Thousands Flock to Atascadero for 9th Annual Tamale Festival
Sunken Gardens comes alive with music, contests,
ATASCADERO — Downtown
Atascadero was sizzling with excitement on Saturday as the community came together to celebrate the 9th Annual Atascadero Tamale Festival around the Sunken Gardens. The event drew large crowds from all over the state who came to enjoy a day filled with music, entertainment, contests — and of course — thousands of tamales.
This year’s event broke records with over 140 vendors lining the streets, offering a tasty spread of tamales,
beverages, sweets, and fair-style favorites. Of those, more than 25 vendors specialized in tamales, traveling from across California to showcase their best traditional, gourmet, and sweet creations.
“Judging tamales every year is one of my favorite perks of being on the city council,” said Atascadero Mayor Pro Tem Mark Dariz. “There is such a variety of tamales, and it’s sometimes hard to pick a winner. This event gets better every year. It’s wonderful to see how many vendors we get and how far they are willing to travel to be a part of Atascadero’s fun. This is such
a great family-friendly event with all of the entertainment, bands, and fairlike foods. I love just hanging out and enjoying it all.”
Content Editor Camille DeVaul of the Atascadero News , also served as one of the tamale judges this year.
“I had the wonderful opportunity to be asked to judge tamales representing Atascadero News,” she shared.
“We sampled 17 traditional tamales — chicken, beef, pork — each with its own unique flair. It was a great experience. Congratulations to all who competed.”
Festivalgoers were treated to a
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PASO ROBLES — Downtown Paso Robles came alive Sunday, May 4, as hundreds gathered in City Park for the city’s first official Cinco de Mayo celebration — a vibrant, family-friendly event filled with music, dancing, food, and local pride. Hosted by the Hispanic Business Association (HBA), the free event showcased cultural traditions of the Hispanic community while
promoting unity, local business, and grassroots organizing. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., attendees enjoyed performances of live Ballet Folklórico, artisan vendors, festive music, and a variety of food options. Contests such as Best Salsa/Pico de Gallo and Best Pet Costume added fun and flair to the day’s activities. What made this inaugural event especially notable was how quickly it came together. Maria Elena Garcia, program director of the Central
Coast Hispanic Business Association, said she was contacted just 60 days prior by Paso Robles Main Street Association Executive Director Norma Moye after a flood of public inquiries about a Cinco de Mayo celebration. “It was really quick. And so I put it together, called our vendors,” said Garcia. “The easy thing for me is that we run as an association. So I basically just call my members and say, I need your help.”
packed entertainment lineup, including live music from local bands and traditional folklórico dance performances. A fan favorite, the dancing horses, returned to the delight of the crowd. Families also gathered for the always-entertaining tamale eating contest and the adorable Chihuahua and Pet Costume Contest. Each year, the festival features a “Best Tamale” Contest, judged by a panel of local personalities and culinary enthusiasts. This year’s top honor, Best Overall Tamale , went to Super Tamales from San Jose.
Paso Robles’ quiet strip of Railroad Street near the downtown park is finally getting some traction. The recent addition of Bottle Shop has added that extra cool hip vibe that may just usher in a vibrant wine and food scene.
Dubbed as the Paso Railroad District, the three-block stretch is populated with businesses ranging from plumbing, heating/air conditioning service and healing therapy to the California Coast Beer Co. It all began with the Eleven Twenty-Two Speakeasy Lounge which opened in 2017. Three years later Ted Ross took a bold step and established his Hayseed
and Housdon Wine Tasting Garage, across from the Speakeasy in a non-descriptbut an intimate space.
Hayseed’s Tasting Garage soon became a popular hub for aficionados looking for smalllot artisanal wines ranging from Burgundian and Bordeaux to Rhône style wines. Ross donates 50% of sales from all wines to various local charities.
Within that compound what was once the home of Lush Limousine company now stands Bottle Shop, a marketplace collective launched by Bill and Julie Lapp. Currently, there are two wine tasting rooms, mid. point and Rockbound Cellars, with future tenants signed
Winners of the Atascadero Tamale Festival’s Chihuahua and Pet Costume Contest line up in front of City Hall at the Saturday, March 3, event. Photo by Rick Evans/ATN
Hispanic Business Association members and volunteers Elizabeth Gutierrez (left) and Rittsi Anguiano pose in front of Anguiano’s photo display at the inaugural Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Paso Robles City Park. Photo by Camille DeVaul/ATN
Bill and Julie Lapp, founders of mid.point. Photo courtesy of mid.point wine
By CAMILLE DEVAUL
By HAYLEY MATTSON Publisher, Editor in Chief
By MIRA HONEYCUTT
PASO ROBLES
Online threat deemed not credible at Paso Robles High; students and staff safe
On Monday, May 5, around 11 a.m., Paso Robles High School staff reported a concerning online comment to the school’s resource officer. Police determined the threat was not credible, and all students and staff are safe. Paso Robles Joint Unified School District emphasizes the importance of discussing responsible online behavior with students and remains committed to working with law enforcement to maintain campus safety. Families will be promptly informed if a credible threat ever arises.
Goats and sheep returned to Salinas River for wildfire prevention
On Friday, May 2, herds of goats and sheep returned to Paso Robles to graze primary firebreaks within the Salinas River as part of the city’s Vegetation Management Program. Since its launch in 2021, this grazing strategy has significantly reduced wildfire starts and acreage burned, according to city fire officials.
Supported by the San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council, this year’s effort began at Larry Moore Park and north of Highway 46, progressing in opposite directions. Grazing is expected to conclude by June 10.
To comply with environmental permits from the Water Board and CDFW, the city also initiated revegetation efforts on five acres affected by the 2020 River Fire, planting 150 trees with oversight from the Upper Salinas–Las Tablas Resource Conservation District.
Temporary closures of walking paths between 13th Street and Larry Moore Park are in effect during grazing. The public is urged to use caution near electric fencing. Grazing operations are administered by The Goat Girls LLC and funded through grants.
Paso Robles Fire Department enforces weed abatement ordinance ahead of fire season
On Monday, May 5, Paso Robles Fire & Emergency Services (PRFES) began property inspections to enforce the city’s year-round Weed Abatement Ordinance. The ordinance requires property owners to maintain their land — beyond just front yards — by removing overgrown vegetation and combustible debris to reduce fire hazards.
PRFES reminded residents that compliance helps protect not only individual properties, but the surrounding community. Property owners seeking assistance with weed abatement or lot clearing were encouraged to contact the department at (805) 227-7560.
Officials thanked the public for their continued efforts in keeping Paso Robles fire safe.
Paso Robles City Library announces full slate of May events
The Paso Robles City Library is offering a wide range of programs this May, including Trivia Night at Firestone Walker Brewing Company on May 7, Dungeons & Dragons sessions for teens and adults, free legal aid from CRLA, and a 30th Anniversary celebration on May 13. Other highlights include technology classes, craft programs, a screening of “Casablanca,” a spring book sale, and a special ricotta cheesemaking class on May 24. Regular children’s story times continue throughout the
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week. Registration is required for many events. For full details, visit prcity.com/library
Paso Robles Recreation Services kicks off summer with swim assessments and sign-up event
Paso Robles Recreation Services launched its summer season with two community events at Centennial Park on May 9 and 10. On Friday, the city’s aquatics team hosted a free Swim Assessment & Scholarship Application Day, offering swimlevel evaluations, lawn games, and the chance to apply for needbased scholarships. Children who participated received a free public swim pass.
Saturday featured the annual Super Summer Sign-Up Party, where families registered in person for swim lessons and summer activities. For the first time, online swim registration opened the same day at 10 a.m., providing added convenience.
Registration for all other summer programs — including art, sports, STEAM, and more — is ongoing online and in person. Scholarships are available for qualifying families. For details, visit prcity.com/recreation
Paso Robles seeks food vendors for popular 4th of July Celebration
Following a turnout of roughly 10,000 attendees in 2024, the City of Paso Robles and Travel Paso are preparing for another packed 4th of July celebration at Barney Schwartz Park and are now accepting applications from food trucks and mobile vendors.
The free community event will take place on Thursday, July 4, from 4 to 10 p.m., with vendors welcome onsite starting at 2 p.m.
A fireworks display is scheduled for 9:30 p.m.
Permit fees and commissions are waived for participating vendors. Ice chests, chairs, canopies, and outside food are allowed, though outside alcohol is prohibited.
Food vendors interested in participating must apply by May 26, at prcity.com/July4 or by emailing mreynoso@prcity.com
California Mid-State Fair offers “2-Fer Tuesday” season pass deal
The California Mid-State Fair has brought back its popular “2-Fer Tuesday” promotion for the 2025 season, aligning with this year’s theme, “Off to the Races!” Every Tuesday in May — on May 6, 13, 20, and 27 — fairgoers can buy one season pass and receive a second of equal value for free. Adult passes are $80 and youth passes (ages 6–12) are $40; kids 5 and under enter
free daily. Season passes cover all 12 days of the fair, running July 16–27, and can be purchased at the Fair’s main office or online at MidStateFair.com
Army’s 250th birthday marked by 250-mile Ruck March across California
In celebration of the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, Fort Hunter Liggett is leading a 250-mile Ruck March from May 7–11, tracing key sites of military history and innovation across Central California. The march kicks off at Camp Roberts in San Miguel and continues through Fort Hunter Liggett, King City, Presidio of Monterey, Moffett Field, and ends at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in Dublin. Open to military personnel, veterans, and civilians, the continuous march is divided into 5-mile segments. Military participants are required to wear uniforms and carry a ruck, while civilians may participate without gear. The route honors the Army’s deep ties to California’s history, from the World War II training grounds at Camp Roberts to the high-tech heart of Silicon Valley, concluding near landmarks like Tesla’s first factory and Levi’s Stadium. Four ceremonial flag handoffs will take place along the way: May 7 at Fort Hunter Liggett (9:30 p.m.), May 9 at Presidio of Monterey (8:30 a.m.), May 10 at the 63rd Readiness Division HQ (4:30 p.m.), and the final ceremony on May 11 at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (10:45 a.m.). Media and the public are welcome to attend. For more details or media access, visit FHL Army 250th Events or contact the appropri ate Public Affairs Office.
ATASCADERO
Atascadero hosts fire hazard severity zones workshop
On May 7, the City of Atascadero held a community workshop to review and gather feedback on the updated State Fire Hazard Severity Zone and local Wildland Urban Interface maps. The event, which took place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, provided residents with valuable information on the new maps, which reflect more accurate wildfire risk assessments based on modern climate data and fire modeling.
City staff shared details about the state mapping process and invited comments from the public. Residents who were unable to attend the workshop could leave feedback online.
The updated maps, which cover both state and local responsibility
areas, will impact fire prevention strategies, building codes, and real estate disclosures.
Battalion Chief Dave Van Son emphasized the importance of understanding wildfire risks, noting that the new maps would help property owners make informed decisions to reduce wildfire dangers.
‘Lumina Nights: Dancing with Our Stars’ raises $122,000 — and counting — for Lumina Alliance
“Lumina Nights: Dancing with Our Stars” has already raised over $122,000 for Lumina Alliance, with more to come as the three-night fundraiser continues through this weekend at Atascadero’s Pavilion on the Lake. Guests can “vote” for their favorite local dancers — each dollar donated counts as a vote — with all proceeds supporting survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.
Leading the fundraising effort are County Supervisor Heather Moreno with nearly $35,000, Rob Garcia of Corvus Wealth Advisors with $32,000, and Mary Verdin of Verdin Marketing at $24,000. Fellow dancers Eric Yun, LeBren Harris, and Jennifer Idler are also competing with energy and compassion under this year’s theme: “Transformation.”
“This powerful show of support tells survivors they are not alone,” said Jennifer Adams, CEO of Lumina Alliance. “While funding for our lifesaving services is being cut, this event is a resounding statement that our community cares deeply about this work — and we are so grateful.”
Each evening features live performances, dinner, drinks, and celebration. To vote, donate, or learn more, visit LuminaNights.org
For information about Lumina Alliance and its mission, visit LuminaAlliance.org
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Art Center Morro Bay hosts ‘Illuminations’ and Central Coast Artists Collective exhibits
The Art Center Morro Bay proudly announces the opening of two captivating exhibitions: “Illuminations: Reflections and Shadows” and the Central Coast Artists Collective (CCAC) juried exhibit. These exhibitions will run from May 15 to June 23, at the Art Center Morro Bay, located on Main Street in Morro Bay.
“Illuminations,” an MBAA members-only exhibition, delves into the theme of light — its reflections, transformations, and emotional impact. Artists are encouraged to explore how light reveals and inspires, interpreting it both literally and metaphorically. The exhibit invites a fresh perspective on the interplay between light and darkness, offering unique insights into how illumination shapes our world.
The CCAC Photographers & Fine Craft Makers exhibition will be held in the upstairs Russell Gallery, where member artists from the Central Coast Photographic Society and Craft Makers Coalition will display their recent works, showcasing a variety of techniques and subject matter.
An artist’s reception will be held on Sunday, May 18, from 2 to 4 p.m., allowing visitors to meet the artists and explore the exhibits in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.
Auto scam arrests made in San Luis Obispo County
On April 3, SLO County Sheriff’s detectives arrested two men suspected of being part of an auto scam ring operated by Romanian nationals throughout California, including San Luis Obispo County. The arrests occurred after a traffic stop on Highway 101 near Highway 166, where three individuals were found in a vehicle, including 37-year-old Alexandru Florea, a 17-year-old male, and an 11-year-old male. The suspects had previously been spotted attempting to buy a car in Arroyo Grande.
A search of their vehicle revealed a nearly empty bottle of engine oil and a gallon jug of oil, linking them to the “oil in the engine” scam. In this scam, the fraudsters pose as car buyers, distract the seller during a test drive, and secretly pour oil onto the engine to make it smoke. This causes the seller to believe the car has engine problems, and the scammer then offers a much lower price.
Over 20 incidents of this scam were reported in San Luis Obispo County between November 2024 and March 2025, with an estimated loss of $60,000. Florea was arrested on several charges, including conspiracy to commit a crime and obtaining money by
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This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 03/31/2025 TRANSACTING BUSINESS
DATE: 6/1/15
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20250708 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CULTIVATE PASO, 7990 WHISPERING TRAILS PL, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: GENA A POLLOCK, 7990 WHISPERING TRAILS PL, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)
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the condition of title to the Property, or (iii) any other matters affecting the Property, Including the value of the Property. The trustee relies solely on the trustee’s sale guaranty and/or Information provided by the lender regarding the lien priority and title condition and does not Independently verify such Information. All bidders are solely responsible for conducting their own Independent due diligence regarding the loan, the Property, its value, the lien priority of the deed of trust being foreclosed, and the condition of the title to the Property. The trustee assumes no liability for the accuracy or completeness of any information provided by third parties, including the lender. The valuation used to determine the minimum opening bid applies only to the Initially scheduled sale date. Any postponement or continuation of the sale does not obligate the trustee to obtain or rely upon a new valuation, nor does It alter the trustee’s limited role in the process.
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Notice of Public Sale
Notice is hereby given that U-Stor-It Mini Storage at 9175 San Gabriel Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Division 8 Chapter 10 Sec 21700-21716 of the California Codes). The sale will take place at the website www.StorageTreasures. com on May 20th, 2025 at 10:00am. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (Bond-3112562) and www.StorageTreasures. com on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures. com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10-15% buyer’s premium will be charged and possibly a cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are final. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general
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3. At the time and place specified in this notice any person may appear to be heard regarding any item in the Budget, including the addition of other items.
4. The public hearing may be continued from time to time. If you have any questions please contact the District Office by email at gm@groundsquirrelhollowcsd.org or by telephone at (805)4414428. LEGAL CM 252
Public Notice Notice of Public Hearing GROUND SQUIRREL HOLLOW COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DISTRICT’S CHIP SEAL PROJECT ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
Date: June 11, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm Place: SLO County Fire Station 50 6055 Webster Road Creston, CA 93432
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
1. The District has initiated the process to establish and collect the District’s Chip Seal Project Assessment for fiscal year 2025/26, which is available for inspection on-line at: http:// www.groundsquirrelhollowcsd.org
2. On June 11, 2025 at 7:00pm the District’s Board of Directors will meet to consider the establishment and collection of the Chip Seal Project Assessment for fiscal year 2025/26.
3. At the time and place specified in this notice any person may appear to be heard regarding any aspect of these actions.
4. The public hearing may be continued from time to time. If you have any questions please contact the District Office by email at gm@groundsquirrelhollowcsd.org or by telephone at (805)4414428. LEGAL CM 253
Public Notice Notice of Public Hearing GROUND SQUIRREL HOLLOW COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DISTRICT’S ROAD MAINTENANCE TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
Date: June 11, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm Place: SLO County Fire Station 50 6055 Webster Road Creston, CA 93432
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
1. The District has initiated the process to establish and collect the District’s Road Maintenance Tax for fiscal year 2025/26, which is available for inspection on-line at: http://www.groundsquirrelhollowcsd.org
2. On June 11, 2025 at 7:00pm the District’s Board of Directors will meet to consider the establishment and collec-
tion of the Road Maintenance Tax for fiscal year 2025/26.
3. At the time and place specified in this notice any person may appear to be heard regarding any aspect of these actions.
4. The public hearing may be continued from time to time. If you have any questions please contact the District Office by email at gm@groundsquirrelhollowcsd.org or by telephone at (805)4414428. LEGAL CM 254
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-24996705-AB Order No.: 240473248-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/28/2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.
Trustor(s): KEVIN PORTER, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE
PROPERTY Recorded: 3/31/2022 as Instrument No. 2022014488 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California; Date of Sale: 6/3/2025 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: $438,051.92
The purported property address is: 2965 WATER VIEW DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 012-344-031 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-24-996705-AB. 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 619-645-7711 , or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA24-996705-AB to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice
regarding this potential right to purchase. NO -
TICE 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 CORPORA-
TION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-
SALE OVER BIDDERS: For post-sale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use file number CA-24-996705-AB and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www.qualityloan.com. 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 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-2802832 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payoff Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-24-996705-AB IDSPub #0248004 5/8/2025 5/15/2025 5/22/2025 LEGAL CM 249
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. CA-RCS-24020468 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/23/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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 1-866-539-4173 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkauction.com, using the file number assigned to this case, CA-RCS-24020468. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. On June 3, 2025, at 11:00:00 AM, IN THE BREEZEWAY ADJACENT TO THE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES BUILDING LOCATED AT 1087 SANTA ROSA STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408, , in the City of SAN LUIS OBISPO, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO, State of CALIFORNIA, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by DUSTIN A. BRAZIL AND BRITTANI S. BRAZIL, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, as Trustors, recorded on 12/26/2019, as Instrument No. 2019058242, modified under Instrument No. 2020058580, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Property is being sold “as is - where is”. TAX PARCEL NO. 009-512042 LOT 23 OF TRACT 594, IN THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP RECORDED DECEMBER 13, 1979 IN BOOK 10, PAGE 22 OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for
which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 622 NICKERSON DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $434,262.37.
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. NO-
TICE 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 877-237-7878, or visit www.peakforeclosure. com using file number assigned to this case: CARCS-24020468 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PERSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any perspective 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 PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC. by 5:00 PM on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth above.
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 the 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 will be entitled only to the return of the money paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchasers sole and exclusive remedy. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s AttorneyWE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 1-866-539-4173 or www. servicelinkauction.com
Dated: 4/29/2025 PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE By: Lilian Solano, Trustee Sale Officer A-4842125 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025, 05/22/2025 LEGAL CM 257 SAN MIGUEL COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS May 22nd, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. 601 12th Street San Miguel, California 93451
Hearing Item: The District’s Status of Vacancies and Recruitment efforts per AB 2561 and the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (Government Code section 3502.3).
Hearing Notice: Notice is hereby given that the San Miguel Community Services District (“SMCSD”) will hold a public hearing on May 22nd, 2025, to present a report on current status of staffing, vacancies, and recruitment retention efforts to fulfill the requirements of AB 2561 and associated amendments to the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (Government Code 3502.3). The Governing Board is required to hold this presentation at least once per fiscal year and must occur before the District’s final budget is adopted. The Staff report for this item will be available on the SMCSD website www.sanmiguelcsd.org 5-22-2025 Board Meeting on May 15th, 2025. The public is encouraged to attend and provide comments. You may submit comments via email to tamara.parent@sanmiguelcsd.org, mail written comments to 1765 Bonita Place, San Miguel CA. 93451, or provide comment in person during the
WORSHIP DIRECTORY
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 YouTube @Hope Lutheran Church Atascadero. Sunday School for all ages follows worship. Learn more at ourhopelutheran.net. 8005 San Gabriel Rd. Atascadero. 805-461-0430. office@ourhopelutheran.net. Pastor Aaron Smith.
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.
TEMPLETON HILLS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
God is love. We exist to know and share that love in practical ways. Join us for worship Saturdays at 11am. 930 Templeton Hills Rd, Templeton. For more info: https://templetonhills.adventistfaith.org/
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
RESURRECTION ECUMENICAL MINISTRY offers an interdenominational communion service each Wednesday evening at 7:00, beginning January 22. Please join us at 9005 Santa Lucia in Atascadero. For more information call or text Rev. Dr. Cynthia Gaw at (828) 406-7253 .
CONGREGATION OHR TZAFON"THE NORTHERN LIGHT"
Located at 2605 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422. Friday Night Service 6:30 pm 805-466-0329 congregationohrtzafon.org
BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCA
Welcoming all of God’s beloved. We gather for worship Sunday mornings, 9:30 at 295 Old County Rd. Templeton. Sermon podcast is at The Little Brick Church. Sunday School during the sermon. Bible study, Wednesdays at 11 in the community hall. Pastor: Diana Edis. Find out more at blctempleton.org
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Just a quick reminder that Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 11, and a nice way to start celebrating would be a visit to the Paso Robles Olive and Wine Festival this Saturday, May 10. The Downtown Paso Robles City Park will be alive with vendors showcasing products using olives and lavender along with other family oriented activities. There will be food available for purchase, and arts and crafts vendors displaying their work. Admission is free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The recipes this week use a slow-cooker for Cinnamon Rolls and Banana Bread, perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch.
Cinnamon Roll Casserole Ingredients:
Roger was a plunger, no, not in a janitorial sense but in a business one. He was a compulsive go-getter who married an exact opposite.
Dorothy was definitely NOT a plunger, but a steady-as-shegoes conservative who liked to have every waking hour planned down to the last minute. So you can imagine her state when on their way to Lake Tahoe for their honeymoon they stopped for a fast food burger and Roger saw a poster for a heavy equipment auction that, lo and behold, was just a few miles out of their way.
“Don’t worry,” Roger told Dorothy, “we’re just gonna watch.”
He kept saying that right up until the time he bought an old dump truck, skiploader, and trailer by maxing out every credit card the two of them were carrying. Three hours prior Dorothy had been married to a
rev. elizabeth
The sacred seed of awakening for May is Activate — a holy summons to stir the Divine Spark within, to kindle the eternal flame of your soul. To activate is to breathe life into the dormant, to set your spirit ablaze with purpose and possibility. Its synonyms — energize, ignite, propel — resonate with the pulse of creation, while its opposites — halt, stop — echo the stagnation we are called to transcend. You can activate your heart, your spirit, or a single sacred moment, aligning with the infinite flow of the Divine.
I first encountered the word “activate” as a child when watching “Super Friends.” The
Festival & brunch delights
2 tubes (12.4 ounces each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing, cut into quarters 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans, divided 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
Directions:
Place half the cinnamon roll pieces in greased 4-or-5 quart slow-cooker. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans and 1/4 cup chocolate chips. In a small bowl, whisk the milk, syrup, vanilla and cinnamon until blended; pour over rolls. Top with remaining cinnamon roll pieces and remaining chocolate chips. Top with 1 packet of icing. For
topping, mix flour, brown sugar and pie spice; cut in the butter until crumbly. Stir in remaining pecans. Sprinkle over icing. Cook covered, on low 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until rolls are set. Remove insert to a cooling rack and top with remaining packet of icing. Serve warm. Makes 10 servings
Slow-Cooker Banana Bread
Ingredients:
5 medium ripe bananas, mashed 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Cinnamon sugar
Directions:
Place a piece of parchment in a 5-quart slow-cooker, letting ends extend up the side. Grease paper with cooking spray. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Pour batter into prepared slow-cooker. If desired, sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top of batter. Cover slow-
Famous last words
bread truck driver and now they owned a construction company! Instead of spending a few days at Caesars Palace on the shores of Lake Tahoe, Dorothy was now following Roger home in a dump truck. Little did she know this would be their life together for the next 40 years.
Roger hit the ground running and built his construction company from scraping manure at feedlots and dairies to bidding and building multi-million dollar roads and bridges. He was seldom home for supper. Their first child was Leonard, a frail, retiring type who just wanted to be left alone to read books in his bedroom. He hated it when his dad made him tag along on a construction job. It was on one such trip that Roger saw an auction flyer for a club calf sale that, amazingly, was just a few miles away.
“Don’t worry son, we’re just gonna watch,” said Roger as they sat in the sale bleachers. An hour later they were looking for a ride home for Leonard’s first show steer. Although, if his Dad had bothered to ask, Leonard would have much preferred a lamb if he had to raise a show animal
at all. Leonard was on the small side and that steer drug him all over the landscape and stepped on his toes every chance he got.
Leonard hated that steer, but not as much as his father hated seeing him handed a red ribbon at the fair. This was unacceptable, no kid of his was a loser.
So there were many more such auctions where they “we’re just gonna watch.”
The middle child was a girl, Tina, and she dreamed of becoming either a makeup artist or a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, certainly not a real cowboy. But one day on a whim Roger took the family to a purebred cattle auction. “Don’t worry,” Roger said, “we’re just gonna watch.”
That’s how Tina got roped into being a rancher for life.
Then one day Roger took his youngest son Robbie to a farm equipment auction. Robbie loved fast cars and restoring hot rods, not Farmall tractors. “Don’t worry,” his father reassured him, “we’re just gonna watch.”
A couple hours later Roger had bought enough worn out farm equipment to keep Robbie away from cars for years.
As his many enterprises pros-
Activate Divine Joy
Wonder Twins would shout, “Wonder Twin Powers, ACTIVATE!” transforming into water or animals. That word struck a powerful resonance within me — a call to action, a spark of possibility.
Years ago, in India, I profoundly experienced activation at Vasistha’s Cave, the birthplace of the Gayatri Mantra. Observing silence, I emerged from the cave when a yogi grabbed my hands, declaring, “YOU ARE GOD IN FORM. YOU ARE GOD IN FORM.” A surge of energy shot through me, igniting giddy, vibrant joy. That moment rearranged me, awakening an infectious joy I now cultivate daily. You, too, are God in form—let that rearrange you.
Another story of activation comes from Obadiah Harris, a friend of Ernest Holmes, founder of Science of Mind. He shared a story once about a time he was driving to a lecture
cooker with a double layer of white paper towels; place lid securely over the towels. Cook, covered, on high until bread is lightly browned, 2 1/2-3 hours. To avoid scorching, rotate slow cooker insert a half turn midway through cooking, lifting carefully with oven mitts. Using parchment to lift, remove bread from slow-cooker; let cool slightly before slicing. Note: As a substitute for each cup of self-rising flour, place 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup.
As a dessert suggestion, cube slices of the banana bread and layer them with whipped cream in a fluted glass, ending with whipped cream. Sprinkle with toasted, chopped pecans and drizzle with caramel sauce. Yum, yum! Happy Mother’s Day! Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at bbutz1@outlook.com
pered Roger put Leonard in charge while he went to auctions to buy heavy metal, cattle and more land. Tina ran the cattle and Robbie kept busy restoring the old tractors his father now collected. Wife Dorothy wanted to sell it all and see the world, at least that part of it you could get to in a 42 foot mobile home with four slide outs and a full size tub.
Then one day Roger fell over dead at age 64 from a massive heart attack.
Pastor Coglin and the family sat at the kitchen table planning Roger’s service. When the Pastor asked Leonard if he would like to say a few words at the funeral the shy young man got a frightened look on his face. What could he say about a father he loved, but deeply resented. Dorothy made eye contact with each of her offspring and saw in their faces a reflection of her own unrealized dreams.
“Don’t worry kids,” Dorothy spoke those famous last words, “we’re just gonna watch.”
Lee Pitts is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at leepitts@ leepittsbooks.com.
in Holmes’ new car. Holmes playfully fiddled with the latest technology at the time of power locks and windows, accidentally cutting his pinky. Blood spurted, but Holmes calmly wiped it away, revealing an unblemished finger. Stunned, Harris asked how that came to be as he saw it with his own eyes. Holmes replied, “If you have access to your innermost self — your highest Self — you can change the outcome of a situation.” You have the same access within you.
Spirit never leaves us. Sometimes we turn our attention away from it, especially when the conditions of our lives or the affairs of the world cause us to feel outraged. The invitation is to find the balance and activate our Divine Spark by giving more attention to it daily. You can turn to it now and at any time. Activate that Divine Spark within you. It’s still there, joy is still there,
love is still there. Ernest Holmes observed, “Life is not just something to be endured. It is to be lived in joy, in a fullness without limit.” Like the Divine Spark, joy is inherent, a natural part of you. It’s always there, waiting for you to turn toward it. Like tulips leaning toward light, lean toward your joy, your Divine essence.
I invite you to play with “activate.” Start small — activate your food with love and gratitude before eating and give thanks for the nourishment it provides to your body. Then, activate your inherent joy. It’s within you, ready to be noticed. Turn toward it now. You are God in form. Feel that. Let it rearrange you. Isn’t it time? And so it is.
Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue is an independent columnist for the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at revelizabeth@awakeningways.org.
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