trees, landscaping, and touching up paint throughout Monterey Street.
• Key intersection: Next week, we plan to begin paving work at the intersection of Monterey Street and Johnson Avenue. Commuters can expect traffic delays due to lane shifting.
Two significant park projects are still expected to be complete by July. Here are some quick updates:
• They have installed playground equipment at the North Broad Street Neighborhood Park. They are grading, finishing sidewalks, and installing lighting and fencing.
Cheng Park is still being revitalized and pedestrians can still expect sidewalk closures and commuters can expect continued lane closures on Marsh Street near Santa Rosa Street. Pedestrians are encouraged to take detours as sidewalks will remain closed.
City Council discussed property annexation, homelessness, broadband and more
The San Luis Obispo City Council held its regular public meeting on Tuesday, June 18, at City Hall. During the meeting, important topics impacting and benefiting the community were discussed. Below is a brief recap of the meeting.
The meeting began with several presentations, including:
• A presentation from SLOCOG on the Regional Safety Plan An overview of the 2024 Point in Time Count results from the County Department of Social Services.
• A brief report from the Interim City Manager with updates on city projects, programs and services. This included a reminder regarding the upcoming public hearing on the city’s comprehensive user and regulatory fees, scheduled to be considered at the next City Council meeting on July 2. Information regarding the proposed fee changes is available at slocity.org/fees and comments may be provided at emailcouncil@ slocity.org. Additionally, an update was provided on the city manager recruitment process, which resulted in a pool of 59 applicants from several states eager to serve in this important role. Top candidates will be interviewed at the end of June and, if a candidate is ultimately chosen, the city will conduct thorough background and reference checks and the community can expect a public announcement in mid-July.
Annexation of property to provide water and wastewater services (Item 7a)
The City Council authorized staff to initiate the process of annexing a three-acre parcel at 4320 South Higuera Street to provide water and wastewater services. The property is currently located in the unincorporated area of the county, within the city’s sphere of influence and urban reserve line, and annexation is required for the city to provide water and wastewater services and address onsite water contamination issues. This starts a lengthy public process that will include development review by city staff, a public hearing by the Planning Commission, a public hearing by the City Council, and an application submission to the SLO
mission (LAFCO).
Update on City’s Homelessness Strategic Plan Progress (Item 7b)
The city is in the second year of carrying out its first Homelessness Response Strategic Plan, which outlines objectives and tasks to prevent and address homelessness in San Luis Obispo. On Tuesday, staff presented the council with an update on how these activities are going and recommended some changes to the city’s strategy for the next iteration of the plan (2024 – 2026), which includes new objectives for pilot programs and funding opportunities. The city has accomplished a lot as a direct result of the first strategic plan, including sheltering individuals and families with over 150 hotel room nights through the CAPSLO’s Hotel Voucher Program; hosting the first annual Homelessness Response Forum for community members and service providers in SLO; removing more than 150,000 pounds of trash from public spaces impacted by encampments; establishing a successful Mobile Crisis Unit that reunified more than 90 unhoused community members with their families or agencies; and helping to successfully secure $32.8 million in State grant funding for future temporary and permanent supportive housing projects in SLO totaling 152 new housing units for those who are homeless and want help. Staff
PASO ROBLES POLICE DEPARTMENT
JUNE 17, 2024
02:56 — David Toral, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 1500 Block of Riverside Ave. for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 241982
08:12 — Daniel Ernesto Garcia, of Paso Robles for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 241985 08:22 — Luis Miguel Santos, of Paso Robles for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/ PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 241985 10:51 — Christopher Lawerence Thatcher, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 100 Block of Niblick Rd. for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 241988
17:24 — Marisol Villa, of Sylmar was on view arrest on the 3300 Block of Dry Creek Rd. for TRESSPASS: REFUSING OR FAILING TO LEAVE UPON REQUEST [602(L)(1)PC], PETTY THEFT [484(A)PC], Case no. 241995 18:09 — Celerino Gervaciochavez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 3100 Block of Spring St. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B) VC], Case no. 241996 07:58 — Eric Nicholas Zollo, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the corner of 10th and Pine for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 241984 11:17 — George Ashton Campbell, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1400 Block of Creston Rd. for FALSE VEHICLE REGISTRATION [4462.5 VC], Case no 241989
continue to adapt to emerging needs while also applying the framework outlined in the strategic plan to help align the ongoing work with the city’s priorities. For more information, visit slocity.org/homelessness
Broadband Accessibility and Affordability (Item 7c)
The City Council approved a public-private partnership agreement with the city and Astound Broadband to improve broadband access and affordability for San Luis Obispo residents, consistent with the Broadband Plan adopted by the City Council in June 2023. This public-private partnership agreement is necessary to acquire grant funding, which is a key component of the city’s Broadband Plan and delivery of broadband services in city limits. For more details and updates, visit slocity.org/ broadband
Consent Agenda
As part of the consent agenda, the City Council approved several items with one vote. However, some consent agenda items were pulled from consideration, including:
• Item 6c, to give property owners with delinquent solid waste accounts an opportunity to protest. The City Council ultimately directed staff to provide the list of delinquent accounts to the San Luis Obispo County Auditor to place amounts due as liens against the properties. One property was removed as part of the public
$400 [594(A)(2)PC], LOITERING TO COMMIT A CRIME [647(H)PC], Case no. 242002
09:22 — Edgar Stanley Canales, of Paso Robles was taken into custody at Savage Spirits for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 242006
19:07 — Frank Luis Reyes, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the corner of 6th and Spring St. for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 242014
17:42 — Chelsea Dawn Burch, of Paso Robles was on view arrest at City Park for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 24012
22:48 — Jessy Dean Clark, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 3300 Block of Spring St. for WILLFULLY RESISTS,DELAYS,OBSTRUCTS…[148(A)(1)PC], BATTERY ON POLICE [243(B)PC], DISORDERLY CONDUCT/PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 242018
05:51 — Graciela Aguilar, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 3400 Block of Spring St. for BATTERY [242PC], WILLFUL CRUELTY TO CHILD [273A(B)PC], Case no. 242003
JUNE 19, 2024
14:10 — Gerardo Patricio Delapaz, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1000 Block of Spring St. for FAILURE TO REGISTER OR REREGISTER AS SEX OFFENDER [290.011(A)PC], UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], Case no. 242020
JUNE 20, 2024
09:59 — Roberta Jane Uwnawich, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the corner of Rt 46 E and East of Mill Rd. for BENCH
hearing because the owner submitted a written protest.
• Item 6i, approval of the final map for Tract 3136, Phase 1 for a housing project on Bullock Lane, was pulled from consideration by request of the applicant and will be rescheduled for consideration at a later date.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 2, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street.
Habitat for Humanity SLO County receives donation from Absolution Cellars for Aging in Place Program
Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County is delighted to announce a gift of $2,405 from Absolution Cellars of Morro Bay. This donation supports the Home Preservation program, which helps local senior citizens safely age in place. Absolution Cellars has long supported the San Luis Obispo nonprofit community and its contribution to Habitat for Humanity SLO County demonstrates a shared commitment to addressing the pressing housing challenges faced by low-income individuals and families in our community, especially senior citizens. The Home Preservation program inquiry form can be found at habitatslo.org/homepreservation
Nicholas Rasmussen, Habitat for Humanity SLO County CEO, says that area residents
WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 242024
JUNE 21, 2024
03:11 — Matthew John Hubble, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 1200 Block of corral Creek for DOMESTIC BATTERY [243(E)(1)PC], Case no. 242032 08:41 — Frank Luis Reyes, of Paso Robles for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/ PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 242033
08:26 — Adam Perez Pina, Jr.,;of Greenfield was on view arrest on the 2500 Block of Spring St. for DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC], Case no. 242034 10:45 — Christian Garcia, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1200 Block of Ysabel for UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 242035 10:44–Jennifer Ashley Delucas, of Atascadero was on view arrest on the 1100 Block of Spring St. for UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A) HS], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 242036
15:36 — Jose Melchor Paredes, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 3200 Block of Pine St. for UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], Case no. 242039
16:32 — David Arthur Olstad, of Davenport was on view arrest on the 1800 Block of Spring St. for WILLFULLY RESISTS,DELAYS,OBSTRUCTS…[148(A)(1)PC], FAIL/ REFUSE TO COMPLY WITH PEACE OFFICER [2800(A)VC], Case no. 242041
17:52 — Christopher Peralta, of San Luis Obispo, for SHOPLIFTING
may not know about Habitat SLO’s Home Preservation program. “We provide basic repair and maintenance services for homeowners, with the primary goal of transforming lives together,” he said. “We are grateful to Absolution Cellars for choosing Habitat SLO as one of the recipients of the Great Odin’s Blend Cab Franc/Syrah/ Cab Sauvignon sales. This generous gift will help local seniors, as well as raise awareness about this important program. We are extremely grateful.”
“Giving back to the community is an integral part of being a small business owner for us at Absolution Cellars here in Morro Bay, so we created our award-winning Great Odin’s Blend with that in mind,” said Dirk Neumann, Absolution Cellars owner. “Fifteen dollars from every bottle sold goes to our favorite local charities, and when we were approached by one of our wine club members about Habitat for Humanity, it was a natural fit since in my previous life before winemaking, I worked for a homebuilder where we donated a lot of volunteer hours and materials to our local chapter. With my parents both in their 80s, the SLO Chapter’s initiative of helping seniors age in place and stay in their homes rather than moving into a home really hit home for me.”
Habitat for Humanity SLO County collaborates with local businesses, organizations and individuals to implement sustainable changes that uplift
UNDER $950 [459.5(A)PC], Case no. 242042
21:20 — Anthony Viveros, of Atascadero was taken into custody on the corner of S. River and Creston Roads for OUTSIDE WARRANT-FELONY [O/W-F], Case no. 242044
JUNE 22, 2024
10:40 — Hezrei Salgado, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 600 Block of Spring St. for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 242047
20:25 — Juan Cruzsanchez, of Paso Robles for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 242047
20:32 — Antonio Peralguzman, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of Stoney Creek and Creston Roads for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242052
21:18 — Candi Lynn Grom, of Paso Robles was taken into custody at Honeysuckle for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 242053
JUNE 23, 2024
10:46 — Francisco Lunalopez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 3500 Block of Spring St. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI
ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B) VC], Case no. 242057
13:13 —Juan Diego Moraleshernandez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest 802 32nd St for THREATEN CRIME WITH INTENT TO TERRORIZE [422(A)], DOMESTIC BATTERY
[243(E)(1)PC], Case no. 242059
15:30 —Kevin Ussery, of Arroyo Grande, was on view arrest on the 100 Block of Niblick Rd. for POSSESSION FOR SALES OF METHAMPHETAMINE [11378 HS], POSSESS A CONTROLLED
neighborhoods and foster a sense of belonging. The investment from Absolution Cellars will help Habitat for Humanity to make a lasting impact.
Rasmussen shared, “For those of you who purchased a bottle of the Great Odin’s Blend, thank you! You may not have known it at the time, but you are helping a local senior safely remain in their home with dignity.”
Dawn Smith, director of development for Habitat SLO, says there are many ways to get involved in the Home Preservation program. “If you want to volunteer to help us paint porches, remove safety hazards, fix fences, landscape and more — I encourage you to volunteer with us,” she said. “We’re also seeking sponsors and donors to help fund this important program. If this interests you, let’s talk soon.”
As a Habitat for Humanity International affiliate, Habitat for Humanity SLO County appreciates direct donations to their organization. These contributions enable the organization to utilize donor funds locally, reinforcing their commitment to making a positive impact on the community. To contribute to the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate and make a difference in the lives of local neighbors in need, supporters are encouraged to donate to Habitat for Humanity SLO County at habitatslo.org Gifts can be made in honor or memory of the special people in your life.
SUBSTANCE WITH THE INTENT TO SELL [11351HS], BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 242063
18:28 — Monique Andrea Ashley, of Kern County for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], PETTY THEFT [484(A)PC], Case no. 242065 15:30 — Jillian Johnson, of Lompoc was on view arrest on the 100 Block of Niblick Rd. for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 242063
21:58 — Jorge Luis Vital, for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/ COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], Case no. 242048
21:45 — Jorge Luis Vital, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 100 Block of Olive St for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/ COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], Case no. 242068
ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT
JUNE 17, 2024
23:16 — Charles Dean Kalin was arrested on the corner of Santa Ysabel and Pueblo Avenues for DRIVING ON SUSPENDED OR REVOKED LICENSE DUE TO DUI [14601.2(A)VC], Case no. 241008
23:55 — Veronica Rochelle Paramo was arrested on the corner of Olmeda and San Jacinto Avenues for FAILURE TO APPEAR AFTER PTA AND NOT POSTING BAIL [853.8PC], Case no. 241009
JUNE 18, 2024
00:00 — George William Panos was arrested on the corner of Olmeda and San Jacinto Avenues for SUSPENDED/ REVOKED DRIVERS LICENSE [14601.1(A)VC], Case no. 241009 13:05 — John Daniel Rothman was arrested on the 6300 Block of Atascadero Ave. for UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED
ETHEL HEVNER, age 93 a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 06/16/2024. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service
GARY KENT WINTLE, 73, of Pismo Beach passed away on June 6th 2024.
Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.
THOMAS “ED” PETERS, 89, of Grover Beach passed away on June 20th 2024.
Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.
DIANA LYNN STROUB, 64, of Paso Robles passed away on June 8th 2024.
Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.
EDWARD “ED” ROBERTS, 92, of Shell Beach passed away on June 19th 2024.
Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.
SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], Case no. 241012 13:24 — David Luis Alvarez was arrested on the 6200 Block of Atascadero Ave. for OUTSIDE WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], Case no. 241013
JUNE 19, 2024 21:19 — Glen Colin Williamson was arrested on the 6000 Block of El Camino Real for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 241020
JUNE 20, 2024 00:15 —Julian Ramon Gomez was arrested on the corner of 101 NB and San Anselmo Rd. for FAILURE TO APPEAR AFTER PTA AND NOT POSTING BAIL [853.8PC], Case no. 241021 14:47 — David Lee Horton III was arrested on the 5500 Block of Tunitas Ave. for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], Case no. 241023
JUNE 21, 2024 10:21 — Raymond Bobby Williams was arrested on the 6800 Block of El Camino Real for BENCH WARRANT MISDEMEANOR, Case no. 241027 17:20 — Victoria Bagdriwicz, was arrested on the corner of Calle Milano and Eliano St. for DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 241031
JUNE 22, 2024 02:13 — Brian Miller was arrested on the 1900 Block of N. Ferrocarril Rd. for EVADING PEACE OFFICER [2800.1(A) VC], Case no. 241033 03:13 — Jose Armando Monroy was arrested on the 9300 Block of Jornada Ln. for ASSULT WITH A FIREARM [245(A)2PC], CASE NO. 241034 20:01 — Esteban Salgado Soto was arrested on the 11000 Block of El Camino Real for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 241040
OPINION
Hunter’s conviction and its reflection on the president
As a father of two sons, I have nothing but the upmost respect and sympathy for President Joe Biden as he struggles with the travails that have beset him and his family with regard to his son Hunter’s recent guilty verdict. It is surely a parent’s worst nightmare when a child finds himself in a very serious legal predicament that breaks the heart of those who truly love him/her.
Of course the first immediate response of the parent is to explore avenues through the legal system to minimize or even make the allegations and the accompanying incarceration disappear. And can anyone deny that the inclination to intervene would generate enormous exploration and expenditure of alternatives to lessen or even eliminate what is truly viewed as a harsh punishment if found guilty of violating the law?
No doubt the recent conviction of Hunter Biden would offer the president at least a considered option to exert his position as the most powerful leader in the world. After all, this is a most personal crisis and the love of a son or daughter surely must have tempted the president to at least probe the opportunities to lessen the alternatives and the penalty.
But President Biden has weighed in on what is surely a matter of leadership and dignity by eliminating what would be the most dramatic and drastic resolve to this issue. By publicly refusing to grant a pardon and to abide by the prosecutor’s decision, the judge’s decisions, and ultimately that unique func-
Bob Wilkins: The rest of the story
Dear Editor, I attended the service in honor of Bob Wilkins on June 8 at the Atascadero Elk’s Lodge. It was an honor and privilege to attend and hear from family and friends about the rich history of this man, who served this community as a businessman, member, and leader of service clubs and who helped start the City of Atascadero in 1979. There were many stories and facts about Bob that were shared that day, but I felt there were also facts about this legend-
tionary representing true democracy: namely, the jurors, he has shown the nation and the world that it would represent the ultimate hypocrisy to interject his prodigious powers to manipulate the judicial system.
One is assured that this was a painful but necessary position to take in order to avoid appearing as though some in society are actually above the law. Of course we all are aware of instances where the amount of power and/or money or political connections helps many who find themselves in such an advantageous position where they can actually beat the system and therefore buy their way out of conviction. In a world where suspicions run rampant with respect to corruption and crooked decisions happen to find their way through what is for most of the public a star too far to reach, how many of us would not hesitate to take advantage of the opportunity to game the system?
In a most bizarre consequence confronting our political environment we at the same time find ourselves struggling with another landmark decision in the conviction of former President Donald Trump in a unanimous decision on 34 felony counts. Hence, we are now facing another dilemma where his current status as a convicted felon will most certainly complicate his position as the presumptive presidential nominee for the Republican Party in the upcoming election.
Here, however, accountability is not in order. The nominee has expressed outrage, threats against court officials, the judge, witnesses, and jurors. He has violated at least 10 gag orders where either fines, incarceration, or both show that he has little remorse or even acknowledgement that the judicial system is an acceptable system for truth, justice, and the American way. The Trump strategy has been to delay, delay, and delay at least three additional instances where state and
federal violations of law could both be heard and adjudicated under the same conditions that beyond reasonable doubt be established and a unanimous jury vote for conviction also be found.
That these two instances should arise at the same time and that they should find their way into the middle of a presidential election only complicates the matter considerably. However, the degree to which both candidates have handled their respective positions with regard to how they impact the American public is a definitively important consideration before citizens cast their votes this coming Fall.
President Joe Biden has not made his position, regardless of the pain and suffering it might cause, contingent upon whether he will only accept not guilty as an appropriate verdict. Former President Donald Trump has made it clear that the system must be rigged, even prior to a verdict, and that he would only accept innocence. His reluctance and his venom with respect to our judicial system has led him to declaring that, if he is elected, he would eviscerate a legal component of our governmental system as part of a larger attack upon the “deep administrative state” that has oddly taken upon itself to represent a fascist attack upon treasured democratic precepts contained in the U.S. Constitution.
As I have spoken in this column before, the notion “No one is above the law” is a valued concept that ensures our adherence to a democratic experiment that has withstood nearly 250 years. We must all agree that it is as solid today as it was when the founders met in Philadelphia to chart the course for what has been the envy of the world. We must insist that all parties play by the rules in order to maintain trust in our leaders or the system will crumble.
Lance Simmens is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at editor@13starsmedia.com.
Wof Trump, we have the historic conviction of President Joe Biden’s son Hunter. Some state this proves we are a nation of laws and not men, that justice is blind, and applied fairly to all. I would posit that to varying degrees that’s often true in America, but regrettably, in 2024, it’s not.
Trump and Biden are the two biggest names in politics today, and the convictions show that even the most powerful in our society are not completely immune to our laws. However, delving deeper into the details of the Biden case sadly reveals a transparently manipulated legal system to deflect and delay the prosecution of Hunter, ostensibly to protect the president. The FBI has possessed the infamous Hunter laptop since 2019, yet government agents fanned out in cooperation with social media and news outlets to squelch the story and discredit the laptop as “Russian disinformation.” Many speaking to the contrary were censored and attacked. Then acting CIA Director Mike Morrell has sworn under oath that at the behest of Biden campaign advisor Antony Blinken, he orchestrated a bogus letter from “51 intel experts” that the laptop was Russian disinformation to “help Vice President Biden ... because I wanted him to win the election.” Yet in last week’s trial, the FBI verified that the laptop was indeed the president’s son’s, resulting in his conviction that he was using drugs when he illegally
obtained a concealed weapon permit. Open and shut, yet it was open and shut five years ago.
Much more important is that the laptop is replete with documentation of the Biden family peddling influence with foreign powers, including Russian and China, for many millions of dollars. Special Counsel David Weiss has overseen the “investigation” of Hunter Biden for five years. Last year he brought forward a sweetheart plea deal for multiple felonies so flawed that judge Maryellen Noreika excoriated Weiss, and the deal collapsed. Unprecedentedly it exonerated Biden for past crimes “yet to be determined” and gave probation for his felonies.
While Weiss slow walked the investigation, the statute of limitations ran out for Hunter’s other crimes well documented on his laptop, most importantly, violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act. This is “willful blindness”. The gun charge conviction of Hunter is the “safest” crime well documented in the laptop, in the sense it in no way endangers the president, whereas an influence peddling trial would lead to the president’s family, and perhaps the president himself (aka “The Big Guy”).
Remember that last year two whistleblowers from the IRS testified at the House Ways and Means Committee that the investigation of Hunter was manipulated, and that they were told not to ignore leads pointing to “the big guy,” ostensibly President Biden. They also testified that Weiss’ office “slow-walked” the probe stretching it out over five years, so much so that the statute of limitations ran out on his crimes committed in 2014 and 2015. According to the committee’s web page, Romanian businessman Gabriel Popoviciu sent $3 million to the Biden family in 2015. Chinese State Energy HK Limited sent them $8 million. Ukrainian energy company Burisma paid
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ary man that were missing, and thus, the reason for this article.
From the founding of this utopian, planned community of Atascadero in 1913, by EG Lewis, we had been under the control and leadership of the County of San Luis Obispo. According to another legend, Lon Allen, “Atascadero became a new city following the narrow approval of cityhood by Atascadero voters in the summer of 1979 and he knew that he was not only reporting about the formation of a city government, but recording history too. So about 66 years after being founded as
a colony, the citizens wanted self-rule in 1979, and from the list of many eligible candidates, these five ended up with the most votes and became members of our first City Council: Bob Wilkins, Bill Stover, Marj Mackey, George Highland and myself.
So we became a new city that already had a local Fire Department, along with Sewage and Water Plants; but that was all we had in 1979. Lon Allen said, “These five council members hired department heads such as a police chief, planning director, public works, city manager, and others, and also formed
and funded all those departments. Atascadero had one year from the time the voters approved cityhood to when we had to provide all those city services ourselves.” Lon remembers waiting in the lobby of City Hall at midnight as the city’s first patrol hit the streets on July 1, 1980. He still remembered the heading that he wrote: “The Force Is with Us!” Lon said that this new city made his job easier, as a reporter, “We had a local government in place, reporting the news was easier because I only had to go over to City Hall.”
When we started as a new
city, the council voted for the mayor. It was often based on who received the most votes in an election, but not always because the rotation did not always follow that standard, but rather the mayoral choice was based on who could lead and the council voted for their Mayor every year. This tradition of council members voting in their mayors lasted a number of years until the voters elected who they wanted as mayors.
Bob Wilkins is our history, he is our legend. He was voted to be our mayor for three years in a row, and it is because of him and his leadership that we
$6.5 million, while Russian Oligarch Yelena Baturina paid the Bidens and their associates $3.5 million, after she had lunch with then Vice President Joe Biden. A text from Hunter to a Chinese company has surfaced stating: “I am sitting here with my father and we would like to understand why the commitment made has not been fulfilled. I will make certain that between the man sitting next to me and every person he knows and my ability to forever hold a grudge that you will regret not following my direction. I am sitting here waiting for the call with my father.”
A trial of Hunter for bribery and Foreign Agent Act violations would have naturally brought all of this to the fore. Testifying to an impeachment inquiry in February, James Biden swore his brother, President Biden, had nothing to do with “the business.” I wish we were all confident of that.
Outside of the fact that these two cases involve the names of rich, powerful political families, they are not only dissimilar, there’s a stark contrast in how they were prosecuted. The misdemeanors against Trump were elevated to felonies by a partisan court system in Manhattan by asserting they were designed to influence the election, after the statute of limitations had run out. The felonious violations of the Foreign Registration Act by Hunter Biden, and perhaps other members of the Biden family, were allowed to expire, with dilatory tactics and farcical plea deals. Was the timing of Hunter’s conviction on the “safe” gun charge designed to give credence to the antiTrump lawfare? “No one is above the law”, depending on your political affiliations. 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.
were able to start a brand new city with a brand new logo and with brand new departments to serve the needs of our citizens and our community. Bob Wilkins was our leader during those first three years, and that is why Atascadero has become a great city and will continue to be because of his leadership and the standards that he set, but primarily for his love of this city and what he engineered in 1979. Sometimes, you need to live history in order to understand it, and Bob Wilkins, you are our history.
Rolfe Nelson, Atascadero
LANCE SIMMENS COMMENTARY
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Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival
Photos by Rick Evans
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ATASCADERO—Atascadero
Unified School District’s (AUSD) first student has graduated through Atascadero’s independent studies school, Atascadero Choices in Education (ACE) Academy’s Jumpstart to College program. Tate Pflum not only graduated as a high school senior this year but also with an AA in liberal arts and an AA-T in political science from Cuesta College on May 17.
“When I first started working in high school independent studies 10 years ago, the students were, at that point, allowed to take Cuesta classes, and they would count as high school classes,” said Jumpstart Developer and Facilitator Julie Apple. “Sometimes, students would graduate with three or four classes under their belt, but I had not heard of the idea of somebody actually graduating from high school with their AA until about seven years ago.” Apple went to an independent studies conference, and while there, she attended a workshop on a program that led her to create Jumpstart to College for AUSD. She created it as a gift for the community and the district she’s been teaching in for 30 years.
The Jumpstart program is solely
offered through ACE Academy and is great for students who need a bit of an extra challenge or need extra schooling for their chosen career path, like Pflum, who will be headed to Cal Poly in the fall for political science.
“It [the program] helps the [students] acquire credits quicker than they would if they took regular high school classes, and quicker than if they took what’s called dual enrollment classes at the high school,” added Apple. “The kids are so excited that they’re like, ‘Wow, I really did this? This really worked? I
already skipped two years of college.’ It’s very rewarding.”
Students attending ACE for their high school careers have many choices, from taking all of their classes through ACE to hybrid with some classes and extracurriculars at Atascadero High School and, of course, the option to add Jumpstart to the mix. Students who participate in Jumpstart take classes directly through Cuesta, sometimes online but also in person on the college campus.
“Cuesta’s really supportive with
helping high school students take their classes. When I was creating this program, I knew I needed one specific Cuesta counselor to go to to ask questions with and to meet with my students once a year or once a semester to help develop their individualized plan based on their needs,” added Apple. Kat Gritton is that counselor. She collaborated with Apple from the start to help make Jumpstart the best it could be. Jumpstart was developed in close to two years, starting in ninth grade and lasting all four years of high
school. Aside from Gritton, there is also a specific ACE teacher who helps students with dual school careers with weekly meetings, including teaching them how Cuesta works.
“It was amazing to know that the opportunity to take these Cuesta classes allowed me to achieve something early on and to know the accessibility of achieving an AA in this program,” said Pflum, who started the program in ninth grade. “You’re not having to pile in classes and take time out of your life to do these, but just take a couple classes at a time.”
The Cuesta classes count towards the student’s high school diplomas as well, so there is no need to double up high school and college classes in the same subjects.
Pflum also added that he loves knowing that when he heads to Cal Poly, he will already have a great idea about what classes will be like and how his schedule will work. He’s ready for the full-blown college experience and has less stress and more bandwidth for the social elements of college, all thanks to Cuesta and the Jumpstart to College program.
Currently, Jumpstart to College has 14 students enrolled. The program can even be accessed by students outside of AUSD. Apple said that anyone outside of AUSD just needs to apply for an inner district transfer and then apply for ACE Academy. For more information, go to atasusd. org/AAEP/.
Eberle Winery, Winery of the Year by Central Coast Wine Competition
Catedral De Mi Padre of Paso Robles won Best of Class Agave for their Ensamble Mexicano
PASO ROBLES — The California Mid-State Fair has announced the winners of the 22nd Annual Central Coast Wine Competition (CCWC). The competition is presented by Community West Bank and KRUSH 92.5 FM and the 9th Annual California Craft Spirits Competition (CCSC) presented by Visit Atascadero.
The Central Coast Wine Competition named Eberle Winery as the 2024 Winery of the Year. This is the second time they have won this award going back to 2013. The Paso Robles winery had all 12 entries placed in this year’s competition. They took home Best of Show
and Best White honors along with three best of class and double gold awards, five golds, three silvers and one bronze.
Wine:
• Best of Show/Best of White — Eberle Winery, Paso Robles, 2023 Viognier
• Best Dessert — Glunz Family Winery & Cellars, Paso Robles, Mission Angelica Best Red — Volatus, Paso Robles, 2022 Tannat
Best Rosé — Delicato Family Wines, Monterey, 2023 Sofia Rosé
Spirits:
• Best of Show/Best of Class Gin — Griffo, Petaluma, Scott Street Gin
• Best of Class Agave — Catedral De Mi Padre, Paso Robles, Ensamble Mexicano
Best of Class Liqueur — Griffo, Petaluma, Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
Best of Class Vodka — Golden Eagle Vodka,
Lake Forest, Golden Eagle Vodka
All entries from both competitions were also entered in the Packaging and Design Competition sponsored by Customizable.com.
• Wine: Best of Show — Absolution Cellars, 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
• Spirits: Best of Label — Single Bottle: Gold: Pendray’s Distillery Amaro
“The wine and spirit industries in California produce extraordinary products, especially here on the Central Coast and we are proud to be able to showcase many of the best. We look forward to displaying these winning entries during the 2024 California Mid-State Fair,” said Colleen Bojorquez, the fair’s CEO. Full results for all competitions can be found online at centralcoastwinecomp.com.
The 2024 California Mid-State Fair runs July 17 through July 28 and this year’s theme is “Wide Open Spaces!”
Hot El Camino Cruise Nite returns to Atascadero for 31st
from all over the county and surrounding areas.
ATASCADERO — The 31st Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite is returning on Friday, Aug. 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. as part of the City of Atascadero’s Cruisin’ Weekend. The Cruise will take place up and down El Camino Real in Atascadero. Join the thousands of spectators who come out to watch this fun, entertaining, and family-oriented cruise. From classic favorites to new and flashy hot rods, this event brings out the best cars
Hot El Camino Cruise Nite Passes are limited. To keep the cruise experience enjoyable, they are capping the number cruising at 500 passes. Pre-registration is located at the Colony Park Community Center, located at 5599 Traffic Way. Mail-in pre-registration will be accepted through Friday, Aug. 2. Walk-in pre-registration will be accepted through Friday, Aug. 16 at 4 p.m. sharp. The cost is $30 per car if you register by Aug. 16 at 4 p.m. Registrations after 4 p.m. will be handled at the intersection of San Luis Avenue and Pueblo Avenue (enter San Luis Avenue from Curbaril) from 6 until 7:30 p.m. The fee the night of the cruise is $40 per car. Cash and checks only for on-site registration (no credit cards accepted).
Hot El Camino Cruise Nite kicks off Cruisin’ Weekend on Friday night, which will continue into Saturday, Aug. 17, with the Mid-State Cruizers Car Show from 10 to 3 p.m. at Atascadero Lake Park and Downtown with the 8th Annual Dancing in the Streets from 5 to 10 p.m.
(From left) Jumpstart Developer and Facilitator Julie Apple, college and high school graduate Tate Pflum, and Jumpstart to College Cuesta counselor
Gritton are shown at Pflum’s graduation from Cuesta College.
Wearable art exhibition coming to Studios on the Park
‘Artsy Adornments’ will be held from July 5 to Sept. 1
STAFF REPORT
PASO ROBLES — Studios on the Park is set to unveil a new exhibition featuring wearable art from 10 local artists. The show, called “Artsy Adornments” will be held from July 5 to Sept. 1 in the Atrium Gallery of Studios on the Park. The show will present unique, upcycled clothing
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and handcrafted artisan jewelry for all styles and tastes. Shop a selection of hand-embroidered and hand-painted garments, silk-screened clothing, and more. Complete the look with unique accessories, including beaded, wooden, and metal jewelry crafted by local artisans. The public is invited to the opening reception of the exhibition on July 6, with another reception on Aug. 3, both from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring live music and wine available for purchase. To elevate the evening, attendees are encouraged to dress to showcase their own unique style.
Studios on the Park (Studios) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a creative, educational, and transformational experience to enhance understanding and appreciation of the visual arts. Studios on the
CONTACT INFO
P.O. Box 3120, Atascadero, CA 93423 (805)712-6356 atascaderogreyhound foundation.org
Park realizes its commitment by making the creative process available to the public. Studios engages and inspires the San Luis Obispo County community and its visitors with a unique open studio environment. Studios features artists working in a variety of media, educational programs for children and adults, and quality exhibitions by regional, national and international artists. A gift from the Up Front Gallery is also a gift to Studios — all purchases support the arts programming for children, teens, and adults.
“Artsy Adornments” can be seen Sunday through Thursday from 12 to 4 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 12 to 9 p.m. For more information on this exhibition, visit studiosonthepark.org/events/artsy-adornments/
LIGHTHOUSE Atascadero
AWARENESS - PREVENTION - INTERVENTION - EDUCATION
About: The Atascadero Greyhound Foundation has been serving the Atascadero community for more than 20 years, gradually adding more events that serve its mission. We have grown, and continue to give because of the generous donors, sponsors and participants of our events. Our events are a benefit to the community in healthy activity — either athletically, musically, educationally, or in the fight against addiction.
Donations: Our support comes from generous donors and sponsors. To make a difference, visit: lighthouseatascadero.org
ALF Food Pantry
OUR MISSION: ALF Food Pantry is dedicated to providing nutritious groceries to the food-insecure residents of the communities we serve. ALF Food Pantry (formerly known as Atascadero Loaves and Fishes) is celebrating 40 years of service to our community, providing groceries to families and individuals. The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce honored ALF as the 2024 Community Organization of the Year. With an all-volunteer workforce, we distributed nearly 600,000 pounds of food in 2023, the equivalent of 360,000 meals. We provide quality fresh and shelf-stable ingredients to food-insecure people in Atascadero, Templeton, Santa Margarita, Creston, and California Valley. Clients have increased by 20% each year since 2020 and food costs are dramatically higher.
Donations: We need your help to allow us to continue our vital work. Donate today using our QR code or mail a check to ALF Food Pantry, 5411 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422.
United Way of San Luis Obispo County
EDUCATION. INCOME. COMMUNITY.
CONTACT INFO (805) 541-1234 unitedwayslo.org
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Offices in Atascadero, Paso Robles & SLO treeoflifepsc.com (805) 543-6000
CONTACT INFO 1000 Spring Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 237-3870 prcity.com
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Operation Surf 80 San Francisco St. Avila Beach, CA (805) 544-7873 info@operationsurf.org operationsurf.org
CONTACT INFO 6875 Union Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 237-3751 redwingshorse sanctuary.org
United Way of San Luis Obispo County’s programs deliver the education and resources that can help families succeed, in the present and for the next generation. Our work is centered on three impact areas that give people the best start for a successful life: Early Childhood Education, Family Financial Stability and Community Strengthening. Please join us! Together we can do our part to make a stronger community in SLO County that benefits us all.
DONATE: Invest in lasting change through a charitable donation at unitedwayslo.org/donate
VOLUNTEER: Find a volunteer opportunity that fits you at unitedwayslo.org/volunteer
TREE OF LIFE Pregnancy Care Center
WOMEN. HEALTH. LIFE
Tree of Life has been helping women and families in our community for over 39 years. All services are FREE and confidential. Women facing pregnancy decisions can find compassion, hope, positive options, and practical help from our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our goal is to provide resources to assist a woman in choosing life for her baby and then to parent or place for adoption. We also offer compassionate help for women struggling with the mental and emotional effects of a previous abortion. Donations: We’re grateful that all of our support comes from generous individuals here in our community.
Friends of the Paso Robles Library
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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!
BOARD MEETINGS:
Call (805) 237-3870 for information
Operation Surf
MISSION
Our mission is to channel the healing powers of the ocean to restore hope, renew purpose, and revitalize community. Operation Surf’s curriculum-based programs aim to inspire injured military and veterans to seek wellness in all aspects of their lives while providing the necessary resources, tools, and peer-to-peer support to continue this mindset indefinitely. By staying true to our core values of care, inclusion, commitment, integrity, and communication, we change participants’ lives – one wave at a time. Local Veteran Opportunities: OS3- Three Month Surf Program Application is Open! Apply via the website www.operationsurf.org OS3 is a three-month, locally-focused program that provides veterans with an opportunity to bond through surfing, keep each other motivated, and move forward in life with a new perspective. Focused on four key pillars of mentorship, unity, family, and the peace of surfing, Operation Surf inspires to make lasting change in the lives of our community.
Redwings Horse Sanctuary
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 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 the class you are welcome to come volunteer and help with the horses any time during our volunteer hours. Volunteer hours are Tuesday through 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. For information about making donations, adoptions, etc, visit redwingshorsesanctuary.com. For upcoming events, visit facebook.com/pg/redwingshorses/events
Atascadero Elks Lodge
CONTACT INFO 1516 El Camino Real, Atascadero, Ca 93422 805-466-3557 www.elks2733.org
ATASCADERO LODGE NO. 2733 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)466-3557, visit the Lodge at 1516 El Camino Real, follow-us on Facebook or visit our website at: elks2733.org.
Parts of the new Studios on the Park exhibition of wearable art, called “Artsy Adornments,” is shown in the window of the studio. Contributed Photo
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241324 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: FATBOYZ BBQ, 22412 EL CAMINO REAL, SANTA MARGARITA, CA 93453, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JEROME MICHAEL ROSECRANS, 7405 EL CAMINO REAL UNIT A, 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.)
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This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 06/18/2024
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241325 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SLO SATELLITE AND HOME THEATER OR ATOWN AUTOSOUND, 7405 EL CAMINO REAL UNIT A, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JEROME MICHAEL ROSECRANS, 7405 EL CAMINO REAL, 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/ JEROME MICHAEL ROSECRANS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 06/18/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241290 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BLUE MOON RENTAL, 7891 BLUE MOON ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: OM SHIV KRUPA, LLC, 512 KEVENAIRE DRIVE, MILPITAS, CA 95035 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.)
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No 20241235 THE FOLLOWING PER-
SON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: INSURICA WALTER MORTENSEN INSURANCE, 500 12TH ST., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: INSURICA CA INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC, 5100 N. CLASSEN BLVD., STE. 300, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 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.)
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San Luis Obispo County on 06/07/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241371 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TRUEXPANSE, 9095 SANTA LUCIA RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: DON EARL SMITH, 9095 SANTA LUCIA RD, 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.)
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241230 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: KIRK ALT DELETE, 310 CAMBRIDGE ST, CAMBRIA, CA 93428, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KIRK LEWIS, 310 CAMBRIDGE ST, CAMBRIA, CA 93428 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.)
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NOTICE Wehereby give notice that the goods in the following units and names stored at The Space Place, 501 Pine St., Paso Robles, Ca. will be deemed the property of The Space Place and will be removed and/or sold if owners as listed below do not remit payment by: July 5, 2024 Before 5 PM Sale to be on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 9:30A.M. at 501 Pine St. Paso Robles, CA. Andrew Macdonald #61 LEGAL CM 362
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-24986859-BF Order No.: FIN-24002764 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/24/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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 TO-
TAL AMOUNT DUE. Trus-
tor(s): ALLEN L. JACKSON AND DANA S. JACKSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 5/28/2010 as Instrument No. 2010024941 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California; Date of Sale: 7/30/2024 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $181,718.67 The purported property address is: 225 PACIFIC AVENUE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 009-182009 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 800-280-2832 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-24986859-BF . 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 800-2802832 , or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-24-986859BF 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 sub-
mit 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: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318
QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-24-986859-BF IDSPub #0202899 6/27/2024 7/4/2024 7/11/2024 LEGAL CM 349
PUBLIC NOTICE APN: 015-132-051 TS No.: 23-07021CA TSG Order No.: 230567970 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED DECEMBER 20, 2005. 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded December 30, 2005 as Document No.:
2005108628 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by: Kenneth H. Carlson, II and Jana Carlson, husband and wife, as Trustor, will be sold AT
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
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ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL
8205 Curbaril Ave. (corner of Curbaril & Atascadero Ave.): Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Ted Mort, Pastor. (805) 466-0175. atascaderogospelchapel.org
Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living A New Thought Spiritual Community. Living the Consciously Awakened Life. Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue Sunday 10:00am at the Pavilion 9315 Pismo Way, Atascadero (805) 391-4465. awakeningways.org
St. William’s Catholic Church 6410 Santa Lucia Road, Atascadero, CA (805) 466-0849 www. stwilliams.org Weekday Masses : 10:30 AM Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM Sunday Masses: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM Spanish
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
9925 Morro Road, Atascadero; "The Church on the Hill"; An independent church committed to the teaching of God's Word.; Praise and Prayer–10 a.m.; Morning Worship–11 a.m.; Evening Worship–6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer–6:30 p.m.; Nursery care and children's classes provided.; Pastor Jorge Guerrero; (805) 461-9197.
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA
A place of hope! Join us for in-person worship on Sundays at 9 A.M. Services are also streamed on our YouTube channel, Hope Lutheran Church Atascadero. We offer Sunday School for all ages after worship. Learn more at ourhopelutheran.net. 8005 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero. 805.461.0430. office@ourhopelutheran.org.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER-LCMS
4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero; 466-9350; Morning Bible class at 9 a.m. Sunday; Coffee and Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Sunday; Thursday morning Bible class 10 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship; Developmentally disabled Bible class 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings; redeemeratascadero.org; redeemeratascadero@gmail.com; Pastor Wayne Riddering.
PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC
We honor ancient scriptures, responding to God’s contemporary call to be just and kind.; Join us for Worship Sunday, 10 a.m.; Church School Sunday, 10:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 11 a.m.; Men’s Bible Study, Wednesday, 8 a.m.; Women’s Bible Study, Friday, 10 a.m.; Youth Group; 1301 Oak St., Paso Robles; (805) 238-3321.
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
940 Creston Road, Paso Robles; has Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m; For more information, call the church at (805) 238-3702. Ext. 206.
ATASCADERO FOURSQUARE CHURCH–FATHER’S HOUSE
2100 Ramona Road. Sunday service at 10am. Will & Lori Barrow, Pastors; (805) 466-3191; fathershouseafc.com
ABIDE CALVARY ATASCADERO
4500 El Camino Ave (Downstairs, Rear Parking Lot) // info@ abideatascadero.org. Sunday Service at 9am, Children’s Ministry provided for ages 2yrs–6th grade. Pastors Chris Vanoli & Ben Eisenman // Love God, Love Others // Abiding closely with Jesus and teaching others to do the same.
THE REVIVAL CENTER
A division of Alpha Beth Ministries; 3850 Ramada Drive (corner of Ramada and Cow Meadow), Paso Robles; 805-434-5170; Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz; a charismatic non-denominational fellowship; Reaching People, Building Homes; Sundays 10am, Wednesday 7pm; alphabeth@tcsn.net, www.alphabeth.org; Instagram @the_ revival_center
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF ATASCADERO, UCC
5850 Rosario Ave. Service 10 a.m. (in person and on Zoom) Pastor Heather Branton (805) 466-9108 atascaderoucc.org
ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 820 Creston Road., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times; Daily Mass- 8:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.; Tues. 7 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Spanish Mass at 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Father Rodolfo Contreras.
SANTA MARGARITA DE CORTONA CATHOLIC CHURCH
22515 “H” St, Santa Margarita (805)438-5383 Parish Office hours:Wed-Thur 9am-12pm Mass Times: Saturday Vigil Mass:5pm Sunday:10am Wed-Fri 10am Adoration Wed following Mass Confessions: Saturday 4pm and Sunday 9am
Here’s another heads up to mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 2, when the Atascadero Community Band will be performing their annual Patriotic Tribute Concert, at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand, honoring our active service members, veterans, and our beautiful United States of America.
The Atascadero Kiwanis Club will be providing a barbecue dinner that night starting at 5 p.m. They will be serving tri-tip or chicken, complete with beans, salad, and bread. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce office or by calling Albert Almodova at (805) 423-3465. Desserts will be available for purchase. Remember the times: BBQ dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. and Concert from 7 to 8 p.m. Hope to see you there. Be sure to check the websites of the Atascadero and Paso
Our problem is we’ve been too nice. The enviro meddlers come at us with some half-baked idiotic theory that cows are destroying the earth one fart at a time, and we look down at our feet, hide our faces in embarrassment, and meekly say, “We’re sorry.”
Next time a hippie/greenie gets in your face start bombarding them with questions like these.
1: “How many kids have you sired or given birth to?”
If their answer is over two they are the problem, not the answer. Most of our environmental problems could be solved if there were fewer people on earth using up its resources.
2: “So, let me get this straight. You say the problem is we are producing too much carbon dioxide and too much dihydrogen monoxide and need to
Fourth of July and Picadillo
Robles Chambers of Commerce and Paso Robles Main Street Association, for all the events and activities going on during July and August. You won’t want to miss any of them.
The following dish is known to be a favorite in many Spanish-speaking countries. It consists of ground pork, beef or veal plus tomatoes, garlic, onions and whatever else the regional version dictates, according to my Food Lover’s Companion.
Picadillo
Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped white onion
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup sliced green olives
1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds
1/4 cup golden raisins
• 3/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Directions: Heat a medium Dutch oven
over high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and the ground beef. Be sure to distribute the beef evenly throughout the pan. Allow beef to brown on the bottom by not moving it for 5 minutes. As the meat begins to lose its red tint, start mixing in the onions, peppers, garlic, bay leaves and cumin. Let mixture cook for 7 minutes until the vegetables become translucent. Next add the olives, almonds, raisins, tomato paste and parsley. Mix thoroughly with a spoon so that the tomato paste is well incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with rice and black beans. Serves 4
Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Basil and Mint
Ingredients:
2 pounds red peppers (4 to 5 large peppers)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup loosely packed, roughly chopped fresh basil and mint
• coarse grained salt and cracked black pepper
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Dear Friends: I want you to be encouraged today and realize the greatness of your power. You have been created in God’s image and He is desiring a relationship with His creation. These are tough days in which we are living, but be assured God has not abandoned you. He wants us to come into His presence — especially through the pathway of faithful prayer. Prayer is not us begging God, nor is it us bartering with God. It is us wanting to hear His voice and finding out what is on His heart. It is us humbly asking for divine wisdom on how to navi-
Directions: Preheat broiler to high. Core and cut peppers into quarters; remove seeds and membranes. Place on a nonstick baking sheet under broiler until skins blacken slightly. Place hot peppers in a plastic bag, seal and let stand 15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, remove skin from peppers. Place peeled peppers in serving dish. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, lemon juice, herbs, salt and pepper. Taste; adjust seasonings. Pour over peppers. Serve immediately or let stand at room temperature up to four hours. Serves 4
Shades of green
decarbonize our environment?” It’s time to start teaching these overeducated idiots a little chemistry. Carbon dioxide is what humans exhale and plants inhale. To really go green you’d have to get rid of all humans and animals and then there’d be no vegetation left on earth either. As for the dihyrogen dioxide I slipped that in knowing they’re dumber than a block of salt. Dihydrogen monoxide is water.
3: “Have you eaten any beans or plant-based ‘meat’ lately?” You have! I’m sure you’re aware that humans pass gas too. In fact, with each gaseous attack the more they are destroying the ozone layer. Also, if a person lights a match or cigarette, the possibility exists they might ignite a gas bomb that could start a fire that could destroy a forest of old-growth redwoods. And did you know that you’re plant based meat is made from as many as 31 different ingredients, many of them complex chemicals?
4: “Have you ever taken a vacation?”
Did you fly on a plane to get to your destination? Did you drive? Either way you were
contributing to climate change. Perhaps you despoiled a national park? If you traveled to visit a new grandkid you could have reduced your carbon footprint by using a Zoom call instead.
5: “Do you have solar panels on your house?”
The minerals used to make them were mined, probably by slave labor in China!
6: “I notice that the shirt you are wearing is made from polyester?”
Perhaps you’re unaware that the polyester in your clothes was produced by the same stuff used to make fossil fuels. A better choice would be wool if you’re going to live in harmony with Mother Earth. Is there any leather in those shoes you’re wearing? They sure look like it. You do know that leather is a by-product of those cows you seem to hate so much?
7: “Do you own any property or are you a ‘banana’ whose motto is, ‘Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything?’”
If you own property it’s possible you could blocking a natural wilderness corridor thereby contributing to the loss of an
Note: Slice a baguette in half lengthwise and load it with a layer of the pepper salad and arugula or any salad greens. Add some thinly sliced skim milk mozzarella cheese and leftover slices of cooked chicken breast or steak. Top with the other half of the baguette and enjoy a magnificent sandwich. Another note: Consider serving the Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Picadillo for a buffet meal. This is making me hungry. Happy 4th of July. Cheers! Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at bbutz1@outlook.com
endangered species. If you are a trouble-making “banana” you are responsible for the lack of affordable housing thereby creating more homeless people.
8: “Do you take prescription medicines?”
If so, you do know they were probably tested on animals?
Have you ever washed extra or outdated pills down the sink? If so you have contributed to the poisoning of our water supply.
9: “I can tell that you are a committed environmentalist and that you’re greener than mesquite in April. So I suppose you own and drive an e-car?”
Did you know that 80 percent of the electricity you use to charge your car was produced by fossil fuels? Oh, you didn’t know that? Next time either walk or ride a bike ... and it can’t be an electric one either.
10: “Do you have a dog or cat?”
Pets fart too, you know. And all those little plastic bags full of poop are filling up our landfills. Lee Pitts is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at leepitts@ leepittsbooks.com.
gate through this sea of craziness and wokeism. There is so much noise and clamor around us. We often lack sure footing and find ourselves in a mess of uncertainty. Today, I want to speak peace into your life. Here is a prayer that Deborah McCain opened our service with at The Revival Center a few weeks ago. With her permission, I asked to include it in this article. Father, in the Name of Jesus, today we resubmit our entire lives to Jesus Christ, the One who loved us so much that He gave His life for us. Lord, we know that You long for us to worship You with undivided hearts. Using the authority You’ve given us, we rebuke the half-heartedness and indifference that destroys Your wonderful plans and intentions for our lives. Forgive us for trying to live in two worlds at the same time.
We may live “in the world” of mediocrity, but we are “of the world” of exceptionalism. You created us for exceptionalism, not mediocrity. So, forgive us for settling into our salvation as if it were a giant bean bag chair, allowing the assurance of eternity, yet at the same time immobilizing us to complacency. Forgive us for embracing the deception that sin is mere weakness or flaw instead of the fatality that sin actually is. Help us to embrace the truth about sin and help us to eradicate it from our lives so that we no longer walk according to the ways of this world under the rulership of Satan. Forgive us for not guarding our hearts against the deception that “love is love,” a feel-good love that disregards sin and truth. Reacquaint us, Lord, with the sacrificial and transforming power of Your love. Reignite within us
the power of the Holy Spirit that prepares and equips us to live obedient lives of service to You, with renewed minds and undivided hearts. Thank You, Father, for giving us the expectation of Your glory, and the privilege of being chosen by You for such a time as this.
In the Almighty Name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
As you have read this prayer, I hope your discouragement and depression has lifted. No longer see yourself as a second-class citizen. You were created for greatness, despite the seeming setbacks you may have experienced. This can be your moment of renewed life. Ask God for forgiveness and commit your life to Christ. Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at alphabeth@tcsn.net
Pastor G. Abdelaziz
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JULY
EVENTS
EVERY MONDAYFRIDAY UNTIL FALL
LAVENDER U-PICK
Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel
10 am-4 pm
For $15 per person (children under 12 are free with adult) you can visit the farm and pick enough lavender to make one bouquet. After harvesting your lavender, find a cozy spot in one of our picnic areas to relax and unwind or visit the farm animals or farm store. For more information, visit hamblyfarms. com/visit-the-farm/#u-pick.
JULY 2
PATRIOTIC TRIBUTE CONCERT
Atascadero Lake Park, Atascadero 7–8 pm
Patriotic Tribute Concert by the Atascadero Community Band. 7 pm at the Lake Park bandstand. Kiwanis BBQ starts at 5 pm Wear your red, white and blue!
JULY 3, 10, 17 AND 21
CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES
Templeton Park
6–8 pm. Listen to and enjoy live music outside.
JULY 4
JULY 4 IN PASO
Barney Schwartz Park, 2970 Union Road, Paso Robles
2–10 p.m.
The City of Paso Robles, along with Travel Paso, is offering a family-friendly event throughout the day and culminating with a fireworks show at night.
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
Downtown Templeton
7am-3pm
Details: Start the day with the Pancake Breakfast at 7am, and then grab a seat for the hometown parade at 10am
BLUEGRASS FREEDOM FESTIVAL
Atascadero Lake Park, Atascadero 2–8 p.m.
Presented by Colony Days and the Printery Foundation, the 4th of July Bluegrass Freedom Festival will offer music, boating, bounce houses, games and more. There will be food, bear and wine available for purchase. For information, visit atascaderofourthofjuly.com.
JULY 4-6
ART IN THE PARK
Morro Bay Blvd and Harbor St., Morro Bay 10 am-5 pm
Presented by the Art Center, this festival attracts both artists and crowds from near and far. For more information, visit artcentermorrobay.com
JULY 6, AUGUST 3 & SEPTEMBER 7 FLEA & MAKER’S MARKET
Templeton Library 1173 S. Main Street, Templeton 8am-2pm
Over 30 vendors of Western silver, saddles, vintage clothing, wine decor, jewelry, books, collectibles and crafts will be displaying their wares. There is a coffee truck and always a burger, pizza or burrito food truck on hand. Join us for these events.
JULY 6, 20, AND 27
SATURDAYS IN THE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave
6:30–8:30 pm
Enjoy the Sounds of Summer on a chair or blanket, listening to live music by the lake. July 6: The Rockin’ Bs Band (Rock, Country & More); July 20: Garden Party (Classic Soft Rock); July 27: Erin & the Earthquakes (Dance Rock, Funk & Soul).
JULY 9, 16, 23 & 30
TUESDAYS IN THE PARK
Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave
7pm
Free one-hour concerts by the Atascadero Community Band. 7pm Bring your lawn chairs!
JULY 11, 18, AND 25
CONCERTS IN THE PARK Downtown Paso Robles 6–8 pm
Listen to live music in the Park under the trees.
JULY 13
ICE CREAM ZOOFARI
Charles Paddock Zoo 9100 Morro Road, Atascadero 5:30–8 pm
Cool down on a warm summer evening at the Charles Paddock Zoo with a relaxing and delicious ice cream-filled event!
Fun for all ages, your visit will include activities, a wide variety of all-you-can-eat sweet treats, and over two hundred Zoo animals.
JULY 17-28
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
California Mid-State Fair
JULY 26-27
C10 SLOW DOWN TRUCK SHOW
Avila Beach Golf Resort
The 4th Annual C10 SLO Down Truck Show is a showcase of the wide variety of styles and techniques used in restoring and keeping Classic GM trucks on the road. This family-friendly show is the fastest growing automobile event on the West Coast. Trucks will be displayed on the fairways of the Avila Beach Golf Resort just steps from the beach. For more information c10slodown.com
AUGUST 24
11TH ANNUAL MAC AND CHEESE FEST
Avila Beach
Over 2,000 attendees expected! Enjoy Mac & Cheese from over 25 of the most talented chefs, restaurants and caterers on the Central Coast and beyond! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite as they compete for the best mac and cheese! Sample beer, wine, spirits. Live music. 21+. Visit themacandcheesefest.com for details.
Paso Robles Event CentThe California Mid-State Fair is held annually and runs for 12 days at the end of July. The Fair has hosted some of the biggest names in the music industry.
CMSF Frontier Stage performer lineup announced
PASO ROBLES — The California Mid-State Fair has announced their performers for the 805 Beer Frontier Stage. All shows are free with paid admission to the Fair and start at 8 p.m. The concert series is presented by Five Cities Water Systems.
Wednesday, July 17 — Miss CMSF Scholarship Pageant (6 p.m.): Come see the talented local contestants and find out who is crowned Miss CMSF 2024.
Thursday, July 18 — Legends in Concert Tribute to Elton
John: Prepare to be mesmerized by Kenny Metcalf’s sensational portrayal of Elton. Metcalf delivers an enchanting performance, capturing the magic of Elton John’s greatest hits, including “Benny and the Jets,” “Rocket Man,” and “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.”
Friday, July 19 — High Voltage — A Tribute to AC/DC: High Voltage has a well-deserved reputation as the premier high-energy, authentic AC/DC tribute act.
Saturday, July 20 — Umphrey’s McGee: In the 25 years since eclectic improv-rock band Umphrey’s McGee formed, their sound has been an amalgamation of genres, moods, and tempos, effortlessly flowing from one feeling to the next throughout an album or concert — or sometimes within a singular song.
Sunday, July 21 — Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles: Perhaps the greatest accomplishment of Mariachi
Reyna de Los Angeles®, the first all-female mariachi in the United States, is that they have paved the way for other female mariachi groups to exist at the professional level. In a musical landscape of songs that are often written by men, Reyna has created their own history.
Monday, July 22 — Shaylen: Since Shaylen took a leap of faith into country music in 2022, she has experienced a meteoric rise, swiftly ascending to become one of the most prominent emerging female artists in the country music scene. Her debut single, “What If I Don’t,”
became a viral streaming sensation on every platform garnering over 26 million streams just on Spotify alone.
Tuesday, July 23 — The Mavericks: For decades, the Mavericks have created the kind of multicultural Americana that reaches far beyond America itself, blending their favorite stateside sounds — including rock ‘n’ roll, country, and R&B — with Tex-Mex twang, Cuban rhythms, Jamaican ska, and other Latin influences.
Wednesday, July 24 — Slaughter: In 1990, Slaughter hit radio, MTV,
and the U.S. touring circuit like a tornado, coming seemingly out of nowhere to roll through everything in its path and turn it upside down. Touring the world with bands that they loved, Kiss, Ozzy, and others, meant the good times were just a song away, and their first hit single, “Up All Night” certainly fit into that mold. Their second chart-topper, “Fly To The Angels”, was more representative of the spirituality and awareness that goes into most of the band’s music and lyrics.
Friday, July 26 — Landon Parker: With his deep voice and small-town roots, Landon Parker bridges the distance between traditional country music and its modern-day makeover. It’s a southern sound that celebrates the good things in life — cold beer, old friends, and new beginnings — created by a blue-collar songwriter who’s spent countless nights on stage, playing show after show on Nashville’s honky-tonk circuit.
Saturday, July 27 — Long Beach Dub Allstars: After making their triumphant return in 2020 with their self-titled album, Long Beach Dub Allstars are taking it all the way back-to-basics on their new album “Echo Mountain High.” The album will take listeners on a trip through a psychedelic mountain range of musical madness filled with reggae, rock, ska, hip hop, hard dub, and soul.
Sunday, July 28 — Voz de Mando: Voz de Mando is one of the most prominent groups within the regional Mexican genre, with three Latin Grammy nominations, more than 7 million followers on its social networks and just over 500 million views on YouTube. The group is part of Pandora’s select “Billionaires Club” for having more than 1 billion spins on the platform.
The 2024 California Mid-State Fair runs July 17 through July 28 and this year’s theme is “Wide Open Spaces!”
Thursday, July 25 — Runaway June: Strong-minded, soft-hearted, and wildly free-spirited, each member of Runaway June possesses the kind of powerhouse talent and radiant charisma that fully commands the spotlight. But when the three musicians sing together, their crystalline harmonies create an impact well beyond the sum of its parts and instantly stir up a whole world of feeling: sweet relief from heartache, escape from the everyday chaos, an unabashed freedom to shake off your inhibitions.
